Wednesday, November 24, 2021 |
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NO WOW This Evening
Happy Thanksgiving
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December 1 WOW Menu:
Garden salad with assorted dressings
Roast beef
Mashed potatoes and gravy
Key lime chicken
Steamed rice
Vegetables
Rolls and butter
Dessert
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December 8 WOW Menu-Live Nativity Night
Ranch prepared salad
Frito salad
Hot dogs
Chili
Baked potato bar
Marinated chicken
Macaroni and cheese
Vegetables
Dessert
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This Sunday - November 28
Traditional Worship Services
at 8:30 & 11:00 am
with message from
Rev.Harden Hopper
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Worship is live in the Mt. Zion Sanctuary at 8:30 and 11:00 am. At 11:00 am, "overflow" seating remains available in the Seeker's classroom (Mezzanine). The livest ream YouTube service is provided for those still in quarantine or not able to attend, a link for viewing the live streamed service is below. |
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Link to Nov. 28
Livestream on YouTube
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This will be your link for Sunday Service. We will not be sending a separate email on Saturday evening, since we can now schedule ahead.
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With message from Rev. Debra Stewart |
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The Summit is live on Facebook Live at
9:00 am,1st through 4th Sunday mornings.
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The Sunday School Class Host for December 1 is
Wesley Workers / Margaret Yarbrough Class
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Cookies & Cocoa with Santa
Scheduled for December 5
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Never fear, Santa will be here, barring any other unforeseen events like the pandemic that interfered with having him in 2020.
Mt. Zion Youth will be on hand to serve and organize the event. Bring your kids-of-all-ages and be ready for a special picture and visit with Santa between 2 and 4 pm that day.
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Join Mt. Zion's Children as they present the annual Live Nativity on Wed. December 8, 6:15 to 7:00 pm.
There will be hot cocoa to sip as you wander through "ancient Bethlehem", viewing scenes from the night Jesus was born. And, of course, there will be assorted animals to feed (but probably not a camel).
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Join you church family for a special Lessons & Carols worship service on Sunday, December 19 at 8:30 and 11:00 am, in the sanctuary.
Guest organist Mr. Nick Bowden will be on-hand to accompany our Mt. Zion Chancel Choir and the dramatic reader ensemble. Receive the gift of Peace on this 4th, and final, Sunday of Advent.
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Christmas Eve Worship Schedule |
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After a year of COVID-19 interrupting our tradition, Mt. Zion will return to Christmas Eve worship services at 5:00, 7:00 and 11:00 pm. Both 5:00 and 7:00 will be traditional services and 11:00 will be modern, with the Summit Team.
Also, there will be one blended service at 10:00 am on Sunday, December 26.
And just a heads up about Sunday, January 2, we will be observing the Epiphany with a PJ Sunday collection for Children's Hospital of Atlanta. It's not too late to add pajamas to your Christmas List!
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Eat Healthy in the New Year
Prepare by Attending Dec. 9
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Do you already know that you need to get real and eat better in 2022? Why not get a head start and join Adventures in Christian Health and Wellness for their December meeting on Thursday the 9th at 11:00 am in the Upper Room. Richard Dumont can help you with a plan for 2022 and provide tips for sticking to it.
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Pancake Breakfast Returns
on Thanksgiving Morning
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The Mt. Zion United Methodist Men and Scouts BSA Troop 795 are reviving the Thanksgiving Pancake Breakfast Tradition this year and will be serving from 8:00 to 11:00 am.
Donations will be accepted and they will benefit UMM Ministries and Scout Programs.
Don't skip breakfast. You will need to fortify yourselves for the rest of the day's activities. And, in case you don't know, Thanksgiving is on November 25. That's a Thursday!
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Friday Morning Bible Class
Announces Advent Study
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The Friday Women's Bible Study Group has decided to pause its current study for a special Advent class featuring All The Good: A Wesleyan Way of Christmas by Laceye Warner, Amy Valdez Barker, Jung Choi, Sangwoo Kim. The class began on Friday November 19 but you are welcome to join them when it continues on December 3, 10 and 17. Order your own copy of the book or contact Tracy Wheelis by emailing her at: tracy@wheelisfamily.org.
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Youth Group Requests
Gingerbread Store Items
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What would Cookies & Cocoa with Santa be without The Gingerbread Store? Well, incomplete! So scour your closets and drawers for items that will allow kids to shop for their parents on December 5. Who knows, you may even get your treasured gift back.
