Greater Little Zion Baptist Church

10185 Zion Drive

Fairfax, VA 22032 Phone: 703-239-9111 Fax: 703-250-2676

Office Hours: 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Email: admin@glzbc.org Website: www.glzbc.org

Sunday, January 7, 2018

2018 Theme: "The Year of the Warrior"

Isaiah 59:17 & Ephesians 6:10-17

Church Vision: The vision of GLZBC is to reach the unsaved with the

saving message of Jesus Christ. Matthew 28:19-20 Church Mission: The mission of GLZBC is to lead everyone to a full life of development in Christ. Luke 4:18-19

Rev. Dr. James T. Murphy, Jr., Pastor E-mail: James.T.Murphy@glzbc.org

Worship on the Lord’s Day 7:45 a.m. Service

Today’s Music Leader Musicians……...................................................…Min. Keith Exum

Minister of Music .…...……………………… Bro. Robert Fairchild

Call to Worship ……………….……..…………………………..…………...…

Invocation ..……………………......……...….………..…………... Minister

Musical Selection (2) ………………….…...........… Zion Inspirational Choir

The Spoken Word/Sermon ………….......... Rev. Dr. James T. Murphy, Jr.

Invitation to Salvation ………….….…...….. Rev. Dr. James T. Murphy, Jr.

Worship of Giving/ Prayer ……………………. Board of Directors/Deacons

(Bring Prayer Request as Well with Offering)

Welcoming of Visitors ….…...……………………………. Greeter’s Ministry

Announcements …………………………………………………………………

Benediction ……………………….……..….. Rev. Dr. James T. Murphy, Jr.

Please do not enter or leave the Sanctuary during this time.

This is my Bible. I am what It says I am. I have what It says I have. I can do what It says I can do. Today I will be taught the Word of God. I boldly confess that my mind is alert, my heart is receptive and I will never be the same.

In Jesus’ name. Amen.

Sermon Notes Message Notes 7:45 a.m. Scripture (s): Sermon Text:

Worship on the Lord’s Day

10:45 a.m. Service

Today’s Music Leader Musician ..……..………….………..……………… Min. Keith Exum Minister of Music ………………...………… Bro. Robert Fairchild Praise and Worship ………………..…..….………….…………………...…… Call to Worship ……………………………...………………………………….. Congregational Hymn # 431………....... What A Friend We Have In Jesus Worshippers may enter

Invocation ..…………………............................………..…...…… Minister Musical Selection ……………......…….…..….…… Zion Inspirational Choir Welcoming of Visitors ….……………….……….….....…. Greeter’s Ministry Announcements …………………………….………………………………..… Worship of Giving/ Prayer ………………….... Board of Directors/Deacons Congregational Prayer Time …….………………………………………… Musical Selection ……………......….……...…...…. Zion Inspirational Choir The Spoken Word/Sermon ……................. Rev. Dr. James T. Murphy, Jr. Invitation to Salvation

Benediction ……………………….……..….. Rev. Dr. James T. Murphy, Jr.

Please do not enter or leave the Sanctuary during this time

This is my Bible. I am what It says I am. I have what It says I have. I can do what It says I can do. Today I will be taught the Word of God. I boldly confess that my mind is alert, my heart is receptive and I will never be the same.

In Jesus’ name. Amen.

Sermon Notes Message Notes 10:45 a.m. Scripture (s): Sermon Text:

Sis. Joanne Armstrong – Health Concerns (Sis. Jackie White’s sister) Sis. Romaine Brown, Fort Belvoir Community Hospital (Sis. Dolores Dennie’s sister) Sis. Charity Collins – Health & Sickness Concerns (Sis. Brenda Perkins-Johnson's Mother) Sis. Joyce Ann & Jada Davis (Sis. Barbara Murphy’s niece and great niece) Bro. Ted & Sis. Annie Davis – Health & Healing Concerns Sis. Mary Evans – Health & Healing Concerns (Sis. Karen Talley’s mother) Sis. Hattie Flowers, GA (Sis. Jannie Eaddy’s mother) Bro. Marquise Fulmer - liver cancer (Sis. Joyce Moseley’s cousin) Sis. Ruth Garrett - Health & Healing Concerns Sis. Bobbie Holliday-Gordon – Health Concerns (Sis. Jackie White’s friend) Sis. Yetta Howard - Health & Healing (Sis. Yedetta Felton’s sister) Bro. Jimmy Jones’ sister Sis. Trina Jones (Sis. Jacqueline White’s niece) Sis. Doris Jordan- Health & Healing Concerns (Bro. Jay Jordan’s mother) Sis. Christel Lipscomb - Health & Healing (Sis. Malinda Paige’s sister) Sis. Zenobia Latney - Health & Healing Concerns (Sis. Romaine Brown and Sis. Dolores Dennie’s step-mother) Bro. James Murphy, Sr. – Health & Healing (Rev. Dr. James T. Murphy, Jr.’s father) Sis. Myrtle Nelson, Hospice Care, Detroit, MI (BOD Jean Flagg-Newton’s cousin) Bro. Harrison ‘Nick’ Nixon Bro. Joseph Oliver – Health & Sickness Concerns (Sis. Ruth Garrett’s brother) Bro. Paul Patton Bro. Milton Pickett (Bro. Hosea Pickett’s father) Bro. Karl Roberson– Health & Sickness Concerns (Sis. Renee Purcell’s father) Bro. Brad Roper (Dea. Ned & Sis. Cynthia Roper’s son) Bro. William Skipwith – Health & Healing Concerns (Sis. Judy Skipwith’s father) Bro. Bernardo Snowden – Health Concerns (Sis. Denise Snowden’s brother-in-Law) Sis. Mary Lee Spates, Lake City, SC (Sis. Denise Snowden’s mother) Bro. Joshua Thomas – Health & Sickness Concerns (Sis. Crystal Thomas’ father) Sis. Christina Williams – Health & Healing (Bro. Larry Pyos’ mother) Sis. Geneva Williams, Washington Hospital Center (Sisters Romaine Brown and Dolores Dennie’s cousin) Bro. Tommy Williams (Sis. Annette Fletcher’s brother) Sis. Sheila Yeary – Health & Sickness Concerns (Sis. Brenda Perkins-Johnson's cousin)

Mourning the Loss of a Loved One… Bro. Jon Michael Chandler (Death of Classmate of Hampton University, James Hall) Sis. Ruby Harney (Death of her brother)

Little Known Black History Fact:

Mamie Johnson

Mamie “Peanut” Johnson, the last living of the

trio of women who played in the Negro Leagues, has died. The pitcher was a teammate of the

pioneering Hank Aaron and amassed a

respectable 33-8 record in her three seasons of play.

Johnson was born September 27, 1935 in the small town of Ridgeway, South Carolina. As a young girl, she spent time pitching with her uncle instead of working in the crop fields. At the age of 17, the gunslinger attempted to try out for an all-white professional, all-female team but was rejected.

The Negro Leagues’ Indianapolis Crows gave Johnson a shot at pitcher in 1953 and it paid off handsomely for the team. Not only was she an effective pitcher, schooled by the great Satchel Paige, she also hit at .270 at the plate. She got the nickname “Peanut” from Kansas City Monarchs third baseman, Hank Bayliss, who remarked that at five-foot-three, Johnson was as small as a peanut.

In the off-season, Johnson attended New York University and earned a nursing degree from North Carolina A&T University before going on to a 30-year career in nursing and raising her son, Charles. She has been honored several times, including being drafted by the Washington Nationals in 2008 in an honorific ceremony.

