GREATER NEWS
A MINISTRY OF GEAT SUNDAY SCHOOL
Fall Quarter Comments
Reconnect with What Brings You Joy!
Reconnecting with what brings your soul joy is a healthy and important way to remain engaged and connected. When you serve from a filled cup, you can serve more with gratitude and zeal. Finding joy each day is not an emotion, but a decision. When you wake up each day, you may be faced with many situations and circumstances that attempt to steal your joy. For instance, a misunderstanding, a rude driver, an aggressive co-worker, an unruly child, or an abrupt change of your plans. I often find myself letting a minor occurrence rub me so much the wrong way that I remain upset about it for the rest of the day.
Thankfully, God has shown me it’s not healthy and fruitful to allow my emotions to dictate my state of mind and outlook. He desires for me to seek the “joy of the Lord,” Nehemiah 8:10.
When your emotions consume you, you are allowing yourself to remain frustrated, exhausted, and generally not at peace. That’s why finding your joyful place is a daily commitment, where you make a conscious decision to let God be your peace and anchor every day.
By Kristyn Mayden (www.kristynmayden.com)
Blessings in Jesus’ Name, Minister Waveney Arthur, Adult Superintendent, Greater Emanuel Apostolic Temple, Department of Christian Education
Praise the Lord, and Greetings in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ,
We stand today as living testimonies of His goodness, His faithfulness, and His unchanging love. No matter what we’ve been through, we are still here, clothed in grace, covered by mercy, and strengthened by the Word for the journey ahead.
Let this be a reminder of the power of God’s Word! Walk boldly, stand firmly, pray fervently, and above all, love deeply. We are a people of resilience, a people of power, and a people of faith. We have come too far to turn back now. We have prayed too long to doubt now. We have endured too much to give up now. Hold fast to His promises, trust His timing, keep your eyes on Him, and He will order your steps.
Let’s keep pressing, keep believing, keep praising, and most of all keep reading and studying the Word of God to show ourselves approved, for the best is yet to come!
Sincerely,
Sister Viola Kitchen Director of Christian Education
Greater Emanuel Sunday School
OCTOBER 2025
BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH ODC 100TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
1ST - GELC FAMILY STYLE DINNER 5:30 PM (EJB)
5TH - MINISTERS MEETING 9:30 AM (EXEC. CONF. RM)
5TH - COLLEGE & CAREER FAIR 1:00-3:00 PM (EJB)
6TH -10TH - OHIO DISTRICT COUNCIL (COLUMBUS, OH)
10TH - ODC 100TH BANQUET CELEBRATION DINNER (COLUMBUS, OH)
10TH -11TH - GELC PROFESSIONALS WEEKEND (OFF-SITE)
13TH - LEADERSHIP ACAD. 6:00 PM (ZOOM)- Sis. Stephanie Reed-Osafo “Developing Children in Leadership”
16TH - GELC “MEET & GREET” DINNER 5:30 PM (EJB)
16TH -18TH - “KINGDOM MEN UNITED CONFERENCE “DR. LOFTON
18th - EJB Rental (Pastor Robin Craig)
18th - GREATER HUGGS MEETING 11:00 AM
19TH - TEEN SERVICE 11:30 AM (3RD FL MUSIC RM.)
20TH - CINCINNATI REVIVAL NIGHTS 6:30 PM
24TH - GELC 14TH ANNIVERSARY
25TH - MARVELOUS MOTHERS MEETING 11:00 AM (EJB)
26th - MARVELOUS MOTHERS ANNIVERSARY SERVICE
26TH - FAMILY DAY at G.E.A.T
31ST - GEAT TRUTH & TREATS FALL FESTIVAL –6:00-8:00 PM (Parking Lot)
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
GEAT Christian Education 2025 Calendar
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
OCTOBER ZOOM- YOU-TUBE
5th ElderDouglasRevels SisterDonnaFields
12th SisterDeborahThomas MinisterWaveneyArthur
19th Evangelist Mytrice Nesbitt Evangelist Shanee Gipson
LESSONTITLE& SCRIPTURETEXT
GodWarnsPharaoh throughDreams
Genesis41:25-36
26th ElderPaulMcGhee MinisterDeborahHamilton
GodSeesOurHearts Acts4:32-5:11
GodSeesNathanael John1:43-51
GodSeesthe Samaritan Woman John4:5-19,28-29
RELATEDSCRIPTURES
Genesis40:25-36,37-57; 50:15-21; Psalm105:16-22; Daniel2:17-49
Leviticus10:1-11; Deuteronomy15:111; Joshua7:1-26; Psalm34:11-22; 2 Corinthians8:1-15
Genesis28:10-17; Matthew3:13-17; Luke 24:44-48; John2:23-25; 7:4052
Exodus17:1-7; Nehemiah9:15-21; Isaiah12:1-6; Jeremiah2:9-13; John 7:37-39
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!
