Grace Temple Baptist Church

GRACE TEMPLE BAPTIST CHURCH
Sr. Pastor/Teacher
Pastor Reggie Johnson
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SHEEPFOLDS
Deacon Sarah Emerson
Deacon John Emerson
Deacon Traci Moore
Deacon Stephen Moore
Deacon Yvonne Anderson
Deacon Dwight Anderson
Deacon Constance Heigler
Deacon Ronald Heigler
Deacon Bernadette Price
Deacon Douglas Price
Deacon Samuel Tillery
Deacon Al Williams
Deacon Louella Young
Deacon Fred Young
Deacon Althea Caruth
Deacon Lennox Caruth, Sr.
TBD
Deacon Linda Shockley
Deacon Melvin Manigault
TBD
TBD
Deacon Barbara Evans
Deacon Carolyn Jordan
Deacon Will Sellers
Deacon Carolyn Willis
Deacon George Willis
Deacon Donza Worlds
Deacon Michael Worlds
Deacon Karen Wilkes
Deacon Larry Wilkes II
EMERITUS
Deacon Ernestine Beech
Deacon Raymond Daniels
Deacon Clarence Davis
Deacon Florence Durham
Deacon William Durham
Deacon Donald Edwards
Deacon Harvey Morton
Deacon James Nelson
Deacon Arzulia O’Neal
Deacon Frank Rankins
Deacon Marian T. Rankins
Deacon Patricia Williams
October 2015
Grace Temple Baptist Church
15 East Charleston AvenueLawnside, New Jersey 08045
Office (856) 546-6130 - Fax (856) 546-6283
[email protected](email)
www.gracetemplebaptist.org
"Transforming Lives to reflect God's Kingdom"
Pastor Reggie Johnson
Office (856) 546-6130
Senior Pastor/Teacher
Dawn Walker, Adm. Asst. to Pastor Johnson
(267) 879-4431
Deacon Donza J. Worlds, Office Manager
(856)-546-6130
Minister Dwayne Craig
(856)-842-8649
Minister Donna Fisher
(856) 546-8643
Minister Tyrone Fisher
(856)-776-8297
Minister Cheryl Gourdine
(856) 952-4553
Minister Chris Johnson
(856) 768-0432
Minister James Williams
(856) 783-7421
Minister Judy Williams
(856) 783-7421
OFFICERS LEADERSHIP
Deacon Larry Wilkes
(609) 271-4555
Chairman of Deacons
FINANCE
Deacon Michael A. Worlds, Dir. of Finance
(856) 701-3921
Tony Dandridge, Asst. Director of Finance
(215) 327-0999
Bonnie Sheppard, Treasurer
(609) 670-5595
PROPERTY
Deacon Sam Tillery, Property
(609) 636-0646
Deacon Will Sellers, Assistant
(856) 701-1820
1915
Walter Watson—4th
(1933-1943)
Joseph Payne—3rd
(1931-1932)
“Journey of the Called, Chosen & Faithful”
Rev: 17:14
S. Howard Woodson, Jr.—5th
(1944-1946)
Hugh Howard Ficklin –6th
(1946-1959)
2015
Lonnie E. Johnson –7th
1960-1978)
Benny Smith –8th
(1980-1984)
SUNDAYS
EMPOWERMENT HOUR CLASSES
9:30 AM
NEW MEMBERS CLASS
PRAISE & WORSHIP
MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE
CHILDREN , YOUTH, TEENS 3RD AND 4TH
Lower Sanctuary after offertory prayer
WEDNESDAYS
Every 1st & 3rd Wednesday
Bible Study
(7:00PM - 8:00PM)
9:30 AM
10:45 AM
11:00 AM
11:00 AM
Every 2nd & 4th Wednesday
Prayer Mtg. (7:00 PM - 7:30PM)
Sessions for Men, Women & Youth
Bible Study (7:30 PM - 8:30 PM)
THURSDAYS
Prayer
(12:45 PM – 1:00 PM)
John Luke Jones—2nd
(1928-1931)
Bible Study
(1:00 PM - 2:00 PM)
Rafael Johnson—1st
(1920-1927)
Theodore Edmunds—9th
(1984-2003)
OUR MISSION STATEMENT
We, the Grace Temple Baptist Church, using the Bible as
our frame of reference and the Cross of Calvary as our
point of reference, endeavor to Evangelize the Lost, Edify
the Saints and Exalt the Savior, while meeting the spiritual,
physical, social, emotional, and economical needs of
Reggie Johnson—10th
(2004-2015)
our membership and community
Order of Worship
1915 - 2015
Sunday, October, 18TH
Praise & Worship
Preacher:
Call to Worship
Sermon Title:
Scripture/Prayer
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Opening Hymn
