Sunday, February 18, Rev. Dr. James T. Murphy, Jr., Pastor

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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 18, Theme: "The Year of the Warrior" Isaiah 59:17 & Ephesians 6:10-17 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. Luke 4:18-19 Rev. Dr. James T. Murphy, Jr., Pastor James.T.Murphy@glzbc.org Starts at 8:00 PM POC: Gina Colbert at (571) or Diane Ward at (703)

2 Worship on the Lord s Day 7:45 a.m. Service Today s Music Leaders Musicians..... Min. Keith Exum and Bishop Dr. Paul Taylor Minister of Music.... Bro. Robert Fairchild Call to Worship.... 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: Invocation Minister Musical Selection (2).... GLZ Church Choir The Spoken Word/Sermon... Rev. Dr. James T. Murphy, Jr. Sermon Title: The Warrior's Power Life Part 2 Acts 14:19-22 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 Holy Communion 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 Today s Music Leader Musician Min. Keith Exum Minister of Music Bro. Robert Fairchild Praise and Worship Call to Worship.... 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: Congregational Hymn #271...Amazing Grace Worshippers may enter Invocation Minister Musical Selection GLZ Church Choir Welcoming of Visitors..... Greeter s Ministry Announcements... Worship of Giving/ Prayer Board of Directors/Deacons Congregational Prayer Time... Musical Selection GLZ Church Choir The Spoken Word/Sermon..... Rev. Dr. James T. Murphy, Jr. Invitation to Salvation Sermon Title: The Warrior's Power Life Part 2 Acts 14:19-22 Holy Communion..... Rev. Dr. James T. Murphy, Jr. Please do not enter or leave the Sanctuary during this time.

4 Sis. Joanne Armstrong Health Concerns (Sis. Jackie White s sister) Sis. Romaine Brown Health Concerns (Sis. Dolores Dennie s sister) Sis. Vanessa Butler going to have Heart surgery Health & Healing Concerns Bro. Billy Colbert Health Concerns Sis. Charity Collins Health & Sickness Concerns (Sis. Brenda Perkins-Johnson's mother) Sis. Joyce Ann & Jada Davis (Sis. Barbara Murphy s niece and great niece) Bro. Ted & Sis. Annie Davis Health & Healing Concerns Sis. Dolores Dennie Health & Healing Concerns (Bro. William Colbert s mother) Sis. Mary Evans Health & Healing Concerns (Sis. Karen Talley s mother) Sis. Emma Sue Exum Health & Healing Concerns (Min. Keith Exum s mother) Sis. Janice Field (BOD OZ Fuller s friend) Sis. Julie Fisher - Health (The Moseley's-Neighbor's sister) Sis. Hattie Flowers, GA (Sis. Jannie Eaddy s mother) Bro. Marquise Fulmer - liver cancer (Sis. Joyce Moseley s cousin) Sis. Ruth Garrett - Health & Healing Concerns Sis. Bethany Hill, Having surgery (Sis. Joyce Moseley s Co-workers wife) Sis. Bobbie Holliday-Gordon Health Concerns (Sis. Jackie White s friend) Sis. Yetta Howard - Health & Healing (Sis. Yedetta Felton s sister) Bro. Jimmy Jones - Health & Healing (Sis. Lakita Jones husband) Sis. Trina Jones (Sis. Jacqueline White s niece) Sis. Karen Kyle, Houston, TX Health & Healing Concerns (Sis. Pat McClenic s sister) Sis. Christel Lipscomb - Health & Healing (Sis. Malinda Paige s sister) Sis. Linda McClenic, Richmond, VA Health Concerns (Sis. Pat McClenic s sister) Sis. Brenda Mixon - Health & Healing (Sis. Adrienne Marshall s friend) Bro. James Murphy, Sr. Health & Healing (Rev. Dr. James T. Murphy, Jr. s father) Sis. Diane Newman - Health (Sis. Joyce Moseley cousin) Bro. Joseph Oliver Health & Sickness Concerns (Sis. Ruth Garrett s brother) Bro. Karl Roberson Health & Sickness Concerns (Sis. Renee Purcell s father) Bro. William Skipwith Health & Healing Concerns (Sis. Judy Skipwith s father) Bro. Bernardo Snowden Health Concerns (Sis. Denise Snowden s brother-in-law) Sis. Denise Snowden Health Concerns Rev. Rufus Snowden Health Concerns Bro. Joshua Thomas Health & Sickness Concerns (Sis. Crystal Thomas father) Sis. Christina Williams Health & Healing (Bro. Larry Pyos mother) Bro. Al Woods Health & Healing (Sis. Jeri Woods husband) Sis. Sheila Yeary Health & Sickness Concerns (Sis. Brenda Perkins-Johnson's cousin) Mourning the Loss of a Loved One Sis. Miamah Braddox (Death of her mother) Rev. Estelle Chandler (Death of extend family member in Wisconsin) Bro. Nate Paul (Death of his mother) Little Known Black History Fact: Angela James Angela James is a retired women s hockey star, and just the second Black person inducted into Canada s Hockey Hall of Fame. During her long career, James won a number of gold medal world championships as a member of the Canadian women s national team. James was born December 22, 1964 to a Black American father from Mississippi, and a white Canadian mother. She grew up in the Flemington Park section of Toronto, facing some struggles as a mixed-race child with a white mother. This fueled her passion and aggression in sports, excelling early on in softball before joining a boys hockey league when she was eight years of age. Throughout middle and high school, James showed prowess beyond her years and she entered Seneca College as a strong player. Although she played the defense position, James led the Ontario Colleges Athletic Association for three straight years. As her home country struggled to field leagues for women, the sport eventually caught on after being ignored by the International Ice Hockey Foundation (IIHF). In 1990, the IIHF held the first World Women s Championships with James scoring the first goal in the history of the tournament. Her scoring wizardry led to her being dubbed the Wayne Gretzky of Women s Hockey and she went on to claim three other World Women s Championships. In 1998, the Nagano Winter Olympics featured the first women s hockey tournament in the Olympics. James was cut from the team due to a number of factors, and the Canadian team lost to the United States Team in the gold medal finals. James played for the Central Ontario Women s Hockey League and the National Women s Hockey League from 1993 until her retirement in She went into coaching and opened up her own hockey school. Later, the Flemington Arena in her hometown was renamed in her honor. She was inducted in the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2010, joining Black Canadian hockey legend, Grant Fuhr, who was inducted seven years earlier.

