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Verse by Verse Challenge, Happy Thanksgiving, The Forge (Pastoral Emphasis for 11/24)

As we move through this season of gratitude and giving, we are reminded of the many ways we can come together as a community to make a difference. Here are the latest updates and opportunities for you to participate and grow in faith this month.   ---  Angel Tree Reminder The Angel Tree is a wonderful opportunity to bless children from families in need this holiday season. If you’ve taken an angel, please remember to bring your gifts to AC2 on or before Wednesday, 11/29 . Together, we can share Christ’s love and make this season a little brighter for those in need.   ---  Verse by Verse Challenge Did you know that over 2,000 languages around the world still do not have a Bible translation? This month, we are supporting Pioneer Bible Translators through our Verse by Verse Challenge . Our mission: Translate the Gospel of Mark into the language of the Oma people , an unreached group in Southeast Asia. While a small, growing community of Oma Christians exis...

The Forge, Church-Wide Prayer Rally, Verse by Verse Challenge (Pastoral Emphasis for 11/17)

As the year comes to a close, our church community is gearing up for a season of giving, reflection, and spiritual growth. We have several exciting opportunities to come together, deepen our faith, and bless others. Here’s how you can get involved: ---  Angel Tree: Be a Blessing This Christmas Our Seasoned Sisters are leading a heartfelt initiative to bless children from families in need through the Angel Tree program. Here’s how you can participate:  Select Your Angel : Choose a child from the Angel Tree.  Register Your Angel : Stop by the table to officially register your Angel.  Bring Your Gifts : Deliver your gifts to AC2 no later than 11/29 .   Let’s come together to ensure every child experiences the joy and love of the Christmas season!  ---  The Forge: A Special Theological Seminar Series For the final Theological Seminar of the year, we’re doing something extraordinary. We’ll be screening The Forge —a powerful film exploring faith, str...

Hurricane Relief, Angel Tree, Happy Veterans Day (Pastoral Emphasis for 11/10)

Please be in prayer for the Carrington family, as Bro. Warren Carrington, who was a new member, passed away recently. Keep his widow in prayer. Due to your generosity, we raised $10K for the hurricane relief . We'll be donating to the NC Baptist on Mission to help those in western Carolina.    Our Seasoned Sisters invite you to be a blessing to children of families in need by participating in the Angel Tree . So today, 11/17, and 11/24, select your Angel(s) and then stop by the table to register your Angel. Bring your gifts to AC2 on or before 11/29.    Tomorrow is Veterans Day where we honor the military veterans of the United States Armed Forces. Happy Veterans Day to all of our veterans!   Here are some of my thoughts on the election results . As believers, let's NOT demonize those who voted differently than us or have different political views. People vote the way they vote based on a variety of reasons. And it doesn't mean that they are far-right racists ...

November Birthdays & Anniversaries, Corral Riding Opportunity, Car Show (Pastoral Emphasis for 11/3)

Happy Birthday to our November babies... Happy Anniversary to our November couples... Our November Senior Birthday Surprise goes to Sis. Waunnell Smith!   Ladies: We are looking for 15 MZ Women volunteers (who must be over the age of 18) during our upcoming Saturday Nov, 16th on site visit to the Corral Riding Mission at their Cary location from 12 to 2pm. We only have two ladies so far but we want to make sure each of the 15 young ladies of Corral have a "one to one" fellowship experience during this lunch visit. The only requirement for you to assist us is to bring a positive Mt. Zion attitude!!! Please sign up / register by Thursday, Nov 14th using the registration method attached within our REALM system , so we can make this program successful like our other prior visits!!!    We're having a Father/Son/Mentee/Discipleship Automobile Show on 11/9 at 8am called Clean 'Em Up & Bring 'Em Out . If you would like to showcase your vehicle, bring it out and le...