Calling Post 12/15/2025 by Pastor Bright

The services for our beloved Mother, Mother Carrie Anderson, have been finalized.
 
Viewing:
Wednesday, December 17th
4:00 pm
Gregory B. Levett and Sons
4347 Flat Shoals Pkwy, Decatur, GA 30034
 
Homegoing Celebration:
Thursday, December 18th
11:00 am
Same location as above.
 
Let us keep the Anderson, Banks, and Swift families, as well as her entire family and one another, in our prayers.
 
I love you Mt. Zion, and may God bless you all.

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Calling Post 12/12/2025 by Pastor Bright

Please be advised that Mother Carrie Anderson was admitted to the hospital and remains there for further testing and observation.  Please keep Mother Anderson, her children, and family in your prayers.
 
Also, youth rehearsal is tomorrow at 1 pm as they prepare for the Christmas presentation.
 
Please remember to bring canned goods and/or perishable items for our Christmas giveaway food boxes.
 
If you know of any family in need of a box or any child in need for Christmas, please let us know immediately.
 
Let us continue to keep Bro Arthur and Tiffany Bryant and their family, other bereaved families, Mother Anderson and other sick members convalescing at home or in Nursing Homes, as well as one another, in our prayers. 

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Calling Post 12/8/2025 by Pastor Bright

I regret to inform you that Brother Arthur Bryant, Jr., the father of our new members Brother Arthur Bryant II and his wife Tiffany passed.
 
The viewing will be held on Friday, December 12th
3:00 pm- 8:00pm at:
Murray Brothers Funeral Home
1199 Utoy Springs Road, Atlanta
 
Homegoing Celebration:
Saturday, December 13th
11:00am
Lakewin Christian Center Church
6449 Church St.
Riverdale, GA
 
This information will be posted on our website.
 
Our Mandatory 2026 Leadership Conference and luncheon will be held from 9:00am- 2:00pm
Saturday, January 17th at Mt. Zion
Guest Facilitator:Dr. William Flippin, Pastor Greater Piney Grove Baptist Church, ATL
An Author of several books on leadership. 
Renowned local, State, and Nationally sought after Teacher and is known across the country for raising Leaders.
 
It’s mandatory.  If you intend to be a leader for 2026- you need to make plans to attend. If a prior engagement and/or any other special obligation conflicts with your attendance, please advise by end of Bible Study, Wednesday, December 10th.
 
A list of current Leaders expected to be in attendance will be posted on our website by tomorrow 5pm.
 
Let us continue to keep Bro Arthur and Tiffany Bryant and their family, the Tucker, and other bereaved families in our prayers and one another. 
 
I love you, Mt. Zion, and may God bless you all!

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Calling Post 11/21/2025 by Pastor Bright

The viewing for Sister Melondy Smith- the niece of Sister Betty Tucker will be held today from 4:00 pm- 7:00pm at:
Levett & Sons Funeral Home:
4347 Flat Shoals Parkway, Decatur
 
Homegoing Celebration:
12 Noon
Cross Culture Church
6440 Rock Spring Road
Stonecrest (Lithonia), GA
 
Rehearsal for the Ensemble Choir will be held tomorrow at 2:00pm as we prepare to sing for our Thanksgiving Service on Sunday.
 
Please bring your canned goods and/or perishable items on Sunday so that we may finish preparing our boxes to be given away on Monday from 11:00 am- 1:00pm.
Please contact Evangelist Sara Swift, Deacon Rice, or myself if you or someone you know is in need of a box.
 
Let us continue to keep the Smith, Tucker, and other bereaved families in our prayers.  Also, let us continue to pray for Mother Avery, other sick members convalescing at home and/or in Nursing homes, our Country, world, and one another.
 
I love you, Mt. Zion, and may God bless you all!

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Calling Post 11/14/2025 by Pastor Bright

Parents and Grandparents, please bring your child out tomorrow for Youth Choir rehearsal from 1:00- 2:30 pm in preparation for Youth Sunday.
 
Our Youth Speaker will be Brother Sterling Bright. Let’s not forget it’s Scholarship Sunday and support financially our College Students and our Scholarship Ministry.
 
Please come out and support our youths and the Speaker.  As always, please wear your Mt. Zion t-shirt or religious apparel as we do so in unity and support of our Youth Ministry.
 
I regret to inform you that Sister Melondy Smith, niece of Sister Betty Tucker, has passed.  Please keep the Smith, Tucker, and other bereaved families in your prayers.  Also, let us continue to pray for Mother Avery, other sick members convalescing at home and/or in Nursing homes, our Country, world, and one another.
 
I love you, Mt. Zion, and may God bless you all!

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Calling Post 11/8/2025 by Pastor Bright

Tomorrow, 2nd Sunday, we will observe Communion.  If you will not be worshipping with us in the Sanctuary, please prepare your elements to observe the Lord’s Supper with us virtually.
 
Also, the General Missionary Baptist Convention, Georgia’s Baptist State Convention, will be in Session this week at the Courtland Grand Hotel in Atlanta, beginning Monday, January 10th, and concluding on Thursday, January 13th.  Mt. Zion will join the GMBC and contribute towards their efforts to offer relief to our brothers and sisters in Jamaica due to the devastation of Hurricane Melissa.  Please come prepared to give a special offering towards this effort to help the least of these in their time of need.
 
