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They say Santa is checking his list to see who is naughty or nice. The sad fact is that we're all on the naughty list.  But I'm so glad that Jesus has ripped up that list by His death on the Cross and resurrection from the dead! "You were dead because of your sins and because your sinful nature was not yet cut away. Then God made you alive with Christ, for he forgave all our sins. He canceled the record of the charges against us and took it away by nailing it to the cross.  In this way, he disarmed the spiritual rulers and authorities. He shamed them publicly by his victory over them on the cross." Colossians 2:13-15 (NLT) Jesus Ripped Up Santa's List Jen Smidt »   For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God - Ephesians 2:8 As a family, we are in the midst of celebrating the Christmas season which includes viewing all the holiday classics ( Heat Mis...

Radical Experiment 2011 Update Today's Scripture Reading: Hebrews 1-6 (We have read 96% of the Bible so far. Almost done!)  Today's Country: Vietnam (52% Buddhist)  Spend time in another context: Give some of your time to help make the gospel known outside of your normal context (different community, city, nation). We have a team going to Haiti in a few weeks  on January 1. We prayed for our Haiti Mission Trip Team. Please continue to pray for their safety and that their trip will be fruitful. Haiti Mission Trip Team: Deacon Rufus Credle  Deacon George Brown  Sis. Nicole Sawyer  Sis. Stephanie Baker There's still time to join Project: Know Thy Neighbor. The Christmas holiday is a great time to get to know at least 1 neighbor (one that you don't know at all or know very well). Go to radical.mtzioncary.org/neighbors for ideas on how to get to know your neighbors. Christ First Christian Fellowship Center is having their 4th Annual Christ...

We live in a sin-cursed, fallen world.  Because of sin, our bodies are fragile and decaying.  Disease afflicts many of us and our loved ones.  Cancer is once again hitting our church family at Mt. Zion .  Deaconess Cythnia who had already fought this disease earlier is now facing a new fight, one that we will fight along with her. But I'm so encouraged by her email below that she gave me permission to share.  It is full of the Gospel hope of Jesus Christ.  I hope that it encourages you to keep your eyes fixed on Jesus no matter what circumstances life brings your way.  Jesus is our only hope! “I want to know Christ and experience the mighty power that raised him from the dead.  I want to suffer with him, sharing in his death, so that one way or another I will experience the resurrection from the dead!”  Philippians 3: 10-11 NLT  Dear family and friends, it is with mixed emotions that I share news of the “war” to which I a...

Radical Experiment 2011 Update Today's Scripture Reading: Phil. 1-4  Today's Country: USA  Spend time in another context. Thanks to all who went out yesterday caroling in the neighborhood by the church and the area nursing homes.  The Christmas holiday is a great time for Project: Know Thy Neighbor. Get to know at least 1 neighbor (one that you don't know at all or know very well).  Get more details at radical.mtzioncary.org/neighbors . We conclude our study of the doctrine of "Election" on Wednesday.  Also, bring any remaining questions you may still have. Join us for service on Christmas Sunday at 8am for 90 minutes. Our New Year's Eve service starts at 10pm. We'll have Communion after Midnight and there will be no service on New Year's Day. We are asking all members to sacrifice to give more at least 5% more until the end of the year to help with our budget deficient. If you are able to give more, please do so. You can give online as ...

Radical Experiment 2011 Update Today's Scripture Reading: 2 Cor. 1-4   Today's Country: UK (of Great Britain & Northern Ireland)   It's not too late to join the initiative Project: Know Thy Neighbor. 15 families have signed up so far. We want to more to be involved. Holidays are a great time to reach out neighbors.  Go to radical.mtzioncary.org/neighbors and sign-up and get ideas on how to get to know your neighbors. We continue this Wednesday with our study of the doctrine of "Election" . Join us and bring a friend. Right after today's service, we had a meeting in the MPR for those interested in volunteering with the College and Youth Ministries! Thanks to all the volunteers and parents who attended. We look forward to having a great year of making young disciples in 2012. We are canceling the Town Hall on Saturday.  Feel free to submit any questions you might have.  Instead, we need your participation that afternoon. We are going caroli...