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There are times when only a mother's
love
Can understand our tears,
Can soothe our disappoints
And calm all of our fears.
There are times when only a mother's
love
Can share the joy we feel
When something we've dreamed about
Quite suddenly is real.
There are times when only a mother's faith
Can help us on life's way
And inspire in us the confidence
We need from day to day.
For a mother's heart and a mother's faith
And a mother's steadfast love
Were fashioned by the angels
And sent from GOD above.
--Author Unknown
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M A Y 2 0 1 5 V o l u m e 5 , I s s u e 5
To all moms, moms-to-
be, grandmothers,
stepmothers, father-
mothers, foster
mothers, and those
who are “like a
mother”, Happy
Mother’s Day!
2015 Theme “Standing the Duty” 2 Timothy 1:3
Reaching the unsaved with
the saving message of Jesus
Christ. Matthew 28:19-20
H AP P Y M O T H E R ’ S D AY !
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BIBLE STUDY: LEAH
In this issue:
A MOTHER’S LOVE
NATIONAL MILITARY APPRECIATION
MONTH
NATIONAL LUPUS AWARENESS MONTH
FROM THE BOOKSHELF
MONTHLY DEVOTIONAL
EDITORIAL THOUGHT
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MINISTERIAL LEADERSHIP
Rev. Dr. James T. Murphy, Jr., Pastor
Rev. Estelle Chandler, Associate Minister
DEACONS MINISTRY
Bro. Anthony Bazemore
Sis. Terri Bazemore
Sis. Janie Doctor
Bro. Calvin Parsons
Bro. Alphronzo Moseley
Bro. Don Newton
Sis. Diane Reese
Bro. James R. Reese, III
Bro. Ned Roper
Bro. William Windley
Sis. Geraldine Woods
NATIONAL MILITARY APPRECIATION MONTH
A Salute to All of Our Men & Women in Uniform
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE!
L u p u s a w a r e n e s s m o n t h
J o i n t h e g r o w i n g n u m b e r o f i n d i v i d u a l s ,
c o m m u n i ti e s , m e d i a a n d c e l e b r i ti e s t h a t
P u t o n P u r p l e ™ f o r l u p u s a w a r e n e s s a n d
t e l l p e o p l e w h y . G e tti n g y o u r p u r p l e o n i s
a n e a s y w a y y o u c a n h e l p t h e L u p u s F o u n -
d a ti o n o f A m e r i c a r a i s e a w a r e n e s s o f l u p u s
a n d s h o w s u p p o r t f o r t h o s e w h o a r e l i v i n g
w i t h t h e d i s e a s e l i k e m e a n d L a d e e
R h o d e s . S o o n M a y 1 5 t h , p u t o n p u r p l e t o
s h o w y o u r s u p p o r t i n h e l p i n g t o s o l v e t h e
c r u e l m y s t e r y . S e e p a g e 1 4 f o r f a c t s y o u
s h o u l d k n o w a b o u t l u p u s .
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FROM THE BOOKSHELF Author(s): Derrick Moore & Stephanie Perry
Moore
Raise Him Up: A Single Mother's Guide to Raising a Successful Black Man There is no greater hope for single mothers than to watch their sons suc-ceed, and African-American single mothers face more adversity than most. Raise Him Up delves into the challenges faced by African-American single moms and offers advice, scriptural support, and helpful prayers. Each chapter relates a spiritual point taken from the book of Acts, a mother's story, and draws parallels to the struggles of the modern day African-American mother. Chapters also offer stories of African-American athletes who were raised by single moms, and against all odds, succeeded. Moms will learn to give encouragement, push their boys to try new things, and keep them out of trouble. Raise Him Up is essential reading for single African-American moms who want nothing more than to see their sons grow into happy, successful men.
Features include:
Helpful tips and tools for raising successful men
Hopeful stories of success in the face of adversity
Greater Little Zion Baptist Church offers tutoring
in the areas of Math, Science, Social Studies,
Reading, Writing & Business. Tutoring is held
each Tuesday night at GLZBC, 6:30 p.m.—7:30
p.m. The tutoring team includes:
Dr. Al Moseley (Math, Geometry, Physics & Cal-
culus); Dr. Jean Newton (Biology); Dr.
