October 16, 2017

	CONTENTS
	Monday, October 16, 2017	-	Sunday, October 22, 2017
1	Pastor's Sermon & Prayer Requests
2	Call to Action: (a) Women's Retreat, (b) FCS Luncheon, (c ) Men of God Concert, (d) Music Ministry Fall Concert, (e) Hurricane Relief, (f)  Leadership Meeting, (g) Food Industry Training, (h) Social Media
3	This Week's Schedule - (a) Mon, (b) Tue, (c) Wed, (d) Thurs., (e) Fri, (f) Sat, (g) Sun
4	Upcoming Engagements/Event Dates
5	Other Announcements - (a) Birthdays, (b) Talent Acquisition Manager
1	Scripture & Prayer Requests
1a	Ephesians 5:19
	Amplified Bible (AMP)
	19  Speak to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, [offering praise by] singing and making melody with your heart to the Lord;
1b	Prayer List (Chaplains - E. Paster, J. Brown, J. Champs)
	Sister Betty Murry & Family Sister Chatton Bolden & Family Sister Debbie Gatlin & Family
	Pat Taylor & Family
	Caretha Taylor & Family (Mother of Deaconess Gail Henderson)
	Janie Courtney (Daughter of Sis Frances Courtney)
	Beulah Wright ( Mother os Deaconess Shirley Gardner)
	Allen Wells Sr. (Brother of Deaconess Carrie Eberhardt)
	George Templeton & Family (Brother of Mother Violet Carter)
	Sister Bridget Gibson & Family
	Family of Brother Tommy LeSeur
	Coretha Taylor (Mother of Deaconess Gail Henderson)
	Sister LeAnn Hicks (Daughter of Bro. Wallace Hicks)
	Steven Wright (Brother of Deaconess Shirley Gardner)
	Aunt Zelma Family (Carr Family)
	Craig Wilder (Brother of Mother Marian Dorsey)
	Willie Walker Jr's Family (Brother of LeeAnn Hicks)
	Deaconess Shirley Gardner's Family in Texas
	Bashir (Son of Deaconess Gardner in New York)
	Sister Nicole Robins (Daughter of Deaconess Eberhardt)
	Sister LeeAnn Hicks & Family
	Marius Spraggins (Grandson of Mother Janice Norris)
	Craig Foster (Brother of Mother Marian Dorsey)
	Joe Jones & Family
	Sister Jonnie Ruth Jones & Family
	Sister Hazel Burnside's Daughter & Family
	Deaconess Shirley Gardner & Family
	Chaplain Cheryl Powers & Family
	Evangelist Phyllis Driver & Family
	Joe Jones
	Sister Johnnie Ruth Jones & Family
	Sister Wendy Hines & Family
	Lamar Mitchel Family
	Sister Earlene Partee & Family
	Pearl Jones & Family (Sister of Sis. Kathy Hawkings)
	Bobbie Ballentine (Sister of Deaconess Carrie Eberhardt)
	Sister Arlene McEwen & Family
	Sister Francine Gladden
	The Cornely & Charles Payne Family
	Rev. Juan Turner & Family
	Jason Spencer (Stepson of Deaconess Shirley Gardner)
	Brother Jerome Driver & Minister Phyllis Driver
	Anyone want to be added?
	Please send an email to with subject "Prayer List" to:
	Deacons-Deaconesses@greatfriend.org
	Prayer Line Request?
	Prayer offered day or night, 24 hour availability for prayer
	Call: 612-559-0061
2	Call to Action!
2a	Women's Retreat Registration on Kiosk in vestibule or give.greatfriend.org
2b	RSVP Requested for FCS Luncheon
	Please register online so that we have pleny of food prepared for FCS Annual Apreciation Luncheon!
	Saturday, October 21st @ 12 Noon, Friendship Hall
	Friendship Community Services Luncheon RSVP
2c	Pastor Billy G. Russell & MSBC Present… "Men of God" Concert!
	Saturday, October 21st @ 6:30pm.
	Greater Friendship Missionary Baptist Church
	Men of God in Concert Men's Choir Registration
2d	"Better Days Are Here!" - GFMBC Music & Fine Arts Ministry Fall Concert!
