We made it! Mount Members and Friends are encouraged to join us for a powerful Bible Study series based on a transformative book that was written 50 years ago, but is still very relevant! Pastor Nelson is teaching our sixth and final lesson, you don't want to miss it!
The Mount Newsletter for June 11, 2025
Last Bible Study of the Season - TODAY at 12p and 6:30p
20th Anniversary of Pastor & People is NEXT Month!
Mount Members, we hope you are planning to celebrate all weekend (July 18-20) with us!
Anniversary Dinner on Friday
(Tickets $50 for 12 and under, $75 for 13 and up)
Pastor & People Party in the Parking Lot on Saturday
(Get your commemorative "20 Years and Counting" T-shirt to wear...$15 for Child | $20 for Adult Sizes)
20th Anniversary Worship Celebration on Sunday
Let's thank God for blessing the Pastor and People of Sixth Mount Zion Baptist Church
Final Ad Payments Due: June 13th
Final Anniversary Dinner Ticket AND T-Shirt Orders Due: June 22nd
Make Your Voice Heard...Vote!
Early Voting is going on now through June 14th.
Primary Election Day is June 17th.
June is Men's Health Month
If you can, wear BLUE this Sunday
The SMZBC Men's Ministry is encouraging all Men of the Mount to live a safe, healthy lifestyle...and wear BLUE on Father's Day!
Men’s Health Month is observed every June. It's a time to spotlight health issues affecting men, especially among Black and multiracial populations. Despite common health risks shared across racial groups, Black Americans face disproportionate challenges—such as higher rates of hypertension, heart disease, diabetes, and prostate cancer—often compounded by systemic inequities like lack of insurance, lower income, and limited access to quality care.
Black men are significantly more vulnerable to several serious conditions: Heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, and kidney failure. Mental health is another critical issue: stress, poverty, trauma, and historical discrimination contribute to rising rates of depression and psychological distress in the community, though these concerns often go unaddressed.
Action Steps & Community Involvement: To tackle these disparities, Black Health Matters recommends proactive health behaviors (like regular check‑ups, screenings, balanced diet, and exercise) and emphasizes advocacy and visibility. Source: https://blackhealthmatters.com/mens-health-month/
Student, Graduate, and Educator Recognition Day
On Sunday, June 29th, we look forward to celebrating our children, youth, and adults who are students and educators.
We also plan to award SMZBC scholarships along with several endowed scholarships given in memory of loved ones. Mount Members are asked to commit $25.00 toward the church's scholarship fund to support this effort.
Mount Members Born in June...
Your Mini-Birthday Party will be
Sunday, June 22nd
After Worship
Plan to stay a few minutes after service
to connect with your KIND Ministry Tribe Leaders
and other Tribe Members
The Sisters of Sixth Book Club is back for another powerful season of story, sisterhood, and spiritual reflection! In past years, we’ve drawn strength from memoirs like Finding Me by Viola Davis and Just As I Am by Cicely Tyson, and we’ve poured into ourselves with self-care resources like Sisterhood Heals and Set Boundaries, Find Peace. Now, we’re diving into an emotionally layered novel that speaks directly to the heart of Black womanhood.
This summer, we’re reading Grown Women by Sarai Johnson—a moving story about four generations of Black women navigating love, trauma, motherhood, and the complicated legacy of silence. It’s a celebration of what we carry, what we confront, and what we become when we choose healing over hiding.
Whether you’re new to our book club or returning for another round, there’s a space just for you. Get ready to laugh, cry, reflect, and rise with other women who are walking through their own journeys of becoming.
📖 Sessions begin July 2nd
🕖 Wednesdays at 6:30 PM
📍 Location TBD: Virtual or In-Person?
Let us know you plan to join us by clicking here to register today!
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.
Need a Ride to Worship?
If you need transportation, please contact the church office (804-648-7511) by Friday at 12:00 PM. Let us know that you plan to attend worship every Sunday and you will stay on the list each week. It is your responsibility to let the church office know by Friday if you will NOT need a ride.
We just finished one of the most impactful Bible Studies on Boundaries. Make some time this week to check out all the lessons, but especially the last one. Click Here to Watch Lesson 4.
TODAY at 12P & 6:30 PM , we'll share the 4th and final lesson of a very important Bible Study series on Boundaries. Pastor Nelson will be answering the question, "How do we enforce our boundaries without losing our sense of community?" Facebook | YouTube | DialPad Meetings App | 804-203-9011