| FROM THE PASTOR'S HEART
Greetings Greater Elizabeth:
 A Time of Spiritual Healing, Reconciliation and Restoration
As we embark upon this new relationship together as Pastor and Church, I am moved with compassion and love for you because of the former trials you have endured. In the midst of these trials, many hearts were broken, trust was lost, friendships dissolved, members departed and the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace was unrealized.
Nevertheless, our God is a Healer, Reconciler and a Restorer of us all. Now is The Time for us to look to Him for these things. How do we prepare ourselves to receive these benefits?
Through Fasting, Praying and Consecration
Ezra 8: 21-23, Acts 13: 2-3, I Corinthians 7: 5
For the next 7 weeks as a congregation, let us fast, pray and consecrate ourselves for 7 days. During this time, we will ask God for specific things to receive spiritual healing, reconciliation and restoration.
| Date |
Focus |
Scripture |
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| Apr 27 or 28 |
Love |
John 13: 34-35 |
| May 4 or 5 |
Forgiveness |
Matthew 6: 14-15 |
| May 11 or 12 |
Unity |
Ephesians 4: 1-3 |
| May 18 or 19 |
Fellowship |
Phillipians 2: 1-2 |
| May 25 or 26 |
Mutual Respect |
Romans 12: 3; Galations 6 :3 |
| June 1 or 2 |
Patience |
Ephesians 4: 31-32 |
| June 8 or 9 |
Service |
Galations 5: 13-15 |
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At the end of our 7 Week 7 Day time of fasting, prayer and consecration, we will have a Rededication Service at the 8:00 and 11:00 a.m. Worship Services to recommit ourselves to the LORD and one another together (Romans 12:1-3).
*Consecration: Not given to any fleshly desires. To devote to a purpose with deep solemnity or dedication.
Journeying on in His Love,
Rev. Rickey Jones, Sr.
Pastor
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"First Sunday in April and May" Sermons (Pastor Jones Sr.) are now posted in the Online Sermons area and Easter pictures are posted in the Photo Gallery.
May 19, 9:00 AM: GEMBC Leadership Meeting with Pastor Jones
June 10, 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM: Rededication Service for All Members with Communion (please note that we will not have communion on the first Sunday in June)
VBS 2012 is CLEARED for TAKE OFF! MARK YOUR CALENDARS. Register online or print and drop in the box in the foyer.
June 20 - 22, 6:30 PM nightly: Vacation Bible School (VBS)
Amazing Wonders Aviation: Awesome God! Amazing Power! ~Psalm 147:5
June 23, Noon: VBS Closing Celebration: Bible Bowl and Fish Fry/BBQ
July 1, 4:30 PM: Pastoral Installation Service for Reverend Rickey Jones, Sr.
Get ready! ZUMBA Classes coming soon!
WEEKLY DEVOTION
Psalm 62:4-6
Hope in Him
Surely they intend to topple me from my lofty place; they take delight in lies. With their mouths they bless, but in their hearts they curse. Yes, my soul, find rest in God; my hope comes from him. Truly he is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will not be shaken. (NIV)
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