Greater Little Zion Baptist Church

10185 Zion Drive

Fairfax, VA 22032 Phone: 703-239-9111 Fax: 703-250-2676

Office Hours: 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Email: admin@glzbc.org Website: www.glzbc.org

Communion Sunday Sunday, April 15, 2018

2018 Theme: "The Year of the Warrior"

Isaiah 59:17 & Ephesians 6:10-17

Church Vision: The vision of GLZBC is to reach the unsaved with the

saving message of Jesus Christ. Matthew 28:19-20 Church Mission: The mission of GLZBC is to lead everyone to a full life

of development in Christ. Luke 4:18-19

Rev. Dr. James T. Murphy, Jr., Pastor E-mail: James.T.Murphy@glzbc.org

Community Invitations to GLZBC

Fairfax County to Host Teen Job Fairs, Résumé Building Workshops Supervisor Pat Herrity (R-Springfield) has announced a schedule of upcoming Teen Job Fairs and Résumé Building Workshops. “They give our teens the opportunity to speak with employers, and businesses an opportunity to connect with teens looking for jobs. Many teens have left the fair with actual jobs and many more with scheduled interviews,” said Herrity.

The schedule and the other individual co-sponsors are listed below:

Saturday, April 21, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. - South Lakes High School, Co-sponsored by Supervisor Cathy Hudgins and Reston Chamber of Commerce

Saturday, April 28, 12 noon - 2 p.m. - West Springfield High School, Co-sponsored by West Springfield HS Student Government Association and Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce

From: Burke Connection

Annual Missionary Day Program Sunday, April 22nd at 3:00 p.m.

Location: Mt. Vernon Baptist Church, 240 Church Street, Front Royal, VA 22630 POC: Church Office, (540) 635-5612

“Saturday Night Sing Along” Usher’s Fundraiser Wednesday, April 25th at 5:00 p.m.

Location: Mt. Jezreel Baptist Church, 317 North Payne Street, Alexandria, VA 22314 POC: Deaconess Cathleen Dale, (703) 221-7797

Mt. Zion Baptist Church Annual Missionary Prayer Breakfast Honoring: Mrs. Edna B. Garr

Saturday, April 28, 2018, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Location: Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 18410 Chapel Drive, Triangle, VA 22172

Sis. Lacey Easter at (540) 841-9499 or church office at (703) 221-6960 to RSVP or if you have any questions

A Celebration of Motherhood Sponsored by Psi Alpha Alpha Chapter of Omega Psi Fraternity, Inc.

Saturday, May 5th, 11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Location: The Waterford at Springfield, 66715 Commerce Street, Springfield, VA

POC: Bro. Tim Lamb (301) 693-5001, Bro. Sheldon Schanck (703) 505-7038 and Bro. Cornelius Beidleman (202) 907-3408

First Baptist Church Women’s Retreat Saturday, May 5th at 8:00 a.m. Cost: $20.00 per person

Location: First Baptist Church, 9258 Center Street, Manassas, VA POC: Sis. Stephanie Brown, (703) 368-2935

Shiloh Baptist Church Usher’s Day May 6th at 3:00 p.m.

Location: 8310 Turning Leaf Lane, McLean, VA 22102 POC: Main Office, (703) 893-.8982

Warner Baptist Church Annual Revival May 14-18, 2018

Location: Warner Baptist Church, 3613 Lacy Blvd., Falls Church, VA Time: Devotion starts at 7:00 p.m. – Service starts at 7:30 p.m.

POC: Rev. Matthew J. Pearson, Pastor

For more information, go to www.glzbc.org, click on the Community Page tab.

Worship on the Lord’s Day 7:45 a.m. Service

Today’s Music Leaders Musicians .…....… Min. Keith Exum and Bishop Dr. Paul Taylor

Minister of Music .…...……………………… Bro. Robert Fairchild Call to Worship ……………….………………………………………………....

Invocation ..……………………......……...….………..…………... Minister

Musical Selection (2) ………………….…...............…… GLZ Church Choir

The Spoken Word/Sermon …………......... Rev. Dr. James T. Murphy, Jr.

