Mark Your Calendar

Dec. 8th - 6:30pm

Youth Ministry Dinner - McKissick Bldg

Dec. 11th

9:00am New Member Orientation Breakfast 6:00pm Young Adult Ensemble /1st Red Branch

6:00pm Couples Christmas Fellowship

Dec. 12th

Happy Birthday Pastor McGowens 10:30am Young Adult Ensemble Anniversary

2:30pm Baptism & Fellowship of New Members

Dec. 14th - 7:20pm

Pre-Christmas Worship

Pastor Ernest Jefferies & Gethsemane Baptist

Dec. 19th 8:00am & 10:30am

Pastor’s Aide Anniversary

4:00pm - Liberty Hill Baptist Church

Dec. 21st - 7:15pm

Winston-Salem Worship Service

Dec. 22nd - 6:30pm

Special Events - Drama Team Christmas Play

Dec. 23rd –25th Office Closed

Dec. 26th - Joint Service

8:30 Church School - 9:30 Worship Service

Dec. 27th (Grades 8th-12th)

Dinner & a Movie w/Pastor & Lady Terry

Dec. 28th 7:15pm

Winston-Salem Pre-New Years Eve Service

Dec. 31st Watch Night Service —Time: TBA

Keep the Torch Burning In ancient Greek marathons a torch

was handed to each runner at the start-

ing line. To win, they had to cross the

finish line with their torch still burn-

ing. What a picture! ―Unto whomso-

ever much is given, of him shall be

much required‖ (Luke 12:48). In

God’s kingdom you are called to run

your best race and break the tape with

the fire in your heart still burning. The

torch race was a tough one that led

through mountains and valleys.

Doubtless there were times when oth-

ers would pass you by, when your

strength would fail, when you lost

your way and had to get back on track,

or stumbled and had to get back up.

What counted in this race was not

style - but staying power!

The Bible says: ―Run with endurance

the race that is set before us, looking

unto Jesus…lest you become weary

and discouraged‖ (Heb 12:1-3

NKJV). How did Jesus run His race?

As a boy of twelve He told His par-

ents, ―I must be about my Father’s

business‖ (Luke 2:49). Later, when

the crowd tried to take Him in a dif-

ferent direction and impose their

agenda on Him, He said, ―I must

work the works of him that sent

me‖ (John 9:4). Facing the cross, He

announced, ―For this cause I was

born‖ (John 18:37 NKJV). On the

cross, He announced, ―It is fin-

ished‖ (John 19:30). In Revelation

chapter one verse fourteen we get

one of our last recorded glimpses of

Christ, and ―His eyes are like a flame

of fire‖ (NKJV). He crossed the fin-

ish line with the torch still burning.

Let Him be your example!

Rightfully or not, New Year’s Day

appears to create a clean slate for

everyone and to allow us a fresh

start. Beyond traditional parties, and

making resolutions, (which will last

about a month) one way to begin is to

start off with a new purpose. Before

the year ends create a list (must do/

wish) for the new year. The first

thing on your list should be: start a

new or strengthen your current rela-

tionship with GOD. If you make that

a priority, the rest of your reasonable

list will fall into place. Remember

while creating your list be specific.

We all want millions, but that is not

reasonable, you are sure to fail. Try

earning more money, that is more do-

able. Which each goal also list how

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you will accomplish. For example if you

want to have a better relationship with

God. How will you go about it? I will

attend church at least 2 times a month,

read my bible 3 times a week. By start-

ing small you want feel overwhelmed.

Your goals become easier to accomplish

and you will be dedicated to the task at

hand. (especially since these are new to

do’s) Pray daily, not just grace, but talk

to God – share with Him your desires,

get to know Him and His desires for your

life. Be Still, Listen and Trust.

Remove all thoughts of failures, disap-

pointments and losses from the year be-

fore. This is your second chance or

maybe your fifth; whichever it is, God is

giving you another opportunity to right

your wrongs and get your life in order.

Another Year…… Another Chance

Entrepreneur of the Month — Ms. E’s Designs

Eternal Life, Just what I

wanted — Thanks Jesus!

December Ministry Fellowships

4th 1:00pm Ministers/Armor Bearers Fellowship

Golden Corral - Winston-Salem

11th 6:00pm Couples Fellowship

McKissick Bldg. -$40 per couple

14th 4:30pm Women’s Shelter Fellowship

16th 7:00pm Clothing Ministry Fellowship

17th 6:00pm Ministers Wives/Female Associate

Minister - Ryan’s (Concord)

Need a great piece of jewelry,

made just for you? How about

giving Ms. E’s Design a call.

Meet the designer and owner

Sister Esther Lawrence. Ms.

Lawrence states that she has al-

ways been a lover of jewelry and

shoes. She has repaired items all

her life and one day decided to

make her own. About one year

ago her daughter convinced her

to start selling her pieces. She

now has a photo album full of

her designs for all to see and pur-

chase. She also creates pieces

made to her customer’s specifi-

cations. She states she gets her

inspiration from just having an

active and creative mind. “It’s Esther Lawrence displays her talent with friend Agnes

all in my mind, I can she how it

should look.” When her visions

become active she states she has

worked on pieces until the early

morning hours. Ms. Lawrence

finds jewelry making very relax-

ing and really enjoys it. Her cli-

entele range is from the young

in age to the young at heart. She

is most pleased when she see’s

her creations on her church fam-

ily. She noted that a member

was wearing a piece that she had

designed and received as a gift

and really loved it. Due to recent

health issues she has not been as

busy creating, but with her faith

in God she knows she will be

back doing what she loves. Her

plans for Ms. E’s Design is to

expand her customer base by

participating in shows and ex-

hibits, creating a website and

hosting parties. So now that you

know who she is and what she

can do, take a moment to view

her items. You never know

what you will find. Now is a

great time if you are looking for

that perfect one of a kind gift. If

she doesn’t have it she can make

it.

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Winston-Salem Academic Achievers

Charlotte Academic Achievers

Hat-Attitude

Unique Tie

NAPS

WeRocc Anniversary

Speaker - Pastor Baker

Winston-Salem Speaker - Pastor Cornelius

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Welcome New/Restored Members - November

Koneisha Macon (WS)

Diara Whitmore Reginald Meeks

Kia Gaither LaShonna Edgeworth

Richard McNeil Jr.

Baptismal & Fellowship Service On Sunday, December 12th Greater Galilee will baptize and fellowship in our new-

est members who have completed new member orientation class. This day is not

only special for the celebration of renewing relationships with Christ, but, it is also

our beloved Pastors birthday. So what a joyous occasion this will be. Dinner will

be served after service and Baptismal service will begin at 2:30pm.

Prior to baptismal service join us for a video presentation of the

church anniversary & 2010 pictorial review.