New Mt Zion - About Us

V I S I O N

To be a healthy, functioning and unifying congregation of called out, fully committed Christians, that are reaching the masses with the message of the Master.

M I S S I O N

Converting people into Christ like vessels through: Discipleship, Stewardship, Fellowship, Friendship, Worship

C O R E V A L U E S

“To Be Light In Darkness, Hope For The Hopeless, and Compassionate and Caring Toward Every Man” 1 Corinthians 13:1-8

B E L I E F

S T A T E M E N T

- We believe the Bible to be the inspired, the only infallible, authoritative Word of God revealing the love of God to the world.
1 Thessalonians 2:13; 2 Timothy 3:15-17; John 3:16.

- We believe that there is one God, eternally existent in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Matthew 28:19; John 10:30; Ephesians 4:4-6.

- We believe in the deity of the Lord Jesus Christ, in His virgin birth, in His sinless life, in His miracles, in His vicarious and atoning death through His shed blood on the cross, in His bodily resurrection, in His ascension to the right hand of the Father, and in His personal return in power and glory. Matthew 1:23; John 1:1-4 and 1:29; Acts 1:11 and 2:22-24; Romans 8:34; 1 Corinthians 15:3-4;
2 Corinthians 5:21; Philippians 2:5-11; Hebrews 1:1-4 and 4:15.

- We believe that all men everywhere are lost and face the judgment of God, that Jesus Christ is the only way of salvation, and that for the salvation of lost and sinful man, repentance of sin and faith in Jesus Christ results in regeneration by the Holy Spirit. Furthermore we believe that God will reward the righteous with eternal life in heaven, and that He will banish the unrighteous to everlasting punishment in hell. Luke 24:46-47; John 14:6; Acts 4:12; Romans 3:23; 2 Corinthians 5:10-11; Ephesians 1:7 and 2:8-9; Titus 3:4-7.

- We believe in the present ministry of the Holy Spirit, whose indwelling enables the Christian to live a godly life. John 3:5-8;
Acts 1:8 and 4:31; Romans 8:9; 1 Corinthians 2:14; Galatians 5:16-18; Ephesians 6:12; Colossians 2:6-10.

- We believe in the resurrection of both the saved and the lost; the saved unto the resurrection of eternal life and the lost unto the resurrection of damnation and eternal punishment. 1 Corinthians 15:51-57; Revelation 20:11-15.

- We believe in the spiritual unity of believers in the Lord Jesus Christ and that all true believers are members of His body, the church. 1 Corinthians 12:12, 27; Ephesians 1:22-23.

- We believe that the ministry of evangelism (sharing and proclaiming the message of salvation only possible by grace through faith in Jesus Christ) and discipleship (helping followers of Christ grow up into maturity in Christ) is a responsibility of all followers of Jesus Christ. Matthew 28:18-20; Acts 1:8; Romans 10:9-15; 1 Peter 3:15.

- We believe God’s plan for human sexuality is to be expressed only within the context of marriage, that God created man and woman as unique biological persons made to complete each other. God instituted monogamous marriage between male and female as the foundation of the family and the basic structure of human society. For this reason, we believe that marriage is exclusively the union of one genetic male and one genetic female. Genesis 2:24; Matthew 19:5-6; Mark 10:6-9; Romans 1:26-27;
1 Corinthians 6:9.

- We believe that we must dedicate ourselves to prayer, to the service of our Lord, to His authority over our lives, and to the ministry of evangelism. Matthew 9:35-38, 22:37-39, and 28:18-20; Acts 1:8; Romans 10:9-15 and 12:20-21; Galatians 6:10; Colossians 2:6-10; 1 Peter 3:15.

- We believe that human life is sacred from conception to its natural end; and that we must have concern for the physical and spiritual needs of our fellowmen. Psalm 139:13; Isaiah 49:1; Jeremiah 1:5; Matthew 22:37-39; Romans 12:20-21; Galatians 6:10.

Having been led, as we believe, by the spirit of God, to receive the Lord Jesus Christ as our Saviour, and on the profession of our faith, having been baptized in the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost, we do now, in the presence of God, Angels, and this assembly, most solemnly and joyfully enter into covenant with one another, as one Body in Christ.

