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Greater Little Zion Baptist Church
10185 Zion Drive
Fairfax, VA 22032 Phone: 703-764-9111 Fax: 703-764-9162
Office Hours: 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Email: [email protected] Website: www.glzbc.org
Oratorical Recognition Sunday Sunday, April 10, 2016
2016 Theme: "Being a Church of TLC: Touching, Loving, & Caring" John 13:34-35
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.
Rev. Dr. James T. Murphy, Jr., Pastor E-mail: [email protected]
The Greater Little Zion Baptist
Church Girls Ministry would
like to congratulate. . . .
Sis. Miracle Snowden
for being the 2nd place winner in the Silhouette
of a Woman, High School Creative Writing
Contest sponsored by the Arts & Letters
Committee of the Fairfax County Alumnae
Chapter, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Please join us in sending her love for a job
well done!
Worship on the Lord’s Day 7:45 a.m. Service
Today’s Music Leader Musicians.……….......… Sis. Christian Davis & Min. Keith Exum Minister of Music .…...……………………… Bro. Robert Fairchild
Call to Worship ……………….……..…………………………..…………...…
Invocation ..……………………......……...….………..…………... Minister
Musical Selection (2) …………………....... Youthful Praise of Zion Choir
The Spoken Word/Sermon ………….......... Rev. Dr. James T. Murphy, Jr. Sermon Title: “When My Deliverance Scares People” Mark 5:11-20
Invitation to Salvation …………………..….. Rev. Dr. James T. Murphy, Jr.
Worship of Giving/ Prayer …………………. Bro. CJ and Sis. Maya Purcell Board of Directors/Deacons
(Bring Prayer Request as Well with Offering)
Welcoming of Visitors ….…...……………………………. Greeter’s Ministry
Announcements …………………………………………………………………
Benediction ………………..…….……..….. 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
Worship Leader………………………….. Bro. Maceo Snowden
Today’s Music Leader Musicians ..……........ Sis. Christian Davis and Min. Keith Exum Minister of Music .…...………………..…… Bro. Robert Fairchild
Praise and Worship ……………...… Youthful Praise of Zion Praise Team
Call to Worship ………………….……………..…..… Bro. Maceo Snowden
Congregational Hymn #602…....................….. Just Over In The Gloryland Worshippers may enter
Invocation ..………………….........……........……... Sis. Lacey Anderson
Musical Selection ……………......……..…… Youthful Praise of Zion Choir
Welcoming of Visitors ….…...…………...…………….……..……….……….
Youth Moment ……………………………………………………………….…
Announcements …………………………..………………………….…………
Oratorical Recognition……………………….……………Sis. Doris Dunkley
Worship of Giving/ Prayer …......................................... Sis. Shaila Outlaw Sis. Cydney Turner
Responsive Reading …………… (#50 “Victory”)……........…Bro. Carl Fanfon
Congregational Prayer Time ……............................. Bro. Mervin Fanfon
Musical Selection ……………......……..…… Youthful Praise of Zion Choir
The Spoken Word/Sermon ………...…...… Rev. Dr. James T. Murphy, Jr. Sermon Title: “When My Deliverance Scares People” Mark 5:11-20
Invitation to Discipleship
Benediction ……………………….…..…….. 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. Richard Boffman (Sis. Jerdleen Boffman’s husband) Col. Carolyn Broadway - Health & Healing Concerns (Rev. Estelle Chandler’s family friend) Bro. Alvin “Cool” Coates – Healing (Sis. Gloria Coates’ husband) Sis. Barbara Collins - Health & Healing Concerns Sis. Annie & Bro. Ted Davis - Health & Sickness Concerns Sis. Frances Davis, Reston Hospital (Bro. John-Michael Chandler’s godmother) Mother Birthene Howard, Manor Care - Fair Oaks Sis. Beverly Jones
Sis. Kathryn Jones, Brooklyn, NY – Health & Sickness Concerns (Sis. Natalie Pickett's mother) Sis. Mammie Majors (Sis. Barbra Murphy’s sister) Bro. Luther Morrow – Health & Sickness Concerns (Dea. Don Newton’s brother-in-law) Sis. Ruby Parker - Health & Sickness Concerns (Sis. Brenda Perkin-Johnson's aunt) Sis. Tyra Parkey - Health & Sickness Concerns (Sis. Brenda Perkin-Johnson's Cousin) Bro. George Reese (Sis. Donna Reese’s husband) Sis. Cynthia Roper's brother-in-law Bro. James Self – Health & Sickness Concerns
Sis. Willette Sims, Mayo Clinic (Rev. Chandler’s goddaughter)
Sis. Doris Smith – Health & Sickness Concerns (Sis. Agnes Sorrel’s friend)
Bro. Samuel Sullivan – Health & Sickness Concerns (Sis. Doris Dunkley’s father) Sis. Joan Tyree Bro. John Wherry – Health & Sickness Concerns and Faith & Discernment (Sis. Frankie Brown’s brother) Bro. William White – Healing (Sis. Jacqueline White’s brother)
Mourning the loss of a loved one:
Deacon Ned Roper (Death of his sister)
Lucien Alexis Sr.
