Volume 21; Issue 3 Rev. Dr. Atu White, Pastor August 2019

Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 33 Oak Street, Springfield, MA 01109

MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE Sunday, August 4, 2019

10:00 a.m.

Enter to Worship.........Pause to Pray...........Depart to Serve

Call to Worship.............................................................Deacon Ministry Invocation.....................................................................Deacon Ministry

Worship through Praise

Devotional Hymns…....................................................Deacon Ministry

Worship through Sharing

Pastoral Emphasis..............................................Rev. Milton White, Jr. Welcome of Guests.............................................Rev. Milton White, Jr.

Worship through Music

Hymn of Preparation....................................................................Soloist

Worship through the Word

Morning Message................................................Dr. Almeda M. Wright Assistant Professor of Religious Education, Yale Divinity School

Invitation to Unite............................................... Rev. Milton White, Jr. If you wish to publicly profess your faith in Jesus Christ,

to reaffirm your commitment to Him, or to join the membership of this

Church, you are invited to come forward at this time.

Worship through Prayer

Altar Prayer..........................................................Rev. Milton White, Jr.

Worship by Giving

Tithes, General & Benevolence Offerings….........Trustees & Ushers

Worship by Remembering

Holy Communion.....................…….………….….Rev. Milton White, Jr.

Worship by Serving

Benediction.....................…….………….…..........Rev. Milton White, Jr.

BIBLE STUDY CANCELLED For the month of August,

Wednesday Bible Study,

both at 1:15 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.,

will be cancelled.

Both will resume on Wednesday,

September 11, 2019.

LET US PRAY & FAST! September 11, 2019

On Wednesday, September 11th, the

day we return to Bible Study, for

the 2nd

time this year, we will have

a day of Praying & Fasting.

(Our first was held on February 6, 2019.)

On this day, as the Holy Spirit leads,

you are asked to …

✓ Fast from sun-up to sun-down

(Note: If you are unable to give up

food and beverages (except water)

due to health reasons, give up some-

thing that is important to you.)

✓ Pray for the Salvation of Friends

& Relatives

✓ Pray for Our Church Family

✓ Pray for Our Current & Future

Community Partners

✓ Pray for Additional Financial

Resources

✓ Pray for a Spanish Church

Partnership

AUGUST

BIRTHDAYS

August 2---------Sis. JoAnn Lawson

August 3-----------Sis. Tina Garner

August 3------Bro. Ernest J. Lawson

August 4-----Sis. Charlotte Caldwell

August 5-------Sis. Carolyn Scarnici

August 6---------Bro. Clycon Hinds

August 6---Bro. Brian Lawrence, III

August 7------------Sis. Andra Cole

August 8---Bro. Michael Housey, Jr.

August 9-------Bro. Roderick Barton

August 13---------Sis. Cierra Bacon

August 15-----Bro. Isaac Crapps, Sr.

August 16---------Sis. Stacia Brown

August 20---------Sis. Alice Koonce

August 21---------Sis. Shayla Dixon

August 21---Sis. Betty Mayweathers

August 21-------Bro. Devon McCoy

August 22------Bro. Malachi Torres

August 22-------Sis. Susan Williams

August 25--------Bro. Jaheim Hayes

August 28---------Rev. Bert Johnson

August 31-------Sis. Tracy Martinez

AUGUST ANNIVERSARIES

August 3----------Bro. Alfred Dixon & Sis. Andrea “Mimmie” Dixon

August 8------Rev. Milton White, Jr. & Deaconess Luz White

August 20-----Deacon Steve Powell & Deaconess Wanda Powell

FAITH

Author Unknown

Often your tasks will be many,

And more than you think you can do;

Often the road will be rugged,

And the hills insurmountable, too.

But always remember, the hills ahead

Are never as steep as they seem,

And with Faith in your heart start upward

And climb ‘till you reach your dream.

For nothing in life that is worthy

Is never too hard to achieve

If you have the courage to try it

And you have the Faith to believe.

For Faith is a force that is greater Than knowledge or

power or skill; And many defeats turn to triumph,

If you trust in God’s wisdom and will

For Faith is a mover of mountains. There’s nothing that

God cannot do. So, start out today with

Faith in your heart And “Climb ‘til Your Dream

Comes True”!

1st submitted by the late

Victoria McAllister, Chadbourn, NC

Pastor’s September Preaching Engagements

Our Pastor, Dr. Atu White,

currently has two (2) outside

preaching engagements next

month. They are…

#1:

Pastor White will be the guest

revivalist at:

Zion Baptist Church,

4 Adams Street Extension,

Lynn, MA on

Thursday, September 19th,

at 7:00 p.m.

Dr. Kirk Byron Jones is Pastor

of Zion Baptist Church.

