GEAT Christian Education 2025 Calendar
Event Date Location
*CE Workshop April 12 9:00 AM-2:00 PM EJB Dining Hall
Easter Program April 20 10:00-11:00 AM Sanctuary
CE Meeting May 13
Vacation Bible School June 16-20
6:30-7:00 PM Virtual
7:00-9:00 PM Sanctuary/3rd Floor Rooms
Graduation Sunday June 22 11:00 AM Sanctuary
GEAT Church Cookout June 28 10:00 AM-6:00 PM Winton Woods
Kids 4 Christ Camp July 6-11 Zanesville Campground
CE Meeting September 9
6:30-7:00 PM Virtual
Career & College Fair October 5 1:00-3:00 PM EJB Hall
Fall Fest October 31
6:00-8:00 PM Lg Parking Lot
Christmas Program December 21 10:00-11:00 AM Sanctuary
APRIL 2025
1ST-5TH - OHIO DISTRICT COUNCIL (CLEVELAND) GEAT CONSECRATION WEEK (?)
2ND - GELC FAMILY STYLE DINNER 5:30P (EJB)
4TH - GELC FISH FRY 12:00P-6:00P (Fountain Lobby)
5th – EJB RENTAL (Vow Renewal 3:00p-7:00p)
6TH - MINISTER’S MEETING 9:30a (EXEC. CONF. RM)
11TH - GELC FISH FRY 12:00P-6:00P (Fountain Lobby)
12th - CHRISTAN ED. WORKSHOP 9:00-2:00P
13TH - PALM SUNDAY!!
14th - LEADERSHIP ACAD. 6:00P (ZOOM) Bishop Charles Finnell “Ethical Leadership”
17TH - GELC STAFF MEETING 6:00P (EJB)
18TH - GOOD FRIDAY!!
19TH - GREATER HUGGS MEETING-11A
20TH - USHER BOARD MEETING (AMW) (?)
20TH - EASTER RESURRECTION DAY!!!!!
20TH - RESURRECTION DAY PROGRAM
24th-26th - ICEA Region V (International Christian Ed. Association) Columbus, Ohio, Church of Christ
24th- 25th - Apostolic Assemblies of Christ (AAC) Youth Convention
25TH - GELC PRE-K PROM (TENTATIVE)
26TH - MARVELOUS MOTHERS MEETING-11A (EJB)
Acronyms:
AMW- After Morning Worship
CE- Christian Education
EJB-Dr. Elma Jean Bowers Grande Reception Hall
GEAT- Greater Emanuel Apostolic Temple
GELC- Greater Expectations Learning Center
IPYPU- International Pentecostal Young People’s Union, Inc.
MCJ- Married Couples for JESUS
ODC- Ohio District Council of Pentecostal Churches, Inc.
PAW- Pentecostal Assemblies of the World, Inc.
SWR- Southwest Region
SWRYPU- Southwest Region Young People’s Union
SWRCWA- Southwest Region Christian Women’s Auxiliary
SWRMMA- Southwest Region Men’s Ministry Auxiliary
Greater Emanuel Apostolic Temple
Welcome to the Community of Greater! Here, the Word is Preached, and Souls are Reached!
Connect with us today and be blessed by the ministry of Senior Servant Pastor Bishop LaVelton J. Daniel and First Lady, Pastor Patricia A. Daniel. Visit and see what our ministry has to offer.
Mentoring & Mining for Kingdom Expansion will continue in 2025!
GREATER EMANUELAPOSTOLIC
TEMPLE PRESENTS:
Motivational Monday Moment with Pastor
Trish Time: 1 p.m.
Radio Shows:
On our Way ome: Wednesdays at 5 p.m.
Oh, Taste & See: Thursdays at 11 a.m.
Featuring:
Suffragan Bishop La elton J. aniel
Senior I PElder Rudy Rousell
Senior I PMinister Nicole Givens
Join us for Wednesday Midday Bible Class 11:30A.M. in person located in the Main Sanctuary & Evening Bible Class
In person or virtually on Facebook or ouTube
Join us every 2nd & 4th Sunday at 8:30am for our of Power - Morning Manna Worship Experience! ou will be blessed by the diversity of preaching and teaching from the GEAT MinisterialAlliance. "Those that seek God early shall find im."
