WELCOME
Today, we extend a warm welcome to the North Baton Rouge Chamber of Commerce for worshipping and partnering with us in distributing Thanksgiving food baskets to our community members.
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THANK YOU
To my Greater New Guide Family:
The family of Sis. Margaret Jefferson wants to thank Pastor Mark and Lady Alberta Thomas and members of Greater New Guide for their prayers, words of comfort, cards and other acts of kindness shown to us for the loss of my sister, Sherlyn Jefferson. Praying the Lord bless your giving hearts in abundant measure.
Sis. Margaret Jefferson
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THANK YOU
Amidst the turmoil of grief, please know that your compassion has not gone unnoticed. Even though we've been reserved, we are grateful for your patience and understanding, the comfort of your words, and your many kind deeds.
In sincerest appreciation...
Gwen W. Dunware and the family of Leroy J. Dunware, Jr.
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ABW Prayer Breakfast
Saturday, November 22, 2025 from 10:00 A.M. - 12:00 p.m. - GNG Activity Center-Fairfields Ave. Please come fellowship and break bread with us as we pray for World Conditions/Hope. Please sign up on the sheets posted on each bulletin board and at the Family Life Center. Sign up is also available online.
Thank you so much,
Pat King, Chair
Click here to view the sign-up form.
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FOOD PANTRY & CLOTHES CLOSET
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
Sign-up on bulletin boards and Online
GNG Outreach Ministry
Click here to view the sign-up form.
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THANKSGIVING DAY WORSHIP
November 27, 2025
8:00 A.M.- 8:45 A.M.
Greater New Guide Family Life Center
3328 Adams Ave.
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Come Support Our New Associate Minister
Minister Hilton Riley will deliver his first message of God.
Let’s pray and encourage him in the Lord.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2025
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Prematurity Awareness Month®
Every year, more than 15 million babies are born too soon worldwide.
For 2025, the March of Dimes is asking everyone to go to Facebook.com/World Prematurity Day on or before November 17th to help raise awareness so more babies can be born healthy.
November is Prematurity Awareness Month® and when the March of Dimes focuses everyone’s attention on the serious problem of premature birth. Help spread the message about premature birth so more babies can be born healthy.
Support our prematurity campaign at Facebook.com/worldprematurityday. Share stories, give hope and save lives
HEALTH MINISTRY
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PARKING ANNOUNCEMENT
Please avoid parking in the reserved handicap parking areas and along the side walks. Also, be mindful not to block vehicles from entering or exiting the parking lots. Security Officers will enforce the parking requirements. Let’s honor those who are legally authorized.
Thank you for your cooperation,
Rev. Mark C. Thomas
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Nursery Volunteers Needed Immediately!
Our Nursery Ministry is growing, and we are in urgent need of volunteers. This is a wonderful opportunity to serve the youngest members of our church family and provide parents the comfort of knowing their children are safe and loved during worship.
If you are willing to serve, please contact me at 225-454-7466 right away.
Sis. Keisha Dandridge
Children, Youth, and Young Adult Advisor
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SAVE THE DATE
The Music, Youth, and Young Adult Ministries are excited to host again,
“Wings and Worship”
Friday, November 21, 2025
6:00 P.M.
GNG Family Life Center
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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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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. Daisy Byrd
Sis. Georgianna Freeman
Sis. Dorothy Hill
Sis. Ruby Hughes
Sis. Augusta Jones
Bro. Larry Langford
Min. Denise Ned
Bro. Herman Ross
Sis. Roseland Starks
Sis. Gwen Washington
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.