RECENLY BEREAVED FAMILIES The family of Sis. Yvonne (Dea. Julius) Cawthon-HD), whose sister, Irma Ketchens’ graveside

service was held at Hillandale on Thursday, August 4th.

The family of Sis. Sharon (Dea. Freddie) Pimpton (EB), whose nephew, Victor Garner, Jr., was

funeralized on Friday, August 5th in Washington, D.C.

The family of Sis. Lena Travis (JYM), whose uncle, Henry Ayo, Sr. was funeralized on August

5th in Baton Rouge, LA.

Thank You Cards were received from: Sis. Shelia (Dea. James) Garner & the Griffith family;

The Harris Family; The Family of Sis. Katie Butler

Attention Greenforest Family & Friends: Please be advised of the corrections for the following Christian Education Courses for fall 2016

“Discerning the Voice of God”: Recognize God’s character, language and tone. Know what God is saying to you. Disquiet the voices of others.

Instructor: Min. Linda Edwards; Textbook –Discerning the Voice of God $12.99; LifeWay

Building II; Rm. #103; 7:30 PM; 7 Weeks Aug. 17 – Sept. 28

“Breathe: Making Room for Sabbath”: We are in bondage to busyness that hinders us from experiencing all that God has for us. It is time for us to breathe and build margin into our lives… If you are weary, worn out and exhausted, the concept of Sabbath is for you

Instructor: Min. Steen Miles; Textbook - “Breath: Making Room for Sabbath-LifeWay Stores, $9.99

Building III; Rm. 212; 7:30 PM; 7 Weeks Aug. 24 – October 5

BUIS1113 Hermeneutics --Rev. Hopewell; (Biblical Ministry Cert.) BUIS1153 Non-Pauline Epistles and BUIS1160 The Prophets--Dr. Wilson Biblical Teaching Cert.

All of these classes are eight weeks long and provide colleges credit. All adults are welcome to participate.

Tuition Cost: $125 for new students and $100 for returning students plus the cost of textbooks.

“War Room Bible Study”: If you have not

seen the movie, don’t delay. This timely six-week study on prayer if for you, using clips from the movie to emphasize the Bible truths of honest evaluation, accountability, living the gospel, victorious living and grace. Audience: All Ages!

COMING SOON! Dates to be announced Six Weeks

“War Room Workbook”: $7.95; LifeWay Stores & Amazon.com

Feed The Homeless: The following Deacon Family Ministries are scheduled for “Feed the Homeless” on Saturday, August 13th at 8:30am Deacons Harvey Johnson

& Marion Norman.

August 7, 2016 ANNOUNCEMENTS

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.

Reverend Dennis W. Mitchell, 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

~ ORDER OF WORSHIP SERVICES ~

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

AUGUST 2016 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

August 9, 2016 Women’s Day Choir Orientation & Registration August 27, 2016 Jazz & Desserts (A Celebration of Thanks) August 28, 2016 “Celebration of Thanks” through Worship Fulfillment Hour Lessons: August 7, 2016

Pre-School “Paul Wrote to Timothy” 1 Timothy 6

Children “Paul Warned Timothy About Greed” 1 Timothy 6

Youth Division “Chosen and Equipped” Neh. 1:11b-2:8; Num. 27:15-21

Adult Division “Making the Cut” Nehemiah 1:1-11

IPRAISE Youth Church is held every Sunday for all teens except the 3rd

Sunday @ 10:45am and Youth Fulfillment Hour - every Sunday at 9:30am in

Building 3.

IPRAISE will not be held today. Instead, all youth, teachers and parents are asked to gather

in the Sanctuary for a special ‘back to school’ altar prayer. (both services) Following altar prayer

at the 10:45am service, students are asked to meet on the porch to be transported to local schools

in the community to pray for the upcoming school year. Students will return before the 10:45am

service ends.

Midweek Bible Study will resume on Wed., August 10th @ 7:30pm in Bldg. 3.

