Wednesday, September 22, 2021 |
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Tonight's WOW Menu:
Seasonal Fresh Fruit
Scrambled Eggs
Egg & Cheese Casserole
Spiral Sliced Ham
Sausage Gravy & Biscuits
Pancakes
Grits
Dessert
Cinnamon Swirl Coffee Cake,
Cherry Dump Cake
Ice Cream
No Registration Required
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This Sunday - September 26
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 Sept. 26 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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Support UMCOR's Disaster Response |
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No Holly Jolly Craft Show
UMW Looking for Ideas
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Many of you have heard through the Holly Jolly vine that the UMW have, once again, had to make the very difficult decision to cancel their Craft Show. Unfortunately, the rise in COVID-19 cases makes it very difficult to plan a large indoor event and assure everyone is adequately protected. They had considered several alternatives such as moving some booths to other areas of the church or holding it outside. They also considered reducing the number of vendors. Through careful consideration of everything these ideas would entail, they realized it would not benefit them to move forward with any of these plans.
The Craft Show Committee is looking into ways to enhance their fundraising efforts, including using social media to highlight the charities and organizations they support.
Look for updates in this publication and on the Mt. Zion website.
Blessings,
Clair Hetherington
770 365-2733;
Trudie Donovan
770 367-3662;
Helen Geesey
770 722-0362;
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Preschool Book Fair Time
Order Online to Support
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THIS WEEK!
September 20-28
Shop online for an awesome selection from Scholastic Books.
Feel free to share the link with friends and family who would like to support the preschool.
All purchases earn free books for the preschool library!
Ask about teacher wish lists if you'd like to purchase a book for the school's classroom libraries too. Email Kristi Olterman at kristi.olterman@mtzionumc.org for the list or other information.
Thank you in advance for your support! Here's the link:
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"The God We Can Know"
New Morning Well Study
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“Getting to know God means getting to know ourselves. The more we know who God is the more we know who we are. The Gospel of John records several declarations of Jesus known as the "I Am" sayings. This 7-week study is designed to explore each of those sayings and will help you find and form an answer to the most essential question in the Christian faith, "Who do you say I am?"
One by one, Jesus' statements grab our imagination, reveal more about his identity and purpose, and connect us to the God of Moses, who spoke the first "I Am." These significant yet ordinary images (bread, light, shepherd, vine, and more) give us insightful ways to experience Jesus and point us to a God who wants to be known.”
Anyone interest in joining is invited to an introductory meeting at Clair Hetherington’s home, 4025 Tritt Homestead Dr. Marietta, 30062 on Monday, September 27 at 10:00AM for coffee and a light refreshment. Please call Clair at 770 365-2733 to RSVP. Masks are requested
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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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Cobb School Break Looms
WOW Programs Break Too
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Just a heads up for all the WOW Dinner and WOW evening program peeps. Cobb County Schools will break for the last week in September.
Consequently there will be no WOW Dinner or programs on Wednesday, September 29. WOW will be back on October 6.
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Wednesdays October 6 & 20th |
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Friday Women's Study
Starts New Book Series
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September 24 would be a great time to join the Friday Morning Women's Bible Study Group at Mt. Zion. Last week's session was an introduction and the study begins in earnest this week, covering chapter 1.
The new study is of Barbara Brown Taylor's book, Always A Guest. The facilitator is Tracy Wheelis and she would be glad to answer questions. Email tracy@wheelisfamily.com. Participants should order their own books. This text will be studied chapter by chapter and will extend into 2022.
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College Addresses Needed! |
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Children's Ministry Requests
Addresses for College Kids
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Mt.Zion's Children's Ministry is once again preparing care packages for your college-age kids and grand kids. A package from home is always welcomed by those who are homesick or those who aren't.
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It's Not Too Soon to Think
2021 Pumpkin Patch
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The 2021 Pumpkin Patch is quickly approaching! Check out the Sign Up Genius and select your shifts during the month of October.
Sign Up for Our Special Dates
September 22 - Patch Set Up
October 2 - First Pumpkin Delivery
October 16 - 2nd Pumpkin Delivery
October 23 - Party in the Patch
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New Visiting Lay Minister Training
September 30, 2021
Training Session for new Visiting Lay Ministers begins September 30, 2021.
If you would like more information, please call
Becky Sanders 561-866-8214.
The mission of the Visiting Lay Ministry is to bring Jesus’ commandment, take care of my sheep, John 21:16 to life by visiting, listening, serving communion and providing spiritual support in a confidential manner. Our visiting lay ministers are vital to the ministries of Mt. Zion UMC through their support and care for our congregation through their commitment to being the hands and feet of Christ!
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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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Outreach Cluster Sept. Focus
There's Hope for the Hungry
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Please join Mt. Zion UMC’s Outreach Cluster as they devote the entire month of September to providing families in need with food assistance.
There’s Hope for the Hungry is a mobile food pantry program that St. Peter & Paul Episcopal Church in East Cobb hosts on the first Tuesday of each month, for those in need of food and spiritual nourishment. They help over 100 families monthly.
There’s Hope for the Hungry has never depended upon large organizations or social programs for their support. They depend upon caring people who have a heart for their fellow Americans who are now in poverty.
Covered collection bins are located in the drive-through circle by the main lobby doors and also in the large blue bin located in the Elevator Lobby.
Below is a list of the most requested food items and toiletries. (Please note that standard size containers are best, as oversized or family size containers can be difficult to pack and carry for many who use public transportation.)
Volunteers will move items from outside bins to inside, as needed, and deliver to the local food pantry as the month progresses.
Canned Meats (chicken, tuna, pasta with meat, etc.)
Canned Beef Stew
Canned Vegetables (15.75 oz.)
Canned Tomatoes (15.75 oz. diced, whole, sauce)
Canned Fruit (15.75 oz)
Potatoes (Instant, canned)
Baking Mix (Bisquick or store brand, 2 lb. boxes)
Cereal
Flour
Dry or Evaporated Milk
1 lb. Bags of Rice
Dry Beans
Jelly
Jell-O or Pudding Mix
Macaroni & Cheese
Pasta
Pasta Meal Makers
Peanut Butter
Soup
Snacks (crackers, cookies, etc.)
Spaghetti Sauce
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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 (September 19) online Worship Service.
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Yarn Spinners - Will meet at 9:30 am on Tuesday October 5 at Mt. Zion. Email Karen Kuntz for information (pwtrk@hotmail.com)
UMW Board Meeting- Monday, October 4 at 7:00 pm in the via Zoom. This is delayed one week because of the Labor Day Holiday.
Alleluia and Susanna Circles Kathy Jacobson has reserved Pavilion 1 at the East Cobb Park (on Roswell Rd) for Thursday October 7th from 4-8 pm (pending approval/confirmation from the county). The circle meeting will start at 6:00 pm. Bring your own picnic suppers. Rev. Debra Stewart is the guest speaker and she will talk a bit later so everyone has time to arrive. Debra will speak about her inspiration to enter into full-time ministry. Husbands are invited as well.
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.
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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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