Mt. Zion UMC Monday Bulletin, April 27, 2009

"Sharing Christ, Making Disciples, Transforming our Community and the World"

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Sermon: "Let No One Despise Your Youth" - Kaneasha Shackelford

I Timothy 4 "The Spirit clearly says that in later times some will abandon the faith and follow deceiving spirits and things taught by demons. Such teachings come through hypocritical liars, whose consciences have been seared as with a hot iron. They forbid people to marry and order them to abstain from certain foods, which God created to be received with thanksgiving by those who believe and who know the truth. For everything God created is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving, because it is consecrated by the word of God and prayer. If you point these things out to the brothers, you will be a good minister of Christ Jesus, brought up in the truths of the faith and of the good teaching that you have followed. Have nothing to do with godless myths and old wives' tales; rather, train yourself to be godly. For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come. This is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance (and for this we labor and strive), that we have put our hope in the living God, who is the Savior of all men, and especially of those who believe. Command and teach these things. Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity. Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to preaching and to teaching. Do not neglect your gift, which was given you through a prophetic message when the body of elders laid their hands on you. Be diligent in these matters; give yourself wholly to them, so that everyone may see your progress. Watch your life and doctrine closely. Persevere in them, because if you do, you will save both yourself and your hearers."

Please pray for those on our Prayer List

• Christian Help Center Silent Auction & Hot Dog Luncheon Fundraiser. Friday, May 1 from 11:00am until 1:00pm at Long Memorial. 2 Hot Dogs, Chips, Dessert & Drink - $5. Eat in or take out.
• Mt. Zion Preschool is now registering children for the 2009-2010 school year. To receive an enrollment packet, contact Maria Lea at 364-2746.
• Sermon Series "Slaying the Deadly Sins"
  May 3 - Pride
  May 10 - Greed
  May 24 - Lies
  May 31 - Negativity
  June 14 - Lust
  June 21 - Anger
• Pastor Edgar, Judy and kids will be on vacation from May 15 - 23, 2009. Our guest preacher on May 17 is Rev. Bobby Tate. For pastoral visits and prayer requests, contact Jane Morris (Comfort Ministry Coordinator) or Eleanor Wrenn (Prayer Ministry Chairperson). In case of emergency such as surgery or death, contact Rev. Tom Holtsclaw.
• Save your aluminum beverage cans to be recycled with the money going to Relay for Life. Leave cans on the dock of the New Fellowship Hall.
• Sign up or contact Larry Davis to help as Sunday School Devotional Leader for 2009.
• Sign up to volunteer serving lunch at the Christian Help Center.
• New Fellowship Hall
  Balance Owed $388,350.40 Monthly Loan Payment: $3,862.29 (This will now be updated monthly)

• May 4 - 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Pastor Edgar attends Spiritual Incubator
• May 4 - 7:00 pm Circle 2 Meeting
• May 5 - 7:00 pm Circle 3 Meeting
• May 5 - 7:30 pm PUMP Meeting at Mt. Tirzah UMC
• May 6 - 10:30 am Pastor Edgar at Maple Heights Nursing Home
• May 6 - 6:45 pm Prayer Meeting
• May 9 - 8:30 am Girl Scout Meeting
• May 9 - 8:30 am Cub Scout Meeting
• May 10 - Mother's Day
• May 11 - 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Pastor Edgar attends Conference Connectional Table
• May 11 - 7:00 pm - Scouting Committee Meeting
• May 13 - 6:00 pm - Comfort Ministers Meeting
• May 14 - 10:00 am - 12:00 noon Pastor Edgar attends Commission on Christian Unity
• May 15-23 - Pastor Edgar and family on Vacation
• May 17 - 12:15-1:15 pm UMYF Meeting
• May 17 - 3:00 pm Council On Ministries Meeting
• May 17 - 5:00 pm Administrative Board Meeting
• May 18 - 7:00 pm Communications Committee Meeting
• May 19 - Preschool End of Year Program for 2 & 3 Year Olds
• May 20 - 1:00 - 3:00 pm Cheerful Hearts
• May 20 - 6:45 pm Prayer Meeting
• May 21 - Preschool Graduation Program for 4 Year Olds
• May 22 - 11:00 am Serve Lunch at the Christian Help Center
• May 23 - 8:30 am Girl Scout & Cub Scout Meeting
• May 23 - 2:30 pm Ladies Aid Meeting
• May 24 - 12:00 noon New Members' Covered Dish Luncheon
• May 30 - Mom to Mom Sale in New Fellowship Hall
• May 31 - 9:30 am Fifth Sunday Breakfast Fellowship Hosted by the Youth Group
• May 31 - 12:00 noon - 4:30 pm Mt. Zion Blood Drive in Old Fellowship Hall

• June 7 - Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser for Summer Camp
• June 7 - Song Service & Holy Communion
• June 10-13 - NC Annual Conference
• June 21 - Father's Day
• June 28 - July 3 - Summer Camp at Camp Chestnut Ridge

• July 12-17 - Crocodile Dock Vacation Bible School

Birthdays

• April 27 - Aidan Dacus
• April 29 - Norwood Walker
• April 29 - Alex Wilkins
• May 2 - Suzanne Wrenn
• May 3 - Eleanor Holeman

Anniversaries

• No Known Anniversaries

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