Weekly News From Mt. Zion
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Thank You, Times Two, Mt. Zion! You are Amazing!
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Online Worship Continues for Now
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Above: Here's a link to last Sunday's Online Worship Service
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In case you missed it, Rev. Hopper shared, last week, that Church Council will continue using the online format for Sunday worship and re-evaluate their decision at the September 14 Council meeting. The Mt. Zion campus continues to be closed for gatherings.
This coming Sunday, join Rev. Debra Stewart for worship and her message,
The Greater Good
. This week's service will be pre-recorded and we will send you links.
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All Are Invited to View
Jacobson-Murray Wedding
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Paul and Kathy Jacobson invite you to share in their family’s joy and request your online participation in the wedding of their daughter Laura Jacobson to Nathan Murray,
at 2:00 pm on Saturday July 25
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Onsite participation is restricted to family only, due to COVID-19 precautions. However, they invite friends and church family to participate in this joyous occasion by watching the
live-stream
of the ceremony.
"Sign" a virtual guest book by sending a photo of your family watching the wedding, along with a message for the new bride and groom. Please email pictures and notes to Kathy at
pkjacobson@outlook.com
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A drive-by receiving line between 4:00 and 5:00 pm in the Mt. Zion UMC covered drive-through, will be available f
or those who want to extend their personal congratulations.
Friends will need to stay in their cars while at Mt. Zion.
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Laura Jacobson and Nathan Murray will exchange wedding vows on
Saturday, July 25
at 2:00 pm. Join in online!
The Youtube link for Saturday's wedding is:
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The Amazing Journey of a Simple Shoebox Gift
Begins with You and Results in Evangelism,
Discipleship,
and Multiplication
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Oh, We Need a Little Christmas
Right This Very Minute
(August)
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Filler Items Collection August 1-8
This year, due to the world wide pandemic, the need for shoebox gifts will be greater than ever! Mt Zion's Outreach Cluster is getting a jump on expanding our shoebox ministry, to show children around the world just how much Jesus loves them even in this trying time.
They will be collecting the most needed items from the list below to make extra shoeboxes. Covered collection bins will be available at the drop-off circle, August 1-8.
- Toothbrush covers/holders
- Bar Soap with white washcloth wrapped together with a rubber band
- Pencils and sharpeners
- Blue and/or black pens
- Crayons (no larger than 24 count)
- Small plush animal or soft doll (Dollar Tree)
- Child’s medium t-shirt (6-8)
- Jump Rope
- 5 x 7 lined writing pads
- Paddle Ball Games
Stay tuned for details for when you can turn in your personal shoeboxes in November!
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All Teachers... Stand Up
We Want to Pray For Y-O-U
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Calling all Teachers...
We know that the new school year brings with it a lot of uncertainty and uncharted water. Mt. Zion would like to lift you up in prayer and support you as you embark on your 2020-2021 school-year journey. School Administrators, this means you too.
Please send your name and school name so that we may pray a specific prayer for you.
Send to:
jeni.mccord@mtzionumc.org
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Paul Makes the Best Of
an Unfortunate Situation
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What do Pollyanna and the Apostle Paul have in common (besides a name that starts with "p")? They both know how to make the most of a bad situation.
Join a five week study of the book of Philippians. The class will use this book to understand how Paul’s imprisonment is relevant to the current situation of confinement and crisis. Explore Paul's ability to write with
joy despite his circumstances and apply it to today. Grow deeper in personal discipleship and servant leadership as you study how Jesus is
portrayed in Philippians.
When and Where:
The five Sundays in August, starting August 2 from 5:00-6:00 pm,
Via Zoom
Week 1 Focus:
August 2: Chapter 1 of Philippians.
The Zoom link will be posted online as the class approaches. Click on the website poster for the link and updates. Email Rev. Debra Stewart, facilitator, with questions.
debra.stewart@mtzionumc.org
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Drive-thru COVID Testing
Wednesday, August 5
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Mt. Zion' announces free COVID-19 testing, on a drive-thru basis (registration required), on Wednesday, August 5, 9:00 am to Noon. This is a community event and all are welcome. The event is sponsored by Wellstar Health Systems along with Mt. Zion UMC, Boy Scout Troop 795 and Mt. Zion Girl Scouts. The Boy Scouts will be directing traffic and Girl Scouts will be welcoming participants with signs and socially distanced greetings.
