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, MARCH 30, 2025 - FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT
ANNOUNCEMENTS OF SERVICES AND EVENTS FOR CHURCH, COMMUNITY AND DISTRICT
Stewards of the Day - March 30, 2025 Sisters Ashlee Flagg and Lorraine Vance
Trustees of the Day - March 30, 2025 Sister Agnes Lumpkin and Brother Eric Alexander
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).
· Evangelist Ministry meets every 2nd Monday following the Evangelist Prayer Conf 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.
Ø Worship the Lord with online giving: CashApp - $mtzionntown or Zelle - 610-761-6346.
Ø The Altar Flowers are dedicated to our First Lady, Sister Amy Bounds and to Reverend Tiffany Lett Martin, Prayer Breakfast, guest preacher on Saturday, March 29th. Appreciation is expressed to Moles Flower and Gift Shop for their dedication of flowers honoring our prayer breakfast and worship Service. Thanks to Manager Brittany of Moles Flower and Gift Shop!
Ø Women’s Day Chair, Sister Agnes Lumpkin and Co-Chair, Sister Adrianna Gray sincerely appreciate the
support presence, services rendered, various donations, program participation, committee tasks, and of course the many prayers given toward the events. Thank you kindly!
Ø Wednesday, April 2, 2025 - Please attend Mt. Zion Love Feast service at 7:00pm. No evening Bible Study.
Ø Thursday, April 3, 2025 - Women’s Day Love Choir rehearsal promptly at 6:30pm in the church sanctuary.
Ø Friday, April 4, 2025 - It is important that all Quarterly Conference reports be submitted to Brother Sonny Grimes, church treasurer no later than requested date. Thanks to all president/leaders.
Ø Monday, April 7, 2025 - Please attend Mt. Zion’s Official Board Meeting in Louden Hall promptly at 7:00pm.
Ø Tuesday, April 8, 2025 - 7:00pm - Lay Organization Monthly Virtual Meeting. Details forthcoming.
Ø Saturday, April 12, 2025 - 10:00am - 12:00pm - Women’s Fellowship - virtual and in-person gathering.
Zoom Meeting - 937-6538-8190 - Passcode: 259912. Details to follow.
Ø Thursday, April 24, 2025 promptly at 7:00pm. We look forward to our upcoming One-Night Revival. Our 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 Worship Service - Remember to join us as we come together to praise and worship the Lord. Evangelist Tasha Stephens Miller of Memorial Church of God in Christ in Haverford, PA will be our guest preacher. Light refreshments will be served in Louden Hall following the worship service.
Ø The Women’s Missionary Society will be starting a community garden. We are looking for volunteers to assist with tending to the garden. If you are interested, please reach out to Sisters Alaia Bradshaw or Anthea Lett.
Ø Clothing Drive - The Women’s Missionary Society is collecting donations for a local shelter for seniors in need. We need items of various sizes. Please reach out to any of the missionaries if you have anything you can donate. We appreciate your support. Sister Anthea Lett.
Ø Sunday, April 27, 2025 - Annual Women’s Day Celebration and Other Events
· 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 Purpose: To empower women of the church/world. Equality knows no gender. Strong women make a strong world.
· 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 and Mint Green
· Women’s Day Financial Goal: $10,000.00.
· Women’s Day Offerings: Assessment of $150.00 per person for women and men. May be paid by
CashApp - $mtzionntown, online giving to mtzion-ntown.faith or personal check(s).
Options: Use regular or purple envelopes to submit your offering(s).
Ø One-Night Revival: Thursday, April 24, 2025 - 7:00pm - One-Night Revival. Guest Preacher, Reverend Dawn S. Christopher of Ward Emmanuel A.M.E. Church, Philadelphia, PA. Sister Tisha Lett is the
revivalist worship leader. REMINDER - WEAR YOUR TEE-SHIRTS ON REVIVAL NIGHT!
Ø Annual Women’s Day: Sunday, April 27, 2025 - 11:00am Worship Service - Evangelist Tasha Stephens Miller, guest preacher of Memorial Church of God in Christ, Haverford, PA.
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 Sunday, May 18, 2025 - 11:00am worship service. Rachel J. Smith Missionary Society Annual Day. Sister Tisha Lett will be the speaker.
First Episcopal District AME Church Annual Conference Schedule - Revision 2025 - “Leading With Purpose” Proverbs 29:18. Bishop Samuel Lawrence Green, Sr., First Episcopal District AME Church.
Ø March 13 - March 15, 2025 - The 102nd Session of the Delaware Annual Conference. Mt. Zion AME Church Dover, DE. Rev Ellis B. Louden
Ø April 3 - April 6, 2025 - The 153rd Session of the New Jersey Annual Conference. Doubletree Hotel, Cherry Hill, NJ. Rev Richard F. Norris II, Host Pastor. Rev Dr. James Coaxum, III, Host Presiding Elder.
Ø April 10 - April 12, 2025 - The 174th Session of the New England Annual Conference. Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale. Rev Steven A. Cousin, Jr., Host Pastor. Rev Jacelyn K. Hart Lovelace, Host Presiding Elder.
Ø April 24 - April 27, 2025 - The 203rd Session of the New York Annual Conference. Greater Allen AME Cathedral - Jamaica, NY. Rev Stephen A. Green, Host Pastor. Rev Dr. Jo-An L. Owings, Host Presiding Elder.
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, Host Presiding Elder.
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. 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
YPD Local Updates (please carefully read all information)
• Our next Youth service rehearsal and YPD meeting will be Saturday, April 12, 2025 - 10:00am-1:00pm. The YPD meeting is
designated for all youth 13yrs and up. Lunch will be provided for everyone. While the business meeting is being held all our
Allen Stars (youth ages 7-12) will be signing cards for the sick and shut in.
• Saturday, April 19, 2025 - Philadelphia Conference YPD Leadership Training Institute for Youth, YPD Officers, Directors and
Advisors – Location: Boys and girls club of Frankford. Time: 8:30am-3:00pm. Cost: $20.00 per person
• Every 1st and 2nd Sunday, our local YPD Snack store opens! The snack store will 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 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.
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 at 7pm- St. John AME Church, Paschall
• 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 cost: $35.00
YPD 1st District/Connectional
• 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.
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
MONTH OF MARCH Awareness: Brain Injury Awareness, Help Fight Liver Disease, Hemophilia Awareness. Mouthguard Awareness, Muscular Dystrophy Awareness, National Epilepsy Month, National Kidney, National MS Education and Awareness, National Nutrition, Ovarian Cancer Awareness, Prostate Cancer Awareness, and Multiple Myeloma 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)