(G% 3 CHURCH HISTORY — bot . Aw, | Some 65 years ago (1918), the Lot of the Watt Avenue Baptist Church was purchased by the Utah Baptist State Some time later, the church was buctt by Convention. - | , congregation. the In 1929, Mrs. Georgia A. Holt from Los Angeles,CA cameto Ogden, reopened the Wall Avenue Church doors that - had been closed for a time, and began a Sunday 7 “with one quarterly and the Buble. ~. Tn August - the Neaks, _-became its 1930, affiriated Wal Mr. wth Avenue and Mrs. the church. Schook a Neal came to- Ogden a suggestion Upon we and grom | t a catl to. extended tis Church Bap Accordingto first pastor, Reverend L.A. Platt. his frrst Seumon on “neconds, Reverend Platt preached October 5, 1930. called to pastor Idaho, 4n 1936, Succeeding service Church, untct Pocatello, 1930 to the earky 1960's 4n- He rendered farthful at the Bethel Baptist pastors from clude Reverend J..L. Jones, 1937; Reverend Paxton, -_ 1940; Reverend Jessie L. Conner, 1942-48; Reverend Roklerson, 1948-51; and ReverendB. J. Washington, 1962. Under Reverend Washington's - began in May 1952, the pastorate, which | 1937J. R. _ 1952- noteworthy two shed church accompli First,in July 1952, a parsonage was purchased ~ things. —-and a few months Later, a new parsonage and two Lots ~ were purchased. Second, a dream came tre for Wall | We are They built a new church. Avenue Bpatist Church. presently occupying that strweture whose ground breaking - _ senvices were held on Sunday, May 16, 1955, and whose From dedication took place on October 26, 1958. suggested names gor the new church, the nane New Zon, submitted by Mis. Jimmie Bell, was voted most popular. Thus, the Wal-Avenue Baptist Church had a new building : and anew name. Reverend Washington pastored at New Fee — Zeon untrl 1962. Available neconds indicate succeeding pastors 1963 to the present inctude Reverend Millen, from 1963-64; Reverend L. K. Curmy, 1965-68; under whose pastorate the church acquired the propertyat 2957 and 2959 - | Church History Continued we eee eo - ‘ : Lincoln Avenue; Reverend 0. E. Piper, 1969, walen hate pastonate the parsonage at 709 33nd Street was purchased; Reverend Watkins, 1970; Reverend J. S. Speech, 1971; Reverend willie Davis who pastored from September 14, | 1972 to July-1978 when he Legt to accept pastorate in Las Vegas, Nevada, and under whose pastorate the mortgage on the parsonage at 709 33nd Street was patd off; and Reverend Isaac P. Brantley who served as Interim Pastor from Juty 1978 until February 1979. In F phan present. pastor, 1979, the church extended a cakl to our Reverend N. Lawrence we have seen our church Liggzns. Pastor Liggins was pastoning in Texarkana, Texas when he accepted our cakl and moved to Ogden 4n May 1979, - Stnce that Lune, continue to progress. Our binst and foremost ‘dinection som Paston Ligg Fi) was to "Love ye one another." Along with this, Pastor Liggins recognized and emphasized the need fon us to win mone souls to Christ. In this connection, on the Finst Sunday Night in November 4th baggest baptized. Pastor Anckuding baptism 1979, New Zion uctnessed ever as twenty-five persons were Liggins saw much work ahead for New Zion, renovation complete of our present and a community development project consisting penton. citizens and working parents. educational center fon alk and service structure programs During of an fon 1980, | — church grew by 62 souls and much of the nenovation i a: Additionally, buildings were. purchased for — accomplished. ‘the-Center. In Poel we as by 33 new members, and 27 — a An 1982. Paston Liggins faithguely Ampnesses upon us that our church, "Bult by Faith", must continually be about our Father's business. news by example, on uith a smile, people every So whether we tell others the good in song, with sewon, through teaching, we are "The church dotng more for more day." And with prayer, hope and aspination, we continue to strive in our neverending challenge of doing a greater work sn Christ. Kingdom Burtding for our Lord and Saviour, Jesus 7 _— ! , | Brey et Uc a "CONGRATULATIONS NEW ZION ON YOUR | SIXTY- SIXTH CHURCH ANNIVERSARY of church matter Asa one are these of doomedto repeat it'’ this church when -christian's most tragic does defeat This military recall not caused deter to God and experiences, the past is the armed forces In 1918 © the given, us had already victor, over sin. "Wherefore take unto you the, whole of the gospel of feet. shod with the preparation ye shall be able to quench all fiery dots. of the w cked the helmet