Greater Little Zion Baptist Church 10185 Zion Drive

Fairfax, VA 22032 Phone: 703-239-9111 Fax: 703-250-2676

Office Hours: 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Email: admin@glzbc.org Website: www.glzbc.org

Communion Sunday Sunday, September 16, 2018

2018 Theme: "The Year of the Warrior"

Isaiah 59:17 & Ephesians 6:10-17

Church Vision: The vision of GLZBC is to reach the unsaved with the

saving message of Jesus Christ. Matthew 28:19-20 Church Mission: The mission of GLZBC is to lead everyone to a full life

of development in Christ. Luke 4:18-19

Rev. Dr. James T. Murphy, Jr., Pastor E-mail: James.T.Murphy@glzbc.org

Worship on the Lord’s Day

7:45 a.m. Service

Today’s Music Leaders Musicians .…....... Bishop Paul Taylor and Minister Keith Exum Minister of Music .…...……………………… Bro. Robert Fairchild Call to Worship ……………….………………………………………………....

Invocation ..……………………......……...….………..…………... Minister

Musical Selection (2) ………………….…..............….… GLZ Church Choir

The Spoken Word/Sermon ……………...... Rev. Dr. James T. Murphy, Jr.

Sermon Title: “Soul Music” Psalm 137

Invitation to Salvation ………….……..….... Rev. Dr. James T. Murphy, Jr.

Worship of Giving/Prayer …………..……...… Board of Directors/Deacons

(Bring Prayer Request As Well With Offering)

Welcoming of Visitors ….…...……………………………. Greeter’s Ministry

Announcements …………………………………………………………………

Pastoral Prayer……………….…...……...… Rev. Dr. James T. Murphy, Jr.

Holy Communion ……………..……….…… Rev. Dr. James T. Murphy, Jr.

Please do not enter or leave the Sanctuary during this time

This is my Bible. I am what It says I am. I have what It says I have. I can do what It says I can do. Today I will be taught the Word of God. I boldly confess that my mind is alert, my heart is receptive and I will never be the same.

In Jesus’ name. Amen.

Sermon Notes Message Notes 7:45 a.m. Scripture (s): Sermon Text:

Worship on the Lord’s Day 10:45 a.m. Service

Today’s Music Leader Musician ……...………………………...…..… Minister Keith Exum Minister of Music .…...……..…………….… Bro. Robert Fairchild Praise and Worship ………………..…..….……………………………...…… Call to Worship ………………………………………..………………..……… Congregational Hymn #267…...............................I know It Was the Blood Worshippers may enter

Invocation ..…………………......………..…..………..…………... Minister Musical Selection ……………......…….…..….........…… GLZ Church Choir Welcoming of Visitors ….……………………….……..…. Greeter’s Ministry Announcements …………………………………………..………….………… Worship of Giving/ Prayer …...…..….……….. Board of Directors/Deacons Congregational Prayer Time ………………………………………..........… Musical Selection ……………......….………...…………. GLZ Church Choir The Spoken Word/Sermon ……................. Rev. Dr. James T. Murphy, Jr.

Sermon Title: “Soul Music” Psalm 137 Invitation to Salvation

Holy Communion …………………….....….. Rev. Dr. James T. Murphy, Jr.

Please do not enter or leave the Sanctuary during this time.

This is my Bible. I am what It says I am. I have what It says I have. I can do what It says I can do. Today I will be taught the Word of God. I boldly confess that my mind is alert, my heart is receptive and I will never be the same.

In Jesus’ name. Amen.

Sermon Notes Message Notes 10:45 a.m. Scripture (s): Sermon Text:

Bro. Ernest Blake, Lakeland, FL (Sis. Carmen Holt’s father) Sis. Eboni Bradford & sons: Landen and Jeremiah (Sis. Joyce Moseley's co-worker) Sis. Charity Collins – Health & Sickness Concerns (Sis. Brenda Perkins-Johnson's mother) Sis. Sangai Cooper (Sis. Miamah Braddox’s niece) Bro. Ted & Sis. Annie Davis – Health & Healing Concerns Sis. Mary Evans – Health & Healing Concerns (Sis. Karen Talley’s mother) Sis. Annette Fletcher - Health & Healing Concerns Bro. Garrett Felix (Sis. Beverly Wrighten’s brother) Sis. Michele Foster, FL – Health & Healing Concerns (Sis. Jessica Tibbs’ friend) Bro. Marquise Fulmer - liver cancer (Sis. Joyce Moseley’s cousin) Sis. Ruth Garrett - Health & Healing Concerns Bro. Elias Gomez, in the Hospital, MD (Sis. Lillian Patillo’s husband, Rev. Chandler’s friend) Sis. Bobbie Holliday-Gordon – Health Concerns (Sis. Jackie White’s friend) Bro. H. Gene Gross, New Orleans, LA - Health & Healing Concerns (Bro. James McCoy’s friend) Sis. Yetta Howard - Health & Healing (Sis. Yedetta Felton’s sister) Sis. Trina Jones (Sis. Jacqueline White’s niece) Sis. Christel Lipscomb - Health & Healing (Sis. Malinda Paige’s sister) Sis. Linda McClenic, Richmond, VA – Health Concerns (Sis. Pat McClenic’s sister) Bro. Addison McFarland, Health & Healing, Memphis, TN (Bro. Stephen Hill’s stepfather) Sis. Dorothy McFarland, Health & Healing, Memphis, TN (Bro. Steve Hill’s mother) Sis. Theresa McLaughlin-Healing (Sis. Joyce Moseley's Co-worker’s mother) Sis. Brenda Mixon - Health & Healing (Sis. Adrienne Marshall’s friend) Bro. James Murphy, Sr. – Health & Healing (Rev. Dr. James T. Murphy, Jr.’s father) Bro. Joseph Oliver – Health & Sickness Concerns (Sis. Ruth Garrett’s brother) Bro. Brian Roach-Healing and Health (Sis. Joyce Moseley's Nephew) Bro. Karl Roberson– Health & Sickness Concerns (Sis. Renee Purcell’s father) Bro. Darryl Shaw – Health & Healing Bro. William Skipwith – Health & Healing Concerns (Sis. Judy Skipwith’s father) Sis. Esther Smith – Healing and Health (Sis. Joyce Moseley’s friend’s mother) Bro. Bernardo Snowden – Health Concerns (Sis. Denise Snowden’s brother-in-law) Sis. Denise Snowden – Healing Rev. Rufus Snowden – Health Concerns Bro. Joshua Thomas – Health & Sickness Concerns (Sis. Crystal Thomas’ father) Bro. Trey Wilburn– Health & Healing (Bro. Hosea Pickett’s friend) Sis. Christina Williams – Health & Healing (Bro. Larry Pyos’ mother) Sis. Sheila Yeary – Health & Sickness Concerns (Sis. Brenda Perkins-Johnson's cousin)

Mourning the Loss of a Loved One… First Lady Barbara Murphy (Death of her niece) Bro. Julius and Sis. Carmelita Lewis (Death of a sister) Sis. Pat McClenic (Death of her sister Sis. Karen Kyle)

Little Known Black History Facts:

Harry T. Burleigh

The late Harry T. Burleigh was the first African-American composer to gain wide critical acclaim in the United States.

Henry Thacker Burleigh was born and raised in the town of Erie, Pennsylvania on December 2, 1866. He was taught the art of singing by his grandfather, a former slave, along with his brother. After learning the traditional “negro spirituals” and other African-

American folk songs, Burleigh’s big baritone voice matured to the point where he began receiving classical training.

At 26, Burleigh was granted a scholarship to study at the National Conservatory of New York where he caught the attention of Czech instructor and director of the Conservatory, Antonín Dvořák. Under Dvořák’s guidance, Burleigh’s songs of his youth and cultural heritage were given a tweaking that made it palatable to wider audiences.

After leaving the Conservatory, Burleigh joined the choir as a baritone soloist for the St. George’s Episcopal Church as its first and only Black member at the time. In 1911, he turned away from singing and began composing works using the Negro spirituals that gained him notice and crafting them into art songs that were popular in that time.

In all, Burleigh composed between 200 and 300 works built on that song style, which earned him the Spingarn Achievement Medal in 1917 for his contributions to modern music.

Burleigh passed at the age of 82 on September 12, 1949. https://blackamericaweb.com/2018/09/12/little-known-black-history-facts-harry-t-

burleigh/

CSTM Presents Healthy Habits for the Month of September Incorporate meditation into your daily routine: Too much stress can impair muscle recovery. Mediation has been known to reduce stress, like daily hassles and psychological issues by up to

44 percent. According to the Mayo Clinic (https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/meditation/in-depth/meditation/art-20045858), Meditation can produce a deep state of

relaxation and a tranquil mind. Plenty of Fish! Cook fish or seafood (not fried) for at least two dinners each week during the

month, if allergies permit.

