MT. ZION BAPTIST CHURCH
901 S. Westover Blvd.
Albany, Georgia 31721
Dr. Daniel Simmons, Senior Pastor
Office: 229-432-6837 Fax: 229-432-9369
Mt. Zion’s website is http://www.mtzionofalbany.org
ANNOUNCEMENTS
SEPTEMBER 4, 2016
DEACON AND DEACONESS FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER:
Date
Sept. 04-10
Sept. 11-17
Sept. 18-24
Sept. 25-Oct. 01
Deacon
Howard Fields
Frederick Quimbley, Sr.
Andrew Sadler, Jr.
TBA
Deaconess
Grady D. Fields
Keva Quimbley
Sylvia Simmons
TBA
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WEEKLY PRAYER SCHEDULE:
Women’s Prayer Group
Tuesday
12:15 p.m. to 12:45 p.m.
Early Morning Prayer Group
(1905 MLK Site) Wednesday
7:00 a.m. to 7:45 a.m.
Men’s Prayer Group
(1905 MLK Site) Thursday
12:15 p.m. to 12:45 p.m.
Intercessory Prayer Group
Saturday
10:00 a.m.
Special requests may be submitted on prayer request cards and
placed in Prayer Request Box located on the table across from Greeters’
Desk (Westover Entrance of Church) or email your request to:
prayer@mtzionofalbany.org
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YOUTH BANK
The Youth Bank will be OPEN every Sunday after the 10:15 a.m. Worship Service (from
12:15 p.m. to 1:15 p.m.) unless we announce that it will be CLOSED. Our children are
our future; let us teach them to SAVE.
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PASTOR’S OBSERVATIONS
Book of the Month: Live Your Dreams
By: Les Brown
ISBN#: 0-688-11889-5
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Scriptures Readings: Guarding Your Mind
(Amplified Bible)
Scriptures for the Month: Romans 12:2
ANNOUNCEMENTS – Continued
PHOTO RELEASE FORM
Attention all parents of Mount Zion’s youth: The Media Ministry along with Sis. Hyacinth Wright,
MZ’s webpage manager needs you to fill out a Photo Release form and submit it to the office.
This form is necessary to have on file at the church, giving your permission for photos of our
youth engaged in the various ministry activities to be posted on the mtzionofalbany.org website.
Thank you in advance for giving this matter your immediate attention.
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BROADCAST SERVICES
Walking in the Light
*Note Additional Airing Times and Broadcast Stations
Channel 15 (Mediacom Albany, Georgia)
Sunday at 5:00 a.m., 9:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday @ 2:30 p.m.
Wednesday at 7:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Thursday at 2:30 p.m.
and…
Sundays @ 10:00 a.m.
WSST– DT 51
DISH TV 51
Direct TV 55
Radio Broadcast
WZBN 105.5 FM (Albany, Georgia and surrounding areas)
Sunday morning at 10:00 a.m.
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THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
Let God’s Spirit, not the world, shape your mind.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS – Continued
REGRETS
The Funeral Service for Mr. John Wright, brother of MZ Members Wilbur (Hyacinth) Wright,
Jesse (Emma) Wright, Barbara (John) Coleman, Helen Patterson and uncle of MZ Members
Devorah (Brian) Simon, Vontressia Coleman-Davis and Orintho (OJ) Coleman was held at
11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 27, 2016 at 2nd Mount Olive Baptist Church Sports Complex in
Albany, Georgia.
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THANK YOU NOTES FOR REGRETS
To Pastor Simmons and the Mt. Zion Church Family: “Willie (Mitch) brought so many happy
moments in our lives and left us with a treasure trove of memories. We are truly grateful for the
prayers and visits during Mitch illness. Now, I cannot express my feeling for all the telephone calls,
visits, cards, food, prayers and love offerings that you have shown during my bereavement. Your
presence helped to lighten my burden. I am grateful to Pastor and Lady Diane, Mt. Zion Greeters
and church family.”
