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4 The Savannah Tribune • Wednesday, April 3, 2024 Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church Deacon Ordination And Church Mother Installation Sis. Alice Robinson, Church Mother L-R: Rev. Clarence Kinlaw, Dea. Jerome Battey, Dea. Edward Williams, and Dea. James Green L-R: Rev. Clarence Kinlaw, Dea. Jerome Battey, Mother Alice Robinson, Dea. Edward Williams, and Dea. James Green To God be the Glo ry! With the theme... “We Can Achieve More Together Than Act Alone” and the Scripture Psalm 40:8, on Sunday, March 17,2024, the Glory of God was witnessed by a packed house, as we held a Celebration of Christian Growth for Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church (1720 Staley Ave.). ADeacon’s Ordination was conducted for Brother Edward Williams and Brother Jerome Battey, two men who have committed to and accepted the position of Deacon pledging.. .’’to act just ly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with God” (Mi- cah 6:8). Also, during the cel ebration of growth, Sister Alice M. Robinson was honored and installed as our Church Moth er. Sister Robinson, at the age of 93, is a life-long dedicated member who serves faithfully in numerous positions in the church. She imparts spiritual guidance and wisdom. Host Church for the celebration was 2nd Arnold Baptist Church and Master of Ceremonies was Minister Marion Brooks of 2nd Ar nold Baptist Church. The candidates processed in with Brother Edward Williams escorted by Sister Coy Wil liams, Brother Jerome Battey escorted by Sister Willie Mae Almond and Sister Alice M. Robinson escorted by Deacon James Green. A soul-stirring praise and worship by 2nd Ar nold Baptist Church’s Praise Team set the tone for a high ly spirited service, followed by a heartfelt welcome from Sister Diana Wagner of Zion Hill Baptist Church. A beau tiful scripture and prayer was rendered by Deacon Earl Wil liams and Deaconess Eva Wil liams of Tribe of Judah Baptist Church. Minister Lori Blige took us deep into our musical roots with an ole time spiritual. Bringing reverence to this mo mentous occasion was Pastor Richard Hall who eloquently delivered The Rhema Word of God. With the topic of “Show Me The Way” Pastor Hall brought a powerful message that affected all in attendance. The Program con cluded with the presentation of Bibles to the Deacons by Pastor Marc Williams of 1st Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church and Hymnals by Deacon Cur ley Green of 2nd Arnold Bap tist Church. Deacon James Green, Chairman of the ZHBC Deacons Ministry, presented framed Deacons certificates. Prayer for the candidates and church mother was given by Pastor Tony E. Reddick of New Shiloh Baptist Church. Dr. Dawn M. Robinson recited and presented a framed poem writ ten by Pastor Kinlaw, Jr. and dedicated to Sister Robinson. Deaconess Linda R. Green read and presented the framed Church Mother’s Charge. Pas tor Clarence Kinlaw, Jr. of Zion Hill Baptist Church and Tribe of Judah Baptist Church gave an expressive charge to the can didates as they embark on their new Christian journey. Deacon James Green gave words of thanks to program participants. He also paid a special tribute to Rev. Jessie Blackshear, Rev. Frank Ellis, Rev. Richard Hall and Rev. Barbara Simmons for their spiritual guidance. We give very special thanks to Pastor Clarence Kinlaw, Jr. for the love and care he put forth in coordinating this God-filled celebration of growth for Zion Hill Baptist Church. Deep Center to Host 2024 Youth Summit and SLAM Competition Deep Center will host the organization’s 2024 Youth Summit and SLAM competi tion on Saturday, April 27th, 2024 at the Frank Callen Boys and Girls Club, 510 E. Charl ton St. in Savannah. The Youth Summit is open to all Chatham County youth ages 13-18 to participate. The summit is completely free, but registration is required. To register: https://tinyurl.com/3rzvf4nj The world is wild, and lots of things happen every day that impact young people - but rarely take seriously what