9:30 am - Greater Little Zion Baptist Church

Greater Little Zion Baptist Church
10185 Zion Drive
Fairfax, VA 22032
Phone: 703-764-9111
Fax: 703-764-9162
Office Hours: 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Email: admin@glzbc.org
Website: www.glzbc.org
Baptism Sunday
Sunday, November 1, 2015
2015 Theme: "Standing the Duty" 2 Timothy 1:3
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.
Rev. Dr. James T. Murphy, Jr., Pastor
E-mail: James.T.Murphy@glzbc.org
Worship on the Lord’s Day
7:45 a.m. Service
Today’s Music Leader
Musician.………................................................…Min. Keith Exum
Minister of Music .…...……………………… Bro. Robert Fairchild
Call to Worship ……………….……..…………………………..…………...…
Invocation ..……………………......……...….………..…………... Minister
Musical Selection (2) ………………….….......…… Zion Inspirational Choir
The Spoken Word/Sermon …………......... Rev. Dr. James T. Murphy, Jr.
Sermon Title: Growing Beyond My Expectation John 12:30-33
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
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
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.
Sermon Notes
Message Notes 7:45 a.m.
Scripture (s):
Sermon Text:
Worship on the Lord’s Day
10:45 a.m. Service
Today’s Music Leader
Musician ..……...………………..…………....…… Min. Keith Exum
Minister of Music .…...………………..…… Bro. Robert Fairchild
Praise and Worship …………….…...………………...……………………..…
Call to Worship ………………….………..……………………………..………
Congregational Hymn #431 ………….. What A Friend We Have In Jesus
Worshippers may enter
Invocation ..………………….........……....….………..…………... Minister
Musical Selection ……………......………………… Zion Inspirational Choir
Welcoming of Visitors ….…...……………………………. Greeter’s Ministry
Announcements …………………………..………………………….…………
Worship of Giving/ Prayer …...……...……….. Board of Directors/Deacons
Congregational Prayer Time ……............................................................
Musical Selection …………………….....…………. Zion Inspirational Choir
The Spoken Word/Sermon ……………..… Rev. Dr. James T. Murphy, Jr.
Sermon Title: Growing Beyond My Expectation John 12:30-33
Invitation to Salvation
Benediction ……………………….....…….. Rev. Dr. James T. Murphy, Jr.
 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 It
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.
Sermon Notes
Message Notes 10:45 a.m.
Scripture (s):
Sermon Text:
Rev. Estelle Chandler – Safe travels as they tour the Holy Land in Israel
Sis. Dolores Claytor – Safe travels as they tour the Holy Land in Israel
Sis. Stacey Claytor-Howard– Safe travels as they tour the Holy Land in Israel
Sis. Barbara Collins
Sis. Annie & Bro. Ted Davis for Health & Sickness Concerns - (Bro. Ted Davis)
Mother Birthene Howard, Manor Care - Fair Oaks
Sis. Eleanor Mack, Hospital in Brooklyn, NY (Sis. Kiara Mack’s grandmother)
Bro. David Manigault (Sis. Cheryl Mack’s uncle)
Sis. Mammie Majors (Sis. Barbra Murphy’s sister)
Bro. Roosevelt Milton
Sis. Ruby Parker for Health & Sickness Concerns (Sis. Brenda Perkin-Johnson's
Aunt)
Sis. Tyra Parkey for Health & Sickness Concerns (Sis. Brenda Perkin-Johnson's
Cousin)
Sis. Mariah Pitts (Sis. Elanese Pitts’ daughter)
Bro. George Reese (Sis. Donna Reese’s husband)
Sis. Cynthia Roper's brother- in-law
Sis. Carole Sadler (Sis. Joanne Tibbs’ friend)
Sis Ann Smith - Job Search
Sis. Jennifer Tibbs - Health Concerns (Sis. Joanne Tibbs’ daughter)
Sis. Annette Torian (Sis. Barbra Murphy’s niece)
Sis. Joan Tyree
Mother Margo Tyree
Bro. Lester Newton, III ( Deacon Don Newton’s great-nephew)
Sis Ann Vincent - Health & Sickness Concerns
Sis Suzi Vincent - Health & Sickness Concerns
Sis. Carol Ann Walker
Sis. Elizabeth Waters – Safe travels as they tour the Holy Land in Israel
Bro. Kenneth White, Jr. (Sis. Sylvia Fisher’s nephew)
Bro Elijah Windley - School Work & Encouragement
Mourning the loss of a loved one:
Rev. Estelle Chandler (Death of her friend, Doctor Elin Ringstrom)
Dea. Janie Doctor (Death of her sister)
I apologize for the incorrect information printed last week. Sis. Thelma Jeffrey & Sis. Alvera
Robinson’s sister did not pass; it was the sister of Sis. Arnita Jeffrey’s sister. I am sorry for any
confusion this has caused. Thanks, Cynthia Hill
Prayer Works!
