Sunday, July 9, 2017 - GLZBC

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Greater Little Zion Baptist Church10185 Zion DriveFairfax, VA 22032Phone: 703-764-9111 Fax: 703-764-9162Office Hours: 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.Email: admin@glzbc.orgWebsite: www.glzbc.orgSunday, July 9, 20172017 Theme: "The Year of Self-Worth"Proverbs 23:7aChurch Vision: The vision of GLZBC is to reach the unsaved withthe saving message of Jesus Christ.Matthew 28:19-20Church Mission: The mission of GLZBC is to lead everyone to afull life of development in Christ.Luke 4:18-19Rev. Dr. James T. Murphy, Jr., PastorE-mail: James.T.Murphy@glzbc.org

Worship on the Lord’s Day7:45 a.m. ServiceToday’s Music LeaderMusicians . . . Sis. Christian Davis and Min. Keith ExumMinister of Music . . Bro. Robert FairchildCall to Worship . .Invocation . . . . . . MinisterMusical Selection (2) . . Youthful Praise of ZionThe Spoken Word/Sermon . Minister Shavon Arline-BradleyAlfred Street Baptist Church, Alexandria, VA.Invitation to Salvation . . . Minister Shavon Arline-BradleyAlfred Street Baptist Church, Alexandria, VA.Worship of Giving/Prayer . . Board of Directors/Deacons(Bring Prayer Request As Well With Offering)Welcoming of Visitors . . . Greeter’s MinistryAnnouncements Benediction . . Minister Shavon Arline-BradleyAlfred Street Baptist Church, Alexandria, VA. Please do not enter or leave the Sanctuary during this time.This is my Bible. I am what It says I am. I have what Itsays I have. I can do what It says I can do. Today I willbe taught the Word of God. I boldly confess that mymind is alert, my heart is receptive and I will neverbe the same.In Jesus’ name. Amen.Sermon NotesMessage Notes 7:45 a.m.Scripture (s):Sermon Text:

Worship on the Lord’s Day10:45 a.m. ServiceTheme: We’re all God’s ChildrenToday’s Music LeaderMusicians . . . Sis. Christian Davis and Min. Keith ExumMinister of Music . . Bro. Robert FairchildPrayer and Invocation . . Bro. Rickey SmithPraise and Worship . . Youthful Praise of ZionWelcoming of Visitors & Announcements . Sis. Jasmine WindleyMusical Selection .Youthful Praise & Youth Praise TeamYouth Moment . . . Sis. Mea AndersonWorship of Giving . .Sis. Cayla ParsonBoard of Directors/DeaconsScripture . Sis. Miracle SnowdenMusical Selection . . . . . Youthful Praise of ZionThe Spoken Word/Sermon . Minister Shavon Arline-BradleyAlfred Street Baptist Church, Alexandria, VA.Invitation to SalvationCongregational Prayer Time Bro. Marcus McGrawBenediction . . Minister Shavon Arline-BradleyAlfred Street Baptist Church, Alexandria, VA. Please do not enter or leave the Sanctuary during this timeThis is my Bible. I am what It says I am. I have what Itsays I have. I can do what It says I can do. Today I willbe taught the Word of God. I boldly confess that mymind is alert, my heart is receptive and I will neverbe the same.In Jesus’ name. Amen.Sermon NotesMessage Notes 10:45 a.m.Scripture (s):Sermon Text:

Minister Shavon L. Arline-Bradley, MPH, MDivBro. James Adams, AK – Health & Sickness Concerns (Sis. Jean Withers-Taylor’s father)Bro. Richard Boffman – Health & Healing Concerns (Sis. Jerdleen Boffman’s husband)Sis. Barbara Collins – Health & Healing ConcernsSis. Annie & Bro. Ted Davis – Health & Healing ConcernsSis. Mary Evans – Health & Healing Concerns (Sis. Karen Talley’s mother)Sis. Rosalind Gardner (Sis. Jacqueline White’s cousin)Sis. Ruth Garrett - Health & Healing ConcernsSis. Yetta Howard - Health & Healing (Sis. Yedetta Felton’s sister)Sis. Theresa Jones-McLaughlin – Health & Healing (Sis. Joyce Moseley’s Co-worker's mother)Bro. Roy Miller (Sis. Jannie Eaddy’s cousin)Bro. James Murphy, Sr. – Health & Healing (Rev. James T. Murphy, Jr.’s father)Bro. Joseph Oliver – Health & Sickness Concerns (Sis. Ruth