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We have made it to the end.  We've been reading through the Bible as a church family this year and we've made it to week 52 of our 52-week reading plan. I hope everyone has enjoyed reading through the entire Bible with this reading plan. Everyone is invited to join us for our New Year's Eve Service on Thursday, December 31st, at 10:00pm. Throughout next year, we'll be looking at Seeing Jesus in the OT. On Wednesday, January 6th, we start with "The Promised One: Seeing Jesus in Genesis". I'm really excited about these Bible Study series. As we see Christ in the people and patterns and in the shadows and stories of the OT, it will help us understand the person and work of Christ more clearly and cause us to worship Him more fully. We were blessed today to have Bro. Joe Hancock back in the service today. He is a living testimony of God's grace to heal and restore. Also, Minister Keith Patterson and his family were in town and worshiped with us tod

We are almost done reading through the Bible as a church family this year. We've been following the 52-week reading plan. We are on week 51. Today is the fourth Sunday of Advent. Advent is a word that means “coming” or “visit”. In the Christian season of Advent, we prepare for the "advent" of Christ at Christmas. The theme for this Advent Sunday is love. "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life". The Devoted Disciples (Youth Ministry) is renovating their classroom to make it more relaxing and conversational as they study God's Word. Donations of new and gently used couches, love seats, bean bags, cafe tables and MONEY are being accepted. Please see any teen or Sister Tracy Downing for more details. To give our teachers, deacons, and leaders more time with family during the holidays, we have some cancellations. There will be no Elder-led Prayer this month. Prayer &

We are reading through the Bible as a church family this year. We're following the 52 week reading plan. We are on week 50. Today is the third Sunday of Advent. Advent is a word that means "coming" or "visit". In the Christian season of Advent, we prepare for the "advent" of Christ at Christmas. The theme for this Advent Sunday is joy.  The birth of Jesus was good news of great joy! "And the angel said to them, 'Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.'" Luke 2:10-11 (ESV) That's why we sing... Joy to the world! The Lord is come; Let earth receive her king; Let every heart prepare him room, And heaven and nature sing, And heaven and nature sing, And heaven, and heaven, and nature sing. As our 150th Anniversary year is coming to a close, you can still submit "Your Story" to

We are reading through the Bible as a church family this year. We're following the 52-week reading plan. We are on week 49. Today is the second Sunday of Advent. Advent is a word that means "coming" or "visit". In the Christian season of Advent, we prepare for the "advent" of Christ at Christmas. One of themes of  Advent is peace. Given the mass shootings in California and Georgia , our nation (and world) desperately needs the Prince of Peace . So during this advent season, we also look forward to the second advent (coming) of Jesus. Then there shall be peace on earth. You are all invited to Sister Tayon Dancy's Initial Sermon on Sunday, December 13th, at 4:00pm. "A Christmas Carol" will be presented on Saturday, December 12th, at 3:00pm by the Children's and Youth Ministries. Make plans to attend this wonderful story of God's Gift of Grace. Mt. Zion will be helping New Dimensions Fellowship Church with their "Read

We are reading through the Bible as a church family this year. We're following the 52-week reading plan. We are on week 48. Today is the first Sunday of Advent . Advent is a word that means "coming" or "visit". In the Christian season of Advent, we prepare for the "advent" of Christ at Christmas. During Advent... We remember Israel’s hope for the coming of God’s Messiah to save, to forgive, and to restore.  We remember our hope for the second coming of Jesus.  We remember our need for a Savior to save us from our sins.  We prepare to welcome Christ at Christmas into our world . . . and into our hearts.  I'm pleased to announce that Sister Tayon Dancy will be giving her Initial Sermon on Sunday, December 13th, at 4:00 pm. Everyone is invited to join us for this special occasion!

While Christians are in an uproar about Starbucks red holiday cups , there are more important things going on in the world to be concerned about. Concerning the Syrian Refugee Crisis , I see a lot of fear-mongering on social media. How should we, as Christians, think about this issue? We need to think Biblically. As we've learned in the Truth Project , the government and church have different spheres of responsibility . Let the government do its job to vet the refugees in order to protect its citizens. As the church, we should show compassion and the love of Christ. Why are we so afraid to have refugees come in? God has not given us a spirit of fear but power, love, and a sound mind (or self-control) . We should not fear those who can kill the body but fear the One who can kill the body and the soul . Christians are called to love our enemies . In the parable of the Good Samaritan , Jesus calls us to love our neighbor. The church should not be like the religious ones (the

