Greater New Guide
CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS
JANUARY 18, 2025
WITH DEEPEST SYMPATHY
Sis. Tyesha Branuagh, who recently joined GNG on December 22, 2024, was killed in the incident that occurred on 15th street. Her funeral service will be at Desselle Funeral Home (262 Eddie Robinson Sr. Dr., Baton Rouge) on Friday, January 24, 2025 at 11:00 am.
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Sis. Amelia Sterling, the Sister of Sis. Barbara T. Molix died. Funeral Services are scheduled for January 27th at 11:00 A.M at Greater New Guide.
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Member Personal Contact Update/GNG Family Tree
Please complete the 2025 ELECTRONIC or HARD COPY personal contact update form by Wednesday, January 22, 2025. The contact form will help us get a better picture of our current membership, help our diaconate ministry better serve you, ensure you receive church messages and keep our church database updated and more.
Member Personal Contact Update/GNG Family Tree:
Click here to view the Member Personal Contact Update Form.
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CURRENT CHURCH SERVICES
All SUNDAY SCHOOL classes are now meeting at the Family Life Center 3328 Adams Ave at 9:00 A.M. - 9:40 A.M. For those with physical challenges (temporary or long-term), a Sunday school class is available at the main church campus (3445 Fairfields) in the multi-purpose room. Please demonstrate love by not attending this class if you are not physically challenged.
- MID-WEEK BIBLE CLASSES meet at the Family Life Center.
- WORSHIP continues at the main campus (3445 Fairfields) every Sunday at 10:00 A.M
- PARKING is available at both campuses.
- Sunday morning BUS SERVICE is available to transport individuals between the two campuses.
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NOTICE: CHURCH ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION & BYLAWS
All official church members are asked to review and comment on the proposed Amendments to the Articles of Incorporation & the proposed bylaws by Sunday, January 26, 2025. Electronic copies of the Articles and Bylaws are on our website (Click on the “Church Forms” tab)
Comments may be submitted on our website at gngbc.net (click on the “Church Forms” tab and click on the bylaws feedback form) or complete a hard copy form near each sanctuary entrance. Drop your form into the wicker baskets near each entrance in the sanctuary.
Submit Your Comments
Click Here to submit your comments.
Proposed Draft of the Articles and Bylaws
Click here to view the proposed draft of the Articles and Bylaws.
All Church Forms
Click here to view church forms.
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MINISTRY LEADERS TRAINING
SATURDAY, JANUARY 25, 2025
9:00 AM-12:00 PM
LOCATION: GNG FAMILY LIFE CENTER
ALL CHAIRS AND VICE CHAIRS OF MINISTRIES ARE TO ATTEND.
Notify the office if you are not able to attend by Tuesday, January 28th.
REV. MARK THOMAS
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INSTALLATION OF CHURCH LEADERS & OFFICERS
SUNDAY, JANUARY 26TH
10:00 AM
Leader & Officers to Wear Black & White
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2025 WEEKLY BIBLE STUDY
WEDNESDAYS @ 6:00 PM
THURSDAY @ 10:00 AM
LOCATION: GNG FAMILY LIFE CENTER
3328 ADAMS AVE, B.R., LA 70802
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ATTENTION: PARENTS OF GRADUATING HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS OF 2025
THE SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE IS HOSTING A BRIEF INFORMATIONAL ON THE SCHOLARSHIP GUIDELINES
SUNDAY, JANUARY 19, 2025
LOCATION: CHURCH CAFE’ BY THE NURSERY
TIME: IMMEDIATELY AFTER WORSHIP SERVICE
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2025 SENIORS MINISTRY VOLUNTEERS
The senior’s ministry plans to relaunch and expand senior- related activities within the church and the community. Volunteers are needed to support ministry leaders in various capacities. If you have a heart for our precious, seasoned saints, please sign up today.
Click here to sign up.
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THANK YOU
To our loving Greater New Guide family, I am ever grateful for your time, generosity, gifts, service and words of encouragement in honor of my 53rd birthday. You all are very good to me. Please know the most precious gift is your love, support and prayers. I thank God for all of you!
Rev. Mark C. Thomas
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Volunteers Needed for Nursery/Children’s Worship!
Sign up online or visit the nursery to submit your request. Thank you for helping us nurture our little ones!
Contact Sis. Kiesha Dandridge or sign up online.
CHILDCARE VOLUNTEER FORM
Click here to view the Childcare Volunteer Form
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Join Our Usher Ministry
Are you looking for a meaningful way to serve God and your church family?
Usher Ministry #1 is calling YOU!!!!!!!!!!
As an usher, you will have the opportunity to:
- Welcome members and visitors with warmth and a smile
- Help create an atmosphere of hospitality that will aid in the Worship Experience
- Work with fellow ushers and church leadership, supporting each with cooperation and respect.
- No experience? No problem! We will provide you with the training and support you need to serve with confidence each month on the 1st , 3rd ,and 5th Sunday.
- How to get involved? Contact Sis. Mary Taylor (Chair), Sis. Barbara Bedford (Co-Chair), or Sis. Loria Robinson (Head Usher)
Step into this ministry and let your light shine. Together, we can make every worship experience special for all!!
“We serve the Lord with gladness” – Psalm 100:2
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FAMILY LIFE CENTER INFORMATION/SUNDAY SCHOOL PARKING INFORMATION
Parking is available at the Family Life Center for each service. The parking lot is full to capacity around 9:30 a.m. There is handicap parking in the front and on the west side of the Family Life Center. Additional parking is available across the street at our main church campus (corner of Fairfields and North Acadian Thruway). Church buses will transport you to and from the church’s parking lot. If you choose to walk across the street, please be extremely safe. Note: You may enter the Family Life Center through the front or rear.
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SAFETY TIPS
Please take a moment to observe all Exit Signs and doors in the room and throughout the facility. In case of an emergency, exit the doors nearest to you.
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KEEP IN PRAYER
- Sis. Mamie Beverly
- Bro. Michael Bridges
- Sis. Daisy Byrd
- Bro. William Carey
- Sis. Juanita Davis
- Bro. Leroy Dunware
- Sis. Georgianna Freeman
- Sis. Dorothy Hill
- Sis. Augusta Jones
- Bro. Herbert Jones
- Sis. Jessie Jones
- Bro. Larry Langford
- Sis. Roseland Starks
- Sis. Carmen Stepter
- Sis. Dayneice Wheeler
- Bro. Willie White
- Sis. Alta Wilson
- Bro. Robert Wilson
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CHANGE AGENTS FOR CHRIST
SPIRITUAL GROWTH
2025 BIBLE SESSIONS
(Phase 1 Continues)
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Ways to Give
- Text the word “Give” to 833-429-1776
- Give on 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.
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