January Newsletter 2020

“Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Matthew 28:19-20 MISSION MOMENT In Case You Didn’t Know Once again in 2019, Zion Baptist Church is listed as one of the top 100 churches in Georgia who provide financial support to the Georgia Baptist Children’s Homes & Family Ministries. The Georgia Baptist Children’s Homes & Family Ministries reports the following information for 2019: There were 1,013 clients served with 890 individuals receiving residential care on the Children’s Home campuses and in the Group Homes. Thank you, Zion, for the care that you help provide for so many unfortunate children across our state.

Dr. L Lane Collins II. Success (v. 10)—“So that you will walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, to please Him in A woman walked into her bathroom at home. As all respects, bearing fruit in every good work she did, she saw her husband weighing himself on and increasing in the knowledge of God …” the bathroom scales, sucking in his stomach. The woman thought to herself, “He thinks that he Paul prays that the believers will be will weigh less by sucking in his stomach.” prosperous in their walk with the Lord, and So, the woman rather sarcastically said to her hus- that their work performed in His name will band, “That’s not going to help.” And her hus- produce more fruit than it ever has! What band said, “Sure it will. It’s the only way I can would happen if 100% of ZBC would give see the numbers.” 100% of her energy and abilities for Christ this coming year? Often this time of year, after the overindulgence of the holidays, we make resolutions to change our III. Strength (vv. 11-12)—“Strengthened habits and our way of life. A resolution is defined with all power, according to His glorious as “a formal expression of opinion or intention might, for the attaining of all steadfastness made; the act of resolving or determining upon an and patience; joyously giving thanks to the action or course of action, method, or procedure.” Father, who has qualified us to share in the As such, a New Year gives us an opportunity to inheritance of the saints in Light.” start fresh and better ourselves. Have you ever resolved to begin exercising, to break a bad habit, Paul prays that the power of God will be to read through the Bible, or to pray more every evident in their lives for them to face the day? If so, you’re not alone. rigors of the future. Resolutions are easy to make and easier to forsake, but being There are some amazing prayers in the Bible: The steadfast means being just that! It means Prayer of Jabez (I Chronicles 4:10); The Lord’s being disciplined and courageous, it means Prayer (Matthew 6:9-13); and Jesus’ High Priestly being determined and focused, and it means Prayer (John 17); and then we come to Paul’s being deliberate and patient by realizing that Prayer for the Colossian Church (Colossians 1), God’s timing is always perfect. and this prayer is one that I have also prayed for ZBC every New Year. Paul’s prayer for the church What an incredible prayer was a prayer for … for the New Year! I. Sensitivity (vv. 3-4, 9)—“We give thanks to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, praying always for you, since we heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and the love which you have for all the saints; … For this reason also, since the day we heard of it, we have not ceased to pray for you and to ask that you may be filled with the knowledge of His will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding …” Paul first prays that they will “have full-knowledge of” God’s will. Paul did NOT want these believers to guess at God’s will for their lives, and neither does He want us to do the same. You can know what God wants you to do; you don’t have to meander through life hoping that your life is counting for something, you can know that it is!

SAVED TO SERVE All Month Clothes Closet Wednes- day Volunteers 4-5:30pm Thursday Volunteers 10am-2pm Donations Needed Operation Christmas Child Wash Clothes Bar Soap Toothbrushes Socks Hats Gloves Trial Size Deodorant Lip Balm / Chapsticks Healing Hearts Menu Entertainment Spaghetti and Meat Sauce Mark Fuller—Pianist Young at Heart Luncheon Tossed Salad Bread and Butter Catered By: January 8th @ 11 am Tea / Lemonade Red Velvet Cake Food From The Heart Ages 55+ $9 per plate

STATISTICAL REPORTS DEACONS ON CALL WORSHIP SERVICES LIFEGROUPS Date AM PM 12/1 12/8 12/15 12/22 12/29 Start End Name Phone 12/1 248 85 191 243 216 228 177 29-Dec 404-276-7323 TOTAL 4-Jan Doug Bailey 770-639-3012 7 4 7 8 5 5-Jan 404-697-2845 12/8 432 241 Preschool 12-Jan 11-Jan Ron Bolen 770-929-0518 14 27 22 24 21 19-Jan 18-Jan Timothy 770-597-2670 12/15 232 77 Children 16 21 10 20 12 26-Jan 25-Jan McNarry 146 182 167 169 135 12/22 306 N/A Youth 7 7 7 5 2 Jimmy Rowe Adults 12/29 226 N/A Staff 0 0 0 0 0 1-Feb Joel Brown New Members 1 2 3 2 2 Visitors TREASURER’S REPORTS December 1st December 8th December 15th December 22nd December 29th Designated: $4,147.20 Designated: $1,933.00 Designated: $18,451.00 Designated: $19,190.62 Designated: $8,808.39 FLC: $500.00 FLC: $1,225.00 FLC: $17,438.00 FLC: $14,619.00 FLC: $ 7,821.83 Benevolence: $115.00 Lot- Benevolence: $15.00 Prov. Benevolence: $60.00 Lottie Benevolence: $320.00 Prov. Benevolence: $355.00 tie Moon: $3530.70 22:6: $55.00 Moon: $953.00 22:6: $10.00 Prov. 22:6: $25.00 Postage: $1.50 Lottie Moon: $588.00 Lottie Moon: $2,760.00 Lottie Moon: $596.00 GCO: $50.00 Insurance: $848.22 Bank Service Charge: WOeBveekurld$$y/$gU113Ne95n,et,,5d26eR5e38d0er67s.cB..8eA56u4i60mpdtgoseu:tn:t: Postage: $5.00 $10.56 WOeBveekurld$$y/$gU111Ne57n,et,,4d16eR5e48d4er16s.cB..3eA06u4i06mpdtgoseu:tn:t: FICA: $628.40 WOeneOGlkinBvelyeeunrdN$$e(/igUr11en-aae55$necblt,,:5lddo66uR5s$ev83d.er1eA06e8c,)Bd..m69e:68u7i06oipdn6utg.snt8e:ot0t:t:als WeBekuld$$yg11Ne55et,,63eR84de64sc..eA69i06mptosu: nt: OWnOleinBveeekurld$$(y/ig1U1n$aNe65nc6bet,,ld5ou36eRe8vd48dere.e65s7c)Bd..6:eA64uii62mpdntgosteuo:tnt:atl:s OnOGlinveeenre(/i-Urna$ancbl3:ldou4$evd1r1e.e7,)Bd4:6u1idn8g.t9eo0tt:als General: $2,852.31 EXTENDED TEACHING CARE JAIL MINISTRY (Regular Rotation) January 5th January 12th January 19th January 26TH February 2nd January 5th January 12th January 19th January 26TH February 2nd CAPTAIN Bobbie Mitchell Jonanne Rowe Mandi Brandenburg Emerald Price LADIES LADIES LADIES LADIES LADIES Rose Crowley Pam Holder Tammy Williams Janice Johnson Rose Crowley Lynn Capes Joyce Banks Emma Lowery Norma Waters Lynn Capes Cheryl Huff Cheryl Huff BED BA- Judy Thompson Frances Marlow Cheryl Potts Connie Fleming Kim Webb BIES & Mandi Brandenburg Rhonda Free Gail Ladd Alan Utz ONES MEN MEN MEN MEN MEN Johnnie Williams Emerald Price Kathleen Odom Dennis Symons Diane Niemczyk Don Leidig, Capt. Larry Corban, Doug Doster, Joel Brown, Don Leidig, Capt. Tina Forte Ethan Niemczyk Anthony Usher Capt. Capt. Capt. Anthony Usher 3s AND 4s William Huff Donald Day Robert Scar- Gene Miner William Huff Stephanie Forte Brianna Symons Jane King Larry Bryant Gains Lott borough Steve Jarrett Larry Bryant Eric Prempeh Andrew Turner Clifford Peters Hershel Lynch Eric Prempeh Haleu Johnson Trisha Gonzales Dian Morgan Jonathan Jackson Celeste Strauch Gerald Ledford Bernard Hamp Randle Smith Louis Campfield Gerald Ledford Mike Thomas Kerry Wells Allen Strickland Larry Kiegley Mike Thomas Andrew Turner Lance Simonds Don Turner Edd Johnson Andrew Turner Samantha Kerr Victoria Brown Cameron White Anna Osborn Joanne Strauch Raymond Leon- Winston Williams Wayne Bias KID'S WOR- Rhonda Wilson Timothy Strauch ard Walt Pickens SHIP Jeffery Briggs David Kendall Kennedy McNarry Jaclyn Rabren Shelley Cheramie Amanda Osborn Mya Dixon Pam Waddy Tammy Turner Lawannah Howell

