Sunday, April 6, 2014

F I R ST M O UN T Z I O N B A PT I ST C H UR C H
ZION BAPTIST CHURCH
“I WAS SICK
AND
YE VISITED
ME”
Our Known Sick and/
or Shut-in Prayer List
Renee Ballard [K4]
Teresa Bridges [D4]
Brenda Bryant [M3]
Terry Carey [F1]
Charlie Clark [K1]
Brinda Council [K4]
Frances Reynolds–
Collier [D2]
Marva Elzy [I]
Agnes Fortune [I]
Samuel Graham [L1]
Callie Green [I]
Kizzie Lane [G1]
Kenneth Martin [H1]
Gwynne McCathorine
[C1]
Nellie McLeod [H1]
William C. McLeod [H1]
Deac. Donna Oliver [Z]
Cynthia Peavey [H2]
Danise Robbins [K5]
William Terry [M1]
GRAIN OF HEAVEN
Fried Trout, Turkey
Sausage, Bacon,
Scrambled Eggs,
Grits, Biscuits, and
Fried Potatoes
ANNOUNCEMENTS
APRIL 6, 2014
This Week at a Glance & Activities
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
Today, April 6
DEPARTMENT
Juvenile Detention 10A;
Mary
Elizabeth Ministry– New BeginCHILDRENS MINISTRY
YOUTH MINISTRY
nings Spring Graduation 3P; Zone
Mercantile
- Coming 4th Sun, Apr
Youth (High School) Retreat: The 2014
D3 SGM (Woodbridge) 3P.
ChilYouth (9th thru 12th Graders) Retreat 27th, during Children's Church.
has been scheduled for April 25-26 at the
Roslyn Center in Richmond, VA. With its
roots in Proverbs 4:23, the retreat's focus, "Guard Your Heart" seeks to edify,
engage and encourage young believers
in Christ. The retreat is an opportunity to
develop meaningful friendships, to learn
in exciting sessions, and to participate in
fun recreation. This is the last Sunday to
sign up for the Youth (High School) Retreat. The Youth Retreat registration
form with a "What to Bring" page has
Tuesday, April 8
been made available at the Youth MinisProverbs Place 2P; Flower Minis- try table in the Narthex and online at
try 7P; Line Dancing Class 7P; fmzbc.com under the "Registration Form"
Mary Elizabeth Ministry Monthly link.
Monday, April 7
Academic Education Ministry
(Tutorials) 7P; Deacons Ministry–
Communications & Schedules
Committee 7P; Security Ministry
7P; Zone C1/C2 SGM (Dumfries)
7P; Deacons Ministry Executive
Board Meeting 7:30P
dren should bring all Christian Character
Dollars earned in Children's Ministry to
shop at Mercantile. POC: Judy Best, Mercantile Coordinator, (703) 670-0746, genesis04@msn.com.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
VBS VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Volunteers
are needed for Vacation Bible School, June
23rd-27th, 8:30am-12:30pm. Sign up in the
narthex. Volunteer screening is mandatory and can be completed April 12th or
May 17th. POCs: La Tanya Sauls, 703-967
-7089, lsauls1213@aol.com & Carmia Salcedo, 540-288-8972, salzbug@verizon.net.
Meeting 7P; Small Groups
Monthly Meeting 7P; Toastmas- Youth Ministry Servants Needed: Adult
ters 7P; Women’s Choir 7P; Zone volunteers for the Youth Retreat may VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL REGISTRAcontact Rev. John C. McNeill, Jr. at 703- TION: Register for Vacation Bible School in
J2 SGM (FMZBC) 7P
the narthex. Please join us in making The
Jesus Connection…What a Friend; June
23rd-27th, 8:30am-12:30pm. Forms can also
be downloaded at www.fmzbc.com “Forms.”
POCs: La Tanya Sauls, 703-967-7089,
lsauls1213@aol.com & Carmia Salcedo,
Mandatory Parent Meeting for Youth 540-288-8972, salzbug@verizon.net.
Retreat Attendees: On Tuesday, April
22nd at 7pm, the parents of the 2014
Youth Retreat participants will meet to
discuss the Youth Retreat expectations
and to consider any pertinent quesSINGLE’S MINISTRY
tions. Contact Rev. McNeill at 703-670Please
join
us on Sunday, April 13th at 1:30
0184 or jmcneill@firstmountzionbc.org
pm for a time of fun and fellowship. Please
for details.
check the monitors in the Narthex to see
which room we will be meeting. If you have
questions please call Al Shelton at (703)
WOMEN’S MINISTRY
969-5910.
6 7 0 - 0 1 8 4
o r
jmcneill@firstmountzionbc.org. Note: All
volunteers are required to complete VolWednesday, April 9
Proverbs Place 8:30A; Praise & unteer Screening.
Worship 7:30P; Bible Study 8P
Thursday, April 10
Combined Choir 7P; Jewels Choir
7P; Pastor’s Aide Ministry 7P;
Women’s Ministry Outreach Committee 7P; Zone D1 SGM
(Dumfries) 7P
Friday, April 11
Zone E3 SGM (Panera) 7P; Zone
D2 SGM (Dumfries) 7P; Zone
SPRING TEA
G1A SGM (Dale City) 7P; Zone WOMEN'S MINISTRY SPRING TEA
Join the Women on Saturday, May 10th
M2 SGM (Manassas) 7P
from 10 am - 1 pm for a Spring Tea. You
don't want to miss this fellowship of fun,
Saturday, April 12
ent ert ai nm ent ,
and
tea
t al k!
ACADEMIC EDUCATION MINISTRY
Fit By God—Christian Fellowship Tickets are now on sale. POC: Terry
The Academic Education Ministry (AEM) is
Thompson;
tlthompson17@verizon.net.
Basketball League 9A; Men’s Minhappy to announce that the George M.
istry 9A; Women’s Ministry
Hampton and Community Action Founda9A;Volunteer Screening Committion, Incorporated, applications for a college
Dr. Luke E. Torian
tee 9A; New Members Orientation
scholarship are available in the Narthex by
Graduation Set-up 11:30A; Reid/
the mailboxes. The deadline is May 9th
MEN & WOMEN’S MINISTRY
and the minimum grade point average rePhillips Wedding 1P.
16622 Dumfries Road
IT'S BACK! The Men & Women's Minis- quired is 3.0. In addition, all applicants
Dumfries, VA 22025
try Present: Jesus Cries From The should demonstrate leadership in high
Cross: Can You Hear Him? The Seven school and in community service organiza(703) 670-0184
Last Words of Christ. If you missed this tions. Applications will be accepted from
Fax (703) 670-0296
SGM: Small Groups Ministry
historic service on last year, then this is graduating high school seniors from Prince
your opportunity to be blessed on Satur- William County, Stafford County, ManasWebsite addresses:
day, April 12, 2014, from 9 - 11 sas, and Manassas Park. POCs are listed
am. Come and hear 7 preachers share on the applications.
www.fmzbc.net
the 7 last words or phrases that Jesus
www.fmzbc.com
spoke before his death on the cross.
www.firstmountzionbc.org
Mark your calendars and don't miss it!
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ADMIN OFFICE
Custodians
custodians@firstmountzionbc.org
Sherise Campbell
Food Service Director
scampbell@firstmountzionbc.org
Beverly Grant
Information Technology Assistant
bgrant@firstmountzionbc.org
Derrick M. Hammond
Church Business Administrator
dhammond@firstmountzionbc.org
THE COST FOR ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR RECOGNITION OF INDIVIDUALS IS $20.00 PER
REQUEST.
PAYMENT SHOULD ACCOMPANY YOUR REQUEST. PLEASE LIMIT YOUR
WORDING TO TWO LINES. THE REQUEST SHOULD BE SENT TO THE CHURCH OFFICE
NLT 12 NOON ON WEDNESDAY TO: ANNOUNCEMENTS@FIRSTMOUNTZIONBC.ORG. WE
RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES AS NECESSARY.
