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“Making, Maturing, Mobilizing
Disciples for Christ”
April 2017 Volume XIX Issue 4
• Church Office 704-892-8566
• Fax 704-892-3143
• Youth House 704-892-7825
• Sonshine Preschool 704-892-0654
• www.mtzionumc.net
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RISE AGAINST HUNGER
WEDNESDAY NIGHT WORSHIP
SYMPATHY & PRAYERS
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MISSION MOMENT
WELCOME 101 CLASS
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HOLY WEDNESDAY MEAL
LUNCH WITH THE PASTORS &
STAFF
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IN TOUCHIN TOUCHIN TOUCHIN TOUCH...The Newsletter of the Mt. Zion FamilyThe Newsletter of the Mt. Zion FamilyThe Newsletter of the Mt. Zion FamilyThe Newsletter of the Mt. Zion Family
WORSHIP EACH SUNDAY AT 8:30, 9:45 and
11:00 AM & WEDNESDAYS AT 6:40 PM
Dr. Mary John Dye; Senior Pastor, Rev. Joel Simpson and
Rev. Tony Moreau; Associate Pastors
Beloved disciples at Mt. Zion,
Lent begins with a very stark call to honesty. On Ash Wednes-
day, we remember our sinfulness and our mortality. We walk into
a special season dedicated to self-examination. We considered
Lenten practices of giving up something (money, time, something
of our routine that we cherish) to learn more about sacrifice. Lent
begins with a call for us to learn about ourselves.
Lent ends with special observances that build on everything we
have invested in Lent. Holy Week begins with Palm Sunday. The
celebration of Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem is the beginning of
uniquely following Jesus through his last week on this earth. For
those who have adopted significant Lenten disciplines, Holy Week
is a powerful culmination of everything since Ash Wednesday. For
those who did not follow through with special personal obser-
vances of Lent, Holy Week is the opportunity to have a very power-
ful spiritual experience leading up to Easter. Either way, Holy
Week is a unique, profound preparation for Easter.
I was describing for a friend what Holy Week at Mt. Zion looks
like: 3 services on Palm Sunday, a Wednesday night church-wide
Lamb Meal, Thursday night Maundy Thursday Service, Good Fri-
day night service, Silent Saturday Service, Easter Sunrise and 3
Easter Services. “Oh,” she said, “that sounds awful.” I think she
was trying to express concern about how demanding the schedule
is. “No,” I said. “it is wonderful. What marvelous experiences we
have to walk with Jesus to the cross and resurrection.”
That’s how I feel about it. Yes, it is a demanding week. It is 11
worship or Holy Week experiences in 8 days. But each service is a
unique opportunity to share in the life of Jesus. I will be at every
service and I look forward to these times!
Lent begins with a special service and ends with special services. I hope you will join us for each of them as we walk with Jesus to the cross and His victory over death. What a privilege to share the depth of Christ’s love for us. In Christ, Mary
John
Saturday, April 8 – Community Children’s Easter Egg Hunt 11am – 1 pm. Front Lawn
April 12 – Holy Wednesday Dinner & Worship 6-7:30 pm in the Family Life Center Gym April 13 – Maundy Thursday Worship Service – 6:40 pm in the Sanctuary April 14 – Good Friday Worship Service – 6:40 pm in the Sanctu-ary April 15 – Silent Saturday Service (weather permitting) 1:00 pm in the Outdoor Chapel
Easter Sunday, April 16
• 7 am Sunrise Service Lo-cated between the Sanctuary and the Cemetery in the parking lot. (Free pancake breakfast after)
• 8:30 am Worship in the Sanc-tuary with Chancel Choir and Brass. Identical to the 11:00 am
service.
• 9:45 am Worship in the Family Life Center with the Praise Band.
• 11 am Worship in the Sanctuary. Identical to the 8:30 am service.
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MT. ZION FAMILY CELEBRATIONS AND CONCERNS!MT. ZION FAMILY CELEBRATIONS AND CONCERNS!MT. ZION FAMILY CELEBRATIONS AND CONCERNS!MT. ZION FAMILY CELEBRATIONS AND CONCERNS! March Baptism: March Baptism: March Baptism: March Baptism: John Craven Casavecchia was
baptized March 12 at the 11:00 service. He is
the son of Matthew & Jessica Craven-Lindsay
Casavecchia. He is the grandson of Dave &
Gayle Casavecchia and Doug & Cindy Lewis.
