FIRST RISING MT. ZION BAPTIST CHURCH "For we walk by faith, not by sight".   (2 Corinthians 5:7)
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CHURCH DIRECTORY
 

A "Church Directory" is being prepared for the 75th Church Anniversary. Portrait sittings will take place starting in September. Forms are available in the lobby. Questions? Contact Elizabeth Campbell, Phyllis Edelin, Louise Fleming, Josephine Holland or Deaconess Ann Gilliard.

COLUMBUS DAY GET-A-WAY
 

Join the Missionary Society Ministry on Monday, October 11, 2010 to see the live stage play, "Joseph," at the Sight 'N' Sound Theater in Strausburg, PA. Dinner at millers Smorgasbord at 4:00 PM. Return to church at approximately 10 PM. Make your deposit ASAP! For more details contact Sis. Clara Washington (240) 493-7280 or Sis. Loretta Wilson (202) 829-5589.

CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN
  The church will be conducting a "year-long" campaign to fund the necessary repairs to the church. EACH member is asked to take a leap of faith and donate $5.00 each week to teh Capital Improvement Fund. Use the pew envelopes or your regular offering envelopes to make your donations. Write "CAP FUND" on the envelope in the space designated as Building Fund. Your donation will be used to fix leaks, the building foundation and other systems required to keep the building safe.
NATIONAL BAPTIST CONVENTION, USA 2010
  September 6-11, 2010 in Kansas City, Missouri. Persons interested in attending may contact Sister Vernice Smith.
JOBS/TRAINING/STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES
 

National Career Fair - Date: Tuesday, August 10 - Time: 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM - Location: Verizon Center, 601 F St. NW, Washington, DC 20004. Bring at least 25 resumes! FREE TO ATTEND!

United Nations Competitive Recruitment Exam for junior professional posts. Application deadline: September 19, 2010. Must be no more than age 32 as of December 31, 2010 and have an undergraduate degree. Go to: http://www.un.org/depts/OHRM/examin/ncrepage.htm for more information and forms.

Year Up is a one year, intensive training program that provides urban youth adults 18-24, with a unique combination of technical and professional skills, college credits, an educational stipend and corporate internship. Go to http://www.yearup.org/locations/nationalcapitalregion.htm

New Marriott Jobs - Check the bulletin board for this week's openings.

Free Online Technology Training For 11,250 DC Residents - Go to: www.jobs.dc.gov and click on the Microsoft Elevate America Free Training link in the top left hand corner.

Temp Workers For Gulf Coast Oil Spill - $13.00 p/hr. (overtime - $19.50 p/hr), $26.00 a day for meals with lodging provided. Locations: Florida, Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana. Check the bulletin board for additional information.

Asst. Director, Child Care Center (DC Courts) - Full-time position. Salary:$42,209.00 - $54,875.00. Check the bulletin board for job description and application procedures.

Case Manager, Unity Health Care, Inc. (Immediate Opening) - Visit www.dcnetworks.org and register with the DC Department Employment Services.

UPS has announced plans to hire 25,000 new drivers at an average salary of $74,000. See the link to more details from a Wall Street Journal article: http://finance.yahoo.com/career-work/article/109258/usps-thinks-out-of-the-box?mod=career-leadership