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: [email protected] Website: www.glzbc.org
Sunday, September 10, 2017
2017 Theme: "The Year of Self-Worth" Proverbs 23:7a
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: [email protected]
Worship on the Lord’s Day 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 7:45 a.m. Service 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.
Today’s Music Leader Sermon Notes Musicians ..….…...... Sis. Christian Davis and Min. Keith Exum Message Notes 7:45 a.m. Minister of Music .…...……………………… Bro. Robert Fairchild Scripture (s): Sermon Text: Call to Worship ……………….………………………………………………....
Invocation ..……………………...... ……...….………..…………... Minister
Musical Selection (2) ………………….…...... … Youthful Praise of Zion
The Spoken Word/Sermon …………...... Rev. Dr. James T. Murphy, Jr.
Sermon Title: “A Final Word About Words” Philippians 4:1-8
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.
Worship on the Lord’s Day 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 10:45 a.m. Service 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. Theme: “Let Jesus be your guide” Sermon Notes Message Notes 10:45 a.m. Today’s Music Leader Scripture (s): Musicians ..…...... Sis. Christian Davis and Min. Keith Exum Sermon Text: Minister of Music .…………..………….…… Bro. Robert Fairchild
Prayer and Invocation ..……...... …… Bro. Marcus McGraw
Praise and Worship ………………..…..… Young Adult Praise Team
Welcoming of Visitors & Announcements ……... Sis. Stasia McCoy
Musical Selection ………………...... Youthful Praise of Zion Choir
Youth Moment …………………………….. Youth Ministry Members
Worship of Giving …………..Sis. Miracle and Bro. Maceo Snowden
Board of Directors/Deacons
* Please submit your prayer request at this time*
Scripture…………………………………..…...….. Sis. Mea Anderson
Musical Selection …………….…..…...…. Young Adult Praise Team
The Spoken Word/Sermon ……...... Rev. Dr. James T. Murphy, Jr. Sermon Title: “A Final Word About Words” Philippians 4:1-8
Invitation to Salvation
Congregational Prayer Time …… Rev. Dr. James T. Murphy, Jr.
Benediction ……………………..….. Rev. Dr. James T. Murphy, Jr.
Please do not enter or leave the Sanctuary during this time
Randall Robinson (born 6 July 1941) is an African-American lawyer, author and activist, noted as the Bro. James Adams, AK – Health & Sickness Concerns (Sis. Jean Withers-Taylor’s father) founder of TransAfrica. He is known particularly for his impassioned opposition to apartheid, and for his Bro. Richard Boffman, Sr. – Health & Healing Concerns (Sis. Jerdleen Boffman’s husband) advocacy on behalf of Haitian immigrants and Haitian president Jean-Bertrand Aristide.
Sis. Anita Bounds – Health & Healing (Bro. Steve Hill’s step mother) Early life and education The Carter, Fisher and Henderson Family (Sis. Sylvia Fisher’s family) Robinson was born in Richmond, Virginia to Maxie Cleveland Robinson and Doris Robinson Griffin, Sis. Mary Evans – Health & Healing Concerns (Sis. Karen Talley’s mother) both teachers. The late ABC News anchorman, Max Robinson, was his elder brother. Randall Robinson Sis. Ruth Garrett - Health & Healing Concerns graduated from Virginia Union University, and earned a law degree at Harvard Law School. He also has an Sis. Yetta Howard - Health & Healing (Sis. Yedetta Felton’s sister) older sister, actress Jewel Robinson, and a younger sister, Pastor Jean Robinson. Both sisters live and work Sis. Trina Jones (Sis. Jacqueline White’s niece) in the Washington, D.C. area. He and his former wife had a daughter, Anike Robinson, and a son, Jabari Sis. Theresa Jones-McLaughlin – Health & Healing (Sis. Joyce Moseley’s Co-worker's mother) Robinson. He is married to Hazel Ross-Robinson and they have one daughter, Khalea Ross Robinson.
