The Founders
Chair of Deacons
Deacon Henry Nobles
WE’VE CME THIS FAR BY FAITH. . .
40TH CHURCH ANNIVERSARY One Vision, One Voice
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 5 @ 2PM 3509 CHESTNUT AVENUE NEWPORT NEWS, VA 23607
Who Should Attend? All current and past members, community at large. What's the Attire? Regular church dress. What should I expect? A powerful worship experience, reflection on the Congregation’s Journey at 3509 Chestnut Ave, a brief ceremony (decommissioning) to life the dedication of the building from a church. What is expected of those who attend? Attendance, prayers, worship, cooperation for logistics in parking and seating. Will the entire building be available for tours? Unfortunately, the areas of the building that will be used for this occasion will be limited, due to the building being unoccupied for several months for future planning. Only the sanctuary and balcony will be used for his occasion.
Where will worshippers enter the building? The general entrance area will be at the rear parking lot. There will be one door available at the front near 35 th street. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE FRONT DOORS ON THE CORNER OF 36 TH AND CHESTNUT WILL NOT BE OPENED. (See diagram for entrance areas) Where should I park? Please park in the church’s parking lot at the rear of the building, the annex parking lot located at chestnut and 35th street. Parking attendants will be available to assist with parking. Members and guest may consider giving their 1st $40.00 for the Kick-off of the 40th Church Anniversary at this service. Electronic and realtime giving will be available. Will the service be live stream? Yes, the service will live stream. The service will also be re broad cast on the church’s social medial network.
Parking Areas
Entrance Areas
January 7th Pastor Carson Jones Coley Springs Baptist Church, Warren County, NC
February 4th Pastor Tremayne Johnson Zion Baptist Church, Newport News, VA March 3rd Pastor William Spencer First Baptist Church Morrison, Newport News, VA
40TH CHURCH ANNIVERSARY
MUSEUM What is my role of GBC Members in establishing the GBC Museum? Members who have various artifacts that reflect the journey of Gethsemane should make them available. The items that we are looking for are: t-shirts, cups, pictures, articles, gifts for mother’s and father’s day, VBS artifacts, bulletins, programs, etc. Please bring items to the church on the scheduled dates and times Items that you wish to retain, pictures will be taken of those items or they will be scanned by our staff and returned to you immediately. Items that are recorded by way of photograph or scan will appear in the digital museum. You may also email any pictures or other items. Submissions will begin November 6th through December 1st. Be on the look out for additional details.
40TH CHURCH ANNIVERSARY
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2 FOUNDATIONS
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5 LEGACY BUILDERS
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40TH CHURCH ANNI VERSARY
AT-A-GLANCE
NOVEMBER 2023- MARCH 2024 November 5, 2023
Anniversary Kickoff and Decommissioning Service at 3509 Chestnut Ave.
November 5, 2023
Begin giving $40-40 times
November 6, 2023
Begin submitting items to go in the GBC Museum. More Information to follow.
December 1, 2023
Deadline to submit items for GBC Museum
December 15, 2023
Sneaker Ball - This is a ticketed Event. Please see flyer for more information.
January 7, 2024
1st Sunday Service at 3 p.m. with Pastor Carson Jones
February 4, 2024
1st Sunday Service at 3 p.m. with Dr. Tremayne Johnson
February 10, 2024
Grand Opening of GBC Museum
February 11, 2024
Founders’ Day at 10:15 a.m. Worship Service
February 12, 2024
Lenten Revival Begins
March 3, 2024
1st Sunday Service at 3 p.m. with Dr. William Spencer
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