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Church Family Meeting: “On Mission” for Christ As we step into 2025, our church family is excited to embark on a year of intentional ministry guided by our new theme: On Mission. This theme reflects our commitment to living purposefully for Christ, sharing the Gospel, and being His light in the world.  Here are the highlights from our recent church family meeting, outlining the initiatives and pastoral emphasis for the year ahead.   --- 2025 Key Ministry Initiatives Church Theme: On Mission This year, we challenge ourselves to embrace a lifestyle that is fully devoted to Christ’s mission. Whether at home, work, or within our communities, we will focus on sharing the Gospel and shining God’s light through our actions, words, and relationships.   Transition from the Sign Team to a Deaf Ministry In 2025, we will start transitioning from our Sign Team to a fully developed Deaf Ministry. This will allow us to deepen our impact and better serve the Deaf and Hard of H...

  Join Us for the Corral’s Red Carpet Sneaker Ball! We’re thrilled to announce an exciting event for the young ladies of Corral Riding—our Red Carpet Sneaker Ball on Thursday, February 22nd ! This special evening promises to be a night filled with fun, community, and inspiration as we bless and empower these amazing young women.    Volunteers Needed!   To make this event a success, we’re calling on our church family and community for support. If you’re 18 or older, we’d love your help in the following areas:  Event Setup: Assist with decorating, arranging seating, and preparing the church.  Event Breakdown: Help us clean up and restore the church after the event.  Men Only Roles: We’re specifically seeking men to serve as ushers and food servers during the event.  Your time and effort will make a huge difference in creating a memorable experience for the girls. If you’re interested, please sign up or contact the church office.   ---...

 EQUIP Conference: Registration Now Open! Mark your calendars for March 14-15 and join us for this year’s EQUIP Conference! The theme is COMMITMENT —a vital aspect of our walk with God and our relationships. We’ll explore commitment in various areas, including:  Our relationship with God  Marriage and singleness  The workplace  Life’s trials  This conference is open to everyone, so help us spread the word and invite your friends and family.  ---  MLK Dreamfest: Let’s Celebrate and Serve Together The Town of Cary’s MLK Dreamfest is in full swing, and we’re excited to participate in these meaningful events:  Tonight:  Join the Community Meal and Interactive Learning Experience: Explore the Racial Gap at First Cary UMC . It’s an opportunity to learn, share, and foster understanding in our community.  Tomorrow:  Be part of the 5K Walk for Hope , hosted by Mt. Zion at 10 AM. This annual walk supports local charities, and this yea...

A Joyful Announcement: Welcome Baby Eliana! We are thrilled to celebrate the birth of Eliana Corena Thompson , daughter of Lachonya and Robert Thompson. Eliana arrived on December 21st , weighing 6 lbs 2 oz and measuring 19.25 inches long.  Her beautiful name, Eliana, has a special meaning in Hebrew: “God has answered.” This precious little one is indeed an answer to countless prayers. Congratulations to the proud parents! ---  EQUIP Conference 2025: A Call to Commitment This year’s EQUIP Conference will inspire us to deepen our COMMITMENT in every area of life: God, Family, Church, Work/School, and Trials . Mark your calendars for:  March 14th (7 PM–9 PM)  March 15th (9 AM–12:30 PM)  This conference is for everyone ! Registration opens on January 19th , so don’t miss the chance to be part of this transformative event.  ---  MLK Dreamfest: Honoring the Dream Together We are excited to participate in the Town of Cary’s MLK Dreamfest ! Join us in r...

Welcome to the first blog post of 2025!  We are excited to share updates, announcements, and celebrations happening in our church family this January. Read on for highlights of God’s blessings, upcoming events, and ways you can live “On Mission” this year --  Baby Announcement We rejoice with Bernard and Danelle Clark on the birth of their precious daughter, Erielle Lela Clark ! Little Erielle was born on January 2nd , weighing 6 lbs, 3 oz . This sweet baby is truly an answer to many prayers, and we celebrate with the Clark family as they begin this beautiful new chapter. 💕  --- 2025 Church Theme: “On Mission” This year, our church theme is “On Mission” . Together, we are called to live intentionally, sharing the Gospel of Jesus and reflecting His light wherever we go.  Live life on mission.  Work on mission.  Go to school on mission.  Even vacation on mission.  You don’t need a special title to live out the Great Commission. Let’s embrac...