5 Announcements CSTM Presents Healthy Habits for the Month of February: Increase Your Aerobic Exercise. It's still winter so exercise is important to keep a healthy state of mind, as well as a healthy body. Work to increase your daily or weekly aerobic exercise tally. It could be adding 10 more minutes a day, or adding a whole new day to your current regimen. Keep a food diary! Tracking your meals can make you more conscientious about what (and how much) you re really eating, and where you can make smarter choices. Tools like MyFitnessPal are great for keeping track of the foods you eat and for getting more familiar with how many calories they actually contain. The Cancer Support Team Ministry recognizes the following Cancer Awareness for the month of February: National Cancer Prevention Month Gallbladder and Bile Duct Cancer Awareness Month (Kelly Green) Christmas Cards If your last name begins with A thru W, Please check the white mailboxes located in the vestibule for Christmas Cards. Thank You! Contribution Statements The Contribution Statements are available for pick up. Please check the mailboxes located in the Vestibule. POC: Admin Staff Thank You! For I will restore Health to you and heal you of your wounds, Says the Lord. Jeremiah 30:17 Dear Rev. James T. Murphy, First Lady Murphy, and the Zion Family, I would like to thank all of you for the beautiful flowers, for the prayers, cards, visits and telephone calls before and after my surgery and during my recovery. I am feeling much better. May God continue to bless you all! Mother Dolores Dennie 2018 Secret Sisters All of the ladies/girls of the Greater Little Zion church are invited to participate in the 2018 Women s Ministry Secret Sister Project! If you are Interested in becoming a Secret Sister ; registration forms are still available in the vestibule. Names will be drawn on Sunday, February 18, 2018 POC: Sister Keiana Amaker or Sister Jessica Tibbs Women s Ministry February Meeting The Women's Ministry will meet in the Fellowship Hall immediately following the 11:00 a.m. service, on Sunday, February 18, We encourage all women to attend and let's make this a great year. POC: Sis. Dottie Henson Rescheduling of the th Qtr. Church Meeting The 4 th qtr. Church meeting has been rescheduled for Wednesday, February 21 st at 7:00 p.m. Our By-Laws require a quorum of 45 members in attendance to conduct official business. Your participation is vital to the success of Greater Little Zion s operations. Please arrive early and remember to bring a picture ID. Go to: click RSVP 2ed4to register/sign-up or call the Admin Office Thank you! Announcements 2018 Women's Day Committee Connecting Through All Generations A Pajama Party! Calling All Women, Teens & Girls In the spirit of love and praise of our generations, the 2018 Women s Day Committee invites all women, young ladies, teens and girls to connect through a time of fellowship and fun with Karaoke, Games, a Dance Off and more! Bring your favorite dish/drink to share or give a donation towards pizza. What: PJ Party (Wear your favorite "appropriate" PJs) When: Friday, February 23, 2018 Time: 7:30.pm midnight Where: Pinn Center, Zion Drive, Fairfax, VA Any questions, please contact Sis. Renee Purcell at (703) We look forward to having lots of fun together! Black History Program The GLZBC Mass Choir will minister at this service on Saturday, February 24, 2018 at 4:00 p.m. for the Living Water Christian Center Church Black History Program. Location: Lee Highway, Gainesville, VA Bishop Dr. Paul and Elder Lynn Taylor Volunteers Needed Hospitality Ministry is looking for volunteers to assist with Pastor s Anniversary on Sunday March 11 th. If you are available to help with prep (on Saturday), serving or clean up (on Sunday), please reach out to Christine Davis at or christine.davis85@gmail.com. Thank you in advance for your willing heart to serve! Fairfax Central Baptist Sunday School Union: 30th Annual Oratorical Ministry Showcase Saturday, March 24, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. Host Church: First Baptist Church of Merrifield 8122 Ransell Road Falls Church, VA Rev. Dr. Kenny Smith Senior Pastor Sis. Kimberly Broome Superintendent Pre-Registration Deadline: Friday, March 16, 2018 Guidelines are available in the vestibule and on the GLZBC website

