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, November 17, 2024 - 11:00 am Worship Service
ANNOUNCEMENTS OF SERVICES AND EVENTS for CHURCH, COMMUNITY AND DISTRICT
Stewards of the Day - November 17TH - Sister Lori Henry and Brother Louis Mason
Trustees of the Day - November 17TH - Brothers Vernon Glenn and Robert Dews
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 / Green 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).
Ø The Altar flowers are given in memory of Brother William “Buster” Dukes to Sister Betty Dukes from Mt. Zion’s Love Choir. Brother Dukes, husband of Sister Betty Dukes transitioned this life on Thursday, November 7, 2024. The Love Choir expresses sincere love and condolences to Sister Betty Dukes and Family. “Lord, Keep Them Day by Day.” Amen
Ø Saturday, November 16, 2024 - 8:30am - 12:30pm - Empowerment Summit - Men’s Day Weekend at Bethel A.M.E. Church - 334 East Miner Street - West Chester, PA 19382 - Rev. Tiffany Lett-Martin, Pastor. Empowering Men to Lead, Serve, and Succeed. Event Highlights: Inspirational Guest Speakers, Leadership Workshops, Faith, Finance, Family, Social Justice, and Networking Opportunities. Guest Preachers: Rev. Allan Robinson (New Bethel A.M.E. Church, Germantown); Rev. Glenn Shepherd (Retired A.M.E. Pastor), Rev. Carlos D. Bounds (Mt. Zion A.M.E. Church, Norristown), and Rev. Dr. Kyle Boyer (Mount Carmel COGIC, West Chester). To Register your attendance: call 610-431-7866 or email bethelwestchester@verizon.net. Breakfast and lunch served. Thank you for your support of this Men’s Day Weekend celebration.
Ø Saturday, November 16, 2024 - 4:00pm - Male Chorus 36th Anniversary at Mt. Zion. The Male Chorus expresses appreciation in advance for your presence in helping to celebrate 36 years of joyful musical service. Thanks for announcing this invitation to family and friends. Brother Eric Alexander, President
Ø Monday, November 18, 2024 - 7:00pm - Trustee Meeting Virtual Meeting. Logistics forthcoming.
Ø Sunday, November 24, 2024 - Co-Operative Club Bake Sale - In Louden Hall following morning worship service. Co-Op Members, please note that there will be a mandatory meeting on Sunday, November 17th following worship service in Louden Hall to discuss the bake sale planning. The Co-Op Club is excited about this church fundraiser and thank you in advance for your support. All items sold are homemade. See flyer attached.
Ø Monday, November 25, 2024 - 7:00pm - Official Board Meeting - Louden Hall. Updates on upcoming events
Ø Tuesday, November 26, 2024 - 7:00pm - Finance Commission Virtual Meeting. Logistics forthcoming.
Ø Thursday, November 28, 2024 - Have a blessed and thankful Thanksgiving Day!
Ø Upcoming Events: Church School Christmas Play – Women’s Fellowship Gathering - Christmas Day Service - New Year’s Eve Service - Organizational Events and more.
YPD Local Updates (please carefully read all information)
· On Saturday, December 14, 2024, the YPD will be having the monthly youth Sunday service rehearsal. Every 2nd Saturday of the month rehearsal is held from 10:00am -12:00pm. Service rehearsal is mandatory for all youth. Please be advised in December we will NOT conduct our YPD mission/workshop/meeting. Our next YPD meeting will be on Saturday, January 11, 2025 immediately following rehearsal.
· 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.
· Our Youth are conducting a Toy drive for our Norristown community from November 8, 2024 to December 8, 2024. We are requesting that members of our congregation support our initiative by bringing at least one toy every Sunday until December 8, 2024.
· YPD Workshop and Institute - December 7, 2024 at Mt. Tabor A.M.E. Church - My Hope Is Built: Young People Edition (Matthew 7:24)
· Registration Fee: $30.00 (includes lunch and conference activity)
· We will be steering millennial skating ring in Camden, New Jersey. Transportation will be the responsibility of the local director. We need everyone who plans to attend to register and share their transportation plans ASAP.
· To Register your youth and young person please, see Sister Ebony Staten-Fortson.
We would like to thank all those who continuously pour into our local YPD. Your financial, spiritual, and physical support does not go without notice. We are stronger together and that strength is shown through our youth daily.
YPD Philadelphia Conference Save the Dates:
· Conference YPD T-Shirt/Hoodie Bundle: $45.00+ - Online Form will go live November 18, 2024
· Oh Give Thanks Initiative - November 2024 (See what’s app for flyer)
· Conference WMS Book Scholarship - Deadline is November 30, 2024
· Conference WMS Virtual Christmas Celebration & Scholarship Awards - December 14, 2024
· Conference Advent Service - December 15, 2024at St. John AME Church, Paschall (Attire: green/gold)
· YPD Christmas Extravaganza - December 21, 2024 (Location TBD)
· Save the Date: Conference WMS Annual Day – May 28, 2025 (Host: Bethel AME Church, Lancaster)
· 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 & Directors - Spring 2025
YPD 1st District/Connectional
· MLK Day of Service – January 20, 2025
· 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
Every 2nd Saturday of the month - 10:00am-12:00pm, all youth have mandatory service rehearsal. From 12:00pm-1:30pm, the monthly YPD workshop or E-Board meeting is scheduled. Lunch is provided for all.