of, salvation, and the’ sword of the spirit, | which is the word of God; Praying always with all ‘prayer the christian warrior!s® excuse to be surprised by #1225 : celebrate.,, When heartache came to, your doorstep and. trouble visited your address, He took care of you, ‘80. to celebrate! For 66. years’ ‘He has. blessed proclaim that, Jesus lives, so! you, need to. might have eternal’ life, Chairperson the General a testimonial the christian works here. on of Greatest We must your of work for all, Jesus sta Te ' i. ra =1 44 3 ! eg ‘ As celebrate! eternity. t These 66 years. are - ‘man. works persistence - but,we until He 66. years. of working. for: the i! | died, for’ you: that: you so today let's stated a century; for cannot' stop home. ' Congratulations us calls Master. COL ' ay Da 1 i | “Shirley: Hy ‘Brown ea ‘oy | " te ae 2 peaks, valley, and 2° eg a so today you needdito, strength, from your trials, struggles, ahetety God has watched over you, celebrate! — history and. geing your recail On this. your 66th anniversary, today, you’ ‘need this church, to 4 eee: Be. | : ! ito; sin. fall our: armor (v=11), With spirit..." supplication, in the our foes identified (v-12), and resource (vvrl18-20), we have no or ne ae the shield of faith. - Manna peace; Above all, taking and : | Stand therefore, having your’ ‘loins girded about day.\. | with truth, ‘and ‘having on the breastplate: ‘of righteousness, And your | to withstand, in’ the | evil may be able that ye if as war toward sin. be the Ye te following Museum, of preparation to deter ina poess+on to win. we read: God, armor of Force begun, was ‘armor In Ephesians Air is our attitude this christians, US the ''Man who words: the attitude to fight, be to adopt kequered I our one of a display asd a the following relate history, of the halls of In As . : | ; ‘ i ; ‘ Rhee ‘4 ‘ 1 i ae A bi iy Tat ' P i oe i ’ oe is is 4 Ifo § — A HISTORICAL SKETCH THE NEW ~ ZION WALL AVE. BAPT. STATE CONVENTION BAPTIST CHURCH 4 Th Caw WAS FOR ERLY PURCHASED . 4 LOT FOR 51, 100,00 CHURCH. IN 1916, THE THE UTAH BAPTIST IN THE BEGINNING THERE WERE SEVEN iEGERS. IN 1929, A SUNDAY SCHOOL WAS STARTED BY THE LATE MRS. _ GEORGIA A. HOLT WHO CAME TO OGDEN FROM LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA. ~ CN JULY OF 1952, A PARSONAGE WAS BOUGHT AND FURNISHED AT A COST OF 98,000.00 IN’ FEBRUARY 1954,. A NEW PARSONAGE !ND THC- LOTS WERE PURCHASED . THE CHURCH NOW STANDS UPON anu UW TIDCCD ete | Tee. COST OF THE LOTS AND THE PRESENT PARSONAGE WAS &9 , 850. Comm GROUND-BREAKING ‘SERVECES WERE HELD SU"DAY. MAY 16, 1954. MONEY WAS DONATED BY BRO. OLED BLACKMORE , AN USHER, TO HAVE THE BASEMENT D’G. THE -CORNERSTONE WAS ‘LAID SUNDAY OCT. 31, 1955,__ CHREE YEARS LATER, OCTOBER 26, 1958, THE CHURCH Wi.3 DEDICATED TO THE SERVICE OF GOD. MANY HOURS UF FREE LABOR WERE DONATED BY THE MEMBERS, FRI: DS, AND THE AIRMEN OF HILL AIR FORCE BASE. | THE NAME "NEW ZION” WAS SUGGESTED BY 188. _ SDMTE L WILSON AND THE RIBBON WAS CUT BY ‘RS. ELLA V. BELL AND MISS BEVERLY GRAHAM. , IT Is SAID. THAT THIS CHURCH Is THE: Cr URCH "BUILT BY FAITH" -BECAUSE AT THE TIME OF ‘THE FIRST EFFORT, THERE WAS. LESS THAN #100. 00 IN THE BANK AND. ONLY 1L3 MERBERS. HE FIRST PERSON aibrremn 3 IN THE CHURCH WAS CHARLOTTE MATTHEWS (MRS. EDDIE TILIMAN). PASTORS’ WHO HAVE SERVED WELL WERE: REV. J. Lo JONES, 1937+; REV. PAXTON, 1926-1940¢ le JESSE io CONNER 1942-1946 REV. J. L. ROLLERSON, 1948= 1951; REV. MILLE DR, B. 1964: J. WASHINGTON. and aers L. 1952~1963 K, CURRY, 1965 say to So de presente Papen ~ HISTORICAL SKETCH THE BEGINNING ~ Available records indicate that in 1918 the Utah Baptist State Convention purchased a lot on Wall Avenue in Ogden, where the Wall Avenue Baptist Church was built by the: . Wi damias The church was tncompornied on Fk cere ra FIRST PASTOR 10, “On Osadbies 5, 1930, the Rev. L ‘A. Platt of Ontario California became the first Pastor of the New Zion Bapust Church. pastored for six years. He , Rev. B,J. Washington was Called to pastor New Zion on April 8, 1952 and under his leadership the congregation grew into the need of a.new Church building. Through this effort, Wall Avenue Baptist Church became New Zion Baptist Church. THE | CHURCH Grows | Ground Breaking Services Laying of Foundation | _ Laying of Comerstone : First Church Services . ' Dedication Services May 16, 1954 November 1954 October 31, 1955 March 25, 1956 October 26, 1958 The anniversary of the first church service is celebrated each year on Palm Sunday in the form of Church Anniversary Services