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ANNOUNCEMENTS February 12, 2017 Rev. Dr. Emory Berry, Jr., Senior Pastor 3250 Rainbow Drive Decatur, GA 30034 www.greenforest.org (404) 486-1120 Office (404) 486-1121 Fax Social 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.

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Page 1: Sis. Jacqueline Scarborough ANNOUNCEMENTSfiles.constantcontact.com/b5adf86b001/f605a721-a24f-4dd9-80b1-1… · on Saturday, February 18th at 8:30am: Deacons James Brinson and Samuel

FAMILIES EXPERIENCING RECENT BEREAVEMENT The family of Sis. Catherine Arnold, whose sister, Cora (Arnold) Hardy, was funeralized on

February 6th in Fayetteville, GA.

FAMILIES EXPERIENCING RECENT HOSPITALIZATION OR ILLNESS

Sis Elease Wooten (HH)

Rev. Herman Cody

Sis. Mary Grant (GB)

Sis. Shirley Garner (JG)

Sis. Jacqueline Scarborough

Sis. Linda West

Bro. Jimmie Leon Billue (Brother of Sis. Cathy Griffin-BB)

A Thank You Expression was received from: Sis. Linda West; Sis. Shirley Pettis

and Sis. Violet Ellis

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.

Members are requested to "not" bring or eat food or drinks in the Sanctuary. Help us keep our Sanctuary free from food spills and particles, which are soiling our pew seats and carpet. Thank you for adhering to this request.

~ Your Greenforest Trustees

Please Note: If you are on campus and have an emergency, please call the 24-hour security number at (404) 226-79

Feed The Homeless: The following Deacon Family Ministries are scheduled to serveon Saturday, February 18th at 8:30am: Deacons James Brinson and Samuel Ray.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

February 12, 2017

Rev. Dr. Emory Berry, Jr., Senior Pastor 3250 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.

Page 2: Sis. Jacqueline Scarborough ANNOUNCEMENTSfiles.constantcontact.com/b5adf86b001/f605a721-a24f-4dd9-80b1-1… · on Saturday, February 18th at 8:30am: Deacons James Brinson and Samuel

ORDER OF WORSHIP SERVICES ~

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

Nursery Care is provided at the ELC during Sunday Services for ages 0-4.

FEBRUARY 2017 CALENDAR February 12th Family Sunday (Pictures around campus) February 13th Ministry Coordinating Team Meeting (6:15pm Cornerstone Room) February 14th Happy Valentine’s Day to YOU! February 18th College Ministry Outing – Bowling @ The Comet Pub & Lanes (Old Suburban Lanes) Feb. 19th, 26th Black History Month recognition

Fulfillment Hour Lessons: February 12, 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 15th.

Sermon Notes February 12, 2017 Rev. Dr. Emory Berry, Senior Pastor

Subject: ________________________________________________________________

Text: __________________________________________________________________

Key Thoughts: __________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

Pre-School & Children

Esther Esther 2:2-18; 4:5-17; 5:1-18;

7:10; 8:8-17

Youth Division Joy in the Journey Philippians 3: 12-21

Adult Division Marks of a Good Citizen Romans 13:1-10

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BIRTHDAY & ANNIVERSARY ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS If you wish to have your birthday or anniversary acknowledged, please submit the request to

[email protected] 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 [email protected] no later

than 4:00pm on Wednesday (prior to the Sunday you wish to have it announced). Announcements sent to any other email address will miss being placed in the weekly bulletin.

Please donate your clean, new or gently used coats or jackets for the One Warm Coat Project. Donation bins will be located on the back porch. Donations will be accepted through Tuesday, February 14th. We

will accept any outerwear that will keep someone warm - coats, jackets, sweaters, or sweatshirts. The items can be for any gender and any size. Sponsored by the Greenforest Usher Ministry.

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 NEXT 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.

Saturday Bi-monthly New Member Orientation Classes! In an effort to provide greater flexibility for new members to complete their new member training, the NMO Team will offer Saturday bi-monthly training sessions. New members can complete all New Member Orientation Foundation classes during the Saturday class. The first Saturday

class will be held February 18th from 9:00am-12:30pm in Building 1, Room 5/7. For more information and to register for the class, contact Rev. Annie Beasley at 678 516-9921, or [email protected] or Bro. Hubert Howie at 678 468-1382 or [email protected].

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: [email protected]

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: [email protected]/ (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.

SHOW YOUR

HEART

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W

Greenforest welcomes

William C. Calloway, Jr.

Minister of Music …Many are called, but few are Chosen

1 Peter 2:9

illiam C. Calloway Jr., better known to everyone as “Calloway” found his gospel niche and inspiration after joining the Michigan State Community Choir under the direction and leadership of the late great Dr. Mattie Moss Clark. Through her mentorship, she sparked a gift inside Calloway that soon propelled him

into a powerful & anointed musician, director, songwriter, and psalmist.

