I hope that everyone's Lent is going well. One of reasons we participate in Lent is that it's a great reminder that all of our Christian life is about denying self. As our bodies desire that food or activity, we deny it. Likewise, we are to deny our sinful and selfish desires daily to follow Christ. May our fasts during Lent remind us of our daily need to deny self, take up our cross, and follow Christ.
Don't forget to sign up and participate in Serve Thy Neighbor. Don't miss the opportunity to be missional in your neighborhood by serving others.
The next Ecuador Info Meeting is tomorrow (3/12) at 6:30 at Cary COG. If you are even remotely considering going to Ecuador, then please plan to attend this meeting. You will need to bring your $100 deposit and copy of your passport. Even if you decide later that you cannot go, the $100 deposit would go towards the mission trip (a worthy investment).
Men, join us for a movie night on Friday. We will fellowship at 6:30pm and start the movie at 7pm. We'll be watching the movie, Courageous. This is open to all men and their sons.
Just a reminder that the next three months are going to be critical for the church to make budget. We are asking that you please continue to give at least 5% more. If you are able to give more, please do so. Your generosity is greatly appreciated and goes to helping the church fulfill its mission to make disciples.
Sunday, March 11, 2012
Sunday, March 04, 2012
Serve Thy Neighbor, Ecuador Mission Trip, Praise Report (Pastoral Emphasis for 3/4)
We only have 7 families signed up for Project: Serve Thy Neighbor. But God has called to serve others. So I want to encourage everyone to step up and sign up to support this initiative.
Many of our long time members know Marche Smith (son of Sis. Sandra Smith). He's a member of Christ First Christian Fellowship Center and will be delivering his initial sermon today. Christ First will be having this service at Mt. Zion at 4pm.
The next Ecuador information meeting will be 3/12 at Cary Church of God. I would love to have a great team of people from Mt. Zion to go to Ecuador this year. As you can see in this video, the hotel that we stay at in Ecuador is quite nice so you will not be "roughing it" while there.
We have a praise report that the church has gotten an extension from the bank. God answered our prayers! Now the next three months are going to be critical for us to make budget. Thanks to all who sacrificed to give more. We are asking that you please continue to give more at least 5% more. If you are able to give more, please do so.
Many of our long time members know Marche Smith (son of Sis. Sandra Smith). He's a member of Christ First Christian Fellowship Center and will be delivering his initial sermon today. Christ First will be having this service at Mt. Zion at 4pm.
The next Ecuador information meeting will be 3/12 at Cary Church of God. I would love to have a great team of people from Mt. Zion to go to Ecuador this year. As you can see in this video, the hotel that we stay at in Ecuador is quite nice so you will not be "roughing it" while there.
We have a praise report that the church has gotten an extension from the bank. God answered our prayers! Now the next three months are going to be critical for us to make budget. Thanks to all who sacrificed to give more. We are asking that you please continue to give more at least 5% more. If you are able to give more, please do so.
Monday, February 27, 2012
Why Fast during Lent?, Serve Thy Neighbor, Membership Record (Pastoral Emphasis for 2/26)
We are now in Lent which started on Ash Wednesday and will end on Easter. Why do we fast during Lent? Fasting is a very helpful way to reduce distractions, focus on God, and cultivate a sense of dependence on Him. When giving up certain foods or drinks, fasting is a way of sacrificing physical nourishment to seek spiritual nourishment. It is also good to give up things or activities that might be feed our sinful desires. So I pray that our fasting and praying during Lent this year will remind us that we need God and we will draw closer to Him.
Don't forget to sign-up for Project: Serve Thy Neighbor. Let's sacrifice of our time to serve our neighbors with the love of Christ.
Members: Help us improve our communication in the church we request that you make sure your membership record in up-to-date by using the Connection Card in the bulletin, contacting your Deacon, or calling or emailing the church office.
Don't forget to sign-up for Project: Serve Thy Neighbor. Let's sacrifice of our time to serve our neighbors with the love of Christ.
Members: Help us improve our communication in the church we request that you make sure your membership record in up-to-date by using the Connection Card in the bulletin, contacting your Deacon, or calling or emailing the church office.
Sunday, February 19, 2012
Ash Wednesday, Moving Mulch (Pastoral Emphasis for 2/19)
This afternoon, Sis. Angela Cody delivered her Initial Sermon. Thanks to all who joined us for this special occasion!
This Wednesday is Ash Wednesday. We will anoint everyone with ashes (as sign of mourning and repentance over sin) right after Bible Study. Ash Wednesday is also the beginning of Lent (40 day fast until Easter Sunday). We do a partial fast by giving up something. In light of our Make War series, I recommend that we should give up something that may be feeding our sinful desires. Sometimes non-sinful things can be sinful for us. We may need to limit the practice of these things (by fasting from them) so they do not become weights that hinder us.
Don't forget to pick up your Giving Statements at the Welcome Center for your taxes.
We are calling all men to help us on Saturday starting at 8am to put down mulch. Help us keep our church grounds looking good.
This Wednesday is Ash Wednesday. We will anoint everyone with ashes (as sign of mourning and repentance over sin) right after Bible Study. Ash Wednesday is also the beginning of Lent (40 day fast until Easter Sunday). We do a partial fast by giving up something. In light of our Make War series, I recommend that we should give up something that may be feeding our sinful desires. Sometimes non-sinful things can be sinful for us. We may need to limit the practice of these things (by fasting from them) so they do not become weights that hinder us.
Don't forget to pick up your Giving Statements at the Welcome Center for your taxes.
