Greater New Guide
September 14, 2024
Church Announcements
Attention Ministry Leaders
Budgets, Goals, Objectives, and Calendar of Events are due October 1st! Check your email for instructions and documents. If you need assistance in completing the form, contact Sis. Swantica Williams to schedule an appointment.
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YOUR VOICE, YOUR VOTE!
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Voter registration deadline: Monday, Oct. 7 (in person, by mail) and Tuesday, Oct. 15 (online).
Early Voting: Oct. 18 - Oct. 29
Last day to request an absentee ballot: Friday, Nov. 1
Deadline to return an absentee ballot: Monday, Nov. 4
General Election: Tuesday, Nov. 5
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Inactive voter search: https://voterportal.sos.la.gov/inactivevoters or view the newspaper at the front office
Register to vote/update information: https://voterportal.sos.la.gov/VoterRegistration
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AARP HOW to VOTE & Recent Changes
https://states.aarp.org/louisiana/election-voting-guide
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Family Life Center Service Details
Greetings to All Our Greater New Guide Members and Visitors:
First, I thank you for your continued support and patience as we make the transition in pastoral leadership. Transition always presents challenges, but God is able to guide us through all.
My task is to provide more details related to relocating all church services and activities to our Family Life Center. Our dedicated board officers, key leadership members and I would like to inform you of the following:
Beginning Sunday, September 15th, all church services will be held at the Greater Guide Family Life Center (3328 Adams Avenue, B.R., LA 70802 - The corner of North Acadian & Adams Ave.)
This means that Worship, Sunday School, Bible Study, Ministry Meetings, and all related activities will take place at the Family Life Center.
If you recall, the church membership agreed to make all necessary repairs to the Family Life Center (FLC) in order to begin repairing and updating our main church campus. The time has come for us to take said action.
At this point, we are only making repairs to items that can cause greater damage and become more costly to repair our main campus. We will not renovate and update our sanctuary or any other areas until a pastor is installed.
A timeline to complete these repairs can not be determined because we do not know the severity of the identified issues. For example, walls need to be torn out and the roof needs to be thoroughly inspected to determine the severity of the issues.
We are aware of the FLC safety concerns expressed by Bro. Welsh (Retired Fireman). First and foremost, the FLC is in the same safety and usage condition it was for the past 15 years. A new safety issue has not developed. Bro. Welsh highlighted some things to help us enhance our safety. We plan to implement these additional safety measures expeditiously.
For example:
- The entire front parking area will be designated as a fire lane
- Interior double doors will be open during services to facilitate a faster exit
- Additional exit signs will be posted in key areas.
- Members will be educated on where to exit the building in the event of a fire and fire drills will be implemented.
There are classrooms with one way in and one way out that raised some concern. Nevertheless, we have certified fire sprinklers in every room and certified fire extinguishers strategically located through the FLC. These fire systems are routinely inspected according to state fire system regulations. Greater New Guide is not required to implement any other fire safety interventions at this time. Bro. Welsh is partnering with us in facilitating the highest level of fire safety.
Parking:
- Members can park at the FLC until the parking lot reaches capacity.
- Additional handicap parking will be available adjacent to the FLC on the west side (across from the convenient store) and in the front of the FLC.
- Additional parking for everyone is available on the main campus west parking lot. lot (corner of North Acadian and Fairfields Ave.)
- A shuttle bus is available to transport individuals to and from the FLC. Security officers may be present to escort individuals who desire to walk across the street. However, utilizing the shuttle bus may be safer.
Entrances to the FLC are available in the rear and front of the FLC. Certain doors will be designated for entrance. But all doors can be exited.
There is a baptism scheduled for 4th Sunday. Bro. Philip Young will be baptized after worship in the sanctuary. Bro. Philip’s family and church members are encouraged to join us at the church for this special occasion.
Additionally, Bro. Frank Mims funeral may be next week. Since repairs will not be totally underway, it was decided to conduct these two services in the sanctuary. Thereafter, services will not be conducted on the main campus. We will inform you of how future baptisms will be conducted.
FYI. The Church Office will remain at the main campus until further notice. The rest of the church building will be off limits.
Once again, I thank you for your understanding, patience, cooperation and prayers as we navigate through this change. We will continue to evaluate our events and activities and make necessary adjustments along the way.
Just a friendly reminder:
- Sunday School: 9:00am
- Worship: 10:00 a.m.
- Wednesday Bible Study: 6:00pm
- Thursday Bible Study: 10:00 a.m.
I leave you with the words of Apostle Paul;
Rejoice evermore, Pray without ceasing. In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18)
May God’s grace be with us all!
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JOIN US FOR SUNDAY SCHOOL!
SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES ARE AVAILABLE FOR ALL AGES
JOIN US EVERY SUNDAY AT 9:00 A.M. FOR AN INTIMATE FELLOWSHIP IN GOD’S WORD. PLEASE REPORT TO YOUR ASSIGNED SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS.
IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A CLASS OR NEED ASSISTANCE, OUR SUNDAY SCHOOL STAFF WILL BE AVAILABLE ONSITE TO ASSIST YOU.
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COVID Safety Guidelines
For the safety and well-being of everyone, the COST Ministry recommends the following:
- If you are feeling ill, stay home until you know for certain you are not contagious.
- Wash your hands regularly and use sanitizer after touching anything that could possibly spread infection. Sanitizer stands are at each entrance.
- Avoid hand-shaking, hugging, and holy kissing behaviors
- Self-sanitize restrooms and any other areas for your personal safety.
- If you feel you have COVID, get tested. If you test positive, please contact the GNG office. Your information will be kept strictly confidential.
- Complete the COVID contact card when attending worship and bible study. These cards supply the COST team with information needed to monitor and inform possible exposures. All information collected is strictly confidential.
- Wearing masks is optional while in the building.
CHURCH OPEN SAFELY TEAM (COST)
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WITH DEEPEST SYMPATHY
Bro. Frank Mims, the husband of Sis. Barbara Mims passed Fri., Sept. 6th. Services are scheduled for Monday, Sept. 23rd. @ Greater New Guide Family Life Center (3328 Adams Ave.)
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Willene Brock, the mother-in-law of Bro. Emerson Beverly and mother of Sis. Shirline Beverly passed and services were held on September 14th.
Please keep the families lifted in prayer.
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NEED PRAYER?
Prayer Request Cards are located at all entrances near the sanctuary.
Prayer champions are available to pray with you on Sundays after worship in the Chapel.
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KEEP IN PRAYER
Min. JoAnn Alsandor
Sis. Mary Bell
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. Pearl Jacobs
Sis. Augusta Jones
Bro. Herbert Jones
Sis. Jessie Jones
Bro. Larry Langford
Sis. Roseland Starks
Bro. Steve Toliver
Bro. Willie White
Bro. Robert Wilson
Sis. Alta 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 the Cafe’ with age appropriate breakout sessions
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 in the sanctuary’s foyer or next to the piano or organ.
- View the blue "Ways to Give" Card behind the pews to choose your preferred giving option. You can also download our Church App to GIVE and STAY CONNECTED with all THE GUIDE activities.
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