Agape Love,
Janet Andrews-Mitchell
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To Pastor Simmons and the Mt. Zion Church Family: “We say thank you… Our hearts have been
comforted by the many loving and considerate gestures of sympathy shown during this time. We
thank each of you for helping us bare our grief. Your calls, visits, prayers, kindness in acts and
deeds in the passing of our love one will never be forgotten!”
The Family of the Late JoAnn Williams
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My Dear Mt. Zion Family: “Thank you for your love, prayers, and other expressions of kindness
shown to us during the passing of our sister, Mary White Blackshear. We pray that God will
continue to bless you.”
Love,
Lonzie (Sarah) White and Family
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GENERAL NOTE OF THANKS
THANK YOU AND I LOVE YOU!!
From Your Class of 2015 Graduate
Miss Alexandria Dominique Crosley
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PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDAR
The All About the Drama Theatre Group Presents – I Love to Sing: The Rutha Harris
Story – coming to the Albany Municipal Auditorium on Saturday – September 3, 2016!
Tickets can be purchased at the Albany Civic Center and at Ticket Masters. Seniors,
Military and Student cost is $35.00. General Admission cost is $45.00. Get your tickets
now and get ready for an evening of Rutha!
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LEADERSHIP MEETING
The Mt. Zion Leadership Team will meet on Tuesday, September 13, 2016 at 5:30 p.m. in the
Multipurpose Room. All Ministry Leaders (including all officers of each ministry) are asked
to attend. Please be present and on time. Thank you.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS – Continued
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
The Anniversary/Community Outreach Project will honor the sick and shut-in members along
with the members with more than 50 years of membership. The Anniversary Committee is
calling on the youth of Mt. Zion to make this a memorable anniversary gift by donating a new
blanket or throw tied together with a nice bow and a personally signed card of
encouragement. Collection Bins are available in the lobby near The Zion Store, or you may give
the items to a committee member following the 8:00 a.m. worship service on September 4, 2016
or before the 10:15 a.m. worship service on September 4, 2016. We will collect these items
until Sunday, September 11, 2016. If you have any questions, you may contact Natalie Knox
Tomblin at 229-886-0494, Shari Carroll or Reverend Brian Jones. “But remember the LORD
your God, for it is he who gives you the ability to produce wealth… Deut. 8:18”.
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MT. ZION SOUP KITCHEN
“The Mt. Zion Soup Kitchen will reopen on Thursday, September 15, 2016.” We are asking that
all MZ Soup Kitchen members meet on Sunday, August 28, 2016 immediately following
Sunday worship service in the Multipurpose Room. We are asking that anyone interested in
volunteering to become a member of the Soup Kitchen Ministry to please meet with us as well.
We are also in need of Kitchen Staff Workers and Drivers. For additional information about the
Soup Kitchen Ministry, please contact: Chuck or Denise Floyd at 229-432-1038.”
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DEADLINE CHANGE FOR
SCREEN ANNOUNCEMENTS
PLEASE BE ADVISED – EFFECTIVE Wednesday, August 31, 2016, all SCREEN
ANNOUNCEMENTS must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday of each week. Please send
Screen Announcements to: announcements@mtzionofalbany.org. Thank you in advance for
your cooperation.
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THE MT. ZION CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE
The Mt. Zion Christian Leadership Institute’s 2016 Fall Christian Leadership School will be
held on September 16th and September 17th. Registration fee is $18.50 and will not include
textbooks. The registration deadline is September 6th. Class information and registration
forms are located at the Information Desk across from The Zion Store.
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THE ADULT PRAISE DANCE MINISTRY
The Adult Praise Dance Ministry is inviting all members ages 18 and up to JOIN US. For more
information, please meet us after church by Information Desk across from The Zion Store or
contact D’Erika Quimbley at 229-869-7865 or dquimbley@gmail.com. Thank you.
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ATTENTION ALL PARENTS!
If your child is interested in becoming a member of the Youth Praise Dance Ministry, please
send an email to mzbcypd@mtzionofalbany.org in order to be added to our contact list.
