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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

MAY 24, 2015

DEACON AND DEACONESS FOR THE MONTH OF MAY:

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Women’s Prayer Group Tuesday 12:15 to 12:45 p.m. Early Morning Prayer Group (1905 MLK Site) Wednesday 6:30 to 7:15 a.m. Men’s Prayer Group (1905 MLK Site) Thursday 12:15 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:

[email protected]

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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 : Loving God Up Close: Rekindling Your Relationship With the Holy Ghost

By: Calvin Miller ISBN#: 0-446-53012-3

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Scriptures for the Month of MAY: May 24 – Luke 11:1-8 (Model Prayer) Psalm 115 / Adoration of God

Date Deacon Deaconess May 03-09 Donald C. Lowe Katina Lowe May 10-16 Alfred King Dashia Jackson May 17-23 Cornell Kimbrough Retha Mitchell May 24-30 Anthony C. Kelly Lucille Wilson May 31-June 06 Ben Lunsford, III Tiffany Lunsford

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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THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

Don’t always ask Jesus what He can do for you; ask Jesus what can you do for Him.

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

WJYZ 960 AM (Albany, Georgia and surrounding areas) Sunday morning at 10:00 a.m.

Also available on www.wjyz.com

Walking in the Light Channel 15 (Mediacom Albany, Georgia)

Sunday at 9:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at 7:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Thursday at 2:30 p.m.

Radio Broadcast

WJYZ 960 AM (Albany, Georgia and surrounding areas) Sunday morning at 10:00 a.m.

Also available on www.wjyz.com

WTAL 1450 AM (Tallahassee, Florida) Tuesday morning at 11:30 a.m.

Also available on www.wtal1450.com


REGRETS

The Homegoing Services for Mr. Madison Perkins, father of MZ Member Dashia Jackson and grandfather of MZ Members Morgan Jackson and Sydney Lee were held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 23, 2015 at Friendship Baptist Church in Cuthberth, Georgia.

* * * * * * * * * The Funeral Services for Geneva Bell, sister of MZ Member Cleola Mack were held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, May 18, 2015 at Shiloh Baptist Church in Albany, Georgia.

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The Homegoing Services for Mr. James Anthony Toomer, father of MZ Member Cynthia Doss were held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 16, 2015 at MLK Memorial Chapel in Albany, Georgia.

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THANK YOU NOTE FOR REGRETS

To Pastor Simmons and the Mt. Zion Church Family: “Our families cannot begin to tell you how deeply we appreciate what you have done for us. Thanks-A-Million for the influx of calls, visits, cards, prayers, well wishes, and other acts of condolences shown during our time of bereavement. It meant a lot to us just knowing that you care. Please keep our family in your prayers; our solemn wish is that God continues to bless each of you as well”.

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GENERAL NOTE OF THANKS

To Pastor Simmons and my caring and loving Mt. Zion membership, my family and I cannot thank you enough for “executing” the commitment of your word. So many of you visited us at our Friendship Baptist Church Revival Services in Sumter County, that we could not dare to count. For that, our hearts are warmed, dedicated, blessed and so very grateful that you allow our family to be a part of your church family. Sound doctrine and Christ works to love one another is truly executed through your hearts, works and action. –The Cooks

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MT. ZION MUSIC MINISTRY The Mt. Zion Music Ministry would like to invite anyone between the ages of 18-45 and the young at heart to be a part of the 5th Sunday Fellowship Choir. Rehearsals will take place on May 25th and May 28th at 6:00 p.m. in the Mt. Zion Choir Room. For additional information, please contact Minister Alonzo Maddox, Director at 229.869.1042. Have a blessed day.

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BIANNUAL MEN’S CONFERENCE All males 14 and up mark your calendars for the Biannual Men’s Conference June 5th and 6th! The conference will be held at New Hope Full Gospel Ministries, Inc. located at 1510 Oakridge Drive. We’ve invited 2nd Mt. Zion Baptist Church, New Hope Full Gospel Ministries, Inc., Pleasant Hill Baptist Church and The Greater Cutliff Grove Missionary Baptist Church. Register TODAY! Forms are located at the information desks or on line at mtzionofalbany.org. For more information, please contact Wilbur Wright (229.883.8997), Victor Dydell (229-432-5863), or Don Mills, Sr. (229.883.9502).

