Volume 1, Issue 11 You Better Watch Out - Jesus Christ is Coming to Town! Holidays are surrounding us in the physical and in our thoughts. ogee ‘Christmas. We decorate our homes, businesses and churches. We place great emphasis on celebratin We purchase gifts, make lists, prepar ‘special dinners. We rehearse for Christmas programs and seasonal singing. We spend money to mak ‘ourselves and others temporarily happy. We even spend our tithes during this season. Now, the millio dollar, life saving question! How much of this is done with the Savior in mind? (I know not the pa ‘where you spend your tithes!) Are you purchasing your gifts with Christ in mind and giving in Christia love? When you're on shopping trips, in long lines of traffic or long lines at the cash register, in cho hearsal or even Christmas program rehearsals, are you doing these things with Christ in mind, showin ove to those around you? Is Christ even invited on your shopping trips? Is He invited to your program nd worship services? Is He invited to His Birthday Dinner? Did you add Him to your list of gifts to giv way? At the top of your ‘give gifts list’ add some Jesus Christ to each name (there’s enough to g und). On your ‘wish list,’ ask for more of Jesus. his season of our Christian Education Class, we are focusing on Christian Stewardship. What “awesome class that each member of New Zion has the opportunity to take part. /f you missed th \n this class, we are learning what it is to be a good steward fort “session, it will come around again. ae “gake of our Christianity. The most important thing taught so far might be that Christian Stewardsh you w Jbegins the moment we accept Jesus Christ as our Savior; and that it is your choice as to whether ee e Christian Stewardship means that you are in charge of what G be a good steward or a poor steward. gives you, whether it be time, talents, money, or whatever ministry you are a part of, and yes, ev Christmas shopping. God has allowed you to manage these things for Him. For Him, not for you! its His birthday celebration--don't leave Him out! Remember that Jesus Is the reason for the season ( hristmas. Jesus is the reason for everything you do since you accepted Him into your life. Be a good Sunday School Junior Class |S Sis, Dots Jones, VA Eula Grifin, GA (Sis. Mariah Hicks, Instructor) Sis. Mariah Hicks counts it a blessing to teach our youth about Christ! She would like to thank the multiple “young Christians” who attend her class each Sunday morning. Additionally, she noted the following: Donaldson s. SiLucy are insightful and a wonderful experience for her and the 4& ~The lessons students. 4 There are great Biblical figures from Moses to King Saul. The class members oniov reading and learning how we all can improve our spiritual gifts and lives. Starting December 20" (youth) Sunday, and following each fourth Sunday | sis DorsGreen 4 thereafter the Junio: Bro. Angel Duran Class will be exploring different ideas with arts and crafts. We will incorporate Bi ‘inal flash cards, puzzles and fun activities to better enhance their learning skills in aiec: °O'Vice. 07 God and have a great time doing it! The Burrell Family Bro. Griffin Brock, $ 4 fr Sis. RubyGreen 4 Seine Topic 7th to the God of Heaven... prayed ing grantedmy request." (Nehemiah2:4 & 8) _ ourpRers ares appreciated! ete Nate ? OO “ to “give to others” this holiday. They will be making gifts for the senior how to spread members who are in the nursing facilities and in addition, learn friends. their to the “good news” of Jesus Christ Sis BettyMassey Sis Nika Marin opportunity As the Christmas season approaches, the students will have the 14th 21st 28" Each Sunday the class is growing in numbers. Sis. Hicks extends an about Jesus invitation to other youth to come and share the joy of learning Christ. We need you and you need us!! to the Messiah.’ (ALL Sunday School classes) for December is “Commitment Making Total Commitment Coping with Multiple Commitments The Gift of Kept Promises Acting on One's Commitments Luke 1:46-55 ~—" ay Luke 1:39-45 5, wae Luke 2:8-20 Luke 3:7-18 4 them.” — Mark 10:16 A Scripture Reminder: ‘He took them up in His arms...and blessed Pre ATTENTION: Nursery worker needed during Sunday School hours. Please call Dea. Nunn (Sunday School Superintendant) at 801 458.9234.