Volume 2 Page 2 Issue 1 The year 2008 brought tremendous growth to New Zion. Growth in numbers, yes. But even greater growth moving from intellectual and religious knowledge, to spiritual knowledge. Many of the goals set for 2008 were met. Allowing room for new and higher goals for 2009. Old things are passed away. All things are made new. You don't need resolutions in the Kingdom, not a child of God; not one who has the Christ whose birth we recently re-celebrated in December, inside of your heart. Not even those who gave the gift of him/herself recently to God. We don’t need resolutions because we have already decided to follow Jesus, and as we are doing so — all things will be made new. They will just happen because His promise made to us — and since our promise was made to Him — was that He would supply our every need according to His riches in Christ Jesus. We only need to walk in His likeness. Making resolutions are verbal. Once words have left our mouth, of what we will do in the New Year, they are quickly forgotten. Just Do It! Get on board the train again in 2009. We haven't run out of steam yet. And we won't, as long as our power is the power of the Holy Ghost. You don't have to run, but you must walk the walk. Walk directly into your blessings of this brand new year. Striving to be more like Him who is in us and with us — Emmanuel! Happy New Year, 2G) 2h ™ Pastor Bruce Davis, Sr. --- Prayer Requests --- WHY AN EFFECTIVE SUNDAY SCHOOL IS VITAL! “ et us therefore come boldly to the throne of It carries out the great commission. grace , that we may obtain mercy and find grace It teaches God’s word systematically. to help in time of need.” (Hebrews 4:16) It produces growth toward spiritual maturity. It protects the churches future. es TOPIC FOR JANUARY 2009 IS “OLD TESTAMENT PEOPLE OF COMMITMENT” The commitment of several Old Testament personalities is explored. The first lesson is about the midwives who kept the Hebrew male babies alive. Next, the participants will meet Rehab, the Jericho harlot who cooperated with the Hebrew spies. Then comes a look at Joshua’s commitment as the successor to Moses; and then following is an examination of the role of Samson's mother in preparing for his birth. January Dates: 07 11 Choosing Among Commitments Risking One's Life for Good Exodus 1:21 Joshua 2 & 6:22-25 18 Leadership Requires Resources Joshua 3 25 Preparing for Commitment Judges 13 A Scripture Reminder: “Gather the people together, men, and women, and children, and thy stranger that is within thy gates, that they may hear, and that they may learn, and fear God, and observe to do all the words of the law.” (Deuteronomy 31:12) ae Nursery Worker needed during Sunday School hour, for more information, please call Deacon Nunn at 801 458.9234. most appreciated! = PARENTS! BRING YOUR CHILDREN TO SUNDAY SCHOOL. ‘