January 20, 2023

And he said to them, “Follow me, and I will make you fish for people.” Immediately they left their nets and followed him. 

Matthew 4:19-20

           In this week’s lectionary text from the 4^th Chapter of Matthew, Jesus begins his mission and ministry upon hearing of the arrest of his cousin John the Baptist. It is here that Jesus begins his proclamation of repentance “Repent for the kingdom of God is near.” Walking along the shores of the Sea of Galilee, Jesus comes upon two fishermen (Simon “Peter” and Andrew) casting their nets in to the sea. Jesus says to them: “Follow me, and I will make you fish for people.” We’re told immediately the left their nets and followed him. Next, Jesus calls to John and James who are mending their net and again they follow Jesus. Isn’t it interesting that these men left their nets and followed Jesus?  But why? Join us this week as we not only look at the metaphor of fishing for people, what it means and how it relates to our own call and how certain variables make a difference in fishing and how it relates to our own call to be fishermen of people!

Pastor John

Our Grief Support Group will begin meeting on the first and third Mondays of each month in the Fellowship Hall at 11:00 am beginning Monday, January 23.  All are welcome!

You are invited to an 80th Birthday Drop-in honoring Barbara Hall on Saturday, January 28th, 2023. Please join us from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM at the Zion United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. Light refreshments will be served. No gifts, please; your presence is present enough.

Lancaster County Council on

Aging is seeking 5 Churches in Lancaster to deliver

Meals on Wheels

1 week a month

1 hour a day

Interested? Want more info?

We would love an opportunity to answer all your questions and tell you more about what we do. 

We would be happy to visit your church for a Q & A

Don’t wait, email me today. So many neighbors need your love and support. Jmcgriff@LancasterCOA.org

Offering envelopes for the New Year are available in the church vestibule. As was done last year, we are using our surplus from past years.

The Shiloh Zion Volunteer Fire Department Annual Chicken BBQ and Bake Sale

Saturday, February 4

Plates are $10 each 

Pick up at Shiloh ARP Church,

11:00 AM UNTIL 2:00 PM. Must purchase ticket.

Shiloh Zion Ladies Auxiliary Bake Sale and Raffle

Raffle tickets are $2 per ticket. 

Raffle item: Charcoal Yeti M20 Soft Backpack

Cooler

The Ladies Auxiliary appreciates donations of baked goods to help with their bake sale. 

The Administrative Board is asked to meet on

Sunday, February 5 at 4:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall.

Let’s Share Our Love



Our Kids of Zion are collecting donations for special needs children in our local schools. Bags will be packed and delivered to the schools. Individual packages of cookies, cakes, pudding, crackers, and applesauce are all needed and appreciated for the bags. Please place your contributions in the Toddler class in the Life Center.

PLEASE JOIN US FOR A CHILI COOK OFF

 to benefit Bethel Homeless Shelters

Sunday, February 19th beginning at 4 p.m.

India Hook UMC, 3300 Mt. Gallant Rd. Rock Hill

All Rock Hill District United Methodist Churches are invited. Please register by February 5 at: https://forms.gle/X7A85ctLxsK2fXvr6 Bring a pot of your congregation's best chili, learn about Bethel

Shelters, and enjoy fellowship with others from around the district. Each congregation is also asked to bring salads and/or desserts to share. District Superintendent Anthony Hodge will be one of our judges, along with Bethel personnel and a local politician. Direct questions to Kendall Farnum (kendall.j.farnum@gmail.com)  

Special Gifts to Zion Church

In Honor of:

Pat Threatt, Marcene Plyler, and Betty Crook by Dianne Martin

  In Memory of:

Harris Plyler by Joan and Joe Belk, Howard and Dessie Plyler

Margaret Threatt, Herb Martin, Jeff Martin, Sadie Rape, Harris Plyler, and Margaret Small by Dianne Martin

Special Gifts to Building Fund

In Memory of:

Harris Plyler by Alicia Morris

  Special Gifts to Men’s Club

In Memory of:

Harris Plyler by Rock and Karen Love 

January 20: Mr. and Mrs. Kyle Morris

January 21: Erika Capra

January 23:Doug Plyler

January 26: Tyler Broome, Linda Pagtchus

January 27: Jacob Fields

January 28: Barbara Hall

January 29: Penny Blackmon, Lib Preslar

January 30: Scotty Bailey

The Record Speaks....

Present 1/15 for Sunday School: 48

Present 1/15 for Worship: 86

Needed each week for General Fund: $4,182

Received for 1/15 for General Fund: $3,905

Received for Building Fund: $85

Received for Epworth Children's Home: $50

Received for Children's Fund: $20

Received for Men's Club: $25

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