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I see on social media that everyone is so impressed with the President singing Amazing Grace at a funeral. But this same man gave his approval to the Supreme Court's ruling to legalize same-sex marriage. He said it was a "victory for the United States." Romans 1:32 : "Though they know God’s righteous decree that those who practice such things deserve to die, they not only do them but give approval to those who practice them ." No, Mr. President, God is not mocked. His grace is amazing and it saves wretched sinners (heterosexual & homosexual alike). But one must confess their sins, repent (turn from sin), and trust in Christ. So what should our response be as Christians: 1) Weep and mourn: Our hearts should break over the institutionalization of sin. If this does not grieve you then you need to check your worldview and maybe even your spirituality. Psalm 119:136 : "My eyes shed streams of tears, because people do not keep your law." 2) Pray:...

Thanks to Elder Sean Cherry for giving the pastoral emphasis in my absence. We are all saddened by the shooting at Emanuel AME Church .  Let us pray for the families of the victims and the shooter (that he would repent & turn to Christ).  In fact, the families forgave him and called for him to repent and be forgiven .  This can only be done by the power of the Holy Spirit! We are reading through the Bible as a church family this year. We're following the 52 week reading plan. We are on week 25.  You can download this reading plan here . All are invited to join us for Wednesday Family Worship. We will be studying 2 John . We'll start at 6pm with a meal. Around 6:45pm, we'll have some praise and worship and then start our study at 7pm. There will be a brief after church meeting on 6/28 for all who are interested in the Prayer & Intercessory team. Happy Father's Day to all the dads!

Congratulations to all of our High School graduates. May God continue to bless you as you move to the next stage of your lives.  Also congrats to those who have earned college degrees. I'm looking for those interested in the ministry of intercessory prayer. There will be a brief meeting after church on 6/28 for all who are interested in the Prayer & Intercessory team. VBS starts tomorrow (June 15 -19). VBS is totally FREE; but any donations are appreciated. Please register online. The Cary PD will be joining us on the last night to talk with the Adult class (part of our effort to build a better community relationship between the police and the African-American community). My family and I will be going on vacation this week so we'll miss VBS and be out next Sunday. The Twisted sermon series will continue (addressing " Where there is no vision, the people perish "). Please pray for us as we travel. Today is the last Sunday for Sis. Jackie Smart as she will...

All are invited to join us again for another Wednesday Family Worship. We will be studying 1 John 2:15-27 . We'll start at 6pm with a meal. Around 6:45pm, we'll have some praise and worship and then start our study at 7pm and end at 8pm. VBS is June 15 -19. The registration fee is waived and VBS is totally FREE; but any donations are appreciated. Although there is no charge for this year's VBS, we still need for you to register so we can prepare appropriately for the meals. Also, the Cary PD will be joining us on the last night to talk with the Adult class (part of our effort to build a better community relationship with the police and the African-American community). Are you a prayer warrior? I'm looking for those interested in the ministry of intercessory prayer. There will be a brief after church meeting on 6/28 for all who are interested in the Prayer & Intercessory team. Next Sunday is Children's Day. Our children and youth will be conducting wors...

All are invited to join us for Wednesday Family Worship starting Wednesday, June 3rd. We will be studying Psalm 107 , "Let the Redeemed of the Lord Say So". We'll start at 6pm with a meal. Around 6:45pm, we'll have praise and worship and then start our study at 7pm and end at 8pm. Bring the family and let's worship together. The Youth Ministry is calling for youth, teachers, and interested volunteers to help paint the youth mural. The following days are available to help: Monday 6/1, Tuesday 6/2, Thursday 6/4, and Friday 6/5. Three people per night are needed in order to complete. There's a sign up sheet posted on Youth Room door or contact Minister Rasheeda Oliver . Given that we're asking our members to give at least an additional 10% and the other items relating to the 150th anniversary celebration, the elders, after some discussion, decided to waive the registration fee for this year's VBS but you can give a donation if you would like to he...

