Join our Prayer Evangelism Team GMZ Women`s Retreat

VOL. 6 ISSUE 7
MARCH 1, 2015
GREATER MT. ZION BAPTIST CHURCH • 1801 PENNSYLVANIA AVE. AUSTIN TEXAS 78702 • LEAD PASTOR GAYLON CLARK
Join our Prayer Evangelism Team GMZ Women’s
“Whatever house you enter, first say, “Peace be to this
Retreat
house.” And whatever city you enter, and they receive
you, eat what is set before you; and heal those in it who
are sick, and say to them, “The kingdom of God has
come near you” ~ Luke 10:5,8,9
P
rayer aligns us with the
work of God and allows us
the privilege of
participating in his plan.
We have seen changes in the
spiritual atmosphere in Austin.
With these changes has come
an openness to prayer.
The majority of people today
claim prayer as part of their
regular way of life, and although
there is great departure in to
whom they pray and how they
pray, the act of prayer can be
common ground for us.
In light of these realities, we
have discovered prayer to be an
effective means for evangelism,
but also prayer as
evangelism.
Prayer Evangelism
starts by “talking to God
about our neighbors
before we talk to our
neighbors about God.”
When we enter
situations speaking peace
and bringing a blessing,
when we build
relationships with others based on
love and trust, or when we
respond to the needs of others
with tangible acts of kindness, the
Holy Spirit breaks down defenses
and prepares people’s hearts to
receive Christ naturally.
We are now training and
building a core team to help lead
our church as prayer evangelists.
Please pray about joining our
team.
Our first prayer evangelism
outreach is scheduled for May 30
at 10a.m.
Contact Denise Sockwell at
dsockwell@gmzaustin.org for more
information.
J
oin the women of Greater
for the Women's
Retreat March 27-28 in
Marble Falls at The Retreat at
Balcones Springs.
Prepare to be uplifted by the
Word brought by renowned
evangelist, radio host, & attorney
- Monique Pressley.
Enjoy a weekend of relaxation,
but also of learning, sharing and
embracing each other as sisters in
Christ.
Six breakout sessions will
cover such topics as health &
wellness, financial freedom,
dealing with life crisis, marriage
and single life, to name a few.
The cost is $85 per person or a
deposit of $25 to hold your space
(includes overnight stay in wellappointed living spaces for four; T
-shirt; three meals and retreat
materials).
Registration ends Friday,
March 6 at midnight.
You may register: online at
ACCESS ACS or outside the
Fellowship Hall following each
service.
For more info to register:
Anita Roberts, email:
anita@amcpublishing.net.
Sunday, your prayer intercessors will be
stationed at various places around the
campus to listen and pray with you.
MARCH 1| NEW MEMBER LUNCHEON
January and February new members:
The New Member Luncheon is today at 2
p.m. Come eat with your new family in
the Fellowship Hall right after the noon
service. Meet your new Pastor and
church staff while learning more about
your new church. M101 will be taught by
Rev. Vecente’ Coatney during the second
half of the Luncheon. This class is open
to all new members, as well as any GMZ
members who have not taken M101. If
you missed a previous luncheon and
would like to attend, please see Beverly
Jackson-Brown or any Team Member
after the 10 a.m. service in the
Fellowship Hall to RSVP.
SUNDAYS | CHILDREN’S MINISTRY
Greater Children’s Ministry is available
for children 6-months to 6th-grade in
Promiseland on the second floor behind
the baptismal pool. Contact: Pamela
LeDay,
Children’s
Director
pleday@gmzaustin.org.
SUNDAYS |TEEN WORSHIP SERVICE
Rebel Zone, a worship experience for
middle and high school students to
worship God freely and to filter Truth
from Lies...Faith from Fantasy, is held
Sundays at 10 a.m. in the Bacon Center.
Contact: Student Pastor Kevin White,
512.413.0140.
SUNDAYS | CONNECTION CARD
Complete the Prayer Request Card
located in the back of the pews and
designated areas in the balcony. Place
your request in one of the white prayer
boxes in the church foyer or in the front
of the sanctuary.
