Today, March 6

Sunday School 9:45A; Juvenile Detention 10A; WICA– Debu-tantes 1:30P; Zone C1/C2 SGM (Four Seasons) 7P

Monday, March 7

Academic Education Ministry– Tutorials 7P; Line Dancing Class 7P; Women’s Choir Praise Team 7P; Zone J2 SGM (Wegmans) 7P

Tuesday, March 8

Deaconess Executive Board Meeting 10:30A; Deacon Minis-try SRC 7P; Mary Elizabeth Ministry– Planning Meeting 7P; Mime Ministry 7P; Pi Lambda Lambda OPPF 7P; Small Groups Monthly Leader Training 7P; Toastmasters 7P; Willing Workers Ministry 7P; Women’s Choir 7P; Women’s Ministry– Book Club 7P

Wednesday, March 9

Praise & Worship 7:30P; Bible Study 8P

Thursday, March 10

Jewels Choir 7P; Mime Ministry 7P; Pastor’s Aide Ministry 7P; Princeton Theological Seminary 7P; Voices of Zion 7P; Zone D4 SGM (Triangle) 7P; Zone D1 SGM (Dumfries) Leadership Candidate Training 7:30P; Men’s Ministry Monthly Meeting 7:30P; Trustee HR/ Admin Com-mittee 7:30P

Friday, March 11

Zone E3 SGM (Chick– Fil– A) 6:30P; Zone D2 SGM (Woodbridge) 7P

Saturday, March 12

Christian Fellowship Basketball League 9A; Men’s Ministry Fel-lowship 9A; Women’s Ministry Fellowship 9A; Mary Elizabeth Ministry 11A; Zone I SGM (Hibachi Grill– Woodbridge) 1P

SGM: Small Groups Ministry

ANNOUNCEMENTS MARCH 6 , 2016

This Week at a Glance & Activities NOMINATIING COMMITTEE

Congregation Nominations for Leadership: The First Mount Zion Baptist Church Consti-tution & By-Laws gives members the oppor-tunity to recommend men and women of the church for leadership positions (Deaconess, Deacon, and Trustee). A nom-ination information package may be picked up at the leadership desk in the Narthex. The deadline for 2016 consideration is May 31, 2016. Nominations received after that date will be considered in 2017. Leadership Contacts: Deacon Robert Green, Deacon-ess Sharron Johnson, Trustee Jesse Citi-zen.

ACADEMIC EDUCATION MINISTRY

Available Scholarships for 2016 Graduating High School Seniors:

Northern Virginia Chapter of the

National Hampton Alumni Associa-tion: two college scholarships avail-able: One for an incoming freshman and one for student already in college.

Franklin Dunlap Pi Lambda Lambda

Chapter, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity,

Incorporated.

The Omicron Alpha Lambda Chap-

ter, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, In-corporated: available scholarship applications for 2016 high school grad-uates who live in the Rappahannock area.

All other pertinent information for the schol-arships listed above are on the applica-tion. Applications are in the Narthex by the

mailboxes.

WILLING WORKERS MINISTRY

The Willing Workers Ministry will meet on Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. Your participation in the decision making process is important as we move forward for 2016. Please direct any questions to Andrea Bryson or Linda Payne.

SMALL GROUPS MINISTRY

Small Groups Monthly Leader/Facilitator Training: Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at 7:00PM. We look forward to seeing you there! For more information, please contact Stephanie M. Craddock, Small Groups Director (703) 670-0184 or scraddock@firstmountzionbc.org.

FIRST MOUNT ZION BAPTIST CHURCH

ZION BAPTIST CHURCH

“I WAS SICK AND

YE VISITED ME”

Our Known Sick and/

or Shut-in Prayer List

Christopher Bates [B]

Terry Carey [F1]

Charlie Clark [K1]

Sylvia Coates [I]

Gregory Coates [I]

Frances Reynolds–

Collier [D2]

Samuel Graham [L1]

Joanne Ferrell– Wilson [F2]

Kenneth Irby [N]

Kathleen Lambert [N]

Kizzie Lane [G1]

Lillie Maxie [G2]

Gwynne McCathorine

[N]

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 Address

www.fmzbc.com

GRAIN OF

HEAVEN

Turkey Bacon, Sausage, Fried Fish, Scrambled Eggs, Toast, Bis-

cuits,

YOUTH MINISTRY

Youth Ministry Missions Trip 2016( 9th – 12th Grade Members Only) to Nassau, Bahamas: FMZ Missionaries (Youth and Chaperones) will meet in the Lecture Hall March 13th at 1PM.

Youth Ministry First Friday: There will be no First Friday in April due to the High School Retreat. We will see you on May 6th for “O Taste and See”.

Youth (High School) Retreat: The 2016 Youth(9th thru 12th Graders) Retreat has been scheduled for April 1-2 at the Nation-al 4H Center in Chevy Chase, MD. With its roots in 1st Timothy 4:8, the Retreat's focus, "Cross Training Exercises for Spir-itual Athletes,” seeks to edify, engage and encourage young believers in Christ. Register today in the Nar-thex; space is limited. The Retreat's cost is $50. Contact Rev. McNeill for details at jmcneill@firstmountzionbc.org.

