Volume 1, Issue 2

February 5, 2017

GREATER MT. ZION A.M.E. CHURCH

The Zion Trumpet

Church School 3

Health and Wellness / Social Action

4

Inspirational Moment 5

Preached Word / Bible Trivia

6

Pastor’s Message 7

Happenings 8-9

Black History 10

Inside this issue:

Birthdays 11

Sick and Shut In 12

Children’s Church 13

The Fun Times 14

Stewardship 15

Moments in our African American History

“We should emphasize not Negro history, but the Negro in history. What we need is not a history of selected races or nations, but the history of the world void of national bias, race hate, and religious prejudice.” - Carter Woodson

“Do not call for black power or green power. Call for brain power.” Barbara Jordan

“I have observed this in my experience of slavery, that whenever my condition was improved, instead on increasing my contentment; it only increased my de-sire to be free, and set me thinking of plans to gain my freedom.” - Frederick Douglass

“Hate is too great a burden to bear. It injures the hater more than it injures the hated.” - Coretta Scott King.

“Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.” - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

“I have learned over the years that when one’s mind is made up, this diminishes fear.” - Rosa Parks.

“Have a vision. Be demanding.” - Colin Powell, the first African American appointed as the U.S. Secretary of State.

“Change will not come if we wait for some other person or some other time. We are the ones we’ve been waiting for. We are the change that we seek.” -President Barak Obama 44th President of the United States January 20, 2007— January 20, 2017

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Contact Information

Jimmy Pritchett Steward Pro-Tem 727-866-0061 Reggie Reed, Trustee Pro-Tem 727-687-5157 Rev. Robert Boyd, Clergy 727-698-1368 Rev. Cherry Chaney 561-856-6535 Rev. Ira Whitson, Clergy 727-823-1923 727-768-6178 Rev. Dr. Sherisse Bryant, Youth Minister 727-608-7695 Valarie Lee, Health / Wellness 727-851-5339 Anna Herring, Social Action 727-258-4769 Elouise Brown, Evangelism Ministry 727-906-7191 Patricia Needom, Class Leaders 727-896-1085 Constance Shaw, Minister of Music 727-678-1921 Terry Bradley, Male Chorus 727-793-7048 Chauntea Kirnes, Voices of Praise 727-710-1620 Gary / Karen Stanford, Couples Ministry 727-784-7360 Shirley Morgan, Lay President 727-815-6563 Patricia Smith-Johnson, WMS 727-459-8584 Verna Thompson YPD 727-348-8509 Karen Stanford, Women’s Ministry 727-784-7360 Donna Butler, Kitchen Manager 727-599-4215 Dozier Harrell, Janitorial 727-656-0302 Frederick Robinson, Sons of Allen 727-563-6054

Excelling Through Talent & Academics

Our prayers are with you this school year. We pray your efforts to become a successful student will be rewarding and make a

difference in your life and will one day help change the world. Be blessed.

Pastor Clarence and Sister Andrea Williams and your Family and Friends here at Greater Mt. Zion

02/21 The Sower and the Seed Luke 8:4-15 02/22 Gifts that Lead to Faithfulness 1 Peter 1:3-9 02/23 Wholeness by Prayer and Action James 5:13-20 02/24 Practice Mutual Discipline Matthew 18:15-20 02/25 Support Ministers Generously 1 Corinthians 9:3-12 02/26 Choose to Love Each Other Galatians 5:18-6:10 02/27 Christ Died for Us 1 John 3:11-17 02/28 Jesus and the Father’s Love John 14:18-24 03/01 Believe in Jesus; Love One Another 1 John 3:18-24 03/02 The Spirit of God Confesses Jesus 1 John 4:1-6 03/03 Loving God and Brothers and Sisters 1 John 4:20-5:5 03/04 Thankful for God’s Steadfast Love Psalm 40:1-10 03/05 Dwelling in God’s Love 1 John 4:7-19

