Feb. 22, 2026

Moving Forward By Faith

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1 Early in the morning Joshua and all the Israelites set out from Shittim and went to the Jordan, where they camped before crossing over. 

² After three days the officers went throughout the camp, 

³ giving orders to the people: “When you see the ark of the covenant of the Lord your God, and the Levitical priests carrying it, you are to move out from your positions and follow it. 

⁴ Then you will know which way to go, since you have never been this way before. But keep a distance of about two thousand cubits^[a] between you and the ark; do not go near it.”

⁵ Joshua told the people, “Consecrate yourselves, for tomorrow the Lord will do amazing things among you.”

⁶ Joshua said to the priests, “Take up the ark of the covenant and pass on ahead of the people.” So they took it up and went ahead of them.

⁷ And the Lord said to Joshua, “Today I will begin to exalt you in the eyes of all Israel, so they may know that I am with you as I was with Moses.

This week's announcements:

• Calling all members who are interested in making a joyful noise for the Lord.  We will have a choir meeting/rehearsal on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 @ 6:30 p.m. We would love for those who deeply desire to come with an open mind and willing heart to sing praises unto the Lord to be in attendance. "Serve the LORD with gladness: come before his presence with singing." - Psalm 100:2
• The REACH Ministry will meet on Monday, February 23rd at Royal Manor Retirement Home from 6-7 PM.  Adrress:9101 Panther Way Hewitt, TX 76643. For questions, please see Sis. Chankay Harris, REACH Coordinator.
• Attention Women of Zion: Immediately following Sunday worship today, the Women of Zion will meet for planning of our upcoming 50thth Women's Day Celebration which will be held on the 3rd Sunday in May.  all ladies are encouraged to attend and participate as we work together to make this a grand and memorable occasion. "Behold how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity." Psalm 133:1. 
• Calling all men of Zion!  All men are encouraged to come out and be a part of our AREA BROTHERHOOD service.  Your presence, support, and fellowship are greatly needed as we continue the work of the Lord.  Area Brotherhood will meet on Monday, February 23rd at 6:30 PM. Host church: Greater Zion MBC. Hope to see you there and thanking you in advance, Deacon Charles Clayborne, Area Brotherhood President.
• Come out to Bible Study, Wednesdays at 6:00 PM as we continue our journey through the book of Revelation.  This week we will focus on Revelation 1:4-8.  Bring a guest and come grow with us as we study God's Word together.
• Mark your calendar!  The Deaconess Ministry will meet on Wednesday, March 10, 2026 @ 5:00.
• Church Outings: March 1st - visit Little Tehuacana Baptist Church, 4147 Old Mexia Rd (off Boys Ranch Rd), Waco, TX, 76705 at 3:00 PM - Rev. Steven Nickerson's 22nd Anniversary.  March 22nd - visit Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 500 W. Texas Ave., Mart, TX 76664 at 11:00 AM - Rev. Leonard Jones 30th Anniversary.
• Save the Date!  There will be a Citywide Spring Revival - March 29-31, 2026, 7PM nightly at Second Missionary Baptist Church, 2001 Dallas St. Waco, TX, 76704; Rev. Nika David, host Pastor.  Further details will be forthcoming - see the GZ Facebook page.
• Sending "Happy Birthday Wishes & Blessings" to all who are born in the month of "February"!  May God richly bless each of you in every way!  
• Let us Lift Up on another in Love.  Continue to pray for all sick, shut-in, and grieving members in prayer.  Please continue to pray for Deacon Marvin Nichols who is now home recuperating.
• Mathew 5:4 says, "Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted."  We ask the church family to continue uplifting the Davis, Hall, and Talton families in prayer during their time of bereavement.   Let us keep all bereaved families in our prayers as we continue to pray for our city, our state, and our nation.