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Mt. Zion Community Prayer Breakfast is on October 15, 2025 at 7-8 a.m. at the Mt. Zion Convention Center; doors open at 6:30. Michael Scherer, pianist and songwriter, will share his testimony of his battle with three autoimmune diseases.
 
This is the 13th year the Mt. Zion Chamber of Commerce and HSHS St. Mary's Hospital, our Gold Sponsor, have scheduled this important community event. Plan on coming to hear his story. Advance tickets only. Tickets are $13 each. You can order and pay for your tickets at 2025 Mt. Zion Community Prayer Breakfast. A physical ticket will be mailed to you.

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