Daily Bible Readings of this week:
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Psalm 18:1-9
Psalm 80:1-3, 7, 17-19
Daniel 6:19-23
Daniel 6:25-28
Acts 27:14-25
Acts 12:12-18
Acts 12:1-11
Little Known Black History Fact:
Samuel Burris
The case of Underground Railroad conductor Samuel
Burris has come full circle, this after the abolitionist
will finally be pardoned, 168 years since his
conviction for freeing slaves. The state of Delaware
will honor Burris in a ceremony next month, clearing
him of his charges posthumously in the process.
Burris was born in 1808 in the Willow Grove section
of Delaware in Kent County. Although he was a free
man, Burris took his family to the relative safety of
Philadelphia to avoid being abducted and sold into
slavery. In 1845, and with slavery dying out, Burris began working alongside
abolitionist and Underground Railroad conductor William Still, and Thomas
Garrett.
Burris understood the risks involved in working with the Underground Railroad,
which was illegal in the state. Burris was eventually caught in 1847 assisting
slave Maria Mathews’ escape from a plantation in Dover. Burris was jailed and
spent 14 months in jail despite the protests of his fellow abolitionists. At the end
of his stay in prison, Burris was convicted and was to be auctioned into slavery.
Burris’ rights were bought for $500 by Wilmington abolitionist, Issac Flint. Flint
then arranged for Burris to rejoin his family in Philadelphia. The ordeal bolstered
Burris’ involvement in freeing slaves, and he continued to support the cause of
helping newly freed slaves adjust to their new lives after the Civil War and the
end of slavery.
There are several conflicting accounts of exactly when Burris died while living
in San Francisco. The years have jumped around from 1863, 1868 and 1869.
Delaware Gov. Jack Markell will host a morning ceremony to pardon Burris at
the Old State House in Dover on November 2. There will also be a dedication of
a historical marker honoring Burris. Several honored guests, included elected
state officials, are slated to offer remarks.
http://blackamericaweb.com/2015/10/27/little-known-black-history-factsamuel-burris/
Sunday
Tuesday
7:45 and 10:45 a.m. Worship Service - Each one bring one
7:00 p.m. Deacons’ Training 2nd Tuesday
7:45 and 10:45 a.m. Children’s Church 1st and 3rd Sunday (OS)
st
7:30 p.m. Hospitality Ministry Meeting 4th Tuesday (Kitchen) – POC: Sis. Carmen Holt
rd
7:45 and 10:45 a.m. Youth Church 1 and 3 Sunday (FH)
8:30 a.m. Sunday School 5th Sunday
Wednesday
th
9:45 –10:30 a.m. Sunday School - POC: Bro. Jeffery Allen, Sr., Superintendent – 5 Sunday Pastor Murphy is the Adult Class facilitator. September – November 2015, Theme: “The
Christian Community Comes Alive”
6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting - A one-hour group session led by the Deacon Ministry. Come and
pray with us. Location: Old Sanctuary All are welcome
7:30-8:30 p.m. Bible Study (Fellowship Hall) All are welcome
9:45 – 10:15 a.m. Morning Prayer period – Main Sanctuary POC: Prayer Ministry
9:45 a.m. Worship Service 5th Sunday
1:00 p.m. Pastor’s Aide Ministry Meeting 1st Sunday (FH) - POC: Bro. James McCoy
1:00 p.m. God’s Junior Angels rehearsals are every 1 st and 3rd Sunday’s (OS) [except the
months July& August] - POC: Sis. Renee Ivey
1:00 p.m. Family Ministry – Family Prayer Day, 3rd Sunday upstairs in the prayer room.
Theme: You Are Not Alone! For the Family Prayer focus prayer for the month of November: As
we progress through the month, may we always remember that in all our family challenges and
triumphs we are not alone, that the HOLY SPIRIT is always with us. When life has gotten too
hard to utter prayer and our faith is being tested, depend on the HOLY SPIRIT to intercede and be
with you. You Are Not Alone! Scriptures: Romans 8:26-28: Likewise the Spirit also helps in our
weaknesses. For we do not know what we should pray for as we ought, but the Spirit Himself
makes intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered. Now He who searches the
hearts knows what the mind of the Spirit is, because He makes intercession for the saints
according to the will of GOD. And we know that all things work together for good to those who
love God to those who are the called according to His purpose. POCs: Deacon Anthony &
Deacon Terri Bazemore
1:00 p.m. Game of Chess, Food, Fun and Fellowship, immediately after the 11:00 a.m.
service, every 2nd Sunday at the Pinn Center. POC: Bro Al Hayes or Sis LaKita Jones.
1:00 p.m. Rock The Rim and Tennis Lessons, immediately after the 11:00 a.m. service, every
2nd Sunday at the Pinn Center. POC: Deacon William Windley and Bro. Al Hayes
1:30 p.m. Christian Education Ministry Meeting 1 st Sunday – POC: Sis. La Kita Jones
1:30 p.m. Cancer Support Team Meeting (CR) 2 nd Sunday – POC: Sis. Christine Davis
Monday
7:00 p.m. Church Choir Rehearsal
Tuesday
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 1 st Sunday)
7:00 p.m. Music and Performing Arts Council meeting Tuesday before the 1 st Sunday
7:00 p.m. Board of Directors’ Meeting 2nd Tuesday (CR) – POC: Sis. Dolores Claytor
Thursday
6:00–8:00 p.m. GLZ Praise Dancers Ministry Rehearsal (MS 6–7 p.m. & FH 7–8 p.m.)
6:30 p.m. Youth Ministry Meeting 1st and 2nd Thursday (OS) POC: Sis. Cynthia Turner
7:00 p.m. Children’s Ministry Meeting 1st Thursday
7:00-8:00 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)
7:30 p.m. Women of Zion Choir Rehearsal Thursday after the 2 nd Sunday
Friday
7:00 p.m. Baptism Orientation 1st Friday (CR) – POC: Rev. Estelle Chandler
7:00 p.m. Zion Inspirational Choir Rehearsal Friday before the 1 st Sunday
Saturday
7:30 a.m. Monthly Deacons Meeting 3 Saturday (CR) Special on-call teleconference held
periodically. POC: Deacon Don Newton
8:00 a.m. Male Chorus Rehearsal
8:00 a.m. Men’s Ministry Prayer Breakfast 1st Saturday - POC: Bro. Al Woods
9:30–11:00 a.m. Women’s Bible Study 2nd and 4th Saturdays (FH) - POC: Deacon Geraldine
Woods
10:00 a.m. Women’s Ministry Meeting 3rd Saturday (FH) – POC: Rev. Estelle Chandler (No
Meeting in October)
10:00 a.m. Beautification Ministry Meeting 3rd Saturdays (CR) – POC: Sis. Annie McLaurin
10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Ushers’ Ministry Adults Meeting 4th Saturday – POC: Bro. Jimmie Barber
10:00 a.m. New Member Orientation 3rd Saturdays
11:30 a.m. Church Choir Rehearsal Saturday before the 3 rd Sunday
12:00 p.m. Women of Zion Choir Rehearsal 2nd & 4th Saturday & the Saturday before the 5th
Sunday
2:00 p.m. Seniors Ministry Meeting every 3 rd Saturday (Pinn Center)
rd
Special Wedding Thank You
Alvin and I were married on October 3, 2015 at Greater Little Zion Baptist Church.
