RECENTLY BEREAVED FAMILIES The family of Sis. Sharon (Bro. Aldo) Cochrane JAM, whose grandmother, Willette Bracey, was funeralized on October 15th in Jackson, MS. The family of Sis. Vella (J.L.) Kitchen (TP), whose brother, Pastor David Lewis, was funeralized on October 15th in Halls, TN. The family of Sis. Rapunzel (Bro. Michael) Hutchinson (GB), whose aunt, Gloria Taylor, was funeralized on October 15th in Chattanooga, TN. The family of Sis. Dene (Bill) Rantin (FM), whose mother, Irene Daniel, was funeralized on October 15th in Cordele, GA.

RECENTLY HOSPITALIZED OR ILL Sis. Wanda Raglin (HB) Rev. Richard Williams (JMc) Sis. Wanda Wilson (DO) Sis. Virginia Edwards (DO) Sis. Celeste Edgerton (BAJ Sis. Antoinette Godbolt (Daugher of Sis. Mary Mayhan-DO)

Wednesday night meal for October 19th will be: Baked Chicken, Steamed Broccoli, Chicken Noodle and Vegetable Soup, Mixed Salad, Cookies and Lemonade

Calling all Cancer Survivors, Caregivers and all who have been impacted by Cancer, please join the annual “Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk” on Saturday, October 29th from 8:00am to 12:00 noon. The event will be held at Piedmont Park. Please leave your name and phone number in the church office. You may also register online: Meet My Team: Greenforest Crusaders/Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. For further information, please contact Sis. Gwen Black, Greenforest Cancer Ministry at 770 981-5598. Interested in purchasing a Greenforest T-shirt? Follow the link, http://shop.spreadshirt.com/greenforest. For questions regarding t-shirts, call Sis. Paula Broadnax at 404 427-4504.

Feed The Homeless: The following Deacon Family Ministries are scheduled for “Feed the Homeless” on Saturday, October 22nd at 8:30am Deacons Ron Coleman, Otis Pearson

Please Note: If you are on campus and have an emergency, please call the 24-hour security number at (404) 226-7941.

ANNOUNCEMENTSOctober 16, 2016

Missions‐Minded

Join Us for Breast Cancer Awareness/Recognition Next Sunday – please wear PINK

Rev.Dr.EmoryBerry,Jr.,SeniorPastor3250 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.

~ORDEROFWORSHIPSERVICES~

Devotion (7:45am only) Offertory Prayer/Offering Call To Worship (10:45am only) Choir Selection Welcome & Greetings Sermon Ministry Announcements Invitation to Discipleship Congregational Singing (P&W) Benediction Corporate Prayer/P&W Cont’d OCTOBER 2016 CALENDAR OF EVENTS Sunday, October 16, 2016 Awana Training 1:30pm Monday, October 31, 2016 Harvest Fest / Fall Festival 5:30pm

Nursery Care is provided at the ELC during Sunday Services for ages 0-4. Fulfillment Hour Lessons: October 16, 2016

Voter Registration Forms are in the Church Office. Remember: Early voting begins Monday, October 17th and ends on Friday, November 4th. The General Election will be held on Tuesday, November 8, 2016. To verify your voting status, please visit – mvp.sos.ga.gov

The Fellowship Team is sponsoring a trip to the National Museum For Civil & Human Rights {downtown Atlanta} on Saturday, October 29th. You may purchase your tickets at the Museum or in advance online. Transportation is available. Please sign up in the church office. Seats are limited. We will depart at 12noon & return around 5pm. Lunch will be at the CNN Center. Costs: $16 general admission & $14 for seniors, students & military.

AHUGE “Thankyou” forall the cards,gifts,and encouragingexpressionsofloveformybirthdaylastweek.TheGCBCfamilytrulyknows how tomake a senior pastor feel special. I am eternallygratefulforyourkindness.PastorEmoryBerry,Jr. 

Sermon Notes October 16, 2016

Senior Pastor, Rev. Dr. Emory Berry, Jr. – 7:45am Youth Pastor Al Hollie, Jr. – 10:45am

Subject: ________________________________________________________________

Text: ___________________________________________________________________

Key Thoughts: ____________________________________________________

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“Unspeakable Joy” Beginning October 22nd, Greenforest will offer “Introduction to American Sign Language” for six weeks. The classes are from 1:00pm until 3:00pm (the location will be announced later).

Bro. Alan L. Sherman is the instructor. The class is FREE to attend. Please send an email to emellmehere@yahoo.com or call Bro. Sherman at 770 833-0172 to register.