Mt. Zion will be providing

transportation for those who do

not wish to drive. More infor-

mation on this to come.

#2:

On Sunday, September 22nd,

our Pastor will be the guest

preacher for the 5-year Church

Anniversary Service of Grace

Fellowship Sanctuary. The

5:00 p.m. service will be held

at:

Overflowing Love Church,

22 King Street, Springfield.

Rev. Kelly Jones is Pastor of

Grace Fellowship Sanctuary.

IMPORTANT: The Mass Choir

will render the music, and our

ushers will be on duty for both

services.

New Members

Joining Mt. Zion in July were:

SIS. VERA DANIELS Date Joined: July 28, 2019

Method: Christian Experience

SIS. SHANA LOWERY Date Joined: July 28, 2019

Method: Christian Experience

BRO. JOSH RAMOS Date Joined: July 28, 2019

Method: Candidate for Baptism

BAPTISM

The date and time for our next

baptism class and baptism service

will be announced at a later date.

Four (4) members were baptized

last month on Monday, July 22,

2019, at Solid Rock Community

Baptist Church. Those baptized

were: Sis. Deja Brewer, Bro. Kyle

Evans, Bro. Wilfredo Vazques,

and Sis. Marci Viera.

Congratulations to All!

UBC Annual Session

The 97th Annu-al Session of the United Bap-tist Convention of Massachu-setts, Rhode Island, & New Hamp-shire was held in Nashua, NH on July 12, 13, & 14. Third Baptist Church, Lawrence, MA, served as the host church.

Mt. Zionites attending the Convention Luncheon on Saturday were: Sis. Andrea Dixon, Sis. Arlene Garner, Dea. Dan Jones, Deaconess Debo-rah Jones, Dea. Jesse McKnight, Dea. Steve Powell, Deaconess Wanda Powell, Sis. Donna Sey-mour, Bro. Ronnie Williams, and Pastor Atu White. Dea. Powell, Sis. Dixon, and Pastor White, who is the 1st Vice President of the UBC, served as Mt. Zion’s voting delegates at the Business Meeting held earlier Satur-day morning.

August Joint Board

To ALL Joint Board Members...

The Joint Board meeting for

August is cancelled. Meetings

will resume in September.

She Shed News Written by Sis. Angela Westbrook

There will be NO She Shed this month. She Shed fellowship meetings will resume on Friday, September 27th.

REMINDER…

Bio of August 4, 2019 Guest Preacher,

DR. ALMEDA M. WRIGHT

B.S. Massachusetts Institute of Technology M.A.T. Simmons College M.Div. Harvard University Ph.D. Emory University

Professor Wright’s research focuses on African American religion, adolescent spiritual development, and the intersections of religion and public life. Prior to her arrival at Yale, she served for four years as assistant pro-fessor of religion and youth ministry at Pfeiffer University and, before that, from 2004 to 2009, was an adjunct faculty member and teaching assistant at the Candler School of Theology at Emory University. At Candler, she also served as program director of the Wisdom of Youth Project for one year and in various positions over four years with the Youth Theological Initiative. She has served as a consultant to the Women’s Theological Center in Boston and has taught at several schools in the Greater Boston area, including Shady Hill School, the Young Achievers Science and Math Academy, and the Martin Luther King, Jr. Open School. Professor Wright’s publications include a book she co-edited with Mary Elizabeth Moore, Children, Youth, and Spirituali-ty in a Troubling World (link is external), and an issue of Practical Matters Journal (link is external) that she ed-ited. She has given presentations at a number of conferences, including the annual meeting of the American Academy of Religion, and delivered the keynote address at the Children, Youth, and a New Kind of Christiani-ty conference in Washington, D.C., in May 2012. Professor Wright is an ordained minister of the American Baptist Churches and has been on the ministerial staff of several churches, including Union Baptist Church in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and Victory for the World United Church of Christ in Stone Mountain, Georgia.

NO FOOD OR DRINK IN THE

SANCTUARY

Women's Ministry:

Save the Dates Written by Sis. Angela Westbrook

September is Women’s Month here at Mt. Zion.

THEME: "Blessed is

She Who Has Believed"

SCRIPTURE: Luke 1:30-45

EVENTS/DATES: Saturday, September 21st

Rainbow Fall Tea

Sunday, September 29th Women's Day Service &

After Service Church Luncheon

Wednesdays, September 4th, 11th, 18th, & 25th

Women's Bible Study

COLORS: Royal Blue,

Black or Royal Blue Shoes, Silver Accessories

CHOIR: All Women of Mt Zion

on Sunday, September 29th. [*For more information,

see the article on this page.]

SHE SHED: Friday, September 27th

Topic: “Women & Sickle Cell Disease”

We are asking all our women to support Women's Ministry Month. We do this to draw each of us closer together, encourage, build up, hold one another accountable as a Church unit. Together we can do great things for Christ.

