Community Invitations to GLZBC

Greater Little Zion Baptist Church Christian Way Baptist Church Anniversary 24th Pastoral & 29th Church 10185 Zion Drive 929 West Broad Street, Falls Church, VA ~ Rev. Dr. Augustus Henderson, Pastor Guest Preachers Fairfax, VA 22032 Pastor Paul Sheppard ~ 1st Baptist Church of Merrifield ~ Wed. October 16th @ 7 PM Pastor Matthew Pearson ~ Warner Baptist Church ~ Wed. October 23rd @ 7 PM Phone: 703-239-9111 Fax: 703-250-2676 Heirs to the Kingdom Office Hours: 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. One Year Anniversary October 13, 2019 at 3:30 PM Email: [email protected] MC: Minister Tracy Drayton Musical selections by: “New Praise, “Just Say Yes” and “Faith Tabernacle Christian Choir” Website: www.glzbc.org Location: Community Baptist Church - 10112 Community Lane, Fairfax, VA 22039

Free PSAT/SAT Prep Tests!!! October 17, 2019 - Room 214 – 7:00 – 8:45 PM November 14, 2019 – Room 304 – 7:00 - 8:45 PM Ebenezer Baptist Church ~ 13020 Telegraph Rd, Woodbridge, VA 22192 Cost is FREE! To register contact: Mrs. Randi Manderson (703) 314-8887 or email: [email protected]

EBC Golden Eagles Ministry Presents… Senior Fall Fellowship Theme: Journey Around the World – Stage Stopover in Hawaii Saturday, November 16, 2019 ~ 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. RSVP on or before October 25, 2019 Alisare Fitzgerald: (703) 491-4855 or [email protected] Sunday, October 13, 2019 Verna Tynes: (703) 590-7774 or [email protected] Age Requirement: 55+ Years; Admission: $25 Ebenezer Baptist Church 13020 Telegraph Road, Woodbridge, VA 22192

Outreach Prayer Breakfast Saturday, October 26, 2019 ~ 9AM – Noon Hosted by: The Women’s Ministry to The Northern Virginia Baptist Association, Inc. Location: The Northern VA Baptist Center 14019 Glenkirk Rd, Gainesville, VA Breast Cancer Awareness Guest Speaker: Rev. Kathy Urby, New Grove Missionary Baptist Church, Washington, DC

Community Baptist Church & Pastor Harold Howard 2019 Theme: “Year of the Stretch" Anniversary Service & Banquet ~ 10th Pastoral & 67th Church "Stretch out your hand" Mark 3:5 At The Clubs of Quantico ~ 3017 Russell Road, Quantico, VA 22134 Pastor Harold Howard Church Vision: The vision of GLZBC is to reach the unsaved with the November 2, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. saving message of Jesus Christ. Matthew 28:19-20 Black Tie Affair – Ticket Cost is &60.00 POCs: Deacon Howard (804) 366-2973 or Deaconess Vee (301) 785-4764

First Baptist Church of Merrifield Women’s Ministry Church Mission: The mission of GLZBC is to lead everyone to a full life Invites you to travel to Lancaster, PA to see of development in Christ. Luke 4:18-19 Queen Esther At Sight and Sound Theater ~ Saturday, April 4, 2020 Charter bus will depart FBCM at 9:00 AM and return at 9:00 PM. Rev. Dr. James T. Murphy, Jr., Pastor Cost: $160.00 - Children 12 and under $100.00 (Payment plan available) POC: Deborah Williams (703) 298-2701 or Marjorie Brown (703) 945-8882 E-mail: [email protected] FBCM Address: 8122 Ransell Rd, Falls Church, VA 22042 ~ (703) 560-3247

For more information go to www.glzbc.org and click on the Community Page tab.

Worship on the Lord’s Day This is my Bible. I am what It says I am. I have what It 7:45 a.m. Service 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. Music Leaders In Jesus’ name. Amen. Musician .…...... Sis. Christian Davis and Min. Keith Exum Minister of Music .…...……………………… Bro. Robert Fairchild Sermon Notes Message Notes 7:45 a.m. Scripture (s): Call to Worship ……………….……………………………………………….... Sermon Text:

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

Musical Selection (2) ………...... Young Adult Praise Team

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

Sermon Title: “What To Do When You Don’t See Anything” 1 Kings 18:41-46

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 …………………………………………………………………

Pastoral Prayer……………………….…..… Rev. Dr. James T. Murphy, Jr.

