FAMILIES EXPERIENCING RECENT BEREAVEMENT The family of Sis. Dorothy Alston (CH) who was funeralized on February 3rd in the Greenforest Chapel. The family of Dea. Joseph Boone (TP), whose brother, Andrew Boone, was funeralized on February 4th in Gallatin, TN. The family of Sis. Janie Stegall (JAG), whose son, Marcus Green, was funeralized on February 4th in College Park.

2017 Tithes and Offerings Report

2017 Tithes and Offerings

Contributing Families

2016 Tithes and Offerings

Contributing Families

January $300,125 886 $277,009 850

  2017 ‐ The Year of GROWTH Greenforest, led by the Holy Spirit by faith in Jesus Christ let us work together as a team to strive for the year of GROWTH that God has prepared for us! To God be the glory!

I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. Phil 3:14 KJV. Stewardship Ministry

A Thank You Expression was received from: Bro. Elijah & Sis. Sarah Reid; Bro. Michael Goldbourne

Wednesday night meals have resumed. Join us for an enjoyable meal prior to January Bible Study. The menu includes fried or baked chicken and fish, seasoned fries or rice, mixed green salad, cookies, and lemonade.

The Weatherly (AMVETS) Post 44 will host their monthly meeting on Saturday, February 11th in the Genesis Room at 9am. A Valentine’s Brunch, in conjunction with the meeting, will be served for $15.00. All interested Veterans, Spouses, Family and Friends are invited to attend and may contact Min. Authurine Wright at 404-273-3970, or Sis Nita Wiggs at 404-433-8475 for tickets. Tickets must be purchased no later than TODAY, Sunday, February 5, 2017.

Feed The Homeless: The following Deacon Family Ministries are scheduled to serve on Saturday, February 11th at 8:30am: Deacons Joseph Boone & Selwyn White.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

February 5, 2017

Rev.Dr.EmoryBerry,Jr.,SeniorPastor3250 Rainbow Drive •  Decatur, GA  30034 • www.greenforest.org 

(404) 486‐1120 Office     (404) 486‐1121 FaxSocial Ministries (404) 486‐6771    Christian Academy Office (404) 486‐6737 

The Greenforest vision is to build a united Biblical community of loving relationships whose members daily and devoutly love, follow and model Christ,

and respond properly to His Lordship through powerful worship.

ORDEROFWORSHIPSERVICES~

Devotion (7:45am only) Offertory Prayer/Offering Call To Worship (10:45am only) Choir Selection Welcome & Greetings Sermon Ministry Announcements Invitation to Discipleship Congregational Singing (P&W) Communion Corporate Prayer/P&W Cont’d Benediction/Postlude

Nursery Care is provided at the ELC during Sunday Services for ages 0-4. FEBRUARY 2017 CALENDAR February 5th College Ministry Breakfast at 11:00am (IHOP @ Panola Rd) Tis So Sweet to Serve Dessert Buffet (1pm, Fellowship Hall) February 13th Ministry Coordinating Team Meeting (6:15pm Cornerstone Room) February 18th College Ministry Outing – Bowling @ The Comet Pub & Lanes (Old Suburban Lanes) Feb. 12th, 19th, 26th Black History Month recognition Fulfillment Hour Lessons: February 5, 2017

GREENFOREST IPRAISE YOUTH MINISTRY

IPRAISE Worship service is held every Sunday except the 3rd Sunday at 10:45am. Midweek Bible Study has resumed each Wednesday at 7:30pm. The IPRAISE Student Prayer LINE is held each Monday at 8:00pm. Join us for 3 minutes to

begin your school week with prayer. Call (641) 715-0706. Access Code is 331763 SAVE THE DATES 1) Black History College Tour February 15-17, 2017. Deadline to register is

January 31, 2017; 2) Spring Break College Tour-April 3-7, 2017; 3) Reset Youth Conference-June 14-16, 2017.

The next Ascension Gavel Club will be held on Wednesday, February 8th.

Sermon Notes February 5, 2017

Rev. Dr. Emory Berry, Senior Pastor

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Pre-School King David 2 Samuel 5-8 Children King David’s Life 2 Samuel 5-8

Youth Division Following with Joy Philippians 2:1-11 Adult Division Citizen of Heaven Philippians 3:2-7,18-21

BIRTHDAY & ANNIVERSARY ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS If you wish to have your birthday or anniversary acknowledged, please submit the request to announcements@greenforest.org by 4:00pm on Wednesday (prior to the Sunday you wish to have it announced). If it is not received by then, it will be acknowledged the following Sunday.

BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS Please be sure to submit ALL bulletin announcements to announcements@greenforest.org no later than 4:00pm on Wednesday (priortotheSundayyouwishtohaveitannounced). Announcements sent to any other email address will miss being placed in the weekly bulletin.

Pleasedonateyourclean,neworgentlyusedcoatsorjacketsfortheOneWarmCoatProject. Donationbinswillbelocatedonthebackporch.DonationswillbeacceptedthroughTuesday,February14th. We

will accept any outerwear that will keep someone warm ‐ coats, jackets, sweaters, orsweatshirts.Theitemscanbeforanygenderandanysize.SponsoredbytheGreenforestUsherMinistry. Calling all Greek organizations, alumni and alumnus of Historically Black Colleges and Universities! We are in need of you to represent your school or Greek organization at our College & Community Involvement Fair” to be held on Sunday, February 19, 2017, immediately following the 2nd service in the Fellowship Hall. This Fair will allow our students to learn about HBCUS from graduates who are members of our church. As a table host, you would be representing your school and organization to students of Greenforest.

The Greenforest Recreation Ministry needs cheerleaders and volunteer coaches. Cheerleader practices are held on Thursdays at 6:00pm in the racquetball room. For more information, please contact Min. Robert Stanard at robert.stanard@greenforest.org or (404) 486-5745.

The Nurses’ Guild is seeking licensed and certified persons with a current CPR certification, first aid experience and is comfortable handling medical emergencies. Please contact Sis. Barbara Boyd at (770) 987-3887 for more information or to express interest in serving.

Attention Greenforest Family & Friends: It’s not too late to enroll in our Christian Education Courses for the Winter/Spring Session, which began last week. Sign up TODAY immediately following both services. GROW with us! You could be in the 2019 NOBTS Graduation Class!       Biblical Ministry Certificate (NOBTS‐Greenforest‐Leavell Partnership) The Biblical Ministry Certificate provides leaders of the local church a biblical basis for ministry and tools for properly interpreting Scripture. This certificate program will strengthen your faith, sharpen your ministry skills, and give you a well-rounded perspective on Biblical Ministry! PMUS1110: Evangelism 

Instructor:Rev.MichaelGill;

TextbookTBA

Bldg. II, Rm. #105 Tue. 

7:00 – 8:45 PM 

Jan. 31 – Mar. 21 

Eight Weeks 

GCBC HUB 

 Bible Teaching Certificate Cohort II (NOBTS‐Greenforest‐Leavell Partnership): To provide supplemental training for participants in biblical interpretation and instruction, Eight classes focus extensively on the Old and New Testaments including a verse by verse interpretation of selected books.  Audience:  Adults; All Six Purposes of the Church: New Testament.  BUIS1112: Old Testament Writings 

Instructor: Dr. Richard 

Lee Textbook 

TBA 

Bldg. II Rm. #105, WED. 

7:00 – 8:45 PM 

Eight Weeks 

 GCBC HUB 

This strategic prayer manual is your ticket to spiritual boot camp designed to help anyone learn to become a prayer warrior. (Discipleship)   Instructor

:Sis.SarahReid

 

The Battle Plan for Prayer”:  $9.49; LifeWay Stores & 

Amazon.com 

This is just a sample of the amazing course offerings!  Enroll today!!!!  

Attention Greenforest Family and Friends: COMING SOON! Saturday Bi-monthly New Member Orientation Classes! In an effort to provide greater flexibility for new members to complete their new member training, we will offer bi-monthly training sessions the third Saturday from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM in Building I, Room 5/7. Contact: fowler.jw@comcast.net

SHOW YOUR  HEART 

BIRTHDAY & ANNIVERSARY ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS If you wish to have your birthday or anniversary acknowledged, please submit the request to announcements@greenforest.org by 4:00pm on Wednesday (prior to the Sunday you wish to have it announced). If it is not received by then, it will be acknowledged the following Sunday.

BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS Please be sure to submit ALL bulletin announcements to announcements@greenforest.org no later than 4:00pm on Wednesday (priortotheSundayyouwishtohaveitannounced). Announcements sent to any other email address will miss being placed in the weekly bulletin.