and the dedication service is celebrated each year on the 4th Sunday in October in the form of Loyalty Day services. | Rev. Washington pastored at New Zion for ten years. SOULS ARE SAVED The largest baptism on record is the first Sunday in October 1979, during the pastorate of Rev. 27 converts were baptized. Dr. N. L. 1 iggins, when . | Rev. I. P. Brantley was called to New Zion on ‘April 5, 1987 and New Zion continues to lift up the Name of Jesus. During aie ERSHIP Pastor Brantley’s administration New Zion has ordained one minister and one deacon and we have continued i in spiritual c, — PRESENT CALENDAR FOR NEW ZION BAPTIST CHURCH WE CELEBRATE ALL THE CHURCH AND COMMUNITY. REGULAR HOLIDAYS CHRISTMAS EASTER THANKSGIVING MARTIN LUTHER KING'S BLACK HISTORY MONTH MOTHER'S DAY FATHER'S DAY CHILDREN'S DAY FIFTH SUNDAY MISSION NEW YEAR'S EVE NIGHT DAYS WATCH SPECIAL ZION DAYS MEN'S DAY PALM SUNDAY USHER'S DAY DEACONESS WOMEN'S DAY TRUSTEE/CHOIR LOYALTY DAY FOR NEW AND OBSERVANCE DAYS OF THE BIRTHDAY ARE AS FOLLOWS: FEBRUARY 3RD SUNDAY OUR CHURCH ANNIVERSARY VARIOUS TIMES JULY 2ND SUNDAY AUGUST - 2ND SUNDAY SEPTEMBER - VARIES OCTOBER 4TH SUNDAY WE BELONG TO THE INTERMOUNTAIN GENERAL BAPTIST ASSOCIATION AND WE MEET WITH THEM ON A QUARTERLY BASIS. WE ALSO BELONG TO THE NATIONAL BAPTIST CONVENTION AND WE ATTEND THE MID-WINTER BOARD, THE NATIONAL CONGRESS OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AND THE NATIONAL CONVENTION. AS A CONGREGATION WE SHARE WITH THE OTHER CHURCHES IN THEIR CELEBRATIONS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, WE ARE PROVIDED WITH A CALENDAR FROM ALL THE CHURCHES AND TRY NOT TO SCHEDULE THINGS AT THE SAME TIME. SECTION Any person 1. By Lord, may become confession and by I of baptism By christian immersion by a member order in Jesus some other this church: Christ Baptist as Savior church of and experience, having ordained persons 2 Baptist - been baptized minister. by DUTIES joining SECTION 1. may Letter. members in be 3 dismissed Letters good New Zion may - be informed DISMISSAL from will be standing New upon Zion by: granted upon request recommendation pastor and deacon board. Members having letter will, after six months, cease to this church. been be a of to and of this church. Scripture. Exclusion 4. the if they are satisfied that said member cannot be reclaimed, they will present to the church a recommendation that the name be erased from the roll. The church may act immediately upon such recommendation. withdraw anyone, he or she ARTICLE VI - OFFICERS —- OFFICERS. shall is be the right hand of done according to required by no longer a member Death. Officers of this church 1. Pastor 2. Deacon 3 - Clerk 4. Trustee Board 5. Finance Board 6. General Treasurer 7. Financial Secretary 8. Executive Board SECTION 1. PASTOR. In addition God, the pastor must: a. the by 1 will be: Board granted a member of 2. Request for Erasure of Name. When a member requests that his or her name be erased from the church roll and no charges have been preferred against such member, the pastor, board of deacons and/or deaconess’~ shall investigate, When a church from like as to their duties, they will have the church covenant presented to them by the pastor or his appointee, or the board of deacons, and must approve of it, both in letter and in spirit. Each member is responsible to keep covenant obligations. Members Exclusion. fellowship SECTION a duly that of immersion. SECTION In 3. QUALIFICATIONS faith by 2. By letter from faith and order. 3. — exemplify his gospel and of the Baptist 2 -— REQUIREMENTS to those qualities belief in and the doctrines denomination. be of a preacher of faith as held dlc a b. cooperate denominational with the church in carrying cooperation as specified out in Article 2. OTHER IV. OFFICERS. All other officers must be members of New Zion, in good standing, and will be elected by ballot or standing vote at the annual election of officers for a period of one year or until their successors are elected. All officers will be governed by the following: a. of Officers will assume office at the beginning the fiscal year of the church (December 1). b. Any officer who, for a period of thirty days or one month, fails to faithfully perform his or her official duties, without good reason, will automatically forfeit said office and will receive a written statement from the church stating this reason. Ga the church has authority, for good and sufficient cause, to remove any officer from office on the recommendation of the pastor and deacon board. d. in on Resignation of officers must be in writing or person to the church and will become effective the date specified in the resignation. ARTICLE VII - DUTIES SECTION 1 PASTOR. - 1. One of the chief duties which rests upon the Pastor is that of preaching the gospel. Additionally, the pastor should direct and supervise the religious instruction of the congregation. 