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VBS Conclusion, Bereavements, Youth Outreach Recap (Pastoral Emphasis for 6/26)

Today is the conclusion of our VBS Food Truck Party . We've been on a roll with God. Our theme is God is good and God is great. Our memory verse is Matthew 6:11 (ESV): "Give us this day our daily bread". On Wednesday, we looked at how God provided manna and quail in Exodus 16.  On Thursday, we looked at Elijah, the widow, and the endless supply of oil in 1 Kings 17.  On Friday, we looked at Daniel and friends eating the good stuff in Daniel 1.  On Saturday, we looked at Jesus feeding the 5000 (and more) in John 6.  Today, we looked at Jesus cooking the catch of the day from John 21:1-17 in the sermon, "It is the Lord". Please continue to pray for the following members are experiencing bereavements : Bro. Mike Jerkins (passing of his mother)  Sis. Cheryl Martin (passing of two aunts)  We welcome the following family who has recently joined : Latisha Boney and her sons, Kaleb (age 15) and Kaiden Hunter (age 11) joined on Christian Experience and are Candidates for

Homegoing Celebration for Joseph Farrow, Happy Father's Day, VBS (Pastoral Emphasis for 6/19)

Our dear brother, Joseph Farrow, went home to be with the Lord last week. His Homegoing Celebration will be tomorrow, June 20th at 1 pm. The viewing will be at 12:00 pm. I want to encourage everyone who is available to come out and support the family. Please keep the family in your prayers.  Several church members are experiencing bereavements in their families so please pray for them. Deacon Phil Blango's uncle recently passed following an illness.  Sis. Mersedes Griffin's granddaughter lost her husband last week after a brief illness. He was only 37. Bro. Mike Jerkins' mother passed last night. Praise God for these young people who came forward last Sunday after the Youth Service. Charlize Harris, age 14 - Trusted Christ & a candidate for baptism  Exavier Martin, age 7 - Trusted Christ & candidate for baptism Happy Father’s Day to all the fathers.  Mt. Zion is blessed to have so many men who are great fathers! Like Mother's Day, Father's Day can be toug

Children & Youth Day, High School Graduates, J.Allen Lewis Scholarship Winners (Pastoral Emphasis for 6/12)

Today was our Children and Youth Day . The theme was " Never Too Young ". The youth all did a wonderful job leading us in reading Scripture, prayer, and worship. Bianca Redd  shared the message "Faith through Fire" from Daniel 3. Mason Devilliers  talked about how "Youth Can Lead" from 2 Kings 22:1-2, 23:1-9. Congrats to our 2022 High School Graduates : Ian Achemapong  Micah Bracey  Jadon Roberts  Lydia Silas  Justin Smith Congrats to our 2022 J. Allen Lewis Scholarship Recipients :  2nd Place ($500): Justin Smith 1st Place ($1000): Jadon Roberts  The following individuals recently came forward: David Acheampong, age 14 - Trusted Christ as Personal Savior & is a Candidate for Baptism Brittany Bivins - Joined on Christian Experience Daniel Sands - Joined on Christian Experience  Have you registered for VBS yet? We're having a VBS Food Truck Party on 6/22 to 6/26. We have VBS cards that you can use to share and invite others. They can use the QR cod

June Birthdays & Anniversaries, Missions Ministry, Youth Sunday (Pastoral Emphasis for 6/5)

Today, we welcome our newest members who have completed New Members Orientation and their Membership Interview: Sis. Tammy Lackey  Bro. Laurent & Sis. Tonnie Bracey  Yesterday, our Bro. Eddie Stimpson was laid to rest. His birthday is 6/30. He would have turned 69. Please keep his family in prayer.  Happy Birthday to our June babies... Happy Anniversary to our June couples... Our Senior Birthday Surprise for this month goes to Deacon George Brown! Perhaps today's sermon has touched you that you might be interested in being a part of the Missions Ministry . The Missions ministry focuses on researching and planning for local and global missions. They are looking for people (in particular lay members) to join their Steering Committee. You can contact Minister Darby, Deacon Wes Harrison, or Evangelist Tayon Dancy.  On 6/11 at 10am, the J2 Event Planning Ministry is having a Ministry Event Planning Workshop . The workshop will explain the full planning process, from idea to exe