April 2015 Newsletter

Volume 10. Issue 4
April 2015
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Editor: Yvonne E. Sutfin
2 Mission Statement /Roman Road
5 Deployed/College Students
3 Ministers /Deacons
6 Resurrection of Jesus Christ
3 Upcoming Events
7 Women Tea /Fashion Extravaganza
4 Pastor’s Message
7 Healthcare Ministry CPR Class
4 Because Were Care /Birthday
8 Calendar
He Who Rose From The Dead Can Raise the Dead
As our Lord comes “The dead in Christ shall rise
first” (1Thess 4:16). What a promise that those who
have gone on before shall rise, be resurrected, just as
Jesus arose on that first Easter Sunday morning nearly
two thousand years ago. So on that day the dead in
Christ shall be raised incorruptible (1 Cor.15:52).
“Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught
up together with them in the clouds”(1Thess 4:17a).
Together the saved dead and the saved living shall be
changed (1Cor 15:52b). “For this corruptible must
put on incorruptible and the mortal must put on
immortality (1Cor 15:53). In short we will be like
Jesus. The believer will have a body like unto our
risen Lord’s body with all the same qualities and
characteristics He has.
Thank God! For the resurrection of Jesus Christ
and because He got up you and I as believers in Jesus
Christ shall get up also. “ For He is not here, for He
has risen, as He said. Come see the place where the
Lord lay” (Matt 28:6).
“Happy Resurrection Day”
G re ate r I n s p i rati o n s
Greater Missionary Baptist church
Pastor Willie J. Free-
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Greater Missionary Baptist Church
Mission Statement
The Mission of Greater Missionary Baptist
Church is to be a mission-minded, Christcentered, Bible-believing, preaching, teaching,
and evangelistic church as mandated by Jesus
Christ in The Great Commission (Matthew 28:
18-20) And from this we will disarm the enemy
by empowering God’s people evangelistically,
educationally and economically to the glory of
God.
Furthermore,
our mission is to be a holistic &
global ministry that ministers to the social,
physical, mental, and spiritual needs of the
saints, our communities and the world.
Furthermore,
our mission is to equip, train and
educate each member for the purpose of becoming a disciple, participating in ministry
and proclaiming the message (Gospel,
i.e. )“Good News”.
Furthermore,
our mission is to live out our
faith each day of our lives, through working,
witnessing, walking and worshipping our
Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Furthermore,
our mission is to live spirit-filled
and righteous lives so that the world may
see our good work and glorify our God.
Furthermore, our mission is to become faithful
stewards of our time, talent, treasures and testimonies for the glory of God.
How Do I Become A Christian?
Have you ever wondered what you must do to become a
Christian or what you must do to be saved? The Bible has an
answer that is easy to understand.
FIRST, you must understand that you need to be saved. The
Bible says you need to be saved because you are a sinner.
Your sin has a penalty. You cannot save yourself. The Bible
says, “all have sinned” and the “wages of sin is death”.
(Romans 3:23; 6:23)
SECOND, you must understand that you can be saved. You
can be saved because Jesus died on the cross for your sins.
The Bible says, “God demonstrated His love of us, in that
while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.” (Romans 5:8)
THIRD, you must know what you need to do to be saved.
The Bible explains how you can be saved. Acts 3:19 says we
must repent and turn from our sins. But repentance alone is
not enough. Ephesians 2:8 says that we must place our faith in
Jesus Christ to be saved.
NOW, you must want to be saved. God is waiting for you to
“want to “ and then ask Him to save you. The Bible says, “that
if you call upon the name of the Lord you shall be saved”.
(Romans 10:13)
If you are ready to trust Christ as your Savior and Lord, invite
Christ into your heart right now by praying to Him. You may
word, your own prayer or use the prayer printed here. The
important thing is that the prayer is sincere and personal.
“Dear Lord, I know that I am a sinner. I know you died for
my sins. Right now, I invite You into my heart to be my Savior
and Lord. I willingly turn away from my sin and give my life to
You. Thank You for saving me, AMEN.”
Welcome to God’s Family, you have just made the greatest
decision of your life. Tell a Pastor or another Christian friend
about your decision as soon as possible.
