Sunday, February 28, 2016

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1 Greater Little Zion Baptist Church Zion Drive Fairfax, VA Phone: Fax: Office Hours: 9:30 a.m. 5:30 p.m. Website: Sunday, February 28, Theme: "Being a Church of TLC: Touching, Loving, & Caring" John 13:34-35 Church Vision: The vision of GLZBC is to reach the unsaved with the saving message of Jesus Christ. Matthew 28:19-20 Church Mission: The mission of GLZBC is to lead everyone to a full life of development in Christ. Rev. Dr. James T. Murphy, Jr., Pastor James.T.Murphy@glzbc.org 125 th Church Anniversary Team Update Theme: 125 Years: Remembering, Reconciling, and Rejuvenating But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him. I Corinthians 2:9 ~Zion Renovation Project~ (Renovate a Pew Program Status as of 21 Feb 2016) # Pews to be renovated: 44 # Pews committed: 44 ($80,437.00) Paid: $17,915 (Includes 5 Pews Paid-in-Full) Please see a representative of the 125 th church anniversary team in the vestibule to make a payment toward your pledge. Also, please pay all pledged funds by July 1, Deacon Al Moseley 125 th Church Anniversary Chair 125 th Church Anniversary Events in 2016 Jan 3 Zion Renovation Project Kickoff Jan 31 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Program Feb 28 Black History Program Mar 6 Zion Historical Moment Apr 3 Zion Historical Moment May 1 Zion Historical Moment Jun 5 Zion Historical Moment Jun 18 Fitness Walk Jul 3 Zion Historical Moment Aug 20 Pie Tasting Contest (Church Picnic) Sep 11 Family and Friends Day (Essay Contest) Oct Old Fashion Revival Oct 16 Zion Day Deacon Al Moseley 125 th Church Anniversary Chair

2 Worship on the Lord s Day 7:45 a.m. Service Today s Music Leader Musicians.... Min. Keith Exum and Rev. Dr. Paul Taylor Minister of Music.... Bro. Robert Fairchild This is my Bible. I am what It says I am. I have what It says I have. I can do what It says I can do. Today I will be taught the Word of God. I boldly confess that my mind is alert, my heart is receptive and I will never be the same. In Jesus name. Amen. Sermon Notes Message Notes 7:45 a.m. Scripture (s): Sermon Text: Call to Worship Invocation Minister Musical Selection (2) Male Chorus The Spoken Word/Sermon.. Rev. Dr. James T. Murphy, Jr. Sermon Title: What Does it Mean to Have the Spirit of God? Ephesians 5:15-18; 6:5-19 Invitation to Salvation.... Rev. Dr. James T. Murphy, Jr. Worship of Giving/ Prayer. Board of Directors/Deacons (Bring Prayer Request as Well with Offering) Welcoming of Visitors..... Greeter s Ministry Announcements Benediction..... Rev. Dr. James T. Murphy, Jr. Please do not enter or leave the Sanctuary during this time.

3 Worship on the Lord s Day 10:45 a.m. Service Worship Leader..... Bro. Nolen Crockett Musician Min. Keith Exum Minister of Music.... Bro. Robert Fairchild Praise and Worship Call to Worship..... Bro. Nolen Crockett Congregational Hymn #540 Lift Every Voice Worshippers may enter Invocation Bro. Brandon Crockett Poetry With A Purpose Bro. Jaaziah Bethea Musical Selection The Caravans Black History Presentation. Who Am I Welcoming of Visitors Bro. Ethan L. Murphy Introduction of Speaker. Bro. Al Woods Poetry With a Purpose Bro. Christopher Jones, L.I.F.E. Church Ministries, Baltimore, MD Announcements. Rev. Dr. James T. Murphy, Jr. Worship of Giving/ Prayer Board of Directors/Deacons Congregational Prayer Time... Dea. Don Newton, Sr. Musical Selection Male Chorus Poetry With A Purpose Bro. Christopher Jones Invitation to Salvation Rev. Dr. James T. Murphy, Jr. Benediction..... Rev. Dr. James T. Murphy, Jr. This is my Bible. I am what It says I am. I have what It says I have. I can do what It says I can do. Today I will be taught the Word of God. I boldly confess that my mind is alert, my heart is receptive and I will never be the same. In Jesus name. Amen. Sermon Notes Message Notes 10:45 a.m. Scripture (s): Sermon Text: Please do not enter or leave the Sanctuary during this time.

4 Bro. Richard Boffman, Hospital (Sis. Jerdleen Boffman s husband) Bro. Charles Chandler- Health & Healing Concerns (Rev. Estelle Chandler s husband) Sis. Barbara Collins - Health & Healing Concerns Sis. Annie & Bro. Ted Davis - Health & Sickness Concerns Sis. Frances Davis, Reston Hospital (Bro. John-Michael Chandler s godmother) Sis. Jonni Davis (Sis. Christian Davis mother) Sis. Barbara Greer Health, Healing & Financial Concerns Sis. Margaret House, Hospital, SC (Sis. Dottie Henson s mother) Mother Birthene Howard, Manor Care - Fair Oaks Sis. Beverly Jones Bro. Kendrick Mack (Sis. Cheryl Mack s son) Sis. Mammie Majors (Sis. Barbra Murphy s sister) Sis. Louise McClenic, Hospice in Akron, Ohio (Patricia McClenic s mother-in-law) Deaconess Juanita Middleton, Aldie, VA. (Sis. Mamie James mother) Bro. Roosevelt Milton Sis. Ruby Parker - Health & Sickness Concerns (Sis. Brenda Perkin-Johnson's aunt) Sis. Tyra Parkey - Health & Sickness Concerns (Sis. Brenda Perkin-Johnson's Cousin) Bro. Nathaniel Payne (Bro. Stephen Hill s friend) Sis. Harriet Puller Bro. George Reese (Sis. Donna Reese s husband) Sis. Cynthia Roper's brother-in-law Bro. James Self Health & Sickness Concerns Sis. Doris Smith Health & Sickness Concerns (Sis. Agnes Sorrel s friend) Bro. Samuel Sullivan Health & Sickness Concerns (Sis. Doris Dunkley s father) Sis. Joan Tyree Bro. Jerry Wherry Health & Sickness Concerns and Faith & Discernment (Sis. Frankie Brown s brother) Mourning the loss of a loved one: Rev. Estelle Chandler (Death of her first cousin) Death of Isiah Clark, Rev. Chandler s family member Sisters Cynthia Hill & Elanese Pitts (death of their aunt) Unit 3 Celebrate His Goodness The Feast of Booths Daily Bible Readings of this week: Monday Psalm 68:5-10 Tuesday Exodus 3:1-6 Wednesday Deuteronomy 1:29-33 Thursday Deuteronomy 8:1-11 Friday John 3:14-21 Saturday Acts 7:30-42a Sunday Leviticus 23:33-43 Lieutenant General Henry Doctor Jr. Lieutenant General Henry Doctor Jr. was born on August 23, 1932, in Oakley, South Carolina, to the late Henry Doctor and Annie Aikens Doctor and died on December 7, In 1950, he graduated from Berkeley Training High School and in 1954; he graduated from South Carolina State University with a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture and is a member of Omega Psi Phi. He earned his Master of Arts from Georgia State University. He is a graduate of United States Army War College and U. S. Army Command and General Staff College. The highest-ranking South Carolina State University military alumnus, A three-star general, Doctor achieved the highest rank of 13 General Officers who were commissioned via South Carolina State's Bulldog Battalion. After graduation from Berkeley Training High School in Moncks Corner, South Carolina, Doctor attended South Carolina State, and in 1954 received his bachelor's degree and was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Army. He completed 35 years of service in the U.S. Army and served with distinction in leadership positions. During his military career he was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal with one Oak Leaf Cluster, the Legion of Merit, the Bronze Star Medal, the Air Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal, the Combat Infantryman Badge. He was also awarded the Republic of Korea Order of National Security Merit Cheonsu Medal in His last three assignments before retirement were: * Chief of Staff, U.S. Army Material Development and Readiness Command, Alexandria, Virginia * Commanding General, 2nd Infantry Division, Eighth U.S. Army, Republic of Korea. * Inspector General of the U.S. Army, The Pentagon, Washington, D.C. Lieutenant General Henry Doctor Jr. once said that his philosophy on life was based on three principles: faith, commitment and education. This native son of the tiny Oakley community near Moncks Corner stood firm on those principles as he scaled the heights of the U.S. Army. Undaunted by the tense racial climate of the 1960s, Doctor steadily climbed ranks to become the Army's inspector general. He reported to the secretary of the Army and other senior military officials, giving evaluations in troop readiness and morale. He also had a hand in investigating expenditures and corruption within the Army's entire staff. But despite his impressive resume, Doctor never forgot where he came from. He would look back and laugh at the fact that he was delivered by a midwife in Oakley. "We didn't have hospitals around Oakley back then," Doctor told a Post and Courier reporter in 1989, laughing. Even then, the reporter noticed that every time he smiled, his eyes crinkled at the corners, creasing into well-worn laugh lines. That's how family members and friends will remember him; he had a genuine spirit and love for people. On July 9, 2008, the South Carolina Department of Transportation announced that a five-mile stretch of Highway 52 would be named the "Lieutenant General Henry Doctor Jr. Memorial Highway". Information taken from: & Pictures taken from: 8/8b/Henry_Doctor_Jr.jpg

5 Contribution Statements If you have not picked up your Contribution Statements, please do so as soon as possible. They are available in the mailboxes located in the Fellowship Hall. POC: Admin Staff Water to Flint, Michigan Matthew 10:42 Missionary Ministry Outreach for 2016 Please place your donation in a tithing envelope and annotate Missionary Ministry. POC: Sister Connie Wilson CD s & DVD s The following is a reminder concerning the playing of CD s and DVD s for programs. If you have a DVD or CD that needs to be played during a service, we ask for a two week lead-time for the DVD and one week for the CD. This will allow time to make sure that it works, it is reviewed, and provides lead-time if it needs to be redone. It is extremely important that we abide by this process to prevent embarrassing situations. POC: Bro. Robert Fairchild Zion Memories Memorabilia Attention all GLZBC Members and Family, As our Church celebrates 125 Years this year, we are asking if anyone has any photos, newspaper clippings, documents or anything else historical pertaining to Zion or its members or family that you would bring the item(s). If you would, kindly put your name on your items and give them to Ann or Suzi Vincent. They will be scanned and given back to you. The items will be displayed for Zion Day. 125 Years of Memories, History, Service, and Love - Let's tell our Story! Please contact Sis. Ann or Suzi Vincent for further information. Thank you and God Bless! Scholarship Opportunities Visit for applications - Deadline: March 1, 2016, Apply at - Deadline: March 15 & 31, 2016 Daughter s Day Sunday, March 6, 2016 at the 10:45 a.m. worship service Daylight Saving Time Daylight Saving Time begins Sunday, March 13 th. Set your clocks forward one hour at 11:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 12 th. Spring Forward Volunteers Needed The Hospitality Ministry is requesting volunteers to help set up, serve food and clean up for the 17 th Annual Pastor's Anniversary on March 13 th. Dinner will be served immediately following the 10 a.m. service. If you are able to help, please contact Sis. Christine Davis (Christine.davis85@gmail.com) or Sis. Carmen Holt. Thank you in advance for your assistance. Pastoral Anniversary Sunday, March 13, 10:00 a.m. (One service) Theme: "Celebrating A Purpose Pusher" 2 Timothy 1:11 "And God chose me to be a preacher, an apostle, and a teacher of this Good News." (NLT) *Colors: Shades of Green* Guest Speaker: Rev. Keith Kitchen of Zion Baptist Church Eastland Gardens, NE, Washington, DC The requested donation for the Pastor's Anniversary is $117 per member. Fairfax Central Baptist Sunday School Union 28 th Annual Oratorical Event Topic: What Is My Responsibility as a Christian to Advance Race Relations in My Country? Location: Greater Little Zion Baptist Church April 2, 2016 The Oratorical rules and regulations, theme topic, and sign-in form are all available in the vestibule. POCs: Sis. Doris Dunkley: ddunk4glzbc@gmail.com, (703) Bro. Jeffery Allen: (571) And the King will say, I tell you the truth, when you did it to one of the least of these my brothers and sisters, you were doing it to me! Matthew 25:40 (NLT) Pre Woman s Day Concert, Concert, Concert!!! Sponsor: Women s Ministry Saturday, April 9, 2016 at 4:30 p.m. in the main Sanctuary Gospel of Jesus Christ by The Singing Gospel Pearls! Come & Be Blessed Sis. Dolores Claytor Women s Day Theme: Women Fully Committed Scripture (KJV): Romans 12:1-2 Sunday, April 24, 2016 Speaker: Pastor Roxanne Cardenas Sponsor: Women s Ministry of GLZBC Worship, Praise, Joy & Blessings await us in lifting up Jesus with restoration of our souls. Invitation extended do COME to the Celebration! Rev. Estelle Chandler

