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 Bereavements We extend our heartfelt condolences and prayers to several members of our church family who are grieving the loss of loved ones: Elder Bobby Dunn , in the passing of his father Deaconess Susan Fortenberry , in the passing of her sister Deaconess Peggy Credle , in the passing of her sister Sister Nancy Frater , in the passing of her ex-husband and the father of her children Please keep them lifted in prayer during this time. May God’s peace and comfort surround each of them.   Bible Translation Donation Update We want to express sincere thanks for your generosity toward our Bible Translation Project . Through your contributions—and with the church’s matching gift—we are joyfully donating $5,648.00  to Pioneer Bible Translators, which will support the translation of 161 verses of Scripture into the heart languages of people around the world. Thank you for helping bring the Word of God to those who have yet to hear it in their own language!   New Year’s E...

Recently Came Forward We rejoice in celebrating Chelsea Johnson (age 8) —daughter of Daquon and Ch’ressa Johnson —who recently came forward, having trusted Christ as her personal Savior . Chelsea is now a candidate for baptism , and we praise God for this beautiful step of faith. Please join us in praying for Chelsea and her family as she continues to grow in her walk with Christ.   New Year’s Eve Service As we prepare to welcome the new year, mark your calendars and plan to join us for our New Year’s Eve Service , beginning at 10:30 PM . This will be a meaningful time of worship, reflection, and thanksgiving as we look back on God’s faithfulness and look forward with hope.   IronWorkers Fellowship Reminder   A reminder to our families: the IronWorkers —our mentoring ministry for young men in grades 6–12 —will enjoy a Football and Fun Pizza Fellowship immediately following the service benediction. The Men’s Ministry will provide rides home for the youth who remain after...

  Celebrating a Baby Dedication We rejoice with Bernard and Danelle Clark as they dedicated their daughter, Erielle , to the Lord today. What a beautiful moment of commitment and faith, and we pray God’s continued blessings over Erielle and the entire Clark family as they raise her in His love and truth.   Welcoming a New Member Please join us in extending a warm church family welcome to Angel Taylor ! We’re grateful that she has chosen to connect and grow with us.   Christian Education Survey – Your Voice Matters To help us strengthen how we teach, disciple, and engage our church family through Christian Education, we’re asking all members to complete a brief survey about our current Bible study and discipleship offerings.   Your honest feedback is invaluable and will help us serve you better. All responses are completely confidential, and we sincerely appreciate you taking a few minutes to share your thoughts. Please note that the final opportunity to comple...

December Birthdays & Anniversaries This month we celebrate the gift of life and love in our church family. We are grateful for everyone celebrating a birthday this December, and we joyfully wish a  “Happy Birthday” to you all! We also celebrate our couples who are marking special wedding anniversaries: Hilson & Shanna Sanon – celebrating 15 years on December 21 George & Daureen Richards – celebrating 26 years on December 18 Jerome & Antoinette Norton – celebrating 28 years on December 31 Rick & Maureen Holland – celebrating 39 years on December 26 We joyfully sing “Happy Anniversary” to all of our couples!  

Welcome Our New Members!   We are excited to welcome two new members who have recently completed both our New Members Orientation and New Members Interview: Kokethia Davis  (and her son Ananias) Arwilla McCary Please take a moment to greet them, pray for them, and help them feel at home in our church family! Care Ministry Senior Living Visit   Our Care Ministry will be bringing the love of Christ to the residents of The Blair Senior Living Center (809 Chatham St., Cary) on Saturday, December 13, from 3–4 pm . They will minister through songs, activities, and prayer , and everyone is invited to join in this joyful time of fellowship. If you have questions or would like to participate, please connect with Sister Aretha Cooper or Sister Earlene Evans . Song of Solomon Bible Study   We invite you to join us for a special two-part Bible Study on the Song of Solomon on December 3 and December 10 . Together, we’ll explore the joy and intimacy of covenant ...

