Greater Little Zion Baptist Church10185 Zion Drive

Fairfax, VA 22032Phone: 703-764-9111 Fax: 703-764-9162

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

Sunday, May 22, 20162016 Theme: "Being a Church of TLC: Touching, Loving, & Caring" John 13:34-35

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.

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

Worship on the Lord’s Day7:45 a.m. Service

Today’s Music LeaderMusicians.………...…Min. Keith Exum and Rev. Dr. Paul Taylor Minister of Music .…...……………………… Bro. Robert Fairchild

Call to Worship ……………….……..…………………………..…………...…

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

Musical Selection (2) ………………….….....…..………..…… Male Chorus

The Spoken Word/Sermon ……………….. Rev. Dr. James T. Murphy, Jr.Sermon Title: “Walking on the Water” Part 2 Matthew 14:27-29

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 …………………………………………………………………

Benediction ……………………….……..….. Rev. Dr. James T. Murphy, Jr.

Please do not enter or leave

Worship on the Lord’s Day

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 willbe taught the Word of God. I boldly confess that mymind is alert, my heart is receptive and I will neverbe the same. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

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

10:45 a.m. Service

Today’s Music LeaderMusician ..……...………………..…………....…… Min. Keith Exum Minister of Music .…...……………………… Bro. Robert Fairchild

Praise and Worship …………….…...………………...……………………..…

Call to Worship ………………….………..……………….…………………….

Congregational Hymn #508………………………….… Blessed AssuranceWorshippers may enter

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

Musical Selection ………... Archbishop Carroll High School Concert Choir Washington, DC

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

Announcements ……………............……… Rev. Dr. James T. Murphy, Jr.

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

Congregational Prayer Time ……............................................................

Musical Selection ............. Archbishop Carroll High School Concert Choir Washington, DC

The Spoken Word/Sermon ……………..… Rev. Dr. James T. Murphy, Jr. Sermon Title: “Walking on the Water” Part 2 Matthew 14:27-29

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

Benediction ………………………………..... 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 Itsays I have. I can do what It says I can do. Today I willbe taught the Word of God. I boldly confess that mymind is alert, my heart is receptive and I will neverbe the same. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

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

Bro. Richard Boffman – Health Concerns (Sis. Jerdleen Boffman’s husband)Col. Carolyn Broadway – Health & Healing Concerns (Rev. Estelle Chandler’s family friend) Rev. Donald R. Carmichael (cousin to the Hill and Pitts Families)Sis. Barbara Collins – Health & Healing ConcernsSis. Annie & Bro. Ted Davis – Health Concerns Sis. Frances Davis, recovering at home (Bro. John-Michael Chandler’s godmother)Sis. Annette FletcherMother Birthene Howard – Health & Sickness Concerns – Manor Care Fair OaksSis. Yetta Howard- Health & Healing (Sis. Yedetta Felton’s Sister)Sis. Beverly JonesSis. Kathryn Jones, Brooklyn, NY – Health & Sickness Concerns (Sis. Natalie Pickett's mother)Sis. Mammie Majors (Sis. Barbra Murphy’s sister) Sis. Betty Meares – Healing (Bro. Ronald Meares’ wife)Bro. Roy Miller (Sis. Jannie Eaddy’s cousin)Bro. Gabriel Morgan (Bro. Steve Hill’s cousin)Bro. Luther Morrow – Health & Sickness Concerns (Dea. Don Newton’s brother-in-law)Sis. Ruby Parkey – Health & Sickness Concerns (Sis. Brenda Perkins-Johnson's aunt)Sis. Tyra Parkey – Health & Sickness Concerns (Sis. Brenda Perkins-Johnson's cousin)Bro. George Reese (Sis. Donna Reese’s husband)Sis. Cynthia Roper's brother-in-lawBro. James Self – Health & Sickness Concerns Sis. Doris Smith – Health & Sickness Concerns (Sis. Agnes Sorrel’s friend)Bro. Samuel Sullivan – Health & Sickness Concerns (Sis. Doris Dunkley’s father)Sis. Crystal Thomas’ mother Sis. Shelby Tibbs – Healing & Recovery (Sis. Jessica Tibbs’ cousin)Bro. John Wherry – Health & Sickness Concerns and Faith & Discernment (Sis. Frankie Brown’s brother)Bro. William White – Healing (Sis. Jacqueline White’s brother)Bro. Tommy Williams (Sis. Annette Fletcher’s brother)

Mourning the loss of a loved one:Jessica Tibbs (The Death of a friend)

Pickney Benton StewartP.B.S. Pinchback was the first African-American governor of the United States, and was nearly a U.S. Senator before the racist power structure kept him from taking the post. Pinchback was born on May 3, 1837.

