Pastor’s Corner - October 2008
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“Through the tender mercy of our God; whereby the dayspring from on high hath visited us, To give light to them that sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace.”
- Luke 1: 78-79
05 October, 2008
My beloved “Partners”, In the Work of our Lord.
We greet you once more, and thank God for having crossed us over to another month. We thank Him, we praise Him, we magnify Him. For certain, He is worthy of our highest Praise.
The past month was rich and rewarding to this “Household of Faith” in everyway. We had spirit filled Services, and more importantly souls were added to the Church as Candidates and by Restoration. We closed the month on a high spiritual note with our “Annual Family/Homecoming Day Service.” Sis. Arlene Breckenridge gave outstanding leadership as Chairperson for this Annual Service. Our friend Dr. Jerome Fisher warmed our hearts with his soul stirring sermon “But For The Moment”. The Choir, under the direction of Sis. Florence Bean inspired us through the Ministry of Music. To one and all who made this a great time of Worship, Reflection, Praise, Celebration and of course, feasting on earthly bread at our Fellowship Feast, we thank you, we appreciate You, You and You!
Beloved, the month of October is now before us, for today we kick off our month-long 64th Church Anniversary Services. We shall have a full calendar of regular and special Services, highlighted by the following:
2nd Sunday Oct 12 11:00 A.M. – Children’s/Youth and Young Adult Emphasis
3rd Sunday Oct 19 11:00 A.M. – Rev. Kenneth Battle of
3:30 P.M. –
Mon – Wed, October 20 – 22 – Our Mini-Revival at 7:30 each night with,
Rev. Kenneth Battle, Evangelist
4th Sunday Oct 26 Culminating Services
11:00 A.M. – Dr. Sylvester Washington, Pastor
3:30 P.M. – Dr. Lonnie Dawson, Pastor
New
As we have done for several years, every loyal member is asked to make a sacrificial gift of $1 for each year of our existence as a Church or a total of $64. You may make your gifts individually or through your Auxiliary/Ministry. Church Anniversary gifts, will be received on the 4th Sunday Morning, and Group/Ministry Reports at the Afternoon Service. Let us talk up and pray up our 64th Church Anniversary Celebration by inviting our family members, former members and friends to attend any or all of our Services.
In connection with our upcoming November Election, we do encourage you to VOTE and if you have registered do so TOAY. The deadline for VOTER REGISTRATION is October 20th. Remember EVERY VOTE COUNTS!
Finally, let us continue to be much in prayer for our sick and shut-in, bereaved, infirmed, and suffering humanity everywhere.
Peace & Blessings!!
Pastor R.M. Leffall, III
Pastor’s Corner - September 2008
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Pastor’s Corner
The mighty God, even the LORD, hath spoken, and called the earth from the rising of the sun unto the going down thereof. Out of
My beloved “Family” and Partners In the Lord’s WORK
We greet you once more, it is by the tender mercies of God that we have been grated to cross over to another month … yes it is one more DAY, one more CHANCE, one more coveted privilege to be about our Lord’s BUSINESS in WORD, ACTION, DEED and PURPOSE.
The Past month was rich and rewarding in everyway. We received new members, spirit filled Services, and we were host to an “OUREACH THRUST” with our sister Churches within our immediate community. Our plan is to hold this “EVANGELISTIC MOVEMENT” every three months. We closed the month on a high spiritual note with our 5th Sunday Mission Emphasis Service and on last Sunday Afternoon our “ANNUAL MISSION SERVICE”. Sis. Marie White-Fuqua who gave eight years of exemplary service, passed the mantle of leadership to Sister Natalie Fisher as the new President of the MATTIE L. WRIGHT GENERAL MISSION. What a great time of worship, praise and celebration was witnessed by all who attended the Annual Mission Service.
The month of September is now before us, and we ask for your unstinted support for all of our Services and special activities. We call your particular attention to the following:
3rd Sunday – September 21, @ 3:30 P.M. we go to
for Dr. & Mrs. Sylvester
3rd Sunday @ 11:00 A.M.
Our “ANNUAL FAMILY HOMECOMING DAY SERVICE”
followed by our “Fellowship Feast”
We are now in the third week of our 40 Day PRAYER VIGIL. We are so pleased at the response of members that have called to indicate their eagerness to support the “PRAYER VIGIL”. Our sole aim is to provoke a great “SPIRITUAL BREAKTHROUGH” for our Church collectively and individually.
Finally, let us continue to be much in prayer for our many, many sick & shut in, bereaved, and suffering humanity everywhere… KEEP THE FAITH – GOD HAS THE POWER.
May God richly bless both you and yours, and I remain
Faithfully yours
Pastor R.M. Leffall, III
Pastor’s Corner - August 2008
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Pastor’s Corner
“And this I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and in all judgment; That ye may approve things that are excellent; that ye may be sincere and without offence till the da of Christ..” - Philippians 1: 9-10
03 August, 2008
My “Precious” Loved Ones and Partners in The Lord’s Work
We praise God for being spared to cross over to another month.. For certain, and without doubt it is by the tender mercies of God that we made it to August ONE MORE DAY, yes ONE MORE GOLDEN PRIVILEDGE to be about the Lord’s work in WORK, ACTION, DEED and HOLY PURPOSE.
