Baptism Sunday Daughter Day Sunday, March 6, 2016

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1 Greater Little Zion Baptist Church Zion Drive Fairfax, VA Phone: Fax: Office Hours: 9:30 a.m. 5:30 p.m. Website: Baptism Sunday Daughter Day Sunday, March 6, Theme: "Being a Church of TLC: Touching, Loving, & Caring" John 13:34-35 Church Vision: The vision of GLZBC is to reach the unsaved with the saving message of Jesus Christ. Matthew 28:19-20 Church Mission: The mission of GLZBC is to lead everyone to a full life of development in Christ. Rev. Dr. James T. Murphy, Jr., Pastor James.T.Murphy@glzbc.org

2 Worship on the Lord s Day 7:45 a.m. Service Today s Music Leader Musician.... Min. Keith Exum Minister of Music.... Bro. Robert Fairchild Call to Worship This is my Bible. I am what It says I am. I have what It says I have. I can do what It says I can do. Today I will be taught the Word of God. I boldly confess that my mind is alert, my heart is receptive and I will never be the same. In Jesus name. Amen. Sermon Notes Message Notes 7:45 a.m. Scripture (s): Sermon Text: Invocation Minister Musical Selection (2).... Zion Inspirational Choir The Spoken Word/Sermon... Rev. Dr. James T. Murphy, Jr. Sermon Title: "Whose Alive Within You" Mark 5:6-13 Invitation to Salvation... Rev. Dr. James T. Murphy, Jr. Worship of Giving/ Prayer. Board of Directors/Deacons (Bring Prayer Request As Well With Offering) Welcoming of Visitors..... Greeter s Ministry Announcements Benediction Rev. Dr. James T. Murphy, Jr. Please do not enter or leave the Sanctuary during this time

3 Worship on the Lord s Day 10:45 a.m. Service Worship Leader..Mother Sis. Dottie Henson Flower Hostesses: Sis. Latrelle Barber, Dea. Terri Bazemore, Sis. Jessica Tibbs and Sis. Angel Windley Today s Music Leader Musician Min. Keith Exum Minister of Music Bro. Robert Fairchild This is my Bible. I am what It says I am. I have what It says I have. I can do what It says I can do. Today I will be taught the Word of God. I boldly confess that my mind is alert, my heart is receptive and I will never be the same. In Jesus name. Amen. Sermon Notes Message Notes 10:45 a.m. Scripture (s): Sermon Text: Praise and Worship. Call to Worship... Daughter Miracle Snowden and Mother Denise Snowden Congregational Hymn #479.. I Shall Not Be Moved Worshippers may enter Invocation Mother Musical Selection Zion Inspirational Choir Welcoming of Visitors..... Daughter Mea Anderson and Mother Angelica Anderson Zion Historical Moment.... Announcements.. Granddaughter Kiara Mack and Grandmother Dea. Janie Doctor Worship of Giving Daughter Traci Williams and Mother Carmen Holt, Daughters Mariah & Victoria Pitts and Mother Elanese Pitts Prayer.... Mother Angel Windley Congregational Prayer Time. (Anointing: Mt. of Olives Oil)...1 st Lady Barbara Murphy Distribution of the Daughter Day Blankets:.. Bro. Jeffrey Allen and Bro. Edward James Musical Selection.... Zion Inspirational Choir The Spoken Word/Sermon Rev. Dr. James T. Murphy, Jr. Sermon Title: "Whose Alive Within You" Mark 5:6-13 Invitation to Salvation Benediction Rev. Dr. James T. Murphy, Jr. Please do not enter or leave the Sanctuary during this time

4 Bro. Richard Boffman (Sis. Jerdleen Boffman s husband) Pastor Roxanne Cardenas, In the Hospital ( s niece) Bro. Charles Chandler- Health & Healing Concerns ( s husband) Sis. Barbara Collins - Health & Healing Concerns Sis. Annie & Bro. Ted Davis - Health & Sickness Concerns Sis. Frances Davis, Reston Hospital (Bro. John-Michael Chandler s godmother) Sis. Barbara Greer Health, Healing & Financial Concerns Sis. Margaret House, Lake Marion Nursing Home, Summerton, SC (Sis. Dottie Henson s mother) Mother Birthene Howard, Manor Care - Fair Oaks Sis. Beverly Jones Sis. Mammie Majors (Sis. Barbra Murphy s sister) Sis. Louise McClenic, Hospice in Akron, Ohio (Patricia McClenic s mother-in-law) Deaconess Juanita Middleton, Aldie, VA. (Sis. Mamie James mother) Bro. Roosevelt Milton Bro. Chandler Moore, Safe travels as he ministers with Tye Tribbett ( s nephew) Sis. Ruby Parker - Health & Sickness Concerns (Sis. Brenda Perkin-Johnson's aunt) Sis. Tyra Parkey - Health & Sickness Concerns (Sis. Brenda Perkin-Johnson's