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Today, we had a joint service with New Life Ministries of Apex . We had a wonderful time worshipping with Pastor Daryl Cody and the rest of the NLM family. We still have some tickets left for the Prayer Rally 2019 that's happening on Tuesday, October 1st at 7pm in Raleigh. Prayer 2019 is an area-wide gathering with over 100 churches participating across denominations and ethnic groups for a night of prayer. They are also asking people to bring non-perishable goods to be donated to With Love From Jesus for distribution to those in need. Please coordinate with Sis. Sandra Broadwater to get your ticket. All are welcome to our 2019 Fall Spruce UP on Saturday, October 5th, from 9:00am -12:00pm. Come out and let's clean God’s house. My Hope Sunday will be October 13. All of our members are asked to commit to inviting at least one unbeliever or unchurched person to join us at church on My Hope Sunday. During that service, we will share the hope we have in Jesus Christ. We ha...

Today was our Youth Sunday where our children led us in worship by presiding, reading Scripture, praying, and singing.  Evangelist Patrick Wilson preached a sermon from Jeremiah 1:1-10 on the topic "God's Child, God's Purpose". Don't forget to register for Prayer Rally 2019 happening in downtown Raleigh on Tuesday, October 1st at 7pm. It is a gathering of over 100 churches in the Triangle across denominations and ethnic groups for one night of prayer. Mt. Zion has 25 seats reserved so register to get your seat today . Our next My Hope Sunday will be October 13. All of our members are asked to commit to inviting at least one unbeliever or unchurched person to join us at church on My Hope Sunday. During that service, we will share the hope we have in Jesus Christ. We have commitment cards today where you can write down the name(s) of those you are committed to inviting. We will collect the commitment cards on 10/6. Start praying about who you will invite f...

Prayer Rally 2019 will be happening on Tuesday, October 1st at 7pm in downtown Raleigh. It is an area-wide gathering with over 100 churches participating across denominations and ethnic groups for a night of prayer. If you've never attended one in the past, I would encourage you to do so. Mt. Zion has 25 seats reserved which are starting to fill up so register to reserve your seat today . Mark your calendar for our Fall Spruce UP to be held on Oct. 5, 9 am- 12 pm. All are welcome to come out and help us keep our facilities clean. Our next My Hope Sunday will be October 13. All of our members are asked to commit to inviting at least one unbeliever or unchurched person to join us at church on My Hope Sunday. During that service, we will share the hope we have in Jesus Christ. We have commitment cards today where you can write down the name(s) of those you are committed to inviting. We will collect the commitment cards on 10/6. Start praying about who you will invite for My Ho...

Be in prayer for those affected by Hurricane Dorian especially the Bahamas which has been absolutely devastated . At least 43 people have been killed and nearly 70,000 people are believed to be homeless . We'll be looking to see how we can help in the near future so stay tuned. We're having a FREE Outdoor Movie event on September 27 at 7 pm. We'll be showing the movie " Breakthrough ".     (email subscribers: click here if you can't see the video) Grab your lawn chairs and blankets to join us at Mt. Zion for some family fun! Enjoy popcorn, drinks, and snacks while we view the movie on a large, outdoor movie screen.  This is a great opportunity to build relationships with non-believers and introduce them to our church family. So invite family, friends, neighbors, and co-workers, especially those who are non-believers, to join us for a fun night.

Thanks to everyone who participated in our Back to School Drive. Due to your generosity, we were able to fill 6 boxes of assorted school supplies that were delivered Wednesday to West Cary Middle School and to the Masonic Oxford Children's Home. These items would have a retail value in excess of $1200. Both the school and the children's home were very appreciative of what we have done. In light of another mass shooting this weekend , Hurricane Dorian approaching , and the fire raging in the Amazon , it should be no surprise that prayer is greatly needed.  There are two great opportunities for corporate prayer this week: Church-Wide Prayer Gathering on Tuesday from 7 to 8pm and Prayer & Testimony Service on Wednesday from 6 to 7pm. On Wednesday, we're starting a new Bible Study series on the book of Ruth. We're be using the book Renewal: Grace and Redemption in the Story of Ruth by our friend, Pastor Jerome Gay, Jr . Due to this being Labor Day weekend, we...

Today was our Youth Sunday which was the conclusion to our 2019 Youth Explosion.  I was able to attend much of the service but left to preach at Christ Family Church for their 11 am service to give Pastor Patricio Wilson a break. Elder Cherry prayed for all the students, teachers, counselors, bus drivers, school workers, etc. that are heading back to school for tomorrow (traditional school starts). In honor of the Back to School Prayer, here's a beautiful one from John Calvin that I'd like to share... Prayer on Preparing to Go to School O LORD, who art the fountain of all wisdom and learning, since thou of thy special goodness hast granted that my youth is instructed in good arts which may assist me to honest and holy living, grant also, by enlightening my mind, which otherwise labours under blindness, that I may be fit to acquire knowledge; strengthen my memory faithfully to retain what I may have learned: and govern my heart, that I may be willing and even eager t...