Lucien Alexis Sr. earned the nickname of the “Negro
Einstein” while he was a student at Harvard University.
Despite facing an extreme set of obstacles, Alexis
managed not only to graduate from the prestigious
university, but became a famed educator himself.
Alexis was born July 8, 1887 in New Orleans, LA. Not
much has been recorded about Alexis’ childhood but what
is known is that he took work as a railway mail clerk at
the age of 20. For seven years, Alexis toiled and saved up
enough funds for four years at Harvard. The university did
accept him, but asked if he would attend the Phillips
Exeter Academy in New Hampshire before entering Harvard.
The academy became a place where Alexis thrived, and also where he developed a
love for foreign languages and the sciences. However, the year at Exeter cost him
one year of his Harvard savings. Determined to fulfill his college dream, Alexis
graduated “cum laude” in 1917, a year earlier than expected thus staving off the need
for outside funds.
In the same year, Alexis entered Officer’s Training School in Des Moines, IA. And
was commissioned 1st Lieutenant of the 367
th Infantry in World War I. After the war,
he met and married Rita Holt. They had one son together, Lucien Jr., who also
attended Harvard and is part of its lore as well for reasons other than academics.
Alexis returned to his hometown of New Orleans, working as a teacher and assistant
principal of a pair of elementary schools. But it was his appointment as principal for
McDonough High School in the city that made him a legendary figure. McDonough
was the only public high school for Black people at the time, and it was nestled in a
poor neighborhood.
For 30 years, Alexis turned the school into one of the best in the city. He had so
much respect that unsavory figures near the school wouldn’t bother any of his
students as they traveled through the neighborhood.
During his time as an educator, Alexis continued his life of science and published
several scientific articles. Upon retirement, he opened the Straight Business School
in the city and his wife ran the facility. Alexis was also a member of the Alpha Phi
Alpha fraternity.
Alexis passed in 1981, outliving his son who died in 1975.
http://blackamericaweb.com/2016/04/06/little-known-black-history-fact-lucien-
alexis-sr/
Unit 2 “Restorative Faith” A Reversal of Shame
Daily Bible Readings of this week:
Monday Exodus 14:30-15:3 Tuesday 2 Samuel 22:2-7, 17-20 Wednesday Psalm 13 Thursday 2 Samuel 7:8-12 Friday Psalm 54 Saturday 2 Samuel 22:2-7, 17-20 Sunday Luke 7:1-10
125th Church Anniversary Team Update Theme: “125 Years: Remembering, Reconciling, and Rejuvenating”
“But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.” I Corinthians 2:9
~Zion Renovation Project~ (Renovate a Pew Program Status as of April 3, 2016)
# Pews to be renovated: 44 # Pews committed: 44 ($80,437.00)
Paid: $37,809.50 (Includes 10 Pews Paid-in-Full)
Please see a representative of the 125th church anniversary team in the vestibule to make a payment toward your pledge. Also, please pay all pledged funds by July 1, 2016.
Deacon Al Moseley 125th Church Anniversary Chair
~Zion Renovation Project Goal: $125,000~ (Team Standing as of April 3, 2016)
USA Science & Engineering Festival & Expo!
The 4th Annual 2016 USA Science & Engineering Festival & Expo, held
every 2 years is coming to Washington, DC.
Come and Fuel Your Curiosity at the World’s largest Science Expo!
Sneak Peek kicking off the weekend is on Friday, April 15th
Saturday, April 16th, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Sunday, April 17th, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Walter E. Washington Convention Center
Washington, DC
Free of charge and open to all ages!
Explore the possibilities at the Expo: Browse over 3000 fun, hands-on activities.
