May 9, 2024

The Pastor’s Pen



Little children, I am with you only a little longer. You will look for me; and as I said to the Jews so now I say to you, “Where I am going, you cannot come.” I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another. John 13:33-35

This week’s text, in many of your Bibles, is entitled the New Commandment. It comes during the last supper after Jesus had washed the disciples’ feet, and Judas had left to betray Jesus to the Roman Authorities. Even though this commandment is not new and was given to Moses in Leviticus 19:18, Jesus is giving the disciples a new way to interpret and practices love. So, how are we Christians to love on another? Yes, there is no doubt that many of us know the love chapter from 1 Corinthians 13. For love is not competitive or mean, nor an object of pride, rudeness, resentfulness and does not insist it own ways, but how are we Christian supposed to love one another according to Jesus, especially in today’s chaotic world? Join us on Mother’s Day as we discover how Jesus wants us to love and what we are supposed to be doing in the name of love!

Pastor John

May Worship Greeters and Ushers:

Steve Moseley, Will Moseley, Steve Duell, and Steven Duell.

Our United Women in Faith's meeting on Wednesday, May 8 was cancelled due to the storms. We would still like to collect food items for the homeless that is distributed at Ray's Flowers. Suggested items are: packaged crackers, canned chicken or tuna, canned beans, canned pasta, and bottled water. Donations made be placed in the church vestibule and they will be delivered to Ray's.

Mr. and Mrs. Steve Duell

and Boy Scout Troop 33

cordially invite you to attend the

Eagle Scout Court of Honor

for

Steven Gene Duell

Saturday, May 11, 2024, 12:00 pm

Oakland Baptist Church Sanctuary

1067 Oakland Avenue

Rock Hill, SC 29732

Lunch reception following ceremony in the

church Fellowship Hall

Our United Women in Faith will be honoring all women present on Mother's Day, this Sunday, May 12 during worship. Our appreciation to our women for this outreach.

Our New Bible Study will begin on Tuesday, May 13 at 7:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall. Join us as we delve into Adam Hamilton’s Revival—Faith As Wesley Lived It. Books are $10 each!  Please mark your donations for the books “Bible Study”. 

Our United Methodist Men's Dinner and Meeting will be held on Thursday, May 16 at 6:30 pm in the TFLC. Plan to join us for a great BBQ meal and program! 

Graduates will be recognized on Sunday, May 19 during worship. Roman Phillips (Fort Mill) and Abby Conwell (Buford) will be graduating from high school and Hannah Steen (Winthrop) from college.

The Committee on Lay Leadership (Nominations) is asked to meet on Monday, May 20 at 7:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall. Members are: Susan Broughton, Dennis Hall, Courtney Broughton, Diane Rape, Jeffrey Thomas, Tonette Thomas, and Pastor John. 

Visitors on 4/28: Elizabeth Scott, and Peggy Hinson Scott.

Visitors on 5/5: Debbie Owenby and Brenda Walker.

Special Gifts to Zion Church

In Memory of:

Mike Payne by Judy

Carl McAteer on his birthday May 17 by Frances Parris

Special Gifts to Building Fund

In Memory of:

Mary Alice Belk by Doreen Catoe

May 9: Tammy Mackey

May 10: Adair Craig

May 11: Courtney Marshall, Mallory Cauthen

May 12: Tobias Salisbury

May 13: Barbara Vick

May 14: Adrianna Bowers, Jamie Hayes, Stanley Knight

May 16: Zach Taylor

General Fund Expenditures: April 2024

Rural Garbage 190.00

William Baker 130.00 (piano tuning)

Wespath 100.00

Staff Salaries 5301.22

US Postmaster 204.00 (stamps)

Joseph Outen 175.00 (replace toilets)

Perry’s Pest Control 185.00 (church grounds fire ants)

Perry’s Pest Control 125.00 (parsonage fire ants)

The Upper Room 23.85

Southern Mutual Church Insurance 3362.50

Hazel Robinson 30.01 (bus gas)

Wycliffe Bible Translators 333.34

Pastor John 186.26 (travel)

US Treasury 575.96 (withholding)

SC DOR 126.39 (state withholding)

Three Boys Lawn Service 700.00

Comporium 251.65

LCNGA 260.98

LCWSD 379.28

Duke Energy 540.53

Custodial 762.00

Quill 143.81 (office supply)

SC Conf Direct Billing 1777.34

Wells Fargo 5.00 (service charge)

The Record Speaks....

Present for 5/5 Sunday School: 40

Present for 5/5 Worship: 62

Needed each week for General Fund: $4,313

Received for 5/5 for General Fund: $5,467

Received for Building Fund: $150

Received for Tony Neal Scholarship: $250

There are several 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 you put your hand to."

Deuteronomy 15:10