Mt. Zion United Methodist ChurchMt. Zion United Methodist ChurchAnnual ConferenceAnnual Conference

October 15, 2009

Five Core Practices of Fruitful Congregations:

Radical hospitalityPassionate worshipIntentional Faith DevelopmentRisk-taking mission and serviceExtravagant generosity

http://www.moumethodist.org/page.asp?PKValue=703

Five Expectations we have of Five Expectations we have of each other:each other:

Christ-centeredFruitfulnessExcellenceAccountabilityCollaboration

http://www.moumethodist.org/page.asp?PKValue=703

Welcome New Pastor and Welcome New Pastor and Wife!Wife!

Freedom FestFreedom Fest

Welcome Visitors

• Free Bibles and information for Visitors• Usher/Greeter Training

– (material adapted from evangelismconnections.org)

• Currently working with police to improve church security

Vacation Bible SchoolVacation Bible School

Swing DancingSwing Dancing

• 6 couples first session

Trivia NightTrivia Night

Kids Night OutKids Night Out

Mt. Zion MusicMt. Zion Music

The Next GenerationThe Next Generation

CantataCantata

ConfirmationConfirmation

Christmas ProgramChristmas Program

New Member ClassNew Member Class

• Last one March 26• Latest group of New Members are transfers• Information Packets on the Church are provided• Welcome Lunch or Evening dessert is provided

Mt. Zion Preschool

• The Mt. Zion Preschool was established in 1967.

• School Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9- 11:30 a.m. with optional Friday extended day until 3 p.m.

Mt. Zion YouthMt. Zion Youth

The Alpha CourseThe Alpha Course

• Introductory course for new believers and those that have left the church

• Last course completed July 2009

• Next course is currently in the planning stages.

www.alphausa.org

Companions in ChristCompanions in Christ

• Course started September 28

• Currently 11 students in the group

Prayer/Study Groups

• Prayer groups meet Wednesday mornings and during Lent this year a Monday Evening Prayer group met

• Thursday mornings at 6:30 am a Bible Study group meets at Starbucks

North Grand Neighborhood North Grand Neighborhood ServicesServices

St. Louis Area FoodbankSt. Louis Area Foodbank

ParsonageParsonage

MissionsMissions

Undie Sunday for Loaves and Fishes

Kingdom House

Epworth Children’s Home

Operation Christmas Child

UMW Book/Plant SalesUMW Book/Plant Sales

Food and FellowshipFood and Fellowship

Maryland Heights Harvest Maryland Heights Harvest FestivalFestival

• 50 goodie bags and about 75 bottles of water were handed out to the public along with information on the church

Movie NightsMovie Nights

• May 30 WallE

• September 12 Night at the Museum

CampoutCampout

Membership StatisticsMembership Statistics

From 1/1/09-9/30/09

• 16 new members (5 confirmands, 11 others)

• 2 infant baptisms

• 7 Professions of Faith (includes 5 confirmands)

• Ave. attendance = 161 (2008=158, 2007=151)