View Stage Shows and Science Celebrities.
More than 350K+ attendees will celebrate science at the Expo, and engage in activities with some of the biggest names in STEM, hear
stories of inspiration and courage, and rock out to science during our incredible stage show performances.
For more information go to: http://www.usasciencefestival.org/
POC: Sis. Doris Dunkley [email protected], (703) 451-0510
Place 12 Zion Tribal Leaders Team Name Alphabet of Members'
Last Name Paid
1 Brother Jimmy Jones Acts M $6,122.00
2 Brother Dr. Lacy McLaurin Revelation C $4,718.00
3 Brother Russell Petty Galatians H $4,302.00
4 Brother Ed James James E, F $3,465.00
5 Deacon Don Newton Corinthians B $3,300.00
6 Brother Emerson Bascomb
Romans S, N, O $3,197.50
7 Brother Nolen Crockett Philippians D, T $3,004.00
8 Brother Al Hayes Ephesians W $2,994.00
9 Brothers Al Woods Philemon L, R $2,211.00
10 Brother Willie Johnson Titus G, J $2,090.00
11 Brother Lyndon Wrighten Matthew P $1,832.00
12 Brother Larry Pyos Timothy A, I, K, V, Y $574.00
Total: $37,809.50
WOMEN'S DAY 2016
April 24, 2016 @ 9:45 a.m.
Theme: "Women Fully Committed"
Scripture: Romans 12:1-2
Speaker: Rev. Roxanne Cardenas Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Music: Women of Zion Choir
(All women of the church are invited to sing with the Women's
Choir.)
Color: White - symbolizing purity
Flower: Red - symbolizing the Blood of Jesus
(Please see Deacon Geraldine Woods to purchase a $5.00 Red flower.)
National Prayer Day Event
Calling All God’s Prayer Warriors:
Greater Little Zion Baptist Church will be planning an event for National Day of Prayer which will be held on
Thursday, May 5, 2016 at 7:00 p.m.
The theme for 2016 is “Wake Up America,” this emphasizing the need for us to corporately and individually place our faith in our Creator, God. Our theme verse is Isaiah 58: 1a: Shout it aloud, do not hold
back.
Raise your voice like a trumpet…” We are calling for prayers warriors to lead prayers for the Seven Centers of Prayer: Church, Media,
Families, Education, Business, Military, and Government, as well as, sending up the praise in music and in songs.
If you are willing workers for the Lord, let me know. For it states, in Matthew 18: 20
“For where two or more are ‘gathered in my name,’ there am I among them.”
Please contact me at [email protected].
More information to come……
God Blessings,
Deacons Terri and Anthony Bazemore
Thank You! Greater Little Zion Baptist Church Family, you are a living example of God’s goodness. The Harney and Stephen family members were truly blessed and
encouraged by the generous and unselfish outpouring of Christian love, support and service that you bestowed upon us during the recent loss of our sister Mary
Rollins Stephen and brother-in-law Richard Cofield Harney. We love and thank you for ALL you did.
Ruby and the entire Harney and Stephen Family
Thank You! To my Greater Little Zion Family:
The heart remembers kindness; the heart remembers caring. Thank you all for your kind, caring and thoughtful expressions of sympathy
during the recent death of my mother, Mrs. Margaret House. I am truly blessed to be part of a great church family. Thanks for giving all that you give and for
doing all that you do. I am most appreciative. Love, Peace and Blessings,
Dottie Henson
Thank You! Thank you for your expression of sympathy
Dear Pastor Murphy and the Greater Little Zion membership, We greatly appreciate the encouraging words of comfort expressed in your
church letter sent to Sister Ruby Harney and the entire Harney family. The letter along with the Peace Lily gave us solace as we mourned the loss of our brother
Richard Cofield Harney. “The Lord bless you for showing this kindness…” II Samuel 2:5 NIV
Your thoughtfulness has been a blessing during this time. Sincerely,
Frank K. Harney, Jr.
Water to Flint, Michigan (Matthew 10:42) Missionary Ministry Outreach for 2016
Please place your donation in a tithing envelope and annotate Missionary Ministry.
POC: Sister Connie Wilson
Usher Board Membership Drive The Ushers are an integral part of our worship experience. We are in need of
senior, young adult and junior ushers. We invite you to become a doorkeeper for the Lord. The Points of Contact are Sis. Gloria Lofton
([email protected]) (703) 472-4434 or Sis. Jannie Eaddy ([email protected]).
