GPGMBC October, November, December 2017
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“One in the Spirit, One in the Lord” by Sister LaVonne McGee
It is written in Proverbs 27:17, the family unit of GPGMBC in a “as one piece of iron sharpens group of five (5). The ministry another, so friends keep each focuses on creating a connec- other sharp”. At GPGMBC there tion and fostering accountabil- are many different ministries to ity among one another. This help us keep each other sharp. ministry is opened to all…young God has blessed us all different- or mature, male or female. ly; some were called to preach, So as it its written in Hebrews teach, sing, encourage, advise, 10:24-25, “And let us consider and etc. The calling in one per- how to stir up one another to son’s life can help to strengthen love and good works, not ne- and support others. We all have glecting to meet together, as is different abilities, but our main the habit of some, but encour- goal is God and the advance- aging one another, and all the ment of His Kingdom through has been developed to assist you in more as you see the Day drawing His Son, Jesus Christ. connecting with each other. The near.” Contact Sister Serena “Circle of 5 Ministry” is designed to Johnson to learn more about assist members of GPGMBC in devel- At Greater Pearlie Grove MB GPGMBC’s “Circle of 5” ministry. oping a close knit relationship with Church (GPGMBC), a new ministry
“And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.” Hebrews 10:24-25
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Page 2 A Virtuous Woman
GPG Featured Member: Sister Delores Vaughan
by Sis. LaVonne McGee
Bold, intelligent, graceful, ment ended due to confident, modest, kind, disability. Bro. noble, strong in faith, fears Vaughn presently the Lord, a singer, an teaches Heavy Duty overcomer, a servant, Equipment classes trustworthy, fruitful, a part-time at Holmes teacher, a prayer warrior, Community College. a daughter, a wife, a mother, a grandmother, a friend, a warrior for the The Vaughans began needy, and a member of attending GPGMBC Greater Pearlie Grove MB after the church’s offi- Church (GPGMBC)…all cial dedication and describes a virtuous wom- after receiving a an, or we can call her by warm reception from her name, Sister Delores the GPGMBC Usher Vaughan. Sis. Vaughan is Ministry and the spotlighted during this preaching of the time because of her virtu- Lord’s word by Pastor ous woman character. We Stephen Mason that hope you agree and congrat- years and to this union, two followed. The Vaughan’s tran- ulate Sis Vaughan on being daughters were born – La- sitioned their membership in spotlighted for this issue of Trinda and Brandi. The 2012 and began serving vig- GPGMBC Newsletter. Vaughans loved their mar- orously in several ministries … Jesus Using Sisters (JUS); riage vows and the commit- ment of marriage that they did In-Touch Ministry, JUS Praise In 1999, Sis. Vaughan was it twice, once in Chicago and Choir, Teacher for the Class one of the founders of the again in Mississippi. The of Wisdom, Combined Wom- Linwood High School Alumni Vaughans are also the proud en’s Christian Under Con- Association in which she has grandparents of two (2) struction (CUC); Ministry served as President from that grandsons – Jaden and Jared Leader of Connect the DOTS time through the present. She and two (2) granddaughters - Ministry; Marriage Made Bet- is President of the Pine Kensley Blair and Kiley. Sis. ter Ministry; Nursery Ministry; Homeowners Neighborhood Vaughan retired from the U.S. Boy Scouts Ministry; the Association and Vice Presi- Postal Service after thirty-four BLOG Ministry; and dent of Ward 2 Presidents (34) years of service. Bro. GPGMBC Praise Choir. Sis. Association. Sis. Vaughan Vaughan worked with Bicker Vaughan and her family are has been married to Charlie (Eaton) Aero Space a number true bookmarks for servants Vaughan for forty-nine (49) of years before his employ- of the Lord at GPGMBC.
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Page 3 You’re Worth the Wait
by Sis. Karla Edwards
On Virginity Sunday, Pastor Ma- body[a] in a way that is holy and Pastor Mason asked son offered a gift to singles who honorable,. DeVon Franklin, a mov- everyone to personalize the were serious about their commit- ie producer and pastor, and Meagan wait. “You are worth the wait! ment of abstaining from sex until Good, a Hollywood actress, both It’s what you think about your- marriage. Singles were offered the made a vow to God to abstain from self. (It’s a) Spirit of confidence The Wait by DeVon Franklin and sex before they began dating. knowing that I’m wonderfully Meagan Good. An open discussion Franklin and Good explain that they made”, Mason says. Pastor of the book was held on September wanted God’s best for their lives, Mason told the attendees that 22nd with Pastor Mason acting as individually and collectively, and the sum total of life is what you facilitator. whatever God intended for them re- think about yourself. Further The background scripture quired patience. Through the book, discussion went into the at- for the evening was I Thessaloni- they show how the wait is about put- tendees’ thoughts on the cover, ans 4:3-4 (NIV), 3 It is God’s ting aside distractions, using your what other titles could be ap- will that you should be sanctified: God given gifts, and becoming the plied to the book, and what was that you should avoid sexual immo- person God can trust to bless with gained from reading the book. rality; 4 that each of you should great opportunities. An additional discussion to learn to control your own delve in the book further will be held on Friday October 13th.
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Page 4 Marriage Made Better Ministry: Couples Cruising for Christ
by Sis. Karla Edwards
Ahoy Everyone!! On Friday, Sep- have many more events like this. of marriage. Not only did we tember 22nd, The Marriage Made Our ministry is about bringing mar- dance the night away, but there Better Ministry took a cruise ried folks together and keeping them were some valuable nuggets around the Rez on the Friendship together by providing biblical tools shared by some of our more Boat. Our theme was “Couples and sharing ideas with one another. seasoned couples to help our Cruising for Christ”. It was an God ordained marriage, and what younger married couples. ALL WHITE affair attended by God has ordained is good! The Bible The Friendship Boat docked at over 40 GPG couples. We had a states in Proverbs 18:22 “Whoso 10p.m. with the after party at night of karaoke, a rendition of findeth a wife, findeth a good thing the couples’ respective homes. Boys to Men, and to top it all off and obtaineth favour of the LORD”. The Marriage Ministry wished D.J. Laptop, on the 1’s and 2’s, Fellowship, food, and fun were had all aboard well. kept us dancing ALL night! The by all! Couples in attendance ranged Until we meet again…Bon All White Affair cruise was the from 51 years of marriage to 5 years first of its kind, and we hope to Voyage!
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