Greater New Guide
THANK YOU
Pastor Thomas and Greater New Guide,
Thank you for all of your prayers, love, and support during this time in my journey. I really appreciate it, and hope to see you all soon.
Sincerely,
Jasmine Morris
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Pastor Thomas and my Greater New Guide Family,
Thank you for your expressions of sympathy. The love and kindness shown to me and my family during our time of loss has given us great comfort. We thank God for all of you.
Sis. Linda Crawford and Family
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Pastor Thomas and our Greater New Guide Family,
Words cannot express fully the appreciation and gratitude we have for the overwhelming love and support from our church family. You have made a difficult and challenging experience easier to bear.
Thanking God for you.
Ephesians 1:16
Mr. & Mrs. Rodney Morris
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MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2025
THE OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED IN OBSERVANCE OF LABOR DAY!
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PASTORAL ELECTION
The Articles of Incorporation that were approved by the GNG congregation are on file with the Secretary of State. Therefore, we can proceed with the pastoral election.
Voting is scheduled:
- Saturday, September 13, 2025 - 9 am until 6 pm
- Sunday, September 14, 2025 11am until 2pm
- All voting will take place in the Activity Center
We have acquired 4 voting machines from the Louisiana Voting Operation. The state will provide the personnel to monitor the machines and tally the votes.
- We will not have absentee voting or early voting in order to maintain privacy as well as security of the votes within the voting machines. However, we will deliver a paper ballot to those qualified members on the Sick & Shut-in list per their request.
- Each voting member will be required to sign by his/her name prior to voting. Please bring some form of Identification.
Please check the bulletin boards or GNG webpage to ensure that your name is on the list of members in "Good Standing" that are eligible to vote. The list is updated each weekend. You have until September 1, 2025, to become eligible.
If you believe your name is left off the list in error, please contact Deacon John Gilmore to validate your information. Please be aware that no one is intentionally left off the list.
Therefore, let’s keep Ephesians 4:2 in mind,
“Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.” – Ephesians 4:2
John W. Gilmore
Deacon/Trustee Chairman
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VOTING STANDARDS
The election for GREATER NEW GUIDE PASTOR is scheduled for September 13th and 14th. Only members in good standing will be eligible to vote.
GOOD STANDING INCLUDES GNG MEMBERS WHO:
- Completed New Members’ Orientation (ages 18 and over)
- Contributed a minimum $300 Tithes/Offering in 2024 OR no later than September 1, 2025
- Young adults ages 18-25 whose parents or guardians are in “Good Standing”
Note: If you have a “Letter of Exemption” on file in the office, please contact Brother Gilmore.
Click here to view the list of eligible voters as of August 29, 2025.
If you feel that your name has been omitted in error of if you have any questions, please contact:
Deacon John Gilmore: jw_gilmore60@att.net OR 225-205-7702 (call or text)
You have until September 1, to become eligible to vote. Voting procedures will follow.
Don’t miss out on participating in the process of selecting our next “Pastor” as God’s Spirit guides you.
In Christ,
John W. Gilmore
Deacon/Trustee Chairman
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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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AMERICAN BAPTIST WOMEN (ABW)
We invite you to join us on September 2, 2025 at our ABW meeting. Sis. Valencia Bennett will be presenting RACHEL for our discussion. We will meet in the Chapel from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. See you there!
Sis. Patricia King, Chair
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Sisters Supporting Sisters-BTR
Present: A Call to Action for All Breast Cancer Survivors & Advocates
(other cancer survivors are welcome)
Saturday, September 6, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM to 12 Noon
Location: Camphor Memorial United Methodist Church
8742 Scenic Hwy. Baton Rouge, LA 70807
Wear Pink & Denim!
Come join us as we celebrate survivorship--from those newly diagnosed to long-term warriors. Let's come together in love, strength, and unity.
For more information, call - 225-921-9072 or 225-356-4410 (Sis. Jean)
Sisters Hope Anderson and Jean Robinson
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NEW MEMBERS ORIENTATION CLASS
Orientation classes for members will begin September 14, 2025. The classes will be held in the New Members Orientation Classroom #8, located in the Greater New Guide Christian Education and Family Life Center at 3328 Adams Avenue.
Min. Tim Williams and the New Members Orientation Team
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USHER MINISTRY MEETING/TRAINING
The Usher Ministry is asking all ushers from Usher Boards 1, 2, and junior usher board to please attend a meeting/training on September 20th from 10:00 am -12:00pm in the church sanctuary.
Sis. Shayla Jackson
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September is Diaper Need Awareness Month
The Junior League of Baton Rouge Diaper Bank is making a difference for families in East Baton Rouge who struggle to afford diapers for their children. Did you know that 1 in 2 families face challenges providing clean diapers? While diapers are a basic need, they are not covered by SNAP or WIC, and no government program provides assistance.
To help meet this urgent need, the Health Care Ministry will be hosting a Diaper Drive throughout the month of September on behalf of the Junior League of Baton Rouge.
How You Can Help:
Please drop off diaper donations in the Junior League Diaper Bank barrels located here on the East & West wings.
Together, we can support families, spread compassion, and ensure every child has access to this essential need.
Health Care Ministry
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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. Len Warren
Bro. George Weatherspoon
Sis. Louise Webster
Sis. Alta Wilson
Bro. Robert Wilson
Little Bro. Philip Young, Jr.
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2025-2026 ACT TESTING DATES LINK
https://acttestingdays.tiiny.site
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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.