Sunday Announcements

cOVID19-UPDATED PROCEDURES AND POLICY – MARCH 2021

• JOIN US – Join us every Sunday at 8:30am for Sunday school. A virtual Sunday School Class is available on Thursdays at 6:30pm.

• MASTER LIFE – Master Life is back and starting soon! Master Life is a rewarding and in-depth discipleship program that gives you an opportunity to build a lifelong obedient relationship with God. The 18 session program begins Sunday, April 2nd. Registration is available now on the church center app, or see Minister Tanya Parker or Deaconess Katrina Hill the event table in the foyer after service.

• BIBLE STUDY –Evening Bible study is on a short break. Afternoon bible study will still continue in- person and online every Wednesday at 1pm. Please see Sister Joanne Haynes with questions and for bible study books.

• THE ENHANCE MENORSHIP – The Enhance Mentorship Program is back! Parents and families with boys ages 6 to 12  are invited to an informational meeting on March 2nd at 6:30pm to learn about ENHANCE, our mission, vision and pillars of the program with its leaders. The weekly program will begin on Thursday, March 9th at 6:30pm. Please see Brother Gabe Gaskin and Fritz Cadet with any questions.

• SPRING WORKERS MEETING – Greater Zion has been invited to kick off the 103rd Workers Meeting of the PA Cogic Jurisdiction. Pastor Trey will be preaching, our Combined Choir  will be ministering with music. All are invited to join in the worship experience at Shiloh Church of God in Christ on Wednesday, March 22nd at 7:30pm.

• SUNDAY SCHOOL AND BIBLE SCHOOL – New Sunday School and Wednesday Afternoon Bible Study books are in. Books are available for pick up today and next Sunday after service. If you have any questions, please see brother Willie Ross or Sister Joanne Haynes. 

• PASTOR’S ANNIVERSARY –Happy First Pastoral Anniversary to our Pastor Trey DuPont! Thank you for all the ways you lead and guide our church and for being a great example of living a life of faith.  Everyone is invited to the gym after service for a reception to celebrate our Pastor! The Pastor’s Aid Ministry will be available at the welcome desk and gym to receive any cards and expressions of love

• PASTOR’S ANNIVERSARY  – Family and Friends, Join us as we celebrate the 1st Pastoral anniversary for Pastor Trey DuPont March 11th & 12th. The 2-day event will open with a night of worship, a concert featuring Kelontae Gavin and a Worship Service with guest preacher, Bishop Vincent Oliver. Stay tuned for more details.

• MORTAGE BURNING –  We are almost a fourth of the way towards our goal of burning our mortgage. We are still looking for 500 people to give $300 towards paying off our mortgage. Be sure to select the mortgage option on the online option or check the sacrificial mortgage or anniversary offering on your envelopes

• CHECK YOUR EMAILS – Please be sure to check your email for your 2022 giving statements. Physical statements will be mailed by January 31st. Also, please see the Trustees in the bookstore after service to pick up your 2023 envelopes.

• ALIVE IN CHRIST WOMEN’S MINISRTY – Calling all women of Greater Zion! On February 25th at 12:30pm join us for a “Heart to Heart with Jesus” We will be kicking off a 6 week Study on How to be an effective Prayer Warrior!  Let’s press into new dimensions of prayer as a sisterhood as we study how to pray, what to pray and how to intentionally make time for prayer.  Please  register online and visit the women’s ministry table or see Sister DuPont to pre order study materials

• The Harrisburg Alumnae Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity – They are collecting men’s suits, shirts and ties to give to men in the Harrisburg community for job interviews, church and other engagements. If you have any items you wish to donate, please see brother Paul Smith.

• GOLDEN YEARS MINISTRY BUS TRIP – The Golden Years ministry will be hosting a bus trip to the Hunterdon Hill Playhouse to see the Play: Remember Me on Wednesday July 26th. The cost of  $137.00 includes transportation show ticket, a full course meal and more. A non refundable deposit of $68 is due March 26th and the final balance will be due May 14th. Reserve your seat as soon as possible! Please see the Golden Years Ministry leaders in the foyer after service with any questions.

• The AARP Foundation Tax Aide – is taking appointments now for preparation of your taxes. It is a free service and you do not have to be an AARP member. To request an appointment, call 717-219-3945.   

• REDEFINED MEN’S MINISTRY BOWLING – The Redefined Men’s Ministry will be hosting a bowling fellowship at ABC East Lanes on March 26th at 2pm. The cost is $16 per person and includes 3 games and shoes. Registration is available on the church center app.

• GREATER ZION FAMILY / THE CITY OF OF REFUGE ALLIANCE PRISON MINISTRY –  The City of Refuge Alliance Prison  Ministry Team is here to provide help for you and any incarcerated members of your family. Members and visitors may reach out to us using the information and forms located at the welcome desk. If you have any questions, please reach out to Deacon Jason Hill or Brother Larry McNeil.

• MINISTRY LEADERS – Ministry leaders, the semi Annual Church business meeting will be soon approaching. Please begin to prepare your ministry reports. There is a link on church center for you to submit your budget requests. 

• Attention volunteers, ministry leaders and ministry participants. It’s time to update  background checks and volunteer clearances. If you are unsure if your clearances need renewed, or need to obtain clearances to participate in a ministry, please sis Bobbi Jo Mims at the event table after service or send an email to bjmims@greaterzionbaptist.org. 

• Serve with us! Here are a few opportunities to serve in ministry at Greater Zion. Please visit our website or the church center app for more information.

• CONDOLENCES – Sister Phyllis McCullough passed away. She is the mother of our Deaconess Rochelle Pitts and Mother in law to Deacon Larry Pitts. The homegoing service will be Friday, March 10th here at Greater Zion. 10am for the viewing, 11am for the service. Please keep the bereaved family in your prayers.