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The Pastor’s Pen P.1

Victory in Jesus P.2

Coping with Death & Grief P.3

Pastor Rev. Daniel Watkins Associate Pastors Rev. Ricky Douglas Rev. Michael Johnson Ministers Rev. Edward Buck Rev. Jack Gordon Rev. Willie Jacobs Rev. Michael Marshall Rev. Bernard Moore Evangelists Evang. Ashanti Barnes Evang. Dianne Harris Evang. Pam Seaton Deacon Board Bernard Douglas, Chair Kevin Banks, Vice Chair Charles Harden, Vice Chair Mother Board Jeanne Alexander, Chair Thomasine Smith, Vice Chair Church Coordinator Rosalind Walls Clerical Ministry Deberal Whitehead, Chair Antonette Williams, Vice

Chair Finance Shannon Waddell – Captain Newsletter Editors Sis. Tameka L. Johnson Sis. Lisa Gordon Bible Class

Wednesdays @ 7:00 PM Sunday School

Sundays @ 9:00 AM Worship Service

Sundays @ 10:30 AM

The Traveler

Zion Travelers Missionary Baptist Church 925 West Pearl Street Jackson, MS 39203 www.zion-travelers.org

V o l um e

IX OCTOBER

2 01 5

To My Fellow Travelers:

I must say that God blessed us with a wonderful September. Through worship service and bible

class, we examined the seven churches through the eyes of Christ. We also examined ourselves

through the eyes of Christ and used as a foundation “Examine yourself.”

We are now in the month of October. The theme for the month is death. We want to make the

point that there is a relationship between sin and death. In addition, we also want to make sure

that there is comfort available. There is a remedy for sin, death is the transition, and there is

comfort in heaven for the loved ones left behind.

The verse used for the month of October is 1 Corinthians 15:55 (NLT), “O death, where is your

victory? O death, where is your sting?” Verse 57 provides the comfort! Thank God, he gives us

victory over sin and death through our Lord Jesus Christ!

Knowing that we have comfort, that Jesus was the sacrifice for our sin, and that the saved go to

heaven, should we allow the threat of death to hold us captive? Should we hang our heads and

give in to death? Should we fear death? The answer is absolutely not. Jesus has made a way.

So, what should we do, or what should we be doing? The answer is in verse 58 (NLT): “So, my

dear brothers and sisters, be strong and immovable. Always work enthusiastically for the Lord,

for you know that nothing you do for the Lord is ever useless.”

Dr. Daniel Watkins, Ph.D.

Pastor

@ ztmbchurch @ZionTravelersMS @ziontravelers

Starting NOVEMBER 1ST

SUNDAY SCHOOL @ 8:30 AM

WORSHIP SERVICE @ 10:00 AM

"Victory" is from the same Greek root as the

word translated "overcomes" so many times in

Revelation 2 and 3. Overcoming is being

victorious over the pull of human nature against

God in the self, Satan, and this world that tries

to keep us from entering God's Kingdom.

Paul also exhorts us to be "always abounding in

the work of the Lord." His work is creating.

Then, by using the words "your labor," the

apostle draws our attention to our

responsibilities. Our labor is

whatever energies and

sacrifices it takes to yield to

the Lord so He can do His

work. Scripture refers to God

several times as the Potter,

and we are the clay He is

shaping. The difference

between us and earthy clay is

that the clay God is working

is alive—having a mind and

will of its own, it can choose

to resist or yield.

Following initial repentance, finding the

motivation to use our faith to yield to Him in

labor, not just agreeing mentally, is perhaps

most important of all. Real living faith

motivates conduct in agreement with God's

purpose. Clearly, God's purpose is that we grow

or change to become as much like Him in this

life as time allows.

—from “The Elements of Motivation (Part Three): Hope” by

John W. Ritenbaugh, Forerunner Commentary, www.BibleTools.org..