  Welcome Our New Members Please join us in welcoming Claudia Davis and Beverly Madison as the newest members of our church family! Both have completed New Members Orientation and New Members Interview. We praise God for adding to our fellowship and look forward to walking alongside them in faith and community.   More Handicap Parking Spots Available We’re committed to making our campus accessible to everyone. We now have more handicap parking spaces located at the front of the church , bringing our total to 10 designated spots . As a reminder, please park in these spaces only if you have a handicap parking sticker . Thank you for helping us care for one another well.   Christian Education Survey Growing spiritually is more than attending services—it’s learning and deepening our understanding of God’s Word. To help us improve how we teach, disciple, and engage through Christian Education, we’re asking all members to complete a brief survey about our current Bibl...

Welcome Our New Members! We are excited to celebrate Aaron and Rajanique Pete , who have officially completed New Members Orientation and their New Members Interview. Please join us in welcoming them into our church family! Take a moment to greet and help them feel right at home. Storage Room Renovation We’re giving the storage room in the children’s wing a much-needed refresh! To make this project go smoothly, please note the following schedule: Friday, November 21 – All items will be moved into the hallway. New shelves and storage bins will be installed. Saturday, November 22 (9am–3pm) – Ministries may sort and place the items they want to keep into the designated bins. After 3pm on Saturday – Any items left in the hallway will be discarded . Need a bin? Submit your storage bin request by November 18 . Thank you for helping us keep our ministry spaces organized and ready for effective service!   Church-Wide Prayer Rally Our final Prayer Rally of the year wil...

Congratulations to the Newlyweds!   We celebrate with Aaron and Rajanique Pete , who were married yesterday! May the Lord bless your union with joy, faith, and a lifetime of love as you walk together in His grace. T2 Fall T.E.A. — Saturday, November 15 at 9 AM   Ladies, make plans to attend our final T.E.A. (Teaching, Encouraging, and Affirming) of the year! This special gathering will focus on building sisterhood and being on mission to make disciples . Don’t miss this opportunity for fellowship and spiritual encouragement. T2 Gives Back As part of our time together, the ministry will also sponsor The Carying Place through our T2 Gives Back initiative. Attendees are asked to bring $25 gift cards (Walmart, Target, Food Lion, or Dollar Tree) or twin bedding (new sheet sets or comforters) to bless the families served by The Carying Place. Corral Riding – Volunteers Needed   Calling all ladies! Join us for our final Corral Riding outreach of the year this Satu...

November Birthdays & Anniversaries This month, we celebrate the lives and love stories within our church family. Happy Birthday to all who are celebrating this month — may God bless you with continued joy and grace in the year ahead! Happy Anniversary to these wonderful couples marking another year of love and faithfulness: Mickell & Aprile Daley – 3 years (11/28) Van & Joann Johnson – 4 years (11/12) Jonas & Alicia Welcher – 5 years (11/13) Quincy & Stephanie Amekuedi – 8 years (11/9) William & Patricia Weeks – 14 years (11/26) James & Sharon White – 24 years (11/26) Lawrence & Kim Roberts – 27 years (11/14) Wil & Contina Lucas – 28 years (11/15) Elder Larry & Susan Fortenberry – 40 years (11/21) Elder Sean & Angelique Cherry – 41 years (11/24)   Senior Birthday Surprise A special birthday blessing to our Minister of Music,  Spence Martin — may your day be filled with love and joy from your Mt. Zion fami...

  Welcome New Members   We’re excited to welcome our newest member and those who came forward recently! Latesha Jones – Completed her New Members Orientation and Membership Interview. Arwilla McCary – Joined on Christian experience and rededicated her life to Christ Claudia Z. Davis – Joined on Christian experience and is a candidate for baptism Louis Eldridge – Candidate for baptism We praise God for each of you and look forward to growing together in Christ! Missions:Together Expo     On Saturday, November 1, 2025 (9 AM–1 PM) , join believers from across the Triangle for the Missions:Together Expo at Cornerstone Fellowship Church in Apex, NC. This year’s theme asks: What does it look like for spiritual maturity to lead to mission? Grow Up and Go... In Your Own Home – Gospel hospitality Grow Up and Go... Next Door – Gospel proclamation Grow Up and Go... To the Nations – Sent further Come ready to be inspired and equipped for mission wher...

