Young and Saved in America

Pastor Jeri will be started a new series Friday, August 8th 2008. Join us at 7pm and particpate in this open group discussion.

Refreshement will be served.

Where: 801 S. La Brea
Inglewood Ca 90301

New Music

With over a decade of creating progressive Gospel music, Deitrick Haddon is gearing up for his forthcoming release REVEALED, which will be in stores on September 2nd, 2008.

Produced by Dre & Vidal (Alicia Keys, Usher), Warryn Campbell (Kanye West, Mary Mary) Tim & Bob (Bobby Valentino), and Percy Bady (Kirk Franklin, Fred Hammond), REVEALED is a genius work that continues to solidify Haddon as one of the most prolific and talented artists in the Urban Gospel genre.

Relevant to present day life, issues, and emotions, REVEALED is a musical kaleidoscope that will speak to the hearts and minds of both the “churched” and the “unchurched” alike. “I believe that Gospel music can be just as big as rock and fill stadiums around the world. But our music has to reach beyond our religious beliefs to connect on a greater level. I wanted to speak to everybody,” says Haddon. “That influenced my approach to the songs of Revealed. They are not ‘religious’ songs so much as spiritual songs that can connect to everybody.”

The first two singles being released off the CD are “The Word” and I’m Alive.” On both, Deitrick’s trademark sound of contemporary Gospel with an urban edge abounds greatly. “I’m Alive,” a spiritual testimony of endurance and motivation, speaks words of encouragement to listener’s hearts. Embedded with funky drum arrangements and acoustic guitars, Haddon attests that you can pull through any trial with the strength of your faith. The second single, “The Word,” is a passionate ballad that will move listeners to display love in their everyday lives.

REVEALED also includes the super hot “Love Him Like I Do,” featuring Ruben Studdard and Mary Mary. The single has become one of 2008’s hottest R&B Gospel anthems, and earned Haddon a BET Award nomination for Best Gospel Artist. Peaking at #9 on the Billboard Hot Gospel Songs chart, this popular single maintained a chart presence for over 32 weeks.

Bells will be ringing

Congratulations to Delmika and David Pope. Delmika and David were married last weekend. Agree with them in prayer for wonderful exciting life together!

What the Bible says about influence and reputation

In Proverbs 22:1 the Bible says, 'A name is to be chosen rather than great riches, loving favor rather than silver and gold.' Man is said to wear three names. The first is the name one is given at birth. The second is the family name one inherits. The third is the name (reputation) one makes for himself in life.

In Ecclesiastes 7:1 the Bible says, 'A good name better than precious ointment...' This is especially true for the people of God. The Bible says that our good works are to be done not to receive glory for ourselves but so that others will see them and glorify God (Matthew 5:13-16). This involves the type of reputation we build and guard for the glory of God.

In Revelation 14:13 the Bible says, 'Then I heard a voice from heaven saying to me, 'Write: 'Blessed the dead who die in the Lord from now on.' ‘‘Yes,' says the Spirit, 'that they may rest from their labors, and their works follow them.' This indicates that the way we live in life for the Lord will outlive us in the minds and hearts of others. This is what is meant by influence and reputation.

The Bible says that the world will know us by our fruit (John 15:8-16; 1Timothy 5:9-10). That is, others will observe our conduct and make an evaluation of Christianity by what they see us do. This is one reason why keeping a good name for the Lord is so important.

In 2 Timothy 2:19 the Bible says, 'Nevertheless the solid foundation of God stands, having this seal: 'The Lord knows those who are His,' and, 'Let everyone who names the (name of Christi depart from iniquity.' One reason why Christians should pay close attention to their own reputation is that we wear the name of Christ as our own. If we ruin our own name by the things we do, His name also suffers. Those outside the church are given opportunity blaspheme Christianity as being a hypocritical, sham of an institution when Christians openly behave in an ungodly fashion (2 Samuel 12:14; 2 Corinthians 6:3; 1 Corinthians 5:1-13).



