GREATER NEWS
A MINISTRY OF GEAT SUNDAY SCHOOL
Summer Quarter Comments
Preparedness!
Preparing for God’s promised return should be a priority of the church. The evidence of Jesus’ promise of return can be seen worldwide according to the events mentioned in Mathew 24:3-14; Mark 13:3-13; Lk 21:7-17. In each of these gospels, Jesus warned the apostles to “take heed that no one deceives you” (v.4; v.5; v.8). The church must be prepared for Jesus’ return. A return that bears promises of seeing Jesus’ face to face and living together with Him in eternity.
According to Oxford, preparedness is “a condition of being completely ready for something, especially war.” The devil has declared war against God’s people starting in the Garden of Eden. A war that will continue until the return of Jesus Christ. But thank the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ who has equipped us with the Holy Ghost so that we can live Confidently and Obediently in this present world because “greater is He who is in us than he who is in the world.”
From a Christian perspective, Preparedness is the continuous cycle of Faithful Living in accordance with Biblical Truths. Evaluating and taking corrective action to ensure effective Godly living in Jesus’name, Amen. “Come, Lord Jesus, Come.”
Blessings in Jesus’ Name, Minister Waveney Arthur, Adult Superintendent, Greater Emanuel Apostolic Temple, Department of Christian Education
Praise the Lord Sunday Schoolers:
Welcome to the Year of Our Lord 2025, a time of redemption and the opportunity to receive grace upon grace. In 2025, expect God’s abundant blessings and be grateful for the greater opportunities in your relationship with Him as He provides all you need in a life filled with hope, health, and happiness.
Despite the tests and trials, we may face this year, remember to stay focused on what truly matters. God will guide you daily, and He has always provided for His children.
“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. And whatsoever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.” Colossians 3:16-17.
Greater Emanuel Sunday School invites you to join us every Sunday, either via Zoom or in person. Our in-person classes are held at Greater Emanuel Apostolic Temple, located at 1150 W. Galbraith Road, Cincinnati, Ohio, in the EJB Hall. We look forward to seeing you!
Sincerely,
Sister Viola Kitchen Director of Christian Education
Greater Emanuel Sunday School
AUGUST 2025
2ND – EJB RENTAL (TRUSTEE LADY KITCHEN)
3RD MINISTER’S MEETING 9:30A (EXEC. CONF. RM.)
3rd – Children’s Church RE-SET, Balloon Ascension Grand Reopening Celebration!!
6TH GELC FAMILY STYLE DINNER 5:30P (EJB)
8TH –GELC CARNIVAL 10:00A-4:00P (PARKING LOT)
9TH –GEAT BACK TO SCHOOL GIVE-AWAY 5:00-7:30 P
10TH –GEAT IMPACT YOUTH SUNDAY - BACK TO SCHOOL
RESET 2025 11:00 A – GUEST SPEAKER: DR. REDDGO LONG JR.
11TH –LEADERSHIP ACAD. 6:00 P (ZOOM) – MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS
15th – Pastoral Anniversary Event (D/E Lamar Burch) Courtyard Marriott Hamilton, OH
15TH -16TH: ODC MEN 4 CHRIST (Dayton, OH – Speaker: Eld. Robbie Warren)
16TH GREATER HUGGS MEETING 11:00A
17TH –BISHOP’S BIRTHDAY!!!!
17TH –USHER BOARD MEETING (AMW- sanctuary)
17TH TEEN SERVICE 11:30A (3RD FL MUSIC RM.)
21ST –GELC STAFF MEETING 6:00P (EJB)
22ND -23RD –MCJ MARRIAGE RETREAT WEEKEND (HYATT PLACE HOTEL?)