We engage, therefore, by the aid of the Holy Spirit, to walk together in Christian Love; to strive for the advancement of this church, in knowledge, holiness, and comfort; to promote its prosperity and spirituality; to sustain its worship, ordinance, discipline, and doctrines; to contribute cheerfully and regularly to the support of the ministry, the expenses of the church, the relief of the poor, and the spread of the gospel through all nations.

We also engage to maintain family and secret devotions; to religiously educate our children; to seek the salvation of our kindred and acquaintance; to walk circumspectly in the world; to be just in our dealings, faithful in our

engagements and exemplary in our deportment; to avoid all tattling, backbiting, and excessive anger; to abstain from the sale and use of intoxicating drink as a beverage, and to be zealous in our effort to advance the kingdom of our Saviour.

We further engage to watch over one another in brotherly love; to remember each other in prayer; to aid each other in sickness and distress; to cultivate Christian sympathy in feelings and courtesy in speech; to be slow to take offense, but always ready for reconciliation, and mindful of the rules of our Saviour to secure it without delay.

We moreover engage that, when we remove from this place we will as soon as possible unite with some other church where we can carry out the spirit of this Covenant and the principles of God’s Word.

WHAT WE BELIEVE

OUR H I S T O R Y

UPDATE FOR NEW MOUNT ZION MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH

June 2015 – October 2016

Since our last Church Anniversary and Homecoming celebration, God has added seventeen new members to our fellowship: eight have come on their Christian Experiences; six have come as candidates for baptism; and three have come under watch care.

During the past year, the Lord has called from labor to reward five of our members. Brother George Thompson, Brother Anthony Amado, Brother Clarence Thompson, and Deacon Robert McFrazier who served as Superintendent of the Sunday School for many years and the chairman of the building of our Fellowship Hall until its completion and dedication. Most recently He also called Deaconess Zeffer Haggerty to her heavenly home.

The trustee ministry has completed many projects during the past year. New doors with panic bars have been installed in the entry way, on the west side, the north side and the south side of the church building. Several members have received training in operating the A.E.D. machines. A 45 slot mailbox has been set up outside the secretary’s office. A new color copier has been purchased. Rooms on the north and south side of the pulpit have been renovated. The room on the north side is now dedicated to the Technology Committee and the room on the south side is dedicated to the Deaconess for preparing communion. The middle section of the parking lot has been repaved.

In the Fellowship Hall, new phones were purchased for the kitchen and one of the classrooms. A panic button has been installed on the northwest door from the kitchen.

The Community Outreach Ministry was begun under the leadership of Sister Lisa Davis. This ministry has shared in the community in the following ways: They have provided Bingo fellowships at the Legacy Nursing Facility for their clients. They participated in the Angel Tree Project which provides Christmas gifts to the children of parents who are incarcerated. They set up a tent at the Juneteenth celebration where they handed out information on worship services at the church along with a bag of various items. They conducted voter registration after morning services. Initiated a Water for Flint project in which 25, 000 bottles of water were collected and delivered to Flint, Michigan. An All-Male Fashion Show was held and the cost of admission was school supplies to be given to the students at Highland Park Central Elementary School. They sponsored a Black Lives Matter community meeting at our Fellowship Hall which was well attended by community leaders as well as people who live in the community. They spearheaded the National Back to Church Sunday observance.

The Technology Ministry continues to infuse more technology into our worship experiences. The church Wifi has been upgraded. In the Media booth a high stool, a CD recorder, a stand for the laptop, and two chairs have been added. In addition, two 12” monitor speakers have been added; two universal articulating mounts have been installed; two column array loud speakers and sub woofers installed; one amplifier and one hot spot added. A video cable was installed between the sanctuary and the Fellowship Hall to allow the services in the sanctuary to be seen and heard in the Fellowship Hall. Copies of DVD’s or CD’s are being distributed to our sick and shut in members.

God has so richly blessed this body of believers known as New Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church. As we continue to serve Him, worship Him and witness for Him, we look to Him for direction in what He desires for us to do. We continue to thank Him for what He has, is and will continue to do in the life of His church. May we increase our light on this corner as we strive to serve His people in this community.

Prepared by Church Historian

Sis. Barbara J. Davis