#geat1150
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)
(it will request the free conference number and the pin)
(follow the instructions)
1-605-475-4001 (free conference line)
PIN: 462948
GREATER EMANUEL PRAYER LINE
WEDNESDAY MORNINGS - 7:00 A.M.
PASTOR ROBIN CRAIG - LEADER
1-605-472-5393
PIN: 952253
GEAT SATURDAY 7:00 A.M. MORNING PRAYER
1 (978) 990-5105 or (978) 990-5150
PIN: 816688
GEAT SUNDAY SCHOOL MORNING PRAYER Via ZOOM @9:15 A.M.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83205488686?pwd=ME1Edi9STTE4dzBkRnE2UTJaSHMzZz09
PRAYERS & CONDOLENCES:
Bishop LaVelton Daniel & First Lady Patricia Daniel and their Family/Children/Grandchildren
Let us pray for God’s will to be done, locally and for the world globally, and continue to pray for all of our sick and shut-in members and their families and our bereaved families.
GEAT Christian Education encourages our Sunday School students to read the entire Bible in 2025! Below are some suggestions to help you achieve this goal:
3-month plan
6-month plan
12-month plan
Choose the plan that best fits your schedule, and READ, READ, READ!
A special thank you to Sister Donna Fields for your encouragement and assistance in this endeavor, as well as suggestions on how to achieve the goal of reading the Bible throughout 2025.
Keep track of your progress, The Sunday School Department would love to acknowledge your commitment to reading the Bible quarterly. Please submit your name to Minister Wavenely Arthur or Sister Viola Kitchen.
Let’s all commit to reading the entire Bible together in 2025!
Happy Blessed Reading!
Credited to and submitted by Sister Donna Fields
PALM SUNDAY
APRIL 13, 2025
RESURRECTION SUNDAY (EASTER)
APRIL 20, 2025
GEAT TEEN CHURCH
C.R.E.W (weekly check-in every Friday 6:30-8:30 p.m.)
TEENS: Join us every Friday for our newly introduced CREW Weekly Check-In! It will be fun and informative. If you know teens or have teenagers, share and invite them to join GEAT TEEN C.R.E.W; Gather your Crew and BE THERE!
Credited to GEAT GO-MEDIA (Greater Emanuel Apostolic Temple – Facebook page)
GREATER NEWS ouTube Channel
We are happy to announce the Greater Emanuel Sunday School ouTube 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 ouTube channel:
Greater Emanuel Sunday School - ouTube
GREATER EMANUEL SUN A SC OOL 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.
Link below
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Greater Emanuel Sunday School Library!
Greater Emanuel Sunday School is in the process of building a library to help you study the Word of God. If you have books, sermons, or other materials that you would like to share with others, please add your titles to our collection. This will allow us to make these resources available to anyone interested in learning.
Our Sunday School teachers work diligently to prepare lessons for you. You can access their notes and PowerPoint presentations to study anytime and anywhere. These resources can provide clarity and substance to you and those you minister to.
Welcome to our Sunday School Teacher’s Notes and Presentations. Use the link below to access: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1xu4zAewnQ-2nTTTV-tqs0YtBAKUb3KG5?usp=drive_link
**Sunday School: Make the Connection** Credited to and Created by Sister Sandra Wyatt
Choline – What Is It?
You often hear that fish is considered "brain food”. While true, other foods rich in choline a nutrient related to the B vitamins are just as beneficial. Ensuring your diet is high in choline can offer many advantages.
Choline plays a vital role in both fat and glucose metabolism. Although your body produces some choline, it isn't sufficient to meet its essential needs. The Daily Value for Choline is 550 mg, which should come from your diet or supplements.
Follow the link to discover the many benefits of choline and how to incorporate more of it into your diet: https://tinyurl.com/mpfuc2ym
Blessings,
Deaconess Melanie Moon
GREATER H.U.G.G.S. MINISTRY
(Hearts United Giving Grief Support)
GEATER HUGGS Grief & Loss Ministry is dedicated to those experiencing pain from various life challenges, especially those on the journey of grief.