The past month was rich and rewarding in everyway. The Lord added to His Church, and each Service and special activity pointed to Christ. In the final analysis, it is all about Him.
JULY INCLUDED THE FOLLOWING
Youth Emphasis/ Graduate Recognition Sunday
The Booster’s Annual Musical Service
Our
The National Evangelism Movement
(we had 13 graduates from the Tab)
Our Annual Men’s Day Service
We are going to
The month of August is now before us, and we do request your prayers and usual support for all of our Services and activities. We shall host the Annual Session for Providence District Association August 11-15. Our own Rev. Warren Henderson is the Moderator. August 21st @ 7 P.M. we go to
Let’s continue to be much in prayer for our many, many sick and shut in, hospitalized, bereaved and suffering humanity everywhere. Our prayers go out in a most special way to the family of the late Pastor Percy Hill and the members of the
May God continue to shower His blessings upon both you and yours, and I Remain
Yours in Christ,
Pastor R.M. Leffall, III
Pastor’s Corner - July 2008
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My Dearly Beloved “FAMILY”
Well, well, well, here we are in the month of July, the seventh month of the year and it is moving rapidly. We thank God and Praise Him for having been crossed over to yet another opportunity to be about the Lord’s work.
The past month was rich and rewarding in everyway. We had Souls added to the Lord’s Sheepfold. We take this opportunity to congratulate all of our June graduates, K through High School, College or University. We make special note of 13 graduates from Tabernacle’s own
The month of July is now before us and we do solicit your prayers and support for all of our regular Services, Annual Services and special activities. We call your special attention to the following:
2nd Sunday, July 13,, 2008
Boosters’ “Annual Musical Service”
3:30 P.M.
July 14-18, 2008
6:00 P.M. – 8:30 P.M. Each Night
July 19, 2008
“
10:00 A.M.
4th Sunday, July 24th, 2008
“Annual Men’s Day Service”
11:00 A.M.
Dr. Cecil “Chip” Murray – Guest Minister
Finally, Let us continue to be much in prayer for our many, many, sick and shut-in, hospitalized, bereaved and suffering Humanity everywhere.
May God richly bless both you and yours, and I remain.
Faithfully Yours,
Pastor R.M. Leffall, III
Pastor’s Corner - June 2008
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My Dearly Beloved Family and Partners in the LORD’s Work:
We greet you once more as we embark upon the month of June, the midpoint of the year, 2008.
The past month was rich, spirit-filled and rewarding in every way. It was a most busy month, highlighted by the following:
On the 3rd Sunday of last month we celebrated our “Annual Women’s Day Service” with one of our former members Mrs. Rose Warren-Simpson as Speaker. It was a great time of Worship, Praise, and Celebration. We are most grateful to our Women’s Day Leaders, Sis. Constance Stanley, and Sis. Maye Helen Leffall, along with the fine cadre of Captains and Co-Captains, and the women of our church for what each did to ensure the spiritual and financial success of Women’s Day, 2008. Our hats are off to Sis. Doris Austin our Woman of the Year 2008, a dedicated and faithful Servant of God, she is a great inspiration to all of us.
The month of June is now before us, and we do solicit your prayers and support for our special Services and activities. We call your particular attention to the following:
Our Annual Children’s/Youth Emphasis Service on next Sunday at 11:00 A.M. Our own Rev Charles Williams Jr., will be Preaching; and music will be provided by the Tabettes and our new Young Adults Choir. Also, there will be participation by our Children and Youth in every aspect of the Service, under the direction of our very capable Youth Church Leadership. God is richly blessing our Youth Church Ministry.
We salute all of our June Graduates. We are mighty proud of you, and we plan to honor all of our Graduates the latter part of June or early July.
Let us continue to be in prayer for our sick and shut-in, bereaved, military persons, and for suffering humanity locally, nationally, and throughout the world. We pray for God’s continued favor upon both you and yours. I remain ……………
Faithfully Yours,
Pastor R.M. Leffall, III
Annual Children’s/Youth Day Service
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CHARLES LENNON WILLIAMS, JR. was born on April 8, 1968 in Fullerton, CA to the union of Charles Lennon Williams, Sr. and Clara Williams. He professed his hope in Christ at an early age.
He received his Associates Degree from Cerritos College in 2000, and was awarded the Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management from the University of Phoenix in 2002. He is currently employed as a paralegal with the Los Angeles County Public Defenders Office.
He is the father of three dear children, D’von 13, Mikayla 9, and Charles 8.
Charles united with the Tabernacle of Faith Baptist Church in 2007, and was ordained February 10th, 2008. We look forward to his message on our Annual Children’s & Youth Day Service.
Join us June 8th @ 11:00 a.m. during our Morning Worship Service for this very special day at our church.
The Tab Slates Annual Women’s Day Service
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The Tabernacle of Faith Baptist Church located in the very heart of the “Greater Watts Community” of our city, celebrates its “Annual Women’s Day Service” on Sunday May 18th, at the 11:00 A.M. Morning Worship Service.
Under the general theme: “Women of Faith Standing Firm With Confidence and Hope”, the women of the “TAB” have banded together to make this a rich and rewarding day of worship, praise and celebration. Mrs. Rose Warren-Simpson, a retired educator as well as a former member of the “TAB” who now resides in
A most special highlight of each year’s “Annual Service” is the naming of Tabernacle’s Woman of the Year For 2008. Said a spokesperson, this years honoree is a longtime loyal, faithful and dedicated member of the “TAB” and enjoys the esteem, respect and admiration of the entire congregation.
Mrs. Maye Helen Leffall and Mrs. Constance Stanley serve as Co-Chairpersons along with a fine compliment of Captains and Co-Captains. Ms. Madge Lytle serves as Honorary Co-Chair, and. Dr. Gwen Smith-Taylor serves as Music Director for Women’s Day.
Dr. Reginald M. Leffall is Senior Pastor and along with the Women’s Day leadership extend a most cordial invitation to the
Bio Information for our Speaker
Rose N. Warren Simpson was born in Forth Worth, Texas, daughter of the Late Rev. E. E. and Mrs. Eula Mae Warren. She was educated in the Fort Worth School System and graduated from Kirkpatrick High School. She became a Christian at an early age and was active in Sunday School, BYPU and the local Sunday School and BYPU Congresses.
Rose Warren Simpson attended Bishop College for two years, where she was a classmate of Pastor R.M. Leffall. She transferred to North Texas State University, where she received her B.A. Degree. She later received her M.A. Degree from North Texas, and after moving to Los Angeles she received her M.S. Degree in Library Studies from California State University, Los Angeles.
Rose Simpson taught high school English in Forth Worth, Texas and in Los Angeles, California. She later became a Middle School Librarian and taught as an English adjunct professor for telve years at Los Angeles Southwest College. In 2002, she retired after 35 years of public education.
She was an active member of Pilgrim Baptist Church for 31 years, and in 2001, after she united in matrimony to Rev. Maurice Simpson, she united with Tabernacle of Faith Baptist Church. Throughout the years, she has served in a numerous leadership roles in the church: Mission Circle Chairperson, 1st and 2nd Vice President of the Missionary Department, Chair of the Scholarship Committee, Sunday School Teacher, Vacation Bible School Teacher, program chairperson for the Women’s Department of the Providence District Association, and chairperson of the Ministers’ and Deacons’ Wives Auxiliary.
Rev. and Mrs. Simpson moved back to Texas in 2006, where she is currently a member of the Mt. Zion Baptist Church. She serves as the Youth Director, Vacation Bible School Director and Sunday School Teacher.
Rose Simpson is a Diamond Life member f the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. She is the mother of two, grandmother of four, and a dedicated worker in the vineyard of the Lord.
Pastor’s Corner - May 2008
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My Dearly Beloved Family and Partners In This Ministry:
God has spared both you and me to cross over to a brand new month. ONE MORE DAY, ONE MORE CHANCE TO BE ABOUT OUR LORD’S WORK, in AIM, in PURPOSE, in ACTION, and HOLY PURPOSE. The question that confronts us as a people of God, is WHAT DO WE DO WITH THIS PRECIOUS OPPORTUNITY? It is my prayer that each member will respond to the challenge by saying, “O BLESSED SAVIOR, COUNT ON ME”.
In the Scripture cited above the venerable man of God, Joshua, gave these words as
The month of May is now before us. May will be a most busy month, and we do solicit your unstinted prayers and support for all of our Services and special activities. We do call your particular attention to our ‘Annual Women’s Day Service’ on the 3rd Sunday Morning with our former member, Sis. Rose Warren-Simpson as our Guest speaker. Our leadership, Sister Maye Helen Leffall and Sister Constance Stanley, the Co-Chairs, along with the cadre of Captain and Co-Captains ask that you support Women’s day with your prayers and financial support. Because of health problems, our dear member Sis. Madge Lytle is unable to serve as Co-Chairperson this year, and we are grateful to Sis. Natalie Fisher for volunteering to stand in the “GAP” for Madge. Keep in mind, that All Funds received for Women’s Day are earmarked for our ongoing Building Fund Improvement Projects.
Finally, let us continue to lift up with our most unselfish prayers our many, many sick and shut in, bereaved, our own members in the Armed Forces, and of course for suffering humanity everywhere.
May God continue to bestow His highest favor upon both you and yours. I remain…
Faithfully Yours,
Pastor R.M. Leffall, III
New Photos from our Jamaica Mission
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Rev. Warian Adassa Gabbidon (Minister in Charge) Pastor
Basil Gabbidon Head Deacon
Rev & Deacon Gabbidon
Corrections…
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In case anyone was reading our Pastor’s letter for the 1st Sunday of April, there was a typo that Needed to be fixed; The word is DEED, not DEAD.
This typo has been fixed on our Pastor’s Corner Blog; please re-read his message to you, and be blessed.