The city of Paris was the victim of multiple terrorist attacks where 129 died, 352 more were injured, 99 of which were critical.  Let's pray for all of the families devastated by these evil acts. Please pray for Bro. Calvin Gray who lost his mother last week.  Keep his family in your prayers during their time of bereavement. We are reading through the Bible as a church family this year. We're following the 52 week reading plan. We are on week 46. As Christians, we are apt to face suffering, adversity, and calamity in our lives especially as we live in a fallen world. The Bible teaches us how to handle them. Join us in our current Bible Study series, "Courage in Times of Trouble," a study of 1st and 2nd Peter, continuing Wednesday at 7:00pm. A condensed New Members Orientation Class will be offered on Saturday, 11/21, from 9:00am to 11:30am. If you have any remaining classes, please make plans to attend this session. Please see the announcements for cont

Please pray for Minister Jacquelyn Harrison whose sister, Sharron, passed away last week. Services will be held in Virginia at the end of this week. We are reading through the Bible as a church family this year. We're following the 52-week reading plan. We are on week 45. On Saturday, 11/14, we're having a training workshop for the Intercessory Prayer team from 9 to 11 am in the MPR. All are welcome to attend if you're interested in learning more about the ministry of intercessory prayer. A condensed New Members Orientation Class will be offered on Saturday, 11/21, from 9 to 11:30 am. If you have any remaining classes, please make plans to attend this session. Please see the announcement for contact info for questions and registration. Congrats to Marquel and Raquitta on the dedication of their baby boy, Aiden Landon Williams-Daniels.

As a church family, we have much to rejoice over and praise God for! Congrats to newlyweds, Jacob and Stephanie Julian , who were married last Monday. Congrats to Jae and Kelly on the arrival of their son, Xidan Smith  Praise God that Elder Wayne Bullock is home from his back surgery and rehab. Praise God that Bro. Joseph Hancock is home.  Here is Brandi Hancock's testimony about her dad: “I am elated and beyond excited to know that in 29 days my father has managed with God's strength to survive a massive heart attack! He died for 7 minutes but God said not so, my mother his Wife managed with the strength of God to administer chest compressions until the paramedics arrived, after being shocked 11 times he slipped into a coma and battled pneumonia. He has LESS THAN minimal brain damage! You can't tell me God is not a healer! The wheelchair is policy but Yes! He can walk! By the way he was released 11 days ahead of schedule! Thank you all for your undying support

We are reading through the Bible as a church family this year. We're following the 52-week reading plan. We are on week 43. The next Elder-led Prayer will be held on Tuesday, October 27th, from 6 to 7pm. Everyone is invited to come out and pray. If you are not able to attend, submit your prayer requests online . Attention, Ladies: Here's an opportunity for you to help serve the community. We will be feeding homeless women at the Helen Wright Center in Raleigh on Thursday, October 29th, at 6:00 pm. Food items and your presence are needed. A sign-up sheet will be available at the Welcome Center. See the announcement for details . Thanks to all members who stayed for the Church Family Meeting right after the service today.

We are reading through the Bible as a church family this year. We're following the 52-week reading plan. We are on week 42. If you came out yesterday evening, then you know that the Reunion Choir Concert was amazing. Melissa Oliver kicked off the concert and our FAM team ministered. Praise God for all the hard work of the choir, directors, musicians, and everyone who played a part. And we can't thank our Minister of Music Spence Martin enough for all of his many years of dedicated service. The Church Family Meeting will be held following church service on next Sunday, October 25th. All members are asked to be present. The next Elder-led Prayer will be held on Tuesday, October 27th, from 6 to 7pm. Everyone is invited to come out and pray. If you are not able to attend but have prayer requests, you can submit them online . This afternoon at 2pm, our Zone 4 members are joining with the ladies of Delta Sigma Theta Western Wake Chapter to minister at Phoenix Assisted Livi

Thank you for your prayers for Bro. Joe Hancock. He is off the ventilator, breathing on his own and talking softly. Praise God! Continue to pray for his recovery. Also, Elder Wayne Bullock had back surgeries last week which were successful. Pray for his recovery. We are reading through the Bible as a church family this year. We're following the 52-week reading plan. We are on week 41. As part of our 150th Anniversary, our Worship Ministry is hosting a Reunion Choir Concert on Saturday, October 17th, at 5:00 pm. Former Mt. Zion choir members, choir directors, and musicians will be participating along with presentations from our Fine Arts Ministry. We will also have Praise and Worship by Melissa Oliver . All are invited to attend. Admission is FREE!

