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2 Church Covenant /Roman Road

3 Pastor’s Message/ New Members

3 Birthdays/Because We Care

4 Deacons/ Upcoming Events

5 Women Reaching Women

6 College Corner

7 Celebrating 25 Years of Service

8 November Calendar

Volume 13. Issue 11 Motto: Share and Show Jesus November 2018

Pastor Willie J. Freeman

Editor: Yvonne E. Sutfin

“Why Be Thankful”

The Apostle Paul answered the question of what we should be

thankful for when he said, “In everything give thanks: for this is

the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you” (1 Thessalonian

5:18). We can thank God for all He sends us, for nothing that

comes from His gracious hands will be sent to hurt us.

Have you had a hard time this past year, since last Thanksgiving?

The scripture tell us you should give thanks for it. For it was

through your hard times that you learned how to pray more,

persevere more, and to praise and trust God more.

And furthermore have you had any sickness, sadness, storms or

struggles in your life? Through your tears, give thanks, for it is

through your heartache and pain that you learned how to trust

God with all your heart, it was through your tears that you

learned that trouble don't last always, and that your faith and

grace grew deeper in the Lord.

For whatever life has brought your way, the message is: Give

Thanks. I will praise the name of the God with a song and

magnify him with Thanksgiving (Psalms 69:30).

“Have a Blessed Thanksgiving to you and your

family and be thankful”

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How Do I Become A Christian?

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

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

stand.

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

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

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

is death”. (Romans 3:23; 6:23)

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

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

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

us.” (Romans 5:8)

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

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

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

must place our faith in Jesus Christ to be saved.

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

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

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

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

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

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

and personal.

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

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

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

AMEN.”

Welcome to God’s Family, you have just made the greatest decision of your life. Tell a Pastor or another Christian friend about your decision as soon as possible.

“If you know Jesus Christ as your Savior, your best is yet to come,

But if you do not know Jesus Christ as your Savior, your worst is

yet to come…. Romans 6:23

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

we faint not.” Galatians 6:9

Greater Missionary Baptist Church Mission Statement

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

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

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

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

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

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

THE CHURCH COVENANT

By what common experience do we enter into spiritual 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 God's word.

What Benediction concludes our Covenant?

And may the God of peace, who brought again from the dead,

the Great Shepherd of the Sheep, with the Blood of an eternal

covenant, even our Lord Jesus, make us perfect in every good

thing to do His will, working in us that which is well pleasing

in His sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory for

ever and ever, Amen.

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

name to the Admin Office.