Calloway has also worked on projects with many other recording artists such as Bishop Neal Roberson, Rev Milton Biggham, not to mention wrote and sang lead for Stellar Award Nominee, The Chicago Mass Choir. As a member, Calloway was granted favor by God to be a part of two major recordings titled “Project Praise Live in Atlanta” & “Just Having Church Live in Louisville”.

The word declares that “To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven” (NIV). Calloway knew it was his time to walk in the next season of his life.

Calloway is married to Mrs. Shantel Calloway and they have five children.

Greenforest Job Opportunity: ACCOUNTING MANAGER Greenforest Community Baptist Church has a full time position for an Accounting Manager that will provide business support to the Senior Pastor, deaconship, ministry staff, and congregation. The Accounting Manager will manage the day-to-day accounting functions of the church by maintaining and producing financial information and performing accounting tasks of the church accounts and records. The position will maintain the interest of the church and proactively attend to matters of liability of the church. This position requires a four-year degree from an accredited institution in Accounting, CPA preferred; four years of experience with the general ledger, ACS experience preferred; three to five years’ experience supervising employees in a business office setting. See Church Bulletin Board or Church Office for full Job Description. For consideration, submit your Resume no later than February 22, 2017 to [email protected]

The George O. McCalep, Jr. Dance Ministry is recruiting

for God’s Crew and Wee Praise 2 dancers to minister during

IPRAISE and Children’s Chapel Worship Services. For more

information, please contact Min. Edie Hopewell at 404 664-4595.

The UNBREAKABLE COLLEGE MINISTRY will be collecting toiletries and snacks to deliver to the victims of the South GA tornadoes. A designated box has been set up in the church office for donations. You may also see a member of the College Ministry. The deadline for donations is Sunday, February 26th.

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.

ONE GREAT SEASON OF GIVING

GOAL: To receive $759,000 by Saturday, July 17, 2017

1,200 members submit at least $10.00 per week above and beyond their normal tithes for the 50 weeks between July 17, 2016 and July 17, 2017 to pay for additional campus repairs and renovations (e.g. Genesis Room, bathrooms, parking lot, etc.).

W

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W

Greenforest welcomes

William C. Calloway, Jr.

Minister of Music …Many are called, but few are Chosen

1 Peter 2:9

illiam C. Calloway Jr., better known to everyone as “Calloway” found his gospel niche and inspiration after joining the Michigan State Community Choir under the direction and leadership of the late great Dr. Mattie Moss Clark. Through her mentorship, she sparked a gift inside Calloway that soon propelled him

into a powerful & anointed musician, director, songwriter, and psalmist.

Calloway has also worked on projects with many other recording artists such as Bishop Neal Roberson, Rev Milton Biggham, not to mention wrote and sang lead for Stellar Award Nominee, The Chicago Mass Choir. As a member, Calloway was granted favor by God to be a part of two major recordings titled “Project Praise Live in Atlanta” & “Just Having Church Live in Louisville”.

The word declares that “To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven” (NIV). Calloway knew it was his time to walk in the next season of his life.

Calloway is married to Mrs. Shantel Calloway and they have five children.

Greenforest Job Opportunity: ACCOUNTING MANAGER Greenforest Community Baptist Church has a full time position for an Accounting Manager that will provide business support to the Senior Pastor, deaconship, ministry staff, and congregation. The Accounting Manager will manage the day-to-day accounting functions of the church by maintaining and producing financial information and performing accounting tasks of the church accounts and records. The position will maintain the interest of the church and proactively attend to matters of liability of the church. This position requires a four-year degree from an accredited institution in Accounting, CPA preferred; four years of experience with the general ledger, ACS experience preferred; three to five years’ experience supervising employees in a business office setting. See Church Bulletin Board or Church Office for full Job Description. For consideration, submit your Resume no later than February 22, 2017 to [email protected]

The George O. McCalep, Jr. Dance Ministry is recruiting

for God’s Crew and Wee Praise 2 dancers to minister during

IPRAISE and Children’s Chapel Worship Services. For more

information, please contact Min. Edie Hopewell at 404 664-4595.

The UNBREAKABLE COLLEGE MINISTRY will be collecting toiletries and snacks to deliver to the victims of the South GA tornadoes. A designated box has been set up in the church office for donations. You may also see a member of the College Ministry. The deadline for donations is Sunday, February 26th.

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.

ONE GREAT SEASON OF GIVING

GOAL: To receive $759,000 by Saturday, July 17, 2017

1,200 members submit at least $10.00 per week above and beyond their normal tithes for the 50 weeks between July 17, 2016 and July 17, 2017 to pay for additional campus repairs and renovations (e.g. Genesis Room, bathrooms, parking lot, etc.).

W

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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!

