Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church

1697 Ringgold Depot Road | Ringgold, Virginia 24586 434.822.5662 | www.mtzionmissionary.com

Rev. Anthony R. Pass, Pastor

PASTOR Rev. Anthony R. Pass

ASSOCIATE MINISTERS Minister James Carter

Rev. Jennie James Rev. Thomas Pounds Rev. Elroy Rodgers

Minister Krystal Woodson Minister Re’Shawn Woodson

DEACONS’ MNISTRY

James Keene, Chairman James Chaney, Assistant Chairman

DEACONESS’ MINISTRY Alma Chaney, President

Jan Griffith, Vice-President

TRUSTEES Harry Pounds, Chairman

Terrell Fuller, Assistant Chairman

CLERKS Joyce Culley, Finance Clerk

Jacqueline Hankins, Church Clerk Clem Oliver, Assistant Church Clerk

CULINARY MINISTRY

Clem Oliver, Overseer

MISSION MINISTRY Mattie Hughes, President

Barbara Williams, Vice-President

PRAISE & WORSHIP Minister Re’Shawn Woodson, Overseer

Cora Keene, Assistant Overseer

NURSES’ MINISTRY Adrian Woodson, Overseer

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PRAISE DANCE MINISTRY Cynthia Fitzgerald

USHERS’ MINISTRY Mable Adams, President

Dianna Smith, Vice President

MEN’S MINISTRY James Chaney, President

Martin Pounds, Vice President

SUNDAY SCHOOL Dianna Smith, Superintendent

Myrna King, Assistant

VAN MINISTRY Marcus Chaney, Overseer

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION Minister Jennie James, Director

Gladys Stamps, Co-Director

SENIOR CHOIR Doris Farmer, President

Robert Ferguson, Vice President

MALE CHORUS Willie Stanfield, President

Sherman Woodson, Vice President

INSPIRATIONAL GOSPEL CHOIR Martin Pounds, President

Sherman Woodson, Vice President

JUNIOR CHOIR Tamnay Walker, President

HOSPITALITY MINISTRY Marshalla Fallen

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY Tamara Poindexter, Overseer

Mable Adams Shandon and Karshena Adkins Aaron and Noah

Freddie Anderson Joan and Sirena Womack,

Tyronza and Shermiya Woodson

Freddie and Carrie Baugh

Olander Brandon

Jennifer Canada

Ivey Carter

Minister James Carter Mable Carter

Johnnie Carter

Linwood Carter

Alma and Latoya Chaney

James and Marcus Chaney

KeAunte’ and Beverly Clements

Myra Corbett Donald, Joyce & Krystina Culley

Shirley and Angela Deshazor

Vernell Diggs

Doris Farmer

Robert and Donna Ferguson Nyeka and NyAsia Ferguson Daezon and Rashad Jackson

Lena Ferrell

Cynthia and CaDarrion Fitzgerald

Terrell, Amy, Ebony and Amber Fuller

Frances Garland Samuel Garland

Karen, Francesca and Samanthia Garland

Kim Grainger

Monroe and Jan Griffith

Jacqueline Hankins

Angela, NiCole and Carlos

Harper

Mattie Stamps Hughes

Janice and Kobe

Inge

DonShell Jackson and Jaylen Southern

Minister Jennie James Terea James and Chevis Wilson

James and Cora Keene

Myrna Richardson

Zella Logan

Alberta Lea

Melvin and Kathron

McCain

Robert McCain

Thomas McCain

Yvonne McCullen

Ramisha Murray

Clomeniea Oliver

Rev. Anthony Pass First Lady Rhonda Pass

Kiera & Taeja

Bill and Tamara Poindexter Trey and Tianna

Alvin Pounds

Harry Pounds

Martin Pounds

Rev. Thomas Pounds

Tiffany, LaQuan, Davon and Tyron Pounds

Cora Richardson

Gregory Richardson

James, Audrey and DeArius Saunders

Morningstar Shelton Monica Swanson

Dianna Smith

Barbara Stamps Jesse Stamps

Melvin and Gladys

Stamps

Willie, Candice, Elijah and Amirya Stanfield

Cornelius, Montrell and Malithia Stroud

Dorothy Turner

Junior and Shirley Walker

K. Renay Walters

Barbara Williams

Jeff, Wilhemina, Jazmine Tamara and Jeff, Jr. Williams

James and Edith Wilson Reginald Faust, Jr.

