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Today's reading from the Chronological Reading Plan: Luke 14-15 We have extra handouts from Wednesday's Bible Study class on the three major views of the end times in Revelation. Feel free to pick one up at the Welcome Center while supplies last or download here .  Our next Bible Study series is "Loving Muslims" which we hope to show how you can share the Gospel with them. Thanks to all who came out on Friday to our Vision Night for Church Planting. We're excited that Elder Daryl Cody will be launching New Life Ministries of Apex in December. If you have questions, please see him and his wife, Minister Angela Cody. Here are some take-aways from the meeting: Mark your calendar for 11/16 at 4pm, we're hosting a Musical Benefit program to raise funds for the new church.  I'm calling for a time of prayer and fasting: Fast from at least one meal on the next 3 Fridays (11/1, 11/8, 11/15). While fasting, pray for New Life Ministries (NLM), the fundraisi...

God has called and Mt. Zion will send out Elder Daryl Cody to plant a new church. Come out on Friday to hear about the vision for planting new churches, this new church, and how you can help!

Today's reading from the Chronological Reading Plan: Matt.16 ; Mark 8  Our final class for our series, "Heaven, Hell, and the End of the World" is Wednesday at 7pm. We'll be looking at the 3 major interpretations of Revelation. Bring your study Bible (especially the ESV Study Bible) if you have one and bring your questions. We're having our Second Annual Mt. Zion Fall SPRUCE UP. Everyone can participate. Mark your calendars for this Saturday, October 26th, from 9:00am to 11:00am. Hot dogs will be served. This Friday at 7pm, we are having a Vision Night for Church Planting. Come out to hear about the vision for church planting and hear from Elder Cody about this new church. We need your support and would love to have our Mt. Zion family there.

Today's reading from the Chronological Reading Plan: Luke 11 This Tuesday is Prayer 2013, an area-wide prayer gathering at Memorial Auditorium in Raleigh from 7 to 9pm. About 109 churches are participating. All of our spots are now full. If you have not picked up your ticket, you can contact Sis. Tammy Larkins, our prayer coordinator, or the church office. We continue our series on "Heaven, Hell, and the End of the World" on Wednesday at 7pm. We'll be specifically looking at the book of Revelation and the 3 major views of interpretation. Even if you've missed the whole series, you don't want to miss this one. Immediately after service today, the C3 LifeGroup Cell Leaders and the Discipleship Ministry will be hosting a brief LifeGroup Fair. The gathering will provide for you to meet the leaders and ask them specific questions regarding their LifeGroup. If you missed the fair, check out the LifeGroups website . I mentioned that we will be sending Elde...

Today's reading from the Chronological Reading Plan: John 2-4 We continue our series on "Heaven, Hell, and the End of the World" on Wednesday at 7pm. We are currently looking at the hope of Heaven. We'll answer the question of whether there will be sex in heaven! So join us on Wednesday and bring a friend. Our LifeGroups are launching this month. (Click here if you can't see the video) Sign-up today for one of our C3 LifeGroups launching in October. They are filling up fast.  We have a few LifeGroups for multiple people still available.

Today's reading from the Chronological Reading Plan: Nehemiah 11-13 ; Psalm 126 On Tuesday, October 15th, there will be an area-wide prayer gathering at Memorial Auditorium in Raleigh from 7 to 9pm. The event will be led by a group of area pastors, with many churches participating.  Mt. Zion has 24 reserved seats available. You can sign up online  if you would like to participate. For questions, contact Sis. Tammy Larkins, our prayer coordinator. Normal Bible Study resumes this Wednesday at 7pm. We continue with "Heaven, Hell, and the End of the World". To be a disciples not only means following Christ but also investing in the life of others in order to make disciples.   Sign-up today for one of our C3 LifeGroups launching in October. They are filling up fast.  We have a few LifeGroups for multiple people still available. I want to highlight a few LifeGroups: God's World (18+) - To create an environment where fellow brothers and sisters in Christ can enco...

Today's reading from the Chronological Reading Plan: Zechariah 10-14 On Tuesday, October 15th, there will be an area-wide prayer gathering at Memorial Auditorium in Raleigh from 7 to 9pm. The event will be led by a group of area pastors, with many churches participating.  Mt. Zion has 24 reserved seats available. You can sign up online  if you would like to participate. For questions, contact Sis. Tammy Larkins, our prayer coordinator. We're having Elder-led Prayer on Tuesday from 6 to 7pm. Everyone is invited to join us as we focus on specific prayer needs. If you are unable to attend but have prayer requests, you can place them in the prayer requests box at the Welcome Center or submit them online . If you missed the last Fall Renewal Service, you missed a good one.  Don't miss the 3rd and final service this Wednesday at 7pm.  Pastor James Taylor and St. Mary AME Church will be our guests. Today at 4pm, we are having a Ministers Ordination Service for Mini...

