Wednesday, October 13, 2021 |
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SPOOKY WOW Resumes
With Some Adaptations
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Spooky WOW 2021 is happening on Wednesday, October 27 but with some changes. Children's Ministry is taking the fun to the upper parking lot for a Trunk-or-Treat experience. Pray for nice weather, please.
Dinner details remain the same and the Balloon Guy will start his magic indoors but move outdoors with the crowd.
Kids (of all ages) are encouraged to wear their costumes and bring a container for treats, handed out from decorated cars in the upper parking lot.
Anyone interested in reserving spot to hand out treats should sign up here.
Click the button above.
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October 13 WOW Menu:
Garden Salad with Assorted Dressings
Cranberry Jell-O Salad
Meatloaf
Rotisserie Chicken
Mashed Potatoes and Gravy
Rolls and Butter
Assorted Vegetables
Individual Chocolate Pies
Bread Pudding
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This Sunday - October 17
Two Traditional Worship Services
8:30 & 11:00 am in the Sanctuary
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Worship is live in the Mt. Zion Sanctuary at 8:30 and 11:00 am. Also at 11, "overflow" seating remains available but will move to the Seeker's classroom (Mezzanine). The livestream 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 October 17
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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Now Live on Facebook Live at 9:00 am Sunday morning.
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Theme: Rise Up! & Revive
Laity Sunday, November 14
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Mt. Zion will observe Laity Sunday next month on November 14, with special guest speakers at traditional and modern services.
At 8:30 and 11:00 the message will be from current North Georgia Conference Lay Leader, Nate Abrams.
Mt Zion member, Rob Kabel, our Lectionary study facilitator, will speak in the Summit.
Laity Sunday is a day set aside to remember that every person is invited to embody God’s restoration project of healing love, justice, and world-repair. It is a special Sunday defined by General Conference “to celebrate the ministry of all Christians” (2016 Book of Discipline, ¶ 264.2). Laity Sunday is one way we express the deep conviction that all are called to participate in God’s mission and live this calling through the ministry of the church. Each year on Laity Sunday, we celebrate the 24/7 priesthood of all believers.
Laity Sunday celebrates the ministry of all Christians to love God and neighbor. We lift up the vocation of all to follow the way of Jesus and lead others to him.
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Party in the Patch Invitation
Sat. October 23, 5 - 7:30 pm
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Party in the Patch is happening on Saturday, October 23 from 5:00 to 7:30 pm in the lower parking lot and pumpkin patch. The time shift from the usual mid-day event should allow for less sun screen and more fun, since the culmination will be a movie-in-the patch, featuring the classic It's a Great Pumpkins, Charlie Brown.
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Give a Thanksgiving Meal Box |
Our Mt Zion Outreach Cluster is collecting the following items for the Wellroot Family Services Thanksgiving Meal Box.
Our goal is to provide TEN completed meal boxes.
Collection bins will be located under the drive-under and in the lobby by the elevator. We will be collecting through November 7th.
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Thanksgiving is a time for family togetherness, but it can also be a time of financial stress for those who are food insecure. A holiday meal box is needed for residents in Wellroot programs and for families in crisis. Help the families and teens served by Wellroot by blessing them with a Thanksgiving meal box. Along with food, you are giving families the opportunity to build cooking skills and relationships. |
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· 1 box Stovetop stuffing
· 1 small container of vegetable oil
· 4 packages macaroni & cheese
· 2 cans green beans
· 1 can cream of mushroom soup
· 1 package fried onions
· 3 cans sliced carrots
· 1 small bag of sugar
1 box of cereal such as Rice Krispies, Cornflakes, Chex Mix, or cinnamon cereal
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· 1 can cranberry sauce
· 1 package of rolls
· 1 salt
· 1 pepper
· 1 garlic powder
· 2 cans Veg-all or mixed vegetables
· 1 container of salsa
$20 gift card to Kroger or Publix for turkey or perishable items
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WEEKLY FOOD DISTRIBUTION NORTHEASTCOBB FAMIL YYMCA |
The Northeast Cobb Family YMCA has partnered with the Atlanta Community Food Bank to offer Weekly Food Distribution! There is no cost associated with this offering. Wednesdays, 3:30-5:30 pm
Cost: FREE
Please sign up in advance so portions can be prepared and ready for you to pick up... www.signupgenius.com/go/ncyfood Questions? Please email Chris at ChrisS@ymcaatlanta.org
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Timber Ridge Scout Troop
Looking for New Members
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Kindergarten Girl Scout Troop based out of Timber Ridge Elementary is looking for a few more girls! Please contact Jeanene Jobst (Timber Ridge Girl Scout Troop Liaison) at emailjeanene@gmail.com for more information! Help us build girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.
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2021 Pumpkin Patch
Needs Your Help!
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The 2021 Pumpkin Patch is open and needs your help to cover the hours of operation. Weekday shift are the hardest to fill and the most pleasant time to spend time in the patch. Even if your youth are grown and gone it would still be a great service to help cover these daytime shift.
