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“The Church Where Christ is the Main Attraction”

JUNE 2011

STAFF ON THE MOVE 2

PREACHING SCHEDULE 3

MEMBERS / VISITORS 4

INFANTS, CHILDREN & YOUTH 5-6

ADULTS 7 - 10

WEEKDAY SCHEDULE 11 - 14

UPCOMING EVENTS 15

GUEST PSALMIST… Shawn McLemore

GUEST PREACHER … Dr. Delman L. Coates Mt. Ennon Baptist Church

Clinton, MD

SUNDAY, JUNE 12 ▪ 7:45AM & 10:45AM

Men’s Day Mass Choir Rehearsals: June 7 & 9

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Dr. Joe Samuel Ratliff will attend the Hamptons Ministers Conference in

Hampton, VA June 6-9. Staff members also attending are Rev. Kevin Williams,

Rev. C. Clay Pickens, Rev. Albert Kemp, Rev. Joseph Ford, Augusta Green and

Paul Jefferson.

Dr. Joe Samuel Ratliff will be the guest preacher at Elizabeth Baptist Church’s

16th Pastoral Celebration on Sunday, June 12. He will preach at the Atlanta

campus (7:15am/9:30am/12pm), Smyrna campus (8:45am) and Fairburn or

Douglasville campus (10:45am). The main campus address is 4545 Cascade

SW, Atlanta, GA 30331 (404.691.3146). Rev. Craig L. Oliver, Sr. is the Pastor.

Dr. Joe Samuel Ratliff will attend Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity’s 105th Anniversary

National Convention June 22-25 in Chicago, IL.

Dr. Joe Samuel Ratliff will attend the Samuel DeWitt Proctor Retreat June 30-July

2 in Las Vegas, NV.

Happy Birthday Staff Members!

Rev. Joseph Ford - 12th

JUNE 6-10

6:30pm nightly

Lifelong Learning Center

Classes for all ages!

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BRENTWOOD BAPTIST CHURCHBRENTWOOD BAPTIST CHURCHBRENTWOOD 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

Brentwood Leadership STAFFBrentwood Leadership STAFFBrentwood 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

J ULYJ ULYJ ULY A UGUSTA UGUSTA UGUST

4 Independence Day/Office Closed 6 Boys Conference

8 Young Adult Retreat 13 Girls Conference

11-20 Tour to Spain & Portugal 17 Jewels Crossover Ceremony

17 Prayer for College Students/Conversations with Dr. & Mrs. Ratliff/ College Spirit Day

20 Christian Women’s Conference

25 Quarterly Business Meeting 21 Women’s Day

26-28 Summer Revival 28 Dr. & Mrs. Ratliff’s Anniversary

31 New Member Graduation

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SUNDAY, JUNE 26

10:45 am JAM Sanctuary

MONDAY, JUNE 27

6pm Deacon Ministry LLC

Electrician Class LLC

6:30pm Youth Choir Sanctuary

7pm Church Choir Worship Center

TUESDAY, JUNE 28

6:30pm Deacon Wives LLC

7pm Creative Artists for Christ LLC

STEW LLC

Young Adult Ministry Fellowship Hall

Women’s Choir Choir Room

Male Chorus Sanctuary

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29

6:30pm Challengers LLC

Corporate Prayer Sanctuary

7pm Midweek Worship Sanctuary

Youth Bible Study Conference Room

THURSDAY, JUNE 30

12pm Noon Day Bible Study Fellowship Hall

6:30pm Sunday School Workers LLC

7pm Youth Praise Dancers LLC

Voices of Praise Sanctuary

Tour of Spain and Portugal

hosted by

Dr. Joe Samuel Ratliff

July 11-20, 2011

$4,995 per person (from Houston)

For a brochure and payment information contact

Tena Davis at 713.852.1412.

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Sunday

7:45 am & 10:45 am

Wednesday 7:00 pm

5 Dr. Joe Samuel Ratliff (7:45am & 10:45am) Music By: Church Choir

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MEN’S DAY Dr. Delman L. Coates (7:45am & 10:45am) Mt. Ennon Baptist Church, Clinton MD Music By: Men’s Day Choir

19 Dr. Joe Samuel Ratliff (7:45am & 10:45am) Music By: Voices of Praise

26 Dr. Joe Samuel Ratliff (7:45am & 10:45am) Music By: Women’s Choir

1 Rev. Chester L. Smith Jr., Associate Minister

8 NO MIDWEEK WORSHIP – Vacation Bible School

15 “Smile for Victory Over Health Issues” Mrs. Pamela Ogletree, New Hope Community Church—Houston, TX

26 Rev. Albert A. Kemp

29 YOUTH REVIVAL Rev. Ray Bady, Windsor Village United Methodist Church—Houston, TX

JUNETEENTH Monday, June 20

Office Closed & All Activities Cancelled!