Sermon Title: “A Pictured Union” Song of Solomon 1:1-4

Invitation to Salvation ………….………….. Rev. Dr. James T. Murphy, Jr.

Worship of Giving/Prayer …………..……...… Board of Directors/Deacons

(Bring Prayer Request As Well With Offering)

Welcoming of Visitors ….…...……………………………. Greeter’s Ministry

Announcements …………………………………………………………………

Pastoral Prayer……………….……...…..… Rev. Dr. James T. Murphy, Jr.

Holy Communion ……………………………Rev. Dr. James T. Murphy, Jr.

Please do not enter or leave the Sanctuary during this time

This is my Bible. I am what It says I am. I have what It says I have. I can do what It says I can do. Today I will be taught the Word of God. I boldly confess that my mind is alert, my heart is receptive and I will never be the same.

In Jesus’ name. Amen.

Sermon Notes Message Notes 7:45 a.m. Scripture (s): Sermon Text:

Worship on the Lord’s Day 10:45 a.m. Service

Today’s Music Leader Musician ..……..………….………..……………… Min. Keith Exum Minister of Music .…...……..…………….… Bro. Robert Fairchild Praise and Worship ………………..…..….……………………………...…… Call to Worship ………………………………………..………………..……… Congregational Hymn #248…........................................Down at the Cross Worshippers may enter

Invocation ..…………………......………..…..………..…………... Minister Musical Selection ……………......…….…..….….……… GLZ Church Choir Welcoming of Visitors ….……………………….……..…. Greeter’s Ministry Announcements …………………………………………..………….………… Worship of Giving/ Prayer …...…..….……….. Board of Directors/Deacons Congregational Prayer Time ………………………………………..........… Musical Selection ……………......….……...……………. GLZ Church Choir The Spoken Word/Sermon ……...........….. Rev. Dr. James T. Murphy, Jr.

Sermon Title: “A Pictured Union” Song of Solomon 1:1-4 Invitation to Salvation

Holy Communion …………………….....….. Rev. Dr. James T. Murphy, Jr.

Please do not enter or leave the Sanctuary during this time.

This is my Bible. I am what It says I am. I have what It says I have. I can do what It says I can do. Today I will be taught the Word of God. I boldly confess that my mind is alert, my heart is receptive and I will never be the same.

In Jesus’ name. Amen.

Sermon Notes Message Notes 10:45 a.m. Scripture (s): Sermon Text:

Rev. Donald Carmichael, Health & Healing (The Hill & Pitts Family’s cousin) Bro. Billy Colbert, Healing & Health Concerns Sis. Charity Collins – Health & Sickness Concerns (Sis. Brenda Perkins-Johnson's mother) Bro. Ted & Sis. Annie Davis – Health & Healing Concerns Sis. Dolores Dennie – Health & Healing Concerns (Bro. William Colbert’s mother) Sis. Mary Evans – Health & Healing Concerns (Sis. Karen Talley’s mother) Sis. Janice Field (BOD OZ Fuller’s friend) Bro. John Ford - Health & Healing Concerns Bro. Marquise Fulmer - liver cancer (Sis. Joyce Moseley’s cousin) Sis. Ruth Garrett - Health & Healing Concerns Sis. Bobbie Holliday-Gordon – Health Concerns (Sis. Jackie White’s friend) Sis. Yetta Howard - Health & Healing (Sis. Yedetta Felton’s sister) Bro. Jimmy Jones - Health & Healing (Sis. Lakita Jones’ husband) Sis. Trina Jones (Sis. Jacqueline White’s niece) Sis. Karen Kyle, Houston, TX – Health & Healing Concerns (Sis. Pat McClenic’s sister) Sis. Christel Lipscomb - Health & Healing (Sis. Malinda Paige’s sister) Sis. Linda McClenic, Richmond, VA – Health Concerns (Sis. Pat McClenic’s sister) Sis. Brenda Mixon - Health & Healing (Sis. Adrienne Marshall’s friend) Bro. James Murphy, Sr. – Health & Healing (Rev. Dr. James T. Murphy, Jr.’s father) Bro. Joseph Oliver – Health & Sickness Concerns (Sis. Ruth Garrett’s brother) Bro. Karl Roberson– Health & Sickness Concerns (Sis. Renee Purcell’s father) Sis. Tina Ross – Health & Sickness Concerns (Bros. Keith, Dajawn & Michael Williams’ great grandmother) Bro. William Skipwith – Health & Healing Concerns (Sis. Judy Skipwith’s father) Bro. Bernardo Snowden – Health Concerns (Sis. Denise Snowden’s brother-in-law) Sis. Denise Snowden – Health Concerns Rev. Rufus Snowden – Health Concerns Bro. Joshua Thomas – Health & Sickness Concerns (Sis. Crystal Thomas’ father) Sis. Christina Williams – Health & Healing (Bro. Larry Pyos’ mother) Sis. Suzi Vincent – Health Concerns (Sis. Ann Vincent’s daughter) Sis. Sheila Yeary – Health & Sickness Concerns (Sis. Brenda Perkins-Johnson's cousin)

