FAMILIES EXPERIENCING RECENT BEREAVEMENT

The family of Rev. David (Min. Edie) Hopewell, Sr. (BAJ), whose aunt, Delores Griffin, was

funeralized on May 24th in Cleveland, OH.

The family of Sis. Mary Brown (HD), whose brother, Rev. Clarence Dunmore, Jr., was funeralized on

May 27th in Vicksburg, MS.

The family of Sis. Beverly Alford (JG), who was funeralized at Greenforest on Friday, May 26th.

AMILIES EXPERIENCING RECENT HOSPITALIZATION OR ILLNESS

Sis. Gloria Solomon (CM) Sis. Norma Pickett ` Bro. Glen Phillips (JG)

Bro. Frank Crawford (TP) Sis. Deborah Parson (BB) Sis. Debra Partee (SW)

Sis. Shirley Garner (JG) Sis. Leola Gripper

Wednesday night meals are available. Join us for an enjoyable meal prior to Bible

Study. The menu includes fried or baked chicken and fish, seasoned fries or rice,

mixed green salad, cookies, and lemonade.

TEXT 2 GIVE is as easy as 1, 2, 3: (1) Just text “GREENFOREST” to 73256;(2) Click on the link that is returned(3) Follow the Prompts

Thank You Expressions were received from: Bro. Tommie & Sis. Paula Broadnax;Bro.

Eddie & Sis. Barbara Lee; Sis. Deloris and Bro. Barnett Birch and family

Members are requested to “not” bring or eat food or drinks in the Sanctuary. Help us keep our Sanctuary free from food spills and particles, which are soiling our pew seats and carpet. Thank you for adhering to this request. Your Greenforest Trustees

Please Note: If you are on campus and have an emergency, please call the 24-hour security number at (404) 226-7941.

Feed the Homeless: The following Deacon Family Ministries are scheduled to serve on

Saturday, June 3rd at 8:30am: Deacons Charles Harris and Johnny Mitchell.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

May 28, 2017

Rev. Dr. Emory Berry, Jr., Senior Pastor 3250 Rainbow Drive • Decatur, GA 30034 • www.greenforest.org

(404) 486-1120 Office (404) 486-1121 FaxSocial Ministries (404) 486-6771 Christian Academy Office (404) 486-6737

The Greenforest vision is to build a united Biblical community of loving

relationships whose members daily and devoutly love, follow and model Christ,

and respond properly to His Lordship through powerful worship.

~ ORDER OF WORSHIP SERVICES ~ Devotion (7:45am only) P & W (7:45am) Congregational Prayer Praise & Worship (10:45am only) Offertory Prayer/Offering/Song Call To Worship (10:45am only) Sermonic Selection Welcome & Greetings Sermon Ministry Announcements Invitation to Discipleship Dance Ministry Benediction

Nursery Care is provided at the ELC during Sunday Services for ages 0-4.

MAY 2017 CALENDAR May 29th Memorial Day (Church Office Closed) June 2nd Concert of Prayers (7pm) June 3rd Family & Friends Cookout & Fellowship (12noon) June 4th Pentecost Sunday (please wear something RED) June 5th – 9th Vacation Bible School

June 5th Pastor & First Lady Berry’s Wedding Anniversary!

Fulfillment Hour Division Lesson Titles, May 28, 2017

GREENFOREST iPraise YOUTH MINISTRY iPraise Sundays Teen Worship service is held every Sunday except

the 3rd Sunday at 10:45am. Midweek Bible Study is held onWednesdays at 7:30pm.

Reset Youth Conference: Parents, Go to www.RESET17.com toregister for the Reset Youth Conference-June 14-16, 2017. Spaces are filling up.Registration rate is $25.00

Man UP Mentorship: Parents, if you are in need for a mentor for your teen, pleasesign up for the Man Up mentor program by visiting the Greenforest “Events” sectionof the website.

