This Sunday - June 20
One Live Service
at 11:00 am
with message from Mrs. Jeni McCord
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Worship is live (also livestreamed on YouTube) in the Mt. Zion Sanctuary. No registration required. "Overflow" seating remains in the Gym for more spacious social distanced seating. For those still in quarantine or not able to attend, a link for viewing the live streamed service will be emailed or available on-demand after YouTube processes it. Sunday School classes are free to meet and the building will be open by 9:30 am.
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Youth Sponsored Movie Night
All Are Invited to Join In
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June 25 Movie Night; 6 PM arrival; Movie to begin at 6:30 PM
Gather the whole family to join the fun on June 25 in the Family Life Center for a night at the movies! Family Movie Night is open for anyone who loves film and good time regardless of age! The doors will open at 6:00 pm for your arrival to come in and find a cozy spot in the room. Bring a blanket or chairs, and make yourself comfy! Feel free to bring your own snacks, your own dinner, and even a friend or two to share it with! This is an incredible opportunity to invite your friends, family, or neighbors to come and join you!
Our movie presentation will be sure to engage with viewers of all ages, so join us for a movie night under the "stars"! Stay tuned to find out what exciting and award winning film we will be viewing together!
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Annual Backpack Collection is Nigh
Drop-off Date is Saturday July 10
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Outreach Cluster announces the return of their annual school backpack collection for local kids in need. Starting today, you are encouraged to begin assembling the materials for your donations. Then, on Saturday, July 10 there will be a convenient opportunity to drop them off at the church between 9:00 am and 3:00 pm. This dedicated drop-off date worked well last year so Outreach and project coordinator, Doug Bush, will repeat the process. Content lists for different age groups are attached below. Contact Doug with questions at douglask55@att.net for call 770-644-8520. |
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Summer WOW is June 30 !!! |
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Summer WOW is always exciting but especially so this year with the last WOW dinner having been March 11, 2020. The menu isn't finalized yet but does it really matter? We know the food is always fabulous and the camaraderie will be oh so sweet.
Serving lines open at 5:00 pm and end at 6:15. Regular WOW pricing will be in effect. Outdoor seating will be available, weather permitting.
Our WOW coordinator, Andrea Buhr is asking, for planning purposes, that you sign-up. This is not a requirement but a planning tool for making sure there is enough food. If your schedule clears at the last moment, don't let the lack of a registration keep you away. It's T-minus 21 days and counting!!!
Just in:
Summer WOW Menu
Green Salad with choice of dressing
BBQ chicken
Hot Dogs
Baked Beans
Hash Brown Casserole
Coleslaw
Watermelon
Chips
Dessert
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Nutrition Class Meets Live
June 17, 11 am, Upper Rm.
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In-person class is back for this popular group, led by Richard Dumont, aka The Nutrition Guy.
Join them for an informative meeting on Thursday, June 17 in the Upper Room. The list of topics looks fascinating. Check it out by viewing the lesson plan, attached below.
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Summer Sunday School is Back
Week 2 Coming Up
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Adult Learning Cluster announces the return of their popular Multi-generational Summer Sunday School. This year's study is based on The Chosen, an acclaimed series about the life of Jesus, which is available free, on Peacock TV.
The class begins, promptly at 10:00 am, leaving time beforehand if individual classes would like to meet in their own rooms for social time. Classes are then invited to recess to the gym for this joint study, hosted by the Pairs and Spares class. Breakout discussion groups will keep classes in tact.
The study runs 6 weeks until July 25, with a break for the July 4th holiday.
Laura Wheeler and Helen Geesey will share the facilitator role and there will be brief video clips from the show to support the weekly lesson. Participants are encouraged to watch season one episodes to gain a more complete picture of the study materials.
