GREATER NEWS
A MINISTRY OF GEAT SUNDAY SCHOOL
WINTER QUARTER 2024-25
THANKSGIVING
According to Strong’s definition, the Hebrew wordThanksgiving is “TOWDAH (to-daw)”, and it means Confession, Praise, and Offering.When we give thanks in the truest sense of the biblical WORD, we offerourpraise and acknowledge to God that He is the Giverof all good gifts.Thanksgiving involves not only recognizing blessings but also sharing them with others. “Give thanks inALL circumstances; for this is God’s will foryou in Christ Jesus.”
(1Thessalonians 5:18)
“Thanksgiving is good, butThanks-Living is better.”
(Adapted from Matthew Henry).
Blessings in Jesus’Name, MinisterWaveneyArthur, Adult Superintendent, GreaterEmanuelApostolicTemple, Department of Christian Education
Greater Emanuel Apostolic Temple Adult Sunday School Class – Zoom & In-Person Schedule Love In Action Unit 1: Love of the Father
LESSON 1:
December 1, 2024
Comfort for God’s People
Isaiah 40:1-5, 25-26, 29-31
Evangelist Mytrice Nesbitt (ZOOM)
Sister Carol Wade (IN-PERSON - EJB HALL)
LESSON 3: December 15, 2024
God’s Plan Is Affirmed
Luke 1:39-56
Sister Kristin Gymiah (ZOOM)
Minister Shanee Gipson (IN-PERSON - EJB HALL)
LESSON 5: December 29, 2024
Salvation Prepared for All People
Luke 2:25-38
Sister Sandra Wyatt (ZOOM)
Minister Waveney Arthur (IN-PERSON - EJB HALL)
LESSON 2: December 8, 2024
God Sends His Servant to Suffer for Us
Isaiah 53:4-6, 10-12
Minister Pam Jamison-Ruffin (ZOOM)
Minister Maurice Henderson (IN-PERSON - EJB HALL)
LESSON 4: December 22, 2024
God’s Messiah Is Born
Matthew 1:18-25
Minister Waveney Arthur (ZOOM)
Sister Donna Fields (IN-PERSON - EJB HALL)
DECEMBER
1st - G.E.A.T Minister’s Meeting-Executive Conference Room-9:30 am
9th - GEAT Leadership Meeting 6:00 pm (ZOOM)
15th - Usher Board Monthly Meeting AMW Sanctuary
20th - GELC Christmas Program 6:00 am-8:00 pm
21st - Grief Support Holiday Fellowship Luncheon 11:00 am
21st - C.E. Youth Outing (Cincinnati Zoo)
22nd – C.E. Christmas Program (Sanctuary) 10:00 am-11:00 am (My Gift to The King)
25th - Christmas Day
28th - Marvelous Mothers Monthly Meeting 11:00 am –EJB Hall
31st - Watch Night Service @ 9:30 pm
31st - Watch Night Breakfast after service – TBD???
GREATER EMANUELAPOSTOLIC TEMPLE
PRESENTS:
Motivational Monday Moment with Pastor Trish @ 1 p.m.
Radio Shows:
On Your Way Home, Wednesday’@ 5 p.m.
Oh, Taste & See, Thursday’ @ 11 a.m. with Suffragan Bishop LaVelton J. Daniel
Senior IHP Elder Rudy Rousell
Senior IHP Minister Nicole Givens
Join us for Wednesday Midday Bible Class 11:30 A.M. in-person in the
Main Sanctuary &
Evening Bible Class
In-person or Virtually on Facebook or YouTube
Greetings from Bishop LaVelton J. Daniel Sr. and First Lady Evangelist PatriciaA. Daniel.
We pray that everyone has a peaceful, wonderful, and safe Christmas with their loved ones. Remember, Jesus is the reason for the season!
Join us every 2nd & 4th Sunday at 8:30am for Hour of Power - Morning Manna Worship Experience!You will be blessed by the diversity of preaching and teaching from the GEAT MinisterialAlliance. "Those that seek God early shall find Him."
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JESUS WATCHMEN PRAYER LINE
SUNDAY-SATURDAY - 4:45 A.M. - 6:00 A.M.
1-206-451-6014 (backup#)
(call the backup # first, if you have been paying to join the free conference line below)
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WEDNESDAY MORNINGS - 7:00 A.M.