Pleasedonateyourclean,neworgentlyusedcoatsorjacketsfortheOneWarmCoatProject. Donationbinswillbelocatedonthebackporch.DonationswillbeacceptedthroughTuesday,February14th. We

will accept any outerwear that will keep someone warm ‐ coats, jackets, sweaters, orsweatshirts.Theitemscanbeforanygenderandanysize.SponsoredbytheGreenforestUsherMinistry. Calling all Greek organizations, alumni and alumnus of Historically Black Colleges and Universities! We are in need of you to represent your school or Greek organization at our College & Community Involvement Fair” to be held on Sunday, February 19, 2017, immediately following the 2nd service in the Fellowship Hall. This Fair will allow our students to learn about HBCUS from graduates who are members of our church. As a table host, you would be representing your school and organization to students of Greenforest.

The Greenforest Recreation Ministry needs cheerleaders and volunteer coaches. Cheerleader practices are held on Thursdays at 6:00pm in the racquetball room. For more information, please contact Min. Robert Stanard at robert.stanard@greenforest.org or (404) 486-5745.

The Nurses’ Guild is seeking licensed and certified persons with a current CPR certification, first aid experience and is comfortable handling medical emergencies. Please contact Sis. Barbara Boyd at (770) 987-3887 for more information or to express interest in serving.

Attention Greenforest Family & Friends: It’s not too late to enroll in our Christian Education Courses for the Winter/Spring Session, which began last week. Sign up TODAY immediately following both services. GROW with us! You could be in the 2019 NOBTS Graduation Class!       Biblical Ministry Certificate (NOBTS‐Greenforest‐Leavell Partnership) The Biblical Ministry Certificate provides leaders of the local church a biblical basis for ministry and tools for properly interpreting Scripture. This certificate program will strengthen your faith, sharpen your ministry skills, and give you a well-rounded perspective on Biblical Ministry! PMUS1110: Evangelism 

Instructor:Rev.MichaelGill;

TextbookTBA

Bldg. II, Rm. #105 Tue. 

7:00 – 8:45 PM 

Jan. 31 – Mar. 21 

Eight Weeks 

GCBC HUB 

 Bible Teaching Certificate Cohort II (NOBTS‐Greenforest‐Leavell Partnership): To provide supplemental training for participants in biblical interpretation and instruction, Eight classes focus extensively on the Old and New Testaments including a verse by verse interpretation of selected books.  Audience:  Adults; All Six Purposes of the Church: New Testament.  BUIS1112: Old Testament Writings 

Instructor: Dr. Richard 

Lee Textbook 

TBA 

Bldg. II Rm. #105, WED. 

7:00 – 8:45 PM 

Eight Weeks 

 GCBC HUB 

This strategic prayer manual is your ticket to spiritual boot camp designed to help anyone learn to become a prayer warrior. (Discipleship)   Instructor

:Sis.SarahReid

 

The Battle Plan for Prayer”:  $9.49; LifeWay Stores & 

Amazon.com 

This is just a sample of the amazing course offerings!  Enroll today!!!!  

Attention Greenforest Family and Friends: COMING SOON! Saturday Bi-monthly New Member Orientation Classes! In an effort to provide greater flexibility for new members to complete their new member training, we will offer bi-monthly training sessions the third Saturday from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM in Building I, Room 5/7. Contact: fowler.jw@comcast.net

SHOW YOUR  HEART 

ONEGREATSEASONOFGIVINGGOAL:Toreceive$759,000bySaturday,July17,2017

1,200memberssubmitatleast$10.00perweekaboveandbeyondtheirnormaltithesforthe50weeksbetweenJuly17,2016andJuly17,2017topayforadditionalcampusrepairsandrenovations(e.g.GenesisRoom,bathrooms,parkinglot,etc.).

AWANA = Approved Workmen Are Not Ashamed (2 Tim. 2:15)Coming to Greenforest March 2017!!!!!!Teachers are needed.Enroll through your Fulfillment Hour Classes: January – February

Meeting Jesus and Growing in the Faith(2 yrs. – 6th Grade)Contact:  diann.ash@greenforest.org/ (404) 486‐5729 

FREE PROSTATE CANCER SEMINAR & SCREENING Saturday, February 18, 2017 (10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. includes Lunch)

Omega Center 3951 Snapfinger Parkway, Decatur, GA

Men of Greenforest are encouraged to take part in this FREE Prostate Cancer Seminar & Screening. Do it for your health's sake, your family's sake and as a testament of your understanding and faithfulness that God has given doctors and health professionals to alleviate suffering, fully acknowledging that God is the true Healer.

