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4 Church Covenant /Roman Road

5 Birthdays/Because We Care

5 Pastor’s Message/ New Members

6 Upcoming Events/Ministers & Deacons

7 Fall Revival/College Students

8 Spotlight On Ministries

9 -10 2017-2018 Church Calendar

12 October Calendar

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Pastor Willie J. Freeman

Editor: Yvonne E. Sutfin

A Paradox of Great Virtue

There are many paradoxes to be found in the scriptures, statements

which on the surface seems to be contradictory. In II Corinthains12:10,

Paul say “ When I am weak, then I am strong.” Let us look at the context

to see what Paul meant by this seeming paradox.

After Paul told the Corinthians of his thorn in the flesh and of the

Lord’s answer, “My grace is sufficient for thee! My strength is made per-

fect in weakness”(v.9), he then says that he would boast about his weak-

ness “ that the power of Christ may rest upon me.”

We can now understand why Paul made that puzzling statement and

also see a lesson for us. It is apparent from these verses that people who

are self- sufficient and self reliant, though admired by society, are not

able to receive Gods power in their lives nor are they able to see the need

for it. When we are broken, when we realize our own failures and under-

stand through our own strength, we can never live on the high plane

which God intended, then, and only then, can His power enter into us

and make us whole.

When we empty our lives of self and give the Lord His way, He will

fill us with strength beyond our hopes; then we can say with Paul when I

am weak, then I am strong.

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How Do I Become A Christian?

Have you ever wondered what you must do to become a Christian or what

you must do to be saved? The Bible has an answer that is easy to under-

stand.

FIRST, you must understand that you need to be saved. The Bible says you

need to be saved because you are a sinner. Your sin has a penalty. You

cannot save yourself. The Bible says, “all have sinned” and the “wages of sin

is death”. (Romans 3:23; 6:23)

SECOND, you must understand that you can be saved. You can be saved

because Jesus died on the cross for your sins. The Bible says, “God demon-

strated His love of us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for

us.” (Romans 5:8)

THIRD, you must know what you need to do to be saved. The Bible ex-

plains how you can be saved. Acts 3:19 says we must repent and turn from

our sins. But repentance alone is not enough. Ephesians 2:8 says that we

must place our faith in Jesus Christ to be saved.

NOW, you must want to be saved. God is waiting for you to “want to “ and

then ask Him to save you. The Bible says, “that if you call upon the name of

the Lord you shall be saved”. (Romans 10:13)

If you are ready to trust Christ as your Savior and Lord, invite Christ into

your heart right now by praying to Him. You may word, your own prayer or

use the prayer printed here. The important thing is that the prayer is sincere

and personal.

“Dear Lord, I know that I am a sinner. I know you died for my sins. Right

now, I invite You into my heart to be my Savior and Lord. I willingly turn

away from my sin and give my life to You. Thank You for saving me,

AMEN.”

Welcome to God’s Family, you have just made the greatest decision of your

life. Tell a Pastor or another Christian friend about your decision as soon as

possible.

“And let us not become weary in well doing, for in due season we will reap if

we faint not.” Galatians 6:9

Greater Missionary Baptist Church Mission Statement

The Mission of Greater Missionary Baptist Church is to be a mission-minded, Christ-centered, Bible-believing, preaching, teaching, and evangelistic church as mandated by Jesus Christ in The Great Commission (Matthew 28: 18-20) And from this we will disarm the enemy by em-powering God’s people evangelistically, educationally and economically to the glory of God. Furthermore, our mission is to be a holistic & global

ministry that ministers to the social, physical, men-tal, and spiritual needs of the saints, our communities and the world.

Furthermore, our mission is to equip, train and educate each member for the purpose of becoming a disciple, participating in ministry and proclaiming the mes-sage (Gospel, i.e. )“Good News”.

