God’s Providence But my God Shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19 The mother of a family living on minimal income sorely needed a new dress, but she lacked sufficient funds for the type her situation required. Passing a bargain table while shopping, she noticed an attractive crepe dress in her size, which seemed to have nothing the matter with it other than the zipper was stuck. “Lord”’ she prayed. If I could get this zipper operating, this dress would serve my need. I have enough to pay for it at this price. As she worked with the zipper it finally meshed and thereafter functioned perfectly. Later in the morning she saw an identical dress in a display window at four times what she paid for hers. She never doubted that God had providentially met her need. Our heavenly Father has plainly promised to meet our needs in Philippians 4:19: But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in Glory by Christ Jesus. Greater Missionary Baptist church Greater Inspiraons 2 Church Covenant /Roman Road 3 Ministers /Deacons 3 Upcoming Events 4 Pastor’s Message 4 Because Were Care /Birthday Volume 10. Issue 10 October 2015 Pastor Willie J. Freeman Editor: Yvonne E. Sutfin 5 Black History Team/ Women Reaching 6 College Students 6 Deployed Members 7 Breast Cancer Awareness 8 Church Calendar
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God’s Providence But my God Shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19
The mother of a family living on minimal income sorely needed a new dress, but she lacked sufficient funds for the type her situation required. Passing a bargain table while shopping, she noticed an attractive crepe dress in her size, which seemed to have nothing the matter with it other than the zipper was stuck.
“Lord”’ she prayed. If I could get this zipper operating, this dress would serve my need. I have enough to pay for it at this price.
As she worked with the zipper it finally meshed and thereafter functioned perfectly. Later in the morning she saw an identical dress in a display window at four times what she paid for hers.
She never doubted that God had providentially met her need.
Our heavenly Father has plainly promised to meet our needs in Philippians 4:19: But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in Glory by Christ Jesus.
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3 Ministers /Deacons
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4 Pastor’s Message
4 Because Were Care /Birthday
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Pastor Willie J. Freeman
Editor: Yvonne E. Sutfin
5 Black History Team/ Women Reaching
6 College Students
6 Deployed Members
7 Breast Cancer Awareness
8 Church Calendar
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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 stewards of our time, talent, treasures and testimonies for the glo-ry of God.
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 understand.
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 demonstrated 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 explains 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
THE CHURCH COVENANT
Having been led, as we believe, by the Spirit of God, to receive the
Lord Jesus Christ as our Savior; and on the profession of our faith,
having been baptized in the name of our Father, 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.
We engage, therefore, by the aid of the Holy Spirit, to walk to-
gether in Christian love; to strive for the advancement of this
church, in knowledge, holiness and comfort; to promote its pros-
perity and spirituality; to sustain its worship, ordinances, disci-
pline 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.
We also engage to maintain family and secret devotion; to reli-
giously 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, backbiting and excessive anger,
to abstain from the sale of and use of intoxicating drinks as a bev-
erage, and to be zealous in our efforts to advance the kingdom of
our Savior..
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 feeling, and cour-
tesy 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.
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.
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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. Larry Harper 931-431-5123 Richard Adams (645-3423)
Michael Barnett (T/A)
Michael Windsor 919-4284
Sheldon Mayfield
G-L
Rev. Barry Reaves 931-645-3622 *Kenny Zimmerman 647-9115
Robert Clark 431-9741
Herbert Nelson 503-9931
M-R
**Rev. Douglas Smith 645-8847 *Anthony Gaines 552-1830
Sis. Louella Johnson Sis. Karen Bailey Bro.& Sis. McDowell Sis. Myrtle Pace Sis. Ruby Harris Bro. Angelo Enoch Bro. Roger Pope Bro. Beora Moss Sis. Sandra Steele Rev. Douglas Smith Sis. Dennie Figgins Sis. Deborah Spriggs Sis. Gwen Till Sis Tasia Irwin
Sis. Bertha Hampton Bro. O.J. Rasin family Dea Archie Parker Sis. Mae Fifer Sis. Kathlene Petties Sis. Essie Simpson Sis. Gearlean Buckley Bro. Davis Harris Sis. Veronica Miles Dea Nathanial Nalls Sis. Sheena Brown Rev. George Smith Bro. Felix Caine Rev. Alonzo Easley
much from his rebellious subjects. But one day they surrendered their
arms, threw themselves at his feet, an begged for mercy. He pardoned them
all. One of his friends said to him, “ Did you not say that
every rebel should die?” “Yes replied the
King, but I see no rebels here.”
Latony Banks Patience Banks
Dominique Banks Christopher Randolph
LaJonna Randolph Mariah Randolph
Christopher Randolph Jr Nazir Randolph Teodoro Luna Bobby Harrell
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GMBC 2016 BLACK HISTORY TEAM
NOW RECRUTING MEMBERS
AGES 7 TO 18 PLEASE SIGN UP ON THE
SHEET LOCATED ON THE DESK IN THE FRONT FOYER
Women Reaching Women Ministry (WRW)
WRW meets on the second Monday of the month and all ladies are
encouraged to attend. Our next meeting is on Oct 12th at 6:30 pm.
We are conducting a Bible study series titled focus on the family and
want you to be part of the experience.
This month we are covering chapter
seven: “Friendship” and will kick off
our Secret Sister Ministry.
Come out and join us, you will be blessed!
Remember, every woman is a Woman of Worth!
