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WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS
December 21, 2025

CUSTODIAL POSITION

GNG is hiring for a part-time and possibly full-time custodian. Contact the office at 225-356-4410 or apply online if interested.

Click here to apply.

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End-of-the Year Giving by Envelope

To ensure your financial contributions are credited to the 2025 giving year, members who give by check or cash are encouraged to submit their gifts by Sunday, December 28 (4th Sunday).

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Electronic/Mobile Giving

Electronic gifts submitted through Tithe.ly by December 31 will be credited to the 2025 giving year.  

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NO BIBLE STUDY

Dec. 24th, 25th, 31st and Jan. 1st

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OFFICE CLOSURE

December 24th, 25th, 26th and Jan. 1st, 2nd. Also, the office closes at 2:45 pm on Monday, December 22, 2025 for their office staff appreciation event.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS DEADLINE

Sunday Service Announcements are due NO LATER than Tuesday, December 23rd at 11 am.

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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 the months of October, November, and December.

The GNG Family would love to celebrate you on Sunday, December 28, 2025, immediately following the worship service.

We love you, our Brothers and Sisters in Christ! 

Happy Birthday!

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 A BIG THANK YOU FROM THOMYA YOUNG!

I’m excited to share that on December 5, 2025, I officially graduated from Jackson State University with my Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, Magna Cum Laude. God has truly carried me through every late night, early morning, and every moment in between. I’m grateful for His grace, strength, and favor throughout this journey.

Thank you to my church family for your constant prayers, encouragement, and love. Your support has meant more than you know, and I’m blessed to have a community that pours into me the way you all do.

As I step into this next chapter, I pray that I continue to make God proud and represent my church, my family, and myself well.

With love and gratitude,

Thomya E. Young

Class of 2025

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Nursery Volunteers Needed Immediately!

Our Nursery Ministry is growing, and we are in urgent need of volunteers. This is a wonderful opportunity to serve the youngest members of our church family and provide parents the comfort of knowing their children are safe and loved during worship.
If you are willing to serve, please contact me at 225-454-7466 right away.

Sis. Keisha Dandridge

Children, Youth, and Young Adult Advisor

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PARKING ANNOUNCEMENT

Please avoid parking in the reserved handicap parking areas and along the side walks. Also, be mindful not to block vehicles from entering or exiting the parking lots. Security Officers will enforce the parking requirements. Let’s honor those who are legally authorized. 

Thank you for your cooperation,
Rev. Mark C. Thomas

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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

Sis. Mona Dottory

Sis. Vanessa Price Frazier

Sis. Georgianna Freeman

Sis. Dorothy Hill

Sis. Ruby Hughes

Sis. Augusta Jones

Bro. Larry Langford

Sis. Susan Morrison

Min. Denise Ned

Bro. Herman Ross

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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