IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 17, 2013 Pastor’s Birthday “Thank You” Dear beloved New Zion family — I want to express my deepest heartfelt thanks for wishing me a “Happy Birthday” As well many of you shared a warm embrace, a smile and for those who gave a gift, I received it in love. I’m unable to reach everyone so please accept this love note from me simply to say thanks for Pastor McCall. your generosity New Zion Usher’s Day Program We will celebrate our annual Usher’s Day on this afternoon, February 17, at 3:30 p.m. This year’s theme is, “Ushers Great is Thy Faithfulness” [Psalm 31:23-24] and the speaker of the hour will be Rev. William Beard of Second Baptist Church. Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal There will be a Sanctuary Choir rehearsal on Monday, February 18", at 6:30 p.m. in preparation for the upcoming Hill AFB Gospel Extravaganza program at Second Baptist Church. All choir members are asked to be in attendance. Please see Bro. Thomas White, Sanctuary Choir President, with any inquiries you may have. Church Black History Month Observance Members are reminded that in observance of Black History Month, we’ve been asked to alter our dress attire to wear something each Sunday example, in February kente’ cloth, a head piece, that is Afro-centric, for a native land tie, a scar}, and/or something that reflects the mother land. (3)