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Pg. 1 Greater News Cover Page Pg. 2 Table of Contents Pg. 3 Greeting from Superintendent Minister Waveney Arthur Pg. 4 Greeting from the Director of Christian Education Sister Viola Kitchen Pg. 5 Monthly Sunday School Lessons & Teacher Schedule
Pg. 14 Conversations in the Word Audio Program Pg. 15 Greater Sunday School Library Pg.16 Information & Advertisement Pg. 17 Information & Advertisement Pg. 18 Support & Help & Advice
Pg. 6 2024 GEAT Sunday School
Pg. 19 Support & Help & Advice
Pg. 7 GEAT Calendar
Pg. 20 January Birthday’s & Anniversary’s
Pg. 8 ODC Christian Education Pg. 9 Pastor’s Corner Pg. 10 Pastor’s Corner Pg. 11 GEAT Ministerial Alliance Pg. 12 Prayer Corner Pg. 13 Greater News YouTube Channel
Pg. 21 Sunday School Review Pg. 22 Books of the Bible Pg. 23 Apostolic Father Bishop Paul A. Bowers & First Lady Dr. Emma J. Bowers Pg. 24 Weekly Schedule of Services
Publisher & Editor: Sister Frances Lowery Editor & Reviewer: Sister Sandra Wyatt
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ISSUE 33
JANUARY 2025
GREATER NEWS A MINISTRY OF GEAT SUNDAY SCHOOL
WINTER QUARTER 2024-25 January & February 2025 Let’s welcome 2025 with Thanksgiving and praise to our Most High God and Savior, Jesus Christ. As we reflect on the many blessings from the Lord during our journey in 2024, it’s important to take a moment to exhale and appreciate the gifts we've received. The year 2025 may bring new challenges, so we should focus on reconnecting with what is truly important to us, all for the glory of God. The signs of the last days are all around us, and we must prepare ourselves for the soon coming of the Lord. As we move through 2025, let us continue to support and encourage one another, as instructed in the Word of God. “Wherefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also ye do (1 Thessalonians 5:11).” I want to extend a special thanks to Bishop and First Lady Daniel for their support of the Christian/Sunday School department and Sister Sandra Wyatt and Sister Viola Kitchen for their tireless contributions behind the scenes of our Sunday School. To all of our amazing Sunday School teachers, a huge thank you! And to our local, national, and international Sunday School attendees, thank you for your participation. May the Lord continue to bless us and use us for His will and glory as we journey together through 2025, in Jesus' name. Amen!
Blessings in Jesus’ Name, Minister Waveney Arthur, Adult Superintendent, Greater Emanuel Apostolic Temple, Department of Christian Education
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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 is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Greater Emanuel Sunday School on Zoom Time: 09:15 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83205488686?pwd=ME1Edi9STTE4dzBkRnE2UTJaSHMzZz09 Meeting ID: 832 0548 8686 Passcode: 878715 One tap mobile +19292056099,,83205488686#,,,,*878715# US (New York) +13017158592,,83205488686#,,,,*878715# US (Washington DC) Dial by your location +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) Meeting ID: 832 0548 8686 Passcode: 878715 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kdByXmH1Hn
Sincerely, Sister Viola Kitchen Director of Christian Education Greater Emanuel Sunday School
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Greater Emanuel Apostolic Temple ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS - ZOOM & IN-PERSON SCHEDULE
Love in Action Unit 2: Acts of Love by Jesus LESSON 6:
LESSON 7:
January 5, 2025
January 12, 2025
Calling Sinners to Repentance
Jesus Seeks Out Zacchaeus
Mark 2:13-17
Luke 19:1-10
Minister Maurice Henderson
Evangelist Erma Kidd
(ZOOM)
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Sister Donna Fields
Brother Nate Mason
(IN-PERSON - EJB HALL)
(IN-PERSON - EJB HALL)
LESSON 8:
LESSON 9:
January 19, 2025
January 26, 2025
Healing Ten Lepers
Jesus Restores Peter to Service
Luke 17:11-19
John 9:1-17
Minister Waveney Arthur
Elder Paul McGhee
(ZOOM)
(ZOOM)
Minister Cheryl Bowden
Minister Renata Jackson
(IN-PERSON - EJB HALL)
(IN-PERSON - EJB HALL)