Please bring your canned goods and/or non-perishable items for our Thanksgiving boxes to be given out on Monday, November 24th.  If you or anyone you know will be in need of a box, please advise by Wednesday, November 19th.
 
Let us continue to pray for our bereaved families, Mother Avery, who is still in a rehabilitation facility, our sick members convalescing at home and in Nursing Homes, our country to end this Government shutdown, the world, and one another.
 
I love you, Mt. Zion, and may God bless you all!

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Calling Post 11/8/2025 by Pastor Bright

The Youth Coordinators have planned a great Hallelujah Celebration for our youths today, beginning at 5:30-7:00 pm.  Food, games, trivia, and lots of candy.  Parents and grandparents, please bring your child out, and let’s fellowship in the Spirit of Christ.
 
God has planned us for the right time during this Government Shutdown to go out and feed the Homeless, the Unhoused, especially when there is a need for food.  Tomorrow, Saturday, if you desire to help with the preparation of the food today and/or Saturday morning, please contact Deacon or Sister Cotton.  If you plan to go out with us on Saturday morning, we will leave at 8:00 am.
 
Let us continue to pray for Mother Avery, as well as other sick members convalescing at home and/or in Nursing homes, our bereaved families, our country in the midst of this Government Shutdown affecting so many of our families and children, Jamaica, and the world.
 
I love you, Mt. Zion, and may God bless you all!

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Calling Post 10/25/2025 by Pastor Bright

The Mt. Zion Ensemble, as well as those who desire to sing for our Church Anniversary, please come out for rehearsal today at 2 pm. 
 

The Celebration begins!

 
Today at 4:00 pm- we will kick off our Church Anniversary with Movie Time for everyone.  A movie has been selected for all adults and one for our Youth.  Along with Movie night, we will have food, other treats, and of course- popcorn.
 
On Sunday, we will celebrate our 103rd Church Anniversary.  Our Speaker, Rev. Dr. James Hill, Pastor of Pilgrim Baptist Church in Atlanta. Come out as we thank, praise, and worship God for what He has done!
 
Let us pray for Mother Avery, who has been transferred to a Rehab facility for strengthening and conditioning, as well as other sick members convalescing at home and/or in Nursing homes, our bereaved families, and the world.
 
I love you, Mt. Zion, and may God bless you all!

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Calling Post 10/14/2025 by Pastor Bright

Please be advised that Mother Mary Nell Avery has been admitted to the hospital. She is doing better and remains there for further testing and observation. Let us keep Mother Avery, Sister Carroll, Sister Avery, and the rest of Mother Avery's family in our prayers.

I pray you will log in and attend Bible Study tomorrow.  Youth Bible Study at 6:30 and Adult Bible Study at 12Noon and 7 pm.  We will continue the Adult lesson:  Grace and Favor. Again, I ask, “Is favor on your life?”  Join us and let us study together.
 
On Saturday, Parents and Grandparents, please plan to bring your child out on Saturday from 1-3 pm to prepare for Youth Sunday and rehearse for the Youth Choir.  Lunch will be served immediately after rehearsal.
     
Let us keep our sick members convalescing at home and in Nursing Homes, our bereaved families, our world, and one another in our prayers.
 
I love you, Mt. Zion, and may God bless you all!

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Calling Post 10/4/2025 by Pastor Bright

Tomorrow, 1st Sunday, we will observe Communion. 
 
Also, we will have a Breast Cancer Awareness program.  Please wear pink in observance of Breast Cancer Awareness month.
 
Please listen carefully- 3 requests:
 
First- I am asking all members to give a sacrificial offering of $103 or more above your Tithes and Offerings for our 103rd Church Anniversary.
 
Secondly, I am asking that you take out a regular ad for our 103 Church Anniversary Souvenir Booklet.  This can be a Ministry ad, a business ad, or a congratulatory ad.
 
Ads can be purchased at $25.00 for a ¼ page, $50.00 for a ½ page, or $100 for a full page.
 
Thirdly, I’m asking you to join me in taking out a Memorial Ad.  An ad to remember your loved one, a deceased member of Mt. Zion, or someone special you want to acknowledge and remember. 
The Memorial ads are sold only at $50 for half-page or $100 for a full page. 
 
Please contact Sister Joyce Butler or Sister Renee Livsey for more details.
 
Let us continue to pray for our bereaved families, our sick members convalescing at home and in Nursing Homes, our country, world, and one another.
 
I love you Mt. Zion, and may God bless you all

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Calling Post 10/1/2025 by Pastor Bright

Please be advised that a Production Company will be using our parking lot for the rest of the week and next week.

I pray you will log in and attend Bible Study today.  Adults will continue with the lesson: Luke 1:26-30 and 2 Corinthians 12:6-10.  Grace and Favor. Is favor on your life?  Parents and Grandparents- please plan for your youth to be on Bible Study tonight at 6:30.  The lesson, part 2 of “Jesus Makes It Plain”- Matthew 13:10-13. Join us, adults and youth, and let us study together.
 
Let us keep our sick members convalescing at home and in Nursing Homes, our bereaved families, our world, and one another in our prayers.
 

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