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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 Corner

6 ColAnnual Youth Rodeo

7 Vacation Bible School

8 May Calendar

Volume 14. Issue 5 Motto: Share and Show Jesus May 2019

Pastor Willie J. Freeman

Editor: Yvonne E. Sutfin

Love Never Fails

A Mother kept a candle burning in the window every

night for ten years. One night, very late, a poor

wretched woman came in from the street. The aged

women said to her, “Sit down by the fire.” The stranger

asked, “ Why do you keep the light in the window?” The

old mother replied, “That light is for my wayward

daughter. She left home ten years ago. I am praying

for her return. I have kept a light in the window for

ten years! Others often blame me for worrying about

her, but, you see, I love her. I am her mother. Often, in

the night, I open the door, and look out into the

darkness and cry, Lizzie, Lizzie! The woman from the

street began to weep. The aged mother looked closely

at her and said, my how cold and sick you seem! You

must have enough troubles of your own! Then suddenly

the mother exclaimed, “ Can it be? Yes! You are Lizzie!

My long lost child! Thank God that you are home

again!

How thankful we can be that Mother loves us. Thanks

be to God, that Mother’s love never fail

“HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY”

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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.

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

Admin Office.

Nith Adams, Deidra Allen, Richard Archer, Hollis Ard, Robert Armour,

Karin Bailey, Kelvin Bell, David Blanks, Billy Faye Black, Toshia Bogan,

Jennifer Boone, Anthony Bowen, George Boyer, Ashley Bradley, Hydeia

Brown, Joyce Brown, Roslyn Brown, Ron Burgess, Aretha Burt, Robert

Butler, I’Nan Byrd, Sherniece Caldwell, Ronald Carr, Tasha Carr,

Whitney Carroll, Ryan Carswell, Robin Carter, Najee Chambers, Benita

Cheatam, Shurquetta L. Colbert, Destiny Coleman, Nike Collem,

Barbara Colvin, Claudia Davis, Jeremiah Davis, Lylia Dixon, Ashley

Douglas, Konkisha Drake, Reginald Easley, Leo Eubanks, Rhonda

Gaines, Amanda Franklin, Breyana Funches, Davonne Furguiele, Nicole

Gali, Amaya Gilchrist, Alexis Gonzalez, Reginald Grant, Robert Green,

Cedric Groom, Gordon Hall, Latrina Hardy, Lanei Harper, Anthony

Harris, Kasey Harris, Kayla Harrington, Devon Hatcher, Arianna Hines,

Janiyah Hopson, Debra Hunter, Paul Jackson, Travon Jackson, David

Johnson, Sharon Jones, Nikita Kennedy, Alanvo Langley, Anthony Lee Jr.,

Aubree Lee., Clestina Lilo, James Lindsey, Jerel Longmire, Vatase Pugh,

Shalina McNeil, Montez Mack, Jermaine L. Mathis, Deonte Mayfield,

Desmond Mayfield, Ida McFadden, Maggie McGowan, Lakeisha

Mitchell, Brittany Morrison, Veronica McNeal, Valencia McGuire,

Maquisha Mensah, Kierra Mobley, Derrick Mobley, Gary Mosby,

Crystal Morris, Dominique Morton, Crystal Nelson, Melissa Nelson,

Chaquavia Newman, Tywanna Outer, Brittnay Owens, Dec. Archie

Parker, William Parker, Verton Pew, Antranice Phillips, Catherine

Ramos, Franchesca Rasin, Brandi Redus, Inette Rhodes, Michael

Richardson, Andrea Robinson, Ka’Shenia Sanders, Ryan Sanders, Yevette

Saunders, Takiyah Smith, Nia Smith, Jason Taylor, Jerome Thomas,

Talice Thomas, Mary Thompson, Meliyah Walker, Nicko Walker,

Quinterion Walker, Cameron Wardrett, Ezell Wharton, Patrina White,

Yolanda White, James Wilkins, Ellen Williams ,Jeffery Williams,

Sylvester 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

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

Shaydatra Hudson

Charles Madry

Patricia Madry

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 Sis. Linda Green 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. Kathlene Petties Sis. Patrice Barner Bro. Ben Owens, Jr Sis. Wanda Hopson Sis. Ida McFadden Sis. Marion Nelson Sis. Marala Irwin Bro. Willie Studevent Mother Christine Lewis Bro. Johnny Aikins Rev. Alfred Jones Sis. Winona Covington Bro. Aaron Sutfin Sis. Ebony Hawkins Sis. Velma Green Sis. Pamela Bell

Julia Ward Howe, at age ninety-one,

said: "We talk of forty horse-

power, but if we had forty

mother-power it would be the

most wonderful force in the

world."

