Baby Announcement, MLK Dreamfest, Prayers for California (Pastoral Emphasis for 1/12)

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!

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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.

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MLK Dreamfest: Honoring the Dream Together

We are excited to participate in the Town of Cary’s MLK Dreamfest! Join us in reflecting on the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through these impactful events:

January 18th: Dreamfest Celebration at the Cary Arts Center.

Keynote Speaker: Pastor James White (Christ Our King Community Church).
Mistress of Ceremonies: Melissa Wade, local radio personality.

January 19th: Community Meal and Interactive Learning Experience at First Cary UMC. Explore the racial gap in a meaningful and educational way.
January 20th: 5K MLK Walk for Hope hosted by Mt. Zion Church.

Let’s come together as a community to honor Dr. King’s vision of unity, equality, and hope.

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Prayers for California: Supporting Those Affected by Wildfires

The recent wildfires in California have devastated communities, destroying over 10,000 properties and displacing countless families. Some of our own members have relatives affected by this tragedy. While we thank God for the safety of their lives, we grieve with those who have lost their homes and livelihoods.

Let’s lift up California in our prayers. As C.S. Lewis wrote, “God whispers to us in our pleasures, speaks in our conscience, but shouts in our pain: it is His megaphone to rouse a deaf world.” These natural disasters remind us of our dependence on God and the need for repentance in a fallen world. May this be a time for reflection, compassion, and action.

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This month is full of opportunities to celebrate, learn, and grow together as a church family. Let’s step into 2025 with open hearts, willing hands, and an unwavering commitment to God and one another.

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November Birthdays & Anniversaries, Speaking at CFC, Call to Fast & Pray (Pastoral Emphasis for 11/2)

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...

Youth Sunday, J. Allen Lewis Scholarship Winners, A Word to Our Graduates (Pastoral Emphasis for 6/14)

Today was Youth Sunday , where our children and youth were leading and participating in the worship service. Our children read scripture, prayed, sang, and ministered a fine arts piece. We heard a message from a youth speaker, Abigail Campbell, who encouraged us to work hard and leave the rest to God. Celebrating Our Graduates We also recognized and celebrated all of our graduates. Whether you completed high school, earned a college degree, completed graduate studies, or achieved another educational milestone, we rejoice with you and thank God for your hard work and perseverance. We are also grateful for the impact of the Delta Academy and GEM programs , which have been meeting at Mt. Zion. We appreciate the investment these programs make in developing and encouraging young people, and we thank Ms. Daniel and Ms. Owens for their leadership and partnership. J. Allen Lewis Scholarship Recipients Congratulations to this year's J. Allen Lewis Scholarship recipients: ...

RACOP Prayer2025, M:T Expo, Church Family Meeting (Pastoral Emphasis for 10/19)

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, ...

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