Cousin) Bro. Nathaniel Payne (Bro. Stephen Hill s friend) Sis. Harriet Puller Bro. George Reese (Sis. Donna Reese s husband) Sis. Cynthia Roper's brother-in-law Bro. James Self Health & Sickness Concerns Sis. Doris Smith Health & Sickness Concerns (Sis. Agnes Sorrel s friend) Bro. Samuel Sullivan Health & Sickness Concerns (Sis. Doris Dunkley s father) Sis. Joan Tyree Bro. Jerry Wherry Health & Sickness Concerns and Faith & Discernment (Sis. Frankie Brown s brother) Mourning the loss of a loved one: Bro. Stephen Hill (Death of his father) Unit 1 Tests of Faith Powerful Faith Daily Bible Readings of this week: Monday Genesis 15:1-6 Tuesday Genesis 50:15-21 Wednesday Isaiah 43:5-13 Thursday Matthew 9:27-33 Friday John 5:19-24 Saturday John 6:35-40 Sunday Mark 9:14-29 Fearless Black Female Warriors Throughout History Queen Nzinga Mbande (c December 17, 1663) Queen Nzinga Mbande was a highly intelligent and powerful 17th-century ruler of the Ndongo and Matamba Kingdoms (modern-day Angola). Around the turn of the 17th century, Nzinga fearlessly and cleverly fought for the freedom of her kingdoms against the Portuguese, who were colonizing the Central African coast at the time to control the trade of African human beings. To build up her kingdom s military might, Nzinga offered sanctuary to runaway slaves and Portuguese-trained African soldiers. She stirred up rebellion among the people still left in Ndongo, by then ruled by the Portuguese. Nzinga also formed an alliance with the Dutch against the Portuguese. However, their combined forces were not enough to drive the Portuguese out. After retreating to Matamba again, Nzinga started to focus on developing the kingdom as a trading power and the gateway to the Central African interior. At the time of Nzinga s death in 1661 at the age of 81, Matamba had become a powerful kingdom that managed to resist Portuguese colonization attempts for an extended period of time. Her kingdom was only integrated into Angola in the late 19th century. Queen Mother Yaa Asantewaa (c October 17, 1921) Yaa Asantewaa was the queen mother of the Edweso tribe of the Asante (Ashanti) in what is modern Ghana. She was an exceptionally brave fighter who, in March 1900, raised and led an army of thousands against the British colonial forces in Ghana and their efforts to subjugate the Asante and seize the Golden Stool, the Asante nation s spiritual symbol of unity and sovereignty. Yaa Asantewaa mobilized the Asante troops and for three months laid siege to the British fort of Kumasi. The British colonizers had to bring in several thousand troops and artillery to break the siege, exiling Queen Yaa Asantewaa and 15 of her closest advisers to the Seychelles. She lived in exile until her death in October Yaa Asantewaa s War, as it is presently known in Ghana, was one of the last major wars on the continent of Africa to be led by a woman. Ahosi or Mino (Dahomey Amazons) The Dahomey Amazons or Mino was an all-female military regiment of the Fon people of the Kingdom of Dahomey in the present-day Republic of Benin. They existed from the 17th century to the end of the 19th century. While European narratives refer to the women soldiers as Amazons, because of their similarity to the semi-mythical Amazons of ancient Anatolia, they called themselves Ahosi (king s wives) or Mino (our mothers) in the Fon language. The Ahosi were extremely well trained, and inculcated with a very aggressive attitude. They were ferocious fighters with a reputation for decapitating soldiers in the middle of battle, as well as those who were unfortunate to become their captives. Seh-Dong-Hong-Beh was one of the great leaders of the Mino. In 1851 she led an army of 6,000 women against the Egba fortress of Abeokuta. Because the Mino were armed with spears, bows and swords while the Egba had European cannons, only about 1,200 survived the extended battle. European encroachment into West Africa gained pace during the latter half of the 19th century. In 1890, King Behanzin used his Mino fighters alongside the male soldiers to battle the French forces during the First Franco-Dahomean War. The French army lost several battles to them because of the female warriors skill in battle.

