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2 Church Covenant /Mission Statement

3 Pastor’s Message/ New Members

3 Birthdays/Because We Care

4 Deacons / Upcoming Events

5 College Corner

6 Fitness & Nutrition Ministry

7 Thanks Vet/ Thanksgiving

8 November Calendar

Volume 14. Issue 11 Motto: Share and Show Jesus November 2019

Pastor Willie J. Freeman

Editor: Yvonne E. Sutfin

A Grateful Heart is the Heart of Thanksgiving

A twelve -year-old girl in the seventh grade really caught

the spirit of Thanksgiving Day. When she was asked what

are you especially thankful for? She said: “ I’m thankful

for everything God has done for me and everyone else, not

only today but all during the year.

Thanksgiving is a distinctly American holiday. It celebrates

no birth, no battle, no anniversary of soldiers or statesman.

It is preeminently a condition of the heart, a pilgrimage into

the ever-beckoning land of gratitude.

You may ask, for what shall we give thanks? The psalmist

replies, Bless the lord O my soul and forget not all His

benefits(103:2) Life is full of blessings. Blessings come

from God’s great storehouse. We hear a lots of talk today

about “fringe benefits” in the area of employment. Well,

there are countless “fringe benefits” which comes freely

from the hand of God. Be thankful.

For truly Thanksgiving is about having a grateful heart, for we can thank God for all He sends us, for nothing that comes from His gracious hand will be sent to hurt us.

“Have a Blessed Thanksgiving and Be Grateful”

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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

community?

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.

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450 Ringgold Road

Clarksville, Tennessee 37042

931 647 4643 Fax 931 647 9773

www.greatermbc.org

Email:

greatermbc450@gmail.com

Another Light in

the Light-house 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

Fabion Cross Theresa Carter

Fleetwood Smith We love you!!

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. Bobbie Barner Bro. Angelo Enoch Bro. Beora Moss Sis. Sandra Steele Rev. Douglas Smith Bro. Boris Davis Mother Christine Lewis Sis. Cynthia 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. Kathlene Petties Sis. Wanda Hopson Sis. Ida McFadden Sis. Marala Irwin Bro. Willie Studevent Rev. Alfred Jones Sis. Brenda Taylor Sis. Mary Montgomery Bro. Willie Pope Sister Arica Williams Bro. Alvin Burroughs Bro. Eillie Studevent

A Happy Thanksgiving -

Count Your:

Blessings instead of your crosses

Gaines instead of your losses

Joys instead of your woes

Friends instead of your foes

Count on God instead of yourself

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

to the Admin Office.

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 Don-

aldson, 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, Thad-

deus Parker, Michael Patterson, Tanisha Perkins, Mylah Pew, Regina Phillips, An-

drew 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,

PeggyThomas, 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

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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 272-4983 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

William Graham 802-7797

S-Z

Rev. George Smith 647-1648 Tony McGuire 216-9606

Rev. Harold Garner 615-491-6201 Elva Miller 645-4366

Bernard Carter 820-3223

Glenn Robinson 931-802-3891

Roderick Boyd 615-739-3930

**Rev. Taija Jenkins Impact Minister

November

10th Veteran Day Service (11:00am Service)

17th Deadline to turn in A/ AB Report Cards

17th Scholarship Ministry Informational Meeting

27th Pre- Thanksgiving Service (6pm)

28th-29 Thanksgiving Day (Office Closed)

December

8th Baby’s 1st Christmas Pictures with Pastor/

22nd Pastor’s Reading of the Christmas Story to Chil-

24th Candlelight Service 5pm

25th Christmas

31st Watchnight Service

Living A Successful Life In The Eyes Of The Lord

I. Love the Lord thy God with all thy heart and with all thou soul, with all

thy mind and thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself.

II. Seek ye first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these

things shall be added unto thee.

III. Commit your life to the will of God, the word of God, the ways of God

and the work of God.

IV. All that you do for Christ, let it be done for your good, for your growth,

and most of all for God’s glory and God’s honor.

V. Fear God and keep His commandments, for this is the whole duty of

man.

VI. And remember, only what you do for Christ will count in the end.

VII. “Well done thy good and faithful servant” or “Depart from me, for I

never knew you”???

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Brianna Pittman

Jaemand Kelley

Nataliah Whetstone

Dale Cook Jr.

