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 Carol of Christ Christmas Play It may seem early, but preparations are already underway for this year’s Carol of Christ Christmas Play — and we need you! If you’re interested in being part of this special Christmas celebration, join us for one of our upcoming interest meetings :   May 3 or May 17 ( Immediately after service in the MPR) There are opportunities for everyone, including: Speaking roles Non-speaking roles General support and behind-the-scenes help We truly can’t do it without you! Come learn how you can help make this year’s Christmas program a powerful and memorable celebration of Christ. For more details, please contact Danelle Gambrell Clark . NeighborUp Annual Food Drive We are collecting donations throughout the month of April for NeighborUp ’s Annual Food Drive . A list of needed items is available at the Welcome Center. Any contribution you’re able to make would be greatly appreciated and will directly bless families in our community. Thank y...

Bereavement Please keep Sis. Griffin and her family in your prayers as they grieve the passing of her daughter, Merita , on last Tuesday. We ask that you pray for God’s comfort, peace, and sustaining strength to surround them during this heartbreaking time. May they experience the nearness of the Lord, who is our refuge and hope even in grief.   April Birthdays & Anniversaries   Birthdays We celebrate all of our April birthdays! If you’re celebrating this month, we thank God for your life and the blessing you are to our church family.  Happy Birthday to our April celebrants. Anniversaries We also honor these couples celebrating wedding anniversaries this month: Jay & Staci Hagood – 5 years (4/17) Jerry & Karima Howard – 9 years (4/27) Deacon Evens & Deaconess Phoebe Thermitus – 21 years (4/30) Reggie & Rhea Jones – 27 years (4/24) We praise God for your commitment and covenant faithfulness. Let’s celebrate them. April Senior Birthday...

Bereavement Please keep Sister Regina Hardaway and her family in your prayers as they grieve the loss of her brother, Craig Johnson . The homegoing services will be held on Saturday, April 11, in Florida . Let us lift the family up in prayer for comfort, strength, and peace during this difficult time.  NeighborUp Easter Food Drive Mt. Zion is partnering with other local churches to support NeighborUp for its Annual Easter Food Drive . Donations will be collected throughout the month of April. A list of needed items is available at the Welcome Center. Any contribution—large or small—is greatly appreciated and will directly bless families in our community. We will have multiple drives happening over the spring season, so please be led by the Spirit on how and when to give. Your generosity makes a difference. Easter Weekend at Mt. Zion Next weekend is our Easter Weekend celebration , and we invite you to participate in each opportunity to reflect and rejoice. Good Friday ...

 Single Moms Life Group Gathering Our Single Moms Life Group will be hosting a special gathering on: 🗓 March 28 ⏰ 4:00 – 6:00 PM This Life Group provides a wonderful opportunity for single moms to be encouraged, supported, and to build meaningful community with other women walking a similar journey. Motherhood is both beautiful and challenging, and no one should have to walk it alone. If you have questions or would like to RSVP, please see Sis. Janae Branch . They would love for you to join them for this uplifting time of fellowship and connection. Easter Weekend at Mt. Zion    Join us for Easter Weekend as we celebrate the resurrection of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. This is a powerful time to reflect on His sacrifice and rejoice in His victory over sin and death. Here’s what to expect: Good Friday Service 🗓 Friday ⏰ 6:30 – 7:30 PM A time of worship as we remember the sacrifice of the Lamb of God on the cross. Community Egg Hunt 🗓 Saturday ⏰ 1:...

 Bible Bowl IV – April 11 Get ready for our 4th Annual Bible Bowl ! 🗓 Saturday, April 11 ⏰ 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM This will be a fun and friendly test of your Bible knowledge, with prizes awarded to both teams and audience participants. Whether you’re competing with a team or cheering from the sidelines, it promises to be an exciting and enriching time together. Mark your calendar, gather your team, and start brushing up on your Scripture. Let’s see who’s been studying! Single Moms Life Group Gathering Our Single Moms Life Group will be hosting a gathering on: 🗓 March 28 ⏰ 4:00 – 6:00 PM This Life Group provides a wonderful opportunity for single moms to be encouraged, supported, and to build meaningful community with other women walking a similar journey. If you have questions or would like to RSVP, please see Sis. Janae Branch . We would love for you to join us. Church-Wide Prayer Rally   Our next Church-Wide Prayer Rally will take place: 🗓 Tuesday, March 17...

 Palms Before the Crown – A Women’s Gathering Ladies, you are warmly invited to Palms Before the Crown , hosted by Heart Imprints Ministries . 🗓 March 28, 2026 ⏰ 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM This gospel-centered gathering of women will be a spirit-filled time of praise, worship, and fellowship. Together, you’ll reflect on The Lamb’s Last Words , hear encouraging messages, and worship through song. It promises to be a meaningful opportunity to connect with women in the community and be spiritually refreshed as we remember the sacrifice of Jesus. Registration is required, and the cost includes lunch. To learn more and register, visit Heart Imprints Ministries . Senior Saints Prom     Calling all Senior Saints (60 years and up)! 🗓 Saturday, March 21 ⏰ 4:00–6:00 PM 📍 Mt. Zion Church It’s time to Dress to Impress! Join us for an afternoon filled with joy, laughter, music, and wonderful memories at our Senior Saints Prom . Couples and singles are both welcome. The event...