Adrian Woodson Minister Krystal Woodson

Minister Re’Shawn Woodson Shermiya Woodson

For God hath not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ, Who died for us, that, whether we wake or sleep, we should live together with him. Wherefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also ye do.

1 Thessalonians 5:9-11

Deacon Freddie J. Anderson and Family

A family is made of love

and tears, laughter and

years. It grows stronger with the passing

of time. More precious with the making

of memories.

In Honor of My Mother Jean Sydnor

By Donna Waddell

Of all the special joys in life, The big ones and the small,

A mother’s love and tenderness Is the greatest of them all.

Bertha Mable Stamps Brandon June 21, 1924 – October 17, 2008

In Memory of the Mother of the Church

Mrs. Nora Carter Stamps

Mother of Alberta Lea, Dorothy Booker and Melvin and Gladys Stamps

Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. Those things, which ye have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, do: and the God of peace shall be with you. Philippians 4:8-9.

In Memory of Our Daughter Stephanie Saunders

Honoring Our Son Gary Saunders

Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning. James 1:17

James and Audrey Saunders

Deacon John Weldon McCain John Weldon McCain, is the son of the late Deacon Robert Garfield and the late Deaconess Violet Mayola McCain. John is the husband to the late Ester Yvonne Williams McCain, when at her passing they were joined here on earth lovingly for 36 years.

John was a Vietnam Veteran as he proudly served in the United States Army.

John joined Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church when he was young and remained a dedicated and faithful member until God summoned him home on August 3, 2011. Over the years he served in many capacities. John was chairman of the Deacons’ Ministry, a member of the men’s ministry, a Vacation Bible School teacher, a teacher and Superintendent of Sunday

School, and a member of the male chorus. Most importantly John possessed boldness and a voice for the people of Mt. Zion and for Christ, which would only be silenced by God.

In the short time God blessed us with John he lived a life full of service to GOD. He worked to make his community a better place by volunteering at the Ringgold Fire Department to the extent he was voted Fireman of the Year by his peers, and received the department’s Emergency medical Technician (EMT) Award both in 2008 and 2010. Posthumously, members of the Ringgold Fire Department named the annual EMT award and the John McCain EMT Award in his honor. John was hugely active in the voter registration efforts, and a faithful blood donor with the local Donor Center. John served as past president of the Men’s Ministry of Baptist General Convention of Virginia. John was a dedicated member of and past Division Chairman of United Steelworkers

Local 831. John was Worship Master of Danville Royal Lodge #104. John was a past Layman President and Trustee President of the Cherrystone Missionary Baptist Association. John lived a life of service and of one that you knew he loved GOD and people. John’s selfless desire to help others is the quintessence of the virtue of charity.

I Corinthians 13:13 (KJV) And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three;

but the greatest of these is charity.

The Barbour and Walker Family

Sherman, Tyronza and Shermiya Woodson

Our Family is a circle of strength

Founded on faith, Joined in love Kept by God forever

“Beloved Mother”

Mrs. Pollie Davis Murrell

A Beloved Mother And Very Best friend, Dearest of all people, with a love that knows no end.

A playmate to her Children's Children, She's both Grandma and a Friend.

Full of Childhood memories at the park and beach, So fond and true all within our minds reach. Blessed with beauty and an innocent heart,

She is Fairest of God's most exquisite art. A Daughter, a Sister, a Wife and a Mom, The Bride of Christ she has now become.

