Homegoing Announcement:
Sister Eddie Louise Webster, the wife of Pastor Emeritus Isaiah J. Webster, transitioned from this life to the next on, Monday, March 9, 2025. Please keep the Webster family in your prayers during this time.
Phone calls and visits are discouraged until further notice, but prayers are welcomed.
Funeral Service Information:
Greater New Guide Baptist Church
Monday, March 16, 2026
Visitation: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Funeral Service: 11:00 AM
Repast: Family Life Center
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GNG Mission Ministry Meeting
Saturday, March 14th at 10:00 am
in the Family Life Center
All members and anyone interested in joining are welcome to attend.
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UPCOMING MEETING:
Family Service Dept.
Ministry Leaders Meeting
Tuesday, March 17th @ 6P
Main Campus: Church Cafe’
Minister of Family Service, Coordinator, Chairs & Vice Chairs of the American Baptist Women Ministry, Brotherhood Ministry, The Diaconate, Parenting Ministry, Legal Ministry, Marriage Ministry, and Senior Citizen Ministry to attend.
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Vacation Bible School
Greater New Guide family, the Vacation Bible School Ministry is now soliciting volunteers for our 2026 Vacation Bible School program!
Join us as we “Shine a Light on Jesus” for Vacation Bible School, taking place June 23–25, 2026. We are asking you to use your gifts and talents to serve in a variety of ways — teaching, assisting, serving, recording activities, taking pictures, and more.
Please register to volunteer by this Sunday, March 15th using the QR code, the link on the church website, or the sign-up sheets located on the bulletin boards. You may also sign up online by entering the following information in your web browser at:
http://bit.ly/VBS2026Volunteer
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YOUNG ADULT
EMOTIONAL WELLNESS CHECK-IN SESSION
“Carry each other’s burden, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.” -Galatians 6:2
We want to take a moment to extend a special invitation to our young adults who may be transitioning to becoming fully independent. Many young adults (ages 17-35) today are navigating big life changes, and sometimes that journey can bring feelings of stress, anxiety, uncertainty, or emotional weight. As a church family, we want you to know that you are not alone. On Sunday, March 15th, during Sunday School, we will host a Young Adult Check-In Session—a safe and supportive space where young adults can talk, reflect, and connect with your GNG caring counseling professionals and ministry leaders. This will be a time for encouragement, prayer, practical and spiritual support. If you or a young adult you know could benefit from this space, we invite you to join us. We will have a classroom available to ensure a comfortable environment for everyone. Let’s continue supporting one another in faith, healing, and community on this journey that we call life.
GNG Family Life Center - Room #3
9:00 a.m.-9:40 a.m.
3328 Adams Ave.
Chi Franklin
Healthcare Ministry Co-Chair
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THURSDAY MORNING BIBLE CLASS
WILL BEGIN MEETING ON WEDNESDAYS
STARTING APRIL 1, 2026
With 100% support of Thursday morning regular students,
Thursday morning Bible Class will move to Wednesday mornings at 10:00 a.m.
This change will allow your pastor to dedicate one day to teaching, freeing his schedule to better meet the needs of our church.
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DEPARTMENTAL LEADERSHIP MEETINGS
Children, Youth & Young Adults Meeting: 03/24 @ 6pm
Support Service Dept. Meeting: 03/31 @ 6P
(PASTOR WILL FACILITATE ALL MEETINGS)
LOCATION: MAIN CHURCH CAMPUS
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Health & Wellness Fair
The Health Care & Senior Citizen Ministry invites you to attend our upcoming Health & Wellness Fair on Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at the Family Life Center.
Come out and take advantage of free health screenings, nutrition tips, and medical information, provided by health professionals and community partners.
This event is open to the public, so please invite your family, friends, and neighbors. It will be a fun and informative day for everyone!
Warm Regards,
Tracey Pickney
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FINANCIAL TRAINING:
Join us for Financial Management Class!
If you’ve ever said:
“I need to budget better.”
“I wish I could save more.”
“I don’t know where my money goes.”
“I want to get out of debt.”
“I need to plan for retirement.”
—THIS CLASS IS FOR YOU!
You’ll receive real-life tools and strategies grounded in biblical principles to help you manage your money with wisdom and purpose.
When: Every Sunday in March 2026
Where: FLC New Members Class / RM #8
Time: 9:00 AM
Join us and take this step toward your financial freedom.
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New Members Orientation/Discipleship Class
Every Sunday from February 22nd until April 5, 2026,
in the Family Life Center @ 9:00 a.m.
The following people are expected to be in attendance:
Jonathan Averette
Kelsie M. Bradley
Alicia Hawkins
Christopher Johnson
Inara Johnson
Jasmin Johnson
Quincy Livings
Francisca Pruitt
Jeralyn Spooner
Latoya Thomas
Byron Trask
Edrena Trask
Jonathan Williams
Betina Wordsworth
Kenneth Wordsworth
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CHILDREN & YOUTH WORSHIP
NOW ACCEPTING:
Students Grades K- 6th
First, Second & Fourth Sunday
Classroom #25
(next to the multi-purpose room)
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Member ID Numbers
As a friendly reminder, we ask that all members write or input their membership ID number on all giving envelopes, checks, bank direct pay checks and in the memo section of Tithe.ly electronic giving app, and all other forms of giving. If you need your ID number, please request it by email at greaternewguidebaptistchurch@gmail.com or call the office at 225-356-4410
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HOMEGOING ANNOUNCEMENT
Valarie Moore Woods, the sister of Brenda Magee, aunt of Allyson Magee Parker (Jeffery), and great aunt to Jace and Aiden Parker, entered into eternal rest on Friday, February 24, 2026
Services were held at Miller & Daughters Mortuary on Thursday, March 5, 2026.
