Today, Sep 28 Sunday School Ministry– Youth Graduation 9:30A; Juve- nile Detention 10A, Children’s Church 11A; Married Couples Ministry 1:30P; Zone B SGM (FMZBC) 1:30P; Zones K1-K5 (Stafford) 3P Monday, Sep 29 Women’s Choir– Leadership Meeting 7P; Women’s Choir Praise Team 7P; Zumba 7P; Deaconess Ministry– Commit- tee Meeting 7:30P Tuesday, Sep 30 Deaf Ministry 7P; Youth Minis- try 7:30P Wednesday, Oct 1 Senior’s Ministry 12:30P; Praise & Worship 7:30P; Bible Study 7P Thursday, Oct 2 Deaconess Ministry Executive Board Meeting 10:30A; Prince- ton Theological Seminary & FMZ Satellite Courses 7P Friday, Oct 3 Youth Ministry First Friday 7P; Zumba 7P Saturday, Oct 4 Deacon’s Ministry– Prayer Breakfast 8A; Sunday School Ministry– Servant Training 9A; Deaf Ministry 10A; Zone K3 SGM ( Hampton Oaks) 3P SGM: Small Groups Ministry . ANNOUNCEMENTS S EPTEMBER 28 , 2014 CHRISTIAN EDUCATION DEPARTMENT SUNDAY SCHOOL MINISTRY TRAINING Sunday School Servants Training will be held Saturday, October 4th, from 9-11 am. All Sunday School Servants and ANYONE interested in serving in the Sun- day School Ministry are encouraged to attend. Sign-up TODAY in the Nar- thex . POC: Ernest Jones, (703) 580- 5212, [email protected]. YOUTH MINISTRY “Bring-a-Friend-to-Church” Sunday: all youth are invited and encouraged to share their faith with their friends and neighbors. On October 19, 2014, our guests will experience Jesus Christ’s love through worship, fellowship and FMZ’s hospitality. Our teenage guests will receive a compli- mentary meal in the Grain of Heaven at 9:30am with members of the Youth Minis- try. Contact Rev. McNeill for announce- ments and details at (703) 670-0184 or [email protected]. First Friday ( in October): Join your friends and peers for an evening filled with faith, fun and fellowship on October 3, 2014 at 7pm. We will begin our 2014 -2015 minis- try season with Word Alive (Hebrews 4:12)!. A guest biblical storyteller will share the life, reality, humor and power in the Word of God. Today is the final day to sign-up in the Narthex after the 8am and 11 am services. For additional details, contact Rev. McNeill at 703-670-0184 or [email protected]. MARRIED COUPLES MINISTRY The Married Couples Ministry (MCM) will meet TODAY at 1:30pm-3:30pm at FMZ. Please join us as we continue our discus- sion of how MARRIAGE ROCKS! "Married Couples Growing....One in Christ". Also join us at the Verizon Center on Sat- urday, October 4, from 8 am – 5 pm for the I STILL DO Marriage Conference. Then, join the Married Couples’ Ministry (MCM) on Sunday, October 26 for the I STILL DO fellowship and wrap session at FMZ from 1:30 – 3:30 pm. We are grow- ing the MCM and want every couple to be a part of what will be a wonderful ministry year. Don’t miss out! POC: David and Angela Grantham; [email protected]; 703-582- 0379. FIRST MOUNT ZION BAPTIST CHURCH ZION BAPTIST CHURCH This Week at a Glance & Activities SHARE REGISTRATION The last day to register for the October SHARE packages is October 12th. SHARE packages are $21 for food valued between $35 and $45. POC: Thomas Bates (703) 330-6371 or Cherry Anderson 540 361- 4319. PASTOR’S RETIREMENT PROPOSAL The Pastor's retirement proposal was briefed at the August 4, 2014 Church Meet- ing. If you have questions and/or need a copy of the briefing please send an email to: [email protected]. The Dea- cons' Ministry will also conduct the final question and answer session on 4 October 2014 at 10:00AM to give the congregation an opportunity to give feedback on the rec- ommendation and ask any questions. POC: Tony Fields at [email protected]. ACADEMIC EDUCATION MINISTRY (AEM) Sign-Ups for tutors and students for the annual AEM Tutorial Program will be availa- ble again today in the Narthex!! The AEM Tutorial Program offers free tutoring to stu- dents on all grade levels in their requested subject areas where tutors are available. This program is an excellent opportunity for those who are willing to tutor students once a week right here at the church. One of the most important works in our Christian jour- ney is to help a child. If any student feels the need for extra help in a certain area of his/her academic studies, then now is the time to sign up for help. Look for the AEM Sign-up table today in the Narthex for more information and sign up forms. Point of Contact: Gerry Griffin griff- [email protected]. FEED MY STARVING CHILDREN Wow! All shift slots have been filled. Thank you all for supporting this wonderful global effort. If you did not get a slot, we encourage you to periodically visit the site at http://volunteer.fmsc.org/Register/mobilep ack/event.aspx?event=1410-99 to see if there have been any cancellations. Please note: slots for the cleanup shift are still open. For additional information, you may contact Rev. Tracey Holley or Renee Wool- folk on 703-670-0184. “I WAS SICK AND YE VISITED ME” Our Known Sick and/ or Shut-in Prayer List Vera Brackett [I] Teresa Bridges [D4] Terry Carey [F1] Charlie Clark [K1] Frances Reynolds– Collier [D2] Jamie Dickerson [D4] Marva Elzy [I] Retina Everett [D4] Samuel Graham [L1] Callie Green [I] Bonnie Frederick– Hardaway [D1] Joanne Ferrell– Wilson [F2] Kizzie Lane [G1] Gwynne McCathorine [C1] Ann McCowen [F2] Nellie McLeod [H1] William C. McLeod [H1] Suzette Montero [F2] Cynthia Peavey [H2] Terri Royal [N] William Terry [M1] Cynthia Thompson [M2] Dr. Luke E. Torian 16622 Dumfries Road Dumfries, VA 22025 (703) 670-0184 Fax (703) 670-0296 Web Addresses: www.fmzbc.net www.fmzbc.com www.firstmountzionbc.org GRAIN OF HEAVEN Grits, Turkey Bacon, Scrambled Eggs, Fried Potatoes, Toast & Biscuits