Please pray for Bro. Joe Hancock who suffered a heart attack last week and is at Wake Med Critical Care in Raleigh. Also, pray for the families and community in Oregon where a shooter killed multiple people at a community college. Some reports say that t he shooter targeted Christians (asking if they were Christians and then shooting them). We are reading through the Bible as a church family this year. We're following the 52-week reading plan. We are on week 40. Prayer 2015 is Tuesday, October 6th.  For those who registered, please see Sis. Sandra Broadwater to get your tickets. Today at 4pm, I preached at Scott's Grove Church and our Choir rendered the music. I preached from Titus 2:11-15 on the topic "The Gospel Changes Everything".  Thanks to all who came out and supported us as we spread the Gospel. Join us on Wednesday at 7pm for our new Bible Study series on 3 John and Jude. The Mt. Zion Worship Ministry is hosting a Reunion Choir concert on Sat

We are reading through the Bible as a church family this year. We're following the 52-week reading plan. We are on week 39. Thanks for your generous giving for my pastoral anniversary. Your generosity and prayers are greatly appreciated. Please register ASAP for Prayer 2015, the area-wide prayer rally that will be held at Memorial Auditorium, Raleigh, on Tuesday, October 6th, from 7 to 9pm. The event will be led by a group of area pastors, with many different churches across denominations and ethnicities participating in a time of worship and prayer. Mt. Zion has 25 reserved seats available. You may sign up online  if you would like to participate. Contact Sis. Sandra Broadwater for questions. Please sign up by Wednesday so we can make any seats that we don't fill available to other churches. Next Sunday at 4pm, I will be preaching at Scott's Grove Church for their Pastor's Aide/Pastor's Pre-Anniversary Service and our Gospel Choir will render the music. Ev

We are reading through the Bible as a church family this year. We're following the 52-week reading plan. We are on week 38. The next Elder-led Prayer will be held on Tuesday, 9/22, from 6-7pm. Everyone is invited to join us as we focus on specific prayer needs. If you are not able to attend but have prayer requests, you can place them in the prayer requests box at the back of the sanctuary or submit them online . Register for this year's Prayer 2015, the area-wide prayer rally that will be held at Memorial Auditorium, Raleigh, on Tuesday, 10/6, from 7 to 9pm. The event will be led by a group of area pastors, with many different churches across denominations and ethnicities participating. Mt. Zion has 25 reserved seats available. You may sign up online  if you would like to participate. Contact Sis. Sandra Broadwater for questions. In honor of our 150th Anniversary, we'll be starting a new sermon series next Sunday on the church called "Ekklesia: the Called-Ou

With sadness, I announce that our former minister, James Wheeler, passed away and was buried on Saturday. Before moving away, Minister Wheeler played an important part of our ministry at Mt. Zion as a minister, singer in the Male Chorus, and Sunday School teacher. He will be fondly remembered. Please pray for the Wheeler family. Congrats to the newlyweds, Caesar and Nicole Boone who were married on Saturday. We are reading through the Bible as a church family this year. We're following the 52 week reading plan. We are on week 37. Our Anniversary Week is here! Here's what's happening this week... Old Fashioned Revival – 9/16 starting with Hors d'oeuvre at 6pm and the service at 7pm. Pastor Larry Snead will be our speaker. Anniversary Play – 9/18 at 7:00pm. Anniversary Gala – 9/19 at 7pm. Sunday was the last day to purchase a ticket. On Sunday, 9/20, Pastor James White will be our guest speaker to celebrate my 13th pastoral anniversary. Mark your calenda

We are reading through the Bible as a church family this year. We're following the 52 week reading plan. We are on week 36. Get ready!! Our Anniversary Week is almost here. Zone Community Outreach – 9/12 at 9am. Old Fashioned Family and Friends Day – 9/12 at 2pm.  Old Fashioned Revival – 9/16 at 6pm. Anniversary Play – 9/18 at 7:00pm. Anniversary Gala – 9/19 at 7pm. Also, it is not too late to purchase a ticket. Money will be accepted until September 13th. If you pay online , please mark clearly "Anniversary Gala". We'll have a guest speaker on 9/20 to celebrate my 13th pastoral anniversary. Congrats to Antonio & Nikisha Trotter on their 10th Wedding Anniversary.  They renewed their vows immediately after the service.