	Bring a Friend… You don't want to miss this blessing!
	Sunday, October 22, 2017 @ 6:30pm
2e	Hurricane Relief Supplies Needed!
2f	Leadership Meeting and House Meeting Training!
	NEW CREATION CHURCH 1922 N 25TH AVE MPLS,MN OCTOBER 19TH 2017 6:30 TO 9pm Come join us!!! We will gather together to collectively create an agenda that we will all use in our November congregational forums. We will debrief the “Christian Prophetic Revival” and implement another house meeting training for newly inspired leaders and leaders who were not able to make it to the previous training... THIS IS THE ONLY WAY WE CAN BEGAN TO TAKE OUR PAIN AND TRANSFER IT INTO POWER!!!! WE HAVE TO CLAIM OUR VOICES!!!!! WITH ANY QUESTION OR CONCERNS CONTACT BRIAN FULLMAN @ 612-695-3911/ BFULLMAN@ISAIAHMN.ORG
2g	Food Industry Training Program!
2h	Social Media Contact Links
	Questions? Send email to support@greatfriend.org
	· www.greatfriend.org
	· facebook
	· twitter
	· youtube
3	Monday, October 16, 2017	-	Sunday, October 22, 2017
3a	Monday, October 16, 2017
	6:00 PM	-	Hospitality Ministry Meeting
			1st Monday of Month
	6:30 PM	-	Usher Ministry Meeting
			2nd Monday of Month
	7:00 PM	-	Bible Study w/Rev. Lewellyn Wilder
			Single Creek Commons
			4600 Humbolt
			Minneapolis, MN
3b	Tuesday, October 17, 2017
	7:00 PM	-	PACT II (Friendship Community Services)
			Support Services Meeting
			For those reestablishing lives disrupted by:
			incarceration or addiction
			(New Members Classroom)
			Email: fcs2600@gmail.com
			Web:  www.friendshipcommunityservices.org
	10:00 AM	-	BOYS2MEN
			Start a New Career & Take Control of Your Life!
			For African American Mailes 18 - 32 Years Old
			St. Paul or East Metro Resident
			Progressive Baptist Church
			1505 Burns Ave, St. Paul, MN
	7:00 PM	-	Education Equity Team Meeting
			GFMBC Friendship Hall
			[4th Tuesday of Month]
3c	Wednesday, October 18, 2017
	10:00 AM - 11:00 AM	-	Sunday School focused Bible Study & Prayer Service
			God’s Covenant with David— II Sam. 7: 1-6, 8-10, 12-16
			Email: SundaySchool@greatfriend.org
	6:00 PM - 8:00 PM	-	Young Men of Christ (YMOC)
			Workout & Wisdom Wednesday
			Where: Meet in GFMBC Workout Room
	6:30 PM - 8:00 PM	-	Bible Study & Prayer Service @ GFMBC
			Facilitated by Pastor Billy G. Russell
			Bookstore Email: gfmbcbooksandmore@gmail.com
			Email: ChristianEducation@greatfriend.org
3d	Thursday, October 19, 2017
	4:00 PM - 6:00 PM	-	Memory Club
			a 10-week program for people with MCI
			and early demintia and their care partners
			Cora McCorvey Health Center
			1015 4th Ave. North
			Minneapolis, MN 55405
			For more information contact:
			Carol Ashwood at
			caashwoo@augustanacare.org
			Laura Herman at
			ljherman@augustanacare.org
			952-935-8143
			The Beat!
	5:00 PM	-	Minister Darnell Davis
			● Tune in to soarradio.com
			● Or download Live365 Radio App on your Smartphone
	6:00 PM	-	Doves Rehearse!
			[Thursday b4 1st & 3rd Sunday]
	6:30 PM	-	Faith Bible Institute Registration Open!
			2017 FBI Registration GFMBC
	7:00 PM	-	Moved to Saturday - Music Ministry Bible Study!
			Greater Praise Rehearsal!