Rosalind Blunt (English, Writing); Ms. Carol
Ann Walker (English, Math, SAT Prep); Mr.
John Rutland (Math, Science, Social Studies);
Ms. Malinda Paige (Math, Algebra); Mrs. Lakita
Jones (Business, Finance, Accounting); Mr.
Mervin Fanfon (Math, Algebra, Pre-Calculus);
Mr. Ed James (Math, Algebra, Physics); & Mr.
Robert Clark (Math, Algebra).
Something to Consider………..
Proverbs 1:8-9 Hear, my son, your father’s instruction, and
forsake not your mother’s teaching, for they are a graceful garland
fo r your head and pendant s fo r your neck .
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MONTHLY DEVOTIONAL "Do you want to get well?" John 5:6 (TM)
Hurt By Christians
Getting hurt in life is inevitable; staying hurt is a choice. You can decide to remain a victim by
dwelling on how things should have been, or use the experience to grow stronger and wiser. At the Pool of Bethesda Jesus met a man who'd been lying paralyzed on a mat for thirty-eight years. "When Jesus saw him lying there, and knew that he already had been in that condition a long time, He said to him, 'Do you want to be made well?'" (v.6) After thirty-eight years, chances are this man saw his handicap as part of his identity. He'd been incapacitated for so long that he thought like a victim, "I don't have anybody to put me in the pool" (v.7). Translation: "Nobody cares." But Jesus did, and He commanded the man to get up and walk. Now, it took faith for this man to overcome those old ingrained feelings of hopelessness and self-pity, but when he obeyed Jesus he was healed on the spot. GOD never forces healing on you, even when you're hurting. You must want to get well, and make a conscious decision that by GOD's grace you can. Let's face it, the church is made up of flawed human beings who sometimes speak without thinking and hurt others. But that's no reason for leaving the church! "You're part of the body of Christ" (Colossians 3:15). Apart from the church you have no function, no food supply, and no fulfillment, so you begin to die spiritually. The truth is, it takes the same energy to choose healing as it does to choose helplessness - but the results are very different. One leaves you paralyzed by events, the other gives you hope for the future. Which one will you choose?
"You must have the same attitude that Christ Jesus had." -Philippians 2:5 (NLT)
LORD Jesus, Heal Me!
Heal in me whatever You see needs healing! Heal my memory, heal my heart, heal my
emotions, heal my spirit, heal my body, heal my soul. Lay Your hands gently upon me and heal me through Your love for me.
Amen!
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Editorial Thought
Well, Hello May! You are probably wondering: why is she putting so much emphasis on May?– well one of the most obvious reasons is that this is the month is which I was married to that handsome James R. Reese, III!-yes, 33 years on May 8th! Another reason is that May makes me think about spring-it’s beauty, it’s warmth, and the coming of summer fun! There are so many things going on in May-so many observances. Let’s see, we have: Asthma Awareness Month; Date Your Mate Month; Foster Care Month; Older Americans Month; National Barbecue Month; National Bike Month; National Blood Pressure Month; National Chocolate Custard Month; National Egg
Month; National Foster Care Month; National Get Caught Reading Month; National Hamburger Month; National Lupus Awareness Month; National Lyme Disease Aware-ness Month; National Mental Health Awareness Month; National Photograph Month; National Physical Fitness & Sports Month; National Recommitment Month; National Sal-ad Month; National Salsa Month; National Skin Cancer Awareness MonthNational Strawberry Month; and National Mediterranean Diet Month, and I probably missed a few! Then there is Mother’s Day and Memorial Day-two of the most important days-other than May 8th-for me! But this is what May really reminds me of: 2 Corinthians 5:17 (NKJV), “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new. “ Flowers start to bloom; trees spread out their branches in fine greenery; butterflies flitter around; the grass folds out like a fine piece of green carpet-all things are new! May is a time for us to turn from the old and embrace the new-a new way of thinking-a new way of seeing the magnificence and glory of GOD and His creation-that means you too! After all, you are part of GOD’s magnificent creation! (Genesis 2:7). See yourself new-let the old pass away! That old which embraces our natural pride, love of sin, reliance on works, and our former opinions, habits and passions –the old of love of self and with it self-righteousness, self-promotion, and self-justification. Then you can add to the list of May observances: National Awareness of New Creation in Christ!
