Mt Zion Baptist Church - Salisbury, NC - Pastor Nilous Avery

06/17/2026

Good morning Mt.. Zion

MZMBC 159th HOMECOMING & FAMILY & FRIENDS DAY
+ We will continue our celebration TODAY Wednesday, June 17th with a MZMBC Church-Wide Fellowship & Movie Night. Everyone is asked to bring a covered dish & enjoy an evening of Family, Food, & Fellowship!

MANHOOD/FATHERS DAY, YOUTH AWARDS & GRADUATES RECOGNITION
+ Will be celebrated this Sunday, June 21st during the 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship!
Our Youth will be in charge of service.

2026 Rowan County Walk. The 6K will be held this Saturday, June 20, 2026 @ 9:00 AM at Salisbury High School Track. Let’s Walk for Change Mount Zion!
REMINDER
+ VAN TRANSPORTATION IS AVAILABLE ON SUNDAYS:
* Sunday School pick-up between 8:50 a.m. - 9:25 a.m.
* Morning Worship pick-up between9:35 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
+ Click on the following Transportation Linkto request pick-up: Transportation Ministry

HOMEBOUND/HOSPITALIZED
+ If you are aware of any MZMBC members who are HOMEBOUND, HOSPITALIZED, or have DEATHS in their family, please contact the church office and leave a message at 704-637-0954, Extension 100, or email church office at:[email protected]

TITHES & OFFERINGS may be given in the following ways: [1] In-Person Worship.[2] The secure App GIVELIFY. [3] Visit the church website mzmbcofsalisbury.com to access the secure app GIVELIFY .
+ REMEMBER: "God loves a cheerful, faithful, loyal & generous giver!" [2 Corinthians 9:7]

CHURCH THEME 2026:EMPOWERED FOR IMPACT!
"But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be My witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth."Acts 1:8, NIV

Remain faithful, Be encouraged, & Stay strong in Jesus the Christ our Lord & Savior!
Pastor Nilous Avery, II, First Lady Nicole Hill Avery & The Mount Zion

Missionary meeting has been cancelled for this Sunday, June 21st. The deadline for all donations for the Terri Hess Child Advocacy Center for Abused Children is also this Sunday. Thank you so very much to all of you for your love, kindness and generosity shown for the children! May God continue to bless you all! 🙏🏾

At the Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church of Salisbury, we grow upward in worship and prayer, inward in spiritual development, and outward in the service and mission of Jesus the Christ, our Lord and Savior. AMEN.

06/14/2026

159th Church Homecoming Celebration

Dr. Nilous M. Avery, II, Pastor, Teacher, Servant Leader

Dr. Nicole Hill Avery, First Lady

06/14/2026

Good morning MZMBC Family as we press Upward, Inward, & Outward EMPOWERED FOR IMPACT by God's Holy Spirit through Jesus the Christ our Lord & Savior!

Today, Sunday, June 14th.

CHURCH SUNDAY SCHOOL
+ This morning, 9:45 a.m. - 10:40 a.m. with classes for all ages!!! Come, be encouraged & inspired in the study of the Word of God!

MORNING WORSHIP
+ Today, 10:55am - IN-PERSON.
+ If you are unable to be physically present, please join us VIRTUALLY on the church page at 11:00 a.m. - https://www.facebook.com/mtzion.baptistchurch.54

MZMBC 159th HOMECOMING & FAMILY & FRIENDS DAY
+Happy 159th Church Homecoming & Family & Friends Day today Sunday, June 14th during our 11:00 a.m. Worship Service.
+ Our special guests will be Pastor James Isaac & the New Hope Missionary Baptist Church Family from Oxford, N.C.
+ We will continue our celebration this week Wednesday, June 17th with a MZMBC Church-Wide Fellowship & Movie Night. Everyone is asked to bring a covered dish & enjoy an evening of Family, Food, & Fellowship!

Mt. Zion VBS 2026
Our 2026 Vacation Bible School was a GODLY success and what a joyous time we had! A special thank you to our VBS coordinators…Sister Marilyn Alexander and Sis. Tameka Brown. To our teachers, our amazing kitchen team, our van drivers, and all who worked to bring Empowered for Impact into reality…THANK YOU!

MANHOOD/FATHERS DAY, YOUTH AWARDS & GRADUATES RECOGNITION
+ Will be celebrated next Sunday, June 21st during the 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship!
Our Youth will be in charge of service.

2026 Rowan County Walk. The 6K will be held on Saturday, June 20, 2026 @ 9:00 AM at Salisbury High School Track. Let’s Walk for Change Mount Zion!

