Greater Little Zion Baptist Church

10185 Zion Drive

Fairfax, VA 22032 Phone: 703-239-9111 Fax: 703-250-2676

Office Hours: 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Email: admin@glzbc.org Website: www.glzbc.org

Sunday, August 26, 2018 2018 Theme: "The Year of the Warrior"

Isaiah 59:17 & Ephesians 6:10-17

Church Vision: The vision of GLZBC is to reach the unsaved with the

saving message of Jesus Christ. Matthew 28:19-20 Church Mission: The mission of GLZBC is to lead everyone to a full life

of development in Christ. Luke 4:18-19

Rev. Dr. James T. Murphy, Jr., Pastor E-mail: James.T.Murphy@glzbc.org

Mt. Calvary Baptist Church of Fairfax Annual Deacon and Deaconess Day Sunday, September 2nd at 11:00 a.m.

Location: 4325 Chain Bridge Rd, Fairfax, VA 22030 POC: Church Office at (703) 273-1455

First Mt. Zion Baptist of Dumfries’ 2018 Men’s Retreat September 7-8 at the Pine Creek Retreat Center in Gore, VA

All-inclusive cost for the retreat: $125, to register go to: www.fmzbc.com POC: Mr. Mark Jessup (703) 296-1893

New Union Baptist Church Annual Homecoming Celebration Sunday, September 9, 2018 at 3:30 p.m.

Office Number: (703) 281-2556

Star Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church “Community of Faith Golf Tournament” Saturday, September 15, 2018, Registration: 10 a.m. Tee Time: 11 a.m.

Location: Montclair Golf Club, 16500 Edgewood Drive, Montclair, VA 22025 Proceeds from the “Community of Faith Golf Tournament” will benefit our Community of Faith

Project and the scholarship recipients. POC: Church Office, (703) 221-3888

Centerpointe Church “Living Proof Simulcast Worship Service” The Women's Ministry of GLZBC is invited the Living Proof worship service on September 15th at

9:30 a.m. Registration cost: $15.00 which includes a light breakfast. Registration link: https://centerpointechurch.com/events/living-proof-beth-moore-simulcast/

Location: Centerpointe Church at Fair Oaks 4104 Legato Road, Fairfax, Virginia 22033

POC: Kayla Waltemire, (703) 591-4284

Mt. Calvary Baptist Church of Fairfax Prince and Princess Pageant Sunday, September 16, 2018 at 3:00 p.m.

Location: 4325 Chain Bridge Rd, Fairfax, VA 22030 POC: Sis. Dayna (Sam) Burns, daynaburns04@yahoo.com or call the church office at

(703) 273-1455

2018 Gospel Explosion featuring Bishop Marvin L. Sapp Sunday, September 16, 2018 from 3:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Special guests include the Virginia State University Gospel Chorale. Doors will open at 3:30 p.m. and the show starts at 5 p.m. Vendors will be onsite! Tickets are $45.

Location: Hylton Memorial Chapel, 14640 Potomac Mills Road, Woodbridge, VA 22192

Redeeming Grace Church Community Youth Worship Night September 24, 2018 from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

The event will include food, games, and fellowship. 5200 Ox Rd, Fairfax, VA 22030

Please feel free to call (419-709-1661) POC: Paul O’Brien, youth and college pastor

For more information, go to www.glzbc.org and click on the Community Page tab.

Community Invitations to GLZBC

Worship on the Lord’s Day 7:45 a.m. Service

Today’s Music Leaders Musicians ……..… Min. Keith Exum and Bishop Dr. Paul Taylor

Minister of Music .…...……………………… Bro. Robert Fairchild Call to Worship ……………….………………………………………………....

Invocation ..……………………......……...….………..…………... Minister

Musical Selection (2) ………………….……….........…… GLZ Male Chorus

The Spoken Word/Sermon …………......... Rev. Dr. James T. Murphy, Jr.

Sermon Title: “Love is a Beautiful Thing” Song of Solomon 6 & 7

Invitation to Salvation ………….………….. Rev. Dr. James T. Murphy, Jr.