Class of 2017: Please “Save the Date” for Senior Awards and Recognition Breakfast(Saturday, June 10th) and Graduate Recognition Sunday (June 11th). Tickets areavailable on the porch after both worship services, on Wednesday night before BibleStudy and the greenforest.org website.

The next Ascension Gavel Club meeting will be held May 31, 2017.

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Pre-School Division “ Barnabas Encouraged Others” Acts 4:36; 9:26-31

Children Division “Stephen Preached” Acts 6:8 – Chapter 7

Youth Division “Real Life” Matthew 28:16-20

Adult Division “Me” Luke 19:1-10

Concert of Prayers The Prayer Ministry will host its 4th Annual Concert of Prayers on

Friday, June 2, 2017 at 7pm in the Main Sanctuary. Please

come out and join us as we usher in Pentecost Sunday and unite

with various churches throughout the metro Atlanta area in this powerful worship service

of prayer, praise. As we worship, we will celebrate “The Year of Growth through

Kingdom Victories”. Jesus Christ, our Great High Priest, welcomes us to the throne of

Grace as we seek “Kingdom Victories” for those in need of healing, the lost, the oppressed,

families, churches, communities, and the nation. If you are seeking God for anything, we

encourage you to join us as we come before the Lord with confidence knowing that He will

help us in our time of need.

Sisters on Mission will host a Missions Trip to Red Springs, NC Tuesday, June 6th through Saturday, June 10,

2017. Participants will assist with food pantries, soup kitchen, homeless shelter, as well as prayer walks, backyard bible club, construction and landscaping

projects. The cost to participate in this Mission effort is $275/person, which includes bus transportation, lodging and food. For more information or additional details please contact, Sis. Erni Merritt at (404) 289-8760 or (678) 640-8548.

CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS!!!!! Interested in helping us put on an AWESOME 2017 RESET Conference? Just say YES! Volunteers are needed Wednesday, June 14 through Friday, June 16. Sign up NOW online or in church office. All volunteers are required to complete a background check form.

June 14: 4:00 pm-7:00 pm (Registration & Hosts)

June 15: 8:00 am-9:00 am – (Registration); 8:30am-9:30pm – (Breakfast setup, Servers & Hosts) 11:30am-1:30pm – (Lunch set up, Servers & Hosts) 4:00pm-7:00 pm – (Dinner set up, Servers & Hosts)

June 16: 8:30am-10:00pm – (Breakfast setup, Servers & Hosts) 11:30am-12:30pm – (Lunch set up, Servers & Hosts) 4:30pm-7:30 pm – (Block Party)

DEACON FAMILY MINISTRIES & CLUSTERS

Wali Beyah – (Cluster Lead) Herb Hillman – (Cluster Lead) Leon Beasley Harold Banks

James Brinson George Bugg

Anthony Henry Earnest Gardner

Bryan Johnson James Garner

Fred Mizzell O’Daniel “Danny” Outlaw

Donald Sykes Isaac Pippen

Charles Robinson

Charles Coleman – (Cluster Lead) Wilfred Holmes – (Cluster Lead)

Richard Dinkins Joseph Boone

Harvey Johnson Chester Finkley

Alonzo Jones Robert “Bob” Lee (Chairman)

Tony Manns, Sr. (Co-Chair) Melvin McCowan

Gary McGaha

John “Al” Gourdine – (Cluster Lead) Samuel Ray – (Cluster Lead)

Langston Atkins Julius “Jay” Cawthon

Walter Bentley Jesse Harris

Robert McNair Melvin Haynes

Marion Norman Chester Henderson

Clifton Taylor Charles McNair

Freddie Pimpton

Johnny Mitchell – (Cluster Lead) James McNeill – (Cluster Lead)

Bennie Boyd James Chester

Edward Butler George Davis

Henry Drakeford Willie Gray

Nathaniel Henderson James McGee

Howard Tompkins Otis Pearson

Ralph White, Sr. Terry Pettus

Eugene Wright Andre Snipes (Emeritus: Glenn Dixie) Andre Turner (Co-Chair)

(Emeritus: James Wooten)

Tony Dean - (Cluster Lead)

Ron Coleman Ralph White, Jr.