2025 Church Theme: "On Mission"   As we prepare to step into a new year, our church family is excited to embrace the 2025 theme: “On Mission.” This powerful theme calls us to align every aspect of our lives with God's purposes, particularly the call to share the gospel and demonstrate His love to others. Being "on mission" is more than a phrase—it's a way of life. It challenges us to see the everyday moments of our lives—our work, relationships, community involvement, and daily activities—as divine opportunities to reflect Christ and advance His Kingdom. This year, we’ll journey together to deepen our understanding of what it means to live "on mission" and, most importantly, to put it into practice.  As we go through 2025, expect opportunities to grow spiritually, engage in outreach, and see God move in transformative ways. Let’s commit together to live with intentionality, seeing every interaction as an opportunity to demonstrate Christ’s love...

Merry Christmas to All!     Today, we had a wonderful Christmas Worship Service with singing, dance, signing, and a brief sermon to help us Worship the King . As we celebrate this Christmas season, I pray that you experience the true joy of Christmas: Knowing that our Savior was born to save His people from their sins. Regardless of what you find under the tree this year, remember that the greatest gift of all was hung on the tree for our salvation. That gift, Jesus Christ, is available to all who place their faith in Him. Let this be a time to reflect on the immeasurable love God has for us.  ---  A Special Announcement We rejoice as Bro. Daquon Johnson has rededicated his life to Christ ! This decision is a beautiful reminder of God’s ongoing work in our lives and His faithfulness in calling us back to Him. Please keep Daquon in your prayers as he grows in faith and walks closely with the Lord.  ---  New Year’s Eve Service: A Night of Gratitude and Worshi...

Welcome to the Family A warm Mt. Zion welcome to Yvonne Campbell , who recently trusted Christ as her personal Savior and joined our church family! We also extend our joy to Sis. Regine Reed , who has completed the New Member Orientation and Membership Interview process. Welcome to the family, Yvonne and Regine! We are excited to see how God will work in and through your lives as part of this community.  ---  Verse by Verse Challenge – Final Day! Today marks the conclusion of our Verse by Verse Challenge , a mission to translate the Gospel of Mark into the language of the Oma people, an unreached group in Southeast Asia. For $35 per verse , you can contribute to bringing the Word of God to those who have never heard it in their native tongue. If you haven’t given yet, it’s not too late! Simply include the note “Verse by Verse” when making your Love or Special Events Offering . Together, let’s ensure the Gospel reaches every corner of the world. Thank you for your gene...

Recently Joined We rejoice as Curtis Martin has recently joined and rededicated his life to Christ. Curtis is the son of Sister Francine Thorne, and God saved his life when he had a horrific car accident.   ---  Explore the Bible Display  Take a moment to visit our Bible Display from Pioneer Bible Translators. It’s a visual reminder of both the abundance of God’s Word available to us and the need for translation in many parts of the world. The display is divided into three sections:  Translated Bibles : Representing languages where God’s Word is now accessible.  In Progress : Showcasing ongoing translation efforts.  Empty Section : A solemn symbol for the people who still lack access to the Bible in their native language.  Let this display inspire us to pray, give, and support the mission of Bible translation worldwide.  ---  Join the Verse by Verse Challenge We are partnering with Pioneer Bible Translators to bring the Gospel of Mark t...

As we step into December, it's a time for reflection, celebration, and coming together as a community. Here’s what’s happening this month in our church family:  ---  🎉 Birthdays and Anniversaries December is a special month for many in our congregation. Let’s take time to celebrate these milestones:  Birthdays : Join us in wishing a heartfelt “Happy Birthday” to all who are celebrating this month.  Anniversaries : We wish “Happy Anniversary” to these couples and ask God to bless their commitment to one another.   🌟 December Senior Birthday Surprise We are also excited to celebrate Deaconess Peggy Credle with a special birthday surprise. Let’s make her feel loved and appreciated for all she does in our church community.  ---  📖 Theological Seminar: The Forge Mark your calendar for Thursday, December 7, at 9:00 AM. We will gather for a special Theological Seminar featuring The Forge . This event will include a viewing of the seminar followed by a...

