Volume 2, Issue 2
December 04, 2011 Join us for these Special Services:
Saturday, December 24, 2011 6:00 pm
Sunday, December 18, 2011
4 pm
Sunday, December 25, 2011 10:00 am
N A.M.E. CHURCH
Saturday, December 31, 2011 10:00 pm
New Years Service Sunday, January 01, 2012
10:00 am
GREATER MT. ZIO TheZion Trumpet Pastor’s Message Page 3 Black History Moments Page 4 Thank you Page 5 Church School Page 6 Inspirational Moment Page 7 Health and Wellness Page 8 Healthy Recipe Page 9 Happenings at Mt. Zion Page 10-11 Birthdays / Welcome Page 12 Sick and Shut In / Condolences Page 13 Children’s Church Page 14 Spotlight On Page 15 Church School Highlights Page 16 Business Corner Page 17 Trustee News Page 18 Church Calendar Page 19
Smile Minute Earth Science Class The teacher of the earth science class, Miss Merc, was lecturing on map read- ing. After explaining about latitude, longitude, degrees and minutes, the teacher asked, “Suppose I asked you to meet me for lunch at 23 degrees, 4 minutes north latitude and 45 degrees, 15 minutes east longitude?” After a confused silence, a voice volunteered, “I guess you’d be eating alone.”
Answer: In Colossians 4:6, Paul tells us that our speech should be tempered with grace and seasoned with salt. Let’s all remember this.
Trivia Question for Trivia Question for December November What THREE PIECES OF PRACTICAL What TWO suggestions did ADVICE DID Paul offer to the Thessa- Paul offer regarding lonians so that they would “lack noth- speech? ing”?
Page 2 THE ZION TRUMPET The Seekers of Truth
“”After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked, ‘Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw His star in the east and have come to worship him.’” Matthew 2:1-2
I am glad that the wise men are included in the story of Jesus’ birth. They legitimize for all ages those souls who seek for the truth. Those few who are looking for truth are actually seek- ing the True One. There is something within each heart that cries out for the key to all reality. One day, a great musician sat down at the organ, weary and ill at ease. His fingers wandered idly over the keys, and as he played, he hit a chord, a chord so wonderful that for him all of the perplexity of life was bound together and understood in one complete moment. He later said, “I have spent the rest of my life trying to find that chord again!” The human heart longs for the key, and somehow or other we know that the key cannot be found in ourselves. Christ must be the center. He is the Truth. When hungry hearts come to Jesus, they will not simply find truth, they will find the Truth for all existence. He is the one chord that makes sense out of all the music of reality. He brings all the notes together and causes life to make sense and even to be beautiful. When the wise men found the One for whom they sought, they worshipped Him, falling on their knees and presenting Him with gifts. The response of all seekers of truth who find Him will be worship and adoration.
VOLUME 2, ISSUE 2 Page 3 December 1, 1955 Rosa Parks refuses to give up her seat on an Alabama bus, spark ing the Civil Rights Movement. December 06, 1865 Ratification of the 13th Amendment abolishes slavery in all of the United States. December 10, 1950 Dr. Ralph Bunche becomes first Black awarded Nobel Peace Prize. December 12, 1955 Dentist George Grant receives patent for the wooden golf tee. December 22, 1883 First Black elected to Congress Arthur Mitchell is born. December 25, 1907 Jazz singer and bandleader Cab Calloway is born.
Spotlight on a Great African American Horace Julian Bond was born January 14, 1940 in Nashville, Ten- nessee to Julia Agnes Washington Bond and Horace Mann Bond. He is an American social activist and leader in the American civil rights movement, politician, professor, and writer.
While a student at Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia, during the early 1960s, he helped found the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC). He was the first president of the Southern Poverty Law Center. Bond was elected to both houses of the Georgia legisla- ture, where he served a total of 20 years. He was chairman of the Na- tional Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) from 1998 to 2010.