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 10:45 a.m. Service 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. Theme: “#BLESSINGS” Sermon Notes Message Notes 10:45 a.m. Music Leaders Scripture (s): Musician .…...... Sis. Christian Davis and Min. Keith Exum Sermon Text: Minister of Music .…………..………….…… Bro. Robert Fairchild

Praise and Worship ………………..…..…………Young Adult Praise Team

Invocation ..…………………...... ……..….. Sis. Christian Davis

Musical Selection ……………...... …….……....…… Youthful Praise of Zion

Welcoming of Visitors ….……………...…….……..…. Bro. Aayan Simelton

Announcements ……………………………..………… Sis. Terra Bazemore

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

*Please submit your prayer request at this time.

Cancer Support Ministry Moment …………………………………………….

Musical Selection ……………...... …….……....…… Youthful Praise of Zion

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

Sermon Title: “What To Do When You Don’t See Anything” 1 Kings 18:41-46

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

Donna Auguste (born 1958) is an African-American businesswoman, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. She was the founder and chief executive officer (CEO) of Freshwater Software from 1996 to 2001. Prior to Mother Evelyn Briggs – Health & Healing (Sis. LaTrelle, Bros. Jimmie & Mark Barber’s mother) Freshwater Software, she was a senior engineering manager at Apple Bro. Charles Bodenhamer Computer who helped to coordinate the development of the Newton Sis. Jodonna Brewton – Healing (Sis. Joyce Moseley) personal digital assistant (PDA). Sis. Janice Bufkin – Health & Healing, ICU – Pittsburgh, PA (Sis. Jackie Lawrence’s mother) Sis. Charity Collins – Health & Healing (Sis. Brenda Perkins-Johnson's mother) In 2001, she sold Freshwater Software to Mercury Interactive Corp. for $147 Bro. Ted & Sis. Annie Davis – Health & Healing million. In the same year, she was recognized as one of the "25 Women Sis. Mary Evans – Health & Healing (Sis. Karen Talley’s mother) Who Are Making It Big in Small Business" by Fortune Magazine. She also Sis. Exum – Health & Healing (Min. Keith Exum’s mother) won the 2001 Golden Torch Award for Outstanding Woman in Technology. Min. Keith Exum – strength as he cares for his mother Sis. Annette Fletcher - Health & Healing Early life and education Bro. Marquise Fulmer - Health & Healing (Sis. Joyce Moseley’s cousin) Donna Auguste was born in but relocated to Louisiana and then to Berkeley, . She and Sis. LaTasha Fulmer-Davis - Health & Healing (Sis. Joyce Moseley’s cousin) her four sisters were raised by their mother. Since an early age, Auguste loved to tinker with things: Mother Ruth Garrett - Health & Healing from taking apart doorbells to disassembling toasters and other electrical appliances. After graduating Sis. Yetta Howard - Health & Healing (Sis. Yedetta Felton’s sister) from high school, she enrolled in the electrical engineering and (EECS) program at Sis. Carolyn Hunt - Health & Healing (Friend of Sis. Jean & Dea. Don Newton) the University of California, Berkeley where she overcame many obstacles to earn her undergraduate Sis. Melinda Jeter – Health & Healing (Sis. Brenda Jeter’s daughter) Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. She did graduate study in Sis. Beverly Jones – Health & Healing computer science at Carnegie-Mellon University, where she earned her MS degree in 1983. Bro. Julius Lewis – Health & Healing

Career Sis. Christel Lipscomb - Health & Healing (Sis. Malinda Paige’s sister) While conducting research in applied science and at Carnegie-Mellon University, Sis. Linda McClenic, Richmond, VA – Health (Sis. Pat McClenic’s sister) Sis. Henrietta McCoy – Health & Healing (Bro. James McCoy’s mother) Auguste interned at Corporation's Palo Alto Research Center and met the future founders of Bro. Lacy McLaurin – Health & Healing – recent surgery recovering at home (Sis. Annie McLaurin’s husband) IntelliCorp. Auguste was hired by IntelliCorp as a software engineer in 1986 to work on technology Sis. Betty Meares – Health & Healing (Bro. Ronald Meares’ wife) products that incorporated artificial intelligence. After spending four years at IntelliCorp, Auguste took a Bro. Joseph Oliver – Health & Healing (Mother Ruth Garrett’s brother) break from work for two months to bike through Japan's countryside. Upon her return, Auguste was Bro. Gray Pearcy - Health & Healing (Sis. Brenda Perkins-Johnson’s friend’s son) hired by Apple Computer in 1990 to serve as lead software engineering manager for the Newton PDA Bro. Brian Roach - Healing & Health (Sis. Joyce Moseley's Nephew) development project. While at Apple Computer, Auguste was well-liked and won praises for her Bro. Karl Roberson – Health & Healing (Sis. Renee Purcell’s father) managerial skills as well as technical contributions (she held various patents for her work on the Sis. Erin Rowe (Joyce Moseley’s co-workers wife) Newton PDA). Bro. William Skipwith – Health & Healing (Sis. Judy Skipwith’s father)