I love this video from poet Jackie Hill...                    (If you can't see the video, click here )

Today's reading from the Chronological Reading Plan: Daniel 7-9  The Prayer 2013 area-wide prayer gathering will be held at Memorial Auditorium, Raleigh, on Tuesday, October 15th, from 7 to 9pm. The event will be led by a group of area pastors, with many churches participating. Mt. Zion has 24 reserved seats available. You may sign up online  if you would like to participate. Contact Sis. Tammy Larkins, our prayer coordinator, for questions. We had a great kick-off for our Fall Renewal Services. Join us for week 2. Pastor Robert Mason and Greater Love Worship Center will be here on Wednesday at 7pm. Come out and get revived! We are having a Minister's Ordination Service next Sunday at 4pm, where Ministers Hanebeck, Daryl and Angela Cody will be ordained. Bishop Eric Ellis, Pastor of Philippian Community Church will be the guest speaker. Everyone is invited to attend. Next Sunday, we're starting a new series in the book of Ruth called "The Steadfast Love o...

Today's reading from the Chronological Reading Plan: Ezekiel 37-39 It's been a long time coming but soon we're going to be launching our C3 LifeGroups!                        (Click  here  if you can't see the video) Discipleship is about intentionally investing in the life of others to help one another grow in our faith. LifeGroups will help foster community among us.  More details are forthcoming but if you have questions ask any member of the Discipleship Ministry or go to our website and click on "Life Groups" . Our Fall Renewal Services are on Wednesdays, September 11th, 18th, and 25th, at 7:00pm.  We have guest speakers for each night. Pastor Maurice Wright and New Destiny Christian Fellowship will be here on Wednesday. Come out and get revived!

Is Hell literal or metaphorical? Is Hell temporary or eternal? Is Hell just? Join us this Wednesday at 7pm as we look at the doctrine of Hell in our Bible Study series, "Heaven, Hell, and the End of the World". Our Worship Ministry is presenting a musical drama entitled "Testimony" on Saturday, September 7th, at 6pm.  We will also have a special guest appearance by recording artist, Melissa Oliver. Come out and bring a friend. Our Fall Renewal Services are coming up on Wednesdays, September 11th, 18th, and 25th, at 7:00pm. We have guest speakers for each night. Come out and get revived!

We are very happy to have The Billy C. Hines Chamber Singers & Chorale from Elizabeth City State University with us today. Today’s reading from the Chronological Reading Plan: Lamentations 1-2 I want to thank you and praise God for the generosity of this church. We collected a lot of school and toiletry supplies to give to West Cary Middle School and the Children's Home in Oxford.  And a big shout out to our youth ministry for delivering the supplies and showing the love of Christ to the children in Oxford. It's not too late to join in for our Bible Study series, "Heaven, Hell, and the End of the World".  This Wednesday at 7pm we'll discuss the resurrection of the dead and the final judgment. The next Elder-led Prayer will be held on Tuesday from 6 to 7 pm. Everyone is invited to join us as we focus on specific prayer needs. If you are unable to attend but have prayer requests, you can place them in the prayer requests box at the Welcome Center or subm...

Today's reading from the Chronological Reading Plan: Jeremiah 38-40 ; Psalm 74,79 We had an excellent Theological Seminar yesterday on church history.  If you missed it, I would recommend that you watch the video online in the archives of Zion Live . Or you could order a DVD. We had a great start to our Bible Study series, "Heaven, Hell, and the End of the World".  If you've ever wondered what happens to people immediately after death, this topic of the Immediate State will be covered this Wednesday at 7:00pm. Join us and bring a friend for this exciting study. The Missions Ministry and Zone 3 members will ministering at Chatham Commons Assisted Living today at 2pm. The Male Choir will be conducting a mini-concert. Everyone is welcome to attend. We have a treat for you next Sunday…the Billy C. Hines Chamber Singers & Chorale from Elizabeth City State University will be here to lead us in praise and worship. Please pray for our brothers and sisters in Eg...

Today's reading from the Chronological Reading Plan: Jeremiah 14-17 This is the last week to bring in back to school supplies and toiletries for West Cary Middle School and the Home for Children in Oxford.  See each zone's requested items listed above the designated collection boxes and on the flyers available at the Welcome Center.  The collection drive will end on Saturday. For Christians and non-Christians alike, the topics of heaven, hell, and the end of the world provoke curiosity, confusion, joy, hope, fear, anticipation, or even anger.  So what does the Bible say about these things?  We are starting a new Bible Study series, "Heaven, Hell, and the End of the World" on this Wednesday, August 14th, at 7:00pm. Join us and bring a friend for this exciting study. Don't forget to register for our third quarterly theological seminar on Saturday, August 17th, from 9 to 11 am. Dr. Stephen Eccher, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary , will be speaking on...

