The LIU – August 2023

August 2023

A newsletter of Zion Hill Baptist Church

THE LIU (pronounced LEE-UU)

Back To School Days 2023: SURGING AND SOARING

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ion Hill’s 2023 Back to School Weekend activities soared to new heights! The takeoff to an amazing inspirational weekend began Saturday, July 22, at 10:00 AM EDT with informative sessions in the Love Center and Sanctuary. These engaging discussions were led by educational experts, including Sister LaNikah Ware hosting the STEM class for K – 5th Graders; Dr. Joyce Brown guiding the Mental Health Conversation for the 6th – 9th Graders; and Dr. Kia Harris sharing College and Career Readiness with the 10th – 12 graders. Additionally, Fulton County Board of Health representatives reminded students of health and safety measures to protect themselves during the on-going season of COVID-19.

Following the exciting and informative morning conversations, attendees enjoyed a delicious mid-day meal prepared

by Zion Hill’s talented Culinary Team. Then, the school-bound (continued on page 3)

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Past Power, Future Surge

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REAP ROLL CALL New Members | August 2023

Deborah B. Anderson William J. Anderson Alyssa Bell Jacqueline Bragg Jeffrey Bragg Abeyola Brice Brandy Frazier Camille Frazier Carter Frazier Joseph Frazier Devin Holmes April Jordan Harry King Sharon Mackey Megan Rice Omega Rice De'Andre Sands Jasmine Siah

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iwant to take this opportunity to encourage all of us to share in the 151st Church Anniversary activities, August 18, 19 and 20, 2023. The Anniversary Committee, led

by Sister Kimberly Smith, has been diligently planning for us to have an uplifting and enriching experience throughout the celebratory period.

On Friday evening, the 18th, at 7:00 in the Sanctuary, a number of our brothers and sisters will share their God-given talents with us in a wonderful and inspiring display.

Come and hear soul-stirring songs, energizing instrumentals, and enlightened spoken word, all brought together to help us draw closer to our kind and gracious Creator.

Then on Saturday, the 19th, at 12:30 pm, we will have a very special presentation in the Sanctuary, followed by a delectable meal in the Fellowship Hall, prepared by our renowned Culinary Ministry. There, we will recognize those brothers and sisters who have 50 or more years of service to the Church. Come out and enjoy hardy conversation and plenty of good food in the style of the old church homecoming. This occasion presents a marvelous opportunity to get to know more of your Zion Hill family.

Finally, on Sunday, the 20th, we will gather for worship and praise at 9:30 am with the Rev. Dr. Jawanza Colvin, eminent pastor of the Olivet Institutional Baptist Church in Cleveland, Ohio.

Again, put these dates on your calendars; plan to attend all events; make it a big Church Anniversary weekend. For we gather on these sacred grounds to look back and be inspired by those who have gone before in the strength of our Great Sustainer, as well as to look forward with anticipation of the extraordinary deeds God will do on our behalf. Thus, we focus this year on the theme: “Past Power, Future Surge.” n —Pastor Parker

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young people headed to the gymnasium to pick up their Back-to-School bags filled with necessary supplies to help them surge into a new academic year. Keeping a focus of preserving our planet, the school supply bags were paper bags and eco-friendly biodegradable plastic bags, which disintegrate into the soil without causing any harm to the environment.

Saturday’s activities wrapped up with fun and games for the youth and children that could not be toppled by the turbulent weather of sporadic afternoon rain showers.

The Back to School Sunday morning worship service, themed Surging and Soaring: Taking Off to Greatness, was a powerful, uplifting and motivating in-flight worship experience on ZHBC Airlines Flight 151 for those preparing for travel in the Sanctuary and online cabins.

With a large airplane replica seemingly airborne over the pulpit and runway lighting on the pulpit floor, it was obvious greatness was the destination. The theme

scripture, “but they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength: they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint” (Isaiah 40:31, NRSV), reinforced the spiritual encouragement for the students.