Submitted by S. Duncan


"But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; for it is written: “Be holy, because I am holy.” 1 Peter 1:15,16

VolleyBall, Football and Frisbee at the Beach

Come Join 20 something "A day at the Beach."

We Will be palying beach Volleyball, Football or Frisbee.

Bottled water will be provided.

Things to remember:

invite a friend, bring sun screen, dress appropritely and comfortable, bring lots of energy, smiles, team work, laughter, and quarters to pay the meter.

Get ready to have fun under ther sun!!


Host: 20 Something
Location: Lifeguard Operations Training Center
2600 The Strand, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

When: Saturday, June 28, 12:00PM

Contact Person: Uganda for any additional Info at the number listed.
Phone: (310)999-2589

FREE UTILITY JOBS TRAINING PROGRAM FOR YOUNG ADULTS-

This is an excellent job training program for young adults (18 years old or older) interested in pursuing good paying craft jobs in the utility industries.
LADWP News: 30 STUDENTS RECEIVE CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY

The Los Angeles Trade Tech College (LATTC) and its Bridges to Success Program will host a celebratory event on May 22, 2008 recognizing 30 students who have completed the Utilities and Construction Prep Program – a seven-week intensive training preparing them for entry-level jobs in the utilities and construction industries. Employer Partners include the JTI and DWP, the IBEW/ NECA Electrical Training Institute, the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, and the Gas Company. Employment assistance and placement are done through the UAW Labor Employment and Training Center.

The training program provides exposure to different jobs and careers in the utilities and construction sectors and helps students prepare and boost their skills for these jobs. The curriculum, designed by Employer Partners and LATTC, consist of career/personality assessment, career exposure and aptitude, goal setting, contextualized reading, math, and writing for the industry, critical thinking, study skills, computer skills, workplace safety, physical fitness /conditioning, and employability skills and employment assistance. LATTC is one of 11 community colleges that have received funding from the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office for basic skills, vocational, and/or work readiness programs.

The next batch of trainees for the Utilities and Construction Prep Program will start July 7 through August 22, 2008. This is a free training program from Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Applicants must attend mandatory Orientation Sessions at LATTC Bldg. C, Rm. 107A (free parking in F-lot) on:
• Thurs. June 5 at 5pm
• Tues. June 10 at 1pm
• Wed. June 18 at 6pm
• UAW WorkSource Center—3965 S. Vermont Ave. LA 90037
• Thurs. June 12 at 4pm
• Watts Youth Opportunity Program—1513 E, 103 St. LA 90002
• Mon. June 23 at 11am

Applicants must be 18 years and older and must show proof of legal right to work in the United States. For more information, call LATTC (213) 763-5560 or the JTI at (818) 771-4JTI.

20 Something News

To Pick a President

Friday, June 13th 2008 @ 7pm

We will be discussing the issues that are important in this upcoming election.We will discuss your thoughts on this election, who you will be voting for and how then the scriptures can guide you in this presidential election.












Volley Ball at Manhattan Beach
Saturday, June 28th 2008 from 12-4pm

Come join us for a day of sun and sand near the Manhattan Beach Volley Ball Courts
More information to come.
















Community Day
September 28th 2008

20 Something Young Adults will be participating in Crusade Christian Faith Center's Community Day. We will be sponsering a give away of back packs filled with school supplies. Make sure you are a part.

Taking Their Faith, but Not Their Politics, to the People

Congregants of the Journey, an evangelical church in St. Louis, meet monthly at the Schlafly Bottleworks to discuss larger questions of faith and public policy.

ST. LOUIS — Southern Baptists, as a rule, do not drink. But once a month, young congregants of the Journey, a Baptist church here, and their friends get together in the back room of a sprawling brew pub called the Schlafly Bottleworks to talk about the big questions: President Bush, faith and war, the meaning of life, and “what’s wrong with religion.”

“That’s where people are having their conversations about things that matter,” the Rev. Darrin Patrick, senior pastor and founder of the Journey, said about the talks in the bar. “We go where people are because we feel like Jesus went to the people.”