In the 1980s and 1990s, Bond taught at several universities in major cities of the North and South, including American, Drexel, Harvard, and the University of Virginia. He continues to write and lecture about the history of the civil rights movement and the condition of African Americans and the poor. He is President Emeritus of the Southern Poverty Law Center.
Page 4 THE ZION TRUMPET That First Day of Christmas
There were no Christmas stockings hung on that first Christmas day. Just a lonely manger and a lowly bed of hay.
There was no jovial Santa Claus with toys and gifts galore. But shepherds came from out of fields to worship and adore.
There was no Christmas tree that day bedecked with tinsel bright, But in the East there was a star that dazzled with its light.
There was no Christmas carolers to serenade with song, But hosts of angels gathered ‘round to watch the whole night long.
No fast last-minute shopping and no Christmas cards to send, But hope was born in one small Child for new life without end!
“and the Word was made flesh and dwelt among us…” John 1:14 KJV
-Connie Hinnen Cook
Thank you to the following individuals who contributed to our Church sign and building since our November printing of the Newslet- ter.. Rev. and Mrs. Williams $100.00 Rev. & Mrs. Edward Jones $100.00 Chris & Untilla Davis $ 60.00 Dozier & Cheryle Harrell $100.00 The Keys Family $ 22.00 Helen Kimble / Mary Scott $ 100.00 Louis & Patricia Landers $ 100.00 Louise Mack $ 36.25
VOLUME 2, ISSUE 2 Page 5 12/16 Concern for Our Descendants Joshua 22:21-29 12/17 Righteousness and Justice Proverbs 21:1-5 12/18 The Challenge to Commitment Genesis 22:1-14 12/19 God Is Faithful 2 Corinthians 1:18-22 12/20 A Faithful Heart Nehemiah 9:6-10 12/21 Descendants of Abraham Galatians 3:6-12 12/22 Inheritance Through the Promise Galatians 3:13-18 12/23 Jesus’ Birth Foretold 12/01 Look to Abraham Luke 1:26-38 Isaiah 51:1-6 12/24 Elizabeth’s Blessing 12/02 Abraham, Our Ancestor? Luke 1:39-45 Matthew 3:1-10 12/25 Mary’s Song of Praise 12/03 We Have This Hope Luke 1:46-55; 2:1-7 Hebrews 6:13-20 12/26 A Man Sent Ahead 12/04 God’s Call to Bless Psalm 105:16-22 Genesis 12:1-9 12/27 Joseph’s Story 12/05 The Faith of Abraham Acts 7:9-16 Hebrews 11:8-16 12/28 Facing Temptation 12/06 Abraham’s Faith Tested Luke 22:39-46 Hebrews 11:17-22 12/29 Enduring Temptation 12/07 Righteousness by Faith 1 Corinthians 10:1-13 Romans 4:9-15 12/30 Choosing the Way of Faithfulness 12/08 Strong in Faith Psalm 119:25-32 Romans 4:16-25 12/31 A Responsible Servant 12/09 An Everlasting Covenant Genesis 39:1-6 Psalm 105:4-11 01/01 Guided by a Loving Lord 12/10 The Eternal Covenant Genesis 39:7-21a Hebrews 13:17-21 12/11 A Covenant with God Genesis 15:1-6, 12-18 12/12 All Your Needs Philippians 4:15-20 12/13 Born Through the Promise Galatians 4:21-28 12/14 Not Withholding His Only Son Genesis 22:15-19 12/15 Faith Completed by Works James 2:14-24
Page 6 THE ZION TRUMPET “The 12 Days of Christmas”
When most people hear of “The 12 days of Christmas” they think of the song. This song had its origins as a teaching tool to instruct young people in the mean- ing and content of the Christian faith. From 1558 to 1829, Roman Catholics in England were not able to practice their faith openly so they had to find other ways to pass on their beliefs. This song is one example of how they did it, it is in a sense an allegory. Each of the items in the song represents something of reli- gious significance. The hidden meaning of each gift was designed to help young Christians learn their faith. “On the first day of Christmas my true love gave to me…” The “true love” rep- resents God and the “me” is the Christian (you). “partridge in a pear tree” refers to Jesus Christ who died on a tree as a gift from God. “two turtle doves” were the Old and New Testaments “three French hens” were Faith, Hope and Love—the three gifts of the Spirit that abide (1 Corinthians 13). “four calling birds” refers to the Four Gospels which sing the song of salvation through Jesus Christ. “five golden rings” refers to the first Five Books of the Old Testa- ment, the “Pentateuch” (also called the “Book of Moses”). “six geese a-laying” were the six days of creation. “seven swans a swimming” were the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit, the seven sacraments (1 Corinthians 12:8-11, Romans 12, Ephesians 4, 1 Peter 4:10-11). “eight maids a milking” refers to the eight beatitudes. “nine ladies dancing” were the nine fruits of the Holy Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23). “ten lords a-leaping” were the Ten Commandments. “eleven pipers piping” were the eleven faithful disciples. “twelve drummers drumming” were the twelve points of doc- trine in the Apostles’ Creed.