Johnson was 82.

https://blackamericaweb.com/2017/12/21/little-known-black-history-fact-mamie-

johnson/

Unit 2: A Living Faith In God “A Sincere Faith”

Daily Bible Readings of this week:

Monday Psalm 56 Tuesday 1 Kings 18:30 - 39 Wednesday Jeremiah 29:4-9 Thursday Matthew 5:13-16 Friday Revelation 2:8-11 Saturday Daniel 1:3-7

Sunday Daniel 1:8-21

Sunday

7:45 and 10:45 a.m. Worship Service - Each one bring one

7:45 and 10:45 a.m. Children’s Church 1st and 3rd Sunday (OS)

7:45 and 10:45 a.m. Youth Church 1st and 3rd Sunday (FH)

8:30 a.m. Sunday School 5th Sunday - Pastor Murphy is the Adult Class facilitator

9:45 –10:30 a.m. Sunday School - POC: Bro. Jeffery Allen, Sr., Superintendent – December 2017 – February 2018, Theme: “Faith in Action”

9:45 – 10:15 a.m. Morning Prayer period – Main Sanctuary POC: Prayer Ministry

9:45 a.m. Worship Service 5th Sunday

1:00 p.m. Pastor’s Aide Ministry Meeting 1st Sunday (FH) - POC: Bro. James McCoy

1:00 p.m. Family Ministry – Family Prayer Day, 3rd Sunday upstairs in the prayer room.

Theme: Faith in GOD and Trust in His Covering throughout the Year. The Focused Family Prayer for the month of January: As we start the New Year let our goal be to grow in our faith

in GOD in our families, trusting and seeking His will in our families and remembering that all that we go through in 2018 has a purpose and plan which are covered by GOD. Not a year of

resolutions to be made, but a year of seeking GOD’S purpose in our families through prayer, studying and mediating on the word! Scripture: Trust in the LORD with all your heart and

lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight. And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love

Him, who have been called according to His purpose. (Proverbs 3:5-6 & Romans 8:28) POCs: Deacon Anthony & Deacon Terri Bazemore

1:00 p.m. Game of Chess, Food, Fun and Fellowship, immediately after the 11:00 a.m.

service, (please see website calendar for dates) in the Fellowship Hall. POC: Bro. Al Hayes and Sis. LaKita Jones

1:00 p.m. Rock The Rim, immediately after the 11:00 a.m. service, every 2nd

Sunday at the

Pinn Center. POC: Deacon William Windley and Bro. Mervin Fanfon

1:30 p.m. Christian Education Ministry Meeting 1st Sunday – POC: Sis. La Kita Jones

1:30 p.m. Cancer Support Team Meeting (CR) 2nd Sunday – POC: Sis. Christine Davis

Monday

7:00 p.m. Church Choir Rehearsal

Tuesday

6:30 p.m. Academic Enrichment (Tutoring) POC: Deacon Dr. Al Moseley (Appointments

only)

7:00 p.m. Zion Inspirational Choir Rehearsal (except the Tuesday after the 1st Sunday)

7:00 p.m. Music and Performing Arts Council meeting Tuesday before the 1st Sunday

7:00 p.m. Board of Directors’ Meeting 2nd Tuesday (CR) – POC: Sis. Dolores Claytor

7:00 p.m. Deacons’ Training 2nd Tuesday

7:30 p.m. Hospitality Ministry Meeting 4th Tuesday (Kitchen) – POC: Sis. Christine Davis

Wednesday

6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting - A one-hour group session led by the Deacon Ministry. Come and pray with us. Location: Main Sanctuary, All are welcome

7:30-8:30 p.m. Bible Study (Fellowship Hall) All are welcome

Thursday

6:00–8:00 p.m. GLZ Praise Dancers Ministry Rehearsal (OS) POC: BOD Dolores Claytor

6:30 p.m. Youth Ministry Meeting 1st and 2nd Thursday (FH)

