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Theological Seminar, Church-Wide Prayer Gathering, Battling Depression (Pastoral Emphasis for 5/27)

We have much to pray for. Evangelist Barry Singleton had a stroke resulting in some paralysis on his right side. I visited with him on Saturday and he's up, moving about, and regaining mobility on his right side.  Elder Wilbur Lucas' medical condition has deteriorated. He is very weak. But he was in good spirits when I visited him on Friday. He had surgery this morning.  As a church body, we prayed and interceded for our two brothers especially Elder Lucas that God would be merciful and heal according to His will.  Please continue to lift them and their families in your prayers. Thanks to all who attended yesterday's Theological Seminar. Pastor Jerome Gay really brought the heat! If you missed it, I would HIGHLY recommend that you watch the video on our Facebook page or Zion Live . Starting in June, our Church-Wide Prayer Gathering will be on the first Tuesdays of the month at 7pm. So our first one will be June 5th. May is Mental Health Aware

Mother's Day Hats, Theological Seminar, Mental Health: Support from Family & Friends (Pastoral Emphasis for 5/20)

Yesterday, there was a Royal Wedding but last Sunday we had a lot of beautiful ladies dressed like they were going to a Royal Wedding in honor of Mother's Day.   Congrats to the most stylist hat winner:  Sis. Tina Wyche. Deacon David Bowser announced that VBS is 6/20-6/22 with outreach on 6/23. Registration started today. Don't forget to register for our upcoming Theological Seminar on 5/26 featuring Pastor Jerome Gay of Vision Church talking about the Black Hebrew Israelite movement and their misconception of the Law. Register online .  This afternoon, Bro. Jae Smith gave his Initial Sermon at 4:00pm. Minister Smith preached from Romans 1:1 on the topic "A Brand Plucked From the Fire". May is Mental Health Awareness Month. When someone has a mental health condition, support from family and friends can make a BIG difference. If you're struggling with a mental health issues, please let others know. Don't suffer alone.   For family an

Happy Mother's Day, Initial Sermon, Mental Health Awareness (Pastoral Emphasis for 5/13)

Happy Mother's Day.  Let all the children and husbands rise up and call moms blessed and give thanks for them!  We should also recognize that today can be difficult for many. Some ladies desire to be a mother but that has not happened. May you find your identity in being a child of God not motherhood. Some ladies have lost a child (through miscarriage, sickness, or abortion). Some people have lost their mother. May God comfort and heal you. Some of you may have an estranged relationship with your mother. Even when mother (or father) forsake us, God will take us in . Don't forget to register for our upcoming Theological Seminar on 5/26 featuring Pastor Jerome Gay, Jr. of Vision Church talking about the Black Hebrew Israelite movement and their misconception of the Law. Please register online . I'm happy to announce that Bro. Jae Smith will be giving his Initial Sermon on next Sunday, May 20th, at 4:00pm. Everyone is invited to join us for this special occasion!

Theological Seminar, Mental Health Awareness Month, Tornado Love Offering (Pastoral Emphasis for 5/6)

Register for our upcoming Theological Seminar on 5/26 featuring Pastor Jerome Gay of Vision Church talking about the Black Hebrew Israelite movement and their misconception of the Law. Register online or with Connection Card. Sis. Janelle Wallace announced that the Young Adults Ministry would like for all of the women to participate on Mother’s Day, May 13th, by wearing your SUNDAY’S BEST, including your finest Church Hat!! Refreshments will be available after service. May is Mental Health Awareness Month . Christians are not immune to mental health issues. We need to break the stigma about mental health (in the church and the African-American community). There is nothing wrong with seeking help.  Get counseling if needed.  Take medication if needed. During this month, I'll be sending out articles and resources about mental health from a biblical perspective to the church's mailing list.  If you're not already subscribed to the mailing list, go to bottom o

National Day of Prayer Service, Spring Spruce Up Stats, Love Offering for Tornado Victims (Pastoral Emphasis for 4/29)

Thursday, May 3rd, is the National Day of Prayer. Pastors Praying Together (my prayer group) will have National Day of Prayer service on Thursday at 7pm here at Mt. Zion . Everyone is invited to join us and bring a friend. A BIG thank you to all who came to help clean at our Spring Spruce Up. Here are some stats: 41 attendees  1 visitor  4 children 19 members from leadership Total hours worked - 115 Total money saved by cleaning our entire church, vacuuming our floors, and shampooing our carpet - $2885.42. Our biggest savings ever! We will have our next Spruce UP in the fall. All members are asked to stay after service for our Church Family Meeting. We have important news to share. Next Sunday, we're going to raise a love offering to help those who were impacted by the tornado in Greensboro. It touched down on the eastern side of Greensboro and left a path of destruction that was 33.6 miles long and roughly one-quarter of a mile wide. There are several churches in