VOLUME 2, ISSUE 2 Page 7 Vintage Speakers
H February 08, 2011 Suncoast Hospice E Overview of little known services.
A March 14, 2011 Consumer Protection Agency L T April 11, 2011 M t . Z i o n w i l l b r i n g H o p e State of Florida H and Encouragement. Compassion Department of Elder Affairs and action is Metropolitan Ministries Ombudsman Division Community Outreach slogan. Met- ropolitan Ministries serves those who May 09, 2011 & have fallen on hard times throughout May 16, 2011 the year with food donations. The Peggy Macaluso have holiday centers located in Hills- Program Specialist W borough, Pasco and Pinellas coun- Alzheimer's Association ties. Topic: How to maintain a healthy E Mt. Zion will assist in the distribution brain and symptoms of the disease. On May 16th the specialist will L of food, toys and prayer for the hun- gry and homeless, while spreading return to administer memory L hope and self reliance. This is truly screenings to selected members. a fulfilling volunteer position. N Our day will be Wednesday, E December 21, 2011. Let’s bless someone. You may see Sister Anna S Herring for more information. S Thank you
December is
Worlds Aids Day and Hand Washing National Awareness Month To get your blood pressure checked every second Sunday after 7:30 am Service.
Page 8 THE ZION TRUMPET Hearth Healthy Recipes
Slow-Cooked Black Eyed Peas By cooking your own dried beans, you save money, reduce sodium and get better flavor along with more vitamins and minerals. Ingredients 1 pound dried black eyed peas (you can use this recipe with other beans also) 1 onion, chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced 6 sprigs fresh thyme, or 1 teaspoon dried 1 bay leaf 5 cups boiling water 1/2 teaspoon salt Preparation Soak beans in enough cold water to cover them by 2 inches for 6 hours or overnight. (alternatively, use the quick-soak method: place beans in a large pot with enough water to cov- er by 2 inches. Bring to a boil over high heat. Remove for heat and let stand for 1 hour). Drain the beans and place them in a slow cooker. Add onion, garlic, thyme and bay leaf. Pour in boiling water. Cook, covered, on high until beans are tender, 2 to 3 1/2 hours. Add salt, cover and cook for 15 minutes more. Nutrition Per cup: 260 calories, 1 g. fat (0 g sat, o g mono); 0 mg cholesterol; 48 carbohydrates, 0 g added sugars, 15 g protein; 19 g fiber; 201 mg sodium; 726 mg potassium. Nutrition Bonus: Folate (61% daily value), iron (25% dv), Magnesium (24% dv), Potassium (21% dv), Calcium (15% dv).