2. He is to administer the ordinances of the Church, preside in all business meetings, and is an exofficio member of all auxiliaries of the Church. ~_ 3. of The pastor the entire is the Shepherd, the guide, the overseer church. He serves as moderator of the Church and votes only in the required to hold quarterly accordance with Article XxIII. SECTION The deacons work. They will in will: 1. cooperate supply. 2. lead with the prayer 2 - every the event of business DEACON way meeting tie. He meetings the pastor in providing the pastor's in is in BOARD assist pastor a the in his pulpit absence. 3. cooperate with the pastor and the board of deaconess in visiting the members, care of the sick, care of the needy, and care of the distressed members of the church. 4. cooperate fund. 5. the in the disbursement cooperate in the preparation ordinances of the church. of the benevolent for the observance of 6. assist the board of evangelism evangelistic program of the church. in promoting the 7's assist required to the church. the finance financially board in securing support the budget SECTION The clerk 3 - the funds adopted by CLERK must: 1. keep accurate minutes of the business proceedings the church. All motions that are acted upon must recorded. Motions not carried will not il a of be be recorded unless directed in occur. Minutes are considered adoption by the church. the meeting which true and accurate 2. and members keep a complete their addresses. roll x issue letters of pastor or the church. 4. conduct all 5S. preserve and other documents of the dismissal as correspondence. properly file 6. function as 7. perform other to secretary of duties all the the as letters, clerk's church 4. per by 5. will function as the governing board for corporation purposes, representing only what has been authorized by the church. the authorized official pertaining of they upon reports office. the and by the church. 8. upon replacement, deliver within 30 days to the church all books, files, records and other documents pertaining to the office of church clerk. SECTION 4 - TRUSTEE BOARD The trustees of the church are required by the corporate laws of the State of Utah. They must execute all real estate transactions with prior approval and direction of the church. They are the custodians of the physical properties of the church and are responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of _ same. They shall be responsible for making a written annual report relative to the church's physical condition and monetary value. Additionally the trustees: | will designate the bank church will be deposited. 2. will that are prepared trustees, where the funds of the secretary and treasurer. me will secure the services of a caretaker at such compensation as is authorized by the church, and secure from the caretaker acceptable service. = = duties 5 - as the are FINANCE church's imposed upon funds it by BOARD The board of finance, with the assistance of the deacon board and trustee board, will secure the necessary funds to meet all expenses within the budget, as adopted, to maintain and advance the work of the church. Additionally, the finance board will: receive all offerings of the church contributed through the offering envelopes and otherwise (with the exception of the benevolent fund), and through the counting committee (three or more members) provide the amounts received to the treasurer, financial secretary and trustees. 2. through its counting committee, keep an itemized record of amounts received for the respective funds each week. This committee will be recommended annually by the pastor to the church for approval. x FF at meeting, itemized least one month present to the missionary authorize, by voucher, payment of all bills authorized by the church. Vouchers will be in three copies, a copy being provided to the financial perform such other church and state. SECTION corporation. required 6. the are authorized to spend $400 of month without prior approval. budget of giving. SECTION The general contributed treasurer church 6 —- before church the for expenses GENERAL and annual business its action, an quota for its TREASURER treasurer is the custodian of all monies for the general expenses of the church. The will: SECTION 1. disburse as authorized by the church and trustee board, all church obligations. Disbursement will be by check, written by the general treasurer, upon receipt of pay vouchers from the trustees. 