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April 12, 2015
10:45 a.m.
WE ENTER TO WORSHIP
THE CHORAL HALLEL
THE HALLEL
CHURCH AND COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
CHILD ABUSE AWARENESS
Arlene Grant-Brown
OFFICIAL GREETING OF VISITORS
MINISTRY IN MUSIC
*SCRIPTURE LESSON
Exodus 2:1-10;3:10
*PRAYER OF INTERCESSION
MINISTRY IN MUSIC
PROCLAMATION OF THE GOOD NEWS
Rev. Dr. L. Bernard Jakes
Senior Pastor/Teacher
*INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP
WORSHIP IN GIVING (please remain seated)
DOXOLOGY
BENEDICTION
WE LEAVE TO SERVE
*please stand (those who are able)
The Order of Worship is dictated by the Holy Spirit and
is subject to change.
Exodus 2:1-10;3:10
New International Version
Now a man of the tribe of Levi married a Levite
woman, 2 and she became pregnant and gave birth
to a son. When she saw that he was a fine child, she
hid him for three months. 3 But when she could hide
him no longer, she got a papyrus basket for him and
coated it with tar and pitch. Then she placed the
child in it and put it among the reeds along the bank
of the Nile. 4 His sister stood at a distance to see
what would happen to him.5 Then Pharaoh’s
daughter went down to the Nile to bathe, and her
attendants were walking along the riverbank. She
saw the basket among the reeds and sent her
female slave to get it. 6 She opened it and saw the
baby. He was crying, and she felt sorry for him. “This
is one of the Hebrew babies,” she said.7 Then his
sister asked Pharaoh’s daughter, “Shall I go and get
one of the Hebrew women to nurse the baby for
you?” 8 “Yes, go,” she answered. So the girl went
and got the baby’s mother. 9 Pharaoh’s daughter
said to her, “Take this baby and nurse him for me,
and I will pay you.” So the woman took the baby and
nursed him. 10 When the child grew older, she took
him to Pharaoh’s daughter and he became her son.
She named him Moses, saying, “I drew him out of
the water.”
10 So now, go. I am sending you to Pharaoh to bring
my people the Israelites out of Egypt.”
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Date: April 12, 2015
Speaker: Rev. Dr. L. Bernard Jakes
Scripture: Exodus 2:1-10;3:10 (NIV)
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Karibu (Welcome in
Swahili)! O give thanks unto
the Lord, for He is good! I am
excited God has blessed us to
enter into 2015. This entrance
is God’s sign that God still has
work for us to do, as well as
God’s continuing to exhibit
grace and mercy in our lives.
In response to God’s loving
kindness and tender mercies,
we offer God our sincere
worship and uninhibited
praise. I invite you to share in our life-changing
engagement as practicing Christians, which is on the front
of this bulletin. Being a disciple of Jesus Christ is our first
priority. In this, we strive to make Jesus’ words applicable
to our lives, while showing the face of Jesus to everyone
we meet. We also do this by continuing to fight for the
least cared for, while continuing to unapologetically
declare a war on educational disparities, hunger, mass
incarceration, homelessness, food deserts, etc. The local
church must lead the charge to helping change the lives of
all people, and you are welcomed to join us in this fight.
If you are a first time or repeat visitor, I want to take
this written moment to greet you. As family we have not
met before, we invite you to join us on this spiritual
journey of connectivity. In an effort to meet a variety of
worship needs, we offer two worship services. Our
8:00 a.m. Worship and Word (1st and 3rd Sundays
only) is a non-traditional worship service. Our 10:45 a.m.
Sunday Morning Glory Worship is a blending of traditional and contemporary worship. In addition, we invite
you to join us every Wednesday at 7 p.m. for Wednesday
in the Word with yours truly. Lastly, if you are without a
place to call home, We would love to be your church
family of faith, and I would LOVE to serve you as Pastor! Shalom.
Pastor Jakes is calling for a 24 hours, 21-day church-wide
fast from January 5th—27th, beginning at 6 a.m. The fast is
being called to spiritually and physically prepare us for the
task of being intentional disciples of Jesus Christ in 2015.
The details of the fast will be offered after morning worship.
Installation of Church officers, Trustees, and Lead Servants
will be held on Sunday, January 11th, during 10:45 a.m.
Sunday Morning Glory Worship. All members are asked to
sow an additional seed of $25 to assist with winter
responsibilities.
Isaiah 43:19 in 2015! 19 See, I am doing a new thing!
Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? The “New Thing”
God is offering begins JANUARY 21, 2015 at 6:45 p.m.
The Rev. Dr. L. Bernard Jakes is proud to announce an
additional worship opportunity during midweek. Unlike the
traditional format of Bible study, “Wednesday in the Word”
will begin with prayer at 6:45 p.m., the Call to Worship at
7 p.m., praise and worship, and Biblical teachings from our
pastor. Worship is scheduled for 60 minutes! Mark your
calendars for this midweek worship opportunity.
