Rev. Kelvin Sauls - Holman United Methodist Church

H OLMAN U NITED M ETHODIST C HURCH
Church of the Bells
3320 West Adams Boulevard  Los Angeles  California  90018
Phone: (323) 731-7285  Fax: (323) 731-2609
Email: [email protected]  www.holmanumc.com
Visit us on – Facebook: HolmanChurch  Twitter: @HolmanUMC
REV. KELVIN SAULS, Senior Pastor
MINISTER VICTOR CYRUS-FRANKLIN, Assistant Pastor
REV. MARGUERITE PHILLIPS, Minister of Congregational Care Ministries
REV. JAMES M. LAWSON, JR., Pastor Emeritus
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7 SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST  JULY 27, 2014
The 11:00 a.m. Worship Celebration is broadcast LIVE on KJLH Radio Free 102.3 FM
and worldwide on www.kjlhradio.com
TODAY’S RADIO BROADCAST MINISTRY IS SPONSORED BY
THE HOLMAN CAMPING MINISTRY
In celebration of the 2014 Summer Bible Camp.
We are thankful for the continued show of love, support and growth of our ministry by the Holman family and community.
We have over 80 campers and counselors attending this year’s camp.
Pray for us while we are away at camp this week.
Our theme is
“Get Jesus: Finding your true self in Him.” He said to them, “But who do you say that I am?”
Simon Peter answered and said, “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.”
Matthew 16: 15-16
VISION
A place where bells are rung to GATHER people for dynamic worship, ANOINT them for joyful service,
TEACH them powerful Christian spiritual principles, and ENGAGE them through expanding ministries,
causing them to grow exponentially as they embrace the mandate of Christ in Matthew 28:18-20.
MISSION
To make disciples for Jesus Christ by bringing to the people of Los Angeles, and particularly
the historic West Adams community, hope-filled, Christ-inspired responses to urban needs.
69 Years of Mission and Ministry
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WORSHIP CELEBRATION
THE PRELUDE
Robert Johnson, Jr.
***
THE CENTERING MOMENT
Beloved, I don’t feel that I have already arrived; I do not consider that I have captured and made it my
own; but one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on
towards the mark of the high calling which God in Christ Jesus is calling us onward, outward, and upward.
THE GREETING
***
“Every Praise”
*THE PROCESSIONAL HYMN
Every praise is to our God.
Every word of worship with one accord
Every praise, every praise, is to our God.
Choir and Congregation
Sing hallelujah to our God
Glory hallelujah is due our God
Every praise, every praise, is to our God.
God my Savior, God my Healer, God my Deliverer
Yes He is, yes He is; yes He is, yes He is
Every praise, every praise, is to Our God
*THE LITANY FOR HOLMAN’S 69TH ANNIVERSARY YEAR HOMECOMING
Leader: On this Homecoming Sunday, we celebrate 69 years of transformational ministry. We give thanks
for a small group of spirit-filled lay people who had a vision from God for building a Methodist church
to minister to the needs of a rapidly growing African-American population on the west side
of Los Angeles.
People: Be with us, oh God, as we celebrate this day and the years of Christian fellowship we have
shared as a congregation.
Leader:
We come home to remember with gratitude our rich history and the ongoing struggle for freedom.
May the memories that brought us home provide audacity and intentionality to activate and
acknowledge new memories. We celebrate the presence of the Holy Spirit in all our coming and
going, praying and singing, doing and growing, for the transformation of lives and communities.
To God be the glory!!
People: Come Lord Jesus, renew our faithfulness and increase our boldness. May we be worthy
recipients of your ongoing blessings and ready servants in the tasks of congregational
vitality and disciple-making, justice and equality.
All:
In our coming home to this special place where bells are rung, may we become a spirit-filled
and visionary people committed to building a congregation to minister to the needs of a
rapidly changing community, city, county and region. We reaffirm our charge to gather for
dynamic worship, grow through inspired learning and go into joyful and fruitful service,
