Prelude – “I would Be True” Warriner Deb Papavizas Lighting of the Candles Welcome & Opportunities to Serve Gary Sheffield-James *Greeting & Opening Prayer Steve Dennis *Opening Songs – “God of Love and God of Power”UMH#578, vs 1 & 4

“Maker, in Whom We Live” UMH#88 vs 1 & 4 “Not Us”

*Passing the Peace Kids Time Andrea Smolen The Lord’s Prayer Led by our children Song of Celebration – “Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)” Sharing of Joys and Concerns Gary Sheffield-James Pastoral Prayer God’s Tithes and our Offerings and Gifts Musical offering – “Come Thou Fount” *Doxology UMH#95 *Prayer of Dedication Gary Sheffield-James *Gospel Lesson – Matthew 19:16-30 Steve Dennis Special Music – “Blessings” Sermon – “Your Money, or Your Life?” Rev. Rachel Cornwell Consecration Moment Rev. Rachel Cornwell Leave to Serve God’s People

*You are invited to stand in heart or posture

Consecration Sunday 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

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: Mon &Thurs 9:30-11:00am: Nursery

Events Schedule: October 8th ~ October 15th

Sunday, October 8th 10:00am One Service Consecration Sunday/Sanc 10:00 – 11:00am BP Screening/Lib 3:00 – 6:00pm BS Troops/Class 4&5 5:00 – 6:00pm Trinity Choir/133 6:00 – 7:00pm Youth Group/YC Monday, October 9th 9:30 – 11:00am Playgroup/Nursery 10:00 – 11:00am Bible Study/CR2 7:00 – 9:00pm MDSR/FH Tuesday, October 10th 10:20 – 11:20am Preschool/Chapel Wednesday, October 11th 9:30 - 11:00am Seated Chair/Chapel 10:00 – 11:00am Prayer Shawl/CR1 6:00 – 9:00pm BS Troop 702/FH 6:45 – 7:45pm Chancel Bells/Sanc 7:45 – 8:45pm Chancel Choir/Sanc

Thursday, October 12th 7:00 – 8:00pm Praise Band/Sanc 8:00 – 9:00pm Scout 702 Meet/CR1 Friday, October 13th 12:00 – 2:00pm SAGE Brigade/CR1 6:30 – 9:30pm CBT Setup/Sanc 7:30 – 9:30pm UMW-UMM Coffee House Open Mike Night/FH Saturday, October 14th 8:30 – 1:30pm CBT/Sanc and CRs 8:00 – 10:00pm Pack 702/Lib Sunday, October 15th 9:00 & 11:00am Services/Sanc 10:00 – 11:00am Caregiver Group/Lib 3:00 – 4:30pm BS 702 packs/CL 4&5 5:00 – 6:00pm Trinity Choir/133 6:00 – 7:00pm Youth Group/YC

Upcoming News at Mount Zion

*Shepherding Team #4 Is On Call This Week, October 8th to October 14th. Contact Margaret & Jerry Rose. *Celebration luncheon - please join us for lunch after the service today at Ten Oaks Ballroom, 5000 Signal Bell Lane, Clarksville, MD 21029. No cost and everyone is welcome!

*Thanks to your generosity we have commitments for all materials needed to fill our 10 flood buckets. In addition, we have received cash donations that will allow us to fill additional buckets. Please put your items you have signed up to donate in or by the marked box in the West Narthex by Sunday, October 15. If you still want to help you can make a cash donation to Mt. Zion clearly indicating "flood buckets" on your check and on your envelope. *Are you caring for your aging parent or for another loved one at home or from a distance? Mt. Zion’s Caregivers Support Group can help to support you in sharing needs and concerns with one another, offering resources that help to ease some of the stress. Group meets the 3rd Sunday of every month between services, in the church library Oct. 15, Nov. 19, and Dec. 17. Contact Judy H. Johnson. *Secret Santa Shop Gifts can be dropped off in the West Narthex. We are accepting new and items that can be re-gifted. We are in need of 100 Items. The most popular items needed are toys for siblings, pet gifts, dad gifts, mom gifts, and gifts for teachers. We will collect all items until Nov. 26th. *Seated Chair Exercise class is a great way to get your 30 minutes of fitness on Wednesday mornings from 9:30-10am in the chapel EXCEPT September through June there is no class on the third Wednesday of the month. Questions? Contact Bettye Ames.

*All Saints Sunday – Nov. 5, 2017: We will remember all of our Church members who have gone to be with the Lord over the past year (November 6, 2016 – October 29, 2017). If you have a loved one who was a member of Mt. Zion and passed away during this time, please contact the Church office by October 31st so that we may get a picture. On Sunday, November 5th, we will lift up each name during the worship service as we our loved ones in the hope of the Resurrection through our Lord Jesus Christ. *Fellowship Cafe returns in the Fellowship Hall. Everyone is welcome to stop by between the two morning services for food and fellowship. We hope you will join us often and we always appreciate donations of food or cash so that we can nourish everyone’s mind, body, and soul.

*Mt. Zion UMM Upcoming Events 2017: November 10-12 Mt. Zion UMM Men’s Retreat, Pecometh Riverview Retreat Center, Centerville Md.

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 the families whose loved ones have been killed in Las Vegas. We pray for the communities where this tragedy occurred. We pray for all the people who have been affected by the mass murders. We pray for the people who are dealing with the devastation of Hurricanes and Earthquakes. We pray for all the people who have been victims of violence stemming from hatred and prejudice.

Our Members: 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: Mohabir Family, Christian Yetman, George & Genie Syrud, Joelle Brooke, Kay & Tony Paide, Family of Faran Kaplan, Lexi & Cooper Krause, Amanda in Houston, Beverley Bussink, Joanne Island, Byran Burton, Beth Hausley, Joyce Gray, Peggy Metz, Lisa Slusser, Marian Isley, Lisa Norton, Quelle & Raelynn Gonzalez, Pauline Reel, Joseph, Taylor, Dennis, Will, Dolly, The Craig Family. Our Homebound Members: Polly Hawkes,The Molesworths, Frieda Youngblood, Shirley Noble, Eva Bryant. Members Serving in Our Armed Forces: Colin Klopp, Andrew Schmit, Victoria Wyler, Hunter Carter-Rimbach. Non-Members Serving in our Armed Forces: Christopher Cook, Joshua Bandy, Brad Cohn, Randall Johnston, Jason Walker, Andrew Lammers, Luke Tung, Mariah Mead.

We Serve God & God’s People

Through Our Presence & Gifts

Week Ending Sunday, October 1st Worship Sunday School Attendance 9:00am: 162

11:00am: 65 Total: 227

Adults: 21 Youth: 10 Children: 12 Kid Zone 9: 0 Kid Zone11: 0 Total: 45

Weekly Receipts 14,585 Financial Summary as of Sept. 24th 2017 2016 YTD Operating Receipts 522,246 528,653 YTD Operating Disbursements 518,496 567,531 Operating Surplus (-Deficit) 3,751 -38,878 Legacy Summary as of August 14th End of Month Total to Date Total Campaign Funds Received 890.00 960,563.90 Transfers: Missions 89.00 89,142.93 Transfers: Facilities for the Future 89.00 89,142.93 Mortgage Principal Curtailments 712.00 713,142.25 Mortgage Loan Balance as of Sept.18th 2017

112,910.00

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

Sermon Notes & Highlights from the Service

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