Garrett’s brother)Sis. Ruby Parkey – Health & Sickness Concerns (Sis. Brenda Perkins-Johnson's aunt)Sis. Tyra Parkey – Health & Sickness Concerns (Sis. Brenda Perkins-Johnson's cousin)Bro. Kenneth Riley – Health & Sickness Concerns (Sis. Brenda Perkins-Johnson's uncle)Bro. Bradford Roper – Health concerns (Deacon Ned & Sis. Cynthia Roper’s son)Bro. James Self – Health & Healing Concerns (Sis. Craigery Marshall-Self ’s husband)Bro. Bernardo Snowden – Health Concerns (Sis. Denise Snowden’s brother-in-Law)Sis. Mary Lee Spates, Lake City, SC (Sis. Denise Snowden’s mother)Bro. Lawrence & Sis. Rose Stewart - Health & Healing Concerns (Sis. Ann & Suzi Vincent’s cousins)Bro. Samuel Sullivan – Health & Sickness Concerns (Sis. Doris Dunkley’s father)Sis. Edith Swan – (Sis. Betty Meares’ friend)Bro. Joshua Thomas – Health & Sickness Concerns (Sis. Crystal Thomas’ father)Sis. Jennifer Tibbs – Health & Healing ConcernsBro. Stevie Tibbs, Sr. – Health & Healing (Sis. Jessica Tibbs’ uncle)Bro. Tommy Williams (Sis. Annette Fletcher’s brother)Sis. Sheila Yeary – Health & Sickness Concerns (Sis. Brenda Perkins-Johnson's cousin)Unit 2: Calling of The Prophets“Isaiah In the Temple”Daily Bible Readings of this unday2 Chronicles 26:1-10, 15Isaiah 58:6-12Psalm 93Acts 28:23-292 Corinthians 6:14-7:12 Peter 3:11-16Isaiah 6:1-8Minister Shavon Arline-Bradley is the Director of External Engagement andthsenior advisor at the Office of the 19United States SurgeonGeneral. Formerly, she served as Executive Vice President and senior directorof health programs for the national NAACP. The New Jersey native, a publichealth advocate and former track & field athlete, earned her Bachelor of Sciencedegree in Exercise Physiology and Master of Public Health degree from TulaneUniversity in New Orleans, Louisiana. Minister Arline-Bradley earned herMaster’s in Divinity at the Samuel Dewitt Proctor School of Theology at VirginiaUnion University.Minister Arline-Bradley is a sought-after preacher, motivational speaker and hastraveled extensively throughout the United States and Caribbean promotingfaith, health, and social justice. She has been a featured preacher and speakerfor numerous national and statewide conventions including but not limited to theVA Baptist General Convention, Delta Sigma Theta, The Links Incorporated, andthe Congressional Black Caucus.Minister Arline-Bradley is a member of the American Public Health Association,serves on the national social action commission of Delta Sigma Theta, and is theformer chair of the health committee of the Washington, DC Branch of theNAACP. She is also a member of the Links Incorporated and completed TheScott Hawkins Leadership Institute Fellowship in June 2016 as a future femaleleader in Black America.Minister Arline-Bradley is a co-author of “The Queen’s Legacy,” a journey of thetrials and triumph of phenomenal women. She was a recipient of the 2010NAACP Chairman’s Leadership Award and received the 2016 CommunityLeadership and Preaching Award by the Samuel DeWitt Proctor School ofTheology.Minister Arline-Bradley is a licensed Baptist minister and is currently anassociate at the Alfred Street Baptist Church, under the leadership of seniorpastor, the Rev. Dr. Howard-John Wesley in Alexandria, VA. She has served asa new members’ instructor, Circle of Hope facilitator (human trafficking ministry),and women’s conference facilitator and now supports the Constitution & Bylawscommittee of ASBC. She was recently appointed as the youngest member ofthe newly formed advisory council member to the Samuel DeWitt Proctor Schoolof Theology at Virginia Union University.She is the proud wife of Andrew Bradley, current student at STVU, and motherof 3- year-old Micah Benjamin Bradley and 17-year-old stepdaughter AmiraJames.