23RD –MARVELOUS MOTHER’S MEETING (EJB)
30th – Ministerial Training Session 9:00a-1:00p (EJB Hall) “Fitly Joined together
Where do I Fit in?” with Bishop Kevin McCraney
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
AUGUST ZOOM- YOU-TUBE EJB
3rd Evangelist Erma Kidd SisterDonna Fields
10th Evangelist Linda DuBoise BrotherNate Mason
17th Evangelist Mytrice Nesbitt MinisterJ. NelsonStewart
24th MinisterRenata Jackson MinisterCherylBowden
Pray forPeace 1 Timothy 2:1-8
Live inLight of the Gospel Colossians 4:1-6
Trust the Lord Proverbs 3:1-12
Be Vigilant 1 Peter2:11-12; 3:13-17; 4:7-11; 5:8-10
31st ElderPaulMcGhee MinisterDeborahHamilton Be Ready 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11
Psalm28:1-9; 100:1-5; Romans 8:26-28; Philippians 4:4-7; Hebrews 9:11-22
Mark14:37-41; Ephesians 5:15-20; 6:5-9, 18-20; 2 Thessalonians 3:1-5
Deuteronomy 18:1-5; 30:1116; Psalm25:4-10; 111:110; Hebrews 12:5-11
Psalm37:21-31; Matthew 10:24-33; Romans 7:12-25; 12:3-12; 2 Timothy 2:22-25
Isaiah13:3-16; Jeremiah 30:7-9; Matthew24:36-41; Luke 21:34-36; Romans 13:11-14
Sunday Schooler,
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Bible Expositor and Illuminator Fall Quarter 2025
Our Incomparable GOD!
This quarter, we will focus on God's three attributes: omnipresence, omniscience, and omnipotence. The study will help us comprehend God's greatness compared to frail humanity and worship Him for it. You don’t want to miss this power-packed series. Please place your orders soon, the new quarter starts in September, and the book order will be placed by Monday, August 11, 2025. Please remember to add $1.00 to the cost of your book selection for postage. Book prices are listed below. We look forward to Sunday School, the BEST SCHOOL IN TOWN!
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Adult Student Book: $4.89 regular print; $6.29 large print
Adult Teacher Book: $5.49 regular print; $6.69 large print
Bible Illuminator Adult Teachers Book: $8.49 regular print; $10.59 large print
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 E ANUE AP ST IC
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Radio Shows
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Join us every 2nd 4th Sunday at 8 0am for Hour of Power - orning anna Worship Experience!You will be blessed by the diversity of preaching and teaching from the GEAT inisterialAlliance. "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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GREATER EMANUEL PRAYER LINE
WEDNESDAY MORNINGS - 7:00 A.M.
PASTOR ROBIN CRAIG - LEADER
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PIN: 952253
GEAT SATURDAY 7:00 A.M. MORNING PRAYER
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GEAT SUNDAY SCHOOL MORNING PRAYER Via ZOOM @9:15 A.M.
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PRAYERS & CONDOLENCES:
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Greater Emanuel Apostolic Temple
1150 W. Galbraith Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45231
Bishop LaVelton J. Daniel, Senior Pastor Back to School RESET 2025!
It’s that time again! Join GEAT Impact Youth for our Back-to-School weekend! On Saturday, August 9th, we will be giving away backpacks and school supplies at 1150 W. Galbraith Road from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (while supplies last). Join us Sunday, August 10th, at 11:00 a.m. for our Impact Youth service. We will have a dynamic guest speaker, Dr. Reddgo Long Jr. et’s RE CUS, RE UE , and RESET together for the upcoming school year.
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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!
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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.
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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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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 orning Adult In-Person Class
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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.
et’s all commit to reading the entire Bible together in 2025!
Happy Blessed Reading!
Weekly Wellness Blast!
Greetings, please consider subscribing to my Weekly Wellness Blast email. I send it out every Monday at 8:00 a.m. It contains links to five to six articles, podcasts, and videos on various health-related topics. Please email me at melanmoon@gmail.com to start receiving your Weekly Wellness Blast!
Weekly Wellness Blast from July 7, 2025
1. 8 Vaccines you need after 50, and 1 to consider: https://tinyurl.com/ms2cyvts
2. ECO Clothing Tip: Pass unworn items to friends or take them to a recycling center or consignment shop. Challenge To “greenify” your closet, know where your clothes come from, and how the country or company treats its workers/employees.
3. 5 Steps to Ground Someone in Crisis: https://tinyurl.com/546a89r4
4. Building strength for greater independence: https://tinyurl.com/y64xb9y3
5. In Good Health: RFK Jr. thinks sugar is poison. Is he right? https://tinyurl.com/yk4fb5np
6. What’s in the “ ne Big Beautiful Bill” for lderAmericans? https://tinyurl.com/2fbpmk3x
Blessings!
3 John 2
ECO TIPS
What Can You o to Bring God’s Earth Back to Its riginal State as escribed in Genesis Chapter One?
