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FAMILIES EXPERIENCING RECENT HOSPITALIZATION OR ILLNESS:
Sis. Gail Daniels (DO) Piedmont Henry Hospital Room 2144
FAMILIES EXPERIENCING BEREAVEMENTS:
The family of Phyllis Bouyer (CT), whose mother, Sis. Ollie Mae Bouyer, recently passed. Arrangements are pending. The family of Sis. Stephanie (Tony) Dean (MM), whose mother, Sis. Willie Pearl Johnson, was funeralized on August 19th at Greenforest. The family of Dea. Charles (Julia) Harris (RCM), whose sister, Ethel Harris, was recently funeralized in Vicksburg, MS. The family of Bro. Leroy (Mary) Leonard (JYM), whose sister, Sarah Rogers, was recently funeralized in Lorain, OH. The family of Sister Bonnie Roache (MH), whose father Bro. Lawrence Wells, was recently funeralized in Springfield, MA. The family of Bro. James (Virginia) West (EW), whose brother, Frank Hawkins, Jr., was recently funeralized in Alliance, OH. The family of Sis. Angela (Travis) Head (CP) whose father, Bro. Wilbert Head, was recently funeralized in Griffin, GA.
Thank you cards were received from these families: The Hicks 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.
Wednesday night meals have resumed. Join us for an enjoyable meal prior to Bible Study. The menu includes fried or baked chicken and/or fish, seasoned fries or rice, green vegetable, mixed green salad, cookies, and lemonade.
Feed the Homeless: The following Deacon Family Ministries are scheduled to serve on
Saturday, August 26th at 8:30am: Deacons Joseph Boone and Edward Butler.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
August 20, 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 FaxSocial 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 Ministry Announcements Invitation to Discipleship Congregational Singing (P&W) Benediction/Postlude
Nursery Care is provided at the ELC during Sunday Services for ages 0-4.
AUGUST 2017 CALENDAR August 2017 Family & “Frangelism” Month 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 20, 2017 Pre-School Division “Timothy Learned About Jesus” 2 Tim. 1:1-5; 3:14-17
Children Division “Paul Wrote a Letter to Timothy” 2 Tim. 1:1-5; 3:14-17
Youth Division “A Passion to Share the Gospel” II Corin 5:10-11, 14-21
Adult Division “Unlabeled” Luke 7: 36-48
GREENFOREST iPraise YOUTH MINISTRY iPraise Worship service is held every Sunday except the 3rd Sunday at 10:45am.
Midweek Bible Study is held on Wednesdays at 7:30pm.
iPraise Open House and Youth Ministry Expo on Sunday Sept 10th, 2017.
Come Out TODAY for the CONSECRATION WORSHIP SERVICE of
Rev. Kamau Welcher Greenforest Executive Pastor
Sunday, August 20, 2017 @ 3:30 PM (Main Sanctuary)
Sermon Notes August 20, 2017 Pastor Emory Berry, Jr., Senior Pastor
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Key Thoughts: __________________________________________________________
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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 10th Church Anniversary
with Pastor Emory Berry (delivering the Preached Word)
BIRTHDAY & ANNIVERSARY ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS If you wish to have your Birthday or Anniversary acknowledged, please submit the request to [email protected] by 4:00pm on Wednesday (prior to the Sunday you wish to have it announced). If it is not received by then, it will be acknowledged the following Sunday.
BULLETIN & OTHER COMMUNICATIONS VENUE ANNOUNCEMENTS: Please be sure to submit
ALL announcements to [email protected] no later than 4:00pm on Wednesday
(2 WEEKS PRIOR to the Sunday you wish to have it announced). Announcements sent to any
other email address will miss being placed in the weekly bulletin.
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 [email protected]. Collecting supplies: NOW thru Thursday, August 31, 2017.
Potential/Servant Leadership training scheduled for August 19, 2017, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM, in Room# 12 will be rescheduled for September 9, 2017, in deference to the focus on family time during the month of August. Submit the names of potential candidates to Rev. Ash immediately!
