Volume 3, Issue 3

January 01, 2012

January 1925 — January 2012 It is our 87th Year Anniversary and we want you to join us as we cele-

ICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH brate our birthday on January 29, 2012. What a celebration we will have as we give thanks to God for all His blessings over the years. We are in the planning stages and if you would like to help us plan this great celebration, please see any member of the Board of Stewards. We are looking for new ideas and suggestions, so please feel free to let us know what you would like to see happen for this great celebration. It is our hope and prayer that you will join us and be a part of the fes-

tivities. TheZion Trumpet Thank you, The Board of Stewards Brother Terry Bradley, Pro Tem

GREATER MT. ZION AFR 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 Commission on Stewardship and Finance Page 16 Business Corner Page 17 Trustee News Page 18 Church Calendar Page 19

Smile Minute

Question and Answer The math teacher saw that Little Johnny wasn’t paying attention in class. She called on him and said, “Johnny! What are 2 and 4 and 28 and 44? Little Johnny quickly replied, “CBS, NBC, HBO and the Cartoon Network.”

Answer: In 1 Thessalonians 4:11 Paul tells us to 1) Lead a quiet life, 2) Work with your own hands and 3) Mind your own business. Good advice.

Trivia Question for December Trivia Question for January

What THREE PIECES OF PRACTI- CAL ADVICE DID Paul offer to What instruction was given by Paul the Thessalonians so that they regarding health? would “lack nothing”?

Page 2 THE ZION TRUMPET Turn Toward Love

“Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love.” 1 John 4:7-8

When we turn from God, we turn away from the ultimate source of all love. Among the reli- gions of the world, Christianity alone says that love is not just something God does. It is what He is. God is love (1 John 4:8), and to turn from Him is to turn away from the One who holds together all things. As a society becomes more secular, it inevitably becomes more violent and more alienated from itself. This may not be easy for many to see, but there is massive data to support it. The gel that binds things together is gone.

Biblically, love is caring more for another than we do for ourselves. It is love that continues even when it is not reciprocated. It is sacrificial love, extended even to ene- mies. And that love comes only from God. I am not speaking here about religion; religion can be as disrup- tive as any other force in life. I am speaking about God, who revealed Himself in Jesus Christ and enabled Christ to love in such a way that He could pray for the men who crucified Him: “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing” (Luke 23:34). When we turn our face from God, we turn our face from love.

Today when you hear the voice of love, turn toward Him.

VOLUME 3, ISSUE 3 Page 3 January 01, 1863 The Emancipation Proclamation abolishes slavery in the southern states. January 05, 1931 Choreographer Alvin Ailey is born. January 13, 1997 Vernon Baker becomes only living Black recipient of the Medal of Honor for WWll. January 20, 1936 Congresswoman Barbara Jordan is born. January 23, 1964 The 24th Amendment abolishes the poll tax (which had prevented Black Americans from voting. January 28, 1944 Matthew Henson receives medal from Congress as co-discoverer of the North Pole.

Spotlight on a Great African American Elizabeth Catlett Mora Catlett was born April 15, 1915 in Washington, D.C., the youngest of three children. Both of her parents were teachers. She attended un- dergraduate school in Washington and then Howard University where she studied design, printmaking and drawing, earning a BS cum laude in 1935. She then worked as a high school teacher in North Carolina but left after two years, frustrated by the low teaching salaries for black people. While living and working in Harlem, New York, she was briefly married to Charles White. In 1947, she married Mexican artist, Francis- co Mora, and made Mexico her permanent home, later becoming a Mexican citizen. They have three sons, including film director Juan Mora. Her granddaughter, Naima Mora, was the Cycle 4 winner of the America's Next Top Model television show. Catlett's sculpture, "Naima", is of Nai- ma as a child.

Since retiring in 1975, she continues to be active in the Cuernavaca, Mexico art community.