living the gospel of Jesus Christ! HALLELUJAH!!
THE CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE
(8:00 am) Choir and Congregation
“Just Want to Praise You”
I just want to praise you
Blessings and glory and honor
forever, and ever, and ever
they all belong to you
for all you've done for me
thank you Jesus for blessing me
THE MINISTRY OF MUSIC
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Jubilant Voices
“When The Saints Go To Worship”
Yolanda Mitchell-West, soloist
Donald Lawrence
THE CELEBRATION OF READ LEAD /
HOLMAN FREEDOM SCHOOL
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* Congregation please stand *** Worshipers may enter
(11:00 am) Cassandra Chase / Joy Masha
Co-Founders, Read Lead
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THE MINISTRY OF MUSIC
“Something Inside So Strong”
(11:00 am) Freedom School
Scholars & Servant Leaders
Labi Siffre
*THE SCRIPTURE
ROMANS 8:31-39
*THE CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE
Liturgist: The Word of God for the people of God.
People: Thanks be to God!
THE MINISTRY OF MUSIC
***
“More Than A Conqueror”
Jubilant Voices
Hezekiah Walker
Vicki Allen, soloist
THE SERMON
Rev. Kelvin Sauls
“LOVE. PERIOD.”
THE INVITATION TO DISCIPLESHIP, MEMBERSHIP AND COMPANIONSHIP (ALTAR CALL)
Persons desiring to become disciples of Jesus Christ and/or members of Holman UMC are asked to come forward
and complete a Discipleship / Membership Registration, Intercessory Prayer Card found in the pew rack. Please
place the card in the offering plate and/or bring it with you to the Altar while the choir / congregation is singing.
THE PRESENTATION OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS
Offertory
(8:00 am) Jubilant Voices
“When the Battle is Over”
Melida Smith Byrd & Pat Brown, soloists
Walter Hawkins
“Say Yes”
Michelle Williams
(11:00 am) Freedom School
Scholars & Servant Leaders
*Doxology
UMH #95
“Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow”
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise him, all creatures here below;
praise him above, ye heavenly host; praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen
THE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF GUESTS & VISITORS
THE BLESSING AND SENDING FORTH OF HOLMAN CAMPERS
THE INVITATION TO PARTICIPATE IN MINISTRY (ANNOUNCEMENTS)
*THE HYMN OF SENDING FORTH AND RECESSIONAL
*THE BENEDICTION
As we depart worship, wherever you Go, toll YOUR Bell!!
THE POSTLUDE
Robert Johnson, Jr.
PARTICIPATING IN OUR SERVICES TODAY: Our Clergy: Rev. Kelvin Sauls, Minister Victor CyrusFranklin, Rev. Marguerite Phillips; Liturgists: (8:00 am) Donovan Kimsey-Wade, (11:00 am) Tyler BarkleyCoye; Jubilant Voices directed by Melida Smith Byrd; Robert Johnson, Jr., organist; Ricardo L.J. Mowatt,
drummer; Ushers chaired by Gilbert Jones; Acolytes coordinated by Pearlene Allison and Muriel Parker;
Greeters chaired by Donna Richardson; Hospitality Ministry coordinated by Sharon Jackson; New Members
Ministry chaired by Sharon Hodgson; Transportation Ministry coordinated by Cynthia Gibson; Media Ministry:
David Sears, Keith McGruder, Mark Conway, and Kayla Bennett.
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 HEART TO HEART 
SOMETHING INSIDE SO STRONG
Labi Siffre
The higher you build your barriers
The taller I become
The farther you take my rights away
The faster I will run
You can deny me
You can decide to turn your face away
No matter, cos there’s
(Chorus)
Something inside so strong
I know that I can make it
Though you’re doing me wrong, so wrong;
You thought that my pride was gone
Oh no, there's something inside so strong,
Something inside so strong
The more you refuse to hear my voice
The louder I will sing
You hide behind walls of Jericho
Your lies will come tumbling
Deny my place in time
You squander wealth that’s mine
My light will shine so brightly
It will blind you
because there’s
Something inside so strong . . .
Brothers and sisters
When they insist we’re just not good enough
Well we know better
Just look ‘em in the eyes and say
We're gonna do it anyway
We're gonna do it anyway
There's
Something inside so strong . . .
There are two ways
