, Volume I, Issue 7 Page 4 Christian Education You are being invited to grow in God’s Word through our New Zion Baptist Church “Certificate of Progress Program” and “New Member Orientation Sessions.” Here is your invitation: 2 Timothy 2:15, Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. Education Ministry Kingdom Dynamics: God’s Word: Read It! Study It! Memorize It! THE WORD OF GOD. The Bible, God's Inspired Word, is the only conclusive source of wisdom, knowledge, and understanding concerning ultimate realities. It is a fountainhead of freeing truth (John 8:32) and a gold mine of practical principles (Psalm 19:10), waiting to liberate and/or enrich the person who will pursue its truth and wealth. Thus, Paul's instruction to “study ... a worker’ has been applied by serious Christians through the centuries as a directive to study the Word of God. The only way to healthy, balanced living is through the “rightly dividing” (Greek orthotomounta, literally, “cutting straight’) of God’s Word. Such correct, straight-on application of God's Word is the result of diligent study. The text calls us beyond casual approaches to the Scriptures, telling us to refuse to suit the Bible to our own convenience or ideology. (Hayford, Jack W. Spirit Filled Life Bible, KJV, copyright 1995) Christian Leadership School Certificate of Progress Program (COPP) Teachers = Each weekly class meeting will be held as follows: Tuesdays, 3 hours; Thursdays, 3 hours; Fridays, 3 hours; & Saturdays, 1 hour; and this day will be used as our contingency time when the need arises. our lives. @ = Once again, New Zion nominations for the |GBC Women’s Auxiliary Annual Awards Banquet will be forthcoming in the following categories: “Women of Faith Awards,” “Bowl-Fest Awards,” and “Community Service Awards.” Do you know who the nominees are? Be sure to pick up your September copy of “The Word at New Zion” to find out! “ The IGBC Women's Auxiliary has been assigned program responsibility for Friday, August 15", during the 91' Annual Session of the IGBC at Second Baptist Church. As mentioned above, the Women’s Auxiliary Annual Banquet will be held on Friday New Member Orientation Ministry Please be in prayer for all families who have had loved ones recently pass away. YOU there!! First of all, we'd like to praise and thank God for the wonderful prayers and support graciously given by our New Zion Youth Department and church family in the sponsorship of another spiritfilled and enjoyable Back-to-School celebration! Over 50 book bags and a variety of school supplies were given to children, preschool through high school, along with prayers for a safe and productive 2008-2009 school year. Together we can impact the lives of our young people for Christ one child at a time. @ afternoon, Class Schedule: 8 Weeks to Complete Orientation to see Noles The month of August looks to be a busy one! The Mission Ministry has a number of events to be thankful to God for His providing us opportunities to faithfully serve and exalt Him and show forth His abundant blessings in KREKKKREREREEE EKER ERE Hope Se “~The Mission stands ready to faithfully support and participate, where needed, in our upcoming Women's and Men's Day celebration this month as we honor those who have diligently labored in the Lord's vineyard of New Zion. Year 2009 January 6-10: History of Christianity (3008) January 27-31: Fundamentals of English Grammar (9001) February 10-14: Creative Ways of Teaching (2023) February 24-28: Public Speaking (9008) Pastor Davis would like to encourage all church officers, members and visitors to attend weekly Bible Study sessions each Wednesday at 12 Noon and 7:00 p.m. Welcome & Mission Statement Baptism of Repentance Salvation Lord’s Supper Prayer Bible God Tithes & Stewardship Training Locations (See the bulletin board in the vestibule for the most current class location.) Quarterly Schedule, Date / Course Title (Number) Year 2008 September 1-6: How the Bible Came to Be (1002) September 23-27: Introduction to the Old Testament (1007) October 7-11: Introduction to the New Testament (1072) October 21-25: Baptist Doctrine (2011) November 4-8: Effective Bible Reading (1004) November 18-22: Christian Stewardship (2007) & Orientation Classes Rev. Carter Min. Ellington Min. Holman Min. Holman Bro. White Bro. D. Carpenter Min. Ellington Dea. Griffin May God bless, comfort and keep you in your time of bereavement. se ee ta tae ol August 15, 4:00 p.m., and the Session evening program at 7:00 p.m. An invitation is extended to all our New Zion family to come out and support our Award nominees and fellowship with our Convention church family as well. ™ ~Keep a look out for upcoming Community Outreach event! More details will be forthcoming. NOTE: If you have clothing or small household items you would like to donate for this project, please see Sis. Lucy Jones, Mission Vice President. The Mission continues to maintain our mantle of prayer over our church sick and shut-in, bereaved, military members and those requesting special prayers. We also press on to encourage members by visitations, cards and telephone calls. We want to let you know that there’s strength in numbers ---- and we graciously invite you to come out to our bi-monthly meetings (August 12% & 26%) and join us as we study some spiritually uplifting lessons and engage in wonderful Christian praise and fellowship! Will we see you there? We prayerfully hope so! Recent Events & Acknowledgements — Back to School Celebration 2008-2009 (Saturday, August 2"")* Min. Holman (Mission Pres.), the Mission Ministry, Bro. Dennis Carpenter (Youth Dept. Pres.), Youth and the Youth Advisors would like to thank the members, the Swanson ffgmllly Foundation, the Deacons and Laymen (a.k.a. the NZBC BBQ Chefs) and the New Zion Baptist Church family for their monetary donations and efforts. The Youth of our church and community received book bags filled with school supplies during this event. A wonderful time of Christian fellowship with food and games for our youth and “young at heart” was had by all!! | |