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ZION INFORMER - FEBRUARY 2010
801 Washington Street Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Message From the Pastor
Considering the words of Dr. King and the actions of Jesus, one must ask this question to every believer today: What are you doing for others? There are so many opportunities in today’s society to help somebody. It may be a young man who has no father in his life who needs to hear some basic advice every once in a while. It could be that young girl who had a baby out of wedlock and is struggling to make it. Somebody needs to let her know that everything will be alright. Maybe it’s the nation of Haiti that is dealing with a time of destruction, disaster and death. Many have lost everything in that country when they didn’t have much to start with. What are you doing to help them? Prayers are wonderful and they work, but we also need to be making a tangible effort. This is a perfect opportunity for the church to be the church. Too often we have waited on the government to do what God created the church for. We are to be a “light” in the midst of this “dark” world. Too often our lights have been dimmed and our salt has lost it flavor. Imagine what would happen if after Haiti has been rebuilt and people’s lives have been made better, if the testimony of the world was, “It was only possible because of the church.” Jesus expects nothing less of us Zion. In the words of the preacher of old, it is time for us “to put up or shut up.” We can continue to do things our way or we can do them God’s way. He is watching. WHAT WILL YOU DO? Because He Lives, Pastor Kevin E. Donalson, Sr. Spotlight on Lila Hammock
After her husband passed, Mrs. Hammock raised and educated her seven children and two grandsons. She also helped her neighbors with their day-to-day activities, including supplying meals. After raising her children and grandchildren, Mrs. Hammock went back to work as a door greeter at Wal-Mart for 13 years. She enjoyed greeting and directing customers which included her family, friends and former co-workers. Mrs. Lila was raised as a Methodist, but came to Zion with her family and was baptized in 1966 under the pastorate of Rev. Walker. Mrs. Lila says, “I have kept my hands in God’s hands, and He has carried me through everyday.” February Birthdays 03 Almetta Crandell 04 Israel Gist 06 Elise D. Myers 10 Mildred Toliver 11 Otis Walters 17 Virginia K. Myers 18 Taylor Higgins 18 Payton Walters 21 Andrea Mack 23 Donnie Mack 25 George Fogle, Jr. 25 Annie Williams 26 Ernestine Duncan 27 Jonathan C. Abraham 27 Jessica Bright 27 Caroline Floyd 29 Zachary Brown February Anniversaries 09 Clente & Ojetta Flemming 11 James & Annie Helper 15 George & Edith Fogle 19 Lonnie & Deborah Dickerson 23 Jeremiah & Frances Washington Scripture of the Month "This is My commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you." John 15:12 (NKJV) Upcoming Events February 06 — BE&M State Youth Retreat, Zion Baptist Church, 8:30 AM-1:30 PM February 13 — City Baptist Jubilee Choir Union Executive Board Meeting, Zion Baptist Church, 2:30 PM February 17 — Ash Wednesday February 20 — 2nd Annual Women’s Retreat, Zion Baptist Church, 9:30 AM-1:00 PM February 20 — SC Baptist Congress of Christian Education Vacation Bible School Workshop, Benedict College, 9:00 AM February 20 — Gethsemane Annual Youth Banquet, Brookland Banquet & Conference Center, 6:00 PM February 21 — Installation Services for Rev. Kevin Donalson, Sr., Zion Baptist Church, 11:00 AM & 4:00 PM February 23 — Women’s Bible Study, Zion Baptist Church, 6:00-7:30 PM February 26 — Mid Winter Rally & Banquet, Morris College, 7:30 PM February 28 — Women’s Day Celebration, Zion Baptist Church, 11:00 AM In Memoriam Mrs. Wylaine Augustus Mrs. Elnora Jones Mrs. Gloria Mack Women’s Day 2010 Each year churches all over the country choose a special day to celebrate women and to honor them with special recognitions. On Sunday, February 28 at 11:00 am, Zion will have its annual Women’s Day worship service. This year’s theme is “Zion Women Standing Firm In Our Faith In the Midst of Spiritual Warfare.” The scripture for this occasion is Proverbs 3:5-7. The speaker is Reverend Kendra Bennett, associate minister at First Nazareth Baptist Church, Columbia. In addition to highlighting accomplishments made during the year and choosing a Woman of the Year, the celebration also encourages women to expand the ministries in which they participate and to remain devoted to carrying out God’s work. In conjunction with Sunday’s program, Zion’s second annual women’s retreat will take place on Saturday, February 20 from 9:30 am-1:00 pm downstairs in the fellowship hall. The agenda includes heart health advice from an American Red Cross representative; blood pressure screening; mini massages; and other health and beauty tips from Avon and Mary Kay consultants. Minister Carmilita Bryant from Second Nazareth Baptist Church will share her insights on connecting with God. Zion’s previous women of the year honorees will also be acknowledged. Since February is heart disease month, women are asked to wear red or their ZBC tan shirts with red lettering. This promises to be an enriching, empowering and entertaining event. A continental breakfast and light lunch will be served. Stand Up and Be Counted on the 2010 Census! The Obama administration launched an unprecedented promotional blitz in 2009 to tell the importance of getting people to respond to the 10-question 2010 Census. Many citizens do not know that filling out a census form is mandatory by law. Billions of dollars in federal funds that go to states and localities to build schools, hospitals, highways, public works projects, and fund programs such as job training and Medicaid are based on the Census count. The number of Congressmen from each state in U.S. House of Representatives is also based on Census figures. The six states that stand to gain a Congressional seat if African-Americans, Hispanics, and other minorities are accurately counted include Florida, Georgia, Nevada, Oregon, South Carolina and Utah. Arizona would get two and Texas up to four more seats in the House. Leading civil rights groups such as the NAACP and Urban League have joined together to promote the Census in a national campaign called “Count on Change 2010.” They say, “The historical undercounting of blacks in the Census has negatively impacted the level of government resources allocated to black communities and political representation.” So please complete the Census form. If you need help, call the local Urban League or contact a Zion NAACP member.
