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2 Church Covenant Roman Road

3 Pastorrsquos Message New Members

3 BirthdaysBecause We Care

4 Deacons Upcoming Events

5 Happy Birthday Pastor Rev Steelersquos Day

7 College StudentsDeployed Members

8 Spotlight On Ministries

9-10 Black History

11 Spotlight on Menrsquos Health

12 February Calendar

Volume 13 Issue 2 Motto Share and Show February 2018

Pastor Willie J Freeman

Editor Yvonne E Sutfin

ldquoUnconquerablerdquo

Jesus Christ began the vast project of establishing the kingdom of God upon earth by calling together a handful of men

Before His departure from the visible human scene He entrusted to these few the awe inspiring task of telling the world about God and His kingdom He promised them supernatural power wisdom and love

The Acts of the Apostles shows how this close knit fellowship set out with joyful and hopeful audacity to build the Kingdom of light in this stygian darkness and the pagan world

The early Christians were held together by their common love for their Lord and His purpose by their worship and their prayers Violent persecution public torture social ostracism and dreadful forms of death could neither quench the fire nor defeat the purpose of the young church

This movement proved unconquerable and still proves unconquerable

Because its unseen roots are in the eternal God

2

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 ldquoall have sinnedrdquo and the ldquowages of sin

is deathrdquo (Romans 323 623)

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 ldquoGod demon-

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

usrdquo (Romans 58)

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

plains how you can be saved Acts 319 says we must repent and turn from

our sins But repentance alone is not enough Ephesians 28 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 ldquowant to ldquo and

then ask Him to save you The Bible says ldquothat if you call upon the name of

the Lord you shall be savedrdquo (Romans 1013)

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

ldquoDear 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

AMENrdquo

Welcome to Godrsquos 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

ldquoAnd let us not become weary in well doing for in due season we will reap if

we faint notrdquo Galatians 69

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 Godrsquos people evangelistically educationally and economically to the glory of God Furthermore our mission is to be a holistic amp 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 ie )ldquoGood Newsrdquo

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 fel-

lowship 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 Fa-

ther and the Son and of the Holy Ghost we do now in the

presence of God angels and this assembly most solemnly 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 engagements

and exemplary in our deportment to avoid all tattling back-

biting 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 Savior

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 Gods 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

3 If you have a birthday in the month of February and your name is not listed please submit your name to

the Admin Office

Antonika Aaron Veronica Abraham Richard Adams II Johnnie Aikens Theresa

Allen Nivia Allister Nichole Antioe Amber Ariola Ashley Armstead Moses

Armstead Torrence Atkinson Darlene Austin Latony Banks Ida Barbee

Nicholas Bayran Delores Bell MicQuisha Bell Darryl Bennett Micheal Bennett

Julia Benoir Sonia Berry Kelvin Bingham Carnie Bonamy Dernell Bowers

Shawn Bowers Sekeena Broadnax James Bryant Garu Burton Taneisha Byrd ndash

Watson Darwin Capers Carol Carter Kiya Chambers Kamarie Coffey DersquoAndre

Cofield Eugene Collins Tanya Combs Georgette Cormier Ashley Kamarie

Tiasia Creech Michael Crowley Jervon Dailey Davis Damarius Alissa Davis

Derek Davis Eric Davis Claudette Davis-Oubre Christine Dudley Allanah Duke

Tasia Eddy Danielle Edmondson Kenneth Edwards Otis Figgins Merian Flow-

ers Kissa Floyd Pastor Willie J Freeman Nichole Gautier Maliyah Graham

Wanda Graves Vicente Grayman Nicholas Green Sa-Riyah Griggs Kandice

Gross Retina Hall Brandon Harvey Robert Helfin Demarius Henry Kara

Holmes John Hopson Edward Houston April Humes Prenette Hunter Devodca

Jackson Laquisha Jackson Tiffany Jackson Anthony James Denesha James

Lakwundria James Penelope James Anthony Johnson DarsquoNeeysha Johnson

DersquoShanique Johnson Devin Johnson Phyllis Johnson Teresa Johnson Caroline

Jones Steve Jones Demetrius Keeler Latemia Lamons Ernest Lang Debbie

Lawrence Veronica Lawrence Teresa Leverson Steven Long Olivia Lozer

Michael Lyles KeyZaria Mance LeKeydra Mance Ida Martin Jalen McCain

Mario McCampbell Eugene McCollough Mikaila McCullen Felissha McKay

Brandon McKenzie Taven McKinney Asheton McKoy Andrew Miller Haeng

Miller Sylvester Mincey Yzauntianaqueazja Morris Montrelle Morton Takesha

Nalls Terrion Nichols LaKeisha Newsome Leonard Orneval Debra Owens

Alitha Parker Betty Pincheon Willie Ed Pope David Rayner Ronald Roan Pau-

la Sanders Antonio Saunders Daryl Scott Pamela Scott Jackeline Seviano

DrsquoKyra Simmons Deanna Smith James Stanley Makayla Stanley Terrance

Thomas Jeffrey Tinsley Keisha Trice Melissa Turner Michelle Walls Rehard

Ward Melody Washington Robert Watkins Kanice Watson Jemesha

White Shamonica White Mario Wilson Shannon Wilson Becky Zimmer

450 Ringgold Road

Clarksville Tennessee 37042

931 647 4643 Fax 931 647 9773

wwwgreatermbcorg

Email

greatermbc450gmailcom

Another

light in the

Lighthouse

What a

glorious

sight too

behold

Yoursquore no

longer just a

Visitor

But a

Treasured

Member of

the Fold

Welcome Greater

Missionary Baptist Church Family

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

Ethel Hubbard Jasmine Johnson

Welcome New Members

to Greater Missionary

Family 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 Bro OJ Rasin family Dea Archie Parker Sis Mae Fifer Sis Robyn Sanders Sis Kimberly Hampton Sis Lucy Dubose Sis Alice Cruz

Bro Tony Brown Sis Patricia Moss Sis Ernestine McKiney Sis Peggy Hawkins Bro Ernest Miller Sis Lillie Morton Sis Peggy Hawkins Sis Amanda Cotton Dea Nathanial Nalls Sis Kathleen Pettis Deacon Robert Clark Sister Connie Clark Sister Caroline Jones

