Greater Little Zion Baptist Church 10185 Zion Drive Fairfax, VA 22032 Phone: 703-764-9111 Fax: 703-764-9162 Office Hours: 9:30 a.m. 5:30 p.m. Email: admin@glzbc.org Website: www.glzbc.org Sunday, November 13, 2016 2016 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. Luke 4:18-19 Rev. Dr. James T. Murphy, Jr., Pastor E-mail: James.T.Murphy@glzbc.org Thank You! Never are we more aware of how much friends and family mean than at the time of bereavement. Your thoughtfulness did so much to ease our sorrow. Family of Bertha Mea Strayhorn and Debbie F. Cox May the Lord reward you for your Kindness. Ruth 1:8 Strayhorn, Cox and Carraway Families Dear Zion Family, Sis. Joanne Tibbs, mother of Sis. Jessica Tibbs, daughter of Mother Dolores Dennie, and sister of Bro. William (Billy) Colbert, has recently been diagnosed with Stage 4 endometrial cancer that has metastasized into her hip and spine. She is now in a fight for her life. Her family has established accounts for her on the GoFundMe and PayPal sites to assist in addressing the severe financial impact of this devastating illness. The links to these sites are listed below: https://www.gofundme.com/joannetibbs5683, https://www.paypal.me/joannetibbs, https://www.youcaring.com/joanne-c-tibbs-637468 Sis. Tibbs and her family will greatly appreciate any donations that you give. They are also grateful in advance for your prayers and support as she begins a long road of treatments. May God bless you. ** GLZBC Commemorative Coin *** If you desire a GLZBC Commemorative Coin, please see a representative of the 125 th Church Anniversary Team in the vestibule immediately following the service. Coins are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Cost: $12.00 Deacon Al Moseley, 125 th Church Anniversary Chair The Pastor's 18 th Anniversary If you are interested in being a part of the Pastor's 18 th Anniversary committee, please send an email to Sis. Mamie James (Anniversary Chairperson) @ mamiejames40@yahoo.com. Thanks, Pastor's Anniversary Committee Chairperson GLZBC Chess Club The Chess Club will be meeting on Sunday, November 13, 2016 after the 11:00 AM service. Beginners (instructors provided) and experience players are welcomed. We will set aside a special section for checker players to play and socialize. Come out and join us. For questions, please contact Bro. Al Hayes or Sis. LaKita Jones. Men s Ministry Bible Study Thursday, November 17, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. Couples Course Session 5: Sacred Marriage: Sexual Saints (Chapter 11) Date: Friday, November 18, 2016 Time: 6:30-9:00 p.m. Location: Terri & Anthony Bazemore s Home RSVP: As soon as possible 125 th Church Anniversary Close-Out Meeting 125 th Church Anniversary will meet on Sunday, November 20, 2016, immediately following the 11:00 a.m. service in the old sanctuary. POC: Deacon Al Moseley Single's Ministry Meeting The Single's Ministry will meet on Sunday, November 20 th after 11:00 a.m. service at 1:30 p.m. in the conference room. POC: Rev. James T. Murphy, Jr.
Worship on the Lord s Day 7:45 a.m. Service Today s Music Leaders Musicians.... Sis. Christian Davis & Min. 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)... Young Adult Praise Team The Spoken Word/Sermon... Rev. Dr. James T. Murphy, Jr. Sermon Title: Time After Time Nehemiah 9:28 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
Worship on the Lord s Day 10:45 a.m. Service Today s Music Leaders Musicians..... Sis. Christian Davis and Min. Keith Exum Minister of Music...... Bro. Robert Fairchild Praise and Worship..... Musical Guest 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: Call to Worship... Congregational Hymn #371...... What A Fellowship Worshippers may enter Invocation........ Musical Selection....... Musical Guest Welcoming of Visitors.... Sis. Ava Kemp Youth Moment...... Youth Ministry Announcements..... Worship of Giving/ Prayer..... Sisters Ava and Amber Kemp Board of Directors/Deacons Responsive Reading.(No.2 Blessings )... Sis. Lacey Anderson Congregational Prayer Time..... Musical Selection..... Musical Guest The Spoken Word/Sermon..... Rev. Brian Woolfolk Associate Minister of First Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Dumfries, VA Invitation to Discipleship Benediction......... Rev. Brian Woolfolk Associate Minister of First Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Dumfries, VA Please do not enter or leave the Sanctuary during this time.