VOLUME 2, ISSUE 2 Page 9 Happenings at Mt. Zion A.M.E. Church for November 2011
The YPD and Youth Activities Committee will host their second Annual Christmas Gala on Friday, O. L. Nicks WMS December 30, 2011 from 6:30— Saturday, December 17, 9:30 p.m. A donation of 2011, the WMS Executive $10.00 is requested for this event Board and Conference which includes food and a free meeting will be held at Beth- photo. el AME, Lakeland at 8:30 Please note, these funds will be used to defray am and 10:00 am respec- the cost for Black Heritage weekend. Dress in tively. your finest gala attire and join us. We are asking all Missionaries Thank you to attend this meeting. Sister Rose Davis Thank you, Sister Aretha Stewart, Presi-
O.L. Nicks visiting Nursing homes. Because of your generosity, Missionary Society Christmas is coming. If thirty-nine (39) baskets were distributed. Join us on Friday, De- you have old Christmas cember 2nd, 10:00 am items, we are looking for May God continue to bless as we will have Fish Din- donations. We appreciate each and every one of you. anything you have. ners and Sandwiches. Thank you, The next WMS meeting is Thank you to all Sister Aretha Stewart, Thursday, December who donated to President the Women’s 8th, 6:30 pm. Sister Valerie Lee Missionary Soci- Area Chairperson On December 15th, ety Thanksgiv- 10:00 am, WMS will be ing baskets.
Sons of Allen Prayer Breakfast and Meeting
All men are invited to join us on Saturday, December 17, 2011, 8:30 am for our pray- er breakfast and meeting. We will be having our election of officers at this time. Thank you, Brother Eddie Pringle, President
Page 10 THE ZION TRUMPET Happenings at Mt. Zion A.M.E. Church for November 2011
Couples Corner—Fellowship of the Rings Scriptures: “Therefore a man will leave his father and his mother, and will cling to his wife: and they will be one flesh.” Genesis 2:24 “And be kind one to another, tender-hearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake has forgiven you.” Ephesians 4:32
Fellowship of the Rings Ministry wishes everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year Peace and Good will to all
Happy Anniversary to the following Couples for December: Robert and Cynthia Boyd Ezekiel and Alyshia Harris P. L. and Barbara Keys
Marriage Tip for December: “Find time for fun”
We are encouraging all couples to come and be a part of this Ministry.
We are so happy to announce the return of a community
service to our grounds. Our next day is: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 10:00 am.
Look for information to follow regarding volunteers. It is our prayer to be a service to this community and save souls. Thank you, Pastor Clarence A. Williams
VOLUME 2, ISSUE 2 Page 11 Earl Robinson 12/10 Benjamin Lincoln 12/21 Charles Wilcher 12/11 Todd Davis 12/21 Michelle McNeal 12/11 Marshall Evers 12/21 Jerald Mangum Jr. 12/11 Amber Broughton 12/22 Ny’Quesha Rembert 12/11 Patrick Bannister 12/23 Clifford Powell, Jr. 12/12 Malcolm Butler 12/23 Jannie Williams 12/12 Tyrone Broughton 12/24 Rev. Edward Jones 12/01 Herbert Key 12/13 Lynn Davis 12/24 Ruth Davis 12/01 Mary Scott 12/13 Kelvin Davis, Jr. 12/24 Tarsha Holden 12/01 DeJuan