BECAUSE WE CARE

Your Mind

Your mind is the gateway to your

heart

Keep your mind open

to the voice of God

and uncluttered by

unworthy thoughts

You are young only once

but you can stay

immature indefinitely

We often dislike a person

not for what they are

but for what we are

How your children see the world

depends on what you show them

Guard your mind

4

Women Reaching Women Ministry (WRW)

All ladies ae invited to

Women Reaching Women Ministry

February 12 2018

at 630 PM

Come out and study the Bible with us

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

Cleotha Leverette 9312200542

G-L

Rev Gary Hilliard 220-9280 Kenny Zimmerman 647-9115

Robert Clark 431-9741

Herbert Nelson 503-9931

Roosevelt Whetstone (A)

M-R

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

John Hopson 624-3815

Otis Figgins 645-7844

Moses Taylor 561-4747

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)

Rev Taija Jenkins Impact Minister

Forgive

I look for the good in everything and everyone

The Book of Genesis shares the story of

Joseph a young man who was sold into

slavery by his brothers yet even in the face

of this injustice Joseph held to the inner

knowing that ldquoGod intended it for

g o o d rdquo ( G e n e s i s 5 0 2 0 )

This knowing served as a foundation for

forgiveness Whatever I am facing in life I

proclaim the good in everything Through

my faith my focus remains on my spiritual

abilities to transform circumstances into

opportunities that benefit everyone

As my ability to work peaceably through all

situations increases my capacity to let go

and forgive is strengthened I feel the

freedom and joy that comes with absolute

f o r g i v e n e s s

I look for the good in everything and

everyone

Bible Verse Even though you intended to do harm to

me God intended it for Good__ Genesis 5020

Submitted by Sister Delores Bell

February

5th Pastor Freeman Birthday

11th Rev Steelersquos Day -A AB Honor Recognition

14th Valentinersquos Day

17th Black Histroy Trivia Bowl

25th End of Black History Month Potluck Dinner

March

11th Daylight Savings Time begin (Spring Forward)

18th Menrsquos annual Day

19th CRSKMT District Asssoc Youth Revival

5

Pastor Willie Freeman

72nd

Greater Missionary Baptist Church

3rd Annual

Rev Travis Steele Day

Sunday February 11 2018

6

The History of Valentines Day

St Valentines Day has roots in several different legends

that have found their way to us through the ages One of

the earliest popular symbols of the Valentines day is

Cupid the Roman god of love who is represented by the

image of a young boy with bow and arrow Several theo-

ries surround the history of Valentines Day

Was There a Real Valentine

Three hundred years after the death of Jesus Christ the

Roman emperors still demanded that everyone believe

in the Roman gods Valentine a Christian priest had

been thrown in prison for his teachings On February 14

Valentine was beheaded not only because he was a

Christian but also because he had performed a miracle

He supposedly cured the jailers daughter of her blind-

ness The night before he was executed he wrote the

jailers daughter a farewell letter signing it From Your

Valentine Another legend tells us that this same Valen-

tine well-loved by all received notes to his jail cell from

children and friends who missed him

Love Is the Greatest

13 If I could speak all the languages of earth and of angels but didnrsquot love others I would only be a noisy gong or a clang-

ing cymbal 2 If I had the gift of prophecy and if I understood all of Godrsquos secret plans and possessed all knowledge and if

I had such faith that I could move mountains but didnrsquot love others I would be nothing 3 If I gave everything I have to

the poor and even sacrificed my body I could boast about it[a] but if I didnrsquot love others I would have gained nothing

4 Love is patient and kind Love is not jealous or boastful or proud 5 or rude It does not demand its own way It is not

irritable and it keeps no record of being wronged 6 It does not rejoice about injustice but rejoices whenever the truth

wins out 7 Love never gives up never loses faith is always hopeful and endures through every circumstance

8 Prophecy and speaking in unknown languages[b] and special knowledge will become useless But love will last forever 9

Now our knowledge is partial and incomplete and even the gift of prophecy reveals only part of the whole picture 10 But

when the time of perfection comes these partial things will become useless

11 When I was a child I spoke and thought and reasoned as a child But when I grew up I put away childish things 12 Now

we see things imperfectly like puzzling reflections in a mirror but then we will see everything with perfect clarity[c] All

that I know now is partial and incomplete but then I will know everything completely just as God now knows me com-

pletely

13 Three things will last forevermdashfaith hope and lovemdashand the greatest of these is love

1 cORINTHIANS 13 New Living Translation( NTL)

2

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 ldquoall have sinnedrdquo and the ldquowages of sin

is deathrdquo (Romans 323 623)

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 ldquoGod demon-

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

usrdquo (Romans 58)

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

plains how you can be saved Acts 319 says we must repent and turn from

our sins But repentance alone is not enough Ephesians 28 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 ldquowant to ldquo and

then ask Him to save you The Bible says ldquothat if you call upon the name of

the Lord you shall be savedrdquo (Romans 1013)

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

ldquoDear 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

AMENrdquo

Welcome to Godrsquos 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

ldquoAnd let us not become weary in well doing for in due season we will reap if

we faint notrdquo Galatians 69

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 Godrsquos people evangelistically educationally and economically to the glory of God Furthermore our mission is to be a holistic amp 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 ie )ldquoGood Newsrdquo

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 fel-

lowship 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 Fa-

ther and the Son and of the Holy Ghost we do now in the

presence of God angels and this assembly most solemnly 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 engagements

and exemplary in our deportment to avoid all tattling back-

biting 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 Savior

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 Gods 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