GIMME ME THAT

OLD TIME RELIGION

This month, Mt. Zion will sing some good old-fashioned church hymns.

For three (3) of the four (4) Sundays in August (August 4th, 11th, & 18th) the 10:00 a.m. worship service will start with devotion and hymns like we use to do.

Please join us each Sunday in August as we sing and praise God with hymns.

*SINGERS WANTED… …To Form The 1st Ever

Mt. Zion Women’s Day Choir!!

Car singers,

In-the-shower singers,

While-cleaning-your-house

singers,

Want-to-be singers,

Can’t-sing singers,

Think-you-can-sing singers,

Not-sure-if-you-can-sing

singers!

Altos, Sopranos, Tenors

....YOU ALL QUALIFY!

If you’re interested and willing to join this Choir for this one amaz-ing day, please see Rev. John Orr or Sis. Alonzetta Gabriel for more information. We are looking forward to hearing this melodious, heavenly choir.

Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation & sup-port! More information about rehearsals to follow!

PART-TIME

CUSTODIAN WANTED

Mt. Zion is accepting resumes of

individuals interested in a part-

time Custodian position.

Resumes should be submitted to

Sis. Phyllis Tolbert. The deadline

for accepting resumes is Sunday,

August 18, 2019.

CUSTODIAN JOB DESCRIPTION

Below is a list of the key tasks,

activities and responsibilities as-

sociated with the Custodian posi-

tion.

The Custodian shall provide services to Mt. Zion Baptist Church as it relates to the maintenance/upkeep of the Church and The Dunbar Center. These custodial services in-clude, but are not limited to: In designated areas…

✓ Vacuum carpet & floor ✓ Dust and polish furniture

✓ With suitable equipment, dust ceiling fans & lighting fixtures

✓ Clean floors (e.g., sweep, mop, etc.)

✓ Clean restrooms, including toilets, stalls, sinks & sink fixtures, and restock re-stroom supplies

✓ Pick up and empty trash around the facility

✓ Clean the sanctuary (i.e., pick up paper, vacuum floor, straighten chairs, dust and polish the lectern, etc.)

✓ Clean Church’s administra-tive areas and offices

Mt. Zion to Offer a

Teachers Super Store

Teachers often spend their own resources to provide students with supplies. (Nationally, it’s about $480 per

year). This year, Mt. Zion is planning to help.

The Newsletter Ministry is heading up a project to assist teachers in getting supplies for their classes. The

plan is to invite local teachers to come to Mt. Zion for a day (which will be announced in the next few months)

and “shop for free.” We want to help teachers help our students.

In the meantime, we are asking members to bring in school supplies. Any supplies donated will be stored here

until the date of the event. If you need some ideas as to what is needed, see below:

Generic School Supply Lists **Taken from Lists provided by Staples**

Kindergarten 1st

Grade 2nd

Grade 3rd

Grade 4th

Grade 5th

Grade

Box of Facial Tissues (4 pack) X X X X X X

Glue Sticks, clear X X X X X X

Crayola Crayons, 24 pack X X X X X X

Disinfecting Wipes (3 pack) X X X X X X

Package of Baby Wipes X

Storage Bags, gallon size X X X X X X

Hand Sanitizer (1 bottle) X X X X X X

Dry Erase Markers, 4 count X X X X X X

Scissors, blunt tip, latex-free X X X X X X

Crayola Washable Markers--12 pack X X X X

Highlighters, yellow X X

#2 Pencils, yellow/wood with erasers, 12 pack X X X X X X

Pink Erasers X X X X

Pocket Folders X X X X X

Composition Notebook X X X X X

Package or Filler Paper X X X X

1" 3-Ring Binder X X

Community Event:

The Mattoon Street Arts Festival

The 47th edition of the Mattoon Street Arts Festival will be celebrated on September 7 & 8, 2019. It is the

longest running arts festival in the Pioneer Valley.

The Mattoon Street Arts Festival features 100 exhibitors, food vendors, and strolling musicians. Parking at the

TD Bank lot and admission are free. Come join us at this family-friendly event. Great for holiday shopping,

seeing new craft ideas, or just walking on a beautiful Victorian street. http://www.mattoonfestival.org/

Note: Our member, Sis. Awilda Oxios, will be one of the featured exhibitors.

