Greater New Guide

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OCTOBER 5, 2025

TODAY IS WORLD COMMUNION SUNDAY!

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Wearing Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness

Today, we wear pink in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness—to stand in solidarity with those affected by this disease, to honor our survivors, to remember those we have lost, and to encourage early detection.

If you are a breast cancer survivor, we would love to hear from you! Please contact the Health Care Ministry Chairs: Tracey Pickney 225-281-5984 or Chi Franklin 225-205-9510.

Following today’s service, a Breast Cancer Awareness backdrop will be available in the Activity Center for those who would like to take a picture in their pink, showing their support.

Health Care Ministry

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PASTOR’S INSTALLATION SERVICE

Rev. Mark C. Thomas’s installation is scheduled for Saturday, October 25, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. including a fellowship brunch/lunch. All are invited to attend. So that we may adequately prepare, please sign-up if you are planning to attend. The sign up list is posted on all bulletin boards as well as on the Greater New Guide website. 

The deadline to sign-up is October 13, 2025.

Deacon John Gilmore, Chair

Click here to sign up.

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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

During the month of October, The Mission Ministry will be collecting items of need to donate to Iris Domestic Violence Center. The items to be collected are: cleaning supplies & disinfectant sprays/wipes, infant and children's Tylenol, Motrin, Benadryl, allergy & cold medicine, first aid kits, band-aids, Neosporin. Toiletries: Soap, deodorant, lotion, shampoo & conditioner. 

Bins will be located at the east and west wing of the church as well as at the FLC.

If you know someone in need of help, the crisis hotline is  24-hour crisis hotline: (225) 389-3001 or 1 (800) 541-9706.

Thanks for your participation,

The Mission Ministry

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Wear Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness

On Sunday, October 5th, we are going pink! Join us in raising awareness for breast cancer by wearing pink to church. This is a special way to honor survivors, remember those we have lost, and show support for those currently fighting this disease.

If you are a breast cancer survivor, we would love to hear from you! Please contact the Health Care Ministry chairs:

Tracey Pickney 225-281-5984
Chi Franklin 225-205-9510

Also, immediately after church services on October 5th, the Health Care Ministry will have a breast cancer backdrop set-up in the multi-purpose room for those who would like to take a picture in their pink, showing their support for breast cancer awareness. 

Health Care Ministry

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Thanksgiving Community Outreach

November 16th, 2025

For the 2nd year, Greater New Guide will partner with the North Baton Rouge Chamber of Commerce to host their Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive. This cherished community outreach effort helps North Baton Rouge families in need during the holiday season.

This year GNG has gone a step further. To help fill the baskets, we have committed to providing 100 boxes of cake mix. We are asking our members to help us reach that goal.  Beginning October 5th, collection boxes will be located in the east and west wings of the church.

We are in need of volunteers, so please sign up to help make this event a success. Sign up sheets will be on the bulletin boards, the Family Life Center and our website.

Outreach Ministry

Click here to sign up to volunteer for the Thanksgiving Community Outreach.

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GNG & The NBR CHAMBER

The 2nd ANNUAL THANKSGIVING COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROJECT is on November 16th.

  • Volunteers Needed
  • Cake Mix Needed (100 Boxes)

Place cake mix in the designated containers around the church and the Family Life Center

Details and volunteer forms are online and on the bulletin boards.

Outreach Ministry

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ABW MINISTRY

AMERICAN BAPTIST WOMEN

You are invited to join us October 7, 2025 for our monthly meeting. Our presenter, Min. JoAnn Alsandor, will discuss DINAH, an abused woman in the Bible. Come fellowship with us from 6:00 to 7:00 in the church’s chapel. See you there.

Sis. Patricia A. King, Chair

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SAVE THE DATE

B.R.I.D.G.E. EVENT

CHILDREN, YOUTH & YOUNG ADULTS

Building Relationships, Impacting Destinies, Growing Disciples, Guiding Engagement

SATURDAY, OCT. 11TH @ 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

GNG FAMILY LIFE CENTER

The purpose of the event is to bring together the families of our church, youth and young adults to learn more about our ministry, provide feedback and discover ways to get involved.

Click here to sign up.

Department Coordinator

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SAVE THE DATE

The Music, Youth, and Young Adult Ministries are excited to host again, 

“Wings and Worship”

Friday, November 21, 2025

6:00 P.M.

GNG Family Life Center

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CHURCH MAIL SLOT

A secure mail slot is available on the door at the 37th street side entrance near the office. Please place all giving envelopes, money, or checks, except hospitality funds, in the mail slot or in a drop box located in the sanctuary.

Staff will only accept giving envelopes or money while in the church office (Monday-Friday).  We want to maintain the integrity of handling God’s resources.

All other paperwork, forms, mail, etc. are to be placed in the office “IN BOX” next to the ministry mailboxes.

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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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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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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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ELECTRONIC AUTO-DRAFT GIVERS

If your auto-drafts are not processed using tithe.ly, most likely your debit or credit card has expired. Check your expiration date periodically to ensure a successful transaction. Also, check to see if your “recurring” transaction settings are accurate.

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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. Daisy Byrd

Bro. Leroy Dunware

Sis. Georgianna Freeman

Sis. Dorothy Hill

Sis. Ruby Hughes

Sis. Augusta Jones

Bro. Larry Langford

Bro. Herman Ross

Bro. Len Warren

Bro. George Weatherspoon

Sis. Louise Webster

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.

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