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9 Points of Contact: Sis. Marlene Coleman, Sis. Adrienne Marshall & Sis. Almetta Parker

10 Greater Little Zion Annual Women s Day April 29, 2018 Theme: Daughters of Zion in the Spirit of Love and Praise for all Generations Sing and rejoice, O daughter of Zion, for behold, I come and I will dwell in your midst, declares the Lord. Zechariah 2:10 (ESV) The Goal is to raise $10,000 by Women s Day 2018 Scripture Fundraiser November 19, March 31, 2018 Financial Assessments for all Women including young adults, teens and girls are due by March 31, 2018 $100 All women ages 28 and over $48.00 Ages $18.00 Ages $1.80 Ages 9 and below **Under Special Donation on Tithe Envelope write Women s Day 2018 ** Attire: All white accented with Generational Team color Generational Teams & Chairperson Silver Group: Ruby Harney Shades of Red: Mamie James Shades of Purple: Malinda Paige Shades of Yellow/Gold: Christine Davis Shades of Blue: Norma Mitchell Shades of Pink: Doris Dunkley 2018 Women s Day Committee Chairs Carmen R. Holt, Chairperson & Dolores Claytor, Co-Chairperson

11 2018 Women s Day Committee Presents The Unsung Hero Recognition As a part of our 2018 Women s Day celebration, a recognition luncheon to honor our female unsung heroes is being planned for April 21, All Ministry Leaders have been briefed on this event and will be contacting each auxiliary president/coordinator, etc. within their ministry regarding nominating one female to be honored from their group. If you are the president or coordinator of an auxiliary/group, please pick up the information packet for this event from your auxiliary s/group s mailbox (area of copy machine) for specific details on the nomination process for your unsung hero. Questions should be directed to the following: Sis. Doris Dunkley, Unsung Hero Coordinator Sis. Carmen R. Holt, Chairperson, 2018 Women s Day Committee Sis. Dolores Claytor, Co-Chairperson, 2018 Women s Day Committee

