CONTENTS
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Monday, April 25, 2016
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Sunday, May 01, 2016
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1
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Pastor's Sermon &
Prayer Requests
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2
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Call to Action: (a)
Belief Bowl!, (b) Kenyan Mission, (c ) Marketing, (d) Marketing, (e) Social Media Contact Links
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This Week's Schedule -
(a) Mon, (b) Tue, (c ) Wed, (d) Thurs., (e) Fri, (f) Sat, (g) Sun
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Upcoming
Engagements/Event Dates
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Other Announcements -
(a) Birthdays, (b) Isaiah
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Scripture & Prayer
Requests
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1a
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Matthew 19:26
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Amplified Bible (AMP)
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3
26 But Jesus looked at them and said, “With people [as far as it depends on them] it is impossible, but with God all things are possible.” |
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1b
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Prayer List (Chaplains
- E. Paster, J. Brown, J. Champs)
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The Nelson Family
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Bro. Bob Bailey & Family
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Bro. Bob Morrison & Family
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Cynthia Levelis Letting & Family
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Sis. Deon Anderson
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Cynthia Levells Letting
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Mother Margaret Johnson & Family
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Inez Pearson & Family
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Deaconess Janice Porter & Family
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Sis. Laura McKinney's son Aaron
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Sis. Lucille Smith & Family
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Bro Mack & Sis. Brenda Russell &
Family
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Josiah Wright & Family
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Sis. Betty Murry & Family
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Sis. Arlene McEwen & Family
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Sis. Marilynn & Family
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Deaconess Donita Bolden & Family
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Sis. Vicky Turner's Father
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Zulu Family
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Pastor Russell & Family
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Paul, Amanda, Lauren, & Preston
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Deacon Jay Craig & Family
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Rev. Louie Wilder & Family
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Rev. Langley Ward & Family
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Anyone want to be
added?
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Please send an email
to with subject "Prayer List" to:
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Prayer Line Request?
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Prayer offered day or night, 24 hour
availability for prayer
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Call: 612-559-0061
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2
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Call to Action!
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2a
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Belief Bowl
Registration Now Open!
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2b
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Kenyan Mission Pledge
Drive!
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2c
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Market Your Ministry
Events!
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Contact GFMBC
Marketing Team:
Marketing@greatfriend.org
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● Need posters, flyers, announcements, event marketing (Click on
Link Below 2 Start)?
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2d
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Monday, April 25, 2016
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Sunday, May 01, 2016
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3a
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Monday, April 25, 2016
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6:00 PM
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Hospitality Ministry
Meeting
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1st Monday of Month
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6:30 PM
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Usher Ministry Meeting
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2nd Monday of Month
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6:30 PM
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Gospel Choirs United
Rehearsal
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Macedonia Baptist Church
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3801 1st Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN
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7:00 PM
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Join us in Celebrating 35 Years of Pastoral Leadership!
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Rev. Dr. Billy G. Russell, GFMBC Sr. Pastor
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1st Lady, Sis. Theresa Russell
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Guest Preacher: Dr.
Tellis Chapman
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Master of Ceremonies,
Pastor Runney Patterson
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3b
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Tuesday, April 26, 2016
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6:30 PM
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Christian Education
Ministry Mtg
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Fireside Room
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7:00 PM
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PACT II (Friendship
Community Services)
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Support Services Meeting
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For those reestablishing lives disrupted by:
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incarceration or addiction
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(New Members Classroom)
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Email: fcs2600@gmail.com
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7:00 PM
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Education Equity Team
Meeting
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Email: ChristianEd
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[4th Tuesday of Month]
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3c
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Wednesday, April 27, 2016
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10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Sunday School focused
Bible Study & Prayer Service
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Email: SundaySchool@greatfriend.org
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6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
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Bible Study &
Prayer Service @ GFMBC
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Facilitated by Pastor
Billy G. Russell
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Experiencing God
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Knowing & Doing
the Will of God
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Bookstore Email:
gfmbcbooksandmore@gmail.com
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Christian Education Email:
ChristianEducation@greatfriend.org |
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3d
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Thursday, April 28, 2016
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5:00 PM
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"The Beat"
Radio Show with Darnell Davis!
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● Tune in to soarradio.com
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● Or download Live365 Radio App on your Smartphone
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6:00 PM
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6:30 PM
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Faith Bible Institute
Registration Open!
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Classes Begin January
21, 2016
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6:30 PM
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Gospel Choirs United
Rehearsal
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Mount Olivet Baptist Church
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451 West Central, Saint
Paul
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7:00 PM
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Music Ministry Bible
Study!