“And let us not become weary in well doing, for in due season
we will reap if we faint not.” Galatians 6:9
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April
3rd
Good Friday
4th
Youth Resurrection Celebration 10:am
5th
Resurrection Sunday Service 6:30am
12th
A/AB Recognition 10:45am
13th
13th VBS Training Clinic/Hillsdale Bapt. 6pm
18th
Steele’s Marrow Drive 11:am-3:pm
26th
Women’s Spring Tea (4pm)
May
2nd
CPR Class 9:am-11:00am
9th
Mother’s Day Breakfast (Youth/Men Ministries)
10th
Mother’s Day (Children & Youth)
12th
Semi Annual Stewardship Meeting 7:00pm
24th
Memorial Day Service
30th
Senior’s Banquet 4:00pm
Chief Care Minister: Rev. Alfred Jones (A-L)
931-431-3074
Chief Care Minister: Rev. Jimmy Hubbard (M-Z)
931-436-1401
Ministers
Deacons
A-F
**Rev. Alfred Jones 431-3074
Rev. Larry Harper 931-431-5123
Rev. Alonso Easley 931-801-8027
*Lyndon Owens 552-3746
Richard Adams (645-3423)
Michael Barnett (T/A)
Michael Windsor 919-4284
Sheldon Mayfield (D)
G-L
Rev. Barry Reaves 931-645-3622
*Kenny Zimmerman 647-9115
Robert Clark 431-9741
Herbert Nelson 503-9931
M-R
**Rev. Douglas Smith 645-8847
*Anthony Gaines 552-1830
John Hopson 624-3815
Otis Figgins 645-7844
Morris Robinson(T)315-608-0341
S-Z
Archie Parker 648-2645
Rev. George Smith 647-1648
Tony McGuire 551-8221
Elva Miller 645-4366
David Blanks (T/A)
Bernard Carter (A)
GMBC
Fitness and Nutrition Ministry
Physically Fit for GOD’s Kingdom
Exercise Classes at GMBC’s Activity Center
Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 5:30-6:30pm
Each class will include Scripture and Prayer
• 5 minutes for - Warm Up
• 30 minutes - Cardio
– (step\aerobics\dancing)
• 15 minutes – Strength
– (weight lifting\sculpting\toning)
• 5 minutes - Flexibility\Cool down
Items to bring to class with you:
-A positive attitude
-Step Platform
-Exercise Mat
-Towel\Water
-Hand Weights & Gloves
Please contact : Sis. Monica Owens @ 931.552.3746
Sis. Jennifer Boone @ 931.648.5304
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450 Ringgold Road
Clarksville, Tennessee 37042
931 647 4643 Fax 931 647 9773
www.greatermbc.org
Email: [email protected]
WhereWas God When My
Son Was Killed?
When a father received
word that his son, a brilliant lad, had been killed
in a railroad accident, he
turned to his pastor and
cried in desperation,“Tell
me, sir, where was God
when my son was killed?”
and n tat tense and terrible moment guidance was
given to the counseling
pastor. “ My friend”,
he said,“God was just
where He was when His
own Son was killed.”
If you have a birthday in the month of March and your name is not listed, please submit your name to the
Admin Office.
Carlos Adams, Chantell Albert, Jonarra Armstead, Gary Arceneaux, George
Banks, Patrice Barner, Hugh Brown, Rick Brown, Briana Burke ,Aaron Burks,
Lacay Byrd, Mykal Byrd, Bobbie Caldwell, Zakeiba Campbell, Diasa Capers,
Summer Carney, Breona Carter, Connie Clark, Cory Clendening, Shellene
Cogman, Daivd Cole, Olivia Collins, Romell Colvin, Jasmond Cunningham, Betty Dailey, Achantye Davis, Alexis Davis-Wright, Boris Davis, Jaron
Davis, Robert Davis III, Ann Maris Dixon, Deyaucha Douglas, Madeline
Dubose, Jakeem Duncan, A’soara Edward, Andrew Fifer, Jonett Figaro, Ottonio Fletcher, Trechelle Foreman, DeAndra Freeman, Lydia Gause, Andrea
Gooden, Kelaysha Gordon, Darnell Green , Arianna Grey , Shelia Guerard,
Dineyshia Hall, Avonda Hankerson, Donna Hardy, Melissa Harrell, Timeka
Harris, Brittney Harrison, Robert Haskins, Linda Henry, Penelope Henry,
Q’Tara Henry, Joey Hernandez, Justin Hernandez, Herika Hester, Kisha
Isaac, Asia Jackson, Celeste Jackson, Latasha Jackson, Eugena Jelks, Tiara
Jenkins, Chela Johnson , Christina Jones, David Jones, Jackie Kelley, Maeyla
Kelley, Miranda Lasstrapes, Sonja Loesel, Debra Looney, Loren Lovely,
Kareem Lozer, Dalyla Mallory, Justin Marie, Cyrus McCoy, Destiny McCullum, Weslene McDowell, Oreviance McKay, Mariah McKinney-Garza,
Rodeare McKinley, Paula McKinsley, Catherine Miller, Caitlynn Momon,
Touoria Moore, Debra Peters, Thomasa Ross, April Moody, Tranard Nelson,
Pamela Nicholsen, Kelsey Parks, Kethan Parks, Savonna Perry, Keiara Piper,
Sonya Piper, Franciso Polanco, Johnathan Reed, Shavoka Reed, Nicole
Rivera, Ruth Rivera, Cassietta Russell, Ryan Sailee, Constance Scott, Konesha
Scott, Lanisha Shepard, LaQuisha Simons, Deborah Sivils, Rayden Smith,
Domonique Smith, Juliett Stephens, Kaly Sturkie, Christine Summers, Ann
Marie Taylor, Jenita Taylor, Tyrone Taylor, Darion Thompson, Quina Thorpe,
Tameka Towe, Christina Tuis, Westernian Telly, Antoine Whitted, Ernest
Williams Jr., Dominique Williams, Sarita Williams, Te’undry Williams,
Lakeiya Windsor,
BECAUSE WE CARE
If you need assistance, counseling
or have other urgent needs,
please contact one of the Deacons
or Ministers in your alphabet
first. They are here to serve you
the MEMBERS in whatever capacity you need.