6 Sunday 7:45 and 10:45 a.m. Worship Service - Each one bring one 7:45 and 10:45 a.m. Children s Church 1 st and 3 rd Sunday (OS) 7:45 and 10:45 a.m. Youth Church 1 st and 3 rd Sunday (FH) 8:30 a.m. Sunday School 5 th Sunday 9:45 10:30 a.m. Sunday School - POC: Bro. Jeffery Allen, Sr., Superintendent 5 th Sunday - Pastor Murphy is the Adult Class facilitator. December 2015 February 2016, Theme: Sacred Gifts and Holy Gatherings 9:45 10:15 a.m. Morning Prayer period Main Sanctuary POC: Prayer Ministry 9:45 a.m. Worship Service 5 th Sunday 1:00 p.m. Pastor s Aide Ministry Meeting 1 st Sunday (FH) - POC: Bro. James McCoy 1:00 p.m. Family Ministry Family Prayer Day, 3 rd Sunday upstairs in the prayer room. Theme: Seeking God s Way In Our Family. Focused Family Prayer for the Month of February: We all have desires to find happiness, joy, and peace. Let us go to the LORD in sincere and humble prayer seeking to abide and understand His thoughts and ways as they apply to our family. LORD, help us to start a revolution in our lives whereby we seek to be transformed by your thoughts from the inside out. May we have a thirst to know You more! Scriptures: Isaiah 55:8-9, For My thoughts are not Your thoughts, Nor are Your ways My ways, says the Lord. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, So are My ways higher than the earth, So are My ways higher than your ways, And My thoughts than your thoughts. POCs: Deacon Anthony & Deacon Terri Bazemore 1:00 p.m. Game of Chess, Food, Fun and Fellowship, immediately after the 11:00 a.m. service, (please see website calendar for dates) in the Fellowship Hall. POC: Bro Al Hayes and Sis. LaKita Jones 1-3 p.m. 125 th Zion Day Team Meeting 3 rd Sunday (Jan Sept) (OS) POC: Dea. Al Moseley 1:30 p.m. Christian Education Ministry Meeting 1 st Sunday POC: Sis. La Kita Jones 1:30 p.m. Cancer Support Team Meeting (CR) 2 nd Sunday POC: Sis. Christine Davis 7:00 p.m. Church Choir Rehearsal Monday Tuesday 6:30 p.m. Academic Enrichment (Tutoring) POC: Deacon Dr. Al Moseley 7:00 p.m. Zion Inspirational Choir Rehearsal (except the Tuesday after the 1 st Sunday) 7:00 p.m. Music and Performing Arts Council meeting Tuesday before the 1 st Sunday 7:00 p.m. Board of Directors Meeting 2 nd Tuesday (CR) POC: Sis. Dolores Claytor 7:00 p.m. Deacons Training 2 nd Tuesday 7:30 p.m. Hospitality Ministry Meeting 4 th Tuesday (Kitchen) POC: Sis. Carmen Holt Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting - A one-hour group session led by the Deacon Ministry. Come and pray with us. Location: Old Sanctuary All are welcome 7:30-8:30 p.m. Bible Study (Fellowship Hall) All are welcome Thursday 6:00 8:00 p.m. GLZ Praise Dancers Ministry Rehearsal (OS) POC: BOD Dolores Claytor 6:30 p.m. Youth Ministry Meeting 1 st and 2 nd Thursday (FH) POC: Sis. Cynthia Turner 7:00 p.m. Children s Ministry Meeting 1 st Thursday 7:00-8:00 p.m. Junior Ushers Meeting 4 th Thursday (OS) 7:30 p.m. Missionary Ministry Meeting 3 rd Thursday (CR) 7:30 p.m. Youthful Praise of Zion Choir Rehearsal (MS) Except after the 2 nd Sunday 8:30 p.m. Young Adult Praise Team Rehearsal (MS) POC: Sis. Kiara Mack Friday 7:00 p.m. Baptism Orientation 1 st Friday (CR) POC: Rev. Estelle Chandler 7:00 p.m. Zion Inspirational Choir Rehearsal Friday before the 1 st Sunday Saturday 7-9 a.m. Men s Ministry Prayer Breakfast 1 st Saturday (FH) - POC: Bro. Al Woods 8:00 a.m. Male Chorus Rehearsal (MS) 9:30 11:00 a.m. Women s Bible Study 2 nd and 4 th Saturdays (FH) - POC: Deacon Geraldine Woods 10:00 a.m.- 12 noon Women s Ministry Meeting 3 rd Saturday (FH) POC: Rev. Estelle Chandler (Nov & Dec Meeting in the Old Sanctuary) 10:00 a.m. Beautification Ministry Meeting 3 rd Saturdays (CR) POC: Sis. Annie McLaurin 10:00 a.m. Deacons Meeting 3 rd Saturday (OS) Special on-call teleconference held periodically. POC: Deacon Don Newton 10:00 11:00 a.m. Ushers Ministry Adults Meeting 4 th Saturday POC: Sis. Gloria Lofton 10:00 a.m. New Member Orientation Saturday before the 2 nd Sunday 11:30 a.m. Church Choir Rehearsal Saturday before the 3 rd Sunday 11:00 a.m. Women of Zion Choir Rehearsal 1 st & 4 th Saturday & the Saturday before the 5 th Sunday 2:00 p.m. Seniors Ministry Meeting every 3 rd Saturday (Pinn Center) Please see web-site calendar ( for more scheduled events.