Use Your “Power Surge” for Service

Are you ready to be a part of a “Power Surge” for God in 2023? Zion Hill’s Leader, Pastor Aaron L. Parker, wants members to make a difference this year by making a commitment to the guiding principle of a “Power Surge” through Spirit-Filled worship, praise, and service. During the January 1, worship service, Pastor Parker emphasized that the notion of a Power Surge suggests “something extra, more intensified, (and) more forceful.” He expects Zion Hill members to not only talk about a “Power Surge, but experience it in our church, communities, and our families.

If you’re wondering how you can participate in Zion Hill’s “Power Surge,” consider Outreach. Every Ministry in Zion Hill reaches out to those in need. You may have a heart for serving the homeless, helping men and women in need of spiritual guidance or economic assistance from the church, feeding the hungry, assisting in shaping spiritually strong and faith-filled youth, helping to provide education to build economically strong communities, or

(Acknowledgements continued from page 2) nourishing meal. None of this could have been accomplished without the support of our donors. Your donation will be used to serve the people directly.

–Elisabeth Omilami Chief Executive Officer

Thank you for your recent donation. As always, we appreciate the generosity and ongoing commitment of Zion Hill Baptist Church to Sadie G. Mays Health & Rehabilitation Center Your donation will help us to provide needed upgrades and renovations to our facility.

–Beth Laxton, MS Executive Director

Thank you for your support of Concerns, Inc. Your extremely generous donation will benefit our program for the homeless. You can be sure that your commitment to our organization allows us to successfully assist Atlanta’s most underserved individuals and families.

–James A. Milner, II Executive Director

It’s moments like these that remind me of how blessed I am to belong to such a serving others through prayer. Many opportunities for service exist.

If you don’t have a college degree, master’s, or doctorate degree or even a high school diploma, you absolutely don’t need any of them. All that God wants is your willing heart for service empowered by your experiencing a Power Surge that leads you to serve. Every member of the Body of Christ has a role to play regardless of their roles, ages, or stages in life. If you’re not sure about where or how you can fit into God’s plan, read 1 Corinthians 12:4-30. Every member of Zion Hill has an assignment…just ask God where He has equipped you to serve. Remember, when you think about service at Zion Hill, also remember the Church Motto of “Living to Love and Loving to Serve.”

How will it benefit you? You will experience an even greater Power Surge when a homeless man or woman comes to Christ because they felt your faith, love, and support, which brought them new hopes for the future. Maybe your guiding hand and loving support will help parents to lead children away from gangs or other negative influences and into a path toward hope and future success. You may experience a greater “Power Surge” when you spend time with seniors living in a rehabilitation or nursing facility and experience their gratitude and joy for your taking the time to worship, sing and pray for and with them.

How can you learn about the many roles for service at Zion Hill? Ask any Deacon, ministry leader or visit the Church office to learn of your opportunities to serve others. If you need a reminder of what the Word says about whom you should serve and that your service should be without partiality, read James 2. The same chapter tells you about authentic faith and what it means.

God wants more than your tithes and offerings. He also wants your hands, feet, and voices to serve His people. Use your Power Surge through committed service to others. n loving church family. I am so grateful for the generous gift of love. Staying on the Rock!

–Deacon Tantalous Smith

Thanks for the lovely sympathy cards sent by Zion Hill and the various church organizations. Your thoughtfulness is truly appreciated. God bless you.

–Michele Harp

A heart felt gratitude to Rev. Parker and the church family for your kindness and gratitude to our church family. The entire Zion Hill Church community was so kind and gracious in every area. Pastor Parker himself was there serving us. What an example of humility.

Thanks so much for the demonstration of love to the Berean Bible Baptist Church Family.

Elder Don Ellis Berean Bible Baptist Church, Atlanta, GA

For all the kindness you have shown, we thank you very much. For sympathy in sorrowing days, for friendships healing touch, with gratitude our hearts are full. Though words cannot convey the tender

— Submitted by Sis. Felecia Church The Outreach

Ministry Team thoughts and thankfulness we hold for you today.

The family of Brother Darryl Butler Sr.

Thank you Zion Hill Family, knowing people nice as you give life a brighter touch, and so, to each and all of you thanks very, very much!

Love the Patton Family Minnie & Willie

I want to sincerely thank you for all your kindness and support. You are a bright light who shines and gives hope to our community! Please accept our deepest gratitude for your generosity and for standing with us as we make a difference for vulnerable youth.

Jennifer Swain, Executive Director, YouthSpark

Gratefully acknowledging and thanking you for your kind expression of sympathy. We are eternally grateful for all the love shown through cards, food, fits, sympathy gifts, visits and calls. You continued love and God’s grace and mercies will help to sustain us during this season of grief.

Love and Blessings, Juanita Bynum, Wanda and Family