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God’s Providence But my God Shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19

The mother of a family living on minimal income sorely needed a new dress, but she lacked sufficient funds for the type her situation required. Passing a bargain table while shopping, she noticed an attractive crepe dress in her size, which seemed to have nothing the matter with it other than the zipper was stuck.

“Lord”’ she prayed. If I could get this zipper operating, this dress would serve my need. I have enough to pay for it at this price.

As she worked with the zipper it finally meshed and thereafter functioned perfectly. Later in the morning she saw an identical dress in a display window at four times what she paid for hers.

She never doubted that God had providentially met her need.

Our heavenly Father has plainly promised to meet our needs in Philippians 4:19: But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in Glory by Christ Jesus.

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2 Church Covenant /Roman Road

3 Ministers /Deacons

3 Upcoming Events

4 Pastor’s Message

4 Because Were Care /Birthday

V olum e 10 . I s sue 1 0 Oc t ober 20 1 5

Pastor Willie J. Freeman

Editor: Yvonne E. Sutfin

5 Black History Team/ Women Reaching

6 College Students

6 Deployed Members

7 Breast Cancer Awareness

8 Church Calendar

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Greater Missionary Baptist Church Mission Statement The Mission of Greater Missionary Baptist Church is to be a mission-minded, Christ-centered, Bible-believing, preaching, teaching, and evangelistic church as mandated by Jesus Christ in The Great Commission (Matthew 28: 18-20) And from this we will disarm the enemy by em-powering God’s people evangelistically, educationally and economically to the glory of God. Furthermore, our mission is to be a holistic & global

ministry that ministers to the social, physical, men-tal, and spiritual needs of the saints, our communities and the world.

Furthermore, our mission is to equip, train and educate each member for the purpose of becoming a disciple, participating in ministry and proclaiming the mes-sage (Gospel, i.e. )“Good News”.

Furthermore, our mission is to live out our faith each day of our lives, through working, witnessing, walk-ing and worshipping our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Furthermore, our mission is to live spirit-filled and righteous lives so that the world may see our good work and glorify our God.

Furthermore, our mission is to become faithful stewards of our time, talent, treasures and testimonies for the glo-ry of God.

How Do I Become A Christian?

Have you ever wondered what you must do to become a

Christian or what you must do to be saved? The Bible has an

answer that is easy to understand.

FIRST, you must understand that you need to be saved. The

Bible says you need to be saved because you are a sinner.

Your sin has a penalty. You cannot save yourself. The Bible

says, “all have sinned” and the “wages of sin is death”.

(Romans 3:23; 6:23)

SECOND, you must understand that you can be saved. You

can be saved because Jesus died on the cross for your sins.

The Bible says, “God demonstrated His love of us, in that

while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.” (Romans 5:8)

THIRD, you must know what you need to do to be saved.

The Bible explains how you can be saved. Acts 3:19 says we

must repent and turn from our sins. But repentance alone is

not enough. Ephesians 2:8 says that we must place our faith in

Jesus Christ to be saved.

NOW, you must want to be saved. God is waiting for you to

“want to “ and then ask Him to save you. The Bible says, “that

if you call upon the name of the Lord you shall be saved”.

(Romans 10:13)

If you are ready to trust Christ as your Savior and Lord, invite

Christ into your heart right now by praying to Him. You may

word, your own prayer or use the prayer printed here. The

important thing is that the prayer is sincere and personal.

“Dear Lord, I know that I am a sinner. I know you died for

my sins. Right now, I invite You into my heart to be my Savior

and Lord. I willingly turn away from my sin and give my life to

You. Thank You for saving me, AMEN.”

Welcome to God’s Family, you have just made the greatest

decision of your life. Tell a Pastor or another Christian friend

about your decision as soon as possible.

“And let us not become weary in well doing, for in due season

we will reap if we faint not.” Galatians 6:9

THE CHURCH COVENANT

Having been led, as we believe, by the Spirit of God, to receive the

Lord Jesus Christ as our Savior; and on the profession of our faith,

having been baptized in the name of our Father, and the Son, and

of the Holy Ghost, we do now in the presence of God, angels and

this assembly, most solemnly and joyfully enter into the covenant

with one another, as one body in Christ.

We engage, therefore, by the aid of the Holy Spirit, to walk to-

gether in Christian love; to strive for the advancement of this

church, in knowledge, holiness and comfort; to promote its pros-

perity and spirituality; to sustain its worship, ordinances, disci-

pline and doctrine; to contribute cheerfully and regularly to the

support of the ministry, the expense of the Church, the relief of

the poor, and the spread of the Gospel through all nations.

We also engage to maintain family and secret devotion; to reli-

giously educate our children; to seek the salvation of our kindred

and acquaintances; to walk circumspectly in the world; to be just

in our dealings, faithful in our engagements, and exemplary in our

deportment; to avoid all tattling, backbiting and excessive anger,

to abstain from the sale of and use of intoxicating drinks as a bev-

erage, and to be zealous in our efforts to advance the kingdom of

our Savior..

We further engage to watch over one another in brotherly love;

to remember each other in prayer; to aid each other in sickness

and distress; to cultivate Christian sympathy in feeling, and cour-

tesy in speech; to be slow to take offense, but always ready for

reconciliation, and mindful of the rules of our Savior to secure it

without delay.

We moreover engage that when we remove from this place, we

will as soon as possible, unite with some other church, where we

can carry out the spirit of this covenant and the principles of

God's word.

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Chief Care Minister: Rev. Alfred Jones (A-L) 931-431-3074

Chief Care Minister: Rev. Jimmy Hubbard (M-Z) 931-436-1401

Ministers Deacons A-F

**Rev. Alfred Jones 431-3074 *Lyndon Owens 552-3746

Rev. Larry Harper 931-431-5123 Richard Adams (645-3423)

Michael Barnett (T/A)

Michael Windsor 919-4284

Sheldon Mayfield

G-L

Rev. Barry Reaves 931-645-3622 *Kenny Zimmerman 647-9115

Robert Clark 431-9741

Herbert Nelson 503-9931

M-R

**Rev. Douglas Smith 645-8847 *Anthony Gaines 552-1830

John Hopson 624-3815

Otis Figgins 645-7844

Morris Robinson(T)315-608-0341

S-Z

Archie Parker 648-2645

Rev. George Smith 647-1648 Tony McGuire 551-8221

Elva Miller 645-4366

David Blanks (T/A)

Bernard Carter (A)

October

18th Usher’s Annual Day 10:30am

21st Fellowship with Community Chapel

(Ft. Campbell) 6:45pm Fall Revival

24th Women Quarterly Breakfast

25th Fellowship with Hopewell Baptist Church

Nashville, Church Anniversary 2pm.

November

1st Deadline to turn in 9 weeks A/AB report cards

8th A/AB Honor Recognition

8th Veterans Day Recognition

25th Pre-Thanksgiving Service 6pm

26th Thanksgiving Day (Office Closed)

Used John Deer 26 HP Twin 54” Hydrostatic

Lawn Mower 4 years old

$1200 or best offer

Contact Church Office 931-647-4643

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If you have a birthday in the month October and your name is not listed, please submit your name to the Ad-

min Office.

Kodey Adams, Edward Albert, Joella Alcy, Veronica Baldwin, DeBron Banks, Bobbie

Barner, Christopher Beal, Robert Beckles, Katrina Blacknell, Gregory Bogan, Serethia

Branch, Geneva Bridge, Austin Brown, Azalia Brown, Jafarri Brown, Kyndil Brown,

Augustin Bruno, Ebony Bryant, Erica Burch-Hornesby, Antonia Burnam, Tanisha Bush,

Lareta Caldwell, Sherry Campbell, Nadiane Collins, Romell Colvin, Kimberly Cook,

Phyllis Cook, Phyllis Council, Latisha Crawley, Chris Credle, Andre Crockett, DeAnge-

lo Curr, Darcy Davis, Jacqueline Davis, Vincent D. Davis, Tatiyana DeMoss, Tyman

Dickerson, Ashley Draper, Jessica Douglas, Latoya Drain, Jackie Dunn, Quiana Dunn,

Terrence Dupree, Palmer Edmondson, Travis Ely, Vivian Enoch, Kevin Farrar, Carey

Fifer, Keon’dre Farrior, Roderic Fort, Eric Fulwood , Noy Paris Garrett, YaKime George,

Quiana Gordon, Singah Graham, Latoya Hampton, Sharise Hardrick, Jerimiah Harris,

Ruby Harris, Fatana Harrison, Roshaun Hatchett, Jennifer Hathrone, Jayln Hawk,

Vonzell Haywood, Kimberly Henry, Mildred Hill, Vernell Hindsman, Erica Hines, Cha-

queta Hopkins, Margaret Huntspon, Jazeion Hurt, Carson Jackson, Debra Jackson, Jas-

mine James, Jalen Jefferson, Allyson Johnson, Calvin Johnson, Cedric Johnson, DeMyra

Johnson, Federick Jolly, Betty Jones, Estella Jones, Rev. Johnny Jones, Lenvent Jones,

