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Update Your Info, Serve Thy Neighbor, Book Recommendations (Pastoral Emphasis for 1/8)

The start of a new year is a good time for our members to update the church if your info (address, phone number, email address) has changed. You may use the "Connections" card in the bulletin, contact the church secretary at 919-469-5323 (ext. 3), or send an email to mzsectry@mtzioncary.org.

We had a great start to our Wednesday Bible Study on Christ in the OT as the Angel of the Lord.  Christ was active in human history long before His incarnation in Bethlehem.  His appearance as the Angel of the Lord will increase our understanding of Christ's role in the OT and how the Bible really is all about Christ.

Our Radical Experiment has concluded.  I hope many were able to read the entire Bible last year.  If not, make it a priority to read through the whole Bible this year.

Our theme for 2012 is Missional: Sent by God on the Mission of God.  One of the key Scriptures is John 20:21: Jesus said to them again, "Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, even so I am sending you."

In keeping with our theme, I recommend everyone read "Radical Together" by David Platt

Last quarter we started the initiative Radical Love with the Project: Know Thy Neighbor.  This quarter, we are doing Project: Serve Thy Neighbor. We want to do at least one act of service for a neighbor.  We'll have our website updated soon with different practical ideas on how you can serve your neighbors.

In preparation for God providing opportunities to share the Gospel with our neighbors, I recommend everyone to read "The Gospel & Personal Evangelism" by Mark Dever.

Thanks to all who sacrificed to give more. We are moving in the right direction. We are asking that you please continue to give more at least 5% more. If you are able to give more, please do so.

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