Welcome New Members!     We are excited to welcome back  Kai Coppage to our church family! She grew up in this church, and is coming back as an adult member.   Raleigh Area Concerts of Prayer 2025     The Raleigh Area Concerts of Prayer (RACOP) is back! Prayer2025 is a multi-church gathering where believers unite in prayer for spiritual awakening and world evangelization . Mt. Zion has participated in this powerful event in past years, and we are thrilled to take part again. More details here:  https://www.racop.org/concerts-of-prayer RSVP here:  https://www.racop.org/event-details/prayer2025 Please note that our Church-Wide Prayer Rally scheduled for the same night will be canceled so we can join Prayer2025 together. If you need help RSVPing, please see Sis. Sandra Broadwater . Come pray with us for our Nation, Churches, Families, and more!   Missions:Together Expo   You’re invited to the Missions:Together Expo on Saturday, ...

Welcome Our New Members! We’re delighted to welcome Yvonne Campbel , Elaine Warmack , and Maggie Mae Smith to the Mt. Zion family! We thank God for adding to our church and look forward to growing, serving, and worshiping together. If you see them around, be sure to greet them warmly and help them feel at home. Missions: Together Expo   You’re invited to join believers from across the Triangle for the Missions: Together Expo on Saturday, November 1, 2025, from 9 AM to 1 PM at Cornerstone Fellowship Church in Apex, NC . This gathering is designed to inspire, equip, and connect us for God’s mission—whether across the world or across the street. We’re thrilled to welcome Rosaria Butterfield as our keynote speaker! She’ll be sharing how to “grow up in Christ and go with gospel hospitality,” starting right in our own homes. Don’t miss this opportunity to be challenged and encouraged in your walk with Christ. 👉 Register today at missionstogether.church Church Family Meetin...

 🎂 October Birthdays & Anniversaries This month we’re celebrating birthdays and anniversaries in our Mt. Zion family.  Happy Birthday  to our October babies. Happy Anniversary to those celebrating in October!  Daquon & Ch'ressa Johnson – 9 years on 10/15  Victor & Caroline Lindsey – 10 years on 10/29  Casey & Charity McDaniel – 14 years on 10/7  Evangelist Patrick & Deaconess Erica Wilson - 16 years on 10/3  Eric & Danielle Mtika - 17 years on 10/26/2  Christopher & Emily Spooney – 26 years on 10/23  Willie & (my leading lady) Anita Harris – 27 years on 10/3  Deacon Charles & Deaconess Shirley Smith – 45 years on 10/25 October Senior Birthday Surprise: We’re celebrating Karen Cochrane Brown this month—let’s shower her with love! 💜 Casting All Married Couples The Fine Arts Ministry (FAM) is putting together a special couples’ piece for all ages and...

Recently Came Forward   We celebrate with those who have recently come forward: David Gabriel – Trusted Christ as his Personal Savior and got baptized today. Kokethia Davis (with her son, Ananias) – Joined Mt. Zion on Christian Experience. Let’s continue to lift them in prayer as they take these important steps of faith. Casting All Married Couples – Dance Ministry Opportunity Do you and your spouse love to dance? The Fine Arts Ministry is inviting all married couples to join a special couples’ piece—no matter your age, experience, or skill level! Interest Meeting : Sunday, October 5, at 12:00 p.m. in the MPR. Come ready to move, connect, and glorify God together through the art of dance. For more information or to express interest, please contact: Danelle Gambrell Clark or Brittany Hardy Graham . Girl Power Summit – October 10 The Titus 2 Women’s Ministry is excited to host the Girl Power Summit on Friday, October 10 . This year’s theme is Chosen . This spec...

 Recently Came Forward We rejoice with those whom God is adding to our church family! Maggie Mae Smith – Joined on Christian Experience Latesha Jones – Joined Under Watch Care Let’s continue to pray for them and welcome them with the love of Christ. Protect the Flock Training – Saturday, September 27, 9 AM – 2 PM Mt. Zion will host the Protect the Flock Training , led by Called to Peace Ministries . This important training will help us grow in awareness and response to domestic abuse, equipping us to shepherd God’s people with wisdom, compassion, and care. Because of the significance of this issue in our churches and communities, all are invited to attend , and we are strongly encouraging all leaders to be present . Date & Time: Saturday, September 27, 9 AM – 2 PM Location: Mt. Zion Lunch will be provided  PLEASE RSVP HERE :  https://bit.ly/protect-the-flock   Together, we can ensure our church remains a safe place where the vulnerable are p...