Matria Jones, Tamika Jones, Timothy Jones, Alfred Jones, Sandra Joseph, Donovan

Keith, Sonjia Kelly, Mable Kirby, Jazmine Latson, Kiana Lewis, Leroy Lewis, Phillip

Lewis, Tealisa Longmire, Glen Lucio, Alicia Lumpkin, Karran Luster, Deborah Lyles,

Demitric Martin, Vanesis Mason, Robert Matthews, Adriene Mayfield, Joseph Mayfield,

Sheldon Mayfield, Barbie McCampbell, Shantel McCoy, Kela McGahee, Ponzie

McGuire, Amari McKay, Kenneth Mitchell, LaCretia Mosby, Keyona Moss, Lailait

Moyd, Glessia Murray, Jederyl Nalls, Herbert Nelson III, Cameron Newsome, Larry

Nicholson, Dre Pearson, Charles Norman, Joseph Oubre, Paris Outlaw, Serena Patter-

son, Tre Porter, Nikki Reed, Glen Robinson, Carmen Shabazz, Beverly Sweet, Kimberly

Tate, Natasha Trannell, Nicoli Turner, Troy Turner, Tyler Turner, Mia Wadington, Cha-

yana Walker, Anthony Warren, Latavia Weather, Jimmy White, Darlease Williams, Ear-

nest Williams, Hermon Williams, Locreshie Williams, Shavisha Williams, Tinniecy Wil-

liams, Kimberly Wilson, Terrana Winters, Mashone Woods, Tiffiney Wright,

Likishia Young , Starr Young

450 Ringgold Road

Clarksville, Tennessee 37042

931 647 4643 Fax 931 647 9773

Sis. Louella Johnson Sis. Karen Bailey Bro.& Sis. McDowell Sis. Myrtle Pace Sis. Ruby Harris Bro. Angelo Enoch Bro. Roger Pope Bro. Beora Moss Sis. Sandra Steele Rev. Douglas Smith Sis. Dennie Figgins Sis. Deborah Spriggs Sis. Gwen Till Sis Tasia Irwin

Sis. Bertha Hampton Bro. O.J. Rasin family Dea Archie Parker Sis. Mae Fifer Sis. Kathlene Petties Sis. Essie Simpson Sis. Gearlean Buckley Bro. Davis Harris Sis. Veronica Miles Dea Nathanial Nalls Sis. Sheena Brown Rev. George Smith Bro. Felix Caine Rev. Alonzo Easley

www.greatermbc.org

Email: gmbc@acninc.net

Another light in the Lighthouse

What a

glorious sight too behold

You’re no longer just a

Visitor,

But a Treas-ured Mem-ber of the

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Welcome to Greater

Missionary Baptist Church Family

Welcome New Members to

Greater Missionary Family

BECAUSE WE CARE

If you need assistance, counseling

or have other urgent needs,

please contact one of the Deacons

or Ministers in your alphabet

first. They are here to serve you

the MEMBERS in whatever ca-

pacity you need.

Members who request financial

assistance should turn their

applications into

Sis Yvonne Sutfin, Admin Asst.

931-647-4643

God’s Forgiveness

There was a King who had suffered

much from his rebellious subjects. But one day they surrendered their

arms, threw themselves at his feet, an begged for mercy. He pardoned them

all. One of his friends said to him, “ Did you not say that

every rebel should die?” “Yes replied the

King, but I see no rebels here.”

Latony Banks Patience Banks

Dominique Banks Christopher Randolph

LaJonna Randolph Mariah Randolph

Christopher Randolph Jr Nazir Randolph Teodoro Luna Bobby Harrell

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GMBC 2016 BLACK HISTORY TEAM

NOW RECRUTING MEMBERS

AGES 7 TO 18 PLEASE SIGN UP ON THE

SHEET LOCATED ON THE DESK IN THE FRONT FOYER

Women Reaching Women Ministry (WRW)

WRW meets on the second Monday of the month and all ladies are

encouraged to attend. Our next meeting is on Oct 12th at 6:30 pm.

We are conducting a Bible study series titled focus on the family and

want you to be part of the experience.

This month we are covering chapter

seven: “Friendship” and will kick off

our Secret Sister Ministry.

Come out and join us, you will be blessed!

Remember, every woman is a Woman of Worth!

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Shanette Adams

Carey Fifer

Travon Jackson

Curtice Barrows

Elijah Steele

Charabian Hill

Renika Reaves

Keyana Adams

Ebony Coats

Nichole Nelson

Rev. Silas Sessions

*If your love one have deployed and their name is not on

this list please inform the admin office ASAP.