The Journey, a megachurch of mostly younger evangelicals, is representative of a new generation that refuses to put politics at the center of its faith and rejects identification with the religious right.

They say they are tired of the culture wars. They say they do not want the test of their faith to be the fight against gay rights. They say they want to broaden the traditional evangelical anti-abortion agenda to include care for the poor, the environment, immigrants and people with H.I.V., according to experts on younger evangelicals and the young people themselves.

“Evangelicalism is becoming somewhat less coherent as a movement or as an identity,” said Christian Smith, a sociology professor at the University of Notre Dame. “Younger people don’t even want the label anymore. They don’t believe the main goal of the church is to be political.”

About 17 percent of the nation’s 55 million adult evangelicals are between the ages of 18 and 29, and many are troubled by the methods of the religious right and its close ties to the Republican Party.

In a January 2007 survey of 1,000 young people for the book “Unchristian,” one of its authors, David Kinnaman, president of the Barna Group, which studies Christian trends, found that 47 percent of born-again Christians ages 40 and under believed that “the political efforts of conservative Christians” posed a problem for America.

None of that means younger evangelicals have abandoned the core tenets of their faith, including a belief in the physical resurrection of Jesus and the literal truth of the Bible. They think abortion and homosexuality are sins.

And so far, there is no clear evidence that supporting a broader social agenda has led young evangelicals to defect from the Republican Party in great numbers, as many liberals have predicted.

But shifts in thinking among younger evangelicals may lead to an easing of the polarization that has defined the country’s recent political landscape, many of them said.

“The easy thing is to fight, but the hard thing is to put your gloves down and work together towards a common cause,” said the Rev. Scott Thomas, director of the Acts 29 Network, which helps pastors start churches. “Our generation would like to put our gloves down. We don’t want to be out there picketing. We want to be out there serving.”

On a rainy Tuesday night, six couples from the Journey, all under 35, went to Jim and Megan Beckemeier’s home for a weekly Bible study.

“Did you see my boy Barack today?” Mike Fine, 28, said to Mr. Beckemeier, 31, as they sat down, referring to a speech Senator Barack Obama gave earlier that day. “I thought he did well, really well.”

Some in the Bible study grew up in evangelical homes, others in mainline families, and still others outside the church. Asked if they considered themselves evangelicals, they squirmed.

“I’m comfortable with the word as long as it means a believer of Christ who wants to spread his teaching,” Ryan Witt, 30, said. “But it doesn’t automatically mean that you are against stem cell research or voting for McCain.”

The older generation, the congregants said, had drifted away from Jesus’s example.

“What the church has done wrong is that it has created these ‘holy huddles’ of Christian magazines, music and schools that have set them apart from the world because the world is bad,” said Mr. Beckemeier, who grew up in an evangelical family. “Instead of doing what Christ did, and bring light to the world, they retreat from it.”

Younger evangelicals focus more on “the ethic of Jesus” than on political issues, said Adam Smith, editor of the religion and culture magazine Relevant. They gravitate toward practical social action, Mr. Smith and others said, like working with poor, academically troubled inner-city schools, a priority at the Journey, or against human trafficking. While older evangelicals are also involved in such issues, younger people shy away from their emphasis on political organizing.

“They are very much turned off by the suit-and-tie power brokers of the evangelical right,” said David P. Gushee, professor of Christian ethics at Mercer University in Georgia.

Within American evangelicalism more broadly, there has been some rethinking of its image and priorities. Younger evangelicals feed that new drive and are beginning to lead it. Their efforts have resonated with some older leaders, but they have also created a backlash.

Jonathan Merritt, 25, is a graduate of Liberty University, the son of a former president of the Southern Baptist Convention and himself a former Republican precinct chairman in Georgia. A seminarian, he now calls himself an independent conservative. In March, he introduced an environmental initiative urging Southern Baptists to do more to combat climate change, saying their current position was “too timid.”

After beginning with 44 signers, the initiative now has about 250, including pastors, university professors and the current and past presidents of the Southern Baptist Convention. But Richard Land, president of the convention’s powerful advocacy arm, the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission, did not sign the initiative. He said his group had concerns about it that they had made known to some signers, who then rescinded their support.