Worship of Giving/Prayer …………..……...… Board of Directors/Deacons

(Bring Prayer Request As Well With Offering)

Welcoming of Visitors ….…...……………………………. Greeter’s Ministry

Announcements …………………………………………………………………

Pastoral Prayer…………………………..… Rev. Dr. James T. Murphy, Jr.

Benediction ………………..…………………Rev. Dr. James T. Murphy, Jr.

Please do not enter or leave the Sanctuary during this time

This is my Bible. I am what It says I am. I have what It says I have. I can do what It says I can do. Today I will be taught the Word of God. I boldly confess that my mind is alert, my heart is receptive and I will never be the same.

In Jesus’ name. Amen.

Sermon Notes Message Notes 7:45 a.m. Scripture (s): Sermon Text:

Worship on the Lord’s Day

10:45 a.m. Service

Today’s Music Leader Musician ..……..………….………..……………… Min. Keith Exum Minister of Music .…...……..…………….… Bro. Robert Fairchild Praise and Worship ………………..…..….……………………………...…… Call to Worship ………………………………………..………………..……… Congregational Hymn # 510…...................................... He’s Sweet I know Worshippers may enter

Invocation ..…………………......………..…..………..…………... Minister Musical Selection ……………......………..….…..……… GLZ Male Chorus Welcoming of Visitors ….……………………….……..…. Greeter’s Ministry Announcements …………………………………………..………….………… Worship of Giving/ Prayer …...…..….……….. Board of Directors/Deacons Congregational Prayer Time ………………………………………..........… Musical Selection ……………......….……...……………. GLZ Male Chorus The Spoken Word/Sermon ……...........….. Rev. Dr. James T. Murphy, Jr.

Sermon Title: “Love is a Beautiful Thing” Song of Solomon 6 & 7 Invitation to Salvation

Benediction …….…………………….....….. Rev. Dr. James T. Murphy, Jr.

Please do not enter or leave the Sanctuary during this time.

This is my Bible. I am what It says I am. I have what It says I have. I can do what It says I can do. Today I will be taught the Word of God. I boldly confess that my mind is alert, my heart is receptive and I will never be the same.

In Jesus’ name. Amen.

Sermon Notes Message Notes 10:45 a.m. Scripture (s): Sermon Text:

Bro. Ernest Blake, Lakeland, FL (Sis. Carmen Holt’s father) Sis. Barbara Collins Sis. Charity Collins – Health & Sickness Concerns (Sis. Brenda Perkins-Johnson's mother) Sis. Sangai Cooper (Sis. Miamah Braddox’s niece) Bro. Ted & Sis. Annie Davis – Health & Healing Concerns Sis. Mary Evans – Health & Healing Concerns (Sis. Karen Talley’s mother) Sis. Annette Fletcher - Health & Healing Concerns Bro. Garrett Felix (Sis. Beverly Wrighten’s brother) Sis. Michele Foster, FL – Health & Healing Concerns (Sis. Jessica Tibbs’ friend) Bro. Marquise Fulmer - liver cancer (Sis. Joyce Moseley’s cousin) Sis. Ruth Garrett - Health & Healing Concerns Bro. Elias Gomez, in the Hospital, MD (Sis. Lillian Patillo’s husband, Rev. Chandler’s friend) Sis. Bobbie Holliday-Gordon – Health Concerns (Sis. Jackie White’s friend) Bro. H. Gene Gross, New Orleans, LA - Health & Healing Concerns (Bro. James McCoy’s friend) Sis. Yetta Howard - Health & Healing (Sis. Yedetta Felton’s sister) Sis. Trina Jones (Sis. Jacqueline White’s niece) Sis. Karen Kyle, Houston, TX – Health & Healing Concerns (Sis. Pat McClenic’s sister) Sis. Christel Lipscomb - Health & Healing (Sis. Malinda Paige’s sister) Sis. Linda McClenic, Richmond, VA – Health Concerns (Sis. Pat McClenic’s sister) Sis. Dorothy McFarland, Health & Healing, Memphis, TN (Bro. Steve Hill’s mother) Sis. Brenda Mixon - Health & Healing (Sis. Adrienne Marshall’s friend) Bro. James Murphy, Sr. – Health & Healing (Rev. Dr. James T. Murphy, Jr.’s father) Bro. Joseph Oliver – Health & Sickness Concerns (Sis. Ruth Garrett’s brother) Bro. Brian Roach-Healing and Health (Sis. Joyce Moseley's Nephew) Bro. Karl Roberson– Health & Sickness Concerns (Sis. Renee Purcell’s father) Sis. Tina Ross – Health & Sickness Concerns (Bros. Keith, Dajawn & Michael Williams’ great grandmother) Bro. William Skipwith – Health & Healing Concerns (Sis. Judy Skipwith’s father) Bro. Bernardo Snowden – Health Concerns (Sis. Denise Snowden’s brother-in-law) Sis. Denise Snowden – Recovery Rev. Rufus Snowden – Health Concerns Bro. Joshua Thomas – Health & Sickness Concerns (Sis. Crystal Thomas’ father) Bro. Trey Wilburn– Health & Healing (Bro. Hosea Pickett’s friend) Sis. Christina Williams – Health & Healing (Bro. Larry Pyos’ mother) Sis. Sheila Yeary – Health & Sickness Concerns (Sis. Brenda Perkins-Johnson's cousin) The State of California (Residents effected by the fire)