3 If you have a birthday in the month of February and your name is not listed please submit your name to

the Admin Office

Antonika Aaron Veronica Abraham Richard Adams II Johnnie Aikens Theresa

Allen Nivia Allister Nichole Antioe Amber Ariola Ashley Armstead Moses

Armstead Torrence Atkinson Darlene Austin Latony Banks Ida Barbee

Nicholas Bayran Delores Bell MicQuisha Bell Darryl Bennett Micheal Bennett

Julia Benoir Sonia Berry Kelvin Bingham Carnie Bonamy Dernell Bowers

Shawn Bowers Sekeena Broadnax James Bryant Garu Burton Taneisha Byrd ndash

Watson Darwin Capers Carol Carter Kiya Chambers Kamarie Coffey DersquoAndre

Cofield Eugene Collins Tanya Combs Georgette Cormier Ashley Kamarie

Tiasia Creech Michael Crowley Jervon Dailey Davis Damarius Alissa Davis

Derek Davis Eric Davis Claudette Davis-Oubre Christine Dudley Allanah Duke

Tasia Eddy Danielle Edmondson Kenneth Edwards Otis Figgins Merian Flow-

ers Kissa Floyd Pastor Willie J Freeman Nichole Gautier Maliyah Graham

Wanda Graves Vicente Grayman Nicholas Green Sa-Riyah Griggs Kandice

Gross Retina Hall Brandon Harvey Robert Helfin Demarius Henry Kara

Holmes John Hopson Edward Houston April Humes Prenette Hunter Devodca

Jackson Laquisha Jackson Tiffany Jackson Anthony James Denesha James

Lakwundria James Penelope James Anthony Johnson DarsquoNeeysha Johnson

DersquoShanique Johnson Devin Johnson Phyllis Johnson Teresa Johnson Caroline

Jones Steve Jones Demetrius Keeler Latemia Lamons Ernest Lang Debbie

Lawrence Veronica Lawrence Teresa Leverson Steven Long Olivia Lozer

Michael Lyles KeyZaria Mance LeKeydra Mance Ida Martin Jalen McCain

Mario McCampbell Eugene McCollough Mikaila McCullen Felissha McKay

Brandon McKenzie Taven McKinney Asheton McKoy Andrew Miller Haeng

Miller Sylvester Mincey Yzauntianaqueazja Morris Montrelle Morton Takesha

Nalls Terrion Nichols LaKeisha Newsome Leonard Orneval Debra Owens

Alitha Parker Betty Pincheon Willie Ed Pope David Rayner Ronald Roan Pau-

la Sanders Antonio Saunders Daryl Scott Pamela Scott Jackeline Seviano

DrsquoKyra Simmons Deanna Smith James Stanley Makayla Stanley Terrance

Thomas Jeffrey Tinsley Keisha Trice Melissa Turner Michelle Walls Rehard

Ward Melody Washington Robert Watkins Kanice Watson Jemesha

White Shamonica White Mario Wilson Shannon Wilson Becky Zimmer

450 Ringgold Road

Clarksville Tennessee 37042

931 647 4643 Fax 931 647 9773

wwwgreatermbcorg

Email

greatermbc450gmailcom

Another

light in the

Lighthouse

What a

glorious

sight too

behold

Yoursquore no

longer just a

Visitor

But a

Treasured

Member of

the Fold

Welcome Greater

Missionary Baptist Church Family

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

Ethel Hubbard Jasmine Johnson

Welcome New Members

to Greater Missionary

Family 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 Bro OJ Rasin family Dea Archie Parker Sis Mae Fifer Sis Robyn Sanders Sis Kimberly Hampton Sis Lucy Dubose Sis Alice Cruz

Bro Tony Brown Sis Patricia Moss Sis Ernestine McKiney Sis Peggy Hawkins Bro Ernest Miller Sis Lillie Morton Sis Peggy Hawkins Sis Amanda Cotton Dea Nathanial Nalls Sis Kathleen Pettis Deacon Robert Clark Sister Connie Clark Sister Caroline Jones

BECAUSE WE CARE

Your Mind

Your mind is the gateway to your

heart

Keep your mind open

to the voice of God

and uncluttered by

unworthy thoughts

You are young only once

but you can stay

immature indefinitely

We often dislike a person

not for what they are

but for what we are

How your children see the world

depends on what you show them

Guard your mind

4

Women Reaching Women Ministry (WRW)

All ladies ae invited to

Women Reaching Women Ministry

February 12 2018

at 630 PM

Come out and study the Bible with us

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

Cleotha Leverette 9312200542

G-L

Rev Gary Hilliard 220-9280 Kenny Zimmerman 647-9115

Robert Clark 431-9741

Herbert Nelson 503-9931

Roosevelt Whetstone (A)

M-R

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

John Hopson 624-3815

Otis Figgins 645-7844

Moses Taylor 561-4747

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)

Rev Taija Jenkins Impact Minister

Forgive

I look for the good in everything and everyone

The Book of Genesis shares the story of

Joseph a young man who was sold into

slavery by his brothers yet even in the face

of this injustice Joseph held to the inner

knowing that ldquoGod intended it for

g o o d rdquo ( G e n e s i s 5 0 2 0 )

This knowing served as a foundation for

forgiveness Whatever I am facing in life I

proclaim the good in everything Through

my faith my focus remains on my spiritual

abilities to transform circumstances into

opportunities that benefit everyone

As my ability to work peaceably through all

situations increases my capacity to let go

and forgive is strengthened I feel the

freedom and joy that comes with absolute

f o r g i v e n e s s

I look for the good in everything and

everyone

Bible Verse Even though you intended to do harm to

me God intended it for Good__ Genesis 5020

Submitted by Sister Delores Bell

February

5th Pastor Freeman Birthday

11th Rev Steelersquos Day -A AB Honor Recognition

14th Valentinersquos Day

17th Black Histroy Trivia Bowl

25th End of Black History Month Potluck Dinner

March

11th Daylight Savings Time begin (Spring Forward)

18th Menrsquos annual Day

19th CRSKMT District Asssoc Youth Revival

5

Pastor Willie Freeman

72nd

Greater Missionary Baptist Church

3rd Annual

Rev Travis Steele Day

Sunday February 11 2018

6

The History of Valentines Day

St Valentines Day has roots in several different legends

that have found their way to us through the ages One of

the earliest popular symbols of the Valentines day is

Cupid the Roman god of love who is represented by the

image of a young boy with bow and arrow Several theo-

ries surround the history of Valentines Day

Was There a Real Valentine

Three hundred years after the death of Jesus Christ the

Roman emperors still demanded that everyone believe

in the Roman gods Valentine a Christian priest had

been thrown in prison for his teachings On February 14

Valentine was beheaded not only because he was a

Christian but also because he had performed a miracle

He supposedly cured the jailers daughter of her blind-

ness The night before he was executed he wrote the

jailers daughter a farewell letter signing it From Your

Valentine Another legend tells us that this same Valen-

tine well-loved by all received notes to his jail cell from

children and friends who missed him

Love Is the Greatest

13 If I could speak all the languages of earth and of angels but didnrsquot love others I would only be a noisy gong or a clang-

ing cymbal 2 If I had the gift of prophecy and if I understood all of Godrsquos secret plans and possessed all knowledge and if

I had such faith that I could move mountains but didnrsquot love others I would be nothing 3 If I gave everything I have to

the poor and even sacrificed my body I could boast about it[a] but if I didnrsquot love others I would have gained nothing

4 Love is patient and kind Love is not jealous or boastful or proud 5 or rude It does not demand its own way It is not

irritable and it keeps no record of being wronged 6 It does not rejoice about injustice but rejoices whenever the truth

wins out 7 Love never gives up never loses faith is always hopeful and endures through every circumstance

8 Prophecy and speaking in unknown languages[b] and special knowledge will become useless But love will last forever 9

Now our knowledge is partial and incomplete and even the gift of prophecy reveals only part of the whole picture 10 But

when the time of perfection comes these partial things will become useless

11 When I was a child I spoke and thought and reasoned as a child But when I grew up I put away childish things 12 Now

we see things imperfectly like puzzling reflections in a mirror but then we will see everything with perfect clarity[c] All

that I know now is partial and incomplete but then I will know everything completely just as God now knows me com-

pletely

13 Three things will last forevermdashfaith hope and lovemdashand the greatest of these is love

1 cORINTHIANS 13 New Living Translation( NTL)

3 If you have a birthday in the month of February and your name is not listed please submit your name to

the Admin Office

Antonika Aaron Veronica Abraham Richard Adams II Johnnie Aikens Theresa

Allen Nivia Allister Nichole Antioe Amber Ariola Ashley Armstead Moses

Armstead Torrence Atkinson Darlene Austin Latony Banks Ida Barbee

Nicholas Bayran Delores Bell MicQuisha Bell Darryl Bennett Micheal Bennett

Julia Benoir Sonia Berry Kelvin Bingham Carnie Bonamy Dernell Bowers

Shawn Bowers Sekeena Broadnax James Bryant Garu Burton Taneisha Byrd ndash

Watson Darwin Capers Carol Carter Kiya Chambers Kamarie Coffey DersquoAndre

Cofield Eugene Collins Tanya Combs Georgette Cormier Ashley Kamarie

Tiasia Creech Michael Crowley Jervon Dailey Davis Damarius Alissa Davis

Derek Davis Eric Davis Claudette Davis-Oubre Christine Dudley Allanah Duke

Tasia Eddy Danielle Edmondson Kenneth Edwards Otis Figgins Merian Flow-

ers Kissa Floyd Pastor Willie J Freeman Nichole Gautier Maliyah Graham

Wanda Graves Vicente Grayman Nicholas Green Sa-Riyah Griggs Kandice

Gross Retina Hall Brandon Harvey Robert Helfin Demarius Henry Kara

Holmes John Hopson Edward Houston April Humes Prenette Hunter Devodca

Jackson Laquisha Jackson Tiffany Jackson Anthony James Denesha James

Lakwundria James Penelope James Anthony Johnson DarsquoNeeysha Johnson

DersquoShanique Johnson Devin Johnson Phyllis Johnson Teresa Johnson Caroline

Jones Steve Jones Demetrius Keeler Latemia Lamons Ernest Lang Debbie

Lawrence Veronica Lawrence Teresa Leverson Steven Long Olivia Lozer

Michael Lyles KeyZaria Mance LeKeydra Mance Ida Martin Jalen McCain

Mario McCampbell Eugene McCollough Mikaila McCullen Felissha McKay

Brandon McKenzie Taven McKinney Asheton McKoy Andrew Miller Haeng

Miller Sylvester Mincey Yzauntianaqueazja Morris Montrelle Morton Takesha

Nalls Terrion Nichols LaKeisha Newsome Leonard Orneval Debra Owens

Alitha Parker Betty Pincheon Willie Ed Pope David Rayner Ronald Roan Pau-

la Sanders Antonio Saunders Daryl Scott Pamela Scott Jackeline Seviano

DrsquoKyra Simmons Deanna Smith James Stanley Makayla Stanley Terrance

Thomas Jeffrey Tinsley Keisha Trice Melissa Turner Michelle Walls Rehard

Ward Melody Washington Robert Watkins Kanice Watson Jemesha

White Shamonica White Mario Wilson Shannon Wilson Becky Zimmer

450 Ringgold Road

Clarksville Tennessee 37042

931 647 4643 Fax 931 647 9773

wwwgreatermbcorg

Email

greatermbc450gmailcom

Another

light in the

Lighthouse

What a

glorious

sight too

behold

Yoursquore no

longer just a

Visitor

But a

Treasured

Member of

the Fold

Welcome Greater

Missionary Baptist Church Family

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

Ethel Hubbard Jasmine Johnson

Welcome New Members

to Greater Missionary

Family 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 Bro OJ Rasin family Dea Archie Parker Sis Mae Fifer Sis Robyn Sanders Sis Kimberly Hampton Sis Lucy Dubose Sis Alice Cruz

Bro Tony Brown Sis Patricia Moss Sis Ernestine McKiney Sis Peggy Hawkins Bro Ernest Miller Sis Lillie Morton Sis Peggy Hawkins Sis Amanda Cotton Dea Nathanial Nalls Sis Kathleen Pettis Deacon Robert Clark Sister Connie Clark Sister Caroline Jones