Rev. Oscar Jordan (Bro. Jay Jordan’s father) Career Bro. Roy Miller (Sis. Jannie Eaddy’s cousin) Robinson was a civil rights attorney in Boston (1971–75) before he worked for U.S. Congressman Bill Clay Bro. James Murphy, Sr. – Health & Healing (Rev. Dr. James T. Murphy, Jr.’s father) (1975) and as administrative assistant to Congressman Charles Diggs (1976). He was a Ford fellow. Bro. Joseph Oliver – Health & Sickness Concerns (Sis. Ruth Garrett’s brother) Robinson founded the TransAfrica Forum in 1977, which-according to its mission statement-serves as a Bro. Paul Patton: In ICU @ Fairfax Inova Hospital "major research, educational and organizing institution for the African-American community, offering Hospital Sis. Ruby Parkey – Health & Sickness Concerns (Sis. Brenda Perkins-Johnson's aunt) constructive analysis concerning U.S. policy as it affects Africa and the African Diaspora (African-Americans Sis. Tyra Parkey – Health & Sickness Concerns (Sis. Brenda Perkins-Johnson's cousin) and West Indians who can trace their heritage back to the dispersion of Africans that occurred as a result of Bro. Hosea Pickett’s father – Health & Sickness Concerns the Transatlantic slave trade) in the Caribbean and Latin America." He served in the capacity as TransAfrica's Bro. Kenneth Riley – Health & Sickness Concerns (Sis. Brenda Perkins-Johnson's uncle) president until 2001. Bro. Karl Roberson– Health & Sickness Concerns (Sis. Renee Purcell’s father) During that period he gained visibility for his political activism, organizing sits-in at the South African Bro. Bradford Roper – Health concerns (Deacon Ned & Sis. Cynthia Roper’s son) embassy in order to protest the Afrikaner government's racial policy of discrimination against black South Bro. James Self – Health & Healing Concerns (Sis. Craigery Marshall-Self’s husband) Africans, a personal hunger strike aimed at pressuring the United States government into restoring Jean- Bro. Bernardo Snowden – Health Concerns (Sis. Denise Snowden’s brother-in-Law) Bertrand Aristide to power after the short-lived coup by General Raoul Cédras, and dumping crates filled with Sis. Mary Lee Spates, Lake City, SC (Sis. Denise Snowden’s mother) bananas onto the steps of the United States Trade Representative in order to protest what he views as Sis. Edith Swan – (Sis. Betty Meares’ friend) discriminatory trade policies aimed at Caribbean nations, such as protective tariffs and import quotas. Bro. Joshua Thomas – Health & Sickness Concerns (Sis. Crystal Thomas’ father) In 2001, he authored a book "The Debt: What America Owes To Blacks", which presented an in-depth outline Sis. Christina Williams – Health & Healing (Bro. Larry Pyos’ mother) regarding his belief that wide-scale reparations should be offered to African-Americans as a means of Bro. Tommy Williams (Sis. Annette Fletcher’s brother) redressing what he perceives as centuries of discrimination and oppression directed at the group. The book Sis. Sheila Yeary – Health & Sickness Concerns (Sis. Brenda Perkins-Johnson's cousin) argues for the enactment of race-based reparation programs as restitution for the continued social and Praying for our Nation economic issues in the African-American community, such as a high proportion of incarcerated black citizens and the differential in cumulative wealth between white and black Americans. Although some reviewers Mourning the Loss of a Loved one: praised Robinson for delving into a controversial topic that had not been addressed in the mainstream media, Sis. Dottie Henson (Death of her brother) others criticized him for reverse racism, and asserted that his own personal success contradicted the dire portrait he portrayed of the conditions faced by African-Americans living in the United States.
