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 Baptism Sunday Sunday, October 4, 2015 2015 Theme: "Standing the Duty" 2 Timothy 1:3 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 E-mail: James.T.Murphy@glzbc.org
Worship on the Lord s Day 7:45 a.m. Service Today s Music Leader Musician.... Min. Keith Exum 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).... Zion Inspirational Choir The Spoken Word/Sermon... Rev. James T. Murphy, Jr. Sermon Title: "Too Afraid Not To Grow" Luke 13:6-9 Invitation to Salvation.. Rev. 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. 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 Leader Musician.......... Min. Keith Exum Minister of Music...... Bro. Robert Fairchild Praise and 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: Call to Worship..... Congregational Hymn #378...... Just A Little Talk with Jesus Worshippers may enter Invocation.............. Minister Musical Selection... Zion Inspirational Choir Welcoming of Visitors..... Greeter s Ministry Announcements... Worship of Giving/ Prayer........ Board of Directors/Deacons Congregational Prayer Time... Musical Selection.... Zion Inspirational Choir The Spoken Word/Sermon..... Rev. James T. Murphy, Jr. Invitation to Discipleship Sermon Title: "Too Afraid Not To Grow" Luke 13:6-9 Benediction..... Rev. James T. Murphy, Jr. Please do not enter or leave the Sanctuary during this time
Sis. Patricia Beander, Woodbine Nursing Home (Sis. Ruth Garrett s friend) Sis. Stacy Bowling (Sis. LaJuanna Russell s friends daughter) Bro. Leonard Bolton (Sis. Cynthia Hill and Sis. Elanese Pitts brother) Sis. Doris Cloud, Columbus, GA (BOD OZ Fuller s sister) Sis. Barbara Collins, In the Hospital Sis. Annie Davis, (BOD Ted Davis wife) Sis. DeBryah Davis and Sis. LaToya Hudson (Sis. Cynthia Turner s nieces) Sis. Vickie Goode (Rev. Estelle Chandler) Mother Birthene Howard, Manor Care - Fair Oaks Bro. Ulysses Jones (Rev. Estelle Chandler s friend) Sis. Mammie Majors (Sis. Barbra Murphy s sister) Bro. Roosevelt Milton Sis. Ruby Parkey (Sis. Brenda Perkins-Johnson s aunt) Sis. Tyra Parkey (Sis. Brenda Perkins-Johnson s cousin) Sis. Mariah Pitts (Sis. Elanese Pitts daughter) Bro. George Reese (Sis. Donna Reese s husband) Sis. Cynthia Roper's brother- in-law Bro. John Rutland Sis. Carole Saddler (Sis. Joanne Tibbs friend) Jennifer Tibbs (Sis. Joanne Tibbs daughter) Sis. Annette Torian (Sis. Barbra Murphy s niece) Sis. Joan Tyree Mother Margo Tyree Sis. Carol Ann Walker Bro. Kenneth White, Jr. (Sis. Sylvia Fisher s nephew) Mourning the loss of a loved one: Bro. Antonio Coleman (Death of his mother) Min. Keith Exum (Death of his friend) Sis. Brenda Perkins-Johnson (Death of her cousin) The Roots Family (Death of Rev. James Roots) Deacon Jeri & Bro. Al Woods (Death of their grandson) Bro. Al Woods (Death of his uncle) The Challenges of the Community Daily Bible Readings of this week: Monday Psalm 15 Tuesday Hebrews 13:5-10 Wednesday Ephesians 6:14-18 Thursday Acts 13:52-14:3 Friday Acts 8:1-8 Saturday Acts 8:26-40 Sunday Acts 8:9-24 Little Known Black History Month: The Oblate Sisters The Oblate Sisters of Providence are the oldest order of Black nuns in the world. Founded in 1829 by Rev. Father James Hector Joubert and Mother Mary Elizabeth Lange, (pictured) the order still exists today and continues Mother Mary s dedication of service to children and the poor. Not much is known about Lange s early life and historians have produced several conflicting documents. What most researchers agree on is that she was born around 1784 in Santiago de Cuba and raised in the French-speaking region of the nation. Lange was also connected to a family of means and social standing. After arriving in Baltimore in 1813, Lange encountered other Caribbean people and realized they should be educated. Though Maryland was then a slave state, Lange began teaching people for free using her own money and the home she shared with Mary Frances Balas in Fells Point. In 1828. Father Joubert came to Lange with the idea of beginning a school for Black girls, which subsequently led Lange to pledge her life to the Catholic Church. In July 1829, Lange, Sister Balas and two other women formed the Oblate Sisters order. In 1831, the order was officially recognized by the larger church body. The Oblates, as they were sometimes called, recognized the trials and barriers Black people faced in America and worked tirelessly to serve the needy. Racism and gender discrimination also visited the Oblates but according to accounts, they never wavered from their godly call to serve. As Mother Superior, Lange was seen as the face of the order but all of the sisters were known contributors. Lange lived a long life and worked until she died in February 1882. In recent times, The Oblates have campaigned for Lange to be considered for sainthood because of her work for the church. http://blackamericaweb.com/2015/09/28/little-known-black-history-month-theoblate-sisters/