young people think or want - or see them as experts. The 2024 Youth Summit will be a gathering for young people to come together to discuss and organize around the issues that are important to them, participate in art and self- care workshops, and be part of building a supportive diverse community of young people in Savannah .Youth Summits are sites for young people to organize, network, and learn from each other about effective ways to make change in their communities. The Youth Summit will also include a SLAM competition, a panel and Q&A with Savannah youth activists, interactive workshops, a spe cial “petty poetry” session with poet Ashlee Haze, and a free clothing swap and book give away. Follow Us On Social Media! Twitter: @SavannahTrib ttes-^Rogall Jfumral Zianve, 3tic. 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I'.im Btjnva-ltuii'ion Lisa Bijnes-Reid, OUj,i Bijnes-BLvuL AL French ye Bijnes-fones 204 West Hall Street I Savannah, GA 31401 012-233-2175 I 912-233-2176 I Fax 912-254-9343 w\n v. h tj n cs ro y a II x om Email: inlo@htjncsrotjall.com Ifr. Atfnd L Muilkc licensed frwitT.il Mtitipf JE Genera/ Mmagcf Deacon and Deaconess Anniversary at Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church Please join us on Sun day, April 14, at 10:00 a.m. at Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church located at 1008 May St in Savannah, as we celebrate our Deacons and Deaconess’ Anniversary. Experience an uplifting service filled with gratitude, fellowship, and in spiration. Come and be a part of this special occasion as we honor the dedicated service of our deacon and deaconesses. Rev. Paul Smith, Pastor "From Gethsemane to Golgotha" Encore Production An Encore production of the Easter sermon ... “From Gethsemane to Golgotha” will be held at Emmanuel Taberna cle on Sunday, April 7,2024 at 11:00 a.m.. Everyone needs to see this message. ... “you don’t want to go through Gol gotha without first going to Gethsemane” first. The church is located at 1001 East Henry St. Elder Kedric West is the pastor. For information contact Elder West at 912.667.3490. TMBC Youth of the Quarter Brayden Carter Jones is the Thankful Missionary Baptist Church Youth of the Quarter. He was 1 of 18 students at St. James Catholic School chosen as February Disciple of the Month for demonstrating “Purity of Heart.” At TMBC, he is active in the Youth Minis try, the Youth Choir and serves as a Junior Usher. He is the son of Bradley Jones and Marvette Wilkerson. Tremont Temple Missionary Baptist Church Celebrates 102nd Church Anniversary Rev. Quentin Morris A great time of re joicing will be had the entire month of April as we celebrate Tremont Temple Missionary Baptist Church 102nd Church Anniversary. The church is located at 1110 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. Every Wednesday evening in April, there will be a guest minister to bring the message each night beginning at 7:00 pm. The anniversary theme is “Building Upon a Solid Foundation” , based on Matthew 16: 18, “And I say also unto thee, that thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. Guest ministers are: Wednesday, April 3, 2024: Rev. Joey Horton of Wilming ton MBC Wednesday, April 10, 2024: Rev. Aaron Cummings of St. Luke MBC Wednesday, April 17, 2024: Rev. Romaine Bennett of First Rev. Robert Duncan Smyrna MBC Wednesday, April 24, 2024: Rev. Paul Smith of Bethlehem Baptist Church Sunday, April 28, 2024: Rev. Robert Duncan of Mountain Home Baptist Church (Syca more, Alabama) * While the Bible states that we are to give 10% of our earnings to the Lord in tithes and offering, we know that has not always been done. In honor of our 102nd anniversary, we ask you to pray so that each member will find it in your heart to tithe on the anniver sary. Psalm 37:4 tells us that if we trust God, He will give us the desires of our heart. Do you trust God? Let us pray and be faithful. Most of all, let us do all in our power to bring others to Christ so that we may con tinue to build on a solid foun dation. Rev Quentin J. Morris, Pastor