Don't forget our Back 2 School Drive is underway. We are collecting donations for West Cary Middle School & The Masonic Home for Children at Oxford . We have a breakdown of supplies by zones . The drive will end on next Sunday, the 25th. The 2019 Overcomers Youth Explosion for grades 6th-12th will be August 23-25! Registration is available online at 2019youthexplosion.eventbrite.com but closes on Tuesday, August 20. On Saturday, the 24th at 2pm, everyone is invited to go out to watch the movie Overcomer . Tickets for the movie must be purchased in advance and will not be available at the theatre.    (email subscribers: click here if you can't see the video)

The 2019 Overcomers Youth Explosion for grades 6th-12th will be August 23-25. On Friday, the 23rd there will be a Game Night (6:00pm- 9:00pm), on Saturday, the 24th there will be a College Fair (9:00am- 12:00pm), and then going to watch the movie " Overcomers " at 2:00pm, and concluding with Youth Sunday on the 25th. Don’t forget to register online by August 20. Our Back 2 School Drive starts today through 8/25.  We'll be collecting donations for West Cary Middle School and the Oxford Children's Home. With two mass shootings this weekend, one in El Paso, Texas and the other in Dayton, Ohio , we know that prayer is greatly needed. Everyone is invited to join us for our next Church-Wide Prayer Gathering on Tuesday, August 6th, from 7:00pm to 8:00pm. You can also submit your prayer requests online . We took the time to condemn racism in any form (white nationalism, etc.) because regardless of people's skin color, immigration status, politics, social ...

Today was our monthly Youth Sunday and I'm thankful for the grace that I see God giving to our children as demonstrated by their leading up in singing, praying, and reading Scripture.  Minister Jae Smith delivered the message to the youth and all of us on the topic "You Ain't Got This" coming from 2 Cor. 12:7-9 .  He preached that we are unable to handle the trials and "torns" in our life but God's grace is sufficient. We must depend totally on Him. For those that missed yesterday's Theological Seminar on "Evangelism and Discipleship", I would highly advise you to watch the video from the archives of Zion Live . Our speaker, Josh Reed , gave us a couple of great tools that we can use to share our Gospel story & God's story.

Bereavement: Please continue to pray for the family of Philip Jackson (the grandson of Sis. Sarah Payne & nephew of Sis. Jennifer Allen) as they grieve his tragic death. Philip was 26. Let's surround the family with our love, compassion, and support. Do you believe it’s your responsibility to make disciples? All Christians have the duty and delight to make disciples. Disciple-making is a joy-filled, intentional, relationship that encompasses both evangelism and discipleship. Evangelism is the proclamation of the Gospel with the aim to persuade. Discipleship is the ongoing journey of becoming more like Jesus and helping others do the same. Join us for our upcoming Theological Seminar on Saturday, July 27th, at 9:00 am where Josh Reed from NC Baptists will be teaching on "Evangelism and Discipleship". You can register online . All members are asked to stay after the service on next Sunday, 7/28, for our Church Family Meeting on Sunday.

All parents and those interested are invited to attend our free "Train Them Up: Parents Digging Deeper" seminar on Saturday, July 20th, from 12:00pm-3:00pm. Topics include: "Seeking, Studying, and Sharing God’s Word" with your children. Registration for the Train Them Up Seminar is available at  https://2019trainthemup.eventbrite.com All Christians have the duty and delight to make disciples. Disciple-making is a joy-filled, intentional, relationship that encompasses both evangelism and discipleship. Register for our Theological Seminar on Evangelism and Discipleship scheduled for Saturday, July 27th from 9 to 11:15am. Mark your calendar for our next Church Family Meeting on Sunday, July 28th, following church service

We have a couple of great seminars coming up: A free "Train Them Up: Parents Digging Deeper" seminar on Saturday, July 20th, from 12:00pm-3:00pm. Topics include: "Seeking, Studying, and Sharing God’s Word" with your children. For more information, contact Tracy Dunn . Our next Theological Seminar will be on Saturday, July 27th from 9 to 11:15am. The topic will be on Evangelism and Discipleship. The speaker will be Josh Reed who is a senior consultant with the NC Baptists for Evangelism and Discipleship. Heres a short highlight video of our VBS this year. (email subscribers: click here if you can't see the video)

The next Church-Wide Prayer Gathering will be held on Tuesday, July 2nd, from 7 to 8 pm. Everyone is invited to join us as we focus on specific prayer needs. You can submit your prayer requests online . The Youth Summer Bible Study Series will begin on Wednesday, July 3rd. The class is open to school-aged youth. Our study explores "The Truth and the Way". The sessions continue through Wednesday, August 21st. Please see Sister Daureen Richards for more information. We'll return to our Job series, "Faithfulness in Suffering", on next Sunday. To prepare, please read Job chapters 15-17.

