Families experiencing recent bereavement:

RECENTLY BEREAVED FAMILIES
The family of Bro. Leon Key (DO), whose mother, Margaret Taylor, was funeralized on May 14th
in Collierville, TN.
The family of Sis. Monica Howard & Morgan Copeland (CMc), whose father/grandfather, was
funeralized on May 11th in Atlanta.
RECENTLY HOSPITALIZED OR ILL
Sis. Penelope Khan (Sister of Min. Deborah Hofler-CC)
Bro. Louis Alston (CT) Rockdale Hospital-Room 234
Sis. Sherry (Horace) Mood (EG)
Bro. Bruce Crabb (Son of Min. Ruth Crabb-CC)
Sis. Casnel Sinclair (DO)
Bro. Mark Norwood
Bro. Michael Cooper (Brother of Sis. Gayle (Dea. Wali) Beyah-WH) VA Hospital
Bro. James Arthur Johnson (Brother of Dea. Harvey (Eunice) Johnson-JAG)
Hospitalized in Vidalia, GA.
Sis. Rosa Vernell Count (Daughter of Sis. Thressia Beasley & sister of Harvey Beasley-AT)
Hospitalized in Detroit, Michigan
A Thank You Expression was received from:
May 15, 2016  ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Greenforest vision is to build a united Biblical community of loving relationships whose members daily
and devoutly love, follow and model Christ, and respond properly to His Lordship through powerful worship .
Sareatha & Brayden Posey
Members are requested to "not" bring or eat food or
drinks in the Sanctuary. Help us keep our
Sanctuary free from food spills and particles, which
are soiling our pew seats and carpet. Thank you for
adhering to this request.
~ Your Greenforest Trustees
Please Note: If you are on campus and have an emergency, please call the
24-hour security number at (404) 226-7941.
The final Wednesday Night Meal will served on Wednesday, May 25th. The
meals will be continued when school resumes.
Feed The Homeless: The following Deacon Family Ministries are scheduled for “Feed
the Homeless” on Saturday, May 21st at 8:30am Deacons James Garner and Marion
Norman
Reverend Dennis W. Mitchell, Senior Pastor
3250 Rainbow Drive • Decatur, GA 30034 • www.greenforest.org
(404) 486-1120 Office  (404) 486-1121 Fax
Social Ministries (404) 486-6771  Christian Academy Office (404) 486-6737
~ ORDER OF WORSHIP SERVICES ~
Devotion (7:45am only)
Youth/Ministry Announcements
Processional/Graduates (10:45am only)
Congregational Singing (P&W)
Call to Worship (10:45am only)
Corporate Prayer cont’d.
Welcome & Greetings
Offertory Prayer/Offering/Song
Dance Ministry (7:45am only)
Sermon
Children’s Chapel Choir (10:45am)
Invitation to Discipleship
Introduction of Graduates (10:45am only) Benediction
Videos: VBS/Reset Conference
Postlude
May & June 2016 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
May 15
May 18
May 21
May 24
May 29
May30
June 6-10
June 11
June 18
June 19
June 26
Pentecost Sunday / GMCAC Baccalaureate (10:45am only)
Called Church Life Session
Men’s Corporate Prayer (Genesis Room/ELC)
GMCAC Graduation
Memorial Day weekend/Veteran & Graduate Recognition Sunday
Ministerial Ordination Ceremony (4:00pm)
Memorial Day (Church Office Closed)
Vacation Bible School
Friends & Family Cookout & Celebration
Fatherhood Breakfast
Father’s Day Recognition
Men’s Day Celebration
Please sign up to Volunteer or Participate
in our 2016 Vacation Bible School
after each service TODAY
June 6th – June 10th
Setting the Table for Pentecost: Preparing for a Fresh Anointing
Sermon Notes: May 15, 2016  Rev. Al Hollie, Jr.
Subject: ____________________________Text: __________________________
Key Thought: _______________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
Jesus Sees! Jesus Knows! Jesus Saves! (Psalm 139:23-24)
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
Fulfillment Hour Lessons: May 15, 2016
____________________________________________________________________
Pre-School
Children
Youth Division
“Peter”
“Peter”
“Bring ‘em Back”
John 18, 21
John 18, 21
Prov. 17:17; 27:6, 17
Adult Division
“I Unfriend You?”