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Greater Praise
Rehearsal!
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[Thursday b4 1st, 3rd, & 4th Sunday]
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8:30 PM
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Grateful Praise
(Praise Team) Rehearsal
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3e
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Friday, April 29, 2016
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3f
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Saturday, April 30, 2016
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5th Saturday
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9:00 AM
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Trustee Meeting
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[4th Saturday of month]
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10:00 AM
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Deacons & Deaconesses
Meeting
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[Saturday b4 1st Sunday of month]
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10:00 AM
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All Mission Ministry
Meeting
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[4th Saturdays]
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Foreign Mission, Evangelism, Women, Men, and Bread Ministries
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10:00 AM
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Doves Rehearse!
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[Saturday B4 1st & 3rd Sunday]
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10:00 AM
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Jr. Usher Training!
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[Saturdays b4 2nd Sunday]
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11:00 AM
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Young People of Praise
(YPOP) Practice!
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[Except Sat b4 3rd & 5th Sundays]
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11:30 AM
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Busy Bees Meeting
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[1st Saturday of month]
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12:00 PM
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Adults & Teens Movers 4 Christ (Praise Dance) Ministry
Rehearsal in Gold Room!
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ALL are welcome- children, teens and adults
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Questions: See Sis. Cynthia Taylor
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1:00 PM
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Children Movers 4 Christ (Praise Dance)
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Ministry Rehearsal in Gold Room!
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3g
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Sunday, May 01, 2016
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1st Sunday
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7:30 AM
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Song review &
Devotion
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Deacon Brown Choir Room
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8:00 AM
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Call to Worship ---
Ministers
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8:05 AM
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Devotion ---
Deacons/Deaconesses
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8:20 AM
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Doves Choir Sings!
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Attire:
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Sermon
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Rev. Dr. Billy G.
Russell, Sr. Pastor
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8:59 AM
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Email: NewMembers@greatfriend.org
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Facilitated by Executive Pastor, Eddie Bolden
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9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Marriage Ministry
Presents…
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Marriage Built to
Last: Living Intentionally & Loving Biblically
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Email: MarriedMinistry@greatfriend.org
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Facilitated by Rev. L. Wilder & Sis. Jean Wilder
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9:01 AM
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Sunday School -
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Email: SundaySchool@greatfriend.org
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"We Got
Next" Bible Study Session
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Bible Study for ages 20-50!
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Study from the book "Changeology", John C. Norcross
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Facilitated by Rev. Dr. Billy G. Russell, Sr. Pastor
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In GFMBC Sanctuary
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Email: ChristianEducation@greatfriend.org
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10:00 AM
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Bro Pete Rhodes
Presents: "Urban Perspectives"
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Broadcast on Comcast
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10:30 AM
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Call to Worship ---
Ministers
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10:35 AM
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Grateful Praise
(Praise Team) Sings!
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10:40 AM
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Devotion --- Deacons/Deaconesses
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10:50 AM
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Greater Praise Choir
Sings!
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Attire:
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Sermon
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Rev. Dr. Billly G.
Russell, Sr. Pastor
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4:00 PM
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Greater Praise
w/Pastor Russell @ Zion Baptist Church
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621 Elwood Ave N
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Minneapolis, MN 55411
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Rev. Brian Heron, Sr. Pastor
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---------------- Upcoming Engagements/Event Dates -------------
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Monday, May 2, 2016
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6:30 PM
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Gospel Choirs United
Rehearsal
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Macedonia Baptist Church
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3801 1st Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN
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Thursday, May 5, 2016
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6:30 PM
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Gospel Choirs United
Rehearsal
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Mount Olivet Baptist Church
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451 West Central, Saint
Paul
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Friday, May 6, 2016
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6:00 PM
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Teen Lock-In
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Rap Sessions | Food | Fellowship | Fun
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Drop-Off & Pick-Up @ Greater Friendship
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2600 E. 38th Street
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Minneapolis, MN 55406
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For more info contact
Min. Justin Lewis or Dr. Nakeisha Lewis
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@
justinandnakeisha@gmail.com
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Monday, May 9, 2016
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6:30 PM
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Gospel Choirs United
Rehearsal
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Mount Olivet Baptist Church
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451 West Central, Saint
Paul
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Tuesday, May 10, 2016
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6:30 PM
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Gospel Choirs United
Rehearsal
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Mount Olivet Baptist Church
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451 West Central, Saint
Paul
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6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
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Christian Education
Ministry Meeting
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Fireside Room
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Thursday, May 12, 2016
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6:30 PM
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Gospel Choirs United
Rehearsal
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Mount Olivet Baptist Church
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451 West Central, Saint
Paul
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Friday, May 13, 2016
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6:30 PM
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Gospel Choirs United
Rehearsal
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Fellowship Baptist Church
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3355 4TH Street North, Minneapolis
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7:00 PM
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Greater Praise
w/Pastor Russell @ New Beginnings
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New Beginnings Baptist Tabernacle
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Pastor Ian Bethel, Sr. 29th Anniversary
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4301 First Avenue South
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Minneapolis, MN
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Rev. Ian D. Bethel, Sr. Pastor
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Saturday, May 14, 2016
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10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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Free Community
Clothing Giveaway & Free Lunch
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12:00 Noon
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Gospel Choirs United
Rehearsal
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Fellowship Baptist Church
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3355 4TH Street North, Minneapolis
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11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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Free Lunch
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- Please bring your gently used or new donations starting
Monday, April 4th to lower level & place under coat rack right outside of
FBI classroom
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GFMBC - Friendship Hall
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2600 East 38th Street
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Minneapolis, MN 55406
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Sunday, May 15, 2016
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5:30 PM
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Gospel Choirs United
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42nd Anniversary
Concert!