HAPPY MAY! Deacon Diane Reese
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BIBLE WORD SEARCH PUZZLE
A Virtuous Woman (Proverbs 31
M S R S E H C T A W L A U G H
O P E C L K I N D N E S S F O
D E V A D R O L S G T G A T U
S A I R E G A E A R N I N G S
I K G L R E I R E I T A P P E
W S O E S L M N V H H S L R H
S T R T P E G O F C P S A A O
T H O P N T L U R H R R N I L
R U U T H C L E P I O E T S D
O S S Y L I M A F L V G B E E
N B A Y T I N G I D I N R D H
G A S V I N E Y A R D I E O T
O N H S P I N D L E E F A O O
O D E S S E L B O N S E D F L
D D S D R A W E R U B I E S C
Blessed Good Rubies
Bread Household Sashes
Children Husband Scarlet
Clothed Kindness Speaks
Dignity Laugh Spindle
Eager LORD Strength
Earnings Loving Strong
Elders Merchant Supplies
Faithful Noble Vigorous
Family Plant Vineyard
Fingers Praised Watches
Food Provides Wisdom
Garments Reward
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HEALTH WATCH: THE BODY TEMPLE
May is. . . . . . . National Mental Health Month
Addressing Mental Health Before Stage 4 (#B4Stage4)
When we think about cancer, heart disease, or diabetes, we don’t wait years to treat them. We start before Stage 4—we begin with preven-tion. When people are in the first stage of those diseases, and are be-ginning to show signs of symptoms like a persistent cough, high blood pressure, or high blood sugar, we try immediately to reverse these symptoms. We don’t ignore them. In fact, we develop a plan of action to reverse and sometimes stop the progression of the disease.
So why aren’t we doing the same for individuals who are dealing with potentially serious mental illness?
When you or someone close to you starts to experience the early warning signs of mental illness, know-ing what the risk factors and symptoms are will help to catch them early. Often times, family and friends are the first to step in to support a person through these early stages. Experiencing symptoms such as loss of sleep, feeling tired for no reason, feeling low, feeling anxious, or hearing voices, shouldn’t be ig-nored or brushed aside in the hopes that they go away. Like other diseases, we need to address these symptoms early, identify the underlying disease, and plan an appropriate course of action on a path to-wards overall health. Mental health conditions should be addressed long before they reach the most critical points in the disease process—before Stage 4.
Many people do not seek treatment in the early stages of mental illnesses because they don’t recognize the symptoms. Up to 84% of the time between the first signs of mental illness and first treatment is spent not recognizing the symptoms.
Mental Health America’s screening tools can help. Taken online at www.mhascreening.org, a screening is an anonymous, free and private way to learn about your mental health and see if you are showing warn-ing signs of a mental illness. A screening only takes a few minutes, and after you are finished you will be given information about the next steps you should take based on the results. A screening is not a diagno-sis, but it can be a helpful tool for starting a conversation with your doctor or a loved one about your mental health. This May is Mental Health Month; Greater Little Zion Baptist Church (GLZBC) is raising awareness of the important role mental health plays in our lives and encouraging members of the community to learn more about their own mental health and to take action immediately if they are experiencing symptoms of a mental illness. Mental illnesses are not only common, they are treatable. There is a wide variety of treatment options for mental illnesses ranging from talk therapy to medication to peer support, and it may take some time
for a person to find the right treatment or combi-nation of treatments that works best for them. (continued on page 9)
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Missionary Opportunity: Help
Restock the Food Pantry! For
items needed, see Deacon
Geraldine Woods
Greater Little Zion Baptist Church
2015 Women’s Ministry Retreat
September 11-13, 2015
Wyndham
Virginia Crossings Hotel & Conference Center
1000 Virginia Center Parkway
Glen Allen, VA 23059
$75 Non-refundable deposit due at registration
Double Occupancy: $308.00 per person
Includes:
4-Star Hotel Accommodations (3 days, 2nights)
5 Buffet Meals & Snacks
All Amenities (Fitness Center, Swimming Pool, Jacuzzi, Squash Court, Billiards & Golfing)
Beautiful grounds for walking, jogging, relaxing
Meeting Space & more
PAYMENT PLAN: SUBSEQUENT PAYMENTS MAY BE MADE IN INSTALLMENTS OF YOUR CHOICE.