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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.

SICK & DEATH REPORTS 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.

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.

Communion June 5 7:45 am/10:45 am

Baptism June 12 10:45 am

Baby Dedication June 19 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.

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SATURDAY, JUNE 18 (CONTINUED)

11am BEAM Ministry LLC

12pm Adult Praise Dancers LLC

MONDAY, JUNE 20

Juneteenth Observed - Campus Closed / No Activities

TUESDAY, JUNE 21

6:30pm Business Development Association LLC

6:45pm Girls Conference Committee LLC

7pm Creative Artist for Christ LLC

Singles Ministry LLC

Male Chorus Sanctuary

Women’s Choir Worship Center

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22

6pm Sisters Who Care LLC

6:30pm Challengers LLC

Corporate Prayer Sanctuary

7pm Midweek Worship Sanctuary

Youth Bible Study Conference Room

THURSDAY, JUNE 23

12pm Noon Day Bible Study LLC

6pm BUB Planning Committee LLC

6:30pm Sunday School Workers LLC

Children’s Work Ministry LLC

7pm Youth Praise Dancers LLC

BUB Officers LLC

Voices of Praise Sanctuary

FRIDAY, JUNE 24

6pm Kids’ Pals Ministry LLC

7pm Middle School Ministry Fellowship Hall

SATURDAY, JUNE 25

9am Aerobics LLC

9:30am The Gathering Place LLC

10am Girls of Grace LLC

11am BEAM Ministry LLC

12pm Adult Praise Dancers LLC

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SUNDAY, JUNE 12

9:30am Common Ground Room 118

12:30pm BUB Intensive Training Worship Center

MONDAY, JUNE 13

6pm Electrician Class LLC

Deacon Ministry LLC

6:30pm Youth Choir Sanctuary

7pm Church Choir Worship Center

TUESDAY, JUNE 14

10am Baptist Women III LLC

6:30pm Wellness Ministry LLC

6:45pm Girls Conference Committee LLC

7pm Creative Artist for Christ LLC

Cancer Survivor Ministry LLC

Young Adult Ministry Fellowship Hall

Women’s Chorus Choir Room

Male Chorus Sanctuary

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15

6:30pm Challengers LLC

Corporate Prayer Sanctuary

7pm Youth Bible Study Conference Room

Midweek Worship Sanctuary

THURSDAY, JUNE 16

12pm Noon Day Bible Study LLC

6:30pm Sunday School Workers LLC

New Members Committee LLC

7pm Youth Praise Dancers LLC

Youth Parent Leaders LLC

Voices of Praise Worship Center

FRIDAY, JUNE 17

6:30pm SAM Ministry Fellowship Hall

SATURDAY, JUNE 18

9am Youth Sunday School Division LLC

Aerobics LLC

Greeters Association Fellowship Hall

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San Antonio, TX

JULY 15 - 17

Sights include Natural Bridge Caverns Wildlife Ranch,

The Riverwalk, Sea World and Tower of Americas. A

non-refundable deposit of $50/per person is due at

registration. Visit the table in the foyer or contact

Cassandra Viney at 281.405.9091 for details.

Children’s Honor Roll - The Children’s Work Ministry will recognize its Kindergarten through 5th grade A and B Honor Roll students on Sunday, June 12 at 10:45am. Contact Jewell Bass at 713.521.1279 if you have any questions. The Deadline to register is Sunday, June 5.

Looking for a Summer Camp?

RAT CAMP

July 5 - August 12

Contact the Doris Gardner Ratliff Center for Child Development at 713.852.1470 .

Tuesday, July 5 - Thursday, July 14

Underwriters and Sponsors are needed. Please contact Rev. Mary Frazier at mfrazier@brentwoodbaptist.org.

