The Zion T rumpet - Greater MT Zion A M E Church

Volume 6, Issue 6
The Zion Trumpet
GREATER MT. ZION AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH
April 01, 2012
Thank you to:
Miss Andria Harrell for her dedicated
work to the Relay For Life of South St.
Petersburg. This event was held Friday, April 27th through Saturday April
28th.
Look at Miss Monique Brown
leading the way. Thanks to all the heroes who walked and the survivors of
today.
Miss Mable Gibson was honored as a distinguished Midtown Community Senior on Tuesday, April 24th at 5:30 pm by The USF St. Petersburg Neighborhood News Bureau. She was
honored for her contributions as an educator
and her tireless work in the community to create better race relations.
Keep up the good
work Sister Gibson; your Church Family supports you in all your endeavors.
Pastor’s Message
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Black History Moments
Page 4
Inspirational Moment
Page 5
Church School
Page 6
Church School
Page 7
Health and Wellness
Page 8
Message from YPD Director
Page 9
Happenings at Mt. Zion
Page 10-11
Birthdays / Welcome
Page 12
Sick and Shut In / Condolences
Page 13
Children’s Church
Page 14
Annual Conference / The Preached Word
Page 15
Commission on Stewardship and Finance
Page 16
Business Corner
Page 17
Trustee News / Applause
Page 18
Church Calendar
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Honesty
Little Carl was having dinner at Steven’s house. Trying to
help their guest, Steven’s mother asked, “Are you sure
you can cut the meat by yourself?
Carl answered, “Sure. We sometimes have ‘tough’ meat
too” at our home
Answer:
James 1:13 tells us we
should never say “God
is tempting me.” Remember that!
Trivia Question for April
What should a person never say
when they are tempted?
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Trivia Question for May
Someone who turns a sinner from
the error of his ways does what TWO
things?
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Knowing God Through Experience
“God said to Moses, “I AM WHO I AM. This is what you are to say to the Israelites:
I AM has sent me to you.’” Exodus 3:14
Too many people shut God out of their daily experiences. They wait for a crisis to hit
before they turn to Him. But, if they really want to know God, they need to look for
Him in every experience of life. He’s there, wanting to become real to them.
For years I have studied and intellectually know many of the names given to God in
the Scripture. For example, He is my refuge and strength, my defender, my deliverer,
my comforter in sorrow, the bread of life, counselor, Savior, and King of kings. But
until I experienced Him as my deliverer, refuge and strength, those names were only
names that I believed in. I did not understand the true meaning of what it was like to
have God be those names.
When I messed up and knew what I deserved, He was my righteous judge. When I
repented, I experienced Him as my Savior, deliverer, and refuge. When I felt alone,
He became my comforter. It’s just as He told Moses, “I AM everything you need.”
And not only is He what I need, He provides what I need as I seek Him. It was
through these experiences in my life that God revealed Himself and I discovered more
of who He is and how He wants to be more a part of my life.
As you spend time alone with God today, thank Him and praise Him for His constant
efforts to make Himself known to you. Ask Him to forgive you for the times you have
not looked for Him in the everyday experiences of your life. Ask Him to help you be a
witness to others by helping them see Him work in the routine of their lives. Finally,
pray that God would help you to be sensitive to His work in your life today.
Look for God in everything today.
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May 1, 1950
Poet Gwendolyn Brooks becomes first black to win Pulitzer Prize.
May 4, 1961
Freedom Riders board a bus and go on the road to desegregate
southern bus terminals.
May 7, 1878
Inventor J.R. Winters receives patent for the fire escape ladder.
May 10, 1837
Politician P.B.S. Pinchback is born
May 13, 1914
Heavyweight boxer “The Brown Bomber” Joe Louis is born.
May 18, 1946
Baseball great Reggie Jackson is born.
May 23, 1900
Civil War hero Sgt. William Carney becomes first black to receive
Medal of Honor.
May 26, 1926
Jazz trumpeter Miles Davis is born.
May 29, 1973
Thomas Bradley becomes first Black mayor of Los Angeles.