We are reading through the Bible as a church family this year. We're following the 52 week reading plan. We are on week 35. Here are yesterday's Fall Spruce UP results: 19 total attendees  Leadership  - 11  Members - 6  Guests - 2  Zone breakdown  Zone 4 - 4 members  Zone 3 - 2 members  Zone 2 - 5 members  Zone 1 - 8 members  We worked a total of 54.5. The shortest being 1.35 hours and the longest being 6.5 hours. We saved the church $817.50 by cleaning the church ourselves. Bro. Louis Eldridge gave our Anniversary Shout Out.  It's almost time for our 150th anniversary events and activities.  Check out t he church calendar so you don't miss anything on 9/12, 16, 18-20. There was a C3 LifeGroup Fair immediately following the service today. People were able to get information about the various LifeGroups available as well as play the LifeGroup Leader questions game. Congrats to Sis. Nadiyah Moore for winning the game and the sweet prize! Du

We are reading through the Bible as a church family this year. We're following the 52 week reading plan. We are on week 34. Thanks to all who came out yesterday to our Theological Seminar on the Doctrine of Election. For those that missed it, we have notes from the seminar at the Welcome Center. Contact me if you would like a soft copy of the notes with answers. You can watch the seminar via the archive at Zion Live or order a DVD . The next Elder-led Prayer will be held on Tuesday, 8/25, from 6 to 7pm. Everyone is invited to join us as we focus on specific prayer needs. If you are not able to attend but have prayer requests, you can submit them online . The Fall Spruce UP is 8/29 from 9am to 12pm. So come out and help clean our church for our upcoming anniversary activities. We'll be having a C3 LifeGroup Fair on next Sunday, 8/30, immediately following church service in the MPR and Youth/Adult hallway. Great opportunities to find out more about a LifeGroup. We

We are reading through the Bible as a church family this year. We're following the 52 week reading plan. We are on week 33. Deaconess Angelique Cherry announced that the winner of our second round of "Guess Who" is my wife, Anita!  And I did not give her the answers! Zone 3 did a service at Chatham Commons on Sunday afternoon. Bro. Jae Smith brought a straight Gospel message from the verse, " Jesus wept ", emphasizing Jesus' deity and humanity. The Gospel Choir sang praises to our great God. Please take advantage of these opportunities to spread the Gospel and serve those in our community. What does it mean that God has chosen the elect? Is God unjust not to elect everyone? Dr. Keith Whitfield, SEBTS, is returning to finish teaching on "The Doctrine of Election" for our next free theological seminar on Saturday, 8/22, from 9:00am to 11:15am. Come out and learn more about this important doctrine. Light refreshments will be served. Please re

Please pray for Evangelist Barry Singleton who is currently in the hospital, Minister Jacquelyn Harrison whose sister-in-law passed recently, and Sis. Mercedes Griffin whose step daughter passed yesterday. We are reading through the Bible as a church family this year. We're following the 52 week reading plan. We are on week 32. The Fall Spruce UP is 8/29 from 9am to 12pm. Come out and help clean our church for our upcoming anniversary activities. I'm happy to announce that Dr. Keith Whitfield from SEBTS is returning to finish teaching on "The Doctrine of Election" for our next FREE Theological Seminar on Saturday, 8/22, from 9:00am to 11:15am. What does it mean that God has chosen the elect? Is God unjust not to elect everyone? Come out and learn more about this important doctrine. Light refreshments will be served. Please register for the seminar online . Minister Matt Darby , Bro. Jae Smith , Sis. Brittany Hardy , and Sis. Esther Nissao  (from Cary COG

We are reading through the Bible as a church family this year. We're following the 52 week reading plan. We are on week 31. Mark your calendars for the Fall Spruce UP on 8/29 from 9am to 12pm. So come out and help clean our church for our upcoming anniversary activities. Deacon Bowser gave us our first Sunday's 150th Anniversary Shout-Out. Stay up-to-date with the latest Anniversary events and activities with the latest Anniversary Express newsletter. Remember, we are asking all of our members to give at least 10% above their normal giving (tithe/offering) to help us start reducing our mortgage. Thanks to everyone who has been giving faithfully and sacrificially.

Pray for all of the missionaries traveling back home from Ecuador today. Minister Darby is staying until Tuesday and will be preaching at a church in Ecuador today. Please pray for him as he delivers the Word of God. We're following the 52 week Bible reading plan. We are on week 30. The next Elder-led Prayer will be held on Tuesday, July 28th, from 6 to 7pm. Everyone is invited to join us. If you are not able to attend but have prayer requests, you can place them in the prayer request box at the Welcome Center, use the connections card, or submit them online . We have an opportunity to serve the community: Ladies of Zone 3 and all others, the Deaconess Ministry requests your assistance with meal service for our sisters at the Helen Wright Center on Thursday, July 30th, at 7pm. You may also make a monetary donation toward the cost of the meal. See the announcement for contact info if you would like to assist. Don't forget that our Church Family Meeting is right after t

We are reading through the Bible as a church family this year. We're following the 52 week reading plan. We are on week 29. Please pray for all of the missionaries (including our own Minister Matt Darby, Bro. Jae Smith, and Sis. Britnay Hardy) traveling to Ecuador for a week of ministry. Pray that many souls would be saved, lives transformed, and people delivered...all to the glory of God! As we send people to spread the Gospel to a foreign nation, we also have opportunities to spread the Gospel locally.  Today at 2pm, Zone 4 members will be having a service at Phoenix Assisted Living . The Praise Team will be rendering music and Deacon David Bowser will be speaking. Everyone is invited to attend and worship with the residents and staff. Our next Church Family Meeting is next Sunday, 7/26, right after the church service. All members are asked to be present. We have important information to share about security as well as Board of Directors election. The next Elder-led Pr

Please pray for a couple of members and their families who are facing bereavements: Sis. Gail Smith (sister passed) and Sis. Barbara Smith, our church secretary (brother passed). We are reading through the Bible as a church family this year. We're following the 52 week reading plan. We are on week 28. I hope everyone enjoyed our Twisted sermon series.  If you missed any of it, you can watch it online or order a copy .  And share this series with others. The series consisted of 6 messages: 5/24, "To Judge or Not to Judge" -Misused verse: "Judge not, that you be not judged" ( Matthew 7:1 ) 5/31, "God Alone Calls things into Existence" -Misused verse: "calling those things which be not as though they were" ( Romans 4:17 )  6/7,  "Not Law Giving but Grace Giving" -Misused verses: "Bring the full tithe into the storehouse.." ( Malachi 3:10-11 )  6/21, "The Transforming Power of the Word" -Misused verse:

We are reading through the Bible as a church family this year. We're following the 52 week reading plan. We are on week 27.  Reading the Bible pays off after time.  It takes discipline so don't give up when it gets hard, keep reading, studying, meditating, and praying.  In time, you'll start to see connections and the larger meta-narrative of God's redemptive story. Last Wednesday, we started a new Bible Study series in 1 Corinthians. We don't want to go to the world instead of God's Word for answers. So everyone is invited to join us on Wednesday at 7pm for a study of God's Wisdom applied to worldly problems as we continue to study Paul's first letter to the church of Corinth and its application for the local church today. We had a lot of fun with our June "Guess Who" activity. #1 - Sis. Barbara Smith #2 - Deacon Larry Fortenberry #3 - Bro. Louis Eldridge #4 - Sis. Anita Daniels #5 - Elder Wayne Bullock #6 - Sis. Barbara Gib

I see on social media that everyone is so impressed with the President singing Amazing Grace at a funeral. But this same man gave his approval to the Supreme Court's ruling to legalize same-sex marriage. He said it was a "victory for the United States." Romans 1:32 : "Though they know God’s righteous decree that those who practice such things deserve to die, they not only do them but give approval to those who practice them ." No, Mr. President, God is not mocked. His grace is amazing and it saves wretched sinners (heterosexual & homosexual alike). But one must confess their sins, repent (turn from sin), and trust in Christ. So what should our response be as Christians: 1) Weep and mourn: Our hearts should break over the institutionalization of sin. If this does not grieve you then you need to check your worldview and maybe even your spirituality. Psalm 119:136 : "My eyes shed streams of tears, because people do not keep your law." 2) Pray:

Thanks to Elder Sean Cherry for giving the pastoral emphasis in my absence. We are all saddened by the shooting at Emanuel AME Church .  Let us pray for the families of the victims and the shooter (that he would repent & turn to Christ).  In fact, the families forgave him and called for him to repent and be forgiven .  This can only be done by the power of the Holy Spirit! We are reading through the Bible as a church family this year. We're following the 52 week reading plan. We are on week 25.  You can download this reading plan here . All are invited to join us for Wednesday Family Worship. We will be studying 2 John . We'll start at 6pm with a meal. Around 6:45pm, we'll have some praise and worship and then start our study at 7pm. There will be a brief after church meeting on 6/28 for all who are interested in the Prayer & Intercessory team. Happy Father's Day to all the dads!

Congratulations to all of our High School graduates. May God continue to bless you as you move to the next stage of your lives.  Also congrats to those who have earned college degrees. I'm looking for those interested in the ministry of intercessory prayer. There will be a brief meeting after church on 6/28 for all who are interested in the Prayer & Intercessory team. VBS starts tomorrow (June 15 -19). VBS is totally FREE; but any donations are appreciated. Please register online. The Cary PD will be joining us on the last night to talk with the Adult class (part of our effort to build a better community relationship between the police and the African-American community). My family and I will be going on vacation this week so we'll miss VBS and be out next Sunday. The Twisted sermon series will continue (addressing " Where there is no vision, the people perish "). Please pray for us as we travel. Today is the last Sunday for Sis. Jackie Smart as she will

All are invited to join us again for another Wednesday Family Worship. We will be studying 1 John 2:15-27 . We'll start at 6pm with a meal. Around 6:45pm, we'll have some praise and worship and then start our study at 7pm and end at 8pm. VBS is June 15 -19. The registration fee is waived and VBS is totally FREE; but any donations are appreciated. Although there is no charge for this year's VBS, we still need for you to register so we can prepare appropriately for the meals. Also, the Cary PD will be joining us on the last night to talk with the Adult class (part of our effort to build a better community relationship with the police and the African-American community). Are you a prayer warrior? I'm looking for those interested in the ministry of intercessory prayer. There will be a brief after church meeting on 6/28 for all who are interested in the Prayer & Intercessory team. Next Sunday is Children's Day. Our children and youth will be conducting wors

All are invited to join us for Wednesday Family Worship starting Wednesday, June 3rd. We will be studying Psalm 107 , "Let the Redeemed of the Lord Say So". We'll start at 6pm with a meal. Around 6:45pm, we'll have praise and worship and then start our study at 7pm and end at 8pm. Bring the family and let's worship together. The Youth Ministry is calling for youth, teachers, and interested volunteers to help paint the youth mural. The following days are available to help: Monday 6/1, Tuesday 6/2, Thursday 6/4, and Friday 6/5. Three people per night are needed in order to complete. There's a sign up sheet posted on Youth Room door or contact Minister Rasheeda Oliver . Given that we're asking our members to give at least an additional 10% and the other items relating to the 150th anniversary celebration, the elders, after some discussion, decided to waive the registration fee for this year's VBS but you can give a donation if you would like to he

Today in Pentecost Sunday. Fifty days after Passover and ten days after the ascension of Christ, the Holy Spirit came like a mighty rushing wind to indwell the believers that were waiting in Jerusalem. That day, the church was born. Under the New Covenant, all who trust in Christ are sealed and indwelled with the Holy Spirit . Praise God for the Holy Spirit.  He gives us the power to accomplish our mission to make disciples of all nations. In preparation for our last week of our Romans Bible Study series, please read Romans 8, 13-16 as we'll be looking at the Doctrine of Glorification. Join us again on Wednesday at 7pm. High School Seniors: Don't forget that the application submission deadline for the J. A. Lewis Scholarship is May 31. The next Elder-led Prayer is Tuesday, May 26th, from 6:00pm to 7:00pm. Everyone is invited to join us for an hour of prayer.  If you are not able to attend but have prayer requests, you can place submit them online . There is still t

In preparation for week 7 of our Romans Bible Study series, please review Romans 5-6, 11 as we'll be finishing up the Doctrine of Justification. Join us again on Wednesday at 7pm. Next Sunday, we start a new sermon series called "Twisted" where we will look at some of the biggest misused Bible verses. 5/24 - First, we start with Matt. 7:1,"Judge not lest ye be judged" 5/31 - "speaking those things which be not as though they were" 6/07 - Malachi 3:10, "Bringing tithes & opening the windows of heaven" 6/21 – Prov. 29:18, "where there is no vision, the people perish" 6/28 - Jeremiah 29:11, "For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope." 7/05 - "God will not put more on us than we can bear" A few weeks ago, we had Global Hope India with us to talk about ministry to India. As believers, we are all called to fulfill t

Join us again on Wednesday at 7pm for week 6 of our Romans Bible Study series.  In preparation, please read Romans 10-11 as we'll be looking at the Doctrine of Justification. High School Seniors: The J. A. Lewis Scholarship application packets are currently available from the church office.  Submission deadline is May 31, 2015. Registration for VBS has started.  VBS will be on June 15 -19.  The cost is $20 per family, $15 per couple, and $10 single.  VBS will have something for the whole family.  Don't miss out! For those who signed up as interested in ministry to India, we are looking to have a follow-up meeting with Global Hope India after a church service.  If I can confirm it with GHI, we may have it next Sunday. Stay tuned. Happy Mothers Day to all moms!  This Mother's Day video from Paul David Tripp is specifically for single moms but also applies to all mothers and even all Christians.   RSS or Email Subscribers click through to see the video Whet

