Volume 2_ Issue 4 Page 10 Looking Through the Eyes of an Armourbearer - One Year Later First, | give all glory and honor to God! Whom without, none of this would have been possible and | thank Him, for calling me to be Pastor Davis’ Armourbearer. Throughout the first year of the Armourbearer Ministry, | have seen and learned a lot of things. As Chief Armourbearer, | have the privilege to teach other Armourbearers through training sessions, which are held on the 2nd and 4th Mondays or Saturdays of every month. In the classes, | pass on the teachings and training that Pastor Davis has taught me through our weekly meetings. The training lessons consist of Biblical scriptures, the teaching of Armourbearers (I-r): Bro. Marcus Smauldon, Bro. TJ Reynolds, Bro. Matthew Smauldon & Bro. Benny Crawford Armourbearer duties and functions, and how to serve and be a good example to others. As an Armourbearer, | understand how important it is to assist the Pastor with the big and little things to minimize distractions, i.e., such as understanding how important the Public Address (PA) system is in delivering the Gospel to the congregation and offering assistance during special prayer for the congregation during Altar Call. | have noticed great growth in the number of new members joining our New Zion family, and how our youth and adult choirs have come together singing, which is something special. Our Music Department is also coming together, all of this is by the grace of God. This past year has been both challenging and rewarding for all of the Armourbearers. It is an enjoyment for me to work side by side with the young men of this Ministry. | have been able to witness their growth in such a positive way. Learning how to serve in this ministry has also made me a better husband, father and man by thinking more of others and less of myself. It has been a very positive experience for me throughout every aspect of my life, not just at church. We, as Armourbearers, look forward to working many more years of being God's servants! May God bless and keep you! Bro. Benny Crawford Chief Armourbearer If you would like to include someone you know or yourself to the special prayer, shut-in, and/or military listings in the church newsletter, please email the name(s) to Sis. Betty Smauldon at “NZBCNewsletter@yahoo.com or contact the church office. FOR Happy Birthday - Ge INFORMATION: Sis. Bobbie McQueen Blessings on YOUR. special day! YOUR REMEMBER OUR HOMEBOUND Rev. Cal Carter Sis. Ruby Hester Dea. Ray Finn Bro. Benny Hall Bro. Clifton Hester Sis. Jimmie Bell ren ts Sis. Dorothy Barlin Mt. Ogden Rehabilitation Center i Sis. Carrie Price Washington Terrace Nursing Center April 4" Sis. Laura DeVore Sis. Sylvia Jackson April 5" : Bro. Willie Brock Bro. Kelvin Jones | April 7* Sis. Tiara Crawford Bro. Thomas (Pops) Larry April 8" Sis. Dietra Hill Bro. Chris Roland April 9* Den. Mary Griffin Sis. April Taeotui “We bless you in the name of the Lord.” Psalm 129:8 | ; . /fome HITS Stanley & Carrie Sllington April 7* W ELCOME We WELCOME the six (6) new | : April 13" April 24% Sis. Amber McCoy . : | : RE ll Min, Qi, “A _Marsing S10 Ne oy Happy Aw er re S16. Datid & members who united with us in March to our New Zion Church Family! ~ We thank the Lord for leading you to our | fellowship. We look forward to growing | closer to the Lord together with YOU! Qi, CSelty QSmauldon April 27%