We would like to thank all of those who shared good wishes and blessings for us on
our wedding day. It was a day that we will never forget, thanks to you. Our hearts
are still jumping with joy. Your kindness is like a seed that will grow tall in our
memory of this special “Day.”
Sincerely,
Alvin (Cool) & Gloria Coates
Thank You!
To: Rev. Murphy and Zion members,
My daughter and I would like to thank you for the kindness that you have shown us
in our time of need. We would also like to thank you for the wonderful CD; we were
especially blessed by the song “Please Take Care of Me.” Please keep us in your
prayers.
God Bless you all!
Dorothy Odom and Family
New! GLZBC College and Young Adult Sunday School
Facilitator: Angelica Anderson
Place: Upstairs Conference Room
Was Jesus boring? Hardly! He took on the Pharisees. He asked tough questions.
He showed amazing compassion and service.
He changed the world. So, do you think Sunday school is boring?
Hardly!
College students and young adults, come out and experience a nontraditional way to
learn about and do something for God.
Be challenged.
Debate world issues, religious traditions. Ask and answer tough questions.
Experience a new way to grow and serve in Christ and fellowship with one another.
The ones who are crazy enough to think they can change the world are the ones who
do.
Inspirationalquotes.com
POC: Angelica Anderson
The Missionary Ministry Foreign Outreach to Sierra Leone for 2015
Praise God for 181 Bibles; 3 shopping bags of personal hygiene items; 2 bags of
new and used children clothes; 5 backpacks filled with school supplies; and the best
gift of all, love from GLZBC, Sister Brenda Black (LA Fitness), Sis. Jan Polk
(Percepts Bible Study) and Holiday Inn of Washington, DC via Gladys. All of these
items were sent to the orphanage in Moyamba, Sierra Leone, West Africa and will
arrive around Christmas. To God be the glory and to you thanks!
Serving others,
Jeri
Weekly Bulletin
Want to know what's going on at GLZBC? The GLZBC Weekly Bulletin is now on
the GLZBC Website. Just go to www.glzbc.org and click on the "Publications"
Menu and select "Weekly Bulletin" to view or print a copy of the bulletin. The
bulletin will be posted each Friday before the Sunday Worship Service.
Sunday Worship Service
Did you miss the Worship Service? You can now listen to the Sunday Worship
Service (Hymn of Preparation and Sermon) on the GLZBC Website. Every
Tuesday, an audio recording of the previous Sunday's Worship Service will be
posted to the website. Just go to www.glzbc.org and click on "Recorded Worship
Service" to listen online.
Online Giving
Can't make it to church? Check out our online giving feature. You can make onetime contributions, pay tithes or schedule automatic payments using your credit card
or checking account. Just go to www.glzbc.org and click on the "Sign In" Menu. If
you have any problems, please call the Admin Office at (703) 764-9111.
Chess
Join us on 2nd Sundays after the 11AM service for CHESS. Chess is a game for
people of all ages. You can learn to play at any age, and in chess, unlike in many
other sports, you don't ever have to retire. Age is also not a factor when you're
looking for an opponent -- young can play with old and old can play with young.
Chess develops memory. Chess improves concentration. Chess develops
logical thinking. Chess develops the capability to predict and foresee consequences
of actions. Chess shows that success rewards hard work. The more you practice, the
better you'll become. Join us for chess, pizza & fellowship. For more information,
please contact Bro Al Hayes or Sis LaKita Jones. Software to play is a FREE
download at http://www.playchess.com.
GLZBC Youth Ministry: Vessels Newsletter
The October/November 2015 edition is now available on the GLZBC website
(www.glzbc.org); printed copies are available in the vestibule.