Page 4 THE ZION TRUMPET A huge THANK YOU to the following members who brought Hope and smiles to the clients of Metropolitan and Taking It to the Streets Ministries. They performed various duties such as: distribution of food, toys and prayed for those individuals who felt a need for intercession. Thank you to: Terry and Sheila Bradley Sarah Brown Ruth Davis Wilbur Davis Mable Gibson Sheryl Henderson Helen Kimble Imari and Imani Hill Shuronda Hill Patricia Landers Velencia Melvin Shirley Morgan Gold Patrick Fred Robinson Bertha Searcy Davontez Works Diedrea Wright

Thank you to the following individuals who contrib- uted to our Church sign and building since our De- cember printing of the Newsletter.. Lamont Allen $ 90.00 Helen Evans $ 25.00 Dozier & Cheryle Harrell $100.00 Whitney Kyles $100.00 Maxine Salter $ 25.00

VOLUME 3, ISSUE 3 Page 5 01/18 A Father’s Heritage Genesis 48:8-16 01/19 A Father’s Blessing Genesis 49:22-26 01/20 A Father’s Final Wish Genesis 49:29-50:6 01/21 A Child’s Final Duty Genesis 50:7-14 01/22 Reconciliation in the Family Genesis 50:15-26 01/23 A Mighty Redemption Psalm 77:11-20 01/01 Guided by a Loving Lord 01/24 A Strong People Genesis 39:7-21a Exodus 1:1-7 01/02 Interpretations Belong to God 01/25 A New King Genesis 40:1-8 Exodus 1:8-14 01/03 Restored to Office 01/26 A Treacherous Plan Genesis 40:9-15 Exodus 1:15-22 01/04 The Predictions Come True 01/27 A Divine Intervention Genesis 40:16-23 Exodus 15:4-10 01/05 The Interpreter Remembered 01/28 An Unsurpassable God Genesis 41:1-13 Exodus 15:11-18 01/06 Pharaoh’s Dreams 01/29 A New Ordinance Genesis 41:14-24 Exodus 15:1-5, 19-26 01/07 The Dreams Interpreted 01/30 Our Only Source of Righteousness Genesis 41:25-36 Isaiah 45:20-25 01/08 A Discerning and Wise Leader 01/31 Righteousness Through Faith Genesis 41:37-46, 50-52 Romans 3:21-26 01/09 A Famine in Canaan 02/01 A Prayer for Mercy Genesis 42:1-5 Luke 18:9-14 01/10 Joseph Recognized His Brothers 02/02 Challenged by a Different Gospel Genesis 42:6-17 Galatians 1:1-10 01/11 Paying the Penalty 02/03 Called Through God’s Grace Genesis 42:18-25 Galatians 1:11-24 01/12 Hold Me Accountable 02/04 Sent to the Gentiles Genesis 43:1-14 Galatians 2:6-10 01/13 Benjamin Detained in Egypt 02/05 Justified by Faith Genesis 44:1-13 Galatians 2:15-21 01/14 A Father’s Suffering Genesis 44:24-34 01/15 A Brother Revealed Genesis 45:3-15 01/16 A Divine Confirmation Genesis 46:1-7 01/17 Settled in a New Land Genesis 46:28-47:6

Page 6 THE ZION TRUMPET “The Value of One Member”

Ten little member’s standing in a line One disliked the Minister, then there were nine. Nine ambitious members offered to work late One forget her promise, then there were eight. Eight creative members had ideas good as heaven One lost enthusiasm, then there were seven. Seven loyal members got into a fix They quarreled over projects, then there were six. Six members remained with spirit and drive One moved away, then there were five. Five steadfast members wished there were more One became indifferent, then there were four. Four cheerful members who never disagree ‘til one complained of meetings, then there were three. Three eager members! What did they do? One got discouraged, then there were two. Two lonely members, our rhyme is nearly done One joined a sports team, then there was only one. One faithful member was feeling rather blue Met with a neighbor, then there were two. Two earnest members each enrolled one more Doubling their number, then there were four. Four determined members, just couldn’t wait ‘til each one won another, then there were eight. Eight excited members signed up sixteen more In another six verses, there will be a thousand twenty four. The rule is: 1) Pray everyday 2) Love those that you live with 3) Do what needs to be done 4) Leave the results up to God.

