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Today, Nov 22
Juvenile Detention 10A; Chil-dren’s Church– Open House 11A; Zone K2 SGM (Stafford) 3P
Monday, Nov 23
Academic Education Ministry (Tutorial) 7P; Combined Choir 7P; Line Dancing Class 7P; MEM– Planning Meeting 7P; Mentor Study Group 7P
Tuesday, Nov 24
Combined Choir 7P; Deacon Ministry– SRC 7P; Small Groups Committee Meeting 7P; Toast-masters 7P
Wednesday, Nov 25
Thanksgiving Service
7:30P
Thursday, Nov 26
Church Office Closed
Friday, Nov 27
No Activities Scheduled
Saturday, Nov 28
No Activities Scheduled
SGM: Small Groups Ministry
ANNOUNCEMENTS NOVEMBER 22 , 2015
FIRST MOUNT ZION BAPTIST CHURCH
ZION BAPTIST CHURCH
This Week at a Glance & Activities YOUTH MINISTRY
Youth Ministry Missions Trip 2016( 9th – 12th Grade Members Only) to Nassau, Bahamas: On Saturday, July 9th to Fri-day, July 15th, the Youth Ministry members will serve “Serve to Glorify God” in the Bahamas. Youth participant applications are due Friday, December 4. Chaperone applications are due Sunday, December 6th.
First Friday in December: The Youth Prayer Dinner will be held on Friday, December 4th from 7-9 pm for 6th thru 12th graders. Sign-ups will end on Sunday November 29th. Dressy attire is required for this event. Jeans and tennis shoes are not allowed. Also, youth are asked to par-ticipate in the Youth Canned Food Drive Contest to fight hunger in the communi-ty. The top 6 winners will receive a prize. Canned goods should be brought to the prayer dinner.
“Gratitude Journal Challenge” for Youth Extended to December 4th: The Youth Ministry would like to encourage you to express your gratitude to God by recording one blessing daily for almost 40 days in a journal. We will collect them on December 4th at the Prayer Dinner. The participants may also record and submit their journal entries via the Youth Ministry specific email address at [email protected]. Contact Rev. McNeill at 703-670-0184 or [email protected] for details.
CED CHRISTMAS BRUNCH
CED CHRISTMAS BRUNCH: All are invit-ed to join the Christian Education Depart-ment for a Christmas Brunch, “A Celebra-tion of Servants,” honoring the ultimate servant, Jesus Christ our Lord! Bring the whole family to the beautiful Waterford, located in Springfield, VA on Saturday, December 12, from 10 am – 1 pm. Be blessed by awesome entertainment, holi-day gifts, delicious food, and awesome fellowship. The cost is only $20. SEATS ARE LIMITED. Register TODAY in the Narthex. POC: Rev. Tracey Dawkins Holley, [email protected].
SHARE REGISTRATION The last day to register for the December
SHARE packages is December 6th.
SHARE packages are valued between $35
and $45. POC: Thomas Bates (703) 330-
6371 or Cherry Anderson (540) 361-4319.
“I WAS SICK AND
YE VISITED ME”
Our Known Sick and/
or Shut-in Prayer List
Teresa Bridges [D4]
Terry Carey [F1]
Charlie Clark [K1]
Frances Reynolds–
Collier [D2]
Jamie Dickerson [D4]
Retina Everett [D4]
Samuel Graham [L1]
Joanne Ferrell– Wilson [F2]
Kenneth Irby [N]
Kizzie Lane [G1]
Lillie Maxie [G2]
Gwynne McCathorine
[C1]
Ann McCowen [F2]
Nellie McLeod [H1]
William C. McLeod [H1]
Maria McNair [C1]
Suzette Montero [F2]
Essie Pullman [Z]
Terri Royal [N]
Gene Simpson [C2]
William Terry [M1]
Cynthia Thompson [M2]
Cynthia Walker [Z]
Clyde Wimbush [N]
Dr. Luke E. Torian
16622 Dumfries Road
Dumfries, VA 22025
(703) 670-0184
Fax (703) 670-0296
Web Addresses:
www.fmzbc.net
GRAIN OF
HEAVEN
Turkey Sau-sage, Bacon,
Fried Potatoes, Scrambled Eggs,
Toast Omelet Station
Open!
CHILDREN’S CHURCH
CHILDREN’S CHURCH - OPEN HOUSE TODAY! Parents, grandparents, pro-spective/new volunteers, and YOU are invited to join us TODAY in the chapel for Children’s Church during the 11:00am service. Come and see what awesome works God is doing in the lives of our chil-dren! Mercantile - Coming 2nd Sun, Dec 13th, during Children's Church. Children should bring all Christian Character Dollars earned in Children's Ministry to shop at Mercantile. POC: Judy Best, Mercantile Coordinator, (703) 670-0746, [email protected].
