Our Mission for the Master People February-March 2017 Volume 3 Number 1 From the Desk of the Pastor

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1 Our Mission for the Master People February-March 2017 Volume 3 Number 1 From the Desk of the Pastor CHURCH LEADERS 2017 ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENT Rev. Isaiah J. Wester, Coordinator Church Secretary Lisa Smith Treasurer Shaun Vincent Deacons and Trustees Melvin Davis, Chairman John Gilmore, Vice Chairman Finance Kismet Gray, Chairman Corlis Green, Vice Chairman Pastoral Relations William Carey, Chairman Pamela Dupard, Vice Chairman Public Relations Jessica Guinn, Chairman Newsletter Brenda Guinn, Chairman CHRISTIAN EDUCATION Russell Jones, Coordinator Vacation Bible School Rodney Morris, Chairman Aniefiok Ekbe, Vice Chairman Nursery Lori Morris, Chairman Tammy Bridges, Vice Chairman Children s Church Aniefiok Ekbe, Chairman Linda Narcisse, Vice ChairmSunday School Marion McGruder, General Superintendent Clara Joseph, Associate Superintendent Rickey Cannon, Associate Superintendent Mark Declouet, Administrative Assistant New Members Orientation Gwen Washington, Chairman Isaiah J. Webster, Vice Chairman Financial Training Wil Nabers, Leader Parenting Dr. Charles Vincent, Leader CHILDREN AND YOUTH Denise Ned, Coordinator Youth Coordinators Shannon Hawkins, Chairman Monquel Hawkins, Vice Chairman Scholarship Committee LaWanda Young, Chairman Monquel Hawkins, Vice Chairman OUTREACH Herman Guillory, Coordinator Home Mission Mona Dottory, Chirman Terry Washington, Vice Chairman Clothes Closet Ann Williams, Chairman Evangelistic Ministry Herman Guillory, Chairman Mark DeClouette, Vice Chairman Bus Ministry Duane Jenkins, Chairman continued

2 FAMILY SERVICES Darrell Moses, Coordinator Brotherhood Darrell Moses, Chairman Louis Williams, Vice-Chairman Senior Citizen s Ministry Rosalyn Walker, Chairman Barbara Mims, Vice Chairman ABW Women s Ministry Betty Cade, Chairman Tanya Russ, Vice Chairman Patricia King, (Vice Chair-in-Training) Marriage Ministry Hilton Riley, Chairman Lanell Riley, Vice-Chairman SUPPORT SERVICES Dena Nabers, Coordinator Courtesy Guild Dena Nabers, Chairman Tarita Freeman, Vice-Chairman Usher Board #I Fred Scott, Chairman Barbara Bedford, Vice-Chairman Usher Board #II Wallace Washington, Chairman Sailor Jackson, Vice-Chairman Junior Ushers Rosie Taylor, Chairman Marcus Bonton, Vice Chairman Ashley Brunious Grief Support LaGuardia Collins, Chairman Clara Joseph, Vice-Chairman Community Revitalization and Development Wil Nabers, Chairman Sebastian Brazelton, Vice Chairman Healthcare Ministry Tracey T. Pickney, Chairman DeLisa Row, Vice-Chairman MUSIC, MEDIA AND DANCE Sanctuary Choir Michelle Brandon, Chairman Children s Choir Keisha Ceasar, Chairman Arlean Wilson, Vice Chairman Audio, Video & CD Ministry Valechal Rodman, Chairman Dance Team Kim Daniels, Chairman Lisa Smith, Vice Chairman There are different kinds of gifts. But the same spirit distributes them. There are different kinds of service. but the same Lord. There are different kinds of working, but in all of them and in everyone, it is the same God at work. 1Corinthians 12:4-6