Patrick 12/13 Rodrick Woody 12/25 Keosha Kennedy 12/01 Donnell Wilson 12/13 Willie Rose, Jr. 12/25 Nancy Keys 12/02 Franklin Rembert 12/14 Christopher Williams 12/26 Cynthia Boyd 12/02 Karen Davis 12/14 Tensil Gipson, Jr. 12/26 Elizabeth Smith 12/03 Ronald Holden 12/14 Kendrick Scott 12/26 Latonya Leonard 12/04 Elizabeth C. Smith 12/15 Kiarrah Rose 12/27 Mark Murvin 12/04 Louis Landers 12/15 Samiah Moore 12/27 Lakeshia Williams 12/04 Keyoria Davis 12/15 Garrett Moore, II 12/27 Amos Cowart 12/06 Sheena Bacon 12/16 Dorothy Jones 12/29 Delmetrice Stevens 12/06 Devin Collins 12/16 Annette Williams 12/29 Capers Chambliss 12/06 Chauntea Kirnes 12/16 Terrace Johnson 12/29 Quinton Spears 12/06 Cedrick Crawford 12/17 Joshua Gilbert 12/29 Antoneice Atkins 12/06 Conswila Small 12/17 Regina Woody 12/30 Delta Oliver 12/06 Cassandra Randolph12/17 Natalie Williams 12/30 Wynee Giles 12/07 Bradford Wade 12/17 Richardo Simmons 12/30 Ja’Kayla Clark 12/07 Theresa Davis 12/17 Charles Myrick 12/08 Regina Williams 12/18 Tiffany Nelson 12/08 Romero Dixon 12/18 Regenia Wade 12/09 Jacqueline Landers 12/18 Frank Williams 12/09 Helena Davis 12/19 Keyanni Newton 12/09 Jacqueline Wells 12/19 Phyllis Dorsey 12/10 Derrick Turner 12/19 Verbenia Wells 12/10 Annique Daniels 12/20 Simone Newton 12/10 Garra Woodard 12/20 Fatema Reed 12/10 Tonya Phipps 12/20 Wilson Carter 12/20
Help for the new Christian: Eugene Dudley Jameka Evans The Importance of Fellowship April Hubbard “Not forsaking the assembling” Nicholas Hubbard Hebrews 10:25 Stephanie Sumey The body...hath many members” Le’Kionna Walker 1 Corinthians 12:12 “The members should have...care” 1 Corinthians 12:25-27
Page 12 THE ZION TRUMPET Frank, Cassandra, Malory and other family members on the loss of your sister: Sister Mary Louise Williams-Nelson Betty Mack and Sister Betty Jordayn and then entire Mt. Zion Church Family on the loss of your mother and sister and our be- loved member: Sister Janie Mae Clark Mack Sarah and other family members on the loss of her aunt: Sister Henriette Jones M.D., Rachel, Verna, Michael, Chris, Darryl, Cherita and other family members on the loss of your love one: Sister Jacqueline D. McNair Harrell Sister Jessie, Eva, the Wells family and other family members on the loss of your cousin: Sister Nancy Carolyn Miller, Brooklyn New York
Sister Inez Bynum 1118 19th Street South Sister Delores Davis 3906 34th Terrace South Sister Ethel Eva 1534 14th Street South Brother Herbert Johnson (prayer only) 3244 B 38th Way South Sister Betty Jordan (prayer only) 3325 17th Avenue South Brother Amos Keys 2567 26th Avenue South Sister Shirley Stubbins 1934 17th Street South Brother Charles Wilcher 2520 21st Street South Nursing and Rehabilitation Centers Sister Ophelia Love North Rehab Center 1301 16th Street North, Room 19 Brother Bobby Jackson Pinellas Point Rehab Ctr #22B Brother Lawrence Powell Pinellas Point Rehab Ctr #28 Sister Ophelia Wilson Coquina Key Rehab Sister Janie Mack Coquina Key Rehab 435 42nd Avenue South Sister Ruby Wysinger (prayer only) Allegro at College Park 4600 54th Avenue South Hospital Sister Iverta Beasley Bayfront Hospital, Room 301
VOLUME 2, ISSUE 2 Page 13 The theme for November was Thanksgiving with the lessons being centered on giving thanks. Psalm 95:2 says “Let us come before His presence with thanksgiving, and make a joyful noise unto Him with psalms.” Lessons included a salute to our veterans by using toy soldiers showing how they protect our country. Another lesson reminded us that God can erase (just like an eraser) all of our mistakes and we can start over. We can hold a water bottle and remember we are forever filled with the Word of God and His spirit. The November Team posed a very important question to the children. Why is Thanksgiving important? Many answers were given, they were thankful for parents, school, Pastor, food, housing and even Church. Activities for the month: making of turkeys from pine cones and their own hands and horn of plenty from construction paper. There was a lot of enjoyment in Youth Church this month. Ending on a high note with the youth singing ‘No hiding place down here’. Sister Rhonda Ryan of the Steward Board, gave the Children a taste of what is to come in December. Yes, of course Christmas, but the real Sea- son: Advent which is the coming of Christ. Each Sunday there will be a present to open as she tells of this Season, Children are you ready? Merry Christmas to All from the Youth Church Division, Sister Patricia E Smith, Coordinator Sister Andrea Williams, Advisor Greater Mt. Zion AME Church Sister Barbara Smith Advisor Youth Church Rotational Schedule
Conference Year 2011/ 2012
Youth Church Rotation Schedule - Conference Year 2011/2012
October 2012 November 2012 December 2011
Barbara Smith Andrea Williams Patricia Landers Karen Davis Edna Stevens Louis Landers Valerie Lee Cherita Wilson Monica Pickens Jasmine Kennedy T/A Tamia Kennedy T/A Barbara Smith Donte Nolton Ashley Keys T/A Jasmine Kennedy
January 2012 February 2012 March 2012
Barbara Wynn Patricia E. Smith Andrea Williams Latasha Gilbert Patricia Daniels Edna Stevens Josh Gilbert T/A Karen Davis Cherita Wilson Imani Hill T/A Sarah Brown T/A Simone Wilson Imari Hill T/A Ashley Keys T/A*
April 2012 May 2012 June 2012
Valarie Lee Patricia Landers Barbara Wynn Barbara Smith Louis Landers Valarie Lee Rosa Davis Monica Pickens Patricia Smith Donte Nolton T/A Ashley Pickens T/A Imoni Hill T/A Roctavia McCall T/A Sarah Brown T/A Sarah Brown
July 2012 August 2012 September 2011
Patricia Landers Patricia Smith Valarie Lee Monica Pickens Karen Davis Amber Bannister Barbara Smith (Floater) Sarah Brown T/A Rosa Davis Tamia Kennedy T/A Jasmine Kennedy T/A Tamia Kennedy T/A Ashley Pickens T/A Barbara Smith ( Floater)
Patricia E Smith, Coordinator (727-459-8584) Advisors: Andrea Williams/ Barbara Smith
Page 14 THE ZION TRUMPET Our great Mt. Zion Children who have done so well in school: Honor Roll Jordan Presley Xazier Kirnes C’Kera Kirnes T’mya Woodard
Principal List
Joshua Gilbert Elisha Gilbert
Most Improved
Corey Gibson, Jr.
every Tuesday, from 6-8 pm, specializing in math. All ages are welcome. Also, tutors are needed to assist with this very im- portant Ministry. Please See brother Elijah Gilbert, Jr. or Sister Mable Gibson if you would like to volun- teer. Our youth need your help. Thank you, Brother Elijah Gilbert, Jr.
VOLUME 2, ISSUE 2 Page 15 Get YOUR study on! This Month’s lessons are all about Church School God’s Covenant. We will study Abraham’s faith. In your classroom December 2011 you will get refreshing fellowship Highlights along with a practical “In your life” use of God’s word on faithfulness, Welcome to Greater Mt. Zion’s Church School Page. Here you righteousness, and strength to name will find great information on what to look forward to this month a few. in your Church School class. 12/4 The Lord Calls Abram Gen 12:1-9 Get Ready to Start Renovation 12/11 The Lord Gives His Promise Earning Some Look forward to exciting Gen 15:1-6, 12-18 changes for 2012. 12/18 The Lord Provides BUCKS! Zion Bucks Gen. 22:1-14 Your church school is starting an Church Builder Awards exciting program to help increase 12/25 The Lord Keeps His Promise our youth Church School attend- Friday Night Live! Luke 1:46-55; 2:1-7 ance. Starting this Sunday our Breakfast Rotations Get some goodness out of your church school youth can begin col- class as Brother Patrick is sure to lecting Zion Bucks. Zion Bucks As we look forward to give you a quiz at closing! are only for use in our Zion Store. They are redeemable on the last the new year, we will Sunday of each month for amazing certainly be gifts. From bibles, and trinkets to Glowing and Growing! small electronics for our older tech savvy youth. You’re sure to find Our Church School something you’ll love. The Zion Store will make its debut January Staff 29, 2012 You can spend all that you have earned, or save each Superintendent Alyshia Keys-Harris week for something BIG! Your Assistant Super. DeJuan Patrick Teacher will have more infor- mation on how you may earn Zion Beginners Shuronda Hill Bucks. Primary Dawn Banister Vera Thompson …..And For The Adults Juniors Valerie Lee Church School will be celebrating Intermediates Shirley Morgan our “Church Builders”, get more Seniors Cheryle Harrell Young Adults Wilma Lancaster Coming Soon! Progressive December Calendar of Events Women Karen Stanford 12/4 First Day of Zion Bucks Highest Attendance and Of- Adult Women Mable Gibson fering Announcements 12/29 Teacher Meeting Men Rev. Robert Boyd Get your class ready!
Page 16 THE ZION TRUMPET The Greater Mt. Zion Business Corner is a public ser- vice for our Church family. This is a blessing for you and the congregation. Members, please place your business card in the offering basket, give it to an Usher or email your information to [email protected]. It is free advertisement, please take advantage of it and allow our Church Family to bless you through their support of your business.
The Youth Church Division
Interactive Development Workshop When: Saturday, January 7, 2012 Time: 9:00AM until 12:00PM Leadership Training Location: Church Fellowship Hall All Stewards, Trustees, and leaders of the If you are a Team Leader, Team Assistant, Church, mandatory train- Youth Teacher or any interested person willing ing is scheduled for Fri- to work with our youth this is for you. day, January 13, 2012 Please see Sis Andrea Williams, Sisters Patricia and Saturday, January Smith or Barbara Smith for more details. 14, 2012. Dr. James Proctor will be the facilitator. "Train up a child in the way he should go; and when he is old, he will not depart from it." Thank you, Proverbs 22:6 Rev. Clarence A. Williams, Pastor
Building Use Please make sure your activity is scheduled on the calendar. It is very important that we know what ac- tivities are being held in the building so that we can provide security and have the proper personnel in place to open the building. Please make every effort to put your activity on the calendar. We are still asking you to please check doors when leaving and make sure they are locked and the build- ing is secure. We are still finding doors ajar and lights on. Thank you, Brother Kelvin Davis, Vice Chairman Trustee Board
VOLUME 2, ISSUE 2 Page 17 Trustee News
Holiday time is here and the Trustee Board would like for you to use this information to be safe during this Season. Keeping Your Home Safe Avoid displaying gifts where they can be seen from a window or doorway. Arrange to have packages delivered to a neighbor if you’re not home to receive them; pack- ages left on porches or doorsteps are “easy picking” for thieves. Consider simple outside decorations. Elaborate or large lawn pieces are often stolen right out of the lawn. Be sue not to obscure the view from your windows. You need a clear view of your property. Always lock your home’s doors and windows, even if you’re only gone for a few minutes. Compact or dispose of packaging discreetly. Often criminals will spot something you’ve dis- carded and can target you for their next burglary or theft. When leaving town, have a trusted friend or neighbor take care of your home. Notify your local police precinct when you’re planning an extended absence. They can issue a vacation watch or directed patrol for your home.