MARRIED COUPLES MINISTRY (MCM
The Married Couples Ministry (MCM) Fellowship will meet TODAY from 1:30pm-3:30pm at FMZ. Please join us as we continue our discussion in the next chap-ter, on how MARRIAGE ROCKS!! "Married Couples Grow-ing....One in Christ" For more information, contact David and Angela Grantham at 703-582-0379, or email [email protected].
SMALL GROUPS MINISTRY
Small Groups Planning Committee: All committee members. Please plan to at-tend our meeting on Tuesday, November 24th at 7:00PM. Your presence is request-ed as we continue to move forward and plan for 2016. I look forward to seeing you there. POC: Stephanie M. Craddock, Small Groups Director @ [email protected] or (703) 670-0184.
ACADEMIC EDUCATION MINISTRY
Attention 2016 Graduating High School Seniors who are Members of FMZ. If you missed the Scholarship Workshop last Sunday, you may still apply for an FMZ college scholarship. Just pick up an appli-cation by the mailboxes in the Narthex and follow the directions as explained in the packet. Look for the large white envelope containing the applications. For more information, contact Brother Gerry Griffin at [email protected] or Sister Glo-
rine Gholson at [email protected].
MUSIC & ARTS
MINISTRY NOVEMBER
REHEARSALS
COMBINED CHOIR Mon. 23rd, 30th; 7P
Tues. 24th; 7P
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THE COST FOR ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR RECOGNITION OF INDIVIDUALS IS $20.00 PER REQUEST. PAYMENT SHOULD ACCOMPANY YOUR REQUEST. PLEASE LIMIT YOUR WORDING TO TWO LINES. THE REQUEST SHOULD BE SENT TO THE CHURCH OFFICE NLT 12 NOON ON WEDNESDAY TO: [email protected]. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES AS NECESSARY.
ANGEL TREE
Angel Tree: Please sign up in the Narthex to participate in our 12th annual Angel Tree Prison fellowship. If you want to make a difference in a child's life, please volunteer to purchase gifts, wrap gifts and/or deliver gifts. If you have questions please call Al Shelton at (703) 969-5910.
ZONE CHRISTMAS FELLOWSHIP
Come one come all; to the 2015 Christ-mas Zone Fellowship, on Sunday De-cember 6th and 13th in the Gymnasium after the 11a.m. service. Enjoy food, entertainment , fun and fellowship. De-cember 6th will be Zones I thru N and December 13th Zones B – H2. We are asking that you participate in giving to the ACTS program by bringing a non-perishable item. Come and enjoy a good time.
PROVERBS PLACE CHILD &
LEARNING CENTER
Proverbs Place is looking for an experi-enced Teacher Assistant to work with the Infant Class. If you are interested and have a good work record, please contact [email protected] or call Benita Stephens at 703-565-5062.
FLOWER MINISTRY
The holiday season is just around the corner. Volunteers are needed to help decorate FMZ for the holidays on No-vember 30, 2015. We will meet at 7:00 P.M. in the Narthex . No special talent required. If you are interested, and available, please come out and join us. POC: Vera Brack-ett [email protected] or (703) 494-4529.
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE STAFF
Sherise Campbell Food Service Director [email protected] Stephanie Craddock Small Groups Director [email protected] Beverly Grant Information Technology Assistant [email protected] Sherry Hilliard Financial Secretary [email protected] Tracey D. Holley Minister of Christian Education [email protected] Ernest Holmes Custodian [email protected] Walter Holmes Assistant Facility Manager [email protected] Sheniqua Morgan Holmes Receptionist [email protected] Antonio Howard Custodian [email protected] Sandra K. James Assistant Pastor [email protected] Tommy Johnson Audio Visual Director [email protected] Christopher Kennedy Music & Arts Ministry Intern [email protected] John C. McNeill, Jr. Youth Minister [email protected] Sylvia Moore Executive Assistant to Pastor [email protected] Pat Paige Administrative Assistant [email protected] Deloris Quarterman Food Service Assistant [email protected] Ernest Robbins Facility Manager [email protected] Sylstea C. Sledge Minister of Music [email protected] Douglas Smith Custodian [email protected] Pastor Luke E. Torian [email protected] Laura Valkenburg Fitness Center Director [email protected] Renee Woolfolk Church Business Administrator [email protected]
SANTA COPS PROGRAM
Each year, Battlefield Lodge 43, (Main Lodge, Aux Lodge and Assoc Lodge), treat about 100 children from the east and west end of Prince William County to a shop-ping spree. The money is donated by numerous businesses as well as funding provided by our solicitation fund raising group. The children are selected by an Agency within PWC based on the need of the child. The Lodge has no input on the selection. If you wish to donate send your payment to: Battlefield Lodge 43 PO BOX 195 Woodbridge, VA 22194. Make Checks Payable to: Battlefield Lodge 43. POC: Daniel Russell 703-283-1173.