MUSIC & ARTS
MINISTRY APRIL
REHEARSALS
COMBINED CHOIR
Thurs. 10th; 7P
Mon. 14th; 7P
Sherry Hilliard
Financial Secretary
shilliard@firstmountzionbc.org
JEWELS CHOIR
Thurs. 10th; 7P
Tracey D. Holley
Minister of Christian Education
tholley@firstmountzionbc.org
MENS CHOIR
Tues. 15th, 22nd; 7:30P
Walter Holmes
Assistant Facility Manager
wholmes@firstmountzionbc.org
WOMENS CHOIR
Tues. 8th; 7P
Sandra K. James
Assistant Pastor
sjames@firstmountzionbc.org
Tommy Johnson
Audio Visual Director
tjohnson@firstmountzionbc.org
FIT BY GOD FITNESS COMPLEX
FMZ Basketball: Saturday, April 12th at
9am FMZ Team 1 vs. Star of Bethlehem
and at 10:20am FMZBC Team 2 vs. Harvest Life Changers in the Gymnasium.
Concessions are available in Grain of
Heaven. Come watch, fellowship and
support our church teams. Go FMZBC!
The Volunteer Screening Committee will
conduct a training and interview session on
Saturday, April 12, 2014, beginning
promptly at 9:00am. Please plan to attend
this session if you have been a member of
FMZBC for at least six months, and have a
desire to work in youth/children related
ministries. It is not necessary to signup.
Contact Cynthia Zorn Pettigrew at 703-730MARY ELIZABETH MINISTRY
5227 or Clarice Torian at 703-730-6353 if
The Mary-Elizabeth Ministry New Beginyou have questions.
nings Spring Session has begun and the
following new or “gently used” donations
are needed and appreciated: strollers,
bassinets, activity centers/walkers, bouncPROVERBS PLACE CHILD CARE
ers, monitors, diaper genie, and changing
AND LEARNING CENTER
tables. Please no car seats or cribs due to Proverbs Place will be holding “Summer
safety regulations. Please contact marye- Explosion Camp… The Strength of the
lizabeth@firstmountzionbc.org or Debbie Beatitudes”
from June 23 - August 22,
Taylor at 703-221-6059 regarding dona- 2014. Children who are 5 and have comtions. Thank you in advance for your gra- pleted kindergarten to children who are 12
cious donation!
are welcomed to attend.
Camp time is
The Mary-Elizabeth Ministry Diapers (size
1-5) & Wipes drive starts March 31 - April
1 8 .
P l e a s e
c o n tact maryelizabeth@firstmountzionbc.org if
you would like to donate.
John C. McNeill, Jr.
Youth Minister
jmcneill@firstmountzionbc.org
Sylvia Moore
Executive Assistant to Pastor
smoore@firstmountzionbc.org
Sheniqua Morgan
Receptionist
smorgan@firstmountzionbc.org
Pat Paige
Administrative Assistant
ppaige@firstmountzionbc.org
Deloris Quarterman
Food Service Assistant
dquarterman@firstmountzionbc.org
Ernest Robbins
Facility Manager
erobbins@firstmountzionbc.org
Sylstea C. Sledge
Minister of Music
ssledge@firstmountzionbc.org
Pastor Luke E. Torian
ltorian@firstmountzionbc.org
Laura Valkenburg
Fitness Center Director
lvalkenburg@firstmountzionbc.org
Renee Woolfolk
Small Groups Ministry Director
rwoolfolk@firstmountzionbc.org
VOLUNTEER SCREENING
COMMITTEE
SMALL GROUPS MINISTRY
Don't wonder if or how about Small
Groups Ministry any longer!
