Prelude – “There is a Bálm” Deb Papavizas Lighting of the Candles Choral Introit – “Blessed Jesus At Thy Word” Chancel Choir Welcome & Opportunities to Serve Gary Sheffield-James Greeting & Opening Prayer Steve Dennis *Opening Hymn –“Crown Him With Many Crowns” UMH #327 Prayer of Confession *Passing the Peace Children’s Time Emily O’Keefe & Matthew Island The Lord’s Prayer Led by our children Hymn – “Surely the Presence of the Lord” UMH #328 Sharing of Joys and Concerns Pastoral Prayer Gary Sheffield-James Hymn – “Surely the Presence of the Lord” UMH #328 God’s Tithes and our Offerings and Gifts Musical Offering – “When the Poor Ones” Duet: Chris Fox & Mark Dubbs *Doxology UMH#95 *Prayer of Dedication Gary Sheffield-James Anthem Chancel Choir Scripture Lesson – Leviticus 19: 33-34 Steve Dennis *Gospel Lesson – Matthew 25: 31-46 Steve Dennis Sermon – “Remembering Our Roots” Gary Sheffield-James *Closing Hymn – “We’ve a Story to Tell to the Nations” UMH#569 *Sending Forth *Choral Benediction Postlude – “Beneath the Cross of Jesus” Deb Papavizas Leave to Serve God’s People

*You are invited to stand in heart or posture

9:00 a.m. Traditional Service

Enter to Worship

Gathering Music

Welcome & Opportunities to Serve

*Greeting and Prayer of Confession

*Passing the Peace

Recognition of New Member

*Songs of Celebration

“I Walk By Faith”, “40 Days”

Kid’s Time

The Lord’s Prayer

Sharing of Joys and Concerns

Pastoral Prayer

*Worship Through Our Giving

*Offering Music – “Come Alive (Dry Bones)”

*Prayer of Dedication

Scripture Lesson – Leviticus 19: 33-34

*Gospel Lesson – Matthew 25: 31-46

Sermon – “Remembering Our Roots”

*Song of Reflection

“Let My Words Be Few”

*Prayers at the Altar

*Sending Forth

Leave to Serve God’s People

*You are invited to stand in heart or posture

9:00 a.m. Traditional Service

11:00 a.m. Contemporary Service

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.

Childcare is available all morning for children under 5 in the Nursery (room 205) 2-4th Sundays each month: 9:15 am & 11:15 am, Kids’ Zone in the chapel

No Kids’ Zone during 10:00am single services

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 *Playgroup Infant - 5yrs with caregiver: Mondays 9:30-11:00am: Nursery

Events Schedule: February 25th ~ March 4th

Sunday, February 25th 9:00 & 11:00am Services/Sanc 10:00 – 11:00am Pioneer Class/CR1 10:00 – 11:00am Young Adult SS/OMR 1:00 – 5:00pm GS Thinking Day/FH 5:00 – 6:00pm Trinity Choir/133 5:30 – 6:00pm BS Pack 702/FH Monday, February 26th 9:30 – 11:00am Playgroup/Nursery 10:00 – 11:00am Bible Study/CR2 7:00 – 9:00pm MDSR/FH Tuesday, February 27th 10:30 – 12:30am Preschool/FH Wednesday, February 28th 9:30am – 11:00pm Seated Chair/Chpl 10:30 – 12:30am Preschool/FH 6:00 – 9:00pm BS Meet/FH 6:45 – 7:45pm Chancel Bells/Sanc 7:45 – 8:45pm Chancel Choir/Sanc

Thursday, March 1st 7:00 – 8:00pm Praise Band/Sanc Friday, March 2nd All Day – Prayer Vigil/Chpl 1:00 – 9:30pm UMW Lunch Setup/FH 6:30 – 9:30pm CBT setup/Sanc Saturday, March 3rd All Day – Prayer Vigil/Chpl 8:00am -3:00pm UMW Lunch/FH 8:30am – 1.30pm CBT/Sanc and all CR’s 7:00 – 8:300pm Youth Group/RiverHill Sunday, March 4th All Day – Winter Haven/FH 9:00 & 11:00am Services/Sanc 10:00 – 11:00am Pioneer Class/CR1 10:00 – 11:00am Young Adult SS/OMR 5:00 – 6:00pm Trinity Choir/133 6:15 – 7:30pm Youth Group/YC

Upcoming News at Mount Zion

*Shepherding Team #6 Is On Call This Week, February 25th to March 3rd. Contact Crystal Zimmerman. *Cooking Group: The cooking group will meet again on 2/27 at 5:30. We will meet at Gail Coffin's house for this meeting. Our purpose is to get together, prepare a meal for ourselves and enough for the Shepherding ministry or other mission needs. We would love to have you join us for fun, fellowship and food! Please let Deb Leiss or Gail Coffin know if you are interested.