Matt. 26:47-50; John 12:3-6;
John 13:2-5
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
Please plan to attend a brief Called Church Life Session on Wednesday May 18th at
8:35pm in the Sanctuary. This Called Church Life Session will be held to introduce and
formally recommend the Ministerial Candidates for Ordination.
___________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
Greenforest-McCalep Christian Academy Graduates
Pastor Dennis & Mrs. Pamela Mitchell
and
Deacon Al & Dr. Evon Gourdine
are honored to announce the marriage of their children
Danesha Ashley Alexander
Dominique Alexis Alexander
Otonworio Precious Ayah
Cedric Tremayne Barrow, Jr.
Jared Xavier Bowens
Kyree Denard Charles
Susana Natasha Eaton
Arielle Dione Davidson Holloway
Deanna Nicole Lanier
Samuel Earl McCullum
Theodora Blessing Odia
Ogwuche John Ogwuche
Imani Kay Rudolph
Wesley Jarrell Samas
Wanzhen Sun
Andrea Renee Mitchell & John Alan Gourdine
The couple will exchange vows in a private ceremony
On Thursday, May 19, 2016
Please join with us as we celebrate their union
2pm
Saturday May 21, 2016 Genesis Room/ELC
Registry: Dillard’s & Macy’s
RSVP: (404) 486-1120 or (404) 819-7400
Ministerial Ordination:
Please be in prayer for the following individuals who have been set aside as candidates
for Ministerial Ordination:
Min. Diann Ash • Min. Annie Beasley • Min. Frank Burkhead • Min. Johnny Fowler
Min. Jackie Henderson • Min. Rhonda Hicks • Min. Lawrence Moore
Once these candidates have completed the final step in the process – preparation and
examination (per our ordination guidelines) – the congregation will be asked to affirm
the recommendation of the Ordination Council on the candidates who meet all the
qualifications, conditions, requirements and expectations for Ordination. The Ordination
Service is scheduled for Sunday, May 29th at 4:00pm in the GCBC Sanctuary. If you have
any questions, please contact our Executive Pastor, Rev. Herman Cody. The guidelines for the
Ordination of Ministers can be viewed in the Members Only section of greenforest.org website.
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IRAISE Youth Church Every Sunday for all teens except the 3rd Sunday @
10:45am and Youth Fulfillment Hour - every Sunday at 9:30am in Bldg 3. Please
join us for Midweek Bible Study each Wednesday @ 7:30pm in Bldg 3.
The IPRAISE Student Prayer LINE is held every Sunday evening @ 8:30 pm.
On Friday, May 13th the youth will attend a HYPENIGHT at another church.
Transportation will be provided. Please meet at the church at 6:45pm. We will return at
11:00pm.
The next Ascension Gavel Club will be Wed., May 18th at 7:30pm in Bldg. 3 Room 118.
On Sunday, May 22nd, immediately following the 2nd service, a parent informational and
document completion meeting will be held in the Chapel for parents of all children who
plan to attend camp.
CALLING THE CLASS OF 2016 Join us for our Youth Ministry Senior Trip to Daytona
Beach, Florida. The trip is Thursday, June 2nd thru Sunday, June 5th. More info can be
found at the following link: http://goo.gl/forms/nMPz6qoO8r
You don’t want to miss the RESET YOUTH CONFERENCE June 16-17 on the
Greenforest Campus. Our special guests will be Kiera Sheared, Willie Moore, Jr., Topaz
Bryant, Sipho Mhlanga & DJ Mercey. Please mark your calendars for this exciting
conference! The online registration link is located in the “Upcoming Events” section of the
Greeforest website.
“True Love Waits” Classes began last Sunday. Classes are being held immediately
following Ipraise from 12:00-12:45pm. This 8-week study teaches teens God’s plan for
sexual purity. The program registration fee is $20.00 per person (which includes all course
material). After completion of classes, a “True Love Waits” Purity Ceremony will be held
on Saturday, June 18th. To register, please go to https://goo.gl/igaBVR
***Attention Youth Parents! The Youth Department will host a High School Senior &
Parent meeting to discuss the Daytona Beach Senior Trip immediately following the
10:45 am service on Sunday, May 29th in the Fellowship Hall (during the Graduation
Sunday reception) for the graduates. We are requesting all Senior Trip parents and
students plan to attend this important meeting – we review the details of the trip. If
you have questions or concerns, please contact Sis. Sandra Ukah at
[email protected] or (404)786-7223.