January Ministry Opportunities
5th—27th –Church wide 24-hrs for 21 days New Year’s fast
11th— Installation of Church Officers, Trustees, and Lead
Servant, 10:45 a.m. morning worship
17th—Pastoral Team, Church Officers, Trustees, and Lead
Servant monthly meeting at 10 a.m.
18th— Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Observance
19th— Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday (church office
closed)
25th—Rev. Dr. C.J. Thompson Scholarship Sunday,
10:45 a.m.
Dr. L. Bernard Jakes
@lbernardjakes
www.wpmbc.org
The mission and purpose of The faith family of
West Point Baptist Church is to fulfill the Great Commission
of Jesus Christ, “Go ye therefore and make disciples of all
nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the
Son and of the Holy Spirit (St. Matthew 28:19).” We meet this
challenge through our worship, ministry and outreach.
We strive to be a Worshiping Church, seeking God in spirit
and in truth.
We strive to be a Learning Church, committed to Biblical
principles and spiritual dynamics.
We strive to be a Soul-winning Church, sharing our
testimony of faith with all people.
We work to be a Model Church, in the spirit of the church at
Philadelphia, always committed to the highest standards of
excellence through prayer, tithing and Christian concern.
We work to be a Socially Conscious, Justice Seeking, and
Liberation Church, aligning ourselves with the spirit of
Amos, the commitment of Micah, and the proclamation of
Jesus the Christ in St. Luke 4.18.
We work to be a Transformative, Life-Changing Church,
meeting the needs of our brothers and sisters outside and
inside the local church through life-changing ministries.
Sunday School Lesson for January 11, 2015
Jesus Prays For His Disciples
We work to be a Church Without Walls, extending God’s
grace to the world, outside of the local church, through
various ministries of help.
John 17:6-21
5th: Revealing the Words of the Lord—Exodus 4:27-31
6th: Treasuring God’s Word in Your Heart—Ps. 119:9-16 
7th: Obey the Words of the Lord—Jeremiah 35:12-17
There is one God, revealed to us as Father, Son (Jesus)
and Holy Spirit.
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The Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments are the
complete and sufficient Word of God.
9th: This is Eternal Life—John 17:1-5
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10th: Making Known the Lord’s Name—John 17:22-26
The ordinance of Baptism signifies our fellowship with
the death and resurrection of Jesus the Christ.

The Lord’s Supper commemorates Jesus’ death,
confirms our faith, and renews our communion with
Jesus and others believers.
8th: Abide in My Love—John 15:1-11
11th: Sanctified in the Truth—John 17:6-21
Senior Pastor/Teacher
.com/drlbjakes
Sister Alice Arrington 400 E. 41st St, #1903N, 53
Sister Mary Blanks 27 W. 109th Place (773) 720-2307
Brother Joseph Booth Arbour Nursing Home 1512 W. Fargo, #2
Mother Hazel Cleo Clay 2016 E. 77th St, 49 (773) 375-3460
Sister Lillie Mae Griffin 7751 S. Marshfield, 20 (773) 651-5780
Sister Izetta Harris 7840 S. Saginaw, 49 (773) 221-0555
Sister Dorothy Harmon 14222 Woodlawn, 19, Dolton, IL
Sister Juanita Hunt 4161 S. Drexel Blvd.,53 (773) 538-0826
Mother Lula Lacey 10252 S. Calhoun, 17 (773) 768-5603
Deacon Willie McGhee 8953 S. East End, 17 (773) 768-1302
Sister Dorothy Miles 243 E. 32nd St, Apt. 320,16 (312) 674-0867
Sister Arwilda Miller 7028 S. Emerald, 21 (773) 487-5108
Sister Tillena Moore 9722 S. Indiana, 28 (773) 468-3918
Mother Carrie Parker 19330 S. Cottage Grove Ave, 60425
(708) 758-6200
Deaconess Velma Sykes 1510 E. 71st Pl, 19 (773) 684-6790
Sister Verdell Thompson 3800 S. King Dr., #420, 53 (773) 420-4159
Sister Alice Townsend 5013 S. Woods, 09 (773) 925-5038
Sister Ethel Virgil 1401 W. Roosevelt Rd, #403 (312) 738-0651
Brother Eugene Williams 4419 S. Prairie, 53 (773) 924-8333
Sister Ann Gary The Grove Nursing Facility—2732 N. Hampden Ct.
Sis. Mary Glasper
Sister Betty Payton
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www.wpmbc.org
Karibu (Welcome in
Swahili)! O give thanks unto
the Lord, for He is good! I am
excited God has blessed us to
enter into 2014. This entrance
is God’s sign that God still has
work for us to do, as well as
God’s continuing to exhibit
grace and mercy in our lives.