Unit 1: Signs of God’s Covenants In 2003 Robinson turned down an honorary degree from Georgetown University Law Center. Robinson began teaching at The Pennsylvania State University — Dickinson School of Law in the fall of “Circumcision” 2008. Daily Bible Readings of this week: Exile In 2001, Robinson quit his position as head of TransAfrica and decided to emigrate to St. Kitts - where his Monday Genesis 17:15-17 wife, who is a member of a prominent Kittitian family, was born - a decision chronicled in his book, "Quitting Tuesday Genesis 17:20-22 America: The Departure of a Black Man from his Native Land." Robinson's self-imposed exile was caused Wednesday by what he describes as his antipathy towards America's domestic policies and foreign policy, both of Genesis 17:23-27 which he believes exploit minorities and the poor. Thursday Acts 7:1-8 Friday Post exile work Romans 4:13-25 Robinson is currently serving as Distinguished Scholar in Residence at the Pennsylvania State University Saturday Dickinson School of Law. Hebrews 8:1-8 Sunday https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Randall_Robinson Genesis 17:1-14
Church Clerk Needed for Greater Little Zion Baptist Church (GLZBC)
Ministry Description: The Greater Little Zion Baptist Church is currently in search of an individual to serve as the Church Clerk. The Church Clerk must be a CSTM Presents Healthy Habits for the Month of September member in good standing at GLZBC. This position is elected annually as the Church Incorporate meditation into your daily routine Clerk is the clerical officer of the church. This individual is responsible for keeping Too much stress can impair muscle recovery, making leg day even worse. Mediation has been a suitable record of all official actions of the Church. The following ministry shown to reduce the impact of stressors like daily hassles and psychological issue by up to 44 description is a caption of the official duties of the Church Clerk. percent. Something Fishy! Appropriate Spiritual Gifts: If food sensitivities or allergies permit, cook fish or seafood for at least two dinners each week
1). Must be a person of integrity, honesty, discretion, reliability, confidentiality, and during the month. a faithful member of the Greater Little Zion Baptist Church. The Cancer Support Team Ministry recognizes the following Cancer Awareness for the 2). Helps- The clerk, as keeper of church records, is a source of information on many month of September: items and is a great help in supplying statistics, history, and church procedures when Childhood Cancer Awareness Month (Gold), Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month (Peach), and if needed. Hodgkin's Lymphoma Awareness Month (Violet), Leukemia Awareness Month (Orange), Lymphoma Awareness Month (Lime Green), Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month (Teal), 3). Energy- This provides the clerk with a gift that enables him/her to be "not Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month (Teal/Pink/Blue) and Prostate Cancer Awareness Month slothful in business" as he/she serves the Lord and the congregation. (Light Blue) 4). Orderliness- The ability to keep orderly records and submit reports in a timely http://www.choosehope.com/calendar-of-cancer-awareness-months manner. GLZBC Telephone Numbers Primary Practical Duties: Please make a note of Greater Little Zion’s new telephone numbers. l. Attend Executive Council Meetings and Church Meetings to record minutes. Main Phone Line: (703) 239-9111 2nd Phone Line: (703) 239-9161 Fax: (703) 250-2676 2. Prepare agenda and minutes for Executive Council Meetings with the assistance If you have any question, please contact the Admin Office. of the Church Admin personnel and the Pastor.
3. Present minutes of the previous Church Meeting along with the agenda to the Bible Study Membership during a current Church meeting. During the month of September, Bible Study will move from Wednesday’s to Sunday’s from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the Old Sanctuary. POC: Rev. Dr. James T. Murphy, Jr. 4. Working in conjunction with the Membership Committee, is responsible for keeping a roster of names of members, with dates of admission, dismissal, death, or Chess Club erasure, together with a record of baptisms. Chess, food, fun & fellowship When: Today @ 1:00 PM 5. The clerk shall preserve on file all communications and written official reports, Where: Fellowship Hall and give required notice of all meetings where notice is necessary, as indicated in the POC: Bro. Alvin Hayes or Sis. Lakita Jones GLZBC By-Laws.
6. All church records are church property, and a copy of all church records shall be Women’s Retreat kept in the church. Sept. 15-17, 2017 POC: Sis. Dottie Henson or Sis. Jean Newton All interested individuals should submit their name to the GLZBC Admin Office during regular office hours. The GLZBC Zion Praise Dance Ministry
POC: Rev. Dr. James T. Murphy, Jr. The GLZBC Zion Praise Dance Ministry will host an informational meeting on Sunday, October 1, 2017 immediately following 11:00 a.m. service in the Main Sanctuary. For more information contact Sis. Dolores Claytor (703) 371-7231 or Bro. Jimmy Barber (571) 505-9809.
