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Greater Missionary Baptist Church~450 Ringgold Rd.~ Clarksville, TN 37042
January 2012
Volume 1 Issue 7th Edition 1
Editor : Sis Yvonne E. Sutfin Proofreader: Sis. Eva Shelby
How to Have A Happy New Year
Rev. Willie J. Freeman, Senior Pastor
Inside this issue:
The Vision of GMBC
2
Mission Statement
3
January Birthdays/
New Members
4
Ministers & Deacons/
Upcoming Events
5
Prayer List
6
Pastor’s Message
7
Men Reaching
8
Thought for the month
9
Kidz Korner
10
Deployed Soldiers List
11
Salvation
12
Daycare
13
College Corner
Monthly Calendar
14-15
16
When does New Year have its start? When one truly
cries out, “ God be merciful to me a sinner!” (Luke
18:13), and experiences the grace of the one who declares, “ Behold I make all things new” (Rev 21:5). “ If
thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and
shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him
from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart
man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth
confession is made unto salvation (Roman 10:9-10)
When you truly repent and receive the Lord Jesus as
your personal Savior, the dawn of a brand New Year will
have begun. The former wearisome days will all be
apart of the past. When you begin with Him, life really
begins, and the days become a delight. This is life eternal, that they might know thee only true God, and Jesus
Christ, whom thou hast sent (John 17:3).
Make this a real New Year. Cause this to be the
brightest of days. Remember and receive the ageless
truth: “ If any man be in Christ, he is a new creature:
old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new (II Cor 5: 17).
“Happy New Year”
Children’s Church Every Sunday
If you would like to teach or assist please see
Sis. Janie Smith & Sis Donna Hardy
Greater Missionary Baptist Church~450 Ringgold Rd.~ Clarksville, TN 37042
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Greater Missionary Baptist Church Mission Statement
The Mission of Greater Missionary Baptist Church is to be a
mission-minded, Christ-centered, Bible-believing, preaching,
teaching, and evangelistic church as mandated by Jesus Christ
in The Great Commission (Matthew 28: 18-20) And from this
we will disarm the enemy by empowering God’s people evangelistically, educationally and economically to the glory of God.
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Furthermore, our mission is to be a holistic & global ministry
that ministers to the social, physical, mental, and spiritual
needs of the saints, our communities and the world.
Furthermore, our mission is to equip, train and educate each
member for the purpose of becoming a disciple, participating
in ministry and proclaiming the message (Gospel, i.e. )“Good
News”.
Furthermore, our mission is to live out our faith each day of
our lives, through working, witnessing, walking and worshipping our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Furthermore, our mission is to live spirit-filled and righteous
lives so that the world may see our good work and glorify our
God.
Furthermore, our mission is to become faithful stewards of our
time, talent, treasures and testimonies for the glory of God.
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January 2012
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January Birthdays
450 Ringgold Road
Phone: 931-647-4643
Fax: 931-647-9773
Email: gmbc@acninc.net
If you have a birthday in the month of January and
your name is not listed, please submit your name to the
Admin Offic.
"Walking By Faith, A Church
With A Vision"
We’re on the web
www.
greatermbc.org
A New Beginning
Another light in the
Lighthouse
What a glorious
sight to
Behold
You’re no longer
just a
Visitor
But a Treasured
Member of the Fold
Welcome
To
Greater Missionary
Baptist Church
Family
Adarin Alexander, Msadison Anderson,
Robert Banks, Nevaeh Blanks,
Deacon Bobby Barner, Rachel Barner,
Lyvia Barrow, Jasmine Baylor, Kevin
Bivins, Andreca Bobo, Tedra Brooks,
Grace Brown, Catherine Bryant , Tequila Bunch, Cesara Campos, Tahlia Carey,
Robbie Carneal, Jaunita Carr, Mak’eda
Christopher, Israel Clark, Ebony Coats,
Raven Coffey, Jeff W. Davis, Shaunna
Douglas, Antionette Drone, Tyrone
Dunham, Bryson Eure, Tia Evans, Rev.
