Announcements

October 20, 2024
Church Announcements

Prayer Breakfast Program

The American Baptist Women Ministry will be sponsoring a Prayer Breakfast Program on Saturday, November 23, 2024 in the Activity Center from 10 am - 12 pm. Sign up sheets are available at the table in the front lobby. Praying for world conditions and thankfulness. Because we serve a “GOOD GOD”.

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Library Donations

Many of you have expressed a desire to make donations to the I J Webster Library.  So for a limited time, a box will be placed outside the library to collect any spiritual books, GNG memorabilia, cassettes and CD’s of old GNG worship services that you may want to donate.

Thanks for your interest and prompt response.

Sis. Gwen Washington

The IJW Library Book Catalog can be found at GNGBC.net under the “Christian Education” tab. 

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Nursery Now Open!
We are excited to announce that the nursery is open during worship from 9:45 AM to 11:15 AM for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years. We are committed to ensuring the health and safety of each child, and we need volunteers to help us reach our goal of having two adults per Sunday.

If you're interested in serving, there will be a brief meeting and sign-up opportunity immediately following worship on the right side of the sanctuary.

We are also diligently working on launching Children's Church for children ages 6 to 12 years old, which will be held during the same time as the nursery.

Your support is greatly appreciated as we build these important ministries for our young ones!

Thanks, 

Sis. Keisha Dandridge

 

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PARKING

Parking is available at the Family Life Center for each service. The parking lot is full to capacity around 9:30 a.m. Handicap parking is available in 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 exercise extreme caution.  Note: You may enter the Family Life Center through the front or the rear middle door. 

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Worship Seating

Please help our ushers efficiently seat worshipers by refraining from placing your personal materials on the seat next to you. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.

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WE’RE WORKING ON IT

Our church leadership is actively working to address the overcrowding issue during worship. 

We are making provisions to implement an overflow room and assessing the need and possibility of having two worship services. 

We want you to worship comfortably and joyfully. Please keep attending worship and being patient with us.

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Safety TIP

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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BREAST CANCER AWARENESS

This October, the Greater New Guide Church family, in partnership with our Health Care Ministry, is proud to recognize Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Join us as we stand in support of survivors, honor those we've lost, and raise awareness about the importance of early detection. Let us come together in prayer, love, and action to support those affected by this disease. Stay tuned for opportunities to get involved! If you are interested in being featured in the Breast Cancer Celebration collage, please contact Tracey Pickney or Chi Franklin.   

Health Care Ministry

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WE WANT YOUR FEEDBACK

We want you to have the best experience we can provide.Complete the Family Life Center Feedback form and share your experience, suggestions, and more. Go to GNGBC.net and click on the “Church Form” tab or complete the written form located at the front entrance. 

Return paper forms in the wicker basket near entrances. 

Thank you, Rev. Mark C. Thomas

GNG Life Center Feedback Form
Click here to view the GNG Life Center Feedback Form

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TOGETHER BATON ROUGE

UNITY 2024 ASSEMBLY
Southern University FG Clark Activity Center
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm.

Sign-up available at front tables in the lobby or online at togetherbr.org/unity. 

This is a free event

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SISTERS SUPPORTING SISTERS

Sisters Supporting Sisters of Baton Rouge, is the first AA support group in LA for breast cancer warriors and survivors since 1995. We are here to educate, share experiences or just listen and support where we can. Please join us on October 26th at Camphor Memorial UMC at 10:00 for our annual women's conference. Bring someone! 

GNG Health Care Ministry

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UREC ACADEMY

UREC Academy is sponsoring the ACT Prep and the Entrepreneurship Institute starting October 28, 2024 through December 19, 2024 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.

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With Deepest Sympathy

Doreen Jones Barnes, the sister of  Robbie Robinson passed on Sunday, September 30, 2024 in Memphis, Tennessee. Her homegoing celebration was Saturday, October 19, 2024 in Olive Branch, Miss.

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Keep In Prayer

Sis. Mary Bell, the Wife of Bro. Leonard Bell is home under hospice care. Prayers are requested.

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Bro. Clarence Welsh had a procedure on Thurs. Oct. 17th and is recovering. He is asking to be lifted in prayer and for his anxiety to cease. 

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NEED PRAYER?

Prayer Request Cards are located at all entrances near the sanctuary. Prayer champions are available to pray with you on Sundays after worship in the Chapel.

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KEEP IN PRAYER 

Min. JoAnn Alsandor

Sis. Mary Bell

Sis. Mamie Beverly

Bro. Michael Bridges

Sis. Daisy Byrd

Sis. Juanita Davis

Bro. Leroy Dunware

Bro. Isaiah Freeman

Sis. Georgianna Freeman

Sis. Dorothy Hill

Sis. Pearl Jacobs

Sis. Augusta Jones

Bro. Herbert Jones

Sis. Jessie Jones

Bro. Larry Langford

Bro. Isaiah Pullett

Sis. Roseland Starks

Bro. Steve Toliver

Bro. Willie White

Bro. Robert Wilson

Sis. Alta Wilson

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CHANGE AGENTS FOR CHRIST 

BIBLE SESSIONS

Adult Sessions are Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m. & Thursdays at 10:00 a.m.

Youth & Young Adults (Ages 13-35) are Wednesdays at 6:00 P.M.

Let’s change the world one person at a time in the name, knowledge and power of Jesus Christ.

Student Handbooks are available onsite and on our website at no cost.
Click here for Strategic Discipleship Student Handbook

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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 in the sanctuary’s foyer or next to the piano or organ.
• View the blue "Ways to Give" Card behind the pews to choose your preferred giving option. You can also download our Church App to GIVE and STAY CONNECTED with all THE GUIDE activities.

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