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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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SENIOR ADULT CARE MINISTRY

The Senior Adult Care Ministry is actively looking for volunteers to join our Skills Trade Program. If you have a skill or licensed in carpentry, electrical, plumbing, cement masons, brick, concrete blocks, stone masons, tile setters, floor covering installers, drywall finishers, roofers, heating and air conditioning, or siding installers, we need you. We also need lawn care and landscaping service providers. The demand for these services is growing, and we expect the summer demands may exceed our ability to respond quickly. The Skills Trade Program provides low cost minor home repairs or referral service for larger jobs for Mt. Zion Seniors.

If you have an interest, please call Deacon Vince Marshall at 229-347-5696, or Deacon Cornell Kimbrough at 229-347-3016. Thank you in advance for being a good servant, and responding to the call!

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT

CD’s from Revival at New Hope Full Gospel Ministries are still available at the Zion Store! Get your copies of Then, Holler Back, and When Sunday Comes. CD’s are $5.00 each or all three for $12.00! All proceeds will go to the New Hope Full Gospel Ministries.

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT

CALLING ALL SINGERS Come join us and be a part of the 100 + Voices of the 2nd District Georgia Missionary Baptist Mass Choir.

Rehearsals: Tuesday – June 2, 16, 30 and July 7 Mt. Zion Choir Room – 7:00 p.m. Welcome Concert: – Monday, July 13, 2015 7:00 p.m. For more information, please contact: Minister Alonzo Maddox at 229.869.1042 or Dr. T. Marshall Jones at 229.888.6237


NURSERY BIBLE STUDY CLASS The Youth Bible Study Group would like all Nursery Parents to know that we have a Nursery Bible Study Class on Wednesday nights at 6:00 p.m. We invite all children from ages 2 to 6 years old. Please bring your child along with you to Bible Study, so that they too can be uplifted in mid-week with a lesson from the Word of God. – The Youth Ministry

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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: Minister Dr. Alegra Jenkins @ 229-255-9229 or Reverend Lula Harper @ 229-288-6392.

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SENIOR CARE MINISTRY TRIP TO

SAVANNAH, GEORGIA The bus to historic Savannah is ready! All seasoned – experience – people with wisdom enough to travel are asked to sign up immediately to ensure them their seat on the bus/busses that will depart on Thursday, August 20th for Savannah. Return trip is Saturday, August 22nd. SAVE THE DATES! Sign-up sheet for those interested will be at the Information Desk in the Lobby for the next two weeks. Hurry! The more interest, the lower the price (installment payments will be available from April through July).

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AN INVITATION TO THE MT. ZION CHURCH FAMILY

You are invited to a Reception celebrating a new journey

Honoring Jacqueline H. Grant MD, MPH, MPA

Please join us to celebrate Dr. Grant’s 10 years of dedicated service to: Southwest Health District Thursday, June 18, 2015

Dougherty County Health Department 1710 S. Slappey Blvd., Room #4

2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.


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SUMMER ROBOTICS ENRICHMENT ACADEMY Albany Technical College presents the “Summer Robotics Enrichment Academy” for High School Juniors and Seniors. Learn about Design and robot construction as well as troubleshooting and analytical skills, math skills and more! To register complete and submit your application by May 8th. The program begins May 19th and ends July 28th. Classes are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of each week from 8:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. at Albany Technical College. For more information, please contact Sister Keva Quimbley at (229) 430-4134 or pick up a flyer and application at the Information Desk for complete program information.

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT The 51st Annual Session of the Fowltown Association–Congress of Christian Education will be held July 9-11, 2015 in Albany, Georgia and hosted by the Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church located at 901 South Westover Blvd. (Reverend Daniel Simmons, Pastor). The following courses will be taught:

1. #1085 – “Parables of Jesus” – Ages 4-11 2. #1085 – “Parables of Jesus” – Girls to Women – Ages 12-18 3. #2023 – “Creative Ways of Teaching” – COPP–1 4. #4012 – “The Doctrine of the Holy Spirit” – COPP– 2 5. #5013 – “The Layman as a Leader and Steward” (Year 3) 6. #5020 – “Conflict Management” 7. #7024 – “Discovering Your Spiritual Gifts” 8. “Boys to Men” Training – Ages 12-18 9. #8066 – “Christianity and Contemporary Issues”

10. #9906 – “Characteristics of Expository Preaching”

For additional information, please contact Mrs. Hannah Miller at 229.883-7535.

AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DONOR DRIVE

Put the “Power of Faith” into action and “help save a life” by donating Blood or Platelets at: Mt. Zion Baptist Church of Albany Where: 901 South Westover Blvd. When: Saturday, June 13, 2015 Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Mt. Zion Contact: Deaconess Lucille Wilson, R. N. at 229.883.4691


ATTENTION RISING JUNIORS AND SENIORS AT ALBANY STATE Attention rising juniors and seniors at Albany State University, if you are enrolled in the School of Business at ASU, you are eligible to receive the Annual Ben C. Hampton Memorial Scholarship. All who qualify and are interested can pick up an application from Pastor Brian Jones or contact Tamara Hampton Nelson at [email protected] for more information.

