Faith, Fellowship & Renewal in Nassau
The Virginia Association of Ministers’ Wives and Ministers’ Widows recently gathered in beautiful Nassau, Bahamas, for the Annual Alene B. Godwin Prayer Retreat, centered on the inspiring theme, “Relax, Refocus and Restore on the Waters,” inspired by Psalm 23:2–3.
The retreat was led by Rev. Dr. Patricia Wormley, VAMWMW President; Rev. Dr. Gloria Phillips Diggs, Retreat Chair; Sister Patricia Johnson, Retreat Co-Chair; and advisors Dr. Quentina Kinney and Rev. Dr. Natalie J. White.
The group was welcomed by St. James Native Baptist Church, located on St. James Road in Nassau, under the pastoral leadership of Rev. Dr. Charles Rolle. The gathering provided a beautiful setting for prayer, fellowship, spiritual renewal and the strengthening of bonds among ministers’ wives and ministers’ widows.
Against the beautiful backdrop of the Bahamas, participants were reminded of the importance of stepping away, reconnecting with God and one another, and returning home refreshed, refocused and restored.
November Is Here... and We Have So Much to Celebrate!
November has arrived, bringing crisp mornings, brilliant fall colors, Thanksgiving gatherings, Veterans Day, Black Friday, the election season, and the beginning of the holiday season. But here at Mount Zion, November gives us an especially meaningful reason to rejoice as we celebrate our 165th Church Anniversary.
Through changing seasons and changing times, God continues to bless us. As we pause to honor our veterans, give thanks for family and friends, participate in our civic responsibilities, and prepare for the holidays, let us also remember the faithfulness of God that has sustained our church through the generations.
Welcome, November! May this month fill our hearts with gratitude, our homes with love, and our church family with renewed joy as we celebrate 165 years of faith, fellowship, worship, and service.
Trust in the Lord With All Your Heart
Where do you place your trust when life becomes uncertain? During our recent Sunday Worship Service, Rev. Dr. Charles W. Wormley shared an encouraging message, “Trust in the Lord With All Your Heart,” from Psalm 20, with special emphasis on verse 7.
This powerful reminder calls us to look beyond our own strength and place our confidence in the Lord.
Whether you missed Sunday’s service or simply want to hear the message again, we invite you to watch the Full Worship Service or go directly to the Sermon Message.
Watch. Be encouraged. Be strengthened. And keep trusting in the Lord!
Full Worship Service
Video Ministry Recording provided by Church School Superintendent Brother Robert Lucas
Sermon Message
Weekly Bible Study: Growing Together in God's Word
Join the Mount Zion Baptist Church family each week as we explore the life-changing truth of Scripture through interactive Bible Study sessions held on Tuesdays at 12:00 p.m. and Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. These gatherings are designed to help strengthen your faith, deepen your understanding of God’s Word, and provide practical guidance for daily living. Whether you are new to Bible study or have walked with Christ for years, you will find encouragement, spiritual growth, and meaningful fellowship as we learn, pray, and grow together. All are welcome to join us as we discover God's promises and apply His truth to our lives.
"Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path." Psalm 119:105.
Mount Zion Shines at the 2026 NAACP Freedom Fund Banquet
Mount Zion Baptist Church had much to celebrate at the NAACP Spotsylvania Branch #7117 Freedom Fund Banquet, held Saturday, October 24, 2026, at the River Club Church in Fredericksburg, Virginia.
Leading Mount Zion’s distinguished honorees was Rev. Dr. Charles W. Wormley, Pastor of Mount Zion Baptist Church, who was recognized as the 2026 NAACP Spotsylvania Branch #7117 Civil Rights Advocate of the Year. Pastor Wormley also received special recognition from Virginia State Delegate Joshua Cole, District 66, honoring his service and commitment to the community.
Mount Zion was further blessed to have two additional members recognized for their outstanding contributions: Rev. Dr. Earnest L. Woodson and Deacon Leonard Parker, Jr., both recipients of Civil Rights Advocate Awards.
What a proud moment for the Mount Zion family! We celebrate these faithful leaders whose service reaches beyond the walls of the church and continues to make a meaningful difference in the community.
Congratulations to our Mount Zion honorees. Your leadership, service, and commitment continue to let your light shine!
“Faith in Action. Leadership in Service. Making a Difference.”
November 2026
Please pray for Sis Lynn Beckett, Rev. Frank & Gloria Brooks and Family, Sis. Rosa Burton, Bro. William Carrington, Sis. Annette Carter, Sis. Earline Carter, Bro. Leo Chapman, Sis Sheila Cofield, Sis. Teonia Copeland, Master Torin Craig, Tristen Craig, Bro. Harold Ferguson, Sis. Cheryl Figgatt, Bro. George Ford, Sis Camille Giles, Health Care Providers, Mr. Jaime Harrison, The Hill Family, Sis. Dorothea Hill, Bro. Cliff Holmes, Sis. Mary Jones, Bro. Christian Johnson, Sis Tamara Johnson, Sis. Shaquan Kabila, Trustee Vikki Lewis, Sis. Bea Mack, Bro. Lynwood Maye, Bro. Atrell Maye, Sis. Barbara McCoy, Bro. Frederick McGuire, Mount Zion Baptist Church Family, National, State and Local Government, Bro. John Thomas Reese Jr., Bro. Dwight Renshaw, Bro. Anthony Sanders, Min. Martha Shuler Holmes, Sis Autumn Small, Sis Kailyn Small, Sis Olivia Small, Sis. Arlene Wallace, Sis Grace Short, Bro. Jason Small, Bro. Clarence Smith, Bro. Cornell Strother, Bro. Jarrold Swan, U.S. Soldiers, The Watson Family, Bro. Kenneth Whitaker, Sis. Martha Jones Wilkinson, Sis. Mary Wiggin, Rev. Dr. Charles W. Wormley and Family, Bro. Vernon Wormley.
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