Dear Zion Church Family - Thank you for your kindness in sending flowers for Mabel’s funeral. Peace lilies were her favorite and she would have loved it. With Sincere Thanks, -Jonathan & Holly Adams ************************************************************************************************************** Dear Zion Family - Thank you so much for all the prayers, thoughtfulness and food during our time of loss. We greatly appreciate everything the church family has done. -The Kirkus Family ************************************************************************************************************** Dear Zion - Thank you so much for your continued support of the pregnancy center. God is us- ing you to bless and save lives. The precious lives of babies and the eternal lives of their moms. Our goal is to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with every woman who comes to us. Jesus is the greatest gift we will ever give anyone. Thank you for helping us do that. There are not enough words to adequately express our gratitude. May God Bless you, -Rachael (Newton Pregnancy Resource Center) ************************************************************************************************************* Dear Zion Family - Thank you so much for all of the Operation Christmas Child donations, help- ing with packing shoeboxes, and prayers for all The children receiving our boxes. The boxes went to the countries Burkina Faso and Mali in Africa. Looking forward to the New Year. 2020 to see what God has in store for us. Love in Christ, - Janet Jackson Contact Information Dr. L. Lane Collins, Senior Pastor…………………………………..…[email protected] Wayne Rickard, Worship Pastor……….……………....……[email protected] Frank Daws, Discipleship Pastor……………………………….……[email protected] Reese Sanders, Pastor Emeritus and Pastoral Care Pastor Dottie Rowe, Communications and Media Director………[email protected] April McNarry, Receptionist……….…………………...….……[email protected] Robin Rivers, Financial Secretary.……[email protected] Gail Bemis, Children’s Director………………………………[email protected] Tim McNarry, Interim Youth Leader ….………………………[email protected] Jo Rickard, Pianist Phil Myers, Organist David Williams, Orchestra Director Ron Bolen, Deacon Chairman George Waddy, Moderator Hershel Lynch, Treasurer Dian Morgan, Clerk Office Hours: Monday through Thursday • 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Office: (770) 786-6767 Fax: (770) 786-1001 Email: [email protected] Website: www.zbcga.org Follow us on Social Media @zbccovingtonga

January Birthday List First Last Date First Last Date Larry Kendrick 1 Shannon Perkins 16 Debra Smith 1 Betty Studdard 16 Michael Sheets 2 Chris Swann 16 Lana Bailey 3 Judy Thompson 16 Elizabeth Brown 3 Rayma Hensley 17 Linda Hamlin 3 Wesley Gay 18 Bill Wilson 3 Amanda Osborn 18 Kenneth Donaldson 4 Elijah West 18 Hunter Parker 4 Stefanie Bugera 19 Juanita Britt 5 Erica Young 19 Gail Hassell 5 Bill Pierce 20 Vickie Kirk 5 Roy Skinner 20 Hailey Porch 5 Carla Travis 20 Gerald Harrah 6 Mildred Hart 21 Shanee Henderson 6 Joanne McKie 21 Darren Lewis 6 Sherry Mathews 23 Tiffany Wilson 6 Linda Roysden 23 Wayne Barnes 7 Tommy Hicks 24 Jenni Carter 11 Mike Brown 26 Lawannah Howell 11 Candace Kelly 26 Suzanne Teal 11 Bobbie Mitchell 26 Shane Bailey 12 Sara Bishop 27 Christopher Stuart 12 Joey Sparks 27 TJ Williams 12 Joshua Melson 29 Nadia Bugera 13 Brianna Turner 29 Patrick Massie 13 Parker Watkins 29 Reese Haller 14 Joyce Jackson 30 Samantha Kerr 15 Peggy Kirkpatrick 30 Sara Kyle 15 David Bedgood 31 Atwood Rigmaiden 15 Kelly Bertelson 31 Devin Johnson 16 Lori Brown 31 Judy Morrow 16 Betty Johnson 31