Mount Zion African Methodist Episcopal Church
1312 Willow Street - Norristown, Pennsylvania 19401-3328
Reverend Carlos D. Bounds, M.Div., Senior Pastor
Church Office: 610-279-8313 Church Website: www.mtzion-ntown.faith
SUNDAY, APRIL 20, 2025 - RESURRECTION / EASTER SUNDAY
(YOUTH EASTER PLAY - “Resurrection to the Good News” - YOUTH BAPTISM)
ANNOUNCEMENTS OF SERVICES AND EVENTS FOR CHURCH, COMMUNITY AND DISTRICT
Stewards of the Day - Sunday, April 20, 2025 - Sisters Antionette Johnson and Joanne Turner
Trustees of the Day - Sunday, April 20, 2025 - Sister Lisa Gibson and Brother Allen Yates
Mount Zion Reoccurring Weekly Meetings - other information
· Sunday Worship Services - Weekly at 11:00am - 2nd and 4th Services at 8:00am.
· Adult Church School - 9:30am - 10:30am - Louden Hall.
· Children Church School - 10:30am - 11:30am - Fellowship Hall and Multipurpose Room.
· Mid-Day Bible Study - Wednesdays - 12:30pm - Virtual Meeting Until Further Notice.
· Evening Bible Study - Wednesdays - 7:00pm - Virtual.
(Zoom Meeting ID: 949 0581 6504 - Passcode: 475200 - Dial-In: 646-876-9923).
· Evangelist Prayer Call - Mondays - 7:15pm - (Dial-In: 716 427 1108 - Passcode: 137801).
· The Evangelist Ministry will meet every 2nd Monday following the Evangelist Prayer Conference Call.
· Mt. Zion’s Fitness - Yoga Workouts: Tuesday and Thursday - 6:00pm - 7:00pm in Louden Hall.
Everyone is encouraged to join the free sessions. Brother Michael Butler, instructor,
Sister Phyllis Mason, coordinator - (610-724-0631). Bring a floor mat. Thank you for joining!
Worship the Lord with online giving: CashApp - $mtzionntown or Zelle - 610-761-6346.
Easter commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ. This holiday is considered the most important in the Christian year. Easter marks the end of Holy Week. Holy Week in turn serves as the last week in LENT, a six-week period of spiritual preparation for the celebration of Jesus' resurrection. According to the Bible, some of Jesus' followers went to His tomb on the first Easter Sunday only to find it empty. In one biblical account, Jesus appears to Mary Magdalene as she wept outside His tomb and tells her of His resurrection. In others, the risen Jesus later appears to His disciples. Whatever happened had a profound effect on Jesus' followers, who thereafter believed in the possibility of salvation and new life through Jesus and His teachings. Because Jesus' followers were recorded to have discovered His empty tomb at dawn, the early morning hours are a traditional time for Christians to gather for Easter Sunday Resurrection worship service.
Ø Sunday, April 20, 2025 - 6:00am - Resurrection Service - In-Person and Livestream - Siloam Baptist Church - 1329 Willow Street - Norristown. Reverend Dr. Randall M. Harris, preacher. www.siloambc.org - info@siloam.org - 610-275-8163.
Ø Thursday, April 24, 2025 - 7:00pm - Women’s Day One-Night Revival. We look forward to our upcoming One-Night Revival. The guest preacher is Reverend Dawn S. Christopher, Pastor of Ward Emmanuel A.M.E. Church, Philadelphia, PA. Sister Tisha Lett will be the revivalist worship leader.
Ø Sunday, April 27, 2025 - 11:00am - Women’s Day Worship Service - You are invited to join us as we come together to give praise and worship to the Lord. Evangelist Tasha Stephens Miller of Memorial Church of God in Christ of Haverford, PA will be our guest preacher. Light refreshments will be served in Louden Hall following the worship service. Please invite family and friends and thank you for your participation and prayers. Appreciation from Sisters Agnes Lumpkin and Adrianna Gray.