The Greenforest-McCalep Christian Academic Center
The GMCAC Summer Enrichment Program will be held June 6th through July 29, 2016.
The program hours are 6:30am-6:30pm. Enrollment/Registration Fee is $210.00 and the
weekly fee is $100.00. Activities include Fields Trips (K3/K4 onsite field trips),
recreational swimming, arts and crafts, daily devotional, Math, Reading & Language
Arts. African American Studies, Junior Achievement, Softball, Soccer, Basketball,
Outside Play, Swimming Lessons (any additional costs – TBA). Lunch and snacks are
available at no additional cost.
Also featured this year is Algebra Boot Camp – two weeks of
stimulating and enriching ALGEBRA 1 Fitness for rising 8th and
9th Graders. The Algebra Boot Camp will be held from, June 6th
to June 17th, 9:00am to 10:00am. The $200.00 fee includes the
$25.00 registration fee.
The Greenforest Missions team is pleased to partner
with other organizations to offer an “Eyeglass
Collection Project” to collect unwanted frames
with or without lenses that will be donated to the
Lighthouse Foundation, which will make necessary
adjustments to the lenses and or frames to give eyeglasses to the underserved adult and
children in both the US and internationally. Because the gift of sight is priceless, we
encourage members to be a blessing and help deserving adults and children by
dropping off your unwanted frames with or without lenses in the church office
beginning Sunday, May 15th through June 24th. Please look for the Lighthouse
Foundation Eyeglass Service Project box in or near the church office. Thank you and
God bless you!
The New Members Orientation Team and the Spiritual Gifts Ministry are in need
of Facilitators. Persons interested in volunteering for the New Members Ministry
should contact Sis. Renee Thompson via [email protected] or (470) 3367811. Those interested in becoming a Spiritual Gifts class facilitator should contact
Min. Irene Lawson via [email protected] or (770) 987-8853. You may also
complete one of the sign-up forms located in the church office.
***Attention Youth Parents! The Youth Department will host a High School Senior &
Parent meeting to discuss the Daytona Beach Senior Trip immediately following the
10:45 am service on Sunday, May 29th in the Fellowship Hall (during the Graduation
Sunday reception) for the graduates. We are requesting all Senior Trip parents and
students plan to attend this important meeting – we review the details of the trip. If
you have questions or concerns, please contact Sis. Sandra Ukah at
[email protected] or (404)786-7223.
The Greenforest-McCalep Christian Academic Center
The GMCAC Summer Enrichment Program will be held June 6th through July 29, 2016.
The program hours are 6:30am-6:30pm. Enrollment/Registration Fee is $210.00 and the
weekly fee is $100.00. Activities include Fields Trips (K3/K4 onsite field trips),
recreational swimming, arts and crafts, daily devotional, Math, Reading & Language
Arts. African American Studies, Junior Achievement, Softball, Soccer, Basketball,
Outside Play, Swimming Lessons (any additional costs – TBA). Lunch and snacks are
available at no additional cost.
Also featured this year is Algebra Boot Camp – two weeks of
stimulating and enriching ALGEBRA 1 Fitness for rising 8th and
9th Graders. The Algebra Boot Camp will be held from, June 6th
to June 17th, 9:00am to 10:00am. The $200.00 fee includes the
$25.00 registration fee.
The Greenforest Missions team is pleased to partner
with other organizations to offer an “Eyeglass
Collection Project” to collect unwanted frames
with or without lenses that will be donated to the
Lighthouse Foundation, which will make necessary
adjustments to the lenses and or frames to give eyeglasses to the underserved adult and
children in both the US and internationally. Because the gift of sight is priceless, we
encourage members to be a blessing and help deserving adults and children by
dropping off your unwanted frames with or without lenses in the church office
beginning Sunday, May 15th through June 24th. Please look for the Lighthouse
Foundation Eyeglass Service Project box in or near the church office. Thank you and
God bless you!