Include your name, contact number, as well as your child’s name and grade. The Youth
Praise Dance Ministry is open to all children PreK3 through 12th grade. Thank you! – Karen
McWhite
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ANNOUNCEMENTS – Continued
PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDAR
WILLING WORKERS MINISTRY
The Willing Workers Ministry will have their Annual Ice Cream Social on Sunday,
September 11, 2016 immediately following the 10:15 a.m. worship service.
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MT. ZION’S CUB SCOUT PACK #99
Mt. Zion’s Cub Scout Pack #99 will begin meeting at 1905 Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive on
Monday, September 12, 2016. Cub Scouts is open to Boys ages 6-10 years old. Meetings are
held every Monday at 6:00 p.m. If you’re ready to learn about wildlife, nature and explore the
great outdoors, come join Cub Scouts! For more information or to volunteer, please contact
Derrick Jackson at 229-255-5321.
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AN INVITATION
The Southwest Georgia Chapter of the FAMU National Alumni Association cordially
invites you to GET ON THE BUS on Saturday, September 17, 2016 to travel to the 5th
Quarter Classic in Mobile, Alabama where the FAMU Rattlers will take on the Tuskegee
Tigers. The COST for the Trip is $100.00 per person, and includes Transportation,
Game Ticket, Tailgate Pass and T-shirt. The Bus will DEPART from the Albany Mall
(Dillard’s Parking Lot) directly behind McDonalds at 9:30 a.m. We will depart from
Mobile, Alabama immediately following the game. SEATING is Limited! RESERVE
YOUR SEAT TODAY! Tickets must be purchased through the SWGA Chapter of the
FAMU NAA Alumni Chapter. A Flyer may be picked up at the information Desk across
from The Zion Store after the 8:00 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. worship services.
For Additional Information, please contact:
Nedra Fortson – (770) 330-8496
Kimberly Carter – (229) 347-5131
Dr. Falah Johnson – (229) 947-0251
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PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDAR
MT. ZION BAPTIST CHURCH TRAVELLING TO
AUSTIN, TEXAS
Pastor Simmons will be the guest preacher during the Homecoming Celebration Service at the
Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Austin, Texas on Sunday – November 20, 2016 – where Pastor G.
V. Clark is the Pastor! Mt. Zion (Albany) is planning to travel to Texas to support Pastor Simmons
and to share in the anniversary celebration with Mt. Zion of Austin! The number of people
seriously interested in going will determine whether or not a bus will be secured. The
transportation cost is $120.00 roundtrip per seat. We will depart for Austin, Texas on Friday
– November 18, 2016 and return on Sunday night – November 20, 2016. If you would like to
make this trip, please see Ms. Elaine Williams immediately following service today. At this
time, we are only taking names of persons interested in going so we can plan for the
securing of a bus.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS – Continued
CELEBRATION TIME FOR OUR
BELOVED PASTOR AND ILLUSTRIOUS FIRST LADY
Mt. Zion Family and Community Friends. Hey, we’re about to lift up our praise and
worship to a higher level with honor and gratitude to God! Mt. Zion is 151 years strong in
growth, love and service to God and God’s people, and we are 25 years blessed
under the leadership and servitude of our dynamic Pastor – Dr. Daniel Simmons! And
in honor of God’s faithfulness and His divine blessings – it’s time for us to commemorate
and celebrate His church body and His leadership!
CHECK THIS OUT!
Sunday – September 11th at 8:00 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. – Celebrating Pastor Daniel
Simmons’ 25th Anniversary! Guest Preacher: Rev. Dr. Perry Simmons, Jr. –
Abyssinian Baptist Church/ Newark, N.J.
Saturday – September 24th – Please join us as we celebrate and honor Mrs. Diane
Simmons with a wonderful Brunch befitting just for Mt. Zion’s First Lady!
Saturday – October 1st at 11:00 a.m. at the Mt. Zion Park and Recreation Field – We’ll
have a day of food, and games during our Annual Church Picnic & Field Day. Put on
your play clothes and bring the entire family! Be prepared to have a BLAST!
