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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 College Students/Deployed Members

6 Spotlight On Ministries

7 Spotlight on Kidney Disease

8 March 2018 Calendar

Volume 13. Issue 3 Motto: Share and Show Jesus March 2018

Pastor Willie J. Freeman

Editor: Yvonne E. Sutfin

Tired of Doing Good ?

Our efforts to witness for Christ and to influence people often seem so fruitless. We’re prone to give up. We're trying to lead people to Christ, but they don’t seem to budge an inch. We’re teaching young people, but we don’t seem to be getting through. We’re trying to influence people to a closer walk with the Lord, to a more committed life in Christ, but we don’t seem to be getting anywhere. Beloved, when you get to feeling that the object you’re try-ing to move is to big for you, remember the little cork ball that moved the 2000 pound iron ball. After many days of constantly hitting the 2000 pound iron ball with the feather light little cork ball, the iron ball began to move and soon it was swinging back and forth. The persistence of the little cork ball finally paid off. Its tapping ever so gently, finally made that ton of iron start to move. Paul said it this way, “And let us not become weary in well doing, for in due season we shall reap if we faint not.” (Galatians 6:9)

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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.

“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 March and your name is not listed, please submit your name to the

Admin Office.

Rosemary Adams, Ruby Adams, Beverly Aikens, Roxanne Alexander, Gus Antoine,

Rebella Araijo, Wilfredo Avalos, John Baldwin, Fredrick Bell, Dana Berry, Latoya

Bingham, Lebarron Black, James Bodley, Shatwan Bolden, Malcolm Bond, Joe Bostick,

Aaron Bottley, Vanessa Boykin, Aleksiaunna Bradley, Aryaunna Bradley, Tierra

Broaden, Surinder Brown, Kimberly Bryant, Alfred Burney, Liam Cady, Josett

Campbell, Kiyahanna Campbell, Joshua Canion, Thomas Carnell, Tanisha Cephas,

Eugene Cephas, Coty Clark, Sheena Brown, Donta Colbert, Lashina Colbert,

Reginice Coleman, Robert Combs, Algie Cook, Beonca Cooksey, Dujuan Cooper,

Willie Crawford, Delia Crispun, Karen Currie, Parnell Dean, Cierra Dickerson,

Deyshara Douglas, Patrick Drain, Tonisha Turner, Quentin Duke, Alyssa

Edmondson, Ericka Edwards, Kamauri Edwards, Marcus Flemons, Marcus Farrior,

Malachi George, Malik George, Francesca Goss, Zarius Grant, Malaysia Green, Vel-

ma Green, Kelly Hailey, Zachary Hailey, Nathan Hall, RiQuasha Hall, Patricia Ham,

Akeira Hardrick, Nathan Hardy, Bobby Harrell, Athrell Harris, Linda Henry, Wanda

Hopson, Cian Hatchett, Nichols Hatchett, Livetrice Henderson, Jose Hernandez,

De’Erre Hollins, Jordan Hubbasrd, Trimel Hunter, Kischa Jackson, Barbara Johnson,

Beverly Johnson, Ian Johnson, Alfred Jones, Briana Jones, James Jones, Rodney Jones,

David Keeler, Janette Keith , Jaemand Kelley, Pertrona Latson, Lakeisha Laury,

Timothy Lawson, Jasmine Laurie, Richard Lawson, Arthur Lee, Katherine Lilo,

Nichole Loman, Tiffany Mack, Jill Mallory, Alexis Marrs, Brian Martin, Zaria

McCain, Mekhi McCollough, Sylvia McCoy, Jared McKinney, Hannah McNeill,

Briana Miller, Creasha Miller, Fredrick Miller, Scott Miller, Kiara Moore, Shemeka

Negron, Dewey Ogle, Teresa Palmer, Cynthia Parker, Shaynice Parker, Tony

Peterson, Kathlene Petties, Faisaum Pharr, Gayla Porter, Donald Prosper, Shyleaf

Purnell, Roseann Rabelista, Chameleon Reed, Kiera Roberson, Lazarre Robinson,

Davis Romanuel, DeAngila Ross, Isabella Russell, Dre’a Salvage, Kia Simmons,

Tiffany Smith, Patrick Stephen, William Summer, Stephanie Sweet, Roosevelt Tate,

Nicole Taylor, Tracey Taylor, Alyssa Thomas, Derich Thomas, Ericka Thomas, Bettea