BECAUSE WE CARE

Your Mind

Your mind is the gateway to your

heart

Keep your mind open

to the voice of God

and uncluttered by

unworthy thoughts

You are young only once

but you can stay

immature indefinitely

We often dislike a person

not for what they are

but for what we are

How your children see the world

depends on what you show them

Guard your mind

4

Women Reaching Women Ministry (WRW)

All ladies ae invited to

Women Reaching Women Ministry

February 12 2018

at 630 PM

Come out and study the Bible with us

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

Cleotha Leverette 9312200542

G-L

Rev Gary Hilliard 220-9280 Kenny Zimmerman 647-9115

Robert Clark 431-9741

Herbert Nelson 503-9931

Roosevelt Whetstone (A)

M-R

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

John Hopson 624-3815

Otis Figgins 645-7844

Moses Taylor 561-4747

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)

Rev Taija Jenkins Impact Minister

Forgive

I look for the good in everything and everyone

The Book of Genesis shares the story of

Joseph a young man who was sold into

slavery by his brothers yet even in the face

of this injustice Joseph held to the inner

knowing that ldquoGod intended it for

g o o d rdquo ( G e n e s i s 5 0 2 0 )

This knowing served as a foundation for

forgiveness Whatever I am facing in life I

proclaim the good in everything Through

my faith my focus remains on my spiritual

abilities to transform circumstances into

opportunities that benefit everyone

As my ability to work peaceably through all

situations increases my capacity to let go

and forgive is strengthened I feel the

freedom and joy that comes with absolute

f o r g i v e n e s s

I look for the good in everything and

everyone

Bible Verse Even though you intended to do harm to

me God intended it for Good__ Genesis 5020

Submitted by Sister Delores Bell

February

5th Pastor Freeman Birthday

11th Rev Steelersquos Day -A AB Honor Recognition

14th Valentinersquos Day

17th Black Histroy Trivia Bowl

25th End of Black History Month Potluck Dinner

March

11th Daylight Savings Time begin (Spring Forward)

18th Menrsquos annual Day

19th CRSKMT District Asssoc Youth Revival

5

Pastor Willie Freeman

72nd

Greater Missionary Baptist Church

3rd Annual

Rev Travis Steele Day

Sunday February 11 2018

6

The History of Valentines Day

St Valentines Day has roots in several different legends

that have found their way to us through the ages One of

the earliest popular symbols of the Valentines day is

Cupid the Roman god of love who is represented by the

image of a young boy with bow and arrow Several theo-

ries surround the history of Valentines Day

Was There a Real Valentine

Three hundred years after the death of Jesus Christ the

Roman emperors still demanded that everyone believe

in the Roman gods Valentine a Christian priest had

been thrown in prison for his teachings On February 14

Valentine was beheaded not only because he was a

Christian but also because he had performed a miracle

He supposedly cured the jailers daughter of her blind-

ness The night before he was executed he wrote the

jailers daughter a farewell letter signing it From Your

Valentine Another legend tells us that this same Valen-

tine well-loved by all received notes to his jail cell from

children and friends who missed him

Love Is the Greatest

13 If I could speak all the languages of earth and of angels but didnrsquot love others I would only be a noisy gong or a clang-

ing cymbal 2 If I had the gift of prophecy and if I understood all of Godrsquos secret plans and possessed all knowledge and if

I had such faith that I could move mountains but didnrsquot love others I would be nothing 3 If I gave everything I have to

the poor and even sacrificed my body I could boast about it[a] but if I didnrsquot love others I would have gained nothing

4 Love is patient and kind Love is not jealous or boastful or proud 5 or rude It does not demand its own way It is not

irritable and it keeps no record of being wronged 6 It does not rejoice about injustice but rejoices whenever the truth

wins out 7 Love never gives up never loses faith is always hopeful and endures through every circumstance

8 Prophecy and speaking in unknown languages[b] and special knowledge will become useless But love will last forever 9

Now our knowledge is partial and incomplete and even the gift of prophecy reveals only part of the whole picture 10 But

when the time of perfection comes these partial things will become useless

11 When I was a child I spoke and thought and reasoned as a child But when I grew up I put away childish things 12 Now

we see things imperfectly like puzzling reflections in a mirror but then we will see everything with perfect clarity[c] All

that I know now is partial and incomplete but then I will know everything completely just as God now knows me com-

pletely

13 Three things will last forevermdashfaith hope and lovemdashand the greatest of these is love

1 cORINTHIANS 13 New Living Translation( NTL)

4

Women Reaching Women Ministry (WRW)

All ladies ae invited to

Women Reaching Women Ministry

February 12 2018

at 630 PM

Come out and study the Bible with us

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

Cleotha Leverette 9312200542

G-L

Rev Gary Hilliard 220-9280 Kenny Zimmerman 647-9115

Robert Clark 431-9741

Herbert Nelson 503-9931

Roosevelt Whetstone (A)

M-R

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

John Hopson 624-3815

Otis Figgins 645-7844

Moses Taylor 561-4747

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)

Rev Taija Jenkins Impact Minister

Forgive

I look for the good in everything and everyone

The Book of Genesis shares the story of

Joseph a young man who was sold into

slavery by his brothers yet even in the face

of this injustice Joseph held to the inner

knowing that ldquoGod intended it for

g o o d rdquo ( G e n e s i s 5 0 2 0 )

This knowing served as a foundation for

forgiveness Whatever I am facing in life I

proclaim the good in everything Through

my faith my focus remains on my spiritual

abilities to transform circumstances into

opportunities that benefit everyone

As my ability to work peaceably through all

situations increases my capacity to let go

and forgive is strengthened I feel the

freedom and joy that comes with absolute

f o r g i v e n e s s

I look for the good in everything and

everyone

Bible Verse Even though you intended to do harm to

me God intended it for Good__ Genesis 5020

Submitted by Sister Delores Bell

February

5th Pastor Freeman Birthday

11th Rev Steelersquos Day -A AB Honor Recognition

14th Valentinersquos Day

17th Black Histroy Trivia Bowl

25th End of Black History Month Potluck Dinner

March

11th Daylight Savings Time begin (Spring Forward)

