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March Birthdays & Anniversaries, My Hope Sunday, Ash Wednesday & Lent (Pastoral Emphasis for 3/2)

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 wonderful couples who are marking another year of love and faithfulness:

  • Lance & Pam Armour – 1 year (Today! 🎉)
  • Marvin & Maxine Williams – 4 years (3/12)
  • Robert & LaChonya Thompson – 5 years (3/14)
  • Wendell & Brittany Graham – 6 years (3/21)
  • Zach & LeAnn Williams – 7 years (3/31)
  • Jae & Kelly Smith – 13 years (3/3)
  • Vernon & Kathleen Best – 16 years (3/7)
  • Zach & Belinda Steele – 16 years (3/21)
  • Elder Rod & Minister Jacque Harrison – 39 years (3/30)
  • Earnest & Sandra Smith – 42 years (3/6)
  • Archer & Phyllis Boulware – 51 years (3/6)
  • Bert & Pat Dupree – 55 years (3/7)

Congratulations to each couple! May your love continue to be a testimony of Christ’s faithfulness.

Upcoming Events

📖 EQUIP Conference – March 14-15

Join us for our annual EQUIP Conference as we explore "COMMITMENT"—what it looks like in marriage, singleness, the workplace, and during life’s challenges. This conference is open to everyone, so spread the word and invite your friends!

📅 Date: March 14-15
📍 Location: Mt. Zion Church
✅ Register today!

💕 Single Moms Life Group Meet & Greet – March 8

Single moms, you’re invited to a special Meet & Greet on March 8 from 11 AM to 2 PM! This is a wonderful opportunity to connect, build friendships, and find encouragement in a supportive community.

Questions? See Sis. Janae Branch.

🎶 Watoto Children’s Choir – Free Concert on March 18

We’re beyond excited to welcome the Watoto Children’s Choir from Uganda, East Africa for a free concert at our church!

📅 Date: March 18
⏰ Time: 7 PM
🎥 Promo Video:

 
(RSS Subscribers: Click here to watch the video)

This is an event you won’t want to miss! Invite your family and friends to experience this inspiring performance.

🚨 Host Homes Needed: We need just four host homes to accommodate one adult and 1-2 children each. If you can provide a separate sleeping space (couch, air mattress, etc.), along with breakfast, please sign up today!

✝️ My Hope Sunday – March 9

Next Sunday is My Hope Sunday! This is an opportunity for us to invite unbelievers and unchurched friends to hear the message of Jesus Christ.

📅 Date: March 9
⏰ Time: 10 AM (in person & online)

🙏 Prayer for Our Guests: Bring your commitment cards with the names of those you’re inviting. If you don’t have a card, simply write the names on a piece of paper. Let’s pray over each one, believing that God will move in their hearts!

⛪ Ash Wednesday & Lent – Begins March 5

As a church family, we will be observing a partial fast for Lent, beginning Wednesday, March 5, and ending on Holy Saturday before Easter.

What is a partial fast?
This means giving up certain foods, drinks, or activities rather than a complete fast. You might choose to fast from social media, TV, sweets, or caffeine—whatever will help you focus more on God.

📍 Ash Wednesday Observance:
We will anoint with ashes on March 5 from 10 AM to 2 PM and again after Bible Study. This is a time for repentance, renewal, and reflection.

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