Mourning the Loss of a Loved One… Sis. Rosa McCullough (Death of her son)

Brenda Denise Cowan (May 9, 1963 – February 13, 2004), Lexington, Kentucky's first black female firefighter, died in the line of duty on February 13, 2004. According to Women in the Fire Service, Lieutenant Cowan is the first black female career firefighter ever to die in the line of duty. She had served with the Lexington Fire Department for twelve years. Cowan was the sister of Fred Cowan, a member of University of Kentucky's 1978 national championship basketball team. Cowan was single and had no children.

Early life Cowan was born in Sturgis, Kentucky, the daughter of Ella Irene Dawson and the Reverend Tabb Frank Scott Cowan, Sr., the minister at the city's New Salem Baptist Church. She had five siblings, Rev. Glenn Cowan, Linwood Cowan, Fred Cowan, Helen Cowan and Myrtle L. Cowan. She

attended Union County High School where she played for the Bravettes basketball team. Cowan was named Most Valuable Player of the girls' basketball team in 1979 and 1981.

Fatal line of duty shooting On the first tour of duty after being formally promoted to Lieutenant, Cowan was shot and killed while responding to a domestic violence call. Cowan, an emergency medical technician (EMT) and firefighter assigned to Engine Company 18, was trying to help Fontaine Hutchinson, who had been shot in the head outside her rural south Lexington home. Fontaine Hutchinson died on the scene. Her husband, Patrick Hutchinson barricaded himself for nearly six hours in a house close to Interstate 75. I-75 was shut down for several hours during the standoff. Police said they used 15 rounds of tear gas to smoke Hutchinson out of the house. He has been charged with two counts of murder and remains incompetent to stand for trial.

In March 2005, Cowan's estate filed a lawsuit over her death. The lawsuit accused top Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government officials, 911 operators and emergency dispatchers of negligence. It sought compensation for Cowan's pain and suffering, wrongful death, loss of capacity to labor and earn income, right to future benefits, damages for loss of life and medical and funeral expenses.

National and local response to death Mayor Teresa Isaac proclaimed the day of her funeral service Red Ribbon Day. The Kentucky Senate held a moment of silence for Lt. Cowan, after a reading a memorial resolution. The International Association of Black Professional Firefighters presented the Cowan family with a medal of valor.

A "Homegoing Celebration" led by ten local pastors spoke of hope, and of faith that Lt. Cowan moved on to a better place. Fire Department Chaplain Stewart Dawson said, "His angels came down and loaded that sweet, sweet spirit that we know into their ambulance." After the service the American flag-draped coffin was lifted atop Engine 33 outside Consolidated Baptist Church. Across town a radio dispatcher read: "This is the last call for Lt. Brenda Cowan, badge number 324. "She served the Lexington fire department from Nov. 3, 1992 to Feb. 13, 2004." He paused, then said, "may you rest in peace." There was a 21-gun salute. Cowan's body was escorted on a six-mile procession through Lexington route.