He remains a significant political figure, as it would be well into the 20th Century before a Black person held a gubernatorial seat.

Born Pickney Benton Stewart to a white father and former slave mother in Macon, GA, the family was raised primarily in Ohio after the father died. As an adult, the future politician joined the Union Army during the Civil War. While initially

serving with white soldiers, he later joined an all-Black unit known as the “Corps d’Afrique.”

After earning a captain’s rank, Pinchback left the Army because of the racism of the other soldiers. In a letter from his sister, he was advised to pass as a white man as presenting as a Black person would never allow him to reach the heights he could.

Using his father’s surname, Pinchback joined the Republican Party, as many Blacks did at the time and entered the world of politics. The Reconstruction Era made it possible for Blacks to briefly held positions in the government although it was rife with racism and divisiveness. In 1868, Pinchback was elected as Louisiana State Senator.

The gubernatorial appointment took place after Oscar J. Dunn, the first elected Black lieutenant governor, died in 1871. Pinchback served just over a month in the role and was elected to the State Senate in 1874. Because of his race, he was denied the seat and instead focused on his newspaper, The New Orleans Louisianan, and he served as a customs surveyor from 1882 to 1885, his last political appointment.

At the age of 50, Pinchback entered Straight University to study law and became a federal marshal in New York before settling for good in Washington, D.C. where he forged a connection with Booker T. Washington. Pinchback died at the age of 84 in 1921.

His grandson, Jean Toomer, was a prominent Harlem Renaissance poet and writer.

http://blackamericaweb.com/2016/05/10/little-known-black-history-fact-p-b-s-pinchback/

Thank You!Dear GLZBC Family,

We would like to extend our sincere thanks for your support of our ministry.Thank you for allowing us to use the sanctuary, choir and administrative assistants.

Unit 3 Fullness of Faith“Childlike Faith”

Daily Bible Readings of this week:

Monday Isaiah 11:1-9Tuesday 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11Wednesday Galatians 3:23-29Thursday Romans 8:12-17Friday Matthew 18:1-5Saturday Luke 1:46-56Sunday Luke 18:15-17; Mark 10:16

You have shown love in action and we appreciate you so much! In Christ,

Rev. Dr. Paul and Minister Lynn Taylor

Usher Board Membership DriveThe Ushers are an integral part of our worship experience. We are in need of senior, young adult and junior

ushers. We invite you to become a doorkeeper for the Lord. The Points of Contact are Sis. Gloria Lofton (gloria.lofton7@gmail.com) (703) 472-4434 or Sis. Jannie Eaddy (jannie_eaddy@yahoo.com).

Graduates’ RecognitionSunday, June 12, 2016

Today is the last day to submit names of the graduates and profiles.Forms are in the vestibule and on the church’s website.

White Form for High School Graduates Pink Form for College Graduates

POC: Sister Rosalind Blunt (703) 978-2077 or rosalindblunt@aol.com

Fairfax Central Baptist Sunday School Union ScholarshipFor: An active member of the Sunday School and a graduating high school senior who is accepted into a two

(2) or four (4) year accredited college or vocational trade school. Recipients must have participated in Fairfax Central Baptist Sunday School Union activities during their high

school years - grades 9th through 12th.Today is the last day to apply for this scholarship.For more information, see the church’s website.

Seasoned Saints Meeting Re-ScheduledThe Seasoned Saints monthly meeting/luncheon has been rescheduled to Saturday, May 28th @ 2:00 p.m.

Location: Pinn CenterSis. Betty Meares, President

GLZBC 5th Sunday FellowshipSunday, May 29, 2016

Meet & Greet with Visitors & MembersWhen: Immediately after the 9:45 a.m. Worship Service

Where: Fellowship HallLight Refreshments Served!!

Everyone is Welcome!!“Uniting Zion in Love…

Zones United In the Spirit of Love and Fellowship”

One ServiceThere will be only one church service on Sunday, May 29, 2016 at 9:45 a.m.

Sunday School will be at 8:30 a.m.