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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

Roderick Boyd 615-739-3930

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

Glenn Robinson 931-802-3891

**Rev. Taija Jenkins Impact Minister

May

7th VBS Leadership Meeting 6:00pm

12th HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY

14th VBS Teacher & Staff Meeting 6:00pm

16th Semi Annual Stewardship (Business) Meeting

7pm

21st VBS Teacher & Staff Meeting 6:00pm

26 Memorial Day Service

Weekend Agenda

Theme: “Sisters Loving and Empowering One Another”

GMBC WOMENS RETREAT

OCTOBER 17-19, 2019PIGEON FORGE, TN 37863

Beloved, let us love another: for love is of God; and everyone that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God.

1 John 4:7

June

1st High School Seniors Scholarship Banquet

3rd-7th GMBC Vacstion Bible School

8th Fishing Rodeo

9th Deadline to turn in Report cards

16th HAPPY FATHER’S DAY

23rd A/AB Honor Recognition

Motherly Love

I express gratitude for the many channels through which motherly loves flows.

On this day devoted to appreciating Mothers, I find it

helpful to expand this energy to include the many chan-

nels through which Motherly Love flows into my life.

Whatever my gender or personal history Motherly Love is

an intimate and important power in my life. It enfolds

me as divine presence, and it flows to me through many

channels.

I experience Motherly Love as more than simply a warm,

pleasant feeling. Today I recognize its tremendous power

in my life, expressing as guidance, understanding and

creative energy I honor that maternal presence as I

welcome every opportunity to share it with others. I

express gratitude for the many channels through which

motherly love flows

Bible Verse: As a mother comforts her child, so I will

comfort you- Isaiah 66:13

HAPPY MOTHERS DAY TO ALL MOTHERS

Submitted by the late Sis Delores Bell

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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

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The rodeo is free and open to the public and does not require a license Registration begins at 7 a.m. Fishing will start at 7:30 a.m. and end at 9:30 a.m. Parents can’t fish, only assist in baiting and taking fish off hook. One fishing pole for each participant. Trophies will be given in each category for most weight by boy and girl. Prizes will be given for biggest and smallest fish over-all. Ties for biggest and smallest fish will be broken by most total weight. What to fish for? All types of fish are in the pond, and we will stock the pond with catfish. We will have some worms provided by Bowles Baits, but partici-pants will need to bring their own poles and bait. All announcements and decisions made on the day of the rodeo will be final

** Every child that attend must turn in a signed consent form from their

parent/legal guardian to Deacon Owens, Deacon Davis or Sis Sutfin no

later than Friday June 7th, 2019. Thank you

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T E A C H E R S

N E E D E D

SAVE THE DATE June 3rd-7th, 2019

GMBC 2019 VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

S i g n i f i c a n c e o f M e m o r i a l D a y

Memorial Day formally known as Decoration Day, is a federal holiday observed yearly on the last Monday of May. Memorial Day is a day that com-

memorates all men and women who have died while serving in the military for the United States of America.

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May 2019

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

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

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

6

Fitness & Nutrition 5:30pm/ Singles Ministry 6:30pm/ Marriage Enrich-ment 6:30pm/ Tu-toring 6:30pm

7

Mid-Day Bible Study 11:00an/Fitness & Nutri-tion 5:30pm/Anointed for Praise 6:30pm

VBS LEADER-SHIP TEAM Meeting 6:00pm

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

9

Fitness & Nu-trition 5:30pm/Leadership Meeting 6:30pm

10

Ministers, Deacons, Trus-tees and Wives Ministry 6:30pm

11

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

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

13

Fitness & Nutrition 5:30pm/ Women Reaching Women 6:30 / Men Reach-ing Men 6:30pm/ Tutoring 6:30pm

14

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

VBS TEACHERS MEETING 6:00pm

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

16

Fitness & Nutrition 5:30pm/

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18 Intercessory Prayer 7:30am/Trustees 8:00am/Men Praise & Worship 9:30am /Men Choir Rehearsal 10:30am/ Clothes locker Ministry 10:00am

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

20

Fitness & Nutrition 5:30pm/Women of Praise Dance Min-istry 6:30pm/

21

Mid-Day Bible Study & Fellow-ship Luncheon 11:00am/ Fitness & Nutrition 5:30pm/

VBS TEACHERS MEETING 6:00pm

22 Bible Study & Family Prayer 6:30pm/

23

Fitness & Nutrition 5:30pm / Healthcare Ministry 6:30pm/ Food Service Minis-try 6:30pm

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Men Come As You Are 6:30pm/ Admin Minis-try 6:00pm

25 Intercessory Prayer & Marriage Enrich-ment Ministry 7:30am/Trustees 8:00am/Because We Care 9:00am/Impact Praise Team 9:30am/ Impact Choir 10:30am/ Divine Praise 12:00pm/

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

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

VBS LEADER-SHIP TEAM 6:00pm

29 Bible Study & Family Prayer 6:30pm/

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Fitness & Nutrition 5:30pm

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Semi-Annual

Stewardship

Meeting 7pm HAPPY

MOTHER’S DAY

Happy

Memorial Day

Office closed

All activities

cancelled GMBC’S

Memorial Day

Service