Darius Francis, Pamela Francis, Bryce
Franklin, Anthony Gaines, Mary Ann
Galbreath, Kimberly Gautier, Arnico
Graves, Anita Green, Brionte Green,
Kristie Green, Ashley Gregory, Torrraine Hall, Tizah Hamilton, Rev. Larry
Harper, Tanguneakia Harrison, Peggy
Hawkins, Tifany Heflin, Charabian Hill,
Terri Hill, Ai’yona Hilliord, Desiree
Holman, Bridgette Horace, Aarin
Howard, Jeanette Howard, Rev. Jimmy
Hubbard, Tracie Hubbard, Nakedra Ingram, Chandra Jackson, Lela Jackson,
Mia Jackson, Nakra Jackson, Brandon
Johnson, Deborah Johnson, Rodney
Jonesoseph, Demesha Keeler, Dezi King,
Reginald Kirklin, Cameron Kittling, Michonda Lamb, Alyssa Lawrie, Brianna
Leighton, India Lozer, Lanita Martin,
Shanice Mason, Crystalyne Matthews,
Alphons Mattison, Cashayla Mayfield,
Kenora McCollough, Horace McDowell,
Terrill Moyd, Tomita Mosley, Aaron,
Nathaniel Nalls, Cameron Newsome,
Marcus Newsome, Errington Neysmith,
Arica Scott, Vonetta Parks, Vaxter Pate,
Marhyanab Phillips, Aujanae Phillips,
Harold Phillips, Brandon Piper, Malika
Pitt, Lynx Price, Lawrence Proctor,
Christopher Ramos, Cory Ramos, Gabriel Ramos, Tonecia Robinson, Erica
Ross, Timberly Russell, Charles Scott,
Eva Shelby, Tamica Simmons, Arayah
Simons, Angelica Sinegal, Michael Singleton, Jannie Smith, Shelia Smith, Deborah Sprigg, Michelle Staggers, Wesley
Stephens, Crawford, Sylvanues, Shantel
Tayler, Willie Tiller III, Toyee Tinsley,
Gerrick Ware, George Washington, Lexus Waters, Tyhiesha Waton, Darryl
Weather, Autum West, Victor Whitfield, Beatrice Williams, Javelin Williams, Joshua Williams-Gray, Rachida
Willis, Kiara Winters, Devante Woods,
Shytavia Woods, Janice Young
Welcome To The
Greater Missionary Baptist Church Family
Madison Anderson
Shirley Bailey
LaShandra Bailey
Tana Baxter
Laquisha Nicole Brown Mikeria Busby
Christina Jones
Natasha Gross
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Rev. Jimmy Hubbard, Sr. Assistant Pastor 931-436-1401
** Indicates alphabet group Sr. Care Minister
Ministers
Members of
GMBC.
If you need assistance, counseling
or have other urgent needs, please
contact one of the
Deacons or Ministers in your alphabet first. They are
here to serve you
the congregation in
whatever capacity
you need.
Members who request financial assistance should
turn their applications into
Sis Yvonne Sutfin
Admin Asst
Deacons
A-D
** Rev. Bret Reeves 905-0501
* Deacon Lyndon Owens 552-3746
Rev. Alonzo Easley 801-8027
Deacon Reno Washington 546-8022
Rev. Roderick McGee 239-297-8926
Deacon Bobbie Barner 338-7230
Deacon Michael Barnett ( T) 538-2284
E-G
**Rev. Rickey Townsend 542-6904
*Deacon Orville Shelby 553-8824
Deacon Charles Hooks 538-0398
Deacon Nathaniel Nalls 648-8304
H-K
** Rev. Douglas Smith 645-8847
* Deacon Kenny Zimmerman 647-9115
Rev. Alfred Jones 431– 4225
Deacon Paul Gibson 249-5307
Rev. Darius Francis 786-738-3213
Deacon Richard Adams Sr 802L-N
931-647-4643
**Rev. Barry Reaves 645-3622
*Deacon Anthony Gaines 552-1830
Rev. Larry Harper 431-5123
Deacon John Hopson 624-3815
Deacon Sheldon Mayfield 270-697-4282
Deacon John Johnson (T) 553-4295
O-R
**Rev. Manuel Holmes 542-2894
* Deacon Robert Clark 431-9741
Rev. George Smith 647-1648
Deacon Otis Figgins 645-7844
Rev. Charles Noble 980—0032
Deacon Herbert Nelson 503-9931
Deacon Patrick Hall 546-8055
S-Z
** Rev. Travis Steele 648-8025
*Deacon Archie Parker ,Chairman 648-2645
Rev. Damien Jefferson 547-7690
Deacon Elva Miller 645-4366
Rev. Roger Forney 338-0997
Deacon Bernard Carter (A) 358-4133
Deacon Tony McGuire 551-8221
January
1st New Year Day
February
2nd New Years Day Holiday (office closed)
1st Deadline to turn In report Cards
15th Dr. Martin Luther King Tribute
12th A/AB Honor Recognition
16th Dr. Martin Luther Kings Holiday(closed)
21st High School Seniors Information Day
28th Women Quartly Breakfast
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BECAUSE WE CARE
Sis. Ernestine Doss
Sis. Mary Huntley
Sis. Karen Bailey
Sis. Erva Hutchinson
Sis. Alice Jackson
Sis. Janette Harper
Bro. & Sis. Horace McDowell, Jr
Sis. Saundra Byrd
Sis. Myrtle Pace
Sis. Karen Boone
Bro. Angelo Enoch
Sis. Connie Clark
Sis. Delores Bell
Sis. Temekia Holmes
Bro. Joseph Oubre
Deacon Michael Barnett
Sis. Nelma Alexander
Sis. Shelia Easley
Sis. Learah Smith
Bro. O. J. Rasin & Family
Bro. Beora Moss
Sis. Wanda Hassell
Rev. Alonzo Easley
Deacon. John Johnson
Sis. Ernestine McKinney/ Rev. Alfred Jones moth- Deacon Archie Parker
er
Rev. Douglas Smith
Sis. Norlean Bayless (Sis.Sutfin sister)
Sis. Nicole Johnson Riggins
Sis. Elizabeth Couch (Sis. Phyllis Council mother)
Rev. Larry Harper
Leondra Robertson (Sis. Lorria Anderson father)
Bro. Roger Pope
Sis. Lillie Pope
Sis. Deborah Spriggs & Family
Rev. Brett Reeves and Family
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A Prayer for a New Year
And now Lord, I claim thy
promise to change me. Do
thou for me what I cannot
do for myself. Lead me into
a new tomorrow with a new
spirit. Cleanse my heart,
create within me a new attitude and new ideas, as only
thou canst create them
Rev. Willie Freeman, Senior Pastor
Greater Missionary Baptist Church~450 Ringgold Rd.~ Clarksville, TN 37042
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* Give people more than they expect and do it cheerfully.