With Reverend Brenton Cox, Youth and Children’s Ministry Director, serving as the worship leader, the service opened with an exhilarating dance to Tasha Cobb’s “Immediately” by the Kiroho Dance Ministry. Following a musical rendition of the prayer by a Zion Hill teen, the Westlake High School Band dominated the runway with their presence and stadium sound. Then, Pastor Parker had every student and their village on their feet with his annual rousing Roll Call that had everyone from preschoolers to parents swaying to the rhythm of the beat!

“The Rock Report” Announcements and Welcome were creatively provided by our teens, followed by musical selections by Generation 8, the teen choir.

Special video greetings of encouraging words came from Brother Korey Washington, Brother Joshua Menifee and a host of community friends. Following selections by the Azizi Children’s Choir, the Zion Hill Educational Aid Committee presented 44 member-students with the 2023 Larry H. Williams Educational Fund Scholarship of $1,200 each. Seven additional individual scholarships were awarded as well.

The motivational Message by Brother Jared Williams, Sister Joy Kneeland, Brother Regis Harris, Brother Joseph Griffith and Sister Korrina Bryan highlighted the morning. These five dynamic teens and young adults shared their inspiring stories of adversity and achievement. At the close of the service, seven new members united with this body of believers.

As ZHBC Airlines Flight 151 descended, there was a feeling that we were still in the air, Surging and Soaring.

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STARTING LIFE ANEW IN GOD’S FAMILY OF FAITH:

The Ordinance of Baptism

New Birthing into the Family of God is one of the most special and endearing occasions in the Christian faith and in the life of Zion Hill Baptist Church

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uring recent weeks, a growing number of persons have been inspired to make the move from their seats on Sunday, having heard the Word preached by Pastor Aaron Parker, and walk down the aisle in response to the invitation extended to take a “leap of faith” and become a member of God’s Family at Zion Hill. Each occasion has truly been a family affair as persons rise from their pew posture and surge toward the pulpit. This has not only been a phenomenal act for these brothers and sisters on the path to becoming new creatures in Christ; their steps also engendered a powerful surge of energy, joy and excitement throughout the congregation.

Indeed, everyone present in the sanctuary or worshipping online became one in the Spirit and a great crowd of witnesses and welcome!

On receiving Pastor’s hand shake and hug of fellowship, the joy swelled in congregational applause as the invitation was extended and accepted for each newcomer to be baptized. All were apprised of a special class offered to prepare them for this sacred service and provide a further understanding of the significance and foundation for the act of Baptism. During the class, Pastor Parker would explain that, “Baptism is a symbol of getting into the larger family of the Church. And as family, that means you make all of us happy when you do well in this life”.

What better precursor to that special occasion than a class with Pastor Parker.

While a renowned theologian and college professor in addition to being Zion Hill’s Pastor, he is most assuredly the gifted teacher who meets each student, regardless of age, at an acceptable space of clarity and understanding, giving each one a greater comfort level with approaching the sacrament of baptism and the beginning of this new spiritual journey.

On the Saturday morning, the eve of

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the Blessed Sacrament to occur on June 25th, assisted by the Zion Hill Deaconess Ministry, the baptismal class of 16 persons gathered in the Love Center. Following an energetic opening with each individual’s introduction, Pastor Parker explained the essence of Baptism; sharing its historical narrative of being one of the two sacraments or specially established practices of the Christian Church believed to have sacred (holy)meaning. The word Baptism, he explained, derived from the Greek word baptizein, means to be dipped as the initial rite and sacrament of the Church during a worship ceremony. It involves the application of water to the body of a person either

by sprinkling, pouring or immersion. This is an act by which the believer enters the fellowship of the church congregation symbolizing cleansing from sin and a new birth into the family of God. Following the Baptism Class, the candidates were escorted to the church sanctuary by the Deaconess to again meet with Pastor Parker. This final step of preparation would ease all cares and concerns.

The joy of the coming event is now further heightened with sincere anticipation as the act of baptism is actually demonstrated.

With a closing prayer, the class is blessed and dismissed to return the following day to experience the actual rite of passage

into God’s Family of Faith – The Baptism!

