My oldest boy loves gardening. He loves trying new varities of vegetables and fruits. Gardening takes a lot of work. A garden doesn't start with the planting of the seed or young plant. It begins long before that. One must prepare the soil, plan...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Matthew 14:30 "But when he saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried, saying, Lord, save me." This verse speaks of Peter's experience of walking on water. It started out well and ended well but in the middle, he lost...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
If you watch televsion, Christmas is full of partying and gift giving. Every Hallmark movie has a happy ending. However in reality, for many this time of year is a time of sadness and loneliness. Many seek solace in alcohol or drugs. The true...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Can you believe it is November? I love this time of year. I was out in town when I noticed something disturbing .. tofurkey. What kind of evil mind would develop that? That's like tea without sugar and lemon, brownies without ice cream, or turkey...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
This fall we have heard some great preaching from within our own church. Two of my favorites are: “Full of the Holy Ghost” and “He is Able”; both preached by our pastor, Pastor Chris Starr. Our Ministry Assistant preached...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
We as Christians have been given a ministry by God: The ministry of reconciliation. “And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation;” 2Cor.5:18 We are...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
We are now in our busiest season of the year at Mt. Zion. With the beginning of our weekly soulwinning class that started May 28 and with graduation, church camp, Anniversary Sunday, and Vacation Bible School just around the corner all who serve...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Our “Friend Day” is May 7th. Dr. Randy Starr will be preaching during the 10:30 service. We are looking forward to spending the day with Dr. and Shirley Starr. It will be an exciting day with many visitors, a fellowship with...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Psalms 105:1-5 “O give thanks unto the LORD; call upon his name: make known his deeds among the people. Sing unto him, sing psalms unto him: talk ye of all his wondrous works. Glory ye in his holy name: let the heart of them rejoice that...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Back to school is here and the summer has flown by. We had a great week of Camp and VBS. We had visiting preachers and missionaries that came and have encouraged us through God’s Word. We also have had church wide softball which is a great...[ abbreviated | read entire ]