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Bereavement Please keep Sister Earlene Evans and her family in your prayers following the passing of her mother. Her mother was laid to rest this past Friday. May we continue to surround the Evans family with our love and prayers, asking God to provide comfort, strength, and peace during this time of loss. Youth Choir Rehearsal Parents, this is a reminder that we will have a Youth Choir Rehearsal on Saturday, August 22, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM . We need your support in making sure our young people have the opportunity to participate. Our youth are an important part of the life and ministry of Mt. Zion, and we want to encourage them to use their gifts to worship and serve the Lord. If you have questions, please contact Sis. Janelle Wallace or Bro. Frankie McInnis .   Back-to-School Prayer Next Sunday, August 23 , we will have a special Back-to-School Prayer for all of our children as they prepare for the beginning of the traditional school calendar. As our children and young pe...

  Homegoing Service for Taquez Locklear We invite the Mt. Zion family to continue praying for the Locklear family as they grieve the passing of Taquez Locklear , who grew up in our church family. Taquez's Homegoing Service will be held here at Mt. Zion Church on Tuesday, August 11 . Visitation: 11:00 AM Funeral Service: 12:00 PM Let us surround the Locklear family with our prayers, presence, and love as we remember Taquez and seek God's comfort during this difficult season.   Youth Choir Rehearsal Parents, we need your help in encouraging our young people to participate in the ministry of the Youth Choir! There will be a Youth Choir Rehearsal on Saturday, August 22, from 10:00 AM–12:00 PM . Your support is important as we encourage our youth to use their gifts to glorify God and serve the church. Please make plans to have your young people participate. If you have questions, please contact Sis. Janelle Wallace or Bro. Frankie McInnis .   Rock Solid Marriage Seminar Ma...

Bereavement Our hearts are saddened by the sudden passing of Taquez Locklear , a young man who grew up here at Mt. Zion. Taquez was the grandson of Sis. Carolyn Locklear , and we grieve alongside the Locklear family during this difficult time. Please keep the entire family in your prayers, asking the Lord to surround them with His comfort, peace, and strength in the days ahead. We will share funeral arrangements as soon as they become available. "The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit." — Psalm 34:18   Welcome New Member Candidate We are delighted to welcome Chris Lucas , who has joined Mt. Zion on Christian Experience and has also come forward as a candidate for baptism . We praise God for bringing Chris into our church family and look forward to walking alongside him as he continues to grow in his faith. Be sure to introduce yourself and help him feel at home at Mt. Zion.   July Fellowship Time Survey Last month, we introduced something new du...

Celebrating Baptism Today is a joyful day as we celebrate the baptism of Jeremiah Sanon (17) . Recently, Jeremiah trusted Jesus Christ as his personal Savior, and today he publicly declares his faith through believer's baptism. Baptism does not save us; rather, it is a beautiful testimony of the salvation Christ has already accomplished in the believer's life. It symbolizes our union with Christ in His death, burial, and resurrection and serves as a public declaration that we belong to Him. We rejoice with Jeremiah and his family and pray that God will continue to strengthen him as he grows in his walk with Christ. May his testimony encourage others to place their faith in Jesus and faithfully follow Him. Summer Bible Study Series Concludes This Wednesday marks the final session of our Summer Bible Study Series in the book of Isaiah. Over the past several weeks, we have explored Isaiah chapters 40–44 , discovering God's message of comfort and restoration for His people. We...

Rejoicing in New Life in Christ We are thrilled to share that Jeremiah Sanon (age 17) has trusted Jesus Christ as his personal Savior and has come forward as a candidate for baptism. There is no greater reason to celebrate than seeing someone place their faith in Christ. We thank God for His saving grace in Jeremiah's life and look forward to celebrating with him as he publicly professes his faith through baptism. Please keep Jeremiah in your prayers as he begins this exciting new chapter of following Christ. A Successful First Mt. Zion Boys Summer Camp This week marked an exciting milestone for our church as the Mt. Zion Men's Ministry, Male Choir, and Deacons partnered together to host our first-ever 3-Day Boys Summer Camp for young men in grades 6–12. Ten young men participated in a meaningful experience designed to help them grow spiritually, mentally, physically, and personally. Throughout the camp, they participated in: Daily devotionals Physical fitness activities Com...

Welcome New Member Sis. Mia Otoya Ruiz who has completed her New Members Orientation and Membership Interview. Please  welcome her to the Mt. Zion family. Thank You for an Amazing VBS! Thank you to everyone who participated in this year's  Vacation Bible School ! Whether you attended as a participant, volunteered behind the scenes, taught a class, or supported your family by bringing them each evening, you helped make VBS a wonderful week of learning, fellowship, and fun. As we begin planning for next year, we'd love to hear from you. Please take a few moments to complete our  VBS Survey . Your feedback is invaluable. It helps us celebrate what went well while also identifying ways we can make next year's Vacation Bible School an even better experience for everyone. Thank you for investing in this important ministry! Become a Zion Connector As Mt. Zion continues to grow, we want every new member to feel welcomed, connected, and supported from the very beginning. That's ...