V Loaves II Fish - A Service Team Newsletter Mt. Zion UMC- Smarr, GA 2 nd quarter report 2016 The Mission/Service Team of Mt. Zion UMC-Smarr will consider & act on our call to mission and outreach with an intentional & biblically-based purpose. We will strive to be light and salt to the world, to act justly; love mercy and walk humbly in our service as we work to feed the hungry, quench the thirsty, welcome strangers, clothe the needy, care for the sick and visit the imprisoned while realizing our power and guidance comes from the Holy Spirit for the glory of God. (Scripture references: Isaiah 42:6-9, Micah 6:6-8, Matthew 5:13-16, Matthew 25:34-40, Acts 1:8) April 30th Relay for Life 2016 Mt. Zion rocked again with effort, presentation, and money raised. Thank you to Kathy Rowland, for chairing again, and to the Mt. Zion UMC Relay team members and contributors!
The month of May means Mother s Day and Service Team members decided it was a perfect opportunity to collect layette kits for UMCOR. Eight kits collected by Mt. Zion UMC were delivered to the Annual Conference by Pastor Liza & Michael Marler. Also, between Mother s Day & Father s Day, Mt. Zion participated in the baby bottle campaign collecting money for The Pregnancy Center. June Several Mt. Zion members joined Franklin & Aimee Freeman and the home-owner-tobe (and her son) in a Habitat for Humanity Landscaping project on Saturday, 6/18. Big thank you to Vicky Sykes, Tommy & Deborah Woodward, Michael & Lorraine Bunn, Tyler Allen, and Kristen Allen.
Katie Rowland to Culebra, Puerto Rico for Mission Trip Katie returned to Culebra, PR again this year with a group from Forsyth UMC. Thank you Katie for you service in missions and hard work in Culebra! CONTINUOUS SERVICE PROJECTS Remember to bring your items for the food bank. The 2016 Needs List is on the bulletin board but all items are needed throughout the year so all donations are greatly appreciated! *********************************************************************************** http://www.zebulonparkhealth.org
Join our ZEPA (Zebulon Park Angels) Bible Study on Thursdays from 2:30-3:30 p.m. at the Zebulon Park facility behind the Wal-Mart on Zebulon Rd. See Liza Marler to confirm times, sign up and for more information. Upcoming Projects & Activities 3rd Quarter Monroe County Schools are back in the classrooms on August 5 th!! Beginning Sunday, July 10 th, we ll collect book bags full of school supplies for the school closest to us, T.G. Scott Elementary. School counselors will provide our donated book bags and supplies to those who need them the most to help their school year get off to a great start! http://www.monroe.k12.ga.us/ School supply lists are on the Monroe County Schools website. There are separate supply lists for each grade: K-5 SERVICE TEAM FUND RAISER The ANNUAL YARD SALE IS COMING!!! SATURDAY, 9/10/16 8:00 A.M. 2:00 P.M. *Yard sale- Date Saturday, 9/10/16 PLEASE NOTE: WE ARE NOT ACCEPTING CLOTHES THIS YEAR!! DONATE YOUR CLOTHING ITEMS TO CIRCLE OF CARE IN FORSYTH. All other items and furnishings are welcome! We will have a set schedule of workers getting items ready for the big sale from Sunday, 8/28 to 9/10/16. If you would like to sign up, contact Lorraine Bunn or any service team member! * Begin bringing donated items to the pavilion beginning 8/28/16; We will provide a schedule of times the pavilion will be open during that week to drop off items or to schedule a specific time, contact Lorraine Bunn 478-550-7379. More info to follow! Join us... Mt. Zion has the right place for you to serve with your unique gifts and abilities!
We are blessed to have active men, women and youth groups that regularly get involved in projects in the community and beyond. Our Sunday School classes regularly contribute to arising needs in the congregation and community. Our service, spirituality, shepherding and synergy committees are ready to welcome you on their teams! We need and welcome you! For more information, contact Pastor Liza Marler, Lay Leader Deborah Woodward, or Service Team Member Lorraine Bunn. God Bless You! SIGN UP SHEET SERVICE TEAM Yes, I want to join Mt. Zion s Service Team! Name Contact Phone # Email Address I am particularly interested in the following areas of service/mission: Romans 12:10-12 New International Version (NIV) 10 Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. 11 Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. 12 Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Colossians 3:23-24 Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ.