Weekly News From Mt. Zion
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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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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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Church Council decided we will continue using the online format for Sunday worship. They will 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. Harden Hopper for worship and his message,
Enough and Good Enough
. This week's service will be pre-recorded and we will send you links.
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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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Friday Men's Bible Study
Starts New Study This Week
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Joel, Amos, and Obadiah:
A 12-Week Study (Knowing the Bible)
This group meets Friday mornings, online, at 7:00 am (send your email address for the meeting link). Email Marty Sharpe at:
mesharpe@yahoo.com
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This is a 12-week study that helps readers see how the judgement and mercy of God lead to hope of glorious salvation, as we wait for the day when Jesus returns to free us from our enemies and our sins and establish his rule over all the nations.
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Happy? What it is
and How to Find it
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Happy? If you're like most Americans today, you've probably been happier! Pairs 'n Spares Sunday School class is using
Happy? What it is and how to find it
by Matt Miofsky on Sunday mornings. Based loosely on Ecclesiastes, Rev. Miofsky is taking us on an exploration of what it means to be happy. Happy doesn't mean riches or fame, but rather relationships with yourself, your fellow humans, and most importantly, God.
They are using the WebEx platform starting at 9:30 am for coffee, with the lesson starting about 10:00, and ending before the 11:00 service. You can join in via computer or phone. Don't worry if you've never attended an online class before. It's easy to do.
Email:
for any questions or to get on the invitation list.
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Outreach Designates Aug. 9-31 For Foster Care Closet Support
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The Mt. Zion Foster Care closet is designated in August, on our Great Year of Service calendar, to receive much-needed support. The Foster Care Closet helps meet the needs of children placed in foster care through Wellroot Family Services (United Methodist Children’s Home), Foster For Love, and others as identified.
Every day in Georgia, an abused, neglected, or abandoned child or youth is introduced to foster care. Almost all of these children and youth enter the foster care system with only the clothing they are wearing. The Foster Care Closet at Mt. Zion UMC strives to be a resource center, by providing new clothing and necessities to foster children and their families throughout the duration of their time in the foster care system, at NO COST to the families. Your generous support will help us fulfill this mission.
Last Year our Outreach Cluster helped fulfill 4 Christmas Wish Lists assisting foster care families in the Wellroot system. With your generous donations we also provided Wellroot with basic supplies from their wish list, along with grocery store gift cards given to the foster families. We are once again requesting gift card donations from Walmart, Target, Amazon, Publix, and Kroger. As always, you can also make a cash donation. Just mark it Mt. Zion Foster Care Closet. To make this totally contact-free please mail your donations directly to Mt. Zion UMC, 1770 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta, Ga 30062. Please prayerfully consider supporting this important outreach program as we want to make Christmas a special time for these children.
Point of contact for additional information: Karen Hopper:
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*Note:
Wellroot Family Services is also the August Communion Rail Offering focus this coming Sunday.
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Starts Tonight!
Zoom Link Information:
Mt Zion UMC is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic:
Philippian's Bible Study
Sunday's 5:00 pm
Time:
This is a recurring meeting for the 5 Sundays in August
Join Zoom Meeting
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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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*Note As an incentive to give blood, the Red Cross is offering Covid-19 antibody testing to anyone who donates.
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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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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. All ages, including infants are eligible for testing
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 is:
www.cdphcovid19testing.org
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GriefShare Offers 2 New Sessions
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This Loss of a Spouse Workshop is offered on Monday, August 10, online in a 9:30 to Noon Session. Register at
griefshare.org or ask questions by emailing facilitator Karen Chambers at:
griefshare@mtzionumc.org
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Join this weekly gathering on Mondays, 10:00 to 11:30 am, starting August 17. Receive help and encouragement after the loss of a loved one.
Register at
griefshare.org or ask questions by emailing facilitator Karen Chambers at:
griefshare@mtzionumc.org
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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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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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Wacky Wednesday Night Zooms
Jul 29, 2020 6:00 PM
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 956 7229 5501
Passcode: youth
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Youth Newsletter Available by Clicking on this Link.
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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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