Spotlight on a Great African American
Henry Louis "Hank" Aaron (born February 5, 1934), nicknamed
"Hammer," or "Hammerin' Hank," is a retired American baseball right
fielder who played 23 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1954
through 1976. Aaron spent 21 seasons with the Milwaukee and Atlanta
Braves in the National League (NL) before playing for the Milwaukee Brewers of the American League (AL) for the final two years of his career. Aaron is considered to be one of the greatest baseball players of all time. In
1999, The Sporting News ranked Aaron fifth on their "100 Greatest Baseball
Players" list.
After playing with the Indianapolis Clowns of the Negro
American League and in the minor leagues, Aaron started his major league
career in 1954. In his final season, he was the last Negro League baseball player on a major
league roster. His most notable achievement was breaking the career home run record set by
Babe Ruth. During his career, Aaron performed at a consistently high level for an extended period of time. He hit 24 or more home runs every year from 1955 through 1973, and is the only
player to hit 30 or more home runs in a season at least fifteen times.
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A Mother's Love
There are times when only a mother's love
Can understand our tears,
Can soothe our disappointments
And calm all of our fears.
There are times when only a mother's love
Can share the joy we feel
When something we've dreamed about
Quite suddenly is real.
There are times when only a mother's faith
Can help us on life's way
And inspire in us the confidence
We need from day to day.
For a mother's heart and a mother's faith
And a mother's steadfast love
Were fashioned by the angels
And sent from God above.
--Author Unknown
To all the LADIES of Greater Mt. Zion
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05/01 Walking on Water
John 6:16-21
05/02 Giving Eternal Life
John 6:36-40
05/03 Offering Living Bread
John 6:41-51
05/04 The Life-giving Spirit
John 6:60-65
05/05 To Whom Can We Go?
John 6:66-71
05/06 The True Bread of Heaven
John 6:22-35
05/07 Sheep Without a Shepherd
2 Chronicles 18:12-22
05/08 A New Shepherd for Israel
Numbers 27:12-20
05/09 The Shepherd David
Psalm 78:67-72
05/10 Lord, Be Our Shepherd
Psalm 28
05/11 Shepherd of Israel, Restore Us
Psalm 80:1-7
05/12 The Sheep Follow
John 10:1-6
05/13 I Am the Good Shepherd
John 10:7-18
05/14 The Power of Christ’s Resurrection
Philippians 3:7-11
05/15 The Son Gives Life
John 5:19-24
05/16 Life or Condemnation
John 5:25-29
05/17 “I Give Eternal Life”
John 10: 22-28
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05/18 For God’s Glory
John 11:1-10
05/19 So That You May Believe
John 11:11-16
05/20 The Resurrection and the Life
John 11:17-27, 41-44
05/21 Making Known the Way of God
Exodus 18:13-23
05/22 Turning Aside from the Way
Exodus 32:7-14
05/23 Seeking Truth Within
Psalm 51:1-7
05/24 Speaking Truth from the Heart
Psalm 15
05/25 Telling the Whole Message
Acts 5:17-21
05/26 Choosing the Hard Road
Matthew 7:13-20
05/27 “How Can We Know the Way?”
John 14:1-14
05/28 Punishment for False Witness
Deuteronomy 19:15-20
05/29 God Holds Court
Psalm 82
05/30 The Day of Punishment
Isaiah 10:1-4
05/31 Rescued from the Wicked and Unjust
Psalm 71:1-6
06/01 A God of Justice
Isaiah 30:18-22
06/02 God’s Way Are Just
Deuteronomy 31:30—32: 7
06/03 Justice for All
Exodus 23:1-9
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Get YOUR study on!
This month we continue to give
thanks to our Good Shepherd. We
learn of Jesus’ teachings about the
bread of life. And with confirmation
that Jesus is the Resurrection and the
Life, our faith provides us Everlasting
Life.
5/6 The Bread of Life
No More Hunger; No More Thirst
John 6:35
5/13 The Good Shepherd
Can you distinguish the Master’s voice?
John 10:14
5/20 The Resurrection and the
Life
The promise for Your life after death
John11:25
5/27 The Way, The Truth, and The Life
Comfort me from John 14
John 14:16
Church School
Highlights
Highlights
Welcome to Greater Mt. Zion’s Church School Page.
Here you will find great information on what to look
forward to this month in your Church School class.
May Calendar of Events
5/27– Zion Store
BRAIN BOWL
It’s that time again Mt. Zion,
Church School Convention is upon us. We encourage you to
bring your children to represent
our Church at this event; they are
up for the challenge! Our coaches are energized and ready to
win the big one. Please see ANY
Church School Staff for more information.
The Zion Store
Church School Staff
Superintendent
Assistant Supt.
Beginners
Primary
Juniors
Intermediates
Seniors
Young Adults
Progressive
Women
Adult Women
Men
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Alyshia Keys-Harris
DeJuan Patrick
Shuronda Hill
Barbara Smith
Dawn Bannister
Verna Thompson
Valerie Lee
Shirley Morgan
Cheryle Harrell
Wilma Lancaster
Monique Brown
Karen Stanford
Mable Gibson
Robert Boyd
It’s A Girl!
Congratulations to our
Church School Asst.
Superintendent and
his family.
Mr. & Mrs. DeJuan
Patrick and Gold, enjoy your tiny but
Almighty blessing.
Penelope Rae
Patrick
4/19/2012
SHOWING UP AND
SHOWING OUT!
Our children love shopping at Overall high averages
their Zion Store. It has invigorat- for the month of April.
ed and renewed our children and
Highest Youth
should be supported by all of us.
Attendance
So please, if you are interested in
Senior & Primary
financially supporting this amazing tool for spiritual growth,
please leave your financial donaHighest Adult
tions with either of our SuperinAttendance
tendents.
Adult Women
Thank You, Thank You! Highest Youth Offering
Senior & Primary
We had 4 Visitors at Church
School this month! We would
like to thank those who extended Highest Adult Offering
Mt. Zion’s loving arms to the Progressive Women
community!
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Voter Registration
Offered at Zion
The third Sunday of each month
(May 20, 2012) has been designated as Voter Registration Sunday.
You may register to vote, change
your address, change party affiliation, etc.
Did you know your address on the
Supervisor’s of Elections Roll must
match your identification?
Please do not give them any reason
to question your eligibility. Check
you paperwork NOW!!
Also, if you did not vote in the last
two Presidential elections, (2004 and
2008), you must complete a new
form. Stop by the Wellness Office.
June 13, 2012
Alan Park
Homeless Leadership Board
Topic: Homelessness in Pinellas
County
July 2012
Fellowship on Mt. Zion’s property or
elsewhere (Date to be announced)
Thank you,
Sister Anna Herring
Commissioner
Health and Wellness
to
get
your
blood pressure
checked every
second Sunday
after 7:30 am
worship.
Thank you.
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May 09, 2012
May 16, 2012
Peggy Macaluso
Program Specialist
Alzheimer's Association
Topic: How to maintain a healthy
brain and symptoms of the disease.
On May 16th, the specialist will
return to administer memory
screenings to selected members.
MAY IS NATIONAL
STROKE
AND
LUPUS MONTH
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Young People’s and Children’s Division
Message from YPD Director, Tarra Ofosu
I am so excited about our YPD program at Greater Mt. Zion AME Church to serve young people
from 2-26 years of age. We strive to please God and do everything decent and in order. Our
theme is, Back to Basics …Train a child the way they should go. This year, we plan to hold a series of trainings that will be interactive and fun to teach you about YPD history and fun facts
and give everyday examples of Christian living that are on the level for young people in our
Church.
Will also be doing a mission project every other month; in the
Month of May our Mission project will be SOLES4SOULS. This is
a wonderful way to help others who are less fortunate than us.
We will be collecting shoes every Sunday in the Month of May
and selling Lemonade or drink items to be able to ship the shoes
we collect and to purchase new shoes through the organization.
We will also be taking up a collection on 2nd Sunday for SelfDenial Week that will be sent to AME University.
We will be working on developing our Christian faith. As members of the Christian faith we have asked ourselves a few questions. Would God be pleased with how I act, talk, and present myself to others? I know some
of us will say; I don’t care what people think. Don’t get it twisted, please care what God
thinks. He sees everything and you cannot hide anything. We will strive this year to do what is
pleasing to God. I hope you will work with me in supporting our young people and helping this
be the best YPD it can be. I am dedicated and ready to do my best.