18th Menrsquos annual Day

19th CRSKMT District Asssoc Youth Revival

5

Pastor Willie Freeman

72nd

Greater Missionary Baptist Church

3rd Annual

Rev Travis Steele Day

Sunday February 11 2018

6

The History of Valentines Day

St Valentines Day has roots in several different legends

that have found their way to us through the ages One of

the earliest popular symbols of the Valentines day is

Cupid the Roman god of love who is represented by the

image of a young boy with bow and arrow Several theo-

ries surround the history of Valentines Day

Was There a Real Valentine

Three hundred years after the death of Jesus Christ the

Roman emperors still demanded that everyone believe

in the Roman gods Valentine a Christian priest had

been thrown in prison for his teachings On February 14

Valentine was beheaded not only because he was a

Christian but also because he had performed a miracle

He supposedly cured the jailers daughter of her blind-

ness The night before he was executed he wrote the

jailers daughter a farewell letter signing it From Your

Valentine Another legend tells us that this same Valen-

tine well-loved by all received notes to his jail cell from

children and friends who missed him

Love Is the Greatest

13 If I could speak all the languages of earth and of angels but didnrsquot love others I would only be a noisy gong or a clang-

ing cymbal 2 If I had the gift of prophecy and if I understood all of Godrsquos secret plans and possessed all knowledge and if

I had such faith that I could move mountains but didnrsquot love others I would be nothing 3 If I gave everything I have to

the poor and even sacrificed my body I could boast about it[a] but if I didnrsquot love others I would have gained nothing

4 Love is patient and kind Love is not jealous or boastful or proud 5 or rude It does not demand its own way It is not

irritable and it keeps no record of being wronged 6 It does not rejoice about injustice but rejoices whenever the truth

wins out 7 Love never gives up never loses faith is always hopeful and endures through every circumstance

8 Prophecy and speaking in unknown languages[b] and special knowledge will become useless But love will last forever 9

Now our knowledge is partial and incomplete and even the gift of prophecy reveals only part of the whole picture 10 But

when the time of perfection comes these partial things will become useless

11 When I was a child I spoke and thought and reasoned as a child But when I grew up I put away childish things 12 Now

we see things imperfectly like puzzling reflections in a mirror but then we will see everything with perfect clarity[c] All

that I know now is partial and incomplete but then I will know everything completely just as God now knows me com-

pletely

13 Three things will last forevermdashfaith hope and lovemdashand the greatest of these is love

1 cORINTHIANS 13 New Living Translation( NTL)

5

Pastor Willie Freeman

72nd

Greater Missionary Baptist Church

3rd Annual

Rev Travis Steele Day

Sunday February 11 2018

6

The History of Valentines Day

St Valentines Day has roots in several different legends

that have found their way to us through the ages One of

the earliest popular symbols of the Valentines day is

Cupid the Roman god of love who is represented by the

image of a young boy with bow and arrow Several theo-

ries surround the history of Valentines Day

Was There a Real Valentine

Three hundred years after the death of Jesus Christ the

Roman emperors still demanded that everyone believe

in the Roman gods Valentine a Christian priest had

been thrown in prison for his teachings On February 14

Valentine was beheaded not only because he was a

Christian but also because he had performed a miracle

He supposedly cured the jailers daughter of her blind-

ness The night before he was executed he wrote the

jailers daughter a farewell letter signing it From Your

Valentine Another legend tells us that this same Valen-

tine well-loved by all received notes to his jail cell from

children and friends who missed him

Love Is the Greatest

13 If I could speak all the languages of earth and of angels but didnrsquot love others I would only be a noisy gong or a clang-

ing cymbal 2 If I had the gift of prophecy and if I understood all of Godrsquos secret plans and possessed all knowledge and if

I had such faith that I could move mountains but didnrsquot love others I would be nothing 3 If I gave everything I have to

the poor and even sacrificed my body I could boast about it[a] but if I didnrsquot love others I would have gained nothing

4 Love is patient and kind Love is not jealous or boastful or proud 5 or rude It does not demand its own way It is not

irritable and it keeps no record of being wronged 6 It does not rejoice about injustice but rejoices whenever the truth

wins out 7 Love never gives up never loses faith is always hopeful and endures through every circumstance

8 Prophecy and speaking in unknown languages[b] and special knowledge will become useless But love will last forever 9

Now our knowledge is partial and incomplete and even the gift of prophecy reveals only part of the whole picture 10 But

when the time of perfection comes these partial things will become useless

11 When I was a child I spoke and thought and reasoned as a child But when I grew up I put away childish things 12 Now

we see things imperfectly like puzzling reflections in a mirror but then we will see everything with perfect clarity[c] All

that I know now is partial and incomplete but then I will know everything completely just as God now knows me com-

pletely

13 Three things will last forevermdashfaith hope and lovemdashand the greatest of these is love

1 cORINTHIANS 13 New Living Translation( NTL)

6

The History of Valentines Day

St Valentines Day has roots in several different legends

that have found their way to us through the ages One of

the earliest popular symbols of the Valentines day is

Cupid the Roman god of love who is represented by the

image of a young boy with bow and arrow Several theo-

ries surround the history of Valentines Day

Was There a Real Valentine

Three hundred years after the death of Jesus Christ the

Roman emperors still demanded that everyone believe

in the Roman gods Valentine a Christian priest had

been thrown in prison for his teachings On February 14

Valentine was beheaded not only because he was a

Christian but also because he had performed a miracle

He supposedly cured the jailers daughter of her blind-

ness The night before he was executed he wrote the

jailers daughter a farewell letter signing it From Your

Valentine Another legend tells us that this same Valen-

tine well-loved by all received notes to his jail cell from

children and friends who missed him

Love Is the Greatest

13 If I could speak all the languages of earth and of angels but didnrsquot love others I would only be a noisy gong or a clang-

ing cymbal 2 If I had the gift of prophecy and if I understood all of Godrsquos secret plans and possessed all knowledge and if

I had such faith that I could move mountains but didnrsquot love others I would be nothing 3 If I gave everything I have to

the poor and even sacrificed my body I could boast about it[a] but if I didnrsquot love others I would have gained nothing