Her purpose fulfilled, and Her Legacy Left, Again we will see her, and be no longer bereft.

Rev. Frank & Mrs. Christine Womack

From the early years to their end, they were devoted to Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church

Arthur and Ethel Pounds

For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 8:38-39

Carolyn Jean Bowe Robertson November 9, 1952 – June 28, 2006

I can remember that call on June 28, 2006 just like it was yesterday. It was

5:15 am and I was getting ready for work. When I heard your ringtone I

figured you were calling me to chat like we always did every morning before I

went to work. I never would have thought in my wildest dreams that call

would be any different…

Eight years have passed and I still miss our daily chats. You were the first

person I called whenever something happened (good or bad) in

my life. We talked about everything and no matter how serious our

conversations got, we always ended up laughing before the end of the call.

I remember how I would tease you about how hard you were on me as a child, however, I noticed that once I

became an adult, you never questioned. You allowed me to be me and you were my biggest supporter.

I still have the card and letter you have me on my 25th birthday. The front of the card said “for My Daughter,

I’m So Proud of You.” In the letter you told me that from the day I was born, you knew I would be your “go

getter”, always accepting a challenge.” You also wrote “I haven’t and couldn’t give you everything that you

wanted or needed in life but all I had to offer was my LOVE.” Mom, I want you to know that because of

YOUR LOVE I was able to learn about the goodness of Jesus…because of YOUR LOVE I was able to realize

that He watches over me…because of YOUR LOVE I never gave up even though I was called names and talked

about…because of YOUR LOVE I was able to know that God doesn’t put more on me than I can bear…because

of YOUR LOVE I know whose I am and who I am…because of YOUR LOVE I am able to love and be loved.

Your LOVE saved me and for that I say thank you. Thank you for giving me the BEST of YOU!

Love Your Baby, Tressy

Ruby Deshazor Rone September 21, 1921 – March 20, 2008

Janet Elaine Rone Wilson December 20, 1950 – April 27, 2007

Robert D. Pass, Sr.

William and Helen Artis John and Gracie Hairston

In Loving Memory Your life was a blessing, Your memory a treasure.

You are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure

No farewell words were spoken No time to say good-bye You were gone before we knew it And only God knows why, Our hearts still ache in sadness And secret tears till flow, What it meant to lose you No one will ever know Love, Your Wife and Family

In Memory Of James R. Corbett

April 25, 1951 – June 19, 2010

Rev. Wallace J. Woods & Mrs. Gladys S. Woods

Ma and Daddy – There is not a day that passes that we don’t think about you. We

miss you. We love you. We know that you are in God’s perfect care.

James, Evonne, Tina, Margaret,

Cheryl and Larry

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y Adams, Lamar Adams, Mable Adams, Michael Adkins, Karshena McCain Adkins, Shandon Anderson, Freddie Barbour, Queen Barbour, Willie Baugh, Carrie Baugh, Freddie Bradley, Evelyn Brandon, Olander Canada, Ajia Canada, Jennifer Canada, Moneisha Carden, Veronica Carter, Catherine Carter, Ivey Carter, James Carter, Johnnie Carter, Linwood Carter, Mable Chandler, Ed Chaney, Alma Chaney, James Chaney, Latoya Chaney, Marcus Cobbs, Gaila Cook, Kenneth Corbett, Myra Crawford, Mikayla Culley, Joyce Culley, Krystina Davis, Brittany Davis, Cordillia Davis, Felicia

