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
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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
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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
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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.
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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).
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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