Greater New Guide
Please be advised that church member identification numbers have been removed from the bulletin board and the online announcement page. If you need this information, please contact the front office by phone (225)356-4410 or email greaternewguidebaptistchurch@gmail.com for assistance.
Thank you for your faithfulness and support.
HOMEGOING ANNOUNCEMENTS
Funeral services for our beloved sister, Lenora Roberson, are scheduled for Friday, June 19th at Greater New Guide. The viewing begins at 9:00am - 10 am followed by the homegoing celebration at 11:00 a.m.
Please keep the family in Prayer
-Pastor Thomas
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The Greater New Guide Baptist Church family extends our sincere condolences to Sister Lauri Patterson and her family on the passing of her beloved mother, Selena Patterson on April 22, 2026. A memorial service was held in Detroit, MI on Saturday, May 13, 2026 .
Please keep Sis. Lauri and family in your prayers.
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EARLY VOTING
Early voting for the June 27, 2026 election is June 12th - 20th (excluding Sunday, June 14th, and Friday, June 19th, for Juneteenth Day)
Voting Time : 8:30 am - 6:00 pm
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Father’s Day BBQ
“To all of our amazing fathers, grandfathers, uncles, mentors, and father‑figures — we want to say a sincere thank you. Thank you for showing up, thank you for being present, and thank you for allowing us to celebrate you. Your strength, your guidance, your love, and your commitment to your families do not go unnoticed. We appreciate the way you lead, the way you protect, the way you provide, and the way you pour into the next generation.
You are the roots that keep your families grounded, steady, and growing. And today, we honor you for everything you do — seen and unseen.Thank you for making our Father’s Day BBQ so special just by being there. We pray that you felt celebrated, appreciated, and uplifted. You deserve it.
We love you, we honor you, and we thank God for each one of you.”
- Youth and Young Adult Ministry and Seasoned Saints Ministry
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Scholarship Recognition Program
The GNG Scholarship Ministry is pleased to recognize and honor our 2026 graduates during the Scholarship Recognition Program on Sunday, June 28, 2026 @ the 10:00 A.M. worship hour
This special occasion celebrates the academic achievements, perseverance, and success of our graduates as they reach this significant milestone.
As a church family, we recognize their accomplishments and pray for their continued success as they pursue their future educational, professional, and personal goals.
“Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.” Proverbs 22:6
-The Scholarship Ministry
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CLOTHES CLOSET
Attention Greater New Guide Family!!!
Starting June 1, 2026, the Clothes Closet will not be accepting donations until further notice. Thanks for your generosity, we currently have more clothing than we can store at this time.
The Clothes Closet is open every 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.
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JUNE 2026 SERMON SERIES
JUNE 2026 SERMON SERIES
Join us for Pastor Thomas’ sermon series entitled “THE BIG ASK: SEARCH ME. CHANGE ME. SEND ME.”
*A call for personal revitalization *
Every Sunday, except Father’s Day.
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Vacation Bible School
Join us June 23–25 for an exciting time of learning, fellowship, and fun for all ages! Dinner will be served each evening from 5:00 PM – 5:45 PM.
Classes will begin promptly at 6:00 PM and conclude at 8:00 PM.
Registration is now open! Please sign up on any of the bulletin boards located throughout the church campus or register online.
We invite children, youth, adults, and seniors to be a part of this year's Vacation Bible School experience. We look forward to growing together in God's Word!
Don't miss it, we have something for everyone!
VBS will be handing out cards at the end of service for every member to invite someone to Vacation Bible School , make sure to get one and spread the word.
Sis. Kimberly Turner, VBS Chair
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BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
Happy Birthday to our Brothers and Sisters born in April, May, and June.
The GNG Family would love to celebrate you Sunday, June 28, 2026, immediately following the worship service.
We love you, our Brothers and Sisters in Christ!
Happy Birthday!
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“Christian Grief Support Groups”
LAST SESSION
When: Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM – 5:50 PM
Where: GNG Family Life Center
Focus: [General Bereavement/Loss]
Please join us for Christian Grief Support Group where we will offer a safe welcoming environment to share experiences, honor memories, gain strength, emotional support, understanding, comfort and hope.
Grief Support Ministry Facilitators:
Celia Gilmore - Chair & Kristy Adolf - Co-Chair
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UREC ACADEMY: UPDATED ANNOUNCEMENTLAST CALL TO REGISTER!!!
UREC Academy is sponsoring the Technology Institute and ACT Prep starting June 1, 2026 through July 15, 2026 on the campus of Southern University. To REGISTER, please sign-up at urecbr.com. This program is open to all High School Students and it's FREE TO PARTICIPATE. For more information, please contact Sister Lauri Patterson at (225) 284-5418.
-Scholarship Ministry
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PASTORAL COMMUNICATION & SCHEDULING
To improve pastoral care and response time, anyone needing to speak with or schedule an appointment with Pastor Thomas should contact his assistant, Ms. Taylor Marshall, through the church office. You may email her at timgng3445@gmail.com or call the office.
Ms. Taylor manages Pastor Thomas’s schedule.
Private or sensitive messages for Pastor Thomas may be left on his office phone at 225-412-0835.
Please note that Pastor Thomas’s scheduled off days are Fridays and Saturdays. Occasionally, these days may fluctuate due to ministry demands in a given week.
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CHURCH SERVICES
SUNDAY SCHOOL (All Ages)
Location: GNG Family Life Center
3328 Adams Ave @ 9:00 A.M. - 9:40 A.M.
SUNDAY SCHOOL: Main Campus (Those w/Physical Challenges)
TIME: 9:00 A.M.
Location: Church Sanctuary:
3445 Fairfields Ave. @ 9:00 A.M.
PARKING is available at both campuses.
BUS SERVICE is available to transport individuals between the two campuses.
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2026 WEEKLY BIBLE STUDY
Wednesdays : Morning Session @ 10:00 AM & Evening Session @ 6:00 PM
Location: GNG Family Life Center
3328 Adams Ave, B.R., LA 70802
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TEXT MESSAGING ALERTS
Contact the office, preferably in writing, if you are not receiving text alerts from the church.
Note: Please do not reply to text messages. The church is charged a fee for each reply.
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TITHES/OFFERING ENVELOPES
Please print and fully complete your tithes/offering envelope with the requested information. Also, indicate if your giving is for an individual, couple or family in the boxes provided. Use your official legal name consistently.
Parents & guardians are not required to list their children's names up to age 25 on the envelope. Instead, select the “family” option on your envelope. Individuals age 26 and above must complete a separate envelope.
Business Office
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KEEP IN PRAYER
Bro. Michael Bridges
Sis. Mona Dottory
Sis. Georgianna Freeman
Sis. Dorothy Hill
Sis. Ruby Hughes
Bro. Larry Langford
Sis. Susan Morrison
Bro. Eric Murphy
Bro. Herman Ross
Bro. George Weatherspoon
Sis. Alta Wilson
Bro. Robert Wilson
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WAYS TO GIVE
Text the word “Give” to 833-429-1776
Go online at www.gngbc.net/give
Drop the white giving envelope in a drop box located at the sanctuary’s entrance.
Download our Church App at gngbc.net to GIVE and STAY CONNECTED with all THE GUIDE activities.