In response to God’s loving
kindness and tender mercies,
we offer God our sincere
worship and uninhibited
praise. I invite you to share in our 2014, life-changing
practice: What Does The Lord Require Of You?:
Declaring A War on Poverty in 2014 (Micah 6:8; Luke
4:18-19). As a faith family, it is our duty to show the face
of Jesus the Christ through caring for those who are least
cared for. We are unapologetically declaring a war on
educational disparities, hunger, mass incarceration,
homelessness, food deserts, etc. The local church must
lead the charge to helping change the lives of all people,
and you are welcomed to join us in this fight.
If you are a first time or repeat visitor, I want to take
this written moment to greet you. As family we have not
met before, we invite you to join us on this spiritual
journey of connectivity. Since you’ve thought it not
robbery to join us today, we invite you to worship and
praise God in a manner to which you find most
comfortable. In an effort to meet a variety of worship
needs, we offer two worship services. Our 8:00 a.m.
Worship and Word (1st and 3rd Sundays only) is a
non-traditional worship service. Our 10:45 a.m. Sunday
Morning Glory Worship is a blending of traditional and
contemporary worship. In addition, we invite you to join us
every Wednesday at 7 p.m. for Wednesday in the Word
with yours truly. Lastly, if you are without a place to call
home, We would love to be your church family of faith,
and I would LOVE to serve you as Pastor! Shalom.
From the Office of the Senior Pastor/Teacher
ALL appointments to meet with Dr. Jakes should be done by
calling the church during normal business hours. No one is
available to access his calendar on Sunday, or any other
time other than Monday through Thursday,
10 a.m.— 5:00 p.m.
All CD and DVD orders can be placed at the booth in the
narthex, immediately following morning worship. CD’s are
$5 and DVD’s are $15.
All young people, ages 5-17, are invited to spend your
summer engaging in fun, fellowship, and feasting through
our annual SAFE HAVEN, SAFE SUMMER program. The
program runs from June 30th—August 8th from
10 a.m.— 2 p.m. Admission, breakfast, and lunch are
FREE! For more information, you may leave a message for
Pastor Denita Armstrong-Shaffer at 773-538-7590.
JUNE CALENDAR OF MINISTRY OPPORTUNTIES
28th—Youth Summit (Know Your Rights) 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Legal Ministry
29th—Sunday School Tea at 1 p.m., fellowship hall.
JULY CALENDAR OF MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES
4th—Independence Day
12th—2nd Quarterly Family Meeting, 10 a.m.
13th—New Disciples Graduation during 10:45 a.m. Sunday
Morning Glory Worship/Graduate Recognition
Sunday for 2014 graduates
Usher Ministry Tea –1:30 p.m.—3 p.m.
13th-20th— Food Pantry drive (non-perishables and monetary)
19th—Annual Dare to Care, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
20th—Step Up and Get Tested during 10:45 a.m. morning
worship
28th-1st—Sunday School hosts Vacation Bible School from
2—5 p.m.
Rev. Dr. L. Bernard Jakes
Senior Pastor/Teacher
.com/drlbjakes
@lbernardjakes
Sister Alice Arrington 400 E. 41st St, #1903N, 53
Sister Mary Blanks 27 W. 109th Place (773) 720-2307
Brother Joseph Booth Arbour Nursing Home 1512 W. Fargo, Floor 2
Mother Hazel Cleo Clay 2016 E. 77th St, 49 (773) 375-3460
Sister Lillie Mae Griffin 7751 S. Marshfield, 20 (773) 651-5780
Sister Izetta Harris 7840 S. Saginaw, 49 (773) 221-0555
Sister Dorothy Harmon 14222 Woodlawn, 19, Dolton, IL
(708) 841-0937
Sister Juanita Hunt 4161 S. Drexel Blvd.,53 (773) 538-0826
Mother Lula Lacey 10252 S. Calhoun, 17 (773) 768-5603
Deacon Clarence Matthews 8365 S. Kenwood Dr., 19 (773) 768-5005
Deacon Willie McGhee 8953 S. East End, 17 (773) 768-1302
Sister Dorothy Miles 243 E. 32nd St, Apt. 320,16 (312) 674-0867
Sister Arwilda Miller 7028 S. Emerald, 21 (773) 487-5108
Sister Tillena Moore 9722 S. Indiana, 28 (773) 468-3918
Mother Carrie Parker 19330 S. Cottage Grove Ave, 60425
(708) 758-6200
Deaconess Velma Sykes 1510 E. 71st Pl, 19 (773) 684-6790
Sister Verdell Thompson 3800 S. King Dr., #420, 53 (773) 420-4159
Sister Alice Townsend 5013 S. Woods, 09 (773) 925-5038
Sister Ethel Virgil 1401 W. Roosevelt Rd, #403 (312) 738-0651
Brother Eugene Williams 4419 S. Prairie, 53 (773) 924-8333
Mother Lillie Mae Taper 732 Springwater Rd, Kokomo, IN., 46902
(765) 455-3021
Sister Ann Gary The Grove Nursing Facility—2732 N. Hampden Ct.