The IPRAISE Student Prayer LINE is held every Sunday evening @ 8:30 pm.

The next Ascension Gavel Club will be Wed., August 10 at 7:30pm in Bldg. 3 Rm.118.

Sermon Notes August 7, 2016 Pastor Dennis W. Mitchell

Focus: God’s Omniscience

Primary Text: Genesis 15:13-16 Related Texts: Psalm 139:1-5; 2 Kings 6:8-17

Today’s Message: “Before WE Knew It…”

Proposition: Our future is rooted in the Omniscience of God.

(Knowledge of all things visible or invisible; past, present and future)

Before WE Knew:

1. About Our Situation: GOD __________ It

2. About Our Circumstances: GOD __________ It

3. About Our Future: GOD __________ It

(Application) Because God Knows:

1. WE are Free FROM:

2. WE are Free TO:

Attention All Pre-School, Children and Youth Divisions! We will observe our annual fall Fulfillment Hour Move-Up on Sunday, August 14, 2016. Please prepare your students and parents for this exciting transition.

Pastoral Search Committee Update

Greenforest -- please accept a “heartfelt thanks” from the Pastoral Search Committee for your assistance throughout the year in the pastoral selection process. At the printing of this week’s bulletin, a Senior Pastor Run-Off was scheduled for Saturday, August 6th.

The Committee will provide more information about our next steps during service on Sunday.

Join Us in a …

Saturday, August 27, 2016 “Jazz & Desserts” Genesis Room 6:30pm

Sunday, August 28, 2016 Worship Services 7:45am & 10:45am

With culminating Afternoon Reception 1pm

Stay tuned for more details!

One Great Season of Giving GOAL: To receive $759,000 by Saturday, July 17, 2017

MILESTONE #1: 1,200 members submit $100 above and beyond their normal giving by or before July 31, 2016 so we can replace the entire roof on the gym before this winter. (Total of $120,000)

MILESTONE #2: 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.). (Total of $600,000)

2016 REVENUE REPORT (Unified Budget + Expand The Forest + Special Income – Returned Checks)

2016 Actual

Revenue

Contributing

Families

2015 Actual

Revenue

Contributing

Families

January - March $852,452.11 $852,078.13

April-June $792,057.54 $887,652.21

July $275,375.50 $252,200.70

Total $1,919,885.15 1229 $1,991,931.04 1281

God loves a cheerful giver! 2 Corinthians 9:7b

The Children’s Chapel Choir returns in September!

Children ages 4-11 are welcome to join the Choir.

Parents – if you are interested in having your child

participate, please contact Sis. Shirley Pearson at (404)

454-6446.

PRESERVING “THE FOREST” 2016-2017 Nehemiah 2:17-18 (NASB) - Then I said to them, “You see the bad situation we are in, that Jerusalem is desolate and its gates burned by fire. Come, let us rebuild the

wall of Jerusalem so that we will no longer be a reproach.”

Women’s Day 2016 Sept. 17th – In the Community (10am Evangelism Blitz) Sept. 23rd – Friday night “Paint & Mingle” (7pm) Sept. 24th – Saturday Empowerment Workshop (8:30am-3pm) Sept. 25th – Sunday Worship Celebration!

We’re looking for a “Few willing Greenforest women” to facilitate the following workshops during our “Becoming More Empowered – Inside & Out” Saturday Workshop on September. 24th:

Prayer Life: How is Your War Room?

Relationships: Getting Your Needs Met While Being a Blessing to Others

Health: Your Health Matters to God – Jump!

Our Leaders: Capturing Hearts of the Millennials

Live in Abundance: A lesson in Stewardship & Financial Awareness

Live Your Dream and Build Your Business God’s Way

Please contact either -- Sis. Violet Ellis: violetadamsellis@gmail.com or (404) 642-5655; OR Sis. Betty Palmer: bgpalmer@bellsouth.net or (404) 309-4305. Be sure to give us your name, full contact information and the session you feel God is leading you to facilitate.