Sunday Wednesday
7:45 and 10:45 a.m. Worship Service - Each one bring one 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting - A one-hour group session led by the Deacon Ministry. Come and
7:45 and 10:45 a.m. Children’s Church 1st and 3rd Sunday (OS) pray with us. Location: Main Sanctuary, All are welcome
7:45 and 10:45 a.m. Youth Church 1st and 3rd Sunday (FH) Thursday
8:30 a.m. Sunday School 5th Sunday - Pastor Murphy is the Adult Class facilitator 6:00–8:00 p.m. GLZ Praise Dancers Ministry Rehearsal (OS) POC: BOD Dolores Claytor
9:45 –10:30 a.m. Sunday School - POC: Bro. Jeffery Allen, Sr., Superintendent – September 6:30 p.m. Youth Ministry Meeting 1st and 2nd Thursday (FH) – November 2017, Theme: “Covenant With God” 7:00 p.m. Children’s Ministry Meeting 1st Thursday 9:45 – 10:15 a.m. Morning Prayer period – Main Sanctuary POC: Prayer Ministry 7:00 a.m. Church Choir Rehearsal Thursday before the 3rd Sunday 9:45 a.m. Worship Service 5th Sunday 7:00-8:00 p.m. Junior Ushers’ Meeting 4th Thursday (OS) 1:00 p.m. Pastor’s Aide Ministry Meeting 1st Sunday (FH) - POC: Bro. James McCoy 7:30 p.m. Missionary Ministry Meeting 3rd Thursday (CR) 1:00 p.m. Family Ministry – Family Prayer Day, 3rd Sunday upstairs in the prayer room. 7:30 p.m. Youthful Praise of Zion Choir Rehearsal (MS) Except after the 2nd Sunday POCs: Deacon Anthony & Deacon Terri Bazemore 7:30 p.m. Women of Zion Choir Rehearsals Thursdays before the 5th Sunday 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 8:30 p.m. Young Adult Praise Team Rehearsal (MS) POC: Sis. Kiara Mack and Sis. LaKita Jones Friday
nd 1:00 p.m. Rock The Rim, immediately after the 11:00 a.m. service, every 2 Sunday at the 7:00 p.m. Baptism Orientation 1st Friday (CR) – POC: Rev. Estelle Chandler Pinn Center. POC: Deacon William Windley and Bro. Mervin Fanfon 7:00 p.m. Zion Inspirational Choir Rehearsal Friday before the 1st Sunday 1:30-2:30 p.m. Bible Study (In the Old Sanctuary during the month of September) All are Saturday welcome 7-9 a.m. Men’s Ministry Prayer Breakfast 1st Saturday (FH) - POC: Bro. Al Woods 1:30 p.m. Christian Education Ministry Meeting 1st Sunday – POC: Sis. La Kita Jones 8:00 a.m. Male Chorus Rehearsal (MS) 1:30 p.m. Cancer Support Team Meeting (CR) 2nd Sunday – POC: Sis. Christine Davis 9:30–11:00 a.m. Women’s Bible Study 2nd and 4th Saturdays (FH) - POC: Deacon Geraldine Woods Monday 7:00 p.m. Church Choir Rehearsal 10:00 a.m. - 12 noon Women’s Ministry Meeting 3rd Saturday (FH) – POC: Rev. Estelle Chandler (Nov & Dec Meeting in the Old Sanctuary) Tuesday 10:00 a.m. Beautification Ministry Meeting 3rd Saturdays (CR) – POC: Sis. Annie McLaurin 6:30 p.m. Academic Enrichment (Tutoring) POC: Deacon Dr. Al Moseley
7:00 p.m. Zion Inspirational Choir Rehearsal (except the Tuesday after the 1st Sunday) 10:00 a.m. Deacons Meeting 3rd Saturday (OS) Special on-call teleconference held periodically. POC: Deacon Anthony Bazemore 7:00 p.m. Music and Performing Arts Council meeting Tuesday before the 1st Sunday 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Ushers’ Ministry Adults Meeting 4th Saturday – POC: Sis. Gloria Lofton 7:00 p.m. Board of Directors’ Meeting 2nd Tuesday (CR) – POC: Sis. Dolores Claytor 10:00 a.m. New Member Orientation Saturday before the 2nd Sunday 7:00 p.m. Deacons’ Training 2nd Tuesday 11:00 a.m. Women of Zion Choir Rehearsal the Saturday before the 5th Sunday 7:30 p.m. Hospitality Ministry Meeting 4th Tuesday (Kitchen) – POC: Sis. Christine Davis 2:00 p.m. Seniors Ministry Meeting every 3rd Saturday (Pinn Center)
Please see web-site calendar (www.glzbc.org) for more scheduled events
GREATER LITTLE ZION BAPTIST CHURCH The GLZBC Seasoned Saints Ministry
INVITES YOU TO JOIN US IN OUR
~~ANNUAL DAY CELEBRATION~~
Theme: “How I Got Over” Romans 12:12 Sunday, September 24, 2017
at the 10:45 a.m. Worship Services
(Fellowship Reception immediately following this service)
SIS. BETTY MEARES
President