Ø Sunday, April 27, 2025 - 4:00pm - The GNAM Annual Community Candlelight In-Person Service at Macedonia Baptist Church Ministries - 2633 Hillcrest Avenue - Norristown, PA.
Ø Women’s Missionary Society will be starting a community garden. We are looking for volunteers to assist with tending to the garden. If interested, please contact Sister Alaia Bradshaw abradshaw21@gmail.com or Licentiate Anthea Lett lennae01@gmail.com.
Ø Clothing Drive - The Women’s Missionary Society is collecting clothing donations for a local shelter for seniors in need. Items of various sizes are needed. Reach out to any of the missionaries if you have anything you can donate. We appreciate your support - Licentiate Anthea Lett.
Ø Wednesday, April 30, 2025 - 6:00pm - 7:30pm - Norristown Community Meeting at Norristown Public Library, 1001 Powell Street - Norristown. Community Members will meet to discuss: Education equity in Norristown Public Schools; How low school funding influences local crime; and the power we have as a community. For additional info, visit www.powerinterfaith.org or Nnaranjo@powerinterfaith.org. Food will be provided.
Ø Wednesday, April 30, 2025 - 7:00pm - Mt. Zion Love Feast in sanctuary. No evening Bible Study.
Ø May 1 - May 3, 2025 - The 29th Session of the Western New York Annual Conference. Bethel AME Church, Buffalo, NY. Rev Paul J. Thomas, Host Pastor.
Ø Saturday, May 3, 2025 - 9:00am - 12:00pm - Reverend Tiffany Lett Martin and the Bethel A.M.E. Church family presents you their “Women Empowerment Summit 2025” with guest preachers and other special guests. The recipe for spiritual growth, success, health, and healthy relationships. This is a free will offering. Food and fellowship along with expert panelists (Flyer attached).
Ø Saturday, May 3, 2025 - 11:00am - South Area WMS Annual Day - Saint Paul Metropolitan AME Church - 8398 Lindberg Blvd - Philadelphia, PA 19153. Our speaker will be Rev. Dietra C. Bell along with a choir from Zion AME Philadelphia. The Annual Day begins at 11AM. The offering for the Annual Day is $25.00 and donation for the speaker. We are asking each President, Pastors, Clergy, Officers and Missionaries to give in the offering. We pray that everyone will participate. Funds can be sent to the Area Cashapp southareawms. We ask that you let us know by April 26th on how many persons will be coming so we can prepare accurately for lunch. PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD TO YOUR MISSIONARIES, CHURCH MEMBERS, FRIENDS AND FAMILY MEMBERS. ENVELOPES WILL BE PROVIDED. For information, contact Licentiate Anthea Lett.
Ø Sunday, May 18, 2025 - 11:00am worship service. Rachel J. Smith Missionary Society Annual Day. Sister Tisha Lett will be the speaker. Thank you for supporting Mt. Zion Missionary Society.
Ø June 4 - June 8, 2025 - The 209th Session of the Philadelphia Annual Conference. Bethel AME Church, 450-512 East Strawberry Street - Lancaster, PA 17603. Lay Witness Night is Thursday, June 5th. Information about Mt. Zion Van transportation is forthcoming if there are interested attendees. Conference Venue: Wyndham Lancaster Resort and Convention Center - 2300 Lincoln Highway - East Lancaster, PA 17602 - Rev Edward M. Bailey, Host Pastor, Rev Lawrence C. Henryhand, Host Presiding Elder. For additional information and to open link, use control and click link to view details of the conference and registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/philadelphia-annual-conference-tickets-1274272255619
Ø Saturday, June 21, 2025 - 10:00am - 3:00pm - Trustee Board Yard Sale. Location: Church Parking Lot. Table rentals are $25.00. Contact Sister Trina Allison - trinaallison40@gmail.com or Brother Henry Murray - hankjosh@gmail.com to reserve your table(s) or if there are questions.