The candidates returned to a beautiful worship service on Sunday morning , June 25th and following the melodious praise and worship culminating with Pastor Parker’s powerful morning message, The Baptismal Service began. Candidates clad in uniformed black and white with plastic hooded capes, are led into the sanctuary and ascend the stairs into the choir loft.

The Baptismal Waterfall, developed during the pandemic to provide a safe and hygenic option for delivering the sacrament, was positioned on the landing of the loft.

There Pastor Parker joined by Deacons John Watson and Henry Singleton assisted each candidate with seating beneath the waterfall. Words of blessing were spoken by the Pastor, the candidate was reclined and the water was released from above for immersion, and the new member rises up to receive a birth day blessing and released to begin their new spiritual adventure as a beloved member of God’s Family of Faith at Zion Hill Baptist Church.

All new members returned to the sanctuary and were awarded a Certificate of Baptism and Membership and then were greeted with the right hand of fellowship and welcome into The Family by the ZHBC cohort of ministers and church ministry leaders. It was yet another marvelous new beginning! n — Deaconess Jane Jones ZHBC Deaconess Ministry,

The sixteen newly baptized members are: Harper Abbott

Shane Faison

Shekia Bell

Gabriella Jones

Trenton Bellamy

Natalia Jones

Shari Brown

Adetinmi Obilana

Aubree Caldwell

Amira Reeves

Demetrius Clark

Donald Reeves, Jr.

Brielle Edwards

J’Lyn Stegall

Brooklyn Edwards

Joe’l Ward

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Media Ministry

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usic are you ready for intro? Sound are you ready with mics? Video are you ready with cameras, stream, countdown and lights? Alright, here we go!

Lights.. Camera.. and Action!

From the seats of the pews, many only experience the excitement and spiritual heightening of the services and skits that are performed within the Sanctuary.

The Media ministry on the other hand, lives in the excitement of both managing the experience through floor production, audio engineering, cameras and the displaying of visual content over the screens in the Sanctuary and virtually, while experiencing the powerful message.

We as a ministry work in collaboration with every ministry involved with the services, shows, plays and concerts performed within the Sanctuary, Fellowship Hall, Courtyard, and Parking Deck, to

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mention a few areas we provide audio and video support.

In today's fast-paced and digitally connected world, the role of media has evolved to become a powerful tool for spreading information and messages across diverse platforms. Zion Hill has recognized the significance of embracing media to engage with our congregation and the broader community effectively.

The Media Ministry plays a vital role in harnessing the potential of various media channels to disseminate the message of faith, foster a sense of community, and promote outreach and evangelism.

Facilitating Worship and Communication – Through multimedia presentations,

visual aids, and well-coordinated sound systems, the Media Ministry ensures that the message delivered during sermons,

hymns, and prayers is effectively conveyed to the audience. By facilitating clear communication, the media team helps individuals connect more deeply with the teachings and spiritual aspects of the church service.

Embracing Digital Outreach – The advent of the internet and social media has opened up vast opportunities for Zion Hill to expand their reach beyond the physical walls of our building. The Media Ministry plays a crucial role in creating and managing the live streaming services.

These platforms allow the church to reach individuals who might not have been able to attend in person, thereby, broadening the church's impact and fostering a global sense of community.

Documenting Church Activities - Pre-

serving the memories of significant church

events and activities is an important function of the Media Ministry.

Through videography, and audio recording of events, the ministry creates an archive of the church's journey, allowing members to reminisce about cherished moments and milestones.

Additionally, these documented materials can be used for promotional purposes, providing newcomers a glimpse into the church's vibrant community life.

From the Musician’s Corner:

The Hammond Organ

Supporting Ministries – Zion Hill has

various ministries catering to different age groups and interests within the congregation. The Media Ministry provides resources, and presents visual aids tailored to each group's unique requirements. By equipping these groups with media tools, the ministry enables more engaging and impactful sessions.