The Cancer Support Team Ministry recognizes the following Cancer Awareness for the month of September: Childhood Cancer Awareness Month (Gold), Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month (Peach), Hodgkin's Lymphoma Awareness Month (Violet), Leukemia

Awareness Month (Orange), Lymphoma Awareness Month (Lime Green), Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month (Teal), Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month (Teal/Pink/Blue) and Prostate Cancer

Awareness Month (Light Blue) http://www.choosehope.com/calendar-of-cancer-awareness-months

Thank You!

“Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good. His love endures forever.” Psalm 136:1 (NIV) To my Greater Little Zion Baptist Church family,

On behalf of my family, I wish to express our heartfelt appreciation for your support in response to the passing of my son Shane “Budda” Lamar McCullough. We thank you for your prayers;

expressions of sympathy; cards; telephone calls; and letter of condolence from Pastor Murphy, Board of Directors, Deacons and Brothers and Sisters in Christ. Our sincere thank you to the

church members who made this memorial service a blessed memory. Thank You and God Bless,

Rosa McCullough-Chandler and Family

Thank You! Zion Family,

“There’s no mistaking the happiness that comes from knowing people with such kind and giving hearts.” Thank you for the lovely flower arrangement, encouraging cards and phone calls. Your

continued prayers have truly helped me to deal with the loss of my brother Jonathan. Thank you all!

Love, Sylvia Fisher-Newton

Thank You!

Thanks to Pastor Murphy and our Zion family for all of their sympathy, kind words and deeds extended to us for the loss of our sister Zenolia Lewis Battle. We are truly blessed to have this support from our GLZBC.

Thanks, Julius and Carmelita Lewis

Thank You, GLZBC!

To my precious church family, Thank you so much for your love, cards, support and prayers for me during my total knee

replacement surgery. I want to express my heartfelt appreciation to all of my faithful angels God sent to uplift me. Pastor Murphy, Rev. Chandler, Deacon (Jean) Don Newton, and Deacon (Mary) Larry Pyos, thank you for the beautiful flowers and visitations. Deacon Terri Bazemore, thank you for the wonderful meals. Sisters Julie Lane, Malinda Paige, and Lorelei Allen, thank you for driving me to my appointments. My Hospitality Sisters Carmen Holt and Christine Davis, thank you. You

are truly a T.L.C. loving church. Love,

Sister Denise Snowden

Thank You! I want to thank the GLZBC family for the thoughtful card and words of encouragement.

It is truly appreciated. Sis. Ruth Garrett

Academic Enrichment Tutoring has returned to its regular date and time:

Tuesday nights at 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall POC: Deacon Al Moseley

Usher's Day Program When: Sunday, September 16, 2018 at 3:00 PM

Gracias Christmas Cantata Zion! You are invited to Gracias’ 2018 Christmas Cantata

Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. Location: Eagle Bank Arena (George Mason University)

4500 Patriot Circle, Fairfax, VA 22030 Admission is Free: tickets are available on a first come first served basis.

For tickets, please contact the Admin Office at (703) 239-9111.

Seasoned Saints Annual Day Sunday, September 23, 2018, during the 11:00 a.m. service.

Announcements Announcements

Unit 1: God’s World and God’s People “God Created People”

Daily Bible Readings for this week:

Monday Psalm 104:1-4 Tuesday Ephesians 4:17-24 Wednesday 2 Corinthian 4:1-6 Thursday 1 John 1:5-10 Friday Deuteronomy 5:12-15 Saturday Genesis 2:1-3

Sunday Genesis 1:26-31; 2:4-7

Kids’ Corner

How well do you know the Solar System? (The lists of planets are below)

1. What are the 8 planets in our Solar System? Fill in the Blank.

1) A – Jupiter 2) D – Venus 3) F – Uranus 4) C – Mercury 5) H – Earth 6) J – Neptune 7) L – Saturn 8) M – Mars

Fact: A solar system is a star and all of the objects that travel around it—planets, moons, asteroids, comets and meteoroids.

2. What order do our planets revolve around the Sun?

1) C – Mercury 2) D – Venus 3) H – Earth 4) M – Mars 5) A – Jupiter 6) L – Saturn 7) F – Uranus 8) J – Neptune Fact: The Planet Mercury is the planet closes to the sun.

