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We're taking a little break from 1 Peter but we'll resume on 5/23.  Congrats to our first quarter Youth Scholars ! (email subscribers: click here if you can't see the video) We had our Church Family Meeting today after the service.  A few items from the meeting... Please join us on Saturday, May 8th, at 9:00 am ET for our next Virtual Theological Seminar on “Thinking Biblically About Transgenderism”. Our guest speaker will be Dr. Peter Goeman, a professor at Shepherds Theological Seminary in Cary, NC. He will help us understand the worldview behind transgenderism and how we can respond from a biblical worldview. Please register here for the free seminar. In 2019, we had a PACKHope event with other churches to package seeds to send to countries in need of a sustainable food supply. We are now preparing for another large PACKHOPE event with Unto , the humanitarian aid ministry of Cru (Campus Crusade for Christ International). On Saturday, July 10th, the event will be h...

Join us for an hour of prayer at our Virtual Prayer Rally on Tuesday, April 20th, at 7:00pm on WebEx . If you cannot attend, please submit your prayer requests online .  Our next Church Family Meeting is scheduled for Sunday, April 25th, following church service. All members are asked to attend. The special WebEx link will be sent out this week.  Please join us on Saturday, May 8th, at 9:00 am ET for our next Virtual Theological Seminar on “Thinking Biblically About Transgenderism” . We will take a deeper dive into the scriptures to learn what the scriptures reveal about this topic that has recently gained greater visibility and exposure in our society. Our guest speaker will be Dr. Peter Goeman, a professor at Shepherds Theological Seminary in Cary, NC. Please register here .

I would like to officially welcome Sis. Stacey Colbert and her daughter, Charliese to the Mt. Zion family as they came forward after the Easter service to join the church. Sis. Colbert is the daughter of Bro. Charlie & Sis. Marlene Pritchett. Our next Virtual Prayer Rally will be held on Tuesday, April 20th, at 7:00 pm on WebEx . Join us for an hour of corporate prayer. If you cannot attend, please submit your prayer requests online .  Mark your calendar for our next Virtual Theological Seminar on May 8 at 9am. Our topic will be " Thinking Biblically about Transgenderism ". More details to come.

Happy Easter! The message of Easter is summed up by four commands: Come and See , Go and Tell . Come to Jesus who died on the Cross for your sin yet now lives. See that the tomb is empty. Go into the world to testify that Jesus is alive. Tell others that Jesus loves and wants them to come to Him for salvation. Next Sunday, we're back to our only virtual services and we'll be resuming our series in 1 Peter called Hope While Enduring Suffering .  Happy Birthday to those celebrating a birthday in April! Happy Anniversary to our April couples!

Join us for our Virtual Good Friday service on 4/2 at 6:30 pm as we look at Jesus Christ, Our Substitute .  On Saturday, 4/3, we will have a Drive-by Easter Surprise from 11:30 am -1 pm. Drive through our parking lot to receive your surprise. Baskets for children 7 and under. Goody Bags for older Kids. Hot Dogs to go for everyone. Guests are welcome. Please register including your kids and guests so we'll be able to prepare.  On Sunday, 4/4, we'll have a special outdoor Easter service  at 10 am. Join us in-person in our parking lot where you can sit outside or sit in your cars. We will still stream the service online for those not attending in person. We will celebrate Communion on Easter if you're not attending in-person, stop by the church on Monday, Wednesday, or Saturday to pick up communion kits or prepare your items at home.  Today is Palm Sunday which commemorates Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem knowing that He would be tried and crucified and rise f...

Bro. Jae Smith delivered the message today entitled " Be... " from Habakkuk 2:20 . He exhorted us to "Be in the presence of God" and "Be listening to the Holy Spirit". It’s March Madness and we're going to have a little "madness" of our own with a friendly game of Family Feud during our V irtual Game Night on 3/27. Registration in REALM is required for all players. Spots are limited. Only sign up if you are committed to attendance. Guests are allowed. Please register ASAP as this will help the organizers prepare for the game.  Mark your calendars and get ready for our Easter weekend where we will celebrate the resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. We're having a Virtual Good Friday service on 4/2 at 6:30pm. Since we won't be having our traditional Easter Egg Hunt, we'll be having a Drive-by Easter Surprise on 4/3 from 11:30am-1pm. Drive through our parking lot to receive your surprise. Baskets for children 7 an...