Furthermore, our mission is to live out our faith each day of our lives, through working, witnessing, walk-ing and worshipping our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Furthermore, our mission is to live spirit-filled and righteous lives so that the world may see our good work and glorify our God.

Furthermore, our mission is to become faithful stew-ards of our time, talent, treasures and testimonies for the glory of God.

THE CHURCH COVENANT

By what common experience do we enter into spiritual fellowship and covenant relations with one another?

Having been led, as we believe, by the Spirit of God, to re-ceive the Lord Jesus Christ as our Savior; and on the profes-sion of our faith, having been baptized in the name of our Father, and the Son, and of the Holy Ghost, we do now in the presence of God, angels and this assembly, most solemn-ly and joyfully enter into the covenant with one another, as one body in Christ.

What is the bond of our union with one another?

We engage, therefore, by the aid of the Holy Spirit, to walk together in Christian love; to strive for the advancement of this church, in knowledge, holiness and comfort; to promote its prosperity and spirituality; to sustain its worship, ordi-nances, discipline and doctrine; to contribute cheerfully and regularly to the support of the ministry, the expense of the Church, the relief of the poor, and the spread of the Gospel through all nations.

What gracious tasks do we humbly assume?

We also engage to maintain family and secret devotion; to religiously educate our children; to seek the salvation of our kindred and acquaintances; to walk circumspectly in the world; to be just in our dealings, faithful in our engage-ments, and exemplary in our deportment; to avoid all tat-tling, backbiting and excessive anger, to abstain from the sale of and use of intoxicating drinks as a beverage, and to be zealous in our efforts to advance the kingdom of our Sav-ior.

To what manner of life and conversation are we solemnly pledged?

We further engage to watch over one another in brotherly love; to remember each other in prayer; to aid each other in sickness and distress; to cultivate Christian sympathy in feel-ing, and courtesy in speech; to be slow to take offense, but always ready for reconciliation, and mindful of the rules of our Savior to secure it without delay.

What is our Agreement when we move from this commu-nity?

We moreover engage that when we remove from this place, we will as soon as possible, unite with some other church, where we can carry out the spirit of this covenant and the principles of God's word.

What Benediction concludes our Covenant?

And may the God of peace, who brought again from the dead, the Great Shepherd of the Sheep, with the Blood of an eternal covenant, even our Lord Jesus, make us perfect in every good thing to do His will, working in us that which is well pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory for ever and ever, Amen.

5 If you have a birthday in the month of October and your name is not listed, please submit your name to

the Admin Office.

Kodey Adams, Ed- ward Albert,

Joella Alcy, Veronica Baldwin, DeBron Banks, Robert Bannister III, Bobbie Barner,

Christopher Beal, Robert Beckles, Katrina Blacknell, Gregory Bogan, Geneva Bridge,

Austin Brown, Azalia Brown, Jafarri Brown, Kyndil Brown, Augustin Bruno, Ebony

Bryant, Erica Burch-Hornesby, Antonia Burnam, Tanisha Bush, Lareta Caldwell,

Sherry Campbell, Romell Colvin, Kimberly Cook, Phyllis Cook, Phyllis Council,

Latisha Crawley, Chris Credle, Andre Crockett, DeAngelo Curr, Darcy Davis,

Jacqueline Davis, Vincent D. Davis, Tatiyana DeMoss, Tyman Dickerson, Ashley

Draper, Jessica Douglas, Latoya Drain, Jackie Dunn, Quiana Dunn, Terrence

Dupree, Palmer Edmondson, Travis Ely, Vivian Enoch, Kevin Farrar, Carey Fifer,

Keon’dre Farrior, Roderic Fort, Eric Fulwood , Noy Paris Garrett, YaKime George,

Quiana Gordon, Singah Graham, Latoya Hampton, Sharise Hardrick, Dexter Harris,

Jerimiah Harris, Ruby Harris, Fatana Harrison, Roshaun Hatchett, Jennifer

Hathrone, Jayln Hawk, Vonzell Haywood, Kimberly Henry, Mildred Hill, Vernell

Hindsman, Erica Hines, Chaqueta Hopkins, Elmer Hughes, Jazeion Hurt, Car-

son Jackson, Jasmine James, Jalen Jefferson, Allyson Johnson, Calvin Johnson,

Cedric Johnson, DeMyra Johnson, Federick Jolly, Betty Jones, Estella Jones, Rev.