OCTOBER

Domestic Violence Conference October 17th @ 8:30 AM

Harvest Carnival October 31st @ 1:00 PM

Prayer Meeting 2

nd & 4

th Tuesdays @ 6:30 PM

NOVEMBER

Veterans Day Program November 11th @ 6:30 PM

Church Anniversary November 15th @ 3:00 PM

Thanksgiving Service November 26th @ 8:00 AM

Prayer Meeting 2

nd & 4

th Tuesdays @ 6:30 PM

DECEMBER

Church Banquet @ JSU E- Center December 4th @ 7:00 PM

Christmas Program December 20th @ 3:00 PM

Christmas Day Service December 25th @ 8:00 AM

Watch Service December 31st @ 9:30 PM

Prayer Meeting 2

nd & 4

th Tuesdays @ 6:30 PM

@ ztmbchurch @ZionTravelersMS @ziontravelers

Every year, almost 200,000 women in America are diagnosed

with breast cancer, making it one of the most common cancers

diagnosed in women. Approximately one in every eight females

will develop breast cancer at some point in her life. Breast cancer

serves as the leading cause of cancer-related deaths among some

populations, such as Hispanic women.

Medicines continue to improve and treatment options are

expanding, but women still need to be vigilant in order to

increase their chances of success should they develop breast

cancer.

Symptoms

The increase of mammogram screening has revealed more breast

cancers than ever before. Still, mammograms can miss some

breast cancers, and many women only learn they have cancer

when noticeable symptoms appear. The most common

symptoms include:

a new breast lump or mass (painless and hard with irregular edges)

a new breast lump or mass (tender, soft, and rounded) swelling (part or all of the breast, with or without a lump) swelling in an underarm lymph node skin indentions or dimpling skin irritation or inflammation skin redness, thickening, or scaling nipple retraction nipple thickening

Types of Breast Cancer

Ductal carcinomas Lobular carcinomas Breast sarcomas Inflammatory breast cancer Paget's Disease Male breast cancer

Domestic Violence is defined as the victimization of an individual

or individuals resulting from abuse, attacks, or assault undertaken

by their respective partners within the realm of a romantic

relationship or courtship. That being said, domestic violence as a

general term, is difficult to address, due to the many natures of

the act; domestic violence may not only take place within a

variety settings, but also through the involvement of a vast array

of individuals victimized, as well.

Domestic violence can be delivered as a physical, emotional,

verbal, sexual or psychological attack. In addition to these various

fashions, acts of domestic violence can be initiated on both

partners, meaning both the male and female of a relationship.

What to do if you or a loved is a victim to Domestic Violence:

In the event that you or a loved one has been made aware of an

ongoing case of domestic violence, or has been party to domestic

violence that has occurred in the past, you are encouraged to

contact your local authorities or law enforcement department in

order to report the details of the offense.

If you wish to report the actions in an anonymous fashion, you

may contact the appropriate government department, such as

the National Domestic Violence Hotline through their 24-hour

telephone number: (800) 799-7233.

Breast Cancer & Domestic Violence Awareness

Watch us on Comcast Channel 18 Wednesdays @ 4:30 & Thursdays @ 6:30!!!!!

This can’t be

happening to me.

Why is this happening?

Make this not happen,

and in return I will ___.

I’m too sad to do

anything.

I’m at peace with

what has happened.

Death is inevitable, yet the loss of a close

friend or family member always showers us

with a range of emotions. One day we might

desperately try to avoid the pain, anxiety and

feelings of helplessness we feel when a loved

one dies. Other days, we feel like life has

returned to normal—at least until we realize

that our life has changed irrevocably.

Despite the gamut of emotions we

feel, grieving for a loved one helps

us cope and heal. The intense, heart-

breaking anguish

indicates that a deep

connection has been

severed. Without a

doubt, grieving is

painful. But it is also necessary.

Going forward doesn’t mean forgetting about

the loved one who died. Enjoying life again

doesn’t imply that the person is no longer

missed. Piecing together your shattered

emotions doesn’t mean you, somehow,

betray a friend or family member. It simply

means that your grief has run its course.

While no single pathway through grief

exists, people do share common responses.

