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Dress Code, Spreading the Gospel to Japan, Skits & Pizza (Pastoral Emphasis from 7/26)

Thanks to all who came out to the Church Family Meeting. Our focus is reach the lost with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Even though we don't have a formal dress code at church, I think we have an unspoken one. Our guest may perceive a dress code based on what they see on the stage from leadership. So in order to remove any barriers that might prevent some from visiting us or feeling comfortable in our service, the leadership will dress a little more casual. We will try this out until the end of the year and then evaluate. So don't be surprised when you see me not wearing a tie! I shared the following email that we got via our website to show that we are spreading the Gospel worldwide. To God be the glory! Greetings Mt. Zion Church Family...Today is July 27, 2009 and I would like to share the blessing that I have received from your church. I was talking to my very dear sister, soror, friend Sis Brandi Hancock and she and I were having a heart to heart. I told her that I was...

Shout Out to the Men, Outreach Opportunity, Dual Citizenship (Pastoral Emphasis from 7/19)

I give a BIG shout-out to all the men that participated on the Habitat for Mt. Zion project. These men came out and worked hard over two Saturdays to do some renovations at our old facility. Thank you all for your service and hard work! It is greatly appreciated. On Sunday afternoon, Mt. Zion ministered at Cary Health & Rehab Center at 2:00pm. Sis. Angela Cody was the speaker and the Senior Choir brought the music. If you are looking for opportunities to reach out to our community, this is a great one. Often, the residents at these homes are so neglected and it's great for the Body of Christ to share with them that God loves them. Starting Wednesday, we're starting a new Bible Study series called "Dual Citizenship". Everyone is invited to join us for this new series. Our next Church Family Meeting is scheduled for Monday, July 27th, at 7:00pm. All members are asked to be present.

Speaking Engagements, Habitat for Mt. Zion (Pastoral Emphasis from 7/5)

I've been been quite busy the last couple of weeks preparing for a couple of outside speaking engagements. On last Sunday evening, I spoke at Greater Love Worship Center where Robert Mason is the pastor (he is the son of our very own Sis. Beatrice Fields). The Everready Gospel Choir accompanied me and we had a great time. I spoke on "How Big is God?" On this Friday (7/10), I will be speaking at Scott's Grove Church (on Hwy 55), for their Deacon's Program at 7:00pm. The Male Chorus is coming and I anticipate a great time in the Lord. Everyone is invited to join us. Our "Habitat for Mt. Zion" project has finally be rescheduled for Saturdays, July 11th and 18th, at our old facility.

Showing love, Speaking Engagement, July Communion (Pastoral Emphasis from 6/28)

Thank you Mt. Zion for showing the love of Christ. I received the following email via Facebook regarding VBS: "This is Jonathan Lewis, Doug's cousin. Tell the church I miss them and I can't wait to come back next year. Ya'll treated my mother and I like we were members of the church I love yall and can't wait to come back to Cary again". I will be speaking at Greater Love Worship Center (Pastor Mason) on Sunday, July 5th at 6:30pm. Everyone is invited to attend. We started a new Bible Study series. . " Life. Money. Hope: Biblical Advice in Difficult Times ," on Wednesday, July 1st. This 3-week series features David Ramsey. If you are interested in his Financial Peace University , check out this series. Due to July 4th holiday this weekend, we will have Communion on the second Sunday in July.