June 9, 2023

Now the Lord said to Abram, “Go from your country and your kindred and your father’s house to the land that I will show you.  Genesis 12:1

           In this week’s Old Testament reading from Genesis 12, the Lord comes to Abram and says, “Go from your country and your kindred and your father’s house to the land that I will show you.” Most of us have probably not been asked by the Lord “to GO” from our country, family and our home! However, many of us have left our hometown for a job, or to complete our education, or because of military service. Traveling to a new place can be frightening for many, especially when you don’t know what to expect, much less where you are going. Abram was no stranger to long journeys. However, the Lord calls Abram at the age of 75 to depart from Haran with his wife Sari and his brother ‘s son Lot and go to the land of Canaan. Yes, at the age of 75!  The Lord tells Abram that he will make him a great nation, bless him, and make his name great.  I wonder id we would go at the age of 75. So, how does story relate to us today?  And what is the scripture saying to us? And how does it relate to our call to be Christians? Join us Sunday, as we explore the scriptures!

Pastor John 

June Worship Greeters and Ushers:

Worship Greeters: Julie Middleton and Tonette Thomas

June Ushers: Tommy Midcleton, Danny Thomas, Steve McDonald, and Dwayne Ray.

Visitors on Sunday, June 4: Heather, Haley, and Dianna Boykin, Sawyer Love and Paisley Love.

We will be using attendance pads again during worship to register your presence and provide a means of communication for the congregation with the church office (update contact info, request a call or visit, etc.).  As the pads are passed, please fill out pertinent information. The pads will be handed out by the ushers from the outside aisles and should be left on the top of the pew in the center aisle to be picked up after the offering.

Due to Annual Conference and Pastor John being away, we will have our Grief Support Group meeting on the third and fourth Mondays in June. We will meet on Monday, June 12 and on Monday, June 19 at 11:00 am in the Fellowship Hall.

Our United Women in Faith will be providing lunch for the Lancaster Salkehatchie Campers and Leaders on Wednesday, June 14 at 12:00 PM in the TFLC. Our appreciation to our women for this important outreach!! This is quite the event as we have not hosted Salkahatchie in three years due to covid.  

Join our United Methodist Men for their monthly dinner and meeting on Thursday, June 15 in the TFLC at 6:30 pm. We will be having breakfast for dinner! Chuck Payne will be our guest speaker and the topic will be gun safety.

Our United Women in Faith will be honoring all men  present on Father's Day, June 18 during worship. Our appreciation to our women for this!

Tony Neal Scholarship Applications will be available beginning this Sunday, June 11 in the church vestibule. Completed applications will need to be turned in to the church office by Sunday, July 2 for consideration. Scholarships will be awarded on Sunday, August 13 during worship.

The Chosen, Season 3

Join us on Sunday evenings at 6:00 pm in the Sanctuary for our Bible study of The Chosen, Season 3. We plan to meet each Sunday to cover the eight episodes of Season 3.

One of our former pastor's,, Mike Burgess will be retiring this June. We celebrate with them in this accomplishment and our thoughts and prayers for Mike and Nancy during this time of transition. His final Sunday at his charge in Chester will be Sunday, June 25.

There are several reservations through the summer months for the TFLC. All reservations are church family but I just wanted you to be aware that we need to not assume the facility is always available so please contact Missy at 803-804-2434 if you have need to use the facilities.

Hope is seeking to build their team of volunteers so that they can continue to address the short term emergency needs of our community. We have opportunities every day of the week for your people to put hands and feet to their faith. 

We invite you to drop by and visit us. Come get a tour. Allow us the opportunity to answer any questions that you might have about our programs, purpose, and passion.

-- Tim Howard

Volunteer Coordinator, HOPE in Lancaster, INC.

Office: 803-286-4673 | Cell: 803-288-7684 | thoward@hopeinlancaster.org

www.hopeinlancaster.org

2008 Pageland Hwy. Lancaster, SC 29720

Free Summer Camp for Kids! Located at the

Lancaster Bowling Center. 

LIBERTY CAMP

Join us for 3 days this summer

June 19-21, 26-28, July 10-12, 17-19, or 24-26. 12:30 to 4:30 pm. Learn about our Symbols of Freedom, the Bill of Rights, US Constitution, Declaration of Independence, and meet a “Son of Liberty”. FREE for ages 10-13. To register, call (803) 320-0268 or email ChristianServices.Lancaster@gmail.com Sponsored by Local Businesses

Our Adult Sunday School classes continue to meet each Sunday at 10:00 am. If you are unsure which class would better suit you, please contact the church office, 285-3864. Our Youth and Children’s Sunday School classes will be meeting at 10:00 am as well, youth and children in the family life center.

Collection For Our Local Animal Shelter

Used blankets, towels, and hand towels are being collected for the Lancaster Animal Shelter. Please place your donations in the collection box in the church vestibule.

Special Gifts to Zion Church

In Honor of:

Mike and Diane Rape by Brenda and William Robinson

In Memory of:

Donne Jenkins by Dennis Hall and Hazel and Terry Robinson

in loving memory of Mike Payne by Judy

Special Gifts to Building Fund

In Memory of 

Donnie Jenkins by Beth Craig and Mike and Diane Rape

June 8: Pat Snipes, Daniel McManus

June 9: Jessica Walker, Karen Craig, Mr. and Mrs. Terry Catoe

June 10: Dennis Plyler, Mr. and Mrs. Richie Burn, Mr. and Mrs. Brandon Faile

June 11: Michael Bailes

June 13: Stephen Cooper, Gavin Love

June 14: Heather Snipes Miles, Abby Conwell

June 16: Stacy East

The Record Speaks....

Present for 6/4 Sunday School: 47

Present for 6/4 Worship: 96

Needed each week for General Fund: $4,182

Received for General Fund: $6,509

Received for Building Fund: $170

Received for Epworth Children's Home: $120

Received for Love Offering for Disciple Dogs: $499

There are many options available to give to the continuing ministry and outreach of Zion UMC. You may give through Paypal on the website www.zionumc.com, text your giving to 803-525-1834 and follow the secure link, or if you are not comfortable giving online, you may drop your offering in the mail to Zion UMC at 1665 Zion Road, Lancaster, SC 29720 or drop off in the secure drop box that is located beside the double doors where the buses are. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Missy at 803-804-2434 or leave a message at the church office, 803-285-3864 and your call will be returned. Thank you for your continued support of the Mission that is Zion!!

"...because of this the Lord your God will bless you in all your work and in everything you put your hand to."

Deuteronomy 15:10