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FAMILIES EXPERIENCING RECENT BEREAVEMENT
The family of Rev. Johnny (Rosalind) Fowler, whose sister, Pastor Edith Watford, was funeralized
Saturday, April 22nd in Bronx, NY.
The family of Sis. Dee (Dea. Ralph, Jr.) White, whose sister, Angeline Mullins, will be funeralized
Sunday, April 23rd in Tennessee.
The family of Sis. Hattie Mayes, (NH) whose son, Kinte Riley, passed. Arrangements are pending.
RECENTLY HOSPITALIZED OR ILL
Sis. Quanchellian Moss
Sis. Lucille Thompson
Sis. Texana Anthony
A Thank You Expressions were received from: Bro. Warren Smith
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.
Church Ministries! If your ministry missed taking a picture for the NEW church directory, please plan to take a ministry picture on Sunday, May 7, 2017 at the church between 1pm and 4pm. Be sure to send an email to Sis. Deborah Morrison at [email protected] with your group’s name, the number of people expected and three preferred picture times (between 1-4pm). This is the ONLY time additional ministry pictures will be taken. Thank you for your assistance with this effort.
~ Communications Support Team
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, April 29th at 8:30am: Deacons Walter Bentley and Richard Dinkins.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
April 23, 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) Corporate Prayer Call To Worship (10:45am only) Offertory Prayer/Offering Praise & Worship (10:45am only) Choir Selection Welcome & Greetings Sermon Ministry Announcements Invitation to Discipleship Baby Dedication (10:45am only) Benediction Congregational Singing (7:45am only)
Nursery Care is provided at the ELC during Sunday Services for ages 0-4.
APRIL & MAY 2017 CALENDAR April 24th Atlanta Metro Baptist Association. Annual Meeting, 7pm May 14th Mother’s Day Celebration
Fulfillment Hour Division Lesson Titles, April 23, 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. 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 contacting Rev. Al Hollie. Class of 2017: Please save the date for Senior Awards and Recognition Breakfast (June 10th)
and Graduate Recognition Sunday (June 11th). Tickets will go on sale very soon.
Sermon Notes April 23, 2017 Rev. Dr. Emory Berry, Jr., Senior Pastor
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The Prayer Ministry will not meet tomorrow, Monday night, April 24, 2017. Ministry members will be attending the Atlanta Metro Baptist Association’s Annual Meeting & Fellowship at Valley Brook Baptist Church – 1198 North Valley Book Rd in Decatur in support of Rev. Herman Cody, who will be installed as the 2017-18 Moderator of the Association. Please come out and join us in support of Rev. Cody!
Pre-School Division “Jesus and the Children” Matthew 19:13-15
Children “ Thomas Believed” John 20:19-31
Youth Division “ Victory Shared” John 20:19-23
Adult Division “Jesus Is the Way” Matthew 16:13-19
Greenforest members are encouraged to participate in the Atlanta Metro Baptist
Association’s Annual Meeting & Fellowship on Monday, April 24, 2017 from
7pm -8:30pm at Valley Brook Baptist Church (1198 North Valley Brook Rd,
Decatur). Our very own, Rev. Herman M. Cody, will be installed as the 2017-18
Moderator of the Association. Please come out to support Rev Cody!
Attention Children, Youth & Parents! Soccer is the most popular sport in the world
and the fastest-growing sport in America. The Greenforest Sports & Recreation
Ministry has partnered with Nexus FC Professional Youth Soccer Academy to bring
this Top-Flight Soccer Program to our community. Our very own, Bro. Warren Ukah
– a 13 year professional soccer player – will lead this state of the art soccer program. Sessions will
be on Mondays beginning April 10th through May 22nd from 5:00pm - 6:30pm. The cost is $80 for
8 sessions ($10/session). Ages 5-15 years. Registration begins April 3rd online. Please visit.
www.nexusfc.org, click Register, then select “Greenforest Monday clinics,” and fill in requested
information. For questions or more information, please contact Sis. Sandra Ukah at (404) 786-7223.
Volunteers are needed for Vacation Bible School 2017.
“Searching the Visible ~ Discovering the Invisible”
Colossians 1:15-16
Sign up today through May 28th!
