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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Responding to the Flooding, Christmas in July Food Drive, New Sermon Series (Pastoral Emphasis for 7/13)

Responding to the Flooding All of us are painfully aware of the devastating flooding that struck our nation recently. As of Friday evening, the confirmed death toll in Texas has risen to 129, with at least 150 individuals still missing across the state. Our hearts are heavy, and we grieve for the lives lost and the families enduring unimaginable pain. One of the first things people tend to do is look for someone to blame. Was it the fault of the warning system not being early enough? Was it the fault of the government (state and federal)? Was it the fault of God? If God is so good, why do we suffer with natural disasters like flooding that takes the lives of seemingly innocent people like young children? The reality is that the fault lies with us. Humanity decided to rebel against the Creator God, thereby, ushering in sin and the fall from God's perfect creation. Natural disasters happen because we live in a fallen world ravaged by sin. Natural disasters like these floods are trag...

Recently Came Forward, Series Break, Book Launch Party (Pastoral Emphasis for 8/10)

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Minnesota School Shooting, Music Ministry Recruitment, Ark Encounter Trip (Pastoral Emphasis for 8/31)

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 ...

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