Nadine Witter 8715 Pinnacle Cross Drive #15 Hun-
tersville 28078 972-333-8961
Kevin & Denise Sennett 16618 Amberside
Road, E Cornelius 28031 704-439-3675
Lee & Ginny Wilkins 20300 Cathedral Oaks Cornelius 28031
704-255-6476
Anne & Larry Peretti 7909 Babe Stillwell Farm
Road Huntersville 28078 704-780-5702
WELCOME TO THE FAMILY!
JOINING IN FEBRUARY & MARCH...
(Pictures not available)
Doug & Cindy Lewis 13707 Hiwassee Road Huntersville 28078 704-507-
3114
Dorothy Stroupe 9000 Magnolia Estates Drive Cornelius 28031 704-770-
7289
March BirthMarch BirthMarch BirthMarch Birth: Addison Elizabeth Suggs was born
March 15. She is the daughter of Brandon & Jill
Suggs and the granddaughter of John & Angela
Suggs.
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Children’s Ministry NewsChildren’s Ministry NewsChildren’s Ministry NewsChildren’s Ministry News
Our Wednesday Night Kids ClubWednesday Night Kids ClubWednesday Night Kids ClubWednesday Night Kids Club met from January 25th through
April 5th. The kids fellowshipped and learned about PrayerPrayerPrayerPrayer, LentLentLentLent,
John 3:16John 3:16John 3:16John 3:16 and The Lord’s PrayerThe Lord’s PrayerThe Lord’s PrayerThe Lord’s Prayer. Our Mission Night included
making Easter goody bags with handwritten cards for the Back-
pack Ministry. We can’t wait for the Fall installment of the Kids
Club!
Join us for a Community Easter Egg HuntCommunity Easter Egg HuntCommunity Easter Egg HuntCommunity Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday,Saturday,Saturday,Saturday, April 8April 8April 8April 8thththth from
11 am to 1:00 pm11 am to 1:00 pm11 am to 1:00 pm11 am to 1:00 pm, ages preschool through 4th grade. Older chil-
dren can help hide eggs! Festivities start in the Sanctuary and
conclude on the front lawn. Children must be accompanied by
adults. Bring a basket!
April 28April 28April 28April 28thththth 4th/5th grade “Friday Night Fun” outing!
May 24May 24May 24May 24thththth Sonshine Preschool Graduation
June 12June 12June 12June 12---- June 15June 15June 15June 15 Vacation Bible SchoolVacation Bible SchoolVacation Bible SchoolVacation Bible School
June 19June 19June 19June 19---- June 23June 23June 23June 23 Elementary & Preschool Music and Arts CampElementary & Preschool Music and Arts CampElementary & Preschool Music and Arts CampElementary & Preschool Music and Arts Camp
August 18August 18August 18August 18thththth Summer SleepoverSummer SleepoverSummer SleepoverSummer Sleepover
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COMING - SATURDAY, MAY 6, 2017 - 9:00 –11:00 AM, in the gym of Mt. Zion UMC - “RISE AGAINST HUNGER!” This is the new name of “Stop Hun-ger Now.” This will be our 8th year to fund and host this missions event. In 2010, our children sponsored the first SHN food packaging event at Mt. Zion to send food to children in schools and in disaster areas in many other countries. So far, we have sent 182,466 meals to El Salvador, Sierra Leone, Mozambique, and Dominican Republic. Our church members have contributed $46,466 to
this effort. (A single meal costs 29 cents.) We hope you will help us meet our goal of raising $5,085 to package 17,534 meals. This will put us at 200,000 meals and $50,000 in eight events. We also need you to sign up to work at the packaging event. This is a family-friendly, hands-on, two-hour mission. Anyone from Kindergarten through 100 years old can help. Begin saving your quarters and dollars during the next two months. The Ash Wednesday offering has also been designated for “Rise Against Hunger.” Sherry Washam is the coordinator for this event and will be providing additional information during the coming weeks.
Wednesday Night Worship
Wednesday Night Worship is taking a break for the next few months. The last Wednes-
day Night Worship will be April 5th. The service will resume in September. During the
break, there will be a night of music and prayer from 7:00-7:30 pm on the first
Wednesday night of each month (May 3, June 7, July 5, and
August 2). For more information, check the website or con-
tact Pastor Joel at [email protected] or 704-892-
8566.
