New Zion is launching a new program called NZ Snap Relief Initiatives, created to support individuals and families affected by the reduction of government SNAP benefits.
Below, you’ll find information on how to request assistance or get involved as a volunteer.
Opportunities for those needing assistance:

1. Weekly Meal Kit

Description: Individuals affected by the loss of food benefits can register to receive a weekly meal kit containing food and essential items to help offset the impact of reduced benefits.

Weekly Meal Kit Registration 

1. Weekly Dinner

Description: Individuals can register for a free dinner at New Zion on Wednesdays from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Former Sanctuary. Registration will be on a first-come, first-served basis, with a maximum of 100 people served.

Weekly Dinner Registration

Opportunities to support those in need:

You can support New Zion’s SNAP Relief Initiative by participating in the following ways:

1) Donate 
Join New Zion in helping provide for our community through donations to the Hearts and Hands Food Bank. You can bring nonperishable items to the church on Sundays or Wednesdays and place them in the designated donation bins.
Prefer to give online? You can also purchase items through Amazon and have them delivered directly to New Zion Church.

Please send all Amazon items to
217 West Todd Lane Charlotte, NC 28208

See the links below to order from Amazon and view the list of needed items.

Food Drive Donations 
Hearts and Hands Donation List

2) Give

You can make a monetary donation of any amount to help support New Zion’s Snap Relief initiative. Your financial contributions will go toward providing weekly dinners and Meal Kits for those in need.
See the link below for ways to give.

Give to New Zion Snap Relief Initiatives

3) Volunteer

Sign up to volunteer and help support those affected by the loss of food benefits. Once you register, you’ll receive detailed information about upcoming dates, times, and volunteer opportunities.

Use the link below to sign up and get involved!

Volunteer to Help

ARE YOU IN NEED OF PRAYER?

• Join our daily prayer call at 7am for prayer
  (Conference number: 312-626-6799 / Passcode 813 5928 0392)
• Contact the church at 704-399-4915 or email Minister Myra Payne, our Minister of Congregational Care

Email Minister Myra Payne

Visit the Website

Here are Professional Christian Counselors that can help you on your pathway to wellness:

Sylvia Jessup MA, MBA, Clinical Psychotherapist/Marriage and Family Therapist
704-572-1188
[email protected]
https://www.sylviajessupcounselingservices.com/

Valerie Williams MA, Clinical Psychotherapist
704-980-6631
[email protected]
https://valeriemillerwilliams.com/

Genesis Martin
704-258-1611
[email protected]

Know the warning signs of Domestic Violence:

The signs of domestic violence can be different in every relationship. Below is a list of behaviors an abuser might display:

• Hits, kicks, bites or chokes partner
• Throws or breaks things
• Threatens to hurt or harm partner or partner’s family
• Destroys property or sentimental objects
• Prevents you from leaving the house
• Controls who you see and what you do
• Calls you names or puts you down
• Monitors your phone and phone calls
• Causes problems for you at work or school
• Controls your money, takes away or withholds money from you
• Threatens suicide if you leave the relationship

For Immediate Support for Domestic Violence:

• Greater Charlotte Hope Line: 980-771-4673
  Local 24-hour hotline for domestic violence or sexual assault, parenting support, domestic violence shelter

• National Domestic Violence Hotline: TheHotline.org / 800-799-SAFE (7233)
  24-hour national hotline for domestic violence

• National Teen Dating Violence Hotline: Loveisrespect.org / 866-331-9474
  To speak to peer advocates who can give crisis counseling to teenagers/young adults

Counseling Services for Domestic Violence:

• Mecklenburg County Community Support Services: 704-336-3210
  For adults experiencing domestic violence or child/youth who have witnessed domestic violence

Surrounding County Domestic Violence Shelters:

• Cabarrus Count: CVAN 704-788-2826
• Gaston County: Domestic Violence Shelter 704-852-6000
• Union County: Turning Point 704-823-7233
• Iredell County: My Sister’s House 704-872-3403
• South Carolina Domestic Violence Hot 803-329-2800

Contact SAMHSA (Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration). Call 800-662-4357. Instructions will be given.  TTY also available at 800-487-4889. Services are available in English and Spanish.

For support for family and friends of those suffering from alcoholism, contact Al-Anon/Alateen-Family Support Groups at 888-425-2666  
https://al-anon.org

 1 Samuel 1:27-28: ²⁷ I prayed for this child, and the Lord has granted me what I asked of him. ²⁸ So now I give him to the Lord. For his whole life he will be given over to the Lord.” And he worshiped the Lord there.

Baby dedications happen on the fourth Sunday of each month. Please fill this form out and someone will be in contact with you to schedule your baby dedication.

Baptisms happen on the third Sunday of each month. Please fill this form out and someone will be in contact with you to schedule your baptism

On behalf of Pastor Johnson, staff, and the New Zion family we are thinking of you during this difficult time. To better serve you and the family, please fill out this form and someone will be in contact with you regarding the next steps.

The deacons of New Zion Church are here to serve the needs of the congregation. If you need to contact a  deacon, you can email [email protected] and your message will be forwarded to your assigned deacon based on your last name.

Deacon Kayla Bowe (A-D)

Deacon Richard Dunbar (E-H)

James Kelly (I-L)

William “Junior” Miller (M-P)

Ronald McMullen (Q-U)

Ernest Stowe (V-Z)