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Member ID Numbers
As a friendly reminder, we ask that all members write or input their membership ID number on all giving envelopes, checks, bank direct paychecks, and in the memo section of the Tithe.ly electronic giving app, and all other forms of giving. If you need your ID number, please request it by email at greaternewguidebaptistchurch@gmail.com or call the office at 225-356-4410.
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SCHOLARSHIP MEETING
Building Scholars-Shaping Futures
TODAY after worship, the Scholarship Ministry is excited to announce an important graduation informational meeting for students and their parents.
We want to acknowledge our upcoming high school, college, and professional graduates of 2026, as well as the class of 2025 college and professional graduates (graduated after June 2025).
Please meet on the front row of the sanctuary immediately after church today. We will be sharing information about this year's GNG Graduate Recognition Program.
Additionally, returning committee members and those interested in joining this scholarship committee are encouraged to attend this meeting.
Cordially,
The Scholarship Ministry
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VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
Greater New Guide family, the Vacation Bible School Ministry is now soliciting volunteers for our 2026 Vacation Bible School program!
Join us as we “Shine a Light on Jesus” for Vacation Bible School, taking place June 23–25, 2026. We are asking you to use your gifts and talents to serve in a variety of ways — teaching, assisting, serving, recording activities, taking pictures, and more.
Please register to volunteer by March 15th using the QR code, the link on the church website, or the sign-up sheets located on the bulletin boards. You may also sign up online at:
http://bit.ly/VBS2026Volunteer
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FINANCIAL TRAINING
Join us for Financial Management Class!
If you’ve ever said:
“I need to budget better.”
“I wish I could save more.”
“I don’t know where my money goes.”
“I want to get out of debt.”
“I need to plan for retirement.”
THIS CLASS IS FOR YOU!
You’ll receive real-life tools and strategies grounded in biblical principles to help you manage your money with wisdom and purpose.
When: Every Sunday in March 2026
Where: FLC New Members Class / RM #8
Time: 9:00 AM
Join us and take this step toward your financial freedom.
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Health & Wellness Fair
The Health Care & Senior Citizen Ministry invites you to attend our upcoming Health & Wellness Fair on Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at the Family Life Center.
Come out and take advantage of free health screenings, nutrition tips, and medical information, provided by health professionals and community partners.
This event is open to the public, so please invite your family, friends, and neighbors. It will be a fun and informative day for everyone!
Warm Regards,
Tracey Pickney
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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 January, February, March.
The GNG Family would love to celebrate you, Sunday, March 2nd, immediately following the worship service.
We love you, our brothers and sisters in Christ!
Happy Birthday!
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THANK YOU
Pastor Mark Thomas and GNG church family,
We are so thankful for your prayers, kind words, and comforting hugs that were shared with us when we needed them most. Your empathy made all the difference.
Yours in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior.
Marian Addison, Dernishia Addison and the Addison’s family from San Francisco/Oakland California.
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UNITY SUNDAY BREAKFAST
Sunday, March 29th
8:00am-8:45am
Main Campus: Activity Center
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UNITY SUNDAY SERVICES
All generations will study, praise and worship together! Sunday, March 29th at 9:00 A.M.
Main Campus: Church Sanctuary.
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NEW MEMBERS/DISCIPLESHIP ORIENTATION CLASS
Every Sunday from February 22nd until April 5, 2026, in the Family Life Center @ 9:00 a.m.
The following people are expected to be in attendance:
Jonathan Averette
Kelsie M. Bradley
Alicia Hawkins
Christopher Johnson
Inara Johnson
Jasmin Johnson
Quincy Livings
Francisca Pruitt
Jeralyn Spooner
Latoya Thomas
Byron Trask
Edrena Trask
Jonathan Williams
Betina Wordsworth
Kenneth Wordsworth
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UPCOMING EVENTS:
Outreach Dept. Ministry Leaders Meeting
Tuesday, March 10th @ 6P
Main Campus: Church Cafe’
Minister of Outreach, Coordinator, Chairs & Vice Chairs of the Evangelistic Ministry, Home Mission, Food Pantry and Clothes Closet, Community Development, and Bus Ministry to attend.
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GNG Mission Ministry Meeting
GNG Mission Ministry Meeting Saturday, March 14th, at 10:00 am in the Family Life Center. All members and anyone interested in joining are welcome.
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UPCOMING EVENT MEETING: DEPARTMENTAL LEADERSHIP MEETINGS
Family Service Department Meeting: 03/17 @ 6P
Children, Youth & Young Adults Department Meeting: 03/24 @ 6pm
Support Service Department. Meeting: 03/31 @ 6P
(PASTOR WILL FACILITATE ALL MEETINGS.)
LOCATION: MAIN CHURCH CAMPUS
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CHILDREN & YOUTH WORSHIP NOW ACCEPTING
Students Grades K- 6th
First, Second & Fourth Sunday
Classroom #25
(next to the multi-purpose room)
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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. Mona Dottory
Sis. Georgianna Freeman
Sis. Dorothy Hill
WSis. Ruby Hughes
Bro. Larry Langford
Sis. Susan Morrison
Bro. Eric Murphy
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.