Thompson, Karlos Thompson, Brian Townsend, Angela Tisdale, Peggy Wallace,

Brenet Ward, Jeron Warren, Da’Sha Watson, Ella Whitfield, Alexia Williams,

Agrisha Williams, Archenchala Williams, Cortney Williams, Denireo Williams,

Kenneth Wilson, Stephanie Winter, Zeh Maria Williams,

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

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

Ian Johnson Hannah Cherry

Gus Antoine Terrence Hardy Areatha Johnson Dujuan Cooper April Hubbard Jada Hubbard

Jordan Hubbard Jasmine Smith

Brian Clark Summer Higgs Anthony Lee Andrea Lee Beverly Lee

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. O.J. 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 McKinney Sis. Peggy Hawkins Bro. Ernest Miller Sis. Lillie Morton Sis. Peggy Hawkins Sis. Amanda Cotton Dea Nathanial Nalls Sis. Kathlene Petties Deacon Robert Clark Sis. Connie Clark Sist. Caroline Jones Sis. Ladonna White Sis. Betty Jones Bro. Robert Armour Bro. Alvin Burroughs

BECAUSE WE CARE

God’s Forgiveness

There was a King who had

suffered much from his

rebellious subjects. But

one day they surrendered

their arms, threw

themselves at his feet,

and begged for mercy.

He pardoned them all.

One of his friends said

unto him, “ Did you not

say that every rebel shall

die?” “Yes”’ replied the

King, “ but I see no rebels

here.”

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Women Reaching Women Ministry (WRW)

All ladies are invited to

Women Reaching Women Ministry

2nd Monday of each Monthat 6:30 PM

Visionary Center Rm# 9

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 931-220-0542

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

March

11th Daylight Savings Time begin (Spring Forward)

18th Men’s annual Day

19th

-21st

CRSKMT District Assoc. Youth Revival

Boiling Springs Baptist Church 6:45pm nightly

April

1st Resurrection Sunday Sunrise Service 6:00am/

Deadline to turn in A/AB Report Cards

8th A/AB Honor Recognition

22nd Women Annual Tea

28th Missionary Baptist State Convention of TN

Giving Thanks

I give thanks for the goodness of God expressing in my life.

This day I choose to focus on all of the good in my life. I

begin by giving thanks to my Devine Source for the many

blessings in my life. I am grateful for the very breath

that animates me. I am grateful for my senses through

which I experience all that is good in this world. I have

known joy, love, and peace as gifts of God. From this

place of gratitude I take a deep centering breath. Inhal-

ing and exhaling. I begin to make a mental list of all

things great and small for which I'm thankful. Thoughts

of individuals, possessions, experiences, knowledge, shelter,

and health floods into my mind. For each idea I offer a

blessing in return. I give thanks for the goodness of God

expressing in my life.

Bible Verse: O give thanks to the Lord for he is good;

for his steadfast love endures forever.1Chronicles 16:34

Submitted by Sis Delores Bell

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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

Deonte’ Mayfield Desmond Mayfield

Tatiyana Demoss

Xavianastaja Morris

Greater Missionary Baptist Church

Intercessory Prayer Service

Every

Saturday

7:30a.m.

GMBC Sanctuary

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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

& various school assignments, prepare & 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 6:30pm in the Visionary Center Room #7 and will continue to meet every Monday at this time by appointment until the end of the school year. If you need any information , please feel free to con-tact : Sis. Joyce Brown, Sis. Ponzie McGuire & Sis. Jennifer Boone or call the church office during the hours Monday- Thurs 8:00 am-5:00 pm , Friday 8:00am - 12noon

7:00pm

Every Tuesday until Conference

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World Kidney Day ~ March 8, 2018 About the Day World Kidney Day is a global awareness campaign aimed at raising awareness of the importance of our kidneys.

World Kidney Day comes back every year. All across the globe many hundred events take place from public screenings in

Argentina to Zumba marathons in Malaysia. We do it all to create awareness. Awareness about preventive behaviors, awareness

about risk factors, and awareness about how to live with a kidney disease. We do this because we want kidney health for all.

Our Mission World Kidney Day aims to raise awareness of the importance of our kidneys to our overall health and to reduce the frequency and

impact of kidney disease and its associated health problems worldwide.

History of World Kidney Day World Kidney Day started in 2006 and has not stopped growing ever since. Every year, the campaign highlights a particular

theme.

