Page 5 - 2017 Spring Newsletter

Youth Ministry Point System

In January 2017, GWS youth ministry incorporated the
use of the Pastor's point system. The point's initiative
is used as a monitoring system, as well as a reward
system for those youth actively involved in the
ministry. Points are not just earned for making the
honor roll or citizenship, but also for those struggling
students who are experiencing difficulty in school. The
point's initiative is a way to encourage our young people that no matter what happens, we are here to offer that
extra push. Youth must submit their report cards in order to begin earning points. Points are gained each time you
submit your grades, attend youth fellowship activities, serve on 4th Sunday or at the WOW service. What do GWS
youth earn? Their participation allows them the opportunity to attend the Grizzlies games, Cultural Events,
Progressive National Baptist Regional Convention and much more. So encourage your youth to turn in their report
card today and become an active part of Youth Living for Christ!!!

“When the Doors of the Church Open, We Should Walk Out”
by Guest Contributor Charlene Woodley

Does the title’s statement sound strange? If so, here’s an explanation that will clear things up with biblical support,
and as they say, that’s the God’s honest truth. We as the saints of God are faithful and diligent when it comes to
showing up at the house of the Lord to praise, worship, and bask in the graceful glory of knowing we’re saved. While
this is the joy of our strength, it often escapes many of us that it is not our main purpose.
If we are to let our lights so shine (Matthew 5:16) that others can see the Christ within us, how much light can actually
permeate society if we are enclosed in the comfort zone that we call ‘church’? How are we to bring more souls to
Christ if we refrain from taking the same action as He did?
Our Lord and Savior, though He was God in the flesh, was not known for treating those he called his brethren as if
they were beneath Him, neither did He treat those outside His circle that way. Of course, His behavior was sometimes
disturbing to some. (Luke 7:36-50)
Put plainly, our actions really do speak louder than what we speak on a regular basis to prove ourselves as saints,
when it is so much easier than we realize. With that, as the doors of the church open, we should walk out for the sole
purpose of being brethren to those whom we see are in need of salvation.
A wise, pure, and perfect man once said, “Go out into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation.” (Mark
16:15) Surely, we do not possess the same characteristics mentioned in the description of this man, but if we are to
strive to be like Him, it must be done humbly. A Christ-like living awaits us all...outside.

“ Enter to Worship, Exit to Serve”
The Greater White Stone Missionary Baptist
Church Scholarship Fund was established in 1999
cholarship under the leadership of Rev. Joseph McGhee, Jr.

Ministry In 2011 the Official Board agreed to rename the
scholarship fund, The Joseph McGhee Scholarship
Fund. The purpose of the Scholarship Fund is to
give financial subsidies to supplement the college expenses of the young men and
women of GWS Church each school year. Each year, a number of scholarships
are given out to some awesome young adults. We will keep you updated on the
success of our recipients. See Ms. Jerlean Haynes, or any member of the
scholarship ministry for questions and/or applications.