DECEMBER 11, 2024
GNG GRADUATES
Those who graduated or expected to graduate from high school or a post graduate institution or college beginning summer 2024 through spring 2025, Complete the online graduate form @ gngbc.net by December 29, 2024. Your information will be used to plan for the 2025 graduation ceremony & scholarship awards
https://forms.gle/VuCV7qoukTGNVPSR8
SCHOLARSHIP MINISTRY
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ATTENTION: MINISTRY LEADERS
Check Request Deadlines
The Check Request deadline for all ministry activities is December 18, 2024 @ 12 noon. If you do not have any plans to spend the remaining funds in your budget, please consider saving the church some money by not exhausting all of your funds.
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2024 FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTIONS
We strongly encourage those who contribute by check and desire to receive credit for 2024, to submit such payments by Sunday, December 29th @ 10:00am. Electronic contributions may be paid by December 31st. using Tithe.ly.
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Calling All Seniors and Congregants!
OLD SCHOOL WORSHIP EXPERIENCE
“Passing Down Faith from Generation to Generation”
Sunday, December 15, 2024
10:00 A.M.
Spiritual Devotion * Traditional Gospel Music * Inspirational Messages
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2025 SENIORS MINISTRY VOLUNTEERS
The senior’s ministry plans to relaunch and expand senior- related activities within the church and the community. Volunteers are needed to support ministry leaders in various capacities. If you have a heart for our precious,seasoned saints, please sign up today. You may sign up online at gngbc.net (click on “church Forms”) or sign up in the lobby. Form Link: https://forms.gle/3x8jjNZ46Bv2rvycA
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2024 Winter Blessings Festival!
Thank you for your generous donations of toys and winter gear for the Winter Blessings Festival! This year, our goal is to share the love of Christ with at least 250 community members, as we exceeded this number last year. To help us wrap presents, we kindly ask for donations of gift wrap, gift bags, or boxes. We also still need a few more volunteers to make this event a success. Thank you for your continued support!
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Join the Winter Blessings Festival
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- Date: Saturday, December 21, 2024
- Time: 2:00–5:00 PM
- Theme: “Journey of Light and Hope”
- Features:
- Interactive rooms
- Performances
- Refreshments
- Giveaways
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Volunteer Opportunities
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- Roles:
- Greeters
- Room guides
- Set-up assistants
- Carpentry work
- Drama play participants (children and youth welcome)
- Sign up: In the lobby or online under “Church Forms”.
- Roles:
For more information contact Sis. Swantica Williams at 225-270-4412 .
GNG Children, Youth and Young Adult and Senior’s Ministries
Click here to view the Winter Blessings Festival Volunteer Sign-Up Form
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Volunteers Needed for Nursery/Children’s Worship!
Sign up online or visit the nursery to submit your request. Thank you for helping us nurture our little ones!
Contact Sis. Kiesha Dandridge or sign up online.
ONLINE FORM LINK https://forms.gle/M7rJiqiL7RStBJDu7
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BAPTISM
Please join us for baptism next Sunday, December 22, 2024 immediately after service. We will have worship service at the GNG Life Center and will move to the Main Campus - Sanctuary afterwards.
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PARKING INFORMATION
Parking is available at the Family Life Center for each service. The parking lot is full to capacity around 9:30 a.m. There is handicap parking in the front and on the west side of the Family Life Center. Additional parking is available across the street at our main church campus (corner of Fairfields and North Acadian Thruway).
Church buses will transport you to and from the church’s parking lot. If you choose to walk across the street, please be extremely safe. Note: You may enter the Family Life Center through the front or rear.
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WE WANT YOUR FEEDBACK
We want you to have the best experience we can provide. Complete the Family Life Center Feedback form and share your experience, suggestions, and more. Go to GNGBC.net and click on the “Church Form” tab or complete the written form located at the front entrance. Return paper forms in the wicker basket near entrances. Thank you, Rev. Mark C. Thomas
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Worship Seating
Please help our ushers efficiently seat worshipers by refraining from placing your personal materials on the seat next to you. You may hang your purses and sacks on the hooks behind the chairs or place them under your seat. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.
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SAFETY TIPS
Please take a moment to observe all Exit Signs and doors in the room and throughout the facility. In case of an emergency, exit the doors nearest to you.
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Keep in Prayer
Sis. Gwen Washington underwent surgery Wednesday, December 4th. Let us continue to lift her in prayer for her healing and recovery.
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CONGRATS GRADUATE
Bro. Jeremiah Cameron, son of Sis. Betty Cameron, will graduate from the University of Louisiana-Monroe with a Bachelor’s in Toxicology on Saturday, December 14th, at 1:30 PM at Fant-Ewing Coliseum, 4099 Northeast Dr., Monroe, LA.
Sis. Tylor Row Askins earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Thibodaux Regional Health System School of Nursing at Nicholls State University School on December 14, 2024. Tylor is the daughter of Bro. Aaron and Sis. DeLisa Row.
2nd Lt. Chandler Row completed the Basic Communications Officer Course aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, on December 13, 2024. Chandler is the son of Bro. Aaron and Sis. DeLisa Row.
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KEEP IN PRAYER
- Min. JoAnn Alsandor
- Sis. Mamie Beverly
- Bro. Michael Bridges
- Sis. Daisy Byrd
- Sis. Juanita Davis
- Bro. Leroy Dunware
- Bro. Isaiah Freeman
- Sis. Georgianna Freeman
- Sis. Dorothy Hill
- Sis. Augusta Jones
- Bro. Herbert Jones
- Sis. Jessie Jones
- Bro. Larry Langford
- Bro. Isaiah Pullett
- Sis. Roseland Starks
- Sis. Dayneice Wheeler
- Bro. Willie White
- Sis. Alta Wilson
- Bro. Robert Wilson
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CHANGE AGENTS FOR CHRIST
BIBLE SESSIONS
Adult Sessions are Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m. & Thursdays at 10:00 a.m.
Youth & Young Adults (Ages 13-35) are Wednesdays at 6:00 P.M. in Classroom #4.
Let’s change the world one person at a time in the name, knowledge and power of Jesus Christ.
Student Handbooks are available onsite and on our website at no cost.
Click here for Strategic Discipleship Student Handbook
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Ways to Give
- Text the word “Give” to 833-429-1776
- Give on 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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