Thank you, Sis. Sutfin

Brianna Pittman

Nathan Hardy

ZaQueysha Pierce

Paris Carter

Jaemand Kelly

Herbert Nelson III

Transformed I am transformed in mind, body, and spirit. I have faith in the power of God to transform my life. When I perceive lack, I tap into spirit’s dynamic, healing energy. Every condition of my life changes for the better as I reconnect with my spiritual source. I look into my heart to see what I can shift to better align with God. Perhaps I want to turn sadness into joy or sluggishness into action. Maybe I need to let go of the need to control a situ-ation. I affirm: I will trust God’s power to renew and change my life. I am transformed in body, mind and spirit. Repeating this statement many times leads me to change the way I think. New and better conditions bring me peace, healing and joy. I am grateful for the power of God. …:But be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind (Romans 12:b) Submitted by Sis. Delores Bell

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BREAST CANCER

Breast cancer is a disease in which cancer cells grow in the breast. Normally, the cells of the breast divide in a regulated manner. If cells keep dividing when new cells are not needed, a mass of tissue forms. This mass is called a tumor. A tumor can be be-nign or malignant.

© 2008 Nucleus Medical Art, Inc. A benign tumor is not cancer and will not spread to other parts of the body. A malig-

nant tumor is cancer. Cancer cells divide and damage tissue around them. They can

enter the bloodstream and spread to other parts of the body. This can be life-

threatening.

Risk & Prevention

A risk factor is something that increases your likelihood of getting a disease or condi-tion.

It is possible to develop breast cancer with or without the risk factors listed below. However, the more risk factors you have, the greater your likelihood of developing breast cancer. If you have a number of risk factors, ask your healthcare provider what you can do to reduce your risk.

Gender

Breast cancer is found predominantly in women and is the most common form of cancer in American women. However, men can develop breast cancer as well; it is estimated that approximately 2,100 men will develop breast cancer in the United States in 2007. And although there is great emphasis on risk factors for developing breast cancer, a great many cases occur in patients with no known risk factors. Hav-ing breasts makes you at risk for having breast cancer.

Genetic Factors

Women who have a family history of breast cancer (mother, sister, or daughter) have a higher risk factor of developing breast cancer. However, a lack of family history does not protect you from developing breast cancer; approximately 90%-95% of women who develop breast cancer have no family history of this disease.

Additionally, having a mutation in the BRCA1 or BRCA2 breast cancer genes increas-es your risk.

Age

Breast cancer can develop at any age in adulthood. However, it is quite rare in wom-en under age 35. The chance of developing breast cancer increases with age, and three out of four cases occur in women over age 50. However, it is never safe to say that “you are too young to get breast cancer.”

Medical Condition

The following medical conditions have been found to increase the risk of developing breast cancer:

Prior personal history of breast cancer, or other abnormalities in the breast tissue

Breasts that have a high proportion of lobular and ductal tissue instead of fatty tissue (that is, dense breasts)

Previous breast exposure to radiation therapy before age 30

Pregnancy after age 30, or no pregnancy at all

Overweight, particularly after menopause

Increased exposure to estrogen, which includes:

First menstrual period before age 13

Menopause after age 51

Prolonged use of estrogen replacement therapy, especially unopposed by pro-gesterone

Exposure to large amounts of radiation (x-rays or cancer treatment), such as scoliosis treatment or treatment for Hodgkin’s disease

Previous biopsy results that indicate atypical hyperplasia or radial scar formation

Specific Lifestyle Factors

Lifestyle factors that increase breast cancer risk include:

Drinking three or more alcoholic drinks daily

Sedentary lifestyle

Smoking

Ethnic Background

In the United States, Caucasian, Hawaiian, and African-American women have the highest rates of breast cancer. The lowest rates occur among Korean, American Indi-an, and Vietnamese women.

Other precautions you can take to decrease your risk of developing breast cancer. Get Screened Regularly

The success of breast cancer treatment lies in detecting and treating breast cancer in the earliest stages. The following practices will help promote early detection of breast cancer:

Breast Self-Exam: Traditionally, women have been strongly encouraged to perform monthly breast self-exams beginning at age 20 to look for breast lumps or changes that might signal breast cancer.

Mammograms : The National Cancer Institute, the American Cancer Society, and (most recently) the US Preventative Services Task Force, now recommend that women should have mammograms every 1-2 years starting at age 40. They suggest earlier mammograms for women at high risk for breast cancer (ie, first degree family members diagnosed when younger than 50).

Clinical Breast Examinations: These are recommended at least every three years beginning at age 20, and annually after age 40.

