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  Welcome New Members! Please join us in giving a warm welcome to our newest members who have completed New Member Orientation and their membership interview: Madison Bradley  Ailena Greene We’re so glad to have you as part of our church family! Pastor Harris to Speak at New Dimensions Fellowship We’re excited to share that Pastor Harris will be the guest speaker at New Dimensions Fellowship Church for their 21st Anniversary Celebration with Bishop Maurice Wright .   📅 Thursday, April 24th 🕖 7:00 PM 📍 All are invited to attend and support this special occasion! Dorcas Ministries Easter Food Drive We are partnering once again with Dorcas Ministries for their Annual Easter Food Drive . Donations will be collected throughout the week leading up to Easter. This week, we are especially asking for personal care items : Shampoo Conditioner  Toothpaste Feminine Hygiene Products Deodorant Let’s show love to our neighbors through giving! Easter Weekend Ev...

🎂 April Birthdays Let’s raise a joyful chorus and wish a Happy Birthday to all our April babies! This month, we’re especially delighted to honor our Senior Birthday Surprise recipient, Betty Holman . Happy birthday and many blessings! 💍 April Anniversaries We’re also taking time to celebrate the beautiful bonds of marriage in our congregation. We wish a Happy Anniversary to these amazing couples: Jay & Staci Hagood – celebrating 4 years on April 17 Jerry & Karima Howard – celebrating 8 years on April 27  Kyle & Tina Wyche – celebrating 16 years on April 18 Deacon Evens & Deaconess Phoebe Thermitus – celebrating 20 years on April 30 Reggie & Rhea Jones – celebrating 26 years on April 24 May your love continue to flourish and bless those around you! 🥫 Dorcas Food Pantry Annual Easter Food Drive We’re partnering with Dorcas Ministries for their Annual Easter Food Drive , and your support makes all the difference. This week, we’re collect...

Bereavement We extend our heartfelt condolences to the families in our congregation who are experiencing loss: Minister of Music Spence Martin – grieving the passing of his brother. Calvin Gray – mourning the loss of his aunt. Bro. Tim Rolle – a frequent visitor who sat in the back row, has passed. He was an active participant in our Men’s Image Bearers meetings and was known for his joyful spirit. Even when using a cane or wearing a boot, he never let anything stop him from dancing and praising the Lord. His faith and joy were an inspiration to us all. Let’s keep these families in our prayers and offer them love and support in this difficult time. Welcome Our New Members! We are excited to welcome those who have recently joined our church family: ✅ Completed New Member Orientation & Membership Interview: Sherhonda Rhodes ✅ Recently Come Forward: Madison Bradley Madi McNeil (turning 15 in April) – Joined on Christian Experience Geraldine (Gerri) Robinson...

  Bereavement We extend our deepest condolences to our Minister of Music, Spence Martin , on the passing of his brother. Please keep him and his family in your prayers during this time of loss. May the Lord bring them peace and comfort. Welcome New Members! We are overjoyed to welcome several new members into our church family. Please take a moment to greet them and make them feel at home in our fellowship.  Completed NMO & Membership Interview Shavon Wingate Recently Came Forward or Joined Adriane Hankerson – Rededicated her life to Christ Stephen & Diana Neal – Joined (Returning on Christian Experience) Steven & Lisa Bradley – Joined on Christian Experience Madison Bradley – Joined on Christian Experience (Adult daughter of Steven & Lisa Bradley) Berneda Hayward – Joined on Christian Experience Shelby Bowling – Joined, Trusted Christ as Personal Savior & Candidate for Baptism We praise God for their decisions and look forward to growing in fai...

  Taking a Brief Pause in 1 Corinthians We’re taking a short break from our sermon series in 1 Corinthians , but don’t worry—we’ll be back to finish the last part of the series in late April . In the meantime, let’s continue to grow together in God’s Word through devotion and fellowship! Everyday Gospel Devotional Book Looking for a daily devotional to deepen your walk with Christ? We have copies of the Everyday Gospel Devotional Book available for just $5 . If you’d like to grab a copy, please see Deacon Perry Johnson after service (UPDATE: All of our books are gone so we will order more). Welcoming Our Newest Members! We are overjoyed to welcome new members into our church family! Let’s celebrate and pray for them as they continue their journey in Christ. Quincy & Udobi Campbell – Joined on Christian Experience Children: Abigail (14), Olivia (17) Claudette White – Joined on Christian Experience Victor & Caroline Lindsey – Both joined & trusted Christ as ...