The Media Ministry plays a vital role through the following positions: n Production Floor Manager n Audio Engineer n Social Media Stream Monitor n V ideo Technician (Camera Operator, Visuals, Stream Schedule) Through digital outreach, effective communication, and the use of various media channels, the ministry enables Zion Hill to reach a broader audience, strengthen our community, and spread messages of faith, hope, and love. In this digital age, embracing media as a tool for ministry is not just a choice but a necessary step in fulfilling the church's mission of reaching hearts and changing lives.

If you would like to be a part of this team of professional faith driven individuals, we are sure there is a place in our ministry where you can participate. Please reach out to ZHBC@ Zionhill.org to become part of the media family. n — Submitted by The Media Ministry

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everal members have inquired about the instruments that are used for worship at Zion Hill. Our first featured instrument in our Instrument Series from the Musician’s Corner is the Hammond Organ. The Hammond in the musician’s area was built in 1965 and has a motor and a starter to turn on the organ, which takes approximately twenty seconds. Our specific model in the Sanctuary is the C3, very popular in churches. The Fellowship Hall houses the B3 model, which is the most recognized model. The circuitry on both models is the same, but, physically, the B3 model sits on legs and weighs 425 pounds.

The C3 model sits more on a wooden frame and weighs 525 pounds.

Sounds are made with the combination of drawbars, which look like faders that are seen on a mixing board console.

Each drawbar has a role of using low, middle, and high pitches of sounds. When using the drawbars in various combinations, it allows the organist to create different sound waves. The drawbars unique sound is rendered by the speaker called the Leslie.

Inside of the Leslie wooden cabinet is a horn that constantly rotates in a clockwise fashion for the higher pitches and a woofer that accommodates the middle and lower pitches. The horn can rotate at slow and fast speeds by moving a tremolo switch back and forth. When using the tremolo, the sound created is like a vocalist who

uses vibrato when singing, allowing the organist to give a wavy sound.

The Hammond Organ, known to me as the Spiritual Organ, is so popular in many churches because of the versatility and range to render hymns and gospel music and blend in spiritually with the worship experience. Hammonds are very popular not only in churches but across many genres. Some popular Hammond organists you could listen to on YouTube are Jimmy Smith (Jazz), Billy Preston (Gospel/Jazz/ Soul), Moses Tyson Jr. (Gospel), Natalie Ragins (Gospel), Justin Gilbert (Gospel) and Cory Henry (Gospel/Contemporary).

Newer and more modern Hammond Organs have been built recently that have added technology to enhance the sound.

However, the newer organs don’t give the warmness or the growl and the percussiveness that the older organs possess.

The newer versions sound too electronic and cannot be driven as hard as the older organs. As a result, the older Hammonds are more popular, and many organ dealers are revitalizing and overhauling the older Hammonds due to the high demand, which has increased the pricing tremendously from the original pricing.

Hammond Organs are here to stay and will forever be used in houses of worship, venues, and various music genres. n — Brother Fred Bryan Music Ministry Director ZHBC@zionhill.org |

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The Outreach Team Wants Loving Volunteers

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sing the Holy Spirit as his guide, in January, Pastor Aaron L. Parker, PhD urged Zion Hill members and friends to seek a spiritual “Power Surge” through prayer, worship and service to others. If you are experiencing that surge, consider following God’s instructions for His followers to love and serve others. One option for your prayerful consideration is to serve as a member of the Outreach Ministry Team. Outreach, led by Deacon Thomas Williams, needs your hands, feet, and voices to serve those who the Bible describes as “the least of these.”

Why should you serve those in need when you give your tithes and offerings, which also provide for those experiencing homelessness, financial shortcomings, or other personal challenges? Jesus wants His followers to serve willingly and lovingly those who may be experiencing the worst of times. Read Matthew 25: 31-40 for one of many biblical calls to service. Jesus sees our faith and obedience through our personal actions toward others.

How can you help the Outreach Team? Each fourth Saturday the team provides a full meal to the men living in the Shepherd’s Inn homeless shelter. Zion Hill members and friends may remember Sunday or weekend meals with family or friends. Everyone enjoyed their favorite meats, vegetables and desserts provided by mom, grandma, Auntie, or friends. Shelter residents hear the Word for uplift and enjoy lovingly prepared food and personal interactions with volunteers.

