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Ways to Give at GSP
Weekend Worship Experiences: Offering envelopes are available for your gift. Pleaseplace cash or checks (payable to Greater St. Paul Church) in one of these envelopesand put it in the offering basket. If you’d like to use your debit or credit card, pleasecomplete an Electronic Funds Transfer Card, place it in an offering envelope, andplace it in the offering basket. If you would like offering envelopes mailed to you,please contact the Administration Office at (510) 452‐0803.
Online Giving: You can give securely on our website at www.gspbc.org.
Smart Giving: Text GSPBC to the phone number 71441. You will get an instantresponse with a link to information about our church and a donation page. Thereyou can donate with a credit or debit card easily and securely.
Givelify: The Givelify mobile app is available on the App Store and Google Play, and itcosts nothing to download or use. Givelify pinpoints your location and intelligentlyidentifies the GSP worship service you’re attending, effectively eliminating the needto search for it. Mark GSP as your home church so that you can easily find and makemobile donations as frequently and as generously as you’d like, even when you arethousands of miles away.
Automatic Bank Pay: This is an easy and effective way to systematically give throughyour checking or savings account. Simply log onto your individual bank account andfollow your bank’s instructions to set up GSP as a payee.
Don’t miss a Worship Celebration. CD’s and DVD’s of our Services are available in the Administration Office. Live streamcan be viewed every Sunday at 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. on our website. Video‐on‐demand replays are also available on the site..
Stop by the Pastor’s Café for coffee, juice, pastries, breakfast, and other goodies after the 8:00 a.m. Service!
Summer Seminar ClassesThe new Sunday Summer Classes have started. Classes begin at 9:45 a.m.
Deepening Your Treasure Through Prayer
New Members Orientation
Your Devine Design (Spiritual Gifts)
Regular Sunday Seminar Classes for men, women
and children.
GREATER ST. PAUL CHURCH1827 Martin Luther King Jr. Way | Oakland, CA 94612 | 510.452.0803 p | 452.1904
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What’s On The Ministry Teams Meetings Calendar?
Every Monday (Closed 7/4)6:00PM: Angel Choir
7:00 PM: Children/Teen Choir
7:30PM: Dance Rehearsals
Other Monday Mtgs.:July 11th
7:00PM: Board of Directors
July 18th6:00PM: Prayer Ministry7:00PM: COEM
July 25th7:00PM: Event Planning
Volunteers
Tuesday July 5th6:00PM: Band Rehearsal
Music & Arts CouncilJuly 12th7:00PM: C&Y Council
MenJuly 19th6:00PM: Music & Arts Council
July 26th7:00PM: C&Y Council
Men
Every Wednesday7:00 PM: Life Elevation Bible Study
Other Wednesday Mtgs.:July 6th12:00N: IMPACT Prayer1:15PM: Seasoned Saints Council
July 13th12:00N: Bible Study7:00PM: Disc./Education Council
July 20th12:00N: Bible Study1:15PM: Seasoned Saints Fellowship
July 27th12:00N: Bible Study
Every Thursday6:00PM: Praise Team7:00 PM: Adult Choir Rehearsal
Other Thursday Mtgs.:July 7th6:30PM: Finance (Core Team)
SPEEDCOJuly 14th6:30PM: Finance (Core Team)
July 21st6:30PM: Finance (Core Team)
SPEEDCO7:00PM: Facilities
GreetersJuly 28th6:30PM: Finance (All)
Every Friday6:00PM: YA Planning
7:00PM: YA Choir & Dance Reh.
YA Fellowship Afterward
SaturdayJuly 2nd10:00AM: MothersJuly 9th10:00AM: UshersJuly 16th9:00AM: USDA Bag Prep10:00AM: Food DistributionJuly 23rd10:00AM: Leadership Meeting
WELCOME TO GREATER ST. PAUL CHURCH! We’re glad you’re
here! Whether you’ve never been to church before, or you are a
Sunday regular, you’ll fit right in! Whether you’re exploring
Christianity, struggling with life’s difficulties, or looking for a
church home, we’re here to help. Please don’t hesitate to let us
know how we can assist you by calling our Administration Office
at 510.452.0803. Thank you for being here today!Joseph E. Simmons
Senior Pastor
SUNDAY WORSHIP CELEBRATION SNAPSHOT
A typical Worship Celebration at GSP lasts about 90 minutes and the message is usually given by Pastor Simmons.
During our Celebration Services, we love to praise and worship God in song, thanking Him for what He is doing in our lives. Presentations from our Dance Ministry are another way we worship God. Our outstanding band performs lively and exciting music that you won’t forget!