Friday – October 7th at 7:00 p.m. at the Albany Civic Center, We will have a Gala/Roast
celebrating Pastor Simmons’ 25th Anniversary! Everyone will enjoy this evening of
elegance!
Sunday – October 9th at 8:00 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. in the Mt. Zion Sanctuary – we will
celebrate the Lord with illuminated Praise and Worship for our 151st Church
Anniversary and the 25th Anniversary of our beloved Pastor Daniel Simmons! Come
dressed comfortably so you’ll have no barriers stopping you from Celebrating THE
LORD!!!
AND,
Sunday – October 23, 2016 at 10:15 a.m. – Celebrating Pastor Daniel Simmons’ 25th
Anniversary! Guest Preacher: Pastor Michael Catts – Sherwood Baptist
Church/Albany, Georgia.
Get ready to celebrate the LORD IN SPIRIT AND IN TRUTH! Wait a minute, what are we
waiting for? Let’s give GOD HIS PRAISE RIGHT NOW!!!
Ha-le-lu-yaaaaahhhhhh!!!!!
ANNOUNCEMENTS – Continued
PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDAR
The Cherub Choir will rehearse on Tuesday, September 6, 2016 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
in the Choir Room. If you are unable to rehearse, please contact Mrs. Yvonne Sherman at
229.888.4566. Thank you.
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SUNBEAMS
This ministry is made up of Youth from ages five (5) to nine (9) years of age and is under the
supervision of the General Missionary Society. This children’s group is connected with all
Fowltown Association, First District Union meetings as well as the Annual Association
meeting. The children perform skits, praise dances and sing songs. They visit and perform
at the area Nursing Homes. They create and distribute cards to the sick and shut-in. Its
purpose is to plant the missionary spirit in the heart of the child by bringing spiritual needs
before them early and to teach the child to Love and serve the Creator. The Sunbeams meet
every 2nd Saturday in the Nursery Area.
LESLIE JONES
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LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS
The Mt. Zion Media Ministry is looking for VOLUNTEERS who have a heart for service,
patience, and a smile to help out in The Zion Store. Customer service experience is
welcomed…but we will train you if you have none. If you are interested, please meet us at
the TABLE beside The Zion Store TODAY to sign up. Be a blessing to God and your church
and come help out. Thank you.
MT. ZION MEDIA
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WORK ORDER FORMS
In order to have work performed by the Facilities Management Team, a Work Order Form must
be submitted. These forms are located in the office area and must be returned to the office area
after being filled out. – Johnny L. Williams and Frederick Quimbley
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CHILDREN’S CHURCH
If you love children between the ages of 6-10 and would like to provide them an opportunity to spark
a fire of passion for Christ in their hearts, experience meaningful worship, and prepare them to
honor God throughout their early life you are wanted. It's held every Sunday in the Multipurpose
Room from 10:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. during the general worship service. Please contact: Dr. Alegra
Jenkins @ 229-255-9229 or Reverend Lula Harper @ 229-288-6392.
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THE PERFORMING ARTS MINISTRY
GOT SKILLS??? We are looking for people with drawing and graphic skills, advertising, public
relations experience, telecommunication skills and people who are computer savvy. THE
PERFORMING ARTS MINISTRY NEEDS YOU. Please contact Betty Vaughn Sweat at 229-4325992.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS – Continued
THE FIT TO SERVE MINISTRY
The Fit to Serve Ministry servant, Deacon Isom Williams, is announcing: “This is the perfect
time to get a jump start on managing our physical health before the holidays begin”. Night
classes for Floor Aerobics haveTHE
resumed
the MLK
site and will meet every Tuesday and
FIT TOatSERVE
MINISTRY
Thursday nights from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Day classes for Chair Aerobics, also at the MLK
site, will continue on Tuesday and Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Items to bring are:
towel, water, dumb bells, floor mat, and a desire to get fit. All who are interested, please
contact Deacon Isom Williams at 229.435.9451 or 229.395. 9658.
