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FPU, Truth Project, CHC Sermon (Pastoral Emphasis from 8/29)

Financial Peace University (FPU) is a great course to learn biblical principles to break free from the bondage of debt. If you are interested in learning more about the class content, check out our free preview dates on 9/1 & 9/8 at 6:00pm. Classes are scheduled for Tuesdays, September 14th to December 7th. From the last class we hosted, we started the course with about $500 K worth of debt and after 13 weeks, reduced it by $200 K! It's definitely a worthwhile program. Registration for this round of Truth Project is now open. The Truth Project is a 13 week, DVD-based, small group curriculum that will help you develop a biblical worldview. Register TODAY. Mt. Zion is partnering with Churches Helping Churches to rebuild churches in Haiti. On 3/31, we watched a message from Pastor Mark Driscoll after a trip to Haiti right after the earthquake. This Wednesday, we'll watch a message from Pastor James MacDonald. He'll preach from Revelation 6 and relate it to h

Get in the ZONE!

As announced at our last Church Family Meeting, we are changing our shepherding modeling from last names to zones. Beginning in August, we will transition to Shepherding Zones. There will be 4 zones and each member is assigned to a zone based on your zip code. Each zone has a team of deacons and ministers assigned to care for the members. You can determine which zone you are in by looking under the Shepherding Ministry section on our Contacts page. Here are some benefits we see in moving to zones... 1. The zones will allow us to connect Family C.A.R.E and access to the members with visits, calls, emails, fellowships, and study groups. 2. This will allow gifts, skills, and resources within the zone to be utilized within the church and zone. 3. Quicker response to members since deacons live in the same zone as the members. 4. One on one contact will still be available between member and deacon. 5. Deacons will research to find Christian and non-profit organizations that can assist

Initial Sermon, Shepherding Zones (Pastoral Emphasis from 8/15)

Bro. Kevin Coppage will give his Initial Sermon on next Sunday (8/22) at 4:00pm. Everyone is invited to join us for this special occasion. As announced at our last Church Family Meeting, we are changing our shepherding modeling from last names to zones. There are 4 zones and each member is assigned to a zone based on your zip code. Each zone has a team of deacons and ministers assigned to care for the members. I will blog more about the new shepherding zones this week.

Special New Members Class on Sat., All Orphans Sponsored (Pastoral Emphasis from 8/1)

We have many new members who have not finished the New Member Orientation for various reasons. Join us on this Saturday, August 7th, and take the entire course at one time. Class will run from 8:00am-11:30am with breakfast provided. Space is limited so sign up on at the kiosk next to the Welcome Center or online . Contact Deaconess LaDonna Bethea for more details. I'm happy to announce that we have sponsorships for all 22 orphans from Uganda. Thanks to all the families for stepping up to sponsor these children. Copies of the child's picture and bio and further instructions on payment method, when to start payments, etc. will be given to everyone shortly.