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Announcements
It's Communion Sunday
If you are worshipping online, please have your Communion elements ready.
Business Meeting Minutes
Minutes from our January 26 business meeting were emailed to members on the 26th. If you did not receive yours please email the church mountzioncc@outlook.com
Mark Your Calendars

·      Church 17th Anniversary March 10

·      April 20, youth will present Easter play

·      May or June (date TBD) celebrate Mount Zion graduates: Elias Komnick, Michelle Hall, Michael Davis, Jordan Lawrence’ graduation

·      Youth carnival August 9, 2025

·      No service on Nov. 30 for Thanksgiving break

·      Strategic Team, Sunday School/Adult Bible Study/Children’s Church will not meet in June, July, and August.

·      Christmas Eve is Wednesday December 24. We will have service on December 21 and Christmas Eve service on Dec. 24

·      We will not have service on Dec. 28

·      January 2026 Strategic team meeting will be held on second Sun. Jan. 11

·      2026 Business Meeting will be held Sun. Jan 25, 2026

Your Black history minute: Who were the first "Top Guns"?
In 1949, the Air Force held the first "top gun" competition. To disprove the widespread belief that Black aviators weren't as good as white ones, members of the all-black Tuskegee Airmen: 1st Lt. Stewart, Capt. Alva Temple, 1st Lt. James Harvey III and alternate 1st Lt. Halbert Alexander, entered the competition. Despite flying in obsolete aircraft against competitors flying the most sophisticated aircraft of the time, the Tuskegee airmen won first place in the propeller class. The Air Force listed the winner of the 1949 contest as unknown. It wasn't until 2022 that the Airman received full recognition of their victory. Airmen win first ‘Top Gun’ competition 74 years ago
Do we have your cell number?
Winter has arrived and with it the chance for inclimate weather. If we have to cancel or change service from hybrid to online only, or make any other last minute change, you'll receive an email. You'll also receive a text, if we have your cell number. Click the link to get your cell number added to your ChurchTrac account. https://mtzioncc.churchtrac.com/card/113

Evangelism is Relationships
Through the Cares Ministries' "Evangelism Is Relationships" training experience, you will learn to live a simple, Jesus-based approach for helping your family and friends find and follow Jesus. Four sessions on the first Tuesdays through April 2025 (Jan 7, Feb 4, Mar 4, and Apr 1) from 6-8 PM. One-time $15 cost includes the materials for the sessions, but if you cannot afford it, come anyway, they won't turn you away. Sponsored and held at Grace Church, 1311 W. Hovey Ave, Normal, IL, 61761 
Who Should Attend? 
* Anyone who wants to learn to help others find and follow Jesus. 
* Ministry volunteers of all ages and all ministries 
* Key ministry students (jr. high and high school) * Even some pastors—if they dare : ) 
February Facebook Message
Deacon Ivan Hall presents this month's Facebook message from the book of James. Please like and share. https://fb.watch/xvnnBDsIC6/
Do you make purchases for the church?
If you make purchases for the church, make sure you get a new tax-exempt form from Pastor Davis. The new form is good until 2029.
Do you have a February birthday or anniversary?
We will celebrate February birtdays and anniversaries on Feb. 9. If your birthday or anniversary is in February, please let us know by completing the “It’s Your Special Day” card on the app. The only February birthday we know of so far is Cameron Davis. We don't have any February anniversaries.
Gospel Brunch Tickets
The Bloomington-Normal Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. presents the 17th annual Gospel Brunch on Saturday March 1, at 10:00 am at the DoubleTree hotel. Tickets are $65 for adults and $35 for youth ages 5 to 12. Click here to purchase BNAC Soulful Gospel Brunch Tickets, Sat, Mar 1, 2025 at 10:00 AM | Eventbrite
Time to download your 2024 giving statement
You can view and print your giving statement online through your account on the app. If you notice an issue, need help, or have a question about your statement, please send an email to the church at mountzioncc@outlook.com with the subject line "2024 Giving Statement, Your Last Name".