3 THE POWER OF THE HOLY SPIRIT Galatians 5:22-26 The Solid Rock For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. (Hebrews 4:12) Let us thank God for: The gift of Jesus Creating us Saving us The beauty of His world The privilege of prayer Supplying all our needs His grace and mercy One another and the opportunities He give us to be encouragers Our Pastor and ask that God will give him strength for each day s journey The doors that He opens for us Our families, remembering that He created families His promises Loving us Forgiveness How He has blessed us, asking Him to help us be a blessing to others His plan for our eternal lives, asking Him to help us seek clear direction on how to reach our destination ALL things both great and small The Holy Spirit is vital to the Christian life. Read about the fruit of the Spirit in today s passage, and ask, Can I be such a good person on my own? We need divine intervention to live as God expects. That s why He gives each believer a Helper, whose job is to produce Christ-like character in us. The heavenly Father knows that His children need assistance to comply with His commands. Even Jesus Christ s most faithful followers were, on their own, helpless to obey for instance, Peter, who pledged to be loyal until death, denied even knowing Christ (Matt. 26:69-75). Before returning to heaven, Jesus ordered the disciples to put their missionary work on hold until the Holy Spirit arrived (Luke 24:49). Only with the Spirit s aid could Peter the coward become Peter the rock and preach a challenging sermon that convicted many (Acts 2; see also Matt. 16:18). The Holy Spirit enters a believer s life at the moment of salvation and immediately sets about the work of producing spiritual fruit. This is the outward expression of a transformed heart. When we yield to God s nurturing hand, our actions and attitudes become more loving, more joyful, more kind, more gentle... (See Gal. 5:22-23.) He reaps a harvest of service from our life good works that grow our own faith and expand His kingdom. Allowing the Holy Spirit to bring forth Christlike character is not passive. Our part is to meditate upon God s Word so we can learn about His character and apply His principles. Then, instead of satisfying our flesh, we must make wise decisions each day that allow the Spirit to develop godliness in our lives. CHARLES STANLEY In Jesus Name

4 Heart disease is a killer, but we can do plenty to reduce our risk and prolong our lives. Research shows that making lifestyle changes can lower the risk for heart disease. Adopting heart healthy habits over the next 12 weeks will start us on the road to better health and longer life. 12 WEEK PLAN Week 1: Commit to getting fit. The American Heart Association reports that a large number of deaths each year result from not getting regular physical activity. Try to start exercising 3 times a week. Be sure to check with your doctor first if you haven t been exercising regularly. Build to 150 minutes weekly of moderate activity. The more exercise, the more health benefit. Week 2: If you smoke, STOP! You can have the most positive impact on your heart health by quitting smoking. It s also one of the hardest changes to make, so sign up for a smoking cessation program. If you don t smoke, make an effort to avoid secondhand smoke. Being around smoke can increase your risk for heart disease. Week 3: eat less fat. Fat is the most concentrated form of energy and calories. Cutting back on fat helps you lose weight and reduces your risk for heart disease and some forms of cancer. Week 4: Limit the amount of saturated fat in your diet: Lowering the amount of saturated fat in your diet is one of the best ways to lower cholesterol. Saturated fats are a main contributor to heart disease. These fats are usually solid at room temperature. They are found mostly in butter, lard, and animal fats. Week 5: Reduce your cholesterol. This week try to reduce your daily cholesterol to 200mg. All animal products contain cholesterol. For the healthiest choices, pick fish and skinless chicken instead of fatty cuts of red meat. They contain much less cholesterol. Week 6: Eat less salt. The average American, agge2 or older, has twice the recommended serving of sodium per day. Most sodium comes from salt added during food processing. Salt added at the table and in cooking is only a small portion of the total sodium that Americans consume. The AHA recommends that all Americans limit their sodium intake to 2,400 mg. per day. Lave the salt shaker off the table and eat fewer processed foods. Week 7: Eat more fiber. Fruit, vegetables, and whole grains contain dietary fiber. Depending on your recommended daily calories, work up to 3 to 5 ounces of whole grains, 2 cups of fruits, and three cups of vegetables each day. Drink more fluids to avoid constipation. High fiber foods help keep cholesterol in check. Week 8: De-Stress. Stress increases the risk of heart disease and speeds its progression. People who are constantly angry or stressed have higher rises in blood pressure that people who are not. This constant unrest can damage the heart. Be aware of stress and finds ways to control it. Week 9: Become a savvy grocery shopper. Most foods include important nutrition information on the labels. Paying attention to these numbers will help make sure you eat healthfully. Week 10: Find a new activity. This week try a new sport or activity you enjoy. You might try water-walking, inline skating, or slide aerobics. Week 11: Know what s on the menu. When you eat out, try to eat as well as you do at home. Ask your server how the food is prepared. Avoid cream sauces, cheese sauces, and fried foods. Choose broiled, steamed, or stir-fried dishes. Week 12: Eat breakfast every day. Everyone needs energy first thing in the morning, yet many people skip breakfast. Plan ahead! Have healthy foods ready to go. Reference: black History Month