2. present to the church at its quarterly and annual business meetings or more often if so requested, an itemized report of receipts and disbursements, showing the actual financial condition of the church. 3. function as treasurer of 4. present the treasurer's close of the fiscal year or by the church. the corporation. SECTION The financial 1. keep made and an 7 - FINANCIAL secretary account will: with contributions SECRETARY each received member, for showing each y provide each member render annual statements with offering to each. 3. secretary function as financial of the fund. pledges envelopes 4. upon replacement, deliver within 30 days to the church all books, files and other documents pertaining to the office of financial secretary. ~ missions, BOARD OF EVANGELISM AND MISSION the board will make a special effort to increase the missionary interest and zeal of the church; suggest to the finance board the amount of the missionary budget and assist in securing the funds each month to meet said budget; and assist the board of christian education in conducting an annual school of missions. SECTION 9 —- BOARD OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION The board of christian education will function under the supervision of the pastor and deacon board. They will unify, supervise and promote all educational interests of the church, including the Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, all teachers, advisors, counselors and such other classes as the church may request. They will recommend the grading of the Sunday School, encouraging regularity of attendance, follow-up on absentees, prompt visitation of the homes of newcomers and recommend ways and means of building up the Sunday School. They will recommend to the board of finance a budget for the promotion of christian education and supervise its expenditures. and corporation. -— Functioning as the board of evangelism, this board will assist in promoting the evangelistic program of the church and under the direction of the pastor, plan for and promote home visitation with personal evangelism as the primary purpose. Functioning as the board of books to be audited at the more often if so requested ie upon replacement, deliver within 30 days to the church all books, files and other documents pertaining to the office of general treasurer. 8 SECTION The 10 - superintendent, general supervision SECTION 11 - SUNDAY SCHOOL in cooperation of the DIRECTOR Sunday OF SUPERINTENDENT with CHRISTIAN The director of christian education guidance and cooperation of the pastor, of the board of christian education. alt te the School. pastor, has EDUCATION will, with direct the the work ARTICLE The church will arises. The VIII - CALLING A PASTOR authorize call of a a pulpit pastor committee will come as the before need the church at a regularly called business meeting, notice of such meeting and its purpose having been announced from the pulpit on two consecutive Sundays. The number present and qualified to vote shall be necessary for a meeting. A vote of 2/3 of those present shall be necessary to extend a call. The following guidelines shall apply: 1. a minimum 2. the church time. for of two candidates discussion. pastor's call is for must an be presented indefinite to the period of 3. the salary and benefits will be negotiated by the pulpit committee and the perspective pastor and approved by the church. SECTION 1 - TERMINATION Le The term of office may notification to the church on be the OF PASTORATE ended upon part of the 30 days pastor. 3. Termination of office of pastor will be voted at a regularly called business meeting, notice of such meeting and its purpose having been announced from the pulpit on two successive Sundays. The majority vote of of the members to vote, Enactment present (minimum of 50) and qualified shall make valid the termination of of this clause by vote of the church ms office enacted. office. upon of to of the hold a pastor, deacon meeting providing board will clause 2 to vote on be sufficient termination above has of been ARTICLE IX - ELECTIONS SECTION The annual election of of each year. 1 - officers SECTION TIME will be held in November 2 -— QUORUM Twenty-five members in good standing will constitute a quorum. A majority of such members present and voting at any regular business meeting is sufficient to decide any question presented, unless otherwise specified in our bylaws. In the event there are not enough members to yr The term of office may be ended upon 90 days notification to the pastor on the part of the church. The pastor will be notified in writing by the deacon board if he is doing an unsatisfactory job or if he is being nonprosperous or nonproductive to the church. He will be given 90 days to correct these deficiencies or find new employment. 