SPECIAL GIFTS WERE GIVEN...SPECIAL GIFTS WERE GIVEN...SPECIAL GIFTS WERE GIVEN...SPECIAL GIFTS WERE GIVEN... IN HONOR OF IN HONOR OF IN HONOR OF IN HONOR OF Wendell Fox, a gift was given to the Budget; IN IN IN IN
HONOR OF HONOR OF HONOR OF HONOR OF Katy Hollingsworth, a gift was given to the Budget; IN HONOR OF IN HONOR OF IN HONOR OF IN HONOR OF Shelley Little, a gift
was given to the Music Fund; IN HONOR OF IN HONOR OF IN HONOR OF IN HONOR OF Matt Sherrill, a gift was given to ASP (Appalachia Ser-
vice Project)...IN MEMORY OF IN MEMORY OF IN MEMORY OF IN MEMORY OF Will Young, gifts were given to the Budget, a gift was given to the
History Room, and a gift was given to Stephen Ministry; IN MEMORY OF IN MEMORY OF IN MEMORY OF IN MEMORY OF Ruth Dotger, a gift was
given to Stephen Ministry; IN MEMORY OF IN MEMORY OF IN MEMORY OF IN MEMORY OF David Sims, a gift was given to the Helping Hands
Fund; IN MEMORY OF IN MEMORY OF IN MEMORY OF IN MEMORY OF Karen Weaver, a gift was given to the Budget; IN MEMORY OF IN MEMORY OF IN MEMORY OF IN MEMORY OF Pat Little, a
gift was given to the Budget and a gift was given to ASP (Appalachia Service Project).
THE SYMPATHY OF THE CONGREGATION IS EXTENDED THE SYMPATHY OF THE CONGREGATION IS EXTENDED THE SYMPATHY OF THE CONGREGATION IS EXTENDED THE SYMPATHY OF THE CONGREGATION IS EXTENDED TO TO TO TO .... Joe Masters and family on the death of his father and to Brittany Pomeroy and family on the death of her
grandfather.
REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS... REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS... REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS... REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS... Judy Aho, Sandy Archer, Billie Bost, Gail Brackett, Dixie Cashion, Mack Cashion, Ruby Cook, Betty Easter, Dot Fidler, Lilyan Hunter, Jim Jackson, Faye Long, Betty Lentz, Avery Masters, Cathy McAlister, Marge McConnell, Stephen McMakin, Martha Miller, Sandy Moore, Linda Nance, Nancy Neal, Brian Polly, Margaret Sherrill, Phyllis Sherrill, Alina Sossamon, Elizabeth Westmoreland, Rodney
Whisnant, Todd Wissinger
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Welcome 101 Class
This class is for anyone interested in learning more about Mt. Zion. New members and peo-
ple interested in membership are encouraged to participate in this class. The focus of the
class is to help you meet others, learn about Mt. Zion and Methodism, and help you grow in
your faith journey. The class will meet for 5 weeks on Thursday nights from 6:45-7:45 pm
beginning Thursday, May 4 and ending June 1. It will be in the Conference Room (Go left
when you are facing the Sanctuary. Head up into the gazebo and in the doors to your left
where the church office is located. There will be signs to direct you). To sign up or for more
information, check the website or contact Pastor Joel at [email protected] or 704-
892-8566.
January 2017 Welcome 101 Class
MISSION MOMENT: DISASTER RELIEF KITS Thanks to all who made and collected health and bedding kits for UMCOR
(United Methodist Committee On Relief). Hurricane Matthew, Tennessee
wildfires, floods in West Virginia and South Carolina, and tornadoes in Geor-
gia, Alabama, and Mississippi depleted UMCOR disaster supplies in the
Southeast.
Earlier in March, the Western North Carolina Conference challenged each United Methodist Church in
the Conference to make and collect the kits. There was not much notice given
before we learned about the need. Thanks to those who took time to make a
kit. Mt. Zion collected over 30 kits. Every single one will make a huge differ-
ence to those who go through these difficult times. With over 1000 United
Methodist churches in our Conference we will make a tremendous difference
that would be impossible without working together.
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Enjoy Lunch With the
Pastors and Staff
While Learning More
about Mt. Zion. On Sunday, April 23rd Mt.
Zion will provide lunch for
anyone visiting the church who
would like to meet the pastors
and staff as well as learn more
about the church. The lunch will
be at 12:15 in the church Parlor.
To get to the Parlor: Go left
when you are facing the Sanctu-
ary. Head up into the gazebo and
in the doors to your left. Some-
one will be there to greet you
and guide you to the Parlor. We
hope to see you there!
Thank you so much for your generous donation to our “Send a Kid to Camp” Campaign. Without the support of organiza-tions and local churches we would not be able to “multiply the mission” within our community. We are blessed to have this partnership. God Bless—Honora Ruggrero-YMCA
“For a better you.