Thanks to all who participated in this year's VBS "Power Up: Raise Your Game".  We had great classes, games, a picnic at Pullen Park, and it all culminated with our Children and Youth Graduation Service today. Congrats to our 2019 High School Graduates: Christopher Banks Anitasheona Bell Jourdan Hunter CJ Smith This year's J. Allen Lewis Scholarship award recipient is CJ Smith! Sis. Destiny Spivey delivered a powerful message from Proverbs 3:5-6 on the topic "Trust God". And congrats to Zeb Merrill (age 10) on being baptized today! This week, my family and I are going on vacation. Keep us in your prayers and we'll see you when we get back.

Bereavement: Sis. Eva Utley went home to be with the Lord on Thursday morning. She was 92. The homegoing service will be on Wednesday at noon with the viewing at 11am. Happy Father's Day!! I know that Father's Day can be tough for many. Some of you have lost your father so I pray that God would comfort you. Some of you may not have had a good relationship with your father or none at all. At the Men's Conference, Pastor Chris Furr made two insightful statements: "Children are always looking for their father's approval" and "A father's approval is like immunization for our children against Satan's attacks". God has designed a father to have a huge influence on the lives of their children. I'm thankful that even when an earthly father fails in this regard, we have God's approval through Jesus Christ. I'm also thankful that we have MANY great fathers at Mt. Zion that are striving to raise their children in the admonition of ...

On Saturday, June 15th, we'll have our "Total Body Fair" from 9 am to 12 pm. Sessions will address the whole person from the Spiritual, Physical, Mental, to Financial aspects. Refreshments will be served. All are welcome. There are flyers at the Welcome Center with more information that you can share with others. The Men at Work Conference is almost here. It starts on Friday, June 7, at 7pm through Saturday, June 8 until 2pm. The conference will encourage men in their servant leadership at home, in the workplace and the importance of living out their calling. Register today for $35 which includes conference materials and meals. There are a couple of opportunities this week for corporate prayer. Join us on Tuesday from 7 to 8pm for our Church-Wide Prayer Gathering. Submit your prayer requests online . On Wednesday from 6 to 7pm, there's Prayer & Testimony service. Come out to share your testimony and pray for others.

Our next "Total Body Fair" will be on Saturday, June 15th, from 9:00am- 12:00pm. Sessions will focus on spiritual, physical, mental, and financial well-being. Refreshments will be served. All are welcome. Men, there's still time to register for the upcoming Men’s Conference on June 7-8. The conference will include praise & worship, panelists, and sessions on "Working for HIM at Work", "Servant Leadership at Home", and "Living Out the Call". Registration is $35 which includes conference materials and meals. Happy Memorial Day. As you celebrate tomorrow with a day off from work, let's remember to pray for the families of those who lost their lives in service to our country.

It's my solemn duty to announce that our dear brother Henry Boyd went home to be with the Lord on Thursday. He had gone into the hospital the Thursday before for pneumonia and then went on life support. Praise God for a faithful brother. We will miss him but we can rejoice in knowing that He was trusting in Christ. Please pray for his wife and daughter during this time of bereavement. I will share the details on arrangements once they have been made. Mark your calendars for our second "Total Body Fair" on Saturday, June 15th, from 9:00am- 12:00pm. Sessions will focus on the spiritual, physical, mental, and financial well-being. Refreshments will be served. All are welcome. Men, don't forget to register for the upcoming Men’s Conference on June 7-8 . The conference will include praise & worship, panelists, and sessions on "Working for HIM at Work", "Servant Leadership at Home", and "Living Out the Call". Registration is $35 which i...

Happy Mother's Day! Proverbs 31:28 says "Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her".  We honored all of the moms today at church.  But we also remember and pray for those who have lost their moms, those who lost children, those who desire to be moms but it hasn't happened, and those who have a strained relationship with their mothers. Thanks to all who attended yesterday's Theological Seminar. If you missed it, I would encourage you to watch the recording . It will change your perspective on work even working at a job that you might hate. All men are invited to the first fellowship of the new ImageBearers Men’s Group on May 18th at 8am in the MPR. Food and drinks will be provided. See Minister Jae Smith to reserve your spot. Men, register for the upcoming Men’s Conference on June 7-8 . The conference will include praise & worship, panelists, and sessions on "Working for HIM at Work", "Servant Leadersh...

In light of the recent bombings, shootings in synogagues, and the UNCC shooting , we corporately cried out to God in lament by praying Psalm 90 . The next Church-Wide Prayer Gathering will be held on Tuesday, May 7th, from 7:00pm to 8:00pm. Come out and let's pray together. You can submit your prayer requests online . Do you dread Mondays because you have to go back to work? Many people see working as a necessary evil to make an income. Would your view of your job change if you knew that your work matters to God. Join us for our Theological Seminar on the Doctrine of Vocation: the Theology of Work as we'll examine the distinction between vocation and work and how our faith integrates with both. Dr. Walter Strickland from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary will be our speaker. Register at http://bit.ly/2ZGm7Qh . The Theological Seminar is a good precursor to the upcoming Men at Work Conference being co-hosted by Mt. Zion and Heart Imprint Ministries on June ...