NEWSLETTER
April18,2024
APRILOVERVIEW
Quickataglanceforthemonthof October Keepreadingforfurther details.
Tuesday,April23 TransformationTuesday
Sunday,April21@8&10:15AM FirstLady’sDayCelebration
Sunday,April28@8&10:15AM YouthSunday
Sunday,April 28@4PM
WorshipwithColeySpringsMissionary BaptistChurch
Saturday,May4@8AM Men’sBreakfast
Sunday,May5@3PM
FirstSundayFamilyReunion40th ChurchAnniversaryWorshipService
Sunday,May19@3PM
WorshipwithFirstBaptistChurch Morrison,12720PatrickHenryDrive, NewportNews,VA23602
Tuesday,May21@11AM SeniorMinistryActivityandLuncheon
Tuesday,May28
TransformationTuesday
Gethsemane Baptist Church
EmpoweringBlackMaternalHealth: Advocacy,Awareness,andAction
WelcometoBlackMaternalHealthWeek,atimeto spotlightthechallengesfacingBlackmothersinAmerica. Despitemedicaladvancements,Blackwomenstillface disproportionatelyhighratesofmaternalmortalityand morbidity.
Howcanyouadvocateforyourselforalovedone?
1.StayInformed:Educateyourselfaboutmaternalhealth, yourrights,andpotentialcomplications.
2.Communicate:Buildopencommunicationwith healthcareproviders.Askquestionsandexpressconcerns.
3.SeekSupport:Surroundyourselfwithasupportive networkofindividualswhounderstandyourneeds.
4.KnowWhentoAct:Trustyourinstinctsandseekhelpif youexperienceconcerningsymptoms.
Howcanyougetinvolved?
1.SupportOrganizations:Donatetimeorresourcesto organizationsworkingonmaternalhealthequity.
2.AdvocateforChange:Getinvolvedinadvocatingfor policiesthatimprovematernalhealthoutcomes.
3.RaiseAwareness:Useyourvoicetospreadawareness aboutthematernalhealthcrisisanditsimpactonBlack women.
4.SupportBlack-OwnedBusinesses:SupportBlack-owned businesses,particularlyinthehealthcaresector,to promoteeconomicempowerment.
Together,let'scommittobuildingamoreequitable healthcaresystemforallBlackmothers.
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
Jointhedaily prayerteamin
prayerMondayFridayat7AM&7 PMonZoom
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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
HONORINGLEADINGLADYVERARIDDICK: ABLENDOFFUNANDWORSHIP
The celebration continues 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!
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!