Charles Harris Selwyn White

Gerric Johnson Tildon Wright

Clint Parker Clifton Youngblood

BIRTHDAY & ANNIVERSARY ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS If you wish to have your birthday or anniversary acknowledged, please submit the request to announcements@greenforest.orgby 4:00pm on Wednesday (prior to the Sunday you wish to have it announced). If it is not received by then, it will be acknowledged the following Sunday.

BULLETIN & OTHER COMMUNICATIONS VENUE ANNOUNCEMENTS: Please be sure to submit

ALL announcements to announcements@greenforest.org no later than 4:00pm on Wednesday (2 WEEKS PRIOR to the Sunday you wish to have it announced). Announcements sent to any other

email address will miss being placed in the weekly bulletin.

ONE GREAT SEASON OF GIVING

GOAL: To receive $759,000 by July 17, 2017

1,200 members submit $600 above and beyond their normal tithes by July 17, 2017to

help pay for additional campus repairs and renovations (e.g. Genesis Room, bathrooms,

parking lot, etc.). We have 10 more weeks to go to meet this goal. Thank you for your

commitment!

AWANA = Approved Workmen Are Not Ashamed (2 Tim. 2:15)

Continues through May

Meeting Jesus and Growing in the Faith (2 yrs. – 6th Grade)

Contact: diann.ash@greenforest.org / (404) 486-5729

Greenforest Members and the Class of 2017 – The 1st Annual HighSchool Senior Recognition & Awards Breakfast will be held onSaturday, June 10, 2017 at 8:30 am in the Genesis Room. Tickets are$20 each or a $160 for a table of 8. ALL Proceeds will benefit our HS Senior Scholarships. Tickets are available online in the Events sectionof the church website as well as the Back Porch after each worship

service and on Wednesday Nights before Bible Study. Thank you and we need and appreciate your support!!!! God bless you, Rev. Al Hollie.

Attention All High School & College Seniors Gradation Sunday at the ‘Forest’ is Sunday, June 11, 2017. We are asking all High School

and College Seniors to submit a graduation picture, the name of your College and major,

or High School (along with the College you will be attending or your plans after High

School). Please submit these items to Rev. Hollie, or Sis. Karmen Sims in the Greenforest

Office. You may also email your submissions to Karmen.Sims@greenforest.org. `

Greenforest Recreation Ministry is offering our youth the opportunity to get involved with soccer. All children and youth (ages 6 to 17) are invited to attend the soccer clinics held each Monday from 5:30 pm until 6:30 pm weekly. You may register online at Nexusfc.org. Be sure to register under “Greenforest Clinics”. Coach Warren Ukah, former professional soccer player and staff are running the clinics.

Youth Baseball, Basketball and Cheerleading for Basketball are also being offered for the

summer of 2017. Additional information and Registration forms are located in the church office.

Supporting the Academy is easy and something everyone can do!

Clip Box Tops for the Academy. Drop off in the Church Office or Contact Ms. Betty Brown at 404 486-5799

Your shopping dollars count! Link your accounts to the Academy!

Commemorative Stamp

Place your order in the school office or online.

www.greenforestacademy.org

ACADEMY’S FOUNDERS DAY

Summer Camp Employment Contact Kim Mizzell

Kim.Mizzell@greenforest

AT THE ‘FOREST’! Welcome Song Lyrics by Sis. Margaret Freeman & Bro. William C. Calloway

Music composed by Bro. William C. Calloway

We Welcome You Here With Voices of Cheer Because Your Presence is Dear… AT THE ‘FOREST’! (Everyone)

Our Doors Open Wide To Admit You with Pride Come on in and Abide… AT THE ‘FOREST’! (Everyone)

CHORUS: Clap Your Hands (Everyone) Do Your Dance

AT THE ‘FOREST’!

