Volume 2 —_ Or ¢ Issue 9 Page 4 Our New Member Orientation Background Scripture: Sequence #1—Romans 10: 13-15; Sequence #2—John 20:21-23; Sequence #3—Luke 24:45-48 “Then opened he their understanding, that they might understand the scriptures, and said unto them, Thus it is written, and thus it behoved [it was necessary for] Christ to suffer, and to rise from the dead the third day: and that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem. and ye are witnesses of these things.’ Word Wealth: Sent—To commission, set apart for a special service, send a message by some, send out with a mission to fulfill, equip and dispatch one with the full backing and authority of the sender. (Holy Bible, Spirit-Filled Life Bible, KJV) World ministering Commission requires ae Evangelism. compassion such and to His followers to speedily answer His command and to answer with His compassion. No geographic boundary, no sin barrier, no ethnic, political, or economic partisan interest is ever to restrict our reach or penetration with the gospel. (Holy Bible, Spirit-Filled Life Bible, KJV, excerpts) ok 5 2 2 3 2k ok ok Classes are held in the church office. ALL new members are encouraged to attend. \.\. 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 Monday — Friday. Sis. Nichole Martin Bro. Bishop Tillman Bro. Prince House Sis. Tonya Evans Bro. Cordell Jones i Fae” 3 Remember 0 : Mili ur Ml itary Bro. James Smith - Mice Bro. Turan Humphrey Bro. Larry Dawson Sis. Dora Herrera Sis Ashelei Davis Bro. Tony Perkins ee to Luke's emphasis in whe are sewing our county and a = 7 se the Grea hon thein Lamili Commission is consonant with his theme: Christ, the Son of Man— showing Jesus’ humanity and divinity in balance. The beauty and uniqueness of His character—both divine and human—is revealed as this Divine One brings sinful man to a holy God. In His perfect | holiness of life, Jesus reflects compassion for sin-stained and suffering humanity—brokenhearted, sick, mistreated, and bereaved. *ADDpDIy yourself to the scriptures and the Scriptures to yourself. Recent Events & saprrbmccquedaal™ Thain,LYoll 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 Noon and every other Wednesday evening at 7:00 p.m. starting September 2°47! The Youth Bible Study for 17 years and under starts at 7:00 p.m. as well. «© »- your* Back-to-School & Community Outreach, Aug. 8"; On behalf of the Mission and Youth Ministries, Sis. Lucy iyJones : (Mission President) and Sis. Connie House (Youth Director) wishes to thank New Zion, The Swanson Foundation and the area community for their continuing support of this event each year. A special “note of thanks” is given to Bro. James & Sis. Roberta Dixon for their dedicated sponsorship of ‘Rainbow the Clown” for this year and previous years. Last but not least, a heartfelt “God bless you” to First Lady Davis, Bro. Younger (Grilling Chef), and everyone who so faithfully worked, prayed and supported this event for our church and community youth! Men & Women’s Day Celebration, Aug. 9"; Bro. Thomas White & Sis. Sheila Tucker (Chairpersons) expresses their sincere appreciation to the New Zion family, area churches and visitors for their support during the programs. A “special acknowledgement” is presented to Dea. Lonnie Sanders, IGBC Laymen President and to Mother Martha Allen, First Lady of Griffin Memorial COGIC for their powerful messages they brought for as our Men and Women's Day guest speakers. IGBC Scholarship Awards Banquet & Rescue Haven Visitation, Aug. 229; @BIBLE MING Contact the Church Office for more information. a human Sunday mornings at 9:30am. “Are you being dispatched?” Series: Sequence #3 ompassion, Great in concern. Jesus’ style—sensitive and touchable—is a summons Each weekly class meeting is held as follows: Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, 6:30-9:30 pm each night; Saturdays, 10:00-11:00 am. bier the Certificate of Progress Program Class Schedule EDUCATION elias of scope worldwide September 14-18: Writing Techniques | CHRISTIAN fulfillment Christian Education Min. Lillie Holman (IGBC Women’s Auxiliary President) and the Women’s Auxiliary most sincerely “thank” New Zion and all of the |GBC Churches for their donations and attending this year's banquet and Rescue Haven Community Outreach. Congratulations to Bro. Blanchard Burrell, (New Zion’s Scholarship Recipient), Sis. Lucy Gray-Jones on being crowned Mission Queen for collecting spare change for area charities and to all of our other awardees! ~~ To God Be the Glory ~~ Seen