Grace and Peace:
Worship Leader
As we approach our church’s Centennial celebration, I am
reminded of the fact that our reflection would be remiss if we did not
acknowledge the shoulders upon which we stand. Personally, Sharon
and I realize how fortunate and blessed we are to be included among
that privileged role call of Pastors’ and Pastors’ Wives who were
called, blessed and charged to lead and feed God’s called, chosen and
faithful. I am so very grateful for those individuals who developed a
personal vision within “the” vision and took every opportunity to
introduce others to Jesus. A Pastor’s greatest church growth tool, is
that we are witnesses to the cause of Christ.
Welcome
Altar Prayer
Selection
Announcements
Pastoral Remarks
Gifts, Tithes, Offering
Offertory
Selection
The Spoken Word
Call to Discipleship
Communion
(1st Sunday)
Benediction
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Our lives may have been different, our backgrounds may have been
different, but our cause was the same; to demonstrate a
commitment to God, and compassion to God’s people. I pray that the
Will of God, the Way of God, and the Word of God would
continue to dominate the hearts and minds of the members of this
historic fellowship. I pray also that we would continue to be a
beacon of light to the Lawnside community and beyond, as we
would continue to transform lives to reflect God’s Kingdom.
I am forever grateful that my past has been covered with the blood of
Christ (Psalm 102:12), and the present power of the death of Christ
has delivered us “who once were far off” (Ephesians 2:13), and what
we will be has not yet been made known. But we know that when he
appears, we shall be like him, for we shall see him as he is (I John 3:2)
Sharon and I will forever acknowledge our constant dependence on
Jesus as the...“bread of life” who came down from heaven
(John 6:35–59) and placed us on a path of eternal life.
In Christ,
Pastor Reggie & Sharon
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Sunday Worship 100th Anniversary, October, 25TH
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Sunday Worship, October, 4TH
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Sunday Worship
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October 25, 2015, 11:00 AM
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Pastor Emanuel Lee Lambert, Sr.
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Sunday Worship (Youth Sunday), October, 11TH
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Pastor Emanuel Lee Lambert, Sr. is married to the former Martina Bryant; he is a proud father
and grand father.
He was educated in the Philadelphia Public School System and has furthered his education in Biblical Studies at the Philadelphia College of Bible, Manna Bible Institute and The Proclaimer’s Place
Program with Dr. Joel Gregory, Distinguished Fellow of Georgetown College. He has completed
many Biblical Counseling Courses, numerous Training Seminars and Leadership Conferences; he is
also a Dream Coach with the Mighty Men of Valor National Men’s Conferences.
In 1976, Pastor Lambert accepted the call from the Lord to preach the Gospel, the former Pastor of
St. Peters Community Church of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Pastor Lambert joined the staff of Sharon Baptist Church of Philadelphia in January 1988 as an Associate Pastor, under the directorship of Dr. Keith W. Reed, Sr. where he was the Executive Pastor.