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YOUTH PRAISE DANCE MINISTRY
ATTENTION ALL PARENTS! If your child is interested in becoming a member of The Youth
Praise Dance Ministry, please send an email to mzbcypd@mtzionofalbany.org in order to
be added to our Contact List. Please include your name, contact number, your child’s
name and grade. The Youth Praise Dance Ministry is open to all children PreK3 through
12th grade.
Karen R. McWhite
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MOUNT ZION PARTNERS WITH ASHLEY HOMESTORE FURNITURE COMPANY
Members of Mount Zion are reminded and encouraged to take advantage of receiving 22% off of
any regular purchased items AT ALL TIMES when they purchase furniture from Ashley
Homestore Furniture Company located at 1233 North Westover Boulevard in Albany,
GA! That's right! Mount Zion is a partner with Ashley Homestore Furniture Company. When
you go in and make a purchase all you have to do is let the salesperson know that you are a
member of Mount Zion and we are their partner!
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ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A CHANGE?
Join Albany Technical College and the City of Albany for an informational session to explore
options for individuals who are looking for a career change. The information sessions will be held at
the Albany Civic Center. Please pick up a flyer at the information desk for dates and time.
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THE ZION INFORMER
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF ARTICLES
In order to put the Zion Informer back on track for distribution on the first Sunday of every month; all
articles and pictures must be submitted to the editors by 5:00 p.m. on the third Friday of every
preceding month. Please submit articles in font style” “Times New Roman”, and font size: 12 point
to editor.zioninformer@gmail.com. If your article has an accompanying picture/pictures, please
submit it/them in 200dpi “jpg format” separately from the article. Please do not submit any “chain or
personal emails.” Any article submitted must highlight you or a family member’s accomplishment or
participation in religious, academic, athletic, community, civic, and social events. Thank you in
advance for your cooperation. Minister Judith Hampton Thompson Co-Editor of the Zion
Informer.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS – Continued
SOUTHWEST GEORGIA CHAPTER OF
THE FAMU NATIONAL
ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
GETONTHEBUS
5th Quarter Classic
Mobile, Alabama
September 17, 2016
FAMU
vs.
Trip Info:
Cost: $100
TUSKEGEE
Depart: 9:30AM
ALBANY MALL
(Dillard’s Parking Lot)
Directly behind McDonalds
Return: Immediately
following the Game.
You don’t want to miss
this newly revived
rivalry! Everyone is
invited to ride with us!
SEATING IS LIMITED! RESERVE YOUR SEAT TODAY!
Tickets must be purchased through the SWGA Chapter of the FAMU
NAA Alumni Chapter. Trip Includes: Transportation, Game Ticket,
Tailgate Pass, & T-shirt.
For More Information, Contact:
Nedra Fortson – (770) 330.8496
Kimberly Carter– (229) 347.5131
Dr. Falan Johnson – (229) 947.0251
ANNOUNCEMENTS – Continued
TRANSFORMATION
There is a new show on 88.3 FM on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 8:00 p.m. hosted by
yours truly, Fonta High, that I am calling “Transformation”! The goal of the show is to
educate the community about mental illness and empower them to improve overall health in
mind, body, and spirit. Prayerfully, there will be a transformation in the lives of those listening as
they receive education about various illnesses or conditions from clinical depression, bipolar
disorder, toxic relationships, chronic stress and beyond to the resources that can help them
conquer these conditions and live in recovery.
Psychiatrists, medical doctors, licensed professional counselors, marriage and family therapists
and others in their respective fields will join me in discussions on some of the various topics I
named. Also, those in recovery will share their stories to inspire others!
Fonta High
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NBC/BTU INVITATION
The Mt. Zion Nurture for Baptist Churches (Baptist
Training Union) extends to you a personal and
cordial invitation to weekly study sessions on
Sunday at 5:00 p.m. We believe time spent will
be of inspirational interest to create within you
a desire to learn more and enhance your work of
evangelism, thereby, reaching the world for Christ.