			[Thursday b4 1st, 3rd, & 4th Sunday]
	8:30 PM	-	Moved to Saturday - Grateful Praise (Praise Team) Rehearsal
			[Thursday b4 1st, 3rd, & 4th Sunday]
			GFMBC Music Ministry
			Email: MusicMinsitry@greatfriend.org
3e	Friday, October 20, 2017
	7:00 PM		Friday Focus Fellowship
			(3rd Friday of Month)
			3232 Freemont Ave. N.
			Minneapolis, MN
3f	Saturday, October 21, 2017		3rd Saturday
	9:00 AM		Trustee Meeting
			[4th Saturday of month]
	10:00 AM	-	Deacons & Deaconesses Meeting
			[Saturday b4 1st Sunday of month]
	10:00 AM	-	All Mission Ministry Meeting
			[4th Saturdays]
			Foreign Mission, Evangelism, Women, Men, and Bread Ministries
	10:00 AM	-	Jr. Usher Training!
			[Saturdays b4 2nd Sunday]
	10:30 AM - Noon	-	YPOP (Young People of Praise) Rehearsal
	11:00 AM	-	FCS Board Meeting
	12:00 Noon		FCS Annual Appreciation Luncheon
			Special Guest Speaker: Tsidra Jones
	11:30 AM	-	Busy Bees Meeting
			[1st Saturday of month]
	12:00 PM	-	Adults & Teens Movers 4 Christ (Praise Dance) Ministry Rehearsal in Gold Room!
			ALL are welcome- children, teens and adults
			Questions: See Sis. Cynthia Taylor
	1:00 PM	-	Children Movers 4 Christ (Praise Dance)
			Ministry Rehearsal in Gold Room!
			Fortress (teen choir) Rehearsal!
			Email: YouthMinistry@greatfriend.org
	2:00 PM		Men of God in Concert Choir Rehearsal
	3:00 PM		Greater Praise Rehearsal in Choir Room
	6:30 PM	-	Men of God in Concert!
			Featuring: The Ole Timers, The Mighty Revivals, Men of New Hope, Coutland Pickens & Lawrence Miles, The Belfrey Brothers, & 100 Men Choir!
3g	Sunday, October 22, 2017		4th Sunday
	6:00 AM	-	Bro Pete Rhodes Presents: "Urban Perspectives"
			Comcast Channel 937 BMA Networks
			www.urbanperspectives.tv
	7:30 AM	-	Song review & Devotion
			Deacon Brown Choir Room
	8:00 AM	-	Call to Worship --- Worship Leader
	8:05 AM	-	Devotion --- Deacons/Deaconesses
	8:20 AM	-	Doves Sing!
			Attire:
	Sermon	-	Rev. Dr. Billy G. Russell, Sr. Pastor
	8:59 AM	-	New Members Class -
			Email: NewMembers@greatfriend.org
			Facilitated by Executive Pastor, Eddie Bolden
	9:00 AM - 10:30 AM	-	Marriage Ministry Presents…
			Marriage Built to Last: Living Intentionally & Loving Biblically
			Email: MarriedMinistry@greatfriend.org
			Facilitated by Rev. L. Wilder & Sis. Jean Wilder
	9:01 AM	-	Sunday School
			God’s Covenant with David— II Sam. 7: 1-6, 8-10, 12-16
			Email: SundaySchool@greatfriend.org
	10:00 AM	-	Bro Pete Rhodes Presents: "Urban Perspectives"
			Comcast Channel 937 BMA Networks
			www.urbanperspectives.tv
	10:15 AM	-	Call to Worship --- Worship Leader
	10:20 AM	-	Devotion --- Deacons/Deaconesses
	10:30 AM	-	Praise & Worship!