THE FINAL PAYMENT OF $233 IS DUE BY AUGUST 9, 2015.
ALL PAYMENTS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE.
For additional information, please contact:
Sis. Mamie James, 703-327-6448 or
Sis. Eula Walden, 703-618-7295
Founded in 1909, the NAACP is the nation's oldest and largest civil
rights organization. From the ballot box to the classroom, the thou-
sands of dedicated workers, organizers, leaders and members who
make up the NAACP continue to fight for social justice for all Ameri-
cans. Take a stand. Answer the call for equality. Answer the call for civil
rights. Join the oldest and boldest civil rights organization in the nation.
Join the NAACP. Go to: http://www.naacp.org/, to join your local
chapter.
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GODS’ GIRLS
Lavished in love
Gifted with grace
Showered with mercy
Overflowing with hope
Greater Little Zion Baptist Church
GIRLS MINISTRY A Titus2Woman Project Are you a woman with a servant’s heart who is sure of who you are because of your identity in Christ? Are you a woman who strives, with the power and desire from the Holy Spirit (Philippians 2:13), to live out the life that Jesus came to give us (John 10:10)? Are you a woman who cares about, believes in and wants to encourage our young woman in their spiritual growth? If you an-swered yes to these questions, then you are interested in being a mentor! The Girls Ministry needs adult women in our congregation to walk along side our girls as they navigate life in GOD’s perspective. Our mission is: Meeting the spiritual needs of girls as they move through the many changes of their lives and giving them a godly focus that reinforces their value and worth in GOD’s kingdom.
JOIN US ON THE JOURNEY!
To see how you can be a part of this opportunity to pour into the
life of a young girl in our congregation, contact Deacon Diane
Reese at 703-670-7426 or [email protected].
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But when they do, the results can be truly amazing and life changing. GLZBC wants to help people learn what they can do both to protect their mental health and know the signs of mental illness #B4Stage4.
It’s up to all of us to know the signs and take action so that mental illnesses can be caught early and treated, and we can live up to our full potential. We know that intervening effectively during early stag-es of mental illness can save lives and change the trajectories of people living with mental illnesses. Be aware of your mental health and get screened #B4Stage4 today!
2 Corinthians 10:5
We are destroying speculations and every lofty thing raised up against the knowledge of GOD, and we are taking every thought captive to the obedience of Christ,
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VERSES TO REMEMBER
John 19:25-27 Near the cross of Jesus stood His mother. When Jesus saw His mother there, and the disciple whom He loved standing nearby, He said to His mother, “Dear woman, here is your son,” and to the disciple, “Here is your mother.” From that time on, this disciple
took her into his home.
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J o i n t h e c o n v e r s a t i o n
Q u i t P r a y i n g : R e a l l y ?
The scriptures tell us to pray about everything (Philippians 4:6-7: Do
not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and
petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to GOD. And the
peace of GOD which transcends all understanding, will guard your
hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.) So, why are there some pas-
tors saying otherwise? Mark Batterson, lead pastor of National Com-
munity Church in Washington, D. C. says, “I wonder how many of our
prayer requests are within our own power to answer? Yet we ask GOD
to do what we can do ourselves. And then we wonder why GOD doesn’t respond. Maybe it’s
because GOD won’t do for us what we can do for ourselves. GOD isn’t honored by prayers
that are within the realm of human possibility; GOD is honored when we ask Him to do what
is humanly impossible. That way, GOD gets all the glory!” In his article titled, Quit Praying!,
he goes on to say, that “There comes a moment when praying becomes a form of spiritual
procrastination. It’s time to stop praying and start acting.” He notes that there things that we
know what to do about, but we just don’t want to do it. So, is there a contradiction in what he
is saying and what scripture tells us to do? If we forge ahead in “doing something”, does this
suggest that we do not need GOD? Go to http://www.faithgateway.com/quit-praying and read
the rest of what Mark Batterson has to say on this subject. Then join the conversation by
sending your thoughts to: [email protected].
Memorial Day!
GOD BLESS AMERICA!
Make a donation to the
GLZBC Team!
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NOTBABLE WOMEN
Match the woman’s Biblical “claim to fame” with her name!