Sign Up for Our Special Dates
Work the Patch Oct 16-31
October 16 - 2nd Pumpkin Delivery
October 23 - Party in the Patch
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Apple "Picking" Planned
For Keenager Oct. Outing
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Dear Keenagers,
We hope all of you are doing well!
October has usually been Keenagers trip to Ellijay for our annual Apple Trip. This year we decided to stay closer to home and visit Rick's Farmers Market located at 3760 Roswell Road for our apples. Rick's is an awesome market offering many types of apples along with many other produce choices. It's been called a "roadside market in suburbia." And... They offer a full hot and cold bar for lunch!
Our plan:
Monday, October 18th at 10:30, meet at Rick's for our apple shopping. Pick up lunch from the hot and cold bar at Rick's and then onto East Cobb Park for lunch at 11:30. (you are welcome to pack your lunch). If you would like to carpool, please meet at Mt Zion at 10:15. Please RSVP t770-977-2175 or 770-490-8372 or email to swhuga@gmail.com.
Please let us know any questions!!!
Take care and we hope to see you all at Rick's!!
The Keenagers Team
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SAVE THE DATE
200 SHOEBOXES
TO BE COLLECTED
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 14TH
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This is the goal for the 2021 Operation Christmas Child campaign at Mt. Zion. Since 1993 this wonderful ministry reached 188 MILLION girls and boys in over 160 different countries and territories worldwide.
Start your holiday season off right by bringing your filled shoeboxes to the church sanctuary on November 14th as we participate in Dedication Sunday. Dedication Sunday is celebrated in the US and UK as we dedicate this ministry in
prayer to children everywhere.
This year continues some changes to the Shoebox Project. Please do not pack ANY TYPE of candy or toothpaste in your shoebox. Also, the shipping donation fee is $9.00 per box. If you do not have a shoebox to fill, there will be shoeboxes available at the OCC table adjacent to the
children’s check in starting October 29th.
If you have any questions regarding Operation Christmas Child, please contact Allyson Arthur at: 770.321.1910
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Healthy Living Discussion
with the "Nutrition Guy"
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It's fall and thoughts turn to colder weather, comfort foods and the holidays. There is a better, healthier way this year!
Join Richard Dumont and his
"groupies" for the next Adventures in Christian Health and Wellness on Thursday, October 14 at 11:00 am in the Upper Room.
Contact Richard with questions at
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Outreach Cluster Announces
October Coat Drive
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It's almost October and the morning air feels great now, but soon it will get a bit more nippy. At Mt. Zion that means it's time for the annual Outreach Coat Drive in partnership with MUST Ministries.
The large collection bins will be placed, one indoor and one in the drive-thru for your donations for the entire month of October.
Please donate new or gently used coats to help Cobb neighbors in need of our assistance.
Questions? Contact Tom Hargis at:
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Staff-Parish Announces
Pastor Appreciation Month
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Mt. Zion's Staff-Parish Relations Committee wants you to know that October is also Pastor Appreciation Month. You may recall the bins for each pastor that were in the Welcome Center in 2019. Those will appear again this year for your notes of appreciation and thank you gifts. SPR also asked each pastor to fill out a wish list. Click on the button to view those.
For larger items like cars and ponies, or with questions, contact Clair Hetherington by emailing her at
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Support UMCOR's Disaster Response |
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Join The Blanket Ministry
Make Ties That Bind
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Join Sandy and Charlie Stoudenmire Wednesday, October 13 at 10 am in the Youth Center. April, the group mascot, is not much help tying knots but she provides moral support as the group makes fleece blankets for those in need of comfort.
Contact Sandy if you have questions at 770-971-9653. Donations for purchasing fleece are always welcome too.
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On October 20 the Sunday school class sponsor is Open Table Class |
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Continues Tonight! Join Them! |
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Coming Up In October
Spirit + Life with Montana
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Spirit + Life is the new name for WOW Wednesday Bible Studies. Currently Rob Kable is leading the Lectionary Series. Feel free to drop into the class in the Upper Room any WOW Wednesday in September.
Beginning in October, Rev. Montana Hamby will teach a five week study, which he wrote, entitled The Genesis of Antiracism. Class starts October 6 at 6:15 pm after WOW returns from the September 29 Fall Break. The series runs through November 10, with a break on Wed., October 27 for Spooky WOW.
Watch for another Spirit + Life offering from Adult Learning Cluster after that.
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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 (October 10) online Worship Service.
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Keepsake Quilters will meet on Tuesday October 19 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.
Tiny Stitches- will meet on Thursday, October 21 in the Upper Room at 9:30 am. Contact Linda Hargis with questions at lehargis@bellsouth.net.
UMW Board Meeting- Monday, November 1 at 7:00 pm in the via Zoom.
Yarn Spinners - Will meet at 9:30 am on Tuesday November 2 at Mt. Zion. Email
Karen Kuntz for information (pwtrk@hotmail.com)
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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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