Wave Your Hands Shout Amen AT THE ‘FOREST’!

So, When Coming to Service Time after Time You feel Right at Home… AT THE ‘FOREST’! (Everyone)

Join this Family And, You will Agree ~ It’s the Best Place to Be… AT THE ‘FOREST’! (Everyone)

Chorus (repeat)

MEN’S DAY 2017

Focal Scripture Proverbs 29:18

Men of the Forest!

Our Annual Fatherhood Breakfast will be held on

Saturday, June 17th at 8:30am (Genesis Room)

featuring Rev. Kamau Welcher, Guest Preacher

Purchase your $12 tickets online at the greenforest.org website NOW.

Fellowship Ministry “SAVE THE DATE” Listing

Movie on the Green: TBA

Back to School Rally: Saturday, August 5th @ 12 noon (Gym)

MISSIONS UPDATE

Dea. Ron and Sis. June Coleman are on a Missions trip in Nagoya, Japan. They have visited with IMB missionaries in Tokyo and Yokohama. They are doing great work in the communities where they serve. They will also visiting Taiwan. Join the church family in praying for God’s provision, protection and a safe journey throughout their Mission trip.

“DEAF FUN DAY”

Looking for an opportunity to tell more people about Jesus? Well here’s your chance. The

Greenforest Deaf Ministry will host its “Deaf Fun Day” Program on Saturday, June 17, 2017

in Building #3 at 12:00noon. This program will focus on ministering through two Deaf

teachers, Deaf games & poetry, Bible trivia /Drama, Praise Dancing, door prizes and much

more in an exclusive Deaf environment. Share this information and invite a Deaf co-worker,

neighbor, relative, friend, etc to participate. Yes -- this is UNSPEAKABLE Joy. If you

have any questions or for more information, please contact Bro. Alan L. Sherman, Sign

Language Interpreter, via email at emellmehere@yahoo.com or (770) 833-0172.

The Greenforest Family & Friends Cookout & Fellowship

Saturday, June 3, 2017 12noon - 4pm

Food Drop-off begins at 9:30-11:30am (on right side of the Gym). Set-up begins at 9am and breakdown at 4pm

Help us “Build a Biblical community of Loving Relationships.” We’re inviting everyone: members, family, friends, unchurched, and the unsaved to Fellowship with us.

Please plan to bring the items assigned to your Deacon Family Ministry Cluster below. When you joined Greenforest, you were assigned to a Deacon family ministry. Refer to the Deacon Family Ministry listing to find your cluster. If you are unaware of your Deacon Family Ministry Cluster, please contact the church office to find out.

The Fellowship won’t be the same without YOU! So, please “Join Us”….

To Volunteer, call Sis. Sherry Snipes at (404) 543-1090 or Deacon Andre Snipes at (404) 518-8869.

Attention ALL YOUTH!!!

Do you love to draw? Do you have a special poem on your heart? Has God gifted you

with the ability to dance, act or sing? Then, this announcement is for you!

Greenforest’s Youth Ministry is proud to announce Worship and Arts Spotlight Night

during the RESET Conference! This will be a time for you to “Showcase” your special

gifts and talents.

Please stop by the Youth Ministry table on the back vestibule after 7:45 and 10:45am

services TODAY to sign up and find out more details.

Members asked to bring the following items in DISPOSABLE pans:

BEYAH: Baked Beans & Cole Slaw

COLEMAN: Corn on the Cobb & Potato Salad

DEAN: Baked Beans & Cole Slaw

GOURDINE: Desserts & Fruit (Melons)

HILLMAN: Juice Boxes/Packs, Sodas & Water

HOLMES: Juice Boxes/Packs, Sodas & Water

McNEILL: Desserts & Fruit (Melons)

MITCHELL: Tossed Salads, Salad Dressing & Green Beans

RAY: Corn on the Cobb & Potato Salad

Members are encouraged to bring family & friends out to share with us during this time.