In 1969, psychiatrist Elisabeth Kübler-Ross

introduced what became known as the “five

stages of grief,” which represent feelings of

those who have faced death and tragedy.

Although these are common responses to

loss, there is no structure or timetable for the

grieving process. That said, understanding

grief and its common symptoms are helpful

when grieving. Recognizing the difference

between trauma and depression is also

beneficial.

Besides understanding how stress can

take a toll on us physically,

emotionally and

spiritually, we need to

understand the

practical guidelines to

ease the process. These

include taking care of our

bodies, spending time with others

and reaching out to the church

community.

Finally, there will come a time when

someone close to us experiences a significant

loss. Knowing how to respond to a grieving

friend is a good first step in acting as a

reliable companion.

The death of a loved one is a shattering

experience with far-reaching implications.

As difficult as the loss may be, it is possible

to move forward with hope for the future.

–by Patricia Johnson, www.focusonthe family.com

Bible Study Topic:

Death and Sin

Bible Study Scripture:

O death, where is thy sting? O

grave, where is thy victory?

The sting of death is sin; and

the strength of sin is the law.

But thanks be to God, which

giveth us the victory through

our Lord Jesus Christ.

Therefore, my beloved

brethren, be ye steadfast,

unmovable, always

abounding in the work of the

Lord, forasmuch as ye know

that your labor is not in vain

in the Lord.

—1 Corinthians 15:55-58

(KJV)

Bro. Brishard Aldridge

Mother Loraine Aldridge

Bro. Aurelius Alexander

Mother Jeannie Alexander &

Family

Sis. Mitza Appleberry

Bro. Dominic Banks

Sis. Vera Bradley

Sis. Ruby Brown

Sis. Shelia Carter

Bro. Reven Clark

Bro. Almo Clayborne

Bro. AJ Clifton

Sis. Charlean Clifton

Deacon James Cook

Bro. Curtis Cotton

Bro. Devon Davis

Mother Mattie Douglas

Bro. Damarious Gardner

Sis. Mary Gardner & Family

Bro. Walter Goodman

Bro. Robert Griffin

Sis. Tunyah Harris

Bro. Brandon Henderson

Sis. Angela Herbert

Sis. Robbie Hines

Bro. David Hobson

Sis. Kirston Hornsby & Family

Sis. Latoya Hornsby

Sis. Jammieca D. Hudson

Mother Betty Jacobs

Mother Rose Jones

Bro. Joshua Kitchens

Bro. Roscoe Lucious & Family

The McDougal Family

Sis. Vanessa McGraw

Mother Ruth Moore

Sis. Christine Jones Norwood

Sis. Genettie Norwood

Sis. Katherine Owens

Sis. Dorothy Ragsdale

Sis. Ashley Ray

Sis. Mary Robinson & Family

Sis. Laura Saddler

Bro. Willie Seaton

Sis. Shirley Smith & Family

Mother Thomasine Smith

Mother Clyde Thompson

Bro. Leon Thompson

Bro. Darryl Wade

Sis. Sylvia Wilkerson

Bro. Justin Walls

Bro. Daniel Watkins II

Bro. Jarvis Watkins

Sis. Cynthia Williams

Sis. Juanita Weathersby

Mother Janie Williams & Family

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booklet. All ads are due to Clerical by November 1st. Ads may be emailed to

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Please submit all announcements and prayer requests to the Clerical/Program Ministry at ziontravelers@comcast.net.

If you have a death in the family, birth of a child, Christening request, or hospitalization

please contact Sis. Rosalind Walls at 601-988-5332.

1 Corinthians 15:51-57

Behold, I shew you a mystery. We shall not all sleep, but we shall be changed in a moment, in

the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be

raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed. For this corruptible must put on incorruption,

and this mortal must put on immortality. So when the corruptible shall have put on

incorruption, and this mortal shall have put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the

saying that is written. Death is swallowed up in victory. O death where is thy sting? O

grave, where is thy victory? The sting of death is sin and the strength of sin is the law. But

thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. (KJV)