October - Brentwood Baptist Church

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Houston, TX
Permit No. 4520
Brentwood Baptist Church
“The Church Where Christ is the Main Attraction”
OCTOBER 2010
Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and
the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; he
who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened.
Matthew 7:7-8 NIV
RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED
B RENTWOOD B APTIST C HURCH
13033 L ANDMARK S TREET
H OUSTON , TX 77045
WHAT’S INSIDE
STAFF ON THE MOVE
2
PREACHING SCHEDULE
3
MEMBERS / VISITORS
4
INFANTS / CHILDREN / YOUTH
5
ADULTS
WEEKDAY SCHEDULE
UPCOMING EVENTS
6-9
10 - 14
15
PRAYER & PRAISE
BREAKFAST
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S TAFF ON THE M OVE
Dr. Joe Samuel Ratliff will be the guest preacher at Southern Baptist Church for their
Pastoral Anniversary Celebration on Sunday, October 3 at 8 am and 11 am. The Brentwood
Mass Choir will be singing. The church address is 1701 N. Chester St., Baltimore, MD 21213
(410.732.8566). Dr. Donte’ L. Hickman is the Pastor.
U PCOMING E VENTS A T T HE W OOD ...
OCTOBER
NOVEMBER
2
Corporate Prayer
6
Corporate Prayer / Leadership Training
9
Prayer Breakfast
7
Daylight Savings Time Ends
10
National Breast Cancer
Awareness
14
Veterans Recognition
17
New Member Marathon
17
United in Worship
Dr. Joe Samuel Ratliff will deliver the message at Silverlake Church on Sunday, October 17
at 10 am. The church address is 1865 Cullen Blvd. Pearland, TX 77581 (281.997.6006).
Rev. Reginald W. DeVaughn will be celebrating his 15th Pastoral Anniversary.
25
Quarterly Business Meeting
21
Criminal Justice Emphasis
30
Corporate Prayer
Holy Ghost Party
22
Annual Business Meeting
Dr. Joe Samuel Ratliff will be the revivalist at New Hope Baptist Church October 19-21 at
7 pm. The church address is 2731 Enterprise Ave., Memphis, TN. 38114 (901.323.6507).
Rev. Hosie L. Hopkins is the Pastor.
31
New Member Graduation
23
Pre-Thanksgiving Worship
Dr. Joe Samuel Ratliff will deliver the message at The Church Without Walls Pastoral
Anniversary Celebration Sunday, October 10 at 7:45 am, 9:45 am and 11:45 am at 5725
Queenston Road, Houston, TX 77084 (281.649.6800), and 10:45 am at 7500 Eldridge
Parkway, Houston TX 77083 (281.498.0318). Dr. Ralph D. West is the Pastor.
Dr. Joe Samuel Ratliff will deliver the message at New Hope Baptist Church for their Fall
Revival October 27-29 at 7 pm. The church is located at 45 Hampton St., Metuchen, NJ
08840 (732.549.8941). Dr. Ronald L. Owens is the Pastor. Rev. Joseph G. Ford will
accompany our Pastor.
Rev. Joseph Ford will be the guest preach at Concord Baptist Church in Perth Amboy, NJ
on Sunday, October 31 at 10:30am. Rev. Fred E. Sharp is the Pastor.
Happ y Birthda y Staff!
Mariela Parra - October 9
Glenda Hopkins - October 17
Lydia Alston - October 25
Debra Jordan - October 29
Thank You For Your Service
Rev. Barbara Thomas - 9 years
Mr. Perry Clark - 12 years
Mrs. Tena Davis - 16 years
Q U A RT E RLY B U S IN E SS M E ET IN G
Monday, October 25  6:30pm
Sanctuary
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25-27 Campus Closed
28
Deacon Ordination
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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P REAC HING S CHEDULE
Monday, October 25 (Continued)
6:45pm
Cheerleaders for Christ
LLC
7pm
Youth Choir
Sanctuary
Church Choir
Worship Center
Deacons in Training
LLC
7:30pm
Sunday
7:45 am & 10:45 am
Tuesday, October 26
6:30pm
7pm
Deacon Spouses
LLC
Mighty Men Mentoring
LLC
Kickboxing Aerobics
LLC
S.T.E.W.
LLC
Creative Artist for Christ
LLC
Women’s Choir
Choir Room
Male Chorus
Sanctuary
Wednesday, October 27
6pm
Girls in Action
LLC
Sisters Who Care
LLC
6:30pm
Corporate Prayer
Sanctuary
7pm
Midweek Worship
Sanctuary
Youth Bible Study
Fellowship Hall
3
Rev. Barbara A. Thomas (7:45am)
Rev. Joseph G. Ford (10:45am)
Music By: Male Chorus
10
Dr. J. Weldon Gilbert (7:45am & 10:45am)
Enterprise Baptist Church - Bay City, TX
Music By: Church Choir
2
17
Dr.