-from Sister Jessie K. Wells

VOLUME 3, ISSUE 3 Page 7 12 Healthy Habits Vintage Speakers

January: EAT More Fruits and January 11, 2012 Vegetables– add 3 more servings Darall J. Moore, DPM H of these items to your diet each day. St. Pete Diabetic and Arthritic February: Get Moving—increase Foot Center E your amount of aerobic exercise. A March: Get Cooking—cook at February 08, 2011 least 3 meals more per week. Winter Lumpkin L April: Go For More Grains—add 3 Suncoast Hospice Overview of little known services. services of whole grains per day. T May: Eat Breakfast Daily—a March 14, 2011 H healthy breakfast every day. Consumer Protection Agency June: Get Stronger—add strength training to your fitness regimen: at April 11, 2011 least 2 session per week. State of Florida & Department of Elder Affairs July: Focus on Healthy Fats— Ombudsman Division swap unhealthy fats for healthy fats. W August: Go Vegetarian at Least May 09, 2011 1 Day a Week-expand the number May 16, 2011 E of all-vegetable dishes that you eat. Peggy Macaluso September: Eat more Fish—cook Program Specialist L fish or seafood for dinner 2 times a Alzheimer's Association L week. Topic: How to maintain a healthy October: Ease Up on Salt—cut brain and symptoms of the disease. N back and increase your awareness. On May 16th the specialist will November: Be Portion Aware— return to administer memory screen- E cut your portion size of less-healthy ings to selected members. or higher calorie foods. S December: Eat Mindfully, Be S Thankful—Learn two ways –to find joy in food and to share that with others.

January is to get your blood pressure checked every National Glaucoma Awareness second Sunday and after 7:30 am worship. Birth Defect Prevention Month Thank you.

Page 8 THE ZION TRUMPET Heart Healthy Recipes

Baked Crab Casserole Serves 6

Ingredients  1 tablespoon butter/margarine  1/4 cup onion chopped  1 pound surimi crab meat  2 tablespoon Dijon mustard  1/2 teaspoon dill weed  1 tablespoon lemon juice  1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce  4 egg whites, stiffly beaten  2 tablespoon Parmesan cheese

Preparation Instructions Preheat oven to 350o F. Spray 9x9 casserole dish with vegetable oil spray. In a small sauce pan over medium-high heat, melt margarine. Add onions and sauté 2—3 minutes, stirring fre- quently. In a medium bowl, combine sautéed onion, crabmeat, mustard, dill, lemon juice, and Worcestershire sauce. Gently fold in beaten egg whites. Pour mixture into casserole dish and sprinkle with cheese. Bake 25 minutes or until puffed and lightly browned. Remove from ov- en and cut into squares.

Nutrition

Calories: 121 Cholesterol: 0 mg Carbohydrates: 2:29 grams Fats: 4 grams Sodium: 333 grams Protein: 17 grams

VOLUME 3, ISSUE 3 Page 9 Happenings at Mt. Zion A.M.E. Church

O.L. Nicks Missionary Society

All Missionaries are asked to record the Conference Schedule for the 2011/2012 Conference Year as listed below.

8th Annual WMS Retreat and Institute March 10th, 8 am, Bethel-Tampa 3rd Conference Branch Meeting May 19th, 9:30 am, Mt. Zion-Ft. Meade Major WMS Fundraiser June 9th, Tampa Major Conference Awareness Event June 23rd—Lakeland (Venue and Time TBA) 2nd Executive Board Meeting August 11th, Greater Mt. Zion-St. Petersburg 3rd Conference Branch September 15th, Greater Mt. Zion-St. Pete Annual WMS Convention October 8th, Greater Mt. Zion-St. Petersburg

Thank you, Sister Aretha Steward, President

NAACP Leadership Breakfast Emancipation Omega Phi Psi Program Dine and Discover Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Leadership Awards Breakfast Join us at the Dine and Dis- tickets are available in the Monday, January 2, 2012 cover: Billions Behind Bars and What We Need to Know. Church Office. Tickets are at 10:00 am. Come hear $25.00. This event will be our own, Rev. Clarence Wil- This will be a panel discus- held on Monday, January liams speak at this event sion held here at Mt. Zion on 16, 2012 at the Historic St. here at Mt. Zion Saturday, January 14th Petersburg Coliseum. 6:00 pm. Thank you, Come celebrate this great leader. The Board of Stewards Thank you, Thank you

The Youth Church Division

Interactive Development Workshop When: Saturday, January 7, 2012 Time: 9:00 AM until 12:00 Noon Location: Church Fellowship Hall If you are a Team Leader, Team Assistant, Youth Teacher or any interested person willing to work with our youth, this workshop is for you. Please see Sis Andrea Williams, Sisters Patricia Smith or Barbara Smith for more details.