(773) 248-6000
Brother Dwayne Hickman
Sister Gertrude Sanford McAllister Rehabilitation 18399 Lavergne Ave.
Country Club Hills, IL, 60478—Rm 120a
The mission and purpose of The faith family of
West Point Baptist Church is to fulfill the Great Commission
of Jesus Christ, “Go ye therefore and make disciples of all
nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the
Son and of the Holy Spirit (St. Matthew 28:19).” We meet this
challenge through our worship, ministry and outreach.
We strive to be a Worshiping Church, seeking God in spirit
and in truth.
We strive to be a Learning Church, committed to Biblical
principles and spiritual dynamics.
We strive to be a Soul-winning Church, sharing our
testimony of faith with all people.
We work to be a Model Church, in the spirit of the church at
Philadelphia, always committed to the highest standards of
excellence through prayer, tithing and Christian concern.
We work to be a Socially Conscious, Justice Seeking, and
Liberation Church, aligning ourselves with the spirit of
Amos, the commitment of Micah, and the proclamation of
Jesus the Christ in St. Luke 4.18.
We work to be a Transformative, Life-Changing Church,
meeting the needs of our brothers and sisters outside and
inside the local church through life-changing ministries.
We work to be a Church Without Walls, extending God’s
grace to the world, outside of the local church, through
various ministries of help.
Sunday School Lesson for June 29, 2014:
A Call to Unity
1 Corinthians 1:10-17
30th: Being of the Same Mind—Philippians 4:1-7
1st: Empowered by the Same Spirit—1 Corinthians 12:4-11
2nd: Maintaining the Unity of the Spirit—Ephesians 4:1-6
3rd: Many Members in One Body—1 Corinthians 12:12-20
4th: No Dissension within the Body—1 Corinthians 12:21-26
5th: Members of the Body of Christ—1 Corinthians 12:27-31
6th: Agreement without Division—(see above scriptures under
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There is one God, revealed to us as Father, Son (Jesus)
and Holy Spirit.

The Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments are the
complete and sufficient Word of God.

The ordinance of Baptism signifies our fellowship with
the death and resurrection of Jesus the Christ.

The Lord’s Supper commemorates Jesus’ death,
confirms our faith, and renews our communion with
Jesus and others believers.
subject).
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April 12, 2015
10:45 a.m.
WE ENTER TO WORSHIP
THE CHORAL HALLEL
THE HALLEL
CHURCH AND COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
CHILD ABUSE AWARENESS
Arlene Grant-Brown
OFFICIAL GREETING OF VISITORS
MINISTRY IN MUSIC
*SCRIPTURE LESSON
Exodus 2:1-10;3:10
*PRAYER OF INTERCESSION
MINISTRY IN MUSIC
PROCLAMATION OF THE GOOD NEWS
Rev. Dr. L. Bernard Jakes
Senior Pastor/Teacher
*INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP
WORSHIP IN GIVING (please remain seated)
DOXOLOGY
BENEDICTION
WE LEAVE TO SERVE
*please stand (those who are able)
The Order of Worship is dictated by the Holy Spirit and
is subject to change.
Exodus 2:1-10;3:10
New International Version
Now a man of the tribe of Levi married a Levite
woman, 2 and she became pregnant and gave birth
to a son. When she saw that he was a fine child, she
hid him for three months. 3 But when she could hide
him no longer, she got a papyrus basket for him and
coated it with tar and pitch. Then she placed the
child in it and put it among the reeds along the bank
of the Nile. 4 His sister stood at a distance to see
what would happen to him.5 Then Pharaoh’s
daughter went down to the Nile to bathe, and her
attendants were walking along the riverbank. She
saw the basket among the reeds and sent her
female slave to get it. 6 She opened it and saw the
baby. He was crying, and she felt sorry for him. “This
is one of the Hebrew babies,” she said.7 Then his
sister asked Pharaoh’s daughter, “Shall I go and get
one of the Hebrew women to nurse the baby for
you?” 8 “Yes, go,” she answered. So the girl went
and got the baby’s mother. 9 Pharaoh’s daughter
said to her, “Take this baby and nurse him for me,
and I will pay you.” So the woman took the baby and
nursed him. 10 When the child grew older, she took
him to Pharaoh’s daughter and he became her son.
She named him Moses, saying, “I drew him out of
the water.”
10 So now, go. I am sending you to Pharaoh to bring
my people the Israelites out of Egypt.”
www.wpmbc.org
Title:
Date: April 12, 2015
Speaker: Rev. Dr. L. Bernard Jakes
Scripture: Exodus 2:1-10;3:10 (NIV)
The main points of the message (Hearer of the Word):
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The application the messenger wants me to do, to be,
and/or to feel as a result of this message (Doer of the
Word):
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www.wpmbc.org
April 12, 2015
10:45 a.m.