Anyway, donations can be left in the Youth Center, near Montana's office. Please mark them as Gingerbread Store Donations.
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2021 Award Winners were Kay Anderson, Trudie Donovan and Lynn Capland. Who will be next? |
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It's Time for UMW Awards
Nominate Your Candidate
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Each year at UMW WOW Dinner, Mt. Zion's UMW recognizes three members of our congregation for their service to the church and community. Nominees must be members of Mt Zion who have distinguished themselves through their service in a variety of ways.
To submit a nomination for this special award, please complete this form and place it in the UMW mailbox no later than 1/3/2022. This is a nomination and must have enough information to show the Board why this person is deserving of this Special Recognition.
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GriefShare Presents Annual
Holiday Survival Workshop
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Bittersweet memories. Loss of traditions. An empty seat at the table. The holiday season can trigger sadness and despair for people grieving a loss. Join Care and Support Cluster's GriefShare Ministry for a 2-hour event called “Surviving the Holidays” where presenters and participants talk about how to deal with grief around the holiday
season.
Saturday December 4
10:00 am to 12:00 Noon
St. Peter St. Paul Episcopal Church
Seating will be limited to allow for social distancing. Send questions or your RSVP to:
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Discovery Class Invites You
To an Advent Journey Class
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Adult Learning Cluster and the Discovery Sunday School Class are inviting everyone to join them for a five-week Advent Study featuring Adam Hamilton's popular series, The Journey, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary with an updated edition. Class begins on November 21 and runs through Sunday, December 19. Come each week or drop in as you are available. Whole Sunday school groups and individuals are encourage to sign up using the button below or email: commlunications@mtzionumc.org.
The class location is the Sanctuary.
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Seeking Acolyte Sign-ups
For Traditional Worship
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Worship Cluster is seeking acolytes to assist at 11:00 am worship services, beginning September 12. Asking all middle school and high school youth (or their parents) to sign up following the link below. Anyone can sign up even if they need training. That can be arranged.
Who among us doesn't secretly want to use a candle snuffer?
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Our Pastors & Lay Leader
Suggest Using Masks
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Friends and Servants of Mt. Zion,
In light of the resurgence in the Covid situation, the pastors and other church leaders have decided to wear masks indoors at church routinely, except as necessary to conduct worship effectively, etc. We would encourage you to do the same in prudent care of our church and surrounding community.
Every individual will have to make a personal decision in this regard. However, we believe this is a reasonable measure, and our best option to do what we can to prevent ongoing spread of the virus while we continue to worship, fellowship, and serve together.
In Christ,
Harden Hopper & Tracy Wheelis
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In Case You Missed our Live Service |
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Click on Image for YouTube Video
Above: Here's the link for Last Sunday's (November 21) online Worship Service.
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UMW Board Meeting- Monday, December 6 at 7:00 pm, location to be announced.
Yarn Spinners - Will meet at 9:30 am on Tuesday December 7 at Mt. Zion. Email
Karen Kuntz for information (pwtrk@hotmail.com)
Early Birds- will meet December 14 for their annual Christmas Party at the home of Clair Hetherington at 10 am. Please bring a gift ($15 limit) to join in the wild gift stealing game and also a brunch dish to share. RSVP to clair.hetherington@yahoo.com
Tiny Stitches- will meet on Thursday, December 16 in the Upper Room at 9:30 am. Contact Linda Hargis with questions at lehargis@bellsouth.net.
Keepsake Quilters- No December meeting, They will meet on Tuesday January 18 at 10:00 am at Tiny Stitches Quilt Shop, 2518 East Piedmont Road Marietta, GA 30062. For information please call Elaine Otterbourg at 404-655-0198 or Lynn Hemby at 770-642-9647.
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Winter Retreat 2022 Registration
January 14-17, 2022
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The destination may be an unknown, but we can assure you that this year's upcoming Winter Retreat will be one that you will not want to miss! It's been two years since we last traveled together! Come and relax with us as we celebrate our time with one another!
Retreat Registration Cost
$155
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North Georgia & Global UMC News |
No newsletter this week from the district but here's a link to the North Georgia Conference news.
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from Rev. Dr. Terry Walton
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Your Giving is Appreciated |
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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Support UMCOR's Disaster Response |
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