Office ClosedIn observance of the Memorial Day Holiday, the Admin Office will be closed on Monday, May 30, 2016.

GLZBC Chess ClubThe Chess Club will be meeting on Sunday, June 5th after the 11:00 AM service.

Beginners (instructors provided) and experience players are welcomed. We will set aside a special section for checker players to play and socialize. Come out and join us.

For questions, please contact Bro. Al Hayes or Sis. LaKita Jones.

Little Zion Baptist Church Tour

Old Zion Baptist Church Tour – Burke Lake Road, Burke, VADates: Sunday – June 5, 2016 and Saturday, June 11, 2016

A sign-up sheet will be available for tour participants immediately following the 7:45 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. service. First Come, First Served. Space is limited! Please contact Terri Williams-Henderson for

further information (703) 861-6238. Schedule: Sunday

June 5th: 1st tour at 2:00 PM - leave parking lot of GLZreturn to GLZ 3:30 - 4:00 PM

(Each tour is scheduled to last approximately 1 hour)Saturday

June 11th 3 tours: 9:45 a.m. – Board Mini Bus 10:00 a.m. – departure first tour

12:00 p.m. – board Mini Bus for 2nd tour2:30 p.m. – third tour (if needed) Depart GLZ

4:00 p.m. – return to GLZ

CONGRATULATIONS!Announcing the Graduation of

Victoria Laverna PittsStonewall Jackson High School

Graduation Ceremony: the Sixth of June 7 PMJiffy Lube Live, 7800 Cellar Door Dr.

Bristow, VA 20136Class of 2016

CONGRATULATIONS!Announcing the Graduation of

Maceo Marsalis SnowdenRobinson Secondary High School

Graduation Ceremony: the Thirteenth of June - 9 AMWhere: Russell Theatre

Class of 2016

Zion MemoriesMemorabilia: Attention all GLZBC Members and Family, As our Church celebrates 125 Years this year, we

are asking if anyone has any photos, newspaper clippings, documents or anything else historical pertaining to Zion or its members or family that you would bring the item(s).

If you would, kindly put your name on your items and give them to Ann or Suzi Vincent. They will be scanned and given back to you. The items will be displayed for Zion Day.

125 Years of Memories, History, Service, and Love - Let's tell our Story!Deadline: Thursday, June 30, 2016.

Please contact Sis. Ann or Suzi Vincent for further information.

Place 12 Zion Tribal Leaders Team Name Alphabet of Members' Last Name Paid

1 Brother Dr. Lacy McLaurin Revelation C $7,572.00

2 Brother Jimmy Jones Acts M $7,022.00

3 Brother Willie Johnson Titus G, J $5,946.00

4 Brother Russell Petty Galatians H $4,801.00

5 Brother Nolen Crockett Philippians D, T $4,769.00

6 Brother Ed James James E, F $4,267.00

7 Brother Emerson Bascomb Romans S, N, O $4,222.50

8 Brothers Al Woods Philemon L, R $4,017.00

9 Brother Al Hayes Ephesians W $3,544.00

10 Deacon Don Newton Corinthians B $3,300.00

11 Brother Lyndon Wrighten Matthew P $2,397.00

12 Brother Larry Pyos Timothy A, I, K, V, Y $859.00

Total: $52,716.50

125 th Church Anniversary Team Update as of   May   15, 2016  Theme: “125 Years: Remembering, Reconciling, and Rejuvenating”

“But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love

him.”I Corinthians 2:9

~ Zion Renovation Project ~Renovate a Pew Program Status

# Pews to be renovated: 44# Pews committed: 44 ($80,437.00)

Paid: $51,929.50 (Includes 14 Pews Paid-in-Full)

Total Contributions (Pews, Ads, Patrons): $52,716.50 Please see a representative of the 125th church anniversary team in the

vestibule to make a payment toward your pledge. Also, please pay all pledged funds by July 1, 2016.