In 1996, Auguste relocated to Boulder, Colorado and joined U.S. West Advanced Technologies as Bro. Joshua Thomas – Health & Healing (Sis. Crystal Thomas’ father) senior director of multimedia systems engineering and development. While working on interactive Sis. Kathy VanValkenburgh –Health & Healing (Dea. Moseley’s co-worker’s sister) Sis. LouEtta Watkins (Sis. Julie Lane’s mother) television applications for the company's fiber-optic broadband network, Auguste foresaw the potential Bro. Trey Wilburn – Health & Healing (Bro. Hosea Pickett’s friend) of the internet and later launched her own company: Freshwater Software Inc., a provider of software Sis. Michelle Wiley – Health (Sis. Miamah Braddox’s cousin) solutions for maintaining and monitoring business-critical web applications. Freshwater Software grew Sis. Darlene Williams – Health & Healing – Mt. Vernon Hospital (Sis. Bertha McCoy) rapidly from a tiny start-up into a nationally recognized multimillion-dollar software provider which Bro. Jamal Williams – Health & Healing (Mother Ruth Garrett’s son) boasted Fortune 500 clients such as Alta Vista, IBM, , Go.com, and Merrill Lynch. Freshwater Rev. Dr. Levi C. Williams, Jr. – Health & Healing (Rev. Dr. Everett George) Software was later purchased by Mercury Interactive Corp. of California for $147 million in 2001. Sis. Lucinda Williams – Health & Healing (Sisters Ann & Suzi Vincent’s aunt) Personal life Bro. Donald Woodson – Health & Healing (Dea. Donald Newton’s 2nd cousin) Upon retiring after the sale of Freshwater Software, Auguste founded the Leave a Little Room Sis. Sheila Yeary – Health & Healing (Sis. Brenda Perkins-Johnson's cousin) Foundation, LLC, a philanthropic organization that helps provide housing, electricity, and vaccinations to poor and underprivileged communities around the world. Mourning the loss of a loved one… In 2009, Auguste was awarded $750,000 from Santa Clara County as a settlement for winning a high- Sis. Ruby Harney (Death of her nephews - Rev. Edgar T. Rawles, Jr. and Minister Timothy Rollins) profile lawsuit stemming from questionable tactics used by the prosecutor from the district attorney's Sis. Malvia Mitchell (Death of her mother, Sis. Malvola Brown) office in a criminal case where Auguste's Colorado home was searched in connection with her nephew Damon Auguste's rape conviction which was later overturned. She is a Catholic and a member of Cure d'Ars Parish in Denver.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donna_Auguste

GLZBC Missionary Support of Bro. Dr. Lyndon Wrighten for Detainees at the U.S./ Mexico Border July – September 2019

Psalm 33:13 “God sees…”

To God be the Glory!

Heart to Give:

Greater Little Zion Baptist Church Rev. Dr. James T. Murphy, Jr., Pastor Leading the Charge – Sis. Jannie Eaddy & Sis. Malinda Paige

Bethlehem Baptist Church Rev. Dr. Darrell K. White, Pastor Leading the Charge – Sis. Faison, Sis. White & Sis. Anderson

Helping Hands: Sis. Gloria Hopson Sis. Charlene Simelton Dea. Dr. Diane Reese Sis. Inshirah Simelton Sis. Dolores Claytor Sis. Lakita Jones Sis. Brenda Allen Bro. Rickey Atkinson (visitor) Bro. James McCoy Sis. Eula Walden Bro. Hosea Pickett Dea. Larry Pyos Dea. Albert Woods Bro. Percy O’Neal Sis. Donna Jo Reese Dea. Janie Doctor Sis. Dolores Dennie Sis. Ruby Harney

Youth on Mission: Samantha Reese Sean Reese Sydney Reese Aayan Simelton

Announcements Announcements Thank You • To My Zion Family, Cancer Support Team Ministry Presents Healthy Habits October There are no words to express my heartfelt thanks for the support and kindness you showed me Celebrate Meatless Monday during the loss of my mother (through your prayers, cards, flowers, and messages of condolence). October is National Vegetarian Month. Going meat-free for a day can introduce you to new healthy This was truly a blessing. foods to love, reduce your carbon footprint, and help lower your BMI. Shake the Salt! Use this With gratitude, month to ease up on your sodium intake. Malvia Mitchell

Thank You! • Breast Cancer Awareness Month (Pink) The Missionary Ministry would like to thank God and you (GLZBC) for taking the time to help make • Liver Cancer Awareness Month (Emerald Green) the Back to School Backpack Outreach a success. You stuffed 19 backpacks for Fairfax County Foster and Adoption Care Program. The students received their backpacks in time for school Admin Office Closed opening in August 2019. To God be the glory! In observance of Columbus Day, the admin office will be th Serving others, closed on Monday, October 14 .

