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June 2010 Issue 6
Greater Galilee Gazette
Mark Your Calendar June 4th - 7:00pm
Faith Memorial Baptist Church Pastor McGowens, Revivalist
June 11th – 7:00pm
Chappell Memorial Tent Revival Pastor McGowens, Revivalist
June 12th 9:00am - New Member Breakfast
2:00pm - Vow Renewal
6:00pm - Couple’s Reception
June 13th 1:00 - 3:00pm Graduation Banquet
McKissick Bldg
4:00pm Walls Memorial – Shelby, NC
June 14th-17th 6:30pm Church Empowerment Week (VBS)
June 19th 10:00am Church Picnic & Health Fair
June 20th - Father’s Day Joint Service 8:30 - Church School 9:30 - Worship
Pastor Chester Hopkins, Guest Speaker
1st Baptist Fairmont, NC
June 25th - 27th Church Trip Washington, DC
June 26th - 30th City Wide Revival
Ebenezer Baptist Church
Meditation
Moment
The Lord Gives Wisdom
Contrary to what you may have
heard, experience is not the best
teacher - evaluated experience is the
best teacher! Everybody has some
kind of experience; it's what you do
with your experience that matters. We
all begin our lives as empty note-
books. Every day we have an opportu-
nity to record new experiences. With
each page we gain more understand-
ing. Ideally, as we progress our note-
book becomes filled with observa-
tions. But not all of us make the best
use of our notebooks. Some of us
leave the notebook closed; we rarely
jot down anything at all. Others fill
their pages but never take time to read
them, reflect on them and gain greater
wisdom. But a few of us not only
make a record of what we experience,
we linger over it and reflect on it.
Reflection turns into insight, so that
we not only live the experience, but
learn from it.
We all know people with lots of
knowledge, but little understanding.
They have the means, but they don't
know the meaning of anything.
What's the problem? Their life ex-
perience is void of reflection and
evaluation. When 25 years go by
they don't gain 25 years experience,
they gain one year of experience 25
times! To win in life you must turn
your experience into wisdom. So,
slow down.
Wisdom is learned over time, not
overnight. So, drill down. The treas-
ure is there, but you have to dig for
it. Finally, get down. Yes, get down
on your knees and talk to God, be-
cause '… the Lord gives wisdom… '
Proverbs 2:6
Happy Fathers’ Day
Over the years, As we grow old,
We remember our father; So brave and bold.
He would give advice and understand;
He was always there to lend a hand.
God made fathers strong and firm,
For he knew our lives would have great concerns.
So he gave us fathers to teach us to pray,
And guide our lives, and show us the way.
So on his day let's take the time
To say "Thanks, dad.
I'm glad you're mine."
"F" aithful.
"A" lways there.
"T" rustworthy.
"H" onoring.
"E" ver-loving.
"R" ighteous.
"S" upportive.
Happy Father’s Day
Great, there went our
chances for winning
the Father & Son
Bowl-Off!
If you ever won-
dered who this
seemingly shy
teen is, she is 16yr
old Keaja Black.
She is the daugh-
ter of Tasha Black. Keaja has
been attending Greater Galilee for
approximately 3 years. This active
teen is a member of WeRocc,
Mentoring Program and the Media
Ministry. When asked what she
loves about her church, “Singing ,
I always enjoy the singing”.
Outside of Greater Galilee Keaja
attends Butler High School, she
enjoys reading, drawing and Kung
Fu movies. She is a fan of all
types of music, and admits to en-
joying rock. As most teens are
crazed by talking on the phone she
states she is more of a texter.
This Tar Heel and Dallas Cow-
boys fan is not certain just yet
about her college choice, but she
does know what she wants to do.
Cartooning is her first choice and
then science. Wherever she at-
tends she wants those to be her
major and minor.
Keaja states she
has a close rela-
tionship with her
mother and
Larissa Hudson
who is like an
aunt to her.
My mother as given me great ad-
vice - she tells me….. to think
before I act, always have self
control and to seek help if I need
it. Now that you know who she is
take a moment to say hello.
Someone You Should Meet
Keaja & Tasha
Jewel Moser
Callie Holloway
Laila Holloway
Tiffani Jones
Cheyla Wolfe
Greater Galilee Midway has a new ministry that
has danced it way into the hearts of its members
and pastor. Committed to Christ…. called C2C.
These young ladies were very excited to become
the founding members of a new ministry and
even more excited about using their talents to
glorify God. C2C made their first debut on
Thursday, May 7th during the first revival ser-
vice held at the Winston-Salem location. The
first liturgical dance was performed to “Blessed
the Lord” (Tye Tribitt). With a spectacular first
performance, the guest church invited them to
be apart of their upcoming service. We look
forward to what God is going to do with these
young ladies. C2C consist of young ladies rang-
ing in ages 7-16 years.