The study sessions touch every side of life--social, intellectual, and devotional---to develop
and train in loyalty to the Master for faithful and
efficient service.
This invitation is extended to you by Deacon
Jesse Peters who will gladly furnish further
information and render any possible help.
“Come thou with us, and we will do thee
Good…” Numbers 10:29
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ANNOUNCEMENTS – Continued
Have Fun, Make Friends,
See New Things.
For over 80 years, Cub Scouts have been having the time of their lives making new friends and
learning new things in an environment designed to help them succeed. From building his own
Pinewood Derby® Car to learning how to roast the perfect marshmallow with his best friends at a
family campout, your child will LOVE being a Cub Scout. So if he's in the first through fifth grades, or
6 to 10 years old, then it's time for him to have some fun with the Mount Zion Baptist Church Cub
Scout Pack 99. Join us on Mondays (6:00 PM – 7:00 PM) at 1905 Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive,
Albany, Georgia. For additional information, please contact Lorenzo Hall at 229-347-1760 or
Derrick Jackson at 229-255-5321.
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How About An Adventure?
Boy Scouts prove themselves in an environment that challenges their courage and tests their nerve.
After they've been given the proper guidance from those with experience and know-how, they take
their own lead, going places they've never gone, seeing things they've never seen, and diving into
the rugged world of outdoor adventure, relying on teamwork and character to accomplish what
everyone else thinks is impossible. Sounds fun? If you're a boy age 11 or at least 10 and have
completed the fifth grade, or have earned the Cub Scout Arrow of Light Award, to 17 years old, the
time for a real adventure is now with the Mount Zion Baptist Church Boy Scout Troop 99. Join
us on Saturdays (11:00 AM – 12:30 PM) 1905 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Albany, Georgia.
For additional information, please call Carvin Davis at 229-854-4197 or Chuck Floyd at 229-3769099.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS – Continued
MT. ZION BAPTIST CHURCH (SUNDAY) SCHOOL
IS CALLING/TEXTING YOU!
Get on the Bandwagon with us and learn about the OLD/NEW
Testament Teachings for 2016!
There are classes for everyone! Nursery – Adult
Time: 9:00 AM to 9:45 AM
A. Visit with our teachers in the BARBERSHOP Class
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(young men 16-21)
* * * * women)
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B. Young Adults (men and
18-34
C. Collegiate Class (men and women) 18-34
D. CO-ED Class, Ladies’ I (ages 55+), and Ladies’ II
(35- 54)
E. Men’s I (55+) and Men’s II (35-54)
F. Ministers’ Class
WE WILL BE LOOKING FOR YOU!
God bless you,
Hannah Miller, Superintendent
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ANNOUNCEMENTS – Continued
PROGRAM AT
THE E. JAMES GRANT FAMILY LIFE CENTER
1905 MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DRIVE
AGES: 5-19 (BOYS AND GIRLS)
FEE: $100.00 FIRST MONTH (INCLUDES UNIFORM)
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
JAMES HAYNES
AT 229-376-8174
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ANNOUNCEMENTS – Continued
CRADLE ROLL MINISTRY
There is an exciting new ministry here at Mt. Zion and we would like to introduce you to it. This
ministry is called Cradle Roll (New Generation I & II) which is a church and faith based community
outreach ministry to parents (single or married) who are expecting and/or have children up to 4
years of age.
Cradle Roll Ministry Seeks to:
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Manifest the interest of the church in the home and community
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Minister to parents and offer counsel and guidance to assist parents in their
parenthood responsibilities
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Assist parents in establishing daily family worship in the home
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Encourage Sunday school attendance for the child and Sunday school and Worship
for the parents.
Children are a gift from God (Psalm 127:3-5). Our goal is to lift God higher in families. Please allow
us to enroll and minister to you and your family. For additional information, please contact the
church office at 229-432-6837 or Minister Harper at 229- 432-9677. Forms will be available
during new membership orientation.