1. She was a judge in Old Testament Israel.
A. Deborah
B. Rebekah
C. Miriam
2. Her devoted daughter-in-law, Ruth, would not leave her.
A. Mary
B. Naomi
C. Orpah
3. She risked her life to speak to the king on behalf of her people.
A. Esther
B. Vashti
C. Miriam
4. She laughed when she heard she was to bear a son at her advanced age.
A. Mary
B. Hannah
C. Sarah
5. She was in the Temple when Joseph and Mary brought in the baby Jesus.
A. Anna
B. Elizabeth
C. Martha
6. She and her husband, Aquila, were teachers in the early church.
A. Dorcas
B. Priscilla
C. Bernice
7. She was among the women at the open tomb on the morning of Christ’s resurrec-
tion.
A. Phoebe
B. Leah
C. Joanna
T E S T Y O U R B I B L E
K N O W L E D G E
T h i s m o n t h ’ s t e s t o f
y o u r B i b l e k n o w l e d g e
i s a b o u t n o t a b l e w o m -
e n i n t h e B i b l e . W h a t
d o y o u k n o w a b o u t
t h e m ? A n s w e r s a p p e a r
o n b o t t o m o f p a g e .
E n j o y !
Answers: 1. A; 2. B; 3. A; 4. C; 5. A; 6. B; 7. C
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Lupus is one of the cruelest, most mysterious diseases on earth—an un-
predictable and misunderstood autoimmune disease that ravages differ-
ent parts of the body. Research shows lupus is more pervasive and more
severe than people think, and has an impact that the public doesn’t real-
ize. You can change that! Help the Lupus Foundation of America raise
awareness of lupus and show support for those who suffer from its brutal
impact.
Some facts you may not know about lupus…
Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease that ravages different parts of
the body.
An estimated 1.5 million Americans and at least 5 million people
worldwide have lupus.
No two cases of lupus are alike. Common symptoms include joint pain, skin rashes, overwhelming fatigue and
fevers that last for days or weeks. Most people with lupus don’t look sick.
Lupus can impact any organ or tissue, from the skin or joints to the heart or kidneys. Two leading causes of
serious illness and death from lupus are kidney disease and heart disease.
Lupus usually develops between ages 15 and 44 and it lasts a lifetime.
Lupus can strike anyone, but 90 percent of the people living with lupus are females. Men, children and teenag-
ers develop lupus too.
While people of all races and ethnicities can develop lupus, lupus occurs two to three times more frequently
among African Americans, Asians, Hispanics/Latinos, Pacific Islanders and Native Americans than among Cau-
casians.
While the causes of lupus are unknown, scientists believe hormones, genetics (heredity) and environmental
factors are involved—more research is needed to better understand the role of these factors in people with
lupus.
Lupus can be expensive to live with and treat. The average annual direct and indirect costs incurred by a per-
son with lupus can exceed $21,000 annually, a higher cost per patient than those living with heart disease,
bipolar disorder, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, diabetes, hypertension and asthma.
Lupus can be difficult to diagnose. There is NO single blood test to diagnose lupus, and its symptoms mimic
those of other diseases, vary in intensity and can come and go
over time. More than half of those afflicted with lupus suffered
at least four years, and saw three or more doctors before ob-
taining a correct diagnosis of lupus.
Early diagnosis is crucial to preventing long-term consequences
of the disease. If you notice signs or symptoms of lupus, be sure
to engage your doctor and ask questions.
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LEAH
Looking for love in all the wrong places
Liz Curtis Higgs, Today’s Christian Woman -May 2015
Here's the truth, painful as it is to admit: Before I met the Lord, I spent a decade looking for love in all the wrong
places, convincing myself that if a man spent the night with me, he must (1) care for me, and (2) think I'm pretty. Oh, the foolishness of youth! And the heartache of feeling unloved and unattractive.
READ: Genesis 29 In The Eyes Of The Beholder
Four thousand years ago, Leah must have felt the same kind of heartache. From the moment she appears in Scripture, Leah is described as having "weak eyes" (Genesis 29:17). Make that "tender" (KJV), "delicate" (NKJV), or "pretty" (NLT) eyes. Yet Leah was eclipsed by her younger sister, Rachel, who was "lovely in form and beautiful."