Join us as we prepare to celebrate what God has done for the Women of the “Forest”!

You’re Invited to Participate in the Women’s Day Choir 2016

Women of all age groups are welcome! You do not have to be a member of anyChoir.

All you need is a willing heart, your Bible and a Spirit of Worship

The first rehearsal is Tuesday, August 9th at 7:00pm (Choir Room-Bldg. 2)

All materials will be provided at Choir Registration & Orientation (August9th).

You do not need to be a singer. Songs will be rendered from the heart.Contact: Sis. Shirley Pearson, Women’s Choir Director at 404 454-6446.

The Dance Ministry will begin rehearsing on Tuesday, August 16th

from 5:45pm to 6:45pm. All ages are welcome to participate. Please meet in the Sanctuary. Come with a willing spirit to praise and worship God in the dance. For more information, contact Min. Edie Hopewell at 404 664-4595.

BACK-TO-SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE!

It’s that time again! Our Greenforest students and students in the local community will be returning to school the first couple of weeks in August 2016. We want to undergird our intercessory prayers for our students’ success by sending them back to school with the necessary resources and supplies—book bags, pens, pencils, rulers, calculators, etc.

Supplies may be dropped off at the church office Mon – Fri, @ 10AM – 4PM daily;

Sat, 9AM – 5PM & Sunday, 7:45- 2:00 PM. All donations are appreciated. Please visit the Greenforest website for the list of school supplies by grade level or see signage posted around the campus. Contact phone: (404) 486- 6724; Email:

diann.ash@greenforest.org. We will collect supplies through August 31, 2016.

Our Fundraising Campaign is in FULL EFFECT!

How Can You Give? Visit our website www.greenforestacademy.org and click on theSUPPORT Button to donate now. You can also stop by the Academy Office to make adonation. All donations are tax deductible.

Pastoral Search Committee Update

Greenforest -- please accept a “heartfelt thanks” from the Pastoral Search Committee for your assistance throughout the year in the pastoral selection process. At the printing of this week’s bulletin, a Senior Pastor Run-Off was scheduled for Saturday, August 6th.

The Committee will provide more information about our next steps during service on Sunday.

Join Us in a …

Saturday, August 27, 2016 “Jazz & Desserts” Genesis Room 6:30pm

Sunday, August 28, 2016 Worship Services 7:45am & 10:45am

With culminating Afternoon Reception 1pm

Stay tuned for more details!

One Great Season of Giving GOAL: To receive $759,000 by Saturday, July 17, 2017

MILESTONE #1: 1,200 members submit $100 above and beyond their normal giving by or before July 31, 2016 so we can replace the entire roof on the gym before this winter. (Total of $120,000)

MILESTONE #2: 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.). (Total of $600,000)

2016 REVENUE REPORT (Unified Budget + Expand The Forest + Special Income – Returned Checks)

2016 Actual

Revenue

Contributing

Families

2015 Actual

Revenue

Contributing

Families

January - March $852,452.11 $852,078.13

April-June $792,057.54 $887,652.21

July $275,375.50 $252,200.70

Total $1,919,885.15 1229 $1,991,931.04 1281

God loves a cheerful giver! 2 Corinthians 9:7b

The Children’s Chapel Choir returns in September!

Children ages 4-11 are welcome to join the Choir.

Parents – if you are interested in having your child

participate, please contact Sis. Shirley Pearson at (404)

454-6446.

PRESERVING “THE FOREST” 2016-2017 Nehemiah 2:17-18 (NASB) - Then I said to them, “You see the bad situation we are in, that Jerusalem is desolate and its gates burned by fire. Come, let us rebuild the

wall of Jerusalem so that we will no longer be a reproach.”