Today was My Hope Sunday where our members invited people to tune into the service to hear about the Gospel and our hope in Jesus Christ. Deacon Shaun Johnson shared his My Hope testimony. (email subscribers: click here if you can't see the video) My sermon was on " What is God doing with COVID-19? ".  Now I don't presume to know exactly what God is doing with this pandemic but God has revealed to us some of the things He is doing in this world through His Word. My three major points of what is God doing with COVID-19 are: God is showing us the horror of sin God is giving us a wake-up call for Christ's return God is calling us to repent You check out the full sermon here . I don't know what your experience with the church has been but God intends for the church to be a family. We care for one other, especially during life's difficulties. If you're not a part of a church community, I would encourage you to join one where others can care for you and ...

We're going to take a little break from 1 Peter and we'll be back to our series after Easter on 4/11.  Happy Birthday to everyone celebrating their birthdays in March!  Happy Anniversaries to our March couples. Travis & Laurie Anderson - 3/4 Wendell & Brittany Graham – 2 years on 3/21  Minister Jae & Kelly Smith – 9 years on 3/3 Vernon & Jordan Best – 12 years on 3/7  Zach & Belinda Steele – 12 years on 3/21  Elder Roderick & Minister Harrison – 35 years on 3/30  Earnest & Sandra Smith – 38 years on yesterday  My Hope Sunday is next Sunday. If you haven't done so yet, use the digital invitation to invite your guests to watch the service. Please continue to submit the names of those you're inviting as we'll continue praying for them this week.  To prepare our hearts for My Hope Sunday, we'll be having members share their testimonies about their hope in Jesus. Today, we heard from Sis. Aretha Rice . (email subsc...

On Wednesday, we are starting a new section in our study of Romans called God's Righteousness Revealed . In March, we'll cover chapters 8-12 which are doctrinally rich. We'll be looking at the golden chain of redemption, election, God's relationship with Israel and Gentiles, and life transformation. Join us on Wednesdays at 7pm and let's feast on God's Word.  Our next My Hope Sunday will be March 14. Since we're currently in the series “Hope while Enduring Suffering” , let's share that hope with others. My Hope Sunday is where every member is asked to invite at least one unbeliever or unchurched person to join us for that service. I want you to be in prayer about who you will invite and we'll ask you to submit those names this week so we can pray for them.  To prepare our hearts for My Hope Sunday, we'll be having members share their testimonies about their hope in Jesus. Today, we heard from Deacon Henri Spivey . (email subscribers: click here...

How well do you know your songs? Let’s find out during our next Virtual Game Night on 2/27 featuring lots of Old School Jams. There will be a wide variety of music to test your musical knowledge. The deadline to sign up on Realm is TODAY .  We are in the Lenten season and we’re asking everyone to join us for a church-wide fast. Fasting is the voluntary act of abstaining from something for the purpose of growing in self-discipline. We can give up something because Christ means more to us than whatever we are giving up. And while we're fasting, we must also be praying. Fasting without prayer is just a diet (or giving up something). When we fast and pray, we can grow closer to God.

We recently had two new members who have completed their NMO and elder interviews. Today, I’d like to welcome Sis. Polly Adu and Sis. Joselyne Cepeda   Our next Virtual Prayer Rally will be held on Tuesday at 7:00pm on WebEx. If you cannot attend, please submit your prayer request online .  Ash Wednesday is this Wednesday. Ash Wednesday derives its name from the practice of placing ashes on the foreheads as a reminder of human mortality. Ashes are also a sign of mourning and repentance to God.  Normally we would anoint with ashes after Bible Study but this year we’ll be doing a drive-thru ash anointing from 12 to 2pm and 4:30 to 6pm . Drive by the front door of the church and one of the elders will be there to anoint you (wearing a mask with gloves or sanitized hands).  Ash Wednesday is the beginning of Lent (40 days excluding Sundays) where we’ll be doing a church-wide fast. Fasting is the voluntary act of abstaining from something for the purpose of growing in ...

Evangelist Tayon Dancy gave a timely word today on being a friend. She preached on the topic "He Calls Me Friend" from John 11:5-8 , 17-37 . During this pandemic, it's more important than ever that we show ourselves to be true friends to others. Happy Birthday to all the February babies! In these dark times, we all need a light. But where do we find hope during trials and difficulties? Next Sunday, we kick off a new sermon series in 1 Peter entitled "HOPE while Enduring Suffering" .  Invite someone to join us as we dig into what 1 Peter says to us today.

The elders and I will be evaluating the status of our services on a quarterly basis. As previously stated, this first quarter, we'll continue with our Virtual Services. We'll continue to monitor the situation with the pandemic to determine when we can have outdoor services and eventually in-door services.   Again, I want to encourage everybody to take advantage of how easy it is to attend our Virtual Bible Study and Foundation Fellowship classes now. There's really no excuse to miss them since you don't have to get dressed and come out to church. We have some exciting topics coming up in both classes. Next month in Foundation Fellowship, we're digging into how to delight in the Trinity . We're currently studying the book of Romans in Bible Study. If you can master Romans or better yet let Romans master you, you will definitely grow spiritually. And don't forget to attend our monthly Virtual Prayer Rallies on the third Tuesday at 7pm. This is a great time...