Grief can manifest in many ways, such as:
❖ The death of a loved one
❖ Personal crisis or tragedy
❖ Divorce, separation, or serious illness
❖ Loss of your job or a pet
Common reactions to grief include:
❖ Shock and disbelief
❖ Anger or resentment
❖ Guilt or fear
❖ Deep sadness and/or depression
❖ Physical issues like increased stress, and changes in weight
Please remember that you are not alone during this difficult time. We understand your experience. Many of our members are trained and licensed professionals ready to help, listen, and provide empathy and compassion in a non-judgmental, safe, and confidential environment. Greater HUGGS support meetings are held every third Saturday of the month, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Greater Recovery Ministry
The Greater Recovery Ministry is an outreach program dedicated to supporting individuals struggling with the psychological, spiritual, and behavioral effects of addiction. Our goal, guided by the love of God, is to help individuals achieve complete deliverance from various types of addictions. We provide encouragement and support throughout the recovery process, believing that Jesus has the power to free you from addictions such as alcohol, drugs, food, gambling, the internet, nicotine, co-dependency, shopping, and more.
The curriculum for the Greater Recovery Ministry is based on the vision of our Senior Pastor, Bishop LaVelton J. Daniel, who seeks for "All Souls" to experience freedom from the "World of Negative Addiction." The program consists of 12 Godly principles that will be discussed weekly in a support group setting, facilitated by trained leaders.
For our youth participants, the curriculum focuses on drug prevention and education. We can schedule a convenient meeting if you or someone you know needs support. Please direct all inquiries to In-House Pastor Evangelist Melvina Pounds at melvinalbs@gmail.com.
30–Day DECLUTTERING Checklist
Submitted by Sister Deborah Shye
Let's build our decluttering muscle by tackling easy mini-projects over the course of a month. Each item on the list should take just 5-10 minutes to accomplish so you can fit it into your already busy life. After the 30 Days, your home should feel lighter, things should be easier to find, and most importantly, you'll have built the confidence to tackle the bigger decluttering projects you've been dreading!
30 Day DECLUTTERING Checklist
Submitted by Sister Deborah Shye
16 Hit your medicine cabinet; toss anything expired or almost empty
17
Go through your Coat Closet or Rack. Is there room for guest coats? If not, make some by donating or re-homing anything rarely worn
18 Today, it’s your purse or handbag - get in there and root out all the junk!
19
Go through your family games; which ones don’t get played? Time to say goodbye
20 Time to get under your kitchen sink. Eliminate any duplicate cleaning supplies & store rarely used ones somewhere else
21 Pop into the kids’rooms and grab anything they’ve grown out of - if a younger sib can use it, move it; if not, donate
22 Pull out all of yourTupperware, remove anything mismatched or without a lid
23 It’s okay to get rid of your appliance manuals - they are all easily accessible online
24 What crazy one-offs have found their way into your flatware drawer? Get in there and root them out
25 Sock drawer! Say goodbye to onesies and anything with a hole
26
Grab your phone or laptop and research local donation drop-off spots, locations, hours, and processes (prioritize drive-thru!)
27 ou’re ready for your Junk rawer! It’s now re-branded the Useful Things Drawer: it should be the go-to spot for things you need; toss everything else
28 Remove 3 things from your kitchen counter, and make room for them in a cabinet or drawer by letting go of something else you don’t need.