Legislative action In March 2005, the Brenda D. Cowan Act, Senate Bill 217, unanimously passed the Kentucky Senate. The bill would amend KRS 508.025, relating to assault in the third degree, to provide that a person is guilty of assault in the third degree when he causes or attempts to cause physical injury to emergency medical services personnel, organized fire department members, and rescue squad personnel.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brenda_Cowan

Unit 3: Paul Teaches About New Life In Christ “Practicing Justice”

Daily Bible Readings for this week:

Monday Colossians 2:6-12 Tuesday Matthew 5:43-48 Wednesday John 17:14-19 Thursday Romans 8:1-11 Friday Ephesians 4:25-30 Saturday Ephesians 4:31-5:2

Sunday Colossians 3:1-17

Bible Quiz: Noah and the Flood

1.) What did Noah tell the people to do?

A. repent B. go to war C. make him a nicer place to live D. build a library

2.) What did God say He would do because the people wouldn't listen to Noah?

A. send a flood B. make an earthquake C. stop the earth from getting rain D. start a wildfire

3.) How did God tell Noah that he could escape God's punishment?

A. save up money B. build a large boat C. make a house out of stones D. start a new business

4.) How many of each animal did God tell Noah to save?

A. 2 B. 2000 C. 200 D. 20

5.) What did God put in the sky to tell Noah that He would never punish the world in the same way ever again?

A. a cloud shaped like a cross B. a rainbow C. an eagle D. a jet

http://www.religionresourcesonline.org/bible-quiz/289-bible-quiz-for-kids-noah-and-the-flood

Answer key: Saul, David and Solomon Bible Quiz

1.) Who was king first?

Saul

2.) Which Two were father and son?

David and Solomon

3.) Which king committed adultery with Bathsheba?

David

4.) Which king had a son named Jonathan?

Saul

5.) Which king tried to kill one of the other ones?

Saul

6.) Which king performed a sacrifice instead of waiting for Samuel the prophet to come?

Saul

7.) How did Saul die?

He killed himself with his sword

8.) Was King David the same David that killed Goliath?

Yes

9.) Which king had 1,000 wives and concubines?

Solomon

10.) Which King made a Temple in Jerusalem?

Solomon

http://www.religionresourcesonline.org/bible-quiz/118-bible-quiz-saul-david-and-solomon

Answer key: Noah and the Flood Bible Quiz

1.) What did Noah tell the people to do?

A) Repent

2.) What did God say He would do because the people wouldn't listen to Noah?

A) Send a flood

3.) How did God tell Noah that he could escape God's punishment?

B) Build a large boat

4.) How many of each animal did God tell Noah to save?

A) 2

5.) What did God put in the sky to tell Noah that He would never punish the world in the same way ever again?

B) A rainbow

http://www.religionresourcesonline.org/bible-quiz/289-bible-quiz-for-kids-noah-and-the-flood

Sunday

7:45 and 10:45 a.m. Worship Service - Each one bring one

7:45 and 10:45 a.m. Children’s Church 1st and 3rd Sunday (OS)

8:30 a.m. Sunday School 5th Sunday - Pastor Murphy is the Adult Class facilitator

9:45 –10:30 a.m. Sunday School - POC: Bro. Jeffery Allen, Sr., Superintendent. June –

August 2018, Theme: “Justice in the New Testament”

9:45 – 10:15 a.m. Morning Prayer period – Main Sanctuary POC: Prayer Ministry

9:45 a.m. Worship Service 5th Sunday

1:00 p.m. Pastor’s Aide Ministry Meeting 1st Sunday (FH)

1:00 p.m. Family Ministry – Family Prayer Day, 3rd Sunday upstairs in the prayer room The