Kimberly Anderson, Curtis Andries, Lucinda Archer, Gertrude Ashton, Teresa

Avila, Jermiah Bailey, Arlinda Baxter, Tiauna Boger, Devon Breaux, Bryaunna

Bradley, Tony Bradley, Antwuan Branch, Camilla Brim, Asia Brown, Ra’Von

Brown, Felicia Burnett, Daniella Cameau, Hannah Cherry, Tiffany Choice,

Ramon Clark, Lliana Clincy, Calvin Coats, Tawanda Cobb, Irving Cockrell,

Angelique Cockrell, Terry Cook, Jason Curry, Harley Davidson, Gabriel Davis,

Gino Davis, Wanda Dechouet, Juana Donaldson, Derek Duncan, MaKeba

Dunham, Markisha Duncan, Taneatra Dunn, Shanua Durant, Cristian Ekyen,

Silvannia Ely, Angelo Enoch, Tayvanna Evans, Joyce Figgins, Elizabeth Freeney,

Frank Garner, Gertrude Gonzales, Joeseph Grant, Roosavonta Grant, Cheryl

Grayman, Natasha Gross, Tabatha Hall, Aish Harkness, Kathyleen Harris,

Shadarra Harris, Danyetta Harvest, Alexia Hathrone, Nancy Henderson,

Antonia Hicks, Eveline Hines, Lauren Holmes, Andres Lee, Jo Terrica McMahon,

Desman Horace, Jennifer Horton, Regina Hudson, Gregory Hughes, LaSabree

Hurtt, Andricka Jackson, Heather Jackson, Keva Jadunath, Christina Johnson,

Eugene Johnson, Jesaun Johnson, Shatondra Jones, Crystal Lamb, Latonya

Langston, Bryan Leighton, Christine Lewis, Laron Louis, Cordel Lyons, Latoya

McCollough, Michell McGilvevy, Terry McGinister, Shakarra McGuire, Charles

McKinley, Daquan Miller, Jimmy Miller, Khalia Minor, Patricia Moss, Tamekka

Moss, Kendon Newman, Kellonda Nicholson, Jermina Oglesby, Delicia Okora,

Mariah Otto, Lyndon Owens, Ryan , Latoiya Parker, Thaddeus Parker, Michael

Patterson, Tanisha Perkins, Mylah Pew, Regina Phillips, Andrew Porterfield,

Dianna Price, Juan Ramos, Michael Rice, Lanier Richmond, Mara Rowlett,

Delcina Sanon, Peggy Scott, Sirron Scott, Robert Shaw, Stephanie Sigler, Javante

Sims, William Soto, Anttravese Smith, Geo’Quisha Smith, Rev. George Smith,

Chamiracle Speight, Antwain Stanford, Daniel Stoner, Aaron Sutfin, Kristin

Sweet, Niyah Taylor, Sandy Taylor, Jason Taylor, Angelita Thomas, Peggy

Thomas, Rebecca Thomas, Jason Trammell, Bryanna Tucker, Carl Turner, Salena

Vaughn, JaVien Walker, James Washington, Ikyra Waters, Larry Watkins,

Natasha Watts, JaVander Wesley, Kiron White, Kiarra Whitehead, Javon

Whitfield, Renanzo Williams, Roman Williams, Monique Wilson, Ana

Wineglass, Clarissa Young

450 Ringgold Road

Clarksville, Tennessee 37042

931 647 4643 Fax 931 647 9773

www.greatermbc.org

Email:

greatermbc450@gmail.com

Another

light in the

Lighthouse

What a

glorious

sight too

behold

You’re no

longer just

a Visitor

But a

Treasured

Member of

the Fold

If you need assistance, counseling

or have other urgent needs,

please contact one of the Deacons

or Ministers in your alphabet

first. They are here to serve you

the MEMBERS in whatever

capacity you need.

Members who request financial

assistance should turn their

applications into

Sis Yvonne Sutfin, Admin Asst.

931-647-4643

Brandon Polk Jana Polk

Linda Towson Daniel Hopkins Candace Marcel Sabien Marcel Malik Marcel Elias Marcel Cairo Marcel Linda Green

Robert Ledford Calvin Reece

Welcome

New Members to

Greater Missionary

Family

Sis. Karen Bailey Sis. Louella Johnson Sis. Latonia Brown Sis. Barbara Carter Sis. Helen Coleman Sis. Mary Johnson Sis. Madeline Dubose Sis. Ethel Hubbard Bro. Lucius Jackson Sis. Ruby Harris Sis. Sheena Brown Bro. Angelo Enoch Bro. Beora Moss Sis. Sandra Steele Rev. Douglas Smith Bro. Boris Davis Bro. JD Corbett Dea Archie Parker Sis. Mae Fifer

Sis. Robyn Sanders Sis Kimberly Hampton Sis Lucy Dubose Sis Alice Cruz Bro Tony Brown Sis. Patricia Moss Bro. Ernest Miller Sis. Lillie Morton Sis. Peggy Hawkins Sis. Amanda Cotton Sis. Kathlene Petties Sis. Patrice Barner Bro. Moses Taylor Sis. Keisha Patterson Sis. Yvonne Sutfin Dea. Roosevelt Whetstone

BECAUSE WE CARE

It is absolute misery

to be in the company

of people who

constantly complain

and have nothing to

thank God for.

The company that

brings great joy is the

company of people

who love to say “thank

you” for the least

blessing received

either from God or

from man.

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

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

Ministers Deacons A-F

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

Rev. Michael McNeil 237-4896 Richard Adams (802-7739)

Michael Barnett (T)931-538-2284

Sheldon Mayfield 546-5147

Cleotha Leverette (T)931-220-0542

G-L

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

Robert Clark 431-9741

Herbert Nelson 503-9931

William Murray 609.513.1749

Boris Davis 494-9607

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 216-9606

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

David Blanks 257-8575

Bernard Carter 820-3223

**Rev. Taija Jenkins Impact Minister

December

8th Daughter of Zion Oratorical Contest 3pm

9th Baby’s First Pictures with Pastor and Mother

14th Ministers, Deacon, Trustees, & Wives Christmas

15th Jubilee Choir Christmas Fellowship 3:30pm

24th Candlelight Service 6:00pm

25th Christmas Day (office closed)

31st Watchnight Service

November

4th Deadline To Turn in A/AB Report Cards

11th A/AB Honor Recognition

21st Pre-Thanksgiving Service 6:00pm

22nd-23rd Thanksgiving Holiday (Office Closed)

It Couldn’t Be Done By Edgar Albert Guest

Somebody said that it couldn’t be done But he with a chuckle replied

That “maybe it couldn’t,” but he would be one Who wouldn’t say so till he’d tried.

So he buckled right in with the trace of a grin On his face. If he worried he hid it.

He started to sing as he tackled the thing That couldn’t be done, and he did it!

Somebody scoffed: “Oh, you’ll never do that;

At least no one ever has done it;” But he took off his coat and he took off his hat And the first thing we knew he’d begun it.