Today in Pentecost Sunday. Fifty days after Passover and ten days after the ascension of Christ, the Holy Spirit came like a mighty rushing wind to indwell the believers that were waiting in Jerusalem. That day, the church was born. Under the New Covenant, all who trust in Christ are sealed and indwelled with the Holy Spirit . Praise God for the Holy Spirit.  He gives us the power to accomplish our mission to make disciples of all nations. In preparation for our last week of our Romans Bible Study series, please read Romans 8, 13-16 as we'll be looking at the Doctrine of Glorification. Join us again on Wednesday at 7pm. High School Seniors: Don't forget that the application submission deadline for the J. A. Lewis Scholarship is May 31. The next Elder-led Prayer is Tuesday, May 26th, from 6:00pm to 7:00pm. Everyone is invited to join us for an hour of prayer.  If you are not able to attend but have prayer requests, you can place submit them online . There is still ...

In preparation for week 7 of our Romans Bible Study series, please review Romans 5-6, 11 as we'll be finishing up the Doctrine of Justification. Join us again on Wednesday at 7pm. Next Sunday, we start a new sermon series called "Twisted" where we will look at some of the biggest misused Bible verses. 5/24 - First, we start with Matt. 7:1,"Judge not lest ye be judged" 5/31 - "speaking those things which be not as though they were" 6/07 - Malachi 3:10, "Bringing tithes & opening the windows of heaven" 6/21 – Prov. 29:18, "where there is no vision, the people perish" 6/28 - Jeremiah 29:11, "For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope." 7/05 - "God will not put more on us than we can bear" A few weeks ago, we had Global Hope India with us to talk about ministry to India. As believers, we are all called to fulfill t...

Join us again on Wednesday at 7pm for week 6 of our Romans Bible Study series.  In preparation, please read Romans 10-11 as we'll be looking at the Doctrine of Justification. High School Seniors: The J. A. Lewis Scholarship application packets are currently available from the church office.  Submission deadline is May 31, 2015. Registration for VBS has started.  VBS will be on June 15 -19.  The cost is $20 per family, $15 per couple, and $10 single.  VBS will have something for the whole family.  Don't miss out! For those who signed up as interested in ministry to India, we are looking to have a follow-up meeting with Global Hope India after a church service.  If I can confirm it with GHI, we may have it next Sunday. Stay tuned. Happy Mothers Day to all moms!  This Mother's Day video from Paul David Tripp is specifically for single moms but also applies to all mothers and even all Christians.   RSS or Email Subscribers click t...

Bereavement: Please pray for Minister Rasheeda Oliver whose grandmother passed away last week . The homegoing service was today in Georgia.  Pray for the comfort of the family as they mourn the loss of their loved one. We are reading through the Bible as a church family this year. We're following the 52 week reading plan. We are on week 18. In preparation for week 5 of our Romans Bible Study series, review Romans 6-8 as we'll finish that up and start reading chapter 9 . Join us again on Wednesday at 7pm. High School Seniors: The J. A. Lewis Scholarship application packets are currently available from the church office. Submission deadline is May 31, 2015. VBS is coming! It will on June 15 -19. Registration starts today. The cost is $20 per family, $15 per couple, and $10 per single.  Don't miss out.  VBS is for the whole family. As a part of our purpose to serve the community, we have "adopted" West Cary Middle School.  Now we have another opportuni...

In preparation for week 4 of our Romans Bible Study series, read Romans 6-8 as we look at Sanctification & Righteousness Defended. Join us again on Wednesday at 7pm. There is still time to submit YOUR STORY. We want to collect all YOUR STORIES into a scrapbook to be OUR STORY to leave as memorial stones for future generations to know GOD'S STORY of His faithfulness towards this church. Fill out & submit the YOUR STORY questionnaire online . The next Elder-led Prayer will be held on Tuesday, April 28th, from 6-7pm. Everyone is invited to join us as we focus on specific prayer needs. If you are not able to attend but have prayer requests, you can submit them online . We are glad to be worshipping today with our sister church, New Life Ministries of Apex  (NLM). Pastor Daryl Cody came up and encouraged us from 1 Thess. 5:16-18 to rejoice, continue to pray to God (as our right as His children), and give thanks in all circumstances. Minister Amekuedi will be preachi...