Unfortunately, Leah's future husband, Jacob, had eyes only for Rachel. He worked for his uncle seven years in return for Rachel's hand in marriage, yet when the wedding night came, Jacob was so blinded by love he didn't notice the bride sharing his bed wasn't Rachel. "When morning came, there was Leah!" (Genesis 29:25).
At this point in the story, most people sympathize with left-out Rachel. Or ripped-off Jacob. But I hurt for Leah. This cruel deception was her father's idea, and her new husband, Jacob, clearly "loved Rachel more than Leah" (Genesis 29:30). Meanwhile Leah was yoked to a man who didn't choose her, love her, or want her. Ouch!
Unloved But Not Unseen
For all the hurting Leahs among us—those of us who are ignored by the men in our life, who feel unloved by a father, boyfriend, husband, or son—here's a word of hope: You are indeed loved, and your suffering hasn't gone unnoticed.
"When the LORD saw that Leah was not loved … " Imagine it! Almighty GOD, the Creator of the universe, looked inside a woman's broken heart. In her book Running on Empty, Jill Briscoe admits, "The hardest thing to believe when you are suffering rejection is that anyone is noticing you at all." Yet GOD noticed Leah. He cared for Leah. And He took away her pain as only He could: "He opened her womb, but Rachel was barren" (Genesis 29:31).
Not to worry. A few years later, GOD opened Rachel's womb as well. But first the LORD showed Leah she had value in her society and was indeed loved—if not by her father or by Jacob, then surely by her heaven-ly Father.
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Leah gave birth to three sons in a row, her hopes pinned on winning Jacob's love: "Now at last my husband will become attached to me" (Genesis 29:34). But after the birth of each son, not a word was heard from Jacob. When GOD blessed her womb a fourth time, something happened inside Leah's heart. Three times she'd turned to a weak man for love. This time she turned to a strong GOD. "When she gave birth to a son she said, 'This time I will praise the LORD'" (Genesis 29:35).
What a woman! Instead of blaming GOD for what she didn't have, Leah praised GOD for what she did have: four healthy children and the Lord's unfailing favor. As Augustine wrote, "GOD loves each of us as if there were only one of us to love."
REFLECT Loved At Last
My lost decade of looking for love ended when I found a heavenly bridegroom named Jesus. I soon discovered I had a world full of sisters, all of them beautiful. That includes you, sis! On those days when your mirror disappoints you, the men in your life don't affirm you, the children you have—or don't have—leave you feeling less than adequate as a woman, know that the LORD sees your brokenness, hears your cry for help, and can fill all the empty places with a boundless love that never ends.
RESPOND 1. Though we may long for Leah to have the traditional happy ending-a loving husband-in truth she had a triumphant ending. What do Matthew 1:2 and Hebrews 7:14 reveal about Leah's role in a royal lineage?
2. How do the following verses encourage you that GOD sees your need, even during those times when you fear no one notices you at all: 2 Chronicles 16:9a; Job 34:21; Psalm 33:13-15?
3. For assurance that you're loved by GOD, read 1 John 4:9-16.
4. His love clearly transformed Leah's life. How has GOD's love changed your life?
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10185 Zion Drive
Fairfax, VA 22032
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E-mail: [email protected]
Office Hours
9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Rev. Dr. James T.
Murphy, Jr., Pastor
E-mail:
James.T.Murphy@
glzbc.org
GREATER LITTLE
ZION BAPTIST
CHURCH
GLZBC Sunday Morning
Prayer Time
A quiet time in the sanctuary
to sit and pray between
services.
Starting at 9:45 a.m. & ending
at 10:15 a.m. (approximately)
POC: Deacon Ned Roper
M O R N I N G P R A Y E R T I M E
We’re on the web:
www.glzbc.org
Where Everybody Is
Somebody and
Christ Is All.
Worship Times: 8 a.m. & 11 a.m. Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.
Prayer Service: Wed, 7 p.m. Bible Study: Wed, 8 p.m.
2015 Theme “Standing the Duty” 2 Timothy 1:3
Mission
The mission of Greater Little Zion Baptist Church is to
lead everyone to a full life of development in Christ.
Luke 4:18-19
Vision Reaching the unsaved with the saving message of
Jesus Christ. Matthew 28:19-20