On May 15, Mr. Land’s group introduced its own online petition called “We Get It!” that questions the science around global warming and warns that “millions of people around the world are threatened by extreme environmental policies.”

“There is so much resistance to the environmental initiative because it is a threat to the right-wing agenda that has crept into the Southern Baptist Convention,” said Dean Inserra, 27, a registered Republican and pastor of the Well, a Baptist church in Tallahassee, Fla., who signed Mr. Merritt’s initiative. “How is taking care of God’s creation a political issue? Since I am pro-life, I am pro-environment.”

Southern Baptist leaders, especially in Missouri, have criticized unconventional church outreach methods, like the Journey’s meetings at the Schlafly Bottleworks.

For Roger Moran, a lay Baptist leader in Missouri, being theologically conservative but culturally liberal could put evangelicals on the path to sin. To underscore that concern, the state convention will no longer finance start-ups of churches like the Journey.

“Any movement that undermines or takes away from the seriousness of sin, we need to pay close attention to,” Mr. Moran said.

Liberal evangelicals say the difference in approach and priorities among younger evangelicals signals a shift in their political allegiances, too. Surveys, so far, give a murkier picture.

A report last year by the Pew Research Center for the People and the Press indicated that in 2001, 55 percent of white evangelicals ages 18 to 29 identified themselves as Republican, far more than in the broader population. In 2007, 40 percent did. But a more recent Pew poll only of registered voters found that 60 percent of young white evangelicals identified themselves as Republican or leaning Republican, the same as all white evangelicals.

“This is the most pro-life generation I’ve seen,” said John Mark Reynolds, professor of philosophy at the evangelical Biola University in La Mirada, Calif. “I don’t have any evidence that being green is going to trump pro-life issues in the voting booth.”

In a column for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Mr. Merritt wrote that some younger evangelicals might vote for Mr. Obama, despite calling themselves conservatives.

Without a clear evangelical presidential candidate, he said, the younger generation seeks “which party stands for the issues their faith requires them to support.”

Mr. Patrick of the Journey estimates that 60 percent of his 2,000-member congregation are Democrats. At a discussion at the brew pub about immigration, the congregation’s varied political views came out, as some members sympathized with illegal immigrants and others criticized them.

“It’s the first church I’ve been in with such opposing views,” said Johanna Richards, 22, the daughter of a Baptist minister and an immigrant outreach worker for the church.

Letitia Wong, 32, who said she favored a fence along the Mexican border to keep out illegal immigrants, added: “As much as our faith informs our political views, we aren’t united in one way of thinking. What unites us at the Journey is the power of Jesus Christ.”

To Pick a President

Come join the us at 20 Something Young Adult Ministry as we particpate in an lively open dicussion about the upcoming Presidential Election. We will discuss the issues from a Biblical point of view.

Resfreshments will be served.

When: Friday, June 13th 2008 @ 7pm
Where: Crusade Christian Faith Center
801 S. La Brea
Inglewood, CA 90301

Start your Comparison Now

20 Something News

Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Maurice and and Sharonda Pressly.

The 20 Something Couple were married today in an intimate ceremony.

We would also like to welcome Robert Johnson. Robert is a talented musician and the newest member to the Crusade Christian Faith Center Family.

Keep it Holy- Things to do

If you are looking for something to do this memorial day weekend here is one option.

8th Annual Gospel Bash Midnight Musical

Special guests The Hope Nation Tour, Marvin Sapp & Kim Burrell, Coko, Myron Butler & Levi, Dewayne Woods, Canton Jones, Ted Winn, Jonathan Nelson, Tarsha’ Hamilton, Benjamin Stephens III & Bishop Charles E. Blake.

Sunday May 25th 2008 @ 9pm
West Angeles Cathedral
3600 Crenshaw Blvd., Los Angeles
323-733-8300 x7373

Cost $15-$30

Hot Topics Bible Study- To pick a President

On June 13th, 2008 20 Something Young Adults will begin a new series of Bible Studies. We will be discussing current events and controversial hot topics from a Biblical perspective.