2016 MARTIN LUTHER KING
COMMUNITY CHOIR
Students in grades K-12 are welcome to join the 2016 Martin Luther King Communi-ty Choir. The Choir will perform during the Martin Luther King Day Celebration on Monday, January 18, 2016, 11 a.m. at the Hylton Memorial Chapel in Woodbridge, VA. Rehearsal dates and locations are: Saturday, December 12, 1-3 p.m. at Jen-nie Dean Elementary School, 9601 Prince William Street, Manassas, VA 20110; Sat-urday, January 2, 2016, 1:30 p.m. Re-hearsal, 3 p.m. Performance at Chinn Park Regional Library, 13065 Chinn Park Drive, Woodbridge, VA 22192; Friday, January 15, 7-9 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 9258 Center Street, Manassas, VA 20110; Mon-day, January 16, 10 a.m. – Noon at Hylton Memorial Chapel, 14640 Potomac Mills Road, Woodbridge, VA 22192. POC: Ms. LaToya Ransom, [email protected], 803 807-6025 or Ms. Carol Moore, [email protected], 571-236-1743. Spon-sored by Prince William County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
ALL volunteers, parents & grandparents invited!
MARRIED COUPLES’ MINISTRY
Join our MARRIAGE ROCKS fellowship:TODAY
1:30 - 3:30 pm @ FMZ
Topic: “Memorialize Your Marriage ” …from the book, MARRIAGE ROCKS!!
Facilitators: David & Angela Grantham
“Married Couples Growing, One in Christ”
DON’T MISS IT!
Today, Sunday, November 22, 2015K2SG Stafford 3:00 PM
FMZBC
Serving to Connect People
Hebrews 10: 24-25
Elevate▪Embrace▪Equip▪Express
JOIN THE FMZ YOUTH MINISTRY
“GRATITUDE JOURNAL CHALLENGE.”New Due Date: December 4, 2015
Youth Ministry First Friday: “Canned Food” Drive Contest
• BEGINS AT 6:45PM (DEC 4th) IN THE TEEN TABERNACLE
• PRIZES TO ALL WINNERS
• FIND REGISTRATION FORMS IN THE NARTHEX OR ONLINE
SEE YOUR ANNOUNCEMENT SHEET FOR DETAILS.
Proverbs Place is looking for a great
Teacher Assistant
Contact Dr. Benita Stephens at [email protected]
1. FIRST FRIDAY: Prayer Dinner
Youth Ministry
2. DecemBER 4th at 6:45pm
o
See your announcement sheet for details.
3. Sign-up TODAY.
(NASSAU, BAHAMAS)
Application Due Dates:
Youth: Friday, December 4
Chaperones: Sunday, December 6th
FOR MORE INFORMATION? See Church announcement sheet
VALUENOW $22
DECEMBER 2015
Whole Roasting Chicken,
Potatoes, Onions, Stuffing Mix, Sausage,
Elbow Macaroni, Pollock Fillets, Celery,
Apples, Oranges, & a Holiday Pie
ORDER Turn-In: 12/06/15
Delivery Day: 12/19/15
Packages starting from $22
CHRISTMAS ZONE FELLOWSHIP
LOCATION: GYMNASIUM
TIME: AFTER 11AM SERVICE
December 6th
Zones I – N
December 13th
Zones B – H2
Food, Entertainment, Fun and Fellowship
AT THE BEAUTIFUL
WATERFORD
CED CHRISTMAS BRUNCH“A Celebration of Servants”
Honoring the Ultimate Servant, Jesus Christ our Lord!
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2015
10 am – 1 pm
$20
Featuring ERIC TAYLOR
The Gospel Violinist
Extraordinaire
HOLIDAY GIVEAWAYS
EXCELLENT FOOD
AWESOME FELLOWSHIP
LIMITED SLOTS REGISTER TODAY!
2015 Theme: “Serving to glorify God”1 Peter 4:11
