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SEP 29 94 - ~~Anniversary He_J~ , ( ,}- The Second New Bethel Ba~ti t Church hosted the anniversary cele­ bration for the Rev. Zarious B. Pratt on Sept. 26 at 4 p.m. The guest speaker was Dr. Serenus Churn of Mount Zion Baptist Church.

Prior to coming to Second New Bethel Baptist Church the Rev. Pratt had held pastoral duties at New Bethel Baptist Church in Mocksville and was Associate Pastor of Saint Stephens Baptist Church. The Rev. Pratt has attended Winston-Salem State University, Forsyth Technical Community College, Virginia Union,

Rev. Zarious B. Pratt and Winston-Salem Bible College where he completed his theological studies.

Among his pastoral responsibili­ ties the Rev. Pratt still finds time to serve as sports counselor at North Forsyth High School. He is known by many high school students as "Daddy Pratt." He further expands his community service activities through his involvement with the United Way of Forsyth County and has recently completed Project Blue­ print for the City of Winston.

The Rev. Pratt is known to numerous congregations through out the triad as an eloquent speaker who never looses sight of his spiritual commitment He uses his skills as a "catalyst and encourager" as he describes them to good advantage. He has a special insight and enjoys working with people. The Rev. Zavi­ ous B. Pratt believes that his greatest contribution to society is being in service to God and mankind.

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CHRONlCLE WINSTON-SALEM, N. C.

OCT 6 94

Chi'iilch to Celebrate 7th Anniversary Second New Bethel Baptist

Church celebrated the 7th anniver­ sary of their pastor, the Rev. Zavi­ ous B. Pratt and his family. He shared this moment with his wife, Connell; three daughters, Lisa Pratt-Scaife, Shantell and Shenica; his grandson, C.J. and son-in-law, Todd Scaife. His anniversary cele­ bration was also shared by many well wishers and friends. Pratt began his ministry 14 years ago at St. Stephens Baptist Church under· the administration of the Rev. J.R.

Samuels, where he served as Asso­ ciate Minister. Before coming to Second New Bethel, he was pastor of New Bethel Baptist Church in Mocksville.

The theme for the service was "Seeking Preacher Perseverance." Dr. Serenus Churn of Mount Zion Baptist Church was the guest speaker. Churn was joined by the Mount Zion Baptist Church Choir and congregation.

Pratt has been employed with R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company

for the past 18 years. In addition to his full schedule he is involved with the United Way of Forsyth County, and is a graduate of Project Blue· print for the City of Winston­ Salem. Before his association with project Blueprint he was one of RJR's Loaned Executives during the 1993 general campaign.

"It is important to live a good and productive life, but all is in vain unless you have lived so God can use you," said Pratt

Rev. Zavious B. Pratt

Second New Bethel Church, 1990 New Walkertown Road, Winston-Salem, will host the 36th annual Prince Hall Day Sept. 27 at 3:00 p.m. The Rev. Zavious B. Pratt, host pastor, will be the speaker.

Zavious Bernard Pratt is the son of Alma Barber and the late James Pratt. The husband to the former Cornell Isom Rev. Pratt and father of three daughters Shantell (Jared) Pratt-Maddox, Lisa (Todd) Pratt­ Scaife and Shenica Pratt. He is also the grandfather of Charles Samuels Jr. and Tylah Cierra Symone Scaife.

Pratt co~ed his theological

studies at Winston-Salem Bible College. He has attended Win­ ston-Salem State University, Forsyth Technical Institute and Virginia Union.

-, He began his ministry 19 years ago under the pastorage of the Rev. J. R. Samuels, where he served as an associate minister. He was licensed to preach on May 27, 1979 and later ordained by the Rowan Baptist Association on July 11, 1984. Before coming to Second New Bethel he was Pastor of New Bethel B~hurch in Mocksville for one year and a half

Pratt has been employed by R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company for the past 21

years. Although he has a full schedule, he is involved with the United Way of Forsyth County and the Forsyth County Court Volunteers.

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Rev. Zavious B. Pratt of .. the pas- SecondNew Bethel Baptist - ·""" ) torage of Church will celebrate his -.;._' ~ '* Dr. J.R. 'l Sth pastoral anniversary ,..,,, Samuels. Oct. 6 at 4 p.m. at Second Pratt was New Bethel Church, 1900 licensed New Walkertown Road. to preach Guest speaker will be Rev. May 27, Vernon King, senior pastor Rev. Pratt 1 9 7 9 , of Saint James Baptist and was Church of Greensboro and a · ordained by the Rowan Bap­ gospel recording artist with tist Association July 11, The Lord Will Make A Way. 1984. Pratt has been

Pratt completed his theo- employed with R.J. logical studies at Winston- Reynolds Tobacco Co. for Salem Bible College. He 26 years. also attended Winston- Pratt's community activ­ Salem State University, ities include the United Way Forsyth Technical Institute campaign, in which he and Virginia Union. He served in many capacities, began his ministry 23 years

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Pratt o ft e n reminds his con­ g reg a - t i o n ,

"It's important . (o live a good life, but it's more important to live so that God can use you." Pratt and wife, Sharon, have three daughters, two sons and four grandchildren.

Rev. King is a communi­ ty activist who serves humanity loc~~y and -

Rev. King

• anmversary nationally. He is a member of the Greensboro Pulpit Forum, Greensboro Minis­ terial Alliance, SCLC and NAACP. He serves as a board member of the Minis­ ters Council of the General Baptist State Convention and the High Point Associa­ tion.

He is married to the for­ mer Robin Scott of Wash­ ington, D.C. They have two daughters, Victoria and Venus. Rev. King was influ­ enced by the examples of ministries of his late father, Rev. A.D. Williams, and his late uncle, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

The public is invited to this celebration.