REMINDER
+ VAN TRANSPORTATION IS AVAILABLE ON SUNDAYS:
* Sunday School pick-up between 8:50 a.m. - 9:25 a.m.
* Morning Worship pick-up between9:35 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
+ Click on the following Transportation Linkto request pick-up: Transportation Ministry

HOMEBOUND/HOSPITALIZED
+ If you are aware of any MZMBC members who are HOMEBOUND, HOSPITALIZED, or have DEATHS in their family, please contact the church office and leave a message at 704-637-0954, Extension 100, or email church office at:[email protected]

TITHES & OFFERINGS may be given in the following ways: [1] In-Person Worship.[2] The secure App GIVELIFY. [3] Visit the church website mzmbcofsalisbury.com to access the secure app GIVELIFY .
+ REMEMBER: "God loves a cheerful, faithful, loyal & generous giver!" [2 Corinthians 9:7]

CHURCH THEME 2026:EMPOWERED FOR IMPACT!
"But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be My witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth."Acts 1:8, NIV

Remain faithful, Be encouraged, & Stay strong in Jesus the Christ our Lord & Savior!
Pastor Nilous Avery, II, First Lady Nicole Hill Avery & The Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church Family

06/10/2026

Mt. Zion VBS 2026
Our 2026 Vacation Bible School is continuing to be held today & tomorrow, June 10 & 11 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM each evening. Join us exciting evenings of learning, activities, fellowship, and faith-building for all ages! Everyone is welcome! Bring your family, invite a friend, and come be a part of this special time of spiritual growth and community. We can't wait to see you there!

06/07/2026

Dr. Nilous M. Avery, II, Pastor, Teacher, Servant Leader

Dr. Nicole Hill Avery, First Lady

06/07/2026

Good morning MZMBC Family as we press Upward, Inward, & Outward EMPOWERED FOR IMPACT by God's Holy Spirit through Jesus the Christ our Lord & Savior!

Today, Sunday, June 7th.

CHURCH SUNDAY SCHOOL
+ This morning, 9:45 a.m. - 10:40 a.m. with classes for all ages!!! Come, be encouraged & inspired in the study of the Word of God!

Sunday school will be immediately followed by Baptism at 10:45am ✝️

MORNING WORSHIP
+ Today, following Baptism - IN-PERSON.
+ If you are unable to be physically present, please join us VIRTUALLY on the church page at 11:00 a.m. - https://www.facebook.com/mtzion.baptistchurch.54

Mt. Zion Youth Ministry
The MTZMBC Youth choir will rehearse today, after service. Also, all youth are invited to attend the Summer Super Saturday Showdown on next Saturday, June 13, 2026 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM here at the church. Please use the following link to sign up. Feel free to invite a friend or family member to participate. Contact Sis. Tameka Brown with questions.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeYKvikaB2T2NvyV5zvU1PJDe7KxmOsNHgLk7mGq6yAhZKaSg/viewform?usp=publish-editor

Mt. Zion VBS 2026
Mark your calendars! Our 2026 Vacation Bible School will be held Tuesday–Thursday, June 9–11, from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM each evening. Join us for three exciting nights of learning, activities, fellowship, and faith-building for all ages! Everyone is welcome! Bring your family, invite a friend, and come be a part of this special time of spiritual growth and community. We can't wait to see you there!

MZMBC 159th HOMECOMING & FAMILY & FRIENDS DAY
+ We will celebrate our 159th Church Homecoming & Family & Friends Day on Sunday, June 14th during our 11:00 a.m. Worship Service.
+ Our special guests will be Pastor James Isaac & the New Hope Missionary Baptist Church Family from Oxford, N.C.
+ We will continue our celebration on Wednesday, June 17th with a MZMBC Church-Wide Fellowship & Movie Night.
+ Everyone is asked to bring a covered dish & enjoy an evening of Family, Food, & Fellowship!

MANHOOD/FATHERS DAY, YOUTH AWARDS & GRADUATES RECOGNITION
+ Will be celebrated Sunday, June 21st during the 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship!

2026 Rowan County Walk
It’s not to late to joining the Rowan County 6k walk. Last year we walked for water and raised over $5,000. We are excited to have you join our MZMBC Team! Today, 6/7/2026 is the last Sunday to register. The price to register is $50 for adults and $25 for youth. The 6K is on Saturday, June 20, 2026 @ 9:00 AM at Salisbury High School Track. Let’s Walk for Change Mount Zion
REMINDER
+ VAN TRANSPORTATION IS AVAILABLE ON SUNDAYS:
* Sunday School pick-up between 8:50 a.m. - 9:25 a.m.
* Morning Worship pick-up between9:35 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
+ Click on the following Transportation Linkto request pick-up: Transportation Ministry