BIRTHDAY & ANNIVERSARY ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS If you wish to have your birthday or anniversary acknowledged, please submit the request to announcements@greenforest.org by 4:00pm on Wednesday (prior to the Sunday you wish to have it announced). If it is not received by then, it will be acknowledged the following Sunday.

BULLETIN & OTHER COMMUNICATIONS VENUE ANNOUNCEMENTS: Please be sure to submit

ALL announcements to announcements@greenforest.org no later than 4:00pm on Wednesday (2 WEEKS PRIOR to the Sunday you wish to have it announced). Announcements sent to any other

email address will miss being placed in the weekly bulletin.

ONE GREAT SEASON OF GIVING

GOAL: To receive $759,000 by July 17, 2017

1,200 members submit $600 above and beyond their normal tithes by July 17, 2017to

help pay for additional campus repairs and renovations (e.g. Genesis Room, bathrooms,

parking lot, etc.). We have 10 more weeks to go to meet this goal. Thank you for your

commitment!

AWANA = Approved Workmen Are Not Ashamed (2 Tim. 2:15)

Continues through May

Meeting Jesus and Growing in the Faith (2 yrs. – 6th Grade)Contact: diann.ash@greenforest.org / (404) 486-5729

Greenforest Members and the Class of 2017 – The 1st Annual High School Senior Recognition & Awards Breakfast will be held on Saturday, June 10, 2017 at 8:30 am in the Genesis Room. Tickets are $20 each or a $160 for a table of 8. ALL Proceeds will benefit our HS Senior Scholarships. Tickets are available online in the Events section of the church website as well as the Back Porch after each worship

service and on Wednesday Nights before Bible Study. Thank you and we need and appreciate your support!!!! God bless you, Rev. Al Hollie.

Attention All High School & College Seniors Gradation Sunday at the ‘Forest’ is Sunday, June 11, 2017. We are asking all High School

and College Seniors to submit a graduation picture, the name of your College and major,

or High School (along with the College you will be attending or your plans after High

School). Please submit these items to Rev. Hollie, or Sis. Karmen Sims in the Greenforest

Office. You may also email your submissions to Karmen.Sims@greenforest.org. `

Greenforest Recreation Ministry is offering our youth the opportunity to get involved with soccer. All children and youth (ages 6 to 17) are invited to attend the soccer clinics held each Monday from 5:30 pm until 6:30 pm weekly. You may register online at Nexusfc.org. Be sure to register under “Greenforest Clinics”. Coach Warren Ukah, former professional soccer player and staff are running the clinics.

Youth Baseball, Basketball and Cheerleading for Basketball are also being offered for the

summer of 2017. Additional information and Registration forms are located in the church office.

Supporting the Academy is easy and something everyone can do!

Clip Box Tops for the Academy. Drop off in the Church Office or Contact Ms. Betty Brown at 404 486-5799

Your shopping dollars count! Link your accounts to the Academy!

Commemorative Stamp

Place your order in the school office or online.

www.greenforestacademy.org

ACADEMY’S FOUNDERS DAY

Summer Camp Employment Contact Kim Mizzell

Kim.Mizzell@greenforest

The Greenforest Family & Friends Cookout & Fellowship

Saturday, June 3, 2017 12noon - 4pm

Food Drop-off begins at 9:30-11:30am (on right side of the Gym).

Set-up begins at 9am and breakdown at 4pm

Help us “Build a Biblical community of Loving Relationships.” We’re inviting everyone: members, family, friends, unchurched, and the unsaved to Fellowship with us. Please plan to bring the items assigned to your Deacon Family Ministry Cluster below. When you joined Greenforest, you were assigned to a Deacon family ministry. Refer to the Deacon Family Ministry listing to find your cluster. If you are unaware of your Deacon Family Ministry Cluster, please contact the church office to find out.

The Fellowship won’t be the same without YOU! So, please “Join Us”….