Please share this opportunity with other men AND women. Ask your Sisters-in-Christ to encourage and even attend this important program with the men in their lives.

The screening only involves a FINGER-STICK EXAM.

We want all of our brothers to be here for the important moments in the lives of their families! For more information, please see one of the following Greenforest members: Dea. Robert “Bob” Lee, Dea. James Garner, Bro. Geoffrey Gordon, Bro. Calvin Horton or Bro. Willie Jackson.

It is the Academy’s Annual February Appeal. There are only 28 days in February 

The POWER of 28! What if… 

28 ‐ Teachers gave   $28 28 ‐ Parents gave     $28 28 ‐ Ministers gave   $2828 ‐ Classes gave      $2828 ‐ Ushers gave       $28 28 ‐ Deacons gave     $28 28 ‐Trustees              $28 28 ‐ FH Classes gave $28

                          28 ‐ Choir Members gave $28 What if…every member of the Congregation gave at least $28 to the Academy during this FUND‐Drive… how POWERFUL! 

Greenforest McCalep Christian Academy 

Giving Tuesday The only gift too small  

is no gift at all. 

Visit our Website to donate now! 

www.greenforestacademy.org 

Clip Box Tops for the Academy. 

Drop off in the Church Office or Contact Ms. Betty Brown 

404 486‐5799 

ONEGREATSEASONOFGIVINGGOAL:Toreceive$759,000bySaturday,July17,2017

1,200memberssubmitatleast$10.00perweekaboveandbeyondtheirnormaltithesforthe50weeksbetweenJuly17,2016andJuly17,2017topayforadditionalcampusrepairsandrenovations(e.g.GenesisRoom,bathrooms,parkinglot,etc.).

 

 

AWANA = Approved Workmen Are Not Ashamed (2 Tim. 2:15) Coming to Greenforest March 2017!!!!!!Teachers are needed.Enroll through your Fulfillment Hour Classes: January – February

Meeting Jesus and Growing in the Faith(2 yrs. – 6th Grade)                                    Contact:  diann.ash@greenforest.org/ (404) 486‐5729 

   

FREE PROSTATE CANCER SEMINAR & SCREENING Saturday, February 18, 2017 (10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. includes Lunch)

Omega Center 3951 Snapfinger Parkway, Decatur, GA Men of Greenforest are encouraged to take part in this FREE Prostate Cancer Seminar & Screening. Do it for your health's sake, your family's sake and as a testament of your understanding and faithfulness that God has given doctors and health professionals to alleviate suffering, fully acknowledging that God is the true Healer. Please share this opportunity with other men AND women. Ask your Sisters-in-Christ to encourage and even attend this important program with the men in their lives.

The screening only involves a FINGER-STICK EXAM. We want all of our brothers to be here for the important moments in the lives of their families! For more information, please see one of the following Greenforest members: Dea. Robert “Bob” Lee, Dea. James Garner, Bro. Geoffrey Gordon, Bro. Calvin Horton or Bro. Willie Jackson.

It is the Academy’s Annual February Appeal. There are only 28 days in February 

The POWER of 28! What if… 

28 ‐ Teachers gave   $28 28 ‐ Parents gave     $28 28 ‐ Ministers gave   $28 28 ‐ Classes gave      $28 28 ‐ Ushers gave       $28 28 ‐ Deacons gave     $28 28 ‐Trustees              $28 28 ‐ FH Classes gave $28 

                          28 ‐ Choir Members gave $28 What if…every member of the Congregation gave at least $28 to the Academy during this FUND‐Drive… how POWERFUL! 

 

        

   Greenforest McCalep Christian Academy 

 Giving Tuesday 

The only gift too small  is no gift at all. 

Visit our Website to donate now! 

www.greenforestacademy.org 

  Clip Box Tops for the Academy. 

 

Drop off in the Church Office or Contact Ms. Betty Brown 

404 486‐5799 

GCBC 2017 Black History Celebration

Still Standing: Celebrating the Growth of African American Culture,

Community, and Citizenship

2nd Sunday, February 12th - Family Sunday Sunday Overview: All Members are encouraged to worship as a family in your favorite colors as well as invite your extended family to worship with us. We will also celebrate “Firsts at the Forest”. If you’ve been blessed to be the first African-American to head a company, integrate a school, or form an organization, please let us know so we can celebrate you. After Service: Families are invited to take Family Fun shots at the “Forest Family Photo Booths” immediately following the 2nd service.