We will be meeting every 4th Sunday right after worship
service for one (1) hour and thirty (30) minutes.
YPD Needs:
Art Supplies
Gift Cards in $5 or $10 increments for prizes
Items for our Reward box
Parent Volunteers:
YPD/YAC Snack Shack, We need 3 parents to volunteer each
Sunday to sell items
Facilitate groups during the YPD Meetings
We need Youth Volunteers to:
Volunteer to man the shoe pick-up
Participate on program for our 4th Sunday Worship Services
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Happenings at Mt. Zion A.M.E. Church
Mt. Zion Travels to the Northwestern United States
Tentative plans are being considered to travel to the Grand Canyon or Grand Tetons
National Park, Yellowstone Park and Mt. Rushmore in the summer of 2013. This
time, we will not have to deal with passports or sea sickness!
We need to determine interest in order to obtain group rates for travel and lodging.
Over 50 members have signed up. Payment arrangements will be available.
The sign up sheet is located on the board in the Fellowship Hall. Questions, see Sister Anna Herring or Sister Ruth Davis. An informational meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday, May 16th after Bible Study.
Thank you, Sister Anna Herring
It is that time again:
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
10 am — 12 noon
If you would like to sign up as a volunteer for this
event, please contact the Church Office.
Thank you, Sister Anna Herring
.
Vacation Bible School
July 16 -19, 2012
6:30 PM Nightly
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Happenings at Mt. Zion A.M.E. Church
Fellowship of the Rings
“Therefore a man will leave his father and his mother,
and will cling to his wife: and they will be one flesh.” Genesis 2:24
“And be kind one to another, tender-hearted, forgiving one another,
even as God for Christ's sake has forgiven you.”
Ephesians 4:32
Fellowship of the Rings Couples’ Ministry would like to
THANK all the couples’ who signed up and participated in the Workshop.
Happy Anniversary to the following couples:
Charles and Marjorie Buckner
Kelvin and Rosa Davis
Rodney and Janice Mims
Eric and Tarra Ofosu
Marriage Tip for May 2012:
“Love”
*We are encouraging all couples to come and be a part of this Ministry.*
Mother’s Day Luncheon
May 12, 2012
11:00 AM — 1:00 PM
at
Greater Mt. Zion A.M.E. Church
Fellowship Hall
Donation: $10.00
Tickets available from any member of the
Women’s Ministry.
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Sanai Atkins
Theodore Cummings
Gary Whitehead
Whitney Smith
Tre’ Clermont
Re’nyiah Atkins
Imari Hill
Imani Hill
M.D. Wilson
Willie Fudge
Darlene Dudley
Charlie Jenkins, Jr.
Tiki Logan
Londa Thomas
Frankie Harris
Barbara Keys
Betty Walker
Lindsey Bolden
Janee’ Walker
Whitney Kyles
Jerriece Carey
Bessie Manning
Bessie Carter
Christiana Boyd
Jerome Clark, Jr.
Jamien Jones
Audrui Holmes Weston
Christina Alexander
Carolyn Cosby
April Hubbard
Katrina Roberson
Stephanie Cummings
Anthony Rose
Terry Byers
LeRoy Flemmings, Jr.
Dorothy Sims
Dorniqua Nofleet
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Alice Perry
Julia Smith
Diedrea Campbell
Jason Hanson
William Scott
Galen Kirnes
Mardi Kirnes
Bregina Jones
Ayanna Pollard
Marjorie Buckner
Rubena Homes
Tiwanya Keys
Carolyn Kilpatrick
Erik Spears
Josiah Gumbs
Janice Savage-Mims
Rodtiva McCall
George Baultrip
DeAunte Register
George Rubin
Colbert Talbert
Corey Talbert
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Our prayers go out to :
The entire Mt. Zion family on the death of our beloved member:
Jacquelyn Thomas
Miss Amber Bannister-Akins
Sister Ethel Eva
Brother Herbert Johnson (prayer only)
Brother M. C. Jordan
Brother Amos Keys
Sister Daisy Powell
Brother Leroy Stewart
Sister Shirley Stubbins
Sister Mable Thomas
Brother Alphonso Turner
Brother Charles Wilcher
5911 30th Court South
1534 14th Street South
3244 B 38th Way South
1740 Youval Court South
2567 26th Avenue South
3474 15th Avenue South
2333 14th Avenue South
1934 17th Street South
2129 Walton Street South
737 51st Avenue South
2520 21st Street South
Nursing and Rehabilitation Centers
Sister Inez Bynum
Apollo Nursing and Rehab
1000 24th Street North
Brother Bobby Jackson
Brother Lawrence Powell
Pinellas Point Rehab Ctr #22B
Pinellas Point Rehab Ctr #28
5601 31st Street South
Sister Ophelia Wilson
Coquina Key Rehab
435 42nd Avenue South
Sister Ruby Wysinger (prayer only)
Allegro at College Park
4600 54th Avenue South
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The Resurrection of Jesus Christ was the focus for the month of April.