Weekly lessons will stand on their own, allowing drop-in attendance as your summer schedule permits. Email communications@mtzionumc.org with questions. |
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Wellroot Summer Read
& Feed Book Collection
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by Ellen Bulterman
This month, the Outreach Cluster is collecting new and gently used books for Wellroot Family Services’ Summer Read & Feed program. This program provides books and summer lunches to the children in their Family Housing Program & and kinship foster families throughout the summer. Wellroot currently has six families with a total of eight children in this program. The kids' ages range from 3 yrs-10 yrs old.
Children without a summer reading routine can lose one to three months of the reading skills they spent the previous school year building. The loss is a long-term, cumulative loss – once students lose reading ability over the summer, they rarely catch back up.
Collection bins are in the drive-through circle. We’ll be collecting the books from June 1-21. We’d love for you to join us in helping us promote summer reading.
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Monthly WOW Online Prayer This Summer
First Session June 16
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WOW Wednesday online prayer will continue once a month during June, July and August. Go to the website calendar for the meeting link.
Summer Schedule:
6/16/21 6:30 pm – Born of the Spirit
7/14/21 6:30 pm – Abide in Me
8/18 /21 6:30 pm – Gear Up for Life
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Registrations are lighter than expected.
Please register now if you plan to donate!
Contact Patti Weaver if you can volunteer to help.
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MUST Seeks Volunteers to
Help with Summer Lunches
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This summer, MUST Ministries will continue the time-honored tradition of partnering with churches, schools, corporations and volunteers to feed thousands of kids in the metro-Atlanta area all summer. MUST's goal is to provide breakfast and lunch to at least 6000 children for 9 weeks.
Summer Lunch will run from June 1 - July 30. MUST is proud of their generous sponsor: Fox5 Helping Hands.
Volunteers are needed to pack lunches and drivers to deliver them. Mt. Zion Outreach Committee is featuring the Summer Lunch Program as a June outreach opportunity but July dates are also available.
Summer Lunch events can be found on the MUST calendar (see link below) and are on Mondays and Fridays. Note that there are opportunities for packers and drivers at Marietta High School. Please note - the age requirement for volunteers is 12+.
An estimated 540,000 meals will be distributed across six counties (Cobb, Cherokee, Douglas, Fulton, Paulding, Gwinnett).
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In Case You Missed Our Live Service |
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Above: Here is the link for Last Sunday's (June 13) online Worship Services.
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Mt. Zion's UMW Has published the vendor applications for the 2021 UMW Craft Show. Were you creative during your time in quarantine? Or does someone you know want to reserve a booth for the November 12 & 13 event? Click here for an application
Tiny Stitches- will meet on Thursday, June 17 in the Mezzanine (Seeker's Classroom) at 9:30 am. Contact Linda Hargis with questions at lehargis@bellsouth.net.
Early Birds- Rain Date The Early Bird Circle will meet at the home of April Conaway on June 22 at 10 am to share a brunch in her garden. Please bring a brunch item and serving utensils as needed. Wendy Crane and Pam Parlier will be co-hosting with April. There will be no Early Bird meeting in July.
Alleluia & Susanna Circles-have a fun evening planned for our Thursday June 24. They will meet at the Chattahoochee Nature Center “Sunset Sips” for food & fellowship at 6:30 pm (6/24). Bring along a picnic supper to enjoy while visiting and listening to the music in a beautiful outdoor setting.
Due to the Pandemic, you need to make reservations ahead of time. Please go out to the CNC website and reserve your ticket(s) - https://www.chattnaturecenter.org/special-events/sunset-sips-event/ . click on either “member reservation” or “purchase tickets” (if you are not a member). Those of us who get there first will scout out a table(s) for the group. Please email Kathy if you are able to attend so everyone can sit together and also email with questions (pkjacobson@earthlink.net).
Yarn Spinners - Will meet at 9:30 am on Tuesday July 6 at Mt. Zion. Email Karen Kuntz for information (pwtrk@hotmail.com).
UMW Board Meeting- The next meeting is Monday, August 2 at 7:00 pm via Zoom.
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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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