of spreading the light:
To be the candle
or the mirror that reflects it.
Edith Wharton
FLOWERS ON THE ALTAR
Happy 94th Birthday to our Mom, Aunt,
Great Aunt and Great, Great Aunt
PEARL H. PERRY
(July 28)
But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure;
then peace-loving, considerate, submissive,
full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere.
James 3:17
In Celebration of
Our 10th Wedding Anniversary
(July 31, 2014)
ORLANDO AND MELITTA JOHNSON
Throughout the years, we've been blessed with
3 beautiful children, amazing and supportive parents,
wonderful siblings, great friends
and a lovely church home.
We praise God for everything!!
In Celebration of the Birthday of
DEBRA LACROIX
(July 26)
How blessed we are!
We thank you, our Holman family
for your prayers and generosity.
God is keeping us moving forward!
Glory be to God!
Your mom,
JEAN SMITH
Happy Birthday
HILDRETH (HAL) WALKER, JR.
(July 28)
To my loving husband, a true man of God!
A loving husband, father, grandfather & great grandfather.
A giant role model who, during the Apollo 11 Moon Landing,
conducted The Laser Ranging Operations from
Lick Observatory in July, 1969
as the laser technology pioneer.
We celebrate the 45th Anniversary
of your contribution to the world!
God loves you and so do we!
YOUR WIFE, BETTYE AND FAMILY
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 TODAY
IS HOMECOMING SUNDAY!! 
This special time is dedicated to members, extended family and friends as we reconnect in fun and friendship;
to remember who we are as a people of God; to re-establish our relationships with those who have been on
the Holman journey; to share our memories with our young people. Today, again, as we join in our church
“family reunion,” we celebrate the abundant blessings that God has showered on us individually and
collectively, and we press toward the mark and recommit ourselves to Christian service.
Blest be the tie that binds our hearts in Christian love;
the fellowship of kindred minds is like to that above.
Ephesians 3:20-21
 WORDS OF APPRECIATION 
Dear Holman Family,
My deepest appreciation and thanks to each of you for your love, support, gifts and prayers for my ministry
and service to our members and to the community. I thank God for the opportunity to serve with you in our
faith community of Holman United Methodist Church.
Grace and Peace, REV. MARGUERITE L. PHILLIPS
Holman Family,
I am humbled by the generous outpouring of love, appreciation and gifts to me and my family.
Utmost thanks for the hard work and thoughtfulness of SPPRC, the Hospitality Team and Rev. Sauls for
planning and coordinating such a time for Assistant Pastors. As I shared during my remarks last Sunday,
I count it an honor to serve beside you all as we journey and grow in God together. I am blessed to grow with
you the past year and look forward to what God has in store for us in the year ahead!
Peace and grace, PASTOR VICTOR
LET US PRAY FOR THE BEREAVED
MR. HAROLD PENN, (90 yrs. old) uncle of Holman member Sandra Jefferson, passed away on July 21, 2014
in Los Angeles, CA. He is survived by his wife Jane Penn. A memorial service will be planned at a later date.
FULTON RAYMOND, Holman member and cousin of members Joyce Williams and Elaine D. Moore, passed
away on July 21st. Funeral arrangements are pending at this time.
DOROTHY HUDSON, a former member of Holman, passed away on July 19th. Her homegoing service will be
held at Crenshaw United Methodist Church on July 29, 2014 at 11:00 am.
Holman member VYNCENNE C. WOODS, passed away on July 23, 2014. Funeral arrangements are pending
at this time.
 NEW PRAYER REQUESTS 
Dinah Elmore, Family of Fulton Raymond, Joyce
Williams & Family, Elaine D. Moore & Family, Helen
Smith, Maritza Brown, Sandra Jefferson and Family,
Family of Vyncenne C. Woods, Family of Dorothy
Hudson.
CIRCLE OF CARE
MINISTRIES
WEEKLY HEALTH TIP:
World Hepatitis Day–July 28th.
According to the CDC, Hepatitis
"means inflammation of the liver
and also refers to a group of viral
infections that affect the liver. The most common
types are Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis C.