Testing will be for the active virus only, using the nasal swap method.
Anyone interested in antibody testing can have that done, free of charge, when they donate blood at the Mt. Zion Red Cross Blood Drive on Monday, August 3. See the separate web page and newsletter article for that event.
The COVID-19 Testing Registration link will be posted here when it is available, approximately 7-10 days in advance of the test date.
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Several Volunteers Needed
for Two Upcoming Events
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Several volunteers are needed for the August 3 Blood Drive and the August 5 COVID-19 testing event.
All volunteers will be practicing safe distancing guidelines and no contact with the donors or those being tested is involved.
For the Red Cross Blood Drive they are asking for volunteers on a 2-hour shift basis. Donation hours are 1-6 pm. Call or email Patti Weaver to volunteer for the Blood Drive:
Volunteers for the COVID Testing should contact Ray Bridenbaugh and would be needed for one-hour shifts between 9:00 am and Noon on August 5.
They need 12 volunteers (4 per hour) to assist with questions and help hand out safety kits, which will be placed in the trunk of the participant's vehicle Team members will also register anyone who shows up without pre-registration.
This is a “touch free” event with social distancing and masks required. Volunteers will meet at the church at 8:00 am on August 5th for training. N95 masks and gloves and breakfast from Chick-fil-A will be provided
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Contact Ray Bridenbaugh:
770-595-4885 or ray.bridenbaugh@yahoo.com
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Patti Weaver want to remind everyone that she still has masks available for those who need them.
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UMW Cancels Craft Show
And Prays for Better 2021
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The Mt. Zion UMW Craft Show committee has made the very difficult decision to cancel the Craft Show this year.
They will move forward with plans for November 12-13, 2021. The three co-chairs for next year are Trudie Donovan, Helen Geesey, and Clair Hetherington.
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Isaac Wheelis Installs
Eagle Project Fencing
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It was great teamwork early this week for
Isaac Wheelis
’s Eagle project! No more risk of preschoolers or others going over the retaining wall!
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Make A Date
to Save A Life!
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Mt. Zion will host a Red Cross Blood Drive on Monday, August 3 from 1-6 pm. You can save lives with your donations.
You may reserve your appointment by signing up directly at the Red Cross website:
Registration Page
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Can't donate? Did you know that more than 80% of Red Cross workers are volunteers? Here's a link to tell you more about volunteering:
volunteer
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Preschool Update
Some Spots Available
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The Preschool Board met virtually Monday night and decided to move forward with the following in-person start date for preschool...
Wednesday, September 2
First Day of Preschool
We will host Meet & Greet on Monday, Augsut 31 and Tuesday, September 1. You will receive information about your specific date and time from your child's teachers once class lists are settled.
In the meantime, we need to know who is committed to attending in order to plan our staffing needs and make sure that everything is in place for a successful start.
The tuition you have paid will apply to the month of September. This means that tuition will be collected for 9 months instead of 10 this year.
If you would like to withdraw your child at this time, you have until
Friday, July 31
to do so and receive a refund of your tuition paid. If we do not hear from you, we will assume that your child will be joining us in September and will plan accordingly. Should you change your mind and withdraw
after
the July 31 deadline,
no refund will be issued
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If we are unable to start on September 2 due to unforeseen circumstances, we will issue another time frame for withdrawal without penalty. We will not hold your tuition indefinitely without communicating updated plans and allowing families to make decisions based on the change in schedule.
If you have questions, please feel free to reach out at any time. I am including our
Guidelines for 2020-2021
for your review. The only changes from the original document shared with you are details about staff wearing masks during the day. Hopefully, these protocols will help you understand all of ways we will work to provide a safe, healthy and fun learning environment for your child.
We can't wait to get the year underway!