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Theme: 'Joy
Abundantly'
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Scripture John 10:10
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Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church
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3355 4th Street North
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Minneapolis, MN 55412
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Saturday, May 21, 2016
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3:00 PM
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GFMBC Mission Ministry
Presents…
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'The Woman Behind The
Mask' - Luke 12:2
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Mother-Daughter
Banquet
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Phelps Park 39th & Chicago
Ave. S.
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5:00 PM
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Most Powerful Voices
Concert
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Headliner: CeCe Winans
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Shiloh Temple Baptist Church
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1201 W. Broadway Avenue
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Minneapolis, MN
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This event is FREE,
but registration is REQUIRED.
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Seating is Limited
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Sunday, May 22, 2016
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5:00 PM
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An Evening of Worship
Through Dance!
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"Praising Him
with Music & Dance"
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2600 E. 38th Street
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Minneapolis, MN 55406
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Tue, May 24 - Thur, May 26, 2016
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7:00 PM
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Minnesota State
Baptist Convention Revival
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Citywide Revival!
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Guest Speaker: Pastor
Bernard Mitchell
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Guest Soloist:
Reverend Alphonso D. Bowen
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Greater Mt. Vernon Baptist Church
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Minneapolis, MN 55411
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Fri, May 27 - Sun, May 29, 2016
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GFMBC Travels to Grace Baptist Church
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Pastor Clinton McFarland, Sr. Pastor
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2178 Highway 138
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Stockbridge, GA 30281
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Phone: 770-474-8611
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Tuesday, May 31, 2016
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Day of Prayer
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Mon. June 13 - Fri June17
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6:30 PM Nightly
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Vacation Bible School
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Tuesday, June 14, 2016
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7:00 PM
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Deacons, Deaconesses,
& Mothers Outreach
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GFMBC Can Come!
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Providence Place
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3720 23rd Ave S,
Minneapolis, MN 55407
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Saturday, August 6, 2016
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12:00 Noon - 6:00 PM
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Taste of Friendship!
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Tuesday, August 9, 2016
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7:00 PM
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Deacons, Deaconesses,
& Mothers Outreach
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GFMBC Can Come!
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Providence Place
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3720 23rd Ave S,
Minneapolis, MN 55407
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Sun, Aug 26 - Wed, Aug 29, 2016
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MN State Baptist
Convention
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Titus 2 Women's
Retreat at Sea
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Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines
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Sailing to Bahamas
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Cabin Deposit due August 16th
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Deposit $100 per person with 2 people per person
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August 26-29, 2016
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Tuesday, October 11, 2016
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7:00 PM
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Deacons, Deaconesses,
& Mothers Outreach
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GFMBC Can Come!
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Providence Place
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3720 23rd Ave S,
Minneapolis, MN 55407
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Tuesday, December 13, 2016
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7:00 PM
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Deacons, Deaconesses,
& Mothers Outreach
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GFMBC Can Come!
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Providence Place
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3720 23rd Ave S,
Minneapolis, MN 55407
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5
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Other Announcements
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5a
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Birthdays!
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Happy Birthday to
those born
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in the month of
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April
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Thank You & God
bless!!
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5b
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Minneapolis Teen Job
and Opportunity Fair
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5c
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5d
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5e
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Wednesday, April 27, 2016
April 25, 2016
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