Amos: A Herdsman Called Of God To Be A Prophet

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Sunday, June 28, 2026 lesson title “Amos: A Herdsman Called Of God To Be A Prophet.”, Background Scripture: Amos 1:1; 2:11-12; 3:7-8; 7:10-15. Printed Passages: Amos 1:1; 2:11-12; 3:7-8; 7:10-15. Devotional Reading: Psalm 23.
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Keep in Mind: “And the LORD took me as I followed the flock, and the LORD said unto me, Go, prophesy unto my people Israel.” (Amos 7:15, KJV)
Unifying Lesson Principle: We may experience intimidation when speaking truth to those in positions of authority. How can we be bold to speak the truth even if people are not inclined to receive our message? Amos was a lowly shepherd who faced rejection when God called him to speak truth to powerful kings and priests.
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to 1. Analyze Amo’s speaking truth to power as his faithful witness to God’s justice. 2. Cultivate a heart for truth and a passion for justice. and 3. Speak truth to power as a faithful witness to God’s justice.

HOME DAILY BIBLE READINGS FOR JUNE 22, 2026 – JUNE 28, 2026

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HOME DAILY BIBLE READINGS FOR JUNE 22, 2026 – JUNE 28, 2026:
AMOS: A HERDSMAN CALLED OF GOD TO BE A PROPHET:
MONDAY, June 22: The Lord Loves Justice. Isaiah 61:4-9.
TUESDAY, June 23: A Shepherd Who Seeks the Lost. Luke 15:1-7.
WEDNESDAY, June 24: The Lord’s Day Is Coming. Amos 5:16-20.
THURSDAY, June 25: Let Justice Roll Down like Water. Amos 5:21-27.
FRIDAY, June 26: Good and Safe Pastures John 10:1-9.
SATURDAY, June 27: Jesus Is the Good Shepherd. John 10:10-18.
SUNDAY, June 28: Chosen by God. Amos 7:10-15.

WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE 2026

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WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE 2026:
Pastor Robert L Adams will be having Church office hours on Saturday, from the hours of 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. You are welcome to call or stop by and visit with him.
WEDNESDAY, June 3, 10, 17 & 24 from 7:00 pm-8:00 pm
Prayer/Praise and Bible Study.
SATURDAY, June 6, 13, 20 & 27, 2026
-Choir rehearsal @ 11:00 am.
SATURDAY, June , 6 & 20, 2026
-Mission @ 10:00am
SATURDAY, June 13, 2026
-ZMBC Parking lot Outreach & Fellowship at 10″00 am – 2:00 pm.
SUNDAY, June 14, 2026
Second Sunday Youth Ushers in charge.
SUNDAY, June 21, 2026
HAPPY FATHER’S DAY! Father’s Day Celebration
SUNDAY, June 21, 2026
Third Sunday, Building Fund Sunday.
SUNDAY, June 28, 2026
Fourth Sunday, Dress Down Sunday.
You can pay your Tithes and Offerings on “ZELLE” on-line at zmbc4805@gmail.com

Jonathan and David: A Noble Friendship

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Sunday, June 21, 2026 lesson title “Jonathan and David: A Noble Friendship.”, Background Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:1-4; 19:1-7; 20:1-42; 2 Samuel 1:17-27; 21:7. Printed Passages: 1 Samuel 18:1-4; 20:16-17, 32-34, 42; 2 Samuel 1:26-27; 21:7. Devotional Reading: Proverbs 27:6, 10-11, 17, 19.
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Keep in Mind: “And Jonathan said to David, Go in peace, forasmuch as we have sworn both of us in the name of the LORD, saying, The LORD be between me and thee, and between my seed and thy seed for ever. And he arose and departed: and Jonathan went into the city .” (1 Samuel 20:42, KJV)
Unifying Lesson Principle: Amid danger and troubles we may desire support from a trustworthy friend. How does a friend prove trustworthy in a difficult situation? Jonathan proved a trustworthy friend to David desite the paranoia of his father, King Saul, and David honored their friendshi by provining for his son, Mephibosheth, after Jonathan’s death.
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to 1. Define how Jonathan and David’s loyal love witnesses to God’s love. 2. Develop a heart of loyalty to God. and 3. Practice loyalty and love for God through loving their neighbors.

HOME DAILY BIBLE READINGS FOR JUNE 15, 2026 – JUNE 21, 2026

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HOME DAILY BIBLE READINGS FOR JUNE 15, 2026 – JUNE 21, 2026:
JONATHAN AND DAVID: A NOBLE FRIENDSHIP:
MONDAY, June 15: Encouraging Each Other’s Faith. Romans 1:8-12.
TUESDAY, June 16: Choose Your Friends Wisely. 1 Corinthians 15:30-34.
WEDNESDAY, June 17: A Friend Closer than a Brother. Proverbs 18:19-24.
THURSDAY, June 18: Friends When All Is Lost. Ruth 1:11-18.
FRIDAY, June 19: The Greatest Love. John 15:9-17.
SATURDAY, June 20: Fierce and Faithful Friends. 1 Samuel 20:16-17, 32-34, 42.
SUNDAY, June 21: A Death in the Family. 2 Samuel 1:17, 19-27.

Hannah: A Godly Mother

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Sunday, June 14, 2026 lesson title “Hannah: A Godly Mother.”, Background Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-28; 2:1-11, 18-19; 3:1-18. Printed Passages: 1 Samuel 1:9-20, 25. Devotional Reading: Isaiah 49:13-17.
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Keep in Mind: “Wherefore it came to pass, when the time was come about after Hannah had conceived, that she bare a son, and called his name Samuel, saying, Because I have asked him of the LORD .” (! Samuel 1:20, KJV)
Unifying Lesson Principle: Everyone has experienced fears that their dreams and hopes for the future may not be realized. How do we seek reassurance that our hopes and dreams may yet come true? Hannah turned to prayer, confident that the Lord would fulfill her hopes for conceiving a child.
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to 1. Recognize Hannah’s faithful witness through her prayerful longing. 2. Experience heartfelt vows as honest expressions of witness to God. and 3. Cultivate a rich prayer life as an element of living a faithful witness before God.

HOME DAILY BIBLE READINGS FOR JUNE 8, 2026 – JUNE 14, 2026

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HOME DAILY BIBLE READINGS FOR JUNE 8, 2026 – JUNE 14, 2026:
HANNAH: A GODLY MOTHER:
MONDAY, June 8: Leading a Life of Righteousness. Ezekiel 18:5-9.
TUESDAY, June 9: Trusting in a God Who Sees. Genesis 16:1, 4-16.
WEDNESDAY, June 10: Do Not Forsake Your Mother’s Teaching. Proverbs 6:20-22.
THURSDAY, June 11: Praising God for Home and Family. Psalm 113.
FRIDAY, June 12: A Mother Who Comforts Her Child. Isaiah 66:9-13.
SATURDAY, June 13: Rejoicing in God’s Deliverance. Luke 1:46-56,
SUNDAY, June 14: Seeking God’s Blessing. 1 Samuel 1:9-20, 25.

Deborah: A Leader In A National Emergency

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Sunday, June 7, 2026 lesson title “Deborah: A Leader In A National Emergency.”, Background Scripture: Judges 4:1-24. Printed Passages: Judges 4:4-10, 14, 21-22. Devotional Reading: Matthew 20:20-28.
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Keep in Mind: “And Deborah, a prophetess, the wife of Lapidoth, she judged Israel at that time. And she dwelt under the palm tree of Deborah between Ramah and Bethel in mount Ephraim: and the children of Israel came up to her for judgment.” (Judges 4:4-5, KJV)
Unifying Lesson Principle: Our bad choices can land us in a hole out of which we find it impossible to climb. Where can we find rescue when our troubles are too big to manage on our own? God empowered Judge Deborah to deliver Israel when they called on God for rescue from the grips of an oppressive foreign power.
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to 1. Describe Deborah’s leadership as a faithful witness. 2. Rejoice in Deborah’s excellent example of faithful leadership during harsh circumstances. and 3. Follow Deborah’s example of heeding God’s call to leadership in service to others.

HOME DAILY BIBLE READINGS FOR JUNE 1, 2026 – JUNE 7, 2026

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HOME DAILY BIBLE READINGS FOR JUNE 1, 2026 – JUNE 7, 2026:
DEBORAH: A LEADER IN A NATIONAL EMERGENCY:
MONDAY, June 1: A Leader Who Sets an Example. 1 Timothy 3:1-7.
TUESDAY, June 2: A Leader Who Cares. Acts 9:36-42.
WEDNESDAY, June 3: Leaders Who Build Other Leaders. Acts 18:24-28.
THURSDAY, June 4: A Leader Who Listens. Nehemiah 2:1-8.
FRIDAY, June 5: A Leader Who Intercedes. Nehemiah 4:1-6.
SATURDAY, June 6: Jesus, the Pattern for Leaders. John 13:3-17.
SUNDAY, June 7: A Leader Who Inspires. Judges 4:4-10, 14, 21-22

Fellowship Through Worship

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Sunday, May 31, 2026 lesson title “Fellowship Through Worship.”, Background Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-12; Micah 4:1-2; Psalm 122:1-9; Matthew 28:18-20; Hebrews 10:19-25. Printed Passages: Matthew 28:18-20; Hebrews 10:22-25.
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Keep in Mind: “Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised;).” (Hebrews 10:23, KJV)
Unifying Lesson Principle: People often struggle to succeed without the support of others. To whom do we turn for support? The texts from Matthew and Hebrews portray a community united in evangelism, worship, and fellowship.
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to 1. Examine God’s purpose and design for meaningful worship. 2. Experience fellowship and worship in God’s presence. and 3. Exercise leadership and creativity in worship.