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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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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 229-432-5992.

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YOUTH PRAISE DANCE MINISTRY If you have a child that is interested in becoming a member of the Youth Praise Dance Ministry, please send an email to [email protected] to be added to our Email Contact List. Please include your name, contact number, and the grade and NAME of your child. Youth Praise Dance is open to all boys and girls- ages 3 1/2–18. – Karen McWhite

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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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IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT This is a REMINDER for those persons who use the announcements as a medium to disseminate information about meetings and activities. Please know that it is YOUR responsibility to secure and verify space, room assignment, time, etc. before submitting information to be placed in the announcements. If your ministry has not set up a monthly meeting schedule with the office staff assigned to facilities use, then you need to call them each time before a media release occurs. Thank you for your cooperation and compliance.

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PHENOMENAL WOMEN’S BOOK CLUB

INTERESTED IN SPIRITUAL GROWTH? BOOK-A-HOLICS are wanted for Phenomenal Women’s Book Club (ages 18 and up). Travel to the outer limits of the world without leaving your home by opening up a book. Enjoy food, fun and fellowship while expanding your mind. For more information, please contact Penny Mallory at 229-869-6844.

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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 2015!

There are classes for everyone! Nursery – Adult

Time: 9:00 AM to 9:45 AM

A. Visit with our teachers in the BARBERSHOP Class (young men 16-21)

B. Young Adults (men and women) 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

A SUNBEAM INVITATION The Mt. Zion Sunbeams invite all children ages 4-9 to come join our missionary group. We meet every 2nd Saturday @ 10 A.M. in the Nursery Classroom. Jesus wants you for a Sunbeam; to let your light shine for Him each day; at home, at school, and at play. Let JOY, FAITH, MERCY, TRUTH, ZEAL, WISDOM, TEMPERANCE, LOVE, HOPE, and PEACE show you how to become faithful young Christians. Activities include performances at: Fowltown Union Meetings * General Mission Day * Valentine’s Day * Easter and * Christmas. If your child is interested, please contact: Sister Leslie Jones at 229-449-0345.


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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Lost your glasses, Bible, umbrella, etc… See a Greeter for the Lost And Found. You may report any lost or found items to the Greeters’ Ministry. A Greeter will be able to assist you. Items that are not retrieved in 60 days will be added to community donation box. Thank you.

Janet Mitchell – Greeters Ministry Leader

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When: May 19th - July 28th Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday

8:30am - 11:30am

Where: Albany Technical College

Academy Benefits • Learn to Design and Construct Robots • Participate in Robotics Competitions • Learn to Troubleshoot and Solve Problems • Fun Group Activities • Improve Math Skills • Increase Analytical Thinking Skills • Enhance Self-Esteem • Exposure to College Workshops and Industry

Representatives

To Register • Complete Albany Technical College's High

School Admissions Application & the Summer Robotics Enrichment Academy Application

• Submit Applications by May 8th

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For more information contact Michelle Williams at 229.430.2882 or [email protected]

ALBANY Technical College


VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 2015 MAY 25-29, 2015 (8:30 AM –12:00 NOON)

MT. ZION MLK SITE ----- THIS IS IT!!!

Registration will take place immediately after the 10:15 a.m. services

at the Front Entrance and Near the Information Desk TODAY!!!

MEET US THERE! WE ARE ANXIOUSLY WAITING FOR YOU!

God Bless, Hannah Miller, VBS Director

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NURSERY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED The Nursery Ministry is looking for Adult and Youth Volunteers (Ages 13 and over) to work with our children on Sunday mornings during the 10:15 Worship Service. If anyone is interested, please contact Anne Brown (229-347-7702) or Leslie Jones (229-449-0345), or stop by the Nursery Desk to sign up. – The Nursery Ministry

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LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS The Mt. Zion Media Ministry is looking for VOLUNTEERS 14 years old and older (ONLY) with audio and video experience. If you are not experienced in audio and video, the Media will train those who are willing to learn and are dedicated. Please come by the Audio Booth after worship service and sign up. Be a blessing to God and your church and come help out. Thank you. – Mt. Zion Media

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ANNOUNCEMENT SUBMISSION CHANGE IMMEDIATE ATTENTION REQUIRED

We have changed the avenue for announcement submission. The procedure for submitting your information/announcements to be printed, or to be seen on the screen has been changed to accommodate the needs of your requests. Mrs. Colevia Williams will continue to receive announcements but the email address to be used is: [email protected]. Please submit concise printed and screen announcements. You may access the announcements online every week at http://www.mtzionofalbany.org. The DEADLINE for submitting announcements is 5:00 p.m. on Monday of each week.

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AEROBICS 2015 All persons interested in the Aerobics Class are asked to bring your own towel, water, floor mat and dumbbells if you have them. If not, come and enjoy the dynamics to getting physically fit. Classes will be held every Tuesday and Thursday at 6:00 p.m. in the E. James Grant Family Life Center. If more information is needed, please call Isom Williams at (229) 435-9451.

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AN INVITATION The “Through the Bible in One Year” class taught by Reverend Aaron Edmondson is still in session here at Mt. Zion. We would like to invite all men, women and young adults who are interested in this class to meet us every Tuesday night from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. upstairs in the Coed Room. This class is supported by the Biblical Works of Warren W. Weirsbe. Please bring your Bible. – Joyce Evans, Class Historian

The Boys & Girls Club of Albany is sponsoring a program entitled Teen Girls Night Out. This program is held Monday – Thursday from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. for girls ages 13-16. All interested teens should call Tammy Gaines at 881-3612 or 420-5580 at the Jane Willson Unit, 1012 Holloway Avenue.


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:

! Manifest the interest of the church in the home and community

! Minister to parents and offer counsel and guidance to assist parents in their

parenthood responsibilities

! Assist parents in establishing daily family worship in the home

! 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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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 [email protected]. 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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If you would like to join the Greeters’ Ministry, please see any of the Greeters. We would love for you to be a part of this awesome experience. Meetings are held on the first Monday of each Month. Hope to see you soon. – Sister Janet Mitchell

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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


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.

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) at 420 Gowan Avenue, Albany, Georgia.

Dare To Go! Would you like to enjoy the adventure of experiencing life in a different way? How about hanging out with your friends, venturing and exploring new and far-off places? If so, you can experience the thrill of zip lining, accomplish the task of rock climbing, or dare to challenge the heart-pounding charge of whitewater rafting. All of these things in the name of enjoying life, having fun with your friends and making new friends traveling on high adventure excursions. If you like venturing out in the world of wonder, then “Venture Crew 97” is the place for you. This is a coed program for 13 year-olds that have completed 8th grade, teenagers and young adults up to 21 years-old sponsored by the Scouting Program. If you are interested, please join us on Sunday, March 8, 2015 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Camp Osborn Boy Scouts, 480 Camp Osborn Road, Sylvester, GA 31791. For additional information, please call Reverend Derrick Jackson at (229) 255-5321.

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May 2015 Calendar of Activities

Join Us for Prayer! Women’s Prayer Group – Tuesdays / 12:15 p.m. to 12:45 p.m. (Westover Site) Early Morning Prayer Group – Wednesdays / 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. (MLK Site)

Men’s Prayer Group – Thursdays / 12:15 p.m. to 12:45 p.m. (MLK Site)

May 3 Holy Communion 8:00 a.m. & 10:15 a.m. - Sunday Morning Worship Services (Sanctuary)

9:00 a.m. Sunday School/NMO May 4 7:00 p.m. – Revival @ Shiloh MBC-Albany, GA (MZ in charge of Service) May 6 6:30 p.m. – Devotion & Bible Study (Sanctuary) May 7 National Day of Prayer 7:00 p.m. – Commencement Exercises @ Darton State College May 9 9:45 a.m. - Commencement Exercises @ Albany State University May 10 Mother’s Day

8:00 a.m. & 10:15 a.m. – Sunday Morning Worship Services (Sanctuary) 9:00 a.m. Sunday School/NMO *Baby Dedication *Cherub Choir *Youth Praise Dancers

May 12 5:30 p.m. – Leadership Meeting (Multi-purpose Room) May 13 6:00 p.m. – Devotion & Bible Study (Sanctuary) May 14 11:00 a.m.to 12:30 p.m. - *Soup Kitchen (MLK Site - Closes for Summer Break) May 15 Last Day of School for Dougherty County School System May 16 Armed Forces Day

Dougherty County School System High School Graduations 9:00 a.m. – Dougherty High School 11:30 a.m. – Albany High School 2:00 p.m. – Westover High School 4:30 p.m. – Monroe High School May 17 Graduate Recognition Sunday @ MZ! 8:00 a.m. & 10:15 a.m. – Sunday Morning Worship Services (Sanctuary)