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January 2025 1ST -NEW YEARS DAY 5TH –MINISTER’S MEETING 9:30 AM (EXEC. CONF. RM) 6TH -11TH OHIO DISTRICT COUNCIL, DAYTON, OH BETHESDA TEMPLE GEAT HOLY CONSECRATION MONTH (JANUARY-FEBRUARY) 8TH –GELC FAMILY STYLE DINNER 5:30 PM (EJB) 13TH –GEAT LEADERSHIP MEETING (ZOOM MTG) 14th -16th –BOARD OF BISHOPS MTG. (SAVANNAH, GA) 14TH –CHRISTIAN ED. AUXILIARY MEETING 6:30-7:30 PM (ZOOM) (save the date) 16TH –GELC STAFF MTG 6:00 PM (EJB) 18TH –GREATER HUGGS (ZOOM MTG)-11:00 AM 18TH –MARVELOUS MOTHERS MEETING 11:00 AM (COVELL CHAPEL) 18TH –HOPE FOR YOU RENTAL (TENTATIVE) 2:00 PM-6:00 PM (PASTORAL INSTALLATION/ RECEPTION –SANCTUARY & EJB 19TH –TEEN SERVICE 11:30 AM (3RD FLOOR MUSIC ROOM) 19TH –CINCINNATI REVIVAL NIGHTS @ 6:30 PM 19TH –USHER BOARD MEETING (AMW-sanctuary) 20TH –MLK DAY/ GEAT CHURCH-WIDE CLEAN-UP DAY 9:00 AM-3:00 PM 23RD -25TH –TURNING POINT CONFERENCE (INDPLS, IN)
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Greater Emanuel Apostolic Temple 1150 West Galbraith Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45231 (513) 522-1150 CROSS OVER to 2025 in the undeniable presence of God - as we exalt His Name together on New Year's Eve! There is no New Year/Watchnight Service like the one at Greater Emanuel, and you are sure to receive what God has for you! Join us on December 31st at 10:00 pm. #geat1150
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GREATER EMANUEL APOSTOLIC 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 10
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 Ministerial Alliance. "Those that seek God early shall find Him."
#geat1150
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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) 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
SATURDAY MORNING 7:00 A.M. 1 (978) 990-5105 or (978) 990-5150 PIN: 816688 EVERY SUNDAY MORNING ZOOM PRAYER @9:15 A.M. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83205488686?pwd=ME1Edi9STTE4dzBkRnE2UTJaSHMzZz09 PRAYER:
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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:
Greater Emanuel Sunday School - YouTube 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. Link below https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83205488686?pwd=ME1Edi9STTE4dzBkRnE2UTJaSHMzZz09 Meeting ID: 832 0548 8686 Passcode: 878715 One tap mobile +19292056099,,83205488686#,,,,*878715# US (New York) +13017158592,,83205488686#,,,,*878715# US (Washington DC) Dial by your location +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
Meeting ID: 832 0548 8686 Passcode: 878715 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kdByXmH1Hn
OR Join Us In-Person Sunday Morning Adult In-Person Class: Greater Emanuel Apostolic Church Dr. Elma Jean Bowers Fellowship Hall
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Conversations in the Word
https://www.youtube.com/@GreaterEmanuelSundaySchool 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
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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 that you 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 by you 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 https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1xu4zAewnQ-2nTTTVtqs0YtBAKUb3KG5?usp=drive_link
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HEALTHY INFORMATION & TIPS BY SISTER MELANIE MOON
Be INTENTIONAL and DETERMINED to THRIVE in 2025!
Contact Sister Melanie Moon for the link to her online exercise classes. Classes cost $3.00 each (free for SilverSneakers members). Join her Weekly Wellness text on Monday mornings for tips and information on healthier lifestyles. Healthy New Year GEAT!
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Greater Recovery Ministry The Greater Recovery Ministry is an outreach program dedicated to supporting individuals who are struggling with the psychological, spiritual, and behavioral effects of addiction. Our goal, through 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, knowing that Jesus has the power to free you from addictions such as alcohol, drugs, food, gambling, the internet, nicotine, codependency, shopping, and more. The curriculum for the Greater Recovery Ministry is based on the vision of our Senior Pastor, Bishop LaVelton J. Daniel. He aims 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 will focus on drug prevention and education. If you, a family member, or a friend, need support, we can arrange a convenient day and time to meet. Please direct all inquiries to InHouse Pastor Evangelist Melvina Pounds at melvinalbs@gmail.com.
