LMBS Convention & Congress

Dr. Barbara Thomas-Parker

16363 Plank Road – Baker, LA 70714 – (225) 324-2784 – bthomparker@gmail.com

Greater Mount Carmel Baptist Church – Christian Education Director

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Greetings Ministry Leaders/Members:

The 152nd Annual Session of the Louisiana Missionary Baptist State Convention and Congress of Christian Education will be held on July 20-23, 2025, in New Orleans, hosted by the Ideal Missionary Baptist Association, Dr. J. C. Dyson, Moderator.

Host Convention sites: Little Zion Baptist Church, 3231 Audubon Street, New Orleans; Greater King Solomon Baptist Church, 3305 Audubon Street; and Trene Church Holy Faith Temple Baptist Church, 1325 Governor Nicholls Street, New Orleans.

Registration information, Registration DEADLINE IS JULY 11, 2025!! Convention/Congress schedule, hotel accommodations, and church locations may be accessed at the link below: https://www.louisianamissionarybaptiststateconvention.com/

Host hotels: The headquarters hotel is the Drury Hotel (sold out). Additional lodging: Hampton Inn & Suites Downtown 226 Carondelet Street (225) 529-9990.

Pastor Lowe has already registered the Church. If you choose to register, you will be registering for individual courses, activities, etc.

Course Information: Courses for children and adults are listed. Select the course(s) of your choice. Then contact Sister Coleman or myself so that we can register you online; otherwise the website may require you to pay individually for your course selection.

Please know that if you are interested in attending the Convention/Congress, we welcome you!!! Please contact Dr. Barbara Thomas-Parker (225-324-2784) or bthomparker@gmail.com ; or Sister Linda Coleman (225-315-2337) or coleman1254@att.net .

Yours in Christian Service,

Sister Parker & GMCBC Christian Education Team

Intercessory Prayer List

I am the Lord that healeth thee . . . Exodus 15:26

Alice Robinson

Alonzo Johnson

Andre Noel, Sr.

Audrey Hampton

Betty Noel

Bobby Brown & Family

Bonnie Thomas

Brenda Spruel

Carolyn Morris

Crystal Hebert

Cynthia Scott

Daisy Ross

Darrell Riley

Devin Daniels

Donna Brown

Edward Joseph

Edward Taylor

Eileen Taylor & Family

Erika Young Davis

Freddie Simon

Gilda Williams

Gloria Brown

Grady Edwards

Helen Robinson

Ishmael Lane

Jeanette Jack

Jesse Sewell

Johnnie Lendo

Jonathan Roberts

Juanika Benoit

Katie Vernon

Larry & Ozanna Gardner

Lena Spears

Lenice Jackson

Leroy Jenkins

Marilyn Charles

Mary Holiday

Rita Ross

Shirley Poche

Sonya Slack

The Daniels Family

Tonia Pierre

Whitney Ard

Willie Collins

Willie Titus

Other Announcements/Events

GMCBC Weekly Announcements

Plan to attend Bible Study via phone!

Family Worship Hour is on Wednesday evenings. Prayer Service is at 6:00 p.m., followed by Bible Study for all ages at 6:30 p.m. Come and share with us this week.

New Members Training is offered during the Saturday School Teaching Hour 9:00 AM We strive to help our new members develop a better understanding of the purpose of the Church and the role they are to play.

All Thank You cards received will be placed on the bulletin board outside the Church office

All articles to be posted on the bulletin board must have the pastor’s approval and signature.

Anyone desiring to meet with Pastor Lowe may call the Church Office at 775-7372 to schedule an appointment. Appointment days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

All announcements to be included in the Worship Folder must be submitted to the church clerk no later than the Tuesday, 4:00 PM prior to that Sunday. Announcements must be placed in the tray outside the office door or email to staylor174@gmcbc.brcoxmail.com.

GMCBC Weekly Activity Calendar

MONDAY

Trustee Ministry Meeting (Monday after 2nd Sunday) 6:30 p.m.
Deacon Ministry Meeting (Monday after 3rd Sunday) 6:30 p.m.

TUESDAY

Cub Scout/Boy Scout Ministry 6:00 p.m.
Mass Choir Rehearsals (Tuesdays before the 3rd & 4th Sundays) 6:30 p.m.
Male Chorus Rehearsals (Tuesdays before the 1st & 2nd Sundays) 6:30 p.m.

WEDNESDAY

Mid-Day Bible Study 10:30 a.m.
Mission Meeting (Third Wednesday of the Month) 10:00 a.m.
Grief Ministry Meeting 5:00 p.m.
Youth Workers Meeting (First Wednesday of the Month) 5:30 p.m.
Evening Worship Hour 6:00 p.m.
Evening Bible Study 6:30 p.m.

THURSDAY

Children/Youth Choir Rehearsals (Thur before the 2nd & 3rd Sun.) 5:30 p.m.
Girl Scout Ministry 6:00 p.m.
Praise Ensemble Rehearsals (Thursday before the 4th/5th & 1st Sun.) 6:30 p.m.

FRIDAY

American Baptist Women Sisterhood (First Friday of the Month) 6:00 p.m.

SATURDAY

Saturday Church School 9:00 a.m.
Deaconess Meeting (Saturday before the 3rd Sunday) 10:00 a.m.
Mt. Carmel’s Angels Rehearsal TBA
Saturday Feeding Ministry 11:00 a.m.

SUNDAY

Health & Wellness Ministry (Third Sunday of the Month)
Popleon Foundation Meeting (First Sunday of the Month)