In June 2005, Pastor Lambert accepted the call to pastor and minister to the people of Alpha Baptist Church where he served as the Senior Pastor. With his Leadership, Alpha have gone from worshipping at the Delaware Technical Community College, Wilmington, Delaware to Alpha’s New
Worship Center located in Bear, Delaware. In 2013 the Lord in his Sovereign Wisdom saw fit to
end Pastor Lambert’s assignment at the Alpha Worship Center to continually elevating Pastor Lambert through his gift of preaching and teaching. Embellishing upon his dedication to develop the
believer into a mature saint, the Lord has broadened his ministry as a preacher and teacher, he has
helped many families to stay together and singles (young and old) to stay committed to walking
this Christian journey as unto the Lord.
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Pastor Lambert’s life verse is Proverbs 3:5-6 “Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not
unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.”
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Pastor Emanuel Lee Lambert, Sr. is available to be used by the King for the Kingdom at all times.
HEALTH TIPS
THE MONTH OF OCTOBER AT A GLANCE
OCT
DAY/TIME
SERVICE/EVENT
THURSDAY
12:45 PM-2:00 PM
MID-DAY BIBLE STUDY AND PRAYER
(PRAYER-12:45 pm) (BIBLE STUDY-1:00pm)
MINISTER JUDY WILLIAMS ( 1 CORINTHIANS)
FRIDAY
11:00 AM—5:00 PM
SUNDAY
11:00 AM
CONNECTIONS FAMILY SUCCESS CENTER
LOWER FELLOWSHIP HALL (EVERY FRIDAY)
7th
WEDNESDAY
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
7:00 PM
PRAYER MEETING AND BIBLE STUDY
(BREAKOUT SESSIONS)
ALPHA Baptist Church 101 Anniversary, Delaware
SENIOR PASTOR REGGIE JOHNSON-PREACHING
8th
THURSDAY
12:45 PM-2:00 PM
st
1
2rd
4th
COMMUNION SUNDAY
(RIGHT HAND OF FELLOWSHIP)
MID-DAY BIBLE STUDY AND PRAYER
(PRAYER-12:45 pm) (BIBLE STUDY-1:00pm)
MINISTER JUDY WILLIAMS ( 1ST. CORINTHIANS
FRIDAY
11:00 AM—5:00 PM
CONNECTIONS FAMILY SUCCESS CENTER
LOWER FELLOWSHIP HALL (EVERY FRIDAY)
10
SATURDAY
9 AM—1:00 PM
COIN TOSS—JOINT 3RD ANNUAL YOUTH ALTERNATIVE EVENT
INTERSECTION OF WARWICK ROAD AND GLOUSTER PIKE
11th
SUNDAY
11:00 AM
WEDNESDAY
7:00 PM 8:30 PM
THURSDAY
12:45 PM-2:00 PM
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9
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14
15th
16th
18th
21st
22nd
23rd
24th
25th
YOUTH SUNDAY
Health Tip!
HEALTH TIPS
Breast Cancer Risks and Screening
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and we want every woman-and man to be breast cancer
aware. This month let’s apply all the information we know about this disease to make solid recommendations. Lifetime risk factors for breast cancer include aging, early age of the onset of menses, number
of breast biopsies, age at first live birth of a child and family histories of breast cancer in first degree relatives. Other risk factors include alcohol consumption, estrogen replacement therapy during menopause
and obesity.
The most important risk factor is family history in your mother, aunts or sisters. Remember paternal
aunts with breast cancer are part of the family risk factor.
Here are the most current recommendations for breast cancer screening:
Start monthly self breast exams at age 20.
Have a medical professional perform a breast exam every three years starting at age 20;
start yearly exams by age 40.
Annual mammogram starting at age 40-50.
BIBLE STUDY
PASTOR JOHNSON ( ROMANS- Chapter10 )
MID-DAY BIBLE STUDY AND PRAYER
(PRAYER-12:45 pm) (BIBLE STUDY-1:00pm)
MINISTER JUDY WILLIAMS ( 1ST. CORINTHIANS
FRIDAY
12:00 PM—3:00PM
Women with high risk should begin screening mammography or ultrasound at age 30.
If you do not have health insurance the Camden County Cancer Screening Project will cover the cost
if you live in Camden County.