Bible Trivia Answers1. C) 6 yearsJohn JasperEarly life: Born into slavery on July 4, 1812 in Fluvanna County,Virginia, to Philip and Tina Jasper one of twenty-four children of Philip.Philip was a well-known Baptist preacher while Tina was a slave of aMr. Peachy. Jasper was hired out to various people and when Mr.Peachy's mistress died, he was given to her son, John Blair Peachy, alawyer who moved to Louisiana. Jasper's time in Louisiana was short,as his new master soon died, and he returned to Richmond, Virginia.Jasper experienced a personal conversion to Christianity in CapitalSquare in 1839. Jasper convinced a fellow slave to teach him to readand write, and began studying to become a Baptist minister.Family: Jasper married three times, first to Elvy Weaden who left him. Second to CandusJordan in 1844. They had nine children before they divorced. Third to Mary Ann Cole in 1863who died August 6, 1874.Career: For more than two decades, Rev. Jasper traveled throughout Virginia, oftenpreaching at funeral services for fellow slaves. He often preached at Third Baptists Church inPetersburg, Virginia. He also preached to Confederate Soldiers during the American Civil War(1861-1865).Jasper in 1902: After his own emancipation following the American Civil War, Rev. Jasparfounded the Sixth Mount Zion Baptist Church in Richmond, which by 1887 had attracted 2500members and served as a religious and social center of Richmond's predominately blackJackson Ward—providing a Sunday School and other services. Jasper's vivid oratory anddramatic speaking style brought renowned calls for him to preach throughout the EasternUnited States. His most famous sermon, The Sun Do Move, expressed his deep faith in Godthrough the imagery of a flat Earth around which the sun rotates.Death and legacy: He delivered his last sermon a few days before his death at age 88. TheLibrary of Virginia honored him as one of the African American trailblazers in its "Strong Menand Women" series in 2012.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John Jasper“And it came to pass in the sixth year, in the sixth month, in the fifth day of the month, as I sat in minehouse, and the elders of Judah sat before me, that the hand of the Lord GOD fell there uponme.” Ezekiel 8:12. C) 12 months“ Now when every maid's turn was come to go in to king Ahasuerus, after that she had been twelvemonths, according to the manner of the women, (for so were the days of their purificationsaccomplished, to wit, six months with oil of myrrh, and six months with sweet odours, and with otherthings for the purifying of the women.” Esther 2:123. C) in the time of the Prophets“Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, andshall call his name Immanuel.” Isaiah 7:144. C) 40 days“And Jonah began to enter into the city a day's journey, and he cried, and said, Yet forty days, andNineveh shall be overthrown.” Jonah 3:45. D) 40 years“And it came to pass, when he made mention of the ark of God, that he fell from off the seat backwardby the side of the gate, and his neck brake, and he died: for he was an old man, and heavy. And he hadjudged Israel forty years.” 1 Samuel 4:186. A) forty days and forty nights“For yet seven days, and I will cause it to rain upon the earth forty days and forty nights; and everyliving substance that I have made will I destroy from off the face of the earth.” Genesis 7:47. B) Jeremiah“The word which came unto Jeremiah from the LORD, when king Zedekiah sent unto him Pashur theson of Melchiah, and Zephaniah the son of Maaseiah the priest, saying.” Jeremiah 21:18. D) he had sinned with Bathsheba“Against thee, thee only, have I sinned, and done this evil in thy sight: that thou mightest be justifiedwhen thou speakest, and be clear when thou judgest.” Psalms 51:49. A) Abib (March-April)“Observe the month of Abib, and keep the passover unto the LORD thy God: for in the month of Abibthe LORD thy God brought thee forth out of Egypt by night.” Deuteronomy 16:110: D) fifteen years“Go, and say to Hezekiah, Thus saith the LORD, the God of David thy father, I have heard thy prayer, Ihave seen thy tears: behold, I will add unto thy days fifteen years.” Isaiah 38:5King James Version (KJV)http://www.christianity.com/trivia/

