Communion Sunday Sunday, September 16, 2018

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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: Communion Sunday Sunday, September 16, 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

2 Worship on the Lord s Day 7:45 a.m. Service Today s Music Leaders Musicians.... Bishop Paul Taylor and Minister Keith Exum 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: Soul Music Psalm 137 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 Pastoral Prayer Rev. Dr. James T. Murphy, Jr. 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 Minister 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 #267...I know It Was the Blood 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. Sermon Title: Soul Music Psalm 137 Invitation to Salvation Holy Communion..... Rev. Dr. James T. Murphy, Jr. Please do not enter or leave the Sanctuary during this time.

4 Bro. Ernest Blake, Lakeland, FL (Sis. Carmen Holt s father) Sis. Eboni Bradford & sons: Landen and Jeremiah (Sis. Joyce Moseley's co-worker) Sis. Charity Collins Health & Sickness Concerns (Sis. Brenda Perkins-Johnson's mother) Sis. Sangai Cooper (Sis. Miamah Braddox s niece) Bro. Ted & Sis. Annie Davis Health & Healing Concerns Sis. Mary Evans Health & Healing Concerns (Sis. Karen Talley s mother) Sis. Annette Fletcher - Health & Healing Concerns Bro. Garrett Felix (Sis. Beverly Wrighten s brother) Sis. Michele Foster, FL Health & Healing Concerns (Sis. Jessica Tibbs friend) Bro. Marquise Fulmer - liver cancer (Sis. Joyce Moseley s cousin) Sis. Ruth Garrett - Health & Healing Concerns Bro. Elias Gomez, in the Hospital, MD (Sis. Lillian Patillo s husband, Rev. Chandler s friend) Sis. Bobbie Holliday-Gordon Health Concerns (Sis. Jackie White s friend) Bro. H. Gene Gross, New Orleans, LA - Health & Healing Concerns (Bro. James McCoy s friend) Sis. Yetta Howard - Health & Healing (Sis. Yedetta Felton s sister) Sis. Trina Jones (Sis. Jacqueline White s niece) Sis. Christel Lipscomb - Health & Healing (Sis. Malinda Paige s sister) Sis. Linda McClenic, Richmond, VA Health Concerns (Sis. Pat McClenic s sister) Bro. Addison McFarland, Health & Healing, Memphis, TN (Bro. Stephen Hill s stepfather) Sis. Dorothy McFarland, Health & Healing, Memphis, TN (Bro. Steve Hill s mother) Sis. Theresa McLaughlin-Healing (Sis. Joyce Moseley's Co-worker s mother) Sis. Brenda Mixon - Health & Healing (Sis. Adrienne Marshall s friend) Bro. James Murphy, Sr. Health & Healing (Rev. Dr. James T. Murphy, Jr. s father) Bro. Joseph Oliver Health & Sickness Concerns (Sis. Ruth Garrett s brother) Bro. Brian Roach-Healing and Health (Sis. Joyce Moseley's Nephew) Bro. Karl Roberson Health & Sickness Concerns (Sis. Renee Purcell s father) Bro. Darryl Shaw Health & Healing Bro. William Skipwith Health & Healing Concerns (Sis. Judy Skipwith s father) Sis. Esther Smith Healing and Health (Sis. Joyce Moseley s friend s mother) Bro. Bernardo Snowden Health Concerns (Sis. Denise Snowden s brother-in-law) Sis. Denise Snowden Healing Rev. Rufus Snowden Health Concerns Bro. Joshua Thomas Health & Sickness Concerns (Sis. Crystal Thomas father) Bro. Trey Wilburn Health & Healing (Bro. Hosea Pickett s friend) Sis. Christina Williams Health & Healing (Bro. Larry Pyos mother) Sis. Sheila Yeary Health & Sickness Concerns (Sis. Brenda Perkins-Johnson's cousin) Mourning the Loss of a Loved One First Lady Barbara Murphy (Death of her niece) Bro. Julius and Sis. Carmelita Lewis (Death of a sister) Sis. Pat McClenic (Death of her sister Sis. Karen Kyle) Little Known Black History Facts: Harry T. Burleigh The late Harry T. Burleigh was the first African- American composer to gain wide critical acclaim in the United States. Henry Thacker Burleigh was born and raised in the town of Erie, Pennsylvania on December 2, He was taught the art of singing by his grandfather, a former slave, along with his brother. After learning the traditional negro spirituals and other African- American folk songs, Burleigh s big baritone voice matured to the point where he began receiving classical training. At 26, Burleigh was granted a scholarship to study at the National Conservatory of New York where he caught the attention of Czech instructor and director of the Conservatory, Antonín Dvořák. Under Dvořák s guidance, Burleigh s songs of his youth and cultural heritage were given a tweaking that made it palatable to wider audiences. After leaving the Conservatory, Burleigh joined the choir as a baritone soloist for the St. George s Episcopal Church as its first and only Black member at the time. In 1911, he turned away from singing and began composing works using the Negro spirituals that gained him notice and crafting them into art songs that were popular in that time. In all, Burleigh composed between 200 and 300 works built on that song style, which earned him the Spingarn Achievement Medal in 1917 for his contributions to modern music. Burleigh passed at the age of 82 on September 12,

5 Announcements CSTM Presents Healthy Habits for the Month of September Incorporate meditation into your daily routine: Too much stress can impair muscle recovery. Mediation has been known to reduce stress, like daily hassles and psychological issues by up to 44 percent. According to the Mayo Clinic ( Meditation can produce a deep state of relaxation and a tranquil mind. Plenty of Fish! Cook fish or seafood (not fried) for at least two dinners each week during the month, if allergies permit. The Cancer Support Team Ministry recognizes the following Cancer Awareness for the month of September: Childhood Cancer Awareness Month (Gold), Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month (Peach), Hodgkin's Lymphoma Awareness Month (Violet), Leukemia Awareness Month (Orange), Lymphoma Awareness Month (Lime Green), Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month (Teal), Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month (Teal/Pink/Blue) and Prostate Cancer Awareness Month (Light Blue) Thank You! Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good. His love endures forever. Psalm 136:1 (NIV) To my Greater Little Zion Baptist Church family, On behalf of my family, I wish to express our heartfelt appreciation for your support in response to the passing of my son Shane Budda Lamar McCullough. We thank you for your prayers; expressions of sympathy; cards; telephone calls; and letter of condolence from Pastor Murphy, Board of Directors, Deacons and Brothers and Sisters in Christ. Our sincere thank you to the church members who made this memorial service a blessed memory. Thank You and God Bless, Rosa McCullough-Chandler and Family Thank You! Zion Family, There s no mistaking the happiness that comes from knowing people with such kind and giving hearts. Thank you for the lovely flower arrangement, encouraging cards and phone calls. Your continued prayers have truly helped me to deal with the loss of my brother Jonathan. Thank you all! Love, Sylvia Fisher-Newton Thank You! Thanks to Pastor Murphy and our Zion family for all of their sympathy, kind words and deeds extended to us for the loss of our sister Zenolia Lewis Battle. We are truly blessed to have this support from our GLZBC. Thanks, Julius and Carmelita Lewis Announcements Thank You, GLZBC! To my precious church family, Thank you so much for your love, cards, support and prayers for me during my total knee replacement surgery. I want to express my heartfelt appreciation to all of my faithful angels God sent to uplift me. Pastor Murphy, Rev. Chandler, Deacon (Jean) Don Newton, and Deacon (Mary) Larry Pyos, thank you for the beautiful flowers and visitations. Deacon Terri Bazemore, thank you for the wonderful meals. Sisters Julie Lane, Malinda Paige, and Lorelei Allen, thank you for driving me to my appointments. My Hospitality Sisters Carmen Holt and Christine Davis, thank you. You are truly a T.L.C. loving church. Love, Sister Denise Snowden Thank You! I want to thank the GLZBC family for the thoughtful card and words of encouragement. It is truly appreciated. Sis. Ruth Garrett Academic Enrichment Tutoring has returned to its regular date and time: Tuesday nights at 6:30 7:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall POC: Deacon Al Moseley Usher's Day Program When: Sunday, September 16, 2018 at 3:00 PM Gracias Christmas Cantata Zion! You are invited to Gracias 2018 Christmas Cantata Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. Location: Eagle Bank Arena (George Mason University) 4500 Patriot Circle, Fairfax, VA Admission is Free: tickets are available on a first come first served basis. For tickets, please contact the Admin Office at (703) Seasoned Saints Annual Day Sunday, September 23, 2018, during the 11:00 a.m. service. Unit 1: God s World and God s People God Created People Daily Bible Readings for this week: Monday Psalm 104:1-4 Tuesday Ephesians 4:17-24 Wednesday 2 Corinthian 4:1-6 Thursday 1 John 1:5-10 Friday Deuteronomy 5:12-15 Saturday Genesis 2:1-3 Sunday Genesis 1:26-31; 2:4-7