We are calling all men to help us on Saturday starting at 8am to put down mulch. Help us keep our church grounds looking good.
Sunday, February 12, 2012
Elder Appointment, Town Hall, Go to Ecuador (Pastoral Emphasis for 2/12)
I'm pleased to announce the appointment of Sean Cherry as an elder. I
know that Sean and his wife, Angelique would appreciate your prayers as he takes
on this important role to help lead and shepherd Mt. Zion.
We have a Town Hall meeting on Saturday at 9am to discuss and get your feedback on our proposed ministry realignment. All members should have received a copy of the proposal via email. If you did not receive it, make sure your email address is current with the church office.
We want to send another team to Ecuador this year in July on a mission trip. We are calling on all members (adults, college-age, & teens) to consider sacrificing a week of your summer to spread the Gospel and love of Christ.
We have a Town Hall meeting on Saturday at 9am to discuss and get your feedback on our proposed ministry realignment. All members should have received a copy of the proposal via email. If you did not receive it, make sure your email address is current with the church office.
We want to send another team to Ecuador this year in July on a mission trip. We are calling on all members (adults, college-age, & teens) to consider sacrificing a week of your summer to spread the Gospel and love of Christ.
Sunday, February 05, 2012
Town Hall, Ecuador Info Meeting, Restrict Movement (Pastoral Emphasis for 2/5)
We presented our proposal for realigning our ministries to our Discipleship Model at the Church Family Meeting. We will email what was presented to all members this week. Make sure we have your current email address. Our Town Hall meeting on 2/18 at 9am will be devoted to discussing and getting your feedback on this ministry realignment.
The next Bible Study series, "SERVICE ROOTED IN GRACE," will begin on this Wednesday at 7:00pm. We progress in the Christian life when we see our sin as first and foremost against a Holy God. We are sinners saved by grace. Join us for this exciting new series.
I'm happy to announce that Sis. Angela Cody will deliver her Initial Sermon on Sunday, February 19th, at 4:00pm. Everyone is invited to join us.
Don't forget that the Ecuador trip info meeting is tomorrow at Cary Church of God (on Evans Road) at 6:30pm. Pick up a brochure at the Welcome Center.
As a reminder, we ask everyone to restrict movement during the Call to Discipleship. Some of you have legitimate reasons for leaving right after the sermon (health, job). But don't just receive and leave! Pray that others would come to faith in Christ. Pray for your brother and sisters who are at the altar for prayer. When one part of our body suffers, we all suffer. Let's show our concern for one another by being patient to wait for those who might respond to God's calling and those in need of prayer.
The next Bible Study series, "SERVICE ROOTED IN GRACE," will begin on this Wednesday at 7:00pm. We progress in the Christian life when we see our sin as first and foremost against a Holy God. We are sinners saved by grace. Join us for this exciting new series.
I'm happy to announce that Sis. Angela Cody will deliver her Initial Sermon on Sunday, February 19th, at 4:00pm. Everyone is invited to join us.
Don't forget that the Ecuador trip info meeting is tomorrow at Cary Church of God (on Evans Road) at 6:30pm. Pick up a brochure at the Welcome Center.
As a reminder, we ask everyone to restrict movement during the Call to Discipleship. Some of you have legitimate reasons for leaving right after the sermon (health, job). But don't just receive and leave! Pray that others would come to faith in Christ. Pray for your brother and sisters who are at the altar for prayer. When one part of our body suffers, we all suffer. Let's show our concern for one another by being patient to wait for those who might respond to God's calling and those in need of prayer.
Sunday, January 29, 2012
Church Family Meeting, Blood Drive, Ecuador Interest Meeting (Pastoral Emphasis for 1/29)
Project: Serve Thy Neighbor is happening now. We want to do at least one act of service for a neighbor. Check out the Radical Love website for different ideas on how to serve your neighbor. I'm asking all families to participate and sign-up on the website or use the Connection Card.
Thanks to all parents who attended the "Upgrading Your Parental Software" seminar on yesterday. It was a great success and I want to thank the youth directors, Deacon and Deaconess Jerkins, for their research and hard work with putting on the seminar.
The Church Family Meeting is tomorrow (1/30) at 7:00pm. All members are asked to be present. This is an important meeting to attend as we want to share some ideas we're working on for realigning our ministries to our Discipleship Model.
On Saturday, February 4th, a local chapter of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity is sponsoring a blood drive by the American Red Cross here at Mt. Zion from 9:30am to 2:00pm. Since this is tied to the Cary community, the Mayor of Cary is coming to show his support. Please come out and donate blood.
It's time to start thinking about this year's mission trip to Ecuador. Cary Church of God is having their first interest meeting on February 6th at 6:30pm.
Giving statements for last year are available for pick up at the Welcome Center.
Thanks to all parents who attended the "Upgrading Your Parental Software" seminar on yesterday. It was a great success and I want to thank the youth directors, Deacon and Deaconess Jerkins, for their research and hard work with putting on the seminar.
The Church Family Meeting is tomorrow (1/30) at 7:00pm. All members are asked to be present. This is an important meeting to attend as we want to share some ideas we're working on for realigning our ministries to our Discipleship Model.
On Saturday, February 4th, a local chapter of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity is sponsoring a blood drive by the American Red Cross here at Mt. Zion from 9:30am to 2:00pm. Since this is tied to the Cary community, the Mayor of Cary is coming to show his support. Please come out and donate blood.
It's time to start thinking about this year's mission trip to Ecuador. Cary Church of God is having their first interest meeting on February 6th at 6:30pm.
Giving statements for last year are available for pick up at the Welcome Center.
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