The Outreach Team also ministers through hymns and testimonies. Additionally, shelter residents often provide their own testimonies during a brief 15-minute service. What are the greatest rewards for a volunteer? You may witness a shelter resident accept Christ or observe the hopeful looks on the faces of residents that God will help them to see and make changes in their lives for more joyous and stable futures.

When you think about your schedule,

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your time may be limited because of family or work demands, but the time you decide to provide will be valuable for enriching the lives of those who need to hear voices of encouragement or receive the Bible’s spiritual food. You can serve in the following ways: n H elp the culinary team to prepare the food. n T ake an hour to help cut and package

bread and desserts before volunteers deliver the food to the shelter. n V isit the shelter to help serve the food

and participate in the brief devotion. n Y ou may have a testimony that will

resonate with the residents.

Outreach volunteers will visit the shelter on the fourth Saturday in August to personally serve the food and worship with the residents.

While you are reflecting on whether to serve with Outreach or any of the other 40+ Zion Hill Ministries, consider Matthew 22:37-40, which covers the first and greatest commandment and the second greatest. Zion Hill’s motto follows Christ’s commands by “Living to Love and Loving to Serve.” To volunteer, contact the church office at 404-691-8025 or email zhbc@ zionhill.org. n — Submitted by Felecia Church

Mental Health Crisis

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e aware and pay attention to the rise in mental health in the United States. Mental illness has risen in the United States, with about 20% of people in the country experiencing some form of it. The increase is due to the rise in social media, the COVID-19 pandemic, and societal trends that have resulted in smaller family units and less community involvement. The mental health crisis, which is particularly acute for older people and the youngest adults, is compounded because people lack health insurance or access to a healthcare provider depending on where they live. But there are options if you need help with your mental health, from more affordable online services to community clinics to mental health websites that can direct you to more information.

More people in the United States are living with mental and emotional distress than ever before, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In 2019, approximately 19.86% of adults in the United States experienced a mental illness, according to Mental Health America (MHA) which equates to around 50 million people. Data collected by the MHA also shows that depression is on the rise in youngsters as well.

What might be causing this increase in mental health issues? Let's take a look.

Social Media Use It's estimated that 72% of Americans use social media, according to the Pew Research Center. While social networking platforms have allowed many people to stay in touch with family and friends, research is showing that there are some downsides to social media—especially as it relates to mental health. Unhealthy behaviors associated with social media use include comparing oneself excessively to others and experiencing the fear of missing out (FOMO), per MHA. That said, many studies have linked social media use to poorer mental health outcomes—especially among younger people. A 2019 systematic review published in the International Journal of Adolescence and Youth found that excessive time spent using social media was associated with depression, anxiety, and psychological distress.

Research has shown that reducing social media use may have the opposite effect. A 2018 University of Pennsylvania study published in Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology found that college students who limited social media use for three weeks showed significant reductions in loneliness and depression compared to those who had unlimited use.

Some forms of social media use— particularly Facebook, Snapchat, and YouTube—were linked with higher levels of self-reported depressive symptoms, according to a 2021 study published in JAMA, which surveyed over 5,000 individuals.

COVID-19 Pandemic The pandemic has also brought rising numbers of people with mental health concerns.

Before the COVID-19 pandemic, research suggested that the rate of serious psychological distress (SPD) among U.S. adults consistently ran between 3% and 4%—more than 8 million Americans— according to a study published in 2022 in JAMA Network Open. The WHO says that globally, anxiety and depression increased by 25% during the first year of the pandemic.

In the U.S. alone, 1 in 5 adults reported that the pandemic had a significant negative impact on their mental health, according to Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA).

Among them—and one of the top factors— was the social isolation people endured during the pandemic. Social isolation alone was found to have significant negative consequences on psychological wellbeing, according to research published in 2021 in the journal Nature.

Linked to the social isolation, said the WHO, were the "constraints on people's ability to work, seek support from loved ones, and engage in their communities."

