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Going Deep with God in Depression, 2017 Church Theme, Holiday Schedule (Pastoral Emphasis for 12/18)

On last Sunday, we praise God for the two individuals who rededicated their lives, the two young ladies who trusted in Christ, and Sis. Danielle Downing who joined the church. Today, we also praise God for the young lady (13 years old) who was baptized.  All Glory to God! The Christmas season is not joyous for many people especially for some who struggle with depression. During the time, suicides increase. For some, depression can be triggered by a change in season. Even believers can suffer with depression. I want to offer some encouragement with this interview with Christian author, Randy Alcorn about Going Deep with God in Depression. RSS or Email Subscribers click through to see the video For additional resources, check out my sermon series on depression, Gospel Light in Deep Darkness. You can order the messages online or watch it from the archives on our website (end of August-September timeframe). Our 2017 Church Theme is "Make Disciples: Helping Others To

Holiday Extravaganza, A Very Jazzy Christmas, Holiday Schedule (Pastoral Emphasis for 12/11)

Evangelist Barry Singleton had gone to the hospital last week and at first they thought he had another heart attack but thankfully it turned out to just be a pulled muscle. He's back home resting. We were so thrilled that Bro. Dominic Downing came to church today! It was truly a blessing so see how far God has brought him in his recovery! We give all the glory and praise to our God! Don't forget the Christmas Holiday Extravaganza on 12/17 at 4pm. It will be an evening of worship, music, and sacred arts. Sovereign Grace Church in Apex will be hosting it. The admission "price" is a new unwrapped toy or Hurricane Matthew relief item. Get more details here . Oak City Academy invites us to their school's Christmas program on 12/15 from 6 to 7:30pm. CFCFC is having their annual Christmas musical entitled, "A Very Jazzy Christmas – an evening of live jazz". The concert will be held on Sunday, 12/18 at 6:00 PM at the Herb Young Community Center.

Prayer Requests, Watoto Choir in Concert, Holiday Extravaganza (Pastoral Emphasis for 12/4)

We have much to pray for.  Please pray for the following: Bro. George Beamon, a former member and the nephew of Deacon Wes & Sis. Donita Harrison was shot and killed recently in Durham . Please keep the Beamon, Harrison, and Durden families in your prayers during this tragic loss.  Sis. Cynthia Aldridge's sister passed from cancer.  Deaconess Shirley Smith is currently recovering from surgery at Wake Med in Cary. She is doing well.  Update: Bro. Dominick Downing is doing well and his strength is getting better. He is thankful God saved his life and wants to live his life for his Lord and Savior. Continue to pray for his recovery and physical therapy.  Update: Sis. Juanita Hunter had a good week. She is doing well and her will-power is strong. Continue to pray for her and her daughters, Sis. Thelma & Sandra, as they care for her.  Last year, Mt. Zion hosted the Watoto Children's Choir from Uganda . They will be back in Cary in concert on 12/10 at 6:30pm at