GBC Newsletter | April 7, 2024

NEWSLETTER

April4,2024

APRILOVERVIEW

Sunday,April7@4PM 1stSundayFamilyReunion40th AnniversaryWorshipService Rev.Dr.JeromeLee&St.James BaptistChurchwillbe ourguest.

Sunday,April14@2PM WewillworshipwithNewOakGrove MissionaryBaptistChurch

Tuesday,April16@11AM SeniorMinistryActivityandLuncheon

Wednesday,April17th@7PM

FirstLady’sDayCelebration:The PraiseisRightGameShow

Tuesday,April23 TransformationTuesday

Sunday,April21@8&10:15AM FirstLady’sDayCelebration

Sunday,April28@8&10:15AM YouthSunday

Sunday,April 28@4PM

WorshipwithColeySpringsMissionary BaptistChurch

Gethsemane Baptist Church

NationalStressAwarenessMonth:Tipsfor StressManagement

AprilisNationalStressAwarenessMonth,remindingusto prioritizeourmentalwell-beinginthefaceoflife's challenges.Stressisanaturalresponse,butchronicstress canharmourhealth.Herearesomequicktipstomanage stress:

1.IdentifyStressors:Recognizewhattriggersstressinyour life—whetherit'swork,finances,orrelationships.

2.PracticeMindfulness:Takeafewminuteseachdayto focusonthepresentmomentthroughmindfulnessor meditation.

3.StayActive:Regularexercisereleasesendorphins, helpingtoalleviatestressandpromoterelaxation.

4.MaintainaHealthyLifestyle:Eatwell,getenoughsleep, andavoidunhealthycopingmechanismslikeexcessive drinkingorsmoking.

5.SeekSupport:Talktofriends,family,oraprofessional therapistforguidanceandsupport.

Employerscanalsosupportstressawarenessbyoffering resourceslikeemployeeassistanceprogramsand fosteringopencommunication.

ThisStressAwarenessMonth,let'scommittoprioritizingour mentalhealthandfindinghealthywaystocopewithstress. GethsemaneBaptist.org

WEEKLYSERVICES&MEETINGS

Monday-Friday

7AM&7PM-DailyPrayer

Mondays

7PM-YoungAdultBibleStudyon Zoom

Tuesdays

6PM-YouthPraiseDanceRehearsal

6:30PM-YoungAdultEnsemble Rehearsal

Wednesdays

9AM-ArmsReachFoodDistribution

6:30PM-YoungAdultDanceRehearsal

Thursdays

12&6:30PM-BibleStudy

Saturdays

8AM-HourofPowerPrayer

JoinOurMediaTeam:ShineYour Light!

AreyouReadytomakeapowerful impact?JointheGBCMediaTeamand bethelightthatspreadsGod'slovefar andwide!We'relookingfordedicated individualstofillvariousroles:

Producers,Technicians,Camera Operators,Moderators,SocialMedia Managers,Photographers,Writers, Designers,Editors,andVideoEditors

Nomatteryourskilllevel,there'sarolefor you Justbringyourpassionandadesire toserve ContactKaleatta(757)2448833or

Kaleatta@gethsemanebaptist.orgtojoin ourteamandilluminateliveswithGod's message.

Let'slightupthedigitalworldtogether!

TransformationTuesday

Transformation Tuesday continues. Join us Tuesday, April 23 by wearing your red “Love is Kind” t-shirt and be part of spreading love & compassion in our community.

Let's make a regular impact together—because every small act of kindness has the power to transform lives. See you there! ❤

☕ #TransformationTuesday #GBCOutreach #SpreadLove

AttentionClassof2024:ShareYourJourneywithGBC2024 GraduationService!

Congratulationsonreaching thisincrediblemilestoneinyour academicjourney!Asyou preparetoembark onthenext chapterof yourlives,wearethrilledtoextendaninvitationto participateintheGBC2024 graduationservice.

Thisisyourmomenttoshineandshowcaseyourhardwork, dedication,andachievements.Whetheryou'recompleting high school orcollege,thegraduationserviceisanopportunity to celebrateyoursuccesswithyourpeers,family,andfriends.

Pleaseensureyou submityourinformationby thedeadlineon May4,2024,tosecureyourspotintheGBC2024 graduation service Let'smakethisacelebrationtoremember!

Forfurtherdetailsandsubmissionguidelines,pleasecontact thechurchoffice,(757) 244-8833.Welook forwardto celebrating withyou!

JOINUSFORPRAYER SeniorTrip

Jointhedaily prayerteamin

prayerMondayFridayat7AM&7 PMonZoom

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13397187

Passcode:318527

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+16469313860,,85613397187#US

JointheHourof PowerPrayeron Saturdaysvia conferencecall

Dial: (267)807-9605

AccessCode:645219

Bringing Hope to Our Community:

Join Arms Reach Ministry for Weekly Food Distribution

ArmsReachMinistryisexcitedto announcethateveryWednesdayat9 AM,youcanfindusonJeffersonAve, between24thand25thstreets,where we'llbehostingafooddistribution event.Ourmissionissimple:toprovide nourishmentandhopetothosein need.Webelievethatnooneinour communityshouldhavetoworryabout wheretheirnextmealiscomingfrom.

So,whetheryou'refacingtoughtimes orknowsomeonewhois,don'thesitate tostopby.We'llbetheretolenda helpinghandandawarmsmile.Let's cometogetherandmakeadifference. SeeyouonWednesdayat9AMon JeffersonAve–becausetogether,we arestronger.

Joinus,support usandlet’sbuild astronger,more caring communityone mealatatime

Participate in the Senior Ministry's pre-fall senior trip to Lancaster, PA on August 2 - 3, 2024. This excursion covers transportation, admission fees, lodging, dinner, and breakfast Additionally, there will be a shopping opportunity A $50 nonrefundable deposit is required by January 14, 2024, monthly payments of $60 with final payment due by June 30, 2024.

Please note that lunch during travel and any personal shopping expenses are not included.

Lodging is arranged on a double occupancy basis

Join us on Thursdays at 12 Noon and 6:30 PM for an interactive time of study and growth. Both in person and online.

All young adults ages 18-45 are invited to Real Talk Mondays. This bible study is catered towards young adults and features discussions on relevant topics. Mondays at 7pm.

GBC Youth, join us for Kingdom Kidz Kick-Back, a weekly youth Bible study and activity, every Thursday at 6:30 pm!

HONORINGLEADINGLADYVERARIDDICK:ABLENDOFFUNANDWORSHIP

Join us for an exciting evening on Wednesday, April 17, at 7 PM, as we host "The Praise is Right" Game Show, celebrating our esteemed Leading Lady, Vera Riddick. Expect an evening filled with laughter, camaraderie, and the chance to win exciting prizes.

Then, on Sunday, April 21, at 8 AM and 10:15 AM, we continue the celebration. At the 8 AM service, our very own Deaconess Shelli Gillis will be speaking, followed by Minister Angel White at the 10:15 AM service as our guest speaker.

Come together with us to honor Vera Riddick's remarkable leadership and to be inspired by our dedicated speakers. Let's celebrate, rejoice, and worship together!