Prelude Elegy (for Joe Seek) Deb Papavizas

Lighting of the Candles

Choral Introit

Welcome & Opportunities to Serve Rev. Gary Sheffield-James

Greeting & Opening Prayer Elizabeth Dennis

*Opening Hymn All Creatures of Our God and King UMH #62

*Passing the Peace

Children’s Time Rev. Gary Sheffield-James

Hymn Blessed Assurance vs 1&2 UMH #369

Sharing of Joys and Concerns and Pastoral Prayer

The Lord’s Prayer UMH #895

Hymn Blessed Assurance vs 3 UMH #369

God’s Tithes and Our Offerings and Gifts

Musical Offering Deb Papavizas

*Doxology UMH #95

*Prayer of Dedication

First Lesson Acts 11:1-18

Anthem To Christ the Prince of Peace Chancel Choir

*Gospel Lesson John 13:31-35

Sermon An Unexpected Change in Menu

*Closing Hymn They’ll Know We Are Christians TFWS #2223

*Sending Forth

*Choral Benediction May the Road Rise to Meet You Chancel Choir

Postlude The Power and the Glory Deb Papavizas

Leave to Serve God’s People

*You are invited to stand in heart or posture

JOIN US FOR REFRESHMENTS IN THE FELLOWSHIP HALL IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THIS SERVICE

9:00 a.m. Traditional Service

11:00 a.m. Contemporary Service

Enter to Worship

Gathering Music

Welcome & Opportunities to Serve

*Greeting and Opening Prayer

*Passing the Peace

*Songs of Celebration

Blessed Be Your Name, I Walk By Faith

Children’s Time

Sharing of Joys and Concerns

Pastoral Prayer

*Worship Through Our Giving

*Offering Music

Hope Of The Nations

*Prayer of Dedication

First Lesson – Acts 11:1-18

*Gospel Lesson – John 13:31-35

Sermon – An Unexpected Change in Menu

*Song of Reflection

You Say

*Sending Forth

Leave to Serve God’s People

*You are invited to stand in heart or posture

Welcome to Mt. Zion UMC! We are glad God has brought you to worship with us today. We look forward to getting to know you! If you are looking for a church home, please speak to one of the Pastors after the service.

Tag Mt. Zion on social media with @mtzionhighland or #mtzionhighland

Sunday School each Sunday and the Nursery is open for children 5 and under all morning!

Christian Education Programs

We invite you to join us for any of our Christian Education Programs. For more information, please visit us at www.mtzionhighland.com

Sundays - 10:10am - Christian Education Hour Children Pre-K through 5th Grade:

Lower Preschool Level, 3 & 4 year olds in the Nursery (room 205) Students 6th through 12th Grade: Youth Center

Pioneer Class (Adults): Conference Room 1 Drop-In Bible Study: Conference Room 3

Young Adults Class (Young Adults 18 through 35): Staff Conf. Room Parenting in Faith: Conference Room 2

Monday – 10:00 am - Weekly Bible Study - Conference Room 2

Events Schedule: May 19th – May 26th

Sunday, May 19 9:00 & 11:00am Services – Sanc 10am Christian Education – CRs 12pm Steph Min – CR2 5:30pm UMYF - Dinner & Mini Golf Monday, May 20 10am Bible Study Gp – CR2 7pm CBT Prayer Service – Sanc 7pm MdS&R – FH Tuesday, May 21 9am Tiny Tots – Nursery 7pm CBT Prayer Service – Sanc 7pm SPRC – CR1 7:30pm BST702 Com – Library Wednesday, May 22 9:30am Seated Exercise – Chapel 6pm Rebuilding Together – CR1

Wednesday, May 22 (continued) 6:30pm BS Troop – FH 7pm CBT Prayer Service – Sanc 7:45pm Chancel Choir – Choir Room Thursday, May 23 7pm CBT Prayer Service – Sanc 7pm Bible Study with Pastor Ken – CR2 7pm Praise Band – Chapel Friday, May 24 7pm CBT Prayer Service – Sanc Saturday, May 25 8:30am-1:30pm CBT – Sanc & all CR’s 2pm Papavizas – Sanc 7pm CBT prayer Service – Sanc Sunday, May 26 9:00 & 11:00am Services – Sanc 10am 10am Pioneer Class – CR1

Upcoming News at Mount Zion

Shepherding Team #7 Is On Call This Week, May 19th-25th. Contact Jan Plant.

Chair Exercise class meets Wednesday mornings from 9:30-10:00. All

are welcome. There will be no class on May 29. If you have any

questions, please call or text Bettye Ames.

2019 VBS July 22–26 Volunteers Needed! If you can help, please

email mtzionvbs2019volunteers@gmail.com. VBS Registration is now open!

Go to the Mt Zion website and click on the VBS flyer in the Upcoming Events

page.

Youth Group: Dinner & Mini Golf We are headed to dinner @ Pepper

Jacks and then mini golfing @ Rocky Gorge. We are leaving from the Youth

Center by 5:30pm and will be back at about 7:30pm. Permission slips are

required, so parents/guardians should stop in to sign the permission waiver

for this event. If a student does not have an Information Form/Permission

form on file already, one will need to be completed before leaving.

Pointer Newsletter Editor Needed. After many years of dedicated

service, Sue Ball is stepping down as Pointer Editor. We are seeking

someone to permanently take over that role. The task requires 2-4 hours

near the end of each month. The Communications Committee can provide

guidance. Please contact us if you are able to help with this important part

of Mount Zion’s communications.