Focused Family Prayer for the month of August: Theme: Remembering the Past, Trusting in the Future By Faith. Focused Prayer: Memories of past hurts, disappointments and failures can at times drain us to the point of not wanting to move forward. This is the challenge of living, but we have a mighty GOD who wants to lead us daily in our walk toward His glory. It takes faith to walk

forward into the unknown, but He gives us just that, faith and courage to endure. Families, PRAY for that strength that only the LORD can provide. Scripture: Out of the depths I have cried to You, O LORD; Lord hear my voice! Let your ears be attentive to the voice of my supplications. (Psalm 130:1-2). Yet I will rejoice in the LORD, I will joy in the God of my salvation. The LORD is my strength; He will make my feet like deer’s feet. And He will make me walk on my high hills. (Habakkuk 3:18-19) POCs: Deacons Anthony & Terri Bazemore

1:00 p.m. Game of Chess, Food, Fun and Fellowship, immediately after

the 11:00 a.m. service, 2nd Sundays (also please see website calendar for other dates) in the Fellowship Hall. POC: Bro. Al Hayes and Sis. LaKita Jones

1:00 p.m. Rock The Rim, immediately after the 11:00 a.m. service, every 2nd Sunday at

the Pinn Center. POC: Deacon William Windley and Bro. Mervin Fanfon (during the

Summer and Fall months)

1:30 p.m. Christian Education Ministry Meeting 1st Sunday – POC: Sis. La Kita Jones

1:30 p.m. Cancer Support Team Meeting (CR) 2nd Sunday – POC: Sis. Christine Davis

1:30 p.m. Deacons Meeting 3rd Sunday (CR) POC: Deacon Anthony Bazemore

1:30 p.m. Women’s Ministry Meeting 4th Sunday (FH) – POC: Rev. Estelle Chandler

Monday

7:00 p.m. Church Choir Rehearsal (MS)

7:30 p.m. Women of Zion Choir Rehearsals the Monday before the 5th Sunday

Tuesday

6:30 p.m. Academic Enrichment (Tutoring) POC: Deacon Dr. Al Moseley (By appointment only)

7:00 p.m. Zion Inspirational Choir Rehearsal (the Tuesday 2 weeks before the 1st

Sunday) (MS)

7:00 p.m. Music and Performing Arts Council meeting Tuesday before the 1st Sunday

7:00 p.m. Board of Directors’ Meeting 2nd Tuesday (CR) – POC: Sis. Dolores Claytor

7:30 p.m. Hospitality Ministry Meeting 4th Tuesday (Kitchen) – POC: Sis. Christine Davis

Wednesday

6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting - A one-hour group session led by the Deacons’ Ministry.

Come and pray with us. Location: Main Sanctuary, All are welcome

7:30-8:30 p.m. Bible Study (Fellowship Hall) All are welcome

Thursday

6:00–8:00 p.m. GLZ Praise Dancers Ministry Rehearsal (OS) POC: BOD Dolores

Claytor

7:00 a.m. Men’s Bible Study 1st Thursday of the month (FH) POC: Bro. Al Woods

7:00 a.m. Church Choir Rehearsal Thursday before the 3rd Sunday (MS)

7:30 p.m. Youthful Praise of Zion Choir Rehearsal (MS) the 2 Thursdays prior to the 2nd

Sunday

8:00 p.m. – 8:15 p.m. GLZ Prayer Line every Thursday, Dial: 1-641-715-0857

Access Code 635104# POC: Sis. Gina Colbert or Sis. Diane Ward

8:30 p.m. Young Adult Praise Team Rehearsal (MS) the 2 Thursdays prior to the 2nd

Sunday POC: Sis. Kiara Mack

Friday

7:00 p.m. Baptism Orientation 1st Friday (CR) – POC: Rev. Estelle Chandler

7:00 p.m. Zion Inspirational Choir Rehearsal Friday before the 1st Sunday (MS)

Saturday

8:00 a.m. Male Chorus Rehearsal (MS)

9:30–11:00 a.m. Women’s Bible Study 2nd and 4th Saturdays (FH) - POC: Sis.

Geraldine Woods

10:00 a.m. Beautification Ministry Meeting 3rd Saturdays (CR) – POC: Sis. Annie

McLaurin

10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Ushers’ Ministry Adults Meeting 4th Saturday (OS) – POC: Sis.