EVANGELISM OUTREACH (EVANGELISM MINISTRY)
MINISTER DONNA FISHER
Informational packets are in the pews and available in the narthex.
11AM—5:00 PM
CONNECTIONS FAMILY SUCCESS CENTER
LOWER FELLOWSHIP HALL (EVERY FRIDAY)
SUNDAY
11:00 AM
WEDNESDAY
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
THURSDAY
12:45 PM-2:00 PM
FRIDAY
11:00 AM—5:00 PM
SATURDAY
5:00 PM
SUNDAY
11:00 AM
SUNDAY WORSHIP (BAPTISM)
PRAYER MEETING AND BIBLE STUDY
(BREAKOUT SESSIONS)
MID-DAY BIBLE STUDY AND PRAYER
(PRAYER-12:45 pm) (BIBLE STUDY-1:00pm)
CONNECTIONS FAMILY SUCCESS CENTER
LOWER FELLOWSHIP HALL (EVERY FRIDAY)
100TH CHURCH ANNIVERSARY GALA
PARIS CATERERS
281 CROSS KEYS ROAD
BERLIN, NJ
SUNDAY WORSHIP
(NO EMPOWERMENT HOUR, CYT OR NEW MEMBERS CLASS)
Please take one and share with your family and friends.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Evangelism Ministry—Evangelism Outreach—Oct. 16, 12 PM to 3 PM
If you would like to be a part of this ministry, please signup in the Narthex, or see Min. Donna
Fisher or Min. Tyrone Fisher
Confirmation Counseling Ministry—Confirmation Counselors needed to serve in the ministry.
Sign up in the Narthex or you can see: Min. Tyrone Fisher, Deacon Larry Wilkes or Sis. Claudia
Hawkins.
Empowerment Hour at GTBC—Sunday Mornings—9:30 AM to 10:00 AM
Classes for All, from children to adults come and be empowered by the word.
Audio Ministry CD's are available immediately after service for $4 each in the audio room. We
look forward to serving you.
Transportation Ministry is in need of one driver with a valid driver license to pick up passengers
for Sunday. Information on how to become a part of the team, please see Minister Dwayne Craig
or Bro. Tom Jones.
CYT—CHILDREN YOUTH AND TEEN CHURCH
IT’S MY LIFESTYLE - The Human Body has many parts, but many parts make up one whole
body, so it is with the body of Christ.1st. Corinthians 12:12. Lower Sanctuary after offertory
prayer, Third, Fourth Sundays.
The first small frame church which replaced the Tent stood on property purchased from Mr. Leslie Watkins,
a local farmer, and by 1921 under the leadership of the first recorded pastor Reverend Rafael Johnson,
the church started to mark membership milestones, such as attendance, and length of service.
By 1928 under the leadership of Rev. John Luke Jones, the church started to see sustained progress in all
areas, to include membership. However, in August of that year, the membership had to initiate a building
program to offset debt incurred by the loss of everything in a consuming fire. Undaunted, the membership
re-built,
and
by
1938
Reverend
W.H.
Watson
led
the
church
in
its membership of organizations such as the National Baptist Convention, Bethany Baptist Association,
and the New Light Union. They marked the 27th anniversary in 1942 with a banquet, and mortgage burning
ceremony.
In April 1984, the current facility was constructed and occupied. In addition, the congregation of this period
was also credited with the payment of a three hundred thousand dollar mortgage, 18 years ahead of
schedule.
Seniors Only: Apollo Theatre trip Dec. 23, 2015, tickets $75.00. Limited seating. Please see flyer
in Narthex or contact Min. Donna Fisher.
In November for Senior Sunday, we will recognize those Seniors that have served in areas of music. Church and community service, choir members, directors, musicians and music teachers.
