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Celebrating a New Life in Christ! We rejoice in the decision of Alexia Scott , who recently came forward, trusted Jesus Christ as her personal Savior, joined the Mt. Zion family, and is now a candidate for baptism ! Church family, let's continue to pray for and encourage Alexia as she begins this new chapter in her spiritual journey.   Single Moms Life Group Meet & Greet Being a single mom comes with unique joys, challenges, and responsibilities, and no one should have to navigate that journey alone. Our Single Moms Life Group will host a Meet & Greet immediately after worship on October 18 and October 25 in the Multi-Purpose Room (MPR) . This is a wonderful opportunity for single moms to connect with one another, build friendships, find encouragement, and discover a supportive community within our church family. If you're a single mom—or know a single mom who could benefit from encouragement, fellowship, and community—we invite you to participate! You don't have t...

New Member Update We are excited to share that Bro. Keith Jones has completed both New Members Orientation and his New Member Interview ! Bereavement Please keep Bro. Zach Steele in your prayers following the passing of a dear friend who was like a brother to him. The loss of someone so close brings a unique kind of grief. Let's surround Bro. Zach with our prayers, encouragement, and love during this difficult time.   Thank You for a Great Fall Church Clean-Up! A huge thank you to everyone who came out and helped with our Fall Church Clean-Up! We had 19 participants , including 14 members of our leadership , who gave their time and energy to help care for our church facilities. Participation by zone was: Zone 1: 2 Zone 2: 6 Zone 3: 6 Zone 4: 5 Together, our volunteers contributed an incredible 33,768 minutes of work , resulting in an estimated savings of $2,814! Thank you for demonstrating that stewardship includes caring for the physical resources God has entrusted to us. Y...

We’re Looking for WNBS Teachers Do you know what your spiritual gifts are? We've encouraged everyone to take a spiritual gifts survey . If you haven't taken one yet, this is a great time to discover how God has uniquely gifted you for ministry. If teaching is one of your spiritual gifts, Christian Education has an opportunity for you to put that gift into practice! Christian Education is looking for additional Wednesday Night Bible Study (WNBS) teachers for 2027 . Teaching God's Word is both a privilege and a responsibility, and we want to equip those who are called and gifted to serve in this way. If you're interested in serving as a WNBS teacher, please register using the QR code and plan to attend the Teacher Workshop on November 14 . You may have a gift that God wants to use to help someone else grow in their understanding of His Word. Don't just discover your gift—use it!   Theological Seminar: Living Beyond Offense Everyone is invited to join us for our next ...

Looking for WNBS Teachers Do you know what your spiritual gifts are? We've encouraged everyone to take a spiritual gifts survey. If you haven't taken one yet, this is a great time to discover how God has uniquely gifted you for ministry. If teaching is one of your spiritual gifts, Christian Education has an opportunity for you to put that gift into practice! Christian Education is looking for additional Wednesday Night Bible Study (WNBS) teachers for 2027 . Teaching God's Word is both a privilege and a responsibility, and we want to equip those who are called and gifted to serve in this way. If you're interested, please register using the QR code and plan to attend the Teacher Workshop on November 14 . You may have a gift that God wants to use to help someone else grow in their understanding of His Word. Don't let that gift sit on the sidelines!   Living Beyond Offense: Our Next Theological Seminar Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 3, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 ...

Equipping Pastors Worldwide One of the wonderful blessings we have in the West is access to theological training for pastors and church leaders. Seminaries, Bible colleges, conferences, books, and other resources provide opportunities for pastors to deepen their understanding of God's Word and strengthen their ministries. Unfortunately, that access is not available to many pastors around the world. As part of my work with Missions: Together , I had the privilege of being introduced to an organization called Equipping Pastors Worldwide , which works to provide theological training and resources to pastors who might otherwise have little or no access to formal theological education. Today, I'm pleased to welcome Dave Holdt , who is visiting us from the United Kingdom, to share with us about this important global ministry.   Recently Joined as New Member Candidate We are excited to welcome Karen Gaston , who recently joined Mt. Zion under Watch Care . Please take a moment to welco...

Welcome Our New Member Candidates We are excited to welcome Jasmine Royster and her son, Christopher (age 9) to the Mt. Zion family as new member candidates! Both Jasmine and Christopher have trusted Christ as their personal Savior and are candidates for baptism. Please take time to welcome Jasmine and Christopher and let them know how glad we are to have them as part of our church family!   September Birthdays & Anniversaries It's time to celebrate our September birthdays and anniversaries! September Birthdays Let's sing Happy Birthday to all of our September babies! September Anniversaries Let's also celebrate these couples as they mark another year of marriage: Joseph & Shenithia Griffin – 19 years on 9/1 Deacon Clifford & Regina Hardaway – 37 years on 9/1 Minister Kevin & Deaconess Shebbie Coppage – 34 years on 9/4 Elder Adrian & Deaconess Barbara Jones – 33 years on 9/18 Bernard & Danelle Clark – 7 years on 9/27 Let's sing Happy Anni...