CSTM Presents Healthy Habits For the Month of July:Aim for 10,000 steps per dayWalking burns calories and can help combat the risks that come with a sedentarylifestyle. Added bonus: Going for just a 15-minute stroll can help you get out of a mentalrut and increase your creativity by nearly 60 percent.Healthy Fats!Don't make this month about snack crackers and deep-fried foods. Focus on swappingunhealthy fats for healthy ones (Avocados, Coconut Oil, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, andOmega-3s).The Cancer Support Team Ministry recognizes the followingCancer Awareness for the month of July: Sarcoma Awareness Week er-awareness-monthsThank You!To: Greater Little Zion Baptist Church,Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, The love of God knows no boundaries and your love is aliving example of His unending love and care. Thank you and may our good God Bless youfor your kindness towards our family. May God continue to bless you and enlarge yourterritory in His kingdom.“During a time like this, we realize how much our friends mean to us Your kind expressionsof sympathy will always be remembered.”Agape Johnnie Mae Forte & FamilyChess ClubPlease join the Chess Club for food, fun & fellowship, today @1:00 PM in theFellowship Hall.POC: Bro. Alvin Hayes and Sis. Lakita JonesMen’s Bible StudyThere will be Men’s Bible Study on Thursday, July 13, 2017 and Thursday, July 27, 20177:00 p.m.POC: Rev. Dr. James T. Murphy, Jr.Ushers’ Ministry Car WashThe Ushers’ Ministry is having a car wash fundraiser on Saturday - July 15, 2017,from 9:00 a.m. till 11:30 a.m. The location is the parking lot at GLZBC.Please come and support this ministry.GLZBC ScholarshipApplication deadline for fall 2017 semester scholarship is July 16, 2017.POCs: Sis. Rosalind Blunt - Rosalindblunt@aol.com and Sister Marlene Coleman TeacherMSC@aol.comCouples CourseSession 2: Honoring the Covenant Marriage: Chapters 3 & 4Book: Kingdom Marriage by Tony EvansDate: July 21, 2017 Time: 6:30-9:30 PMLocation: Anthony & Terri Bazemore’s homeExecutive Council MeetingMonday, July 24, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. in the Fellowship HallQuarterly Church MeetingWednesday, July 26, 2017 at 7:00 p.m.Please arrive early so that we can start on time, and bring a picture ID.

Sunday7:45 and 10:45 a.m. Worship Service - Each one bring one7:45 and 10:45 a.m. Children’s Church 1st and 3rd Sunday (OS)7:45 and 10:45 a.m. Youth Church 1st and 3rd Sunday (FH)8:30 a.m. Sunday School 5th Sunday - Pastor Murphy is the Adult Class facilitator9:45 –10:30 a.m. Sunday School - POC: Bro. Jeffery Allen, Sr., Superintendent – June –August 2017, Theme: “God’s Urgent Call”9:45 – 10:15 a.m. Morning Prayer period – Main Sanctuary POC: Prayer Ministry9:45 a.m. Worship Service 5th Sunday1:00 p.m. Pastor’s Aide Ministry Meeting 1st Sunday (FH) - POC: Bro. James McCoy1:00 p.m. Family Ministry – Family Prayer Day, 3rd Sunday upstairs in the prayer room.Theme: Praying to be Obedient in Our Freedom. The Family Ministry Focused Prayer forJuly: During this month of July, let us recognize the power of the Holy Spirit which is withinus and among us. To obediently hear his direction in our daily walk, as we are all called toreach out with grace in