			Attire:
	Sermon	-	Rev. Dr. Billy G. Russell, Sr. Pastor
			Invitation
			Closing with Altar Prayer
	Baptism		Following Benediction (1st Sunday)
4	­­­­­­­­­---------- Upcoming Engagements/Event Dates ­­­­­­----­----­­­­­
	Thur Oct 26 - Sat Oct 28, 2017
		-	2017 Woment's Retreat is scheduled for: l Thursday, October 26 to Saturday, October 28  (Thurs.Opening/Prep night) .  l Friday, October 27 - 6:00 A.M. -  Until - W/Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & all day snacks l Saturday, October 28 - 6:00 AM - 5:00 PM - W/Breakfast, Lunch, Snacks - No Dinner Check-out time 11:00 AM for those spending the night at the conference center. Retreat Location:  Oak Ridge Hotel & Conference Center 1 Oakridge Drive, Chaska, MN  55318 Please see Helen Kimbrough or Nicole Robbins to signup or if you have questions. Thank you, Helen & Nicole
	Saturday, November 4, 2017
	11:30 AM - 12:00 PM	-	National Baptist Women's World Day of Prayer
			Location: New Mt Calvary Baptist Church 3751 Sheridan Ave N.
			GF, is wearing Purple, and representing the country of Africa. Each lady is asked to bring a donation of your dress size. We are also to bring food representing that country
	Tuesday, December 12, 2017
	10:00 AM - 3:00 PM	-	People of Color Career Fair
	7:00 PM	-	Deacons, Deaconesses, Mothers, & GFMBC
			Community Outreach @ Providence Place
			Minister Jay Craig brings Word
			3720 23rd Ave. South
			Minneapolis, MN
			Phone: 612-392-1770
			www.provplace.com
5b	Career Opportunity!
	T.PINDER&COMPANY Talent Acquisition Manager Job Locations US-MN-Minneapolis .. More information about this job: Overview: Are you passionate about talent acquisition? Are you a resilient leader who loves managing an awesome team at an amazing company? Mortenson’s success is not a matter of luck; it’s a result of our ingenuity, expertise, and exceptional people coupled with our unparalleled focus on customer service. Our foundation and culture are based upon our company values of trust, safety, teamwork, responsibility, service and stewardship. We are inspired by a compelling purpose to build structures and facilities for the advancement of modern society and a mission to create an exceptional customer experience. Mortenson has built a reputation for being a leader in our industry and in the communities in which we live and work. It all starts with our exceptional people and exceptional teams. Mortenson is honored to receive 40+ Top Workplace Awards since 2002... what are you waiting for?! Summary: Mortenson Construction is hiring a Talent Acquisition Manager to provide leadership and management to the talent acquisition team in support of core company recruiting objectives, including Inclusion and Diversity, lean processes, high candidate and hiring manager satisfaction and a focus on finding the best talent! Responsibilities: In this role, the Talent Acquisition Manager will: • Lead Mortenson’s talent acquisition team to deliver high quality talent from diverse pools through an effective and efficient process resulting in high caliber talent, positive candidate experience and hiring manager satisfaction • Lead diversity recruiting initiatives as outlined in Mortenson’s Inclusion and Diversity road-map • Manage recruiting processes and systems, including iCIMS applicant tracking system, OFCCP compliance and high quality sourcing, interview, selection and hire processes • Manage and evolve Mortenson’s employment brand and the expression of that brand through collateral, web presence and social media • Support customer relationship between talent acquisition specialists and hiring managers • Monitor and report on performance metrics for the talent acquisition team to benchmark and measure success • Participate in and support Mortenson’s craft recruiting initiative • Recruit selected high-level company or Human Resources positions as needed • Fulfill other duties as assigned Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree Human Resources Management, or related field and/or equivalent experience • Minimum of ten years recruiting/HR experience or a combination of higher education and experience • Minimum of three years supervising talent acquisition professionals • Previous experience with applicant tracking systems required, iCIMS preferred • Previous experience leading inclusion and diversity recruiting initiatives preferred but not required • Strong understanding of and enthusiasm for talent acquisition processes and best practices • Adept leadership and management skills • Knowledge of Affirmative Action and EEO regulatory requirements and general best practices • Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft office and applicant tracking systems, ability to learn and optimize new systems preferred • Problem solving and critical thinking skills • Strong teamwork orientation, coaching and mentoring skills • Positive attitude and professional customer service skills • Ability to organize and prioritize work • Detail oriented, ability to analyze data and draw conclusions from data Mortenson is an EOE/Affirmative Action/M/F/Veteran/Disabled employer.      CONTACT:   T.PINDER&COMPANY ST PAUL, MN 55110. EMAIL: tonypinder@gmail.com. 651-788-7098.
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