ANNOUNCEMENTS August 13, 2017 Connect with FRANGELISM MONTH & Invite your FRIENDS, RELATIVES, ASSOCIATES & NEIGHBORS! Rev. Dr. Emory Berry, Jr., Senior Pastor 3250 Rainbow Drive Decatur, GA 30034 www.greenforest.org (404) 486-1120 Office (404) 486-1121 Fax Social Ministries (404) 486-6771 Christian Academy Office (404) 486-6737 The Greenforest vision is to build a united Biblical community of loving relationships whose members daily and devoutly love, follow and model Christ, and respond properly to His Lordship through powerful worship.
~ORDER OF WORSHIP SERVICES ~ Devotion (7:45am only) Corporate Prayer/P&W Cont d Praise & Worship (10:45am only) Offertory Prayer/Offering/Song Call To Worship (10:45am only) Sermonic Selection Welcome & Greetings Sermon Baptism (10:30 only) Invitation to Discipleship Ministry Announcements Benediction/Postlude Congregational Singing (P&W) Nursery Care is provided at the ELC during Sunday Services for ages 0-4. AUGUST 2017 CALENDAR August 2017 Family & Frangelism Month August 13, 2017 FH Move-Up Sunday August 20, 2017 Consecration of Executive Pastor Kamau Welcher August 27, 2017 Gourdine/McNair Family Ministry Meeting Church Outing @ 3:30 PM St. Peter Missionary Baptist Church Fulfillment Hour Division Lesson Titles, August 13, 2017 Pre-School Division Apollos Told About Jesus 2 Tim. 1:1-5; 3:14-17 Children Division Paul Preached to an Angry Crowd Acts 21:17 22:29 Youth Division God s Comfort Zone II Corinthian 1:2-7 Adult Division Balancing Act Luke 5 GREENFOREST ipraise YOUTH MINISTRY ipraise Sundays Teen Worship service will resume TODAY, Sunday, August 13 th. Midweek Bible Study is held on Wednesdays at 7:30pm. Attention all Pre-School, Children and Youth Divisions! We will observe our annual fall Fulfillment Hour Move-Up on TODAY, August 13, 2017. Please prepare your students and parents for this exciting time in the life of the church.
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION UPDATE COLLEGE CREDIT HUB 7:00 8:45 PM (NOBTS COURSE DATE CORRECTIONS) Bldg. II, Rm. #105Biblical Ministry Course: PMUS1159: Counseling Church Members ; Aug. 1 Sept. 19, 2017; (Tuesdays); *Biblical Teaching Course--BUIS1151: The Life of Christ ; Aug. 2 Sept. 20, 2017 (New Certificate Cycle: JOIN THE GRADUATION CLASS OF 2019 Enroll today!! Tuition: $100 + $25 Reg.) (Wednesdays) It is time again for our 2017 Back-To-School Supply Drive at the Forest! We are intentional to undergird our students with fervent prayer for their safety, success, and to equip them with needed resources. Drop off your school supply donations at the church office Monday Friday, @ 10:00 am 4:00 pm daily; Saturday 9:00 am 5:00 pm & Sunday, 7:45 am - 2:00 pm. Visit the Greenforest website for the list of school supplies by grade level or see signage posted around the campus. For more information, please contact Rev. Diann Ash at 404.486.6724 or diann.ash@greenforest.org. Collecting supplies: NOW thru Thursday, August 31, 2017. The next Baby Dedication Ceremony will be held during the 10:45 a.m. worship service on Sunday, August 27, 2017. Families interested in participating should contact the church office (404) 486-1120 or Rev. Johnny Fowler (404) 583-0957 no later than TODAY, August 13, 2017. Come Out for the CONSECRATION WORSHIP SERVICE of Rev. Kamau Welcher Greenforest Executive Pastor Sunday, August 20, 2017 @ 3:30 PM (Main Sanctuary)
WOMEN S DAY 2017 THE 2017 WOMEN S DAY CHOIR INVITES YOU TO JOIN US Members of all choirs (Celestial, Voices of Inspiration, and New Ambassadors) are invited. MEMBERS of the CONGREGATION are especially invited. You do not need to be a member of any choir to participate. Bring your best praise! Don t miss the blessing of fellowship in song with the women of Greenforest. Rehearsals are spiritfilled and fun-filled as we gather weekly to prepare to lead the congregation in worship on Women s Day. WOMEN S CHOIR REHEARSAL DATES (in the Music Room Building 2): Tuesday, August 15 th @ 7:00 pm 1 st Rehearsal (includes Registration and Orientation) Tuesday, August 22 @ 7:00pm Tuesday, August 29 @ 7:00pm Tuesday, September 5 @ 7:00pm *Tuesday, September 12 @ 7:00pm Last day to join Sis. Shirley Pearson, Women s Day Choir Director (404 454-6446)
The Women s Day 2017 Dance Ministry invites you to join us! Women of the Forest are welcome to join the Women s Day Dance Ministry worship experience as we Transform Mind, Body and Soul! You do not need to be a part of any dance ministry just bring your desire to worship in spirit and truth. Each rehearsal (held in the Main Sanctuary) promises to be rewarding time of fellowship, reflection and learning. Women's Day Dance Ministry Director, Dr. Edie K. Hopewell (404) 664-4595. Please note the Scheduled Rehearsal dates below: Tuesdays at 5:45pm: August 29 th ; Sept 7 th ; *Sept 14 th (last day to join) & Sept 21 st Thursdays at 7:00pm: August 31 st ; Sept 9 th ; Sept 16 th ; Sept 23 rd and Saturday: September 24 th at 11:00am "And be not conformed to this world: but be you transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God" Romans 12:2 Greenforest Christian Academy will host the Portraits of Excellence Scholarship Banquet and Silent Auction Saturday, September 16, 2017 5:30pm -8:30pm The Silent Auction will open at 4:30pm Tickets are $75 and available from any GMCAC Board Member. Please contact Dr. Fannie Tartt (770) 377-0883 for more information The month of August has been designated as a month of rest and family time for the Greenforest family. Please enjoy this time by not scheduling any ministry meetings, etc. We will continue to have Bible Study each Wednesday night in August.