For more info contact, Min. Donna Fisher—856-546-8643
Youth and Teens—October 31, 2015—3rd Annual Youth Alternative Night
Joint Community Event @ Lawnside Public School. Food, Games, Prizes, and Dancing Indoor safe
environment. Coin Toss to raise funds for the event, October 10, 2015, at the intersection of Warwick Road and Glouster Pike from 9 AM to 1 PM. Please drive by and drop your funds in to help
support this event. Contact: Michael or Donza Worlds
Grace Temple Baptist Church
Celebrating A 100-Year Journey of the Called, Chosen & Faithful
Reggie Johnson, Senior Pastor/ Teacher
Senior Pastor/Teacher, Reggie Johnson, came to Grace in 2004 with his beautiful wife
Sister Sharon Johnson to unite the church with the community. His spiritual teaching and
knowledge is beyond measure. His accomplishments for the past 12 years are listed (but not
limited) to the following:
CHURCH MISSION AND STRATEGY
Created a church mission statement and a Pastors’ vision statement; commissioned a Church Logo;
created a church logo; created a church web-site; implemented strategic planning for the church; developed an organization chart; established a community development corporation (G.T.C.D.C.-501( c )
3), as well as it’s strategic plan; developed yearly leadership training for officer’s and laity.
Paying Tribute to
our Tenth Pastor
Pastor Reggie Johnson
PROGRAMMING AND MINISTRIES
Instituted Children’s church; Computer Ministry; Laity Day; M.A.C. (Ministry Activities Calendar); Ordination of Deacons; Re-established Women’s Ministry, re-established Men’s Ministry, Seniors Ministry,
Black History Ministry, Youth Choir, Mime Ministry, Dance Ministry, Drama Ministry; Instituted Halloween Alternative Night; Biblical Counseling Ministry; Elders Council; Evangelism Ministry; Confirmation Counseling Ministry; New Members Follow-Up Ministry, and Ministry Budgets; Established First
Fruits Sunday; Public Relations; Adopt-A-School Program; Established regular Senior Sundays; Youth
Sundays; Weekly Bible Study; Established Noon-time Bible Study; Included Women Deacons in serving
Communion; February & August as ministry shut-down months; July & August as mini-sabbatical for
all teaching staff; July & August 10AM Summer Service.
Pastor Reggie Johnson
and First Lady Sharon Johnson
Pastor Reggie Johnson
and First Lady Sharon Johnson
MINISTERIAL STAFF DEVELOPMENT
Established minister’s training; licensed four ministers; licensed the first female in Grace Temple’s history; Implemented “Motivation Through Exposure” for ministers development (Conferences, Workshops, Seminars, Personal Mentoring); Trained and Ordained three Pastors (one being first female
ordained in history of Grace Temple); Produced 1 son in the Ministry (now serving as Senior Pastor of
Zion Hill Baptist Church, 53rd & Spruce – P hiladelphia, Pa.)
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE CHURCH
Land Acquisition: Acquired 19 E. Charleston Avenue, Acquired 123 N. Warwick Road, Acquired 125 N.
Warwick Road, Acquired 127 N. Warwick Road, Along with Stewards implemented a “Sponsorship
Program”, Pulpit Renovation, Upgraded Audio System, Painted Upper and Lower Sanctuaries, Cemented Front Entrance, Installation of New HVAC System, Installation Of Multi-Camera Security System (16
cameras), New Church Marque, Repaving Of The Parking Lot, Upgraded & Renovation Men’s & Ladies
Rooms, Developed multiple streams of income – (A.C.N. – Fund Raisers – Sponsorship Program.),
Established Membership Endowments
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Pastor Reggie Johnson
and Congressman Cory Booker
Pastor Reggie Johnson
and Lawnside Scholarship
Recipient
Pastor Reggie Johnson
and Pastor Quincy Hobbs
Strengthened relations with the business community by partnering to support the Annual 4-C After
School Program Walk-A-Thon, In partnership with Shop-Rite Lawnside, established a food distribution
center, In conjunction with the Lawnside School, implemented an after-school program to provide
supplemental curriculum assistance for the students in Lawnside and the surrounding communities.