VBS Training will be held next Saturday, April 29th, 2017
8:30am – 12noon (Building #3)
For more information, please contact:
Rev. Diann Ash @ [email protected]
Baby: Colvin Michael Johnson (4 months old)
Parents: Michael and Shokira Johnson
Baby: Conner Richard Moody (17 months old)
Parents: Brian and Phyneidra Moody
Baby: Kayla Necole Porter (16 months old)
Parents: Travis and Jacqueln Porter
Baby: Trinity Taylor Tartt (9 months old)
Parents: Alduan and Mecca Tartt
BIRTHDAY & ANNIVERSARY ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
If you wish to have your birthday or anniversary acknowledged, please submit the request to
[email protected] 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 ANNOUNCEMENTS
Please be sure to submit ALL bulletin announcements to [email protected] no later
than 4:00pm on Wednesday (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.
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: [email protected]/ (404) 486-5729
ONE GREAT SEASON OF GIVING
GOAL: To receive $759,000 by Saturday, July 17, 2017
1,200 members submit at least $10.00 per week above and beyond their normal tithes for the 50
weeks between July 17, 2016 and July 17, 2017 to pay for additional campus repairs and
renovations (e.g. Genesis Room, bathrooms, parking lot, etc.).
Fellowship Ministry “SAVE THE DATE” Listing
Movie on the Green: Friday, June 9th on the Lawn or Genesis Room
Back to School Rally: Saturday, August 5th @ 12 noon (Gym)
Black Nativity Play: Saturday, December 2nd
Breakfast @ Midnight: Sunday, December 31st (Genesis Room)
Valentine’s Ball: Saturday, February 10, 2018 (Location: TBD)
Attention Children, Youth & Parents! Soccer is the most popular sport in the world
and the fastest-growing sport in America. The Greenforest Sports & Recreation
Ministry has partnered with Nexus FC Professional Youth Soccer Academy to bring
this Top-Flight Soccer Program to our community. Our very own, Bro. Warren Ukah
– a 13 year professional soccer player – will lead this state of the art soccer program. Sessions will
be on Mondays beginning April 10th through May 22nd from 5:00pm - 6:30pm. The cost is $80 for
8 sessions ($10/session). Ages 5-15 years. Registration begins April 3rd online. Please visit.
www.nexusfc.org, click Register, then select “Greenforest Monday clinics,” and fill in requested
information. For questions or more information, please contact Sis. Sandra Ukah at (404) 786-7223.
Volunteers are needed for Vacation Bible School 2017.
“Searching the Visible ~ Discovering the Invisible”
Colossians 1:15-16
Sign up today through May 28th!
VBS Training will be held next Saturday, April 29th, 2017
8:30am – 12noon (Building #3)
For more information, please contact:
Rev. Diann Ash @ [email protected]
Baby: Colvin Michael Johnson (4 months old)
Parents: Michael and Shokira Johnson
Baby: Conner Richard Moody (17 months old)
Parents: Brian and Phyneidra Moody
Baby: Kayla Necole Porter (16 months old)
Parents: Travis and Jacqueln Porter
Baby: Trinity Taylor Tartt (9 months old)
Parents: Alduan and Mecca Tartt
BIRTHDAY & ANNIVERSARY ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
If you wish to have your birthday or anniversary acknowledged, please submit the request to
[email protected] 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 ANNOUNCEMENTS
Please be sure to submit ALL bulletin announcements to [email protected] no later
than 4:00pm on Wednesday (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.
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: [email protected]/ (404) 486-5729
ONE GREAT SEASON OF GIVING
GOAL: To receive $759,000 by Saturday, July 17, 2017
1,200 members submit at least $10.00 per week above and beyond their normal tithes for the 50
weeks between July 17, 2016 and July 17, 2017 to pay for additional campus repairs and
renovations (e.g. Genesis Room, bathrooms, parking lot, etc.).
Fellowship Ministry “SAVE THE DATE” Listing
Movie on the Green: Friday, June 9th on the Lawn or Genesis Room
Back to School Rally: Saturday, August 5th @ 12 noon (Gym)
Black Nativity Play: Saturday, December 2nd
Breakfast @ Midnight: Sunday, December 31st (Genesis Room)
Valentine’s Ball: Saturday, February 10, 2018 (Location: TBD)
The Drama Ministry is fishing with a BIG NET for “Messengers for Christ”, prop assistants, writers. seamstresses, tailors, set builders and willing spirits. We would love to have YOU join us. The Drama Ministry will meet weekly on Tuesdays at 7pm in the Cornerstone Room. Please contact Sis. Wanda Wynn at [email protected].
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
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)
Supporting the Academy is easy and something everyone can do!
“Cody and Friends”
Championship Rings Initiative
You can donate today!