Page 10 THE ZION TRUMPET Happenings at Mt. Zion A.M.E. Church

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

On behalf of our Pastoral Team, Pastor and Mrs. Williams The Fellowship of the Rings Ministry would like to thank all the Committees that worked on the different events for 2011. Special Thanks to the Bowling Team Committee and Christmas Committee for an out- standing an awesome event held in September and December 2011 Fellowship of the Rings Ministry would like to congratulated Brother Wilson and Sister Addie Bryant for winning the Married couples’ game.

WHAT’S NEXT? Our next meeting will be held on Saturday, February 18, 2012 Location: Fellowship Hall Time: 4:00pm Topic: Fellowship of the Rings Ministry Vision for 2012 Conference Year. We are so excited about our upcoming year. So please spread the word and ask all couples to come and join us. We need your ideas and your talents.

Marriage Tip for January: “Pray together and pray for each other”

We are encouraging all couples to come and be a part of this Ministry.

Leadership Training All Stewards, Trustees, and leaders of the Church, manda- tory training is scheduled for Friday, January 13, 2012 and Saturday, January 14, 2012. Dr. James Proctor will be the facilitator. Thank you, Rev. Clarence A. Williams, Pastor

VOLUME 3, ISSUE 3 Page 11 01/12 Marques Alexander 01/27 Daisy Powell 01/13 Rodman Goodard 01/27 Jannie Bronson 01/13 Mika Nelson 01/27 Estell Battle 01/13 Shunette Jones 01/27 Miesha Brundridge 01/14 Daran Green 01/29 Cynthia Love 01/14 Charles Buckner 01/29 Vincent Lester 01/15 Bridget Turner 01/29 Gold Patrick 01/15 Joy Williams 01/30 William Keaton 01/01 Deborah Frazier 01/15 Sandra Sims 01/30 Gregory Davis 01/02 James Currington 01/15 Jeffrey Smith 01/31 Amos Keys, Jr. 01/02 Brichelle Hall 01/16 Vinson Melvin 01/31 Quentin Keys 01/03 Eddie Hayes 01/16 Corey Gibson, Jr. 01/31 January Curry 01/03 Jazsmyne Morgan 01/17 Valerie Lee 01/31 Jessica Evers 01/04 Angela Clark 01/17 Carol Clark 01/31 Justin Evers 01/04 Betty Jones 01/17 Anitra Jackson 01/04 Cathy Robles 01/18 Devron Pringle 01/05 Jasmine Kennedy 01/20 Nadia Diaz 01/05 Doretha Satchell 01/21 Brenda Cooper 01/05 Patricia Needom 01/21 Janietel Lambert 01/05 Phelicia McKinnon 01/21 Jamilla Davis 01/05 Marcus Everett 01/22 Helen Kimble 01/06 Bernice Knight 01/22 Roena Thomas 01/07 Loren Marion 01/22 Cindy Morgan 01/07 James Scott 01/23 Sylvia Johnson 01/07 Kenya Byers 01/23 Alfred Woodard 01/07 Sophia Brown 01/23 Kenneth Anderson 01/07 Gabrielle Hemingway 01/23 Begina Small 01/07 Carrington Oliver 01/24 Roylene McMullen 01/08 Daniel Bethune 01/24 Tonya Taylor 01/08 Kareem Turner 01/25 Vernon Williams 01/08 Kenneth Walker 01/25 Valerie Floyd 01/09 Terri Murph 01/25 Jada Courtney 01/10 Herman Williams, Sr. 01/26 Clifford Brown 01/11 Jewel Davis 01/26 Debborah Howard 01/12 Sheila Bradley 01/26 Ursula Caldwell 01/12 Stanley Wright 01/27 Marjane McNair

Mark Bryant Christopher Cain Arkeith Jenkins Charlisha Jenkins Elise Jenkins Rayshaun Jenkins

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Tracy and other family members on the death of your mother: Sister Zora Neale Davis John, Cynthia, Regenia, Karen and other family members on the death of your brother: Brother Lavonne Davis, Sr.

