Greater New Guide
WITH DEEPEST SYMPATHY
Dorothy P. Grant, the sister of Sis. Ruby Hughes, sister in law of Bro. Robert Hughes and aunt of Sis. Vanessa Hughes passed away Thursday October 16th. The funeral will be Friday, October 24, 2025, 11 a.m. at Winnfield Funeral Home Baton Rouge, LA.
Ruby, Robert and Vanessa Hughes
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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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PASTORAL INSTALLATION SERVICE
Saturday, October 25, 2025, at 10:30 A.M.
Church Sanctuary
Brunch/Lunch Fellowship
GNG Activity Center
Deacon John Gilmore, Chair
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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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GNG LEGAL MINISTRY PRESENTS MEDICARE 101
November 1, 2025
9:00 A.M.-11:00 A.M.
GNG Family Life and Education Center
3328 Adams Ave.
Presented by Bro. Jabari Landry
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Thanksgiving Community Outreach
November 16, 2025
For the 2nd year, Greater New Guide will partner with the North Baton Rouge Chamber of Commerce to host their Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive. This cherished community outreach effort helps North Baton Rouge families in need during the holiday season. This year GNG has gone a step further. To help fill the baskets, we have committed to providing 100 boxes of cake mix. We are asking our members to help us reach that goal. Beginning October 5th, collection boxes will be located in the east wing of the church and the Family Life Center.
We are in need of volunteers, so please sign up to help make this event a success. Sign-up sheets will be on the bulletin boards, the Family Life Center and our website.
Outreach Ministry
Click here to sign up to volunteer for the Thanksgiving Community Outreach.
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FOOD PANTRY & CLOTHES CLOSET VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
GNG Outreach Ministry
Click here to sign up to volunteer for the food pantry and clothes closet.
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LOUISIANA MISSIONARY BAPTIST STATE CONVENTION
QUARTERLY CONFERENCE
NOV. 4, 2025
Mt. Calvary Baptist Church
New Iberia, LA
New Guide will pay for your registration.
Click the following link or download the pdf document to select the Christian education congress course of interest. Email or call the office to submit your name and course number. The deadline is Thursday, October 23, 2025.
Click here to view the link.
Click here to view the flyer.
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AMERICAN BAPTIST WOMEN
Ladies of Greater New Guide Baptist Church. You aren’t a member of ABW Ministry, but you are an American Baptist Woman. We would love it if you join us on the first Tuesday of the month, where we study the women of the Bible. Join us on November 3, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in the Chapel as our presenter for this month, Sis. Kathy Clay, will discuss TAMAR - the link between Judah and Jesus. Remember, November 3rd, is the first Tuesday in November. See you there!
Sis. Patricia A. King, Chair
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Unlock the Potential of Young Men Ages 11–18!
The Ladies of the Baton Rouge Sigma Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta would like to invite the young man in your life to join our EMBODI group (Empowering Males to Build Opportunities for Developing Independence) — a safe space to explore, learn, and grow with peers while building confidence and leadership.
START DATE IS NOVEMBER 9, 2025!
Let’s empower the next generation of leaders together!
Application link: https://form.jotform.com/240208765970158 or visit BRSigma.org.
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CONGRATULATIONS & PRAYERS
Congratulations to Brother Hilton Riley, who took a leap of faith and answered his call to preaching ministry on October 12, 2025. Let’s keep him in prayer.
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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
During the month of October, The Mission Ministry will be collecting items of need to donate to Iris Domestic Violence Center. The items to be collected are: cleaning supplies & disinfectant sprays/wipes, infant and children's Tylenol, Motrin, Benadryl, allergy & cold medicine, first aid kits, band-aids, Neosporin. Toiletries: Soap, deodorant, lotion, shampoo & conditioner.
Bins will be located at the east and west wings of the church as well as at the Family Life Center.
If you know someone in need of help, the crisis hotline is 24-hour crisis hotline: (225) 389-3001 or 1 (800) 541-9706.
Thanks for your participation,
The Mission Ministry
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ATTENTION: CLASS OF 2026
If your child is graduating in 2026 from high school, please contact Sis. Jean Robinson in the church office, 225-356-4410, during business hours, immediately, Tuesday through Thursday.
Thank you,
Scholarship Ministry
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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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Health Care Ministry
"The Greater New Guide Health Care Ministry reminds you to steward your temple—check, Know, Act! Early Detection Saves Lives"
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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
Bro. Terry Broussard
Sis. Daisy Byrd
Bro. Leroy Dunware
Sis. Georgianna Freeman
Sis. Dorothy Hill
Sis. Ruby Hughes
Sis. Augusta Jones
Bro. Larry Langford
Bro. Herman Ross
Bro. Len Warren
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.