And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; for the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ: Ephesians 4:11-12 (KJV)
NOTES PASTOR DAVIS With Appreciation For Your Ministry, What We Pray For You: GUIDANCE For the paths your feet will daily follow WISDOM For the counsel you are asked to give COMPASSION For those you are called upon to help. What We Wish For You: STRENGTH To stand for what is true and right, even when there is opposition COURAGE To press on, even when things seem routine PERSERVANCE To follow the desires God has placed in your heart, even when you doubt. What We Give To You: SUPPORT For your leadership APPRECIATION For your calling and gifts THANKS For the person you are in Christ. GOD BLESS YOU PASTOR DAVIS
About our Speaker REV. EDWARD DAVIS A graduate of North Carolina A&T State University, Rev. Davis holds the Master of Arts Degree in Christian Education from Southern Evangelical Seminary. He s currently pursuing the Master of Divinity degree from Apex School of Theology. His areas of expertise include: Eschatology and Ecclesiology To our Families, Friends, Pastor s Aide Ministry and to our Zion Family For your unwavering support, words of encouragement and most of all your Prayers as we prepared for Pastor Davis First Anniversary!! Rev. Edward Davis is the Senior Pastor of Gum Springs Missionary Baptist Church in Pageland, South Carolina where he is in his twenty seventh year of pastoral ministry. Rev. Davis is married to Mrs. Gloria McQueen Davis and sharing in their joy are their two lovely children: one son Edward Davis, Jr. and one daughter Tanesha Davis. Rev Davis motto is taken from Joshua 24:15, As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord. Yours in Christ, Sister Jessica Fluker & Sister Joy Flemming
ZION BAPTIST CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS To our Pastor, Pastor Davis Preaching Schedule: November 13 Morris College Pooling of the Funds, Zion Chapel #1; 7:00 p.m.; June 2, 2019 Antioch Baptist Church of Deanwood, Pastor s Anniversary, Washington, DC; July 29-August 1 Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Darlington, SC November 12 Budget Committee meeting, 6:00 p.m. November 13 Finance Committee Meeting 6:00 p.m. November 15 ZBC Joint Board meeting, 6:00 p.m.; Personal Finance Workshop hosted by ZBC Youth Adult Ministry, 6:30 p.m. November 20 Trustee Ministry Meeting 6:00 p.m. November 26 First Aid Ministry Meeting 6:00 p.m. December 1 Senior Citizens Day Camp Open House 1:00 p.m. December 11 Women of Wisdom Ministry Christmas Social 6:00 p.m. December 13 Music Ministry Christmas Social 6:00 p.m. December 15 Arsenal Hill Circle Christmas Luncheon 11:00 a.m. December 29 Clothes Giveaway / Homeless Feeding 10:00 a.m. December 31 Watch Night Services at New Ebenezer Baptist Church 10:00 p.m. PLEASE NO FOOD OR DRINK IN THE SANCTUARY THANK YOU!! SICK / SHUT-IN Sis. Elise Myers 1105 Pineywood Road Columbia, SC 29210 Sis. Cleo Fair Carolina Gardens @ Kathwood 4520 Trenholm Road Columbia, SC 29204 At Home Rev. Gene Brown Sis. Frances Fields Sis. Elizabeth Hall Sis. Annette Hill Bro. James Jones Sis. Elnora Robinson Sis. Marilyn West But how can they call on him to save them unless they believe in him? And how can they believe in him if they have never heard about him? And how can they hear about him unless someone tells them? And how will anyone go and tell them without being sent? That is why Scriptures say, How beautiful are the feet of messengers who bring Good News. Romans 10:14-15 On behalf of the Pastor s Aide Ministry of Zion, we bring greetings to you on this your Special Occasion, your First Year as our Pastor. Just to think, the brevity of a year; it seems as if it were just a few past months ago your Installation Services were held at the church. Shortly thereafter, this ministry was reactivated and has worked tirelessly to assist in making your ministry both effective and efficient. We have purchased and read your book entitled, Church Without Limits; Connecting with Millennial Generation. Presently, we can see the connect, bridging the divide to bring together in a positive way God s people. A time for each one to appreciate the other in Kingdom Building. We thank and appreciate You, as our Messenger at Zion. You are writing a Gospel, a chapter each day. By deeds that you do, by words that you say. We can readily see Faith and Truth in you. Continue to share the Gospel, the Word of God gives to you! Happy First Pastoral Anniversary, Jessica Fluker and Joy Flemming, Co-Chairs Angela West-Barnett Cynthia Dantzler Mary Alice Graham Cynthia Gist Kathy Javis Shirley Levy Dolores Scott Anita Suber Doretha Thompson Otis Skip Walters Dea. Isaac Washington Thurman Zimmerman
Litany: Thank You for Our Pastor Leader: Holy God, we praise You for Your wisdom in gifting the church with Pastors. We thank You for giving us a Pastor after Your own heart. Congregation: Thank You for our Pastor. Leader: You know that in order for Your people to grow, they must be fed with knowledge and understanding. Congregation: Thank You for our Pastor, who feeds us. Leader: You gifted the Church with Pastors to make us ready to do the work of the ministry, that the Church would know the truth concerning our faith in Jesus Christ and that we might no longer be gullible concerning the strange teachings of this world. Congregation: Thank You for our Pastor. Leader: We thank You for our Pastor, who labors in the Word of God to preach and teach rightly dividing the Word of truth. Thank You for our Pastor s diligence in preaching and teaching the Word in season and out of season. Congregation: Thank You for our Pastor s faithfulness to Your Word. Leader: We thank You for the time our Pastor spends in prayer, seeking You for direction in guiding this flock. Congregation: Thank You for a praying Pastor. Leader: Lord, we thank You for our Pastor, who possesses a Pastor s heart and is willing to comfort and willing to correct-a heart that is full of compassion. Congregation: Thank You for a caring Pastor. Leader: Truly the Pastor s work is great and many times is beyond our understanding, but You have told us in Your Word to honor those who work hard for You, giving spiritual guidance to Your people. Help us to acknowledge, appreciate, respect, and overwhelm our Pastor with love for the sake of Kingdom building. ALL: Thank You for the privilege of loving our Pastor. Order of Service November 11, 2018 10:45 a.m. Deacon and Deaconess Frank & Sherry Moore, Presiding ~~~Zion Praise and Worship Ministry~~~ Invocation... Deacon & Deaconess Moore Hymn of Worship... #135... Amazing Grace Occasion/Welcome... Sister Dalceada Williams Litany... Alana Fluker and Ka Mara Nelson Little Miss Green and White Pageant Contestants Announcements / Acknowledgements... Michele Taylor-Brown Deaconess Board, Chair Veterans Tribute Tithes and Offering... Mass Choir Offertory Prayer... Minister Ernest Hare Offertory Chant: Thank You Lord Selection... ZBC Praise Dancers Special Video Presentation Presentation of Gift/Remarks... Deacon Herbert J. Barnette Deacon Board, Chair Jessica Fluker and Joy Flemming Pastor s Aide Ministry, Co-Chairs Introduction of Speaker... Deaconess Sherry Moore Selection... Mass Choir Spoken Word... Rev. Edward Davis, Pastor Gum Springs Baptist Church, Pageland, SC Hymn of Discipleship/Altar Prayer... Come Unto Jesus Expressions of Gratitude... Rev. Dr. Melvin Andrew Davis Closing Song... Let The Church Say Amen Benediction and Blessing of Food... Rev. Edward Davis ~~~Dinner will be served in Fellowship Hall~~~