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                  YOUTH DEPARTMENT NEWS

The Youth Department would like to thank all those who supported the Pancake Breakfast/Project Runway.

The Sewing/Craft Class will resume the second Saturday in August (08/10/24). 

On Sunday, June 2, 2024, the Youth Department will be sponsoring a Bake Sale immediately after.   If you would like to donate any baked goods, please give your name to any Youth Department Advisor.

On second Sundays after church, there will be  meetings of all those who want to be a part of the Youth Department Book Club.   Please place your name on the sign up sheet on the stage.  For more information, see Sis. Fareeah Harris                                 

                                              SWEET SISTER NEWS 

Please remember your Sweet Sister on her birthday and Mother's Day.

                                                   TRUSTEE NEWS

The GNBC Trustee Board will be hosting a Ministry Financial Meeting on Tuesday, May 7, 2024.  All ministry leaders and treasurers should attend.  All other members are more than welcome and encouraged to attend

The GNBC Joint Board and Business Meetings will be held on May 14,2024 and May 16, 2024, respectively.  Kindly plan accordingly for the meetings to ensure a quorum.

                                                    PASTOR AIDE NEWS

Please join the Pastor Aides in celebration Rev. Dr. George A. Blackwell III and Leading Lady Min. B. Helena Blackwell, 29th  Pastoral Anniversary.  Our guest speaker will be Rev. Alphonsus Platt, Nia Fellowship Baptist Church, West Orange NJ.  The Celebration will commence on Sunday, June 9, 2024. 10 am.

                                                SCHOLARSHIP NEWS

Honor Roll Students!  Please leave a copy of your report card in the Scholarship Mailbox or email it to tsaffold22@gmail.com

Save the Date!  On Sunday, June 23, 2024 we'll celebrate our GNBC Scholars!  Please join us in spotlighting their scholastic successes!

The Geruth Rountree Scholarship Committee would like to thank everyone who supported their bake sale last month and extend special thanks to Sis. Emily Hall for her kind contributions to the event.  

Scholarship applications have been distributed and completed applications are due on Sunday, June 9, 2024.  If you need an application form, please see Sis. Tasha Saffold or email her at tsaffold22@gmail.com.

                                               USHER BOARD NEWS

On Sunday, May 19, 2024, the Usher Board will be celebrating their Anniversary at 10 am. The guest preacher is Pastor Orlando Vick Sr., Greater Providence Missionary Baptist Church, Newark 

The Usher is sponsoring a bus ride to Sights and Sound Theater to see “Daniel” on Saturday, September 7, 2024.  Lunch will be at Golden Corral; Shopping at Farmer’s Market and Tangers Outlet.  Tickets are $165.00;Children $100. A Non-Refundable Deposit of $30.00 is due ASAP to secure seat. Final Payment of $135 is due July 1, 2024. Please see any member of the Usher Board for more information or call for Sis. Daphne Solomon @973-393-8542.  Bus departs at 8:00 am.

                                          CHURCH ANNIVERSARY NEWS

Grateful to God for 53 years!
The Church Anniversary Committee is asking each member to pledge $200.00 ($25/Month - May to Dec).
 
Save the Date

7th Arnelle Alexander Walk (21st annual walk-a-thon) – Saturday, August 17th – Weequahic Park - 8:00 a.m. (rain date August 24th)
Revival – Dates TBD
Harvest Festival – Date TBD
Church Anniversary Day – Sunday, October 20th - 10:00 a.m.
                                    
                                                    NURSES MINISTRY NEWS
HELP WANTED
GNBC Nurses Ministry
We have immediate openings for church nurses this position will serve the Pulpit, music ministry and congregation.  The hours; One Sunday a month (your choice), & every 1st Sunday.  On the job training.     We are also recruiting for the Jr. Nurse’s Ministry ages 10 to 21.    For more info, see Sis. Emily Hall or call 973-818-7300.                                                                                                                                                        ************************** 

                  ATTENTION ALL GNBC MEMBERS
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ATTENTION GOOD NEIGHBOR MINISTRY LEADERS: 

PLEASE FORWARD ALL DATES THAT YOU WOULD EITHER LIKE TO INQUIRE
ABOUT OR REQUEST TO THE FOLLOWING E-MAIL
-rountreel@ci.newark.nj.us

ATTENTION ALL MINISTRIES:

Your monthly Financial Report must be submitted to the Trustee Board by the fifteenth of each month.

If you need to get in touch with the Pastor, had a death in your family, change of address or phone number, desire to have your baby dedicated, or are being baptized, please contact our Church Clerk, Sis. Gloria Robinson. She can be reached at 973-374-8739. 

The Thursday evening Prayer Line phone number is 641-715-3274. The Access Code is 408721#. Time 7 p.m. All members and friends should call in the be a part of the Prayer Line.

 PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK AND SHUT INS AND THOSE IN NEED OF PRAYER

Sis. Laverne Baker, at home...........................................................

Sis. Doris Flemings-James, at home Hillside, NJ.................................

Bro. Kenneth Johnson, Orange County Hospital..................................

Deas. Hazel Livingstone, at home...................................................

Sis. Sharon Moore, at home..........................................................

Dea. Jerry Perry, at home............................................................

Sis. Mary Pierce, Complete Care @Green Knolls,875 US 206, Bridgewater NJ.........................................................................................

Bro. Elbert Ruffin, at home, Newark, NJ.........................................

Sis. Edna Thompson, at home......................................................

Bro. Carlo Wood, Henry Virginia...................................................

Let's continue to pray for the Sick, the poor and the shut ins...................

                                                          HAPPY BIRTHDAY
                                               TO THE MEMBERS OF GNBC
                                             BORN IN THE MONTH OF MAY
               
                                        SIS. LILLIAN JONES                       MAY 6  
                                        SIS. SHANELLE SOLOMON              MAY 7
                                        BRO. TRAYSHAWN THOMAS           MAY 13
                                       DEAS. JOYCE HINES                       MAY 15
                                       SIS. ANIYAH LEWIS                         MAY 21
                                       TRUSTEE SANDRA LEWIS                MAY 21
                                       BRO. CHARLES THOMPSON, JR.     MAY 24
                                       SIS. ADELL B. HOWARD                  MAY 31
                                       SIS. MELISSA LESTER                      MAY 31