Graduation is November 4, 2017 at the FH Banquet
WOMEN’S DAY 2017 Saturday September 23: Attire Active Wear/ Casual Benefit 5K Walk/Run 8-10 am
GCBC members Pre-Registration $15 in addition to a $10 donation or fundraised pledges to benefit Cancer Ministry.
GCBC Non-members and onsite registrants $25
Onsite registration 7am-8am
Swag bag of goodies guaranteed for pre-registrants only. Onsite registrants swag bags first come first serve while supplies last.
Health Fair and Luncheon 11am-1pm
Healthy Lunch choices $25
Health Fair FREE to all. Brothers are welcome.
Health Fair Classes, Seminars and Services: Mobile Mammogram (advance sign up required), Financial Health, Mental Health, Women’s Health, Chiropractor Care, Nutritionist, Massage Therapy, Yoga, Line Dance, Self-defense, Sickle Cell Awareness, and more
Product Vendors and demonstrations: Herbal Life, Mary Kay, jewelry, dolls, and more
Volunteers Needed: Packet pick up, Onsite registration, cheerleaders, hospitality.
Please contact: Sis. Violet Ellis 404-642-5655 or Sis. Anita B. Washington 404-803-8013 Register online www.greenforest.org or on back porch after both services.
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 spirit-filled 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 15th @ 7:00 pm – 1st 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, Minister Dr. Edie K. Hopewell (404) 664-4595.
Please note the Scheduled Rehearsal dates below: Tuesdays at 5:45pm: August 29th; Sept 5th; *Sept 12th (last day to join) & Sept 19th
Thursdays at 7:00pm: August 31st; Sept 7th; Sept 14th; Sept 21ST and… Saturday: September 23rd 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.
JOB OPPORTUNITY Greenforest has an immediate opening for an Administrative Assistant for the
Executive Pastor. Interested applicants can review the full description by visiting the Church Office. Resumes can be submitted to [email protected].
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)
Potential/Servant Leadership training will be held on Wednesday, September 9, 2017. Please submit the names of potential candidates to Rev. Ash immediately! Graduation is November 4, 2017 at the FH Banquet.
Crochet Class: Eight Weeks; Bldg. II, Rm. # 105; Saturdays 1pm– 2pm, Sept 2 – Oct 28. Contact: (404) 486-6727.
The Greenforest Bus Ministry is offering an 8-Week CDL Training Course: Saturdays, 9am – 11am; Bldg. II, Rm #105, Contact: (404) 486-672-6105; Sept. 2 – Oct. 28. Note: This is a preparation class not a license-issuing agency.
AWANA will be held each Wednesday @ 7:30pm in the Fellowship Hall. We are still seeking Participants and Volunteers. AWANA Re-launches Wednesday, August 23, 2017.
WOMEN’S DAY 2017
Saturday September 23: Attire Active Wear/ Casual Benefit 5K Walk/Run 8-10 am
GCBC members Pre-Registration $15 in addition to a $10 donation orfundraised pledges to benefit Cancer Ministry.
GCBC Non-members and onsite registrants $25
Onsite registration 7am-8am
Swag bag of goodies guaranteed for pre-registrants only. Onsite registrantsswag bags first come first serve while supplies last.
Health Fair and Luncheon 11am-1pm
Healthy Lunch choices $25
Health Fair FREE to all. Brothers are welcome.
Health Fair Classes, Seminars and Services: Mobile Mammogram (advancesign up required), Financial Health, Mental Health, Women’s Health,Chiropractor Care, Nutritionist, Massage Therapy, Yoga, Line Dance, Self-defense, Sickle Cell Awareness, and more
Product Vendors and demonstrations: Herbal Life, Mary Kay, jewelry, dolls,and more
Volunteers Needed: Packet pick up, Onsite registration, cheerleaders, hospitality.