Johnny Jones, Lenvent Jones, Matria Jones, Tamika Jones, Timothy Jones, Alfred

Jones, Sandra Joseph, Donovan Keith, Sonjia Kelly, Mable Kirby, Jazmine Latson,

Kiana Lewis, Leroy Lewis, Phillip Lewis, Robert Lewis, Tealisa Longmire, Glen Lu-

cio, Alicia Lumpkin, Karran Luster, Deborah Lyles, Demitric Martin, Vanesis Mason,

Robert Matthews, Adriene Mayfield, Joseph Mayfield, Sheldon Mayfield, Barbie

McCampbell, Shantel McCoy, Kela McGahee, Ponzie McGuire, Amari McKay, Ken-

neth Mitchell, LaCretia Mosby, Keyona Moss, Lailait Moyd, Glessia Murray,

Jederyl Nalls, Herbert Nelson III, Cameron Newsome, Larry Nicholson, Dre Pearson,

Charles Norman, Joseph Oubre, Paris Outlaw, Serena Patterson, Tre Porter, Nikki

Reed, Glen Robinson, Ebony Rodgers , Carmen Shabazz, Maurice Stafford, Beverly

Sweet, Kimberly Tate, Princess Threatt, Natasha Trannell, Nicoli Turner, Troy

Turner, Tyler Turner, Mia Wadington, Chayana Walker, Latavia Weather, Jimmy

White, Ladnonia White, Darlease Williams, Earnest Williams, Hermon Williams,

Locreshie Williams, Shavisha Williams, Tinniecy Williams, Kimberly Wilson,

Terrana Winters, Mashone Woods, Tiffiney Wright, Likishia Young , Starr Young,

450 Ringgold Road

Clarksville, Tennessee 37042

931 647 4643 Fax 931 647 9773

www.greatermbc.org

Email: gmbc@acninc.net

Another

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You’re no

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Treasured

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Welcome

Greater

Missionary

If you need assistance, coun-

seling or have other urgent

needs, please contact one of

the Deacons or Ministers in

your alphabet first. They are

here to serve you the MEM-

BERS in whatever capacity

you need.

Members who request finan-

cial assistance should turn

their applications into

Sis Yvonne Sutfin, Admin

Jayde M. Mitchell Marquell Smith

Denise Richardson Tonisha Nickerson Diamond Spinks

Aretha Burt

Welcome New Members

to Greater Missionary

Family

Sis. Louella Johnson Sis. Karen Bailey Sis. Ruby Harris Sis. Sheena Brown Bro. Angelo Enoch Bro. Beora Moss Sis. Sandra Steele Rev. Douglas Smith Bro. Boris Davis Sis. Dennie Figgins Sis. Deborah Spriggs Bro Teodoro Luna Bro. JD Corbett Sis. Bertha Hampton Bro. O.J. Rasin family Dea Archie Parker Sis. Mae Fifer Dea Nathanial Nalls Sis. Robyn Sanders

Sis. Ida McFadden Sis Kimberly Hampton Sis Lucy Dubose Sis Alice Cruz Bro Tony Brown Sis. Patricia Moss Sis. Ernestine McKiney Sis. Mable Kirby Sis. Connie Clark Dea. Otis Figgins Sis. Peggy Hawkins Sis. LaKeshia Patterson Sis. Cynthia Searcy Bro. William, Graham Bro. Ernest Miller Sis. Lillie Morton Sis. Peggy Hawkins Sis. Amanda Cotton

