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WRITTEN ANNOUNCEMENTS

DECEMBER 1, 2024

SPECIAL THANKS

Thank you to the evangelistic ministry and everyone who supported our Thanksgiving Food Basket Giveaway in partnership with the North Baton Rouge Chamber. Families were truly grateful and blessed. Furthermore, I appreciate the American Baptist Women and all participants for hosting a heartfelt, spiritually-inspired prayer breakfast.

Remember, God makes ALL THINGS POSSIBLE if we believe

Rev. Mark C. Thomas

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2024 Winter Blessings Festival! 

Join us this holiday season as we bring warmth, joy, and hope to our community through the Winter Blessings Festival!

We are collecting donations for the Winter Blessings Festival (November 3–December 8).

  • Items needed:
    • New toys, games, and bicycles 
    • New or gently used winter gear and clothes
    • Blankets and hygiene essentials
  • Drop-off location: Family Life Center during services.

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  • Join the Winter Blessings Festival
    • Interactive rooms
    • Performances
    • Refreshments
    • Giveaways
    • Date: Saturday, December 21, 2024
    • Time: 2:00–5:00 PM
    • Theme: “Journey of Light and Hope”
    • Features:

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  • Volunteer Opportunities
    • Greeters
    • Room guides
    • Set-up assistants
    • Carpentry work
    • Drama play participants (children and youth welcome)
    • Roles:
    • Sign up: In the lobby or online under “Church Forms”.

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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Calling All Seniors and Congregants!

OLD SCHOOL WORSHIP EXPERIENCE

“Passing Down Faith from Generation to Generation”

Sunday, December 15, 2024

10:00 A.M.

Traditional Gospel Music * Inspirational Messages * Prayer

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Christmas Dinner for Seniors

Join us as we celebrate the Christmas season with a special dinner for our beloved senior members! The Christmas Dinner for Seniors will be held at the activity center following the worship service on Sunday, December 15, 2024. This will be a wonderful time to enjoy fellowship, share a delicious meal, and celebrate the joy of the season together.

A sign-up sheet will be available starting Sunday, November 10th, and will remain open until December 1, 2024. Be sure to sign up to reserve your spot!

Seniors ministry

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Thank You Note

To: Rev. Mark Thomas and My GNGBC Family

I thank God for you. The love and support that was shown to me during the loss of my sister will be forever remembered. Your phone calls, cards, words of comfort and prayers helped me through this difficult time. I am truly grateful to all of you. May God continue to bless each of you abundantly and keep you in his loving care.

Sis. Brenda K. Paul

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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
  • Bro. Clarence Welsh
  • 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 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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