Visit our Website to Donate Now!
www.greenforestacademy.org or
Make your check payable to Greenforest-McCalep Christian
Academy
Your shopping dollars count! Link your accounts to the
Academy
Clip Box Tops for the Academy.
Drop off in the Church Office or Contact Ms. Betty Brown
404 486-5799
The Drama Ministry is fishing with a BIG NET for “Messengers for Christ”, prop assistants, writers. seamstresses, tailors, set builders and willing spirits. We would love to have YOU join us. The Drama Ministry will meet weekly on Tuesdays at 7pm in the Cornerstone Room. Please contact Sis. Wanda Wynn at [email protected].
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
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)
Supporting the Academy is easy and something everyone can do!
“Cody and Friends”
Championship Rings Initiative
You can donate today!
Visit our Website to Donate Now!
www.greenforestacademy.org or
Make your check payable to Greenforest-McCalep Christian
Academy
Your shopping dollars count! Link your accounts to the
Academy
Clip Box Tops for the Academy.
Drop off in the Church Office or Contact Ms. Betty Brown
404 486-5799
FAMILIES EXPERIENCING RECENT BEREAVEMENT
The family of Rev. Johnny (Rosalind) Fowler, whose sister, Pastor Edith Watford, was funeralized
Saturday, April 22nd in Bronx, NY.
The family of Sis. Dee (Dea. Ralph, Jr.) White, whose sister, Angeline Mullins, will be funeralized
Sunday, April 23rd in Tennessee.
The family of Sis. Hattie Mayes, (NH) whose son, Kinte Riley, passed. Arrangements are pending.
RECENTLY HOSPITALIZED OR ILL
Sis. Quanchellian Moss
Sis. Lucille Thompson
Sis. Texana Anthony
A Thank You Expressions were received from: Bro. Warren Smith
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.
Church Ministries! If your ministry missed taking a picture for the NEW church directory, please plan to take a ministry picture on Sunday, May 7, 2017 at the church between 1pm and 4pm. Be sure to send an email to Sis. Deborah Morrison at [email protected] with your group’s name, the number of people expected and three preferred picture times (between 1-4pm). This is the ONLY time additional ministry pictures will be taken. Thank you for your assistance with this effort.
~ Communications Support Team
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, April 29th at 8:30am: Deacons Walter Bentley and Richard Dinkins.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
April 23, 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.
~ ORDER OF WORSHIP SERVICES ~
Devotion (7:45am only) Corporate Prayer Call To Worship (10:45am only) Offertory Prayer/Offering Praise & Worship (10:45am only) Choir Selection Welcome & Greetings Sermon Ministry Announcements Invitation to Discipleship Baby Dedication (10:45am only) Benediction Congregational Singing (7:45am only)
Nursery Care is provided at the ELC during Sunday Services for ages 0-4.
APRIL & MAY 2017 CALENDAR April 24th Atlanta Metro Baptist Association. Annual Meeting, 7pm May 14th Mother’s Day Celebration
Fulfillment Hour Division Lesson Titles, April 23, 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. 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 contacting Rev. Al Hollie. Class of 2017: Please save the date for Senior Awards and Recognition Breakfast (June 10th)
and Graduate Recognition Sunday (June 11th). Tickets will go on sale very soon.
Sermon Notes April 23, 2017 Rev. Dr. Emory Berry, Jr., Senior Pastor
Subject: ________________________________________________________________
Text: __________________________________________________________________
Key Thoughts: __________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
The Prayer Ministry will not meet tomorrow, Monday night, April 24, 2017. Ministry members will be attending the Atlanta Metro Baptist Association’s Annual Meeting & Fellowship at Valley Brook Baptist Church – 1198 North Valley Book Rd in Decatur in support of Rev. Herman Cody, who will be installed as the 2017-18 Moderator of the Association. Please come out and join us in support of Rev. Cody!
Pre-School Division “Jesus and the Children” Matthew 19:13-15
Children “ Thomas Believed” John 20:19-31
Youth Division “ Victory Shared” John 20:19-23
Adult Division “Jesus Is the Way” Matthew 16:13-19
Greenforest members are encouraged to participate in the Atlanta Metro Baptist
Association’s Annual Meeting & Fellowship on Monday, April 24, 2017 from
7pm -8:30pm at Valley Brook Baptist Church (1198 North Valley Brook Rd,
Decatur). Our very own, Rev. Herman M. Cody, will be installed as the 2017-18
Moderator of the Association. Please come out to support Rev Cody!
