WORSHIP SERVICE INFORMATION FOR SUNDAY 09/04/2011

Praise the Lord saints!  We made it through hurricane Irene and we are pressing on. This week I will preach part 2 of the series entitled "Right Thinking for Right Living." I hope it will both instruct and inspire. Two weeks ago, we began by considering the importance of our thoughts as Christians, this week we will move forward looking at process of renewal of the mind.
  
PRIMARY TEXT: Proverb 23:7 (a)
"For as he thinks within himself, so he is..." (NASB-New American Standard Bible)
 
WHAT THE SERMON IS ABOUT: renewing our mind
 
SUGGESTED CHILDREN'S MESSAGE: Let’s teach the children to understand how to change what they think about from bad to good.
 
RESPONSIVE READING: #589 Growing in Grace
 
SEPTEMBER MEMORY VERSE:
Matthew 6:21 "For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also." (NIV)

NOTE:
We are working with the Wooten family who recently experienced loss by sudden death. They are not members of the church but have asked for us to help. Wake planned for Tuesday 4-8 PM and funeral at 11 AM. I do not need choir or musician support, as the family has opted to use some prerecorded music, but I do need usher and custodian support. Please call me if you have any questions. Thank each of you that helped make the home-going celebrations for sister Marguerite and brother Murk a blessing. I appreciate you and I'm sure the families do as well.

Pastor W. C. Hill

Church canceled for Sunday August 28th

Governor Patrick has issued a state of emergency due to Hurricane Irene suggesting that  residents to stay indoors, out of the water and off the roads from late Saturday night through Sunday. Be safe and blessed. Our prayers are with you all.

WORSHIP SERVICE INFORMATION FOR SUNDAY 08/28/2011

Praise the Lord saints!  We are encouraged by the Apostle Paul that we should "Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God." Let's resolve to do that as we make it through a particularly difficult time of loss for the church. Please see the note at the end of this e-mail for details.
This week in the preaching is part 2 of the series entitled "Right Thinking for Right Living." I hope it will both instruct and inspire. Last week we began by considering the importance of our thoughts as Christians, this week we will move forward looking at renewal of the mind.
  
PRIMARY TEXT: Proverb 23:7 (a)
"For as he thinks within himself, so he is..." (NASB-New American Standard Bible)
 
WHAT THE SERMON IS ABOUT: renewing our mind
 
SUGGESTED CHILDREN'S MESSAGE: Let’s teach the children to understand how to change what they think about from bad to good.
 
RESPONSIVE READING: #589 Growing in Grace
 
AUGUST MEMORY VERSE:
John 3:3 Jesus replied, "Very truly I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God without being born again." (NIV)

NOTE:
Most of you know we lost two members last week, Sister Marguerite Gravely and Brother Aaron Murkison. The arrangements for their life celebrations are follows...

1. Brother Aaron Murkison
WAKE: Thurs (8/25) 4-7 PM
FUNERAL: Friday (8/26) 10 AM
*Both at Zion Baptist Church
REPAST: Community Brotherhood following internment at Pine Grove Cemetary

2. Sister Marguerite Gravely
WAKE: Sat (8/27) 9-10 AM
FUNERAL: Sat (8/27) 10 AM
*Both at Zion Baptist Church
REPAST: Community Brotherhood following *Funeral (note that internment will be at Mount Hope Cemetery in Boston on Monday)

I'm counting on the various church leaders/employees to each do their part to help us celebrate the lives of these long time faithful members of the Zion family. Thank you in advance and let's pray for the families and each other.
In Christian Love...

Pastor W. C. Hill

WORSHIP SERVICE INFORMATION FOR SUNDAY 08/21/2011

Giving honor to God who is the head of my life, bless each of you. Well we made it through "The Lord as Our Shepherd" series. It is my prayer that the series helped you to view this Psalm in a new light and with increased understanding. As we approach the wind down of summer and prepare to start the new church year, I am led to preach a new 3-part series entitled "Right Thinking for Right Living." I hope it will both instruct and inspire. We will begin this week by considering the importance of our thoughts.
  
PRIMARY TEXT: Proverb 23:7 (a)
"For as he thinks within himself, so he is..." (NASB-New American Standard Bible)
 
WHAT THE SERMON IS ABOUT: The importance of the Christian's thought life.
 
SUGGESTED CHILDREN'S MESSAGE: Let’s teach the children to understand how their thoughts lead to actions.
 
RESPONSIVE READING: #589 Growing in Grace
 
AUGUST MEMORY VERSE:
John 3:3 Jesus replied, "Very truly I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God without being born again." (NIV)

Let's continue to love and pray for one another. It will please God.

Pastor W. C. Hill

WORSHIP SERVICE INFORMATION FOR SUNDAY 08/14/2011

Praise the Lord Saints!! Can I encourage you that as you face today's challenges, remember the words of the psalmist that said "I will lift up my eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the Lord who made heaven and earth." The Lord is an ever-present help in time of trouble.
This week's sermon is the final installment in our preaching series "The Lord as Our Shepherd." Rev Shprecher will bless us with part 12, as David addresses his dwelling place. “...and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.”

Here is the text in context…
TEXT: Psalm 23
1 The LORD is my shepherd, I lack nothing.
2 He makes me lie down in green pastures; he leads me beside still waters,
3 he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake.
4 Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil,
   for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies.
    You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.
6 Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life,
    and I will dwell in the house of the LORD    forever.

WHAT THE SERMON IS ABOUT: Finding God as we journey through life in the good times and the bad.

SUGGESTED CHILDREN'S MESSAGE: Let’s teach the children to look for God in every situation.

RESPONSIVE READING: #565 God’s Providential Care

AUGUST MEMORY VERSE:
John 3:3 Jesus replied, "Very truly I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God without being born again." (NIV)

My prayer for you is that God will continue to keep you, bless you, and make the beauty of his love reflect from you,
In Christian love
 
Pastor W. C. Hill

WORSHIP SERVICE INFORMATION FOR SUNDAY 08/07/2011

Praise the Lord saints!! This week is the next to last part in our series "The Lord as Our Shepherd." This week we will have part 11, we will be looking at David’s assurance...  “Surely, goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life.”
 
Here is the text in context…
 
TEXT: Psalm 23
1 The LORD is my shepherd, I lack nothing.
2 He makes me lie down in green pastures; he leads me beside still waters,
3 he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake.
4 Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil,
  for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.
6 Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD    forever.
 
WHAT THE SERMON IS ABOUT: The life long blessing of letting God be your shepherd.
 
SUGGESTED CHILDREN'S MESSAGE: Let’s teach the children that the best reward comes from doing what God wants us to do.
 
RESPONSIVE READING: #564 God the Omnipresent

AUGUST MEMORY VERSE:
John 3:3 Jesus replied, "Very truly I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God without being born again." (NIV)

My prayer for you is that God will keep you, bless you, and make the beauty of his love reflect from you,

In Christian love

Pastor W. C. Hill