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Volume 34, No. 8

August 15, 2019

Monthly Newsletter

Dr. L. Lane Collins,

Senior Pastor

Following a Sunday morning service, a young boy suddenly announced to his mother, "Mom, I’ve decided to become a minister when I grow up." "That’s okay with me, Tommy, but what made you decide that?" "Well," said the little boy, "I have to go to church on Sunday anyway, and I figure it will be more fun to stand up and yell, than to sit and listen." Throughout Zion’s history, many of her members have “sat and listened” to God’s voice and have then made their decision to “stand up and yell” about their faith in Christ on the Mission field! So, “Why Do We Go?”

Approximately 750 years before the Incarnation of Christ, Isaiah came face-to-face with a vision concern-ing his obedience to God’s call. This was a sad time for Israel because King Uzziah had just died. With grief in his heart, Isaiah makes his way to the temple to seek the comfort of God’s presence. And what he saw there (Isaiah 6:1-9) humbled his heart and transformed his life!

I. Isaiah’s Compelling Confrontation (vv. 1-5) … Isaiah saw the glory and the holiness of the Lord. He also saw the truth about himself and his culture clearly in contrast to God’s transcendent purity.

II. Isaiah’s Cleansing Comprehension (vv. 6-8) … The vision compelled Isaiah to make a personal commitment. He wasn’t just going to “sit and listen” anymore; he was going to “stand and proclaim” his obedience to God. As a result, Isaiah was cleansed, his sins were forgiven, and he was commissioned.

III. Isaiah’s Courageous Call (v. 9) … God beckoned Isaiah to “Go, and tell this people” (Israel), and Isaiah embraced God’s command and answered His call!

So, how does Isaiah’s obedience apply to us? Three reasons:

#1. We Go Because God Exists … Notice that Isaiah is not the center of this vision, God is. We go be-cause of God—His compelling glory, His absolute purity, and His undying love.

#2. We Go Because Needs Arise … If we have the heart and mind of Christ, we will have a burden for people separated from God and His redemption. Why? Because God gives us His perspective!

#3. We Go Because Obedience Calls … God’s call is powerful, passionate, and personal, and none more direct than that which is found in the Great Commission!

The Great Commission Offering (GCO) will be voted on in Conference on Sunday, September 15, at 7:00 pm. The final “GCO Town Hall Meeting” will be held Sunday, August 18, at 4:30 pm in the Worship Center. Plan to attend and answer God’s call!

Opportunities for Service

Events Get Connected

18th Town Hall Meeting

20th All Choirs Resume

23rd & 24th Hand Bell

Kickoff

25th Deacon Ordination

Suggested Donations: Card / Travel Games Small Dolls, Hot Wheels, Coloring Books, Matchbox Cars, Small Stuffed Animals, Small Plastic Animals, Harmonicas and Whistles.

Welcome Back Kids and

Students! We look forward

to an amazing 2019-2020

school year, and lots of

fun upcoming events!

Events Opportunities for Get Connected

Men's Retreat September 26th-

28th.Contact Frank Daws if you have

any questions

2nd Labor Day

8th Community Servants

15th Church Conference

20th & 21st Church Wide Work Days

20th Choir Christmas Rehearsal

22nd This Hope Concert

29th Benevolence

Good morning. I would like to thank all of the wonderful, caring people at Zion who prayed for me during my recent hospitalization. It was truly heartwarming to learn that a prayer was offered on my behalf at the breakfast and again at church. I re-ceived the kind letter from the church members to let me know I had been prayed over again. I truly believe God uses the prayers of others in His healing plan. Please pass on my most sincere thanks to everyone. I am recovered and have been back at school for a few days. I'm very grateful to be here on the first day with students as well! Thank you, thank you, thank you ! — Ms. Jo Ellen Anderson

********************************************************************* To My Amazing Prayer Warriors, I just want to thank you fo your prayers for me fol-lowing my recent accident. I have felt every prayer and can tell you with all certainty that your prayers have greatly impacted my healing. I am so grateful to you all and your faith in the power of prayer! He is worthy! -Love, Hollie Peek (daughter of Clint & Rhonda Free) ********************************************************************* A great big thank you to Bill Buckley and Dwain Fleming for coming to my house and cleaning my gutters. I’m glad we have men that will help the widows. I was going to try to do It myself and Dwain said “No”. Bill I hope your knee is ok. -Thanks again, Nora Cooper ********************************************************************* Dear Zion Family– We thank you all for the many calls, cards, prayers, fruit basket, and visits during Roberts illness. He struggled very hard, especially this last year and your thoughts and prayers brought him great joy. Robert loved this church family and truly missed being able to be with you each week. Thank you also for the wonderful meal provided by my family following his service on Sunday. It is wonderful to be blessed by the love of so many. Please continue to lift our family in prayer in the days and months ahead. -In Christ, Cindy Sherrer and Family ********************************************************************* Dear ZBC Family, We just wanted to thank you so much for all the calls, text messag-es, cards, and prayers during my Mom’s sickness and passing. It really meant a lot to us during this very difficult time. -Sincerely, Sharon and Gary Brown

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 Leaders ….……………………..… [email protected]

Jo Rickard, Pianist David Williams, Orchestra Director Johnny Head, 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

August—Matthew September—Ezra

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Please note upcoming newsletters will now be published at the beginning of each month. The next newsletter

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EXTENDED TEACHING CARE

DEACONS ON CALL

August 25th September 1st September 8th September 15th

LADIES LADIES LADIES LADIES

Janice Johnson Norma Waters

Rose Crowley Lynn Capes Cheryl Huff

Pam Holder Florence Chaves

Tammy Williams Emma Lowery

MEN MEN MEN MEN

Joel Brown, Capt. Gene Miner Willie Smith

Hershel Lynch Louis Campfield

Larry Kiegley Edd Johnson

Reese Sanders Wayne Bias

Don Leidig, Capt.

