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A Quarterly News Journal of the Hollywood Baptist Cathedral, 3504 Great Neck Road, Amityville, NY 11701 (631) 842-7091

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Youth SpotlightEric CampbellBy Staff Writer

From the Shepherd’s HeartLooking Forward to a New YearBy Bishop Andy C. Lewter, D. Min.

Friends, welcome to our Spring issue of our news magazine. In this issue, we have attempted to collect a variety of stories that we pray you will find both informative and inspiring.

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Editorial page 3Youth Spotlight: page 3Theological Intensive page 4Religion and Politics page 5Church’s Future page 6Times Square page 7Bible College page 8Cathedral News page 9Ministry & the Internet page 10

Cathedral Times Staff

Bishop Andy C. Lewter PublisherNadine Johnson SecretaryEddie Ward PhotosKaren Lanham StaffBetty Hickson StaffCalvin Watt StaffJulius Williams StaffKathy Smith StaffWilliam Jones Staff

Eric Campbell recently earned his Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do at the Ultimate Champions Martial Arts School in Massapequa, New York.

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Among those who set the stage for the academic discipline include the fiery revolutionary, Nat Turner, whose slave rebellions is credited as being the commencement of an organized pursuit of freedom by African Americans in this country.

Christian EducationUniversity of Pennsylvania Scene of Summer IntensiveBy Staff Writer

Summer Theological Intensive of 2008

Beginning in the month of March, America was introduced to the Chicago pastor who mentored and served as the spiritual leader of presidential candidate Barack Obama.

While most of his remarks were taken out of context, they did create an interest in Black Liberation Theology is the core ideology of Pastor Wright.

As a result, the Graduate School of Theological Studies will convene an intensive that will concentrate on the topic during its summer session at the University of Pennsylvania scheduled for this August.

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Building the KingdomSign Language Class StartedBy Stafff Writer

Religion and PoliticsBible History Repeating ItselfBy Staff Writerdecorum of the African A

Consistent with the “Prophetic Tradition” of the Black Pulpit, he (Pastor Wright) called into question the behavior of our nation toward other people

Sign language class is held on the lower level (Potter’s House) of the church on Monday

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As the Hollywood Baptist Cathedral continues to grow and expand, there is an interest in properly planning for the future.

The current church building was completed in 1961 and the administrative building was acquired and renovated in the early 1970’s.

The current building plans will be the first for the church in the last 30 years. Hopes are that the new building will provide not only a new sanctuary, but will include additional educational facilities and and space for a family life center.

A Religion that Includes Having FunBishop’s Cup Bowling Tournament, An Evening of FunBy Staff Writer

With attendance reaching maximum capaci

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A Little Bit of “Times Square”In North AmityvilleBy Staff Writer

Innovative Approaches to MinistryWorship Services Go “Bi-Lingual”

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With advances in technology, the opportunity for Christian believers to learn God’s word and deepen their understanding of their faith and religion is greater than ever before.

The Hollywood Baptist Cathedral in partnership with the New Life School of Theology now offers individuals, both near and far, the chance to study meaningful theological issues with some of the best minds available in the body of Christ today. Now, students can pursue degrees from a certificate program all the way to a Masters degree program at their own pace and within the confines of their existing schedule and calendar.

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Hollywood Baptist Cathedral Lead Story2008 Holy ConvocationBy Staff Writer

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Bridge MinistryFirst Anniversary ServiceBy Staff Writer

Excitement is in the air as members of the Hollywood Baptist Cathedral prepare to travel, as a group, to

Birmingham, AL for the annual conference of the Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship.

At the conference, Bishop Lewter will be preaching the official “Consecration Sermon” for nine new Bishops that will be joining the episcopal ranks of the fellowship.

The nine episcopal candidates have been trained by Bishop Lewter over the course of the last year on the campuses of Beulah Heights Bible College and Regents University in Virginia Beach, VA.

The delegation from Hollywood will be traveling to Birmingham on Monday June 26th and will be returning on Wednesday, June 28th. The Consecration Sermon will take place on Tuesday, June 27th at 10 AM.

This will mark the third time that Bishop Lewter will have preached at the annual conference, but the first time since Bishop Lewter became the Senior Pastor of the Hollywood Baptist Cathedral. At present, there are over thirty persons who have registered to travel to Alabama this summer.

For those persons who are interested in joining the Hollywood Baptist Cathedral delegation, please contact the church office.

LION HoldsIsland Wide Board MeetingDuring the month of March, during

the traditional celebration of Passover in the Jewish tradition, several members of the Hollywood Baptist Cathedral shared with the Long Island Jewish community in the observation of their “Seder Meal” held at the Jewish Community Center in Hauppauge, NY.

The ecumenical meal was an effort on the part of the Jewish community to reach out to the African American community in order to improve relations between the two communities.

The event was held in the spirit of the relationship between Rabbi Abraham Herschel and the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Bishop Lewter was part of the delegation and represented both the Hollywood Baptist Cathedral and the Long Island Organizing Network (LION), of which he is the Central Long Island Convener.

Sunday SchoolParticipates in Amityville Day Parade

The Hollywood Baptist Cathedral mourns the loss of Sister Renalda Bennett whose home going service was held at the end of March.

Sister Bennett was a longtime member of the congregation who is best remembered for her service on the Usher Board.

Born in 1936, she moved to Long Island in 1963. She worked as a nurse for over 18 years at the Veterans Hospital in Northport, NY.

Episcopal Activity

Bishop Lewter Preaches Consecration Sermon

In February, Bishop Andy C. Lewter, in his capacity as a bishop and prince of the church, installed David

Brunswick as pastor of the Salem Missionary Baptist Church in Jamaica, New York. Pastor Brunswick is a graduate of Alabama State and Colgate-Rochester Seminary.

Pastor Brunswick follows his father, Rev. Freddie Brunswick, to the pastorate after nearly 50 years.

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In the Media; BishopFeatured in Newsday newspaper

During Black History Month, Sister Linda Taylor treated the congregation to a special Black History Program that included a special tribute to “Daddy

Lewter”. The program took place at the Town of Babylon facility in Lindenhurst.

Cathedral News: Happenings in and Around our Congregation

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Using state of the art speaking software, we now produce a “talking version” of the outline that persons can use to follow the printed version.

Ministry and the InternetSchool of Ministry Goes OnlineBy Staff Writer

Precepts for Living

Precepts for Living is based in Calumet, IL and is the largest producer of African American literature and resources in the area of Christian Eduaation. Precepts, as it is affectionately called, is the primary teacher’s guide for Sunday School Lesson and is used by teachers all across the country.

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The Graduate School of Theological StudiesPresents Its

2008 Summer Theological Intensive

Held on the Campus of

The University of Pennsylvaniaat Perlman Quadrangle

Bodek Room (Houston Room)3417 Spruce Street, 1st Floor

Philadelphia, PA 19104

August 19, 2008 to August 20, 2008Tuition $295.00 per person

Housing Accomodations

Sheraton University City Hotel36th Street and Chestnut Street

Philadelphia, PA 19104(located on the campus of Pennsylvania Campus)

$129.00 per nightCall for Reservations (215) 387-8000

* Please ask for the Full Gospel Baptist Rate

Bishop Andy C. Lewter, D. Min.Convenor and Host

Send Tuition Payment to:The Graduation School of Theological Studies

2 Monroe StreetAmityville, NY 11701

For Further Information Please ContactTonya Lewter, Coordinator (516) 223-3855

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