The month began with Palm Sunday and its importance, with Pastor Williams giving a mini message using a chalk board to show how God can erase mistakes, just as Jesus asked his Father to do to those
who were persecuting Him. For the most important date of the month, Easter Sunday, all of the children were able to express themselves in telling what this date meant to them. It was expressed to the
children that Easter is not Bunny Rabbits, chocolate candy and eggs but that Jesus died to save us from
our sins. Stories were told of how Jesus rode a donkey into Bethlehem, and the palm leaves were laid on
the road to show humility to this great king. Many clickers were used to help the children remember
these lessons such as banks ( used to store valuables with locks, but without God in our lives we will not
be able to unlock all the good things in your life) and finally ending the month with Play Glow bracelets
and necklaces, a clicker to remind the children to let your light always shine. Thanks to the April Team
for your commitment, this was a very busy month both at 7:30am and 11:00am.
All the children were given Easter Bags filled with goodies and of course eggs. (a total of 98 bags given).
Youth Church and the Nursery is still growing and is still in need of volunteers. Please consider this ministry. Thanks to all who have pledged their commitment to this Ministry.
A special thanks to those who assisted in decorating our youth All Purpose room. Come by and take a
look. The children are enjoying it. If you desire to volunteer please see Sis Andrea Williams, Barbara
Smith or Patricia Smith. May the Peace of God be with you always and HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY to all
the Mothers.
Sister Patricia E Smith, Coordinator
FREE tutoring here at Mt. Zion every Tuesday, from 6-8 pm. We specialize in math
tutoring. All ages are welcome.
Tutors are needed to assist with this very important Ministry. Please See Brother Elijah Gilbert Jr., or Sister Mable Gibson if you would like
to volunteer. Our youth need your help.
Thank you,
Brother Elijah Gilbert, Jr.
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Great is the Lord and greatly to be praised!
Greater Mt. Zion Officers, Members, Friends and Community…Get Ready, Get Ready, Get
Ready! as we prepare to take off as host of the upcoming 72nd Session of the West
Coast Annual Conference to be held at 1045 16th Street South, October 6-12, 2012.
Get on board and buckle up as we embark on this journey. We are asking one and all to
ride with us. We need your time, talent, commitment, input, support and participation as a
vital part of this venture at our church, Greater Mt. Zion AME.
As a Church body, we know that the Lord is great; He can and will do great things with us
and through us if we are humble and trust Him. We prayerfully request that you join in as
we take flight at Zion; moving the West Coast Annual Conference to higher heights as we
set the stage for the next level. We have done it before and look ahead eagerly with much
anticipation and excitement, as we do it all over again, bigger and better than before.
We are Mt. Zion, a first class Church, blessed to have a first class Pastor, Rev. Clarence A.
Williams, who shepherds first class members determined to provide first class service. We
need all of you to take the journey with us as we land…on task, on target, friendly, all functioning host of this 72nd Session of the West Coast Annual Conference.
Remember: There is no experience like a Greater Mt. Zion experience! Because we are a
TEAM…..Together Everyone Achieves More
Make plans to join us!