Little Known Black History Fact: Florence Spearling Randolph

The Rev. Florence Spearing Randolph was one of

the first Black women ordained as a minister and to preach and lead an African Methodist Episcopal Zion church. Rev. Randolph used her position in the pulpit to call out racism, gender inequality, and other issues related to social reform.

Florence Spearing Randolph was born in August 1866 in Charleston, South Carolina, moving north to New Jersey to work as a dressmaker. In the late 1800’s, preaching became Randolph’s true calling and she sought to become ordained in the A.M.E.Z. Church. The resistance from the bishops and church leadership was strong, but she was eventually ordained as a deacon in 1901, and as a church leader in 1903, where she also gained her license to preach.

In 1925, Rev. Randolph was elected to lead Wallace Chapel A.M.E.Z. Church in Summit, New Jersey. She became known for her powerful lectures and sermons, and famously preached that white people mistreating Black people across the nation went against the very root of Christianity.

Rev. Randolph was the first Black woman to enroll in Drew University in New Jersey, and there is now an annual award named after her given to a Black female student who shows promise as a church leader and preacher.

https://blackamericaweb.com/2018/03/30/little-known-black-history-fact-

florence-spearling-randolph/

Sunday, April 29, 2018 at 9:45 a.m. Greater Little Zion Annual Women’s Day

Unit 2: All Glory and Honor “Follow Me”

Daily Bible Readings of this week:

Monday John 18:15-18, 25-27 Tuesday John 20:24-28 Wednesday Matthew 10:5-15 Thursday Matthew 9:35-38 Friday John 10:11-18 Saturday Matthew 10:34-39

Sunday John 21:15-25

CSTM Presents Healthy Habits For the Month of April

Go Big on the Grains. Try to incorporate at least three servings of whole grains each day in April. Make it a meal prep month! It’s easier to eat clean when healthy meals are

already in your fridge. Set aside a day to plan and prep your food each week. Prepping healthy meals can keep your diet on track.

The Cancer Support Team Ministry recognizes the following Cancer Awareness for the month of April:

Testicular Cancer Awareness Month (Orchid) Esophageal Cancer Awareness Month (Periwinkle)

Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month (Burgundy/Ivory) http://www.choosehope.com/calendar-of-cancer-awareness-months

Congratulations Congratulations to Bro. Jimmie (Harry) Barber who was voted to be the Eastern Region

Co-Chairperson for the A. W. Briggs Nurses Health Unit

Medical Supply Donation for the Usher’s Room The Usher’s Ministry is in need of Medical Supplies.

Items Needed: Band-Aids (all sizes)

Aspirin (for adults and children) Rubbing Alcohol Gloves (all sizes)

Antibacterial Spray *Please leave items in the Usher’s Room. *

Thank you! POC: Bro. Jimmie (Harry) Barber

2018 Women’s Day Volunteers

2018 Women’s Day Committee is inviting all Women including young adults, teens and

girls to participate in one of the following: Usher’s Ministry - POC: Sis. Gloria Lofton

Women’s Day Choir - POC: Sis. Christian Davis

Rehearsal Dates

Thursday, April 19th - Rehearsal at 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, April 26th - Rehearsal at 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, April 28th - Final Processional & Choir Rehearsal at 12:00 p.m.