Do you know what the Bibles says about abortion?
Why is Gay marriage Ungodly?
How do you pick a President?

Our fisrt lively discussion will focus on the upcoming Presidential Election.
Come prepared to present a sound Bibilcal arguement about your views.

Where: Crusade Christian Faith Center
801 S. Labrea, Inglewood Ca

When: Friday June 13th 2008
7pm

Prayer Request

Please be in prayer for our own Billy Thompson. Billy is in the testing phase for the Los Angeles City Fire Department. Agree that he aces all of his tests and finds favor in the interviewing process.

We need your help

20 Something Young Adults is currently recruiting energetic, creative people to serve in ministry.

We have three opportunities in which you can help build our group:

Community Service Committee- The Community Service Committee develops ways to serve those in need in our Communities near and far. In the past we have delivered food to the homeless, clothing to incarcerated youth and sent needed items to children in other countries.

Current Members; Amber Thompson, Brian Patterson, Traci Bunn, Phylicia Banks, Mellissa Llose, Dewrwin White, Lavelle Thompson, Tameka Rucker

Fellowship Committee- The Fellowship Committee is responsible for providing fellowship opportunities that inspire unity for 20 Something Young Adults. Responsibilities may include planning outings, creating creative interior design ideas for Bible Studies, planning menus etc.

Current Members- Krystal McGee, Uganda Gibson, Melodi Patterson, Charity Chandler, Porsha Grimes, Johnessa Simmons

Outreach and Promotion Committee- The Outreach and Promotion Committee is responsible for "bringing them in" Committee members will plan creative ways to get the word out about 20 Something. Outreach may include church announcements, sending emails, calling members, maintaining the 20 Something Blog, radio and print advertisement etc.

Current Members- Aubry Mentor, Virgil Patterson, Ashley Loggins

Please pray about how God wants to use you in 20 Something and let us know where you can serve.

day_breakllc@yahoo.com
310-995-1202

Meet us this Friday

20 Something Young Adults will be meeting this Friday, May 9th 2008 for fellowship and Bible Study. If your reading this blog you are more than welcome to join us.

Where: Crusade Christian Faith Center
801 S. Labrea
Inglewood CA.

Call 310-995-1202 or 310-330-8535 for more information

When Friday, May 9th @ 7pm

Grief and Loss Seminar

If you are experiencing anger and grief due to the loss of a loved one or friend you are invited to take part of a anger, grief and loss seminar. The seminar takes place May 4th 2008 at Crusade Christian Faith Center in Inglewood, California. Many individuals have difficulty managing their anger while grieving.

Anger, Grief and Loss Seminar

When: May 4th 2008 @ 4pm
Where: Crusade Christian Faith Center
801 S. La Brea
Inglewood, CA

Jobs, Jobs and more jobs

The Probation Department is hiring

This email is a reminder to each of you that Probation continues to actively seek applicants for Detention Services Officer and for Group Supervisor, Nights. Historically our most effective recruitment tool has been word-of-mouth communication from our current employee. When you attend a community gathering, participate as a student or instructor in continuing education, visit a house of worship, or simply gather with friends and family, you are encourage to spread the word about employment opportunities with the Probation Department.

Job bulletins and application materials are available via our Internet website at probation.lacounty.gov, or by calling our Human Resources Management Office at (562) 940-2658. Thank you

We take requests....

He's Able-Dawrin Hobbs and The Voices of Unity

This song goes out from Krystal to all twenty something young adults with big dreams and vibrant visions.

Announcement, Jobs, Networking

Do you have a business or project you want to promote? Let us know and we will spread the word here at 20 Something.

Do you have any any comments, suggestions, concerns or prayers requests? We want to here from you.

Do you need a job?

Toyota is hiring!

We are currently recruiting for contingent Contact Center Representatives in our call centers for an 18 month assignment.

