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Gaylon ClarkLead Pastor

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March 26, 2017

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Lawrence E. Aker, III currently serves as Senior Pastor of the Cornerstone Baptist Church, Brooklyn, New York.

In 2003, he was elected as the eighth pastor in the church’s history succeeding his spiritual mentor, Dr. Harry S. Wright, Sr.

Under his leadership Cornerstone has continued to thrive.

His vision is to minister to the 4G’s (Four Generations) represented in Brooklyn and beyond.

His vision to reach more youth has led to the formation of “Friday Nite Fire,” a contemporary weekly Bible Study for youth and young adults.

Pastor Aker has also inspired the Women of the Word (WOW) ministry, which

seeks to spiritually nurture the women of Cornerstone

Pastor Aker has also led the church through extensive renovation to the exterior of the edifice.

Reverend Aker was born in Oakland, California and raised in Dallas, Texas.

He graduated cum laude from Howard University with a B.A. in

GMZ Welcomes Reverend Lawrence E. Aker, III:Senior Pastor of Cornerstone Baptist Church, Brooklyn, NY

Communications. He holds a Master in Theology

from Dallas Theological Seminary; a Master of Sacred Theology from Yale University, and is presently a Doctor of Philosophy candidate at Drew University, Madison, New Jersey.

Reverend Aker has also been blessed with the opportunity to study Biblical Archaeology at The Holy Land Institute in Jerusalem and has had the opportunity to preach in Zimbabwe, Africa.

Pastor Aker is a family man and resides in Brooklyn, New York with his wife and college sweetheart, Cynthia.

They are the proud parents of one son, Lawrence IV, and two daughters, Karina Vivian and Nyla Victoria.

Calling all couples (married, engaged or contemplating marriage) for the 3rd annual GMZ

Marriage Mentor Program Trading Places Workshop on Saturday, April 29, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. in the Adult Fellowship Hall.

Sign-in and pick-up workshop

materials, starts at 8:30 a.m. Group Breakout Sessions:

Yours, Mine and Ours: Blended Families – more than 33 percent of all weddings form a blended family, join the discussion on hot topics and issues that arise when creating a family unit comprised of Yours, Mine and Ours.

Let’s Stay Together: Navigating Martial Pitfalls – learn how to avoid sticky pitfalls in the future as we tackle the tough issues of friendship, submission, respect, finances, and sexual intimacy in marriage.

Emotional IQ: What Makes Your Spouse Tick – together we’ll talk about Emotional IQ to gain a deeper understanding about each other’s emotional needs and the

‘why’ behind the ‘actions.’ Man2Man: Active Choices – engage in real talk about the act of marriage beyond the wedding day, and those active choices men make every day, over and over again.

Woman2Woman: In it for the Long Haul – let’s talk about the magnitude and meaning of ‘I Do’ after the wedding bells. What does your ‘I Do’ contain that’s hard to actually do? Odds are, you’re not alone.

Sign-up on Access Greater for workshop and childcare by April 23. Childcare and lunch provided.

Info: Nell & Richard Guyse, marriagementor@gmzaustin.org.

Married, engaged, or contemplating marriage?Marriage Mentor Program hosts Trading Places - Real Talk Workshop

Thank you for your attendance. Please do not eat or drink in the sanctuary. Have a great day.

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At Road to Resurrection you'll will step back in time and follow Jesus’ footsteps through the

week leading up to his death and resurrection.

The journey will begin Sunday April 9, immediately following the 11 a.m. service.

Along the path you will

encounter people who have met Jesus and become part of an incredible experience.

This multi-sensory encounter will help you draw closer to Jesus.

This memorable event held for families and individuals of all ages will take place in the Preschool wing of the children's area.

Know Your Medicine (KYM) from The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy will be holding

a free medication review event on Saturday, April 1 at 10

Founded in 2012, KYM seeks to improve the health, wellness, and quality of life of Texas residents by promoting medication safety and optimal medication management

Utilizing medication therapy reviews, we aim to enhance patient adherence, increase community awareness of pharmacists as a

resource, and solidify pharmacy student’s medication review competence

Bring all of your medications (prescriptions, over-the-counter, vitamins, herbals) for an in-depth review to optimize your drug therapy.

Free health screenings will also be given during this time.

If you are interested in a one-on-one medication review session, please sign up for an appointment slot after service today.

Do you know your medicine?UT Pharmacy to review your drug therapy

Road to Resurrection April 9GMZ has identified eight great causes to transform Austin and is partnering with organizations to champion the change we hope to see in our city. For more information on how you can help, go to www.gmzaustin.org/great_causes.php.

1. Fatherlessness: Address fatherlessness in the community.

2. Disengaged Men: Mentor men to be fully engaged husbands, fathers, employees, and community leaders.

3. Education: Support existing educational structures created to address the most pressing academic needs in the community.

4. Teen Pregnancy: Partner with organizations currently in the schools and community, who are mentoring teen mothers.

5. Health: Serve the community in helping them overcome preventable diseases.

6. Economic Empowerment: Teach the value of entrepreneurship, financial management, and home ownership and offer job placement services to the community.

7. Poverty: Expand what we do for the poor and move from charity to empowerment.

8. Single Parents: Serve the community of single parents

8 GREAT CAUSES

SUNDAYS | CHILDREN’S MINISTRYGreater Children’s Ministry is available for children 6-months to 5th-grade in Promiseland. Children 6-months through Kindergarten will meet on the first floor, and 1st through 5th grade meet on the second floor. Contact: Pamela LeDay, Children’s Director pleday@gmzaustin.org.