Rededication  Let’s celebrate with our brother in Christ, Micah Bracey , who has recently rededicated his life to the Lord! We rejoice in this decision and ask everyone to keep Micah in your prayers as he walks forward in faith. VBS Volunteers Needed! Vacation Bible School is coming up this June , and the VBS Committee is seeking volunteers to help make this an incredible experience for our children. Whether you love teaching, crafts, music, storytelling, or simply being a helping hand, your gifts and talents are needed! If you feel led to serve, please see Sisters Virginia Barnett or Marlene Pritchett for more details. Let’s work together to make this year’s VBS a blessing to our kids and our community! The Watoto Children’s Choir Is Coming! We are thrilled to welcome the Watoto Children’s Choir all the way from Uganda, East Africa! This talented group of children will be performing songs from their brand-new album, Better Days—There Is Hope . 📅 Date: March 18 🕖 Ti...

Welcome to Our Newest Members! We rejoice as we welcome new members into our church family! Christopher Grays (Age 12) – Christopher has trusted Christ as his personal Savior and is a candidate for baptism. Praise God for this young heart committed to the Lord! Ebony Baylis – Ebony has joined on Christian experience and is also a candidate for baptism. We celebrate this new step in her faith journey! Please take a moment to greet and encourage Christopher and Ebony as they take these important steps in their walk with Christ. March Birthdays & Anniversaries 🎉 Happy Birthday to Our March Babies! 🎉 We sing a joyful “Happy Birthday” to all who are celebrating this month! May God bless you with joy, health, and a year full of His goodness. March Senior Birthday Surprise: Rick Holland! Rick, we celebrate you in a special way this month—may it be a year of abundant blessings! 💍 March Anniversaries – Celebrating Love & Commitment! 💍 Join us in celebrating these won...

Bereavement: Lifting Up Our Brothers and Sisters in Prayer We extend our deepest sympathies to: Deacon Rufus Credle on the recent passing of his father and stepmother. May God’s peace and comfort surround him during this difficult time. Shenithia Griffin , as she mourns the passing of her mother and our dear sister, Norma Winston . A Celebration of Life service for Sister Norma Winston will be held on Wednesday at 1:00 PM here at Mt. Zion. There will be a Visitation with the family from 12:00 - 1:00 PM before the service. Let us continue to lift these families in prayer, offering them love, encouragement, and support. EQUIP Conference – March 14-15 Registration is now open for this year’s EQUIP Conference! Our theme, COMMITMENT , will challenge us to grow in our faith in all areas of life—marriage and singleness, the workplace, and even in life’s trials. 🔹 This conference is open to everyone , so invite your friends and family! Let’s come together to strengthen our w...

Recently Joined We are delighted to welcome Shavon Wingate , who recently joined our church on Christian Experience. Shavon, we are blessed to have you as part of our church family!   Church Clean-Up: A Huge Success! A heartfelt thank you to everyone who participated in our Church Clean-Up on February 8 ! Your hard work and dedication made a tremendous impact. Clean-Up By the Numbers: Total Participants: 25 (Leadership: 20, Children: 2, Youth: 2, Visitor: 1) Zones Represented: Zone 1: 17 Zone 2: 4 Zone 3: 11 Zone 4: 18 Total Minutes Worked: 4,134 Money Saved: $6,890 Thank you for your commitment to keeping our church clean and beautiful!   EQUIP Conference – Theme: COMMITMENT Mark your calendars! This year’s EQUIP Conference will take place on March 14-15 with the theme COMMITMENT —a vital aspect of our walk with God and our relationships. We’ll explore commitment in various areas: Our Relationship with God Marriage & Singleness The Workplace Life’s Trial...

Pulpit Swap  Today was a special Sunday as we participated in a Pulpit Swap , welcoming Pastor Mark Knetsch from Resurrection Life Church to share God’s Word with us. His message, titled “New Life” , was based on Ephesians 4:16-24 and reminded us of the transformation we experience in Christ. As believers, we are called to put off the old self and walk in the newness of life that comes through Jesus. What a powerful encouragement to live each day as a reflection of His grace!   Celebrating a New Sister in Christ We rejoice with Sherhonda Rhodes , who has recently joined Mt. Zion and, more importantly, placed her faith in Jesus Christ as her personal Savior ! Let’s continue to pray for her and extend a warm welcome as she begins her journey of faith with us.   New Life Group for Single Moms We are excited to announce a brand-new Life Group designed to support single moms in our church community! Whether you are raising young children or have older, adult childre...

Bereavement We extend our heartfelt condolences to Evangelist Tayon Williams Dancy on the passing of her father. During this difficult time, let us uplift her and her family in our prayers and extend our love and support.  --- Welcome New Members! We are overjoyed to officially welcome Quan and Jacqueline Rawls into our church family! They have completed the New Members Orientation and Membership Interview. Let’s welcome them with open arms as they join us on this Christian walk with us.  --- Everyday Gospel Reading Plan I hope everyone is enjoying the Everyday Gospel Reading Plan as we continue reading through the entire Bible this year. We are currently in Leviticus , and today's reading is Leviticus 5-7 . Even if you haven't started yet, it's not too late to join us! Let’s stay committed to immersing ourselves in God’s Word together.   📖 Devotional Reading: Be sure to follow along with the Everyday Gospel Devotional for deeper reflection on our daily r...