4 Love is patient and kind Love is not jealous or boastful or proud 5 or rude It does not demand its own way It is not

irritable and it keeps no record of being wronged 6 It does not rejoice about injustice but rejoices whenever the truth

wins out 7 Love never gives up never loses faith is always hopeful and endures through every circumstance

8 Prophecy and speaking in unknown languages[b] and special knowledge will become useless But love will last forever 9

Now our knowledge is partial and incomplete and even the gift of prophecy reveals only part of the whole picture 10 But

when the time of perfection comes these partial things will become useless

11 When I was a child I spoke and thought and reasoned as a child But when I grew up I put away childish things 12 Now

we see things imperfectly like puzzling reflections in a mirror but then we will see everything with perfect clarity[c] All

that I know now is partial and incomplete but then I will know everything completely just as God now knows me com-

pletely

13 Three things will last forevermdashfaith hope and lovemdashand the greatest of these is love

1 cORINTHIANS 13 New Living Translation( NTL)

7

Jamaria Patterson

Brianna Pittman

Jaemand Kelly

Nataliah Whetstone

Dale Cook Jr

Dakota Wilson

Isaiah Lucas

Bro Jimmy Miller Bro Cory Ramos

Pray for our Troops

Deontersquo Mayfield Desmond Mayfield

Tatiyana Demoss

Xavianastaja Morris

Greater Missionary Baptist Church

Intercessory Prayer Service

Every

Saturday

600am

GMBC Sanctuary

8

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

amp various school assignments prepare amp 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

630pm in the Visionary Center Room 7 and will

continue to meet on this day amp time until the end

of the school year If you need any information

please feel free to contact Sis Joyce Brown

Sis Ponzie McGuire amp Sis Jennifer Boone

or call the church office during the hours 800 am

-500 pm

9

Each year beginning on February 1 an entire month of events are planned nationwide honoring the history and contributions of African Americans

The theme for Black History Month in 2018 is African Americans in Times of War honoring those brave men and women who served their countries in the armed forces es-pecially those who made the ultimate sacrifice while de-fending the American ideals of freedom and democracy

During World War II for example more than 25 million black men registered for the draft and one million served as draftees or volunteers in every branch of the armed forces

A decade before the first glimmers of the Amercan civil rights movement most black men were assigned to segregated combat groups

Even so more than 12000 black men who served in the segregated 92nd Division received citations or were decorated for extraordinary heroism on the battlefield Perhaps more famously the Tuskegee Airmen also became legendary for their heroic feats and in total received a Distinguished Unit Citation several silver stars 150 distinguished flying crosses fourteen bronze stars and 744 air medals

At wars end recognition of the African-American contribution to the war effort would eventually lay the groundwork for the civil rights protests of the 1950s and 1960s

8

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

amp various school assignments prepare amp 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

630pm in the Visionary Center Room 7 and will

continue to meet on this day amp time until the end

of the school year If you need any information

please feel free to contact Sis Joyce Brown

Sis Ponzie McGuire amp Sis Jennifer Boone

or call the church office during the hours 800 am

-500 pm

9

Each year beginning on February 1 an entire month of events are planned nationwide honoring the history and contributions of African Americans

The theme for Black History Month in 2018 is African Americans in Times of War honoring those brave men and women who served their countries in the armed forces es-pecially those who made the ultimate sacrifice while de-fending the American ideals of freedom and democracy

During World War II for example more than 25 million black men registered for the draft and one million served as draftees or volunteers in every branch of the armed forces

A decade before the first glimmers of the Amercan civil rights movement most black men were assigned to segregated combat groups

Even so more than 12000 black men who served in the segregated 92nd Division received citations or were decorated for extraordinary heroism on the battlefield Perhaps more famously the Tuskegee Airmen also became legendary for their heroic feats and in total received a Distinguished Unit Citation several silver stars 150 distinguished flying crosses fourteen bronze stars and 744 air medals

At wars end recognition of the African-American contribution to the war effort would eventually lay the groundwork for the civil rights protests of the 1950s and 1960s

9

Each year beginning on February 1 an entire month of events are planned nationwide honoring the history and contributions of African Americans

The theme for Black History Month in 2018 is African Americans in Times of War honoring those brave men and women who served their countries in the armed forces es-pecially those who made the ultimate sacrifice while de-fending the American ideals of freedom and democracy

During World War II for example more than 25 million black men registered for the draft and one million served as draftees or volunteers in every branch of the armed forces

A decade before the first glimmers of the Amercan civil rights movement most black men were assigned to segregated combat groups

Even so more than 12000 black men who served in the segregated 92nd Division received citations or were decorated for extraordinary heroism on the battlefield Perhaps more famously the Tuskegee Airmen also became legendary for their heroic feats and in total received a Distinguished Unit Citation several silver stars 150 distinguished flying crosses fourteen bronze stars and 744 air medals

At wars end recognition of the African-American contribution to the war effort would eventually lay the groundwork for the civil rights protests of the 1950s and 1960s

10

11

Submitted by GMBC Healthcare Ministry

HEART DISEASE

1 Heart disease refers to several different types of heart conditions starting with coronary heart disease Thatrsquos when plaque builds up

and narrows the walls of your arteries which pump blood to your heart Itrsquos the most common kind

2 Heart failure irregular heartbeat heart valve problems and heart attack all fall under the banner too

3 Heart disease is manrsquos biggest killer In 2009 307225 guys died from ticker trouble in the USmdashor 1 out of 4 male deaths

4 Nearly half of all sudden cardiac deaths occur outside the hospital which suggests that people canrsquot spot a majority of the symptoms

5 Worse 50 percent of guys who die from heart disease have never experienced previous symptoms before You can always be at risk

6 The list of risk factors shouldnrsquot be a surprise High blood pressure smoking excessive alcohol use high cholesterol a poor diet

obesity and physical inactivity all top the list If yoursquore generally unhealthy you significantly up your odds of developing heart dis-

ease

7 Your family history is also strongly linked to your risk for heart disease so let your doctor know if any relatives have had it