Members who request financial
assistance should turn their
applications into
Sis Yvonne Sutfin, Admin Asst.
931-647-4643
Another
light in the
Lighthouse
Welcome New Members to
What a
glorious
sight too
behold
You’re no
longer just a
Visitor,
Sis. Ida Martin
Sis. Tommicia Gatewood
Sis. Shurquetta Colbert
Sis. Beonca Cooksey
Sis. Dominique Jemison
Bobbie Caldwell
Sherniece Caldwell
Bro. Troy Davis
Sis. Deloris Bilbrew
But a Treasured Member of the
Fold.
Welcome to
Greater
Missionary
Baptist
Church
Family
Greater Missionary Family
Sis. Louella Johnson
Sis. Karen Bailey
Sis. Joan Ralls
Bro.& Sis. McDowell
Sis. Myrtle Pace
Sis. Ruby Harris
Bro. Angelo Enoch
Bro. Roger Pope
Bro. Beora Moss
Sis. Sandra Steele
Rev. Douglas Smith
Sis. Peggy Hawkins
Rev. Alonzo Easley
Sis. Dennie Figgins
Sis. Deborah Spriggs
Sis. Shelia Easley
Sis. Bertha Hampton
Bro.O.J. Rasin family
Dea Archie Parker
Sis. Mae Fifer
Sis. Kathlene Petties
Sis. Essie Simpson
Sis. Gearlean Buckley
Bro. Davis Harris
Sis Christine Lewis
Pastor Willie Freeman
Sis. Tonya Adams
Sis. Gilbert Mason
Rev. Larry Harper
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Travon Jacksonn
Darrius Mallory
Dea. Sheldon Mayfield
Shanette Adams
Bro. Jon Martin
Bro. Cleotha Leverette
Carey Fifer
Elijah Steele
*If your love one have deployed and their name is not on
this list please inform the admin office ASAP.
Thank you, Sis. Sutfin
Paris Carter
Charabian Hill
Renika Reaves
Healing
DeAmber Stewart
Ebony Coats
Keyana Adams
I am soothed as I open my heart to divine love. Enfolded
in God’s love, every cell of my body responds. In this moment I feel myself being renewed and restored. My breathing becomes more whole and at peace.
Alexis Leverette
Nathan Hardy
Nichole Nelson
God’s healing process is at work from the crown of my
head to the tips of my toes. Every cell works in harmony
and every organ thrives.
The love of God unites my mind, body, and spirit. Healing energy flows in and through me. I affirm my oneness
with divine love, the source of all healing.
Brianna Pittman
ZaQueysha Pierce
Healing love flows in and through me.
Healing love feels like a warm and comforting bath. I
feel loved and supported and know everything is working
to heal me. Healing love relaxes me at depth and eases
my pain.
Jaemand Kelly
BibleVerse: O Lord my God...you have healed
me. Psalms 30:2
Submitted by: Sister Delores Bell
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Resurrection of Jesus Christ - Story Summary:
After Jesus was crucified, Joseph of Arimathea had Christ's body placed in his own tomb. A large stone covered the entrance and soldiers guarded the sealed tomb. On the third day, a Sunday, several women (Mary Magdalene, Mary the
mother of James, Joanna and Salome are all mentioned in the gospel accounts) went to the tomb at dawn to anoint the
body of Jesus.
A violent earthquake took place as an angel from heaven rolled back the stone. The guards shook in fear as the angel,
dressed in bright white, sat upon the stone. The angel announced to the women that Jesus who was crucified was no longer in the tomb, "He is risen, just as he said." Then he instructed the women to inspect the tomb and see for themselves.
Next he told them to go inform the disciples.