Although our Greeters welcome you, we take a few minutes to welcome one another during the Celebration Service. Wealso extend “happy birthday” greetings to our members and guests.
We let you know all the “who, what, where, and when” about what’s going on at GSP during our announcements.
You’ll notice every week there’s a time in our Celebration Service for people to give financially. While this is on one hand something we’re called to do in Scripture, it’s also just our way of saying, “We love our church and we want to support it!” However, you should feel zero pressure togive as our guest today.
We capture images of our audience (including minors) dur‐Ing live streaming and videotaping of our Worship Celebration Services. These images may appear on our website, socialmedia pages, and in print. If you do not wish to be seen oncamera or have photos taken of you or your minor child, please advise an Usher, so you may be escorted to an area not generally included in the live streaming, videotaping, and photography of our Worship Celebration Services.
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FIRST‐TIME GUESTSIf this is your first time at GSP, we hope you enjoy your experience with us today. We
encourage you to fill out the guest card you receive from our Greeters. Turn it in
when requested during the Celebration Service, and get the special gift we have for
you.
WHY GREATER ST. PAUL CHURCH?Sundays are special here at GSP, but at the heart of all the projects, programs, and
activities at GSP is the Mission Jesus gave the Church: “Go ye, therefore…” (Matthew
28:19). We’re committed to leading people into a growing relationship with Jesus
Christ. Whether you are new to faith, just coming back to church, or a long‐time
follower of Jesus, we hope you find your time with us engaging and helpful.
NEXTWant to learn more about GSP? Interested in getting involved, but not sure what’s
the best next step? Pastor Simmons meets with first‐time guests for a few minutes
immediately following each Sunday Worship Celebration to say hello and answer
questions regarding what your “next” should be to learn more about our mission,
strategies, and opportunities for involvement at GSP.
“We have really enjoyed the Service over the last fewweeks. God was present in those Services...we are lookingfor a church here in Oakland…We are looking for directionfrom God for our next journey in Oakland because thedrive to Vallejo and Richmond is hard on the childrenespecially during the week. We will return to Greater St.Paul in the coming weeks as we ask God about a newchurch home. I will say that we have felt welcomed andwitnessed the Holy Spirit dwelling in Greater St. Paul.”– The Kimate (Kay) & Erika Richards Family
KIDZ NURSERY
Restrooms are located in the Main Lobby. Parents, please use the restrooms
for feeding and changing your infant child. Please don’t bring food, gum, or
drink into the Main Sanctuary. All worshipers should remain in their seats
during prayer, Scripture reading, the sermon, the offering, and the altar call. In
case of an emergency, please exit using the doors in back of the Sanctuary.
Please silence all phones and other electronic devices, and refrain from using
flash photography or videotaping in the Main Sanctuary.
We want to hear your ideas about how we can make our 22nd Anniversary Celebra‐tion for Bishop Simmons the best ever! Plan now to attend one or both of thebrainstorming sessions to be held on Sunday, July 10th, following each WorshipCelebration Service.
Enjoy the Weekend!our offices are closed
opens @ 11:00 a.m.ages 6 months to 5 years
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If you choose not to come forward… At the end of our Worship Celebration, you willbe given an opportunity to accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior. While weencourage you to come to the altar at that time, if you choose not to come to thealtar and you would like someone to pray with you privately, please inform one ofour Ushers or Greeters.
Please pray for those on our Prayer/Sick & Shut‐In List: Damita Barbee,
Eloise Belle, Novella Benton, Helen Berry, Sharon Conway, Lenard Keith,
Ella Lockhart, Velma Miles, Lottie Parrott, Ana Sampson, Elma Smith, Kirk
Thomas, Betty Mae Williams, and Mildred Williams.
GSP PRAYS
JOIN US FOR CORPORATE PRAYER6:00AM & 6:00PM – Every Mon., Wed,. & Fri.
Dial Toll‐Free: 712.432.8399 Access Code: 379099
If you have a prayer request, please complete a Prayer Card and drop it in
the offering basket. Members of our Prayer Ministry Team will pray for
you and your request. Prayer cards are available from an Usher, in the
Main Sanctuary Lobby, and in the Administration Office. If you would like
someone to pray with you directly today, please let an Usher know and a
member of our Prayer Ministry Team will pray with you.
Join our Evangelism & Outreach Ministry Teams from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon for
this important three‐fold event that will take place simultaneously. We’ll gather for a
workshop – “How to Share Our Faith” that will grow our ability to effectively share
the Gospel to people who are far from God. We’ll go into the community and share
our faith. A Prayer Room will be open the entire time for those who wish to remain
at GSP and pray. Please sign up for this Saturday of evangelism, outreach, and
prayer in the Administration Office or at the Concierge Table.