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Deacon Ministry

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The Mission Statement of the Deacon Ministy is to provide our Pastor, Members of this Branch of Zion, and God’s children as a whole, the best of our service and talent in ministering to their spiritual and physical needs.

 Our goals are to:

  1. Develop and demonstrate the character of Jesus the Christ;
  2. To enhance our Faith and knowledge of Jesus as the Scriptures direct; “Study to show ourselves approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth”.
  3. To be constant in thanksgiving and Prayer seeking to receive and be obedient to guidance from the Holy Ghost.
  4. To regularly visit our members as required or requested.
  5. To show reverence and respect for the Deacon Ministry by developing our Gift of Service through on-going training.
  6. To consistently encourage others toward the Saving knowledge of Jesus; Through the direction of the Holy Spirit, we will share the Gospel of Christ, recognizing his Grace and Mercy.
  7. To be acquainted with and knowledgeable of the Ordinances and Articles of Faith of the Baptist Church.
  8. To recognize that each of God’s Children has a specific significance and to encourage one another to be aware of their Spiritual Gift(s) and the urgency that they operate in these gifts.
  9. To support all ministries of this Branch of Zion, providing assistance as require or requested
  10. To consistently attend Bible Study, in particular, Wednesday night Bible Study and Sunday School,
  11. To be available, at all times, to our Pastor to help and assist with his ministry and vision for this church, First Union Baptist Church.

OFFICERS FOR 2011

  •  Chairman, William Hicks, Sr.
  • Vice Chairman, Percy Campbell, Jr.
  • Secretary, James Nicholas
  • Chaplain/Training Coordinator, Frederick Amy, Sr.
  • Emeritus Deacons: Stonewall Green, Hezekiah Ross
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May 2012 Happenings

The Eternal Praise Ministry is inviting everyone to its Praise Dance Extravaganza on Saturday, May 5 at 3 p.m. There will be a host of guest churches, as well as our very own, Mustard Seed, Sisters of Praise, and Seasoned Praise Dance Ministries. Please come and be blessed.

The Couples Ministry’s May fellowship will be Friday, May 11 at 7 p.m. Facilitators will be Bro. Arthur and Sis. Tandalao Franks. Please sign up if you plan to attend. Come and invite a couple

We will be celebrating Women’s Weekend May 19 and 20. The theme is “Life Interruption/Divine Intervention” taken from Proverbs 3:5 and all women are asked to wear pastel colors. On Saturday, May 19 join us for our Women’s Brunch at 10 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Our speaker will be our very own, Sis. Tandalao Franks. On Sunday, May 20 we will celebrate Women’s Day. Our First Lady, Rev. Sylvia Wade, will be the speaker for the 8 a.m. service and guest speaker for the 11 a.m. service will be Rev. Charlene McQueen-Martin. All women are asked to give a $50 donation. Come and receive a blessing.

The first meeting and bowling session for the Summer Bowling League will be Sunday, May 20 at 6 p.m. at Bowl America on Midlothian Turnpike. The League will be bowling each Sunday at 6 p.m. for 13 weeks at the cost of approximately $13 each which includes the rental of shoes. It is not too late to join. For questions contact Bro. Anthony Jones (398-8360) or Sis. Cheryse Jones (398-8138).