To Volunteer, call Sis. Sherry Snipes at (404) 543-1090 or

Deacon Andre Snipes at (404) 518-8869.

Attention ALL YOUTH!!!

Do you love to draw? Do you have a special poem on your heart? Has God gifted you

with the ability to dance, act or sing? Then, this announcement is for you!

Greenforest’s Youth Ministry is proud to announce Worship and Arts Spotlight Night

during the RESET Conference! This will be a time for you to “Showcase” your special

gifts and talents.

Please stop by the Youth Ministry table on the back vestibule after 7:45 and 10:45am

services TODAY to sign up and find out more details.

Members asked to bring the following items in DISPOSABLE pans:

BEYAH: Baked Beans & Cole Slaw COLEMAN: Corn on the Cobb & Potato Salad DEAN: Baked Beans & Cole Slaw GOURDINE: Desserts & Fruit (Melons) HILLMAN: Juice Boxes/Packs, Sodas & Water HOLMES: Juice Boxes/Packs, Sodas & Water McNEILL: Desserts & Fruit (Melons)

MITCHELL: Tossed Salads, Salad Dressing & Green Beans RAY: Corn on the Cobb & Potato Salad

Members are encouraged to bring family & friends out to share with us during this time.

Concert of Prayers The Prayer Ministry will host its 4th Annual Concert of Prayers on

Friday, June 2, 2017 at 7pm in the Main Sanctuary. Please

come out and join us as we usher in Pentecost Sunday and unite

with various churches throughout the metro Atlanta area in this powerful worship service

of prayer, praise. As we worship, we will celebrate “The Year of Growth through

Kingdom Victories”. Jesus Christ, our Great High Priest, welcomes us to the throne of

Grace as we seek “Kingdom Victories” for those in need of healing, the lost, the oppressed,

families, churches, communities, and the nation. If you are seeking God for anything, we

encourage you to join us as we come before the Lord with confidence knowing that He will

help us in our time of need.

Sisters on Mission will host a Missions Trip to Red Springs, NC Tuesday, June 6th through Saturday, June 10,

2017. Participants will assist with food pantries, soup kitchen, homeless shelter, as well as prayer walks, backyard bible club, construction and landscaping

projects. The cost to participate in this Mission effort is $275/person, which includes bus transportation, lodging and food. For more information or additional details please contact, Sis. Erni Merritt at (404) 289-8760 or (678) 640-8548.

CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS!!!!! Interested in helping us put on an AWESOME 2017 RESET Conference? Just say YES! Volunteers are needed Wednesday, June 14 through Friday, June 16. Sign up NOW online or in church office. All volunteers are required to complete a background check form.

June 14: 4:00 pm-7:00 pm (Registration & Hosts) June 15: 8:00 am-9:00 am – (Registration); 8:30am-9:30pm – (Breakfast setup, Servers & Hosts) 11:30am-1:30pm – (Lunch set up, Servers & Hosts) 4:00pm-7:00 pm – (Dinner set up, Servers & Hosts) June 16: 8:30am-10:00pm – (Breakfast setup, Servers & Hosts) 11:30am-12:30pm – (Lunch set up, Servers & Hosts) 4:30pm-7:30 pm – (Block Party)

DEACON FAMILY MINISTRIES & CLUSTERS

Wali Beyah – (Cluster Lead) Herb Hillman – (Cluster Lead) Leon Beasley Harold Banks

James Brinson George Bugg

Anthony Henry Earnest Gardner

Bryan Johnson James Garner

Fred Mizzell O’Daniel “Danny” Outlaw

Donald Sykes Isaac Pippen

Charles Robinson

Charles Coleman – (Cluster Lead) Wilfred Holmes – (Cluster Lead)

Richard Dinkins Joseph Boone

Harvey Johnson Chester Finkley

Alonzo Jones Robert “Bob” Lee (Chairman)

Tony Manns, Sr. (Co-Chair) Melvin McCowan

Gary McGaha

John “Al” Gourdine – (Cluster Lead) Samuel Ray – (Cluster Lead) Langston Atkins Julius “Jay” Cawthon