Missionary Ministry Thanksgiving Baskets

Thank You Submissions for the Thanksgiving Baskets for GLZBC Members and Non-members Pastor Murphy and the Church, Window Opens: Today Your kindness made a difference and your thoughtfulness touched Window Closes: November 10, 2019 our hearts in the passing of my sister with your cards and calls. Pickup: November 23rd between 10:00 a.m. and Noon Thank you, Please submit your request to the Admin Office. The Hunter and Collins Families Please submit the recipient’s name, valid address and telephone number to the Admin Office. POC: Missionary Ministry GLZBC Nurses’ Ministry The Nurses’ Ministry will be taking blood pressure screening Hello, GLZBC !! every 5th Sunday. All nurses are needed. The Hospitality Committee is asking for volunteers to help prep, serve and clean up for 128th Zion Thank you! Day Celebration. If you are available on any of the below dates and your heart has been led to Bro. Jimmie Barber and Deacon Terri Bazemore serve, please contact Christine Davis 205-887-2800 or [email protected]. Saturday, October 19th at 1 p.m. Prayer Meeting Sunday, October 20th at 8:30 a.m., 12 p.m. or 2 p.m. Wednesdays from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary Upcoming Singing Engagement Bible Study Women of Zion Choir to sing at Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall New Beginning Missionary Baptist Church 7100 Columbia Pike Men’s Bible Study Annandale, VA 22033 First Thursday of every month at 7:00 p.m. Sunday, October 27, 2019 at 3:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall - POC: Bro. Jimmy Jones Executive Council Meeting Leadership Training Monday, October 28th at 7:00 p.m. Leadership Class: Deacon-Elect Joanne Johnson-O'Neal Topic: Attitude 3rd Quarter Church Meeting Book: The Difference Maker (Making Your Attitude Your Greatest Asset) Saturday, November 2nd at 10:00 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall Author: John C. Maxwell Please arrive early so that we can start promptly at 10 a.m. Date: Every 3rd Wednesday Place: Greater Little Zion Baptist Church, Fellowship Hall Time: 7:30 p.m. thru 8:30 p.m.

• All ministry leaders and members, please come out and bring a friend! Announcements

Don’t Forget to Vote Virginia’s next general election is Tuesday, November 5, 2019.

Upcoming Singing Engagement Male Chorus to sing at Mount Zion United Methodist Church 317 North Brockington Street Timmonsville, SC 29161 Sunday, November 10th, 2019 at 10:30 a.m.

2020 Church Officers Please submit your 2020 Officers to the admin office no later than November 18, 2019. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated. Thank you.

2020 Church Calendar Please submit your 2020 activities, meetings and events for the church calendar to the admin office no later than November 18, 2019. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Annual Christmas Program Bishop Paul and Pastor Lynn Taylor & the Congregation of LIVING WATER WORSHIP CENTER CHURCH Invite you to their ~ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PROGRAM~ Saturday, December 14, 2019 3:00 PM 16211 Lee Highway – Gainesville, VA 20155

Responding to God’s Grace UNIT 1: God Is Faithful

Daily Bible Readings for this week: October 14, 2019

Monday Proverbs 3:1-10 Tuesday Matthew 17:1-7

Wednesday Luke 4:24-30 Thursday Acts 20:7-12 Friday 1 Kings 17:1-7 Saturday 1 Kings 17:17-24 Sunday 1 Kings 17:8-16