Viral hepatitis is the leading cause of liver cancer and
the most common reason for liver transplantation.
An estimated 4.4 million Americans are living with
chronic hepatitis; most do NOT know they are
infected.
To
Learn
more
go
to:
http://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/index.htm
SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER – Our next planning
meeting will be held on Thursday, AUGUST 14th, 10 am
to 11:30 am in the Bowick Music Room. Please contact
Joni in the church office if you are interested in attending
this meeting. For those who participated in our previous
meetings, please mark your calendars and plan to join us.
DIABETES SUPPORT PLANNING GROUP meets next on
Thursday, AUGUST 14th, 10:30 am – 12:30 in Room 204,
Lawson Multipurpose Bldg. For questions or further
information please Stacy Banks at
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 THIS WEEK AT HOLMAN 
JULY 27 TO AUGUST 2, 2014
HOMECOMING SUNDAY
We give thanks for the sponsorship and support
of our fellowship hour refreshments on this
HOMECOMING SUNDAY
by United Methodist Men, Cynthia Hensley,
Freedom School, Faye Jackson,
Marian Flowers and Annie Stafford!
 FELLOWSHIP HOUR, 9:30 am, Patio
 CHILDREN’ & YOUTH CHURCH SCHOOL
 Adults Church School, 9:45 am:
ADULT BIBLE STUDY, Love Educ. Bldg., Room 5
BOOK TALK – JLMP Bldg., Rm. 204
currently reading The Good Life (Truths That Last
in Times of Need by Peter J. Gomes
M EN IN THE W ORD – JLMP Bldg., Woodson Parlor
COFFEE CREW – Lawson MP Bldg., Room 202
currently reading Love. Period. by Rev. Rudy Rasmus
 Cherub Choir Rehearsal, 10 am, Johnson Chapel
 FELLOWSHIP HOUR, 12:30 pm, L.L. White Hall
MONDAY
 INTERCESSORY PRAYER MINISTRY
– 7 am (Mon. Wed. Fri.) Join us on the PHONE PRAYER LINE
from any location for a time of prayer & encouragement.
Call 424-203-8000; Code 528519#.
 Storehouse is open (for the needy),
1 pm – 3 pm (Mon. Wed. & Fri.), Love Educ. Bldg.
 FREEDOM SCHOOL,
8 am – 3 pm (Mon. – Fri.), Holman Campus
 Focus Point Study Group, 6 pm, Johnson Chapel
 ZUMBA FITNESS CLASS (Health & Wellness Ministry),
7:30 pm, L.L. White Hall (fee applies: $8)
THURSDAY
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Banners & Paraments Ministry, 10 am, Room 203
BIBLE STUDY, 12 pm, Crockett Library
Recovery Ministry Meeting, 6:30 pm, Room 202
Holman Choir Rehearsal, 7:30 pm, Bowick Music Room
WE ARE ON HIATUS FOR THE MONTH OF
AUGUST AND WILL GATHER NEXT ON
SEPT. 11th
FRIDAY
 FRIDAY MORNING PRAYER, Share & Communion Service,
7 am, Johnson Chapel
 JFK Workshops, 2 pm, Crockett Library
 Bell Choir Rehearsal, 6 pm, Love Educ. Bldg. Room 1
 FREEDOM SCHOOL CLOSING CELEBRATION,
6:30 pm, L.L. White Hall
SATURDAY
 SATURDAY MORNING PRAISE & WORSHIP,
7 am, Johnson Chapel. All are welcome!
Join us and experience your blessing!
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 BOOT CAMP, (Health & Wellness Ministry)
8 am, Patio. (fee applies: $10)
 Communion Stewards, 8 am, Sanctuary
TUESDAY
 Banners & Paraments Ministry, 10 am, Room 203
 H.O.P.E. Ministry Lunch at OASIS Clinic – offsite
 LINE DANCING (Health & Wellness Ministry)
5 pm, L.L. White Hall (fee applies: $5)
WEDNESDAY
 Sports Ministry (Table Tennis), 5 pm, L.L. White Hall
 Health & Wellness Ministry Collaborative Meeting,
5 pm, Crockett Library
 LAY LEADERSHIP COMMITTEE MEETING,
7 pm, Crockett Library
 Jubilant Voices Rehearsal, 7:30 pm, Johnson Chapel
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MINISTRY AND MEETING ANNOUNCEMENTS
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VOLUNTEERS FOR HOSPITALITY HOUR – The Hospitality
Ministry is in need of additional volunteers and sponsors for our
Fellowship Hour. If each Holman ministry would commit to one
Sunday per year, to sponsor and host one of the fellowship
hours, that would indeed be a blessing. If you are interested in
supporting the Hospitality Ministry, please contact Sharon
Jackson at 213.598.2298 or [email protected].
ANTHOLOGY OF CREATIVE WORKS – The Holman Literary
Ministry is planning to publish an Anthology of Creative Works
by Holman members and friends in honor of Holman’s 70th
Anniversary in February 2015. It will include creative works
from Holman’s children, youth, adults and seniors. Creative
works will include reflections, memoirs, essays, poetry, and
Our campers leave today
short stories. The deadline for creative material from youth and
for five (5) days
adults is September 12, 2014. Please contact Leon Davis for
of communing with God
further information.
and nature!
OUR HOLMAN “TONG NKUM” COFFEE,
We have 67 youth & __ counselors
tolling bells from West Africa to West Adams, is
heading out on this adventure.
available for purchase.
Our cooperative
We bless them as they embark
economics through the purchase of Tong Nkum
on this journey and pray
Coffee contributes to our mission to increase
the household income and quality of life with the
for a wonderful time of learning,
Cameroon Coffee Farmers. We have Dark
fun and fellowship that
Roast or Medium Roast at $15.00 per bag. We thank you for
will transform their lives.
supporting us in our effort to be “Missional and Entrepreneurial
(Joshua 1:8).” Please see Joni Arlain or contact her in the
church office at 323.731.7285.
HEALTH & WELLNESS COLLABORATIVE MEETING – All
leaders of Health and Wellness Ministry activities! Please join
us this coming Wednesday, JULY 30, 2014 from 5 PM to 7 PM
in the Crockett Library for a Health and Wellness Collaborative
meeting. This will be an opportunity to catch-up, coordinate and
look ahead, as we seek to become a center of wellness and
wholeness. If you are interested in our Health & Wellness
Ministry, you are invited to join us. Contact Jeena and Phillip
Quansah, our ministry coordinators @ [email protected] or
[email protected].
PRAYER, MOVIES & LUNCH – The Friday Morning Prayer
Group will enjoy an outing this coming Friday, AUGUST 1st.
You may join us at 7 am in the Johnson Chapel for our time of
Prayer, Sharing & Holy Communion, and then we will make our
way to the Baldwin Hills Plaza for the 9:30 am showing of Get
On Up, the movie about the life of James Brown. Our morning
will conclude with lunch at Post & Beam Restaurant. If you are
interested in participating with us, please contact Rosa Hill at
323.295.4585. We need your RSVP by Wednesday, July 30th.
55+ SANTA BARBARA SUNSET TRIP – Our trip date of
August 13th is right around the corner. All participants are
requested to be at the church parking lot NO LATER than 8:15
A.M. so that you don't miss the bus. The return time is approx.
9:00 P.M. Please contact Pearl Crowell (323) 751-1458 or
Phyllis Stephenson (310) 673-3710 NO LATER THAN 8/1/14 to indicate your menu selection.
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AFTER THE SERMON
FAITH FORMATION IN ACTION
LIVING OUR SOCIAL GOSPEL
February 26, 2014
1.
Civilian Oversight will give the public a dedicated
forum
to hold its elected Sheriff and the department accountable.
2.
An Oversight Commission would serve as a strong
citizen voice on County policing and jailing.
3.
A civilian Oversight will improve the public’s
confidence in the Sheriff’s Department, which is at an alltime low. Litigation costs are sky rocketing. In fiscal year
2012-2013 expenses totaled $43 million.
4.
On July 22nd Sheriff and Inspector General will
present their response, the public will testify and the Board
of Supervisors will vote. It will take 3 “yes” votes to make
this happen! Sign up to speak and let your voice be heard!!
A free bus will be departing from Holman
at 8:30 am to provide transportation to the meeting.
Grace and peace to you in the name of Christ Jesus.
In 2012 you and I began a conversation about
homosexuality. This morning as I prayed I felt convicted to
write to you and continue that conversation. With a heavy
heart I have been tracking what is happening in Uganda.
This nation state has legalized discrimination against
homosexuals; a severe discrimination that gives wings to
hatred and violence against these who are also children of
God. What is happening in Uganda will spread throughout
the continent of Africa and beyond if it is left unchallenged.
I have heard some of you say that homosexuality is a
U.S. issue and not an African issue. I disagree, for as I have
traveled to some of the places in Africa where you lead our
United Methodist work, I have met your homosexual children
and your homosexual brothers and sisters and mine.
They have shared with me how they live in constant fear
because of their sexual orientation.
These are not
strangers. They are members of our United Methodist
family, devoted to Christ Jesus with the same heart
and passion that you and I share. Church membership,
however, should not be a requirement for our concern and
care. Men and women and young people and their families
are suffering and being forced into repressive webs of
deadly coercion against each other because of sexual
identity. We must not stand by without denouncing this evil
and injustice.
You and I disagree about homosexuality but I beseech
you to consider that discrimination and violence against
persons because of their sexual orientation cannot be
justified under our Christian faith. Jesus consistently went to
the margins of society to minister to and redeem those
whom society considered unclean and unworthy of God’s
grace. As servants of Christ Jesus we can do no less. I beg
you to act in behalf of those whom Jesus also considers
his beloved. I do not ask you to stand in support of
homosexuality. I ask you to raise your voices against hatred
and violence. At my end I pledge to do all I can to challenge
U.S. forces that contribute to the fomenting of this hatred
and violence in Africa.
I write to you not as one who has any authority over you,
for I do not. I pray that you will receive these words as those
of a sister in the faith who strives with you to be a faithful
disciple of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.
Please know that you are in my prayers as you lead God’s
people.
Minerva G. Carcaño
Bishop of the California-Pacific Annual conference
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LOS
ANGELES
BRAIN TUMOR
5K WALK
Sun., AUGUST 24th –
9 am to 12 noon at
Exposition Park
AUGUST 23, 2014
8:30 AM – 5 PM
Hollypark UMC
13000 S. Van Ness Ave.
Gardena, CA 90249
Fee: $35.00
Registration Deadline
August 13th
To register and for more
information contact
Larry Dozier, Mike Shade or
Donna Shade
310.516.6457 / 310.365.1331
[email protected]
www.LeadLikeJesus.com
Our
“Holman
Walking
&
Running Ministry” will team up
with our own Linda Fuller and
team
“Holman
Hearts”
to
participate in this important event.
The goal/focus is to raise
awareness
and
much-needed
resources to fund critical brain
tumor-specific
programs
to
improve the lives of all those
affected by brain tumors. The Los
Angeles Brain Tumor Walk offers
individuals and teams a chance to
honor and remember loved ones,
connect with others interested in
the brain tumor cause, and help to
educate the local community on
the diverse needs of the brain
tumor community.
Today,
nearly
700,000
Americans are living with a brain
tumor. And, many more will be
diagnosed each year.
Brain
tumors are deadly, and can strike
men, women, and children at any
time. Unite with us in the fight
against brain tumors!
You may register to participate
or donate to team
“Holman Hearts” at
http://events.braintumor.org/losangeles-brain-tumor-walk/, click
on “register to walk.”
There will be a fundraiser at the
Macaroni Grill on July 27 both in
El Segundo and Simi Valley.
You will need to present special
flyer at the restaurant to have a
portion of your meal donated to
the Brain Tumor Walk. Please
stop by the table after worship,
or contact Linda Fuller for
additional
information
info:
310.823.4060.
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We give thanks for those
who have served as
VOLUNTEERS
for Holman’s first presentation
of the
CDF Freedom School.
ALNITA DUNN
BARBARA HARTELL
CAROLYN JENKINS
CYNTHIA MATTHEWS
GLORIA BAILEY
GREG BAHAM
IANTHE LESLIE
JACKI JONES
JACQUELINE NUNN
JUANITA CANNON
KATHRYN DAVIS
On behalf of the
Freedom School Scholars
we “Thank You”
for your
Financial Sponsorship
FREEDOM SCHOOL
FINALE
FRIDAY, AUG. 1ST
6:30 PM
L.L. WHITE HALL
JOIN US FOR
CLOSING CELEBRATION
LARRY TURNER
LUISA CLARK-HARRIS
MELANIE EDMUNDS
ODESSA ANDERSON
PEARL ALLISON
SANDI HARDY
SHARIAN NEAL
TONI EDWARDS
VALERIA NORWOOD
WILLIAM HARDY

ANONYMOUS DONOR

REV. JAMES & MRS. DOROTHY LAWSON

LEONARD & LINDA FULLER

GEORGE & MARJORY FULLER-GRANT

ANSLYENE LLOYD

HOLMAN PERMANENT ENDOWMENT

CALIFORNIA-PACIFIC CONFERENCE OF
THE UMC (JUSTICE & COMPASSION EMT)

CALIFORNIA-PACIFIC UNITED METHODIST
CHURCH FOUNDATION

THE WEST DISTRICT OF THE CALIFORNIA
PACIFIC CONFERENCE OF THE UMC

MAYOR ERIC GARCETTI "SUMMER OF
LEARNING" PROGRAM

COUNCIL PRESIDENT HERB WESSON

SUPERVISOR MARK RIDLEY-THOMAS

SENATOR HOLLY MITCHELL

LIBERTY HILL FOUNDATION

AIDS HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION
TODAY
A READER
TOMORROW
A LEADER
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SCRIPTURE REFLECTION
We live in a world where hatred, division
and indifference have become
quantifiable commodities. Hardship and
8:00 A.M. & 11:00 A.M.
hopelessness, distress and
discrimination, fragmentation and
marginalization are actively and daily at
SERMON NOTES
work seeking to separate us from the
love of God.
However different we are labeled, we are
all desperately in need of Love. Period!!
SCRIPTURE
Love without conditions. Love filled with
possibilities. Love aligned with the great
ROMANS 8:31-39
commandment - a commandment that
activates and cultivates a commitment to
love people—of different races,
Rev. Kelvin Sauls
backgrounds, economic status,
physically or mentally challenged, or

dependent. When we choose to “Love.
Period,” people change...conditions
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change...communities change...the world
changes!
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Are you willing to be a love so strong that
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no one is separated from the love of God
in Christ Jesus our Lord.?
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Worship Celebration
“LOVE. PERIOD.”
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L
KING AHEAD
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HOLY COMMUNION SUNDAY
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Sunday, August 3, 2014
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Rev. Kelvin Sauls
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CAMP SUNDAY
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Sunday, August 10, 2014
Rev. Kelvin Sauls
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NATIONAL WEEK OF NON-VIOLENCE
Sunday, August 17, 2014
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Rev. Kelvin Sauls
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Lord God,
Our hands are open to you.
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Our ears are listening to you.
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Our eyes are watching you.
Our hearts are trying to
beat with yours.
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Live in us and love others
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through us today.
Amen.
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