Gloria Lofton

10:00 a.m. New Member Orientation Saturday before the 2nd Sunday

11:00 a.m. Women of Zion Choir Rehearsal the Saturday before the 5th Sunday (MS)

1:00 p.m. Seasoned Saints Ministry Meeting every 3rd Saturday (Pinn Center)

Please see web-site calendar (www.glzbc.org) for more scheduled events.

CSTM Presents Healthy Habits for the Month of August:

Go junk food free. Highly-processed food loaded with sugar, salt, chemicals, and trans fats leads to health issues ranging from obesity to diabetes to cardiovascular issues. Avoiding them is also an easy way to

eliminate empty calories from your diet. Embrace Your Inner Vegetarian! Gardens and weekly markets are in full swing by now, making it easy to go vegetarian one day a week. Think "Meatless Monday," or something

similar.

Thank You! To My Greater Little Zion Family,

On behalf of my family, I want to express our heartfelt appreciation for your kindness in response to the passing of our father, Samuel Robert Sullivan, Sr. Your prayers; expressions of sympathy; cards; telephone

calls; and letters of condolences from Pastor Murphy and the Board of Directors, Deacons and Deaconesses, and the Women’s Ministry were most appreciated. Our sincere Thank You to the kind members of Greater

Little Zion Baptist Church. With Gratitude to God, Doris Sullivan-Dunkley

Congratulations!!! To: The Virginia Drill Team

Junior and Seniors First Place Winners

Second Place to the Floor Team Second Place to the Virginia Queen

Mrs. Toni Barr from Mt. Zion (Triangle, VA)

Miss Cheryl Allen: Usher of the Year From: Mt. Zion (Arlington, VA)

Mrs. Delores Lewis Parker, National Chairman The A. W. Briggs Health Unit

From: Fredericksburg, VA

Thanks to: State President, Sister Jerdleen Boffman and Sister Diane Reid for making the tables look pretty for the Unity Luncheon & Banquet

Next Year is our 100th year in Philadelphia, PA.

Academic Enrichment On August 28th, tutoring will return to its regular date and time: Tuesday nights at 6:30 p.m.

POC: Deacon Al Moseley

Office Closed In observance of the Labor Day Holiday,

The Admin Office will be closed on Monday, September 3, 2018.

Men's Bible Study Men’s Bible Study will be held on Thursday, September 6, 2018 at 7:00 PM in Fellowship Hall & Kitchen

Usher's Day Program When: Sunday, September 16, 2018 at 3:00 PM

Gracias Christmas Cantata Zion! You are invited to Gracias’ 2018 Christmas Cantata

Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. Location: Eagle Bank Arena (George Mason University), 4500 Patriot Circle, Fairfax, VA 22030

Admission is Free: tickets are available on a first come first served basis. For tickets, please contact the Admin Office at (703) 239-9111.

Seasoned Saints Annual Day Sunday, September 23, 2018

Announcements

There is a sign-up sheet available in the vestibule

The Baptist Women’s Convention of Northern VA, Inc.

80th Annual Convention & Service Awards Banquet

Saturday, October 20, 2018

Honors a Youth Worker from each Church

GLZBC Honoree: Sister Keiana Amaker

Theme: “Youth of Today - Leaders for Tomorrow” Proverbs 22:6

Location: Waterford of Springfield 6715 Commerce Street Springfield, VA 22150

Guest Speaker: Stephanie Brown – High Schooler Ticket Contact: Olivia Smith, (703) 942-5259

Ticket Cost: Adults $45.00 / Youth $20.00

We are accepting donations for a GLZBC patron list. Please come and support our honoree.

Rev. Estelle Chandler, Women’s Ministry

Registration Cost: $15.00 which includes a light breakfast. Register at:

https://centerpointechurch.com/events/living-proof-beth-moore-simulcast/.

If you would like to attend, please contact the Admin Office or go to www.glzbc.org (Community Page) for the registration form. Registration Deadline: September 12, 2018