Bereavement: Please pray for Minister Rasheeda Oliver whose grandmother passed away last week . The homegoing service was today in Georgia.  Pray for the comfort of the family as they mourn the loss of their loved one. We are reading through the Bible as a church family this year. We're following the 52 week reading plan. We are on week 18. In preparation for week 5 of our Romans Bible Study series, review Romans 6-8 as we'll finish that up and start reading chapter 9 . Join us again on Wednesday at 7pm. High School Seniors: The J. A. Lewis Scholarship application packets are currently available from the church office. Submission deadline is May 31, 2015. VBS is coming! It will on June 15 -19. Registration starts today. The cost is $20 per family, $15 per couple, and $10 per single.  Don't miss out.  VBS is for the whole family. As a part of our purpose to serve the community, we have "adopted" West Cary Middle School.  Now we have another opportuni

In preparation for week 4 of our Romans Bible Study series, read Romans 6-8 as we look at Sanctification & Righteousness Defended. Join us again on Wednesday at 7pm. There is still time to submit YOUR STORY. We want to collect all YOUR STORIES into a scrapbook to be OUR STORY to leave as memorial stones for future generations to know GOD'S STORY of His faithfulness towards this church. Fill out & submit the YOUR STORY questionnaire online . The next Elder-led Prayer will be held on Tuesday, April 28th, from 6-7pm. Everyone is invited to join us as we focus on specific prayer needs. If you are not able to attend but have prayer requests, you can submit them online . We are glad to be worshipping today with our sister church, New Life Ministries of Apex  (NLM). Pastor Daryl Cody came up and encouraged us from 1 Thess. 5:16-18 to rejoice, continue to pray to God (as our right as His children), and give thanks in all circumstances. Minister Amekuedi will be preachi

What is predestination? What does it mean that God has chosen the elect? Join us for our upcoming FREE Theological Seminar on Saturday, April 25 th , from 9:00am to 11:15am. Dr. Keith Whitfield, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary , will be teaching on “The Doctrine of Election." Come out and learn about this important doctrine. Light refreshments will be served. Please register for the seminar online .

We are reading through the Bible as a church family this year. We're following the 52 week reading plan. We are on week 16. In preparation for week 3 of our Romans Bible Study series, read Romans 3:21 to 5:21 as we look at Salvation & Righteousness Declared. Join us again on Wednesday at 7pm. Minister Rasheeda Oliver , accompanied by the Praise Team, will be speaking at Union Star Original Free Will Baptist Church in Clinton, today at 3:00pm for their annual youth day service. Please pray that God would use her mightily to minister the Word at that event. I, accompanied by the Praise Team, will be speaking at New Dimensions Fellowship Church for their 11th Anniversary celebration with Pastor Maurice Wright on Thursday, April 23rd, at 7:30pm. The service will be held at Greater Emmanuel Temple of Grace . What does it mean that God has chosen the elect? Join us for our upcoming theological seminar on Saturday, April 25th, from 9-11:15am. Dr. Keith Whitfield, Southeaste

Last week, we started our new Bible Study series on the Book of Romans.  In preparation for week two, read Romans 1:18-3:20 as we look at "Sin & Righteousness Demanded".  Romans is an extremely important book to Christian doctrine.  Join us again on Wednesday at 7pm. RSS or Email Subscribers click through to see the video As a part of our purpose to serve the community, we have "adopted" West Cary Middle School .  Now we have another opportunity to serve the school again as they need proctors for EOGs during May 18th - 22nd for all grade levels (Math, Language Arts and 8th Grade Science).  They are actively seeking committed community members to fill the 65 proctor slots.  The hours of 7:30 am - 11:30 am approximately will cover the proctor needs each day of testing.  If the testing area completes the test earlier than the allotted time, the proctor is released to leave the classroom.  If you are able to volunteer as a proctor, please sign-up online . N

Happy Easter! There's an empty tomb in the Middle East. The tomb where Jesus was laid is empty! God loosed the pangs or agony of death so that it was not possible for Jesus to be held by death. Death couldn’t hold Jesus. Jesus rose from the dead. He is alive! Because Jesus conquered death and rose from the dead, all who trust in Jesus will also be resurrected to eternal life. We are starting a new Bible Study series on the Book of Romans on Wednesday at 7pm. Romans is an extremely important book to Christian doctrine. Everyone is invited to join us. Parents: For our 150th anniversary, the Youth Ministry desires to strengthen and support parents of Mt. Zion . The Youth Ministry will sponsor the very first "Parents Night Out" on Saturday, April 11. Children 5 and up can be dropped off for up to four hours while parents enjoy some free time. To sign up and get additional details, please visit the Welcome Center or call the church office at 919-469-5323.