Col. Carolyn Broadway Health & Healing Concerns (Rev. Estelle Chandler s family friend) Sis. Barbara Collins Health & Healing Concerns Sis. Janice Tate-Fawver, CA Health & Healing Concerns (Sis. Joyce Moseley s sister) Sis. Annette Fletcher Sis. Yetta Howard - Health & Healing (Sis. Yedetta Felton s sister) Sis. Karen Hudson (Bro. Robert Clark s sister) Mother Thelma Jeffrey Bro. Julius Lewis Heath and Healing (Bro. Ed and Sis. Mamie James friend) Bro. Roy Miller (Sis. Jannie Eaddy s cousin) Bro. Luther Morrow Health & Sickness Concerns (Dea. Don Newton s brother-in-law) Bro. Jon F. Newton Healing (Deacon Don & BOD Jean Newton s son) Bro. Joseph Oliver Health & Sickness Concerns (Sis. Ruth Garrett s brother) Sis. Ruby Parkey Health & Sickness Concerns (Sis. Brenda Perkins-Johnson's aunt) Sis. Tyra Parkey Health & Sickness Concerns (Sis. Brenda Perkins-Johnson's cousin) Bro. George Reese (Sis. Donna Reese s husband) Trustee James Rollins - Portsmouth, VA (Sis. Ruby Harney s brother) Sis. Cynthia Roper's brother-in-law Bro. James Self Health & Sickness Concerns Sis. Rose Sias, Brooklyn, NY (The Walden s Daughter-in-Law) Bro. John Sorrell Health Concerns (Sis. Agnes Sorrell s husband) Sis. Mary Lee Spates, Lake City, SC (Sis. Denise Snowden s mother) Bro. Samuel Sullivan Health & Sickness Concerns (Sis. Doris Dunkley s father) Bro. Bernardo Snowden Health Concerns (Sis. Denise Snowden s brother-in-law) Bro. Joel Anthony Tate, Northern, CA (Sis. Joyce Moseley's brother) Sis. Joanne C. Tibbs Health, Healing & Financial Concerns (Sis. Jessica Tibbs mother) Sis. Ann & Sis. Suzi Vincent - Health & Sickness Concerns Bro. John Wherry Health & Sickness Concerns and Faith & Discernment (Sis. Frankie Brown s brother) Bro. Tommy Williams (Sis. Annette Fletcher s brother) Unit 3: Alpha and Omega I See a New Jerusalem Daily Bible Readings of this week: Monday Genesis 1:28-2:3 Tuesday Ezekiel 43:1-9 Wednesday Revelation 3:10-12 Thursday Revelation 21:1-4 Friday Revelation 21:5-8 Saturday Revelation 21:15-21 Sunday Revelation 22:9-14, 22-27 Little Known Black History Fact: John Stewart Rock The phrase Black is Beautiful has long been associated with the civil rights and Black power movements but it has roots that reach even further back. John Stewart Rock, one of the America s first Black doctors and lawyers, is said to have coined the phrase in one of his speeches as an abolitionist. Rock was born October 13, 1825 in Salem, N.J. to free parents. School was a luxury for both whites and Blacks, but the Rock family rallied around their son, helping him get the education he needed to become a teacher at age 19. But, Rock had greater plans and began studying medicine under the guidance of two white doctors. Medical school acceptance proved to be a challenge due to his race, but the American Medical College in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania allowed him to study there. After graduating in 1852, Rock moved to Boston to open a practice and teach night school for African-Americans. An abolitionist group, Vigilance Committee, hired Rock to treat escaped slaves and serve as their educator. The abolitionist movement produced many fine speakers and Rock was of that longstanding tradition. Rock traveled across New England as part of the National Equal Rights League that counted Frederick Douglass as a member. In 1855, Rock joined an effort in Boston to desegregate public schools. In his speeches and writings, Rock did speak of the inherent beauty of Black people and was a strong proponent of Black selfimprovement and empowerment. In the late 1850 s, Rock s health began to fade and he sailed to France to get advanced care. He was advised to retire from speaking and travel, and although he cut back his medical practice and dental practice, he studied law. In 1861, Rock becoming one of the first Black lawyers admitted to the Massachusetts Bar. In 1865, as the first Black lawyer admitted to the bar of the Supreme Court. Rock fell ill with the common cold in 1866 after several health setbacks and died in December at the age of 41. On Rock s tombstone, the record of his admittance to the Supreme Court is noted. http://blackamericaweb.com/2016/11/04/little-known-black-history-fact-john-stewart-rock/