Anthony Usher William Huff Larry Bryant

Eric Prempeh Gerald Ledford Mike Thomas

Andrew Turner

Larry Corban, Capt.

Donald Day Gains Lott

Andrew Turner Bernard Hamp

Kerry Wells Lance Simonds Raymond Leon-

ard Jeffery Briggs

Doug Doster, Capt.

Robert Scar-borough

Clifford Peters Randle Smith

Allen Strickland Don Turner

Winston Williams Walt Pickens David Kendall

STATISTICAL REPORTS

TREASURER’S REPORTS

7/21 7/28 8/4 8/11

TOTAL

Preschool 10 10 18 11

Children 28 16 35 27

Youth 13 20 22 34

Adults 149 160 168 170 Staff 3 3 6 7 New

Members 0 0 0 0

Visitors 0 0 4 13

WORSHIP SERVICES LIFEGROUPS

Date AM PM

7/21 268 106

7/28 367 N/A

8/4 257 N/A

8/11 285 95

August 4th Designated: $990.32

FLC: $125.00 Benevolence: $150.00

Prov.22:6: $300.00 Youth: $30.00 FICA: $385.32

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Weekly Needs Amount: $15,686.66

Budget Receipts: $18,323.32

Over/Under Budget: $2636.66

July 28th Designated: $2,747.21

FLC: $125.00 Benevolence: $75.00 Prov. 22:6: $1,685.00

Misc. Ministries: $13.99 Insurance: $848.22



Over/Under Budget: -$4,538.71

Online (included in totals above):

General: $998.75

August 11th: Designated: $25.00

FLC: $25.00 .



Over/Under Budget: -$72.49


General: $2443.13

July 21st Designated: $125.50

FLC: $20.00 Prov. 22:6: $105.50 Insurance: $848.22



Over/Under Budget: -$2,800.15


General: $1,143.80

Start End Name Phone

18-Aug 24-Aug Jeff Bemis 770-722-6460

25-Aug 31-Aug Harold Musgrove 470-678-1815

1-Sep 7-Sep Joel Brown 770-597-2670

8-Sep 14-Sep Dwight Hodges 770-957-0548

15-Sep 21-Sep Doug Bailey 404-276-7323

22-Sep 28-Sep David Williams 770-653-1290

29-Sep 5-Oct Ronnie Juhan 770-713-9531

August 25th September 1st September 8th September 15th September 22nd September 29th October 6th

CAPTAIN Terra Brown Bobbie Mitchell Jonanne Rowe Mandi Brandenburg Emerald Price Vickie Mitchell Terra Brown

BED BABIES & ONES

Ty Cantrell Judy Thompson Frances Marlow Emerald Price Connie Flemig Ashley Arnold Ty Cantrell

Amy Cantrell Mandi Brandenburg

Jesse Christian Kim Webb Cheryl Potts Gail Ladd Therese Beaucher Amy Cantrell

3s AND 4s

Kim Inscho Johnnie Williams Stephanie

Bugera Kathleen Odom Dennis Symons Diane Niemczyk Kim Inscho

Tim Inscho

Elizabeth Brown Lauren Christian Nadi Burgera Shelby Symons

Brianna Symons

Kennedy McNarry

Jane King

Natalie Edwards

Tim Inscho

Elizabeth Brown

KID'S WORSHIP

Gail Bemis Celeste Strauch Gail Bemis Samantha Kerr Gail Bemis Celeste Strauch Gail Bemis

Lisa White Amanda Osborn Elizabeth Brown Haley Johnson Ann Head Kim Inscho Rhonda Wilson

Mya Dixon Lawannah Howell Reece Cantrel Kennedy McNarry Victoria Brown Gracie Lynch Anna Osborn

Daniel Jacobs Joanne/Timothy

Strauch Alan Adams Destiny Daniel Suzanne White

Joanne/Timothy

Strauch Nadia Bugera

September 22nd

LADIES

Janice Johnson Norma Waters

MEN

Joel Brown, Capt.

Gene Miner Willie Smith

Hershel Lynch Louis Camp-

field Larry Kiegley Edd Johnson

Reese Sanders Wayne Bias

September 29th

LADIES

Tammy Williams Emma Lowery

MEN

Doug Doster, Capt.

Robert Scar-borough

Clifford Peters Randle Smith

Allen Strickland Don Turner

Winston Wil-liams

Walt Pickens David Kendall

October 6th

LADIES

Rose Crowley Lynn Capes Cheryl Huff

MEN

Don Leidig, Capt.

Anthony Usher William Huff Larry Bryant

Eric Prempeh Gerald Ledford Mike Thomas

Andrew Turner

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