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“The Church Where Christ is the Main Attraction”

FEBRUARY 2015

OF DR. & MRS. JOE SAMUEL RATLIFF

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REV. DENNIS C. JONES Gethsemane Baptist Church

Houston, TX

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DR. RALPH DOUGLAS WEST Church Without Walls

Houston, TX &

GUEST PSALMIST

GEOFFREY D. GOLDEN Winner of Sunday Best - Season 7

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Dr. Joe Samuel Ratliff is a board member of the Samuel DeWitt Leadership Conference. This year’s conference will be held February 9-12 at the Norfolk Waterside Marriott, 4533 S. Lake Park Ave., Chicago IL 60653 (773.548.6675). Dr. Ratliff will facilitate a workshop entitled “Twenty-First Century Stewardship and Finance”. Staff members attending are Paul Jefferson, Augusta Green, Rev. Jimmie Lee and Rev. C. Clay Pickens. Dr. Frederick D. Haynes is the Conference Chair.

Dr. Joe Samuel Ratliff will be the guest preacher at Greater Barbours Chapel Baptist Church for their 3rd Pre-Pastoral Anniversary Celebration on Thursday, February 19 at 7pm. The church is located at 7420 FM 1765, Texas City, TX 77591 (409.935.1100). Rev. Andrew W. Berry III is the Pastor.

Dr. Joe Samuel Ratliff will attend Morehouse College’s Founders Day festivities on Saturday, February 21 and be the guest preacher on Sunday, February 22 at 11am. Worship will be held at the Martin Luther King Jr. International Chapel, 830 Westview Dr. SW, Atlanta, GA 30314.

Dr. Joe Samuel Ratliff will be the guest preacher for the 17th Pre-Pastoral Anniversary Celebration of Rev. Solomon Kinloch Jr. on Saturday, February 28 at Triumph Baptist Church. The address is 2550 S. Liddesdale, Detroit MI 48202 (313.386.8044).

DATE EVENT DONATED BY

February 1 In Memory of B.W. Pendergraff

Barbara Tolden Bryant Ronald Thornton

Eleanor Lipsey Howard Jones

Bronze Voices

February 8 In Celebration of Ethel Goode Birthday

Mr. & Mrs. John Richard

February 15 In Celebration of 53rd Wedding Anniversary Mr. & Mrs. C.K. Morrow

February 22 In Memory of Sallie Dupree Thomas & Richardson Family

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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

FEBRUARY MARCH

4 Pre-Pastoral Anniversary Celebration 1 Balm in Gilead

8 35th Pastoral Anniversary Celebration 8 Daylight Savings

11 Black History Program 29 Beaus & Debs Cotillion

18 Black History Program

25 Youth Black History Program

BRENTWOOD LEADERSHIP STAFF

DR. JOE SAMUEL RATLIFF, PASTOR

Mr. Paul E. Jefferson, Church Business Administrator

Ms. Lydia A. Alston, Minister of Worship & Praise

Rev. Joseph G. Ford, Minister of College & Young Adults

Rev. Mary A. Frazier, Minister of Youth

Mr. Augusta Green IV, Lifelong Learning Center Manager

Rev. Albert A. Kemp, Minister of Evangelism

Rev. Jimmie E. Lee, Minister of Congregational Care & Recreation

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 & Senior Adults/Events Coordinator

Rev. Kevin W. Williams, Minister of Facilities Management & Outreach

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MEMBERS

U P D A T E S If you have moved or have a name change, please visit our website and complete a Membership Update Form or contact Debra Jordan at 713.852.1486. Forms are also available at the Receptionist Desk.

S I C K & D E A T H R E P O R T S 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.

C O N T R I B U T I O N S 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. When designating monies to an organization, please write the full name of the organization.

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.

HEARING IMPAIRED Interpreters for the hearing impaired are available each Sunday during the 10:45am worship service and for all other church sponsored events by request only. Please contact the Church Office at 713.852.1400.

MEDIA CD’s and DVD’s may be purchased at www.brentwoodbaptist.org/store/shop or in the Media Center. MP3 downloads are also available online. Please contact George Micheaux at 713.852.1426 for more information.

Text Alerts: Text “brentwoodbaptist” to 781-728-9542

E-blast: http://www.brentwoodbaptist.org/eblast.aspx

Twitter: @brentwoodbapt

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brentwoodhouston

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1 Dr. Joe Samuel Ratliff - 7:45am & 10:45am “State of the Church Address” Music: Church Choir

8 Dr. Ralph Douglas West - 7:45am & 10:45am Church Without Walls, Houston Music: Mass Choir

15 Dr. Joe Samuel Ratliff - 7:45am & 10:45am Music: Voices of Praise

22 Rev. Ralph D. West III - 7:45am & 10:45am Music: Chorale

SUNDAY 7:45am & 10:45am

WEDNESDAYS 7pm

Theme: A Century of Black Life, History, and Culture

4 Rev. Dennis C. Jones, Pastor Gethsemane Baptist Church, Houston

11 The “UT Experience: Precursors for African Americans”

17 TSU Choir & The Ebony Brass Ensemble

24 Youth Black History Presentation

Ethel Murray - 5th

Rev. C. Clay Pickens - 11th

India Brown - 16th

Perry Clark - 28th

http://www.brentwoodbaptist.org/eblast.aspx

https://www.facebook.com/brentwoodhouston

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Middle School Fellowship

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21 Main Event Stafford TX

For more information contact

Rev. Mary Frazier at 713.852.1440.

Classes designed to help youth acquire skills for healthy and ethically sound relationships.

SUNDAYS February 1 - March 1 • 10:45am - 12:15pm

Lifelong Learning Center

SUNDAYS February 1 - March 1 • 10:45am - 12:15pm


Youth will participate in a Dave Ramsey Bible study focusing on God, themselves

and their money.

STAY TUNED FOR DETAILS!

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Thursday, February 19 Continued

7pm Children Praise Dancers LLC

Youth Black History Rehearsal LLC

Youth Praise Dancers LLC

Chorale Worship Center

Saturday, February 21

9am Veterans Assistance Ministry Fellowship Hall

Boys Rites of Passage LLC

Youth Sunday School Workers LLC

10am Zumba LLC

Sunday, February 22

10:45am Love U2 LLC

Monday, February 23

6pm Tutoring LLC

Boot Camp LLC

6:30pm Deacon Ministry LLC

6:45pm Cheerleaders for Christ LLC

7pm Youth Black History Rehearsal LLC

Church Choir Worship Center

Tuesday, February 24

10am Baptist Women III LLC

6pm Tutoring LLC

6:30pm Beaus and Debs LLC

Deacon Wives LLC

SWAGG Worship LLC

7pm Youth Black History Rehearsal LLC

Wednesday, February 25

6pm Jr. Drill Team LLC

Girls In Action LLC

7pm Challengers LLC

Thursday, February 26

12pm Noon Day Bible Study LLC

6pm Dave Ramsey Financial Institute LLC

Sr. Drill Team Fellowship Hall

6:30pm Children’s Music Ministry LLC

Sunday School Workers LLC



Usher Board Leaders LLC

Chorale Choir Room

Friday, February 27

5:30pm Kids’ Pals LLC


9am Boy Scouts LLC

Jr. & Sr. Drill Team LLC

9:30am Jewels Quilting Circle LLC

Alzheimer/Gathering Place Ministry LLC

11:30am Girl Scout Cadetts LLC

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Tuesday, February 10 Continued

7pm Wellness Ministry LLC

Cancer Support Ministry LLC



7pm Pre-Pastoral Anniversary Celebration Worship Center



6:30pm Sunday School Workers LLC



6:45pm LOVE Ministry LLC




Wellness Ministry Line Dancing LLC

Greeters Association LLC


8:30am R.E.L.A.Y. Training LLC

9am Boy Scouts Fellowship Hall

Sunday School Teacher Development LLC

Jr. & Sr. Drill Team LLC

10am Zumba LLC

11am Girl Scout Cadet Troop LLC

Sunday, February 15

8am New Member Marathon Class LLC

9:30am Common Ground Room 118

10:45am Love U2 LLC

Monday, February 16

6pm Tutoring LLC

Boot Camp LLC


7pm Church Choir Worship Center


6pm Tutoring LLC

6:30pm Beaus and Debs LLC

7pm GLORY Ministry LLC



6:45pm Jr. Drill Team LLC

Challengers LLC



6:30pm Sunday School Workers LLC

Dave Ramsey Financial Peace LLC



New Members Committee LLC

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Want financial freedom? Learn how to handle money God’s way.

For more information and to register visit www.daveramsey.com.

Click : Find Class and Brentwood

Contact Rev. Jimmie Lee at 713.852.1413.

Onsite Registration

ENDS APRIL 4!

SATURDAYS 10am – 11am


Cost: $3/Class Ages 12-16: FREE

Ages 55+: FREE

Like to dance? Join us for Zumba!!

ENROLLMENT February 1 & 8

Navigators will be available to assist you...Be Covered!!!

Hosted by the Wellness Ministry

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12

7PM - 8PM


INSTRUCTOR

Betty Winfield

Contact Debra Jordan for more

Information at 713.852.1486.

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Hosted by the Intercessory Prayerline

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7 ▪ 8AM - 9AM WORSHIP CENTER

JOIN US FOR PRAYER!

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7 ▪ 10AM Lifelong Learning Center

Instructor: Joyce Compton

Learn how to create elegant bouquets. Participants will be responsible for purchasing the necessary supplies. Participants may also

register to win sample items made during class.

Contact: Karen Jacobs ([email protected])

NEW BEGINNINGS BIBLE STUDY– BUSY BEES

FEBRUARY 12, 19 & MARCH 5 • 7PM LIFELONG LEARNING CENTER

Leaders: Mrs. Doris Ratliff and Rev. Fannie Jones, Rev. Ruby Woodward & Dr. Iva Thomas

Come and gain insight and wisdom on how to slow down and find time to pray.

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Sunday, February 1

10:45am Love U2 LLC

Monday, February 2

6pm Tutoring LLC

Boot Camp LLC

Jewels Ministry Council Room 240

6:30pm Sunday School Council LLC



Tuesday, February 3

7pm Tutoring LLC

GLORY Ministry LLC

Intercessory Prayerline Ministry Fellowship Hall



6:30pm Scholarship Committee LLC

6:45pm Jr. Drill Team LLC

7pm Challengers LLC


12noon Noon Bible Study LLC

6pm Dave Ramsey Financial Peace Preview LLC

6:30pm Beaus and Debs Committee LLC

Children’s Music Ministry LLC

Sunday School Workers LLC





Chorale Choir Room

Adult Usher Board Worship Center


8am Congregational Prayer Worship Center

9am Children’s Usher Board Worship Center

Boys Rites of Passage LLC

9:30am Jewels Quilting Circle LLC

10am Zumba LLC

Jewels Bouquet Class LLC

Sunday, February 8

10:45am Love U2 LLC

12:15pm Usher Board Intensive Training Worship Center

Monday, February 9

6pm Tutoring LLC

Boot Camp LLC

6:30pm Deacon Ministry LLC



10am Baptist Women III LLC

6pm Tutoring LLC

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Stop by the table on February 1 or 8 to register.

Contact Jimmie and Bonita Wright at 281.436.0011 or

Rev. Lillie Seals at 713.852.1430.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13 • 7PM-10PM Hannah Bacol Busch Gallery

Bellaire, TX

Cost: $60/Couple

ART LESSON • FOOD • WINE

Sponsored by the Married Couples Enrichment Ministry

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24 • 10AM - 12NOON

LIFELONG LEARNING CENTER

GUEST SPEAKER

TAMMY LANG CAMPBELL

Founder of Honey Brown Hope Foundation

EVERYONE IS INVITED!

Contemporary Worship for Young Adults!

FOOD • FELLOWSHIP • INTERACTIVE DISCUSSIONS

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24 • 7PM Lifelong Learning Center

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Join the Brentwood Community Foundation Team!

SUNDAY, MARCH 8, 2015 Sam Houston Park - Downtown

This community-wide event is sponsored by the AIDS Foundation Houston, Inc. which strives to make an impact in the fight against AIDS. To

participate contact Willie Sylvester at 713.852.2552 or [email protected]. You can make a difference!

Please take a moment to pray for all those affected.

Contact Henry Davis at 281.437.2274 or

Rev. Lillie Seals at 713.852.1430.

Saturday, March 14 • 10am - 12pm


THE BOOK OF EPHESUS by Carolina Knight

Hosted by the Marriage Enrichment Ministry

SATURDAY, JULY 25 ▪ 2PM HOBBY CENTER - SAROFIM HALL

Cost: $100/Couple

Join us for the real story of the one-of-a-kind sound that hit the airways in 1959 and changed our culture forever. Make

your reservation by visiting our table on Sunday, February 22.

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SATURDAY, MARCH 28 ▪ 10AM-2PM

Dr. Joe Samuel Ratliff Workshop Facilitator

Register online by Monday, March 23. Contact Rev. Lillie Seals at 713.852.1430 for

SUNDAY, MARCH 22 FELLOWSHIP HALL

After each Worship Service

African-American Authors will be onsite to sell and sign their books. A variety of Spiritual, Memoirs,

Motivational and Children’s Books will be available. Shop for an opportunity to win a free book.

Contact Rev. Barbara Thomas at 713.852.1441.

Sponsored by the GIA

FRIDAY, MARCH 20 • 8AM - 1PM

Worship Center $25/person • $20 (Groups of 10+)

This seminar will delve into the profound history of African-American

sacred music. All ages and levels of experience welcome!

Contact 713.852.1426 for more information.

mailto:[email protected]

dr. & mrs. joe samuel ratliff rev. d c. j gethsemane

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