Communion Sunday Sunday, March 20, 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: MARCH 2016 FAMILY MINISTRY PRAYER FOCUS Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-2 Arise, shine for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD rises upon you. See, darkness covers the earth and thick darkness is over the peoples, but the LORD rises upon you and his glory appears over you. Focused Family Prayer In all our families there are battles and struggles of many kinds that we continue to deal with on a daily basis. This month, give all those struggles unto the LORD and circle them in prayer. Praying that GOD's power will overcome all the battles and temptations that you have identified in your family. FOR GOD is all power and worthy to be PRAISED! The area of my life that needs the Holy Spirit to take the scalpel of the WORD and do spiritual surgery is: (Circle all that apply) My inner thoughts My emotions My prejudices My habits My attitudes My addictions My hidden sins My motives Areas Needing Prayer Focus: Family Issues: Communion Sunday Sunday, March 20, 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 Marriage Issues: Children Issues: Concerns/Struggles: Family Praises:

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 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: "A Message From Satan: Information I Don't Want You to Know" Mark 5:8-14 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 # There is a Fountain 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: "A Message From Satan: Information I Don't Want You to Know" Mark 5:8-14 Invitation to Salvation Holy Communion..... Rev. Dr. James T. Murphy, Jr. Please do not enter or leave the Sanctuary during this time.

4 Bro. Richard Boffman (Sis. Jerdleen Boffman s husband) Pastor Roxanne Cardenas (Rev. Estelle Chandler s niece) 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. Barbara Greer Health, Healing & Financial Concerns Mother Birthene Howard, Manor Care - Fair Oaks Sis. Beverly Jones Sis. Kathryn Jones, Hospital, Brooklyn, NY Health & Sickness Concerns (Sis. Natalie Pickett's mother) 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 Bro. Chandler Moore, Safe travels as he ministers with Tye Tribbett (Rev. Estelle Chandler s nephew) 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, Recovering at home Health & Sickness Concerns Sis. Willette Sims, Mayo Clinic (Rev. Chandler s goddaughter) 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. John Wherry Health & Sickness Concerns and Faith & Discernment (Sis. Frankie Brown s brother) Bro. William White Healing (Sis. Jacqueline White s brother) Mourning the loss of a loved one: Sis. Ruby Harney (Death of her sister) Sis. Ruby Harney (Death of her brother-in-law) Sis. Dottie Henson (Death of her mother) Sis. Natalie Pickett (Death of her cousin) The Roots Family (Dea. William Bill Roots) Bro. James Self (Death of his mother) Unit 1 Tests of Faith Struggling Faith Daily Bible Readings of this week: Monday Jeremiah 3:12-18 Tuesday Isaiah 2:1-6 Wednesday 1 Peter 4:10-19 Thursday Psalm 85:4-13 Friday Romans 12:14-21 Saturday Galatians 5:22-26 Sunday Mark 14:26-31, Little Known Black History Fact: Dr. May Edward Chinn Dr. May Edward Chinn is the first Black woman to graduate from Bellevue Hospital Medical College and the first woman to intern at Harlem Hospital. Although Chinn never graduated from high school, she had the good fortune of being exposed to education in a fashion many young Black girls never experienced in her time. Chinn was born in Great Barrington, Mass. on April 16, The granddaughter of slaves, Chinn was raised by her mother, who was the live-in cook for the family that owned the jewelry company, Tiffany and Co. Chinn s mother earned enough to send her daughter to boarding school, but money eventually became scarce and she had to drop out. Because she grew up in an environment that exposed her to various levels of culture, Chinn was able to navigate in the world without her diploma. She boldly took an exam to enter Columbia University s Teachers College and graduated in Five years later, she earned her M.D. from Bellevue. Chinn s last name and light skin confused many hiring managers who thought she was either white or Chinese, but shunned her when they discovered she was a Black woman. She was forced to open a private practice as a result of not being able to find work after her Harlem Hospital internship. She turned her attention to underserved groups who suffered from cancer. In 1944, this led to Chinn joining the Strang Clinic in New York to continue her cancer research. She worked for the clinic for 29 years, pioneering early cancer detection via Pap smears and genetic screening. She was named a member of the Society of Surgical Oncology and in 1975, she founded a group to promote Black women who wanted to attend medical school. Dr. Chinn died in 1980 at the age of 84.

5 125 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 March 13, 2016) # Pews to be renovated: 44 # Pews committed: 44 ($80,437.00) Paid: $27, (Includes 9 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 ~Zion Renovation Project Goal: $125,000~ (Team Standing as of March 13, 2016) Place 12 Zion Tribal Leaders Team Name Alphabet of Members' Last Name Paid 1 Brother Dr. Lacy McLaurin Revelation C $4, Brother Russell Petty Galatians H $4, Brother Ed James James E, F $3, Brother Nolen Crockett Philippians D,T $2, Brother Jimmy Jones Acts M $2, Brother Emerson Bascomb Romans S, N, O $2, Brother Lyndon Wrighten Matthew P $1, Brother Willie Johnson Titus G,J $1, Brother Al Hayes Ephesians W $1, Brothers Al Woods Philemon L, R $1, Deacon Don Newton Corinthians B $1, Brother Larry Pyos Timothy A, I, K, V, Y $ Total: $27, Pastor and Sis. Murphy, Would like to thank Special Programs, the Pastor s Anniversary committee, the Hospitality Committee and the Greater Little Zion church family for a wonderful anniversary. May God Bless each of you. Rev. James T. Murphy, Jr. and First Lady Barbara Murphy Sydnee and Jordan Rhodes would like to say, "THANK YOU to everyone who purchased Girl Scout cookies from them. With your help, they were able to sell over 700 boxes of cookies. Sydnee and her troop will celebrate at Trampoline Park and donate money and cookies to INOVA Pediatric Cancer Center. Jordan and her troop will have an overnight sleepover at Great Wolf Lodge and purchase bottle water for residents in Flint, Michigan. We will be providing Girl Scout cookies during the pastor's anniversary dinner as a token of our appreciation. If you didn't purchase cookies from us, don't worry, we have more. Sydnee and Jordan will have cookies available to purchase after church on Sunday. We love our Zion family, thank you so much for your support. Sydnee, Jordan and family. Your kind and thoughtful expression of sympathy is deeply appreciated and gratefully acknowledged. Thank you so much for your care and concern; God will continue to bless and grant His richest blessing upon the leader and the members of this great church. Love: On the behalf of my son Stephen Hill, Addison and Dorothy McFarland To Rev. Murphy and the entire Zion family, There are no words to thank you enough for your loving kindness and the expressions of sympathy you have shown us during the passing of Aunt Romelia. We will be forever grateful. Your prayers of intercession for comfort, strength and safe travel were answered. We drove safely to Memphis to be a part of the glorious home going service of Aunt Romelia; we cried, we laughed, we praised God and some of us shouted. Death leaves a heartache no one can heal; love leaves a memory no one can steal. We have so many precious, treasured memories. We pray God s continued blessings on each of you. With our love, Cynthia Hill, Elanese Pitts and families To Rev. Murphy and the entire Zion family, To say thank you does not seem adequate, we can t find words to thank you enough for all the expressions of love and acts of kindness you have shown us during the passing of my sister and then, three weeks later, my father. We will be forever grateful. Your prayers for comfort and strength during this very difficult time are a blessing. We pray God s continued blessings on each of you. With our love, Steve, Cynthia and Cyndel Hill