*Signups continue for Winter Shelter, March 4-11. You can sign up in the West Narthex or via Signup Genius (see link on Mt. Zion web site). We still have lots of needs. For more information contact Rod Barr.

*Rebuilding Together, All Day, Saturday, April 28 – Plan to participate in the Rebuilding Together day of service helping a local homeowner with home repairs and being in fellowship with each other. All skill levels welcome. Your commitment to join us is needed by Feb 4. For more information or to sign up, please indicate on the bulletin attendance sheet or contact Ken Sines or Kathy Dunn.

*CAMP HOPE (June 24 - 30) Participants perform renovation projects and home repairs in the surrounding Appalachia area for homeowners needing financial or physical assistance. Campers are housed at Frostburg State Univ. with other churches throughout the Baltimore Conference. YOUTH SIGN-UPS will be Sunday, March 4th, 11th, and 25th after the 9 am service in Fellowship Hall. Eligible youth must be age 14 by June 24th. If you have questions regarding the Camp Hope program, please contact Debby Klopp or e-mail.

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.

We pray for Family and World Peace in the New Year. We pray for all the victims and families of We pray for all the people who have been victims of violence stemming from hatred and prejudice. We pray for all the victims of natural disasters.

Our Members: Frieda Youngblood, Barbara Howard, Carol Cantelo, David Colandrea, Harry Strats, The Molesworth Family, Jack Island, Tish Miller, Janet & Chuck Sehman, Ed Jones, Doug Odom, Phillip & Eli Amos, Edison & Mary Ellen Amos, Judy Johnson, Christy Wnuk-Fink, Will Hobbs, Ann Parlette, George Bickerton, Bill Cashmark, the Collatz Family, Connie Kolpack, Nancy Lindquist, Debbie Tracy, Art Colburn. Members’ Family & Friends: Carlisle Sraver, Dottie Harrison, Joanne Island, Leish Rosier and Family, Warren Howard’s family, Andy Lachance Sr., Beau Ross, Charlene Fitzpatrick, Mandy Olson, Brian Bixler, Maebelle Reeder, Leigh Rozier and family, Juliet Lau, Barrie Lau, Brian Hayes, Andrew, Jack Miller, Kirk Fitzpatrick, Sue Markos, Chuck Bandy, Orion Krause, Skylar Collatz, Joseph, Taylor, Dennis, Will, The Reed Family, Dolly. Our Homebound Members: Polly Hawkes, Carroll Molesworth, Frieda Youngblood, Shirley Noble, Eva Bryant. Members Serving in Our Armed Forces: Colin Klopp, Andrew Schmit, Victoria Wyler. Non-Members Serving in our Armed Forces: Joshua Bandy, Brad Cohn, Randall Johnston, Jason Walker, Andrew Lammers, Luke Tung, Mariah Mead, Hunter Carter-Rimbach.

We Serve God & God’s People

Through Our Presence & Gifts

Week Ending Sunday, February 18th Worship Sunday School Attendance : Ash Wednesday Sunday Services:

7:00pm: 46 9:00am: 117 11:00am: 70 Total: 233

Adults: 46 Youth: 15 Children: 8 Total: 69

Weekly Receipts 8,284 16,159 Financial Summary as of February 4th 2018 2017 YTD Operating Receipts 84,289 71,685 YTD Operating Disbursements 82,203 66,383 Operating Surplus (-Deficit) 2,086 5,302 Legacy Summary as of Jan. 31st End of Month Total to Date Total Campaign Funds Received 250.00 984,086.06 Transfers: Missions 25.00 90,144.15 Transfers: Facilities for the Future 25.00 90,144.15 Mortgage Principal Curtailments 200.00 721,151.97 Mortgage Loan Balance as of February 6,2018

78,773.58

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

Sermon Notes & Highlights from the Service

Mount Zion Is a Stephen Ministry Congregation Please see the bulletin board by the Fellowship Hall for

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