June - Brentwood Baptist Church

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“The Church Where Christ is the Main Attraction”
JUNE 2012
PREACHING…
Dr. Joe Samuel Ratliff
GUEST PSALMIST/DIRECTOR…
Gospel Recording Artist
Shawn McLemore
SPECIAL GUEST PSALMIST...
RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED
B RENTWOOD B APTIST C HURCH
13033 L ANDMARK S TREET
H OUSTON , TX 77045
Gospel Recording Artist
Vickie Winans
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STAFF ON THE MOVE
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PREACHING SCHEDULE
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MEMBERS/VISITORS
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INFANTS, CHILDREN & YOUTH
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ADULTS ANNOUNCEMENTS
7 - 10
WEEKDAY SCHEDULE
11 - 14
UPCOMING EVENTS
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Vacation
Bible School
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Dr. Joe Samuel Ratliff will attend the Hampton Ministers Conference June 4 - 7 in Hampton,
VA.
Dr. Joe Samuel Ratliff will be the guest preacher at Elizabeth Baptist Church on Sunday,
June 10 at 7:15am, 8:30am, 9:30am,10:45am and12pm. The Mass Choir will be singing at
7:15am and 9:30am. Pastor Craig L. Oliver will be celebrating his 17th Anniversary. The
church address is 4545 Cascade Road, Atlanta, GA 30331 (404.691.3146).
Rev. Kevin W. Williams will be guest preacher at Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church in
Beaumont, TX. on Sunday, June 10 at 11am. Rev. Tommie G. Williams, Sr. is the Pastor.
Rev. Joseph G. Ford - June 12
20 Years of Service
Willie Sylvester
10 Years of Service
Maria Chavira
Grover Fortenberry
Ethel Murray
Gloria Ruffin
JUNE
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JULY
Cancer Survivor Day/
Scholarship Fashion Show
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4-8
Vacation Bible School
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Children’s Honor Roll
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Father’s Day/Men’s Day
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Dr. Ratliff’s Birthday
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Juneteenth—Office Closed
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Quarterly Business Meeting
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Summer Revival begins
25-27 Youth Revival
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Independence Day/Office Closed
Young Adult Retreat
18-29 Tour to South Africa
Brentwood Leadership STAFF
DR. JOE SAMUEL RATLIFF, PASTOR
Mr. Paul E. Jefferson, Church Business Administrator
Ms. Lydia A. Alston, Minister of Worship and Praise
Rev. Joseph G. Ford, Minister of College, Young Adults and Singles
Rev. Mary A. Frazier, Minister of Youth
Mr. Augusta Green IV, Lifelong Learning Center Manager
Rev. Albert A. Kemp, Minister of Evangelism
Rev. C. Clay Pickens, Institutional Advancement Director
Mrs. Doris G. Ratliff, Center for Child Development Executive Director
Rev. Lillie M. Seals, Minister of Christian Counseling
Rev. Barbara A. Thomas, Minister of Children and Senior Adults
Rev. Garland W. Ward, Minister of Visitation
Rev. Kevin W. Williams, Minister of Facilities Management and Recreation
BRENTWOOD BAPTIST CHURCH
13033 Landmark Street • Houston, Texas 77045
713.852.1400/Office • 713.852.1461/Fax
713.926.PRAY (7729)/Prayerline
www.brentwoodbaptist.org
www.brentwoodtravel.org
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Thursday, June 21 (continued)
7pm
Youth Praise Dancers
Girls Conference Committee
Voices of Praise
LLC
LLC
Sanctuary
Sunday
7:45 am & 10:45 am
Friday, June 22
5:30pm
Kids Pals
LLC
Saturday, June 23
9am
Boys Rites of Passage
10am
Girls of Grace
Gathering Place
Adult Praise Dancers
LLC
LLC
LLC
LLC
Monday, June 25
9am
Food Pantry
6:30pm
Deacon Ministry
7pm
Youth Revival
Church Choir
LLC
LLC
Sanctuary
Worship Center
Tuesday, June 26
6pm
VBS Planning Team
6:30pm
Deacon Wives Ministry
7pm
Youth Revival
STEW Ministry
Young Adult Ministry
LLC
LLC
Sanctuary
LLC
LLC
Wednesday, June 27
6pm
Sisters Who Care
7pm
Youth Revival
LLC
Sanctuary
Thursday, June 28
12pm
Noon Day Bible Study
6pm
BUB Planning Committee
6:30pm
Divorce Recovery
Chorale
Sunday School Workers
Children’s Work Ministry
Youth Praise Dancers
7pm
BUB Officers
Voices of Praise
Fellowship Hall
LLC
LLC
Choir Room
LLC
LLC
LLC
LLC
Sanctuary
Saturday, June 30
10am
Adult Praise Dancers
LLC
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Dr. Joe Samuel Ratliff (7:45am & 10:45am)
Music By: Church Choir
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Rev. Steven E. Carter (7:45am & 10:45am)
Mt. Ararat Baptist Church, Brooklyn, New York
Music By: Voices of Praise
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MEN’S DAY
Dr. Joe Samuel Ratliff (7:45am & 10:45am)
Music By: Men’s Day Choir
Dr. Joe Samuel Ratliff (7:45am)
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Rev. David Jefferson, Jr. (10:45am)
Metropolitan Baptist Church, Newark, NJ
Music By: Chorale
Wednesday
7:00 pm
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NO MIDWEEK - VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
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Rev. Kevin Riles, Associate Minister
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Rev. Fannie Jones, Associate Minister
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YOUTH REVIVAL
Rev. David Jefferson, Jr.
Metropolitan Baptist Church, Newark, NJ
Ruth Bartee
Tuesday, June 19
Office Closed/All Activities Cancelled
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Communion
7:45 am/10:45 am
7 pm
June 3
Baptism
June 10
10:45 am
Baby Dedication
June 17
7:45 am/10:45 am
Sundays
9:30 am - Adults/Children/Youth
10:45 am - Children
Sunday School
Interpreters for the hearing impaired are available each Sunday during the 10:45 am worship service
and for all other church sponsored events by request only. Please contact the Church Office at
713.852.1400.
MEMBERS
UPDATES
If you have moved or have a name change, please visit our website and complete an
Membership Update Form or contact Debra Jordan at 713.852.1486. Forms are also
available at the Receptionist Desk.
SICK & DEATH REPORTS
To report or give an update of a death or illness, please visit our website and complete a Sick
or Death Report Form or call 713.852.1410 and leave a detailed message. Forms are also
available at the Receptionist Desk.
CONTRIBUTIONS
Please use a contribution envelope to ensure that your tithes, offerings and designated
donations are recorded. Contributions made to Brentwood Baptist Church are posted by
your individual membership number. Therefore, it is important that you legibly record
your complete name, address and amount on your envelope.
MEDIA
CD’s, DVD’s and audio cassettes are available in the Media Center. Please contact George
Micheaux at 713.852.1426 or online www.brentwoodbaptist.org/store/shop.
VISITORS
We are delighted that you have chosen to worship with us today. We invite you to join in as we
give our highest praise to God our Father for giving us the opportunity to come together in
worship. If you are looking for a church home please consider us in your spiritual journey. If you
would like more information about us, please call 713.852.1400.
If you are not receiving your monthly bulletin, please contact
Debra Jordan at 713.852.1486.
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Tuesday, June 12 (continued)
7pm
Cancer Support Ministry
Young Adult Ministry
LLC
LLC
Wednesday, June 13
6pm
Challengers
Sisters Who Care
7pm
Youth Bible Study
LLC
LLC
Fellowship Hall
Thursday, June 14
12pm
Noonday Bible Study
6pm
Divorce Recovery
6:30pm
Chorale
Associate Ministers
Sunday School Workers
Children’s Work Ministry
7pm
Youth Praise Dancers
Greeters Association
Voices of Praise
LLC
LLC
Choir Room
LLC
LLC
LLC
LLC
LLC
Worship Center
Friday, June 15
6:30pm
Senior Adult Ministry
Fellowship Hall
Saturday, June 16
9am
Youth Sunday School Workers
10am
Adult Praise Dancers
LLC
LLC
Monday, June 18
5:30pm
Food Pantry
6:30pm
Youth Choir
7pm
Church Choir
LLC
Sanctuary
LLC
Tuesday, June 19
Juneteenth
Office Closed / All Weekday Activities Cancelled
Wednesday, June 20
6pm
Challengers
7pm
Youth Bible Study
LLC
Fellowship Hall
Thursday, June 21
12pm
Noon Day Bible Study
6pm
Divorce Recovery
6:30pm
Sunday School Workers
New Members Committee
LLC
LLC
LLC
Room 230
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Saturday, June 2
10am
Adult Praise Dancers
LLC
Monday, June 4
6pm
Vacation Bible School
7pm
Church Choir
LLC
Worship Center
Tuesday, June 5
6pm
Vacation Bible School
7pm
Mass choir
LLC
Worship Center
Wednesday, June 6
6pm
Vacation Bible School
LLC
Thursday, June 7
6pm
Vacation Bible School
Divorce Recovery
7pm
Voices of Praise
Men’s Day Choir
LLC
LLC
Sanctuary
Worship Center
Friday, June 8
6pm
LLC
Vacation Bible School
Visits
Galveston, TX
Saturday, June 9
9am
Boys Rites of Passage
Sunday School Teacher
10am
Girls of Grace
Adult Praise Dancers
LLC
Fellowship Hall
LLC
LLC
Sunday, June 10
9:30am
Common Ground
12:30pm
BUB Intensive Training
Room 118
Worship Center
Monday, June 11
9am
Food Pantry
6:30pm
Deacon Ministry
Youth Choir
7pm
Church Choir
LLC
LLC
Sanctuary
Worship Center
Tuesday, June 12
10am
Baptist Women III
6pm
VBS Planning Team
7pm
Women’s Chorus
Wellness Ministry
LLC
LLC
Choir Room
LLC
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Children’s Honor Roll Recognition will be held Sunday, June 10 at 10:45am. Children in
Kindergarten through 5th Grade who achieved the A or AB Honor Roll will be recognized.