Church Family Meeting: “On Mission” for Christ As we step into 2025, our church family is excited to embark on a year of intentional ministry guided by our new theme: On Mission. This theme reflects our commitment to living purposefully for Christ, sharing the Gospel, and being His light in the world.  Here are the highlights from our recent church family meeting, outlining the initiatives and pastoral emphasis for the year ahead.   --- 2025 Key Ministry Initiatives Church Theme: On Mission This year, we challenge ourselves to embrace a lifestyle that is fully devoted to Christ’s mission. Whether at home, work, or within our communities, we will focus on sharing the Gospel and shining God’s light through our actions, words, and relationships.   Transition from the Sign Team to a Deaf Ministry In 2025, we will start transitioning from our Sign Team to a fully developed Deaf Ministry. This will allow us to deepen our impact and better serve the Deaf and Hard of H...

  Join Us for the Corral’s Red Carpet Sneaker Ball! We’re thrilled to announce an exciting event for the young ladies of Corral Riding—our Red Carpet Sneaker Ball on Thursday, February 22nd ! This special evening promises to be a night filled with fun, community, and inspiration as we bless and empower these amazing young women.    Volunteers Needed!   To make this event a success, we’re calling on our church family and community for support. If you’re 18 or older, we’d love your help in the following areas:  Event Setup: Assist with decorating, arranging seating, and preparing the church.  Event Breakdown: Help us clean up and restore the church after the event.  Men Only Roles: We’re specifically seeking men to serve as ushers and food servers during the event.  Your time and effort will make a huge difference in creating a memorable experience for the girls. If you’re interested, please sign up or contact the church office.   ---...

 EQUIP Conference: Registration Now Open! Mark your calendars for March 14-15 and join us for this year’s EQUIP Conference! The theme is COMMITMENT —a vital aspect of our walk with God and our relationships. We’ll explore commitment in various areas, including:  Our relationship with God  Marriage and singleness  The workplace  Life’s trials  This conference is open to everyone, so help us spread the word and invite your friends and family.  ---  MLK Dreamfest: Let’s Celebrate and Serve Together The Town of Cary’s MLK Dreamfest is in full swing, and we’re excited to participate in these meaningful events:  Tonight:  Join the Community Meal and Interactive Learning Experience: Explore the Racial Gap at First Cary UMC . It’s an opportunity to learn, share, and foster understanding in our community.  Tomorrow:  Be part of the 5K Walk for Hope , hosted by Mt. Zion at 10 AM. This annual walk supports local charities, and this yea...

A Joyful Announcement: Welcome Baby Eliana! We are thrilled to celebrate the birth of Eliana Corena Thompson , daughter of Lachonya and Robert Thompson. Eliana arrived on December 21st , weighing 6 lbs 2 oz and measuring 19.25 inches long.  Her beautiful name, Eliana, has a special meaning in Hebrew: “God has answered.” This precious little one is indeed an answer to countless prayers. Congratulations to the proud parents! ---  EQUIP Conference 2025: A Call to Commitment This year’s EQUIP Conference will inspire us to deepen our COMMITMENT in every area of life: God, Family, Church, Work/School, and Trials . Mark your calendars for:  March 14th (7 PM–9 PM)  March 15th (9 AM–12:30 PM)  This conference is for everyone ! Registration opens on January 19th , so don’t miss the chance to be part of this transformative event.  ---  MLK Dreamfest: Honoring the Dream Together We are excited to participate in the Town of Cary’s MLK Dreamfest ! Join us in r...

Welcome to the first blog post of 2025!  We are excited to share updates, announcements, and celebrations happening in our church family this January. Read on for highlights of God’s blessings, upcoming events, and ways you can live “On Mission” this year --  Baby Announcement We rejoice with Bernard and Danelle Clark on the birth of their precious daughter, Erielle Lela Clark ! Little Erielle was born on January 2nd , weighing 6 lbs, 3 oz . This sweet baby is truly an answer to many prayers, and we celebrate with the Clark family as they begin this beautiful new chapter. 💕  --- 2025 Church Theme: “On Mission” This year, our church theme is “On Mission” . Together, we are called to live intentionally, sharing the Gospel of Jesus and reflecting His light wherever we go.  Live life on mission.  Work on mission.  Go to school on mission.  Even vacation on mission.  You don’t need a special title to live out the Great Commission. Let’s embrac...