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION UPDATE COLLEGE CREDIT HUB 7:00 8:45 PM (NOBTS COURSE DATE CORRECTIONS) Bldg. II, Rm. #105Biblical Ministry Course: PMUS1159: Counseling Church Members ; Aug. 1 Sept. 19, 2017; (Tuesdays); *Biblical Teaching Course--BUIS1151: The Life of Christ ; Aug. 2 Sept. 20, 2017 (New Certificate Cycle: JOIN THE GRADUATION CLASS OF 2019 Enroll today!! Tuition: $100 + $25 Reg.) (Wednesdays) It is time again for our 2017 Back-To-School Supply Drive at the Forest! We are intentional to undergird our students with fervent prayer for their safety, success, and to equip them with needed resources. Drop off your school supply donations at the church office Monday Friday, @ 10:00 am 4:00 pm daily; Saturday 9:00 am 5:00 pm & Sunday, 7:45 am - 2:00 pm. Visit the Greenforest website for the list of school supplies by grade level or see signage posted around the campus. For more information, please contact Rev. Diann Ash at 404.486.6724 or diann.ash@greenforest.org. Collecting supplies: NOW thru Thursday, August 31, 2017. The next Baby Dedication Ceremony will be held during the 10:45 a.m. worship service on Sunday, August 27, 2017. Families interested in participating should contact the church office (404) 486-1120 or Rev. Johnny Fowler (404) 583-0957 no later than TODAY, August 13, 2017. Come Out for the CONSECRATION WORSHIP SERVICE of Rev. Kamau Welcher Greenforest Executive Pastor Sunday, August 20, 2017 @ 3:30 PM (Main Sanctuary)
FAMILIES EXPERIENCING RECENT HOSPITALIZATION OR ILLNESS: The family of Dea. Charles (Julia) Harris (RCM) whose sister, Ethel Harris, recently passed. Arrangements are pending. The family of Bro. Leroy (Mary) Leonard (JYM) whose sister, Sarah Rogers, recently passed. Arrangements are pending. The family of Bro. Cantrell (Shawn) Watts (EB) whose aunt, Jewrel Reed, was recently funeralized. The family of Bro. Robert (Janice) Grant (WD) whose nephew, Justin Stover, was recently funeralized in Buffalo, NY The family of Sis. Scharyl Berry (LA) whose aunt, Willie Mae Finkley, recently passed and will be buried on August 19 th in Seattle, Washington. Also whose cousin, Johnetta Dennis, was funeralized on July 28 th in Yakima, Washington Thank you cards were received from these families: The Kimber Family TEXT 2 GIVE is as easy as 1, 2, 3: (1) Just text GREENFOREST to 73256; (2) (2) Click on the link that is returned (3) Follow the Prompts Please Note: If you are on campus and have an emergency, please call the 24- hour security number at (404) 226-7941. PRESERVE THE FOREST Campaign (GOAL): To receive $759,000 Members can still participate in our Preserve the Forest effort. We are looking for 1,2000 members to submit $600 above and beyond their normal tithes to help fund campus repairs and renovations (e.g. Genesis Room, bathrooms, parking lot, etc.). The Campaign has garnered nearly $200,000, to date. We are still believing God that we WILL meet our Campaign goal. Please make or complete your commitment today! To God be the Glory! Feed the Homeless: The following Deacon Family Ministries are scheduled to serve on Saturday, August 19 th at 8:30am: Deacons Langston Atkins and Harold Banks.
Sermon Notes August 13, 2017 Rev. Dr. Emory Berry, Jr., Senior Pastor Subject: Text: Key Thoughts: Join Us for Sunday Evening Worship August 27, 2017 @ 3:30pm St. Peter Missionary Baptist Church (1558 Venetian Dr SW, Atlanta GA) celebrating Acts of Faith Baptist Church 10 th Church Anniversary with Pastor Emory Berry, Jr. (delivering the Preached Word)