GCBC 2017 Black History Celebration

Still Standing: Celebrating the Growth of African American Culture,

Community, and Citizenship

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. Feel free to wear your Afrocentric attire. 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!

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

TODAY, 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.

Page 7: Sis. Jacqueline Scarborough ANNOUNCEMENTSfiles.constantcontact.com/b5adf86b001/f605a721-a24f-4dd9-80b1-1… · on Saturday, February 18th at 8:30am: Deacons James Brinson and Samuel

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!

GCBC 2017 Black History Celebration

Still Standing: Celebrating the Growth of African American Culture,

Community, and Citizenship

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. Feel free to wear your Afrocentric attire. 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!

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

TODAY, 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.

Page 8: Sis. Jacqueline Scarborough ANNOUNCEMENTSfiles.constantcontact.com/b5adf86b001/f605a721-a24f-4dd9-80b1-1… · on Saturday, February 18th at 8:30am: Deacons James Brinson and Samuel

BIRTHDAY & ANNIVERSARY ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS If you wish to have your birthday or anniversary acknowledged, please submit the request to

[email protected] 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 [email protected] no later

than 4:00pm on Wednesday (prior to the Sunday you wish to have it announced). Announcements sent to any other email address will miss being placed in the weekly bulletin.

Please donate your clean, new or gently used coats or jackets for the One Warm Coat Project. Donation bins will be located on the back porch. Donations will be accepted through Tuesday, February 14th. We

will accept any outerwear that will keep someone warm - coats, jackets, sweaters, or sweatshirts. The items can be for any gender and any size. Sponsored by the Greenforest Usher Ministry. 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 NEXT 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.

Saturday Bi-monthly New Member Orientation Classes! In an effort to provide greater flexibility for new members to complete their new member training, the NMO Team will offer Saturday bi-monthly training sessions. New members can complete all New Member Orientation Foundation classes during the Saturday class. The first Saturday

class will be held February 18th from 9:00am-12:30pm in Building 1, Room 5/7. For more information and to register for the class, contact Rev. Annie Beasley at 678 516-9921, or [email protected] or Bro. Hubert Howie at 678 468-1382 or [email protected].

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: [email protected]

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: [email protected]/ (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.

SHOW YOUR HEART

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FAMILIES EXPERIENCING RECENT BEREAVEMENT The family of Sis. Catherine Arnold, whose sister, Cora (Arnold) Hardy, was funeralized on

February 6th in Fayetteville, GA.

FAMILIES EXPERIENCING RECENT HOSPITALIZATION OR ILLNESS

Sis Elease Wooten (HH)

Rev. Herman Cody

Sis. Mary Grant (GB)

Sis. Shirley Garner (JG)

Sis. Jacqueline Scarborough

Sis. Linda West

Bro. Jimmie Leon Billue (Brother of Sis. Cathy Griffin-BB)

A Thank You Expression was received from: Sis. Linda West; Sis. Shirley Pettis

and Sis. Violet Ellis

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.

Members are requested to "not" bring or eat food or drinks in the Sanctuary. Help us keep our Sanctuary free from food spills and particles, which are soiling our pew seats and carpet. Thank you for adhering to this request.

~ Your Greenforest Trustees

Please Note: If you are on campus and have an emergency, please call the 24-hour security number at (404) 226-79

Feed The Homeless: The following Deacon Family Ministries are scheduled to serve on Saturday, February 18th at 8:30am: Deacons James Brinson and Samuel Ray.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

February 12, 2017

Rev. Dr. Emory Berry, Jr., Senior Pastor 3250 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.

Page 10: Sis. Jacqueline Scarborough ANNOUNCEMENTSfiles.constantcontact.com/b5adf86b001/f605a721-a24f-4dd9-80b1-1… · on Saturday, February 18th at 8:30am: Deacons James Brinson and Samuel

ORDER OF WORSHIP SERVICES ~

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

Nursery Care is provided at the ELC during Sunday Services for ages 0-4.

FEBRUARY 2017 CALENDAR February 12th Family Sunday (Pictures around campus) February 13th Ministry Coordinating Team Meeting (6:15pm Cornerstone Room) February 14th Happy Valentine’s Day to YOU! February 18th College Ministry Outing – Bowling @ The Comet Pub & Lanes

(Old Suburban Lanes) Feb. 19th, 26th Black History Month recognition

Fulfillment Hour Lessons: February 12, 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 15th.

Sermon Notes February 12, 2017 Rev. Dr. Emory Berry, Senior Pastor

Subject: ________________________________________________________________

Text: __________________________________________________________________

Key Thoughts: __________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

Pre-School & Children

Esther Esther 2:2-18; 4:5-17; 5:1-18;

7:10; 8:8-17

Youth Division Joy in the Journey Philippians 3: 12-21

Adult Division Marks of a Good Citizen Romans 13:1-10