Women’s Day 2016 Sept. 17th – In the Community (10am Evangelism Blitz) Sept. 23rd – Friday night “Paint & Mingle” (7pm) Sept. 24th – Saturday Empowerment Workshop (8:30am-3pm) Sept. 25th – Sunday Worship Celebration!

We’re looking for a “Few willing Greenforest women” to facilitate the following workshops during our “Becoming More Empowered – Inside & Out” Saturday Workshop on September. 24th:

Prayer Life: How is Your War Room?

Relationships: Getting Your Needs Met While Being a Blessing to Others

Health: Your Health Matters to God – Jump!

Our Leaders: Capturing Hearts of the Millennials

Live in Abundance: A lesson in Stewardship & Financial Awareness

Live Your Dream and Build Your Business God’s Way Please contact either -- Sis. Violet Ellis: violetadamsellis@gmail.com or (404) 642-5655; OR Sis. Betty Palmer: bgpalmer@bellsouth.net or (404) 309-4305. Be sure to give us your name, full contact information and the session you feel God is leading you to facilitate.

Join us as we prepare to celebrate what God has done for the Women of the “Forest”!

You’re Invited to Participate in the

Women’s Day Choir 2016

Women of all age groups are welcome! You do not have to be a member of any Choir.

All you need is a willing heart, your Bible and a Spirit of Worship

The first rehearsal is Tuesday, August 9th at 7:00pm (Choir Room-Bldg. 2)

All materials will be provided at Choir Registration & Orientation (August 9th).

You do not need to be a singer. Songs will be rendered from the heart. Contact: Sis. Shirley Pearson, Women’s Choir Director at 404 454-6446.

The Dance Ministry will begin rehearsing on Tuesday, August 16th from 5:45pm to 6:45pm. All ages are welcome to participate. Please meet in the Sanctuary. Come with a willing spirit to praise and worship God in the dance. For more information, contact Min. Edie Hopewell at 404 664-4595.

BACK-TO-SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE!

It’s that time again! Our Greenforest students and students in the local community will be returning to school the first couple of weeks in August 2016. We want to undergird our intercessory prayers for our students’ success by sending them back to school with the necessary resources and supplies—book bags, pens, pencils, rulers, calculators, etc. Supplies may be dropped off at the church office Mon – Fri, @ 10AM – 4PM daily;

Sat, 9AM – 5PM & Sunday, 7:45- 2:00 PM. All donations are appreciated. Please visit the Greenforest website for the list of school supplies by grade level or see signage posted around the campus. Contact phone: (404) 486- 6724; Email:

diann.ash@greenforest.org. We will collect supplies through August 31, 2016.

Our Fundraising Campaign is in FULL EFFECT!

How Can You Give? Visit our website www.greenforestacademy.org and click on the SUPPORT Button to donate now. You can also stop by the Academy Office to make a donation. All donations are tax deductible.

AUGUST 2016 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

August 9, 2016 Women’s Day Choir Orientation & Registration August 27, 2016 Jazz & Desserts (A Celebration of Thanks) August 28, 2016 “Celebration of Thanks” through Worship Fulfillment Hour Lessons: August 7, 2016

Pre-School “Paul Wrote to Timothy” 1 Timothy 6

Children “Paul Warned Timothy About Greed” 1 Timothy 6

Youth Division “Chosen and Equipped” Neh. 1:11b-2:8; Num. 27:15-21

Adult Division “Making the Cut” Nehemiah 1:1-11

IPRAISE Youth Church is held every Sunday for all teens except the 3rd

Sunday @ 10:45am and Youth Fulfillment Hour - every Sunday at 9:30am in

Building 3.

IPRAISE will not be held today. Instead, all youth, teachers and parents are asked to gather

in the Sanctuary for a special ‘back to school’ altar prayer. (both services) Following altar prayer

at the 10:45am service, students are asked to meet on the porch to be transported to local schools

in the community to pray for the upcoming school year. Students will return before the 10:45am

service ends.