5 The time is always right to do what is right. Martin Luther King, Jr. C. Ralph Bunche D. Nelson Mandela 6. Who was the first African American to serve as a United States Senator? A. Carol Mosley Braun B. Blanche K. Bruce C. Hiram Revels D. Edward Brooke (W.E.B. Dubois, Nelson Mandela, Martin Luther King, Jr., Bessie Coleman, Maya, Angelou, Malcolm X, Rosa Parks, Barack Obama) QUIZ 1. Who was the first African American Major League Baseball player? A. Satchel Paige B. Larry Doby C. Ernie Banks D. Jackie Robinson 2. Where was Malcolm X killed? A. Downtown Boston B. Audubon Ballroom, Manhattan C. Massachusetts State Prison D. His home in Queen, NY 3. Where was the first sit-in at a segregated lunch counter? A. Atlanta, GA B. Charleston, S.C C. Greensboro, N.C. D. Jackson. MS 4. At its height, what was the slave population in the U.S.? A. About 50,000 B. About 4 million C. About 2 million D. About 1 million 5. Who was the first African American Nobel Peace Prize winner? A. Martin Luther King, Jr B. Albert John Latul 7. Who was the first African American to serve as a U.S. Supreme Court Justice? A. Charles Hamilton Houston B. Thurgood Marshall C. Clarence Thomas D. William Henry Hastie 8. Who was the first African American to win an Oscar? A. Halle Berry B. Dorothy Dandridge C. Hattie McDaniel D. Sidney Poitier 9. Who was the first African American to perform at the White House? A. B.B. King B. Aretha Franklin C. Louis Armstrong D. Blind Tom Wiggins 10. In what year was the 13 th Amendment ratified? (Abolishing slavery) A B C D Change will not come if we wait for some other person or some other time. We are the ones we ve been waiting for. Barack Obama Answers to Black History Quiz on last page ANNOUNCEMENTS

6 Marriage ministry February 11, 2017 COUPLE S DATE NIGHT Married and engaged couples are welcome. Scholarship Ministry Attention all 9 th 12 th grade students and parent/guardians. The Scholarship Committee will host its annual Meet and Greet/Financial Aid workshop on Saturday, February 18, 2017 from 10:00 am until noon. A speaker from the Louisiana Office of Financial Aid will discuss information about TOPS and Financial Aid as well as answer any questions you might have. Don t miss out! Sign up today! TRAINING February 5,12,19, and 26 8:30-9:30 Multi-Purpose Room FINANCIAL TRAINING The Financial Training Ministry will be planning a training class to be held later this year. Meanwhile, if you have a financial issue that you would like to discuss with one of our trainers, please contact Brother Wil Nabers to schedule a session. And my God will meet all your needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19 Teachers and Assistants for Children s Church Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it. Proverbs 22:6 That the generation might come to know them, even the children which should to be born, who should arise and declare them to their children. Psalm 78:6 CHRISTIAN TRAINING Classes are being planned for March and October of 2017 to be held in the Family Life Center. The congregation s input is needed to help determine classes that should be offered, both to adults and youth. Please share your ideas with us. Place your suggestions and ideas in the Ministers box located in the church office. Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a workman who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth. 1 Timothy 2:15 4 th District Missionary Baptist Association Young People s Department Youth and Young Adult Workshop February 18, 2017 Classes: Ages 4-7 Making Friends and Loving It Ages 8-11 Discipleship Ages Understanding My Parents Ages Time Management Ages The Bible Says, I m salt, explain that to me Ages 21+ Attributes of a Christian Zion Traveler Baptist Church Highway 420 Pointe Coupee Road New Roads, LA Rev. Isaiah Nelson, Pastor