6 Kids Corner How well do you know the Solar System? (The lists of planets are below) 1. What are the 8 planets in our Solar System? Fill in the Blank. 1) A Jupiter 2) D Venus 3) F Uranus 4) C Mercury Greater Little Zion Baptist Church (GLZBC) Praise Dance Ministry 5) H Earth 6) J Neptune 7) L Saturn 8) M Mars Fact: A solar system is a star and all of the objects that travel around it planets, moons, asteroids, comets and meteoroids. 2. What order do our planets revolve around the Sun? 1) C Mercury 2) D Venus 3) H Earth 4) M Mars 5) A Jupiter 6) L Saturn 7) F Uranus 8) J Neptune Fact: The Planet Mercury is the planet closes to the sun. 3. Which Planet was reduced to a Dwarf Plant? 1) I Pluto Fact: Dwarf planet: a celestial body resembling a small planet but lacking certain technical criteria that are required for it to be classed as such. A. Jupiter B. Ceres C. Mercury D. Venus E. Haumea F. Uranus G. Eris H. Earth I. Pluto J. Neptune K. Makemake L. Saturn M. Mars The Praise Dance Ministry invites YOU to join us. If you are a dancer or if you just want to dance praises to the Lord, we invite you to join the Praise Dance Ministry here at GLZBC. We have something for EVERYONE, male and female, ALL ages. No previous dance experience required, just a willing spirit. Rehearsals are held at the Church on Thursdays from 6:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. For more information, please contact Dolores Claytor at dolores.claytor@yahoo.com or Jimmy Barber at usherman52@yahoo.com. Fact: A solar system is a star and all of the objects that travel around it planets, moons, asteroids, comets and meteoroids. Most stars host their own planets, so there are likely tens of billions of other solar systems in the Milky Way galaxy alone.

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9 Community Invitations to GLZBC Mt. Calvary Baptist Church of Fairfax Prince and Princess Pageant Today at 3:00 p.m. Location: 4325 Chain Bridge Rd, Fairfax, VA POC: Sis. Dayna (Sam) Burns, or call the church office at (703) Gospel Explosion featuring Bishop Marvin L. Sapp Today from 3:30 PM - 8:00 PM Special guests include the Virginia State University Gospel Chorale. Doors will open at 3:30 p.m. and the show starts at 5 p.m. Vendors will be onsite! Tickets are $45. Location: Hylton Memorial Chapel, Potomac Mills Road, Woodbridge, VA Northern Virginia Baptist Association, Inc. Women s Conference Saturday, September 22, 2018 from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Location: The Northern Virginia Baptist Center, Glenkirk Road Gainesville, VA POC: Olivia Grant, Committee Chairperson, (703) or Olivia.Grant@verizon.net 2018 Washington Prayer Gathering Saturday September 22, 2018, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Where: David's Tent on the National Mall and Facebook live streaming POC: Teresa Pennington, t.pennington@hotmail.com Redeeming Grace Church Community Youth Worship Night September 24, 2018 from 6:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. The event will include food, games, and fellowship Ox Rd, Fairfax, VA Please feel free to call (419) POC: Paul O Brien, youth and college pastor Greater Manassas Community Job Fair Offer a wide variety of job positions, and is open to everyone! When: Thursday, September 27, 2018, from 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Where: Bethel Evangelical Lutheran Church, 8712 Plantation Ln., Manassas, VA Website: 1 st Mt. Zion Baptist Church of Dumfries Stage Play 1st Mt. Zion Baptist Church of Dumfries and Us Against Alzheimer collaboration on Forget Me Not the Stage Play September 29, 2018 at 12:00 p.m. For more information, go to and click on the Community Page tab.

10 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. September November 2018, Theme: God s World and God s People 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) 1:00 p.m. Family Ministry Family Prayer Day, 3rd Sunday upstairs in the prayer, Family Focus Theme: Living with a Spirit of Forgiveness. The Family Focus for the Month of September: The key to our freedom in the LORD is to continually live with others in the spirit of forgiveness. For the lack of forgiveness in family imprisons us and binds us in the way that the enemy desires which takes away our ability to experience the LORD in our relationships and life. Forgive freely and pray diligently to the LORD as we live out our calling to be children of GOD and He will surely be in your life. Scripture For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call upon Me and come and pray to Me, and I will listen to you. You will seek Me and find Me when you seek Me with all your heart. I will be found by your, declares the LORD, and will bring you back from captivity. (Jeremiah 29:11-13) POCs: Deacons Anthony & 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 Monday 7:00 p.m. Church Choir Rehearsal (MS) 7:30 p.m. Women of Zion Choir Rehearsals the Monday before the 5th Sunday Tuesday 6:30 p.m. Academic Enrichment (Tutoring) POC: Deacon Dr. Al Moseley 7:00 p.m. Zion Inspirational Choir Rehearsal (the Tuesday 2 weeks before the 1st Sunday) (MS) 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 Deacons 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 (FH) POC: Bro. Al Woods 7:00 a.m. Church Choir Rehearsal Thursday before the 3rd Sunday (MS) 7:30 p.m. Youthful Praise of Zion Choir Rehearsal (MS) the 2 Thursdays prior to the 2nd Sunday 8:00 p.m. 8:15 p.m. GLZ Prayer Line every Thursday, Dial: Access Code # POC: Sis. Gina Colbert or Sis. Diane Ward 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 (MS) Saturday 8:00 a.m. Male Chorus Rehearsal (MS) 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 (OS) 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 (MS) 1:00 p.m. Seasoned Saints Ministry Meeting every 3rd Saturday (Pinn Center) Please see web-site calendar ( for more scheduled events.