sharing and being a representative of Christ to others. Let not ourfreedom to choose be without the direction and presence of the Holy Spirit. We pray that weall live in submission to Gods direction in our families. Scriptures: Luke 4:18 & 19: TheSpirit of the LORD is upon me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to thepoor. He has sent me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovering of sight to the blind,to set at liberty those who are oppressed, to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor. POCs:Deacon Anthony & Deacon Terri Bazemore1:00 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 Hayesand Sis. LaKita Jones1:00 p.m. Rock The Rim, immediately after the 11:00 a.m. service, every 2nd Sunday at thePinn Center. POC: Deacon William Windley and Bro. Mervin Fanfon1:30 p.m. Christian Education Ministry Meeting 1st Sunday – POC: Sis. La Kita Jones1:30 p.m. Cancer Support Team Meeting (CR) 2nd Sunday – POC: Sis. Christine DavisMondayWednesday6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting - A one-hour group session led by the Deacon Ministry. Come andpray with us. Location: Main Sanctuary, All are welcome7:30-8:30 p.m. Bible Study (Fellowship Hall) All are welcomeThursday6:00–8:00 p.m. GLZ Praise Dancers Ministry Rehearsal (OS) POC: BOD Dolores Claytor6:30 p.m. Youth Ministry Meeting 1st and 2nd Thursday (FH)7:00 p.m. Children’s Ministry Meeting 1st Thursday7:00 a.m. Church Choir Rehearsal Thursday before the 3rd Sunday7:00-8:00 p.m. Junior Ushers’ Meeting 4th Thursday (OS)7:30 p.m. Missionary Ministry Meeting 3rd Thursday (CR)7:30 p.m. Youthful Praise of Zion Choir Rehearsal (MS) Except after the 2nd Sunday7:30 p.m. Women of Zion Choir Rehearsals Thursdays before the 5th Sunday8:30 p.m. Young Adult Praise Team Rehearsal (MS) POC: Sis. Kiara MackFriday7:00 p.m. Baptism Orientation 1st Friday (CR) – POC: Rev. Estelle Chandler7:00 p.m. Zion Inspirational Choir Rehearsal Friday before the 1st SundaySaturday7-9 a.m. Men’s Ministry Prayer Breakfast 1st Saturday (FH) - POC: Bro. Al Woods8:00 a.m. Male Chorus Rehearsal (MS)9:30–11:00 a.m. Women’s Bible Study 2nd and 4th Saturdays (FH) - POC: Deacon GeraldineWoods10:00 a.m. - 12 noon Women’s Ministry Meeting 3rd Saturday (FH) – POC: Rev. EstelleChandler (Nov & Dec Meeting in the Old Sanctuary)10:00 a.m. Beautification Ministry Meeting 3rd Saturdays (CR) – POC: Sis. Annie McLaurin10:00 a.m. Deacons Meeting 3rd Saturday (OS) Special on-call teleconference heldperiodically. POC: Deacon Anthony Bazemore7:00 p.m. Church Choir Rehearsal10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Ushers’ Ministry Adults Meeting 4th Saturday – POC: Sis. Gloria LoftonTuesday6:30 p.m. Academic Enrichment (Tutoring) POC: Deacon Dr. Al Moseley10:00 a.m. New Member Orientation Saturday before the 2nd Sunday11:00 a.m. Women of Zion Choir Rehearsal the Saturday before the 5th Sunday7:00 p.m. Zion Inspirational Choir Rehearsal (except the Tuesday after the 1st Sunday)2:00 p.m. Seniors Ministry Meeting every 3rd Saturday (Pinn Center)7:00 p.m. Music and Performing Arts Council meeting Tuesday before the 1st Sunday7:00 p.m. Board of Directors’ Meeting 2nd Tuesday (CR) – POC: Sis. Dolores Claytor7:00 p.m. Deacons’ Training 2nd Tuesday7:30 p.m. Hospitality Ministry Meeting 4th Tuesday (Kitchen) – POC: Sis. Christine DavisPlease see web-site calendar (www.glzbc.org) for more scheduled events

the newly formed advisory council member to the Samuel DeWitt Proctor School of Theology at Virginia Union University. She is the proud wife of Andrew Bradley, current student at STVU, and mother of 3- year-old Micah Benjamin Bradley and 17-year-old stepdaughter Amira James. Unit 2: Calling of The Prophets "Isaiah In the Temple"