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 Sister Mable Thomas 2129 Walton Street South Brother Charles Wilcher 2520 21st Street South Sister Rachel Wilson 3237 20th Avenue South Nursing and Rehabilitation Centers Sister Iverta Beasley Apollo Nursing and Rehab 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 435 42nd Avenue South Sister Ruby Wysinger (prayer only) Allegro at College Park 4600 54th Avenue South Hospital Sister Jacqueline Mitchell Bay Pines Veterans Hospital

VOLUME 3, ISSUE 3 Page 13 Who's in the Church?

T'was the Sunday before Christmas when all through the Church, not a spirit was stirring not even a mouse, the children were called to come down to the front, for a story of the season was about to be told. When all of a sudden coming from the Pulpit was a jolly, Rev. Santa Claus (Pastor Williams). The children cheered with excitement because over his shoulder was a bag filled with toys. Not a child was left out be- cause Rev. Santa knew all his children, and they all had been good this whole year through. The story was told of the birth of Baby Jesus for all who listened.

Thanks to the December Team, Sisters Patricia Landers, Monica Pickens and Barbara Smith who also kept with the story of the Season and why we cele- brate Christmas.

Hoping everyone had a Merry Christmas and Hoping all will have a Blessed New Year.

Sister Patricia Smith and the Youth Team

Page 14 THE ZION TRUMPET Rev. Edward Jones

During this season, he remembered and blessed all the widows of the Church with a special present.

Thank you for thinking of others dur- ing this time. Thank you for blessing us with the love of God.

Thank you with love, All the widows of the Church.

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.

Lost

A man’s silver link bracelet with diamonds; has sentimental value. . If found, please con- tact the Church Office

VOLUME 3, ISSUE 3 Page 15 Commission on Stewardship and Finance

Growing in Giving Impacts Our World

Scriptures instruct us that as we grow in the grace of giving when we “Honor the Lord with thy substance, and with the first fruits of all thine increase” (Proverbs 3:9, KJV). We are told “Upon the first day of the week, let every one of you lay by him in store, as God hath prospered him…” (1 Corinthians 16:2, KJV). This is a sure-fire way to impact our world.

When we grow in our giving, we positively impact both our world and Church through missions and evangelism, allow- ing the global Church to expand and grow. Through a dynamic program of teaching and proper Christian stewardship, we could develop new ministries, add seed into others, plant new churches, and increase our presence in communities.

Training our members to grow in grace inspires them to realize that their lives count in the Great Commission (Matthew 28:19-20, KJV). When we grow in giving, it impacts our faith, our world today, and future generations.

Growing in giving not only impacts our world and the Christian Church but also impacts our local churches. Growing in giving enables churches to meet the needs of members, as well as those of people who cross our paths outside our church walls. As an example, our growing in giving al- lows the Board of Christian Education to have monies to plan for an exciting Vacation Bible School that reaches out to unchurched children in the community. It also provides for nursery supplies, classroom materials, literature, and pays for various special events for our children and preschool- ers. It enables the Young Peoples Department and Youth Ministries to reach this generation for Christ through camps, mission trips, and a strong life-changing Church School. Financial support is important as it provides a firm foundation for a growing student ministry.

Growing in giving provides for a comfortable worship service setting and quality educational space for all ages. It provides a worship atmosphere that brings families together to praise God.

Finally, growing in giving provides the necessary financial base to maintain and support the many growing ministries of the church, such as visitation and nursing home ministries, benevolence, and special events.

-from Gregory G. M. Ingram The Joy of Giving More Than Enough

Page 16 THE ZION TRUMPET The Greater Mt. Zion Business Corner is a public service 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 infor- mation to [email protected]. It is free advertisement, please take advantage of it and al- low our Church Family to bless you through their support of your business.

VOLUME 3, ISSUE 3 Page 17 Trustee News

Happy New Year!