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Shanette Adams
Carey Fifer
Travon Jackson
Curtice Barrows
Elijah Steele
Charabian Hill
Renika Reaves
Keyana Adams
Ebony Coats
Nichole Nelson
Rev. Silas Sessions
*If your love one have deployed and their name is not on
this list please inform the admin office ASAP.
Thank you, Sis. Sutfin
Brianna Pittman
Nathan Hardy
ZaQueysha Pierce
Paris Carter
Jaemand Kelly
Herbert Nelson III
Transformed I am transformed in mind, body, and spirit. I have faith in the power of God to transform my life. When I perceive lack, I tap into spirit’s dynamic, healing energy. Every condition of my life changes for the better as I reconnect with my spiritual source. I look into my heart to see what I can shift to better align with God. Perhaps I want to turn sadness into joy or sluggishness into action. Maybe I need to let go of the need to control a situ-ation. I affirm: I will trust God’s power to renew and change my life. I am transformed in body, mind and spirit. Repeating this statement many times leads me to change the way I think. New and better conditions bring me peace, healing and joy. I am grateful for the power of God. …:But be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind (Romans 12:b) Submitted by Sis. Delores Bell
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BREAST CANCER
Breast cancer is a disease in which cancer cells grow in the breast. Normally, the cells of the breast divide in a regulated manner. If cells keep dividing when new cells are not needed, a mass of tissue forms. This mass is called a tumor. A tumor can be be-nign or malignant.
nant tumor is cancer. Cancer cells divide and damage tissue around them. They can
enter the bloodstream and spread to other parts of the body. This can be life-
threatening.
Risk & Prevention
A risk factor is something that increases your likelihood of getting a disease or condi-tion.
It is possible to develop breast cancer with or without the risk factors listed below. However, the more risk factors you have, the greater your likelihood of developing breast cancer. If you have a number of risk factors, ask your healthcare provider what you can do to reduce your risk.
Gender
Breast cancer is found predominantly in women and is the most common form of cancer in American women. However, men can develop breast cancer as well; it is estimated that approximately 2,100 men will develop breast cancer in the United States in 2007. And although there is great emphasis on risk factors for developing breast cancer, a great many cases occur in patients with no known risk factors. Hav-ing breasts makes you at risk for having breast cancer.
Genetic Factors
Women who have a family history of breast cancer (mother, sister, or daughter) have a higher risk factor of developing breast cancer. However, a lack of family history does not protect you from developing breast cancer; approximately 90%-95% of women who develop breast cancer have no family history of this disease.
Additionally, having a mutation in the BRCA1 or BRCA2 breast cancer genes increas-es your risk.
Age
Breast cancer can develop at any age in adulthood. However, it is quite rare in wom-en under age 35. The chance of developing breast cancer increases with age, and three out of four cases occur in women over age 50. However, it is never safe to say that “you are too young to get breast cancer.”
Medical Condition
The following medical conditions have been found to increase the risk of developing breast cancer:
Prior personal history of breast cancer, or other abnormalities in the breast tissue
Breasts that have a high proportion of lobular and ductal tissue instead of fatty tissue (that is, dense breasts)
Previous breast exposure to radiation therapy before age 30
Pregnancy after age 30, or no pregnancy at all
Overweight, particularly after menopause
Increased exposure to estrogen, which includes:
First menstrual period before age 13
Menopause after age 51
Prolonged use of estrogen replacement therapy, especially unopposed by pro-gesterone
Exposure to large amounts of radiation (x-rays or cancer treatment), such as scoliosis treatment or treatment for Hodgkin’s disease
Previous biopsy results that indicate atypical hyperplasia or radial scar formation
Specific Lifestyle Factors
Lifestyle factors that increase breast cancer risk include:
Drinking three or more alcoholic drinks daily
Sedentary lifestyle
Smoking
Ethnic Background
In the United States, Caucasian, Hawaiian, and African-American women have the highest rates of breast cancer. The lowest rates occur among Korean, American Indi-an, and Vietnamese women.
Other precautions you can take to decrease your risk of developing breast cancer. Get Screened Regularly
The success of breast cancer treatment lies in detecting and treating breast cancer in the earliest stages. The following practices will help promote early detection of breast cancer:
Breast Self-Exam: Traditionally, women have been strongly encouraged to perform monthly breast self-exams beginning at age 20 to look for breast lumps or changes that might signal breast cancer.
Mammograms : The National Cancer Institute, the American Cancer Society, and (most recently) the US Preventative Services Task Force, now recommend that women should have mammograms every 1-2 years starting at age 40. They suggest earlier mammograms for women at high risk for breast cancer (ie, first degree family members diagnosed when younger than 50).
Clinical Breast Examinations: These are recommended at least every three years beginning at age 20, and annually after age 40.
Prophylactic Mastectomy: Women who have a very strong family history of breast cancer and who also carry the breast and ovarian cancer gene mutation (BRCA1, BRCA2) may wish to discuss with their physicians the possibility of having a mastectomy before they develop breast cancer.
Limit Exposure to Estrogen When Possible
High levels of estrogen have been linked to the development of breast cancer. For
older women, the greatest exposure to estrogen is via postmenopausal hormone replacement. Therefore, you should have a frank conversation with your doctor as to the risks and benefits of estrogen replacement relative to breast cancer.
Other lifestyle factors may also increase your exposure to estrogen. If possi-ble, try to limit these factors:
Overweight after the age of menopause
Alcohol consumption Physical inactivity
Maintain Healthy Weight
Being overweight—particularly after menopause—may increase your chance of developing breast cancer. This is due to the fact that after meno-pause, most of the estrogen in a woman’s body comes from her fat tissue.