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This page is the central hub for church announcements, updates, and important reminders. Check back regularly for the latest updates on services, events, ministry opportunities, and special announcements. 

 Welcome & Weekly Services

Date Posted: October 11, 2026 

Welcome, Church Family!

 Here are this week's worship opportunities, ways to serve, community needs, and upcoming events. Let's worship, grow, serve, and care for one another together.

📚 EVERY SUNDAY!

• 9:00 a.m. Sunday School

• 9:45 a.m. Testimonials & Worship Service

• Action: Invite someone to worship with you

Please come out and learn about the scriptures, and we welcome everyone to join us as we grow together in the Word of God. We will be ordering books for anyone who wants one, so please let us know if you would like to reserve a copy. Also visit our Sunday School Corner Page.

 📖  Every Wednesday Night Bible Study!  CLICK HERE for Lesson  Outline

• Location: On Zoom and Phone Conference

• Time: 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. (Exactly one hour)

• Course Lesson: We are studying the story of Naomi, which is a fascinating book. Ruth (Chapters 1-4), Naomi's story in the Book of Ruth is a powerful account of moving from profound grief and bitterness to renewed hope and restoration. 

Tune in and I’m sure you will be blessed. 

• How to Join: Attend however fits your schedule best!

  1. 1. Zoom: Click HERE to join Wednesday Bible Study

     2. Via Phone Conference -  Call‑In Audio Line Dial:   +19713799817  

AND ALSO JOIN US EVERY

• Tuesday Morning: Tuesday morning Bible study, at 10:30 a.m. on the church dial-in number.

❤️Care & Serve Our Community

Thanksgiving: Help Us Bless Three Families

Greater Emmanuel plans to provide turkey dinner boxes for three families this Thanksgiving.

👉 Action: Help a Family | Donate | Volunteer

Community Support Mission

We have adopted the Durham Nursing and Rehabilitation Center on LaSalle Street.

👉 Action: Watch for opportunities to serve and give.

Christmas Toy Drive

We are partnering with another church to bless children through a Christmas toy drive.

👉 Action: Begin preparing to donate. More details are coming.

🎀 October: Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Throughout October, Pastor Johnson is asking the congregation to wear pink each week in honor of those affected by breast cancer.

👉 This Week: Wear Pink to Worship

🐟 Church Fish Fry

Saturday, November 7, 2026

 📍 East Pettigrew Street Property

• Plates: $10

• Sandwiches: $7

👉 Save the Date

🍳 Annual Greater Emmanuel Prayer Breakfast

Saturday, November 14, 2026 | 10:00 a.m.

 Theme: One Prayer Away

 Cost: Free

Come for a morning of prayer, encouragement, and fellowship.

We need:

• Volunteers to cook

• Volunteers to serve

• Donations

👉 Volunteer | Donate | Invite Someone

🙏 Watch Night Service

December 31, 2026 | 4:00 p.m.

All are invited as we gather together for Watch Night Service.

👉 Save the Date | Invite Someone

🙌 Get Involved Now

👦🏾👧🏾  Youth Sponsoring Saturdays

Meets: twice a month

Details: Greater Emmanuel is proud to sponsor a brand-new youth program that started this September! We are dedicated to pouring into our young people through a wonderful curriculum focusing on:

Cultures & an introduction to business

• • 1. • 1. • Bible study foundations & Black history knowledge

            • Sharpening computer, reading, and math skills

            • Building lifelong friendships and positive relationships

Don’t forget our youth project begins the first Saturday in September in the fellowship hall. In addition to bible lessons, our partners are teaching kids valuable computer skills. They will learn to do things like computer coding and building their own games. 

    Note: Lunch will be served at each meeting.  Volunteers Needed: We are still looking for passionate individuals to help make this    program a success. Please step up to serve our youth!

💰 Fundraising Goals & Ideas  - Continual

The church is raising money; our goal is $10,000. Whatever you give will certainly help towards that goal. Come with your fundraising ideas.  

👉 Give | Share a Fundraising Idea

⛺ Worship at Pettigrew – Fall Tent Revival

Theme: “The Church Has Left the Building”  

When: Coming this Fall

Location: 1710 East Pettigrew Street, Durham, NC 27707

Join us as we take worship outdoors under a tent to glorify God together. This will be a deeply moving and spiritual event for our entire community. More details and exact dates are coming soon.

📘  2027 Ad Book Fundraiser

Greater Emmanuel is sponsoring an Ad Book Fundraiser. All members are encouraged to participate. We are seeking a volunteer NOW to lead this effort. We want to get started in January 2027.  More information to come.

The calendar meeting will be rescheduled.

Dates for upcoming events already on the church calendar will be posted on:

• The church bulletin board

• The church website

• Facebook

❤️ We're Here for You:

• Please pray for one another and the church. Please let us know when you are sick. You can submit your Prayer Requests on our Prayer Request Page here on the website 

• Are there any birthdays or anniversaries being celebrated this week or last week?

• Are there any visitors here that would like to be contacted for more information to be a member of Greater Emmanuel Full Gospel Church, you can submit your Visitor Card on our Visitors Request Page here on the website 

🏠 Pastor’s Office Hours:  Pastor Johnson’s office hours are every Thursday from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. here at the church. Please text the Pastor or submit you Request on-line on the Connect With Us Page.

Stay Connected! > For video archives, live streams, and the latest ministry updates, always visit our official church website at gefgbc.org.

👉 Visit this page weekly for updates and announcements.