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Introdu
cing
Radaysha McCallum & Mekyiaa Walker
A Celebration in Song
Enter into most African American churches to-
day and what you won’t hear much of, is the
foot stomping, hand clapping and voices sing-
ing those old time songs known sometimes as
old time spirituals or hymns. Not at Greater
Galilee. Hymns have been a major part of the
history and worship of our church. With sev-
eral hymn choirs within the church, two choirs
and other members of the congregation came
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR
2010 Upcoming Events
June 12th 2:00pm Vow Renewal
June 14th - 18th
Church Empowerment Week
June 19th
Community Health Fair - Sponsored by Susan G. Komen
Foundation * Presbyterian Hospital * Carolina Medical
Free screenings, Blood & Bone Marrow Drive, Free
health information and a Healthy Lunch.
June 24th - 27th Washington, DC
First Baptist Church, Marshall Heights, MD
July 10th Daniel Boone Restaurant (Seniors $10.00)
August 2nd - 4th
Family Conference & Revival (Classes Held Nightly)
August 5th - 8th Atlantic City, NJ
Second Baptist Church
August 28-29th St. Louis, MO
The Antioch Baptist Church
(Young Adult Ensemble & C2C)
Men
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Attention Men - Making healthier
lifestyle choices such as healthy eat-
ing combined with physical activity,
choosing not to use tobacco, limiting
your alcohol use, and getting regular
health check-ups will improve your
quality of life. Men frequently ig-
nore symptoms and are reluctant to
seek care until there is a crisis. Get-
ting regular check-ups, preventive
screening tests, and immunizations
are among the most important things
you can do for yourself. They can
improve your health and reduce pre-
mature death and disability. Take
time to review the guidelines for
screening test recommended by the
U.S. Department of Health and Hu-
man Services. Use the chart to re-
mind yourself of when you need to
see your health care provider based
on your personal health profile.
Make an appointment today! Then,
become a partner with your health
care provider to decide when you
need your screenings. Share your
family history, speak up, voice your
concerns, and always ask questions
to make your visit more valuable.
Recommended
Screening Test
Ages
18-39
Ages
40-49
Ages
50-64
Ages
65 +
General Health Full
Checkup (weight/height)
Every
3 years
Once A
Year
Once A
Year
Once A
Year
Heart Health
Blood Pressure Test
Every
visit
Every
visit
Every
visit
Every
visit
Diabetes
Blood Glucose Test
Every
3 years
Every
3 years
Every
2 years
Every
2 years
Colorectal Health
Prostate Health
Every
3-4 Yrs
Every 2
Yrs
Every
2 Yrs
Oral Hygiene
Dental Exams
Twice A
Year
Twice A
Year
Twice
A Year
Twice
A Year
PSA Blood Test Every
Year
Every
Year
Every
Year
EKG-Electrocardiogram
screens for abnormal heart
Age 30 Every
4 years
Every
3 years
Every
3 years
Blood Test & Urinalysis screens for cholesterol, dia-
betes, kidney/thyroid dysfunc-
tion
Every
3 years
Every
2 years
Every
Year
Every
Year
For more details check with your health care provider about specific screenings
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Stay Connected With Us Faith Lifts Available Dr. Robert L. McGowens
Saturday
Greater Galilee – Midway 111 Back Forty Dr. W-Salem, NC
10:00am - Church School
10:45am - Worship Service
Charlotte Location
Sunday 8:00 & 10:30am - Worship
9:30am - Church School
Wednesday 11:00am - Bible Study
12noon - Worship Service
6:30pm - Bible Institute
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Office - 704-376-8600
Herbert Sturdivant
Karen Pride Diara Whitmire
Preston Fulp III
Glenda McHenry
Wahi Kimbrough Khalid Kimbrough
Sonia Kimbrough
together to form Voices of Praise Combined
Hymn Choir. On Sunday May 30th they cele-
brated their 1st Anniversary. Currently Brother
Joe King serves as the Servant Leader of this
great choir. The importance of this choir not only
teaches the next generation these songs, but also
continues to keep this part of our African–
American ancestry alive. This choir is passionate
about this tradi-
tional genre of
music and is de-
voted to keeping
it alive in the
church.
The Voices of
Praise Combined
Hymn Choir
regularly accom-
pany Pastor McGowens in local evangelistic min-
istry, revivals, out of town engagements, and spe-
cial services spreading the message of God
through song. The members dedication and belief
in what they sing is evident in every hand clap,
foot stomp and note sung.
Congratulation VOP on your Anniversary!!!!
A Celebration In Song Continued