This is a wonderful post by Deaconess Ersula Jerkins that she said I could share on my blog... The Problem with Seeing Yourself as the Hero. Since as far back as history can take us, mankind has lauded the hero. Ancient tales survive of Sir Gawain and Ulysses, and when heroes became common enough we created super heroes like Superman and Spiderman. Face it; we are a species obsessed with heroism. In a world so full of evil it’s not hard to imagine why we’ve romanticized about some dark, handsome, muscular character(don’t hate on my hero description) coming and making our lives better and safer by fighting all the evil lurking in our nightly news reports. And because we’ve so openly salivated for such people there’s a lime light ready for those who are deemed as heroes by society’s standards. Now don’t get me wrong, people who have risked their lives to help others or given of themselves to help others should be thanked kindly. God is pleased by the acts of selflessne...

Today's reading from the Chronological Reading Plan: Nahum 1-3 Don't forget that we are currently collecting back to school supplies and toiletries for West Cary Middle School and the Home for Children in Oxford.  See each zone's requested items listed above the designated collection boxes and on the flyers available at the Welcome Center.  The collection drive will continue through August 17th. Our third quarterly theological seminar is on Saturday, August 17th, from 9 to 11 am.  Dr. Stephen Eccher from  Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary  will be speaking on Church History. Come out and learn how the church has developed over time into various denominations.  Please register online . Sis. Linda Reynold shared her testimony from Ecuador and encouraged everyone to pray and consider going on a short-term missions trip because it will definitely change your perspective.

Today's reading from the Chronological Reading Plan: 2 Kings 19 , Psalm 46, 80, 135 Please pray for Deaconess Peggy Credle who had mild stroke on Friday. Praise God that she is walking and her speech is not slurred.  She has been released from the hospital and is resting at home. Tomorrow (Monday) is our Church Family Meeting at 7:00pm.  We'll give an update on our bank loan and we need to do a re-election for our Board of Directors.  All members are asked to be present. Minister Matt Darby and Jae Smith shared their testimonies about the mission trip to Ecuador. You can check out Minister Darby's YouTube channel for video updates of his time in Ecuador.

Today's reading from the Chronological Reading Plan: Hosea 8-14 Don't forget that we are currently collecting back to school supplies and toiletries for West Cary Middle School and the Home for Children in Oxford. See each zone's requested items listed above the designated collection boxes and on the flyers available at the Welcome Center. The collection drive will continue through August 17th. The Missions Ministry, along with Zone 4 members, will be rendering service at Phoenix Assisted Living today at 2pm. Minister Angela Cody will be the speaker and the Praise Team will provide the music. Everyone is invited. Our next Elder-led Prayer is this Tuesday from 6 to 7 pm. Everyone is invited to join us as we focus on specific prayer needs. If you are unable to attend but have prayer requests, you can place them in the prayer requests box at the Welcome Center or submit them online . After a week of intense ministry, our Ecuador Mission Trip Team is traveling home tod...

Today's reading from the Chronological Reading Plan: Micah 1-7 I know that many are upset over the verdict from the Zimmerman trial.  But we must not allow it to take our focus away from worshiping Christ.  Instead of dwelling on the "not guilty" verdict from a fallen, human justice system, we should dwell on our "not guilty" verdict from God because we have placed our faith in Christ and have been forgiven!  God is the ultimate judge and we can trust Him in this situation.  Our mission is ever more clear: spread the Gospel, disciple our children, and make disciples of all nations!  Let us pray for the Martin family as they grieve the loss of their son and pray for Zimmerman that God would have mercy on him and save his soul.  I love this post from Trillia Newbell call " Not Guilty: Now What? ". Mt. Zion is currently collecting back to school supplies and toiletries for West Cary Middle School and the Home for Children in Oxford.  All members are ...

Today's reading from the Chronological Reading Plan: Jonah 1-4 Converting Hearts Ministries  is having a week long revival in Wake Forest. I'll be preaching on Thursday starting at 6pm. If I'm not mistaken, this is a tent revival. I would love to see some of my Mt. Zion family present. On Saturday, they are having a big festival starting at 8am including Arts & Crafts, Farmer's Market & Petting Zoo, UpScale Yard Sale, and Charity Auction On next Sunday, I'll be preaching at Christian Revival Church in Apex at 5pm for their Founders Day. The next church wide zone activity is a back to school supply drive to serve West Cary Middle School and the Oxford Youth Home. We are requesting that each zone collect specific items from July 13-August 17. After the items are collected, we will then divide up the goods and deliver them to each location. Pick up a flyer at the Welcome Center with the specific items. This is a great opportunity for our church fa...