Congratulations to Eric and Danielle Mtika on the birth of their son, Malachi on January 2, weighing 8 lbs 6 oz and 20 inches long.  Join us on Tuesday, 1/19 for our first Virtual Prayer Rally  of the year at 7pm on WebEx . You can submit your prayer requests online .  Tomorrow is the Martin Luther King Jr Holiday. There is still much work to do to realize his dream where people are judged not by their color but the content of their character. As Christians, we know that racism and prejudice are sins and the Gospel of Jesus Christ is the answer. We must spread the Gospel and make disciples.  In all of this chaos, one thing that God is doing is exposing the idols in the American church. When someone like Franklin Graham compared the Republicans who voted against Trump as the same as betraying Jesus, then you know that they are looking at Trump like he's christ. But our Savior is not Trump, Biden, Obama, or any earthly president...our Savior is the Messiah King ! A...

Join us for our next Virtual Game Night on Saturday, January 16th, at 6 pm. We are going to play a virtual version of the word game Scattergories . The deadline to register on Realm is TODAY .  The mob violence that happened at the Capitol last week is just another reason for the church to be about her mission. Human depravity was on full display. This is why our purpose to worship Christ, spread the Gospel, and serve the community is vitally important. The hope for our nation is not politics or the government but Jesus Christ . The church must not let current events distract us from our mission of making disciples . And a part of the church's mission includes prayer . The church is to be the Lord's house of prayer. So mark your calendar for our first Virtual Prayer Rally on the 19th at 7pm ET on WebEx .  If you can't make it, you can submit your prayer requests online . Join us for an hour of prayer.

It's the first Sunday of 2021!  Only God could have brought us through last year.  Only God deserves our worship! It's January and we recognize those who are celebrating birthdays and anniversaries . Our Virtual Bible Study resumes on Wednesday, 1/6 for both the Adults and Youth with a study on the book of Romans. In the first section, we'll cover chapters 1-3 as we focus on God's Righteousness Towards Man's Sinfulness .

We praise God for Joselyne Cepeda who contacted us online to say that she trusted Christ as her personal Savior and is a candidate for baptism. Congrats to the following youth for participating in 6 of 10 Youth Bible Study Sessions from October to December.  Jadon Roberts (10 sessions)  David Acheampong (9 sessions)  Shaun Johnson, Jr (7 Sessions)  Celebrate bringing in the New Year by tuning into our New Year's Eve service where we'll have singing, testimonies, a brief sermon, and prayer. We are still putting together all the elements of the program so we'll announce this week when the broadcast will start exactly but it should not be before 11 pm ET.  Next Sunday, we will be celebrating the Lord's Supper for the first Sunday in 2021. So stop by the church this week during open hours to get your communion kits.  We often want to know the will of God but did you know that God has multiple wills? And how does our “free will” tie into God's will? Join us ...

There will be NO Bible Study for the next couple of weeks to allow everyone to spend time with family.  We'll kick off a new series in Romans on January 6. Join us for our Virtual New Year's Eve Service . And don't forget to submit your 2-minute video testimony for the service. We want to end the year praising God for what He has done in 2020 instead of just complaining about the year. Please be safe during the holidays . State health officials reached out to faith leaders in our community to let us know we are seeing an increase in the percent of positive tests and hospitalizations from COVID-19 as the virus continues to spread throughout our state. We must all do our part to stop the spread of this virus.  Remember that the traditions and gatherings that we hold dear provide an opportunity for the virus to spread. We know that gatherings can spread the virus rapidly. I’m sure you’ve heard of the many positive cases that have come from someone attending a small gathering ...

Our next Virtual Prayer Rally is on Tuesday, December 15th, at 7:00 pm on WebEx . If you cannot attend, please submit your prayer request online .  I would like to welcome our newest member who has completed New Members Orientation and an elder interview: Bro. Jay Hagood  This is our last outdoor service for the year. We'll be switching back to our virtual-only service for the winter. In 2021, the elders and I will continue to evaluate each quarter regarding how we'll conduct our services.

Don't forget to register on Realm today for our first Virtual Game Night on Saturday, December 12th, at 6:00 pm. We will play Trivia (with a wide variety of categories). Happy Birthday to everyone celebrating a birthday in December! Happy Anniversaries to our December couples!