April 01st
7:30—Rev. Clarence Williams
Matthew 21:1-9
Help Me Move the Master
11:00—Rev. Clarence Williams
Matthew 21: 2-3
Making It Easy For The King
April 08th—Easter
7:30—Rev. Clarence Williams
John 21:18
Resurrection Commitment
11:00—Rev. Clarence Williams
Ephesians 2:1-5
Get Out The Graveyard
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April 15th
7:30—Rev. Dr. John Green
Matthew 28:1-4
The Stones Jesus Rolled Away
11:00—Rev. Clarence Williams
1 Corinthians 4:18-20
Self Humbled, God Exhausted
April 22nd
7:30—Rev. Clarence Williams
Luke 24:44-49
The Who, Where, What and Why of Easter
11:00—Rev. Robert Boyd
2 Corinthians 4:14-18
The Finished Work
April 29th
7:30—Rev. Edward Jones
James 3:8
Watch what you say, You may set someone
else on fire
11:00—Rev. Ira Whitson
1 Samuels 30:7-8
God Is Still In Control
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Commission on Stewardship and Finance
A Point in History
In far too may many instances, considerable time and energy are spent trying to come up
with ways to raise money and elevate the stewardship of financial giving in the local church. Some ministers have done an
excellent job teaching their members in this area, while others
are still drifting, struggling to raise money the hard way and
wondering why they are not doing any better.
Historically, the African-American Church has done a masterful
job of building churches and schools, and been very supportive
in sending young people to college. The pass-the-plate way the
church was able to underwrite these significant achievements in years past will not be sufficient to perpetuate them in the future. In light of the times in which we live, many Pastors have come to understand that tithing and stewardship are the most logical means by
which we can insure the Church has the resources needed to sustain the movement. Can
you imagine what great things we could do if every member of our Church developed a
life-of-giving pattern by becoming tithers and strong financial givers?
Revolutionary
changes could take place within our communities if the same principles of tithing and
stewardship were taught by Church leaders, then put into action on a daily basis by church
members. However, it is sometimes difficult for people to emotionally accept change,
especially when they have been conditioned to doing things one particular way for so long.
All Churches are not alike. What works for one does not necessarily work for another. In
the area of financial giving, however, all churches are on common ground because all require money to do the Lord’s work according to God’s way. The question, then, is “What
perceptions, attitudes, and behaviors are manifested by the resource pool—the members—when it comes to giving in the
church?”
In the African American Church, many social, psychological, and
spiritual behaviors are exhibited during the Sunday morning worship service, particularly during collection time. These behaviors
have to do with churchgoers’ motives and reasons for giving,
which range from a sincere desire to do God’s will and aid in
Kingdom building to a selfish hope that by dropping a few dollars
in the offering plate the Pastor will leave them alone. Pastors
need to be aware of the varied motivations for giving so that
when efforts are not successful in raising money one way in the church, alternative strategies can be employed to counteract all godless, unfounded reasons for holding back,
thereby increasing the congregation’s likelihood of giving.
From: The Joy of Giving - More Than Enough by Gregory G.M. Ingram
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The Greater Mt. Zion Business Corner is a public service
for our Church family. This is a blessing for you and the
congregation. Members, please place your business card in
the offering basket, give it to an Usher or email your information to
helen@greatermtzioname.org.
It is free advertisement; please take advantage of it and allow our Church Family to bless you through their support of
your business.
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Trustee News
Parking Lot/Building Security
CALLING ALL MEN!
Do you have a desire to help your fellow members have a safe
and joyous worship experience?
Join Greater Mt. Zion’s Security detail to insure that all is safe
around our building, parking lots during worship services and other activities. You can sign up in the Fellowship Hall or see Brother
Stanley Wright.
Let’s join the Men in Black Green !
Annual Conference is fast approaching and we are in dire
need of Volunteers. If you are interested in helping to
make this event a huge success, please sign up on the
sheet in the Fellowship Hall for a committee and prepare to
roll up your sleeves and get busy. WE NEED YOU!
If you have signed up already, please provide us with the
dates and times you will be available. Please see Sister
Bessie Kirnes or Brother Stanley Wright for more details.
Thanking you in advance for your support.
Great Concert Series Continues
The University of Central Florida Gospel ensemble did
not let a bit of bad weather dampen their spirits. The
group brought the house down as they praised God
from whom all blessings flow. Dr. Colbert did it again
by bringing a group of young Christian believers to
Zion. Thank you, looking forward to out next great
concert.
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Sun
Pastor and Mrs.