UMM Golf Event Friday, May 24th at Willow Springs. Tee off at

5pm. Nine fun filled holes. Afterwards, we will enjoy some fine dining at

Hudson Coastal in Maple Lawn. Please invite friends and neighbors. RSVP

to Evan Saunderson by Sunday, May 19.

VIM Trip - Mt. Zion's UMM has a VIM trip planned to support the North

Carolina Disaster Response, in Newport, NC, July 12-20 led by Ken Sines.

We would like to have a team of 12 -15 people. This is open to all, ages 21

and over. A team meeting will be held Sunday, June 9 at 10:15 am. If you

are interested, please contact Ken Sines or Debby Klopp.

Bible Study on 1st Thessalonians. Join Pastor Dunnington in looking at

the first recorded piece of Christian biblical literature, Paul’s first letter to

the church at Thessalonica. Learn how the early Christians were called to

live as a new faith community in a Roman world, even as they eagerly

anticipated the full expression of God’s kingdom to break forth in their

lifetime. This 4 week study will be on Thursday evenings from 7:00 to 8:30

pm on May 16, 23, 30 and June 6.

There will be NO Kid’s Zone during the month of May!! We are re-

evaluating/re-organizing the program and giving the leaders a much needed

break! Any comments or thoughts can be emailed to Jena Meredith.

All Women of Mt. Zion: You are invited to a potluck dinner at Crystal

Zimmerman’s on Friday, June 7, 2019. We will have a social hour from 6-

7:00 and then eat. If you are running late, no problem, come anyway. Bring

either an appetizer, main dish, side dish, salad or dessert. Beverages are

supplied. There will be no meeting. Just a time to relax and socialize. Hope

to see you there.

The Care Giver’s Group meets the 3rd Sunday of every month

between services, in the church library. Contact Judy H. Johnson.

The Committee on Lay Leadership (Nominating Committee) will

meet each month to explore how we can match people’s skills to be engaged

in ministry and serve Christ’s Church. Please reach out to us so that you

might be engaged in Christ’s ministry here at Mt. Zion, in our community

and around the world. - Rev. Gary Sheffield-James, Chair of Lay Leadership

We will be recognizing recent graduates in June: high school,

college, grad school, or any other program. If you are or know a student who

is graduating this Spring or has graduated anytime in since last June, please

send us the following information:

•Name • School •Approximate date of graduation

•Next step after graduation if known, i.e., college, new job, etc.

•Picture to show to the congregation

Baltimore Washington Conference Volunteer Opportunities Wed, May 29 - Sat, June 1 at the Baltimore Waterfront Marriott Hotel. Volunteers are needed to help with registration, help in the Prayer Room, and package meals for our Mission Focus Partner, Rise Against Hunger. Please visit www.bwcumc.org for more information.

Through Our Presence & Gifts

Week Ending Sunday May 12, 2019 Worship Sunday School

Attendance

9:00 am 150 11:00 am 63

Financial Summary as of May 15, 2019 2019 2018

Weekly Receipts $8,135 $14,514

YTD Operating Receipts $217,195 $250,905

YTD Operating Disbursements $203,044 $241,740

*Detailed monthly financial reports are available in the Treasurer’s hallway mailbox

Through Our Prayers: As a shepherd cares for the sheep, so also will Christ watch over His followers. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayers. Our Members: Carol Lindberg, Connie Gull, Bonnie Luepkes, Marcia Marshall, John Pfannenstein, Jack Maloney, Frieda Youngblood, Tish Miller, Phillip & Eli Amos, Edison & Mary Ellen Amos, Judy Johnson, Christy Wnuk-Fink, George Bickerton, Bill Cashmark, the Collatz Family, Connie Kolpack, Nancy Lindquist. Members’ Family & Friends: families affected by tornados in the southern states, Stephen Jarrison, Chet Keslawiak, Gene Gyqax, Cynthia Carr, Bea Ball, Brian Bixler, The Campbell Family, Robert Wallance, Stephen Harrison, Chet Kulawiak, Sam Kurland, Helen Edwards, Robin Adkins, Ed & Karen Williams, Gary Nadeau, Rob Eidson, Brian Hayes, Carlisle Sraver, Ed, Ruby Beaver, Eric Carlson, Beau Ross, Dick Shober, John Shober, Karen Mapp, Bob Bacon, Brenda Evers, Karen Corkran, Larry Johnson, Mark Myers, Bruce Van Blargan, Emanuela Guffanti, Jackie Lineberger, Wes Jin, Hank Wainwright, Ivan Diaz, Marian Isley & Lisa Slusser, Bonita Divver, Nathan Mackle, Taylor, Joseph, Will, Suzanne, Rosemary, Kathleen, Joe, Gladys Paulock, Pauline Reel, Bob Wagner, Carol Thomas, Quellee & Raclynn Gonzalez, Roxann Ganbin, Beth Smith. Our Homebound Members: Frieda Youngblood, Eva Bryant. Members Serving in Our Armed Forces: Colin Klopp, Andrew Schmit, Victoria Wyler. Non-Members Serving in our Armed Forces: Rondall Waltz-Wills, Chris Mittuch, Dan Mittuch, Derrek Koch, Brad Cohn, Jason Walker, Andrew Lammers, Luke Tung, Mariah Mead.

We Serve God & God’s People