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EVERY SUNDAY MORNING
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GREATER NEWS YouTube Channel
We are happy to announce the Greater Emanuel Sunday School YouTube channel. This is another platform to share with your family, friends and others that are seeking to understand the Bible, to watch/review/rewatch previous Sunday School lessons.
Please click/or cut and paste this link to visit the Greater News YouTube channel:
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GREATER EMANUEL SUNDAY SCHOOL is inviting you to join our Adult Zoom Sunday School Class every Sunday morning starting at 9:15 a.m. for prayer and 9:30 a.m. for class.
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What a great time to teach and learn the word of God, feel free to invite your family and friends or those you are witnessing to join us in Sunday School on Zoom. or Join Us In-Person Sunday Morning Adult In-Person Class: Greater Emanuel Apostolic Church Dr. Elma Jean Bowers Fellowship Hall 1150 West Galbraith Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45231
Greater Emanuel Sunday School is building a library to help you study the word of God. If you have any books, sermons, and other materials thatyou would like to make available to others please add your titles so that we may make this information available to anyone interested in learning. Each book that you loan out will be made available byyou to the individual who requests it
Our Sunday School Teachers work hard to prepare their lessons for you. Now you may access our notes that may be used to study anywhere and anytime. These notes can bring clarity and substance to you and others you minister to.
Welcome to our Sunday School Teacher's Notes and Presentations USE THIS LINK TO ACCESS
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Home Energy Assistance & Weatherization Program
Weatherization link: development.ohio.gov/individual/energy-assistance/6-homeweatherization-assistance-program
HomeEnergy Assistance link: development.ohio.gov/individual/energy-assistance/1-homeenergy-assistance-program
HEALTHY INFORMATION & TIPS
BY SISTER MELANIE MOON
December
Good Bones
Even before the pandemic, an estimated 10 million Americans older than 50 had osteoporosis. An additional 43 million people in the U.S., including 16 million men, had low bone mass or osteopenia.
To help you keep your bones in the best possible shape, click the link below to read about the latest thinking on screening, lifestyle strategies, and when medication is the best option.
Your Guide to Stronger Bones https://tinyurl.com/4mzp54b3
GREATER H.U.G.G.S. Ministry
(Hearts United Giving Grief Support)
GEAT Grief & Loss Ministry is for those who experiencing hurt from life’s many obstacles, especially those on the Journey of Grief.
Grief comes in many forms, including:
Death of a loved one
Personal Crisis or tragedy
Divorce/Separation
Disability or Serious illness
Loss of your Job or Pet
Please know that you are not alone. We share your experience. Several on our staff are licensed professionals and prepared to help. Also, we are blessed to have several Ministers on our staff. Our trained staff will listen, have empathy, care and compassion in a non-judgmental, safe and confidential environment.
Please call 513-379-5087 or 513-638-7622 with questions or if you would like additional information.
Greater Recovery Ministry
The Greater Recovery Ministry is an outreach ministry that serves individuals spiritually who are fighting with the psychological, spiritual, and behavioral effects of addictions. Our Goal, through the Love of God, is to help individuals get complete deliverance from all types of addictions. Individuals will be encouraged and supported while in the recovery process. We know that Jesus has the power to set you free from alcohol, drugs, food, gambling, the internet, nicotine, co-dependency, shopping, etc.
The curriculum for the Greater Recovery Ministry is the manifested vision of our Senior Pastor, Bishop LaVelton J. Daniel. He desires to see “All Souls” receive freedom from the “World of Negative Addiction.” The Implementation of the curriculum consists of 12 Godly principles that will be discussed weekly in a support group setting by trained facilitators.
The curriculum for the youth participants will focus on drug prevention and education. If you, a family member, or a friend need support, we can schedule a day and time to meet that's convenient for you.
Please direct all inquiries to In-House Pastor Evangelist Melvina Pounds at melvinalbs@gmail.com
**Greater
HUGGS Ministry**
**Invites Everyone to Join Us**
**On December 21, 2024, from 11:00AM to 2:00 PM**
**For OurAnnual Holiday Fellowship Luncheon**
The holidays can be particularly challenging for those who have experienced the loss of a loved one. We invite grieving families and friends to our annual holiday fellowship luncheon. Join us for a time of fun and meaningful connection. We will have a wonderful guest speaker who will share tips on managing the holiday season, and we will also hold a candlelight service.