Midweek Bible Study will resume on Wed., August 10th @ 7:30pm in Bldg. 3.

The IPRAISE Student Prayer LINE is held every Sunday evening @ 8:30 pm.

The next Ascension Gavel Club will be Wed., August 10 at 7:30pm in Bldg. 3 Rm.118.

Sermon Notes August 7, 2016 Pastor Dennis W. Mitchell

Focus: God’s Omniscience

Primary Text: Genesis 15:13-16 Related Texts: Psalm 139:1-5; 2 Kings 6:8-17

Today’s Message: “Before WE Knew It…”

Proposition: Our future is rooted in the Omniscience of God.

(Knowledge of all things visible or invisible; past, present and future)

Before WE Knew:

1. About Our Situation: GOD __________ It

2. About Our Circumstances: GOD __________ It

3. About Our Future: GOD __________ It

(Application) Because God Knows:

1. WE are Free FROM:

2. WE are Free TO:

Attention All Pre-School, Children and Youth Divisions! We will observe our annual fall Fulfillment Hour Move-Up on Sunday, August 14, 2016. Please prepare your students and parents for this exciting transition.

RECENLY BEREAVED FAMILIES The family of Sis. Yvonne (Dea. Julius) Cawthon-HD), whose sister, Irma Ketchens’ graveside

service was held at Hillandale on Thursday, August 4th.

The family of Sis. Sharon (Dea. Freddie) Pimpton (EB), whose nephew, Victor Garner, Jr., was

funeralized on Friday, August 5th in Washington, D.C.

The family of Sis. Lena Travis (JYM), whose uncle, Henry Ayo, Sr. was funeralized on August

5th in Baton Rouge, LA.

Thank You Cards were received from: Sis. Shelia (Dea. James) Garner & the Griffith family;

The Harris Family; The Family of Sis. Katie Butler

Attention Greenforest Family & Friends: Please be advised of the corrections for the following Christian Education Courses for fall 2016

“Discerning the Voice of God”: Recognize God’s character, language and tone. Know what God is saying to you. Disquiet the voices of others.

Instructor: Min. Linda Edwards; Textbook –Discerning the Voice of God $12.99; LifeWay

Building II; Rm. #103; 7:30 PM; 7 Weeks Aug. 17 – Sept. 28

“Breathe: Making Room for Sabbath”: We are in bondage to busyness that hinders us from experiencing all that God has for us. It is time for us to breathe and build margin into our lives… If you are weary, worn out and exhausted, the concept of Sabbath is for you

Instructor: Min. Steen Miles; Textbook - “Breath: Making Room for Sabbath-LifeWay Stores, $9.99

Building III; Rm. 212; 7:30 PM; 7 Weeks Aug. 24 – October 5

BUIS1113 Hermeneutics --Rev. Hopewell; (Biblical Ministry Cert.) BUIS1153 Non-Pauline Epistles and BUIS1160 The Prophets--Dr. Wilson Biblical Teaching Cert.

All of these classes are eight weeks long and provide colleges credit. All adults are welcome to participate.

Tuition Cost: $125 for new students and $100 for returning students plus the cost of textbooks.

“War Room Bible Study”: If you have not

seen the movie, don’t delay. This timely six-week study on prayer if for you, using clips from the movie to emphasize the Bible truths of honest evaluation, accountability, living the gospel, victorious living and grace. Audience: All Ages!

COMING SOON! Dates to be announced Six Weeks

“War Room Workbook”: $7.95; LifeWay Stores & Amazon.com

Feed The Homeless: The following Deacon Family Ministries are scheduled for “Feed the Homeless” on Saturday, August 13th at 8:30am Deacons Harvey Johnson

& Marion Norman.

August 7, 2016 ANNOUNCEMENTS

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.

Reverend Dennis W. Mitchell, 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

~ ORDER OF WORSHIP SERVICES ~

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