 Donation Update: Watoto – Neighborhood Mothers Thank you to everyone who supported the Watoto Neighborhood Mothers during their recent visit. We’ve learned that some may have experienced issues with Watoto’s online giving platform on Friday. If you attempted to give and were unable to do so, you can still participate. Please give your donation directly to Mt. Zion and clearly note that it is designated for Watoto . We will ensure it reaches the ministry. Your generosity helps support mothers in Uganda and South Sudan whose lives have been transformed through the love of Jesus. Bereavement We ask the church family to keep Sis. Gibbons in your prayers during this time of loss. She is grieving the passing of her granddaughter, whom she and her late husband lovingly raised. Let us keep her in prayer as she grieves the loss of her loved one.  Welcome New Member Please join us in welcoming Jessica McLaren as our newest member. We thank God for adding to our fellowship...

EQUIP Conference – March 13–14 Theme: DISCERNMENT On March 13–14 , we will host our annual EQUIP Conference , and this year’s theme is DISCERNMENT . Together, we’ll explore: What discernment is and why it matters The purpose of discernment in the life of a believer How to grow in discernment spiritually How to apply discernment in both the church and today’s culture In a world full of competing voices, shifting values, and cultural confusion, discernment is not optional—it is essential. This conference is designed to equip us to think biblically, live wisely, and respond faithfully. The conference is free and open to everyone , so help us spread the word and invite your friends and family. Please register to assist us with food preparation and planning. My Hope Sunday My Hope Sunday is coming up on March 8 , and we are asking every member to participate intentionally. Each member is encouraged to: Commit to inviting at least one unbeliever or unchurched person Wr...

Recently Joined We rejoice in welcoming Jessica McLaren and her son Ezekiel (age 8) , who joined on Christian Experience. We look forward to walking alongside them as they grow in Christ and in community. Welcome Our New Members Please help us warmly welcome our newest members who completed their NMO and NMI: Olivia Turner Maurice & Larryelle Greenhow Kiara Avery We thank God for adding to our fellowship and are excited to see how He will use each of them in the life of our church. Baby Announcement Congratulations to Marcus and Cyndell Singleton on the birth of their first child, Solène Belle Singleton ! Solène was born on January 30th , weighing 6.78 lbs and measuring 19.75 inches long . We celebrate this precious gift of life and pray God’s blessings over the Singleton family as they begin this new chapter.     EQUIP Conference Mark your calendars for this year’s EQUIP Conference , happening March 13–14 . The theme is “DISCERNMENT.” This conferenc...

Recently Joined We are thrilled to welcome Jessica McLaren , who joined on Christian Experience. Jessica is the proud mom of Ezekiel (age 8) , and we’re grateful to have their family worshiping and growing with us. Please be sure to extend a warm greeting and let them know how happy we are to have them!   Welcome New Members Let’s also celebrate and officially welcome our newest members who have completed their New Members Orientation and Interview: Olivia Turner Maurice & Larryelle Greenhow   February Birthdays We wish a Happy Birthday to all who are celebrating this month. Let’s shower our February babies with love, encouragement, and celebration. February Senior Birthday Surprise A very special birthday surprise is planned for Sister Yvonne Campbell !   Church Family Meeting – Save the Date   Please note that the Church Family Meeting has been rescheduled to Sunday, February 22nd , immediately following the church service. During this meeting,...

  The Ark Trip   We’re excited about our upcoming Ark Trip, and there are still plenty of seats available ! Please feel free to invite family and friends to join us. A reminder that full payment is due by April 15 , so be sure to take care of that by the deadline.   Singles February First Saturday     On February 7 , our singles will be heading out to dinner to celebrate their love for God, God’s love for them, and their love for one another. All singles— never married, divorced, or widowed —are welcome to attend. And yes… be ready to take pictures!  For more information, please contact Gabriel Carr .   Sweetheart Ball     Married couples, don’t miss our Sweetheart Ball on February 14 , from 6:00–10:00 pm . Please be sure to register and submit payment as soon as possible , no later than January 25 .   Church Family Meeting   Next Sunday, immediately following the worship service, we will hold our first Church Family Meeting of ...

Recently Joined Please help us warmly welcome Maurice and Larryelle Greenhow , who have recently joined our church family on Christian Experience. We thank God for leading them to Mt. Zion and look forward to growing together in faith and fellowship.   Sweetheart Ball Couples, mark your calendars! Our Sweetheart Ball will take place on Friday, February 14, from 6:00–10:00 pm . This special evening is designed to celebrate love, marriage, and togetherness. Please be sure to register and submit payment as soon as possible , but no later than January 25 .   The Village Gathering One meaningful way we live out Christ’s command to love our neighbors is by building genuine community. We invite you to join us for The Village Gathering , a free meal and guided discussion led by NC State’s Wolfpack D.E.N. (Discussion Engagement Network) .  📅 Sunday, January 18 ⏰ 5:30–7:30 pm 📍 First Cary UMC This event is part of the Town of Cary’s MLK Dreamfest weekend and is a colla...

Bereavements Let us continue to lift up in prayer those members of our church family who laid loved ones to rest yesterday. We especially remember the Dunn, Credle/Stanley, and Fortenberry/Brooks families. May the God of all comfort surround them with His peace, strengthen them in their grief, and remind them that they do not walk through this season alone.   January Birthdays & Anniversaries January is a month filled with milestones worth celebrating! Birthdays If you’re celebrating a birthday this month, we rejoice with you!  Happy Birthday  to our January babies! Anniversaries We also honor and celebrate the gift of marriage and God’s faithfulness through the years: Terence & Tawana Outlaw – 7 years on January 19 Henri & Rhonda Spivey – 29 years on January 18 Jessie & Renee Redd – 30 years on January 16 Quan & Jacqueline Rawls – 31 years on January 28 James & Annie Brice – 49 years on January 10 Congratulations to each of...