Volume 2 Issue 1 Christian Leadership School Christian Leadership Classes (CLS) will begin with the course entitled “The History of Christianity’, aTuesday, Thursday — Saturday, Ce AAA ae Christian = et January 6th, 8th -— 10", 2009 and Education Tuesday, Thursday - Saturday, January 27", 29th — 31st, 2009 with the class “The Fundamentals of the English Grammar.” Each class will begin nightly at 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. for three hours each and Saturdays at 10:00 a.m. for one hour. SRT SLO aR EAU Sete NA ee RB eer wee So earke rie een Ene Sieber aatted Sore heen phate he whe arel fe toe Mam Tie bbe Mt Wie aera ara Se Ae oes eM cy Sl Coe sit SE ee ytee eee ge ges erie ete 8 gE SRR STE oe ee See New Member Orientation Ministry Sirk FEU bee SAEs Sere ae My ee Re CU hee Se Fee HEN oe a AN ON ARAN Adee OR Ae ee Be Pee Oh AM te pe eels oe A ee ee ee EE eS eR te ae lf you have not yet attended the “New Member Orientation” classes, you are invited to do so. There are eight classes scheduled which begin each Sunday morning at 9:30 a.m. For information more CLS the on or New Member Ministry, please contact Min. Stanley Ellington, Orientation Ministry information. REE ER et ooo eM ee ee igicaga cages cpeeape copes apy” lem Sepercaet pet pect SU dbibacrbeeseitete: als ee ee ee I (eee ON 2:2 ice and Christian Education Director or the church office for more | ST petete es ieee ses eee Orientation tam and Sis Davis, oe eee ES Set eer y a ge per igetopeenge opr saghddge 29g gotcge svg onbet Sop cept igei-geit emer aif op bg tee ae tes -<gesegr gegen gsi g 56g) -® -- ig Tee Me Oe geod ge "pila pres prieges- ge -BA ow gk |g oes ee Sit gg Pee hers OF <9Fs "acm ggg go fy As SO om ee Be ee So dee eS EO. A OP OT Oe ee CREE eT, wee ee. Fee a ee piggy ey ll gk ° ¢ to the Lord c* « Praise God from whom all blessings flow! The year 2008 was indeed a blessing and most memorable. The Mission te AN Re took a remnant of faithful, trusting sisters in Christ and accomplished great things for the up building of God's xingdom. [MALS STON Countless lives were touched with the gospel of Jesus Christ via spirit-filled study meetings, their faith grew and was For all this, the ministry, is tru ly thankful anchored, and Christian love and encouragement were graciously given and received. and His divine purpose for each of us as we serve in His vineyard of New Zion. Ss <> Fr rh ie rr One of God’s mighty prophets, Isaiah, tells us of the Lord’s promises to the church, His people, in Isaiah 43:19, “Behold, | will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? | will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert.” As the Mission Ministry embarks on this new year, they are prayerfully and faithfully anticipating and awaiting all that God said He would do. It is the Mission's desire to serve Him with a new level of commitment; seek His face for new creative ways of sharing His life giving Word; individually and collectively deepen our intimacy with Him; and work and walk in love to accomplish the God inspired vision of our God as Pastor. The above scripture of Isaiah speaks of miraculous things to come about. The Mission's sincere prayer is to continue to acknowledge has God that all do to steadfast remain and forthcoming things” “new miraculous the spirit, the in first discern, may we that so lives our Lord in all areas of purposed us to do as these “new things” are manifested. For we know God is not a man that He should lie ....all His promises are true! (Continued on page 7) Recent Events & Acknowledgements Christmas Food Baskets -Min. Lillie Holman (President) and the Mission Ministry wish to thank Pastor Davis, the members of New Zion, Dr. Carpenter and 72 3 9 7 3 vee We have completed an insightful lesson of Philippians Chapter 3. Beginning on Wednesday, January 7, 2009, we will resume Bible Study. Pastor Davis encourages all church officers, members and visitors to attend weekly Bible Study sessions each Wednesday at 12 Noon and 7:00 p.m. OWCAP for their monetary and food donations, their time and efforts in making this a great success! Because of your generous were blessed receive food baskets in their time of need. e- <4 Christmas Program, December 21, 2008- q ecudl support, 46 families and (church community) to ~ 7 On behalf of the Youth Department Bro. Dennis | | | ’\ NRT! Carpenter (Youth Department President) and a Bro. Charles Dalton (Drama Ministry Coordinator) would like to thank all the youth and Advisors, and various Ministries who participated in skits and recitals. A special thank you to Pastor Davis and the members of New Zion, Bro. Cozy Mitchell (for his musical assistance), Min. Holman (finalizing/printing the programs) and all the visitors who came make it a great endeavor. and supported this event and to Pastor Davis would like to thank the New Zion Associate Pastors, church congregation, Associate Pastors and church, Pastor Petty and Second Baptist area Pastors and churches for their support in attending the annual Watchnight Service. | YG : Test your Bible Knowledge! | Fill in the blank. | “Christ Jesus; whom God hath set forth to through faith in His . bea | blood.” | 1. Propitiation 2. Sacrifice 3. Substitute 4. Scapegoat Watchnight Service, December 31, 2008 the ‘ pip