Deacon Al Moseley125th Church Anniversary Chair

~ Zion Renovation Project Goal: $125,000 ~(Team Standing as of May 15, 2016) 

Sunday7:45 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) 7:45 and 10:45 a.m. Youth Church 1st and 3rd Sunday (FH)8:30 a.m. Sunday School 5th Sunday - Pastor Murphy is the Adult Class facilitator9:45 –10:30 a.m. Sunday School - POC: Bro. Jeffery Allen, Sr., Superintendent – March – May 2016, Theme: “The Gift of Faith”9:45 – 10:15 a.m. Morning Prayer period – Main Sanctuary POC: Prayer Ministry9:45 a.m. Worship Service 5th Sunday1:00 p.m. Pastor’s Aide Ministry Meeting 1st Sunday (FH) - POC: Bro. James McCoy1:00 p.m. Family Ministry – Family Prayer Day, 3rd Sunday upstairs in the prayer room. Focused Family Prayer for the month of May: In all our families we pray this month the continued blessings for moms as they continue to be the cornerstone in our families. Thanking them for all their hard work and praying for their continued strength through the many battles that they weather. PRAISES AND BLESSINGS TO MOM! Scriptures: Psalm 3:3 & 4, Proverbs 31:28 & 29: But you are a shield around me, O LORD; you bestow glory on me and lift up my heard. To the LORD I cry aloud, and he answers me from his holy hill. Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her; Many women do noble things but you surpass them all. 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, (please see website calendar for dates) in the Fellowship Hall. POC: Bro. Al Hayes and Sis. LaKita Jones1-3 p.m. 125th Zion Day Team Meeting 3rd Sunday (Jan – Sept) (OS) – POC: Dea. Al Moseley1:30 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

Monday7:00 p.m. Church Choir Rehearsal

Tuesday6:30 p.m. Academic Enrichment (Tutoring) POC: Deacon Dr. Al Moseley 7:00 p.m. Zion Inspirational Choir Rehearsal (except the Tuesday after the 1st Sunday)7:00 p.m. Music and Performing Arts Council meeting Tuesday before the 1st Sunday7:00 p.m. Board of Directors’ Meeting 2nd Tuesday (CR) – POC: Sis. Dolores Claytor 7:00 p.m. Deacons’ Training 2nd Tuesday 7:30 p.m. Hospitality Ministry Meeting 4th Tuesday (Kitchen) – POC: Sis. Carmen Holt

Wednesday6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting - A one-hour group session led by the Deacon Ministry. Come and pray with us. Location: Old Sanctuary, All are welcome7:30-8:30 p.m. Bible Study (Fellowship Hall) All are welcome

Thursday6:00–8:00 p.m. GLZ Praise Dancers Ministry Rehearsal (OS) POC: BOD Dolores Claytor6:30 p.m. Youth Ministry Meeting 1st and 2nd Thursday (FH) POC: Sis. Cynthia Turner7:00 p.m. Children’s Ministry Meeting 1st Thursday7:00-8:00 p.m. Junior Ushers’ Meeting 4th Thursday (OS) 7:30 p.m. Missionary Ministry Meeting 3rd Thursday (CR)7:30 p.m. Youthful Praise of Zion Choir Rehearsal (MS) Except after the 2nd Sunday8:30 p.m. Young Adult Praise Team Rehearsal (MS) POC: Sis. Kiara Mack

Friday7:00 p.m. Baptism Orientation 1st Friday (CR) – POC: Rev. Estelle Chandler 7:00 p.m. Zion Inspirational Choir Rehearsal Friday before the 1st Sunday

Saturday7-9 a.m. Men’s Ministry Prayer Breakfast 1st Saturday (FH) - POC: Bro. Al Woods

8:00 a.m. Male Chorus Rehearsal (MS)9:30–11:00 a.m. Women’s Bible Study 2nd and 4th Saturdays (FH) - POC: Deacon Geraldine Woods 10:00 a.m. - 12 noon Women’s Ministry Meeting 3rd Saturday (FH) – POC: Rev. Estelle Chandler (Nov & Dec Meeting in the Old Sanctuary)10:00 a.m. Beautification Ministry Meeting 3rd Saturdays (CR) – POC: Sis. Annie McLaurin 10:00 a.m. Deacons Meeting 3rd Saturday (OS) Special on-call teleconference held periodically. POC: Deacon Don Newton 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Ushers’ Ministry Adults Meeting 4th Saturday – POC: Sis. Gloria Lofton10:00 a.m. New Member Orientation Saturday before the 2nd Sunday11:30 a.m. Church Choir Rehearsal Saturday before the 3rd Sunday11:00 a.m. Women of Zion Choir Rehearsal 1st & 4th Saturday & the Saturday before the 5th Sunday2:00 p.m. Seniors Ministry Meeting every 3rd Saturday (Pinn Center)

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