MEN’S MINISTRY Join us on Saturday, March 12th at 9 a.m. for our monthly Men’s Fellowship. You will hear an inspiring word on "Being Servants of All to Glorify God” Mark 9:35. We must be willing to be last, in order to be first. I pray you seize this opportunity to "Glorify God thru Your Service" by joining us and allowing Him, through the speaker, to provide you spiritual growth. A continental breakfast will be available. We look for-ward to seeing you Mighty Men of God. Iron sharpening Iron (Prov. 27:17).

WOMEN’S MINISTRY March is Women’s History Month: At-tention First Mount Zion Women and Guests! You are cordially invited to come and fellowship with your sisters in Christ “Transforming Lives of Women Togeth-er”, Saturday, March 12, 2016 from 9:00am – 11:00am, at FMZBC. The pro-gram is: Portrayal of Historical and Biblical Women, narrated by Deaconess Martha Stanley. There will be live character en-actments, poetry reciting and your active participation! Our very own Reverend Deloris Brown will be the featured speak-er. So mark your calendar, you don’t want to miss this enlightening ministry moment, and journey through time. POC: Ms. Linda L. Young – lindalyoung@hotmail.com or Mrs. Robin Hawkins – brasen_alter@yahoo.com FMZBC Women’s Ministry Book Club: The Women’s Ministry Book Club will meet at FMZBC on Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at 7:00PM. Your participation is im-portant as we continue to move towards the March 21, 2016 start date.

MUSIC & ARTS MINISTRY MARCH

REHEARSALS

COMBINED CHOIR Mon. 21st; 7P

JEWELS CHOIR Thurs. 10th, 17th; 7P

MASS CHOIR Mon 28th; 7:30P

Thurs 31st; 7:30P

MEN’S CHOIR Tues. 15th, 22nd; 7:30P

WOMENS CHOIR PRAISE TEAM

Mon. 7th; 7P Tues 8th; 7P

WOMEN’S CHOIR Tues. 8th; 7P

Thurs. 10th; 7P

VOICES OF ZION Thurs. 10th, 17th; 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: ANNOUNCEMENTS@FIRSTMOUNTZIONBC.ORG. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES AS NECESSARY.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

COMMITTEE

The Special Requirements Committee – Retirement Team (SRC-Ret) will be holding two (2) town hall meetings to brief the congregation, hold discussions and answer questions. All members of the congregation are encouraged to attend. Town hall meetings will be held at 7:30 pm Monday, March 14th and 10:30 am Saturday, March 19th. The next Church Meeting will be held on April 2nd at 10:00 AM.

FIT BY GOD FITNESS COMPLEX

FMZ Basketball: Saturday March 12th at 9am FMZ 1 vs. Mount Calvary in the Gymnasium. Concessions available in Grain of Heaven. Come watch, fellow-ship and support our church team!

“Get Moving” Exercise Class: Low

Impact exercise class. Great for seniors and beginners. Every Wednesday from 9:30am to 10:30am in the Fitness Cen-ter. Come exercise and fellowship!

ZONES K AND N Zone K and N are sponsoring a trip to Sight and Sound to see the play Samson on Saturday April 16, 2016. All mem-bers are welcomed to join. For addition-al information, please contact Deacon Wilcox at 540-288-0561 or bro-drickw@verizon.net.

FLOWER MINISTRY

Flower Ministry is in need of volunteers to help with the ongoing care of flowers. No special talent required, just a desire to help enhance the beauty of FMZ throughout the year. Anyone interested and available should contact Vera Brack-ett at (703) 494-4529 or vbrack17@verizon.net.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL (VBS)

SAVE THE DATE – VBS 2016: Vaca-tion Bible School will be held June 27th-30th. Volunteers are needed to make Vacation Bible School 2016 a success. Sign up in the narthex to join us June 27th - 30th, 8:30am-12:30pm. Student registration begins April 17th. Volunteer screening is mandatory. POCs: Car-mia Salcedo, 540-288-8972, vbsfmzbc@gmail.com & Terri Buck, 703-201-5517, tek730@comcast.net.

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE STAFF

Sherise Campbell Food Service Director scampbell@firstmountzionbc.org Stephanie Craddock Small Groups Director scraddock@firstmountzionbc.org Beverly Grant Information Technology Assistant bgrant@firstmountzionbc.org Sherry Hilliard Financial Secretary shilliard@firstmountzionbc.org Tracey D. Holley Minister of Christian Education tholley@firstmountzionbc.org Ernest Holmes Custodian eholmes@firstmountzionbc.org Walter Holmes Assistant Facility Manager wholmes@firstmountzionbc.org Sheniqua Morgan Holmes Receptionist smorgan@firstmountzionbc.org Antonio Howard Custodian ahoward@firstmountzionbc.org Sandra K. James Assistant Pastor sjames@firstmountzionbc.org Tommy Johnson Audio Visual Director tjohnson@firstmountzionbc.org Christopher Kennedy Music & Arts Ministry Intern ckennedy@firstmountzionbc.org John C. McNeill, Jr. Youth Minister jmcneill@firstmountzionbc.org Sylvia Moore Executive Assistant to Pastor smoore@firstmountzionbc.org Pat Paige Administrative Assistant ppaige@firstmountzionbc.org Deloris Quarterman Food Service Assistant dquarterman@firstmountzionbc.org Ernest Robbins Facility Manager erobbins@firstmountzionbc.org Sylstea C. Sledge Minister of Music ssledge@firstmountzionbc.org Pastor Luke E. Torian ltorian@firstmountzionbc.org Laura Valkenburg Fitness Center Director lvalkenburg@firstmountzionbc.org Renee Woolfolk Church Business Administrator rwoolfolk@firstmountzionbc.org