As we move through this season of gratitude and giving, we are reminded of the many ways we can come together as a community to make a difference. Here are the latest updates and opportunities for you to participate and grow in faith this month.   ---  Angel Tree Reminder The Angel Tree is a wonderful opportunity to bless children from families in need this holiday season. If you’ve taken an angel, please remember to bring your gifts to AC2 on or before Wednesday, 11/29 . Together, we can share Christ’s love and make this season a little brighter for those in need.   ---  Verse by Verse Challenge Did you know that over 2,000 languages around the world still do not have a Bible translation? This month, we are supporting Pioneer Bible Translators through our Verse by Verse Challenge . Our mission: Translate the Gospel of Mark into the language of the Oma people , an unreached group in Southeast Asia. While a small, growing community of Oma Christians exis...

As the year comes to a close, our church community is gearing up for a season of giving, reflection, and spiritual growth. We have several exciting opportunities to come together, deepen our faith, and bless others. Here’s how you can get involved: ---  Angel Tree: Be a Blessing This Christmas Our Seasoned Sisters are leading a heartfelt initiative to bless children from families in need through the Angel Tree program. Here’s how you can participate:  Select Your Angel : Choose a child from the Angel Tree.  Register Your Angel : Stop by the table to officially register your Angel.  Bring Your Gifts : Deliver your gifts to AC2 no later than 11/29 .   Let’s come together to ensure every child experiences the joy and love of the Christmas season!  ---  The Forge: A Special Theological Seminar Series For the final Theological Seminar of the year, we’re doing something extraordinary. We’ll be screening The Forge —a powerful film exploring faith, str...

Please be in prayer for the Carrington family, as Bro. Warren Carrington, who was a new member, passed away recently. Keep his widow in prayer. Due to your generosity, we raised $10K for the hurricane relief . We'll be donating to the NC Baptist on Mission to help those in western Carolina.    Our Seasoned Sisters invite you to be a blessing to children of families in need by participating in the Angel Tree . So today, 11/17, and 11/24, select your Angel(s) and then stop by the table to register your Angel. Bring your gifts to AC2 on or before 11/29.    Tomorrow is Veterans Day where we honor the military veterans of the United States Armed Forces. Happy Veterans Day to all of our veterans!   Here are some of my thoughts on the election results . As believers, let's NOT demonize those who voted differently than us or have different political views. People vote the way they vote based on a variety of reasons. And it doesn't mean that they are far-right racists ...

Happy Birthday to our November babies... Happy Anniversary to our November couples... Our November Senior Birthday Surprise goes to Sis. Waunnell Smith!   Ladies: We are looking for 15 MZ Women volunteers (who must be over the age of 18) during our upcoming Saturday Nov, 16th on site visit to the Corral Riding Mission at their Cary location from 12 to 2pm. We only have two ladies so far but we want to make sure each of the 15 young ladies of Corral have a "one to one" fellowship experience during this lunch visit. The only requirement for you to assist us is to bring a positive Mt. Zion attitude!!! Please sign up / register by Thursday, Nov 14th using the registration method attached within our REALM system , so we can make this program successful like our other prior visits!!!    We're having a Father/Son/Mentee/Discipleship Automobile Show on 11/9 at 8am called Clean 'Em Up & Bring 'Em Out . If you would like to showcase your vehicle, bring it out and le...

We welcome our newest members who has completed NMO & their Membership Interview): Zach & Nicole Williams  We're having a special event for our next Men's Image Bearers Meeting on 11/9 at 8am called Clean 'Em Up & Bring 'Em Out . It will be a Father/Son/Mentee/Discipleship Automobile Show. If you would like to showcase your vehicle, bring it out and let's have a fun time of fellowship and getting to know one another.  You are invited to attend the Missions:Together Conference on 11/2 to reignite your passion for missions and gain practical tools to make a difference. Our emphasis will be on our competition with the Kingdom of Darkness — not with each other! Learn from four exciting speakers and four breakout sessions. Meet exhibitors representing the spectrum of missions work.  Missions:Together Conference, " Not a Competition " will be hosted at The Summit Church in Apex. Come out to be equipped with practical tools and teaching to reignite y...

