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10/30/2026

🎉 YOU'RE INVITED! ANNUAL FALL FESTIVAL & BLOOD DRIVE! 🎉
Greater Mount Zion Church and the GMZ Education and Development Center invite you, your family, and your friends to join us for our Annual Fall Festival and Blood Drive on Saturday, October 31, 2026, from 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m.
Come enjoy an afternoon of Great Fun – Great Food – Great Fellowship! There will be exciting activities and entertainment for the entire family!
🎡 Activities and Attractions Include:
Food Vendors • Train Rides • Hayrides • Moonwalk • Horseback Riding • Petting Zoo • Mechanical Bull • Bingo • Ring Toss • Cake Walk • Face Painting • Wrecking Ball • Photo Booth • Car Show • And Much More!
🩸 GIVE BLOOD – HELP SAVE LIVES!
The Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center will be on-site from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. We encourage everyone who is eligible to stop by and donate blood. Your donation could make a life-saving difference for someone in need.
Greater Mount Zion Church & GMZ Education and Development Center

10/21/2026

GMZ Education and Development Center is an official Houston Food Bank Partner. We will serve our community on Thursday, October 22, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The Houston Food Bank truck will give away fruits and vegetables. The address is 6437 FM 521 - Brazoria, Texas 77422. We want to thank all the local churches, local companies, and local organizations for assisting us as we serve the people in our community. This institution is an equal opportunity provide.

10/05/2026

GMZ Education and Development Center is an official Houston Food Bank Partner. We will serve our community on Thursday, October 8, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The GMZ Food Shelf will give away pork chops. The Houston Food Bank truck will give away fruits and vegetables. The address is 6437 FM 521 - Brazoria, Texas 77422. We want to thank all the local churches, local companies, and local organizations for assisting us as we serve the people in our community. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

10/04/2026

The Annual Fall Festival will take place on the campus of Greater Mount Zion Church (GMZ), 6437 FM 521, Brazoria, Texas, on Saturday, October 31, 2026, from 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m.

There will be good food, good fun, and good fellowship for the whole family!

Invite your family and friends and come enjoy the day with us. We hope to see you there!

09/19/2026

The GMZ Education and Development Center would like to extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to Chevron Phillips Chemical (CP Chem) and the many volunteers from churches and organizations throughout our community who faithfully give their time each month to serve others.

Through the partnership of the GMZ Food Shelf and the Houston Food Bank, families throughout Brazoria County continue to be blessed with nutritious food, fresh fruits, and vegetables.

Thank you for helping us serve and make a difference in the lives of people throughout Brazoria County. We could not do this without you!

09/09/2026

GMZ Education and Development Center is an official Houston Food Bank Partner. We will serve our community on Thursday, September 10, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The GMZ Food Shelf will give away Kroger Food Bags. The Houston Food Bank truck will give away fruits and vegetables. The address is 6437 FM 521 - Brazoria, Texas 77422. Please note that the Houston Food Bank will be closed on Thursday, September 24, 2026; therefore, we will only be open to distribute food on Thursday, September 10, 2026. We want to thank all the local churches, local companies, and local organizations for assisting us as we serve the people in our community. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

09/02/2026

The Financial Awareness Workshop sponsored by Greater Mount Zion Church and GMZ Education and Development Center was well attended by individuals in the community in August 2026. The following topics were discussed: Budgeting, Checking / Savings Accounts, CDs, Loans, Mortgages, Credit Score / FICO, Wealth Management (Financial Strategy, Investing, IRAs, Mutual Funds, etc), Life Insurance, and much more. A big thank you to our sponsors and presenters: Texas First Bank, Garner Wealth, and New York Life.

08/24/2026

GMZ Education and Development Center is an official Houston Food Bank Partner. We will serve our community on Thursday, August 27, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The GMZ Food Shelf will give away hamburger meat. The Houston Food Bank truck will give away fruits and vegetables. The address is 6437 FM 521 - Brazoria, Texas 77422. We want to thank all the local churches, local companies, and local organizations for assisting us as we serve the people in our community. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

08/12/2026

GMZ Education and Development Center is an official Houston Food Bank Partner. We will serve our community on Thursday, August 13, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The GMZ Food Shelf will give away chicken and canned goods. The Houston Food Bank truck will give away fruits and vegetables. The address is 6437 FM 521 - Brazoria, Texas 77422. We want to thank all the local churches, local companies, and local organizations for assisting us as we serve the people in our community. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

08/07/2026

Financial Empowerment Series
The Greater Mount Zion Church and the GMZ Education & Development Center are partnering with three outstanding financial organizations to help individuals and families make informed financial decisions.
📅 Saturday, August 15 | 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon
Texas First Bank – To register, please scan the QR code by August 12.
Topics: Checking • Savings • Loans • Insurance • Investments • Debt Management • Budgeting
📅 Thursday, August 20 | 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Garner Wealth - To register, please scan the QR code by August 17.
Topics: Long-Term Financial Strategy • Stocks • Bonds • Mutual Funds • 401(k) Planning
📅 Thursday, August 27 | 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
New York Life - To register, please scan the QR code by August 124.
Topics: Income • Budgeting • Savings • Borrowing • Protecting Your Financial Future
Whether you're just getting started or planning for retirement, these workshops will provide practical knowledge to help you make wise financial decisions.
Everyone is welcome!

Address

6437 FM 521 Road
Brazoria, TX
77422

Telephone

(979) 798-8362

Website

http://www.gmzed.org/

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