WE ENTER TO WORSHIP
THE CHORAL HALLEL
THE HALLEL
CHURCH AND COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
CHILD ABUSE AWARENESS
Arlene Grant-Brown
OFFICIAL GREETING OF VISITORS
MINISTRY IN MUSIC
*SCRIPTURE LESSON
Exodus 2:1-10;3:10
*PRAYER OF INTERCESSION
MINISTRY IN MUSIC
PROCLAMATION OF THE GOOD NEWS
Rev. Dr. L. Bernard Jakes
Senior Pastor/Teacher
*INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP
WORSHIP IN GIVING (please remain seated)
DOXOLOGY
BENEDICTION
WE LEAVE TO SERVE
*please stand (those who are able)
The Order of Worship is dictated by the Holy Spirit and
is subject to change.
Exodus 2:1-10;3:10
New International Version
Now a man of the tribe of Levi married a Levite
woman, 2 and she became pregnant and gave birth
to a son. When she saw that he was a fine child, she
hid him for three months. 3 But when she could hide
him no longer, she got a papyrus basket for him and
coated it with tar and pitch. Then she placed the
child in it and put it among the reeds along the bank
of the Nile. 4 His sister stood at a distance to see
what would happen to him.5 Then Pharaoh’s
daughter went down to the Nile to bathe, and her
attendants were walking along the riverbank. She
saw the basket among the reeds and sent her
female slave to get it. 6 She opened it and saw the
baby. He was crying, and she felt sorry for him. “This
is one of the Hebrew babies,” she said.7 Then his
sister asked Pharaoh’s daughter, “Shall I go and get
one of the Hebrew women to nurse the baby for
you?” 8 “Yes, go,” she answered. So the girl went
and got the baby’s mother. 9 Pharaoh’s daughter
said to her, “Take this baby and nurse him for me,
and I will pay you.” So the woman took the baby and
nursed him. 10 When the child grew older, she took
him to Pharaoh’s daughter and he became her son.
She named him Moses, saying, “I drew him out of
the water.”
10 So now, go. I am sending you to Pharaoh to bring
my people the Israelites out of Egypt.”
www.wpmbc.org
Title:
Date: April 12, 2015
Speaker: Rev. Dr. L. Bernard Jakes
Scripture: Exodus 2:1-10;3:10 (NIV)
The main points of the message (Hearer of the Word):
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The application the messenger wants me to do, to be,
and/or to feel as a result of this message (Doer of the
Word):
__________________________________________________
__________________________________________________
__________________________________________________
__________________________________________________
__________________________________________________
____________________________________________
www.wpmbc.org
Karibu (Welcome in
Swahili)! O give thanks unto
the Lord, for He is good! I am
excited God has blessed us to
enter into 2015. This entrance
is God’s sign that God still has
work for us to do, as well as
God’s continuing to exhibit
grace and mercy in our lives.
In response to God’s loving
kindness and tender mercies,
we offer God our sincere
worship and uninhibited
praise. I invite you to share in our life-changing
engagement as practicing Christians, which is on the front
of this bulletin. Being a disciple of Jesus Christ is our first
priority. In this, we strive to make Jesus’ words applicable
to our lives, while showing the face of Jesus to everyone
we meet. We also do this by continuing to fight for the
least cared for, while continuing to unapologetically
declare a war on educational disparities, hunger, mass
incarceration, homelessness, food deserts, etc. The local
church must lead the charge in helping change the lives of
all people, and you are welcomed to join us in this fight.
If you are a first time or repeat visitor, I want to take
this written moment to greet you. As family we have not
met before, or have met in times past, we invite you to join
us on this spiritual journey of connectivity. In an effort to
meet a variety of worship needs, we offer two worship
services. Our 8:00 a.m. Worship and Word (1st and 3rd
Sundays only) is a non-traditional worship service. Our
10:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Glory Worship is a blending
of traditional and contemporary worship. In addition, we
invite you to join us every Wednesday at 7 p.m. for
Wednesday in the Word with yours truly. Lastly, if you are
without a place to call home, We would love to be your
church family of faith, and I would LOVE to serve you
as your Pastor! Shalom.
Dr. L. Bernard Jakes
Senior Pastor/Teacher
.com/drlbjakes
@lbernardjakes
The faith family of West Point Baptist Church worships
God by celebrating her pastor, the
Rev. Dr. L. Bernard Jakes, for 13 years of faithful
service. The 13th year pastoral appreciation theme is:
The Sheep Caring For The Undershepherd because
The Undershepherd Cares for the Sheep
(1 Peter 5:2-3). The celebration will begin on
Wednesday, April 22nd at 7 p.m., with a 1-hour play by
the Drama Ministry. The evening will conclude with
“Pizza with the Pastor” for the young and young at
heart. On Sunday, April 26th, during 10:45 a.m.
worship, the celebration will continue. The guest
preacher is Dr. Charley Hames, Senior Pastor,
Beebe Cathedral Church, Oakland, CA. Immediately
following morning worship, the celebration will be
moved to the fellowship hall, and dinner will be served.