The Board of Trustees take your safety while you are enjoying worship and attending meetings very seriously. The men of Greater Mt. Zion are patrolling the parking lot in lime green shirts anytime the Church is open. But we still would like for you to take these safety tips with you to use at Church and beyond:

 Have your keys in your hand before reaching your vehicle so you are not searching for them while you walk.  Keep your vehicle key separate from other keys, at- tach a whistle with this key.  As you approach your car, look under and around it. Before getting in your car, look in the back seat and on the floor.  Walk to your vehicle in pairs or in a group. If you are in the building at night and your group has left, please wait until you see one of the men patrolling the parking lot and have them walk you to your car.  When you enter your vehicle, lock all the doors and turn on your headlights. This will allow you to see anyone outside in the dark.  Start the vehicle and drive to another location that is well lit before making any necessary phone calls. Limit the amount of time you sit idle in the car.  If you feel that you are being followed, walk or run quickly to a lighted store or where crowds of people can offer help if needed. Know where to go for help—police station, fire house, etc. Do not go home.  Do anything you can to draw attention. Don’t be embarrassed. Scream, yell or blow your whistle. Honk the car horn.  If you carry a purse, don’t dangle it by your side so that a thief can run by you and grab it. Carry your purse close to your body, preferably in front.  Keep your car in good mechanical condition to prevent car trouble. Keep the tank filled with sufficient gas.  Avoid carrying large sums of money and unnecessary credit cards. Consider keeping ten or fifteen dollars in your wallet or purse to throw to the group to initiate an escape.

We hope these tips help you.

Thank you, Brother Kelvin Davis, Vice-Chairperson

Page 18 THE ZION TRUMPET Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 New Year’s Office Closed Policies and Proce- Vintage 11 am Drama Rehearsal Youth Workshop Worship Service dures 6 pm Bible Study 6 pm 6:30 pm 9 am

Youth Bible Study 10:00 am Emancipation 6 pm Service 10 am Steward Board Meeting 7:30 pm

8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Tutoring 6 pm Vintage 11 am Trustee Election Leadership Leadership Bible Study 6 pm 6—7 pm Workshop 6:30 pm Workshop Youth Bible Study Drama Rehearsal 8:30 am 6 pm 6:30 pm Dine & Discover WMS Meeting 5 pm 6:30 pm

15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Lay Meeting Tutoring 6 pm Vintage 11 am Drama Rehearsal Sons of Allen 1 pm Bible Study 6 pm 6:30 pm Meeting 8:30 am

Youth Bible Study Pastor’s Aide Steward- 6 pm Board Meeting 6:30 ess/Deaconess YPD Meeting Workshop 10 am

7:15 pm Women’s Ministry 10 am

Office Closed Progressive Usher Board 5 pm

22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Music Ministry Tutoring 6 pm Vintage 11 am Drama Rehearsal 4 pm Bible Study 6 pm 6:30 pm Youth Bible Study 6 pm

29 30 31 Church Anniversary Tutoring 6 pm The Preached Word GREATER MT. December 4th 7:30—Rev. Clarence Williams ZION AFRICAN Matthew 1:21 METHODIST Tis the Season to Call His Name 11:00—Rev. Clarence Williams Luke 1:51-64 1045 16th Street South The High Price of Christmas St. Petersburg, FL 33705 December 11th Phone: 727-894-1393 7:30—Rev. Clarence Williams Fax: 727-827-4707 Matthew 2:7-8 E-mail: [email protected] The Man Who Missed Christmas 11:00—Rev. Clarence Williams Luke 1:74-76 Delivered in Time for Christmas Were on the WEB December 18th www.greatermtzioname.org 7:30—Rev. Clarence A. Williams Luke 2:13-15 The Joys of Christmas 11:00—Rev. Clarence A. Williams Matthew 2:2 The Star of the Show

December 24th—Candlelight Service Rev. Carlos Seniors, New Hope M.B. Church 1 Corinthians 15:1-5 Of First Importance

December 25th—Christmas Worship Matthew 7:11 Good Fathers, Good Gifts

From the Office Staff

Greetings, this New Year. Our prayer is that your holiday season was blessed, and you enjoyed all the special ser- vices. It is that time again for New Year’s Resolutions. Let’s all make a pact to get healthy— Spiritually, Financially and Physically. Wishing you and your family a HAPPY NEW YEAR. The Office Staff Ruth Davis Helen Evans Pearl Keys Bessie Kirnes