Zion Memories Memorabilia: Attention all GLZBC Members and Family, As our Church celebrates 125 Years this year, we are asking if anyone has any photos,
newspaper clippings, documents or anything else historical pertaining to Zion or its members or family that you would bring the item(s).
If you would, kindly put your name on your items and give them to Ann or Suzi Vincent. They will be scanned and given back to you. The items will be
displayed for Zion Day.
125 Years of Memories, History, Service, and Love - Let's tell our Story! Please contact Sis. Ann or Suzi Vincent for further information.
Thank you and God Bless
2016 Fairfax Central Baptist Sunday School Union Oratorical Showcase The Oratorical Team of the Education Ministry will recognize the achievements
of our participants on April 10th during the 10:45 service.
The Oratorical Showcase was held Saturday, April 2nd
, at Greater Little Zion Baptist Church, Fairfax, VA
“WHAT IS MY RESPONSIBILITY AS A CHRISTIAN TO ADVANCE RACE RELATIONS IN MY COUNTRY?”
Honorable Mention
Ava Michelle Kemp 10-13 - Age group
Robert Samuel Clark Adult - Age group
Immediately following service, please join us in the Fellowship Hall as we celebrate the accomplishments of our brave participants in the 2016 Oratorical!
Picture Day
Today, after the 11:00 a.m. service ALL Women of the church (ages 18 and up), please meet in the front of the
Sanctuary for a group picture. Kingdom Women: “Fully Committed” Romans 12:1-2 (KJV)
POC: Sis. Latrelle Barber, (571) 575-5472
GLZBC Chess Club Chess Club Meeting will be held on Sunday, April 10
th after the 11:00 AM
service. Beginners (instructors provided) and experience players are welcomed. We will set aside a special section for checker players to play
and socialize. Come out and join us. For questions, please contact Bro. Al Hayes or Sis. LaKita Jones.
Bible Study
Wednesdays, April 13 & 20, 2016 @ 7:30 p.m.
Men's Ministry Study Class Thursdays, April 14, 21 & 28, @ 7:00 p.m.
Family Ministry Couples Session
Book: Sacred Marriage: “What If God Designed Marriage To Make Us Holy More Than to Make Us Happy”
Title: Sacred Marriage by Gary Thomas ISBN: 978-0-310-24282-8
Session 1: The Greatest Challenge in the World Finding GOD in Marriage
Learning to Love
Date: April 15, 2016 Location: Terri & Anthony Bazemore’s home
Time: 6:30-9:30 PM
RSVP as soon as Possible [email protected] or [email protected]
Deacons Meeting
Saturday, April 16th @ 10:00 a.m.
Leadership Training
Sunday, April 17th @ 1:30 -2:30 p.m.
Women of Zion and Friends
Women's Day will be celebrated on Sunday, April 24th. We will have Praise and
Worship at 9:45 a.m. and worship service begins at 10:00 a.m. Our theme this year is “Kingdom Women - Fully Committed”: Romans 12:1-2 (King James
Version). All ladies of Zion (any age) and their friends (non-members) are invited to sing in this special Women's Day Choir. You don't have to currently sing with
a choir in order to participate. Please prayerfully consider singing with this choir for a special service of praise
and thanksgiving.
Women's Day Choir Rehearsal Schedule: Sunday, April 10th at 3 p.m.
Monday, April 18th at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 21st at 7:30 p.m.
POC: Sis. Miamah Braddox, Women’s Ministry Secretary (571) 214-2952
Women’s Day Seating The center aisle (in front of the organ) will be reserved for women on Women’s
Day, Sunday, April 24, 2016. Kingdom Women: “Fully Committed” Romans 12:1-2 (KJV)
POC: Rev. Estelle Chandler, Women’s Ministry
Executive Council Monday, April 25th @ 7:00 p.m.
Church Meeting
Wednesday, April 27, @ 7:00 p.m.
Administrative Professionals Day 2016 Wednesday, April 27, 2016
Pi Lambda Lambda Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity,
Incorporated Scholarship For: African American male graduating high school in a Prince William County,
Stafford County, Manassas or Manassas Park Public School Deadline: Friday, May 6, 2016
For more information, see http://pll.clubexpress.com/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=433556&module_i
d=18075.