* Don’t believe all you hear, spend all you have or sleep all you want.
* When you say, “I love you”, mean it.
* When you say, “I’m sorry”, look the person in the eye.
* In disagreements, fight fairly. No name calling.
* Talk slow, but think quick.
* Remember that great love and great achievements involve great risk.
* Call your Mom and Dad.
* Say “bless you” when you hear someone sneeze.
* Remember the three R’s: Respect for self; Respect for others;
Responsibility for all your actions.
* Don’t let a little dispute injure a great friendship.
* When you realize you’ve made a mistake, take immediate steps to
correct it.
* Smile when picking up the phone. The caller will hear it in your
voice.
* Spend some time alone.
* Open your arms to change, but don’t let go of your values.
* Remember that silence is sometimes the best answer.
* Live a good, honorable life. Then when you get older and think back,
you’ll get to enjoy it a second time.
* A loving atmosphere in your home is so important. Do all you can to
create a tranquil harmonious home.
* In disagreements with loved ones, deal with the current situation.
Don’t bring up the past.
* Share your knowledge. It’s a way to achieve immortality.
* Once a year, go someplace you’ve never been before.
* If you make a lot of money, put it to use helping others while you are
living. That is wealth’s greatest satisfaction.
* Remember that not getting what you want is sometimes the blessing.
* Remember that the best relationship is one where your love for each
other is greater than your need for each other.
 Judge your success by what you had to give up in order to get it.
— And most importantly —–
* Pray. There’s immeasurable power in it.
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Bro. Thomas Weikle
Bro. Orlando McCain
Sis. Malaysia Green
Bro. Jarmaine M. Betton
Bro. Jonathan Pass
Bro. Bryson Eure
Bro. William Lee
Bro. Jeremy Boxley
Bro. Kevin Bivins
Bro. Willie Holman
Bro. Kelvin Gatson
Bro.Arthur Myles
Bro. Silas Session
Bro. Michael Edwards
Bro. Robert Banks
Bro. Jermaine Shamburger
*** If your love one’s have deployed and their name is not on this page please inform the admin office. Thank
you, Sis. Sutfin
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How Do I Become A Christian?
Have you ever wondered what you must do to become a Christian or what you
must do to be saved? The Bible has an answer that is easy to understand.
FIRST, you must understand that you need to be saved. The Bible says you need
to be saved because you are a sinner. Your sin has a penalty. You cannot save
yourself. The Bible says, “all have sinned” and the “wages of sin is death”.
(Romans 3:23; 6:23)
SECOND, you must understand that you can be saved. You can be saved because
Jesus died on the cross for your sins. The Bible says, “God demonstrated His love
of us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.” (Romans 5:8)
THIRD, you must know what you need to do to be saved. The Bible explains how
you can be saved. Acts 3:19 says we must repent and turn from our sins. But repentance alone is not enough. Ephesians 2:8 says that we must place our faith in
Jesus Christ to be saved.
NOW, you must want to be saved. God is waiting for you to “want to “ and then
ask Him to save you. The Bible says, “that if you call upon the name of the Lord
you shall be saved”. (Romans 10:13)
If you are ready to trust Christ as your Savior and Lord, invite Christ into your heart
right now by praying to Him. You may word, your own prayer or use the prayer
printed here. The important thing is that the prayer is sincere and personal.