2018 Women’s Day Chairs: Sister Carmen R. W. Holt, Chairperson & Sis. Dolores

Claytor, Co-Chairperson

Family Ministry Couple’s Session Study Series: The 7 Rings of Marriage (By Jackie Bledsoe) Session 1: Introduction of Series and “Begin With the End”

Date: April 20, 2018 Time: 6:30-9:00 PM

Location: Deacons Terri & Anthony Bazemore’s Home RSVP: As soon as possible

Required Book: The 7 Rings of Marriage (Jackie Bledsoe) Book & Workbook

Executive Council Meeting Monday, April 23, 2018 at 7:00 PM in the Fellowship Hall.

GLZBC ANNUAL MOMPA DAY On Sunday, April 22, 2018

The GLZBC Male Chorus will be ministering songs at the 7:45 a.m. worship service, and the Archbishop Carroll High School Choir will be ministering songs during the

10:45 a.m. worship service.

Administrative Professionals Day 2018 Administrative Professionals Appreciation Day is on Wednesday, April 25, 2018.

Quarterly Church Meeting All members are strongly encouraged to attend the Quarterly Church Meeting scheduled

for Saturday, April 28, 2018 at 10:00 AM in the Main Sanctuary. Please arrive early so that we can start on time, and bring a picture ID.

Announcements Announcements

Sunday, April 29, 2018 at 9:45 a.m. Greater Little Zion Annual Women’s Day

Guest speaker: Rev. Kimberly Ridley, The Light Community Church, Richmond, Virginia

Theme: Daughters of Zion in the Spirit of Love and Praise for all Generations

“Sing and rejoice, O daughter of Zion, for behold, I come and I will dwell in your midst, declares the Lord.” Zechariah 2:10 (ESV)

Attire: All white accented with Generational Team color

Generational Teams & Chairperson 1918-1927 - Silver Group: Ruby Harney

1928-1948 – Shades of Red: Mamie James 1949-1968 – Shades of Purple: Malinda Paige

1969-1988 – Shades of Yellow/Gold: Christine Davis 1989-2008 – Shades of Blue: Norma Mitchell 2009-2018 – Shades of Pink: Doris Dunkley

The Goal is to raise $10,000 by Women’s Day 2018.

Financial Assessment Financial assessments for all women including young adults, teens and

girls are due by April 29, 2018. $100 – All women ages 28 and over

$48.00 – Ages 27-18 $18.00 – Ages 17-10

$1.80 – Ages 9 and below

**Under Special Donation on Tithe Envelope, write “Women’s Day 2018.” **

Scripture Fundraiser ends April 29, 2018.

Women’s Day Committee Carmen R. Holt, Chair & Dolores Claytor, Co-Chair

Sunday

7:45 and 10:45 a.m. Worship Service - Each one bring one

7:45 and 10:45 a.m. Children’s Church 1st and 3rd Sunday (OS)

8:30 a.m. Sunday School 5th Sunday - Pastor Murphy is the Adult Class facilitator

9:45 –10:30 a.m. Sunday School - POC: Bro. Jeffery Allen, Sr., Superintendent – March –

May 2018, Theme: “Acknowledging God”

9:45 – 10:15 a.m. Morning Prayer period – Main Sanctuary POC: Prayer Ministry

9:45 a.m. Worship Service 5th Sunday

1:00 p.m. Pastor’s Aide Ministry Meeting 1st Sunday (FH) - POC: Bro. James McCoy

1:00 p.m. Family Ministry – Family Prayer Day, 3rd Sunday upstairs in the prayer room.