Girl Power Summit     Ladies, mark your calendars for the Titus 2 Women’s Ministry GPS Girl Power Summit! Join us for an inspiring evening dedicated to empowerment, encouragement, and sisterhood as we celebrate strong girls and bright futures. 📅 Friday, September 18 ⏰ 6:00 PM This special evening will be an opportunity to invest in and encourage the next generation of girls while celebrating the strength, gifts, and potential God has placed within them. Save the date and start registering today! We look forward to seeing you there and making this a meaningful night for our girls and women.   Become a Zion Connector Do you love helping people get connected? Do you enjoy being part of the Mt. Zion family and helping others feel welcome? Then we would love for you to consider becoming a Zion Connector ! Join us for our Zion Connector Interest Meeting immediately after service: 📅 Sunday, August 30 ⏰ 12:00–12:30 PM 📍 Multipurpose Room (MPR) Zion Connectors have the oppor...

Back to School Prayer Today, we have the privilege of praying over our children and young people as they begin another school year. As they return to classrooms, campuses, sports, activities, and new routines, we want to remind them that they do not walk into this new season alone. We are praying that God will give them wisdom, courage, protection, and discernment. May they be faithful witnesses for Christ and make choices that honor Him. Parents, grandparents, and the entire Mt. Zion family, let's continue to cover our young people in prayer throughout the school year.   A Break from Philemon We've been blessed by our current sermon series, "Reconciliation in Christ," through the book of Philemon. For the next few weeks, we're going to take a break from Philemon and return to the second half of the series in September . This gives us an opportunity to reflect on what we've already learned about reconciliation, forgiveness, relationships, and the transforming...

Bereavement Please keep Sister Earlene Evans and her family in your prayers following the passing of her mother. Her mother was laid to rest this past Friday. May we continue to surround the Evans family with our love and prayers, asking God to provide comfort, strength, and peace during this time of loss. Youth Choir Rehearsal Parents, this is a reminder that we will have a Youth Choir Rehearsal on Saturday, August 22, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM . We need your support in making sure our young people have the opportunity to participate. Our youth are an important part of the life and ministry of Mt. Zion, and we want to encourage them to use their gifts to worship and serve the Lord. If you have questions, please contact Sis. Janelle Wallace or Bro. Frankie McInnis .   Back-to-School Prayer Next Sunday, August 23 , we will have a special Back-to-School Prayer for all of our children as they prepare for the beginning of the traditional school calendar. As our children and young pe...

  Homegoing Service for Taquez Locklear We invite the Mt. Zion family to continue praying for the Locklear family as they grieve the passing of Taquez Locklear , who grew up in our church family. Taquez's Homegoing Service will be held here at Mt. Zion Church on Tuesday, August 11 . Visitation: 11:00 AM Funeral Service: 12:00 PM Let us surround the Locklear family with our prayers, presence, and love as we remember Taquez and seek God's comfort during this difficult season.   Youth Choir Rehearsal Parents, we need your help in encouraging our young people to participate in the ministry of the Youth Choir! There will be a Youth Choir Rehearsal on Saturday, August 22, from 10:00 AM–12:00 PM . Your support is important as we encourage our youth to use their gifts to glorify God and serve the church. Please make plans to have your young people participate. If you have questions, please contact Sis. Janelle Wallace or Bro. Frankie McInnis .   Rock Solid Marriage Seminar Ma...

Bereavement Our hearts are saddened by the sudden passing of Taquez Locklear , a young man who grew up here at Mt. Zion. Taquez was the grandson of Sis. Carolyn Locklear , and we grieve alongside the Locklear family during this difficult time. Please keep the entire family in your prayers, asking the Lord to surround them with His comfort, peace, and strength in the days ahead. We will share funeral arrangements as soon as they become available. "The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit." — Psalm 34:18   Welcome New Member Candidate We are delighted to welcome Chris Lucas , who has joined Mt. Zion on Christian Experience and has also come forward as a candidate for baptism . We praise God for bringing Chris into our church family and look forward to walking alongside him as he continues to grow in his faith. Be sure to introduce yourself and help him feel at home at Mt. Zion.   July Fellowship Time Survey Last month, we introduced something new du...