This is the last week of our fasting during Lent. I hope that it has been a spiritually beneficial time to draw closer to God through fasting and prayer. Pastor Larry Snead and Christ First Christian Fellowship Center invite us to their Annual Easter Musical entitled, “AWESOME GOD: THE WORSHIP EXPERIENCE” on Palm Sunday, today at 6:00 PM. Join us this weekend for our Easter Celebration. We're having a Good Friday service from 6 to 7pm. On Saturday, our annual Egg Hunt is at 3pm, followed by a “Old Fashioned” Easter Program at 4pm. We're having Sunrise Easter service at 6am.

Our next Elder-led Prayer will be held on Tuesday from 6 to 7pm. Everyone is invited to join us as we focus on specific prayer needs. If you are not able to attend but have prayer requests, you can submit them online . There are still quite a few 2014 contribution statements remaining in the Welcome Center. If you have not done so yet, please pick yours up ASAP. There is still time to submit YOUR STORY. We want to collect all of YOUR STORIES into a scrapbook to be OUR STORY to leave as memorial stones for future generations to know GOD'S STORY of His faithfulness towards this church. Fill out & submit the YOUR STORY questionnaire online . Next Sunday, we're going have a special meeting right after church service to present information about the goal for our sacrificial giving. So we're asking all members to attend to get the details and have an opportunity to ask questions.

I want to make a CORRECTION to my sermon last Sunday.  There was an error.  Did you catch it?  I mistakenly said that Benjamin had saved Joseph from being killed by his brothers but it was Reuben ( Gen. 37:18-22 ).  And by divine providence, we read about Joseph and his brothers in our reading plan on Monday.  Thankful for those that caught it and brought it to my attention.  We should all be like Bereans , comparing what preachers say to the Scriptures. This is why Christians should read and know their Bibles. RSS or Email Subscribers click through to see the video As a church family, we are reading through the Bible this year using the 52 week reading plan. We are on week 11. Also, we are fasting and praying as a church family for Lent. We are praying for personal and corporate revival in our church, and sacrificial giving. Everyone is invited to join with Zone 4 members as we minister at Phoenix Care Assisted Living at 2pm.  Deacon David Bowser will be speaking and the

We are currently fasting and praying as a church family for Lent. We are praying for personal and corporate revival in our church, and sacrificial giving. During your prayer time, please remember a few of our members who are currently facing difficulties and bereavement... Sis. Jackie Bradley broke her left ankle yesterday. She is recovering from surgery.  Deaconess Peggy Credle's aunt has passed. She is traveling today to New York.  Sis. Linda Spears lost a cousin and her brother has been diagnosed with lung cancer.  Deacon Bowser lost his maternal grandmother.  Hunter Family – Sis. Juanita Hunter's son (and brother to Sis. Sandra King & Thelma Hunter), Wilbert, passed last week. The homegoing service will be on Tuesday at Lincolnville AME Church . The viewing will be at 10am and the service will be at 11am.  If anyone is interested in going on the Ecuador mission trip, then you must attend the upcoming commitment meeting on tomorrow at 6:30pm at Cary COG.

We are currently fasting and praying as a church family during the Lent season, a 40-day period between Ash Wednesday and Easter (not counting Sundays). We are praying for personal and corporate revival in our church, and sacrificial giving. I solicit your prayers as I'm going to be speaking at Shepherds Theological Seminary on tomorrow for their morning chapel. Please pray that I will serve the seminary students well and that God would be most glorified. The new Bible Study series on the book of James will begin on Wednesday, March 4th, at 7:00pm. Join us and bring a friend for this exciting new series! I hope we've gotten this snow & winter weather out of our system. So it's time to Spruce Up our church. Please join us on Saturday, March 7th, for our Spring Spruce Up as we clean God's house. We will begin at 9:00am and end promptly at 12:00pm. All are invited.

We are reading through the Bible as a church family this year. We're following the 52 week reading plan. We are on week 8. We are in the Lent season , a 40-day period between Ash Wednesday and Easter (not counting Sundays) of prayer and fasting or abstinence. According to the Gospel accounts, Jesus spent 40 days fasting in the desert while enduring temptation from Satan. During Lent, we call everyone to fast and pray. You can decide to do a total fast of all foods or a partial fast of a particular food or activity. We are praying for personal and corporate revival in our church, and our sacrificial giving for this year. Our next Elder-led Prayer is Tuesday, February 24th, from 6 to 7pm. Everyone is invited to join us as we focus on specific prayer needs. If you are not able to attend but have prayer requests, you can submit them online . Join us again for Wednesday Family Worship. Dinner will be served at 6:00pm. We will be studying 1 John 2:1-14 after Praise and Worship