3rd Sunday, February 19th: Celebration of HBCUs and College Fair (12:45pm) Sunday Overview: All Members are encouraged to represent your College Alma Maters or Greek Letter Organization by wearing paraphernalia. All youth are encouraged to wear their future College Alma Mater, or a uniform or outfit that showcases their future career. After Service: All students and parents are invited to attend our “College & Community Involvement Fair” featuring Colleges, Greek Letter Organizations, Civil Justice Organizations, and other Cmty-based organizations. Light refreshments will be served. Sign Up Online Today!

4th Sunday, February 26th: Black Businesses, Black Inventors & Generational Wealth Sunday Overview: A celebration of current and future Greenforest Authors, Entrepreneurs and Inventors. After Service: “Greenforest Business/Author Expo” Greenforest Business Owners, Inventors, and area community organizations that service business owners will be encouraged to showcase their work and companies after service. Light refreshments will be served. Sign Up Online Today!

Attention All Veterans & Family Members of Deceased Veterans

The Veteran Ministry is still ‘alive’ here at Greenforest. All Veterans at GCBC are asked to complete the form below and place it in the offering tray.

VETERANS

Name____________________________________________________________________________________

BranchofService________________________

Telephone______________________Emailaddress________________________________________

CONGREGATION

We want to do something special for Memorial Day beginning in 2017. If you have a deceased veteran in your family, we want to honor them. Please complete the following information regarding your family member.

Name of Deceased Veteran______________________________________________

Branch of Service___________________ Rank_______________________

Dates Served in Military: From___________________ to ____________________

Your Name_____________________________________Phone #_______________

Relationship________________

TODAY: Salute to those in Government / Public Servants

This Sunday we celebrate all government officials, public servants, Law Enforcement, EMT's, Fire Fighters, Military, Doctors, Educators, Coaches, Mentors, Etc. Join Us as we host the “Tis So Sweet to Serve” dessert buffet after the second service to celebrate our Greenforest Public Servants.

GCBC 2017 Black History Celebration

Still Standing: Celebrating the Growth of African American Culture,

Community, and Citizenship

2nd Sunday, February 12th - Family Sunday Sunday Overview: All Members are encouraged to worship as a family in your favorite colors as well as invite your extended family to worship with us. We will also celebrate “Firsts at the Forest”. If you’ve been blessed to be the first African-American to head a company, integrate a school, or form an organization, please let us know so we can celebrate you. After Service: Families are invited to take Family Fun shots at the “Forest Family Photo Booths” immediately following the 2nd service.

3rd Sunday, February 19th: Celebration of HBCUs and College Fair (12:45pm)Sunday Overview: All Members are encouraged to represent your College Alma Maters or Greek Letter Organization by wearing paraphernalia. All youth are encouraged to wear their future College Alma Mater, or a uniform or outfit that showcases their future career. After Service: All students and parents are invited to attend our “College & Community Involvement Fair” featuring Colleges, Greek Letter Organizations, Civil Justice Organizations, and other Cmty-based organizations. Light refreshments will be served. Sign Up Online Today!

4th Sunday, February 26th: Black Businesses, Black Inventors & Generational WealthSunday Overview: A celebration of current and future Greenforest Authors, Entrepreneurs and Inventors. After Service: “Greenforest Business/Author Expo” Greenforest Business Owners, Inventors, and area community organizations that service business owners will be encouraged to showcase their work and companies after service. Light refreshments will be served. Sign Up Online Today!

Attention All Veterans & Family Members of Deceased Veterans

The Veteran Ministry is still ‘alive’ here at Greenforest. All Veterans at GCBC are asked to complete the form below and place it in the offering tray.

VETERANS

Name____________________________________________________________________________________

BranchofService________________________

Telephone______________________Emailaddress________________________________________

CONGREGATION

We want to do something special for Memorial Day beginning in 2017. If you have a deceased veteran in your family, we want to honor them. Please complete the following information regarding your family member.

Name of Deceased Veteran______________________________________________

Branch of Service___________________ Rank_______________________

Dates Served in Military: From___________________ to ____________________

Your Name_____________________________________Phone #_______________

Relationship________________

TODAY: Salute to those in Government / Public Servants

This Sunday we celebrate all government officials, public servants, Law Enforcement, EMT's, Fire Fighters, Military, Doctors, Educators, Coaches, Mentors, Etc. Join Us as we host the “Tis So Sweet to Serve” dessert buffet after the second service tocelebrate our Greenforest Public Servants.

