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Today was our 5th Sunday Youth Day and our kids did a great job presiding, reading Scripture, praying, and singing. Bro. DomiNick Downing delivered a message called "Your Biggest Role Model" from 1 Peter 2:21-25. Everyone is invited to join us for our New Year’s Eve Service on Monday, December 31st, at 10:00pm. Worship with us as we usher in 2019! There is no Bible Study on Wednesday, January 2nd. We'll kick off a new Bible Study series on Wednesday, January 9th. Men, join me for our Men's Foundation Fellowship class on 1st and 3rd Sundays at 9am starting in January as we look out how we can fight and overcome particular sins. I once heard Pastor John Piper say something years ago that stuck with me. He told his church that one of his pastoral duties was to prepare them to suffer well. It speaks to the reality that we will all suffer in some form in this life. But how do we respond to suffering? As your under-shepherds, the elders and I want to equip Mt. Zi...

Even though this is supposed to be a joyous season, many people are stressed, depressed, and even suicidal. There are many reasons for this but one reason that many people have lost the joy of the season is that they are caught up in the commercialization of Christmas. Too often, people focus on stuff and material things that will never truly satisfy. We were made to worship but instead of worshipping the Creator, people worship created things. But let us regain the joy of the season by remembering that God so loved the world that He sent His only Son! So this Christmas, enjoy the food, your family, and your gifts, but don't forget the greatest gift that was ever given! Just a reminder that Bible Study is canceled on Wednesday, December 26th. Everyone is invited to join us for our New Year’s Eve Service on Monday, December 31st, at 10:00pm.

Even though this is a joyous time of the year, let's not forget that this season can be tough for many people especially those who have recently lost loved ones. Let's be in prayer for the following who are grieving the recent loss of a loved one: Deaconess Susan Fortenberry – loss of sister  Bro. Ellery Oliver – loss of grandfather  Bro. Travis Anderson – loss of grandmother  Thanks for your donations to the Devoted Disciples' coats, hats, gloves, scarves, and socks "Stay Warm" drive. We were able to donate from the drive to the Holiday Extravaganza that will go to help people in Wilmington, NC who were affected by the hurricane. But you can continue to bring your donations until December 23rd which will go to help people in our local area. Today, we concluded our Wounded series by addressing how the Gospel heals those wounded by sexual assault. My prayer is that God would use this series to help people start their journey towards healing and a healthy se...

Happy Snow Day!  Due to the winter storm, we did not have church service but we were still able to worship and get God's Word via Zion Live .  Praise God for technology! We are requesting that all members to update your address/contact information with the Church Office by emailing info AT mtzioncary.org. We would like to have this update by December 10th. The Devoted Disciples need your help with collecting coats, hats, gloves, scarves, and socks for their "Stay Warm" drive for the homeless and those in need. Please support by donating these items by December 23rd. New Dimensions and the Pastors Praying Together group will be having our Holiday Extravaganza again this year. It will be on Saturday, 12/15 starting 12 to 3 pm at Cary Church of God (on Evans Road). There will be food, fellowship, fine arts, as well as a collection for a Winter Drive & Hurricane Relief. So we'll be donating some of the items from our "Stay Warm" drive. We were sc...

We are requesting that all members to update their address and contact information with the church office using a Connection Card. We would like to have this update by December 10th. Our next Church-Wide Prayer Gathering is Tuesday from 7:00pm to 8:00pm. 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 . I will not be at the Prayer Gathering as I have the opportunity to give a lecture to students at Northern Wake Tech for their Doubt Night . It's a opportunity for students to bring their doubts and questions about Christianity. I'll be lecturing and answering questions on the topic “Did the Resurrection of Jesus Really Happen?”. Please pray for me and the event. New Dimensions and the Pastors Praying Together group will be co-sponsoring our Holiday Extravaganza again this year. It will be on Saturday, 12/15 from 12 to 3 pm at Cary Church of God (on Evans Road). There...