02/01 Jesus Fulfills the Promise to Abraham Galatians 3:15-18 02/02 Baptized into One Body 1 Corinthians 12:12-18 02/03 Know That You Are Children of God 1 John 2:28-3:3 02/04 Serve in the Name of Christ Colossians 3:12-17 02/05 Changed by Christ to Live in Harmony Galatians 3:26-47 02/06 Becoming an Heir in God’s Family Galatians 4:1-7 02/07 A Faithful Heir Will Succeed 1 Kings 2:1-4 02/08 Power and Strength Through Weakness 2 Corinthians 12:7b-10 02/09 The Cost of Being a Disciple Luke 9:23-27, 57-62 02/10 The Spirit Brings Life Romans 8:1-11 02/11 Led by the Spirit of Christ Romans 8:12-17 02/12 Choose Freedom in Christ Galatians 4:8-20 02/13 Christ, the Wisdom of God 1 Corinthians 1:18-25 02/14 The Lord Is God Alone Deuteronomy 6:4-9 02/15 You Shall Love Your Neighbor Leviticus 19:13-18 02/16 Rescued from Death Romans 7:15-24 02/17 Keep Focused and Pure 1 Corinthians 5:1-2, 6-9 02/18 Produce the Fruit of the Spirit Galatians 5:22-26 02/19 Choose to Love and Serve One Another Galatians 5:1-17 02/20 Walk in Newness of Life Romans 6:1-11

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Sunday, February 27,

2017

7:30am and 11:00am Worship

Men , wear a Red Tie

Spreading Joy, Gifting Hope Neighbor-to-Neighbor Christmas Program

On December 22, 2016, Ten (10) members of Greater Mt. Zion set out to bring the Joy of Christmas to children and families at Childs Park YMCA, Neighbor to Neighbor Annual Event. The Hall was decked in read and green, holiday music played softly as Santa’s Elves and Helpers (Zionites) assisted the parents with the selec-tion of toys for the children.

This program is the “brain child” of the late Dr. David Welch over twenty six (26) years ago to share the spirit with underserved families. It has grown and is estimated parents of more than seven hundred (700)

children collected free toys, books, games and bikes. The parents also received Bibles and Publix gift certificates. A HUGH Thank You to the following members for making the Holiday bright for families in our com-munity: Naomi Adams, Ruth Davis, Shirley Morgan, Monica Marshal, Sylvia Pritchett, Orlando and Felicia Pizano, Verbenia Wells and Eva Williams. Thank you again, Anna Herring

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February 8, 2017 Anna Millet

Pinellas County Consumer Protection

Investigator Theme: Focus Current

Scams, Cases of Fraud and Identity Thief in our Community.

Come out to learn how NOT TO BE A VICTIM!

18 Quotes that Will Change the Way You Treat Yourself by Angel Chernoff “You were born with wings, why prefer to crawl through life?” — Rumi

It’s not the face, but the expressions you make. It’s not the voice, but what you say. It’s not exactly how you look in that body, but the things you do with it. You are incredible! Give yourself a chance to be your best, by caring for yourself accordingly. Nourishing yourself in a way that helps you blossom in the direction you want to go in life is achievable, and you are worth the effort. Self-care, includes any intentional actions you take to care for your physical, mental and emotional health. Maintaining a healthy self-care routine is a challenge for many of us, and it can be especially challenging when life gets busy.

And then there are many intricate, mental and emotional aspects of self-care that we often forget about. Below is18 quotes on mental and emotional self-care that may be helpful and inspirational. 1. It’s not what you say to everybody else that determines your life – it’s what you whisper to yourself every day that

has the greatest power. 2. Don’t look for others to give you permission to be yourself. You don’t need anyone’s validation to be “good enough”

or to have a great day. 3. The best time to be extra kind to yourself is when you don’t feel like it. Because that’s when doing so can make the

biggest difference. 4. Be your own experiment. Be your own work of art. Be a work in progress. And be OK with it. 5. Let people around you see the real, imperfect, quirky, weird, beautiful, magical person YOU are. That is enough. 6. You can’t base your ideas of success and happiness on other people’s opinions and expectations. 7. Spend a lot more time with those who make you smile and a lot less time with those who you feel pressured to

constantly impress. (And remember, you can be kind to people without choosing to be around them all the time.) 8. Our greatest defense against stress is the ability to choose one thought over another. Remember this. If you look

for reasons to be angry and upset, you’ll find plenty of them. Look instead for reasons to be positive, and see them everywhere.

9. One of the most peaceful mindsets ever begins the moment you finally find the courage to let go of what you can’t change.

10. There’s no use going back over yesterday and what you did or didn’t do, because you were a different person then. Unless you let go, unless you forgive yourself, unless you forgive the situation, unless you accept that it’s over, you can’t move forward.

11. Most people make themselves unhappy simply by finding it impossible to accept life just as it is presenting itself right now. Don’t be one of them.

12. You don’t know what the future will bring… So your best strategy for living is to make the best and most positive use of the present.

13. When you discover something that nourishes your soul and brings joy – something that truly matters to you – care enough about yourself to make room for it in your life. And if you find that you don’t have enough time for what matters, stop doing things that don’t.