Please contact: Sis. Violet Ellis 404-642-5655 or Sis. Anita B. Washington 404-803-8013 Register online www.greenforest.org or on back porch after both services.
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 spirit-filled 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 15th @ 7:00 pm – 1st 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, Minister Dr. Edie K. Hopewell (404) 664-4595.
Please note the Scheduled Rehearsal dates below: Tuesdays at 5:45pm: August 29th; Sept 5th; *Sept 12th (last day to join) & Sept 19th
Thursdays at 7:00pm: August 31st; Sept 7th; Sept 14th; Sept 21ST and… Saturday: September 23rd 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.
JOB OPPORTUNITY Greenforest has an immediate opening for an Administrative Assistant for the
Executive Pastor. Interested applicants can review the full description by visiting the Church Office. Resumes can be submitted to [email protected].
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 [email protected]. Collecting supplies: NOW thru Thursday, August 31, 2017.
FAMILIES EXPERIENCING RECENT HOSPITALIZATION OR ILLNESS:
Sis. Gail Daniels (DO) Piedmont Henry Hospital Room 2144
FAMILIES EXPERIENCING BEREAVEMENTS:
The family of Phyllis Bouyer (CT), whose mother, Sis. Ollie Mae Bouyer, recently passed. Arrangements are pending. The family of Sis. Stephanie (Tony) Dean (MM), whose mother, Sis. Willie Pearl Johnson, was funeralized on August 19th at Greenforest. The family of Dea. Charles (Julia) Harris (RCM), whose sister, Ethel Harris, was recently funeralized in Vicksburg, MS. The family of Bro. Leroy (Mary) Leonard (JYM), whose sister, Sarah Rogers, was recently funeralized in Lorain, OH. The family of Sister Bonnie Roache (MH), whose father Bro. Lawrence Wells, was recently funeralized in Springfield, MA. The family of Bro. James (Virginia) West (EW), whose brother, Frank Hawkins, Jr., was recently funeralized in Alliance, OH. The family of Sis. Angela (Travis) Head (CP) whose father, Bro. Wilbert Head, was recently funeralized in Griffin, GA.
Thank you cards were received from these families: The Hicks 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.
Wednesday night meals have resumed. Join us for an enjoyable meal prior to Bible Study. The menu includes fried or baked chicken and/or fish, seasoned fries or rice, green vegetable, mixed green salad, cookies, and lemonade.
Feed the Homeless: The following Deacon Family Ministries are scheduled to serve on
Saturday, August 26th at 8:30am: Deacons Joseph Boone and Edward Butler.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
August 20, 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 FaxSocial 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 Ministry Announcements Invitation to Discipleship Congregational Singing (P&W) Benediction/Postlude
Nursery Care is provided at the ELC during Sunday Services for ages 0-4.
AUGUST 2017 CALENDAR August 2017 Family & “Frangelism” Month 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 20, 2017 Pre-School Division “Timothy Learned About Jesus” 2 Tim. 1:1-5; 3:14-17
Children Division “Paul Wrote a Letter to Timothy” 2 Tim. 1:1-5; 3:14-17
Youth Division “A Passion to Share the Gospel” II Corin 5:10-11, 14-21
Adult Division “Unlabeled” Luke 7: 36-48
GREENFOREST iPraise YOUTH MINISTRY iPraise Worship service is held every Sunday except the 3rd Sunday at 10:45am.
Midweek Bible Study is held on Wednesdays at 7:30pm.
iPraise Open House and Youth Ministry Expo on Sunday Sept 10th, 2017.
Come Out TODAY for the CONSECRATION WORSHIP SERVICE of
Rev. Kamau Welcher Greenforest Executive Pastor
Sunday, August 20, 2017 @ 3:30 PM (Main Sanctuary)
Sermon Notes August 20, 2017 Pastor 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 10th Church Anniversary
with Pastor Emory Berry (delivering the Preached Word)