What is predestination? What does it mean that God has chosen the elect? Join us for our upcoming FREE Theological Seminar on Saturday, April 25 th , from 9:00am to 11:15am. Dr. Keith Whitfield, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary , will be teaching on “The Doctrine of Election." Come out and learn about this important doctrine. Light refreshments will be served. Please register for the seminar online .

We are reading through the Bible as a church family this year. We're following the 52 week reading plan. We are on week 16. In preparation for week 3 of our Romans Bible Study series, read Romans 3:21 to 5:21 as we look at Salvation & Righteousness Declared. Join us again on Wednesday at 7pm. Minister Rasheeda Oliver , accompanied by the Praise Team, will be speaking at Union Star Original Free Will Baptist Church in Clinton, today at 3:00pm for their annual youth day service. Please pray that God would use her mightily to minister the Word at that event. I, accompanied by the Praise Team, will be speaking at New Dimensions Fellowship Church for their 11th Anniversary celebration with Pastor Maurice Wright on Thursday, April 23rd, at 7:30pm. The service will be held at Greater Emmanuel Temple of Grace . What does it mean that God has chosen the elect? Join us for our upcoming theological seminar on Saturday, April 25th, from 9-11:15am. Dr. Keith Whitfield, Southeaste...

Last week, we started our new Bible Study series on the Book of Romans.  In preparation for week two, read Romans 1:18-3:20 as we look at "Sin & Righteousness Demanded".  Romans is an extremely important book to Christian doctrine.  Join us again on Wednesday at 7pm. RSS or Email Subscribers click through to see the video As a part of our purpose to serve the community, we have "adopted" West Cary Middle School .  Now we have another opportunity to serve the school again as they need proctors for EOGs during May 18th - 22nd for all grade levels (Math, Language Arts and 8th Grade Science).  They are actively seeking committed community members to fill the 65 proctor slots.  The hours of 7:30 am - 11:30 am approximately will cover the proctor needs each day of testing.  If the testing area completes the test earlier than the allotted time, the proctor is released to leave the classroom.  If you are able to volunteer as a proctor, please s...

Happy Easter! There's an empty tomb in the Middle East. The tomb where Jesus was laid is empty! God loosed the pangs or agony of death so that it was not possible for Jesus to be held by death. Death couldn’t hold Jesus. Jesus rose from the dead. He is alive! Because Jesus conquered death and rose from the dead, all who trust in Jesus will also be resurrected to eternal life. We are starting a new Bible Study series on the Book of Romans on Wednesday at 7pm. Romans is an extremely important book to Christian doctrine. Everyone is invited to join us. Parents: For our 150th anniversary, the Youth Ministry desires to strengthen and support parents of Mt. Zion . The Youth Ministry will sponsor the very first "Parents Night Out" on Saturday, April 11. Children 5 and up can be dropped off for up to four hours while parents enjoy some free time. To sign up and get additional details, please visit the Welcome Center or call the church office at 919-469-5323.

This is the last week of our fasting during Lent. I hope that it has been a spiritually beneficial time to draw closer to God through fasting and prayer. Pastor Larry Snead and Christ First Christian Fellowship Center invite us to their Annual Easter Musical entitled, “AWESOME GOD: THE WORSHIP EXPERIENCE” on Palm Sunday, today at 6:00 PM. Join us this weekend for our Easter Celebration. We're having a Good Friday service from 6 to 7pm. On Saturday, our annual Egg Hunt is at 3pm, followed by a “Old Fashioned” Easter Program at 4pm. We're having Sunrise Easter service at 6am.