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Senior I Elder Rudy Rousell
Senior I inister Nicole Givens
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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)
(it will request the free conference number and the pin)
(follow the instructions)
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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
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PIN: 816688
GEAT SUNDAY SCHOOL MORNING PRAYER Via ZOOM @9:15 A.M.
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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!
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.
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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.
(upcoming Grief Support Sessions for 2025)
Saturday, October 18, 2025—Topic: Self-Care: Mindful Reset, presented by Deaconess Melanie Moon, will give us tools and encouragement to uplift ourselves in challenging times.
Saturday, November 15, 2025 – Topic: Coping Strategies for the Holidays. The holiday season is a time of connection, celebration, and tradition. Yet, it can also be a time of increased stress. Coping tips will be shared to navigate this busy time of the year.
Saturday, December 20, 2025 – GREATER HUGGS will not have a large Holiday Fellowship Luncheon this year; we are planning something more intimate. Details will be forthcoming at a later date.
Please share this information with family and friends.
We appreciate your support,
Sister Beverly Troutman
Brother Derek Robb
YOGA & TAI CHI TIPS
Did you know that yoga and tai chi can increase flexibility and strength?
Learn more about the three essential strength moves (sit to stand, shoulder blade squeezes, and bird dog). Three key stretches (hip-flexor stretch, pectoral, and neck stretch) to help your body stay limber. These stretches and other moves can help you stay flexible as you age.
How to Keep Your Body Limber Longer: https://tinyurl.com/226ntx4y
Blessings, Deaconess Melanie Moon
September 2025
Fall Quarter Theme: God Is “All” That Review the Zoom Sunday School Lessons on YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/@GreaterEmanuelSundaySchool
Unit 1: God Is Always Present
September 7, 2025: Lesson 1: In the Beginning: Genesis 1:1-13: Teacher: Sister Carol Wade: Golden Text: “And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters.” Genesis 2 This quarter’s lessons will focus on the attributes of God. One of those attributes is that God is “Omnipresent”; He is always present, everywhere, and present at all times. There has never been a time when God did not exist, and there will never be a time when God does not exist. Our first lesson on God’s attribute of being omnipresent fittingly begins with Genesis, chapter 1, which records the beginning of all creation and presents God existing before the creation of the world and anything in it. The lesson is not just about creation but about the eternal God who transcends His creation. Creation reminds us that God is sovereign over creation and everything and that God is generous, affectionate, and benevolent to us.
September 14, 2025; Lesson 2: Before All Things: Colossians 1:15-23: Teacher: Minister Maurice Henderson: Golden Text “And He is before all things, and by im all things consist.” Colossians 7 Last week, we began our study of God’s omnipresence with is existence before creation. This week, we study a passage emphasizing Jesus’ preexistence as the Son of God. The Colossian believers were under attack from false teachers who urged them to engage in practices not required of Christ’s disciples. Paul wanted the Colossians to know they could trust Jesus Christ as their Head and that Christ had preeminence over all creation (Colossians 1:15-17). God always existed as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. God revealed Himself in Jesus Christ God is the God of the universe Jesus is the “image of the invisible God.”