 Bereavement Please keep Sis. Alicia Welcher and family in your prayers on the passing of her father and aunt (his sister). This loss also touches Min. Rasheeda Oliver , as they were her grandfather and great-aunt. Both were laid to rest yesterday. May God’s peace and comfort surround the family during this difficult time. Celebrations of Faith We rejoice in how God is moving in the lives of our members: Amaya Wallace – Rededicated her life to Christ and joined Mt. Zion. Aubrey Eason (16), daughter of Sis. Cassandra Page – Recently trusted Christ as her personal Savior and is now a candidate for baptism. Welcome New (Returning) Member: Sis. Jessikah Amekuedi (and her son, Major). We celebrate with you and thank God for His saving and sustaining grace! Protect the Flock Training On Saturday, September 27 , Mt. Zion will host the Protect the Flock Training , led by Called to Peace Ministries . This training will help our church grow in awareness and response to do...

  🎂 September Birthdays Happy Birthday to all our September babies! May this year be filled with blessings, health, and joy as you continue to walk with the Lord. Special recognition goes to our September Senior Birthday Surprise honoree, Deacon Tim Jones . We thank God for your life, your faithfulness, and your service. 💍 Anniversaries We’re so grateful for the examples of love and commitment in our church family. Congratulations to these couples celebrating their anniversaries this month: Joseph & Shenithia Griffin – 18 years (9/1) Deacon Clifford & Regina Hardaway – 36 years (9/1) Kevin & Shebbie Coppage – 33 years (9/4) Deacon David & Ina Bowser – 26 years (9/17) Elder Adrian & Deaconess Barbara Jones – 32 years (9/18) Bernard & Danelle Clark – 6 years (9/27) We celebrate your unions and pray that God continues to bless and strengthen your marriages. 🛡️ Protect the Flock Training – September 27, 9 AM Mark your calendars! On...

Minnesota School Shooting Our hearts are heavy over the tragic school and church shooting in Minneapolis at Annunciation Catholic School, where two children lost their lives and many others—some as young as six—are recovering from serious injuries. Sadly, we couldn't get through a full week of traditional school before something like this happens. In this time of profound sorrow, let us hold close in prayer the grieving parents, families, and the entire Annunciation community. Though we cannot fully comprehend their pain, we can stand alongside them in faith, offering compassion, and intercession. May God bring comfort to those who mourn, healing to the wounded, and peace to a terrified community.  Of course, a mass shooting always brings up the issue for stricter gun laws. I agree we do need good legislation and sensible gun laws because it is the government's responsibility to protect its citizens. Ultimately, that will not solve our problem. For a country that has been ...

 🙏 Back to School Prayer We continue to lift up our children, youth, teachers, and parents as they transition back into the rhythm of school. May God’s covering, wisdom, and peace be upon them throughout the year.   🕊 Bereavement Please keep Sis. Jean Strudwick in prayer as she grieves the loss of her brother in Nebraska. Let’s encourage her with our love, prayers, and support during this difficult time.   🎶 Bridging the Gap Youth Reunion & Concert When I first joined Mt. Zion, our children’s choir was called the Sunshine Children’s Choir . Back then, the choir was full of kids joyfully singing praises to God. Today, many of those same children are now in their 30s—and they’re coming back together for a special Bridging the Gap Reunion and Concert ! This event is not just for those who grew up in the Sunshine Choir—it’s open to all generations . It’s called a “reunion” because many of them are returning to fellowship, reconnect with past and present leaders,...

Bereavement   Please keep Bro. Van Johnson in your prayers as he grieves the passing of his brother, Louis Johnson , of California, after a long illness. May the Lord grant peace and comfort to Bro. Johnson and his family during this difficult time.   Welcome New Member We are grateful to welcome Sis. Beverly Jones as a new member of our church family. She has completed the New Members Orientation and Membership Interview. Let’s continue to surround her with love, encouragement, and fellowship as she grows with us in Christ.   Book Launch Party   I'm excited to celebrate the launch of my new book on Tuesday, August 26 at 7:00 PM . Those who reserved a copy can pick up their book and pay at the launch party. Additional copies will also be available for purchase. I will be signing books. This will be a joyful evening of fellowship and celebration, and everyone is invited to come out! Please be sure to register in advance so accommodations can be made ...