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GIRLS CONFERENCE

(For young ladies, grades 6-12)

Saturday, August 13 ▪ 8am-3pm

BOYS CONFERENCE

Saturday, August 6 ▪ 8am-3pm

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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1

6:30pm Challengers LLC

Corporate Prayer Sanctuary

7pm Youth Bible Study Conference Room

Midweek Worship Sanctuary

THURSDAY, JUNE 2

12pm Noon Day Bible Study LLC

6:30pm Sunday School Workers LLC

Drill Team Fellowship Hall

Usher Board Worship Center

7pm Youth Praise Dancers LLC

Voices of Praise Sanctuary

SATURDAY, JUNE 4

9am Boy Scouts LLC

Aerobics LLC

10am Women’s Conference Committee LLC

12pm Adult Praise Dancers LLC

MONDAY, JUNE 6

6pm Vacation Bible School LLC

7pm Church Choir Worship Center

TUESDAY, JUNE 7

6pm Vacation Bible School LLC

Men’s Day Choir Worship Center

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8

6pm Vacation Bible School LLC

THURSDAY, JUNE 9

6pm Vacation Bible School LLC

Men’s Day Choir Worship Center

FRIDAY, JUNE 10

6pm Vacation Bible School LLC

SATURDAY, JUNE 11

9am Sunday School Teachers Fellowship Hall

Aerobics LLC

10am Girls of Grace LLC

12pm Youth Ushers Worship Center

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SIN GL ES MIN IS TR Y Tuesday, June 7 & 21 • 6:30pm

Lifelong Learning Center

YO U NG AD UL T MIN IS TR Y

Tuesday, June 14 & 28 • 7pm Fellowship Hall

YO U T H MIN IS TR Y

Wednesdays • 7pm Conference Room

MEN ’S B IBL E STU D Y

Sunday, June 19 Sanctuary • 9:30am

June is

National Cancer Awareness Month

Pink - Breast Cancer

Purple - Pancreatic Cancer

Orange - Leukemia

Black - Melanoma Cancer

Burgundy - Multiple Myeloma

Gray - Brain Cancer

Clear - Lung Cancer

Teal - Ovarian Cancer

Brown - Colon Cancer

Blue - Prostate Cancer

Gold - Childhood Cancers

Lavender - General Cancer Awareness

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National Cancer Day June 5 is National Cancer Survivor Day. A Celebratory Reception will be held in the Fellowship Hall immediately following the 10:45am Worship Service. Come celebrate with us to receive informational and resource materials. Then on Tuesday, June 14 at 7pm in the LLC Ballroom, we will continue celebrating our survivors and remember those who so courageously fought the disease. Mary K. Hughes, of M.D. Anderson Hospital will be our guest speaker.

Cancer Support Ministry The Cancer Support Ministry is a CanCare Partner. CanCare provides free one-on-one emotional support for cancer patients and their family members. They are matched with a cancer survivor or caregiver who provides encouragement, hope and understanding. If you know of someone in need of this service, contact CanCare at 713-461-0028 or Brentwood’s Cancer Support Leader, Kathy Carter at 713.434.1666.

Join the Jewels of Brentwood for two days of pampering &

relaxation!

June 10 & 11

Hilton Americas - Houston Skyline Spa & Health Club 1600 Lamar 713.739.8000

Overnight packages available!

For more info contact Rev. C. Clay Pickens at 713.852.1414.

MEDICARE SEMINAR

If you want a full explanation of what the options and choices are of your Medicare Benefits this is the ticket. Medicare basics include, Enrollment Periods, Medicare Advantage Plans, Medigap Plans, Prescription Drug Plans, and Long Term Care Strategies.

THIS IS NOT A SALES PRESENTATION!

Saturday, June 18 ▪ 9am - 12pm Lifelong Learning Center

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Join the Marriage Ministry at the Ensemble Theatre for

Friday, July 8

A compilation of blues songs that interweave stories of life, loss and love

through the unrivalled tunes and lyrics of Bessie Smith, Duke Ellington,

Johnny Mercer, Harold Arlen, Alberta Hunter, Ida Cox and more.

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Wednesday, August 17 JEWELS CROSSOVER WORSHIP SERVICE

Saturday, August 20 JEWELS CHRISTIAN WOMEN’S CONFERENCE

Sunday, August 21 WOMEN’S DAY WORSHIP SERVICE

WOMEN’S DAY MASS CHOIR REHEARSALS

AUGUST 2, 9, 16 & 18

BRENTWOOD CREDIT UNION

No better time than now to start saving for a rainy day.

The Brentwood Federal Credit Union is here to help.

Sunday 9:30am - 1:00pm

Wednesday 5:30pm - 7:30pm