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2019 GRADUATES & YOUNG SCHOLARS HONORED

On Sunday, July 14, 2019, Mt. Zion recognized its 2019 High School and College Graduates. They are listed below:

2019 MT. ZION HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES

2019 MT. ZION COLLEGE GRADUATES

Student High School Plans Major

Tailanae Brantley High School of Science

& Technology

Springfield College Springfield, MA

Criminal Justice

Cyerra Grayson Central High School UMASS Dartmouth,

Dartmouth, MA

Biology

Bianca Twiggs SABIS UMASS Dartmouth,

Dartmouth, MA

Biology

Student College/University Degree

Craig Godbolt

Westfield State University Westfield, MA

Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Law & Psychology

Wanda Hogan

Bay Path University Longmeadow, MA

Master’s Degree in Science & Leadership

Brianna Woodard

American International College Springfield, MA

Master’s Degree in Business Administration

CONGRATULATIONS, YOUNG SCHOLARS!

On Sunday, July 14, 2019, Mt. Zion’s Young Scholars (students in grades 1-12 who earned A’s in the last marking period) were recognized for their achievements. A total of $300 was awarded to the 17 students listed below:

MT. ZION BAPTIST CHURCH YOUNG SCHOLARS - 4TH TERM MARKING PERIOD-2019

Student Names Ministries Schools Grades # of A’s

Awards

Saryah Brantley

Young Deborahs PVCA 6th 8

Tracetta Caudle Junior Ushers, Audio Ministry, Bible Study

St. Michael's Academy

8th 11

National Junior Honor Society, High Honors, Pres-ident’s Award, Gave Class

Address at Graduation

Zachary Caudle Children's Choir, Bible Study, Young Joshuas

St. Michael's Academy

7th 10 Perfect Attendance, Honors,

Outstanding Effort

Malik Coppedge Junior Ushers, Bible

Study, Young Joshuas Putnam Vocational

Academy 10th 7 3.8 GPA

Marcus Garner, Jr. Children's Choir, Junior Ushers, Young Joshuas

Bowe Elementary 3rd 2

Jordan Holmes Junior Ushers, Dance Ministry, Bible Study,

Young Deborahs

Springfield Honors Academy

9th 6 1st Honors,3.76 GPA

Marcus Holmes Bible Study,

Audio Ministry, Young Joshuas

Forest Park Middle School

8th 2 Best Engineering Duo,

Highest Growth Percentage

Taylor Holmes

Children's Choir, Junior Ushers, Dance Ministry,

Bible Study, Young Deborahs

Libertas Academy 7th 4 1st Honors, Outstanding in

ELA, Most Improved

Camren Housey Young Joshuas Chestnut Middle

School 8th 3

3rd Honors, 3. 28 GPA, Science Award

Michael Lewis-Gary

Children’s Church Homer Street School 1st 5 Perfect Attendance

Brandon Morgan Bible Study,

Young Joshuas Washington

Elementary School 3rd 2

Charles Rogers Bible Study,

Young Joshuas SABIS 5th 1 Behavior Code Honor Roll

Cameron Scott Junior Ushers, Audio Ministry

Central High School 11th 2

Laila Torres Children's Choir, Junior Ushers, Dance Ministry,

Bible Study, SABIS 4th 2

Danielle Ware Children's Choir, Junior Ushers, Dance Ministry,

Bible Study MLK Charter School 3rd 6

MLK Scholars, Math Master, Role Model,

Newsletter

Jadyn White Junior Ushers Central High School 10th 4 1st Honors, National Honor

Society, 3.8 GPA

Fred Williams Junior Ushers,

Bible Study Veritas Prep 5th 3

PRAYER PAGE Please pray for our current and future partners:

MT. ZION’S CURRENT PARTNERS:

YMCA:

Youth sports for 660 kids and 220 adults

The Center After School Program, Inc.:

Licensed before and after school program for 80 kids

Legacy Dance Studio:

Dance instruction for 60+ kids

Johnson’s Red Dragons:

Karate instruction

YWCA of Western MA:

Supervised visitations

Urban League Brown Bag Program:

Brown bags for 320 households

Mobile Food Truck --Western MA Food Bank, Urban League, Mt. Zion:

Fresh produce up to 350 households

Please pray for future opportunities:

1) Spanish Church Outreach

2) Launching our own After School Program

3) The Kitchen Renovation Project

Please pray for our known sick & shut-in members:

Sis. Charlotte Caldwell Sis. Bessie Cole Sis. Bamma Garvin

Bro. John Gabriel Sis. Helen Kitt Sis. Tawnya Pitts-Jones

Sis. Carolyn Scarnici Sis. Zula Wright

It’s Party

Time!!!

On Saturday, November 16th,

we are throwing a

party to celebrate the

40th Birthday

of our

Pastor, Dr. Atu White.

The celebration will be held at

Chez Josef in Agawam

from 6:00 -11:00 p.m.

Tickets are

$80.00 per Adult &

$45.00 per Child.

To purchase tickets or

for more information,

see Sis. Kim Weir

or Sis. Shirley Walker.

Mark your calendars NOW,

and let’s plan to party

on November 16th!!