14. The quality of your life in the long run directly depends upon how you set and respect your priorities today. And it’s not selfish to love yourself, take care of yourself, and to make your happiness a priority.

15. Whenever the grass looks greener on the other side, stop staring, stop comparing, stop complaining, and start watering the grass you’re standing on.

16. Anyone can hide from problems and suffer. Facing up to things, and working through them gradually – that’s what makes you stronger and happier in the end.

17. Don’t break your back. You can’t lift a thousand pounds all at once. Yet you can easily lift one pound a thousand times

18. Sometimes we need to distance ourselves to see things clearly. And sometimes the most important thing we do in a whole day is the short rest we take between two deep breaths.

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P A G E 6 T H E Z I O N T R U M P E T

January 1st 8:00—Rev. Robert Boyd 1 John 1:5-10

“If” 10:00—Rev. Clarence Williams

Matthew 9:27-30 “This is the Year of Yes”

January 8th 7:30—Rev. Ira Whitson Isaiah 43:18-19

“Behold a New Thing” 11:00—Rev. Clarence Williams

Romans 4:20-21, Hebrews 10:19-25 “Battling Unbelief”

January 22nd 7:30—Sister Constance Shaw John 9:4-5

“Give Your Best to the Master” 11:00—Rev. Clarence Williams

John 9:4 “Give Your Best to the Master, P 2”

January 29th 8:00—Rev. Clarence Williams John 8:28-29

“Lifted Up” 10:00—Rev. Clarence Williams

Acts 2:42-47 “The Fear of God and Freedom of Goods (Stuff)”

January 15th 7:30—Rev. Clarence Williams Luke 10:30-37

“What are You Afraid Of” 11:00—Rev. Clarence Williams

2 Corinthians 2:14-17 “Triumphant Life”

Trivia Question for January

In the final verse, Obadiah said the kingdom would be what?

Trivia Answer for January

It is the shortest book in the Old Testament written by the prophet Obadiah. He tells us the Kingdom is the LORDS.

Trivia Question for February

Why did God say He was interested in Nineveh?

The Fulfillment of God’s Desire

“For the LORD hath chosen Zion; He hath desired it for His habitation… here will I dwell; for I have desired it.”

Psalm 132:13-14 Here you have the one great desire of God that moved Him in the work of redemption. His heart longed for man; He desired to dwell with him and in him. To Moses He said, “And let them make me a sanctuary; that I may dwell among them” (Exodus 25:8). And just as Israel had to prepare the dwelling for God, His children are now called to yield themselves to God so that He might dwell in them and they might win others to become His habitation. What an honor! What a high calling, to count my worldly business as entirely secondary and to find my life and my delight in winning souls, in whom God finds His heart’s delight! “Here will I dwell, for I have desired it.” And this is what I can do through intercession. I can pray for those around me, that God would give them His Holy Spirit. God’s great plan is that man himself will build Him a habitation. In answer to the unceasing intercession of His children, God will give His power and blessing. As this great desire of God fills us, we will give ourselves wholly to work for its fulfillment. When David thought of God’s desire to dwell in Israel, he said, “I will not give sleep to mine eyes, or slumber to mine eyelids, until I find out a place for the LORD, an habitation for the mighty God of Jacob” (Psalm 132:4). And since it has been revealed to us what the indwelling of God may be, should we not give our lives for the fulfillment of His heart’s desire? Oh, let us begin, as never before, to pray for our children, for the souls around us, and for all the world—not only because we love them, but especially because God longs for them and gives us the honor being the channels through whom His blessings are brought down upon them. Children of God, awaken to the realization that God is seeking to train you as intercessors, through whom the great desire of His loving heart can be satisfied! O God, who has said of human hearts, “Here will I dwell, for I have desired it,” teach us to pray, day and night, that the desire of Your heart may be fulfilled. Amen.

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P A G E 8 T H E Z I O N T R U M P E T

Do you have a green thumb or an hour to spare? If so, the Floral Committee would love for you to be a part of their Ministry to help with the care of the plants inside the Church.

Please call or see Edna Stevens @ 727-327-8780 if this Ministry is for you!

Come Celebrate our

92nd Church Anniversary

Sunday, March 12, 2017

7:30 Speaker: The Reverend Dr. Glenn B. Dames, Jr. Allen Temple, Tampa

11:00 Speaker: The Reverend Wayne E. Wilson United Community Church, St. Petersburg

Theme: Zion Then and Now; Standing on God’s Promises

Scriptures: Roman 4:21; Hebrews 10:23, Isaiah 40:8

Colors: Blue and Black

Dozier and Cheryle Harrell

Kelvin and Latonna Lamar

Board of Trustees

2016 - 2017 Conference Year

Reggie Reed, Sr., - Pro-Tem

Cornelius Bell James Brown, Sr.

Rodney Davis Kelvin Davis

Gwendolyn Elliott Ralph Gilbert

Dozier Harrell, Jr. Mamie Jackson

Kelvin Lamar Patricia Landers

Lula Love Frederick Robinson

Michael Smith William Smith

Donnie Williams Willie Williams Stanley Wright

On Duty for February

Cornelius Bell Michael Smith

Gwendolyn Elliott

Please pick up your assignment sheet from the Pro-Tem.

All Married, Engaged and Soon-to-be Engaged Couples

Sunday, February 12, 2017— 4 pm

Fellowship of the Rings Couples’ Ministry

“Celebrating Love and Marriage” Worship

Guest speaker: The Reverend Ellis Hodge Word of Life Fellowship

Sister Earline Gilbert, Chairperson

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Voices of Praise - 1st Sunday

February 5th

Mass Choir - 2nd Sunday

February 12th

Male Chorus - 3rd Sunday

February 19th

Youth Choir - 4th Sunday

February 26th

Rehearsals Schedule:

Mass Choir February 7th and 21st

Male Chorus February 14th and 28th

Voices of Praise February 2nd and 23rd

Mrs. Constance T. Shaw, Minister of Music

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02/01 Nicole Lane 02/01 Antonio Atkins 02/01 Dr. Andria Harrell 02/01 Lorraine Butler 02/01 Lorraine Clark 02/02 Asia Holsey 02/03 Sheryl Tucker 02/03 Kayla Sermon 02/04 Deloris Collins 02/04 Aaden Harris 02/04 Michael Burnett 02/04 Michael Rodgers 02/05 Verna Thompson 02/05 Edna Stevens 02/05 Sylvia Pritchett 02/05 Alphonso Reece 02/06 Mae Bannister 02/06 Maria Williams 02/06 Alphonso Gwyn 02/06 Marquavia Evans 02/08 Jerome Clark 02/09 David Bryant 02/09 Jermaine Tindell 02/10 Shayron Reed, Jr. 02/11 Alverdean Tindell 02/11 Sharlene Gibson 02/11 Sherreese Davis 02/11 Monique Brown 02/11 Daneisha Wilson 02/12 Chantel Lambert 02/12 Addisyn Harris 02/12 Le’Kionna Walker 02/13 Carla Rich 02/14 PreAngela Davis-Kelly 02/14 Denise Andrews 02/14 Alphonso Turner III 02/14 Jermaine Stevens 02/14 Ashanti Jenkins 02/15 Samuel Footman 02/15 Kay Francis Keys 02/15 Veronica Harvey 02/15 Jerard Floyd 02/15 Jalen Jackson 02/15 Aria King 02/16 Roosevelt Scott 02/16 Carolyn Dixon 02/16 Dale Major 02/16 Velnita Williams

02/17 Janice Harris 02/17 Gwendolyn Shirley 02/17 Donald Johnson 02/17 Kriszen Williams 02/17 Anthony Ragster 02/18 Carl Dean 02/18 Inez Roberts 02/18 John Smith 02/19 Denise Jones 02/19 Sallie Johnson 02/19 Julius Gordon 02/19 Zamya Hunter 02/19 John Thompson 02/20 Renita Crandle 02/20 Dwayne Howard 02/20 Dominique Blanchard 02/20 Alesia Keys 02/20 Shamarion Wynn 02/21 Mya Griffin . 02/21 Julian Facyson 02/21 Alice Lovette 02/22 Melodie Davis 02/22 Ashton Johnson 02/23 Clyde Lancaster 02/23 Artie Haygood 02/24 Monica Pickens 02/24 Chris Powell 02/25 Eric Hadley 02/25 Dytoyia Martin 02/25 Meghan Williams 02/26 Gail Ragsdale 02/26 Fredric Bogans 02/26 James Alderman, Jr. 02/26 Tiffany Keys 02/26 Carmen McKenzie 02/27 Bryan Burney 02/27 Keshina Churches 02/27 ArKeith Jenkins 02/27 Ashley Woodard

If you were born in

February…

Your characteristics show you are Independent,

Creative, Entertaining,

Stimulating and Progressive

Birthstone:

The Amethyst

Birth Flower:

Violet Means

Faithfulness, Humility, and

Chasity

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Sister Betty Covington Bouey 1458 15th Street South Sister Linda Churches 701 1/2 18th Avenue South, Back Apt. Sister Leola Currington 3022 Melrose Avenue South Sister Dezra Flournoy-Hudson 2012 69th Avenue South Brother Rubin Jackson 1920 26th Street South Sister Sallie Johnson 1230 40th Street South Brother P.L. Keys 2546 6th Avenue South

Sister Terri Murph 1430 63rd Avenue South Sister Daisy Powell 3474 15th Avenue South Sister Elizabeth Smith 2528 17th Avenue South

Nursing Homes and Rehabilitation Centers Sister Ethel Eva Pinellas Point Rehab 5601 31st Street

Brother Eugene “Gino” Harrell Egret Cove 550 62nd Street South, Bed 18B

Sister Betty Jordan Menorah Manor 255 59th Street North

Brother Quentin Keys Shores Acres Rehabilitation 4500 Indianapolis St. N.E.

Hospital Brother Marvin Tim Flemmings Bay Pines Veterans Healthcare System 10000 Bay Pines Blvd.

Brother Leroy Flemmings St. Joseph’s Hospital, Tampa Brother Charles Myrick Northside Hospital, St. Pete

Ms. Jasmine Walker St. Anthony’s Hospital, Room E320

P A G E 1 2 T H E Z I O N T R U M P E T

Pierce, David, Melissa, and all other Family Members on the loss of your Wife / Mother and the entire Greater Mt. Zion Family on the loss or our dear Member:

Mrs. Gloria Morgan Bryant

Patricia Landers., Anitra Jackson, Monica Pickens and all other Family Members on the loss of your love one:

Rev. Anthony Landers

The Greater Mt. Zion A.M.E. Youth Department is seeking your help! We are looking for Committed Servants of God to serve as:

Church School Teachers Youth Church Teachers

Nursery Volunteers

If you love working with youth, and are led by God to assist us, please contact Rev. Bryant directly. Thank you, Rev. Dr. Sherrisse Bryant Youth Minister

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Scrumptious Sunday Dinners TODAY!!!

Sunday, February 5, 2017

after 7:30 and 11 am Worship

Please support our Youth Thank you

Open on Sundays

for ages up to three years.

Let us keep your babies while you enjoy Worship!

Mrs. Keisha Patrick, Director

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Commission on Stewardship and Finance

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Suggestions for weekly Tithing

Please Support the Owners of these Businesses who are our Members. Give us your card so we can advertise for you.

Electrical Needs - call Josiah Gumbs — 727.692.3849

God is still in control, so He will see us through this period. Let’s not forget this.

Cross and Anvil Human Services, Inc. 1201 7th Avenue South St. Petersburg, FL 33712 Phone: 727-821-1285 Fax: 727-821-0002 www.crossandanvil.org

GREATER MT. ZION A.M.E. CHURCH

From June Brown:

Let us not forget the history and heritage of the A.M.E. Church. We are aware that Richard Allen is the founder and First Bishop. He was born on February 14, 1760 to slave parents. He grew up in Delaware, where he developed a Christian faith so strong that his owner allowed him to study religion. He and Absalom Jones, along with others attended St. George Methodist Episcopal Church. He and Jones were kneeling in prayer one Sunday morning in 1787, when they were asked to move to the rear. They walked out and never returned. Allen gathered his own congregation and found Bethel A.M.E. in Philadelphia. The ground on which Bethel was cre-ated is the oldest piece of property in the U.S. that is continually owned by African Americans. The Church has been renovated where Sunday Services are being held every Sunday. It has beautiful stained glass windows, including a balcony in the Sanctuary.

Most recently, a statue of Richard Allen was erected. The month of February is the time in which the AME celebrate it’s Founder’s Day. Black Heritage for the 11th Episcopal District is held annually in the month of February in Jacksonville with the Young Peoples’ Division (YPD).

From the office staff…

Let us remember God is still in control of our lives and this world, even with a new Administration. Let’s stay focused

on Jesus Christ, for He will see us through.

This is the month we celebrate our Heritage and Legacy. Let’s all celebrate and thank God for the richness of it all.

Thank you, The Office Staff

1045 16th Street South St. Petersburg, FL 33705

Phone: 727-894-1393 Fax:: 727-827-4707 E-mail: helen@greatermtzioname.org www.greatermtzioname.org