Volume 1, Issue 6 nae sl eaneentimrmunenisasieinseinaineamaisinanimninneanammeaamaiiatattl New Zion Member of the Month Bro. Benny Crawford NZBC Armourbearer Brief overview — Bro. Benny Crawford has been a member of New Zion for a number of years. He regularly attends worship service, Sunday school, Bible Study and church events. He was called by God approximately six months prior to being selected by Pastor Davis in April 2008 to serve as the pastor’s Armourbearer under the Help Ministry. He is married to Sis. Evelyn Swain Crawford and they have been blessed with three beautiful girls. He is thankful to God to have the support of his wife as he continues to be a servant of God in this ministry. Bro. Crawford has a deep love for the Lord and reverence for Gods word, Bro. Crawford 9 . What is an Armourbearer: « Jn biblical days, an armor bearer was one who actually carried the shield and armor of his leader as he went into battle, often acting o ° ad , 2 In order to serve in this ministry, the following must Dress code; No uniform is required of the Armourbearer. uchurch attire. s be . a | eatin iT " | | | PRAY OUR FOR x x x MILIT ARY H Pe APPLICATION | All 2008 high Please see school graduates are encouraged to apply. Dennis Carpenter or any Youth Advisor for more info. Bro. | —— See PEERS : ra on the Usher's credenza. a ta oe Shut-in At Home Sis. Bobbie McQueen Den. Georgia Allen Bro. Larry Dawson Sis. Mattie Kelly Bro. Johnnie Dixon Bro. Mychael Williams Bro. Prince House Bro. Clifton Hester Sis. Ruby Hester Sis. Ashelei Davis Sis. Dora Herrera Sis. Thelma Tucker Den. Isabel Brigham Sis. Jimmie Bell Dea. Ray Finn Sis. Tonya Evans Bro. Chris Smauldon, Sr. hed 3 Sis. J ada Luke eeaseooose | Sis. Nichole Martin Bro. Bishop Tillman Py i> eine WIDIO.L — I I ) ll for this year are located a i Bro. Turon Humphrey ania nebousceoaneee - The New Zion Baptist Church and IGBC Scholarship applications 6 (as stated for Deacons), 1 Corinthians 30:24, John 15:16, Acts 12: 20 and 22 and 1 Kings 19:19-21. Develop the spirit of an Armourbearer. Reference Matthew _ Beanointed to serve. Reference Matthew 25:14-30. To fulfill the high call to the ministry. Reference 1 Samuel : ical ae yon @ | i « 4 SMILED DOWN ON ME!! 5S polars 6 and 1 Timothy 1:18. Ephesians Chapter | However, should be dressed in ‘; GOD HAS TRULY A true Armourbearer should always display an attitude of faith, love, discernment and peace. Reference 1 Timothy 6:12. 206s < Closing statement; and New Testament, Armourbearers are to; . Serve and protect the physical body of his leader by preparing him for battle with his armor, shield, breastplate and sword as stated in the Old Testament. Reference Exodus 17:11-12, and 1 Samuel Chapters 16 and 17. . As indicated in the New Testament, he is to serve God by providing spiritual strength for the Pastor. Reference = . | Bro. Crawford stated that “God — called Armourbearers are there to support ; _ : bie Pastor cid to Wit heuison tat God has giver 6 Tasty. Pastor or Chief Armourbearer. . 70 su Se J | a st Welcome to Sis. oe mae her who renewed; July 4 : Sis. Thelma Tucker July 4° McElroy, Sis. wwe. lcowr Bro. Ray Younger July 4th Jeanie Patterson, Dea. George Anderson July 7™ Sis. Shana Sis. Angela Adams July 8 Berean FoRnger Sis. Brenda Burks y ” Sis. Dorothyaig Barlin Mt. Ogden Rehabilitation Center to Bro. Raekwon Sis. Tenisha Tucker 4 At ba i: OM \ membership, and July ‘ Rentwere Dea. Bentley Christy ‘Ae Mt. View Health Services “@ vn tiara et 7 Deadmon, Sis. Meyetta Hendrix, and Sis. Sis. Carrie Price Washington Terrace Nursing Center Evelyn Nixon who united with New Zion during the th a wy July 12 month of June. Ae ane lage Ope Bro. DeShawn Cooley Bro. Cordel Jones ae ae July a July pe have cae to join the New Zion church family. We're honored to share with you as Did You Know?? a ‘ ; ; New Zion is growing in numbers each Sunday! The average Sunday worship attendance is approximately 140 for the Sis. Helen Knox July 15 we worship God's risen Son. last six weeks (mid-May to current date). Bro. Keshaun Puente Sic Whee Chawford eis Hobs Gccute July 18" {July 19 July 21" ; : . . . Sle egret Bro. Ryan Brown Sis. Roberta Dixon Den. Alice th F: Glynn rd Puy 6 July 25" = July 29"" July gth /ere gla | ° This is directed as the Lord leads. The Pastor and Armourbearer will know when GOD wants that part of your spiritual journey to change or end. established: « Asa Pastor or Deacon, one must be called by God. = Training is required in most cases and should be taught by the The duties/responsibilities according to the Old Testament | | | Longevity; Jesus is one of servanthood. of an armourbearer The ° attitude “ ‘ ° "r said, “The servant of all is the greatest of all. Cee | Modern day armourbearer is one called by GOD to serve and help his assigned leader in life, ministry, and especially the fight of faith. a A Additional Armourbearers;: As God leads and calls, there can be more than one Armourbearer. as his personal assistant. * te Characteristic/qualifications a pastor seeks in an Armourbearer; Do they have a disciplined prayer life? Are they faithful to the church? Is the family in tact? Does he tithe? Is he at ease in the pastor’s presence? Is the pastor at ease in his presence? Do they possess a strong and steady will? Does he submit to authority? Reference Matthew 18:1-4, John 15:13, Ephesians 6:5-6, Philippians 2:3-9, 1 Thessalonians 5:12 and 13, 1 Peter 5:5 and 2:20. stated the following regarding; ° seetceeeverereentnemennt The Armourbearer is to: = Spiritually, figuratively and literally lift up and support his leader. = Attend to, minister to, care for, help, be of use, assist, benefit, promote, support, make easy for, nourish and encourage. * As an Armourbearer I must have to walk in submission, humility, meekness, forgiveness, purity, clear conscience. at you We pray that God will touch your life as we worship side your by side, so that when you esa ee don’t take a vacation from Remember... od church. You asill be . missed!! leave the service on Sundays with the peace of God inside. To God Be the Glory! Wee View from the Pews |