Walter Bentley Jesse Harris

Robert McNair Melvin Haynes

Marion Norman Chester Henderson

Clifton Taylor Charles McNair

Freddie Pimpton

Johnny Mitchell – (Cluster Lead) James McNeill – (Cluster Lead)

Bennie Boyd James Chester Edward Butler George Davis

Henry Drakeford Willie Gray

Nathaniel Henderson James McGee

Howard Tompkins Otis Pearson

Ralph White, Sr. Terry Pettus

Eugene Wright Andre Snipes (Emeritus: Glenn Dixie) Andre Turner (Co-Chair)

(Emeritus: James Wooten)

Tony Dean - (Cluster Lead)

Ron Coleman Ralph White, Jr.

Charles Harris Selwyn White

Gerric Johnson Tildon Wright

Clint Parker Clifton Youngblood

FAMILIES EXPERIENCING RECENT BEREAVEMENT

The family of Rev. David (Min. Edie) Hopewell, Sr. (BAJ), whose aunt, Delores Griffin, was

funeralized on May 24th in Cleveland, OH.

The family of Sis. Mary Brown (HD), whose brother, Rev. Clarence Dunmore, Jr., was funeralized on

May 27th in Vicksburg, MS.

The family of Sis. Beverly Alford (JG), who was funeralized at Greenforest on Friday, May 26th.

AMILIES EXPERIENCING RECENT HOSPITALIZATION OR ILLNESS

Sis. Gloria Solomon (CM) Sis. Norma Pickett ` Bro. Glen Phillips (JG)

Bro. Frank Crawford (TP) Sis. Deborah Parson (BB) Sis. Debra Partee (SW)

Sis. Shirley Garner (JG) Sis. Leola Gripper

Wednesday night meals are available. Join us for an enjoyable meal prior to Bible

Study. The menu includes fried or baked chicken and fish, seasoned fries or rice,

mixed green salad, cookies, and lemonade.

TEXT 2 GIVE is as easy as 1, 2, 3: (1) Just text “GREENFOREST” to 73256; (2) Click on the link that is returned

(3) Follow the Prompts

Thank You Expressions were received from: Bro. Tommie & Sis. Paula Broadnax;Bro.

Eddie & Sis. Barbara Lee; Sis. Deloris and Bro. Barnett Birch and family

Members are requested to “not” bring or eat food or drinks in the Sanctuary. Help us keep our Sanctuary free from food spills and particles, which are soiling our pew seats and carpet. Thank you for adhering to this request. Your Greenforest Trustees

Please Note: If you are on campus and have an emergency, please call the 24-hour security number at (404) 226-7941.

Feed the Homeless: The following Deacon Family Ministries are scheduled to serve on

Saturday, June 3rd at 8:30am: Deacons Charles Harris and Johnny Mitchell.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

May 28, 2017

Rev. Dr. Emory Berry, Jr., Senior Pastor 3250 Rainbow Drive • Decatur, GA 30034 • www.greenforest.org

(404) 486-1120 Office (404) 486-1121 Fax Social Ministries (404) 486-6771 Christian Academy Office (404) 486-6737

The Greenforest vision is to build a united Biblical community of loving

relationships whose members daily and devoutly love, follow and model Christ,

and respond properly to His Lordship through powerful worship.

AT THE ‘FOREST’! Welcome Song Lyrics by Sis. Margaret Freeman & Bro. William C. Calloway

Music composed by Bro. William C. Calloway

We Welcome You Here With Voices of Cheer Because Your Presence is Dear… AT THE ‘FOREST’! (Everyone)

Our Doors Open Wide To Admit You with Pride Come on in and Abide… AT THE ‘FOREST’! (Everyone)

CHORUS: Clap Your Hands (Everyone) Do Your Dance

AT THE ‘FOREST’!

