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Sunday, November 8, 2026

Wise Women
For Tumultuous Times

"Then cried a wise woman out of the city, Hear, hear; say, I pray you, unto Joab, Come near hither, that I may speak with thee."

- 2 Sam 20:16
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Worship & Fellowship

Every gathering is an encounter with the living God. Come as you are.

Sunday Worship

Every Sunday · 11:00 AM

Spirit-led preaching, traditional hymns blended with heartfelt praise, and genuine fellowship in a welcoming atmosphere that honors 130 years of faith.

Bible Study

Every Tuesday · 6:00 PM

Deepen your understanding of Scripture in our weekly study. Engage in thoughtful discussion and grow in faith alongside believers committed to the Word.

Community Outreach

Ongoing

Reaching Our World, One Family at a Time. Our outreach programs serve Bluefield and the surrounding community - check back for our 2026 initiatives.

"But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth."
- Acts 1:8
The sanctuary of Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Bluefield, West Virginia
Our Story

Welcome Home

Reaching Our World, One Family at a Time

For nearly 130 years, Mt. Zion Baptist Church has been among the brightest of beacons lighting the spiritual way for countless individuals and families in and around Bluefield, West Virginia. It has a rich legacy of bettering lives, instilling hope, and cementing faith.

It is a legacy we continue to honor - not by mere memorial and nostalgic reflection, but by blending timeless tradition with innovative programs designed to serve our community and all who seek spiritual growth and better navigation of their faith in a constantly changing world.

Whether you're a student from nearby Bluefield State University, a family looking for a church home, or someone seeking a community of faith, we welcome you with open arms.

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Upcoming Events

Join us as we walk together through the sacred seasons of the Christian year.

November 8, 2026 - 11:00 a.m.

Morning Worship

Reasserting the value of womanhood in the making, shaping and leading of a nation.

Tuesday, November 17, 2026 - 6:00 p.m.

Pre-Thanksgiving Evening Service

The Psalmist wrote, “Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name. ” - (Psalm 100:4). Join us for our service of devotion and thanks

November 29, 2026 - 11:00 a.m.

Service with Tabernacle Baptist Church, Bluefield, Va

Joint service with Tabernacle Baptist Church. A great time of worship and fellowship.He Is Risen! Celebrate the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ with joyful worship at 11:00 AM - music, message, and the proclamation of new life.

Dec. 6, 2026 - Dec. 24, 2026

Advent Season Sunday Morning Services

Celebrate the lead-up to and birth of the Christ.

Our Shepherd

Meet Our Pastor & First Lady

Pastor James Palmer, III, pastor of Mt. Zion Baptist Church since 2001

Pastor James Palmer, III

Senior Pastor

Pastor James Palmer, III has served as the pastor of Mt. Zion Baptist Church since September 9, 2001. He was licensed to preach the Gospel in June 1981 by Tabernacle Baptist Church, Bluefield, Virginia, and ordained in February 1982. He has been in active pastoral ministry ever since - first at First Baptist Church, Pembroke, VA (four years), then at First Baptist Church, Northfork, WV (fourteen years), and now in his twenty-fifth year at Mt. Zion.

Pastor Palmer is married to Stephanie Williams Palmer and is father to their three sons and grandfather to seven grandchildren. By nature and experience he is an advocate, educator, and researcher - having served on the faculties of three colleges, practiced trial law for 25 years, and founded an independent insurance agency.

First Lady Stephanie Palmer, wife of Pastor James Palmer, III

Stephanie Palmer

First Lady

The leaves have nearly all come down across the Bluefields, and the mornings have that sharp November chill that tells us the holidays are close. Before long the turkey will be in the oven, and not long after that, the lights will go up and the carols will start playing in every store in town. It happens so fast every year. And somehow, that never gets old.

The Psalmist wrote, “Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name. ” - (Psalm 100:4). I love that thanksgiving comes first. Before we ever get to the manger, God invites us to stop and count what He has already done. Gratitude opens the door, and then the joy of Christmas walks right in.

Whatever this year has held for you, whether blessings you didn’t expect or burdens you didn’t ask for, I want to encourage you: there is still so much to be thankful for, and the best news is still on its way. “Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord.” - (Luke 2:11). So come give thanks with us. Come worship with us. Let’s walk through this season of gratitude and wonder in Christ together.

Our Congregation

This Is Who We Are

Every face at Mt. Zion tells a story. Every story is part of ours. Meet the real people who make this church what it is, and consider making this your family too.

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Ristina Robinson, member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church
“The love has never changed.” Ristina Robinson Longest-Serving Member
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Service Times

⚉ Sunday Worship - 11:00 AM

⚉ Tuesday Bible Study - 6:00 PM