The New Members Orientation Team and the Spiritual Gifts Ministry are in need
of Facilitators. Persons interested in volunteering for the New Members Ministry
should contact Sis. Renee Thompson via [email protected] or (470) 3367811. Those interested in becoming a Spiritual Gifts class facilitator should contact
Min. Irene Lawson via [email protected] or (770) 987-8853. You may also
complete one of the sign-up forms located in the church office.
Greenforest-McCalep Christian Academy Graduates
Pastor Dennis & Mrs. Pamela Mitchell
and
Deacon Al & Dr. Evon Gourdine
are honored to announce the marriage of their children
Danesha Ashley Alexander
Dominique Alexis Alexander
Otonworio Precious Ayah
Cedric Tremayne Barrow, Jr.
Jared Xavier Bowens
Kyree Denard Charles
Susana Natasha Eaton
Arielle Dione Davidson Holloway
Deanna Nicole Lanier
Samuel Earl McCullum
Theodora Blessing Odia
Ogwuche John Ogwuche
Imani Kay Rudolph
Wesley Jarrell Samas
Wanzhen Sun
Andrea Renee Mitchell & John Alan Gourdine
The couple will exchange vows in a private ceremony
On Thursday, May 19, 2016
Please join with us as we celebrate their union
2pm
Saturday May 21, 2016 Genesis Room/ELC
Registry: Dillard’s & Macy’s
RSVP: (404) 486-1120 or (404) 819-7400
Ministerial Ordination:
Please be in prayer for the following individuals who have been set aside as candidates
for Ministerial Ordination:
Min. Diann Ash • Min. Annie Beasley • Min. Frank Burkhead • Min. Johnny Fowler
Min. Jackie Henderson • Min. Rhonda Hicks • Min. Lawrence Moore
Once these candidates have completed the final step in the process – preparation and
examination (per our ordination guidelines) – the congregation will be asked to affirm
the recommendation of the Ordination Council on the candidates who meet all the
qualifications, conditions, requirements and expectations for Ordination. The Ordination
Service is scheduled for Sunday, May 29th at 4:00pm in the GCBC Sanctuary. If you have
any questions, please contact our Executive Pastor, Rev. Herman Cody. The guidelines for the
Ordination of Ministers can be viewed in the Members Only section of greenforest.org website.
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


IRAISE Youth Church Every Sunday for all teens except the 3rd Sunday @
10:45am and Youth Fulfillment Hour - every Sunday at 9:30am in Bldg 3. Please
join us for Midweek Bible Study each Wednesday @ 7:30pm in Bldg 3.
The IPRAISE Student Prayer LINE is held every Sunday evening @ 8:30 pm.
On Friday, May 13th the youth will attend a HYPENIGHT at another church.
Transportation will be provided. Please meet at the church at 6:45pm. We will return at
11:00pm.
The next Ascension Gavel Club will be Wed., May 18th at 7:30pm in Bldg. 3 Room 118.
On Sunday, May 22nd, immediately following the 2nd service, a parent informational and
document completion meeting will be held in the Chapel for parents of all children who
plan to attend camp.
CALLING THE CLASS OF 2016 Join us for our Youth Ministry Senior Trip to Daytona
Beach, Florida. The trip is Thursday, June 2nd thru Sunday, June 5th. More info can be
found at the following link: http://goo.gl/forms/nMPz6qoO8r
You don’t want to miss the RESET YOUTH CONFERENCE June 16-17 on the
Greenforest Campus. Our special guests will be Kiera Sheared, Willie Moore, Jr., Topaz
Bryant, Sipho Mhlanga & DJ Mercey. Please mark your calendars for this exciting
conference! The online registration link is located in the “Upcoming Events” section of the
Greeforest website.
“True Love Waits” Classes began last Sunday. Classes are being held immediately
following Ipraise from 12:00-12:45pm. This 8-week study teaches teens God’s plan for
sexual purity. The program registration fee is $20.00 per person (which includes all course
material). After completion of classes, a “True Love Waits” Purity Ceremony will be held
on Saturday, June 18th. To register, please go to https://goo.gl/igaBVR
May & June 2016 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
May 15
May 18
May 21
May 24
May 29
May30
June 6-10
June 11
June 18
June 19
June 26
Pentecost Sunday / GMCAC Baccalaureate (10:45am only)
Called Church Life Session
Men’s Corporate Prayer (Genesis Room/ELC)
GMCAC Graduation
Memorial Day weekend/Veteran & Graduate Recognition Sunday
Ministerial Ordination Ceremony (4:00pm)
Memorial Day (Church Office Closed)
Vacation Bible School
Friends & Family Cookout & Celebration
Fatherhood Breakfast
Father’s Day Recognition
Men’s Day Celebration
Please sign up to Volunteer or Participate
in our 2016 Vacation Bible School
after each service TODAY
June 6th – June 10th
Setting the Table for Pentecost: Preparing for a Fresh Anointing
Sermon Notes: May 15, 2016  Rev. Al Hollie, Jr.