Other stressors during the pandemic included fear of infection, death of a loved one, and financial worries, per the WHO.1 Isolation and Loneliness Isolation can also cause loneliness, and loneliness is related to a host of both physical and mental conditions, including

depression and anxiety, according to the National Institute on Aging (NIA). The pandemic exacerbated isolation that a 2017 study in Public Policy & Aging Report reported was already increasing in the general population due to societal trends like decreased community involvement and fewer people getting married and having children.

Per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), older persons are at increased risk for loneliness as they are more likely to face challenges such as living alone, losing loved ones, and coping with chronic illness. Further, social isolation in older adults is linked to higher rates of depression, anxiety, and suicide.

And while a lot of studies and information are on older adults and loneliness, young adults can struggle with loneliness, too. For example, a 2021 study published in Frontiers in Psychology stated that young adults ages 16 to 24 were the loneliest group in Western countries—even more lonely than older adults. This was the case before the pandemic, noted the researchers, who linked the prevalence of loneliness in this group partly to social media use.

Immigrant and LGBTQ+ populations are also at higher risk of experiencing loneliness, per the CDC. Lack of Access to Care Exacerbates the Problem In addition to an increase in the need for psychiatric care with the rise in mental (continued on page 11)

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Mental Health Crisis (continued from page 9) health conditions, getting that care can be difficult. Every year since 2011, the percentage of people with a mental illness who report unmet need for treatment has increased, says MHA. Additionally, more than half of adults with a mental illness do not receive treatment.

According to MHA, approximately 11% of adults and youth with mental illness are uninsured. This data is despite people having more access to affordable healthcare via the Affordable Care Act (ACA).15 Further, per the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), over 25 million rural Americans live in areas where there is a shortage of mental health professionals— so even if they have the means to talk to a professional, there might not be one available. So while people may have insurance that covers mental health services, if those services are unavailable, it kind of cancels out the benefits of having insurance.

How To Get Help If you feel you need help with your mental health, reaching out to a healthcare provider is a good place to start. They can

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give you information on resources in your area and provide a referral to a mental health specialist if necessary.

You can also check out the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services mental health website for phone numbers and service locators for assistance in directing you to the help you need.

Further, you can call SAMHSA's National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357) to get referrals to local treatment centers, support groups, and other communitybased organizations.

Online therapy services, which are becoming increasingly common, are a desirable option if you need services at a reduced price or want a convenient way to receive care. Keep in mind, however, that online services may not be the best option if you're dealing with a complex psychiatric disorder. If you don't have insurance, community clinics offer mental health services on an income-based sliding fee scale.

There are several ways to find a culturally competent provider or one that's trained to be responsive to serving your unique cultural needs. Health previously reported that digital mental health sites,

such as Hurdle and Ayana Therapy, are aimed at diverse communities and offer a culturally responsive approach. Resources like Psychology Today's therapist directory and MHA also allow you to narrow your search for a therapist by applying specific characteristics, such as language and sexuality.

Know that if you or someone you know is in crisis, immediate help is available. Call or text 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org. The lifeline, which is available 24/7, is free and confidential Caring for your mental health is as important as ever, especially with so many factors contributing to the rise in mental illness worldwide. That said, if you have any concerns about your mental health or well-being, don't hesitate to seek help.

If you're having a difficult time finding the right resources, ask a trusted friend or family member to help you—the more support the better. n —Submitted by Nita Shaffer Zion Hill Health Ministry

Reference: A Rise in Mental Illness in the U.S. (health.com)

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MINISTRY "SURGE" INVITATIONAL 2023 Sunday, July 23, 2023

Sunday, July 30, 2023

Sunday, August 6, 2023

• Oni • S.O.L.L.A.S. • Voices of Oluwa • Youth & Children

• Africa Initiative • Beautification • Bereavement • Brotherhood

• Bus • Caregivers Support • Church Anniversary • Community Action/Business

Sunday, August 13, 2023

Sunday, August 20, 2023

Sunday, August 27, 2023

Sunday, September 3, 2023

• Counseling • Courtesy Guild • Culinary • Evangelism

• Fountain of Life • Hagar Ministry (Single Mothers) • Health Ministry • History Committee