Chronic kidney disease, also called chronic kidney failure, describes the gradual loss of kidney function. Your kidneys filter wastes and excess fluids from your blood, which are then excreted in your urine. When chronic kidney disease reaches an advanced stage, dangerous levels of fluid, electrolytes and wastes can build up in your body. Symptoms Signs and symptoms of chronic kidney disease develop over time if kidney damage progresses slowly. Signs and symptoms of kidney disease may include:

Nausea,

Vomiting

Loss of appetite

Fatigue and weakness

Sleep problems

Changes in how much you urinate

Decreased mental sharpness

Muscle twitches and cramps

Swelling of feet and ankles

Persistent itching

Chest pain, if fluid builds up around the lining of the heart

Shortness of breath, if fluid builds up in the lungs

High blood pressure (hypertension) that's difficult to control Signs and symptoms of kidney disease are often nonspecific, meaning they can also be caused by other illnesses. Because your kidneys are highly adaptable and able to compensate for lost function, signs and symptoms may not appear until irreversible damage has occurred. Risk Factors that may increase your risk of chronic kidney disease include:

Diabetes

High blood pressure

Heart and blood vessel (cardiovascular) disease

Smoking

Obesity

Being African-American, Native American or Asian-American

Family history of kidney disease

Abnormal kidney structure

Older age

To reduce your risk of developing kidney disease:

Follow instructions on over-the-counter medications.

Maintain a healthy weight. .

Don't smoke.

Manage your medical conditions with your doctor's help.

Chronic Kidney Disease

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March 2018

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

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Fitness & Nutri-tion 5:30pm/PR Ministry 6:30pm/ GMBC. Org Ministry 6:30pm/

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3 Intercessory Pray-er 7:30am/Usher Ministry 9:00am/Trustees 8:00am/ Praise Team 9:30am/ Com-bined Choir Re-hearsal 10:30am/ Divine Praise 12:00pm

4

Early Morning Service & Com-munion 7:30am/Sunday School/New Members Class 9:15am/Baptism, Morning Service, Commun-ion & Rt Hand of Fellowship 10:30am

5

Fitness & Nutri-tion 5:30pm/Boys Praise Dance Rehearsal 5:30pm/Marriage Enrichment 6:30pm/ Tutor-ing 6:30pm (by appointment)

6

Mid-Day Bible Study 11:00am/ Fitness & Nutri-tion 5:30pm/

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

8

Fitness & Nutrition 5:30pm/

9

Ministers Deacons , Trustees and Wives Meet-ing 6:30pm

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

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

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Fitness & Nutri-tion 5:30pm/Women Reach-ing Women 6:30pm/ Men Reaching Men 6:30pm/ Tutor-ing 6:30pm (by appointment)

13

Mid-Day Bible Study 11:00am/ Fitness & Nutri-tion 5:30pm/

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

15 Fitness & Nutri-tion 5:30pm/

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17 Intercessory Prayer 7:30am/Marriage Enrichment Minis-try 7:30am/Trustees 8:00am/ Men Praise /Men Choir Rehearsal 10:30am/ Clothes locker Min-istry 10:00am/

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

MEN’S SUNDAY

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Fitness & Nutri-tion 5:30pm/ Women of Praise 6:30pm/Tutoring 6:30pm(buy ap-pointment)

20

Mid-Day Bible Study 11:00am/ Fitness & Nutri-tion 5:30pm/

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

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Fitness & Nu-trition 5:30pm/

23

MEN COME AS YOU ARE

6:30PM

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Intercessory Prayer 7:30am/Trustees 8:00am/Praise Team 9:30am/ Impact Choir Rehearsal 10:30am/ Divine 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 Zion 6:30pm Tutor-ing 6:30pm (by appointment)

27

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

28 Bible Study & Family Prayer 6:30pm

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Fitness & Nu-trition 5:30pm/

30 31 Intercessory Pray-er 7:30am/Trustees 8:00am/ Praise Team 9:30am/ Inspira-tional Choir Re-hearsal 10:30am/

4th Annual

Men’s Day

CRSKMT District Youth Revival 6:45pm nightly at Boiling Spring Baptist Church, 900 Tiny Town Rd., Clarksville, TN. [GMBC Boys Praise Dance ministers in dance of Tuesday, 3/20/18]

SPECIAL MEET-ING FOR ALL

MEMBERS OF GMBC & FRIEND

6:30pm( Special guest will be Attor-ney Kelvin Kennedy

( Wills) & State Farms (Insurance)

Leadership 6:30pm

Special Meeting for all GMBC Members and Friend) (Special guest CEF [Child Evangelism Fellowship ~ John & Lynn McAllister])

Resurrection Kids Fun Day

10am-12noon for Children 2-12 yrs

old.