HOMEBOUND/HOSPITALIZED
+ If you are aware of any MZMBC members who are HOMEBOUND, HOSPITALIZED, or have DEATHS in their family, please contact the church office and leave a message at 704-637-0954, Extension 100, or email church office at:[email protected]

TITHES & OFFERINGS may be given in the following ways: [1] In-Person Worship.[2] The secure App GIVELIFY. [3] Visit the church website mzmbcofsalisbury.com to access the secure app GIVELIFY .
+ REMEMBER: "God loves a cheerful, faithful, loyal & generous giver!" [2 Corinthians 9:7]

CHURCH THEME 2026:EMPOWERED FOR IMPACT!
"But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be My witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth."Acts 1:8, NIV

Remain faithful, Be encouraged, & Stay strong in Jesus the Christ our Lord & Savior!
Pastor Nilous Avery, II, First Lady Nicole Hill Avery & The Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church Family

06/03/2026

Good morning MZMBC family, friends & supporters during the commemoration of this Season of New Life in our Lord & Savior Jesus the Christ!

MID WEEK BIBLE STUDY
+ Will be held Today, Wednesday, June 3rd, 12:00 noon & 6:00 p.m.
+ The Lesson Study - THE SEVEN WOES / JESUS CONFRONTS THE RELIGIOUS LEADERS!
+ Join us as we continue to be Enlightened, Encouraged & Empowered in the Word of God regarding Our Call & Commitment to Kingdom Discipleship.

BAPTISM SUNDAY
+ We will celebrate the Ordinance of Baptism this Sunday, June 7th at 10:45 a.m.
+ Come celebrate as we praise God for the Baptismal candidate!

GET READY FOR VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL!
+ VBS will be held next week, Tues., June 9th thru Thurs., June 11th each night 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
+ Everyone come & bring someone (Children, Youth, Young Adults, Adults) with you as we are EMPOWERED FOR IMPACT with excitement for God!
+ VAN TRANSPORTATION will be provided!

MZMBC 159th HOMECOMING & FAMILY & FRIENDS DAY
+ We will celebrate our 159th Church Homecoming & Family & Friends Day on Sunday, June 14th during our 11:00 a.m. Worship Service.
+ Special guests will be Pastor James Isaac & the New Hope Missionary Baptist Church Family from Oxford, N.C.
+ We will continue our celebration on Wed., June 17th, 6:00 p.m. with a MZMBC Church-Wide Fellowship & Movie Night.
+ Everyone is asked to bring a covered dish & enjoy an evening with the Family, Food, & Fellowship!

MANHOOD/FATHERS DAY, YOUTH AWARDS & GRADUATES RECOGNITION
+ Will be celebrated Sunday, June 21st during the 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship!

PLEASE KEEP THE FOLLOWING LIFTED IN HEARTFELT PRAYER
+ Sis. Shelia Hunter & family. Sis. Shelia was hospitalized Sunday after the Morning Worship & is currently in Room #418 at Novant Health Rowan Medical Center, Salisbury.
+ Dr. Sue Patton & family in the recent passing of her Sister, Mrs. Wanda Anderson. A Celebration of Life Service will be held tomorrow Thurs., June 4th at Inglewood Mortuary Manchester Chapel in California. A Celebration of Life Service will also be held this Sat., June 6th, 12:00 noon at Mt. Aid Missionary Baptist Church, 9470 US-90, Daphne, Alabama 36526.
God bless the above individuals & families with God's grace, mercy, peace, strength, comfort, & prevailing presence.

VAN TRANSPORTATION IS AVAILABLE for Church Sunday School & Worship Pick-up
+ Pick up for Church Sunday School will be between 9:00 - 9:30 a.m.
+ Pick up for the 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship will be between 9:45 -10:30 a.m.
+ Transportation home will take place at the conclusion of the 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship.
+ Please click on the Transportation Link to sign up for pickup - Transportation Ministry

HOMEBOUND & HOSPITALIZED
+ If you know of any MZMBC members who are HOMEBOUND, HOSPITALIZED, or have DEATHS in their family, please contact the church office and leave a message at 704-637-0954, Extension 100, or send an email to the church office at: [email protected]

TITHES & OFFERINGS may be given in the following ways: [1] In-Person Worship. [2] The secure App GIVELIFY. [3] Visit the church website mzmbcofsalisbury.com to access the secure app GIVELIFY . [4] Mail check(s) or Money Order[s] to: Mount Zion Baptist Church, P.O. Box 2767, Salisbury, N.C. 28145-2767.
+ REMEMBER: "God loves a cheerful, faithful, loyal & generous giver!" [2 Corinthians 9:7]

CHURCH THEME 2026: EMPOWERED FOR IMPACT!
"But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be My witnesses
in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth." Acts 1:8, NIV

Be faithful, Remain encouraged, & Stay strong in Jesus the Christ our Risen Lord & Savior!