5 INSPIRATIONAL WORDS OF WISDOM FOR MOTHERS AND DAUGHTERS PRAYER - The world s GREATEST wireless connection LISTEN Without interrupting SPEAK Without accusing GIVE Without sparing PRAY Without ceasing ANSWER Without arguing 10 Ways To Love SHARE Without pretending ENJOY Without complaint TRUST Without wavering FORGIVE Without punishing PROMISE Without forgetting No one else will ever KNOW THE strength of my LOVE FOR YOU. After all, YOU RE THE ONLY ONE who knows what MY HEART sounds like FROM THE INSIDE. She shines forth in our midst, a radiant reflection of God s love ~Anonymous Historical Daughter Sister Emily Latney Sister Emily Latney, mother of Sister Dolores Dennie and Sister Romaine Brown, was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on November 10, When her mother died, she and her sister moved to Burke, Virginia to live with their aunt. She married John Latney of Bowling Green, Virginia, and they became the proud parents of two daughters, Dolores and Romaine. She attended Little Zion Baptist Church in Burke and was a member of the Women s Circle. After church services moved to a new sanctuary on Zion Drive and the church was renamed Greater Little Zion Baptist Church, she continued to attend Sunday services while living and working in Washington, D.C. during the week. Sister Latney died on May 13, 1966 and she is buried in the cemetery at Little Zion Baptist Church in Burke. In memory of Sister Latney, her daughters dedicated a room in the Fellowship Hall of Greater Little Zion Baptist Church. On the room s door is a plaque which reads: LATNEY ROOM IN MEMORY OF I AM STRONG Because I know my weakness I AM BEAUTIFUL Because I am aware of my flaws I AM FEARLESS Because I can tell reality from illusion I AM WISE Because I learn from my mistakes I CAN LOVE Because I have felt hate I CAN LAUGH Because I have known sadness NEVER let the things YOU WANT Make you FORGET the things YOU HAVE Emily Latney Sister Latney would have had over 100 years of history in Greater Little Zion Baptist Church. Today we recognize her daughters: Mother Dolores Dennie & Mother Romaine (Deaconess) Brown. Exemplary Living Daughters in our midst today: First Lady Barbara Ann Murphy and Sister Cynthia Hill, Office Administrator

6 DAUGHTER Sis. Emily Baskin Sis. Mea Anderson MOTHER/FATHER Sis. Brenda Allen Sis. Angelica Anderson DAUGHTER Sis. Harriett Puller Dr. Rosalind Blunt MOTHER/FATHER Sis. LaKita Jones Sis. LaKita Jones Sis. Terra Bazemore Sis. Jennifer Braddox Sis. Angela Chandler Sis. Rene Ivey Deacon Terri Bazemore Sis. Miamah Braddox Sis. Constance Williams Sis. Ava Kemp Sis. Amber Kemp Sis. Kiara Mack Sis. LaKita Jones Sis. Tonya Kemp Sis. Tonya Kemp Sis. Cheryl Mack Sis. Andrea Smith Sis. Tonya Kemp Sis. Andrea Luksic Claytor Sis. Stacey Yvonne Howard Sis. Cynthia Roper Sis. Mary Catherine Pyos Sis. Tamla Ransford Sis. Roshaunda Pearson Sis. Betty Mears Sis. Betty Mears Sis. Betty Mears Sis. Betty Mears Sis. Rhonda Michelle Payne Sis. Blaire Alexandria Claytor (Granddaughter) Sis. Mia Hudson Payne (Granddaughter) Sis. Nikia J. Crockett Sis. Brianna C. Crockett Sis. Kathleen Crockett Sis. Kathleen Crockett Sis. Kadejah McCoy Wooden Sis. Stasia McCoy Sis. LaTasha Murphy Sis. Cayla Parson Sis. Zariah Pickett Sis. Bertha Mc Coy Sis. Bertha McCoy First Lady Sis. Barbara A. Murphy Sis. Lolita Parson Sis. Natalie Pickett Sis. Kayla L. Crockett Sis. Bosha Davis Sis. Carolyn Colbert Sis. Joanne Colbert Sis. Kathleen Crockett Sis. Vicki Davis Mother Dolores Dennie Mother Dolores Dennie Sis. Mariah Pitts Sis. Victoria Pitts Sis. Kira Russell Sis. Crystal Marie Scott Sis. Elanese Pitts Sis. Elanese Pitts Sis. LaJuanna Russell Bro. Abraham Scott Sis. Jessica Tibbs (Granddaughter) Sis. Cheryl Mack Sis. Connie Thompson Sis. Lori Williams Mother Dolores Dennie Dea. Mother Janie Doctor Dea. Mother Janie Doctor Dea. Mother Janie Doctor Sis. Angel Marie Scott Sis. Angelyce Marie