7 INTERCESSORY PRAYER Mary Bell Emma Coston Dennis Henderson William S. Devall, Jr. Jimmie Gaines Edward Knighten Tim Watkins Bennice Winding Bible Study Theme for 2017 Believers are a Holy Priesthood You also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Christ Jesus. I Peter 2:5 (NIV) Memory Verses February Romans 12:2 Do not conform to the pattern of this world. But be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God s will is his good, pleasing and perfect will. March 1 Peter 2:9 But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God s special possession that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. April 1 Peter 1:13 Therefore, with minds that are alert and fully sober, set your hope on the grace to be brought to you when Jesus Christ is revealed at his coming. Greater New Guide Baptist Church 3445 Fairfields Avenue Baton Rouge, Louisiana gngbc.net Isaiah J. Webster, Pastor Answers to Black History Quiz 1. D (Jackie Robinson) 2. B On February 21, 1965, in Manhattan's Audubon Ballroom, Malcolm X began to speak to a meeting of the Organization of Afro-American Unity when a disturbance broke out in the crowd of 400. A man yelled, " Get your hand outta my pocket!" As Malcolm X and his bodyguards moved to quiet the disturbance, a man rushed forward and shot him in the chest with a sawedoff shotgun 3. C (Greensboro, N.C.) 4. B The slave population in the United States had grown to four million by the 1860 Census 5. C In 1950 the Nobel Committee awarded the Nobel Peace Prize to the first African-American, United Nations (UN) official Ralph Bunche. He received the Peace Prize for his efforts as mediator between Arabs and Jews in the Israeli-Arab war in C Hiram Revels of Mississippi became the first African American senator in B (Thurgood Marshall) 8. C Hattie McDaniel won Best Supporting Actress in Gone With the Wind to become the first African American to win an Academy Award. 9. D In 1860, "Blind Tom" Wiggins, African American autistic savant and piano prodigy, performed at the White House before President James Buchanan 10. D (1865) The Guide is available on the website (gngbc.net). The next quarterly issue of the Guide is scheduled for publication in April. If you would like to submit an article to be included in that issue, please place in the Guide mailbox in the church office. All submissions are subject to editing and final approval by the pastor. Please visit the website at: gngbc.net Check back often for updates

8 Date of Event Name of Event Start Time End Time Location of Event 2/25/17 Black History Activity 9:00 am 5:00 pm Activity Center 3/18/17 YM Visit Sick & Shut In/Service Project 11:30 am 5:00 pm 5/26/17 YM Game Night/Rap Session 5:00 pm 9:00 pm Activity Center 5/27/17 YM Service Project 9:00 am 3:00 pm 7/21 7/22/17 9/16/17 10/14/17 12/16/17 Back To School Lock In 7/21/17 through 7/22/17 Youth Leaders in Worship Training Refreshments YM Visit Sick & Shut In/Service Project YM Caroling at the Nursing Homes Start 6:00 pm 11:30 am End 9:00 am 1:30 pm 11:30 am 5:00 pm 11:30 am 5:00 pm Multi-Purpose Room Before Departure Act. Center, Multi- Purpose, Chapel, Class Rooms Sanctuary Multi-Purpose Room Before Departure Multi-Purpose Room Before Departure COME JOIN US!