SUNDAYS | RIDES FROM COLLEGE TO CHURCH
Rides are available very second and
fourth Sunday. Pick up locations/times:
UT, Jester West 9:20 a.m.; 11:20 a.m.;
Texas State, LBJ Student Center (bus stop
semi-circle)
and
Bobcat
Village
Apartment Clubhouse, 10:50 a.m.; St.
Edwards, Pearle & Roberts Ragsdale
bldg. (Loading dock), 11:20 a.m.; HustonTillotson,
front
entrance
(on
Chicon),11:30 a.m. Contact: Rev.
Vecente’ Coatney II, 584.0553.
SUNDAYS | SUNDAY SCHOOL MEETS 10 A.M.
Sunday School meets each Sunday at 10
a.m. in the church portable buildings
next to the Craig House. Classes are
available for both men and women.
SUNDAYS | LORD SUPPER OBSERVANCE
The Lord’s Supper is observed on the
first Sunday of the month at 6:30 p.m. in
the sanctuary, and also on the third
Sunday of each month, during each
worship service.
GMZ PRAYER TEAM
Your GMZ Prayer Team considers it an
honor to pray with you. Every second
TRANSPORTATION MINISTRY
The GMZ Transportation Ministry
provides transportation for all who are
in need to come to worship service. We
dedicate ourselves to the Kingdom of
God by providing a safe and convenient
way for seniors, youth, and physicallychallenged members a way to attend
GMZ services. To serve, contact Gary
Allen at gallen_44@hotmail.com.
MEDIA BOOKSTORE/ONLINE BOOKSTORE
CDs, DVDs of today's sermon and books on
spiritual living can be purchased after
service in the media sales bookstore to
your left before you exit the main
sanctuary or online at www.gmzaustin.org.
GMZ BUSINESS DIRECTORY
The GMZ Small Business Team invites
you to visit the online business directory
businessdirectory.gmzaustin.org.
We
encourage small business owners to
register . If you have any questions,
email empowerment@gmzaustin.org.
MARCH 10 | MEN’S DIABETES SEMINAR
The GMZ Brotherhood invites GMZ men
to attend a free diabetes seminar on
Tuesday, March 10 from 6:30 to 7:30
p.m. at the GMZ Referral & Community
Center (1809 Pennsylvania Ave). For
more information, contact Floyd Henson
at flhenson@yahoo.com.
CONNECT WITH GMZ VIA ACCESS ACS
Access ACS connects you to Greater and
Greater to you. Create a personalized
account to manage your personal
OurSTAFF
information, connect to small groups,
serving opportunities, or give your tithes
and offerings online. If you experience
any problems with Access ACS e-mail Kim
Walker at kwalker@gmzaustin.org.
GREATER HOPE CENTER
Greater H.O.P.E. Center offers several
serving opportunities for individuals or
groups. The Greater H.O.P.E. Center is
located at 4136 E 12th Street. Hours are:
Tuesday and Thursday, 4:30-7 p.m.;
Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sign up via
Access ACS or contact Pam Holt at
512.457.0999 or 512.803.6201.
CHURCH UNDER THE BRIDGE
Serve with GMZ at Church Under the
Bridge (CUB) on the 2nd Sunday of each
month at 7th Street and IH-35 across
from the police station. CUB is a
combined effort of churches in Austin
serving the homeless. Meet us at the
Bacon Center at 9am for prayer and
preparation for our time under the
bridge. Email quincy.minor@gmail.com
for more information. The service starts
at 10 a.m.
STAY CONNECTED TO THE
GREATER NATION:
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Gaylon Clark, Lead Pastor
gclark@gmzaustin.org
Denise Sockwell, Business Manager
dsockwell@gmzaustin.org
Kevin White, Student Pastor
kwhite@gmzaustin.org
Rishonna Kindred, Receptionist
rkindred@gmzaustin.org
Aseante Hylick, Director of Programming
ahylick@gmzaustin.org
Kim Walker, Database Administrator
kwalker@gmzaustin.org
Pamela LeDay, Children’s Director
pleday@gmzaustin.org
Clarence Conner, Media Director
cconner@gmzaustin.org
Marcus Walker, Director of Music and
Creative Arts
mwalker@gmzaustin.org
Vecente’ Coatney, II, Director of
University Ministries
vcoatney@gmzaustin.org
OfficeHOURS:
Tuesday to Thursday, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. www.gmzaustin.org
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