With a lift of his chin and a bit of a grin, Without any doubting or quitting

He started to sing as he tackled the thing That couldn’t be done, and he did it.

There are thousands to tell you it cannot be done,

There are thousands to prophesy failure, There are thousands to point out to you one by one,

The dangers that wait to assail you. But just buckle in with a bit of a grin,

Just take off your coat and go to it; Just start in to sing as you tackle the thing That “cannot be done,” and you’ll do it.

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Jamaria Patterson

Brianna Pittman

Jaemand Kelly

Nataliah Whetstone

Dale Cook Jr.

Dakota Wilson

Isaiah Lucas

Deonte’ Mayfield Desmond Mayfield

Tatiyana Demoss

Xavianastaja Morris Lavoris Leverette

Javon Bilbrew

Thanksgiving, or Thanksgiving Day, is a national holiday celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November. It originated as a harvest festival. Thanksgiving has been celebrated nationally on and off since 1789, after Congress requested a proclamation by George Washington. It has been celebrated as a federal holiday every year since 1863, when, during the American Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln proclaimed a national day of "Thanksgiving and Praise to our beneficent Father who in the Heavens," to be celebrated on the last Thursday in November. Together with Christmas and the New Year, Thanksgiving is a part of the broader fall/winter holiday season in the U.S.

The event that Americans commonly call the "First Thanksgiving" was celebrated by the Pilgrims after their first harvest in the New World in October 1621. This feast lasted three days, and—as accounted by attendee Edward Winslow]—it was attended by 90 Native Americans and 53 Pilgrims. The New England colonists were accustomed to regularly celebrating "thanksgivings"—days of prayer thanking God for blessings such as military victory or the end of a drought.

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November 2018

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 Fitness & Nutrition 5:30pm/ PR Ministry 6:30pm/ Website Ministry 6:30pm/ Black History Team Ministry 6:30pm

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No Scheduled Activities

3 Intercessory Prayer 7:30am/Trustees 8:00am/Usher Minis-try/ Combined Praise Team 9:30am/ Mass Choir Rehearsal 10:30am/ Divine Praise 12pm/

4 Early Morning Ser-vice & Commun-ion 7:30am/Sunday School/New Mem-bers Class 9:15am/Baptism, Morning Service, Commun-ion & Rt Hand of Fellowship 10:30am COMMUNION SUNDAY

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Singles/Singles Parents/College Student/ Life after Divorce 6:30pm/ Fitness & Nutrition 5:30pm/ Tutor-ing 6:30pm

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Mid-Day Bible Study 11:00am/ Fitness & Nutri-tion 5:30pm/Black History Team Ministry 6:30pm/Anointed for Praise 6:30pm

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

8

Fitness & Nutrition 5:30pm/

LEADERSHIP MEETING 6:30M

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Ministers, Deacons, Trustees & Wives Minis-tries meeting 6:30pm

10

Intercessory Prayer 7:30am/Trustees 8:00am/ Angelic Choir Rehearsal 9:00am/ Moses Ministry 9am /Youth Praise Team 9:30am/ Youth Choir Rehearsal 10:30am/ Expectant Mothers Ministry 10:30am/ Di-vine Praise 12pm

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

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Mid-Day Bible Study 11:00am/ Fitness & Nutri-tion 5:30pm/ Drama Ministry 6:30pm/Black History Team Ministry 6:30pm

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

15

Fitness & Nutrition 5:30pm/ Black History Team Ministry 6:30pm

16

No Scheduled Activities

17 Intercessory Prayer 7:30am/Trustees 8:00am/Men Praise /Men Choir Rehears-al / Clothes locker Ministry 10:00am/

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

19

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

20

Mid-Day Bible Study 11:00am/ Fitness & Nutri-tion 5:30pm/Black History Team Ministry 6:30pm

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Intercessory Prayer & Marriage Enrich-ment Ministry 7:30am/Trustees 8:00am/Praise Team 9:30am/ Impact Choir 10:30am/ Di-vine Praise 12:00pm/

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

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Fitness & Nutri-tion 5:30pm/ Daughter of Zi-on 6:30pm/ Mili-tary Ministry 6:30pm

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Mid-Day Bible Study 11:00am/ Fitness & Nutri-tion 5:30pm/Black History Team Ministry 6:30pm

28 Bible Study & Family Prayer meeting 6:30pm

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Fitness & Nutrition 5:30pm/ Black History Team Ministry 6:30pm

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No Scheduled Activities

A/AB Honor Recognition

Veterans Recognition

Tennessee Baptist Convention Annual Session ~West Jackson Baptist Church

580 Oil Well Rd, Jackson, TN 38305

Pre-

Thanksgiving

Service

6:00pm

“Thanksgiving Holiday”

Office Closed

All Activities Cancelled

American

Celebration African

Banquet 5pm

West Jackson

Baptist Church