• Joy For Life Seniors • July Ministry • June Ministry • Kwanzaa Planners

• Legal Ministry Counseling • LIU Church Newsletter • March Ministry • Matrons Ministry

Sunday, September 10, 2023

Sunday, September 17, 2023

Sunday, September 24, 2023

Sunday, October 1, 2023

• Media Ministry • Mighty Men of Zion Ushers • Ministers Fellowship • Missionary Ministry

• Mothers of the Church • Music Ministry • New Disciples Orientation • Outreach

• Parking Greeters • Phoenix • Photography • Planet Preservers

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• Prayer Ministry • Senior Ministry Services • Senior Ushers • Singles Ministry

Sunday, October 8, 2023

Sunday, October 15, 2023

Sunday, October 22, 2023

• Sisters In Sync (SIS) • Social Media • Sounds of Zion • Stewardship Weekend Planners

• Temple Caretakers Ministry • Timothy Byrd Ushers • Wedding Consultant and Planners • Zion Hill Adult Spiritual Dancers

• Zion Hill CDC Support Team • Zion Hill Chorale • Zion Hill Instrumentalists • Zion Hill Praise Ringers

CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS S.O.L.L.A.S. Tuesday Bible Study: Tuesday evening School of Love, Learning and Service Bible Study, 7 PM, virtually S.O.L.L.A.S. Blast Noon Day Bible Study: Join us for Virtual / In Person S.O.L.L.A.S. Traditional Bible Class Noon Day Bible Study, Wednesdays at 12:00 Noon in the Executive Conference Room 109. Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom. us/j/85685031963?pwd=b2VxNXdPVE96 N2hMbkVGbTFRZW9JUT09 Noon Day Bible Study: Join Noon Day Bible Study, Wednesdays, 12:00pm, Inperson in the Fellowship Hall.

Noon Day Bible Study: Join Noon Day Bible Study, Wednesdays, 12:00pm, Inperson in the Fellowship Hall.

Bible For Life: Join Pastor Parker in the Sanctuary on Wednesdays at 7:00pm for our weekly, “Power Surge” bible study inperson and virtual. Experience Zion Hill at either of the following links: Boxcast: https://boxcast.tv/channel/ glwvkeoykzdo7l8oqmae Facebook: @zhbcatl, https://www. facebook.com/zhbcatl/ YouTube: ZHBCATL zionhill https://www. youtube.com/zhbcatlzionhill Pastor In Travel: Save the Date.

Dr. Parker is the guest revivalist for Homecoming 2023, Red Oak United Methodist Church on Monday, August 28th, 7:00pm, Rev. Dr. L.K. Pendleton, Pastor. The church is located at 3894 Walt Stephens Rd, Stockbridge, GA. Further information is forthcoming.

Zion Hill Employment Opportunities: We ask that all interested candidates contact us via email for the full job description and/ or résumé submission to employment@ zionhill.org. No phone calls, please.

Custodian II (Part-time): A Custodian II or Caretaker, will support the ministry goals of Zion Hill Baptist Church by maintaining the cleanliness of the building and the surrounding grounds. This Facility staff member duties include cleaning areas as needed, vacuuming floors, washing windows, sanitizing restroom facilities, assisting with event setup and collecting trash to ensure the building occupants have a clean space.

Maintenance Worker II (Full-Time): The Maintenance Worker II will support the ministry goals of Zion Hill Baptist

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CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS Church through the maintenance of the church facilities. This Facilities team member will perform routine and extensive range of work in the repair and general maintenance of facilities, buildings, and equipment under general supervision. This work includes performing maintenance service and repairs in the areas of plumbing, carpentry, painting, plastering, electrical, or small machinery and equipment servicing. The Maintenance Worker II will execute work within established procedures and process under both verbal and written instructions.

