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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 Awareness Month. Since depression and mental health issues are forms of suffering then they are ultimately spiritual issues. If that's the case, then what's the role of medication? Check out this wonderful video from Dr. Ed Welch of CCEF.
 
 
Battling Depression ... Redemption, Medication, and Christ (CCEF; Ed Welch) from Desiring God on Vimeo.

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