Tickets for the dinner are $15, and the deadline to
purchase is April 19th. Tickets are available in the
narthex. Envelopes of love for our pastor are available,
and your financial gift of kindness will be given to him.
It is that time! Dare to Care Community Resource
Fair is scheduled for Saturday, July 18, 2015 from
11am-5pm in Ellis Park. Please sign up with
Sis. Phyllis James in the narthex after worship to
VOLUNTEER! We need you! We Dare you to Care.
April Ministry Opportunities
22nd—King’s Kids begins rehearsal for Youth Day
(4-22,5-6,5-13,5-20,5-27,6-3,6-10)
26th—Rev. Dr. L. Bernard Jakes’ 13th year pastoral
appreciation.
Join us every Wednesday for our midweek worship at
6:45 p.m. for prayer, and worship at 7 p.m.
Join in corporate prayer every Monday at 7:14 p.m. by
calling 857-232-0158, and enter the code: 867802.
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Sister Alice Arrington 400 E. 41st St, #1903N, 53
Deacon David Betts 9332 S. Parnell, 20 (773) 783-6948
Sister Mary Blanks 27 W. 109th Place (773) 720-2307
Brother Joseph Booth Arbour Nursing Home 1512 W. Fargo, #2
Mother Hazel Cleo Clay 2016 E. 77th St, 49 (773) 375-3460
Sister Lillie Mae Griffin 7751 S. Marshfield, 20 (773) 651-5780
Sister Izetta Harris 7840 S. Saginaw, 49 (773) 221-0555
Sister Dorothy Harmon 14222 Woodlawn, 19, Dolton, IL
Brother Shepherd Heard 7915 S. Calumet, 19
Sister Juanita Hunt 4161 S. Drexel Blvd.,53 (773) 538-0826
Brother Michael House 556 E 32nd St, 16 (312) 808-0845
Mother Lula Lacey 10252 S. Calhoun, 17 (773) 768-5603
Brother Robert and Sister Minnie Irby 9701 S. Calumet 28
(773) 264-7545
Deacon Willie McGhee 8953 S. East End, 17 (773) 768-1302
Sister Dorothy Miles 243 E. 32nd St, Apt. 320,16 (312) 674-0867
Sister Arwilda Miller 7028 S. Emerald, 21 (773) 487-5108
Bro. Thomas Montgomery 8108 S. Peoria, 20 (773) 846-8803
Sister Tillena Moore 9722 S. Indiana, 28 (773) 468-3918
Mother Carrie Parker 19330 S. Cottage Grove Ave, 60425
Brother Caesar Parker 2804 E. 77th Pl., #413, 49 (773) 768-9361
Sis. Marselene Renfroe 10120 S. Aberdeen, 43 (773) 239-1104
Deaconess Velma Sykes 1510 E. 71st Pl, 19 (773) 684-6790
Sister Verdell Thompson 3800 S. King Dr., #420, 53 (773) 420-4159
Sister Alice Townsend 5013 S. Woods, 09 (773) 925-5038
Sister Ethel Virgil 1401 W. Roosevelt Rd, #403 (312) 738-0651
Sister Ann Gary The Grove Nursing Facility—2732 N. Hampden Ct.
The mission and purpose of The faith family of
West Point Baptist Church is to fulfill the Great Commission
of Jesus Christ, “Go ye therefore and make disciples of all
nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the
Son and of the Holy Spirit (St. Matthew 28:19).” We meet this
challenge through our worship, ministry and outreach.
We strive to be a Worshiping Church, seeking God in spirit
and in truth.
We strive to be a Learning Church, committed to Biblical
principles and spiritual dynamics.
We strive to be a Soul-winning Church, sharing our
testimony of faith with all people.
We work to be a Model Church, in the spirit of the church at
Philadelphia, always committed to the highest standards of
excellence through prayer, tithing and Christian concern.
We work to be a Socially Conscious, Justice Seeking, and
Liberation Church, aligning ourselves with the spirit of
Amos, the commitment of Micah, and the proclamation of
Jesus the Christ in St. Luke 4.18.
We work to be a Transformative, Life-Changing Church,
meeting the needs of our brothers and sisters outside and
inside the local church through life-changing ministries.
We work to be a Church Without Walls, extending God’s
grace to the world, outside of the local church, through
various ministries of help.
Sunday School Lesson for April 19, 2015
Believe God’s Love
1 John 4-5
13th: God So Loved the World—John 3:16-21
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There is one God, revealed to us as Father, Son (Jesus)
and Holy Spirit.
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The Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments are the
complete and sufficient Word of God.
16th: Great Love Shown—Luke 7:44-48

The ordinance of Baptism signifies our fellowship with
the death and resurrection of Jesus the Christ.
17th: Those Who Do Not Love—1 John 3:6-10
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The Lord’s Supper commemorates Jesus’ death,
confirms our faith, and renews our communion with
Jesus and others believers.