29 Mismatched bed linens can go; gather the sets and donate the rest
30 Donation Day! Load your box(es) in the car and head to the drive-thru!
March 2025
Unit 1: Challenges to the Faith & Unit 2: The Revelation of Jesus
March 2, 2025: Unit 1, Lesson 1: Beware of False Teachers: Jude 1:1-13. Teacher: Minister Pam Ruffin. Where there is truth, there will also be falsehood. Where the genuine exists, counterfeits will inevitably follow. Identifying fakes or imitations can be a challenging task. False prophets can be particularly challenging to recognize, especially when they profess to believe in the same God, serve the same Savior, and read the same Bible as we do. This was a challenge that Jude and other early Christians faced in the first century, and it continues to be a problem today. Jude wrote this epistle to encourage believers to defend the true faith and the good news of the gospel of Jesus Christ. This week's lesson emphasizes the importance of remaining faithful, especially when false teachers have infiltrated the church. Jude warns us to be vigilant to avoid being misled by their deceptive teachings. We are called to be on guard against false teachers within the church. Review this week’s lesson at the link: GREATER NEWS #99 RUFFIN
March 9, 2025; Unit 1, Lesson 2: Build Up Your Faith: Jude 1:17-25. Teacher: Sister Frances Lowery. This week's lesson continues the focus on the Epistle of Jude, which urges us to strengthen our faith in Christ, especially during difficult times. Jude’s brief but impactful letter calls on believers to defend their faith and remain vigilant against false doctrines. He highlights the importance of mercy, peace, and love in our lives and emphasizes our active role in contending against those who distort the truth. Believers are encouraged to remember the teachings of the apostles and rely on the Holy Spirit for strength. Jude also reminds us to show mercy while being discerning about those who may create division. His letter concludes with a powerful doxology, praising God for keeping us steadfast and blameless. Jude 1:25 states: "To the only wise God our Savior, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and forever. Amen." Review this week’s lesson at the link: GREATER NEWS #100 LOWERY
March 16, 2025: Unit 2: Lesson 3: Jesus is Coming: 2 Peter 3:3-15a: Teacher: Sister Deborah Thomas: This week, we explore our hope as Christians because Jesus is coming back. Peter teaches us about the Second Coming and its promise of salvation. 2 Peter 3:9 reminds us that God is patient, desiring that everyone comes to repentance. Hope can inspire those facing difficult circumstances, like prisoners or cancer patients. We are grateful for Jesus' long-suffering and the hope He gives us. Peter encourages us to stay steadfast, knowing that Jesus will ultimately change everything for those who trust Him. Despite skepticism from others, we hold firm in our faith and eagerly await Christ’s return. Review this week's lesson at the link: GREATER NEWS # 102 THOMAS
March 23, 2025: Unit 2: Lesson 4: Worship Before the Throne: Revelation 4:1-11: Teacher: Deaconess Melanie Moon. In last week’s lesson, we focused on the return of Christ. This week, we explore Revelation, chapter 4. After identifying the strengths and weaknesses of the seven Asian churches in the first three chapters, John hears a voice like a trumpet inviting him to receive a heavenly vision of God on His throne and the slain Lamb, who alone is worthy to open the scroll and execute God’s will. Revelation 4:3 (ESV) describes God as having the appearance of jasper and carnelian, surrounded by a rainbow-like emerald. The scene is beautiful, with twenty-four elders worshiping around the throne. Verse 5 illustrates God’s glory with lightning and thunder, accompanied by seven lamps representing the seven spirits of God. In verses 6-8, John describes a sea of glass and four living creatures lion, ox, man, and eagle each with six wings, proclaiming, “ OL , OL , OL , is the LOR GO ALMIG T !” Revelation 4:9-11 (ESV) highlights that whenever the living creatures give glory to God, the twenty-four elders worship Him and cast their crowns before the throne, declaring, “Worthy are you, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things, and by your will they existed and were created.” - Review this week's lesson at the link: GREATER NEWS #101 MOON
March 30, 2025: Unit 2, Lesson 5: Worthy is the Lamb: Revelation 5:1-5, 11-14. Teacher: Sister Sandra Wyatt. This week’s lesson from Revelation, chapter 5, describes John’s vision of a sealed book in the right hand of the One on the throne. An angel asks, “Who is worthy to open the book and its seals?” (v. 2), but no one in heaven or on earth or under the earth is found worthy (v. 3). This makes John weep until the elders reassure him that the “Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of avid, has prevailed” to open the book. This “Lion of Judah” refers to Jesus Christ, the only one worthy to open the scroll. A multitude of angels and elders worship the slain Lamb, declaring Him worthy to receive power, riches, wisdom, strength, honor, glory, and blessing. It is crucial for people to recognize the judgment their sins deserve and to seek redemption through Christ so that they may reign with Him. - Review this week's lesson at the link: GREATER NEWS #103 WYATT
INTERNATIONAL CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AUXILIARY
Credited to PAW/ODC
BE PREPARED TO WORSHIP!
Submitted by Sister Deborah Thomas