Williams (granddaughter) Sis. Anari Marie Williams (granddaughter) Sis. Miracle Snowden Bro. Abraham Scott Bro. Abraham Scott Bro. Abraham Scott Sis. Denise Snowden Sis. LaJuanna Russell Sis. Inga Rollins Sis. Shaila Outlaw Sis. Ladee K. R. Rhodes Sis. Traci D. Williams Sis. Ruth Garrett Sis. Ruby Harney Sis. Tricia Harricharan Sis. Carmen Holt Sis. Carmen Holt Sis. Aylea Karen Cooper Sis. Autum Dawn Cooper Sis. Noelle Bradford Sis. June Perkins Sis. Judene Walden Sis. Karen E. Talley Sis. Karen E. Talley Dr. Crystal Thomas Sis. Eula Walden Sis. Eula Walden Sis. Sydney Pollard Sis. Tiffany Williams Jones Sis. Rene' Ivey Sis. LaKita Jones Sis. Jasmine Windley Sis. Crystal Word Sis. Angel J. Windley Sis. Martha Jackson-Word

7 HAPPY BIRTHDAY Please join the GLZBC Pastor's Aide Ministry in wishing a Happy Birthday and Expressions of Love to: FIRST LADY BARBARA ANN MURPHY Wednesday, March 2, 2016 "She shines forth in our midst, a radiant reflection of God's love." ~Anonymous Thank You! Your kind and thoughtful expression of sympathy is deeply appreciated and gratefully acknowledged. Thank you so much for your care and concern; God will continue to bless and grant His richest blessing upon the leader and the members of this great church. Love: On the behalf of my son Stephen Hill, Addison and Dorothy McFarland Thank You! To Rev. Murphy and the entire Zion family, There are no words to thank you enough for your loving kindness and the expressions of sympathy you have shown us during the passing of Aunt Romelia. We will be forever grateful. Your prayers of intercession for comfort, strength and safe travel were answered. We drove safely to Memphis to be a part of the glorious home going service of Aunt Romelia; we cried, we laughed, we praised God and some of us shouted. Death leaves a heartache no one can heal; love leaves a memory no one can steal. We have so many precious, treasured memories. We pray God s continued blessings on each of you. With our love, Cynthia Hill, Elanese Pitts and families Thank You! To Rev. Murphy and the entire Zion family, To say thank you does not seem adequate, we can t find words to thank you enough for all the expressions of love and acts of kindness you have shown us during the passing of my sister and then, three weeks later, my father. We will be forever grateful. Your prayers for comfort and strength during this very difficult time are a blessing. We pray God s continued blessings on each of you. With our love, Steve, Cynthia and Cyndel Hill Thank You! Zion Family, Thank you so very much for the overwhelming love and support you shared during the passing of my father. We were so appreciative of your comforting words, countless cards, prayers and hugs as we went through such a difficult time. I was especially humbled by the prayer at the altar surrounded by Pastor Murphy and the Men of Zion and that act of love will forever be remembered by me and my family. What a blessing to be surrounded by such brotherly love and support! Again, Zion Family, THANK YOU so much! I am eternally grateful to each of you! Sincerely, Larry Pyos, Sr. and Family Contribution Statements If you have not picked up your Contribution Statements, please do so as soon as possible. They are available in the mailboxes located in the Fellowship Hall. POC: Admin Staff Water to Flint, Michigan Matthew 10:42 Missionary Ministry Outreach for 2016 Please place your donation in a tithing envelope and annotate Missionary Ministry. POC: Sister Connie Wilson CD s & DVD s The following is a reminder concerning the playing of CD s and DVD s for programs. If you have a DVD or CD that needs to be played during a service, we ask for a two week lead-time for the DVD and one week for the CD. This will allow time to make sure that it works, it is reviewed, and provides lead-time if it needs to be redone. It is extremely important that we abide by this process to prevent