Weekly Announcements

 

  • MASKS ARE OPTIONAL. Masks will be available on-site.

 

    • Winter Storm Alert: Jan 24–26 – All On-Site Activities are Cancelled. Due to the forecasted upcoming winter storm from January 24–26, 2026, all on-site activities are cancelled for your safety. We will continue to worship and connect online. The Zoom Links for Sunday School and Worship Services are on the church website. Please stay safe, warm, and connected.

 

 

    • January 2026 Let’s Pray! As the Body of Christ, let us come together in prayer each day this month, giving thanks to God for this blessed season. “Create in me a clean heart, O God. Renew a loyal spirit within me.” — Psalm 51:10 (NLT)

      1. We thank You, Lord, for allowing us to see a new year and for granting us another opportunity to grow. We praise You for Your faithfulness and for every blessing You have bestowed upon us

      2. Lord, today we make a new commitment—not a resolution, but a heartfelt desire—to place You where You have always belonged: first place in our lives.

      3. We pray for wisdom, divine guidance, unity within the body of Christ, and obedience to Your will as we move forward in our pastoral search.

 

    • Youth Church will take a break during the month of January to refresh, reset and prepare for a new year! Youth Church will resume on February 8, 2026!

 

    • Beginning Wednesday, January 28th, Evening Bible/Book study will be held at 7PM, and on ZOOM only. We will begin Week 3: David and the Ark, 1 Chronicles 10-16. Please use the ZOOM information shown below.

      • Zoom call-in: 19292056099

      • Meeting ID: 824 1953 5595

 

    • The next session of Adult Day Basic Bible Study will be Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at 12:00 PM. The point of contact is Rev. Shirley Smith.

 

    • SAVE THE DATE! The NZBC Prayer Ministry presents “What Is Prayer?” — Part I.  This is an opportunity for teaching, fellowship, and spiritual growth. Lunch will be served. A sign-up sheet is available on the bulletin board near the admin office. For more information please contact Sis. Arlene Thompson.  

      • When: Saturday, February 7, 2026

      • Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

      • Where: J. H. Moody Fellowship Hall

 

    • The NZBC Missionary Ministry is organizing a collection drive to support a Kenya Medical Missions Team serving the Mully Children's Family (MCF). Dr. Lynne Stockman, former WMUV President, medical specialists, nurses, and other personnel will provide care to many in need. New Zion Baptist Church members are encouraged to participate by donating specified items during the collection period. Donations will be accepted from January 18, 2026, through February 15, 2026. Please place all donated items in the red bag in the vestibule. The bag will be at the exact location previously used for plastic bag collection. The point of contact is Sis. Karen Stokes.

      • Requested items:

        • Readers (2.00-2.50 strength)

        • Sunglasses for children and adults

        • Soft pouch eyewear cases

        • Toothbrushes with covers

 

    • Words of Wisdom for Congregations in Transition. The Pastoral Search Committee invites all NZBC Members to a special congregation event on Saturday, March 7th at 11:00 AM with special guest Dr. J. Elisha Burke. Breakfast will be served at 10:00 AM. Please sign up on the bulletin board nearest to the admin office. Don’t miss this opportunity—your presence matters!

 

    • New Zion has partnered with New Quarter Baptist Church to collect non-perishable food items, and other canned foods to assist those in our community, and FISH. The items can be placed in the large basket in the vestibule.

 

    • The Community of Faith Mission (COFM) is once again sponsoring the Faith-Based Emergency Shelter Program that serves those experiencing homelessness in the Greater Williamsburg Community during the coldest months of the year. The program will continue to operate through March 15th, 2026. New Zion will be partnering with Gospel Way Baptist Church (formerly Smith Memorial Baptist Church) March 10th-12th, 2026 to serve in this program. The NZBC Winter Shelter Program Committee, Deacon Diane Fuller, Sister Marian Shearin and Deacon Charmaine Wallace encourages, and welcomes, your participation as a volunteer! The sign-up sheet is located on the bulletin board closest to the admin office.

 

    • The 2026 NZBC Scholarship Application is now available. You may download a copy of the application here. Hard copies are also available and can be found in the vestibule.

 

    • The EverBless Foundation has scholarships. Since New Zion is a BGAV Church, our members are eligible. The deadline is January 31st. You may apply online at www.everbless.org/scholarships.