Missionary Ministry Outreach Opportunities for 2016 Being a Church of TLC: Touching, Loving, & Caring John 13:34-35 Thanksgiving Baskets Pick-Up Date The Pick-up Date is on Saturday, November 19, 2016 Time: between 10:00 a.m. Noon. Missionary Ministry Christmas Baskets We are accepting names for the Christmas Baskets from now through November 30, 2016 Submission for Needy Families or Yourself. Pick-up Date and Time: Saturday, December 17, 2016 Between 10:00 a.m. Noon. Submission forms will be available in the Vestibule. Missionary Ministry Support for flood victims in Lumberton, North Carolina We will be sending food, water, clothes of all sizes, shoes etc. to the flood victims in Lumberton, NC. They have nothing. If you have anything to share at this time, please leave it in the Fellowship Hall at GLZBC If you have questions, please call Deacon Jeri Woods, 703-670-5729 or email: 4winterbaby@gmail.com. Please continue to lift them in prayer. The Missionary Ministry If you would like to lend a helping hand, we welcome you! Serving others, Evangelism and Missions
Women s Ministry Christmas Luncheon Location: Fellowship Hall Saturday, December 2, 2016 11:00 a.m. Set Up 12:00 noon Lunch Bring your favorite dish! Treat your sisters.. Bring a gift to share in a White Elephant Exchange ($15 maximum for gift) Our song: Joy To The World Theme: Jesus Is The Joy Of Our Celebration Sign-up sheets is available in the vestibule POCs: Sis. Keiana Amaker, Sis. Miamah Braddox, Rev. Estelle Chandler, Sis. Dottie Henson, Sis. Barbara Murphy & Sis. LaTasha Murphy
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 1st and 2nd Thursday (FH) POC: Sis. Cynthia Turner 7:00 p.m. Children s Ministry Meeting 1st Thursday 7:00 a.m. Church Choir Rehearsal Thursday before the 3rd Sunday 7:00-8:00 p.m. Junior Ushers Meeting 4th Thursday (OS) 7:30 p.m. Missionary Ministry Meeting 3rd Thursday (CR) 7:30 p.m. Youthful Praise of Zion Choir Rehearsal (MS) Except after the 2nd Sunday 8:30 p.m. Young Adult Praise Team Rehearsal (MS) 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 Saturday 7-9 a.m. Men s Ministry Prayer Breakfast 1st Saturday (FH) - POC: Bro. Al Woods 8:00 a.m. Male Chorus Rehearsal (MS) 9:30 11:00 a.m. Women s Bible Study 2nd and 4th Saturdays (FH) - POC: Deacon Geraldine Woods 10:00 a.m. - 12 noon Women s Ministry Meeting 3rd Saturday (FH) POC: Rev. Estelle Chandler (Nov & Dec Meeting in the Old Sanctuary) 10:00 a.m. Beautification Ministry Meeting 3rd Saturdays (CR) POC: Sis. Annie McLaurin 10:00 a.m. Deacons Meeting 3rd Saturday (OS) Special on-call teleconference held periodically. POC: Deacon Don Newton 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 1st & 4th Saturday & the Saturday before the 5th Sunday 2:00 p.m. Seniors Ministry Meeting every 3rd Saturday (Pinn Center) Please see web-site calendar (www.glzbc.org) for more scheduled events. 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) 7:45 and 10:45 a.m. Youth Church 1st and 3rd Sunday (FH) 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 2016, Theme: The Sovereignty of God 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, Theme: Prayers of Thanksgiving. The Family Focus Prayer for the Month of November: During the month of November, we all prepare for the season of Thanksgiving, a time that we as families come together to give thanks for all that the LORD has blessed us with. May we all pray together in family and church and community for the continued blessings and be willing to share with others in unity. Seeking and Praying in Thanksgiving! Scripture: 21 Oh, that men would give thanks to the LORD for His goodness, And for His wonderful works to the children of men! 22 Let them sacrifice the sacrifices of thanksgiving, And declare his works with rejoicing. 43 Whoever is wise will observe these things, And they will understand the lovingkindness of the LORD. Psalm 107:21-22 & 43 (NKJV) 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 1:30 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 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 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 7:00 p.m. Deacons Training 2nd Tuesday 7:30 p.m. Hospitality Ministry Meeting 4th Tuesday (Kitchen) POC: Sis. Carmen Holt