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Register for Theological Seminar, Love Offering for Japan (Pastoral Emphasis for 3/20)

Register today for our first Theological Seminar on the topic, "Finding the Will of God," on Saturday, March 26th, at 9:00am. Our speaker will be Dr. William Barber, Professor of Practical Theology at Shepherds Theological Seminary.

Radical Experiment 2011 Update
  • Today's Scripture Reading: Judges 6-7
  • Today's Country: Brunei in Asia (65% Muslim; 11% Christian)
  • Serve in another context: Mt. Zion ministered at Phoenix Assisted Care today at 2:00pm.
I found this amazing. Another demonstration that God is Lord over all creation.
  • The massive earthquake that struck northeast Japan on March 11 has shortened the length Earth's day by a fraction and shifted how the planet's mass is distributed.
  • A new analysis of the 8.9-magnitude earthquake in Japan has found that the intense temblor has accelerated Earth's spin, shortening the length of the 24-hour day by 1.8 microseconds, according to geophysicist Richard Gross at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, Calif.
Today's Love Offering is for Japan. We are partnering with Convoy of Hope. We thank everyone who gave generously. You can still give to help Japan. You can give online at http://family.mtzionmb.org/home/online_giving.html. Select 'Special Events' and type 'Japan' in the appropriate comment field.

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