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Recently Joined, August Birthdays & Anniversaries, 160th Anniversary (Pastoral Emphasis for 8/3)

🙌🏾 Recently Joined

We joyfully welcome the following individuals who have united with Mt. Zion on Christian Experience:

  • Elaine Warmack (sister of Sis. Mary Higginbotham)

  • Beverly Madison

  • Richard Vinson

We thank God for leading them to our church family and look forward to growing together in faith and fellowship!

🎂 Happy Birthday to All Our August Babies!

We’re sending a big Mt. Zion “Happy Birthday!” to everyone celebrating this month. May your year be filled with joy, growth, and blessings. Be sure to sing a heartfelt “Happy Birthday” to those around you!

🎉 August Senior Birthday Surprise:
Let’s show some extra love to Cynthia Jones, our August Senior Birthday honoree!

💍 Celebrating August Anniversaries

Join us in congratulating the couples in our congregation who are celebrating anniversaries this month—from 7 years to 55 years of love and faithfulness!

  • Laurent & Tonnie Bracey – 7 years (8/18)

  • Donnell & Jenae Fordham – 8 years (8/26)

  • Charles & Vanessa Howard – 13 years (8/25)

  • Deacon Corey & Deaconess Tasha Smith – 25 years (8/25)

  • Wayne & Tomeico Faison – 26 years (8/6)

  • Greg & Jennifer Allen – 30 years (8/26)

  • Steven & Lisa Bradley – 30 years (8/12)

  • Calvin & Karen Gray – 32 years (8/21)

  • Stephen & Diana Neal – 38 years (8/20)

  • Spence & Cheryl Martin – 38 years (8/15)

  • Willie & Carol Covington – 40 years (8/2)

  • Minister James & Deaconess Esther Warmack – 43 years (8/21)

  • John & Francine Thorne – 44 years (8/24)

  • Deacon Wesley & Donita Harrison – 47 years (8/12)

  • Deacon Robert & Deaconess Naomi Hunter – 51 years (8/31)

  • Charlie & Marlene Pritchett – 55 years (8/1)

Let’s lift these couples up in prayer and thanksgiving!

🎊 Mt. Zion’s 160th Church Anniversary

This year marks an incredible milestone: 160 years of ministry at Mt. Zion!
Our 2025 theme is: “Rooted in Christ, Growing in Grace”

📅 Save the Date: Saturday, October 18th
📍 Ritter Park

We're inviting the entire church family for a FREE community cookout filled with food, fun, and fellowship for all ages.

🥳 Activities Include:

  • Live Music

  • Games & Prizes

  • Face Painting

  • Kids’ Playground

  • Basketball & Softball

  • Line Dancing Lessons

  • Board & Card Games

  • And much more!

✅ Registration is required for everyone, including children.
Stop by the ANNIVERSARY INFO TABLE in the church lobby to:

  • Register for the event

  • Order your commemorative T-shirt

  • Sign up to volunteer

  • Get more details

Let’s honor our past and step into the future with joy and anticipation—Rooted in Christ, Growing in Grace!

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