Volume 2 Page 4 Issue 12 : The Griffins noted, “they love studying the Holy Bible and their favorite Scripture is 2 Timothy 2:15, Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a Member of the Month | Dea. Dale & Den. Mary Griffin workman that needeth not be ashamed, rightly diving the word of truth.” Dea. & Den. Griffin are originally from : Augusta, Georgia. They were high school sweethearts in the early 1970's. Dea. Griffin joined the United States Air Struggling and Straining by the Canton Spirituals and | Won't Complain. Force in 1974 and they Both appreciate Gospel music as well, with their favorite songs being In addition, Dea. and Den. Griffin stated, “they love the Lord because He has been better to us than we have been to ourselves. The Lord is the travelled food on my table, a shelter during the time of a storm, a provider and a extensively. He and his family were later assigned to Hill AFB in 1997 until his deliverer from a sin sick world. He gives us unmerited favor and has retirement after 30 years of active military service. Dea. Griffin is employed as _ prepared a place to rest for eternal life.” a Systems Engineer with Northrop Grumman Corporation and Den. Griffin is a Central Sterile Technician at the North Davis Hospital Center. They are the ; Ser. proud parents and grandparents of two sons; Carlos and Christopher | and Christian Education three grandchildren; Shantai, Chrisdiana and Christopher II. Sunday mornings at 9:30 a.m. Classes are held in the church office. The Griffin's are faithful and loyal members of New Zion for 3% years. They are active in the Deacons, Deaconess, Bible Study Classes, Junior Deacons, ALL new members are encouraged to attend ¢ WAS SE For more information, please see Min. Stanley Ellington (Christian Education /New Member Orientation Director), Sis. Dula Brock (Dean of Christian Education) or contact the Church Office. Laymen’s, Sunday School and Male Choir ministries. Additionally, they are great advocates of various church events and activities. Dea. Griffin is a supporter of the Intermountain General Baptist Convention (IGBC) Laymen’s Auxiliary and served as the Chairman of its first Senior Laymen Recognition Banquet held in October 2009. When Dea. and Den. Griffin are not at a church function, they both enjoy spending time with their grandchildren and watching movies. She also takes pleasure in relaxing at home and he is a sports enthusiast and likes watching football, reading golf magazines and playing golf. He has two holes-in one and two Low Net Championships in his golfing resume’. Sis Nichole Martin Bro. Bishop Tillman Bro. Prince House Sis. Tonya Evans Bro. Cordell Jones Bro. James Smith Bible Trivia Question. z whe are sewing our county "Many books inform. but only one transforms — The Bible” Pastor Davis encourages all church officers, the young and young at heart to come and journey with us as we learn the Word of God in Bible Study sessions each Wednesday at 12:00 Noon and every other Wednesday evening (Dec. 9" & 234) at 7:00 p.m. The Youth Bible Study for 17 years and under starts at 7:00 p.m. as well. a E0Een @BIBLE MAG Contact the Church Office for more information. Remember Those in the Military Bro. Turan Humphrey Bro. Larry Dawson Sis. Dora Herrera Sis. Ashelei Davis Bro. Tony Perkins and To place your order, please - Fresh Country contact Sis. Lovey Hairston Organic —" for more information. Recent Events & Acknowledaments First Lady Sabrina Davis Birthday Celebration; Sis. Davis expresses her heartfelt appreciation to the New Zion Church Family for their many expressions of love, kindness and well wishes extended to her for her birthday (November 11%). A special note of “Thanks” goes to the Deaconess, Youth and Pastor's Aide Ministries. May God richky bless you all! Youth Ministry Revivai; Sis. Connie House (Youth Director) and the entire Youth Ministry would like to thank the New Zion congregation, Young Adult Ushers, Kitchen (Cuisine) Ministry, local sister churches and the community for their supporting of the Youth Revival on Friday, November 20. Additionally, a very special “Thank You” to Sis. Shanika Daniels of Calvary Baptist Church in Salt Lake City for being the guest speaker for this event and to Griffin Memorial Youth Choir for participating. This event was a wonderful success! Thanksgiving Food Baskets; The Mission Ministry wishes to thank the New Zion members, Dr. Carpenter and OWCAP for your monetary and food donations, and to those who volunteered their time and efforts in making this a great endeavor! Because of your generous support, the Mission, on behalf of the church, distributed 31 food baskets to families (church and community) who were in need during the holiday ~ ___on November 23". ~~ Te God Be the Glory ~~