SHARE REGISTERATION

TODAY is the last day to register for SHARE. SHARE packages are $22 for food valued between $35 and $45. POC: Thomas Bates (703) 330-6371 or Cherry Anderson 540 361-4319.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

The IT/AV Departments are looking for volunteers to serve for 1 to 2 hours during evenings and weekends. POC Beverly Grant, IT Assistant at bgrant@firstmountzionbc.org.

FMZBC JOB VACANCY

ANNOUNCEMENT

Title: Receptionist: First Mount Zion Baptist Church is seeking a Receptionist who will represent the Church as the first point of contact for members and guests who visit and/or call the Church. The Re-ceptionist is responsible for all front-desk administrative support to include the fol-lowing primary duties: operating the tele-phone switchboard; updating and main-taining the Church calendar, and manag-ing requests to use the building for ministry activities. The position is full-time at 40 hours per week, M-F; 8:30-5:00pm; and is classified as hourly, non-exempt. Post offer the applicant must be able to pass a criminal background check and provide documentation required for verification of employment eligibility. Submit applications to the Human Resources Committee no later than close of business on Friday, March 18, 2016. Detailed description and application available in the administrative office and on line at FMZBC.COM. Sub-missions may be emailed via email to Re-ceptionist@firstmountzionbc.org.

PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY

Financial Fortitude Workshop: The Prince William County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is hosting a “Financial Fortitude Workshop” on April 16, 2016, from 10 am to 1 pm. The work-shop is open to the public. We encourage all ages to attend.

2016 Youth Summit: The Woodbridge (VA) Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. is hosting the 2016 Prince William County Youth Summit on Satur-day, March 19, 2016 at Forest Park High School from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. POC: Patricia Cole pwcacdel-tatimes@gmail.com.

Monday, March 7thC1/C2SG Four Seasons 7:00PM

Tuesday, March 8th J2SG Wegmans 7:00PM

Thursday, March 10th D4SG Triangle 7:00PMD1SG Dumfries 7:00PM

FMZBC

Serving to Connect PeopleHebrews 10: 24-25

Elevate▪Embrace▪Equip▪Express

Friday, March 11th

E3SG Chick-Fil-A 6:30 PMD2SG Woodbridge 7:00 PM

Saturday, March 12thISG Hibachi Grill – Woodbridge 1:00PM

FMZBC Serving to Connect PeopleHebrews 10: 24-25

FOR MORE INFORMATION? See Church announcement sheet

ORDERS DUE: TODAY

DISTRIBUTION: 03/19/2016

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Sign up in the Narthex

June 27 – 30, 2016

8:30 am – 12:30 pm

FMZBC

BASKETBALL

Saturday, March 12th

9 am: FMZ 1 vs. Mount Calvary

In GymnasiumConcessions Available

“Get Moving”Exercise Class

Wednesdays9:30am-10:30am

Low Impact

Great for Seniors!

NATIONAL WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH

Portrayal of Historical and Biblical WomenWomen’s Fellowship: March 12, 2016

9:00 AM – 11:00 AMSpeaker: Reverend Deloris Brown

First Mount Zion Baptist ChurchWomen’s Ministry

presents

COME AND DISCUSS HOW WE ARE CALLED TO

BE…

‘SERVANTS OF ALL’

MARCH 12, 2016

9AM-11AM

SPEAKER: REV. COZY BAILEY

First Mount Zion Baptist Church

Men’s Ministry

The Last

Become First

Sunday, March 13th

G1BSG First Mount Zion 1:00PMK2SG Stafford 3:00 PM

FMZBC Serving to Connect PeopleHebrews 10: 24-25

First Mount Zion Baptist Church

Annual Usher Day Program Sunday, March 20, 2016

4:00 to 5:00Reception immediately following in the Grain of Heaven

Direct my steps by your word, And let no iniquity have dominion over me.

Psalms 119:133New King James Version

Zones K and N are sponsoring an outing to Sight and Sound in Lancaster,

PA to see the play Samson.

Date: Saturday April 16, 2016

We have about 10 seats remaining. All are welcomed.

For more information contact Deacon Wilcox at: Brodrickw@verizon.net or (540) 288-

0561

YOUTH (HIGH SCHOOL) RETREATAPRIL 1-2, 2016

See your “Announcement Sheet” for details. Sign up in the Narthex today!

1st Timothy 4:8

2016 Theme: “Serving to glorify God”1 Peter 4:11