Please pick up a copy to read and enjoy.
Thanksgiving Baskets
Good morning,
Time is approaching for family and friends of Greater Little Zion Baptist Church to
submit names for this year's Thanksgiving Food Baskets. Submission of names
began on October 4, 2015 and ends November 8, 2015. The baskets will be
distributed on November 21, 2015 between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon,
here at Greater Little Zion. If you know of a family that would benefit from this
outreach opportunity, please let us know. Missionary points of contact are Gina
Colbert who can be reached at (703) 492-2065 and Diane Ward who can be reached
at (703) 969-0181. You may also call the church, (703) 764-9111. The submission
form and the box to place your form is available in the vestibule.
Serving others,
GLZBC Missionaries
Thanksgiving Service
November 26, 2015
at 10:00 a.m.
GLZBC UNCF (United Negro College Fund) Sunday
When: December 6, 2015 at both the 7:45 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Service
Contribution Goal: $2,500
Contribution Guidelines: Make check payable to GLZBC. Annotate the acronym
"UNCF" on the line at the bottom left corner of the check and on the "Other" line in
the Special Donation column of the Tithes and Offerings envelope for both check
and cash contributions.
Donations can be made each Sunday thru January 3, 2016.
Point-of-Contact: Brother Abe Scott
Reminder
“No Money Mondays”- As we continue our Spending Fast on Mondays, for those of
you participating in the 52 Week Saving Challenge, your account balance for the
week ending November 7th should be $1035.00 or $1,350.00 (depending on if you
started with $1 or $52), for the teenagers it should be $110.00, and the youth age 5 to
12 it should be $55.00.
2016 Zion Day Volunteers
In 2016, Zion will have stood as a beacon of light for the Fairfax and surrounding
communities for 125 years. It will be a time of joy, excitement, celebration,
consecration, as well as reflection upon God's favor of Greater Little Zion Baptist
Church. Deacon Moseley is seeking volunteers to work on the 125th Zion Day
Anniversary Team. If you are interested in volunteering, please see him immediately
following the 8:00 a.m. or 11:00 a.m. service.
Thank you
Couples Course
Family Ministry: Marriage Oneness Session 5
Date: November 13, 2015 Time: 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Chapter 5: Spiritual Beliefs Location: Terri and Anthony Bazemore’s Home
RSVP: abazemore6@verizon.net or terrib6@verizon.net
The Evangel's Christmas Celebration
Hello Zion, The Family Ministry would like to invite all members, friends and
family to accompany us to The Evangel's Christmas Celebration with Kirk Franklin,
Tamela Mann, Yolanda Adams, Marvin Sapp, Anthony Brown & Group Therapy,
Ledisi, Mary Mary & Avery Sunshine.
WOMEN'S MINISTRY CALENDAR/SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES
Please note change of time for meetings. Meetings are held the 3rd Saturday of each
month @ 10:00 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. There will NOT be a meeting in
October, due to preparation for Zion Day. The next meeting will be on Saturday,
November 21, 2015 @ 10:00 a.m. in the Old Sanctuary. At this meeting, we will
elect officers for 2016. Please come prepared with your nominations. We look
forward to seeing each of you at the next meeting as we continue the bonding and
fellowship that we experienced at the retreat.
Rev. Chandler
This will be at the Evangel Multi Media and Arts Center in Upper Marlboro, MD.
These are two links to all of the information:
http://www.evangelchristmascelebration.com/
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/evangels-celebration-celebration-2015-featuring-kirkfranklin-yolanda-adams-marvin-sapp-tamela-mann-tickets-18659013612
The dates are the first three weekends in December...with three shows every
Saturday and 1 show every Sunday from 5-7:30 p.m. We would like to get tickets as
early as possible for the best seats.
General seating is $65 with a $4.57 fee. The last day to purchase tickets is December
5th, and they are already on sale. Please contact Terri or Anthony Bazemore or Judy
Skipwith for any additional information.