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MID WEEK NEWS -- JULY 30, 2025

Bible classes CANCELLED for today, 7/30 and tomorrow morning, 7/31.

East Baton Rouge Parish
Severe Flash Flood Warning
Wed, Jul 30, 2025, 3:57 PM CDT

The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...

Northwestern Ascension Parish in southeastern Louisiana...

South Central East Baton Rouge Parish in southeastern Louisiana...

Eastern Iberville Parish in southeastern Louisiana...

Southwestern Livingston Parish in southeastern Louisiana...

* Until 600 PM CDT.

* At 357 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing

heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain

have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are

possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected

to begin shortly.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Radar.

IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban

areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as

other poor drainage and low-lying areas.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...

Baton Rouge, Denham Springs, Gonzales, Oak Hills Place, St.

Gabriel, Sorrento, Prairieville, Old Jefferson, Shenandoah,

Village St. George, Inniswold, Westminster, Gardere, Merrydale,

Brownfields and Baton Rouge Airport.

This includes the following Interstates...

Interstate 10 in Louisiana between mile markers 156 and 184.

Interstate 12 between mile markers 1 and 9.

Interstate 110 in Louisiana between mile markers 1 and 7.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood

deaths occur in vehicles.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED

East Baton Rouge Parish

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Teacher's Training 

First and second Sunday, August 3rd and August 10th at the Family Life Center at 9:00 a.m.

All church teachers are to attend (i.e. VBS, Bible study, Sun. school, COOP, children worship, etc.)

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Special Altar Call Prayer – Covering the New Academic Year

Greater New Guide Baptist Church is inviting all members, families, and guests to join us in our second special altar call prayer as we prepare to enter the 2025–2026 academic school year.

Sunday, August 3, 2025 – Prayer for School & University Employees

This altar call will be for all educators, school staff, administrators, support personnel, bus drivers, cafeteria workers, counselors, university employees, and volunteers. Whether you serve in a public school, private institution, or higher education setting, we want to pray for your strength, wisdom, and divine guidance as you shape minds and hearts this school year. We want God to anoint this year with faith and unity. Let us start strong, covered in prayer.

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WITH DEEPEST SYMPATHY

Sis. Tamara Johnson, the wife of Bro. Christopher Johnson and the mother of Sis. Chrystin and Courtney Johnson, passed on Monday, July 21st. 

Viewing is from 9:00 to 11:00 and the funeral begins at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 29th.

Location: Greater New Guide Baptist Church 

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THANK YOU!

I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers. Ephesians 1:16

To the Greater New Guide Church Family:

Thank you so very much for your kind acts of love shown to me and my family in the passing of my father, Jonathan Ned. May God continue to richly bless and keep you all.

In His Love, 

Leah Ned & Family

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SPECIAL PRAYER REQUEST

Sis. Jasmine Morris and family are requesting prayers as Jasmine goes through medical tests and treatments in Jacksonville, Florida.

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SPECIAL ALTAR CALL PRAYERS – COVERING THE NEW ACADEMIC YEAR

Greater New Guide Baptist Church is inviting all members, families, and guests to join us in our second special altar call prayer period as we prepare to enter the 2025–2026 academic school year.

🙏🏽 1st Sunday, August 3, 2025 – Prayer for School & University Employees

This altar call will be for all educators, school staff, administrators, support personnel, bus drivers, cafeteria workers, counselors, and university employees. Whether you serve in a public school, private institution, or higher education setting, we want to pray for your strength, wisdom, and divine guidance as you shape minds and hearts this school year. We want God to anoint this year with faith and unity. Let us start strong, covered in prayer.

Children, Youth and Young Adult Ministry

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TEACHER'S TRAINING 

First and second Sundays, August 3rd and August 10th in the Family Life Center at 9:00 a.m.

All church teachers are to attend (i.e. VBS, Bible study, Sun. school, COOP, children worship, etc.)

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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 office during office hours (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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CLASS OF 2026 HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS

THE SCHOLARSHIP MINISTRY WANT TO IDENTIFY ALL CLASS OF 2026 HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS. PLEASE COMPLETE THE ONLINE FORM AT GNGBC.NET ANNOUNCEMENT PAGE OR CHURCH FORMS PAGE. THIS INFORMATION WILL BE USED TO PLAN ACTIVITIES AND PROVIDE VALUABLE SPIRITUAL AND ACADEMIC INFORMATION TO ALL SENIORS.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE FORM.

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FOURTH DISTRICT MBA
JULY ACTIVITIES

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2025-2026 ACT TESTING DATES 

Click here to view the link.

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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
  • Bro. Terry Broussard
  • Sis. Daisy Byrd
  • Bro. Leroy Dunware
  • Sis. Georgianna Freeman
  • Sis. Dorothy Hill
  • Sis. Augusta Jones
  • Bro. Larry Langford
  • Sis. Jasmine Morris
  • Bro. Herman Ross
  • Bro. Wallace Washington
  • 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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