With a mixture of fear and joy they ran to obey the angel's command, but suddenly Jesus met them on their way. They fell
at his feet and worshiped him. Jesus then said to them, "Do not be afraid. Go tell my brothers to go to Galilee. There they
will see me."
When the guards reported what had happened to the chief priests, they bribed the soldiers with a large sum of money, telling them to lie and say that the disciples had stolen the body in the night.
After his resurrection, Jesus appeared to the women near the tomb and later at least twice to the disciples while they were
gathered at a house in prayer. He visited two of the disciples on the road to Emmaus and he also appeared at the Sea of
Galilee while several of the disciples were fishing.
Points of Interest from the Resurrection of Jesus Christ Story:
• There are at least 12 different appearances of Christ in the resurrection accounts, beginning with Mary and ending with
Paul. They were physical, tangible experiences with Christ eating, speaking and allowing himself to be touched.
• Jesus' resurrected body was different from his physical body. It was no longer subject to the same laws of nature. He
could transcend locked doors, and yet he could still be touched and he could eat.
• Before Jesus ascended into heaven he gave the Great Commission, telling his followers to go and make disciples of all
nations.
• The stone was not rolled away from the tomb so Jesus could get out. He was able to walk through walls (John 20:19) in
his resurrected body. The stone was rolled away so that everyone could see that he was risen.
Question for Reflection About the Resurrection of Jesus Christ::
When Jesus appeared to the two disciples on the road to Emmaus, they didn't recognize him (Luke 24:13-33).
They even talked in great length about Jesus, but they didn't know they were in his very presence. Has Jesus, the
resurrected Savior visited you, but you didn't recognize him?
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Bible Study and
Prayer Meeting
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Fitness and Nutrition 5:30pm/ PR
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Intercessory Prayer
6:am/Trustees 8:00am/
Usher Ministry 9:am/
Praise Worship
9:30am / Inspirational
Choir Rehearsal
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Walnut Grove Baptist Church
1616 Walnut Grove Road, Clarksville , TN
Resurrection Day
Service/ Communion 6:30am/ Breakfast 8:30am/Sunday
School/New Members Class 9:30am/
Mid Morning Service /Baptism/
Communion/ Rt.
Hand of Fellowship
10:45
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Intercessory Prayer
6:am/Trustees 8: am /
Angelic Choir Rehearsal 9am/Youth
Choir Rehearsal
10:30am/
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Early Morning
Worship 8am/ Sunday School/New
Members Class
9:30am/ Mid Morning Service 10:45am
Fitness and Nutrition
5:30pm/Women
Reaching Women
6:30pm/ Men Reaching Men 6:30pm/
Tutoring 6:30pm
Mid-Day Bible
Study 11:00am12noon/Fitness and
Nutrition 5:30pm
Nursing Home
Ministry 9:00am/
Bible Study &
Prayer Meeting
6:30pm
Black History
Team Meeting
5:30pm/ Fitness
and Nutrition
5:30pm/PR Ministry 6:30pm/ Pastor’s Aide 6:00pm
Girl
Trustees 8: am /Men
Choir Rehearsal
10:30am/Clothes
Locker 10:00am
A/AB Honor
Recognition
10:45am
VBS Training
6:00pm-8:30pm
Hillsdale Baptist
Scouts
7:00pm
Travis Steele
Marrow Registry
Drive 11am-3pm
Visionary Center
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Worship 8am/ Sunday School/New
Members Class
9:30am/ Mid Morning Service 10:45am
Fitness and Nutrition
5:30pm/Singles,
Single College Students, Single Parents& Life After
Divorce Ministry
6:30pm/Marriage
Enrichment 6:30pm/
Tutoring 6:30pm
Mid-Day Bible
Study 11:00am/
Fitness and Nutrition 5:30pm/
Bible Study &
Prayer Meeting
6:30pm
Fitness and Nutrition 5:30pm/
Healthcare Ministry 6:30pm/ Food
Service 6:30pm
Men Come
As you Are
6:30pm/
Intercessory Prayer
6:00am/ Trustees/
Young Adults Praise
& Worship 9:30am/
Moses Ministry
10:00am/Young
Adult Choir 10:30am
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Worship Service
8:00am/9:30am
Sunday School/Mid
-morning Worship
Service 10:45am/
Fitness and Nutrition
5:30pm/Daughter of
Zion 6:30pm/
Military Ministry
6:30pm/Tutoring
6:30pm
Mid-Day Bible
Study 11:00am/
Fitness & Nutrition
5:30pm
Bible Study &
Prayer Meeting
6:30pm
Fitness and Nutrition 5:30pm/
Women’s Annual
Tea /Fashion
Extravaganza 4pm
Girl Scouts
7:00pm
Women’s
Breakfast
8:am