Williams will be
unavailable from
May 7th thru May
12th. Thank you
6
St. Petersburg
Seminary Commencement 3 pm
13
20
Mother's Day Breakfast – Sons of Allen
Lay Meeting
After 11 am Service
27
Progressive Usher
Board Breakfast
Mon
Memorial Day
Office Closed
7
14
21
28
Tue
Tutoring 6 pm
Prayer Meeting
6 pm
Tutoring 6 pm
Prayer Meeting
6 pm
Tutoring 6 pm
Prayer Meeting
6 pm
Tutoring 6 pm
Prayer Meeting
pm
Youth Choir Rehearsal 6 pm
Tutoring 6 pm
Prayer Meeting
pm
1
8
15
22
6
29
6
Wed
Vintage 11 am
Bible Study 6 pm
Youth Bible Study
6 pm
Steward Board
Meeting 7:00 pm
2
9
Vintage 11 am
Bible Study 6 pm
Youth Bible Study 6
pm
16
Vintage 11 am
Bible Study 6 pm
Youth Bible Study
6 pm
Trustee Board
Meeting 7:00 pm
23
30
Feeding America
and WMS Clothes
giveaway 10 am
Vintage 11 am
Bible Study 6 pm
Youth Bible Study
6 pm
Vintage 11 am
Bible Study 6 pm
Youth Bible Study 6
pm
Thu
Drama Rehearsal
6:30 pm
3
Fri
4
11
Sat
St. Pete Seminary
Practice – 9:30 am
Usher / Greeters
/Stewardess Workshop 11 am
5
12
Mother’s Day Luncheon 11 am
10
Drama Rehearsal
6:30 pm
Williams/Harrell Wedding 3 pm
26
SOA 8:30 am
Kitchen Ministry WorkWomshop 9 am
en’s Ministry 10 am
Progressive Usher
Board – 5 pm
19
YPD Meeting 3 pm
18
Wedding Rehearsal
Williams/Harrell
25
WMS Meeting
6:30 pm
17
Drama Rehearsal
6:30 pm
Pastor’s Aide Board
Meeting 6:30 pm
24
Drama Rehearsal
6:30 pm
Youth Choir Rehearsal 6 pm
31
Drama Rehearsal
6:30 pm
G R E AT E R M T. Z I O N
AFRICAN METHODIST
E P I S C O PA L C H U R C H
1045 16th Street South
St. Petersburg, FL 33705
Phone: 727-894-1393
Fax: 727-827-4707
E-mail: helen@greatermtzioname.org
Were on the WEB
www.greatermtzioname.org
Things Mothers say
All of us were guided by our Mother’s voice, wisdom and
common sense, even if we didn’t think so at the time,
whether we remember what she said fondly, or try to
forget certain phrases, they are still part of us. Here are
some that I am sure you remember quite well!!
 What if everyone jumped off a cliff? Would you do it,
too?
 You are going to put your eye out with that thing.
 How many times do I have to tell you—don’t throw
things in the house.
 Don’t put that in your mouth, you don’t know where
it has been.
 Why? Why? Because I said so, that’s why.
 Don’t use that tone with me!
 Did you flush?
 You can be and do anything you want to, if you set
your mind to it.
 Be good—but if you can’t be good, be careful.
 I don’t care what “everyone” is doing, I care what
you are doing!
 Don’t talk with food in your mouth.
 Sit like a young lady!
 Don’t pick at it, it will get infected.
 I’m not just talking to hear myself talk.
 I am going to give you until the count of three.
-from Mable Gibson
From the Office Staff
Blessings Everyone,
Easter has come and gone; we are blessed and have so much to be thankful for. We serve a
good and gracious God who sent His only Son to atone for our sins. We should all exclaim,
Hallelujah and “Thank you Lord”.
We, here in the Office would like to take this time to say thank you for everything that you do
to help make the ministries here at Zion successful. We pray you are blessed through the information we provide you in the Newsletter. We ask that you remember our deadline for submitting your information for the Newsletter is on or before the 20th of each month. Please
be cooperative and sweet and try to adhere to our deadline, PLEASE!
Thank you.
Helen Evans
The Office Staff
Pearl Keys
Bessie Kirnes