7:00 p.m. Children’s Ministry Meeting 1st Thursday

7:00 a.m. Church Choir Rehearsal Thursday before the 3rd Sunday

7:00-8:00 p.m. Junior Ushers’ Meeting 4th Thursday (OS)

7:30 p.m. Missionary Ministry Meeting 3rd Thursday (CR)

7:30 p.m. Youthful Praise of Zion Choir Rehearsal (MS) Except after the 2nd Sunday

7:30 p.m. Women of Zion Choir Rehearsals Thursdays before the 5th Sunday

8:30 p.m. Young Adult Praise Team Rehearsal (MS) POC: Sis. Kiara Mack

Friday

7:00 p.m. Baptism Orientation 1st Friday (CR) – POC: Rev. Estelle Chandler

7:00 p.m. Zion Inspirational Choir Rehearsal Friday before the 1st Sunday

Saturday

7-9 a.m. Men’s Ministry Prayer Breakfast 1st Saturday (FH) - POC: Bro. Al Woods

8:00 a.m. Male Chorus Rehearsal (MS)

9:30–11:00 a.m. Women’s Bible Study 2nd and 4th Saturdays (FH) - POC: Deacon Geraldine Woods

10:00 a.m. - 12 noon Women’s Ministry Meeting 3rd Saturday (FH) – POC: Rev. Estelle Chandler (Nov & Dec Meeting in the Old Sanctuary)

10:00 a.m. Beautification Ministry Meeting 3rd Saturdays (CR) – POC: Sis. Annie McLaurin

10:00 a.m. Deacons Meeting 3rd Saturday (OS) Special on-call teleconference held

periodically. POC: Deacon Anthony Bazemore

10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Ushers’ Ministry Adults Meeting 4th Saturday – POC: Sis. Gloria Lofton

10:00 a.m. New Member Orientation Saturday before the 2nd Sunday

11:00 a.m. Women of Zion Choir Rehearsal the Saturday before the 5th Sunday

2:00 p.m. Seniors Ministry Meeting every 3rd Saturday (Pinn Center)

Please see web-site calendar (www.glzbc.org) for more scheduled events

CSTM Presents Healthy Habits for the Month of January Eat More Fruits and Veggies. Try to work in at least three more servings of fruits and

vegetables into your daily diet. Maybe it's adding one to breakfast and doubling up during dinner. Get creative.

Focus on the Positive! Find the things you love about your body — these can be appearance or performance-

based — and put more emphasis on those.

The Cancer Support Team Ministry recognizes the following Cancer Awareness for the month of January:

Cervical Cancer Awareness Month (Teal/White) http://www.choosehope.com/calendar-of-cancer-awareness-months

Thank You! “It was so nice of you to be nice to me!” Dear Greater Little Zion Baptist Church,

We would like to take this time to thank all the people who opened their hearts & arms to us in October 2017. We had a fire that took everything, and you came to our rescue.

Since the fire, we are still trying to get our lives back together. Some days are tough, but we keep our heads and our hearts open. We have been truly blessed with friends, family

and God. Please keep me & my husband in your prayers.

Maria & David Hoffman

Christmas Cards Please check the white mailboxes located in the vestibule for Christmas Cards.

Thank You!

Christmas Wishes! Dear Family and Friends,

We’re wishing you a wonderful Christmas and many blessings throughout the coming year. “God Bless and Keep You”

Peace, Joy and Love! Robert & Jean Taylor & Family

Volunteers Needed Do you have a desire to serve and provide a safe environment within the church? The

security and parking ministry is looking for dedicated members who desire to participate. Use your existing talents or learn about this role in the church and how you can make a difference. Contact Brother Ralph Bradley if you are interested. Meeting information in

January is forthcoming. Thank you.

United Negro College Fund (UNCF) Donations to our 2017 UNCF drive can be made thru Sunday January 7, 2018. You can donate by cash or check. Check donations should be made payable to ”GLZBC.” Write

“UNCF” on the Other line in the Special Donation block of the Titles and Offerings envelope.