3. Which Planet was reduced to a Dwarf Plant?

1) I – Pluto

Fact: Dwarf planet: a celestial body resembling a small planet but lacking certain technical criteria that are required for it to be classed as such.

A. Jupiter B. Ceres C. Mercury D. Venus E. Haumea F. Uranus G. Eris H. Earth I. Pluto J. Neptune K. Makemake L. Saturn M. Mars

Fact: A solar system is a star and all of the objects that travel around it—

planets, moons, asteroids, comets and meteoroids. Most stars host their own planets, so there are likely tens of billions of other solar systems in the Milky

Way galaxy alone.

https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/solar-system/our-solar-system/overview/

Greater Little Zion Baptist Church (GLZBC)

Praise Dance Ministry

The Praise Dance Ministry invites YOU to join us. If you are

a dancer or if you just want to dance praises to the Lord, we

invite you to join the Praise Dance Ministry here at GLZBC.

We have something for EVERYONE, male and female, ALL

ages. No previous dance experience required, just a willing

spirit.

Rehearsals are held at the Church on Thursdays

from 6:00 p.m. — 8:00 p.m.

For more information, please contact

Dolores Claytor at dolores.claytor@yahoo.com or

Jimmy Barber at usherman52@yahoo.com.

Mt. Calvary Baptist Church of Fairfax Prince and Princess Pageant Today at 3:00 p.m.

Location: 4325 Chain Bridge Rd, Fairfax, VA 22030 POC: Sis. Dayna (Sam) Burns, daynaburns04@yahoo.com or call the church office at

(703) 273-1455

2018 Gospel Explosion featuring Bishop Marvin L. Sapp Today from 3:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Special guests include the Virginia State University Gospel Chorale. Doors will open at 3:30 p.m. and the show starts at 5 p.m. Vendors will be onsite! Tickets are $45.

Location: Hylton Memorial Chapel, 14640 Potomac Mills Road, Woodbridge, VA 22192

2018 Northern Virginia Baptist Association, Inc. Women’s Conference Saturday, September 22, 2018 from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Location: The Northern Virginia Baptist Center, 14019 Glenkirk Road Gainesville, VA 20155

POC: Olivia Grant, Committee Chairperson, (703) 968-3583 or Olivia.Grant@verizon.net

2018 Washington Prayer Gathering Saturday September 22, 2018, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Where: David's Tent on the National Mall and Facebook live streaming POC: Teresa Pennington, t.pennington@hotmail.com

Redeeming Grace Church Community Youth Worship Night September 24, 2018 from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

The event will include food, games, and fellowship. 5200 Ox Rd, Fairfax, VA 22030

Please feel free to call (419) 709-1661 POC: Paul O’Brien, youth and college pastor

Greater Manassas Community Job Fair Offer a wide variety of job positions, and is open to everyone!

When: Thursday, September 27, 2018, from 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Where: Bethel Evangelical Lutheran Church, 8712 Plantation Ln., Manassas, VA 20110

Website: www.ManassasJobFair.com

1st Mt. Zion Baptist Church of Dumfries Stage Play 1st Mt. Zion Baptist Church of Dumfries and Us Against Alzheimer collaboration on

“Forget Me Not” the Stage Play September 29, 2018 at 12:00 p.m.

For more information, go to www.glzbc.org and click on the Community Page tab.

Community Invitations to GLZBC

Sunday

7:45 and 10:45 a.m. Worship Service - Each one bring one

7:45 and 10:45 a.m. Children’s Church 1st and 3rd Sunday (OS)

8:30 a.m. Sunday School 5th Sunday - Pastor Murphy is the Adult Class facilitator

9:45 –10:30 a.m. Sunday School - POC: Bro. Jeffery Allen, Sr., Superintendent. September – November 2018, Theme: “God’s World and God’s People”

9:45 – 10:15 a.m. Morning Prayer period – Main Sanctuary POC: Prayer Ministry

9:45 a.m. Worship Service 5th Sunday

1:00 p.m. Pastor’s Aide Ministry Meeting 1st Sunday (FH)

1:00 p.m. Family Ministry – Family Prayer Day, 3rd Sunday upstairs in the prayer, Family Focus

Theme: Living with a Spirit of Forgiveness. The Family Focus for the Month of September: The key to our freedom in the LORD is to continually live with others in the spirit of forgiveness. For the lack of forgiveness in family imprisons us and binds us in the way that the enemy desires which takes away our ability to experience the LORD in our relationships and life. Forgive freely and pray diligently to the LORD as we live out our calling to be children of GOD and He will surely be in your life. Scripture “For I know the plans I have for you”, declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call

upon Me and come and pray to Me, and I will listen to you. You will seek Me and find Me when you seek Me with all your heart. I will be found by your, declares the LORD, and will bring you back from captivity”. (Jeremiah 29:11-13) POCs: Deacons Anthony & Terri Bazemore

1:00 p.m. Game of Chess, Food, Fun and Fellowship, immediately after

the 11:00 a.m. service, 2nd Sundays (also please see website calendar for other dates) in

the Fellowship Hall. POC: Bro. Al Hayes and Sis. LaKita Jones

1:00 p.m. Rock The Rim, immediately after the 11:00 a.m. service, every 2nd Sunday at

the Pinn Center. POC: Deacon William Windley and Bro. Mervin Fanfon (during the

Summer and Fall months)

1:30 p.m. Christian Education Ministry Meeting 1st Sunday – POC: Sis. La Kita Jones

1:30 p.m. Cancer Support Team Meeting (CR) 2nd Sunday – POC: Sis. Christine Davis

1:30 p.m. Deacons Meeting 3rd Sunday (CR) POC: Deacon Anthony Bazemore

1:30 p.m. Women’s Ministry Meeting 4th Sunday (FH) – POC: Rev. Estelle Chandler

Monday

7:00 p.m. Church Choir Rehearsal (MS)

7:30 p.m. Women of Zion Choir Rehearsals the Monday before the 5th Sunday

Tuesday

6:30 p.m. Academic Enrichment (Tutoring) POC: Deacon Dr. Al Moseley

7:00 p.m. Zion Inspirational Choir Rehearsal (the Tuesday 2 weeks before the 1st Sunday) (MS)

7:00 p.m. Music and Performing Arts Council meeting Tuesday before the 1st Sunday

7:00 p.m. Board of Directors’ Meeting 2nd Tuesday (CR) – POC: Sis. Dolores Claytor

7:30 p.m. Hospitality Ministry Meeting 4th Tuesday (Kitchen) – POC: Sis. Christine

Davis Wednesday

6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting - A one-hour group session led by the Deacons’ Ministry.

Come and pray with us. Location: Main Sanctuary, All are welcome

7:30-8:30 p.m. Bible Study (Fellowship Hall) All are welcome

Thursday

6:00–8:00 p.m. GLZ Praise Dancers Ministry Rehearsal (OS) POC: BOD Dolores

Claytor

7:00 a.m. Men’s Bible Study 1st Thursday of the month (FH) POC: Bro. Al Woods

7:00 a.m. Church Choir Rehearsal Thursday before the 3rd Sunday (MS)

7:30 p.m. Youthful Praise of Zion Choir Rehearsal (MS) the 2 Thursdays prior to the 2nd

Sunday

8:00 p.m. – 8:15 p.m. GLZ Prayer Line every Thursday, Dial: 1-641-715-0857

Access Code 635104# POC: Sis. Gina Colbert or Sis. Diane Ward

8:30 p.m. Young Adult Praise Team Rehearsal (MS) the 2 Thursdays prior to the 2nd

Sunday POC: Sis. Kiara Mack

Friday

7:00 p.m. Baptism Orientation 1st Friday (CR) – POC: Rev. Estelle Chandler

7:00 p.m. Zion Inspirational Choir Rehearsal Friday before the 1st Sunday (MS)

Saturday

8:00 a.m. Male Chorus Rehearsal (MS)

9:30–11:00 a.m. Women’s Bible Study 2nd and 4th Saturdays (FH) - POC: Sis.

Geraldine Woods

10:00 a.m. Beautification Ministry Meeting 3rd Saturdays (CR) – POC: Sis. Annie

McLaurin

10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Ushers’ Ministry Adults Meeting 4th Saturday (OS) – POC: Sis.

Gloria Lofton

10:00 a.m. New Member Orientation Saturday before the 2nd Sunday

11:00 a.m. Women of Zion Choir Rehearsal the Saturday before the 5th Sunday (MS)

1:00 p.m. Seasoned Saints Ministry Meeting every 3rd Saturday (Pinn Center)

Please see web-site calendar (www.glzbc.org) for more scheduled events.