SUNDAYS | TEEN WORSHIP SERVICERebel Zone, a worship experience for middle and high school students to worship God freely and to filter Truth from Lies...Faith from Fantasy, is held Sundays at 11 a.m. in the middle and high school assembly rooms (second floor). Contact: Student Pastor Kevin White, kwhite@gmzaustin.org.

SUNDAYS | CONNECTION CARDComplete the Connection Card located in the envelope holders in front of you. Please place your request in the offering bucket or give it to one of our information center hosts.

SUNDAYS | SUNDAY SCHOOLSunday School meets each Sunday at 10 a.m. in rooms 132, 135, and 169. Classes are available for both men and women.

SUNDAYS | GMZ PRAYER TEAMAre you hurting, having feelings of rejection, mourning a loss, let us help you carry your burden to the Lord? Beginning today, we would love to pray with you after each service by the windows in the Sanctuary (to Pastor Clark’s right); God is waiting for You, let’s go together.

SUNDAYS | LORD’S SUPPER OBSERVANCEThe Lord’s Supper is observed on the first Sunday of the month at 6:30 p.m. in the sanctuary, and also on the third Sunday of each month, during each worship service.

WEDNESDAYS | PRAYER MEETINGThe prayerful church is a powerful church. The prayer of believers in the church is what makes a church powerful. Come and help make Greater greater! Join us on Wednesdays, approximately 1p.m. to pray for our church.

TRANSPORTATION MINISTRYThe GMZ Transportation Ministry provides transportation for all who are in need to come to worship service. We dedicate ourselves to the Kingdom of God by providing a safe and convenient way for seniors, youth, and physically-challenged members a way to attend GMZ services. To serve, contact Denise Sockwell at dsockwell@gmzaustin.org.

GREATER CARE MINISTRIESLife is not always easy. Sometimes, it can become virtually impossible to navigate.

MARCH 27 | DANIEL FASTWe are fasting 21-days to seek God for greater spiritual and physical health prior to Resurrection Sunday. We will then break the fast presenting to God bodies and souls ready to Takeover all he has planned for us. Our prayers will center around faith, food, and fitness. The key verse is Romans 12:1: Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God - this is your true and proper worship. Dedicating our bodies to God is often the best staring place for change.

APRIL 8 | GREATER HIGHWAY BOOTCAMPJoin Pastor Clark and the New Member Assimilation team for a time of fellowship and learning during the 2nd Quarter Greater Highway Boot Camp on Saturday, April 8 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sign up is available via Access Greater through April 5. For more information, contact Pastor Vecente Coatney at vcoatney@gmzaustin.org.

APRIL 23 | PRE-ENGAGEMENT CLASSThe 2nd Pre-Engagement class of 2017 will begin Sunday, April 23 at 2 p.m.The course will prepare you with tools to begin your marriage “God’s Way.” Upon completion, you will receive a certificate, valid for 1 year, a $60 discount on the marriage license and the 72-hour waiting period waived. Sign up via Access Greater. For more information email dncounselgmz@yahoo.com.

GREATER MOUNT ZION SCHOLARSHIPGreater Students and Parents: We are

OurSTAFFGaylon Clark, Lead Pastorgclark@gmzaustin.org

Kevin White, Student Pastorkwhite@gmzaustin.org

Pamela LeDay, Children’s Directorpleday@gmzaustin.org

Marcus Walker, Director of Music and Creative Artsmwalker@gmzaustin.org

Denise Sockwell, Business Managerdsockwell@gmzaustin.org

Rishonna Kindred, Receptionistrkindred@gmzaustin.org

Kim Walker, Database Administratorkwalker@gmzaustin.org

Clarence Conner, Media Directorcconner@gmzaustin.org

Vecente’ Coatney, II, Director ofUniversity Ministriesvcoatney@gmzaustin.org

Gregory Davidson, Infrastructure Managergdavidson@gmzaustin.org

OfficeHOURS:Tuesday to Thursday, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. www.gmzaustin.org

FRIDAYS | CELEBRATE RECOVERYAre there behaviors in your life that hurt you and others? Could you use helpful steps from God's word to aid you in making positive changes? Are you struggling with painful hurts, habits or hang-ups? Freedom is available. Check out our Celebrate Recovery ministry on Fridays from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Contact celebraterecovery@gmzaustin.org for more information.

SAT | FOOD PANTRYOpen Saturdays, from 9:30 a.m. to noon in room 107. For more information email info@gmzaustn.org.

GREATER HOPE CENTERGreater H.O.P.E. Center offers several serving opportunities for individuals or groups. The Greater H.O.P.E. Center is located at 4136 E 12th Street. Hours are: Tuesday and Thursday, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Sign up via Access Greater or email hopecenter@gmzaustin.org.

pleased to announce that Greater Mount Zion is offering three scholarships valued at $1,000 each to any current high school senior graduating this May or June. Applicants must have at least a 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale and be an active member of GMZ. Applications are available on the Greater Mount Zion website as well as in the student area upstairs. Applications are due April 14. If you have any questions, email the Education Cause.

CONNECT WITH US VIA ACCESS GREATERAccess Greater connects you to Greater and Greater to you. Create a personalized account to manage your personal information, connect to small groups, serving opportunities, or give your tithes and offerings online. If you have questions, e-mail Kim Walker at kwalker@gmzaustin.org.

During these hard times in life we need all the love and support we can get, from God and others. Our Greater Care ministry team makes hospital visits, nursing home visits, and care calls to members. Let us know your need by calling 512.478.7578