The Mount Newsletter for November 9, 2025

Join us TODAY 

9:30 AM - Church School with Classes for All Ages and Stages

10:45 AM - Worship with Communion


The Mass Choir will minister in song and Pastor Nelson will be preaching, "No Complaints, Just Thanks!"


We pray you will meet us at The Mount!

Each Friday, SMZBC Food Pantry serves as many people as we can. With the current economic situation, we are seeing an increase in those seeking assistance.


We are asking Mount Members to help by:

  1. Donating funds so that we can purchase meats and other perishable items from the food bank at 9 cents per pound
  2. Donating unexpired, nonperishable items
  3. Volunteering on Friday from 10:30a - 1:30p.

This Wednesday, we begin a very important Bible Study series on Boundaries. Join us to find out what boundaries are, why they are important to have, and how to develop healthy boundaries. We believe this is going to be one of the most impactful Bible Studies we've offered. You don't want to miss it!


Join us Wednesday at 12P & 6:30P

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At Sixth Mount Zion, we don't just go to church, we are the church.

This is not just a part of our Mission Litany, it is part of the vision that God has given Pastor Nelson. We are called to be the hands, feet, eyes, and heart of God on the earth. That means we do our part to help feed the hungry, clothe the naked, care for the sick, shelter the unhoused, and visit the imprisoned.

On Sunday, November 30th, we will NOT have worship in the building. NEW: We will be hosting "The Mount Market" on-site (weather permitting, we'll be outside).  We will also send out Members of the Mount to be representatives of God's love in a tangible way.

Stay tuned for the link for registration!

Preparing for 2026

As we plan for 2026, think about what God has for us in the future. How will the ministry you are a part of help Sixth Mount Zion become the hospitable, relational, biblically based, community focused, generous and worshipping church we aspire to be?


Included in the packet (Ministry Leaders: Click Link to Download the PDF File):

Enclosed in this packet are materials that ministry leaders should complete after answering these questions with the input of members of the ministries in which you serve. It is our hope that this will aid us so that we can all be ready to do ministry with excellence in 2026.  

  • 2026 Church-wide events listing (dates unavailable for scheduling other events)
  • Use of Space & Equipment Request
  • Calendar Requests are approved on a first come, first served basis
  • Seriously consider how frequently your ministry needs to meet
  • 2026 Budget process instructions & forms
  • Deadline for submission to Budget Ministry: Sunday, November 23rd  
  • 2025 Ministry Assessment / 2026 Ministry Leadership Listing
  • Deadline for submission to church office: Sunday, December 21st  
2026 Ministry Preparation Packet

For the entire month of November, we’re committing to let gratitude guide us — even when life gets frustrating. Here’s how you can participate:

  • ✋🏾 No Complaining: When you’re tempted to complain, pause and name something you’re grateful for instead.
  • 🤲🏾 No Stressing: Release what you can’t control and trust God with the rest.
  • 🙌🏾 No Worrying: Replace anxious thoughts with worship and prayer.
  • ✋🏾 No Fearing: Lean into faith and remember that God has not given us a spirit of fear.
  • 🤲🏾 No Chaos: Pursue peace in your mind, home, and conversations.

In an effort to keep everyone safe during worship and ministry activities, our Trustees are asking all members and guests to help us maintain a secure environment. In this current climate, we must all do our part to stay vigilant and protect one another. Please remember the following important guidelines:

Be aware of your surroundings at all times while on church property. If you see something that doesn’t feel right, notify a Trustee or Staff Person immediately.

Do not prop open any exterior doors under any circumstances. All doors should remain closed and locked unless they are being actively monitored.

Arrive on Time for Worship: Arriving on time also helps us maintain a secure environment, as it reduces the need to open the exterior doors multiple times once worship has begun.

Exit the building promptly after worship and other events so that our Trustees can properly secure the church.

Thank you for partnering with us to make Sixth Mount Zion a safe and welcoming place for everyone.