Zion Baptist Church held its Annual Men’s Day Service on Sunday, October 25, 2026.

Kingsley Waring (center), Zion’s Man of the Year, is pictured with Pastor Rev. Dr. James Palmer Jr. (left) and John Dixon.
The theme was “Zion Men: Walking through Life’s Valleys with No Fear,” Scripture: Psalm 23:4.
The guest speaker was Chaplain (Col) Willie Mashack, National Region, U.S. Army Military District of Washington Command Chaplain. Chaplain Mashack delivered an inspiring sermon tailored to the theme, encouraging the men of Zion to lead with courage, integrity, and unwavering faith regardless of life’s challenges.
A special presentation was made to Kingsley Waring as Zion Baptist Church 2026 Man of the Year for his Dedicated and Loyal Service to the Church and Community.
Rev. Dr. James Palmer, Jr is Pastor. Zion Baptist Church is located at 801 Washington Street, Columbia, South Carolina.