Davis, Jennifer Davis, Novella Deshazor, Angela Deshazor, Shirley Deshazor, Troy Diggs, Vernell Fallen, Cordarius Fallen, Marshalla Fallen, Myia Fallen, Montrell Farmer, Ardell Farmer, Doris Farmer, Tony Ferguson, Donna Ferguson, Nyeka Ferguson, Robert Ferrell, Barry Ferrell, Lena Fitzgerald, Angela Fitzgerald, CaDarrion Fitzgerald, Cameron Fitzgerald, Candice Fitzgerald, Cynthia Fitzgerald, Jerry Fitzgerald, Joyce Franklin, Jaiden Fuller, David Fuller, ReShawn Fuller, Terrell Garland, Frances Garland, Francesca Garland, Karen Garland, Samanthia Garland, Samuel Grainger, Deontae

Grainger, Gregory Grainger, Kim Grainger, Richard Graves, Janay Griffith, Jan Griffith, Monroe Gunn, Michael Hairston, Hazel Hankins, Jacqueline Hankins, Kara Hankins, Moses Harper, Angela Harper, Carlos Harper, Joy Harper, Nicole Hatchett, Sylvester Hatchett, William Hughes, Mattie Stamps Hunt, Aquilla Inge, Janice Inge, Kobe Jackson, Daezon Jackson, DonShell Jackson, Rashad James, Jennie James, Terea Keene, Cora Keene, James Keene, Latereia Keene, Tyrek King, Myrna Richardson Lea, Alberta Lee, Dorothy Lee, Marvin Lewis, Mary McCain Logan, Zella

McCain, Aaron McCain, Chanel McCain, Dexter McCain, Kathron McCain, LeNesha McCain, Lester McCain, Melvin McCain, Robert McCain, Thomas McCain, Tyree McCain, Wanda McCullen, Yvonne McLaughlin, James Miller, Curtis Murray, Ramisha Oliver, Clomeniea Pass, Anthony R. Pass, Kiera Pass, Rhonda Pass, Taeja Patterson, Kristen Peatross, Ashley Poindexter, Tamara Pounds, Alan Pounds, Alvin Pounds, Devon Pounds, Harry Pounds, LaQuan Pounds, Marcus Pounds, Martin Pounds, Natasha Luck Pounds, Thomas Pounds, Tianna Pounds, Tiffany Price, Annie Reeves, Darlene

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Reeves, Dayshon Reeves, Druscilla Reeves, McKenzie Reeves, Samantha Reeves, TyQuan Reynolds, Lola Richardson, Anita Ferrell Richardson, Cora Richardson, Gregory Rodgers, Elroy Rosser, Debbie Saunders, James Scott, Rosalyn Shelton, Morningstar Slayton, Michael Smith, Dianna Smith, Timothy Stamps, Barbara Stamps, Brazillian Stamps, Gladys Stamps, Jesse Stamps, Melvin Stamps, Ronald Stamps, Tracey Stanfield, Candice Stanfield, Elijah Stanfield, Willie Stephens, Felicia Stephens, Matthew Stone, Tracey Strange, Charles Strange, Deloris Swanson, Monica Sydnor, Jean Thompson, Amanda Thompson, Joseph

Thompson, Shirley Torrain, Joe Turner, Dorothy Valentine, Rodneeka Valentine, Sheryl Waddell, Carl Walker, Jasmine Walker, Junior Walker, LaDarius Walker, Shirley Walker,Tamnay Walker, Tykwon Walters, Karen Walters, L. C. West, Tammy Williams, Barbara Williams, Crystal Fallen Williams, Jazmine Williams, Jeffrey A., Jr. Williams, Jeffrey A., Sr. Williams, Karie Williams, Priscilla Williams, Wilhemina Wilson, Charlie Wilson, Edith Wilson, James Wilson, James B. Womack, Joan Womack, Sirena Woodson, Adrian Woodson, Andre Woodson, Krystal Woodson, Re’Shawn Woodson, Sherman Woodson, Tyronza

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God is faithful, by whom ye were called unto the fellowship of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord.

Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and that

there be no divisions among you; but that ye be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same

judgment.

1 Corinthians 9-10

Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church 1697 Ringgold Depot Road

Ringgold, VA 24586 434.822.5662

Rev. Anthony R. Pass, Pastor