14th: Love Given Us by God—1 John 3:1-5
15th: Loved to the End—John 13:1-15
18th: A New Commandment—John 13:31-35
19th: Love Made Possible by the Spirit—
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Karibu (Welcome in
Swahili)! O give thanks unto
the Lord, for He is good! I am
excited God has blessed us to
enter into 2015. This entrance
is God’s sign that God still has
work for us to do, as well as
God’s continuing to exhibit
grace and mercy in our lives.
In response to God’s loving
kindness and tender mercies,
we offer God our sincere
worship and uninhibited
praise. I invite you to share in our life-changing
engagement as practicing Christians, which is on the front
of this bulletin. Being a disciple of Jesus Christ is our first
priority. In this, we strive to make Jesus’ words applicable
to our lives, while showing the face of Jesus to everyone
we meet. We also do this by continuing to fight for the
least cared for, while continuing to unapologetically
declare a war on educational disparities, hunger, mass
incarceration, homelessness, food deserts, etc. The local
church must lead the charge in helping change the lives of
all people, and you are welcomed to join us in this fight.
If you are a first time or repeat visitor, I want to take
this written moment to greet you. As family we have not
met before, or have met in times past, we invite you to join
us on this spiritual journey of connectivity. In an effort to
meet a variety of worship needs, we offer two worship
services. Our 8:00 a.m. Worship and Word (1st and 3rd
Sundays only) is a non-traditional worship service. Our
10:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Glory Worship is a blending
of traditional and contemporary worship. In addition, we
invite you to join us every Wednesday at 7 p.m. for
Wednesday in the Word with yours truly. Lastly, if you are
without a place to call home, We would love to be your
church family of faith, and I would LOVE to serve you
as your Pastor! Shalom.
Dr. L. Bernard Jakes
Senior Pastor/Teacher
.com/drlbjakes
@lbernardjakes
The faith family of West Point Baptist Church worships
God by celebrating her pastor, the
Rev. Dr. L. Bernard Jakes, for 13 years of faithful
service. The 13th year pastoral appreciation theme is:
The Sheep Caring For The Undershepherd because
The Undershepherd Cares for the Sheep
(1 Peter 5:2-3). The celebration will begin on
Wednesday, April 22nd at 7 p.m., with a 1-hour play by
the Drama Ministry. The evening will conclude with
“Pizza with the Pastor” for the young and young at
heart. On Sunday, April 26th, during 10:45 a.m.
worship, the celebration will continue. The guest
preacher is Dr. Charley Hames, Senior Pastor,
Beebe Cathedral Church, Oakland, CA. Immediately
following morning worship, the celebration will be
moved to the fellowship hall, and dinner will be served.
Tickets for the dinner are $15, and the deadline to
purchase is April 19th. Tickets are available in the
narthex. Envelopes of love for our pastor are available,
and your financial gift of kindness will be given to him.
It is that time! Dare to Care Community Resource
Fair is scheduled for Saturday, July 18, 2015 from
11am-5pm in Ellis Park. Please sign up with
Sis. Phyllis James in the narthex after worship to
VOLUNTEER! We need you! We Dare you to Care.
April Ministry Opportunities
22nd—King’s Kids begins rehearsal for Youth Day
(4-22,5-6,5-13,5-20,5-27,6-3,6-10)
26th—Rev. Dr. L. Bernard Jakes’ 13th year pastoral
appreciation.
Join us every Wednesday for our midweek worship at
6:45 p.m. for prayer, and worship at 7 p.m.
Join in corporate prayer every Monday at 7:14 p.m. by
calling 857-232-0158, and enter the code: 867802.
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Sister Alice Arrington 400 E. 41st St, #1903N, 53
Deacon David Betts 9332 S. Parnell, 20 (773) 783-6948
Sister Mary Blanks 27 W. 109th Place (773) 720-2307
Brother Joseph Booth Arbour Nursing Home 1512 W. Fargo, #2
Mother Hazel Cleo Clay 2016 E. 77th St, 49 (773) 375-3460
Sister Lillie Mae Griffin 7751 S. Marshfield, 20 (773) 651-5780
Sister Izetta Harris 7840 S. Saginaw, 49 (773) 221-0555
Sister Dorothy Harmon 14222 Woodlawn, 19, Dolton, IL
Brother Shepherd Heard 7915 S. Calumet, 19
Sister Juanita Hunt 4161 S. Drexel Blvd.,53 (773) 538-0826
Brother Michael House 556 E 32nd St, 16 (312) 808-0845
Mother Lula Lacey 10252 S. Calhoun, 17 (773) 768-5603
Brother Robert and Sister Minnie Irby 9701 S. Calumet 28
(773) 264-7545
Deacon Willie McGhee 8953 S. East End, 17 (773) 768-1302
Sister Dorothy Miles 243 E. 32nd St, Apt. 320,16 (312) 674-0867
Sister Arwilda Miller 7028 S. Emerald, 21 (773) 487-5108
Bro. Thomas Montgomery 8108 S. Peoria, 20 (773) 846-8803
Sister Tillena Moore 9722 S. Indiana, 28 (773) 468-3918
Mother Carrie Parker 19330 S. Cottage Grove Ave, 60425
Brother Caesar Parker 2804 E. 77th Pl., #413, 49 (773) 768-9361
Sis. Marselene Renfroe 10120 S. Aberdeen, 43 (773) 239-1104
Deaconess Velma Sykes 1510 E. 71st Pl, 19 (773) 684-6790
Sister Verdell Thompson 3800 S. King Dr., #420, 53 (773) 420-4159
Sister Alice Townsend 5013 S. Woods, 09 (773) 925-5038
Sister Ethel Virgil 1401 W. Roosevelt Rd, #403 (312) 738-0651
Sister Ann Gary The Grove Nursing Facility—2732 N. Hampden Ct.
