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, January 19, 2025 - 11:00am Worship Service
ANNOUNCEMENTS OF SERVICES AND EVENTS FOR CHURCH, COMMUNITY AND DISTRICT
Stewards of the Day January 19, 2025 Sister Antoinette Johnson and Brother Henry Smith
Trustees of the Day January 19, 2025 Brothers Thomas Bradshaw and Holston Spence
Ø Upcoming and Reoccurring Weekly Meetings/Events:
· Adult Church School - 9:30am - 10:30am - Louden Hall.
· Children Church School - 10:30am - 11:30am - Fellowship Hall / Multi-Purpose Room.
· Mid-Day Bible Study - Wednesdays - 12:30pm - Louden Hall
· Evening Bible Study - Wednesdays - 7:00pm - Virtual.
(Zoom Meeting ID: 949 0581 6504 - Passcode: 475200. Dial-In: 646-876-9923).
· Evangelist Prayer Conference Call - Mondays - 7:15pm - (Dial-In: 716 427 1108 - Passcode: 137801).
· Evangelist Ministry meets every 2nd Monday following the Evangelist Prayer Conference Call.
· Mt. Zion’s Fitness and Yoga Workouts - Tuesdays and Thursdays - 6:00pm to 7:00pm in Louden Hall. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend. Sessions are free! Brother Michael Butler, instructor, Sister Phyllis Mason, coordinator (610-724-0631). Bring a floor mat. All are welcome!
Ø Worship the Lord with online giving: CashApp - $mtzionntown or Zelle – 610-761-6346.
Ø Saturday, January 18, 2025 - 9:00am - 1:00pm - Villanova Students Clean-up volunteer at Mt. Zion Church. Mt. Zion members, please take time from your schedule, if possible, to help with the clean-up of our church. The Trustee Board expresses appreciation to you in advance.
Ø Sunday, January 19, 2025 - Co-Operative Club mandatory meeting in Louden Hall following worship service. Meeting discussion - 2025 Plans. Sister Adrianna Gray, president.
Ø Thursday, January 23, 2025 - 7:00pm - Trustee Board monthly meeting via Zoom. Logistics to follow.
Ø Friday, January 24, 2025 - 6:30pm - Pure in Heart Ministries invite young ladies 7 to 19 yrs to Paint In The New Year. Precious Pearls join an evening of Fun and Fellowship “Paint with your Heart” at 1024 Belvoir Road, Plymouth Meeting. Due to paint and canvas orders, RSVP your attendance to text 610-659-3551 or pureinheart58m@gmail.com) by January 22nd. Bring a friend! Love offerings are appreciated - (cashapp $pjones5927) - Refreshments served. Thank you for your support! Dr. Paulette Jones, Founder.
Ø Sunday, January 26, 2025 - Trustee Board Annual Day. Cake and punch served following worship service.
Ø Wednesday, January 29, 2025 - 7:00pm - First Love Feast of the new year. Prepare your heart to receive Him!
Ø SAVE THE DATE - Sunday, April 27, 2025 - Annual Women’s Day
· Women’s Day Chairperson, Agnes Lumpkin - Women’s Day Co-Chairperson, Adrianna Gray
· Women’s Day Theme: “Women of God Walking in Faith”
· Women’s Day Scripture: “Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord would fulfill His promises to Her” - Luke 1:45 (NIV).
· Women’s Day Colors: Purple, White, Mint Green
· Women’s Day Financial Goal: $10,000.00. Women and Men Assessment $150.00 per person
· Upcoming Events: Co-Op Club Bake Sale (March 16th); Prayer Breakfast (March 29th); One-Night Revival (April 24th); Other fundraisers to be confirmed.
Ø Sunday, January 26, 2025 - Please join a brief Women’s Day meeting immediately following worship service. Thank you for your attendance to this meeting.
Ø SAVE THE DATE - May 27 - June 1, 2025 - 209th Session of the Philadelphia Annual Conference.