12 Sunday 7:45 and 10:45 a.m. Worship Service - Each one bring one 7:45 and 10:45 a.m. Children s Church 1st and 3rd Sunday (OS) 8:30 a.m. Sunday School 5th Sunday - Pastor Murphy is the Adult Class facilitator 9:45 10:30 a.m. Sunday School - POC: Bro. Jeffery Allen, Sr., Superintendent December 2017 February 2018, Theme: Faith in Action 9:45 10:15 a.m. Morning Prayer period Main Sanctuary POC: Prayer Ministry 9:45 a.m. Worship Service 5th Sunday 1:00 p.m. Pastor s Aide Ministry Meeting 1st Sunday (FH) - POC: Bro. James McCoy 1:00 p.m. Family Ministry Family Prayer Day, 3rd Sunday upstairs in the prayer room. The Focused Prayer for the Month of February:Theme: Staying in His Presence. Focus Prayer: Praying that during this month, we all can stay connected to the LORD in our challenges and trials, and that we are able to share the love that Jesus continually provides to us all. For Love is the KEY to our lives in Christ! Scripture: I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit, for without Me, you can do Nothing. John 15:5 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, 2 nd Sundays (also please see website calendar for other dates) in the Fellowship Hall. POC: Bro. Al Hayes and Sis. LaKita Jones 1:00 p.m. Rock The Rim, immediately after the 11:00 a.m. service, every 2 nd Sunday at the Pinn Center. POC: Deacon William Windley and Bro. Mervin Fanfon (during the Summer and Fall months) 1:30 p.m. Christian Education Ministry Meeting 1st Sunday POC: Sis. La Kita Jones 1:30 p.m. Cancer Support Team Meeting (CR) 2nd Sunday POC: Sis. Christine Davis 1:30 p.m. Deacons Meeting 3rd Sunday (CR) POC: Deacon Anthony Bazemore 1:30 p.m. Women s Ministry Meeting 4th Sunday (FH) POC: Rev. Estelle Chandler 7:00 p.m. Church Choir Rehearsal Monday Unit 3: Self-Controlled, Upright, and Godly Faith Faith Disciples Daily Bible Readings of this week: Monday 1 Kings 17:17-24 Tuesday Luke 7:11-17 Wednesday James 1:22-27 Thursday Acts 5:12-16 Friday Acts 8:4-8 Saturday Acts 9:32-35 Sunday Acts 9:36-43 Tuesday 6:30 p.m. Academic Enrichment (Tutoring) POC: Deacon Dr. Al Moseley (By appointment only) 7:00 p.m. Zion Inspirational Choir Rehearsal (the Tuesday 2 weeks before the 1st Sunday) 7:00 p.m. Music and Performing Arts Council meeting Tuesday before the 1st Sunday 7:00 p.m. Board of Directors Meeting 2nd Tuesday (CR) POC: Sis. Dolores Claytor 7:30 p.m. Hospitality Ministry Meeting 4th Tuesday (Kitchen) POC: Sis. Christine Davis Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting - A one-hour group session led by the Deacon Ministry. Come and pray with us. Location: Main 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 7:00 a.m. Men s Bible Study 1 st Thursday of the month POC: Bro. Al Woods 7:00 a.m. Church Choir Rehearsal Thursday before the 3rd Sunday 7:30 p.m. Youthful Praise of Zion Choir Rehearsal (MS) the 2 Thursdays prior to the 2nd Sunday 7:30 p.m. Women of Zion Choir Rehearsals the Thursday before the 5th Sunday 8:30 p.m. Young Adult Praise Team Rehearsal (MS) the 2 Thursdays prior to the 2nd Sunday POC: Sis. Kiara Mack Friday 7:00 p.m. Baptism Orientation 1st Friday (CR) POC: Rev. Estelle Chandler 7:00 p.m. Zion Inspirational Choir Rehearsal Friday before the 1st Sunday 8:00 a.m. Male Chorus Rehearsal (MS) Saturday 9:30 11:00 a.m. Women s Bible Study 2nd and 4th Saturdays (FH) - POC: Sis. Geraldine Woods 10:00 a.m. Beautification Ministry Meeting 3rd Saturdays (CR) POC: Sis. Annie McLaurin 10:00 11:00 a.m. Ushers Ministry Adults Meeting 4th Saturday POC: Sis. Gloria Lofton 10:00 a.m. New Member Orientation Saturday before the 2nd Sunday 11:00 a.m. Women of Zion Choir Rehearsal the Saturday before the 5th Sunday 2:00 p.m. Seniors Ministry Meeting every 3rd Saturday (Pinn Center) Please see web-site calendar ( for more scheduled even