Every 1st and 2nd Sunday, the local YPDers will open the Snack store! The Snack store will open immediately after services. All proceeds contribute to youth activities locally, conference as well as District level. We appreciate your support.
We would like to thank all those who continuously pour into our local YPD. Your financial, spiritual, and physical support does not go without notice. We are stronger together and that strength is shown through our youth daily. November 2024.
YPD Local Updates (please carefully read all information) cont’d
· YPD Workshop and Institute – December 7, 2024 at St. Matthew AME Church
· YPD Christmas Extravaganza – December 21, 2024
· Mid-Year Back to School Revival – January/February 2025
· 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
· Connectional YPD Souper Bowl of Caring – February 2, 2025
· Save The Date: 54th Annual First District YPD Meeting – October 2025 (Host: New York Conference)
Ø January 11, 2025 - 11:00am - Women’s Fellowship gathering in person and Zoom. The purpose of the fellowship gatherings is to provide a safe place to share, to learn, and to grow using the book based on the book “Recalling Our Own Stories” by Edward P. Wimberly and “Turning Pain Into Power.” The program gatherings are planned in excellence by Sister Amy Bounds, using the information for complete healing in Christ, in our church, in our relationships, and in our communities. Zoom Meeting ID: 937 6538 8190 - Passcode 259912. Call-In 301-715-8592 - Passcode 259912. Light refreshments are served. Appreciation is extended to everyone for their support! Contact Sister Amy Bounds at anbounds@hotmail.com for additional information.
Ø The Rachel J. Smith Missionary Society is collecting donations of the following for the local schools: Sanitary items, deodorant (men/women spray on deodorant), underwear (bikini style 5-8) Join Zoom Meeting. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89311063036?pwd=9bGAjvb1MSRwlvteSS58uM9M0ojJem.1. Contact Sister Anthea Lett for additional information.
Ø IMPORTANT NOTICE - If you are not receiving calling post messages, if you have changed your phone number, please contact Brother Alton Jones (AJ) at 610-564-3361. We want you to stay informed of the events happening within the church, community, and district. Please check your VMs messages!
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 the 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 and Fourth Sunday Van Driver - Brother Chris Fortson (484-679-0736); Third and Fifth Sunday Driver - Brother Allen Yates (610-999-5141). Van Ministry, Brother Sonny Grimes.
Ø 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.”
Ø Condolences - Expressions of sympathy are extended to Sister Betty Dukes, wife of Brother William Harvey (Buster) Dukes and family members of Mt. Zion Church. Brother Dukes passed away Thursday, November 7, 2024. The Celebration of Life for Brother Dukes is Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at Mt. Zion A.M.E. Church-Norristown. The Viewing will be held from 9:00am to 11:00am - Service at 11:00am. Burial Service at Whitemarsh Memorial Park - 1169 Limekiln Pike - Ambler, PA 19002. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to Sister Betty Dukes and family at 244 East Jacoby Street - Norristown, PA 19401.
Ø Condolences are also extended to Evangelist Peggy Ann Scott in the passing of her Aunt Harvetta Moore who passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2024. Aunt Harvetta was also the relative of Sister Dawn Ford and other Mt. Zion members. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to Evangelist Peggy Ann Scott at 7 Glen Lane - Westover Village Apartments - Norristown, PA 19403. Please continue to pray for Sister Dukes, Evangelist Scott, Sister Ford and families.
To those who are experiencing periods of grief, may you be lifted in your time of mourning. 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
Ø Sunday Adult Church School - 9:30am -10:30am.
Adult Church School in Louden Hall.
Ø Sunday Worship Services - 8:00am - (2nd and 4th Sundays) and 11:00am.
NO ZOOM or CALL-IN available for worship services from the sanctuary. Services will be livestreamed through Face Book.
Ø Children Church School - Weekly 10:30am - 11:30am
Weekly Sunday Church School in Fellowship Hall (except 2nd Sundays)
Ø Monday Evangelist Prayer - 7:15pm - (virtual)
Conference Call - Dial-In: 716 427 1108 - Passcode: 137801.
Ø Wednesday Noon In-Person Bible Study - 12:30pm
Ø Wednesday Evening Bible Study at 7:00pm - (virtual)
Mid-Day Bible Study in Louden Hall
Evening Bible Study - Zoom Meeting ID: 949 0581 6504 - Passcode: 475200. Dial-In: 646-876-9923 - Meeting ID: 949 0581 6504 - Passcode: 475200.
“The Year of New Beginnings” - Isaiah 43:18-19 (NKJV)
“Do not remember the former things, Nor consider the things of old. Behold, I will do a new thing,
Now it shall spring forth; Shall you not know it?
I will even make a road in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.
November Health Awareness Month
Native American Heritage - Men's Health Awareness - Diabetes Awareness
Epilepsy Awareness - National Homeless Youth Awareness