Joe Samuel
Ratliff
(7:45am)
Music
By: Church
Choir
Rev. W. Jeffrey Campbell (10:45am)
Music
By:Samuel
Voices Ratliff
of Praise
Dr. Joe
(7:45am)
249
Dr. Joe Samuel Ratliff (7:45am & 10:45am)
MusicBy:
By:Women’s
Male Chorus
Music
Choir (7:45am) & Children’s Music Ministry
31
Dr. Joe Samuel Ratliff (7:45am & 10:45am)
Music By: Chorale (7:45am) & Mass Choir (10:45am)
(10:45am)
16
Thursday, October 28
12pm
Noon Day Bible Study
LLC
6pm
BUB Planning Committee
LLC
Tutoring
LLC
Drill Team
Fellowship Hall
Sunday School Workers
LLC
Tiny Tots Choir
LLC
Children’s Work Ministry
LLC
Chorale
Worship Center
BUB Officers
LLC
Children’s Choir
LLC
Children Praise Dancers
LLC
Youth Praise Dancers
LLC
Young Adult Ministry
Conference Room
Voices of Praise
Sanctuary
6:30pm
7pm
Saturday, October 30
9am
Kickboxing Aerobics
LLC
11am
Children’s Holy Ghost Party
LLC
BEAM Ministry
LLC
Adult Praise Dancers
LLC
12pm
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Worship Led By Children’s Ministry (10:45am)
Music By: Voices of Praise
Wednesday
7:00 pm
23
6
Music By: Women’s Chorus
Dr. Joe Samuel Ratliff
13
Rev. Willie Moore, Associate Minister
20
YOUNG ADULT WORSHIP
Rev. Joseph G. Ford
27
Rev. Erick Powers, Associate Minister
30
UNCELEBRATED SAINT
Cherry Ford
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M EMBERS / V ISITORS
Communion
October 3
October 6
Tuesday, October 19 (Continued)
7pm
7:45 am/10:45 am
7:00 pm
Baptism
October 10
10:45 am
Baby Dedication
October 17
7:45 am/10:45 am
Sunday School
Sundays
9:30 am - Adults/Children/Youth
10:45 am - Children/Youth
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.
Creative Artist for Christ
LLC
Kickboxing Aerobics
LLC
Glory Ministry
LLC
Singles Ministry
LLC
Male Chorus
Sanctuary
Women’s Choir
Worship Center
Wednesday, October 20
6pm
Scholarship Committee
LLC
6:30pm
Corporate Prayer
Sanctuary
7pm
Midweek Worship
Sanctuary
Youth Bible Study
Fellowship Hall
Thursday, October 21
12pm
Noon Day Bible Study
LLC
6:30pm
Drill Team
Fellowship Hall
Tutoring
LLC
Sunday School Workers
LLC
New Members Committee
LLC
Tiny Tots Choir
LLC
Children’s Choir
LLC
SICK & DEATH REPORTS
Youth Praise Dancers
LLC
To report or give an update on a death or illness, please complete a Sick or Death Report
form located at the Receptionist Desk or call 713.852.1410 and leave a detailed message.
Youth Parent Leaders
LLC
Children Praise Dancers
LLC
Young Adult Ministry
Conference Room
Voices of Praise
Sanctuary
Kids Pals
LLC
MEMBERS
UPDATES
If you have moved or have a name change, please obtain and complete a Membership
Update Form at the Receptionist Desk or contact Debra Jordan at 713.852.1486.
7pm
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.