We welcome the following couple who recently joined on Christian experience:  Quan & Jacqueline Rawls As we anticipate the Missions:Together Conference, join with others at Trinity Community Church on 10/21 at 7 PM for a M:T Prayer Gathering . We will be praying for gospel unity, a passion for missions, and meaningful ministry connections.    (RSS Subscribers: Click here to see video) Register today for Missions:Together Conference , "Not a Competition", on Saturday, 11/2, hosted at The Summit Church in Apex. Come out to be equipped with practical tools and teaching to reignite your passion for the Great Commission. The event is free with lunch provided.  Since prayer is the strategy and fuel for missions, there will be a dedicated prayer team at the conference that will be praying during the conference and for people as needed. The conference prayer team is looking for prayer warriors and intercessors to join them in prayer. So if you're interested, please le...

Today was My Hope Sunday ! We had several invited guests, and my message was from 1 Samuel 8:4-9 on "Looking for a Savior".  Israel wanted a king like the other nations who would “save” them. This is the very definition of a functional savior. A functional savior is anything or anyone a person looks to for ultimate hope, security, identity, or fulfillment in place of God. Whatever you look to to “save” you from your problems, fears, or insecurities is your functional savior. But all of our functional saviors cannot save us. Jesus is the Savior we really need!  Our greatest need in this life and the life to come is to have our sins forgiven by trusting in Jesus as our Lord and Savior! Today, my wife shared her My Hope Testimony .   (RSS Subscribers: click here to watch the video) Missions:Together’s "Not a Competition" is a powerful missions gathering designed to re-ignite your passion for missions on Saturday, November 2, hosted at The Summit Church in Apex. Wheth...

Today is a day of celebration and gratitude as we come together to witness the burning of our church’s mortgage! This moment represents years of faith, commitment, and sacrificial giving from this congregation. It’s a testament to God’s faithfulness and the dedication of His people. What we are celebrating today is not just the end of a financial obligation, but the beginning of new possibilities for missions, outreach, and service in our community.   ---     Psalm 127:1 says, ‘Unless the Lord builds the house, those who build it labor in vain.’   This building has been more than just bricks and mortar; it has been a spiritual home where so many lives have been touched by the gospel. We recognize that while we’ve paid off the mortgage, it is the Lord who has truly built this house, sustaining us through every season.   --- History of the Vision         Though this chapter is closing, the mission God has ...

We welcome the following people who recently joined : Ailene Green - Joined, Rededicated Her Life to Christ, and Candidate for Baptism  Lester Thomas – Joined on Christian Experience & wife, Karyn, joined on Watchcare.    We all know that Hurricane Helene devastated western NC and areas in Georgia and Florida. The last I heard was that the death toll had reached 228. Hurricanes and natural disasters are a reminder that we live in a fallen, sin-cursed world. Suffering and pain is supposed to awaken people to their need for God. It is also an opportunity for the church to respond with aid and the gospel. Mt. Zion is going to support the Baptists on Mission . They are responding in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene in the mountains of western North Carolina. They've set up large feeding units in Boone, Marion and in Arden. In addition, they are setting up recovery sites in Boone, Spruce Pine, Hendersonville, Marion and a number of other areas. Not only do the Baptists o...

We welcome our newest member who completed her NMO and membership interview: Davin Edwards  The Singles Ministry is having a Singles Fellowship Gathering on Saturday, October 5th, 4:00pm at Gab's Place (the address is in the Realm event). All singles (never married, divorced, widowed) of all ages are welcome but please RSVP if you plan to attend.      Please come out and support our Community Life Fair on 10/5. The event will be indoors. There will be something for everyone! We've added a Career Development Sessions so bring your resume and/or questions and meet with our expert for 15 minutes and freshen up your resume or ask any interviewing questions you may have. We're also having Senior Saints Day Part 2 . Any senior saints who need transportation to the church, please contact sister Aretha Cooper or any member of the Care Ministry or the church office by Wednesday, 10/2 to coordinate the pick-up.  Don't forget that next Sunday, 10/6, we will have our Mor...