Prophylactic Mastectomy: Women who have a very strong family history of breast cancer and who also carry the breast and ovarian cancer gene mutation (BRCA1, BRCA2) may wish to discuss with their physicians the possibility of having a mastectomy before they develop breast cancer.

Limit Exposure to Estrogen When Possible

High levels of estrogen have been linked to the development of breast cancer. For

older women, the greatest exposure to estrogen is via postmenopausal hormone replacement. Therefore, you should have a frank conversation with your doctor as to the risks and benefits of estrogen replacement relative to breast cancer.

Other lifestyle factors may also increase your exposure to estrogen. If possi-ble, try to limit these factors:

Overweight after the age of menopause

Alcohol consumption Physical inactivity

Maintain Healthy Weight

Being overweight—particularly after menopause—may increase your chance of developing breast cancer. This is due to the fact that after meno-pause, most of the estrogen in a woman’s body comes from her fat tissue.

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Octob er 2015 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

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PR Ministry 6:30/ Web Ministry 6:30pm/ Fitness and Nutrition 6:30pm

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No Scheduled Activities

3 Intercessory Prayer 6:000am/Trustees 8am/Usher ministry 9am/ Combined Praise Team 9:30am/ Combined Choir 10:30am

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9:am Sunday School/New Mem-bers Class / 10:30am Morning Service, Baptism, Commun-ion, Right Hand of Fellowship

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No Fitness & Nu-trition meeting/Marriage En-righment 6:30pm/ Singles Ministry 6:30pm/

TUTORING 6:30PM

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Mid Week Bible Study 11:00am/ No Fitness & Nutri-tion meeting/

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Nursing Home Ministry 9:00am/Bible Study and Family Prayer 6:30pm

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Leadership Meeting 6:30pm

Visionary Center

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Ministers, Deacons,

Trustees & Wives 7:00pm

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Intercessory Prayer 6:am/Trustees 8: am /Angelic Choir Re-hearsal 9am/Youth Choir Rehearsal 10:30am/

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9:00am Sunday School & New Members Class 10:30am Morning Worship Service

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Fitness and Nutrition 5:30pm/ Women Reaching Women & Men Reaching Men 6:30pm

TUTORING 6:30PM

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Mid-Day Bible Study 11:00am/Fitness and Nutri-tion 5:30pm

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Nursing Home Ministry 9:00am/Bible Study and Family Prayer 6:30pm

15 Fitness and Nutri-tion 5:30pm/ 5:30pm Black History Team / 6:00pm Pastor’s Aide /PR Ministry 6:30/ Web Minis-try 6:30pm/

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No Scheduled Activities

17 Intercessory Prayer 6:am/Trustees 8: am /Men Choir Rehearsal 10:30am/Clothes Locker 10:00am

18

9:00am Sunday School & New Members Class /10:30AM Morning Worship

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Fitness and Nutrition 5:30pm/ Women of Praise 6:30pm/ Mar-riage Enrichment 6:30pm

TUTORING 6:30PM

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Mid-Day Bible Study 11:00pm/ Fitness and Nutri-tion 5:30pm

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Nursing Home Ministry 9:00am/Bible Study and Family Prayer 6:30pm

22 Fitness & Nutri-tion/Food Ser-vice Ministry 6:30pm/Healthcare Min-istry 6:30pm

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Men Come As you Are 6:30pm/

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Intercessory Prayer 6:00am/ Trustees/ Young Adults Praise & Worship 9:30am/ Young Adult Choir 10:30

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9:00am Sunday School & New Members Class 10:30am Morning Worship Service

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Fitness and Nutrition 5:30pm/Daughter of Zion 6:30pm/Military Ministry 6:30pm

TUTORING 6:30PM

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Mid-Day Bible Study 11:00pm/ Fitness and Nutri-tion 5:30pm

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Bible Study and Family Prayer 6:30pm

29 5:30pm Black History Team /Fitness and Nutri-tion 5:30pm

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NO SCHEDULED ACTIVITIES

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ALL WEEKLY ACTIVITIES AND MINISTRY MEETINGS

ARE HELD IN THE GMBC VISIONARY CENTER

Rev. Hubbard in Revival Nevels Chapel Baptist Missionary Church 2720 Memorial Drive Ext., Clarksville, TN

CRMTSK DISTRICT

BOARD MEETING

Pastor Freeman &

GMBC fellowship

@Hopewell Baptist

church (Church

Anniversary)

2:00pm

Women Breakfast 8:00am

Usher’s Annual Day

Hallelujah

Night

5:30pm –8:pm