Celebrating Baptism Today is a joyful day as we celebrate the baptism of Jeremiah Sanon (17) . Recently, Jeremiah trusted Jesus Christ as his personal Savior, and today he publicly declares his faith through believer's baptism. Baptism does not save us; rather, it is a beautiful testimony of the salvation Christ has already accomplished in the believer's life. It symbolizes our union with Christ in His death, burial, and resurrection and serves as a public declaration that we belong to Him. We rejoice with Jeremiah and his family and pray that God will continue to strengthen him as he grows in his walk with Christ. May his testimony encourage others to place their faith in Jesus and faithfully follow Him. Summer Bible Study Series Concludes This Wednesday marks the final session of our Summer Bible Study Series in the book of Isaiah. Over the past several weeks, we have explored Isaiah chapters 40–44 , discovering God's message of comfort and restoration for His people. We...

Rejoicing in New Life in Christ We are thrilled to share that Jeremiah Sanon (age 17) has trusted Jesus Christ as his personal Savior and has come forward as a candidate for baptism. There is no greater reason to celebrate than seeing someone place their faith in Christ. We thank God for His saving grace in Jeremiah's life and look forward to celebrating with him as he publicly professes his faith through baptism. Please keep Jeremiah in your prayers as he begins this exciting new chapter of following Christ. A Successful First Mt. Zion Boys Summer Camp This week marked an exciting milestone for our church as the Mt. Zion Men's Ministry, Male Choir, and Deacons partnered together to host our first-ever 3-Day Boys Summer Camp for young men in grades 6–12. Ten young men participated in a meaningful experience designed to help them grow spiritually, mentally, physically, and personally. Throughout the camp, they participated in: Daily devotionals Physical fitness activities Com...

Welcome New Member Sis. Mia Otoya Ruiz who has completed her New Members Orientation and Membership Interview. Please  welcome her to the Mt. Zion family. Thank You for an Amazing VBS! Thank you to everyone who participated in this year's  Vacation Bible School ! Whether you attended as a participant, volunteered behind the scenes, taught a class, or supported your family by bringing them each evening, you helped make VBS a wonderful week of learning, fellowship, and fun. As we begin planning for next year, we'd love to hear from you. Please take a few moments to complete our  VBS Survey . Your feedback is invaluable. It helps us celebrate what went well while also identifying ways we can make next year's Vacation Bible School an even better experience for everyone. Thank you for investing in this important ministry! Become a Zion Connector As Mt. Zion continues to grow, we want every new member to feel welcomed, connected, and supported from the very beginning. That's ...

 Recently Came Forward We rejoice in sharing that Chris Walker has rededicated his life to Jesus Christ. What a wonderful reminder that God continues to pursue His people with grace and mercy. We celebrate Chris's renewed commitment to follow the Lord and pray that God will continue to strengthen and encourage him as he walks in faith. Please join us in praying for Chris and encouraging him in this new season of discipleship.   July Birthdays & Anniversaries Happy Birthday, July Babies! We want to wish all of our July birthdays a very happy birthday! We thank God for each of you and pray that this new year of life will be filled with His grace, peace, and abundant blessings. Happy Anniversary to Our July Couples Congratulations to these couples celebrating wedding anniversaries this month: Howard & Earlene Evans – 3 years (July 14) Curtis & Jacky Martin – 8 years (July 18) Elder Bobby & Tracy Dunn – 10 years (July 16) Deacon Preston & Dana Clark – 24 years...

Bereavement Please keep Deacon Rufus Credle and his family in your prayers following the passing of his mother yesterday. During times of grief, we are reminded that the Lord is "near to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit" (Psalm 34:18). Let us pray that God would surround the Credle family with His peace, comfort, and strength in the days ahead. Welcome New Member We are delighted to welcome Seka Esther Grace , who recently joined Mt. Zion on Christian Experience. We thank God for bringing Seka into our church family and look forward to growing together in Christ. If you have the opportunity, be sure to introduce yourself and help make her feel at home. Thank You for an Amazing VBS! What an incredible week we experienced together at Wonder Junction: "Marvel at Jesus, Live for His Glory!" We are deeply grateful to everyone who helped make Vacation Bible School such a success. Thank you to all of our: Teachers Classroom assistants Volunteers...

Bible Study Summer Series in Isaiah Beginning in July, we will launch a special Bible Study Summer Series as we continue our journey through the book of Isaiah. In July, we will focus on Comfort and Restoration in Isaiah chapters 40–44. These chapters contain some of the most encouraging and hope-filled promises in all of Scripture, reminding God's people of His power, faithfulness, and redeeming love. To make it easier for families to participate, we will provide: Dinner each Wednesday evening Classes for adults Classes for youth and children We encourage you to bring the whole family and join us throughout July as we explore these life-giving truths together. In addition, I will begin a special sermon series in Isaiah during the month of July. I am looking forward to seeing how God uses these studies to strengthen and encourage us as a church family. Vacation Bible School Begins This Week! Vacation Bible School kicks off this Wednesday, June 24, and we are excited to welcome ev...

  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: ...