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Mt. Zion United Methodist Church M A R C H 2 0 1 6 N E W S L E T T E R Through the Windows Mt.

lent, we are called to "repent and believe in the gospel," remember the sacrifices of our Lord, and walk in our own wilderness for forty days as we approach the cross on Good Friday and the empty

I wonder, "Why must Christ be broken so that we can be made whole?" What in Christ's brokenness offers me wholeness? However, I believe that is the message of Good Friday. We live in a broken world.

But, for those of us who are Easter people, the sorrow on Good Friday does not end the story of Christ's life. The story does not end in brokenness, death, or sorrow.

1 Mt. Zion United Methodist Church M A R C H N E W S L E T T E R Through the Windows Mt. Zion exists to + Love God + Communicate God s love to families and individuals in our community and beyond Dear Brother and Sisters in Christ, A Calling to Life As we journey thought this season of lent, we are called to "repent and believe in the gospel," remember the sacrifices of our Lord, and walk in our own wilderness for forty days as we approach the cross on Good Friday and the empty tomb on Easter morning. This holy season requires that we evaluate and reevaluate our own life and the manner in which we are called to faithfulness. Pastor Lay Leader Church Staff Rev. Olivia Poole- Reneau Carol Duke Church School Superintendent To be Filled Children s Ministries Coordinator Sara Banks Youth Director Nursery Director Pianist Organist Secretary Custodian Newsletter Editor Lucas Tribble Nikki Bonner Greg Waldrep Jeannie Boehmler Heather Wilmot Mary Canty Sarah Andrews As we approach Good Friday, I am reminded of our own brokenness. I wonder, "Why must Christ be broken so that we can be made whole?" What in Christ's brokenness offers me wholeness? However, I believe that is the message of Good Friday. We live in a broken world. We live in a world in which Christ must approach Golgotha (the place of the Cross) so that we may be redeemed. But, for those of us who are Easter people, the sorrow on Good Friday does not end the story of Christ's life. The story does not end in brokenness, death, or sorrow. Rather, the story of Christ's life end in life! The same is true in our own life. OUR story does not end in brokenness, death, or sorrow. For Easter people, death never triumphs. Life is always, always, always victorious! As Paul writes to those in Corinth, "For this perishable body must put on imperishability, and this mortal body must put on immortality. When this perishable body puts on imperishability, and this mortal body puts on immortality, then the saying that is written will be fulfilled: Death has been swallowed up in victory. Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting? The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.".continued on page 3...

Mt. Zion united Methodist Church Ushers: 6-Tommy Henderson & William Spear Alt.

Tommy Henderson 20-Doyle Pair & James Baker Alt. William Spear 27-Tommy Henderson & Buddy Pittman Alt.

interested in placing Flowers in the church c o m m i t t e e M e e t i n g s 1-Trustees Mtg @7p 8-Finance Committee @7p 22-Admin Council Mtg @7p 28-UM

Thursday: Youth Ministries @ 6 6- Brock Pittman, Arlene Wilhite 8 - Matthew Waldrep, Jeremy Nelson 10 - Gayle Henderson 17 - Myrtle Garrett 21 - Alexander

e r s a r i e s U p c o m i n g e v e n t s ANNIVERSARIES 13 - Daylight Savings Time; Superbook Adventure for Zion Kidz 3:30 20-Palm Sunday, Youth

2 Mt. Zion united Methodist Church Ushers: 6-Tommy Henderson & William Spear Alt. Buddy Pittman Children s Moments/ Children s Church 6 Olivia/Communion 13 Sara B/Sarah A 20 Lucas/Sara B. 27 Easter 13- Randy Hodge & Buddy Pittman Alt. Tommy Henderson 20-Doyle Pair & James Baker Alt. William Spear 27-Tommy Henderson & Buddy Pittman Alt. James Baker Hospitality: 6- Hank Holland 13 Micki Thornhill 20-Jeannie Boehmler & Guerry Lowther 27 Carolyn Garnett Please Contact Hank Holland if interested in placing Flowers in the church c o m m i t t e e M e e t i n g s 1-Trustees 8-Finance 22-Admin Council 28-UM Men 7:30a Every Sunday: Choir Prayer Mtg in Joy Every Wednesday: Children Every Thursday: Youth 6 6- Brock Pittman, Arlene Wilhite 8 - Matthew Waldrep, Jeremy Nelson 10 - Gayle Henderson 17 - Myrtle Garrett 21 - Alexander Arnold 23 - Jean Quattlebaum, Sean Strickland 25 - April Walker 27 - Jeff Moore, Carolyn Helms 1-Golden Agers B i r t h d a y s & A n n i v e r s a r i e s U p c o m i n g e v e n t s ANNIVERSARIES 13 - Daylight Savings Time; Superbook Adventure for Zion Kidz 3:30 20-Palm Sunday, Youth Luncheon & Easter Egg Hunt to follow 11pm service 23 Foot Washing 6pm 24 Maundy Thursday Worship, 25 Good Friday Tenebrae 6pm 27-Easter Sunrise service at 7:30am; Easter Service at 11am March Anniversaries 10 - Raymond & Denise Morgan 25 - Raymond & Sharon Fitzgerald

S t e w a r d s h i p r e p o r t f o r F E B R U A R Y 2 0 1 6 TITHES FOR MONTH OF FEBRUARY: 2/7 3831.68 2/14 2,311.20 2/21 987.00 2/28 1,564.02 8,693.