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ANNOUNCEMENT SUBMISSION – announcements@mtzionofalbany.org
KEEPING OUR MEMBERS INFORMED – mtzion.info@mtzionofalbany.org
THE ANNOUNCEMENTS CAN BE READ ONLINE – Go to www.mtzionofalbany.org
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MEMORY VERSE FOR THE MONTH: Roman 12:2 (NIV)
Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your
mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is – his good, pleasing and perfect
will.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS – Continued
SEPTEMBER 2016 Calendar of Activities
Mount Zion is Reaching the World for Christ
through Evangelism, Discipleship, Fellowship and Missions!
Sept 4
Sunday Morning Worship Services
*Holy Communion
8:00 Sunday Morning Worship Services & 10:15 a.m.
9:00 a.m. Sunday School/NMO
Sept 5
Labor Day-Administration Office CLOSED
Sept 5-9
National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc.
Sept 11
Sunday Morning Worship Services
Celebrating Pastor Simmons’ 25th Anniversary
Guest Preacher: Rev. Dr. Perry Simmons, Jr. (Abyssinian Baptist Church –
Newark, NJ)
8:00 a.m. & 10:15 a.m.
9:00 a.m. Sunday School/NMO
Ice Cream Social TODAY immediately following the 10:15 a.m. Worship Service!
(Sponsored by the MZ Willing Workers)
Sept 12
CAPS Tutorial Resumes
Sept 13
5:30 pm – Leadership Meeting
Sept 15
Soup Kitchen Resumes (MLK Site)
Sept 18
Sunday Morning Worship Services
8:00 a.m. & 10:15 a.m.
9:00 a.m. Sunday School/NMO
*Devotion (Sr. Deacons)
Sept 18-21 ReFRESH Conference @ Sherwood Baptist Church (Albany, GA)
Sept 22
Autumn Begins
Sept 24
10:00 a.m. - Anniversary Brunch for MZ’s First Lady Diane Simmons
Resora @ Cypress Pond Plantation 801 Old Pretoria Road / Albany, GA
Sept 25
Sunday Morning Worship Services
8:00 a.m. & 10:15 a.m.
9:00 a.m. Sunday School/NMO
*Baptism
ANNOUNCEMENTS - Continued
Weekly Scheduled Activities
1905 MLK Blvd. Site
•
Early Morning Prayer Group
Wednesdays - 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 a.m.
•
Men’s Prayer Group
Thursdays - 12:15 p.m. to 12:45 p.m.
•
Chair Aerobics
Tuesdays - 9:00 a.m.
•
Floor Aerobics
Tuesdays - 6:00 p.m.
•
Boys to Men
2nd & 4th Saturdays / 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
901 S. Westover Blvd. Site
•
Women’s Prayer Group
Tuesdays -12:15 p.m. to 12:45 p.m.
•
Prayer & Bible Study
Wednesdays - 6:00 p.m.
•
New Member Orientation Super Saturday Classes
3rd Saturday - 10:00 a.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Be Inspired!
“The happiness of your life depends upon the quality of your thoughts.”
--- Marcus Aurelius
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ANNOUNCEMENTS – Continued
“CDs and DVDs can be purchased every Sunday in the front foyer of the church at “The Zion
Store” or you may visit the web at www.mtzionofalbany.org/media to place an order.”
CDs - $4 and DVDs - $10
Latest Titles Available
“Until The Men Sit Down” Text: John 6:5-13 – Reverend Alfred E. Reid, Pastor of
Mt. Zion Baptist Church – Earlington, Kentucky (10:15 a.m.)
“Let God Have The Last Word” Text: Ruth 1:1, 6, 20, 21 – Pastor Daniel
Simmons – (8:00 a.m.)
“We Are All In A Fight” Text: James 4:7; 1 Peter 5:8-9 – Reverend Brian
Jones (10:15 a.m.)
“Treasure In Earthen Vessels” Text: 2 Corinthians 4:4-9 – Reverend McKinley
Drake, Pastor of Greater Cutliff Grove Baptist Church –
Albany, Georgia (8:00 a.m.)