No need to question when there are answers. If you want to know how you can
participate and or serve your Zone's Small
Group please attend this informative session on Tuesday, April 8, 2014 at 7pm that
will provide you with the answers. The
format will allow you to stop in and pick up
information or speak with someone about
your area of interest. Brochures and takeaways will also be available. Small Groups
Help Desk will also be open for current
members who have questions to include how to complete the Follow Up Report. Please RSVP by Evite or email
rwoolfolk@firstmountzionbc.org .
SHARE REGISTRATION
The last day to register for the April
SHARE packages is April 13th. SHARE
packages are $21 for food valued between
$35 and $45. POC: Thomas Bates (703)
330-6371 or Cherry Anderson 540 3614319.
from 8:30 - 4:30 each day. The cost of the
camp is $130.00 a week and field trip costs
are not included. Come join us for a fun
and safe Christian experience this summer
at Proverbs Place. For more information
contact
Jeff
McKithen
jmckithen@proverbsplace.net or Frieda
Norcott fnorcott@proverbsplace.net or call
703-565-5062.
ZONE D4
FORMING NEW SMALL GROUP
FOR STUDY OF THE
“SON OF GOD ”
Please Sign-up Today, in the narthex, and
Meet Your Servant Leaders
{Immediately after Service}
Sunday, April 6, 2014
D3SG
Woodbridge 3:00 PM
Monday, April 7th
C1/C2SG Dumfries
7:00 PM
Tuesday, April 8th
J2SG
FMZBC
7:00 PM
Thursday, April 10th
D1SG
Dumfries
7:00 PM
Join FMZBC
Small Groups
Life is Better
in Community
No Need to Question When There Are Answers.
“How Can I Attend and Serve
My Zone’s Small Group?”
Tuesday, April 8th
First Mount Zion Baptist Church
7:00 PM
R.S.V.P. by emailing
rwoolfolk@firstmountzionbc.org
Friday, April 11th
D2SG
Dumfries
E3SG
Panera
G1ASG Dale City
M2SG
Manassas
7:00 PM
7:00 PM
7:00 PM
7:00 PM
Sunday, April 13, 2014
G1BSG FMZBC
K2SG
Stafford
1:00 PM
3:00 PM
Join FMZBC
Small
Groups
Life is
Better in
Community
Join The Single’S MiniSTry
Right Here at First Mt. Zion Baptist
2nd Sunday
APRIL 13, 2014
1:30pm
FMZBC
BASKETBALL
Saturday, April 12th
9:00 am:
FMZ Team 1 vs. Star of Bethlehem
10:20 am:
FMZ Team 2 vs. Harvest Life Changers
In Gymnasium
Concessions Available
FMZBC YOUTH HIGH SCHOOL
RETREAT
APRIL 25-26, 2014
POC: REV. MCNEILL, 703-670-0184
Proverbs 4:23
REGISTRATION BEGINS TODAY
“God…invited you into this wonderful friendship with His Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.”
(1 Corinthians 1:9, TLB)
VBS NEEDS VOLUNTEERS
Sign up in the Narthex
First Mount Zion Baptist Church
Women’s Ministry Tea
Saturday, May 10, 2014
10:00 am – 1:00 p.m.
CELEBRATE YOU:
Women of Character & Wisdom
“She opens her mouth with wisdom
and on her tongue is the
law of kindness.” (Proverbs 31:26
NKJV)
$15.00 (under 12 years of age) $20.00 (teens and older)
Tickets are on sale NOW, until Sunday May 4th,
after each worship service or at www.fmzbc.com
If questions, please email: WomensMinistry@FirstMountZionBC.org
SUMMER CAMP EXPLOSION
“THE STRENGTH OF THE BEATITUDES”
• Ages 5-12 (Must have completed kindergarten)
• Proverbs Place Childcare and Learning Academy
• First Mount Zion Baptist Church
• 16222 Dumfries Road, 22025
• Registration: $80.00 includes shirt, bag, and towel
• Weekly Fee: $130.00
• Before Care: $40.00
• After Care: $40.00
FMZ Small Group Leaders
Register Today!
Ministry Beyond The Walls
Matthew 25: 35-36, 40