Subject: ____________________________Text: __________________________
Key Thought: _______________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
Jesus Sees! Jesus Knows! Jesus Saves! (Psalm 139:23-24)
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
Fulfillment Hour Lessons: May 15, 2016
____________________________________________________________________
Pre-School
Children
Youth Division
“Peter”
“Peter”
“Bring ‘em Back”
John 18, 21
John 18, 21
Prov. 17:17; 27:6, 17
Adult Division
“I Unfriend You?”
Matt. 26:47-50; John 12:3-6;
John 13:2-5
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
Please plan to attend a brief Called Church Life Session on Wednesday May 18th at
8:35pm in the Sanctuary. This Called Church Life Session will be held to introduce and
formally recommend the Ministerial Candidates for Ordination.
___________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
RECENTLY BEREAVED FAMILIES
The family of Bro. Leon Key (DO), whose mother, Margaret Taylor, was funeralized on May 14th
in Collierville, TN.
The family of Sis. Monica Howard & Morgan Copeland (CMc), whose father/grandfather, was
funeralized on May 11th in Atlanta.
RECENTLY HOSPITALIZED OR ILL
Sis. Penelope Khan (Sister of Min. Deborah Hofler-CC)
Bro. Louis Alston (CT) Rockdale Hospital-Room 234
Sis. Sherry (Horace) Mood (EG)
Bro. Bruce Crabb (Son of Min. Ruth Crabb-CC)
Sis. Casnel Sinclair (DO)
Bro. Mark Norwood
Bro. Michael Cooper (Brother of Sis. Gayle (Dea. Wali) Beyah-WH) VA Hospital
Bro. James Arthur Johnson (Brother of Dea. Harvey (Eunice) Johnson-JAG)
Hospitalized in Vidalia, GA.
Sis. Rosa Vernell Count (Daughter of Sis. Thressia Beasley & sister of Harvey Beasley-AT)
Hospitalized in Detroit, Michigan
A Thank You Expression was received from:
May 15, 2016  ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Greenforest vision is to build a united Biblical community of loving relationships whose members daily
and devoutly love, follow and model Christ, and respond properly to His Lordship through powerful worship .
Sareatha & Brayden Posey
Members are requested to "not" bring or eat food or
drinks in the Sanctuary. Help us keep our
Sanctuary free from food spills and particles, which
are soiling our pew seats and carpet. Thank you for
adhering to this request.
~ Your Greenforest Trustees
Please Note: If you are on campus and have an emergency, please call the
24-hour security number at (404) 226-7941.
The final Wednesday Night Meal will served on Wednesday, May 25th. The
meals will be continued when school resumes.
Feed The Homeless: The following Deacon Family Ministries are scheduled for “Feed
the Homeless” on Saturday, May 21st at 8:30am Deacons James Garner and Marion
Norman
Reverend Dennis W. Mitchell, Senior Pastor
3250 Rainbow Drive • Decatur, GA 30034 • www.greenforest.org
(404) 486-1120 Office  (404) 486-1121 Fax
Social Ministries (404) 486-6771  Christian Academy Office (404) 486-6737
~ ORDER OF WORSHIP SERVICES ~
Devotion (7:45am only)
Youth/Ministry Announcements
Processional/Graduates (10:45am only)
Congregational Singing (P&W)
Call to Worship (10:45am only)
Corporate Prayer cont’d.
Welcome & Greetings
Offertory Prayer/Offering/Song
Dance Ministry (7:45am only)
Sermon
Children’s Chapel Choir (10:45am)
Invitation to Discipleship
Introduction of Graduates (10:45am only) Benediction
Videos: VBS/Reset Conference
Postlude