Ø Tuesday, June 24, 2025 - 7:00pm - The next Quarterly Conference hosted by Presiding Elder Dr. Janet Jenkins Sturdivant in Louden Hall. Details forthcoming.
Ø YPD Philadelphia Conference Save the Dates
• April 2025 the Philadelphia conference YPD officer applications for the 2025-2027 term will open. Youth who are 13 yrs and up are all welcome to apply. All positions are open, and applications are due by April 1st, 2025. Please be aware - ALL APPLICATIONS MUST HAVE THE PROPER SIGNATURES and be submitted via the local YPD director, Sister Ebony Staten- Fortson.
• Philadelphia conference Self-denial revival May 16, 2025 St. John AME Church, Paschall at 7:00pm.
• Save the Date: Conference WMS Annual Day June 4, 2025 (Host: Bethel AME Church, Lancaster)
• Save the Date: Conference YPD Annual Day June 7, 2025 (Host: Bethel AME Church, Lancaster).- Registration $35.00
• Save The Date: 54th Annual First District YPD Meeting - October 2025 (Host: New York Conference).
• Connectional YPD Leadership Institute - July 11-13, 2025 - Atlanta, GA.
Ø Mt. Zion Van Service Weekly Schedule - If Van transportation is needed to and from the church for Sunday worship services, call Saturday night prior to Sunday you need transportation. You are asked to be ready by 10:30am for pick-up for the 11:00am worship service. First Sunday Van Driver - Brother Wendell Haulcy (610-952-6857); Second, Third, Fourth and Fifth Sunday Driver - Brother Allen Yates (610-999-5141). Van Ministry, Brother Sonny Grimes.
Requests for Prayers for Sick and Shut-In members and friends in private homes, hospitals, nursing facilities, churches, and homeless families within the communities. “But I will restore you to health and heal your wounds, declares the Lord” Jeremiah 30:17. Pastor Bounds and Sister Amy Bounds distributed Easter lilies to Mt. Zion’s sick and shut-in members.
Condolences - Prayers are requested for those who are grieving the loss of loved ones “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the holy spirit, you may abound in hope.” Romans 15:13
Christian grief counseling session at mt. zion - Date/Time To Be Determined - Christian Grief Counseling is a faith-based approach to healing from grief and sorrow. Christian Grief Counselors provide skilled biblical counseling and compassionate care to help bereaved individuals find hope, peace, and healing through loss of a loved one or other devastations. Christian Grief Counseling integrates faith along with support and guidance to move you through the grief process. A Christian Grief Counselor will provide professional counseling with the integration of scripture and a proper understanding of God. There are various types and stages of grief, i.e., acute anxiety, self-harm body image, postpartum depression, mental illness, any type abuses, martial loss, addiction, job loss, to name a few. No cost for this one-time session. Mitchell McTias, licensed Grief Counselor at St. Mary’s Hospital, Bucks County, PA has agreed to schedule a session of Grief Counseling at Mt. Zion Church for learning and discussing of grievances. To confirm the attendance of Christian Grief Counseling, a number of Mt. Zion attendees must be confirmed. If you are interested in the one-day session of Grief Counseling, please contact Lorraine Vance at virginia.vance@yahoo,com. Presently, 14 persons have expressed interest. Pastor Bounds will schedule a date and time with Grief Counselor Mitchell McTias and you will be notified of the details. Thanks for your quick response!
MONTH OF APRIL Health Awareness: Alcohol Awareness, Global Child Nutrition, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, National Autism Acceptance; National Cancer Control, National Child Abuse Prevention, National Foot Health Awareness, National Minority Health, National Sarcoidosis Awareness, National Stress Awareness, Oral Cancer Awareness, Parkinson’s Awareness, Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention, Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI), Testicular Cancer Awareness, Women’s Eye Health and Safety, National Youth HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, and Oral, Head and Neck Cancer Awareness.
”The Year To Receive”
“And let us not grow weary while doing good,
for in due season, we shall reap if we do not lose heart” Galatians 6:9 (NKJV)