Media (Audio/Visual) Ministry Director: The Media Ministry Director will support the ministry goals of Zion Hill Baptist Church (ZHBC) and provide technical expertise and team leadership for the audio, video, and media related needs of the church. The Media Ministry Director is a visionary who is able to develop and execute a strategy to ensure that Zion Hill services and events utilize audio visual technology efficiently and effectively in order to enhance the experience of those attending virtually and in the physical space. The Director is an operational manager and serves as the Video Technician. and spiritual health.

Registration information is available in the Love Center.

Interested candidates may contact zhbc@ zionhill.org for the full job description and/ or send a current resume to employment@ zionhill.org. No phone calls, please.

ZION HILL STAFF IS SURGING FORWARD

Sister Starr Brady

Let’s congratulate our new staff members

Joining our Administration team, Sister Starr Brady has filled the position of Executive Assistant/Office Manager. Sister Brady will support the ministry goals of Zion Hill Baptist Church through efficient operations of the church office and outstanding administrative support of the Pastor. She manages the office staff and contractors responsible for comprehensive office and ministry support. Sister Starr Brady is multi-talented and highly gifted, bringing a high level of enthusiasm and experience to her ministry position at Zion Hill. She is also a Zion Hill member and the mother of Brianna and Michael. Sister Brady can be reached at 404-8444267 or sbrady@zionhill.org.

The Zion Hill staff welcomes Sister Lisa Potts as our new Accounting Assistant, serving on our Finance team. In her new role in supporting the ministry goals of the church, Sister Potts is responsible for reviewing and verifying transactions and performing routine accounting functions. Sister Potts, a long-time Zion Hill member, is excited about her new role and her ministry work at the church. We enthusiastically welcome Sister Potts to our Zion Hill staff family. She can be reached at lpotts@zionhill.org.

Sister Lisa Potts

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AUGUST CHURCH CALENDAR 2

Wednesday

Noon Day Bible Class, in-person and virtual

12:00 pm

2

Wednesday

Bible for Life, in-person and virtual

7:00 pm

6

Sunday

Worship Service, in-person and virtual

9:30 am

6

Sunday

Observance of the Lord’s Supper, in-person and virtual

9:30 am

6

Sunday

New Disciples Orientation Session, in-person and virtual

11:30 am

8

Tuesday

COVID-19 Vaccinations/Boosters, Fulton County Board of Health, Rooms 35 and 40

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Wednesday

Noon Day Bible Class, in-person and virtual

12:00 pm

9

Wednesday

Bible for Life, in-person and virtual

7:00 pm

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Sunday

Worship Service, in-person and virtual

9:30 am

13

Sunday

Youth Worship Service, in-person

9:30 am

13

Sunday

Children’s Chapel, in-person

9:30 am

16

Wednesday

Noon Day Bible Class, in-person and virtual

12:00 pm

16

Wednesday

Bible for Life, in-person and virtual

7:00 pm

18

Friday

151st Church Anniversary Activity

7:00 pm

19

Saturday

151st Church Anniversary Activity and Dinner

1:00 pm

20

Sunday

151st Church Anniversary: Worship Service, in-person and virtual

9:30 am

20

Sunday

Rites of Passage: First Session

22

Tuesday

COVID-19 Vaccinations/Boosters, Fulton County Board of Health, Rooms 35 and 40

23

Wednesday

Noon Day Bible Class, in-person and virtual

23

Wednesday

Bible for Life, in-person and virtual

7:00 pm

26

Saturday

Monthly Outreach Ministry Initiative: Atlanta Mission-The Shepherd’s Inn

12:00 noon

10:00 am—3:00 pm

10:00 am—3:00 pm 12:00 pm

27

Sunday

Worship Service, in-person and virtual

9:30 am

27

Sunday

Youth and Children’s Sunday, in person and virtual

9:30 am

28

Monday

Pastor in Travel: Red Oak United Methodist Church, Stockbridge, GA

7:00 pm

30

Wednesday

Noon Day Bible Class, in-person and virtual

12:00 pm

30

Wednesday

Bible for Life, in-person and virtual

7:00 pm

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