Spotlight on Our Youth - Joshua Etheredge
In his spare time, Joshua enjoys fishing and playing soccer. He loves to make new friends, and he talks to everyone with a kind heart. Joshua loves to give a helping hand to anyone in need. He also enjoys spending time with his siblings, Cleveland, Jr. and Ashley, and his dog, Calvin. Joshua has been attending Zion since birth and he enjoys ushering every third Sunday. His favorite Bible verse is “For God so loved the world, that He gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” We thank God for blessing us with such a wonderful son. Cedine Ministries Bible Camp - Spring City, Tennessee Cedine Ministries is an independent nondenominational, Bible-believing, faith mission. Its ministry began in 1946 as a school visitation summer camp program for Black children in Tennessee. Back in 1947, when Paul Zimmerman rented eight acres of land, summer camps for Blacks were virtually unknown. The effectiveness of a camping program among white children had long been known to this man, and that’s when Cedine, a contraction of 'cedar' and 'pine', Bible Camp came into being. Cedine Ministries exists to honor God and His Word by partnering with the church in evangelism and discipleship training through quality camp, conference and outreach ministries, with emphasis on the African American community. The work embraces a camping program for all ages, from juniors to families; a rapidly developing year-around retreat and conference center; a community outreach of bible clubs and classes, bible quizzing, home visitation, prison and hospital ministries, and literature distribution; a bible correspondence ministry of instruction from primary age through college level; and a community-based church planting ministry. The purpose is to help people become mature disciples of Jesus Christ. Today, a thriving adult retreat and conference ministry occupies much of the spring and fall schedule. Special speakers, workshops and activities are planned over a weekend to meet individuals’ needs in each group such as women, men, couples, singles and youths. The next time you (with or without spouse) want to get away or your special group needs growth, check out Cedine Ministries in Tennessee. There is a cost for registration which includes lodging and three daily meals. The website address is www.cedine.org for more information. In addition, the Gethsemane District plans a women’s retreat every year in March and in April. If anyone is interested, please see the church office for the information. Black History Month 2010
Tony Hansberry II, the 14-year-old son of a registered nurse and an African Methodist Episcopal church pastor, attends Darnell-Cookman, a special medical magnet school that allows him to take advanced classes in medicine. During an internship at the University of Florida’s Center for Simulation Education and Safety Research at Shands Hospital in Jacksonville, FL, Tony responded to a challenge to improve a procedure called the endo stitch used in hysterectomies. He devised a stitching technique that can be used to reduce surgical complications, as well as the chance of error among less experienced surgeons. In April 2009, Tony presented his project at a medical conference at the University of Florida before an audience of doctors and board certified surgeons. Supervised by Dr. Brent Siebel, a urogynecologist, he used a dummy to demonstrate a vertical way to apply the endo stitch and completed the stitching in a third of the time of traditional surgery. Angela TenBroeck, Tony’s medical lead teacher, said in many ways he’s a typical student, but that he is way ahead of classmates when it comes to surgical skills. She said she would not hesitate to put this outstanding high school freshman up against any medical school student. Tony’s goal is to become a neurosurgeon. Yes we can! Sunday School February 07 - “Recognized By a Canaanite Woman” - Matthew 15:21-28 February 14 - “Declared By Peter” - Matthew 16:13-27 February 21 - “Witnessed By Disciples” - Matthew 17:1-12 February 28 - “Anointed By a Woman in Bethany” - Matthew 26:6-13 National Children’s Dental Health Month Developing good habits at an early age and scheduling regular dental visits help children get a good start on a lifetime of healthy teeth and gums. The ADA recommends the following for good oral hygiene: (1) Brush your teeth twice a day with an ADA-accepted fluoride toothpaste. Brush your tongue to remove bacteria and to keep your breath fresh. (2) Replace your toothbrush every three or four months, or sooner if the bristles are frayed. A worn toothbrush won't do a good job of cleaning your teeth. (3) Clean between teeth daily with floss or an inter-dental cleaner. Decay–causing bacteria still lingers between teeth where toothbrush bristles can’t reach. This helps remove plaque and food particles from between the teeth and under the gum line. (4) Eat a balanced diet and limit between-meal snacks. (5) Visit your dentist regularly for professional cleanings and oral exams. You should also limit eating sweets and starchy foods, and drinking juice and sweeten drinks. These foods will increase the chances of getting cavities. Milk, cheese and meat in your meals and snacks help to protect your teeth from decay. Parents should care for their teeth in the presence of their children. When this happens, the child will see the importance of caring for his/her teeth. from: www.ada.org ESTATE PLANNING DOCUMENTS