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Friday, October 22
5:30pm
Saturday, October 23
9am
Boy Scouts
LLC
Kickboxing Aerobics
LLC
9:30am
Girls of Grace
LLC
10am
The Gathering Place
LLC
12pm
Adult Praise Dancers
LLC
Monday, October 25
6pm
6:30pm
Electrician Class
LLC
Tutoring
LLC
Deacon Board
LLC
Quarterly Business Meeting
Sanctuary
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Thursday, October 14
12pm
Noon Day Bible Study
LLC
6pm
Tutoring
LLC
6:30pm
Sunday School Workers
LLC
Children’s Work Committee
LLC
Tiny Tots Choir
LLC
Chorale
Choir Room
Drill Team
Fellowship Hall
6:45pm
LOVE Ministry
LLC
7pm
Children’s Choir
LLC
Greeters Association
LLC
Young Adult Ministry
Conference Room
Youth Praise Dancers
LLC
Voices of Praise
Worship Center
Senior Adult Ministry
Fellowship Hall
Friday, October 15
7pm
Saturday, October 16
9am
12pm
Kickboxing Aerobics
LLC
Youth Sunday School Leaders
LLC
Adult Praise Dancers
LLC
Sunday, October 17
9:30am
Common Ground
Room 218
10:45am
Youth Council
Conference Room
Monday, October 18
6pm
6:30pm
6:45pm
7pm
Electrician Class
LLC
Tutoring
LLC
Youth Choir
Sanctuary
Alzheimer Ministry
LLC
Cheerleaders for Christ
LLC
Deacons In Training
LLC
Church Choir
Worship Center
Tuesday, October 19
6:30pm
Girls Scouts
LLC
Business Development Association
LLC
Mighty Men Mentoring
LLC
I NFA NTS / C HILDREN / Y OUTH
CHILD CARE
The Doris Gardner Ratliff Center for Child Development
offers childcare for ages 0 to 4, Sundays during worship
services and Monday - Friday from 6 am to 6 pm.
After school care also available!
Contact Cheryl Kimbrel at 713.852.1470.
HOLY GHOST PARTY
For Pre K - 5th Grade
Saturday, October 30 • 11am - 2pm
Lifelong Learning Center
This event provides a fun-filled alternative to “Trick-or-Treat”.
We invite all ministries to decorate a booth, or to make a candy or
monetary donation. Contact Jewel Bass at 713.521.1279 or visit our
table October 3, 10 or 24.
Boy Scouts Please support our Pre-Popcorn Sale on Sunday October 3 and 17. Monies
raised will be used to offset the cost of training, campouts and summer camp.
Boy Scouts Boys 6-18 are invited to become a part of our Scout Program. The
program teaches leadership, citizenship, outdoor skills and reverence to God.
Volunteers 21 and older are needed. Please contact Glennie Gordon at 281.438.7240
or ngddgordon@aol,com or Hope Augustus at [email protected].
Girl Scouts We are in need of Adult Leaders! Meetings are held each 1st and 3rd
Tuesday at 6:30pm in the Lifelong Learning Center. Please contact Linda Simmons at
713.434.0088.
Y O U T H BI B LE S T U DY
W EDNESD AYS • 7 PM
F ELLOWSHIP H AL L
JAM
S UNDAY , O CT OBER 24 * 10:45
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AM
* S ANCTUARY
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A DULTS
Friday, October 8
Praise Dance Ministry An orientation and workshop for new and returning members will
be held on Saturday, October 2 from 9am to 12 noon in the Lifelong Learning Center.
Contact Baretta Duke at 713.729.9295 for further details.
Wellness Ministry Join us on Thursday, October 7 for “Take Five: Stress and Its Impact
on Your Health.” Dr. Xyna Bell will share tips on preventing and managing your diabetes,
heart disease and other illnesses and the advantages of good nutrition and exercise.
Contact Debra Jordan at 713.852.1486 to register.
Marriage Ministry Join us as we continue studying about “Couples in the Bible” who
experienced many of the challenges that husbands and wives face today. Each lesson
examines how the couple succeeded or failed and how they can be examples for us. Our
next meeting is Friday, October 8 at 7pm in the Fellowship Hall.
Credit Union We’re celebrating Christmas in November with our “Gift Basket Giveaway.”
Every deposit made in November increasing your chances of winning. We now offer
Direct Deposit and Bank Drafts for those on the run. Visit us Sundays from 9:30am -1pm
and Wednesdays 5:30pm - 7:30pm or you may contact us at 713.852.1459. Applications
for pre-approved Christmas Loans will be accepted October 15 - November 15 at special
discounted rates.
Wellness Ministry All are invited to “Dinner and A Dance” on Thursday, November 4
from 6pm - 8:30pm in the Lifelong Learning Center. Presenters are Glenda Wall
(Nutritional Guidance), Woodard’s Catering (Healthy Food Preparation) and Elbert &
Betty Winfield (Fitness Fun with Line Dancing). Contact Debra Jordan at 713.852.1486
to register.
BUILD THE DREAM:
7pm
To see our progress, please visit:
www.mlkmemorial.org and click on
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Fellowship Hall
Saturday, October 9
9am
Boy Scouts
LLC
Kickboxing Aerobics
LLC
Sunday School Teachers
LLC
Children’s Usher Board
Sanctuary
9:30am
Girls of Grace
LLC
12pm
Adult Praise Dancers
LLC
Youth Usher Board
Worship Center
Sunday, October 10
10:45am
12:15pm
Children’s Church
Sanctuary
Middle School Council
Conference Room
BUB Intensive Training
Worship Center
Monday, October 11
6pm
Electrician Class
LLC
Deacon Board
LLC
Tutoring
LLC
6:30pm
Youth Choir
Sanctuary
7pm
Church Choir
Worship Center
Tuesday, October 12
10am
Baptist Women III
LLC
6:30pm
Kid’s Hope Orientation
LLC
Wellness Ministry
LLC
Mighty Men Mentoring
LLC
Creative Artist for Christ
LLC
Kickboxing Aerobics
LLC
Cancer Survivor Ministry
LLC
Men’s Bible Study
Sanctuary
Women Choir
Choir Room
7pm
COUNTDOWN TO COMPLETION
We are pleased to announce that
construction is moving along at a rapid
pace!
Marriage Ministry
Wednesday, October 13
6pm
Girls in Action
LLC
Sisters Who Care
LLC
6:30pm
Corporate Prayer
Sanctuary
7pm
Midweek Worship
Sanctuary
Youth Bible Study
Fellowship Hall
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Saturday, October 2
9am
Kickboxing Aerobics
LLC
12pm
Adult Praise Dancers
LLC
Monday, October 4
6pm
Tutoring
LLC
Electrician Class
LLC
6:15pm
Sunday School Council
LLC
6:30pm
Youth Choir
Sanctuary
Jewels of Brentwood
LLC
Cheerleaders for Christ
LLC
Deacons in Training
LLC
Church Choir
Worship Center
6:45pm
7pm
“Doing God’s Will Starts With...I
Tuesday, October 5
6pm
PPB Committee
Choir Room
6:30pm
Prayerline Ministry
Fellowship Hall
Mighty Men Mentoring
LLC
Girl Scouts
LLC
Singles Ministry
LLC
Glory Ministry
LLC
Kickboxing Aerobics
LLC
Creative Artist for Christ
LLC
Male Chorus
Sanctuary
Women Choir
Choir Room
7pm
6:30pm
Corporate Prayer
Sanctuary
7pm
Midweek Worship
Sanctuary
Youth Bible Study
Fellowship Hall
Thursday, October 7
12pm
Noon Day Bible Study
LLC
6pm
Tutoring
LLC
6:30pm
Associate Ministers
LLC
Tiny Tots Choir
LLC
Stress Management
LLC
Drill Team
Fellowship Hall
Children’s Choir
LLC
Children Praise Dancers
LLC
Youth Praise Dancers
LLC
Voices of Praise
Sanctuary
Usher Board
Worship Center
Young Adult Ministry
Conference Room
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Corporate Prayer * 7am * at Hotel
Intercontinental Hotel
2222 West Loop South
Houston, TX 77027
Guest Psalmist
Kim B ur r el l
Wednesday, October 6
7pm
Saturday, October 9, 2010 • 9am
Houston, TX
Guest Speaker
Dr . Fr edd y J .
Cl ar k
Shalom Church
LEADERSHIP TRAINING
Saturday, November 6
9am- 12noon
Lifelong Learning Center
This workshop is for the 2011 Organizational Officers.
Contact Rev. Lillie Seals at 713.852.1430 or Gloria Ruffin at
713.852.1409 for more details.
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Baptist Women III will host a
Brentwood Criminal Justice Ministry & Hobby Elementary
are partnering with
Sunday, October 17 & 24
We are in need of garments, blankets, caps,
socks and toiletries for newborns at LBJ,
St. Joseph, The 5th Ward Pregnancy Center
and The Women Source of Houston.
Veteran’s Recognition
Sunday, November 14
Forms are now available at the Receptionist Desk.
Completed forms must be received
by Sunday, October 31 at 1:30pm.
KIDS HOPE USA
WE NEED MENTORS TO VOLUNTEER!
CAN YOU GIVE 1 HOUR TO 1 CHILD EACH WEEK?
You may sign up Sunday, October 3 & 10
An Informational Meeting will be held Tuesday, October 12 at
6:30pm in the Lifelong Learning Center.
The Jewels of Brentwood host…
October is
Keeping it Real:
Breast Cancer Awareness Month!
Laying Burdens Down & Lifting Blessings Up
We invite you to pray for all persons affected.
Monday, October 4  6:30pm
Lifelong Learning Center
Together we can Sing the Songs of Zion in a Foreign Land
Jewels of Honor: The Peridots (Ages 20-29)
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Brentwood Business Development Association
Hosts its
Business Spotlight
Sharing Experiences, Expressions &
Encouragement. Finding Solace in
Scripture & Sisters. Seeking Spiritual Solutions
from the Seasoned and Serving Him by Standing
Up & Speaking Up!
Sunday, October 31 • 9am - 1:30pm
Fellowship Hall
All Ladies Are Invited!
Come, fellowship, learn and shop!
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