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 nonjudgmental, safe and confidential environment.
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December 2024 Love in Action Unit 1: Love of the Father December 1, 2024: Lesson 1: Comfort for God’s People: Isaiah 40:1-5, 25-26, 29-31: Teacher: Evangelist Mytrice Nesbitt: Isaiah was a prophet who lived approximately seven hundred years before Christ. During the reign of King Uzziah, Isaiah had a vision of the Lord seated upon His throne, which marked the beginning of his prophetic mission. The first half of the book of Isaiah (chapters 1-39) speaks of God’s impending judgment on Judah due to their sins. In contrast, the book's second half (chapters 40-66) delivers a message of comfort and hope. God promises to restore His people and to send His Servant, the Messiah, to atone for sin, particularly highlighted in chapter 53. God is both our comforter and creator. When we feel weary, He offers us renewed strength and comfort. We can place our complete confidence in Him. December 8, 2024; Lesson 2: God Sends His Servant to Suffer for Us: Isaiah 53:4-6, 10-12: Teacher: Minister Pam Jamison-Ruffin: In our lesson this week, we explore God's plan for redemption and salvation as prophesied in Isaiah chapter 53. Isaiah clearly states that a substitutionary death is how we are redeemed from sin. Jesus served as our substitute for sin, and through His wounds, death, and resurrection, we can attain healing and salvation. This gift of salvation is freely offered to all who believe by faith. This was God's plan from the very beginning. December 15, 2024: Lesson 3: God’s Plan is Affirmed: Luke 1:39-56; Teacher: Sister Kristin Gymiah: From the very beginning, God had a plan to redeem humanity from sin. This week's lesson focuses on that plan, specifically Isaiah 7:14, which states: “Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign: Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.” Mary was the virgin chosen by God to bear His son, Jesus. This act demonstrated God's grace; He selected her because of her great faith, and she humbly and faithfully followed the Lord. Mary prioritized pleasing God over fearing what others might think or do to her. God confirmed His will and word to Mary when she visited her relative Elizabeth. We should all be willing to submit and obey God faithfully, just as Mary did. Review this week's lesson at the link: GREATER NEWS #89 GYIMAH - YouTube December 22, 2024: Lesson 4: God’s Messiah is Born: Matthew 1:18-25: Teacher: Minister Waveney Arthur: Mary was engaged to Joseph. In the Jewish world of Jesus’ time, there were three steps to marriage. The first step was engagement, which could happen when the bride and groom were very young and were often arranged by their parents. The second step was betrothal, which made the engagement official and binding. The final step was marriage, which took place after the wedding, typically one year after the betrothal. During the betrothal period, Mary was visited by an angel who informed her that she had been chosen to give birth to a son named Jesus. When she asked how this could be, since she was a virgin and had not been with a man, the angel explained that it would happen through the Holy Spirit. This week, our lesson focuses on Joseph, Mary's husband. The scripture describes him as a just man who did not want to make Mary a public example of disgrace. He considered the option of quietly dismissing her. While he was contemplating what to do, God sent an angel to Joseph in a dream. The angel reassured him that Mary had not betrayed him and that her child was sent by God. The angel instructed him, "Fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost." Joseph obeyed God's message and did not dismiss Mary. He waited to be with her as a husband until after she had given birth to her firstborn son, Jesus. – Review this week's lesson at the link: GREATER NEWS #90 WAVENEY YouTube December 29, 2024: Lesson 5: Salvation Prepared for All People: Luke 2:25-38: Teacher: Sister Sandra Wyatt: In our lesson this week, we learn about two events ordained by God. First, we meet a man named Simeon, a devoted and godly individual who had been told by God that he would not die until he saw the Messiah. The second person we encounter is Anna, a widow of many years who dedicated her life entirely to God after her husband's death. It was not mere chance or coincidence that these two individuals met Mary, Joseph, and the baby Jesus. This was a divine appointment; both Simeon and Anna were led by the Holy Spirit to be there at the right time and place. It was through faith, trust, and obedience to God's guidance that they witnessed a glimpse of our redemption to come: “A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel” (Luke 2:32). – Review this week’s lesson at the link: GREATER NEWS #91 - WYATT YouTube
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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!
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Greater Emanuel Apostolic Temple 1150 West Galbraith Road Cincinnati, Ohio 45231
Join us for our weekly services (EST) (Zoom & In-Person) 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
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