“Dear Lord, I know that I am a sinner. I know you died for my sins. Right now, I
invite You into my heart to be my Savior and Lord. I willingly turn away from my
sin and give my life to You. Thank You for saving me, AMEN.”
Welcome to God’s Family, you have just made the greatest decision of your life.
Tell a Pastor or another Christian friend about your decision as soon as possible.
“And let us not become weary in well doing, for in due season we will reap if we
faint not.” Galatians 6:9
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Sade’s Smith
Karmecia Forney
Nathan Simons
Shauneice Lyles
Travon Jackson
Serita C.McNair
Shakara McGuiire
Meridian Hill RM 816
2601 16th Street NW
Washington, D.C.
Darrius Mallory
Richard Adams, Jr.
LaDreco McKeithen
Paris Carter
Jeremy Purvis
Carey Fifer
Salve Regina University
Box # 0273
Elijah Steele
Newport, RI 02840
Renika Reaves
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DeAmber Stewart
Jasmine Noble
Kelly Boone
Howard University
T.J. Robinson
2455 4th St. NW
Crandall Hall #142
Lashondra Steele
Washington, DC 20059
Alexis Leverette
Ambra Noble
Joseph Warren
Kirwan 3 , Box 55
University of Kentucky
Ebony Coats
Lexington, KY 40526-0151
Deonne McClendon
UT Chattanooga
Deborah Sivils
Marquef Donald
Apt. 0044, 215C
P.O. Box 180111
Chattanooga,TN. 37401-7111
ATTN: All College students
Please submit the name of the college that you are attending and
your mailing address to Sis. Sutfin.
Also if your name was omitted
please let me know.
Thank you,
Nichole R. Nelson
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JANUARY 2012
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
7
12
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14
Fitness &
Nutrition
6:30/ Musicians Rehearsal
7:00pm
Minister Deacon, Trustees
and Wives
Ministry
6:30pm
Intercessory Prayer
6:00am/Trustees
Fitness & Nutrition
6:30pm/
Nursing Home
visit 9:30 am/
Bible Study
and Prayer
Meeting
6:30pm/.
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Fitness & Nutrition 6:30pm/
Anointed for
Praise 6:30pm
Nursing Home Pastors’ Aide
6:00pm/ PR
visit 9:30am/
Ministry 6:30
2
3
4
5
Sunday School/New
Members Class
11:00am/ Morning
Service 11:45am/
Communion/Rt. Hand
of Fellowship 5;00pm
Holiday
Finance Ministry 6:30pm
Closed
Fitness & Nutrition 6:30pm/
Nursing Home
visit 9:30 am/
Bible Study
and Prayer
Meeting
6:30pm/.
Fitness & Nutrition Ministry
6:30pm/Chosen
Vessel 5:00pm/
Musicians /
rehearsal
6:30pm/ PR
Ministry
6:30pm
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Early Morning Worship 8am/ Sunday
School/New Members Class 9:30am/
Mid Morning Service & Baptism
10:45am
Women Reaching
Women Ministry
6:30pm/Men
Reaching Men
Ministry 6:30pm/
Tutoring 6:30pm /
Leadership
6:30pm
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Early Morning Worship 8am/ Sunday
School/New Members Class 9:30am/
Mid Morning Service 10:45am
DR. MARTIN
LUTHER
KINGS DAY
Office Closed
No Ministry
Meetings
/Fitness &
Nutrition 6:30/
Musicians
Rehearsal
7:00pm
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Early Morning Worship 8am/ Sunday
School/New Members Class 9:30am/
Mid Morning Service 10:45am
Singles, Single Parents, College Students & Life After
Divorce Ministry
6:30pm/ Marriage
Enrichment Ministry 6:30pm
Fitness & Nutrition Ministry
6:30pm
Bible Study &
Prayer Meeting 6:30pm
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Early Morning Worship 8am/ Sunday
School/New Members Class 9:30am/
Mid Morning Service 10:45am/ Evening Worship 5:00pm
Sat
6
1
Office
Fri
F
Fitness & Nutrition Ministry
6:30pm
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Fitness &
Nutrition
6:30/
Musicians
Rehearsal
6:30pm
Young Adult
Choir Rehearsal
6:30pm
Intercessory Prayer
6:00am/ Trustees
8:00am/Usher Ministry
9:00am/ Angelic choir
rehearsal 9:00am/Youth
Choir Rehearsal
10:00am/
Youth Leaders 10:00am/
Mass Choir rehearsal
10:30am/ Expectant
Mothers Ministry
10:00am
Intercessory Prayer
6:am/Trustees 8: am /
Clothes Locker 10amCar Maintenance 10am
MINISTRY
High School informational Day
10:00am
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NO
Men Come as
you are
6:30pm
OFFICE
CLOSED
TN STATE
BAPTIST
CONVENTION
Candlelight
10:00AM
Service 6:00pm