Description:

Respond to customer inquiries and/or complaints via phone, letters, email, and/or chat in one of our three call centers (Tier 1, Toyota, and Scion) located in Torrance, CA. Promote products and services, fulfill customer requests and ensure customer retention and satisfaction.

Start Date: February 25, 2008
Call Center Hours:
Monday – Friday 5AM – 6PM
Saturday 7AM – 4PM

Qualifications:

Requires strong communication skills (both written and oral). Minimum 2 years of customer service experience. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Basic knowledge of Word, Excel, and Lotus Notes. Typing skills and data entry are a must. Attendance and punctuality are essential for this position. Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred.
Education:
High school diploma required. Other education preferred.

Call

Act-1
Eric Lucas
(310) 371-2151

Adecco
Tiffani Grier
(310) 792-8866

Aerotek
Rynae Lewis
(310) 851-4311

AppleOne
Katrina Peed
(310) 833-8079

APR Consulting
Simone Abraham
(909) 396-5375

NextGen Information Services, Inc.
Tim Toomey
(714) 695-0661

PDS Technical Services, Inc.
David Magilnick
(714) 384-0006

ProTem Solutions, Inc.
Denise Hayes
(562) 216-6400
Volt

Lisa Funai
(310) 316-8523

20 Something Bible Study Pics-Topic "Time"

Romans 13: 11-14 What does it mean to you?

Friday night we talked about "time".

What is time and what should we be doing with it?

We were encouraged to read Romans 13: 11-14.

After reading Romans 13:11-14 take a minute to comment on this blog what it means to you.

You may have to sign up for a blogger account to comment.

Bowling Pics

20 Something Bible Study- April 11th 2008

Come join us for our next interactive Bible Study on April 11th at 7pm.

Come early at 6:30 for prayer.

We will be praying for careers, employment and finances.

Crusade Christian Faith Center
801 S. La Brea
Inglewood, California

And the two shall become one

20 Something Young Adult Ministry would like to Congratulate Shronda and Maurice on their engagement.

Seek ye first the kingdom of God and all these thing shall be added on to you (too)

20 Something Young Adults Bowling- Saturday March 29th

Join 20Something Young Adult for an afternoon of friendly bowling competition.

When: Saturday, March 29th, 2007 12pm-3pm
Where: Bowl-o-Drome Lanes
Torrance, California
Cost: $18

Call Havon for more information 323-528-9039

Pics from our last Bible Study

From the White House to our house

20 Something Young Adult Ministry is pleased to welcome our own Pastor Jeraldine Patterson as our special speaker this Friday, March 14th at 7pm. Pastor Jeri has been a frequent guest at the White House in Washington DC and recently spoke to a group of Pastor's wives invited to the White House from across the nation. Be sure to invite a friend for a night of teaching and open discussion.

BJ's PICS

The run down

Bible Study in March

The Next 20 Something Young Adult Bible Study will be held Friday, March 14th 2008 @ 7pm come 30 minutes early to join us for prayer.


Calling all Bowlers

20 Something Young Adults will be bowling the night away on March 29th. Save the date and listen for more details.

Do you need a J.O.B.?

The Cheesecake Factory in Glendale is hiring. Check out there website for details.

http://www.thecheesecakefactory.com/

20 Something Young Adult Bible Study

We would like you to join us for Bible Fellowship. There will be an open discussion and time to network with other young adults!!

Crusade Christian Faith Center
801 South La Brea Avenue, Inglewood, CA 90301 US

310-330-8535

When: Friday, February 29, 7:00PM


Please let us know if you will be able to attend. Light snacks will be provided.

We look forward to seeing you!!

Lunch at BJ's

We would like you to join us for lunch at BJ's Restaurant & Brewery. You will be able to enjoy a nice lunch and fellowship with other young adults!! If you would like to join us, please REPLY by Friday, February 15th. We look forward to seeing you!!

Host: 20 Something Board
Location: BJ's Restaurant
11101 183rd St.
Cerritos, CA US
When: Sunday, February 17, 3:00PM
Phone: 323-528-9039