Sunday 7:45 and 10:45 a.m. Worship Service - Each one bring one nd st rd 7:00 p.m. Board of Directors’ Meeting 2 Tuesday (CR) – POC: Sis. Dolores Claytor 7:45 and 10:45 a.m. Children’s Church 1 and 3 Sunday (OS) th th 7:30 p.m. Hospitality Ministry Meeting 4 Tuesday (CR) – POC: Sis. Carmen Holt 8:30 a.m. Sunday School 5 Sunday - Pastor Murphy is the Adult Class facilitator Wednesday 9:45 –10:30 a.m. Sunday School - POC: Bro. Alvin Hayes, Superintendent. June – 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting - A one-hour group session led by the Deacons’ Ministry. August 2019, Theme: “Jesus Institutes the New Covenant” Come and pray with us. Location: Main Sanctuary, All are welcome 9:45 – 10:15 a.m. Morning Prayer period – Main Sanctuary POC: Prayer Ministry 7:30-8:30 p.m. Bible Study (Fellowship Hall) All are welcome 9:45 a.m. Worship Service 5th Sunday Thursday 1:00 p.m. Pastor’s Aide Ministry Meeting 1st Sunday (FH) 6:00–8:00 p.m. GLZ Praise Dancers Ministry Rehearsal (OS) POC: BOD Dolores

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

October 2019 Family Ministry Prayer Focus: "Walking With GOD" - Scripture: 7:00 p.m. Men’s Bible Study 1st Thursday of the month (FH) POC: Bro. Jimmy Jones

Psalm 23:1-4 - The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. He makes me lie down rd in green pastures, He leads me beside quiet waters, He restores my soul. He guides me 7:00 p.m. Church Choir Rehearsal Thursday before the 3 Sunday (MS) POS: Sis. Karen Talley in the paths of righteousness for His name’s sake. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil. - Focused Family Prayer: As we go through 7:30 p.m. Youthful Praise of Zion Choir Rehearsal (MS) the 2 Thursdays prior to the 2nd our daily activities, challenges and struggles, let us not forget to pray, fast and focus on Sunday POC: Sis. Christian Davis the presence of the LORD. We need You daily, LORD, as we see that evil does exists 8:00 p.m. – 8:15 p.m. GLZ Prayer Line every Thursday, Dial: (605) 313-5141 Access on this earth and we are called to do battle not in our own strength, but with the Code 635104# POC: Sis. Gina Colbert or Sis. Diane Ward guidance and protection of the HOLY SPIRIT who resides in all who profess Jesus nd Christ as their savior. WALKING FAITHFULLY WITH GOD! POCs: Deacons 8:30 p.m. Young Adult Praise Team Rehearsal (MS) the 2 Thursdays prior to the 2 Sunday POC: Sis. Kiara Mack Anthony & Terri Bazemore 1:00 p.m. Game of Chess, Food, Fun and Fellowship, immediately after Friday the 11:00 a.m. service, 2nd Sundays (also please see website calendar for other dates) in 7:00 p.m. Baptism Orientation 1st Friday (CR) – POC: Rev. Estelle Chandler the Fellowship Hall. POC: Bro. Al Hayes and Sis. LaKita Jones st 7:00 p.m. Zion Inspirational Choir Rehearsal Friday before the 1 Sunday (MS) POS: 1:30 p.m. Christian Education Ministry Meeting 1st Sunday – POC: Sis. La Kita Jones Sis. Terri Williams-Henderson

1:30 p.m. Cancer Support Team Meeting (CR) 2nd Sunday Saturday

rd 8:00 a.m. Male Chorus Rehearsal (MS) POC: Bro. Walter Claytor 1:30 p.m. Deacons Meeting 3 Sunday (CR) POC: Deacon Anthony Bazemore nd th th 9:30–11:00 a.m. Women’s Bible Study 2 and 4 Saturdays (FH) 1:30 p.m. Women’s Ministry Meeting 4 Sunday (FH) – POC: Sis. Mary Grate-Pyos rd Monday 10:00 a.m. Beautification Ministry Meeting 3 Saturdays (CR) – POC: Sis. Annie McLaurin 7:00 p.m. Church Choir Rehearsal (MS) POS: Sis. Karen Talley th 7:30 p.m. Women of Zion Choir Rehearsals the Monday before the 5th Sunday POS: Sis. 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Ushers’ Ministry Adults Meeting 4 Saturday (OS) – POC: Sis. Gloria Lofton Beverly Wrighten Tuesday 10:00 a.m. New Member Orientation Saturday before the 2nd Sunday

6:30 p.m. Academic Enrichment (Tutoring) POC: Deacon Dr. Al Moseley th 11:00 a.m. Women of Zion Choir Rehearsal the Saturday before the 5 Sunday (MS) 7:00 p.m. Zion Inspirational Choir Rehearsal (the Tuesday 2 weeks before the 1st POS: Sis. Beverly Wrighten Sunday) (MS) POS: Sis. Terri Williams-Henderson Please see web-site calendar (www.glzbc.org) for more scheduled events.