Sincerely,
Kristi Olterman
The phone number is 770-971-1478 and their email is:
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Show Us You're Out There
We Miss Your Smiling Faces
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We would like to see our Mt. Zion family's faces! So we came up with an idea...please email me
2 pictures
of you and/or your entire family. FIRST PICTURE of you watching the service. And the SECOND PICTURE of you all waving and smiling. We are going to put them together and use them in a future service (think prelude greeting or passing of the peace digital style!!)
Please forward this email to any of your small groups so we can get a lot of response. On Sunday mornings, many may feel isolated from the congregation and need to feel connected again, hopefully this will help.
Thank you (and don't worry if you worship in your jammies most of us are!!) And the pictures will show us we are not alone!
Please email your pictures to
Jeni.mccord@mtzionumc.org
by July 20th for this round.
Don't forget you can go back and watch a service anytime during the week if you are not available on Sunday mornings; the link is up all week!!
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2020 Directory Photos
Make Your Appointment!
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Back in March Mt. Zion's Communication Cluster began planning for a 2020 Church Directory. Now the August and October photo appointment dates are approaching. The plan is to continue with the schedule and see how it goes. Lifetouch, our contracted provider, has assured us they are taking appropriate safety measures to prevent COVID-19 spread.
Photo shoot dates are as follows:
Thursday - Saturday 8/13 - 15 and We. - Sat. 10/28-31. Weekday hours are 2 to 9 pm and Saturday hours are 10 am to 5 pm.
You can use the link below to schedule your photo appointment or you may call and schedule at 800-521-4611. Photo appointment location within Mt. Zion will be published before your appointment.
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Youth Summer 2020
Phase Two
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Youth Newsletter Available by Clicking on this Link.
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Upper Room Daily Devotional
Available Via Phone Call
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Starting today, your free copy of the Upper Room for May/June has run out. However, during this time of pandemic the call-in meditation is available at no charge. There are two numbers available.
- If you do not pay for long distance (most cell phone plans include long distance) you can call 1.615.212.2013
- If you do pay for long distance calls, please call 1.877.600.7218
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Why Subscribe to a Channel?
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This may look like a shameless free ad for YouTube but it is not. It is an explanation for why you should subscribe to Mt. Zion UMC Marietta, our channel on Youtube. If you subscribe, you can log in and go to your subscriptions and easily find our videos, all neatly assembled in one place. If you want to subscribe now, click below.
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Also, subscribers can set up alerts and notifications, like emailing you with a link when we go live. It's your choice though.
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Click on the button above for more complete instructions and pictures showing the process for subscribing. All live stream video are immediately available after the 8:30 service concludes. Please send any questions you may have to:
communications@mtzionumc.org
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Please note*** to avoid interfering with the online discussion with the pastors, The July 15 WOW Prayer Gathering will change to a 7:30 pm start time.
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Prayer Team's July Focus:
Healing our Land with Prayer
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WOW Prayer - Online Wednesday Evenings from 6:30 - 7:00 pm.
The Prayer Ministry invites all Mt Zion members, family and friends to join us for a time of corporate intercessory prayer. For July our prayer will focus on the healing of our nation using
2 Chronicles 7:14
as our inspiration. We will lift up our nation, our church and civic leaders and individual prayer concerns.
Members of our Prayer Ministry will lead our prayer time. If you wish to share prayer concerns privately you may use the chat feature in Zoom during our prayer time. You may request a time of private prayer with a Prayer Minister.
Please use the link at
mtzionumc.org
to join us at 6:30 Wednesday evenings in July (exception 7:30 pm on July 15).
Anytime you wish to bring a prayer concern to the Prayer Ministry please call the church office or email:
If you have any questions about WOW Prayer or the Prayer Ministry please contact the church office or Eva Sherwood or David Brigham. They both receive emails through the
Grace and Peace,
David Brigham
Prayer Minister
Tonight at 6:30 pm is the final WOW Prayer Session for June.
All Are Welcome.
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2 Chronicles 7:14
New International Version (NIV)
If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.
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No newsletter this week from the district but here's a link to the North Georgia Conference news.
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Your Giving is Appreciated
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Remember, you can mail your gifts and offerings to the church office or you can give online.
Mail to:
Mt. Zion UMC
1770 Johnson Ferry Rd.
Marietta, GA 30062
or Click below to give online:
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