embarrassing situations. POC: Bro. Robert Fairchild Usher Board Membership Drive The Ushers are an integral part of our worship experience. We are in need of senior, young adult and junior ushers. We invite you to become a doorkeeper for the Lord. The Points of Contact are Sis. Gloria Lofton (gloria.lofton7@gmail.com) (703) or Sis. Jannie Eddy (jannie_eddy@yahoo.com). Community Service Project: Stuff A Purse A community service project for Homeless Women Shelter in Washington, DC "Stuff a Purse" Ladies, bring in your gently used purses that you no longer use in your wardrobe filled with small toiletries: Toothpaste, Toothbrush, Feminine spray, Deodorant, Feminine Napkins, Tampons Etc. A box will be near the stairs for donation collection. GLZBC Ushers Ministry Zion Memories Memorabilia Attention all GLZBC Members and Family, As our Church celebrates 125 Years this year, we are asking if anyone has any photos, newspaper clippings, documents or anything else historical pertaining to Zion or its members or family that you would bring the item(s). If you would, kindly put your name on your items and give them to Ann or Suzi Vincent. They will be scanned and given back to you. The items will be displayed for Zion Day. 125 Years of Memories, History, Service, and Love - Let's tell our Story! Please contact Sis. Ann or Suzi Vincent for further information. Thank you and God Bless! Leadership Training Wednesday, March 9, 2016 at 7:30 PM

8 Men s Ministry Training Thursday, March 10, 17 & 24, 2016, 7:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. Facilitator: Pastor Murphy Please sign-up by calling Mrs. Hill so that she can record your name. Handouts will be provided Refreshments will be served. Daylight Saving Time Daylight Saving Time begins Sunday, March 13 th. Set your clocks forward one hour at 11:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 12 th. Spring Forward Volunteers Needed The Hospitality Ministry is requesting volunteers to help set up, serve food and clean up for the 17 th Annual Pastor's Anniversary on March 13 th. Dinner will be served immediately following the 10 a.m. service. If you are able to help, please contact Sis. Christine Davis (Christine.davis85@gmail.com) or Sis. Carmen Holt. Thank you in advance for your assistance. Pastoral Anniversary Sunday, March 13, 10:00 a.m. (One service) Theme: "Celebrating A Purpose Pusher" 2 Timothy 1:11 "And God chose me to be a preacher, an apostle, and a teacher of this Good News." (NLT) *Colors: Shades of Green* Guest Speaker: Rev. Keith Kitchen of Zion Baptist Church Eastland Gardens NE, Washington, DC The requested donation for the Pastor's Anniversary is $117 per member. Small Groups Ministry Meeting Monday, March 14, 7:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. Facilitator: Pastor Murphy Scholarship Opportunities Apply at - Deadline: March 15 & 31, 2016 Bible Study for the Month of March Wednesday, March 16, 23 & 30, :30 8:30 p.m. A new study beginning in Galatians 1 Facilitator: Pastor Murphy Couples Course Marriage Oneness Session 10: Family, friends, and Marriage Oneness Date: Friday, March 18, 2016 Time: 6:30-9:30 p.m. Location: Terri & Anthony Bazemore s Home 5809 Clermont Drive Alexandria, VA RSVP as soon as possible. 125 th Zion Day Team Meeting On Sunday, March 20, 2016, immediately after the 10:45 a.m. service. POC: Deacon Moseley Easter Egg Hunt The Children s Church Ministry will have an Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 26, :00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. POC: Sis. Robin Anderson Fairfax Central Baptist Sunday School Union 28 th Annual Oratorical Event Topic: What Is My Responsibility as a Christian to Advance Race Relations in My Country? Location: Greater Little Zion Baptist Church at April 2, 2016 The Oratorical rules and regulations, theme topic, and sign-in form are all available in the vestibule. POCs: Sis. Doris