The Missionary Ministry is collecting much needed items for the Terri Hess Child Advocacy Center for Abused Children of Rowan County.
Please help by donating individual wrapped snacks, juice boxes, can sodas or $10-20 gift cards from Walmart or Amazon. A container for
all donations has been placed in the church lobby. All gift cards
may be given to Sis. Bobbie Patterson or Sis. Kyesha Kasing. The deadline for all donations is Sunday, June 21st. These children thank you so much for your kindness and warm generosity! May God continue to richly bless you! 🙏🏾

05/31/2026

Good morning MZMBC Family as we press Upward, Inward, & Outward EMPOWERED FOR IMPACT by God's Holy Spirit through Jesus the Christ our Lord & Savior!

Today, Sunday, May 31st is the First Sunday after Pentecost / Trinity Sunday on the Christian Calendar.

CHURCH SUNDAY SCHOOL
+ This morning, 9:45 a.m. - 10:40 a.m. with classes for all ages!!!
+ Come, be encouraged & inspired in the study of the Word of God!

MORNING WORSHIP
+ Today, 10:55 a.m. - IN-PERSON.
+ If you are unable to be physically present, please join us VIRTUALLY on the church page at 11:00 a.m. - https://www.facebook.com/mtzion.baptistchurch.54

The Salisbury Rowan County Missionary Union Fifth Sunday Service
+ Will be here at MZMBC this afternoon at 2:30 p.m.
+ The Reverend Dr. David Camps, Pastor of First Calvary Missionary Baptist Church will be the Messenger.
+ Everyone from MZMBC is encouraged and invited to attend & be present to greet members from other churches of the Missionary Union to God's church here at Mount Zion as we host this afternoon's service. Thank you for your faithfulness!

MID WEEK BIBLE STUDY
+ Will be held Wed., June 3rd, 12:00 noon & 6:00 p.m.
+ Lesson: The Seven Woes Proclaimed by Jesus, Part 2

BAPTISM SUNDAY
+ We will celebrate the Ordinance of Baptism next Sunday, June 7th at 10:45 a.m.
+ Come celebrate as we praise God for our Baptismal candidate!!!

MZMBC 159th HOMECOMING & FAMILY & FRIENDS DAY
+ We will celebrate our 159th Church Homecoming & Family & Friends Day on Sunday, June 14th during our 11:00 a.m. Worship Service.
+ Our special guests will be Pastor James Isaac & the New Hope Missionary Baptist Church Family from Oxford, N.C.
+ We will continue our celebration on Wednesday, June 17th with a MZMBC Church-Wide Fellowship & Movie Night.
+ Everyone is asked to bring a covered dish & enjoy an evening of Family, Food, & Fellowship!

MANHOOD/FATHERS DAY, YOUTH AWARDS & GRADUATES RECOGNITION
+ Will be celebrated Sunday, June 21st during the 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship!

PLEASE KEEP THE FOLLOWING LIFTED IN HEARTFELT PRAYER
+ Dr. Sue Patton & family in the recent passing of her Sister, Mrs. Wanda Anderson. A Celebration of Life Service will be held this Thurs., June 4th at Inglewood Mortuary Manchester Chapel in California. A Celebration of Life Service will also be held this Sat., June 6th, 12:00 noon at Mt. Aid Missionary Baptist Church, 9470 US-90, Daphne, Alabama 36526.
God bless Dr. Patton & the Anderson family with God's grace, mercy, peace, strength, comfort, love, & prevailing presence.

REMINDER
+ VAN TRANSPORTATION IS AVAILABLE ON SUNDAYS:
* Sunday School pick-up between 8:50 a.m. - 9:25 a.m.
* Morning Worship pick-up between9:35 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
+ Click on the following Transportation Linkto request pick-up: Transportation Ministry

HOMEBOUND/HOSPITALIZED
+ If you are aware of any MZMBC members who are HOMEBOUND, HOSPITALIZED, or have DEATHS in their family, please contact the church office and leave a message at 704-637-0954, Extension 100, or email church office at:[email protected]

TITHES & OFFERINGS may be given in the following ways: [1] In-Person Worship.[2] The secure App GIVELIFY. [3] Visit the church website mzmbcofsalisbury.com to access the secure app GIVELIFY .
+ REMEMBER: "God loves a cheerful, faithful, loyal & generous giver!" [2 Corinthians 9:7]

CHURCH THEME 2026:EMPOWERED FOR IMPACT!
"But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be My witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth."Acts 1:8, NIV

Remain faithful, Be encouraged, & Stay strong in Jesus the Christ our Lord & Savior!
Pastor Nilous Avery, II, First Lady Nicole Hill Avery & The Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church Family