8 As for the warning signs keep an eye out for shortness of breath nausea chest pain lightheadedness upper body pains and cold

sweats If any persist see your doc stat

9 Fortunately itrsquos easy to protect your ticker Start by eating a healthy diet thatrsquos low in salt saturated fat and cholesterol ditching cigarettes exercising regularly and following your doctorrsquos instructions 10 The two absolute best ways to slash your risk of dying from the disease lowering your blood pressure and cholesterol About 70 percent of first heart-attack victims have high BP while people with high total cholesterol levels have almost twice the risk of heart disease as those with regular levels

Several other medical conditions and lifestyle choices can also put people at a higher risk for heart disease including 1Diabetes

2Overweight and obesity

3 Poor Diet

4 Physical inactivity

5 Excessive alcohol use

11

Submitted by GMBC Healthcare Ministry

HEART DISEASE

1 Heart disease refers to several different types of heart conditions starting with coronary heart disease Thatrsquos when plaque builds up

and narrows the walls of your arteries which pump blood to your heart Itrsquos the most common kind

2 Heart failure irregular heartbeat heart valve problems and heart attack all fall under the banner too

3 Heart disease is manrsquos biggest killer In 2009 307225 guys died from ticker trouble in the USmdashor 1 out of 4 male deaths

4 Nearly half of all sudden cardiac deaths occur outside the hospital which suggests that people canrsquot spot a majority of the symptoms

5 Worse 50 percent of guys who die from heart disease have never experienced previous symptoms before You can always be at risk

6 The list of risk factors shouldnrsquot be a surprise High blood pressure smoking excessive alcohol use high cholesterol a poor diet

obesity and physical inactivity all top the list If yoursquore generally unhealthy you significantly up your odds of developing heart dis-

ease

7 Your family history is also strongly linked to your risk for heart disease so let your doctor know if any relatives have had it

8 As for the warning signs keep an eye out for shortness of breath nausea chest pain lightheadedness upper body pains and cold

sweats If any persist see your doc stat

9 Fortunately itrsquos easy to protect your ticker Start by eating a healthy diet thatrsquos low in salt saturated fat and cholesterol ditching cigarettes exercising regularly and following your doctorrsquos instructions 10 The two absolute best ways to slash your risk of dying from the disease lowering your blood pressure and cholesterol About 70 percent of first heart-attack victims have high BP while people with high total cholesterol levels have almost twice the risk of heart disease as those with regular levels

Several other medical conditions and lifestyle choices can also put people at a higher risk for heart disease including 1Diabetes

2Overweight and obesity

3 Poor Diet

4 Physical inactivity

5 Excessive alcohol use

12

February 2018

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1

Fitness amp Nutri-tion 530pmPR Ministry 630pm GMBC Org Ministry 630pm Black History Bowl Team 600pm

2

3 Intercessory Pray-er 600amUsher Ministry 900amTrustees 800am Praise Team 930am Com-bined Choir Re-hearsal 1030am Divine Praise 1200pm

4

Early Morning Service amp Com-munion 730amSunday SchoolNew Members Class 915amBaptism Morning Service Commun-ion amp Rt Hand of Fellowship 1030am

5

Fitness amp Nutri-tion 530pmBoys Praise Dance Rehearsal 530pmMarriage Enrichment 630pm Tutor-ing 630pm (by appointment)

6

Mid-Day Bible Study 1100am Fitness amp Nutri-tion 530pm Black History Bowl Team 600pm Drama Ministry 600pm

7 Nursing Home Ministry 900am Bible Study amp Family Prayer 630pm

8

Fitness amp Nu-trition 530pm Black History Bowl Team 600pm Lead-ership 630pm

9

Ministers Deacons Trustees and Wives Meet-ing 630pm

10 Intercessory Prayer 600amTrustees 800am Angelic Choir Rehearsal 900am Moses Ministry 900amYouth Praise Team 930am Youth Choir Rehearsal 1030am Expectant Mothers Ministry 1030am Divine Praise Drama Minis-try 12noon

11 Sunday SchoolNew Members Class 900am Morning Worship Service 1030am YOUTH SUNDAY

12

Fitness amp Nutri-tion 530pmWomen Reach-ing Women 630pm Men Reaching Men 630pm Tutor-ing 630pm

13

Mid-Day Bible Study 1100am Fitness amp Nutri-tion 530pmBlack History Bowl Team 600pmDrama Ministry 6pm

14 Nursing Home Ministry 900am Bible Study amp Family Prayer 630pm

15 Fitness amp Nu-trition 530pm Black History Bowl Team

16

17 Intercessory Prayer 600amMarriage Enrichment Minis-try 730amTrustees 800am Men Praise Sunshine Because We Care 900amMen Choir Rehearsal 1030am Clothes locker Min-istry 1000amDrama Ministry 12 noon

18 Sunday SchoolNew Members Class 900am Morning Worship Service 1030am

MENrsquoS SUNDAY

19

Fitness amp Nutri-tion 530pm Women of Praise 630pmTutoring 630pm

20

Mid-Day Bible Study 1100am Fitness amp Nutri-tion 530pm Black History Bowl Team 600pm

21 Nursing Home Ministry 900am Bible Study amp Family Prayer 630pm

22

Fitness amp Nu-trition 530pm Black History Bowl Team

23

MEN COME AS YOU ARE

630PM

24

Intercessory Prayer 600amTrustees 800amWomenrsquos Breakfast 800am Praise Team 930am Combined Choir Re-hearsal 1030am Di-vine Praise 1200pm Drama Ministry 12noon

25 Sunday SchoolNew Members Class 900am Morning Worship Service 1030am SINGLES SUNDAY

26

Fitness amp Nu-trition 530pm Daughter of Zion 630pm Tutoring 630pm

27

Mid-Day Bible Study 1100am Fitness amp Nutri-tion 530pm

28 Bible Study amp Family Prayer 630pm

AAB Honor Recognition

Rev Travis Steele Annual Day

Black History Month Celebration amp Potluck Dinner

HAPPY VALENTINES

DAY

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

PASTOR

Black History Competition Hopkinsville Community College 900am