Volume-5-Issue-11-No.. - New Zion Baptist Church
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Volume-5-Issue-11-No.. - New Zion Baptist Church
NOVEMBER 2012 / VOL 5 / ISSUE 11 2935 Lincoln Avenue Ogden, Utah 84401 THE WORD AT Choosing to be “We are servants of the wise and unwise indebted to worship, educate, proclaim and minister this fellowship of Christian faith until it covers the earth.” You’re warmly welcomed to our church, we will love to see you here, we want you to know the love of God, and feel His presence near. For you are so special to the Lord and special to us too; for your life has significance and there's purpose in what you do. ~ M.S. Lowndes Church Business Office Hours Mon – Fri • 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Phone: (801) 392.2211 Fax : (801) 392.3433 E-mail: newzionut@aol.com Website: ww.newzionbaptistchurchutah.org Face Book: newzionbaptistchurch/ogden,utah NOVEMBER 2012 / VOL 5 / ISSUE 11 WHAT WE BELIEVE… “Bible Reading, Bible Teaching, Bible Believing makes a Strong Christian, and a Strong Christian, makes a Strong Church.” We are affiliated with the following: National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc.; Intermountain General Baptist Convention, Inc.; New Zion Community Advocates; Ogden/Weber Community Action Partnership (OWCAP); NAACP; Church Women United, Northern Utah Coalition, Inc. (NUC); Ogden City Planning Commission THE WORD AT NEW ZION is a monthly publication of the New Zion Baptist Church. Members are encouraged to submit all newsworthy articles, special prayer and military requests by the 15th of the month to NZBCnewsletter@yahoo.com. Please see Sis. Kelly Mickles, Publicity Coordinator, for your article to be published in the Ogden Standard Examiner. All submissions are subject to editing for clarity and grammatical correctness. Disclaimer Please except our sincere apologies in advance for any error(s) found in this publication. Contact Sis. Betty Smauldon, Publisher, with any questions or comments at the above E-mail address. Thank You! We live in a world today where many believe whatever material possessions they have, the good health they walk in, the freedom of speech they enjoy, the liberty to go when ever or where ever they desire, the ability to worship whomever or whatever they believe and even their choice to receive salvation are all somehow owed to them without regard of the efforts and sometimes overwhelming sacrifices made by others for them to enjoy all of the aforementioned and so much more. The idea or concept of “choosing to be thankful” eludes them. They pose the question, “Why should I be thankful … I have a right to all of these things!” If they would only take the time to delve into the who, what, how and when of the innumerable blessings they enjoy, they would be clearly enlightened of how such came to be. It is a subtle snare of the enemy to keep us so busy with the activities of life that we lulled into not wanting to know or understand the liberating power, blessing and joy of “choosing to be thankful.” “Choosing to be thankful” simply means understanding the true source of all that we possess and enjoy. That source is God the Father, God the Son and the Holy Spirit. When we come into the knowledge that our God, the divine creator of man, the universe and all it encompasses, we begin a lifelong journey of what it means to humble ourselves and be truly thankful for all we possess and experience. As we continue to receive the truth of knowing New Zion Thankful… we have been chosen by God to be good stewards of what He, the creator, has entrusted to us, then thankfulness begins to take root in our hearts. It’s oftentimes easier to choose to be thankful when we’re walking in the “mountain top” seasons of our lives. However, the true test of choosing to be thankful is when we are walking through those challenging “valley” seasons of our lives. It’s during these times that we see with our spiritual eyes, hold fast to the hope and promises of the Lord, and experience His divine faithfulness. “Choosing to be thankful” enables us to see the awesome character of God as the Holy Spirit ushers us into a deeper level of intimacy with Him. Choosing to be thankful transforms our lives motivating us to share the goodness and love of God among ourselves and with others. The calendar lets us know that November is the month to celebrate the holiday of Thanksgiving. We, as Christians, should know and live each day with a thankful heart. We have so much to “choose to be thankful” for! Our salvation, the most precious gift we will ever enjoy, is one reason for our choice of thankfulness. The blood of Jesus Christ shed at Calvary, His glorious resurrection with all power, and His intercession for us at the right hand of our Heavenly Father are, indeed, cause for thankfulness. The privilege of spending eternity in the presence of the Lord should invoke an expression of thankfulness, joy and praise daily. King David assures us in Psalm 140:13 that, “Surely the righteous shall give thanks unto Thy name: the upright shall dwell in Thy presence.” What a wonderful promise for believers, those who have been made righteous through Jesus Christ, to anchor our faith now and in eternity. And for those of us who have been subtly snared with life’s busyness, be reminded of the words of the Apostle Paul, “In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.” Finally, one of the most meaningful things we can do this Thanksgiving holiday is to share with someone who has not yet accepted Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior your reason for “choosing to be thankful” and let them know how, they too, can make the same choice. ▪ WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP LUNCHEON ▪ MISSION THANKSGIVING FOOD BOXES ▪ FALL REVIVAL/LOYALTY DAY & HARVEST FESTIVAL PHOTOS ▪ YOUNG ADULT, YOUTH & CHILDREN ▪ HAPPENINGS THIS MONTH Thanksgiving HAPPY New Zion partners with Northern Utah Coalition, Inc. (NUC) and Walgreens for FREE Flu Shots given to the community on Friday, October 19th Condolences to the … (Bro. Keith & Sis. Jackie) Jones-McCoy-Beard, Turner families and all the families who have lost a love one or friend. In life Jesus holds our hand and walks with us throughout our journey of faith. May the precious comfort of Jesus’ presence and love touch you deeply with every consolation and comfort. ~ ~ Women of all ages are cordially invited ~ New Zion Baptist Church have been a resounding success without all of your prayers and participation. Women’s Fellowship Brunch Annual Harvest Fest; Dea. Harry Nunn, Sr. and Dea. Dale Griffin, offer their gratitude to New Zion and the Sunday School Ministry who donated monetarily, food, candy, games, their efforts and especially your prayers for the Festival on October 31st. A special thank youSPECIAL is extendedPRAYER to the Ogden community who also attended. A wonderful time of fellowship, food and fun was had by the youth and adults. Saturday, November 17, 2012 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. Marshall White Community Center th 222-28 Street Ogden, Utah Bible Trivia … “Where does Scripture first say, O give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; for His steadfast love endures forever?” The members of the New Zion Baptist Church are prayerfully awaiting with anticipation and expectation for the arrival of our new Pastor and First Lady, Pastor Carey E. and Sis. Phyllis M. McCall and family. We are asking everyone to continue in pray for their transition as they come to unite with the New Zion Baptist Church family and the Community. “And I will give you pastors according to mine own heart, which shall feed you with knowledge and understanding.” ~ Jeremiah 3:15 Prayers for Pastor and First Lady McCall and Family as they transition here to New Zion on November 23, 2012. Pictured (l-r): Sis. Sarah McCellan (NUC Project Director) and Community Members who received the flu shots) The fellowship theme is, “Train Up a Child in the Way They Should Go” [Proverbs 22:6] and will include a delicious brunch, skit, fellowship and prayer. Tickets can be obtained for a donation of $10.00 each. Please see Rev. Michelle Boyer, Coordinator, for tickets and additional information. To God Be the Glory and may He richly bless you! ~ Special Prayer ~ Remember our shut-in members Rev. Cal & Sis. Bertha Carter Dcn. Virgia Wilder Sis. Edna Anderson Bro. Clifton Bridges Sis. Mer Corine Holston Dea. Ray Finn Sis. Lucy Donaldson Bro. Marion Carter Sis. Betty Massey Sis. Jerry Johnson Sis. Donna Weatherspoon Sis. Helen Knox Sis. Desseria Satterwhite Dcn. Selma Hutchinson Bro. Ed Taylor Pictured (l-r): Walgreen Representative and Bro. Tanoka Beard (Community Member) Bro. Willard & Sis. Corine Kelley – Peachtree Assisted Living Sis. Dorothy Green – Mountain View Health Services The church office maintains a binder which contains employment vacancy announcements periodically received from Ogden City, Weber County and other community sources. Members seeking employment are welcome to stop by the church office and review available employment vacancy opportunities. OH… GIVE THANKS UNTO THE LORD FOR HE IS GOOD… GIVE HIM GLORY! 