2/3 recommendation authority constitute importance, constitute a a quorum (25) and SECTION 3 PROCEDURE 20 members quorum. present - there are is business sufficient of to The nominating committee shall present to the church the names of one or more persons for each office to be filled. Nominations may be made from the floor at the time of election. All elections shall be by standing _vote with a majority of votes cast being necessary for the election of any officers. Members must be present to vote. Anyone nominated from the floor must be present. SECTION Vacancies occurring first vices. 4 - during VACANCIES the oe year may be filled by ARTICLE X — QUALIFICATIONS SECTION TO VOTE 1 In order to vote on matters pertaining to the purchase, sale or mortgaging of property, members must be in good standing, and of legal age. SECTION Matters property 2 involving purchase, sale or mortgaging of will be voted on at a regular business meeting. SECTION In all other matters elections), all members vote. ARTICLE 3 of church business (such in good standing are entitled XI - EXECUTIVE as to XII -—- STANDING COMMITTEES The bylaws committee and any other that may be deemed necessary by the pastor and church will constitute the standing committees. SECTION The bylaws committee shall be 1 comprised of all officers and one member at large. This committee shall accept recommendations to amend the bylaws and present them in appropriate written form to the church for its action. This committee shall ensure that an announcement has been made on two -13 SECTION The by 2 - OTHER the the the COMMITTEES nominating committee and any others deemed necessary the pastor and church shall constitute other committees. SECTION 3 - DUTIES OF THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE This committee shall consult with the pastor as they see the need and prepare a list of names from the membership of the church of those qualified to fill various offices. It shall interview each nominee proposed and ascertain his or her willingness to serve. BOARD The executive board will consist of the pastor, elected officers and standing committees. The board will meet as necessary. The date, place and time of meetings will be announced by the pastor. ARTICLE consecutive Sundays when action is to be taken on bylaws. This committee shall periodically review bylaws to ensure that they do not hinder’ accomplishment of the Church's purpose. ARTICLE SECTION 1 XIII - -—- MEETINGS DEVOTIONAL MEETINGS The church will meet regularly each Lord's Day for worship and preaching of the gospel. We will meet at least once each week for mid-week worship. We will meet for the observance of the Lord's Supper upon the first zord's Day of the month, or at such time as the church may decide. SECTION 2 1. Quarterly business Thursday after the First and November. Any item at the regular business conflict with - provisions BUSINESS MEETINGS meetings will be held on the Sunday in February, May, August of discussion may be presented meeting so long as they do not of the bylaws. Agenda items should be presented in the executive board meeting prior to being discussed in the business meeting. All recommendations must have been presented to the deacons prior to ni Ban presentation in controversy, have been officials business disagreement, discussed prior to meeting. or Also, an dissatisfaction item with the pastor, deacons, and being brought to the floor. of should church 2. Annual business meeting will be held on Thursday following the First Sunday in November for the purpose of receiving the annual reports of officers, and the transaction of such other business as is proper to come before this meeting. <Emergency business meetings shall be at the discretion of the pastor and deacon board. They may consider time and other factors when calling these meetings. Notification, to the greatest extent possible, will be given to the membership of all