Pre-School Isaac Was Born Genesis 15; 21:1-6 Children The Sacrifice of Isaac Genesis 22:1-19

Youth Division Unstoppable Love Acts 2:41-47 Adult Division Show Me the Money Proverbs 11:1,4,18,24-26,28

IPRAISE Youth Church is held every Sunday except the 3rd Sunday for all teens at 10:45am at Building 3.  Youth Fulfillment Hour – is held every Sunday at 9:30am in Bldg. 3. Midweek Bible Study is held on Wednesdays @ 7:30pm in Bldg. 3. The IPRAISE Student Prayer LINE has resumed at 7:30pm on Sunday evenings.

Join us for 5 minutes of prayer to start off your school week. The next Ascension Gavel Club will be Wed., October 19th at 7:30pm in Bldg. 3 Rm.118. The next New Ambassador Choir rehearsal will be Saturday, November 12th and 19th. “Hell’s Gates” Atlanta’s Christian Hunted House Alternative will be Saturday, October 29th

at 6:00pm. “In The city” Teen Lock OUT will be Friday November 18th from 7:30pm - until

The next Evangelism Blitz will be Saturday, October 22, 2016. FH classes in Building 2 and the ELC, the Celestial Choir and the Outlaw Wright are scheduled. The Outreach Blitz begins at 10am. All are welcome, please join us. Evangelism Team, Dea. Bryan Johnson

ONEGREATSEASONOFGIVING

GOAL:Toreceive$759,000bySaturday,July17,2017

1,200memberssubmitatleast$10.00perweekaboveandbeyondtheirnormaltithesforthe50weeksbetweenJuly17,2016andJuly17,2017topayforadditionalcampusrepairsandrenovations(e.g.GenesisRoom,bathrooms,parkinglot,etc.).

Greenforest will partner again this year with the “Soul Project” to collect new and gently used shoes for our brothers and sisters in Ghana. Beginning Sunday, October 16th you may drop off shoes in the collection barrels on the church back patio. Over the past 2 years, Greenforest has donated over 4,000 pair of shoes. Our goal this year is to collect 2,000 pair which will be delivered to Ghana in mid-December, just in time for the Christmas holiday. Thank you Greenforest for your continued support of this very important project. AttentionMen–the Greenforest Trustees need YOU!PleasevolunteertoassisttheTrusteeswithrestripingBuilding#3parkinglotonSaturday,October22,2016beginningat7am.Tovolunteerorformoreinformation,pleasecontactBro.RobertJacksonat(404)661‐1792.

The George O. McCalep, Jr. Dance Ministry Orientation for newmembers has been rescheduled for Tuesday November 8th. Ourmembership drive continues until this time. Please sign up on theporch if you are interested in joining. TheDanceMinistry includesdance,flag,tambourinechoir,andmime.Men,women,boysandgirls,ages5to105arewelcome.Formoreinformation,pleasecontactMin.EdieHopewellat(404)664‐4595.

 

Join us for this amazing training on TODAY Sunday, October 16, 2016 @ 1:30 PM in

Room #12 as we prepare to fully launch this program at Greenforest. Complimentary Lunch will be served. Limited Spaces.

Contact by October 12th

Awana equips leaders to reach kids (of all ages)

with the gospel and engages them in long-

term discipleship.

 

Harvest Fest/Fall Carnival 2016 will at Greenforest Baptist Church on October

31, 2016 from 5:00 – 8:00 PM. Join us for an evening of wholesome entertainment,

food and fun games in a Christian environment. Pre-K – 6th grade.

Opportunities for Youth Community Service.

Donations and Volunteers needed.

Contact: Sis. Mary Sheppard/ Sis. Charlotte Atkins/

Rev. Diann Ash (404) 486 – 6729.

See signage

 

Save the Date: Greenforest Baptist Church Annual Fulfillment Hour Leaders’

Appreciation Banquet November 5, 2016 @ the Genesis Room from 5:45 – 8:45 PM. Tickets will go on sale October 15, 2016 $14.00 per person.

Join us for a gala evening of fellowship,

feasting, recognition and entertainment as we

show our appreciation for our FH leaders.

PRESERVING “THE FOREST” 2016-2017 Nehemiah2:17‐18(NASB)‐ThenIsaidtothem,“Youseethebadsituationwearein,thatJerusalemisdesolateanditsgatesburnedbyfire.Come,letusrebuildthewallof

Jerusalemsothatwewillnolongerbeareproach.”