Theme: Trusting in the LORD In ALL Times. The focus family prayer for the month of April: Praying that we all seek to discover in word and prayer the power and majesty of our LORD

and Saviour Jesus Christ. May we serve and worship together as a family within the church and grow to fellowship within our families and with friends. Scripture: Praying that the faith

and trust in the LORD be continually present in our families. Oh, the joys of those who….delight in the law of the LORD, meditating on it day and night. They are like trees

planted along the riverbank, bearing fruit each season. Their leaves never wither, and they prosper in all they do. (PSALM 1:1-3) POCs: Deacon Anthony & Deacon Terri Bazemore

1:00 p.m. Game of Chess, Food, Fun and Fellowship, immediately after the 11:00 a.m.

service, 2nd

Sundays (also please see website calendar for other dates) in the Fellowship Hall. POC: Bro. Al Hayes and Sis. LaKita Jones

1:00 p.m. Rock The Rim, immediately after the 11:00 a.m. service, every 2nd

Sunday at the

Pinn Center. POC: Deacon William Windley and Bro. Mervin Fanfon (during the Summer and Fall months)

1:30 p.m. Christian Education Ministry Meeting 1st Sunday – POC: Sis. La Kita Jones

1:30 p.m. Cancer Support Team Meeting (CR) 2nd Sunday – POC: Sis. Christine Davis

1:30 p.m. Deacons Meeting 3rd Sunday (CR) POC: Deacon Anthony Bazemore

1:30 p.m. Women’s Ministry Meeting 4th Sunday (FH) – POC: Rev. Estelle Chandler

Monday 7:00 p.m. Church Choir Rehearsal

Tuesday

6:30 p.m. Academic Enrichment (Tutoring) POC: Deacon Dr. Al Moseley (By appointment only)

7:00 p.m. Zion Inspirational Choir Rehearsal (the Tuesday 2 weeks before the 1st Sunday)

7:00 p.m. Music and Performing Arts Council meeting Tuesday before the 1st Sunday

7:00 p.m. Board of Directors’ Meeting 2nd Tuesday (CR) – POC: Sis. Dolores Claytor

7:30 p.m. Hospitality Ministry Meeting 4th Tuesday (Kitchen) – POC: Sis. Christine Davis

Wednesday

6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting - A one-hour group session led by the Deacon Ministry. Come and pray with us. Location: Main Sanctuary, All are welcome

7:30-8:30 p.m. Bible Study (Fellowship Hall) All are welcome

Thursday

6:00–8:00 p.m. GLZ Praise Dancers Ministry Rehearsal (OS) POC: BOD Dolores Claytor

7:00 a.m. Men’s Bible Study 1st Thursday of the month POC: Bro. Al Woods

7:00 a.m. Church Choir Rehearsal Thursday before the 3rd Sunday

7:30 p.m. Youthful Praise of Zion Choir Rehearsal (MS) the 2 Thursdays prior to the 2nd Sunday

7:30 p.m. Women of Zion Choir Rehearsals the Thursday before the 5th Sunday

8:30 p.m. Young Adult Praise Team Rehearsal (MS) the 2 Thursdays prior to the 2nd Sunday

POC: Sis. Kiara Mack

Friday

7:00 p.m. Baptism Orientation 1st Friday (CR) – POC: Rev. Estelle Chandler

7:00 p.m. Zion Inspirational Choir Rehearsal Friday before the 1st Sunday

Saturday

8:00 a.m. Male Chorus Rehearsal (MS)

9:30–11:00 a.m. Women’s Bible Study 2nd and 4th Saturdays (FH) - POC: Sis. Geraldine

Woods

10:00 a.m. Beautification Ministry Meeting 3rd Saturdays (CR) – POC: Sis. Annie McLaurin

10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Ushers’ Ministry Adults Meeting 4th Saturday – POC: Sis. Gloria Lofton

10:00 a.m. New Member Orientation Saturday before the 2nd Sunday

11:00 a.m. Women of Zion Choir Rehearsal the Saturday before the 5th Sunday

2:00 p.m. Seniors Ministry Meeting every 3rd Saturday (Pinn Center)

Please see web-site calendar (www.glzbc.org) for more scheduled event