2 Volume 1, Issue 2 Meet the New Members Fellowship for Third Quarter; On behalf of the New Zion Baptist Church and the Deacons Ministry, Dea. Kenneth Wilder would like to thank the Executive Board Members for donating their time, funding and delicious food and hosting the Fellowship for July, August and September on October 14th. Special thanks to Sis. Tamara Larry and the Kitchen/Cuisine Ministry for their efforts as well. 54th Fall Revival & Loyalty Day; Sis. Dula Brock (Chairperson), express her sincere appreciation To the New Zion Church Family, program participants, Loyalty Day captains, various ministries for their assistance, area church Pastors, their choirs and congregations, visitors and friends who came in support of our Fall Revival and Loyalty Services, October 24-26 and 28. A gratitude of thanks to Dr. Zachary Royal, Senior Pastor of St. Mary Missionary Baptist Church in Miami, FL for serving as the guest revivalist and Loyalty Day speaker of the hour. This would not In death His grip lifts us up into His very presence so that we can walk with Him forever face to face. Recent event acknowledgements 7 Volume 1, Issue 2 Bro. Barry & Sis. Ada Gillis; Sis. Reese Lee; Sis. Viola Clark, LA; Dcn. Isabel Brigham; Sis. Carrie Smiley, PA; Bro. Marquis Lucero; Bro. Joseph Weatherspoon; Bro. Matthew Smauldon; Bro. Riqo Perea; Bro. Gladstone “And it came to pass, when I Adams; Sis. Felicia Rodriquez; Bro. Danny heard these words, that I sat down Biggers-Nunn; Dr. Donald Carpenter; Dcn. and wept, and mourned certain Modestine Carpenter; Bro. Olis Sr. & Sis. Mary days, and fasted, and prayed before the God of heaven,” Helen Dockery; Dea. Harry Sr. & Dcn. Betty [Nehemiah 1:4] Nunn; The Cardova Family; Sis. Thelma Green; Bro. James Hill; Bro. Herman & Sis. Hazel Jones; Sis. Cynthia King; Bro. Ed Winans; Sis. Cynthia King; Sis. Tamra Lucero-Adams & Family; Bro. Jake Skeen (Africa); Sis. Melanie Anderson; Sis. Teri Carillo & Family; Sis. Catherine Neaman & Family; Sis. Zetta SatterwhiteBrowning (AZ); Bro. Albert Turner; Bro. Charles E. Turner, Bro. Clarence E. Bradley, Bro. Roy Holston; Sis. Dorothy Scott; Sis. Lovey Hairston; Sis. Joyce Frye; Bro. Gerald & Sis. Daphne Bradley & Family; Sis. Claudia Mbaye; Sis. Amineh Brown; Sis. Bobbie Brown; Sis. Cleo Myles; Sis. Annette Eaton, IN; Sis. Martha Allen; Sis. Daisy Gentry Our church family ~ Our sick and shut-in members ~ Our young adults away at college Our men & women of the Armed Forces & their families ~ Our community, nation and the world Your prayers are most appreciated! Sat, 3rd * Church Women United (Ogden Unit) World Community Day 9:30 a.m. at the 9th Ward LDS Church in Roy, Utah Sun, 4th Daylight savings time – fall back one hour * Calvary Baptist Church 120th Revival, November 4-9th, 7:00 p.m. nightly Dr. L. K. Curry (Emeritus Pastor), of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Chicago, IL and former Pastor of New Zion will be the guest revivalist. “Compelled to Serve” Associate Pastors Rev. Cal Carter (Emeritus) ▪ Rev. Michelle Boyer Min. Lillie Holman ▪ Min. Stanley Ellington [Psalm 110:3] Sunday Services Worship at 11:00 a.m. Children’s Church at 11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. (1st, 2nd, 3rd & 5th Sunday) Sun, 11th * Calvary Baptist Church 120th Church Anniversary, 3:30 p.m. Mon, 12th (Observed & the Church Office will be closed) Spiritual training & weekly reminders Ministry Time Sunday School New Member Orientation * Full Gospel Deliverance Center Church Annual Fall Revival, November 12th -16th, 7:00 p.m. nightly in Salt Lake City. Thurs, 15th * Gospel Dance Fest Extravaganza on the Wasatch Front, 7:00 p.m. Clearfield High School Auditorium in Clearfield, Utah. Ticket donation is $7.00 each for ages 7 and up. NZBC Liturgical Dancers are invited to participate. Call Sis. Daniels at (801) 608.2740 for more info. Sat, 17th New Zion Women’s Fellowship Brunch (see page 2) Sun, 18th * True Vince Baptist Church 9th Anniversary of Pastor Lamar and First Lady Sheila Jackson, 3:30 p.m. Mon, 19th Mission Ministry Outreach “Thanksgiving Food Box” Distribution (see page 4) Thurs, 22nd ** For more information, posting of the Weekly Church Announcements are located on the church bulletin board, Facebook and Website. ▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ If you need a ride to church, please call one of the Van Ministry drivers; Dea. Wilson English (801) 726.5428 Bro. Ray Younger or (801) 644.1180) Associate Pastor Training/Mtg Laymen Ministry Meeting Millcreek Youth Bible Study Mission Ministry Meeting Youth Dance Rehearsal When SUNDAY 9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. MONDAY 6:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY Midweek Prayer & Bible Study 12:00 Noon Evening Prayer & Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Youth Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Youth Choir Rehearsal 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Fundraising Ministry Meeting 10:00 a.m. THURSDAY Laymen Ministry Meeting 7:00 p.m. Deacon Ministry Training/Mtg 6:00 p.m. SATURDAY Sunday School Teachers Mtg 9:00 a.m. Mass Choir Rehearsal 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Male Chorus Rehearsal 11:00 a.m. Women’s Choir Rehearsal 11:00 a.m. Senior Usher’s Ministry Meeting 6:00 p.m. Youth Choir Rehearsal 1:00 p.m. Every Every 1st Every 4th Every 2nd & 4th Every Every Every Every 4th Every 4th 1st 1st 1st & 4th 2nd 3rd 3rd 4th Armourbearer Ministry Meeting (Date & Time – TBA) Adult Dance Ministry Rehearsal Young Adult Dance Ministry Rehearsal Young Adult Usher Ministry Meeting Junior Deacons Junior Deaconess Young Adult, Youth & Children’s Ministries (Date & Time – TBA) (Date & Time – TBA) (Date & Time – TBA) (Date & Time – TBA) (Date & Time – TBA) (See Page 5) Christian Education Classes (CLS) Ministry Leadership/Workshops Pastor’s Aide Ministry Meeting TBA TBA TBA Bible Trivia Answer… “in David’s psalm of Thanksgiving.” [1 Chronicles 16:34] 6 3 Pictured (l-r): Pastor H. Fields (UBC), Rev. M. Boyer (NZBC), Min. L. Holman (NZBC), Dr. Zachary Royal (Guest Revivalist & Loyalty Day Speaker of St. Mary BC in FL), Min. S. Ellington (NZBC), Pastor F. Davis (CBC) and Pastor L. Jackson (TVBC) 54th Fall Revival & Loyalty Day OCTOBER 24th -26th & 28th M ee t t h e n e w m em b er ’s fel lo w sh ip Third Quarter 2012 ~ Sunday, October 14th New Zion Youth Visit Shut-in Members ▪ October 2012 Hurricane Sandy Your National Baptist Neighbors Urgently Need Your Help! Let’s Join Forces to Help Hurricane Sandy’s impact along the eastern seaboard has brought devastation to all that was in its path. Many of our National Baptist Churches and families suffered tremendous lost with millions without power, transportation systems are crippled, extensive flooding and your assistance is urgently needed. Pictured (l-r): Min. Stanley Ellington (Associate Pastor), Sis. Shayla Simpson, Sis. Betha Hudspeth, Sis. Venisha Jones, Sis. Kamya Jones, Bro. Veltino “Tino” Jones and Min. Lillie Holman (Associate Pastor) Not pictured: Bro. Kenneth Brock, Sis. Rwanagate Patricia, Sis. Kellia Isimbi and Bro. Zackery Curtis It is with Jesus Joy that we Welcome You to the New Zion Baptist Church Family If you would like to make a gift donation to the National Baptist Disaster Relief to support communities as they rebuild from this storm, which will help with much needed supplies to clean homes, a place to sleep at night while their homes are being repaired, water to use, food, etc. To make an online donation via the National Baptist at website www.nationalbaptist.com or mail your check payable to: National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc. Disaster Relief, 1700 Baptist World Center Drive, Nashville, TN 37207. Pictured front (l-r): Sis. Wanda Stimpson (Youth Advisor), Bro. James Hill (shut-in), Sis. Connie House (Youth Director) and Sis. Mae Glynn Sis. Dorothy Green (center) with New Zion Youth New Zion was also represented by 23 teens at the True Vine and Second Baptist Churches Harvest Night held at the Layton Skating Rink under the direction of Sis. Connie House & Bro. Danny Grant. May God richly bless you for your giving! “Thanksgiving” Thanksgiving Food Boxes ….. Harvest Fest October 31st Due to the rising costs of food items and in an effort to be wise stewards of our monetary resources, New Zion members will be given priority to receive Thanksgiving Food Boxes this year. Requests from non-members will be considered on a first come first served basis if boxes are available. Church members in need of assistance may pick up a request form located on the credenza at the rear of the sanctuary. The request form submission deadline is Sunday, November 18th. Monetary donations may be given to any member of the Mission Ministry or submitted to the church office. To all those who are celebrating this momentous & special occasion this month. Family Feast Pumpkin May God’s blessings abound to you as you Celebrate your special day! Harvest Puritan Worship Praise Thursday Prayers Turkey Pumpkin Carving Contest Winners (l-r): Sis. Hannah Frye (5th), Bro. DJ Frye (4th), Sis. Alyssa Elliott (3rd), Sis. Tamra Lucero (representing) Sis. Justice Lucero (1st); Sis. Kelsey Nixon (2nd) and Sis. Faith Frye (6th) Yum 4 5