2017 Church Leaders  

Congregation members are asked to prayerfully and thoughtfully nominate persons who they feel are spiritually committed church members who will serve, or continue to serve as spiritually committed church leaders (reminder, persons who are currently serving a one-year term must be re-nominated to be considered for another term). Please submit nominations in writing, by completing the information below, online at www.greenforest.org, or by emailing Deacon André Turner, andre.turner@greenforest.org, no later than Monday, October 31, 2016. The slate of leaders will be presented to the congregation for ratification at the December 2016 Church Life Session.

The following ministry leader(s) are appointed by the Senior Pastor, all others are selected from within the membership of the ministry:

Age Group Coordinators Evangelism Coordinator (Preschool, Children, Youth, Fellowship Coordinator Young Adult, Adult) Missions Coordinator Communications Support Coordinator Pastoral Care Coordinator Discipleship Coordinator Transportation Coordinator Ministry Nomination (Sample Listing of Ministry Opportunities) Church Clerk New Members Ministry Assistant Church Clerk Prayer Ministry Dance Ministry Stewardship Ministry Drama Ministry Trusteeship Ministry Fellowship Ministry Usher Ministry I nominate the following Greenforest member: ___________________________________________________________

To serve in the following ministry:

___________________________________________________________ Name of Greenforest member submitting the nomination:

___________________________________________________________

2016 HARVEST FEST

Monday, October 31, 2016 5:30 – 8:00 PM

FAMILY FUN & FELLOWSHIP Pre-School & 1st - 6th Grade Children are Invited! Wear Your Costumes (No Scary Costumes Please)

      Join us as we explore BRAVE CAVE during Harvest Fest! 

Where kids have fun learning that they can TRUST GOD with all their fears!! 

For More Information, please contact: Rev. Diann Ash, Sis. Charlotte Atkins or Sis. Mary Sheppard

(404) 486-6729

FOOD DONATIONS   VOLUNTEERS  

(Shifts 3:00 – 9:00 PM) 

BEEF HOT DOGS    REGISTRARS 

BUNS & COOKIES   SERVERS & CONCESSION 

WORKERS 

CONDIMENTS    GAME & ACTIVITY MONITORS 

CHIPS & CANDY    FOOD PREPARATION 

INDIVIDUAL JUICE PACKS    SET‐UP & CLEAN UP TEAMS 

 

IPRAISE Youth Church is held every Sunday except the 3rd Sunday for all teens at 10:45am at Building 3.  Youth Fulfillment Hour – is held every Sunday at 9:30am in Bldg. 3. Midweek Bible Study is held on Wednesdays @ 7:30pm in Bldg. 3. The IPRAISE Student Prayer LINE has resumed at 7:30pm on Sunday evenings.

Join us for 5 minutes of prayer to start off your school week. The next Ascension Gavel Club will be Wed., October 19th at 7:30pm in Bldg. 3 Rm.118. The next New Ambassador Choir rehearsal will be Saturday, November 12th and 19th. “Hell’s Gates” Atlanta’s Christian Hunted House Alternative will be Saturday, October 29th

at 6:00pm. “In The city” Teen Lock OUT will be Friday November 18th from 7:30pm - until

The next Evangelism Blitz will be Saturday, October 22, 2016. FH classes in Building 2 and the ELC, the Celestial Choir and the Outlaw Wright are scheduled. The Outreach Blitz begins at 10am. All are welcome, please join us. Evangelism Team, Dea. Bryan Johnson

ONEGREATSEASONOFGIVINGGOAL:Toreceive$759,000bySaturday,July17,2017

1,200memberssubmitatleast$10.00perweekaboveandbeyondtheirnormaltithesforthe50weeksbetweenJuly17,2016andJuly17,2017topayforadditionalcampusrepairsandrenovations(e.g.GenesisRoom,bathrooms,parkinglot,etc.).

Greenforest will partner again this year with the “Soul Project” to collect new and gently used shoes for our brothers and sisters in Ghana. Beginning Sunday, October 16th you may drop off shoes in the collection barrels on the church back patio. Over the past 2 years, Greenforest has donated over 4,000 pair of shoes. Our goal this year is to collect 2,000 pair which will be delivered to Ghana in mid-December, just in time for the Christmas holiday. Thank you Greenforest for your continued support of this very important project.

AttentionMen–the Greenforest Trustees need YOU!PleasevolunteertoassisttheTrusteeswithrestripingBuilding#3parkinglotonSaturday,October22,2016beginningat7am.Tovolunteerorformoreinformation,pleasecontactBro.RobertJacksonat(404)661‐1792.

The George O. McCalep, Jr. Dance Ministry Orientation for newmembers has been rescheduled for Tuesday November 8th. Ourmembership drive continues until this time. Please sign up on theporch if you are interested in joining. TheDanceMinistry includesdance,flag,tambourinechoir,andmime.Men,women,boysandgirls,ages5to105arewelcome.Formoreinformation,pleasecontactMin.EdieHopewellat(404)664‐4595.

Join us for this amazing training on TODAY Sunday, October 16, 2016 @ 1:30 PM in

Room #12 as we prepare to fully launch this program at Greenforest. Complimentary Lunch will be served. Limited Spaces.

Contact by October 12th

Awana equips leaders to reach kids (of all ages)

with the gospel and engages them in long-

term discipleship.

Harvest Fest/Fall Carnival 2016 will at Greenforest Baptist Church on October

31, 2016 from 5:00 – 8:00 PM. Join us for an evening of wholesome entertainment,

food and fun games in a Christian environment. Pre-K – 6th grade.

Opportunities for Youth Community Service.

Donations and Volunteers needed.

Contact: Sis. Mary Sheppard/ Sis. Charlotte Atkins/

Rev. Diann Ash (404) 486 – 6729.

See signageSave the Date: Greenforest Baptist Church

Annual Fulfillment Hour Leaders’ Appreciation Banquet

November 5, 2016 @ the Genesis Room from 5:45 – 8:45 PM. Tickets will go on sale October 15, 2016 $14.00 per person.

Join us for a gala evening of fellowship,

feasting, recognition and entertainment as we

show our appreciation for our FH leaders.

PRESERVING “THE FOREST” 2016-2017 Nehemiah2:17‐18(NASB)‐ThenIsaidtothem,“Youseethebadsituationwearein,thatJerusalemisdesolateanditsgatesburnedbyfire.Come,letusrebuildthewallof

Jerusalemsothatwewillnolongerbeareproach.”

2017 Church Leaders  

Congregation members are asked to prayerfully and thoughtfully nominate persons who they feel are spiritually committed church members who will serve, or continue to serve as spiritually committed church leaders (reminder, persons who are currently serving a one-year term must be re-nominated to be considered for another term). Please submit nominations in writing, by completing the information below, online at www.greenforest.org, or by emailing Deacon André Turner, andre.turner@greenforest.org, no later than Monday, October 31, 2016. The slate of leaders will be presented to the congregation for ratification at the December 2016 Church Life Session.

The following ministry leader(s) are appointed by the Senior Pastor, all others are selected from within the membership of the ministry:

Age Group Coordinators Evangelism Coordinator (Preschool, Children, Youth, Fellowship Coordinator Young Adult, Adult) Missions Coordinator Communications Support Coordinator Pastoral Care Coordinator Discipleship Coordinator Transportation Coordinator Ministry Nomination (Sample Listing of Ministry Opportunities) Church Clerk New Members Ministry Assistant Church Clerk Prayer Ministry Dance Ministry Stewardship Ministry Drama Ministry Trusteeship Ministry Fellowship Ministry Usher Ministry I nominate the following Greenforest member: ___________________________________________________________

To serve in the following ministry:

___________________________________________________________ Name of Greenforest member submitting the nomination:

___________________________________________________________

2016 HARVEST FEST

Monday, October 31, 2016 5:30 – 8:00 PM

FAMILY FUN & FELLOWSHIP Pre-School & 1st - 6th Grade Children are Invited! Wear Your Costumes (No Scary Costumes Please)

      Join us as we explore BRAVE CAVE during Harvest Fest! 

Where kids have fun learning that they can TRUST GOD with all their fears!! 

For More Information, please contact: Rev. Diann Ash, Sis. Charlotte Atkins or Sis. Mary Sheppard

(404) 486-6729

FOOD DONATIONS   VOLUNTEERS  

(Shifts 3:00 – 9:00 PM) 

BEEF HOT DOGS    REGISTRARS 

BUNS & COOKIES   SERVERS & CONCESSION 

WORKERS 

CONDIMENTS    GAME & ACTIVITY MONITORS 

CHIPS & CANDY    FOOD PREPARATION 

INDIVIDUAL JUICE PACKS    SET‐UP & CLEAN UP TEAMS 

 

~ORDEROFWORSHIPSERVICES~

Devotion (7:45am only) Offertory Prayer/Offering Call To Worship (10:45am only) Choir Selection Welcome & Greetings Sermon Ministry Announcements Invitation to Discipleship Congregational Singing (P&W) Benediction Corporate Prayer/P&W Cont’d OCTOBER 2016 CALENDAR OF EVENTS Sunday, October 16, 2016 Awana Training 1:30pm Monday, October 31, 2016 Harvest Fest / Fall Festival 5:30pm

Nursery Care is provided at the ELC during Sunday Services for ages 0-4. Fulfillment Hour Lessons: October 16, 2016

Voter Registration Forms are in the Church Office. Remember: Early voting begins Monday, October 17th and ends on Friday, November 4th. The General Election will be held on Tuesday, November 8, 2016. To verify your voting status, please visit – mvp.sos.ga.gov

The Fellowship Team is sponsoring a trip to the National Museum For Civil & Human Rights {downtown Atlanta} on Saturday, October 29th. You may purchase your tickets at the Museum or in advance online. Transportation is available. Please sign up in the church office. Seats are limited. We will depart at 12noon & return around 5pm. Lunch will be at the CNN Center. Costs: $16 general admission & $14 for seniors, students & military.

AHUGE “Thankyou” forall the cards,gifts,and encouragingexpressionsofloveformybirthdaylastweek.TheGCBCfamilytrulyknows how tomake a senior pastor feel special. I am eternallygratefulforyourkindness.PastorEmoryBerry,Jr. 

Sermon Notes October 16, 2016

Senior Pastor, Rev. Dr. Emory Berry, Jr. – 7:45am Youth Pastor Al Hollie, Jr. – 10:45am

Subject: ________________________________________________________________

Text: ___________________________________________________________________

Key Thoughts: ____________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________

“Unspeakable Joy” Beginning October 22nd, Greenforest will offer “Introduction to American Sign Language” for six weeks. The classes are from 1:00pm until 3:00pm (the location will be announced later).

Bro. Alan L. Sherman is the instructor. The class is FREE to attend. Please send an email to emellmehere@yahoo.com or call Bro. Sherman at 770 833-0172 to register.

Pre-School Isaac Was Born Genesis 15; 21:1-6 Children The Sacrifice of Isaac Genesis 22:1-19

Youth Division Unstoppable Love Acts 2:41-47 Adult Division Show Me the Money Proverbs 11:1,4,18,24-26,28

RECENTLY BEREAVED FAMILIES The family of Sis. Sharon (Bro. Aldo) Cochrane JAM, whose grandmother, Willette Bracey, was funeralized on October 15th in Jackson, MS. The family of Sis. Vella (J.L.) Kitchen (TP), whose brother, Pastor David Lewis, was funeralized on October 15th in Halls, TN. The family of Sis. Rapunzel (Bro. Michael) Hutchinson (GB), whose aunt, Gloria Taylor, was funeralized on October 15th in Chattanooga, TN. The family of Sis. Dene (Bill) Rantin (FM), whose mother, Irene Daniel, was funeralized on October 15th in Cordele, GA. RECENTLY HOSPITALIZED OR ILL Sis. Wanda Raglin (HB) Rev. Richard Williams (JMc) Sis. Wanda Wilson (DO) Sis. Virginia Edwards (DO) Sis. Celeste Edgerton (BAJ Sis. Antoinette Godbolt (Daugher of Sis. Mary Mayhan-DO)

Wednesday night meal for October 19th will be: Baked Chicken, Steamed Broccoli, Chicken Noodle and Vegetable Soup, Mixed Salad, Cookies and Lemonade

Calling all Cancer Survivors, Caregivers and all who have been impacted by Cancer, please join the annual “Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk” on Saturday, October 29th from 8:00am to 12:00 noon. The event will be held at Piedmont Park. Please leave your name and phone number in the church office. You may also register online: Meet My Team: Greenforest Crusaders/Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. For further information, please contact Sis. Gwen Black, Greenforest Cancer Ministry at 770 981-5598. Interested in purchasing a Greenforest T-shirt? Follow the link, http://shop.spreadshirt.com/greenforest. For questions regarding t-shirts, call Sis. Paula Broadnax at 404 427-4504. Feed The Homeless: The following Deacon Family Ministries are scheduled for “Feed the Homeless” on Saturday, October 22nd at 8:30am Deacons Ron Coleman, Otis Pearson Please Note: If you are on campus and have an emergency, please call the 24-hour security number at (404) 226-7941.

ANNOUNCEMENTSOctober 16, 2016

Missions‐Minded

Join Us for Breast Cancer Awareness/Recognition Next Sunday – please wear PINK

Rev.Dr.EmoryBerry,Jr.,SeniorPastor

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.