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. September November 2015, Theme: The Christian Community Comes Alive 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. God s Junior Angels rehearsals are every 1 st and 3 rd Sunday s (OS) [except the months July& August] - POC: Sis. Renee Ivey 1:00 p.m. Family Ministry Family Prayer Day, 3 rd Sunday upstairs in the prayer room. Theme: Praying For Community Of Faith In Family. The Focused Family Prayer for the Month of October: As we progress into the fall of this year, seek through prayers, and meditation on his word, the continued growth of unity within families, by the unifying faith in our LORD. Be faithful in your diligence seeking GOD in yourself and joining with others in your family to grow, binding together all family members under the guidance of the HOLY SPIRIT that continues to be with all those who have confessed their belief in Jesus Christ. Pray for this unity in our community of families. Scriptures: James 3:12-15: See to it, brothers, that none of you has a sinful, unbelieving heart that turns away from the living God. But encourage one another daily, as long as it is called Today, so that none of you may be hardened by sin s deceitfulness. We have come to share in Christ if we hold firmly till the end the confidence we had at first. As his just been said: Today, if you hear his voice, do not harden your hearts as you did in the rebellion. POCs: Deacon Anthony & Deacon Terri Bazemore 1:00 p.m. Rock The Rim and Tennis Lessons, immediately after the 11:00 a.m. service, every 2 nd Sunday at the Pinn Center. POC: Deacon William Windley and Bro. Al Hayes 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 (MS 6 7 p.m. & FH 7 8 p.m.) 6:30 p.m. Youth Ministry Meeting 1 st and 2 nd Thursday (OS) 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) 7:30 p.m. Women of Zion Choir Rehearsal Thursday after the 2 nd Sunday 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 7:30 a.m. Monthly Deacons Meeting 3 rd Saturday (CR) Special on-call teleconference held periodically. POC: Deacon Don Newton 8:00 a.m. Male Chorus Rehearsal 8:00 a.m. Men s Ministry Prayer Breakfast 1 st Saturday - POC: Bro. Al Woods 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. Women s Ministry Meeting 3 rd Saturday (FH) POC: Rev. Estelle Chandler (No Meeting in October) 10:00 a.m. Beautification Ministry Meeting 3 rd Saturdays (CR) POC: Sis. Annie McLaurin 10:00 11:00 a.m. Ushers Ministry Adults Meeting 4 th Saturday POC: Bro. Jimmie Barber 10:00 a.m. New Member Orientation 3 rd Saturdays 11:30 a.m. Church Choir Rehearsal Saturday before the 3 rd Sunday 12:00 p.m. Women of Zion Choir Rehearsal 2nd & 4 th Saturday & the Saturday before the 5 th Sunday 2:00 p.m. Seniors Ministry Meeting every 3 rd Saturday (Pinn Center)
Thank You! Katherine Hanley Family Shelter Fellowship A very special thank you from Zion Inspirational Choir to all who contributed their time and/or resources on Sunday, September 20, 2015 to the residents of the Katherine Hanley Family Shelter. To God be the Glory for your sacrifice. We look forward to your on-going participation. Thank You! The family of the late Ms. Annie Ruth Coleman wishes to extend heartfelt thanks and gratitude to everyone for all acts of kindness shown to us during our period of bereavement. Your prayers, phone calls, emails, cards, and flowers were truly appreciated. We are so fortunate to be a part of such a wonderful church family. Antonio Coleman and Family 2015 WOMEN S LAVENDER SPRINGS SPA RETREAT Holy! Holy! Holy! Jeremiah 29:11 says, For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the LORD, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope. We didn t know, but God knew and His presence fell all over our midst. How Blessed we are. Women of GLZBC, Friends, The Presenters and Committee, to God be the Glory of how He used each of you! God s words were exemplified all weekend long. Bless you and I send Sisterly