FAMILIES EXPERIENCING RECENT BEREAVEMENT The family of Sis. Dorothy Alston (CH) who was funeralized on February 3rd in the Greenforest Chapel. The family of Dea. Joseph Boone (TP), whose brother, Andrew Boone, was funeralized on February 4th in Gallatin, TN. The family of Sis. Janie Stegall (JAG), whose son, Marcus Green, was funeralized on February 4th in College Park.

2017 Tithes and Offerings Report

2017 Tithes and Offerings

Contributing Families

2016 Tithes and Offerings

Contributing Families

January $300,125 886 $277,009 850

  2017 ‐ The Year of GROWTH Greenforest, led by the Holy Spirit by faith in Jesus Christ let us work together as a team to strive for the year of GROWTH that God has prepared for us! To God be the glory!

I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. Phil 3:14 KJV. Stewardship Ministry

A Thank You Expression was received from: Bro. Elijah & Sis. Sarah Reid; Bro. Michael Goldbourne

Wednesday night meals have resumed. Join us for an enjoyable meal prior to January Bible Study. The menu includes fried or baked chicken and fish, seasoned fries or rice, mixed green salad, cookies, and lemonade.

The Weatherly (AMVETS) Post 44 will host their monthly meeting on Saturday, February 11th in the Genesis Room at 9am. A Valentine’s Brunch, in conjunction with the meeting, will be served for $15.00. All interested Veterans, Spouses, Family and Friends are invited to attend and may contact Min. Authurine Wright at 404-273-3970, or Sis Nita Wiggs at 404-433-8475 for tickets. Tickets must be purchased no later than TODAY, Sunday, February 5, 2017.

Feed The Homeless: The following Deacon Family Ministries are scheduled to serve on Saturday, February 11th at 8:30am: Deacons Joseph Boone & Selwyn White.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

February 5, 2017

Rev.Dr.EmoryBerry,Jr.,SeniorPastor3250 Rainbow Drive •  Decatur, GA  30034 • www.greenforest.org 

(404) 486‐1120 Office     (404) 486‐1121 FaxSocial Ministries (404) 486‐6771    Christian Academy Office (404) 486‐6737 

The Greenforest vision is to build a united Biblical community of loving relationships whose members daily and devoutly love, follow and model Christ,

and respond properly to His Lordship through powerful worship.

ORDEROFWORSHIPSERVICES~

Devotion (7:45am only) Offertory Prayer/Offering Call To Worship (10:45am only) Choir Selection Welcome & Greetings Sermon Ministry Announcements Invitation to Discipleship Congregational Singing (P&W) Communion Corporate Prayer/P&W Cont’d Benediction/Postlude

Nursery Care is provided at the ELC during Sunday Services for ages 0-4. FEBRUARY 2017 CALENDAR February 5th College Ministry Breakfast at 11:00am (IHOP @ Panola Rd) Tis So Sweet to Serve Dessert Buffet (1pm, Fellowship Hall) February 13th Ministry Coordinating Team Meeting (6:15pm Cornerstone Room) February 18th College Ministry Outing – Bowling @ The Comet Pub & Lanes (Old Suburban Lanes) Feb. 12th, 19th, 26th Black History Month recognition Fulfillment Hour Lessons: February 5, 2017

GREENFOREST IPRAISE YOUTH MINISTRY

IPRAISE Worship service is held every Sunday except the 3rd Sunday at 10:45am. Midweek Bible Study has resumed each Wednesday at 7:30pm. The IPRAISE Student Prayer LINE is held each Monday at 8:00pm. Join us for 3 minutes to

begin your school week with prayer. Call (641) 715-0706. Access Code is 331763 SAVE THE DATES 1) Black History College Tour February 15-17, 2017. Deadline to register is

January 31, 2017; 2) Spring Break College Tour-April 3-7, 2017; 3) Reset Youth Conference-June 14-16, 2017.

The next Ascension Gavel Club will be held on Wednesday, February 8th.

Sermon Notes February 5, 2017

Rev. Dr. Emory Berry, Senior Pastor

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Pre-School King David 2 Samuel 5-8 Children King David’s Life 2 Samuel 5-8

Youth Division Following with Joy Philippians 2:1-11 Adult Division Citizen of Heaven Philippians 3:2-7,18-21