emergency business meetings. ARTICLE The day fiscal year of December XIV -—- CHURCH XV — bylaws. present business standing presented unless In the event to constitute of importance, are sufficient ARTICLE XVI on in the first November. Members in good standing church covenant. They time, service and money otherwise IN ARTICLE specified in these GOOD STANDING must obey the scripture and the must give regularly of their for the These bylaws shall become approved by the church. QUORUM there are not enough members a quorum (25) and there is 20 members present and in good to constitute a quorum. -—- These bylaws may be amended at any regular or called business meeting of the church by a 2/3 majority of the quorum. Notice shall be given for two consecutive Sundays prior to the meeting. The requested amendment must be written and given to the bylaws committee two weeks prior to consideration so that it can be properly written and presented. ARTICLE Twenty-five members in good standing will constitute a quorum unless otherwise specified in these bylaws. A majority of such members present at any regular or call business meeting will be sufficient to decide any question ARTICLE XVII - AMENDMENTS YEAR of the church shall begin and close on the last day ARTICLE the church. They must be forthright and upstanding; must not bring embarrassment or disgrace to the church or themselves; must not have been away from the church for a period of more than 90 days without reasonable cause; and must have given notice to the pastor or the deacons indicating the reasons for being absent. ongoing of XVIII effective XIX -—- on the date they are SEVERABILITY If certain articles or sections of the bylaws are subsequently found to be in conflict with the Holy Bible, those portions of these bylaws will be rendered null and void, but will not alter the rest of the bylaws which shall remain in ARTICLE full force and XX RULES OF — effect. ORDER The church shall be governed by the Holy Bible and Hiscox Guide for Baptist Churches. Original bylaws dated March 30, 1984, First Amendment May 12, 1988, and Second Amendment April 20, 1995. September 1997 A BIT ABOUT NEW ZION AND UTAH The New Zion Baptist Church began as the Wall Avenue Baptist Church in 1918 with seven members. The new church was built in 1952 at its present location. All the members at that time pitched in and did as much of the building work as they could and contributed finances as God We have built this by provided to faith. experienced congregation them. a That | lot of is why we transition, a are lot and a lot of happy times in be about the Lord's mandate nurture, and carry out called the of starts new the Lord. to spread Church from We area the gospel struggling church in the midst of storms, but we allow God to fight the battle and when He is ready for us to move ahead he will provide us with the right spirit-filled, honest, upright, loving, incorruptable shepherd. Our mission is "to throughout all nations, first, at home, striving to be "a place where people receive Our spiritual membership is basically then to the world. can come and find Jesus' Afro-American, commandments." we do members. At the present time, our membership is eighty to a hundred on any given Sunday. Actual 150. The population the city of Ogden Weber County area for the state of Utah We are Jesus, have some white low, approximately number on roll is (1994) it is 67,763 and the percentage (this includes Ogden) is 1.5%. is of 1,916,000, blacks for in the We are affiliated with the National Baptist Convention USA, Inc. We are a part of the Intermountain General Baptist Association. There are 10 Baptist Churches from Idaho, Wyoming, and Utah that make up this five are body. The area and Churches of God in Catholic There year. a other faiths was a time when we However, at this extremely of and snow, humidity sportsmen. cold. some We approximately it There is have 45 lots a new minutes that are in Utah time it Usually rain, level. state are predominately Mormon. Christ, two Methodist AME, and is of nice Baseball to an the area. experienced each season seems we are extremely weather. beautiful lots in There those of hour sunshine fishing Park from in We have and and Ogden Ogden. large not too hunting and the are who of the hot or amounts high for Jazz of avid are Proton Hite Ghe AK ActC|AS Do ben ¢iN Vow Mah Apo — ay Ghadlominakely ener hip — ASC . [tay CBA \ Brace BaersrT. Haeches Cyr cHroF UD A CHRIST QR NeTHODIST - | OA-YWWLENWL Manders §O-100 AME ry Kot) 7 =, SE YH