(1) A Will, sometimes called a "Last Will and Testament", to transfer property you hold in your name to the person(s) and/or organization(s) you want to have it. A Will only becomes effective upon your death, and after it is admitted to probate. (2) A "Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care" or Health Care Proxy appoints a person you designate to make decisions regarding your health care treatment in the event that you are unable to provide "informed consent". (3) A "Living Will" or "Directive to Physicians" is an advance directive which gives doctors and hospitals your instructions regarding the nature and extent of the care you want should you suffer permanent incapacity, such as an irreversible coma. (4) A "Durable Power of Attorney for Property" appoints a person you designate to act for you and handle financial matters should you be unable or perhaps unavailable to do so. (5) A "Living Trust" can be used to hold legal title to and provide a mechanism to manage your property. You can select the person or persons you want — often even yourself — as the Trustee(s) to carry out the instructions you want in the Trust and name one or more Successor Trustees to take over if you cannot. Trusts also help you avoid or minimize the expenses, delays and publicity of probate. (6) A "Family Limited Partnership" can be used to own and manage your property, in a similar manner to a Trust, but allowing additional tax planning techniques to be employed. Family Limited Partnerships are typically used for those who have large estates and thus have a need for specialized estate planning in order to minimize federal and state estate/death/inheritance taxes as well as provide elements of asset protection. from: SouthCarolinaEstatePlanning.Com
“Do your work willingly, as though you were serving the Lord himself, and not just your earthly master. “ Colossians 3:23
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Zion Baptist Church
The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King once said, “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is: What are you doing for others?” He lived his life based on this principal. When he was gunned down in Memphis, he was there to help sanitation workers who were being treated like second class citizens. Even though he said that some 40 years ago, I believe that same question is still persistent and urgent. One might wonder where Dr. King got this philosophy. Well, as a third generation Baptist preacher he understood the words of Jesus when he said, “as much as you have done unto the least of these, you have done it unto me.” You see brothers and sisters, Jesus came to serve mankind. He sacrificed himself so that we would be better off.
One of nine children, Mrs. Lila Hammock was born, raised and educated in Lexington, SC. A lover of people and an excellent cook, she loved sharing the kitchen with her mother. During the depression, she did domestic work to help with the family finances, and was later employed at the Columbia Burlap Company in Columbia where she met and married Rudolph Hammock, Sr. After the company closed, Mrs. Hammock found employment at the State Hospital in the laundry area. After integration, she pursued the nurse’s aide occupation. She was selected to attend the training, passed, and moved from the ward to the position of nurse’s aide. She retired with 40 years of service as a lead nursing technician.
Joshua Etheredge is the 10 year old son of Deacon Cleveland and Mrs. Ruthann Etheredge and the grandson of Mrs. Mary Louise Nixon. He is a 3rd grader at Logan Elementary School where he is a B honor roll student. Joshua’s favorite subjects are science and math. At Logan Elementary he is a member of the Good News Club. He also sings with the Logan Leopard Singers; they have performed on WLTX News, and at the State Museum.
In his National African American Month, 2009 proclamation, President Obama stated, “Since Carter G. Woodson first sought to illuminate the African American experience, each February we pause to reflect on the contributions of this community to our national identity. The history is one of struggle for the recognition of each person’s humanity as well as an influence on the broader American culture. African Americans designed our beautiful Capital City, gave us the melodic rhythms of New Orleans jazz, issued new discoveries in science and medicine, and forced us to examine ourselves in the pages of classic literature.” President Obama’s impact on the history of the world is seen on a daily basis. Yet, there are other black history milestones occurring every day that receive minimal or no publicity. The achievement of the following young man is just one example:
Several of the following documents are typically used as part of the estate planning process: