Worship

There are moments when time feels thin, when one year exhales and another quietly steps forward. That was the spirit in the room at Jonahville AME Zion Church as we stood on the final evening of 2025. No rush. Just presence. What a way to step into a new year at The Ville. The sanctuary carried the weight of everything we had walked through and everything we were finally ready to lay down. You could feel it, people coming in not to perform, not to impress, but to be honest be

Scripture Lesson: Matthew 14:22–30 Title: Power of Prayer Preacher: Pastor Mark A. Evans Jonahville AME Zion Church Pastor Evans preached with fire and conviction from Matthew 14:22–30, reminding the congregation that prayer is not just a moment, it’s power. In this familiar passage, Jesus walks on the water, and Peter, filled with faith, steps out of the boat to meet Him. But when Peter looks at the winds and waves, fear takes hold, and he begins to sink. Pastor Evans remind

Rev. Dr. Anthony Freeman Pastor Mark A. Evans, Jonahville A.M.E. Zion Church Pastor Mark A. Evans Last Sunday, the Spirit filled Jonahville A.M.E. Zion Church as Rev. Dr. Anthony Freeman preached a sermon that pierced the soul — “I Escaped Again: Running for My Life.” Drawing from 2 Corinthians 11:22–33, he reminded us that this life is a battleground, not a playground. “We are about to die,” he declared. “So you’d better know what has happened to your soul if you haven’t rep

Jonahville A.M.E. Zion Church Pastor Mark A. Evans Today, our hearts are full as we reflect on a sacred Communion Sunday and the powerful...

Storms come in many forms. Some are physical winds and rains that shake our homes. Others are spiritual and financial, unexpected bills,...

Worship is more than just songs, sermons, or Sunday routines, it’s the heartbeat of our relationship with God. And at the center of...