Please submit your child’s report card to the table in the foyer on June 3. Contact Jewell
Bass at 713.521.1279 for more information.
Saturday, July 21
The cost is $80 per person
Cost includes transportation, attraction, meals, snacks,
and a T-shirt. A non-refundable deposit of $25 per
person is due at registration. Please visit our table to sign
-up and receive additional information.
Honoring High School, Technical School, College and University Graduates
Forms are available at the Receptionist Desk or at www.brentwoodbaptist.org.
Forms must be submitted by Sunday, June 17 at 1pm!
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YOUTH HONOR ROLL RECOGNITION
Sunday, June 17 ▪ 10:45am
Sanctuary
Submit a copy of your report card to Rev. Mary Frazier or
email to [email protected] by Sunday, June 3.
YOUTH MINISTRY
Wednesdays • 7pm
Room 118
YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY
Tuesday, June 12 & 26 • 7pm
Fellowship Hall
JUNE 25 - 27 ▪ 7PM
SINGLES MINISTRY
MONDAY
Dr. Joe Samuel Ratliff
Tuesday, June 5 & 19 • 6:30pm
Lifelong Learning Center
TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY
Rev. David Jefferson, Jr.
Metropolitan Baptist Church, Newark NJ
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Saturday, August 11 ▪ 8am-3pm
Lifelong Learning Center
For young ladies Grades 6-12!
Saturday, August 4 ▪ 8am-3pm
Lifelong Learning Center
For Boys Grades 6-12!
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The Divorce Recovery Ministry will host a series of classes June 7, 14, 21 & 28 at 6pm in
the Lifelong Learning Center. Divorce does not mean it is the end, you can recover! The
classes are a biblical way of dealing with the emotions that may occur during this season in
your life.
Tuesday, July 31 - Thursday, August 2
7pm Nightly
TUESDAY
Dr. Arthur Jackson III
Antioch Baptist Church
Miami Gardens, FL
Music: Male Chorus
WEDNESDAY
Dr. Jasper W. Williams Jr.
Salem Bible Church
Atlanta, GA
Music: Church Choir
THURSDAY
Bishop Keith C. Smith
Cathedral of the Holy Spirit Bible Church
Spartanburg, SC
Music: Voices of Praise
Please join the Brentwood Book Club
for a review of
GUEST PSALMIST
Gospel Artist
Kirisma Evans
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“HEAVEN IS FOR REAL”
By Todd Burpo
Saturday, June 9 ▪ 10am
Lifelong Learning Center
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30th Annual
Scholarship Fashion Show & Luncheon
I NVESTING I N T HE F UTURE
Hosted by
Brentwood Community Foundation Scholarship Committee
SUNDAY, JUNE 3 ▪ 2PM-5PM
Hilton Americas - Houston
1600 Lamar Avenue
JULY 6-8, 2012
La Torretta Lake Resort & Spa
Montgomery, TX 77356
Triple Occupancy: $225/per person ▪ Quadruple Occupancy: $200/per person
Includes 2-Night hotel stay, Meals & Workshops
SESSIONS
X-PECTATIONS ▪ X-CESSIVE ▪ X-CEL ▪ X-FACTOR
X-RATED (Open Forum)
Brochures available at the Receptionist Desk!
Reserved Tables: $750 - $10,000
Individual Subscription: $60
No better time than now to start
saving for a rainy day.
The Credit Union Hours:
Sunday
Wednesday
9:30am - 1:00pm
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Stop by and see how we can help
you get started!
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June is
National Cancer Awareness Month
Pink - Breast Cancer
Clear - Lung Cancer
Purple - Pancreatic Cancer
Teal - Ovarian Cancer
Orange - Leukemia
Brown - Colon Cancer
Black - Melanoma Cancer
Blue - Prostate Cancer
Burgundy - Multiple Myeloma
Gold - Childhood Cancers
Gray - Brain Cancer
Lavender - General Cancer Awareness
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