Church Location: Bethel A.M.E. Church, 450-512 East Strawberry Street, Lancaster, PA 17603.
Conference Location: Lancaster Marriott Hotel at Penn Square - 25 South Queen Street, Lancaster, PA
17603. Reverend Edward M. Bailey, host pastor. More details to follow.
Ø YPD Local Updates (please carefully read all information)
• The next Youth service rehearsal will be Saturday, February 8, 2025 - 10:00am-12:00pm. As we are
preparing to honor Founders Day, we are asking all youth to attend.
• Every 1st and 2nd Sunday, our local YPD snack store is open immediately after worship service. All proceeds
contribute to our YPDers local conference as well as the 1st district activities. We appreciate your support.
• The YPD will be visiting the African American Museum on Saturday, February 15, 2025 - 10:00am-1:00pm.
Tickets are $10.00 per person. Please RSVP your space as soon as possible. The deadline for payment is
February 15, 2025. See Sis Ebony for any questions or concerns. Please be aware van seating is limited, and
everyone is welcome to attend.
• Mark your calendar - The local YPD Annual Day service will be Sunday, March 9, 2025, during morning
service. The speaker will be confirmed and announced.
• The YPD would like to thank all those who continuously pour into our local youth. Your financial, spiritual, and
physical support does not go without notice. We are stronger together and that strength is shown through our
local youth daily.
Ø YPD Philadelphia Conference Save the Dates
• Saturday, February 8, 2025 - YPD Black Wax Museum. Location: Mother Bethel AME Church - 419 South Sixth Street - Philadelphia PA, 19147.
• Save the Date: Conference WMS Annual Day – May 28, 2025 (Host: Bethel AME Church, Lancaster, PA)
• Save the Date: Conference YPD Annual Day – May 31, 2025 (Host: Bethel AME Church, Lancaster)
• Save the Date: YPD Leadership Training Institute for YPD Officers and Directors – Spring 2025
➢ YPD 1st District/Connectional
• MLK Day of Service - January 20, 2025
• YPD Table Talk - January 16th and 17th at 7:00pm via Instagram@ypdame
• Connectional YPD Souper Bowl of Caring - February 2, 2025
• Save The Date: 54th Annual First District YPD Meeting – October 2025 (Host: New York Conference)
• Connectional YPD Souper Bowl of Caring - February 9, 2025.
Ø Saturday, February 1, 2025 - 9:00am - New Members Training Class - Louden Hall. All new joiners are asked to attend the Membership Training Class instructed by Pastor Carlos Bounds.
Ø February 6-8, 2025 - 12:00noon - First Episcopal District Founder’s Day 2025. Meeting Location: Mother Bethel A.M.E. Church - 419 South 6th Street - Philadelphia, PA 19141-1431 – Rev. Carolyn Cavaness, host pastor.
Ø Saturday, February 15, 2025 - 10:00am - Class Leaders Training - Louden Hall. All Class Leaders are asked to attend the training class. Sisters Netta Johnson and Olethia Bradshaw, contacts.
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. “Holy Spirit drive away from our sick and shut-in families and friends all forms of sickness and disease. Restore strength to their bodies and joy to their spirit, so that in their renewed health, they may be blessed to serve you, now and forevermore.”
Condolences are expressed to Sister Mae Watson and family in the passing of her cousin in Pleasantville, NJ. The funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 9:00 am in Pleasantville, NJ. Acknowledgements of sympathy may be sent to Sister Mae Watson - 103 Oxford Circle - Norristown, PA 19403. Our love and thoughts are extended to Sister Watson and family.
We ask that our loving Father grant the favor to find solace in your presence and in the memories that you share. “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
“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)
January Awareness Month
As we step into the new year, January brings with it a fresh start and a host of important awarenesses. This month is an opportunity to reflect on various health and cultural issues, educating ourselves and others about their significance.
National Blood Donor Awareness, Cervical Health Awareness, Mental Wellness,
Poverty Awareness, Alzheimer Awareness, Cervical Cancer Screening,