For a better community.
For a better country.”
Now available! MARCHING TO MARCHING TO MARCHING TO MARCHING TO
ZION ZION ZION ZION by Martha Cooke Jenkins.
300 page soft bound book with the
church history and cemetery re-
cords. 100% profit will be donated
to Mount Zion UMC. Price per
book: $15.00. Contact Martha Jenkins
@ 704-439-7332.
Holy Wednesday Meal. April 12th. Pastor
Tony is seeking assistance in preparing, serving and
cleanup for the Holy Wednes-
day Meal. To assist please
sign-up at https://goo.gl/
oC2thF
Or by contacting Tony at 828
-447-8992 (voice or text) or
at tmoreau@ mtzionumc.net.
Please Note: 3Please Note: 3Please Note: 3Please Note: 3rdrdrdrd Sunday Food & Fellowship Sunday Food & Fellowship Sunday Food & Fellowship Sunday Food & Fellowship will not meet in April because Easter falls on the third Sun-
day. Hope to see you in May.
REPAIRERS OF THE BREACH-This will be our 6th year of providing Easter baskets for the After School Children at Ada Jenkins Center. They will need between 95 and 125 baskets. This will be a great opportunity for families and classes to help in this project. You can do this either of 2 ways, one being creating your own baskets or donating the $15.00 it would take for us to purchase one for you. You can do this by dropping off your bas-kets at the Church Office or on Sunday mornings on the table in the Family Life Center Gym prior to April 10th. If you have questions, please contact Tom Russell 704-507-2493 or [email protected]. Checks should be made payable to Mt. Zion and designated in the memo area for Easter Baskets. God Bless, Tom Russell
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MARCH 2017 ATTENDANCMARCH 2017 ATTENDANCMARCH 2017 ATTENDANCMARCH 2017 ATTENDANCE: E: E: E:
March 1: 114 (Ash Wednesday)
March 5: 8:30: 123; 9:45: 107; 11:
217=447
March 8: 22
March 12: 8:30: 50 9:45: 41; 11: 165
= 256
March 15: 37
March 19: 8:30: 99; 9:45: 112; 11:
213 =424
March 22: 35
March 26: 8:30: 81; 9:45: 101; 11:
245 = 427
March 29: 40
StaffStaffStaffStaff
Senior Pastor: Senior Pastor: Senior Pastor: Senior Pastor: Dr. Mary John Dye
Associate Pastors:Associate Pastors:Associate Pastors:Associate Pastors:
Rev. Joel Simpson
Rev. Tony Moreau
Director of Music Ministries:Director of Music Ministries:Director of Music Ministries:Director of Music Ministries:
Shelley Little
Assistant Director Assistant Director Assistant Director Assistant Director
Melanie Kalkan
Director of Christian Education:Director of Christian Education:Director of Christian Education:Director of Christian Education:
Crystal Parrish
Associate Director Christian EdAssociate Director Christian EdAssociate Director Christian EdAssociate Director Christian Ed
Kim Webb
Director of Youth:Director of Youth:Director of Youth:Director of Youth: Matt Sherrill
Office Manager/TreasurerOffice Manager/TreasurerOffice Manager/TreasurerOffice Manager/Treasurer:
Margaret Langston
Administrative Assistant:Administrative Assistant:Administrative Assistant:Administrative Assistant:
Mary Ellen Westmoreland
Part Time Assistant: Part Time Assistant: Part Time Assistant: Part Time Assistant: Ginny Wilkins
Custodian:Custodian:Custodian:Custodian:
Donnelly Sherrill (pt security)
Preschool Director:Preschool Director:Preschool Director:Preschool Director: Becky Metzger
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Church PhoneChurch PhoneChurch PhoneChurch Phone: 704-892-8566
Fax: Fax: Fax: Fax: 704-892-3143
Youth HouseYouth HouseYouth HouseYouth House: 704-892-7825
Sonshine Preschool: Sonshine Preschool: Sonshine Preschool: Sonshine Preschool: 704-892-0654
MT. ZION UMC UNAUDITED
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
1/1/17 - 3/31/17
2017 General Fund Budget: $1,331,720
Budget Gifts: $ 241,353
THANK YOU!
Budget Expenses: $ 244,843
General Fund Cash On Hand: $146,759
Capital Fund Gifts Received: $2,470
Capital Fund Expenses: $0
Capital Fund Cash On Hand: $13,772
Funds Received for Helping Hands (Pastor's
Discretionary Fund) $ 958
Please contact Margaret Langston if you
have questions.