Staying Safe While Shopping Always lock your car and close the windows, even if you’re only gone a few moments. When possible, lock all merchandise or packages in the trunk of your car. Shop with at least one partner. Have your car or house key in your hand as you approach the door. If attacked, use those keys as weapons! Be extra careful with purses and wallets. Carry a purse under your arm. Keep wallets in an inside pocket. Avoid carrying large amounts of cash. Park in well-lighted areas that will be well-lighted when you return.
Keeping Your Credit and Identity Safe If you write checks, use only the necessary information, name, address, phone number. Never give your social security number. Safeguard your credit cards and checks as you do cash. Do not leave them in jacket pockets or sitting out in restaurants, stores or hotel rooms. Keep your purse or wallet on you. Shoulder straps should cross your body, not dangling from your shoulder. Do not lay them in shopping baskets. Be sure they are closed securely. Make a list of all your credit cards, debit cards and checks with account numbers. Keep the list in a secure place at home. Notify issuers immediately if your card is lost or stolen. Take your time when making a purchase. Be sure you collect your license, credit card or check book and your receipt. Keep your receipts and reconcile your statement. Promptly report any discrepancies to the issuer.
ABOVE ALL, IF YOU ARE VICTIMIZED, REPORT IT TO THE POLICE IMMEDIATELY!
Page 18 THE ZION TRUMPET Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 Upcoming Events Trustee Elections Couples Ministry Zora Neale Davis funer- 6 pm Bascom’s 6:30 pm al, (Tracey Davis mom) New Year’s Day Worship Service St. John P.B. Church 01/01/12—10 am ONLY 10 am Leadership Training 01/13-14, 2012
4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Tutoring 6 pm Vintage 11 am Drama Rehearsal 1st Quarterly Car Wash-Youth Activity Bible Study 6 pm 6:30 pm Conference 9 am Drama Rehearsal Youth Bible Study WMS Meeting 7 pm Hospitality/Usher 7:30 pm 6 pm 6:30 pm Workshop 10 am Steward Board YPD Election / Meeting Meeting 7:30 pm 12 noon
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Lay Meeting 6 pm Tutoring 6 pm Vintage 11 am Drama Rehearsal Sons of Allen Meeting / Bible Study 6 pm 6:30 pm Prayer Breakfast Drama Rehearsal Youth Bible Study Pastor’s Aide Board 8:30 am 7:30 pm 6 pm 6:30 pm Women’s Ministry Trustee Board 10 am Meeting 7:30 pm Progressive Usher Board 5 pm 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Christmas Cantata Vintage 11 am Drama Rehearsal Candlelight December 2011 4 pm Bible Study 6 pm 6:30 pm Service 6 pm Youth Bible Study
6 pm
25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Christmas Feeding America Drama Rehearsal YPD Holiday Gala Watchnight Worship Service 10 am 6:30 pm 6:30 pm Service 10:00 pm 10 am ONLY Vintage 11 am
Bible Study 6 pm
Youth Bible Study
6 pm
Love Feast 7 pm
A Worship Perspective From: Dr. Royal Colbert “What the Bible says about Christian Worship” GREATER To the Greater Mt Zion family, I must say that it is good to be MT. ZION A.M.E. aboard and I just want to thank all of you for not only embrac- CHURCH ing me as your new Director of Music and Worship Arts, but also to the choir for coming to rehearsals and being diligent. I realize 1045 16th Street South that there have been several changes that have taken place, but St. Petersburg, FL 33705 they are all for the efficiency of the running of the department Phone: 727-894-1393 as we seek to take a different approach to providing a holistic Fax: 727-827-4707 music ministry here at Greater Mt. Zion. Many parallels to our E-mail: [email protected] approach to praise and worship in the 21st century church can be traced back to the models described in the Old Testament. Some theologians refer to this as the “Davidic Model for Worship Leadership.” King David chose the worship leaders from the Were on the WEB Lavitical tribe or the House of Levi, for two particular reasons. Not only were they the most skilled singers and musicians of all greatermtzioname.org the tribes, but they were the priestliest of all the tribes as well.
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