9:00 a.m. Sunday School/NMO *Baby Dedication 3:00 p.m. – Commencement Exercises @ Deerfield Windsor School

May 20 6:00 p.m. – Devotion & Bible Study (Sanctuary) May 22 Happy Birthday to ‘First Son’ Derrick Smith! May 23 8:30 a.m. - Commencement Exercises @ Lee County High School May 24 Sunday Worship Services- 8:00 a.m. & 10:15 a.m. (Sanctuary) 9:00 a.m. Sunday School/NMO

*BAPTISM 1:00 p.m. – MZ @ Cutliff Grove MBC- Albany, GA (Church Anniversary Program)

May 25 Memorial Day (Church Administration Office CLOSED) May 27 6:00 p.m. - Devotion & Bible Study (Sanctuary) May 29 Happy Birthday, Pastor Daniel Simmons! 8:00 p.m. – Commencement Exercises @ Mitchell County High School May 31 8:00 a.m. & 10:15 a.m. – Sunday Morning Worship Services (Sanctuary)

9:00 a.m. Sunday School/NMO *NMO Certificate Presentations 1:00 p.m. – Anniversary Service @ Greater Cutliff Grove Baptist Church-Albany, GA (MZ in charge of Service) 12:45 p.m. – CAPS Summer Boys Academy Installation Program (Westover site)

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“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 “Who Cares Enough?” (Nehemiah 1:1-4) – Pastor Daniel Simmons (8:00 a.m. and 10:15 a.m.) “Stop Worrying!” (Matt. 6:25-33) – Minister Vickie Phillips (10:15 a.m.) “The Power of A Woman/Mother” (Acts 16:1-3) – Pastor Daniel Simmons (8:00 a.m.) “What’s Next?” (John 21-1-6) – Pastor Daniel Simmons (8:00 a.m. and 10:15 a.m.) “The Challenge of the Church In An Ever-Changing Culture” – Reverend Walter L. Glover, Jr. / Greater Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church, Macon, Georgia (10:15 a.m.) “Priceless Gifts from Penniless Men” (Acts 3:6) – Reverend Walter L. Glover, Jr. / Greater Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church, Macon, Georgia (8:00 a.m.) “ “What To Do When Monday Comes” (John 16:32-33) – Pastor O. Jermaine Simmons/ Jacob Chapel Baptist Church – Tallahassee, Florida (10:15 a.m.) “Just A Reminder That God Is Still In Control” (Philippians 3:20-21) – Pastor Daniel Simmons (8:00 a.m.) “How Are You Living?” (John 20:24-29) – Pastor Daniel Simmons (8:00 a.m. and 10:15 a.m.) Easter Sunday “Rejoice! We Won!” (John 16:19-24) – Pastor Daniel Simmons (8:00 a.m. and 10:15 a.m.) “ Friday, April 3, 2015 “Job’s Question. God’s Answer.” (Job 14:14; Luke 23:46; Acts 13:29-30) – Joint Good Friday Service (Hosted by the ABMC) – Guest Speaker: Pastor Theodus Drake – 2nd Mt. Zion Baptist Church/Albany, Ga. Thursday, April 2, 2015 “Turn The Key” (Matthew 16:18-19) – Joint Communion Worship Service (Hosted by the ABMC) – Guest Speaker: Pastor James Bush – Greater Pines Chapel Missionary Baptist Church/Albany, Ga. “(Some) Lessons from the Son of Man” (Mark 14-32-42) – Pastor Daniel Simmons (10:15 a.m.) “(A Few) Lessons from the Son of Man” (Mark 14-32-42) – Pastor Daniel Simmons (8:00 a.m.) “There Is Death In The Pot” (2 Kings 4:38-41) – Pastor Daniel Simmons (10:15 a.m.) “Death In The Pot” (2 Kings 4:38-41) – Pastor Daniel Simmons (8:00 a.m.) “Injustice Exposed” (John 8:3-11) “Job’s Question “We Can Overcome the Struggle (Text: Daniel (NLT) 3:16-25) – Pastor Daniel Simmons (10:15 a.m.) “We Can Overcome the Struggle (Text: Daniel (NLT) 3:1-15) – Pastor Daniel Simmons (8:00 a.m.) “What Are Your Intentions? (John 8:1-11) – Minister Angela Shumate (10:15 a.m.) “Abide In Me” (John 15:1-8) – Minister Rosie Pearson (8:00 a.m.)

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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 * * * * * * * * *

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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