Point of Contact: Brother Abe Scott, (703) 981-0535

GLZBC Scholarship Application deadline for spring 2018 semester is January 7, 2018. Applications are in the

vestibule and on the church’s website. New applicants should use the white form, and current recipients should use the yellow form.

POCs: Sis. Rosalind Blunt - rosalindblunt@aol.com & Sis. Marlene Coleman - teachermsc@aol.com

Executive Council Meeting

Monday, January 22, 2018 @7:00 PM in the Fellowship Hall

Couples Course Session: Kingdom Marriage: Rekindling Your First Love (Chapters 11, 12 & 13)

Date: Friday, January 26th Time: 6:30-9:00 PM

Location: Terri & Anthony Bazemore’s Home RSVP as soon as possible.

Quarterly Church Meeting

Saturday, January 27, 2018 @10:00 AM in the Main Sanctuary, this for the 4th Quarter of 2017

Fairfax Central Baptist Sunday School Union:

30th Annual Oratorical Ministry Showcase Saturday, March 24, 2018 at 10:00 a.m.

Host Church: First Baptist Church of Merrifield 8122 Ransell Road Falls Church, VA 22042

Rev. Dr. Kenny Smith Senior Pastor Sis. Kimberly Broome Superintendent 703.560.3247 Pre-Registration Deadline: Friday, March 16, 2018

Guidelines are available in the vestibule and on the GLZBC website

Announcements Announcements

Bible Quiz: The Wise Men Visit Jesus

1) After Jesus was born in Bethlehem, Magi (wise men or astrologers) came from the Orient to worship Him. Where did they stop along the way?

A. Jerusalem B. Nazareth C. Egypt D. Jericho

2) How did the Wise Men find Jesus?

A. An angel of the Lord told them where to find the Child. B. The shepherds told them Jesus had been born in Bethlehem. C. They followed a bright star in the sky. D. They had dreams that the child was in Bethlehem.

3) What gifts did the Wise Men bring to Jesus?

A. Gold, silver and pearls B. Gold, silver and frankincense C. Silver, frankincense, and myrrh D. Gold, frankincense, and myrrh

4) Why did the wise men return to their own country by a different route than they had come?

A. They were told in a dream to go to Egypt. B. An angel warned them not to go back the way they had come. C. They were warned in a dream not to go back the way they had come. D. The shepherds warned them not to go back to Jerusalem. E.

http://www.christianbiblereference.org/cgi-bin/web_quiz1.pl?Chrs-02-BO.txt&0

Answers will be in next week’s bulletin.

Greater Little Zion Annual Women’s Day

April 29, 2018

Theme: Daughters of Zion in the Spirit of Love and Praise for all

Generations

“Sing and rejoice, O daughter of Zion, for behold, I come and I will

dwell in your midst, declares the Lord.” Zechariah 2:10 (ESV)

The Goal is to raise $10,000 by Women’s Day 2018

Scripture Fundraiser November 19, 2017 - March 31, 2018

Financial Assessments for all Women including young adults, teens

and girls are due by March 31, 2018

$100 – All women ages 28 and over

$48.00 – Ages 27-18

$18.00 – Ages 17-10

$1.80 – Ages 9 and below

**Under Special Donation on Tithe Envelope write “Women’s Day

2018”**

Attire: All white accented with Generational Team color

Generational Teams & Chairperson

1918-1927 - Silver Group: Ruby Harney

1928-1948 – Shades of Red: Mamie James

1949-1968 – Shades of Purple: Malinda Paige

1969-1988 – Shades of Yellow/Gold: Christine Davis

1989-2008 – Shades of Blue: Norma Mitchell

2009-2018 – Shades of Pink: Doris Dunkley

2018 Women’s Day Committee Chairs

Carmen R. Holt, Chairperson & Dolores Claytor, Co-Chairperson