“The Radical Jesus – Part IV” Text: Luke 4:16-22 – Pastor Daniel Simmons
– (8:00 a.m. and 10:15 a.m.)
“The Radical Mission of Jesus – Part III” Text: Luke 4:16-22 – Pastor Daniel
Simmons – (8:00 a.m. and 10:15 a.m.)
“The Radical Mission of Jesus – Part II” Text: Luke 4:16-22 – Pastor Daniel
Simmons – (8:00 a.m. and 10:15 a.m.)
“The Radical Jesus – Part I” Text: Luke 4:14-22 – Pastor Daniel Simmons –
(8:00 a.m. and 10:15 a.m.)
“It Worked Then, and It Will Work Now” Text: Proverbs 3:5-6 – Pastor Daniel
Simmons (8:00 a.m. and 10:15 a.m.)
“ “Watchman, What of the Night?” Text: Ezekiel 33:7 – Pastor Daniel Simmons
(8:00 a.m. and 10:15 a.m.)
“ “My Declaration of Independence” Text: John 8:31-32; 36 – Pastor Daniel
Simmons (10:15 a.m.)
“ “My Declaration of Independence” Text: John 8:31-32 – Pastor Daniel
Simmons (8:00 a.m.)
“Your Help Is Just A Prayer Away” Text: James 5:13-18 – Pastor Daniel Simmons
(10:15 a.m.)
“Your Help Is Just A Prayer and A Confession Away” Text: James 5:13-18 –
Pastor Daniel Simmons (8:00 a.m.)
“Your Help Is Just A Prayer and A Confession Away” – Pastor Daniel Simmons
(8:00 a.m.)
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“21 Century Fathers” Text: Ephesians 6:4 – Pastor Daniel Simmons
(10:15 a.m.)
“The 21st Century Father” Text: Ephesians 6:4 – Pastor Daniel Simmons
(8:00 a.m.)
“Progressive Faith Requires Patience” Text: Romans 5:1-5 – Ms. Sheila Jones
Eaddy (10:15 a.m.)
“Living Life Backward” Text: 2 Timothy 4:7 – Pastor Daniel Simmons –
(8:00 a.m.)
“Why Communion?” Text: Luke 22:17-20; 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 – Pastor Daniel
Simmons – (8:00 a.m. and 10:15 a.m.)
“Get Out of My Way!” Text: Galatians 5:7-10 – Pastor Daniel Simmons – (8:00
a.m. and 10:15 a.m.)
“Built To Last” Text: Luke 6:46-49 – Pastor Daniel Simmons – (8:00 a.m. and
10:15 a.m.)
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ANNOUNCEMENTS – Continued
NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION MINISTRY
All new members must meet with Pastor Simmons and then start the New Member Orientation
Classes. The classes are offered every Sunday morning from 9:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. For those
members who cannot make it on Sunday morning, the New Member Orientation Ministry
offers a “Super Saturday” every third Saturday, where you can complete all 4 classes.
NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION FAST TRACT CLASS
“SUPER SATURDAY”
DATE:
Third Saturday of each month
TIME:
10:00 a.m. – 2:45 p.m.
CLASS 1
10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
CLASS 2
11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
LUNCH …… 12:00 noon – 12:45 p.m.
CLASS 3
1:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
CLASS 4
2:00 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.
Contact Person: Mr. Ira Thompson, Jr.
Contact Information: 229-364-5732
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CHURCH SCHOOL CLASSROOM ASSIGNMENTS
Downstairs
Kindergarten (4-5)
Nursery (2-3)
Men (55 & up)
Women (35-54)
Primary (6-8)
Women (55 & up)
Upstairs
Collegiate (18-25)
Men (35-54)
Coed (26-34)
Intermediates (12-14)
Juniors (9-11)
New Member Orientation
NBC/BTU (5:00 p.m.)
High School Seniors (15-17)
Barber Shop (young men only - 16 & up)
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