REMINDERREMINDERREMINDERREMINDER: Please send any articles you would like to have included in the next issue of the newsletter to
the church by May 1.
As your bishop of the Western
North Carolina Annual Conference, I
want to congratulate and thank you
Mount Zion (Cornelius) for contrib-
uting 100% of your missional giving
through our apportionments.
I celebrate the wonderful response
of your church, and others, in
strengthening the ministries identi-
fied in our conference connectional
giving. As a Conference, we once
again matched the best response we
have had in many years, contributing
88%; a half percent higher than the
previous year. In terms of the Con-
ference budget, this represents a
significant increase in dollars for
mission. Thank you.
I offer thanksgiving for you and
your people, recognizing that par-
ticipating in the missional giving of
our conference, as our first priority
before we contribute to personal
interests, reflects a spiritual gift of
stewardship that truly builds com-
munity.
Again, thank you for all that you do
to make possible the ministries of
our great conference and church.
You make a tremendous difference.
In Christ, Paul L. Leeland, Resident
Bishop
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Cornelius, North Carolina 28031
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All women of the church and community are invited to join the WOMEN OF ZION WOMEN OF ZION WOMEN OF ZION WOMEN OF ZION on the first Tuesday of each month at Acropolis. We meet at 7:00 pm for fellowship and a devo-tional program. Please contact us at [email protected] if you have questions or need more information. We look for-ward to seeing you the first Tuesday of each month! To receive meeting reminders, text the message @womenofz
to 81010.
MEN OF ALL AGES ARE MEN OF ALL AGES ARE MEN OF ALL AGES ARE MEN OF ALL AGES ARE WELCOMEWELCOMEWELCOMEWELCOME to attend a MEN’S MEN’S MEN’S MEN’S COMMUNITY COMMUNITY COMMUNITY COMMUNITY PRAYER BREAKFAST PRAYER BREAKFAST PRAYER BREAKFAST PRAYER BREAKFAST held each Thursday from 7-8 am at Acropolis in Cornelius. It is led on alternate weeks by the ministerial staffs of Mt. Zion UMC and
Bethel Presbyterian.
MOMSMOMSMOMSMOMS – MMMMothers OOOOffering MMMMutual SSSSupport meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month in the
church Parlor at 7:00 pm. Young moms from pregnancy through preschool age children
are welcome.
NEW BEGINNINGS NEW BEGINNINGS NEW BEGINNINGS NEW BEGINNINGS meets the 3rd 3rd 3rd 3rd Monday of each month Monday of each month Monday of each month Monday of each month at Duckworth’s in Cornelius at 11:45 am. We currently have 92 members of widows and widow-
ers. We bowl, go to movies, take tours and just have friendship with others that
have lost a spouse.
We have something going on all the
time!
Contacts: Barbara Broadway: email: [email protected] 704-996-7000 or Shirley Ranson: email: [email protected] 704-
904-0973
The ladies of the PRAYER SHAWL MINIPRAYER SHAWL MINIPRAYER SHAWL MINIPRAYER SHAWL MINIS-S-S-S-
TRY TRY TRY TRY invite you to join them on Wednesday
mornings at 10:30 to knit/crochet prayer
shawls and baby blankets. No matter
what your skill level may be, there is a
place for you. If you are interested in
learning how to knit, they can help with
that, as well. (Yarn is provided.) They
meet in the church Parlor (located on the
upper level of the Family Life Center) and
hope to see you soon!
YOU ARE INVITED...DRYOU ARE INVITED...DRYOU ARE INVITED...DRYOU ARE INVITED...DRESS A GIRL ESS A GIRL ESS A GIRL ESS A GIRL
MEETS THE SECOND AND FOURTH MEETS THE SECOND AND FOURTH MEETS THE SECOND AND FOURTH MEETS THE SECOND AND FOURTH
WEDNESDAY OF EACH WEDNESDAY OF EACH WEDNESDAY OF EACH WEDNESDAY OF EACH
MONTHMONTHMONTHMONTH in the youth room
at 6:30.
Everyone is welcome!!
We will teach. No experi-No experi-No experi-No experi-
ence necessary. ence necessary. ence necessary. ence necessary. Bringing
your own sewing machine is
welcome, but not necessary.
Also, we are seeking mis-
sionaries to take our
dresses around the world. You may contact
Robin Lambert for information. rllam-