Wave Your Hands Shout Amen AT THE ‘FOREST’!

So, When Coming to Service Time after Time You feel Right at Home… AT THE ‘FOREST’! (Everyone)

Join this Family And, You will Agree ~ It’s the Best Place to Be… AT THE ‘FOREST’! (Everyone)

Chorus (repeat)

MEN’S DAY 2017

Focal Scripture Proverbs 29:18

Men of the Forest!

Our Annual Fatherhood Breakfast will be held on

Saturday, June 17th at 8:30am (Genesis Room)

featuring Rev. Kamau Welcher, Guest Preacher

Purchase your $12 tickets online at the greenforest.org website NOW.

Fellowship Ministry “SAVE THE DATE” Listing

Movie on the Green: TBA

Back to School Rally: Saturday, August 5th @ 12 noon (Gym)

MISSIONS UPDATE

Dea. Ron and Sis. June Coleman are on a Missions trip in Nagoya, Japan. They have visited with IMB missionaries in Tokyo and Yokohama. They are doing great work in the communities where they serve. They will also visiting Taiwan. Join the church family in praying for God’s provision, protection and a safe journey throughout their Mission trip.

“DEAF FUN DAY”

Looking for an opportunity to tell more people about Jesus? Well here’s your chance. The

Greenforest Deaf Ministry will host its “Deaf Fun Day” Program on Saturday, June 17, 2017

in Building #3 at 12:00noon. This program will focus on ministering through two Deaf

teachers, Deaf games & poetry, Bible trivia /Drama, Praise Dancing, door prizes and much

more in an exclusive Deaf environment. Share this information and invite a Deaf co-worker,

neighbor, relative, friend, etc to participate. Yes -- this is UNSPEAKABLE Joy. If you

have any questions or for more information, please contact Bro. Alan L. Sherman, Sign

Language Interpreter, via email at emellmehere@yahoo.com or (770) 833-0172.

~ ORDER OF WORSHIP SERVICES ~ Devotion (7:45am only) P & W (7:45am) Congregational Prayer Praise & Worship (10:45am only) Offertory Prayer/Offering/Song Call To Worship (10:45am only) Sermonic Selection Welcome & Greetings Sermon Ministry Announcements Invitation to Discipleship Dance Ministry Benediction

Nursery Care is provided at the ELC during Sunday Services for ages 0-4.

MAY 2017 CALENDAR May 29th Memorial Day (Church Office Closed) June 2nd Concert of Prayers (7pm) June 3rd Family & Friends Cookout & Fellowship (12noon) June 4th Pentecost Sunday (please wear something RED) June 5th – 9th Vacation Bible School

June 5th Pastor & First Lady Berry’s Wedding Anniversary!

Fulfillment Hour Division Lesson Titles, May 28, 2017

GREENFOREST iPraise YOUTH MINISTRY iPraise Sundays Teen Worship service is held every Sunday except

the 3rd Sunday at 10:45am. Midweek Bible Study is held on Wednesdays at 7:30pm.

Reset Youth Conference: Parents, Go to www.RESET17.com to register for the Reset Youth Conference-June 14-16, 2017. Spaces are filling up. Registration rate is $25.00

Man UP Mentorship: Parents, if you are in need for a mentor for your teen, please sign up for the Man Up mentor program by visiting the Greenforest “Events” section of the website.

Class of 2017: Please “Save the Date” for Senior Awards and Recognition Breakfast (Saturday, June 10th) and Graduate Recognition Sunday (June 11th). Tickets are available on the porch after both worship services, on Wednesday night before Bible Study and the greenforest.org website.

The next Ascension Gavel Club meeting will be held May 31, 2017.

Sermon Notes May 28, 2017

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Pre-School Division “ Barnabas Encouraged Others” Acts 4:36; 9:26-31

Children Division “Stephen Preached” Acts 6:8 – Chapter 7

Youth Division “Real Life” Matthew 28:16-20

Adult Division “Me” Luke 19:1-10