Announcements

Sister Eddie Louise Webster, the wife of Pastor Emeritus, Isaiah J. Webster, transitioned from this life to the next on Monday, March 9, 2026. Phone calls and visits are discouraged until further notice, but prayers are welcomed.

Funeral Service Information:

Greater New Guide Baptist Church
Monday, March 16, 2026

Visitation: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Funeral Service: 11:00 AM
Repast: Family Life Center 

In loving memory of Sister Eddie Louise Webster, the family requests that donations be made to Greater New Guide Baptist Church in lieu of flowers and monetary gifts.  Place donations in the foyer box marked “Sis. Eddie Louise Webster” on the day of the funeral or text “GIVE” to 833-429-1776 and select “In Memoriam of Sis. Eddie Louise Webster” 

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THANK YOU 

Pastor Mark C. Thomas and the Greater New Guide Family. 

Thank you for your prayers, phone calls, text messages and kind gestures that have been shown to us during the passing of our mother, Vanessa Price-Frazier. We are forever grateful.

Jonathan Williams, Susann Williams & the Frazier Family

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Birthday Celebration

Jeremiah 29:11  For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

Happy birthday to our brothers and sisters born in the months of January, February, March.

The GNG Family would love to celebrate you, Sunday, March 22nd, immediately following the worship service.

We love you, our brothers and sisters in Christ! 

Happy Birthday!

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THURSDAY MORNING BIBLE CLASS WILL MEET ON WEDNESDAYS

BEGINNING  APRIL 1, 2026

With 100% support of Thursday morning regular students, Thursday morning Bible Class will move to Wednesday mornings at 10:00 a.m. 

This change will allow your pastor to dedicate one day to teaching, freeing his schedule to better meet the needs of our church.

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WEDNESDAY NITE WORSHIP

Join us for a Nite of Praise, Preaching & Prayer

March 25th
6:00 P.M.

GNG Family Life Center
3328 Adams Avenue

Theme: IT'S POSSIBLE!

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UNITY SUNDAY BREAKFAST

Sunday, March 29th 
8:00am - 8:45am

Main Campus: Activity Center

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UNITY SUNDAY SERVICES

All generations will study, praise and worship together! Sunday, March 29th at 9:00 A.M. 

Main Campus: Church Sanctuary

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Health & Wellness Fair

The Health Care & Senior Citizen Ministry invites you to attend our upcoming Health & Wellness Fair on Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at the Family Life Center.

Come out and take advantage of free health screenings, nutrition tips, and medical information, provided by health professionals and community partners.

This event is open to the public, so please invite your family, friends, and neighbors. It will be a fun and informative day for everyone!

Warm Regards,

Tracey Pickney

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Member ID Numbers

As a friendly reminder, we ask that all members write or input their membership ID number on all giving envelopes, checks, bank direct paychecks, and in the memo section of the Tithe.ly electronic giving app, and all other forms of giving. If you need your ID number, please request it by email at greaternewguidebaptistchurch@gmail.com or call the office at 225-356-4410.

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VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

Greater New Guide family, the Vacation Bible School Ministry is now soliciting volunteers for our 2026 Vacation Bible School program! 

Join us as we “Shine a Light on Jesus” for Vacation Bible School, taking place June 23–25, 2026. We are asking you to use your gifts and talents to serve in a variety of ways — teaching, assisting, serving, recording activities, taking pictures, and more.

Please register to volunteer by March 15th using the QR code, the link on the church website, or the sign-up sheets located on the bulletin boards. You may also sign up online at:
👉 http://bit.ly/VBS2026Volunteer

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FINANCIAL TRAINING:

Join us for Financial Management Class!

If you’ve ever said:

“I need to budget better.”

“I wish I could save more.”

“I don’t know where my money goes.”

“I want to get out of debt.”

“I need to plan for retirement.”

—THIS CLASS IS FOR YOU!

You’ll receive real-life tools and strategies grounded in biblical principles to help you manage your money with wisdom and purpose.

When: Every Sunday in March 2026
Where: FLC New Members Class / RM #8
Time: 9:00 AM 

Join us and take this step toward your financial freedom.

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New Members Orientation/ Discipleship Class Every Sunday from February 22nd until April 5, 2026, in the Family Life Center @9:00 a.m. 

The following people are expected to be in attendance:

Jonathan Averette

Kelsie M. Bradley

Alicia Hawkins

Christopher Johnson

Inara Johnson

Jasmin Johnson

Quincy Livings

Francisca Pruitt

Jeralyn Spooner

Latoya Thomas

Byron Trask

Edrena Trask

Jonathan Williams

Betina Wordsworth

Kenneth Wordsworth

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UPCOMING MEETING: 

Family Service Dept. 
Ministry Leaders Meeting 
Tuesday, March 17th @ 6P

Main Campus: Church Cafe’

Minister of Family Service, Coordinator, Chairs & Vice Chairs of the American Baptist Women Ministry, Brotherhood Ministry, Diaconate Ministry, Parenting Ministry, Legal Ministry, Marriage Ministry, Senior Citizen Ministry to attend.

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DEPARTMENTAL LEADERSHIP MEETINGS 

Children, Youth & Young Adults Meeting: 03/24 @ 6pm

Support Service Dept. Meeting: 03/31 @ 6P
(PASTOR WILL FACILITATE ALL MEETINGS)

LOCATION: MAIN CHURCH CAMPUS

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CHILDREN & YOUTH WORSHIP NOW ACCEPTING

Students Grades K- 6th

First, Second & Fourth Sunday
Classroom #25
(next to the multi-purpose room)

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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. Mona Dottory

Sis. Georgianna Freeman

Sis. Dorothy Hill

Sis. Ruby Hughes

Bro. Larry Langford

Sis. Susan Morrison

Bro. Eric Murphy

Bro. Herman Ross

Bro. George Weatherspoon

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.