➢ Shopping
• Easy: Take reusable bags (canvas bags or reuse paper/plastic bags) when shopping.
• Challenge: Contact your local supermarket or other stores. Encourage them to minimize packaging at checkout, subsidize returnable packaging, etc.
➢ Trash
• Easy: Use a garbage bag to pick up trash and recyclables in your neighborhood.
• Challenge: Post your experience on social media or talk with others to multiply your effort.
➢ Paper
• Easy: When possible, avoid unnecessary use of paper by sending an email or text message.
• Challenge: When paper is essential, try recycled, post-consumer, acid-free note/office paper or paper from a tree farm.
➢ Drink Water
• Easy: Drink water from the tap. It is by far the cheapest drink in both emissions and money. It also avoids using plastic bottles and usually has fluoride for healthy teeth.
• Challenge: Consider buying a reusable water filter dispenser to reduce chlorine, lead, and mercury.
➢ Clutter
• Easy What’s the messiest place in your home? Perhaps the entryway or kitchen is a good location to review, dispose of, or recycle extras.
• Challenge: Declutter not only your material possessions but also your mind. What grudges and anger are you holding on to? Declutter your mind!
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.
Unit 2: Biblical Feeling
July 2025
Summer Quarter Theme: Christlike Living
July 6, 2025: Lesson 6: Affection for Christ’s Church: Philippians 2:1-13: Teacher: Brother Guy Frazier: This week’s lesson focuses on the church having the mind of Christ. Paul thanked God for the church at Philippi and the Philippians. However, he was aware of interpersonal conflicts within the church. Because they are believers in Christ, they had the potential for unity. He admonished them to focus not only on their interests but to consider the interests of others. Paul urged believers to have the mind of Christ, doing nothing out of selfish ambition, and deferring to others in humility. We must have a Christlike mind, Philippians 2:5 “ et this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus.” We should have a godly relationship with each other and a humble attitude. Review this week’s lesson at the link GREATER NEWS #118 FRAZIER
July 13, 2025; Lesson 7: Affection for Things Above: Colossians 3:1-17: Teacher: Deaconess Melanie Moon: We are called to set our minds on things above. Jesus said to store up eternal treasures in heaven, Matthew 6:19-21 “ ay not up for yourselves, treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal: 20. But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal. 21. For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.” As Christians, we are identified with Christ; our lives now should reflect that. When Christ died, we died to sin; when Christ rose, we too were raised to a new spiritual life. We are to put off ungodliness and put on godliness. Paul challenged the Colossian Christians to live up to who they were in Christ Jesus. Today, this letter challenges and encourages us to live up to who we are in Christ. Colossians 3:1-4 “If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God. 2. Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth. 3. For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God. 4. When Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then shall ye also appear with him in glory.” Review this week’s lesson at the link GREATER NEWS #117 MOON
July 20, 2025: Lesson 8: Humility Before God: James 4:1-10, 13-17: Teacher: Minister Pam Ruffin: Having the proper attitude as a Christian is very important; the book of James emphasizes the importance of faith and works (actions). What is the relationship between our faith and our attitudes? So often, people who profess to be Christians are guilty of having a bad attitude. Does your attitude point others to Christ, or does it cause people to question if we are truly Christians? This week’s lesson taught us that God wants to use humble people and rely on Him for everything. We are to shun worldly behavior, submit ourselves to God, and seek His will in our life.
Unit 3: Biblical Doing
July 27, 2025: Lesson 9: Be Doers of the Word: James 1:19-27: Teacher: Minister Waveney Arthur: The book of James has sometimes been compared to the book of Proverbs since both books teach us about wisdom. The facts are that understanding the grace needs to be evident in a child of God. The principle is to see that being an honest Christian requires more than mere profession application to demonstrate that one truly knows the Lord by living a changed life devoted to Christ. We are to listen carefully, to be hearers and doers of the world. We, as believers, are to bury the old nature and its habits and live as a new person in Christ. In the times we live in, with social media and texting, it can be easy to misinterpret the meaning of words. In conversations, we often respond before the other person has had a chance to finish speaking. James 1:19 tells us to be “swift to hear, slow to speak;” verse 22 says, “be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves.” We need to listen before we speak and react! Review this week's lesson at the link: (165) GREATER NEWS #119 WAVENEY - YouTube
