CHURCH CALENDAR

THIS WEEK AT RUSSELL STREET
(April 23rd - April 29th)

Monday 12:00pm - Soup Kitchen (closes at 1p)
Tuesday 12:00pm - Soup Kitchen (closes at 1p)
Tuesday 6:15pm - Pastor's Chorale Rehearsal
Wednesday 12:00pm - Soup Kitchen (closes at 1p)
Wednesday 6:00pm - Bible Study
Wednesday 7:00pm - Hour of Prayer
Friday 6 - 10pm - Family Fun Night
Saturday 12:00pm - Pastor's Chorale Concert Rehearsal
Saturday 1:00pm - Youth Ministry Learn and Fun
Sunday April 29, 2007 - FAMILY AND FRIEND'S DAY
Sunday 9:00am - Sunday School
Sunday 10:30am - Devotion and Testimony
Sunday 11:00am - Morning Worship
       Dinner will be served after Morning Worship
Sunday 4:00pm - Pastor's Chorale Concert Celebration

ATTENTION: CHOIR MEMBERS, SINGERS AND MUSICIANS...Rehearsals for the Detroit Mass Choir to sing for the NAACP National Convention being held in Detroit, MI at Cobo Hall from July 7th - 12th. Rehearsals will be held every Friday evening from 7p - 9p at Unity Baptist Church located at 7500 Tireman Avenue (btwn. Livernois and Wyoming).

THE RUSSELL STREET SOUP KITCHEN has reopened and the schedule is Monday, through Wednesday from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. Thank you, Reverend Coleman

2007 ANNUAL WOMEN’S DAY CELEBRATION

Let us pray for the 2007 Women’s Day Arise and Shine Celebration. The upcoming plans are 100 WOMEN IN WHITE and GOD’S TROMBOME PLAY. This year’s Women’s Ministry goal is $10,000. Women’s Day is Sunday, September 9, 2007.

Chairperson - Minister Denise Mobley
Co-Chairpersons - Sisters Adrian Walker and Jackie Shaw
Pre-Women’s Day Chairperson - Sister Cynthia Walker
Pre-Women’s Day Co-Chairperson - Sister Karen Posely

RUSSELL STREET MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH PROGRESSIVE USHER BOARD Presents a Mother’s Day Brunch and Fashion Show, Featuring Comedienne “Sista Ketchup” on Saturday, May 12, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. here at the church. Donation is $10.00, see any member of the Progressive Usher Board for tickets. Mother’s Day basket will be available for purchase. Thank you, Sister Karen Posley - Chairperson.

RUSSELL STREET’S PERSONAL SHOPPER FOR MACYS is Kristin Morton and her contact information is (586) 566-2921. This is a complimentary service.

BP AND CO. PRESENTS the Spectacular Broadway Play “THE COLOR PURPLE” - Departure: July 6, 2007. Price - $250, which includes a one-night stay at the Holiday Inn Mart-Plaza in Chicago, IL, a ticket to the play and round trip transportation. $50 deposit due by March 1st and total balance must be paid by May 20th. Please contact Brad or Mona Posely for further information.

DEACON RENARDO PRINGLE is the Detroit NAACP Chairperson for Russell Street. There is a membership campaign going on and each member is encouraged to join. Please see Deacon Pringle or contact the church office for a membership form.

DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER, please call the church to make sure the church’s weekly activities have not been cancelled. The recording will also advise you of any schedule changes.

If there are any women or girls interested in joining a LITURGICAL DANCE MINISTRY, please contact any Mission Ministry member or give your name to the church office. (All ages are welcome). Classes will be on Thursdays at 6:00 p.m. (Senior Women are encouraged to attend). Classes will be held at The Gem Studio of Dance located at 14587 Livernois, Detroit, MI., The classes are free, although donations are welcome, we would like to give the instructor a Love offering. (313) 862-1894 or (248) 789-8269
Thank you, Sister Clara Maravin

THE KROGER SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS are available in the Fellowship Hall, applications must be post marked by Friday, May 11, 2007.

B.T.U. PARTICIPANTS: Please bring your Bibles to the May 6, 2007 B.T.U. Session. Thank you, Deacons Garner and Mills

BAPTIST TRAINING UNION (BTU) is an educational agency of the church and is open to all members of the church. BTU provides training to our members to enhance their spiritual growth. It also helps each member develop Christian character as they grow in the knowledge of Baptist Beliefs, doctrine and ministries. Some of the topics for 2007 will be Testimonies, Spiritual Gifts and the Greeters Ministry, to name a few. BTU is held on the first Sunday of the month in the Fellowship Hall immediately following morning worship.
Deacon Bessie Garner and Deacon Franklin Mills - Administrators

THE YOUTH AND CHILDREN’S MINISTRY have many exciting activities planned and would like for you to be apart of it. Please come out to the next meeting, Tuesday, May 15, 2007 at 6:00 p.m. It is important for all parents and youth supervisors to attend the monthly Youth Department meetings.
Thank you, Minister Bell

RUSSELL STREET’S ANNUAL FAMILY AND FRIENDS DAY will be on Sunday, April 29th, please bring all of your family and friends to worship and fellowship with us all day. Dinner will also be served after morning worship. Please bring in your favorite non-meat dish. It is also casual Sunday, feel free to wear your Russell Street attire. There are a few Russell Street polo shirts left, if you would like to purchase one for $15.00, please contact the church office.
Thank you, Sister Phyllis Fuller - Chairperson

THE PASTOR’S CHORALE FIRST ANNIVERSARY CONCERT CELEBRATION will take place on Family and Friends Day, Sunday, April 29th at 4:00 p.m. Please plan to stay for a Glorious Celebration.
Thank you, Reverend Johnnie Alexander - President

THE PASTOR’S CHORALE CONCERT REHEARSALS has been revised to Every Tuesday at 6:15 p.m. and every Saturday at 12:00 noon for the entire month of April.
Thank you, Reverend Johnnie

FORD MOTOR COMPANY AND THE DETROIT BRANCH NAACP will be hosting their Annual Career Day and Youth Summit on Saturday, April 28, 2007 from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the COBO Conference/Exhibit Center for ages 15 to 25. The 2007 Feature Guests are Charles Pugh and Keynote Speaker, Rhonda Walker. Complimentary continental breakfast and lunch will be provided. Onsite registration begins at 7:00 a.m. Online registration www.fordnaacpcareerday.com, for further information, please call (313) 203-7038.