BECAUSE WE CARE

Definition of a Christian

A mind through which Christ thinks

A heart through which Christ loves

A voice through which Christ speaks

A hand through which Christ helps

A good Christian keeps his word, his friends, his

temper and the commands of God

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Chief Care Minister: Rev. Alfred Jones (A-L) 931-431-3074

Chief Care Minister: Rev. Jimmy Hubbard (M-Z) 931-436-1401

Ministers Deacons A-F

**Rev. Alfred Jones 431-3074 *Lyndon Owens 552-3746

Richard Adams (802-7739)

Michael Barnett (T)931-538-2284

Sheldon Mayfield 546-5147

G-L

Rev. Gary Hilliard 220-9280 *Kenny Zimmerman 647-9115

Robert Clark 431-9741

Herbert Nelson 503-9931

M-R

**Rev. Douglas Smith 645-8847 *Anthony Gaines 931-436-3108

John Hopson 624-3815

Otis Figgins 645-7844

S-Z

Archie Parker 648-2645

Rev. George Smith 647-1648 Tony McGuire 551-8221

Rev. Johnny Jones 216-0887 Elva Miller 645-4366

David Blanks 257-8575

Bernard Carter (A)

IMPACT

**Rev. Tajai Jenkins

October

22nd Annual Usher Day

23rd CBA Annual Session 4:30pm @ GMBC

25th-27th GMBC Fall Revival 6:30pm nightly

28th Women’s Breakfast 8:00am

31th Hallelujah Night 6:30pm

Greater Missionary Baptist Church

Leadership Intercessory Prayer Service for Our Fall Revival

Saturday, October 21, 2017

6:00a.m.

GMBC Sanctuary

ALL GMBC LEADERS ARE ASKED TO PLEASE ATTEND THIS SERVICE

Sheltered

I am sheltered in divine Love. Emmet Fox wrote, “There is no difficulty that

enough Love will not conquer; no disease, that Love

will not heal; no door that enough Love will not

open… A sufficient realization of Love will dissolve

it all. If only you could love enough, you would be

the happiest, and most powerful being in the world.”

Divine love and energy protect me in so many ways.

When I think thoughts of God, my faith quickly dis-

pel any worry or doubt, thus protecting me from my

own negative thinking.

As I feel the fullness of spirit, I grow in faith and

confidence. I can and do live each day with self as-

surance and serenity. Sheltered in the tender care of

spirit and basking in the glow of divine light. I am

at peace. I am one with the strength and protection

of spirit. Thanks!! Bible Verse: I fear no evil for you are with me; your rod

and your staff they comfort me. (Psalms 23:4) Submitted by Sister Delores Bell

November

5th Deadline to turn in report cards

5th Veterans Day Service

12th A/AB Honor Recognition

22nd Pre-Thanksgiving Service 6:00pm

23rd Thanksgiving Day (Office Closed)

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Shanette Adams

Jamaria Patterson Charabian Hill

Keyana Adams

Brianna Pittman

Jaemand Kelly

Nataliah Whetstone

Dale Cook Jr.

Dakota Wilson

Isaiah Lucas

Bro. Jamie Thomas Bro Taras Baker

Pray for our Troops

*If your love one have deployed and their name is not on this list

please inform the admin office ASAP.

Deonte’ Mayfield Desmond Mayfield

Tatiyana Demoss

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GMBC Tutoring Ministry

Purpose: To offer tutoring services to

students in an area that remedial work is

needed. To help students achieve academic goals that need to

be accomplished in school. Assist young minds with studying

& various school assignments, prepare & teach students effec-

tive study habits and use of time.

FREE TUTORING !!!