September 21, 2025: Lesson 3: In Heaven and Earth: Jeremiah 23:18-24: Teacher: Minister Pam Ruffin: Jeremiah 2 24 “Can any hide himself in secret places, that I shall not see him? saith the Lord. Do not I fill heaven and earth? saith the Lord.” In this week’s lesson, we studied the question, “What is truth?” The whole book of Jeremiah deals with and teaches us that God is Truth; it is an attribute of His character (Exodus 34:6 “And the Lord passed by before him, and proclaimed, The Lord, The Lord God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abundant in goodness and truth,” salm 08 4 “ or thy mercy is great above the heavens and thy truth reacheth unto the clouds.”). The prophets in Jeremiah’s day were not walking in or speaking God’s truth, just as some are not walking in or speaking God’s truth today. No one can hide from God’s omnipresence, and that means no false prophet will ever be able to succeed. We can only be in one place at one time; however, God is Omnipresent – He is everywhere at the same time. God exists in heaven and on earth; no one can hide from God. Psalm 139:7-8 “Whither shall I go from thy spirit? Or whither shall I flee from thy presence?” If I ascend up into heaven, thou art there if I make my bed in hell, behold, thou art there.” When we face difficult times and wonder, Where is God? Remember, God is Omnipresent; He is everywhere, He fills Heaven and Earth.
September 28, 2025: Lesson 4: Nothing is Hidden from God: Psalm 139:1-16: Teacher: Sister Sandra Wyatt: Golden Text salm 9 7 “ Whither shall I go from thy spirit? Or whither shall I flee from thy presence?” In this last lesson of Unit One, we continue to explore God’s attribute of being Omnipresent. The facts of our lesson are that nothing is hidden from God; He sees all and knows all Hide-and-seek is a popular children’s game; however, we don’t need to try to hide from God, e knows our thoughts before we even think them. Before we were even born, God knew everything about us. We can take comfort in the fact that God knows us completely. We can take comfort in knowing that God is with us wherever we go, even in the darkest circumstances of our lives, which are not too difficult for God. We can take comfort in knowing that God has a plan for our lives and that we can trust His plan. Hebrews 4:12- “For the word of God is quick and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. Neither is there any creature that is not manifest in his sight: but all things are naked and opened unto the eyes of him with whom we have to do.”
Greater Emanuel Apostolic Temple Christian Education Quarterly Zoom Meeting September 15, 2025
I. Prayer: Meeting open in prayer lead by Maurice Henderson @ 6:32pm
II. Youth Sunday School Report: Sis Viola Kitchen
*Average 5-15 youth grades K-12th
*Goal to have at least 2 classes: K-6th & 7th-12th
*Welcome Bro. Darious Frierson who will work with Sis. Cheryl Bowden teaching youth grades 7th-12th
*Additional teachers are needed for grades K-6th
III. Adult Sunday School Report: Minister Arthur Waveney & Sis. Sandra Wyatt
*In-person Sunday School attendance is increasing up to 30 participants.
*New students’ information will be collected and submitted to Sis. Wyatt to add to the GEAT Sunday School Email distribution list.
*Sis. Wyatt will order all quarterly Adult Sunday School books. Winter Quarter order will be placed in November. Please adhere to the order deadline dates.
IV. Deborah A Dade Scholarship Report: Sis. Viola Kitchen
*Career & College Fair - October 5, 2025, (1-3pm) EJB Dinning Hall. Committee soliciting representatives from area colleges, trade schools, various professionals, and GEAT MEMBERS.
V. Children’s Church Sis. iola Kitchen
*Welcome back the Originator of Children’s Church Sis. Caroline Robb. Sis. Sherry Hamilton will join the staff in January. Sis. Juanita Stallings taking a leave of absence
*Truth & Treats Fall Festival - October 31, 2025 (6-8pm) GEAT large parking lot.
WE ARE GOING BIG-as many vehicles as possible decorated (Christian Theme) passing out Truth & Treats. Will also have activities, games, food, bounce houses, and a stage for choirs/music.
VI. Additional Business
Christmas Program: Sis. Carol Wade
*Christmas Program - December 14, 2025 (10-11am) Main sanctuary
*Asking Children’s Church & Teen Service staffs to assist in practicing program songs and recitations with the young people.
Christian Education 2026 Calendar: Sis. Viola Kitchen
*Please submit events/dates that you would like CE to host by October 19, 2025
VII. Attendees: Viola Kitchen, Waveney Arthur, Sandra Wyatt, Maurice Henderson, Frances Lowery, Carol Wade, Linda DuBois
VIII. Meeting Adjourned and prayer lead by Min. Waveney Arthur @ 7:05pm