Love, Rev. Estelle Chandler WOMEN'S MINISTRY CALENDAR/SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES Please note change of time for meetings. Meetings are held the 3 rd Saturday of each month @ 10:00 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. There will NOT be a meeting in October, due to preparation for Zion Day. The next meeting will be on Saturday, November 21, 2015 @ 10:00 a.m. At this meeting, we will elect officers for 2016. Please come prepared with your nominations. We look forward to seeing each of you at the next meeting as we continue the bonding and fellowship that we experienced at the retreat. Rev. Chandler Thanksgiving Baskets Good morning, Time is approaching for family and friends of Greater Little Zion Baptist Church to submit names for this year's Thanksgiving Food Baskets. The first opportunity to submit names begins October 4, 2015 and ends November 8, 2015. The baskets will be distributed on November 21, 2015 between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon, here at Greater Little Zion. If you know of a family that would benefit from this outreach opportunity, please let us know. Missionary points of contact are Gina Colbert who can be reached at (703) 492-2065 and Diane Ward who can be reached at (703) 969-0181. You may also call the church, (703) 764-9111. The submission form and the box to place your form in will be available on Sunday, October 4 th in the vestibule. Serving others, GLZBC Missionaries Couples Course Family Ministry Presents Marriage OneNess Session Money and Marriage Oneness Date: Friday, October 9 th Time: 6:30-9:00 p.m. Location: Anthony & Terri Bazemore s Home 5809 Clermont Drive Alexandria, VA 22310 RSVP as soon as possible Abazemore6@verizon.net, terrib6@verizon.net Reminder No Money Mondays - As we continue our Spending Fast on Mondays, for those of you participating in the 52 Week Saving Challenge, your account balance for the week ending October 10 th should be $861.00 or $1,312.00 (depending on if you started with $1 or $52), for the teenagers it should be $90.00, and the youth age 5 to 12 it should be $45.00. GLZBC Youth on Mission Youth Fellowship and Bigger Than Bullying Campaign Kick-Off on Sunday, October 11, 2015 After the 11:00 a.m. service POC: Sis. Cynthia Turner, GLZBC_YouthonMission@aol.com (703) 505-2408
Essay Writing Workshop GLZBC Youth on Mission will attend an Essay Writing Workshop on Saturday, October 24, 2015 Hosted by Mount Zion Baptist Church, Arlington, VA 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Register at www.scholarshipworkshop.com/mzbc POC: Sis. Cynthia Turner, GLZBC_YouthonMission@aol.com (703) 505-2408 Executive Council Meeting Tuesday, October 27, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Quarterly Church Meeting All members are strongly encouraged to attend the Quarterly Church Meeting scheduled on Saturday, October 31, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. Please arrive early and remember to bring a picture ID. Thank you! GLZBC UNCF (United Negro College Fund) Sunday When: December 6, 2015 at both the 7:45 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Service Contribution Goal: $2,500 Contribution Guidelines: Make check payable to GLZBC. Annotate the acronym "UNCF" on the line at the bottom left corner of the check and on the "Other" line in the Special Donation column of the Tithes and Offerings envelope for both check and cash contributions. Donations can be made each Sunday thru January 3, 2016. Point-of-Contact: Brother Abe Scott 2016 Zion Day Volunteers In 2016, Zion will have stood as a beacon of light for the Fairfax and surrounding communities for 125 years. It will be a time of joy, excitement, celebration, consecration, as well as reflection upon God's favor of Greater Little Zion Baptist Church. Deacon Moseley is seeking volunteers to work on the 125 th Zion Day Anniversary Team. If you are interested in volunteering, please see him immediately following the 8:00 a.m. or 11:00 a.m. service. Thank you Happy 33 rd Wedding Anniversary To Rev. James T. and First Lady Barbara Ann Murphy Friday, September 25, 2015 ~RECEPTION~ There will be a reception on Sunday, October 4 th immediately after the 10:45 a.m. service in the Fellowship Hall to celebrate this milestone. Please join us and share your kind expressions of love and congratulations. Expressions can also be sent to: Rev. & Sis. James T. Murphy, Jr. 4704 Lehigh Court Woodbridge, VA 22193-4635