Our next Elder-led Prayer will be held on Tuesday from 6 to 7pm. Everyone is invited to join us as we focus on specific prayer needs. If you are not able to attend but have prayer requests, you can submit them online . There are still quite a few 2014 contribution statements remaining in the Welcome Center. If you have not done so yet, please pick yours up ASAP. There is still time to submit YOUR STORY. We want to collect all of YOUR STORIES into a scrapbook to be OUR STORY to leave as memorial stones for future generations to know GOD'S STORY of His faithfulness towards this church. Fill out & submit the YOUR STORY questionnaire online . Next Sunday, we're going have a special meeting right after church service to present information about the goal for our sacrificial giving. So we're asking all members to attend to get the details and have an opportunity to ask questions.

I want to make a CORRECTION to my sermon last Sunday.  There was an error.  Did you catch it?  I mistakenly said that Benjamin had saved Joseph from being killed by his brothers but it was Reuben ( Gen. 37:18-22 ).  And by divine providence, we read about Joseph and his brothers in our reading plan on Monday.  Thankful for those that caught it and brought it to my attention.  We should all be like Bereans , comparing what preachers say to the Scriptures. This is why Christians should read and know their Bibles. RSS or Email Subscribers click through to see the video As a church family, we are reading through the Bible this year using the 52 week reading plan. We are on week 11. Also, we are fasting and praying as a church family for Lent. We are praying for personal and corporate revival in our church, and sacrificial giving. Everyone is invited to join with Zone 4 members as we minister at Phoenix Care Assisted Living at 2pm.  Deacon Dav...

We are currently fasting and praying as a church family for Lent. We are praying for personal and corporate revival in our church, and sacrificial giving. During your prayer time, please remember a few of our members who are currently facing difficulties and bereavement... Sis. Jackie Bradley broke her left ankle yesterday. She is recovering from surgery.  Deaconess Peggy Credle's aunt has passed. She is traveling today to New York.  Sis. Linda Spears lost a cousin and her brother has been diagnosed with lung cancer.  Deacon Bowser lost his maternal grandmother.  Hunter Family – Sis. Juanita Hunter's son (and brother to Sis. Sandra King & Thelma Hunter), Wilbert, passed last week. The homegoing service will be on Tuesday at Lincolnville AME Church . The viewing will be at 10am and the service will be at 11am.  If anyone is interested in going on the Ecuador mission trip, then you must attend the upcoming commitment meeting on tomorrow at 6:30...

We are currently fasting and praying as a church family during the Lent season, a 40-day period between Ash Wednesday and Easter (not counting Sundays). We are praying for personal and corporate revival in our church, and sacrificial giving. I solicit your prayers as I'm going to be speaking at Shepherds Theological Seminary on tomorrow for their morning chapel. Please pray that I will serve the seminary students well and that God would be most glorified. The new Bible Study series on the book of James will begin on Wednesday, March 4th, at 7:00pm. Join us and bring a friend for this exciting new series! I hope we've gotten this snow & winter weather out of our system. So it's time to Spruce Up our church. Please join us on Saturday, March 7th, for our Spring Spruce Up as we clean God's house. We will begin at 9:00am and end promptly at 12:00pm. All are invited.

We are reading through the Bible as a church family this year. We're following the 52 week reading plan. We are on week 8. We are in the Lent season , a 40-day period between Ash Wednesday and Easter (not counting Sundays) of prayer and fasting or abstinence. According to the Gospel accounts, Jesus spent 40 days fasting in the desert while enduring temptation from Satan. During Lent, we call everyone to fast and pray. You can decide to do a total fast of all foods or a partial fast of a particular food or activity. We are praying for personal and corporate revival in our church, and our sacrificial giving for this year. Our next Elder-led Prayer is Tuesday, February 24th, from 6 to 7pm. Everyone is invited to join us as we focus on specific prayer needs. If you are not able to attend but have prayer requests, you can submit them online . Join us again for Wednesday Family Worship. Dinner will be served at 6:00pm. We will be studying 1 John 2:1-14 after Praise and Worship...