Tutoring is available in all subjects and is open to

the public. The Tutoring Ministry will begin tu-

toring classes on Monday September 11, 2017 at

6:30pm in the Visionary Center Room #7 and will

continue to meet on this day & time until the end

of the school year. If you need any information ,

please feel free to contact : Sis. Joyce Brown,

Sis. Ponzie McGuire & Sis. Jennifer Boone

or call the church office during the hours 8:00 am

-5:00 pm

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October 2017

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 Early Morning Ser-vice & Communion 7:30am/Sunday School/New Mem-bers Class 9:15am/Baptism, Morning Service, Communion & Rt Hand of Fellow-ship 10:30am

COMMUNION SUN-DAY

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Singles Ministry 6:30pm/Marriage Enrichment Min-istry 6:30pm/Tutoring Minis-try 6:30pm

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Mid-Day Bible Study 11:00am/ Fitness & Nu-trition 5:30pm/ Black History Bowl Team 6:00pm

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Nursing Home Ministry 9:00am/ Bible Study & Family Prayer 6:30pm

5 Fitness & Nutri-tion 5:30pm/PR Ministry 6:30pm/ GMBC. Org Ministry 6:30pm/ Black History Bowl Team 6:00pm

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7 Intercessory Pray-er 6:00am/Usher Ministry 9:00am/Trustees 8:00am/ Angelic Choir Re-hearsal 9:00am/ Youth Praise Team 9:30am/ Youth Choir Rehearsal 10:30am/ Ex-pectant Mothers Ministry 10:30am/ Divine Praise

8 Sunday School/New Members Class 9:00am/ Morning Worship Service 10:30am/ YOUTH SUNDAY

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Fitness & Nutri-tion 5:30pm/Women Reach-ing Women 6:30pm/ Men Reaching Men 6:30pm/ Tutor-ing 6:30pm

10

Mid-Day Bible Study 11:00am/ Fitness & Nu-trition 5:30pm/ Black History Bowl Team 6:00pm

11 Nursing Home Ministry 9:00am/ Bible Study & Family Prayer 6:30pm

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Fitness & Nu-trition 5:30pm/ Leadership meeting 6:30pm/Black History Bowl Team 6:00pm

13

Ministers Deacons , Trustees and Wives Meet-ing 6:30pm

14 Intercessory Pray-er 6:00am/Marriage Enrich-ment Ministry 7:30am/Trustees 8:00am/ Men Praise / Men Choir Rehearsal 10:30am/ Clothes locker Ministry

15 Sunday School/New Members Class 9:00am/ Morning Worship Service 10:30am

MEN’S SUNDAY

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Fitness & Nutri-tion 5:30pm/ Women of Praise 6:30pm/Tutoring 6:30pm

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Mid-Day Bible Study 11:00am/ Fitness & Nu-trition 5:30pm/Black History Bowl Team 6:00pm

18 Nursing Home Ministry 9:00am/ Bible Study & Family Prayer 6:30pm

19 Fitness & Nutrition 5:30pm/ PR Ministry :30pm Pastor’s Aide 6:00pm/ Black History Bowl Team 6:00pm

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21 Trustees 8:00am/ Young Adult Praise Team 9:30am/ Combined Choir Rehearsal 10:30am

22 Sunday School/New Members Class 9:00am/ Morning Worship Service 10:30am SINGLES SUNDAY

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Fitness & Nutri-tion 5:30pm/Women of Praise 6:30pm/ Daugh-ters of Zion 6:30pm

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Mid-Day Bible Study 11:00am/ Fitness & Nu-trition 5:30pm/ Drams Minis-try 6:30pm/Black History Bowl Team 6:00pm

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Trustees8:00am/Intercessory pray-er 6:00am/Jubilee praise team 9:30am Jubilee Choir Re-hearsal 10:30am

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Leadership

Intercessory

Prayer for our Fall

Revival 6:00am

GMBC Fall Revival

6:45am Nightly

Women Breakfast 8:00am

Cumberland Baptist

Association Annual

Session 4:30pm

Hallelujah

Night

6-8 p.m.

Usher’s Annual

Day