November 2024
Two Prophets of God
Unit 3: Jonah: A Resistant Prophet
November 3, 2024: LESSON 10: Jonah Repents; Jonah 2:1-10; Teacher: Sister Carol Wade – In this week's lesson, Jonah cries out from the belly of the great fish. He prays and thanks God for protecting and saving him from Sheol (hell). Jonah expresses his commitment to obey God and fulfill his vow. Our teacher, Sister Wade, shared with us the Hebrew word “Hesed,” pronounced kheh’-sed. This word refers to a loyal, covenantal love and is characterized by great tenderness and consideration toward others. Throughout the Hebrew Bible, hesed is translated in various ways, including steadfast love, mercy, lovingkindness, and goodness. It implies a love that pursues (chases) you and meets you wherever you are.
Review this week’s lesson at the link: GREATER NEWS #85 WADE - YouTube
November 10, 2024: LESSON 11: Nineveh Repents; Jonah 3:1-10; Teacher: Minister Renata Jackson - One of the most encouraging aspects of God's nature, as revealed in His Word, is His willingness to offer us a second chance. This quality distinguishes Him from false pagan gods. Throughout the Bible, we see many individuals whom God granted a second chance, including Adam and Eve, David, and Miriam in the Old Testament, as well as Peter and Paul in the New Testament, among others. Each of these examples illustrates God’s mercy and grace. Like them, we too can find ourselves in need of forgiveness; God offers this gift to everyone who believes in Christ, providing each of us with a second opportunity. God's grace towards Jonah and the people of Nineveh should inspire deep gratitude in all of us.
November 17, 2024: LESSON 12: Jonah is Angry with God: Jonah 4:1-11; Teacher: Deaconess Melanie Moon – How much control do we let our emotions have over us? Spiritual growth involves allowing the Holy Spirit to guide us in managing our feelings and living according to God's Word. God understands our emotions and wants to help us if we let Him. The Bible features many individuals with emotional struggles, such as Moses, who lost his temper, and Elijah and Jeremiah, who faced depression. God used each of them for His purpose, encouraging them to maintain faith and trust in Him. Jonah’s story is another example of uncontrolled emotions. He was angry with God for sparing Nineveh and showed more pity for a plant than for the people. God reminded him of the value of compassion in verse 11: “And should not I spare Nineveh, that great city, wherein are more than sixscore thousand persons...?” To manage our emotions, we should stay mindful and seek help through prayer, Bible reading, and reliance on God. Review this week's lesson at the link: GREATER NEWS #86 MOON - YouTube
November 24, 2024: LESSON 13: Jesus Points to Jonah; Matthew 12:22-32; 38-40; Teacher: Sister Deborah Thomas – Jesus faced significant opposition from the Pharisees and other Jewish scholars, who prided themselves on being more righteous than others. However, Jesus looked beyond their outward appearances and recognized them as frauds. When He performed miracles that evidenced His identity as the Messiah, the Pharisees refused to accept this proof. Instead, they accused Him of using demonic power. When they demanded Jesus perform a sign to validate Himself, He referred them back to the prophet Jonah. Jesus stated that the only sign they would receive would be the sign of Jonah: “For as Jonah was three days and three nights in the whale’s belly, so shall the Son of Man be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth.” This pointed to His resurrection. As believers, we should be aware that we will encounter opposition when we do what is right aligning with God’s will. Facing opposition is part of the journey when we faithfully follow Jesus. Review this week's lesson at the link: GREATER NEWS #87 - THOMAS
Apostolic Father Bishop Paul A Bowers
First Lady Dr. Emma J Bowers
We celebrate the late Dr. Elma J Bowers and Bishop Paul A Bowers! Lady Bowers was a woman of love, grace, elegance, and wisdom! She poured into the life of her family, as well as many others, lessons of wisdom and integrity!
Bishop Bowers (The original” Preaching Machine”) loved his family, and his church family, he enjoyed laughing and spending time with all of us! They both are still missed, loved, and celebrated!
Greater Emanuel Apostolic Temple 1150 West Galbraith Road Cincinnati, Ohio 45231
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Sunday School Morning Prayer 9:15-9:30a
Sunday School (Class time) 9:30-10:30a
Facebook Live & YouTube on Emanuel Broadcast Hour of Power Morning Manna Worship
2nd & 4th Sundays 8:30-9:30 a (in-person & online)
Sunday Worship 11:00a-1:00p
Wednesday Midday Bible Class 11:30a-12:30p
Wednesday Night Bible Class 7:00-8:00p