Dunkley: ddunk4glzbc@gmail.com, (703) Bro. Jeffery Allen: (571) And the King will say, I tell you the truth, when you did it to one of the least of these my brothers and sisters, you were doing it to me! Matthew 25:40 (NLT) Pre Women s Day Concert, Concert, Concert!!! Sponsor: Women s Ministry Saturday, April 9, 2016 at 4:30 p.m. in the main Sanctuary Gospel of Jesus Christ by The Singing Gospel Pearls! Come & Be Blessed Women s Day Theme: Women Fully Committed Scripture (KJV): Romans 12:1-2 Sunday, April 24, 2016 Speaker: Pastor Roxanne Cardenas Sponsor: Women s Ministry of GLZBC Worship, Praise, Joy & Blessings await us in lifting up Jesus with restoration of our souls. Invitation extended do COME to the Celebration! Executive Council Meeting Monday, April 25, 2016 at 7:00 PM Quarterly Church Meeting Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at 7:30 PM

9 125th Church Anniversary Team Update Theme: 125 Years: Remembering, Reconciling, and Rejuvenating But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him. I Corinthians 2:9 ~Zion Renovation Project~ (Renovate a Pew Program Status as of Sunday, Feb 28, 2016) # Pews to be renovated: 44 # Pews committed: 44 ($80,437.00) Paid: $23,574 (Includes 7 Pews Paid-in-Full) Please see a representative of the 125th church anniversary team in the vestibule to make a payment toward your pledge. Also, please pay all pledged funds by July 1, Deacon Al Moseley 125th Church Anniversary Chair ~Zion Renovation Project Goal: $125,000~ (Team Standing as of Feb 28, 2016) Place 12 Zion Tribal Leaders Team Name Alphabet of Members' Last Name Paid 1 Brother Dr. Lacy McLaurin Revelation C $4, Brother Russell Petty Galatians H $4, Brother Jimmy Jones Acts M $2, Brother Nolen Crockett Philippians D, T $2, Brother Lyndon Wrighten Matthew P $1, Brother Ed James James E, F $1, Brother Al Hayes Ephesians W $1, Brother Don Newton Corinthians B $1, Brother Willie Johnson Titus G, J $1, Brothers Al Woods Philemon L, R $1, Brother Emerson Bascomb Romans S, N, O $ Brother Larry Pyos Timothy A, I, K, V, Y $ Total: $23, GLZBC Financial Ministry presents a workshop on LinkedIn An Effective Tool for Connections, Employment Opportunities and Visibility When: Saturday, March 19 th Where: GLZBC Fellowship Hall Time: 1:00 p.m. 4:00 pm. Cost: $57 per person Register: Contact Mary Grate-Pyos mary@mypearlpower.com or (703) Please bring your tablets, laptops and any mobile device that allow you to access your LinkedIn profile. Don t have a LinkedIn account? Come and learn how to create one. Who Should Take This Workshop: Professionals in (or considering) a career change Military retirees transitioning to the workplace Job seekers who want to improve their job search results Recent graduates & current undergraduate students Those re-entering the workforce Business owners and employers who want to expand their employee search Speakers, authors, and leaders who want to increase their visibility and opportunities to affect change Participants Will Learn How To: Build an A.L.I.V.E TM [Accurate, Locatable, Impactful, Value-Based, and Engaging] profile to make a powerful first impression and get more views and connections Build a world-class LinkedIn profile Effectively use LinkedIn s jobs function to identify relevant employment opportunities Engage with job posters Effectively tell their story and articulate their value Research/conduct due diligence on potential employers Develop genuine personal relationships with the people they want to work with and for Use contact information to drive interactions Add media [images, videos, and presentations] to make their profile stand out Establish themselves as an thought leader in their expertise

10 Sunday 7:45 and 10:45 a.m. Worship Service - Each one bring one 7:45 and 10:45 a.m. Children s Church 1 st and 3 rd Sunday (OS) 7:45 and 10:45 a.m. Youth Church 1 st and 3 rd Sunday (FH) 8:30 a.m. Sunday School 5 th Sunday - Pastor Murphy is the Adult Class facilitator 9:45 10:30 a.m. Sunday School - POC: Bro. Jeffery Allen, Sr., Superintendent March May 2016, Theme: The Gift of Faith 9:45 10:15 a.m. Morning Prayer period Main Sanctuary POC: Prayer Ministry 9:45 a.m. Worship Service 5 th Sunday 1:00 p.m. Pastor s Aide Ministry Meeting 1 st Sunday (FH) - POC: Bro. James McCoy 1:00 p.m. Family Ministry Family Prayer Day, 3 rd Sunday upstairs in the prayer room. Family Focus payer for the month of March: In all our families there are battles and struggles of many kinds that we continue to deal with on a daily basis. This month, give all those struggles unto the LORD and circle them in prayer. Praying that GOD's power will overcome all the battles and temptations that you have identified in your family. FOR GOD is all power and worthy to be PRAISED! Scriptures: Isaiah 60:1-2: Arise, shine for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD rises upon you. See, darkness covers the earth and thick darkness is over the peoples, but the LORD rises upon you and his glory appears over you. POCs: Deacon Anthony & Deacon Terri Bazemore 1:00 p.m. Game of Chess, Food, Fun and Fellowship, immediately after the 11:00 a.m. service, (please see website calendar for dates) in the Fellowship Hall. POC: Bro Al Hayes and Sis. LaKita Jones 1-3 p.m. 125 th Zion Day Team Meeting 3 rd Sunday (Jan Sept) (OS) POC: Dea. Al Moseley 1:30 p.m. Christian Education Ministry Meeting 1 st Sunday POC: Sis. La Kita Jones 1:30 p.m. Cancer Support Team Meeting (CR) 2 nd Sunday POC: Sis. Christine Davis 7:00 p.m. Church Choir Rehearsal Monday Tuesday 6:30 p.m. Academic Enrichment (Tutoring) POC: Deacon Dr. Al Moseley 7:00 p.m. Zion Inspirational Choir Rehearsal (except the Tuesday after the 1 st Sunday) 7:00 p.m. Music and Performing Arts Council meeting Tuesday before the 1 st Sunday 7:00 p.m. Board of Directors Meeting 2 nd Tuesday (CR) POC: 7:00 p.m. Deacons Training 2 nd Tuesday 7:30 p.m. Hospitality Ministry Meeting 4 th Tuesday (Kitchen) POC: Sis. Carmen Holt Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting - A one-hour group session led by the Deacon Ministry. Come and pray with us. Location: Old Sanctuary All are welcome 7:30-8:30 p.m. Bible Study (Fellowship Hall) All are welcome Thursday 6:00 8:00 p.m. GLZ Praise Dancers Ministry Rehearsal (OS) POC: BOD Dolores Claytor 6:30 p.m. Youth Ministry Meeting 1 st and 2 nd Thursday (FH) POC: Sis. Cynthia Turner 7:00 p.m. Children s Ministry Meeting 1 st Thursday 7:00-8:00 p.m. Junior Ushers Meeting 4 th Thursday (OS) 7:30 p.m. Missionary Ministry Meeting 3 rd Thursday (CR) 7:30 p.m. Youthful Praise of Zion Choir Rehearsal (MS) Except after the 2 nd Sunday 8:30 p.m. Young Adult Praise Team Rehearsal (MS) POC: Sis. Kiara Mack Friday 7:00 p.m. Baptism Orientation 1 st Friday (CR) POC: 7:00 p.m. Zion Inspirational Choir Rehearsal Friday before the 1 st Sunday Saturday 7-9 a.m. Men s Ministry Prayer Breakfast 1 st Saturday (FH) - POC: Bro. Al Woods 8:00 a.m. Male Chorus Rehearsal (MS) 9:30 11:00 a.m. Women s Bible Study 2 nd and 4 th Saturdays (FH) - POC: Deacon Geraldine Woods 10:00 a.m.- 12 noon Women s Ministry Meeting 3 rd Saturday (FH) POC: Rev. Estelle Chandler (Nov & Dec Meeting in the Old Sanctuary) 10:00 a.m. Beautification Ministry Meeting 3 rd Saturdays (CR) POC: Sis. Annie McLaurin 10:00 a.m. Deacons Meeting 3 rd Saturday (OS) Special on-call teleconference held periodically. POC: Deacon Don Newton 10:00 11:00 a.m. Ushers Ministry Adults Meeting 4 th Saturday POC: Sis. Gloria Lofton 10:00 a.m. New Member Orientation Saturday before the 2 nd Sunday 11:30 a.m. Church Choir Rehearsal Saturday before the 3 rd Sunday 11:00 a.m. Women of Zion Choir Rehearsal 1 st & 4 th Saturday & the Saturday before the 5 th Sunday 2:00 p.m. Seniors Ministry Meeting every 3 rd Saturday (Pinn Center) Please see web-site calendar ( for more scheduled events.