SOUL FOOD BUFFET CHURCH PRIDES ITSELF ON OPEN-DOOR SPIRITUAL NOURISHMENT.Byline: Holly Andres Staff Writer NORTH HOLLYWOOD - Celebrating its 60th anniversary this weekend, First Southern Baptist Noun 1. Southern Baptist - a member of the Southern Baptist Convention Southern Baptist Convention - an association of Southern Baptists Baptist - follower of Baptistic doctrines Church prides itself on its racial and cultural diversity and its genuine welcome offered anyone seeking Christian fellowship. ``You name the culture and we've got it,'' said Lisa Boyle, a member since 2000 of the church near Vineland Avenue. ``There is an acceptance of everyone, and we take you as you are. It's pretty neat.'' ``We know no one is perfect,'' Boyle went on. ``We're not judgmental judg·men·tal adj. 1. Of, relating to, or dependent on judgment: a judgmental error. 2. Inclined to make judgments, especially moral or personal ones: with each other. We say, how can I help you in your time of need?'' As a new convert to Christianity, Boyle first received counseling from the Rev. Charles Cutney before she ever set foot in a Sunday service. Boyle gives Cutney, senior pastor at the church for 17 years, high marks. Calling him ``a man of God with an incredible sense of humor Noun 1. sense of humor - the trait of appreciating (and being able to express) the humorous; "she didn't appreciate my humor"; "you can't survive in the army without a sense of humor" sense of humour, humor, humour ,'' Boyle was impressed im·press 1 tr.v. im·pressed, im·press·ing, im·press·es 1. To affect strongly, often favorably: by the 6:30 p.m. Sunday service that is more casual and laid-back than the two morning services. ``You're actually able to raise your hand, stop the service, and ask him a question if you don't understand something,'' said Boyle, who met her future husband, John Boyle John Boyle may be:
In England during the 18th cent. director, at the evening service. All three Sunday services emphasize music and the dramatic arts. The church pulls from a variety of members' talents to enhance the worship experience. That includes teenage drummer Jazzmin Parsons Parsons, city (1990 pop. 11,924), Labette co., SE Kans.; inc. 1871. It is a shipping point for dairy products, grain, and livestock. Manufactures include ammunition, wire and paper products, plastics, and appliances. , ``who is worth coming to the 8:30 a.m. service,'' said Cutney, and Kenny Iwamasa, who delights the congregation CONGREGATION. A society of a number of persons who compose an ecclesiastical body. In the ecclesiastical law this term is used to designate certain bureaux at Rome, where ecclesiastical matters are attended to. at the two morning Sunday services with unique responsive readings. Iwamasa got an enthusiastic response recently from using Beatles songs with words from the Gospel. ``I am heavy on the 'Word' in my ministry. I am not a blood-and-thunder pastor. I think my gifts are to be compassionate com·pas·sion·ate adj. 1. Feeling or showing compassion; sympathetic. See Synonyms at humane. 2. Granted to an individual because of an emergency or other unusual circumstances: and encouraging,'' said Cutney, whose license plate - a gift from church members - reads ``NCURGR.'' The Rev. Henry Villarreal, whom Cutney called a ``roving evangelist evangelist (ĭvăn`jəlĭst) [Gr.,=Gospel], title given to saints Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. The four evangelists are often symbolized respectively by a man, a lion, an ox, and an eagle, on the basis of Rev. 4.6–10. and good friend of First Southern Baptist Church for more than 30 years,'' will be the special guest speaker at the 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday services. ``I've had people tell me they've read the Bible cover to cover. My question to them is, but have you applied it to your life every day? Many people talk the talk but don't walk the walk,'' said Villarreal, who has often filled in as guest pastor at the church. ``When a congregation is Christ-centered like this one is, there is staying power. If you're being spiritually fed you stay around for 60 years. This congregation makes you feel really, really welcome.'' The 60th anniversary of First Southern Baptist Church, 10853 Victory Blvd., North Hollywood, will be celebrated today with a potluck dinner at 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. service led by immediate past senior pastor the Rev. Charles Hausser. The Rev. Henry Villarreal will deliver the message at the 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday services. An all-music anniversary celebration will be held at 6:30 p.m. Sunday. Call (818) 761-4800. Holly Andres, (818) 713-3708 holly.andres(at)dailynews.com CAPTION(S): photo Photo: - Lisa Boyle, member of First Southern Baptist Church in North Hollywood, with the Revs. Charles Cutney, left, and Henry Villarreal. John Lazar/Staff Photographer |
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