June Newsletter 2020

Zliifoen MONTHLY NEWSLETTER ZION BAPTIST CHURCH JUNE 2020 — VOLUME 38 “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name Church Events of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I • Jun 2nd – Men’s commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Bible Study Matthew 28:19-20 • Jun 3rd – Wednesday Night MISSION MOMENT Bible Study Resumes Our Proverbs 22:6 Fund finances our ministry to the schools. We support Partners in Education in Newton County. It is once again time to ask that • Jun 5th – Women of Prayer you do what you can by giving to the Proverbs 22:6 Fund. We will use these funds to buy school supplies for those children with need help with • Jun 7th – Deacon’s their own supplies. Of course, we can provide meals for the teachers four Meeting times a year. We attempt to do things all through the school year to sup- • Jun 21st – Father’s port and encourage our teachers and staff of the four schools. Those Day schools are: Oak Hill Elementary School, West Newton Elementary School, • Jun 21st – Church Veterans Memorial Middle School and Live Oak Elementary School. Conference Please seek the Lord and ask Him what He would have you give. It can be • Jun 28th – Senior a one-time gift, or you can give monthly to the fund. Sandra and I give Adult Recognition monthly. Thanks for considering supporting our Partners in Education Sunday ministry. I want to ask you also to pray that we would see Teachers, Parents and Students come to Christ for salvation. Ultimately that is our goal. In Christ Love, Frank Daws

Dr. L Lane Collins In the Gospels, Jesus gave thanks for: Orel Hershiser was a devout Christian who played for the Los Angeles Dodgers from 1983-1994. He was one of the most talented pitchers ever to play the game and still remained close to the game as an ESPN baseball analyst for many years after he retired. But during his playing days Hershiser had several good years, and in 1988 he won the Gold Glove, Cy Young Award, NLCS MVP and the World Series MVP, as the Dodgers beat the Oakland A’s 4 games to 1. During that prolific series as the television camera was panning I. His Father's Listening Ear—(John 11:41) … “So they re- the Dodgers’ dugout, Hershiser could be seen sitting on the moved the stone. Then Jesus raised His eyes, and said, bench by himself with his eyes closed and his lips moving. ‘Father, I thank You that You heard Me.’” Soon after that he appeared on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson and the renowned host referred to that particular II. His Father's Lavish Hand—(Luke 9:16) … “Then He took camera shot. Carson then asked him what he was doing and the five loaves and the two fish, and looking up to heaven, Hershiser said “I was singing.” Carson then inquired, “How He blessed (or thanked God for) them, and broke them, about singing right now whatever it was that you were singing and kept giving them to the disciples to set before the in that dugout?” So, before a live studio audience and a people.” national viewing audience of millions, Hershiser sang the Doxology … “Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise III. His Father’s Loving Heart—(Luke 22:19) … “And when Him, all creatures here below; Praise Him above, ye heavenly He had taken some bread and given thanks, He broke it hosts; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, Amen.” Carson sat and gave it to them, saying, ‘This is My body which is giv- speechless as did the studio audience, then one man started en for you; do this in remembrance of Me.’” clapping, then others joined in, then the entire audience stood and gave Hershiser a standing ovation. And during Carson’s So, as I write this final newsletter article to you, I would 27th anniversary program he replayed the segment and ended like to do the same thing. Zion Baptist Church, Julie and I the show playing that tape and then shared that it was one of want to thank you for: (1) Your listening ear, for always the most moving incidents that he’d ever had in all the years of being compassionate and attentive to our every need … doing the show. (2) Your lavish hand, for the gifts, prayers, and encourage- ment you have given to us as we depart … and (3) Your It’s no secret that we live in a very thoughtless and unthankful loving heart, for your genuine thoughtfulness and sincere world. Much of what we see today is cold, impersonal, and love that was shared with us during our ministry here, uncaring, but we must never let the calloused nature of our and especially on our last Sunday. And as Paul wrote to culture rob us of our gratitude. I’ve heard it said that the Philippian believers, we also share with you, “(We) “Thankfulness to God is only needed as frequently as our heart thank (our) God in all (our) remembrance of you, always beats.” And, as I am well-aware, every heartbeat is a gift from offering prayer with joy in (our) every prayer for you all, in God. view of your participation in the gospel from the first day until now” (Philippians 1:3-5). Zion, it will always be about So, over this past week as I have reflected upon the last 2.5 Him! years being your senior pastor, I have also pondered three different occasions when Jesus visibly gave thanks to God.

SAVED TO SERVE All Month Clothes Closet Wednesday Volunteers 4-5:30pm Thursday Volunteers 10am-2pm Donations Needed Operation Christmas Child Jump ropes Flip-Flops/ Sunglasses Small Balls Card Games Whistles Small Storybooks Plastic Animals Online Events Healing Hearts Sunday Sermon - Every Sunday 2:00pm ZKids LifeGroup and Worship - Every Sunday Young at Heart Luncheon 10:00am Relentless Students LifeGroup - Every Sunday Will Resume in September 4:00pm Ages 55+ $9 per plate Monday Check-In - Every Monday 10:00am Tuesday Worship - Every Tuesday 10:00am Wednesday’s Word - Every Wednesday 10:00am ZKids Bible Study - Every Wednesday 10:00am Relentless Students Bible Study - Every Wednesday 5:30pm Wednesday Night Bible Study - Every Wednesday 6:30pm Thursday Prayer - Every Thursday 10:00am

STATISTICAL REPORTS ONLINE WORSHIP SERVICES Date Views IN PERSON WORSHIP SERVICES 3/22 372 Date AM PM 3/29 959 3/1 4/5 805 304 87 4/12 696 3/8 243 291 4/19 657 3/15 4/26 444 5/17 N/A 5/3 322 5/24 115 N/A 5/10 275 5/31 95 N/A 5/17 419 150 N/A 5/24 296 5/31 286 TREASURER’S REPORTS March 2020 April 2020 May 2020 Designated: $15,971.16 Designated: $10,267.63 Designated: $4,242.53 FLC: $12,651.86 FLC: $2,225.00 FLC: $1,451.00 Benevolence: $36.20 Benevolence: $25.00 Benevolence: $25.00 Prov. 22:6: $532.50 Prov. 22:6: $55.00 Prov. 22:6: $50.00 GCO: $220.00 GCO: $40.00 GCO: $200.00 Discipleship Training: $20.00 Children’s Ministry:$100.00 Children’s Home:$1000.00 Family Ministries: $250.00 Insurance: $976.81 Insurance: $967.81 Youth Camp: $25.00 Bank Service Fee: $56.98 Bank Service Fee: $48.72 Children’s Camp:$330.00 Annie Armstrong:$5,025.00 Annie Armstrong:$200.00 Insurance: $967.81 Utilities: $600.00 Technology Upgrade: $200.00 Bank Service Fee: $43.89 Cemetery Maintenance: Cemetery Maintenance: $100.00 $1,163.84 FICA: $893.90 Weekly Needs Amount: Weekly Needs Amount: $78,139.08 Weekly Needs Amount: $78,139.08 $78,139.08 Budget Receipts: Budget Receipts: $57,570.00 Budget Receipts: $64,709.50 $68,221.84 Over/Under Budget: Over/Under Budget: -$20,569.08 Over/Under Budget: -$13,429.58 -$9,917.24 Online (included in totals above): Online (included in totals above): General: $6,401.72 Online (included in totals above): General: $6,563.98 General: $4,984.59 DEACONS ON CALL Start End Name Phone 31-May 6-Jun Ronny Juhan 770-713-9531 7-Jun 13-Jun David Williams 770-653-1290 14-Jun 20-Jun Burney Bowers 770-787-8195 21-Jun 27-Jun Sheldon Butler 404-543-1273 28-Jun 4-Jul 700-359-9098 Gary Hamlin

Zion Church Family, Thank you so much for the beautiful flowers. We appreciated everything the church family has done over the years. Thank you again, - Quinn and Susan Kirkus ***************************************************************************************************** Thank you for all the prayers for Annabelle’s surgery. Everyone love and support means so much. - The Rabren Family ***************************************************************************************************** Thank you for remembering us with your generous gift of food during this difficult time. - Wilbur Maney ***************************************************************************************************** Zion Baptist, Thank you for all the prayers, visit, phone calls, and cards. They were deeply appreciated. They mean a lot to know of your concern and love. - Marion Shackleford ***************************************************************************************************** Dear Zion Family, Thank you for your prayers during the time of loss for my family. My grandfather’s passing was so very close to my health issues and it meant a lot that ZBC continues to pray for me through all the difficult times in my life. I could never full express how much it means to me to be on staff of such a loving church. - Dottie Rowe Contact Information 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, Administrative Assistant.……………...….……[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