Fairfax Central Baptist Sunday School Union Scholarship For: An active member of the Sunday School and a graduating high school senior who is accepted into a two (2) or four year (4) accredited college or
vocational trade school. Recipients must have participated in Fairfax Central Baptist Sunday School Union activities during their high school years - grades
9th through 12th. Deadline: Sunday, May 22, 2016
For more information, see the church website.
Suited for Change Saturday, June 11, 2016
Final collection for items at 8:30 a.m. in the Old Sanctuary POC: Deacon Terri Bazemore
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)
7:45 and 10:45 a.m. Youth Church 1st and 3
rd Sunday (FH)
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 – March –
May 2016, Theme: “The Gift of Faith”
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) - POC: Bro. James McCoy
1:00 p.m. Family Ministry – Family Prayer Day, 3rd
Sunday upstairs in the prayer room. Theme: Resurrection Within Our Families The Family focus prayer for the month of
April: In all our families there have been many battles, some lost and some won. Our prayers
this month will be for that same resurrecting power that we have become witnesses to as
Christians to lead us daily. May we be resurrected by GOD to pursue in our families the
healing that is needed to press on living as examples of Christ. Scripture: Luke 24:1-12:
They found the stone rolled away from the tomb, but when they entered, they did not find the
body of the Lord, Jesus. While they wondered about this, two men in clothes gleamed like
lightning. They asked “Why do you look for the living among the dead? He is not here, he as
risen! Remember how he told you, of his crucifixion and rise on the third day with all
Power. POCs: Deacon Anthony & Deacon Terri Bazemore
1:00 p.m. Game of Chess, Food, Fun and Fellowship, immediately after the 11:00 a.m.
service, (please see website calendar for dates) in the Fellowship Hall. POC: Bro Al Hayes and
Sis. LaKita Jones
1-3 p.m. 125th Zion Day Team Meeting 3
rd Sunday (Jan – Sept) (OS) – POC: Dea. Al
Moseley
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
Monday
7:00 p.m. Church Choir Rehearsal
Tuesday
6:30 p.m. Academic Enrichment (Tutoring) POC: Deacon Dr. Al Moseley
7:00 p.m. Zion Inspirational Choir Rehearsal (except the Tuesday after the 1st Sunday)
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
7:00 p.m. Deacons’ Training 2nd
Tuesday
7:30 p.m. Hospitality Ministry Meeting 4th Tuesday (Kitchen) – POC: Sis. Carmen Holt
Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting - A one-hour group session led by the Deacon Ministry. Come and
pray with us. Location: Old 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
6:30 p.m. Youth Ministry Meeting 1st and 2
nd Thursday (FH) POC: Sis. Cynthia Turner
7:00 p.m. Children’s Ministry Meeting 1st Thursday
7:00-8:00 p.m. Junior Ushers’ Meeting 4th Thursday (OS)
7:30 p.m. Missionary Ministry Meeting 3rd
Thursday (CR)
7:30 p.m. Youthful Praise of Zion Choir Rehearsal (MS) Except after the 2nd
Sunday
8:30 p.m. Young Adult Praise Team Rehearsal (MS) 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
Saturday
7-9 a.m. Men’s Ministry Prayer Breakfast 1st Saturday (FH) - POC: Bro. Al Woods
8:00 a.m. Male Chorus Rehearsal (MS)
9:30–11:00 a.m. Women’s Bible Study 2nd
and 4th Saturdays (FH) - POC: Deacon Geraldine
Woods
10:00 a.m.- 12 noon Women’s Ministry Meeting 3rd
Saturday (FH) – POC: Rev. Estelle
Chandler (Nov & Dec Meeting in the Old Sanctuary)
10:00 a.m. Beautification Ministry Meeting 3rd
Saturdays (CR) – POC: Sis. Annie McLaurin
10:00 a.m. Deacons Meeting 3rd
Saturday (OS) Special on-call teleconference held
periodically. POC: Deacon Don Newton
10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Ushers’ Ministry Adults Meeting 4th Saturday – POC: Sis. Gloria Lofton
10:00 a.m. New Member Orientation Saturday before the 2nd
Sunday
11:30 a.m. Church Choir Rehearsal Saturday before the 3rd
Sunday
11:00 a.m. Women of Zion Choir Rehearsal 1st & 4
th Saturday & the Saturday before the 5
th
Sunday
2:00 p.m. Seniors Ministry Meeting every 3rd
Saturday (Pinn Center)
Please see web-site calendar (www.glzbc.org) for more scheduled events.