Dakota Wilson

Isaiah Lucas

Desmond Mayfield

Tatiyana Demoss

Xavianastaja Morris

Maeyla Kelley

Javon Bilbrew

Requirements For

A/AB Honor Recognition & Rewards (Effective 8/1/2019)

All report cards or copies must be

turned in to the Admin Office by the

deadline for each grading period

that is on the Church Yearly Calendar

posted on each bulletin board.

ABSOLUTELY NO EXCEPTIONS

Student (s) must turn in report cards by

the deadline of each grading period

for the entire year to be eligible to

receive a rewards at the end of the

school year for making all A’s

or all A’s & B’s during the en-

tire year.

Devonte Mayfield

Kearrah Luster

Valencia Mcguire

Jenieva Stoker

Lavoris Leverette

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Welcome to the Fitness & Nutrition Ministry

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Greater Missionary Baptist Church

Annual

Pre -Thanksgiving Service

Wednesday

November 27, 2019

6:00pm

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November 2019

HAPPY FATHER’S DAY

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

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No Scheduled Activies

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Intercessory Prayer 7:30am/Trustees 8:00am/ Praise Team 9:30am/Inspirational Choir Rehearsal 10:30am/Divine Praise & Anointed for Praise dance Minis-tries 12pm

3 8:45am Early Morning Service & Communion 10:00amSunday School/New Members Class 11:00am Baptism, Morning Service, Communion & Rt Hand of Fellow-ship COMMUNION SUNDAY

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Fitness & Nutri-tion 5:30/ Tutor-ing 6:00pm/ Singles Ministry 6:30pm/ Marriage Enrich-ment 6:30pm /Women of Praise

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Mid-day Bible Study 11:00am/Fitness & Nu-trition 5:30pm/ Black History Team 6pm

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

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Fitness & Nutri-tion 5:30pm/PR Ministry 6:30pm/ Website Ministry 6:30pm/ Black History Team 6pm

8

Ministers, Dea-cons, Trustees & Wives Minis-try 6:30pm

9 Intercessory Prayer 7:30am/Trustees 8:00am/Usher Minis-try 9:am/Youth Praise Team 9:30am/ Youth Choir Rehearsal 10:30am/ Expectant Mothers Ministry 10:30am/ Divine Praise 12pm

10 8:45am Early Morning Worship 10:00 am Sunday School/New Members Class 11:00 am Morning Worship Service YOUTH SUNDAY

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12 Mid-Day Bible Study & Fellow-ship Luncheon 11:00am/ Fitness & Nutrition 5:30pm/Finance Ministry 6:00pm / Black History Team 6pm

13 Nursing Home Ministry 9:00am/Bible Study & Family Prayer

14

Black History Team 6pm/Leadership Meeting 6:30pm

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Intercessory Prayer7:30am/Trustees 8:00am/Men Praise Team 9:30am/ Men Choir 10:30am/ Clothes locker Minis-try 10:am/Divine Praise 12:00pm/

17 8:45am Early Morning Worship 10:00am Sunday School/New Members Class 11:00am Morning Worship Service MEN SUNDAY

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

19

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

20 Bible Study & Family Prayer 6:30pm/

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Fitness & Nutrition 5:30pm /Pastor’s Aide 6pm/PR Ministry 6:30pm/ Web-site Ministry 6:30pm/Black History Team

22

Men Come As You Are/ 6:30pm

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Intercessory Prayer 7:30am & Marriage Enrichment/Women Breakfast 8:00am/ Impact Praise Team 9:30am/ Impact Choir Rehearsal 10:30/

24 8:45am Early Morning Worship 10:00am Sunday School/New Members Class 11:am Morning Worship Service

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Fitness & Nutri-tion 5:30pm/Tutoring 6:pm/Daughter on Zion 6:30pm/ Military Minis-try 6:30pm

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

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Intercessory Prayer 7:30am/Trustees 8:00am/ Praise Team 9:30am/Inspirational Choir Rehearsal 10:30am/

Pre-

Thanksgiving

Service

6:00pm

Veterans’ Day

Office Closed

All Activities

Cancelled A/AB Honor Recognition

Veterans Day Recognition

OFFICE CLOSED

CRSKMT Associate Ministers’ Thanksgiving Revival 7pm nightly @ St. Bethlehem Baptist Church 301 Rossview Road Rev. Hubbard will preach on Friday night