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Memorial Day, Pray for Joplin, Register for VBS (Pastoral Emphasis for 5/29)

On this Memorial Day weekend, let's not forget to remember those who have died in service to our country. Let's pray for those families who have experienced this loss. Also, let's pray for the people of Joplin, Missouri which was devastated by a massive tornado. Radical Experiment 2011 Update Today's Scripture Reading: Nehemiah 12-13 Today's Country: Nation of Georgia (Asia) Spend time in another context: We had a Haiti Mission Trip Info meeting after church today & will have another one next Sunday. Vacation Bible School starts this Wednesday so register today to help us plan accordingly. We need accurate count for meals and classroom crafts. Register online . Let us know how many in your family will be attending. You can pay your VBS registration in the offering by adding the appropriate amount ($15 for singles, $25 for couples or $35 for families of 3 or more) to your offering and specifying VBS on the special offering line of the envelope. You may also...

VBS, next Town Hall Meeting, Deacon Emeritus (Pastoral Emphasis for 5/22)

Radical Experiment 2011 Update Today's Scripture Reading: Ezra 4-7 Today's Country: Fiji Vacation Bible School is starting in June so register today. Register online or at our sign up table near the Welcome Center. Our next Town Hall Meeting (Q&A forum) is Friday, June 17th, at 6:30pm. Check announcements on how to submit questions in advance. We awarded the status of Deacon Emeritus to Jess Ward for his many years of faithful service as a Mt. Zion deacon. Deacon Ward will be moving soon and we wish him many blessings in this next chapter of his life.

VBS registration, Zone Cookouts, New Sermon Series (Pastoral Emphasis for 5/15)

Radical Experiment 2011 Update Today's Scripture Reading: 2 Chronicles 18-20 Today's Country: Equatorial Guinea (Africa) Spend time in another context: Today, we ministered at the Chatham Commons Nursing Home at 2:00pm. Vacation Bible School is starting in June. Don't delay but register today. VBS Information and sign up are available on the website and at our sign up table near the Welcome Center. Zones, pay attention to the announcements for your cookout fellowship and location. If you are not a member, you are welcome to join us. Check here to find out which Zone you are in. Thank you all for your generous giving and donations over the last few weeks. We were able to bless the two families we mentioned earlier . Next Sunday, we start a new series in the book of Titus called " Sound Doctrine, Sound Living ". Join us and bring a friend.

Happy Mother's Day, Helping Families in Need (Pastoral Emphasis for 5/8)

Radical Experiment 2011 Update Today's Scripture Reading: 1 Chronicles 22-24 Today's Country: Denmark Spend time in another context: Next Sunday, we will minister at Chatham Commons at 2:00pm. Mini Faith in Action volunteers are also needed for work around the nursing home. Supplies will be furnished. Happy Mother's Day to all moms and spiritual moms! As mentioned last Sunday, please bring in your clothing donations to help the two families in need. For details, call church office or see my previous blog post . Today's love offering will go to help two families in great need. Thank you for your generous giving.

Serving the Community: Help Needed

Remember that part of our purpose and vision is to serve the community. There are great opportunities before us to serve and we need your help. Please help a couple of families in our community. We know of a couple hit hard by the Tornado. They have 12 children. They've been blessed to receive clothes for all but two of the children. Clothing is needed for a 13 year old boy who wears 14-16 pants, large shirt and size 10 shoe; and a 9-1/2 year old girl who wears size 10 pants, medium shirt and size 4 shoe. In addition, household items and appliances are needed. For more info, contact the church office or Bro. Calvin Gray. We know of a young, single mother with twins boys (1 years old) having a very difficult time trying while trying to finish up school. What is needed is clothes for size18-24 months, pampers, etc. So bring your donations to the church this week. Also, next ...

In Memory of Deacon Whitney, Helping Families in Need (Pastoral Emphasis for 5/1)

Radical Experiment 2011 Update Today's Scripture Reading: 1 Chronicles 3-5 Today's Country: Costa Rica In honor of Deacon Preston Whitney's memory, we presented his ordination certificate and Bible to his wife, Deaconess Cynthia Whitney. Also, a Leyland Cypress tree has been planted in the round-about in honor of Deacon Preston Whitney. It was donated by the Gray Family on 4/7. Mt. Zion, we need your help to help a couple of families in our community. We know of a couple hit hard by the Tornado. They have 12 children. They've been blessed to receive clothes for all but two of the children. Clothing is needed for a 13 year old boy who wears 14-16 pants, large shirt and size 10 shoe; and a 9-1/2 year old girl who wears size 10 pants, medium shirt and size 4 shoe. In addition, household items and appliances are needed. For more info, contact the church office or Bro. Calvin Gray. We know of a young, single mother with twins boys (1 years old) having a very difficult...