The mission and purpose of The faith family of
West Point Baptist Church is to fulfill the Great Commission
of Jesus Christ, “Go ye therefore and make disciples of all
nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the
Son and of the Holy Spirit (St. Matthew 28:19).” We meet this
challenge through our worship, ministry and outreach.
We strive to be a Worshiping Church, seeking God in spirit
and in truth.
We strive to be a Learning Church, committed to Biblical
principles and spiritual dynamics.
We strive to be a Soul-winning Church, sharing our
testimony of faith with all people.
We work to be a Model Church, in the spirit of the church at
Philadelphia, always committed to the highest standards of
excellence through prayer, tithing and Christian concern.
We work to be a Socially Conscious, Justice Seeking, and
Liberation Church, aligning ourselves with the spirit of
Amos, the commitment of Micah, and the proclamation of
Jesus the Christ in St. Luke 4.18.
We work to be a Transformative, Life-Changing Church,
meeting the needs of our brothers and sisters outside and
inside the local church through life-changing ministries.
We work to be a Church Without Walls, extending God’s
grace to the world, outside of the local church, through
various ministries of help.
Sunday School Lesson for April 19, 2015
Believe God’s Love
1 John 4-5
13th: God So Loved the World—John 3:16-21

There is one God, revealed to us as Father, Son (Jesus)
and Holy Spirit.

The Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments are the
complete and sufficient Word of God.
16th: Great Love Shown—Luke 7:44-48

The ordinance of Baptism signifies our fellowship with
the death and resurrection of Jesus the Christ.
17th: Those Who Do Not Love—1 John 3:6-10

The Lord’s Supper commemorates Jesus’ death,
confirms our faith, and renews our communion with
Jesus and others believers.
14th: Love Given Us by God—1 John 3:1-5
15th: Loved to the End—John 13:1-15
18th: A New Commandment—John 13:31-35
19th: Love Made Possible by the Spirit—
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April 12, 2015
10:45 a.m.
WE ENTER TO WORSHIP
THE CHORAL HALLEL
THE HALLEL
CHURCH AND COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
CHILD ABUSE AWARENESS
Arlene Grant-Brown
OFFICIAL GREETING OF VISITORS
MINISTRY IN MUSIC
*SCRIPTURE LESSON
Exodus 2:1-10;3:10
*PRAYER OF INTERCESSION
MINISTRY IN MUSIC
PROCLAMATION OF THE GOOD NEWS
Rev. Dr. L. Bernard Jakes
Senior Pastor/Teacher
*INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP
WORSHIP IN GIVING (please remain seated)
DOXOLOGY
BENEDICTION
WE LEAVE TO SERVE
*please stand (those who are able)
The Order of Worship is dictated by the Holy Spirit and
is subject to change.
Exodus 2:1-10;3:10
New International Version
Now a man of the tribe of Levi married a Levite
woman, 2 and she became pregnant and gave birth
to a son. When she saw that he was a fine child, she
hid him for three months. 3 But when she could hide
him no longer, she got a papyrus basket for him and
coated it with tar and pitch. Then she placed the
child in it and put it among the reeds along the bank
of the Nile. 4 His sister stood at a distance to see
what would happen to him.5 Then Pharaoh’s
daughter went down to the Nile to bathe, and her
attendants were walking along the riverbank. She
saw the basket among the reeds and sent her
female slave to get it. 6 She opened it and saw the
baby. He was crying, and she felt sorry for him. “This
is one of the Hebrew babies,” she said.7 Then his
sister asked Pharaoh’s daughter, “Shall I go and get
one of the Hebrew women to nurse the baby for
you?” 8 “Yes, go,” she answered. So the girl went
and got the baby’s mother. 9 Pharaoh’s daughter
said to her, “Take this baby and nurse him for me,
and I will pay you.” So the woman took the baby and
nursed him. 10 When the child grew older, she took
him to Pharaoh’s daughter and he became her son.
She named him Moses, saying, “I drew him out of
the water.”
10 So now, go. I am sending you to Pharaoh to bring
my people the Israelites out of Egypt.”
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