Zion Baptist Church 4850 Blagden Avenue, N.W. Washington, DC 20011 CHURCH COVENANT Having been led, as we believe, by the Spirit of God to receive the Lord Jesus Christ as our Saviour; and on the profession of our faith, having been baptized in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, we do now in the presence of God, angels and this assembly, most solemnly and joyfully enter into covenant with one another, as one body in Christ. We engage, therefore, by the aid of the Holy Spirit, to walk together in Christian love; to strive for the advancement of this church in knowledge and holiness; to give it a place in our affections, prayers, and services above every organization of human origin; to sustain its worship, ordinances, discipline and doctrine; to contribute cheerfully and regularly, as God has prospered us, towards its expenses, for the support of a faithful and evangelical ministry among us, the relief of the poor and the spread of the Gospel throughout the world. In case of difference of opinion in the church, we will strive to avoid a contentious spirit, and if we cannot unanimously agree, we will cheerfully recognize the right of the majority to govern. We also engage to maintain family and secret devotion; to study diligently the word of God; to religiously educate our children; to seek the salvation of our kindred and acquaintance; to walk circumspectly in the world; to be kind and just to those in our employ, and faithful in the service we promise others; endeavoring in the purity of heart and good will towards all men to exemplify and commend our holy faith. We further engage to watch over, to pray for, to exhort and stir up each other unto every good word and work; to guard each other’s reputation, not needlessly exposing the infirmities of others; to participate in each other’s joys, and with tender sympathy bear one another’s burdens and sorrows; to cultivate Christian courtesy; to be slow to give or take offense, but always ready for reconciliation, being mindful of the rules of the Saviour in the eighteenth chapter of Matthew, to secure it without delay; and through life, amid evil report, and good report, to seek to live to the glory of God, who hath called us out of darkness into his marvelous light. When we remove from this place, we engage as soon as possible to unite with some other church where we can carry out the spirit of this covenant and the principles of God’s word. Vol. 81 Sunday, October 26, 2014 No.43 Zion’s Vision: Zion desires to be a family church empowered by the love of Christ to serve the family of God. Zion’s Mission: Zion Baptist Church Shall: Enlist Sinners, Educate Students, Empower the Suffering, Encourage the Saints, and Exalt our Savior. (Acts 2:41-47). CELEBRATION OF THE LORD’S SUPPER THE ORDER OF WORSHIP* 10:15 A.M. Ministry of Prayer and Praise ** Invocation Season of Praise Ministry of Fellowship Welcome Ministry…………….……………………………Deacon Diana Abney Ministry of Giving Offertory Prayer ** Doxology God’s Tithes and Our Offerings AFFIRMATION OF GIVING “Give, and it will be given to you: good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be put into your bosom. For with the same measure that you use, it will be measured back to you.” LUKE 6:38 Ministry of The Word Musical Selection ** Scripture Reading The Preached Word…………………………………………………...Pastor Byrd The Reading of the Covenant THE LORD’S SUPPER The Bread………………….. “Let Us Break Bread Together”……………....No.488 The Cup……………………. “There Is Power In The Blood”………………No.137 Invitation to Christian Discipleship Altar Call **Congregation please stand Subject to change at the direction of the Holy Spirit* A thought for today! “Be a fountain and not a drain” author, unknown Candidates For Church Membership Sis. Donna C. Edwards Sis. Jacqueline R. Fuller Bro. Lewis Fuller Sis. Jean E. Jalloh Sis. Shanette Payne PLEASE JOIN US ON SUNDAYS Breakfast served at 8:00 A.M. Sunday Morning Prayers – Sanctuary – 8:30 A.M. – 9:00 A.M. Sunday School will begin at 9:00 A.M. Worship Service will begin at 10:15 A.M. Wednesdays Noon Day Bible Class-Deacon Owens-Chapel Pastor’s Bible Study Class-FH-at 7:00 PM YCLC Bible Study will meet in Ed. Wing Aud.1st, 3rd, and 5th Wednesday at 7:00 PM October-November, 2014 (a week at a glance) Today 26 28 Regular Worship……………Holy Communion…………..….….10:15 AM Deacon’s Meeting……………Ed. Wing Aud…………….….7:00PM-9:00PM Trustee Board Meeting……………Fellowship Hall………………..……7:00PM-9:00PM November, 2014 01 Missionary Outreach – N Street Village Breakfast Service……………8:30AM-10:00AM Usher Board Meeting………..Conference Room……………………...9:30AM-11:30AM Play Rehearsal……………………Ed. Wing Aud…………………..…….12:PM-3:00PM Health Ministry - Aerobics………Fellowship Hall……………..……….1:00PM-2:30PM Hospitality Ministry……………...Conference Room……..…………..…1:00PM-2:00PM New Members Class………………Class Room#5……………..…….….1:00PM-4:00PM 02 Regular Worship……………………………………………………..…………10:15AM Health Ministry Meeting…….. after service………………………………..………..FH Dance Ministry Rehearsal …...after service……………………………..…Sanctuary DEACON’S WORDS OF INSPIRATION A Still Small Voice www.ziondc.orgYou may email your prayer request(s) to [email protected] place your prayer request(s) in the Prayer Box (vestibule of the sanctuary). NOTICES OF INTEREST “A New Era of Faith” Hebrews 12:1-2 God is calling us to be faithful as leaders and as a congregation in our season just as those who came before us were faithful in their season. We must acknowledge and embrace this as our season, while at the same time learning from those that came before us that ran their race and made great progress. We must now receive the baton and continue the progress. We cannot afford to be stagnant as there is no victory in running in place. Our race is different as our season is different but our prize is the same. We all run for an imperishable crown rather than a temporary trophy. While there will be external weights or obstacles, we must overcome them through our faithfulness and run boldly into this New Era of Faith. Zion Renewal Scholarship Applications for current college sophomores, juniors, and seniors are available on Zion’s website and are due by November 30, 2014. ___________________________________________________________________ OPERATION JOY 2014 Outreach Ministry has already begun. If you know of families and/or individuals in need, please use the information sheet that is inserted in today’s bulletin. Use and submit the information Sheet for each individual/family and include all information requested. You may submit the completed Information Sheet to Deacon Joe, or place it in the mailbox for the Mighty Men of Zion located in the copy room in the Fellowship Hall. The MMoZ requests that you return these sheets no later than November 2, 2014. Absolutely no sheets will be accepted after November 2, 2014. For more information, contact Deacon Frank Joe, Jr., Coordinator. Human Needs Eyeglass Recycling Project Continues: In partnership with the local Lions Club organization, the Human Needs Ministry is once again participating in their Eyeglass Recycling Project. Drop off your old prescription and reading eyewear in one of the Lionssponsored collection boxes located in 3 areas of the church: Front Vestibule, 16th Street side Entrance, and the Main Office Entrance. Your contribution(s) can change another person’s life. (DO NOT INCLUDE EYEGLASS HOLDERCASES). _____________________________________________________________________________ THANKSGIVING FOOD FOR FAMILIES-PLUCK –A-FEATHER OR TWO! FROM THE BOARD IN THE VESTIBULE! Please help us comply with Health Department guidelines by checking expiration dates on food donations. ALSO please donate items you would serve for YOUR Thanksgiving dinner! ALL GROCERY ITEMS ARE DUE SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2014. OUR GOAL IS TO FILL 100 THANKSGIVING BASKETS. Questions, please contact – Min. Alfonso Campbell,III, Deacon Karen Coley, or Sis. Kimberly Byrd. You may also donate Food Cards, which will help with needed perishables & meats. Sunday, October 26, 2014 And the prayer of faith will save the sick, and the Lord will raise him up. And if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven.” James 5:15 (NKJV) Bereaved Sis. Carolyn Harris lost her Father, October 8, 2014 Sis. Noel & Bro. Xavier Harris lost their Grandfather Bro. Chris Fleming lost his Father, October 8 Sis. Alyce Hood Fleming lost her Father-in-law Bro. Roman Fleming lost his Grandfather Sis. Ellen Thornton, Sis. Ginger Beverly and Sis. Asia Matthews lost their Uncle Sis. Elaine Clarke lost her Sister, October 10, 2014 Sis. Amanda & Dorothea Gross lost their Aunt, October 13, 2014 Sis. Jennifer Paige lost her Grandmother, former Trustee James Paige lost his Mother and former Deacon Patty Paige lost her Mother-in-law, October 13, 2014 Sis. Clara Turner lost her Sister, October 14, 2014 Pray for those in the Armed Services To report members who are sick at home or are in the hospital, please notify: Deacon Lillian J. Cole (202) 398-3347, Deacon Calpurnia Bryant (301) 439-9270 Deacon James R. Hill, Jr. (301) 577-5664, or Deacon Arthur T. Jones (202) 291-5866 CHURCH OFFICE STAFF Church Office Main # (202) 722-4940 – Fax (202) 291-3773 Executive Assistant to Pastor, Sis. Jean Jalloh (202) 722-4940 – Fax (202) 291-3773 or email: [email protected] For information to be printed in the Church Bulletin. Write or fax or email to Sis. Jalloh by Monday at 5:00 P.M. Rev. Dr. Keith W. Byrd, Sr., Pastor Pastor’s Office Hours By Appointment Monday – Thursday - 10:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M. Pastor’s office - (202) 722-4941 Call Executive Assistant to the Pastor, Sis. Jean Jalloh – (202) 722-4940 To schedule a conference with the Pastor or to send confidential correspondence. Pulpit Notices must be received by Thursday at 5:00 p.m. Information will not be announced if it is printed or inserted in the bulletin. Finance Office Bookkeeper- Bro. Leonard Stephens - (202) 722-4945, Fax (202) 722-2913 Building Superintendent, Bro. Norman Stover- Sexton’s Office (202) 722-4944 Emergency number for use during Services & other Related activities at the Church-(202) 722-1742 Ministerial Staff Rev. Wallis C. Baxter, III- Executive Minister to request use of church facilities [email protected] Minister Alfonso L. Campbell, III- Minister to Youth & Young Adults Minister Dwayne Coley- Associate Minister for Ministerial Operations Minister Carmen Knight-Associate Minister (Seminarian) Rev. Emanuel Lipscomb-Associate Minister for Visitation Minister L. Brent McQueen-Associate Minister for Missions and Evangelism Minister Robert M. Tolson-Associate Minister Minister Denise Wiggins-Associate Minister for Christian Education Transportation Ministry- Deacon Joseph Dyson (301) 595-5027 Media Ministry - Sis. Barbara Childs - (202) 529-1373 Director of Music Ministry - Bro. Samuel Bonds Publicity Coordinator- Sis. Barbara Flowers requests for announcements, broadcasts, and publications must be submitted no later then (30) thirty days prior to the date of the event. Fax (202) 829-1773 or email: [email protected] Church Secretary - Sis. Maureen Barnes (202) 882-4978 to schedule Dedications, Weddings, Baptism, and Emergencies; to put notices on the Church Bulletin Board. Church Clerk - Sis. Marlene Tolson (202) 722-4947 on tithes, offerings, and envelopes or to report a change of address: [email protected] report a death contact Bereavement Coordinator Sis. Marlene Tolson at (202) 441-8748. You may also call the Pastor at the church office (202) 722- 4941. Stephen Ministry-contact Sis. Angela Stephens (301) 622-1518 Visit the Website Daily! www.ziondc.org
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