6 Zion Family, Thank you so very much for the overwhelming love and support you shared during the passing of my father. We were so appreciative of your comforting words, countless cards, prayers and hugs as we went through such a difficult time. I was especially humbled by the prayer at the altar surrounded by Pastor Murphy and the Men of Zion and that act of love will forever be remembered by me and my family. What a blessing to be surrounded by such brotherly love and support! Again, Zion Family, THANK YOU so much! I am eternally grateful to each of you! Sincerely, Larry Pyos, Sr. and Family Daughter Day Thank you for your love. God filled us all with His love and blessed us to the depth of our souls. Thank you. May we continue to touch and care for one another. The Women s Ministry In care of Rev. Chandler Reminder All announcements must be submitted to the Admin Office by noon on Wednesday. Thank you for your corporation GLZ Admin Office Special Events All programs, bulletins, and fliers must be submitted to the Admin Office by Wednesday before the event. Thank you for your corporation GLZ Admin Office Welcome of Visitors If you are having someone other than a member of the Greeter s Ministry on your program to welcome the visitors, please coordinate with Sis. Julie Lane of the Greeter s Ministry. 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 Usher Board Membership Drive The Ushers are an integral part of our worship experience. We are in need of senior, young adult and junior ushers. We invite you to become a doorkeeper for the Lord. The Points of Contact are Sis. Gloria Lofton (gloria.lofton7@gmail.com) (703) or Sis. Jannie Eaddy (jannie_eaddy@yahoo.com). Community Service Project: Stuff A Purse A community service project for Homeless Women Shelter in Washington, DC "Stuff a Purse" Ladies, bring in your gently used purses that you no longer use in your wardrobe filled with small toiletries: Toothpaste, Toothbrush, Feminine spray, Deodorant, Feminine Napkins, and Tampons, Etc. A box will be near the stairs for donation collection. GLZBC Ushers Ministry 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 125 th Zion Day Team Meeting On Sunday, March 20, 2016, immediately following the 10:45 a.m. service POC: Deacon Moseley Bible Study Canceled Bible Study has been canceled for Wednesday, March 23, 2016 Speaking Engagement Rev. Murphy will be preaching at Shiloh Baptist Church on Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. Where: Gunston Road, Lorton, VA Men s Ministry Training Thursday, March 24, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. Facilitator: Pastor Murphy Please sign-up by calling the Admin Office. Handouts will be provided Refreshments will be served. Good Friday Service Rev. Murphy will be preaching one of the 7 last words at the Oak Grove Baptist Church. When: Friday, March 25, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. Where: Dominion Ln, Sterling, VA 20166

7 Easter Egg Hunt (Cancelled) The Children s Church Ministry s Easter Egg Hunt has been cancelled Easter Services Sunday, March 27, 2016 Sunrise Service at 6:45 a.m. Breakfast: Immediately following the 6:45 a.m. service Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Worship service at 10:45 a.m. Bible Study for the Month of March Wednesday, March 30, 2016 at 7:30 8:30 p.m. A new study beginning in Galatians 1 Facilitator: Pastor Murphy Scholarship Opportunities Apply at - Deadline: March 31, 2016 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 at 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) Executive Council Meeting Monday, April 25, 2016 at 7:00 PM Quarterly Church Meeting Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at 7:30 PM Administrative Professionals Day 2016 Wednesday, April 27, 2016

8 WOMEN'S DAY 2016 April 24, 9:45 a.m. Theme: "Women Fully Committed" Scripture: Romans 12:1-2 Speaker: Rev. Roxanne Cardenas Milwaukee, Wisconsin Music: Women of Zion Choir (All women of the church are invited to sing with the Women's Choir.) Color: White - symbolizing purity Flower: Red - symbolizing the Blood of Jesus (Please see Deacon Geraldine Woods to purchase a $5.00 Red flower.)

9 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 - Pastor Murphy is the Adult Class facilitator 9:45 10:30 a.m. Sunday School - POC: Bro. Jeffery Allen, Sr., Superintendent March May 2016, Theme: The Gift of Faith 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. Family Focus payer for the month of March: In all our families there are battles and struggles of many kinds that we continue to deal with on a daily basis. This month, give all those struggles unto the LORD and circle them in prayer. Praying that GOD's power will overcome all the battles and temptations that you have identified in your family. FOR GOD is all power and worthy to be PRAISED! Scriptures: Isaiah 60:1-2: Arise, shine for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD rises upon you. See, darkness covers the earth and thick darkness is over the peoples, but the LORD rises upon you and his glory appears over you. 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.