We will witness as he washes the disciples feet. We will gather at the Lord's Table for Holy Communion as we remember is final meal before he is betrayed.

We will laugh in the face of death knowing it does not have the final say and trusting that death is "swallowed up in victory.

3 S t e w a r d s h i p r e p o r t f o r F E B R U A R Y TITHES FOR MONTH OF FEBRUARY: 2/ /14 2, / /28 1, , Continued from Page 1. Over the next few weeks we will continue our journey. We will watch as Jesus triumphantly enters into Jerusalem. We will witness as he washes the disciples feet. We will gather at the Lord's Table for Holy Communion as we remember is final meal before he is betrayed. We will listen to the words he speaks from the cross and meditate on his passion for each and every one of us. Finally on Easter Sunday, we will celebrate! We will laugh in the face of death knowing it does not have the final say and trusting that death is "swallowed up in victory." I invite you to join us during this holy season. Journey with Christ to the cross and then celebrate the victory on Easter Sunday. There is a place for you at Mount Zion. Also, if you are a member of Mount Zion, I challenge you to invite one new person, who does not have a church home, to come with you to worship during this Lenten and Easter season. We have story that the world needs to hear. The world needs the message of life, hope, and victory. All are welcome at Mount Zion United Methodist Church. Grace and Peace, Pastor Olivia

ANNOUNCEMENTS C A L L I N G A L L V O L U N T E E R S As many of you know, our annual Carshow at Mt. Zion will be here in April.

show. Items such as Gi cards in any denomina on (they can be as small as $5) Chickfila, Subway, Bruster s, Walmart, preferably non local only places as we have a endance from out of town guests &

More ideas are as follows: Auto car gi baskets Car related items Any other items we can give away as a door prize, be crea ve We would also like to make Gi bags for our entrants filled with items

Feel free to email if you have any ques ons! Sunkissedprncess575@gmail.com We need for our members to consider entering their vehicles to help bolster our vehicle count too.

4 ANNOUNCEMENTS C A L L I N G A L L V O L U N T E E R S As many of you know, our annual Carshow at Mt. Zion will be here in April. Between now and our Church Car Show date April 2, 2016, we would like to request assistance from anyone who is interested in dona ng or helping to obtain door prizes for our par cipants to our car show. Items such as Gi cards in any denomina on (they can be as small as $5) Chickfila, Subway, Bruster s, Walmart, preferably non local only places as we have a endance from out of town guests & want them to be able to use them anywhere. More ideas are as follows: Auto car gi baskets Car related items Any other items we can give away as a door prize, be crea ve We would also like to make Gi bags for our entrants filled with items such as Candy, Pens, Tissues, Gum, Cracker packs, Promo onal type items, key chains etc (Our goal is atleast 50 bags) Please turn in any dona ons to Sarah Andrews. Feel free to if you have any ques ons! Sunkissedprncess575@gmail.com We need for our members to consider entering their vehicles to help bolster our vehicle count too. Hopefully you will come out & spend the day and enjoy eating at our youth group sponsored food court. Join the Zion Kidz The 2 nd & 4 th Sunday s at 3:30pm Bible Adventures with Gizmo, Chris and Joy Wednesday Night Supper: March 2 nd Potluck March 9 th Ben & Brooke Miles March 16 th Micki Thornhill The United Methodist Men The Men s breakfast is the 4th Sunday of each month at 730am and all men are encouraged to attend. WOMENS COVENANT GROUP On the third Sunday night of each month, Pastor Olivia will be hosting a monthly women s covenant group for those who serve in our children s ministry. After meeting with our Children s Ministry Team, it has become heavy upon my heart that we must provide an opportunity for growth and discipleship for those that volunteer in this area. All women are invited to attend and become part of this covenant group, which will meet in my home. This women s covenant group will not be a bible study, but rather, an opportunity to share our joys and concerns with one another and faithfully pray for each other.

5 March 20th After 11pm Service, join us in the Fellowship Hall for Spaghetti Luncheon fundraiser for the Youth & Easter Egg Hunt for the children.

7 M T. Z I O N U N I T E D M E T H O D I S T C H U R C H 2616 Lee Road 243 P.O. Box 205 Smiths Station, Alabama Phone: (334) Pastor olivia.poole@gmail.com mtzionumcsmiths@gmail.com Mount Zion United Methodist Church P.O. Box 205 Smiths Station, Alabama 36877

Mt. Zion United Methodist Church

Mt. Zion United Methodist Church A P R I L 2 0 1 6 N E W S L E T T E R Through the Windows Pastor Lay Leader Mt. Zion exists to + Love God + Communicate God s love to families and individuals in Church