Prelude Open My Eyes Deb Papavizas

Lighting of the Candles

Choral Introit

Welcome & Opportunities to Serve Rev. Gary Sheffield-James

Greeting & Opening Prayer Shugo Tanaka

*Opening Hymn Lift High the Cross UMH #159

*Passing the Peace

Children’s Time Rev. Gary Sheffield-James

Hymn My Faith Looks Up to Thee vs 1 & 2 UMH #452

Sharing of Joys and Concerns and Pastoral Prayer

The Lord’s Prayer UMH #895

Hymn My Faith Looks Up to Thee vs 3 & 4 UMH #452

God’s Tithes and Our Offerings and Gifts

Musical Offering

*Doxology UMH #95

*Prayer of Dedication

First Lesson Acts 9:1-6, 7-20

*Gospel Lesson John 21:1-19

Sermon An Unlikely Friendship Rev. Gary Sheffield-James

Hymn of Preparation To the Gospel Feast UMH #616 The Great Thanksgiving Words of Institution Prayer to the Holy Spirit The Sharing of the Bread and Cup Prayer of Thanksgiving

*Closing Hymn Lord, You Have Come to the Lakeshore UMH #344

*Sending Forth

*Choral Benediction May the Road Rise to Meet You

Postlude When the Morning Gilds the Skies Deb Papavizas

Leave to Serve God’s People

*You are invited to stand in heart or posture

JOIN US FOR REFRESHMENTS IN THE FELLOWSHIP HALL IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THIS SERVICE

9:00 a.m. Traditional Service

11:00 a.m. Contemporary Service

Enter to Worship

Gathering Music

Welcome & Opportunities to Serve

*Greeting and Opening Prayer

*Passing the Peace

*Songs of Celebration

Let The Praises Ring, Your Grace Is Enough

Children’s Time

Sharing of Joys and Concerns

Pastoral Prayer

*Worship through Our Giving

*Prayer of Dedication

First Lesson – Acts 9:1-6, 7-20

*Gospel Lesson – John 21:1-19

Sermon – An Unlikely Friendship

Sacrament of Holy Communion

*Song of Preparation – Break Every Chain

The Great Thanksgiving

The Sharing of the Bread and the Cup

Communion Song – Come As You Are

*Closing Song

*Sending Forth

Leave to Serve God’s People

*You are invited to stand in heart or posture

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.

Tag Mt. Zion on social media with @mtzionhighland or #mtzionhighland

Sunday School each Sunday, Kid’s Zone during the services on the 2nd, 3rd and 4th Sundays, and the Nursery open for children 5 and under all morning!

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

Events Schedule: May 5th – May 12th

Sunday, May 5 9:00 & 11:00am Services -- Sanc 10am Pioneer Class -- CR1 12:30pm Steph Min Cont. Ed. -- CR1 1pm Paint Party – FH 4pm Scout Pack 702 – Rm 132 5pm Wolves 702 -- Outside Monday, May 6 10am Bible Study Gp – CR2 7pm MdS&R – FH Tuesday, May 7 11am Preschool Mother’s Day – FH 7pm Finance Mtg – CR2 7pm Worship & Arts – CR1 7:30pm Mary Martha -- Offsite Wednesday, May 8 9:30am Seated Exercise – Chapel 10am Prayer Shawl – CR1 11am Preschool Mother’s Day – FH 11am Retired Clergy Mtg – CR2

Wednesday, May 8 (continued) 6:30pm BS Troop/FH 6:45pm Chancel Bells – Sanc 7:45pm Chancel Choir – Sanc Thursday, May 9 11am Preschool Mother’s Day – FH 7pm Praise Band – Sanc Friday, May 10 12pm Sage Brigade – CR1 1pm M-D Banquet Setup – FH 6:30pm CBT setup – Sanc Saturday, May 11 8:30am-1:30pm CBT – Sanc & all CR’s 10am Mother-Daughter Banquet – FH 2pm Papavizas – Sanc Sunday, May 12 10am BP Screening – Library 10am Pioneer Class – CR1 4pm Scout Pack 702 Bear – Rm 132 5:30pm Steph Min Sprvsn Mtg – CR2

Upcoming News at Mount Zion

Shepherding Team #5 Is On Call This Week, May 5th-11th. Contact Frances and Roger Colvin. Chair Exercise class meets Wednesday mornings from 9:30-10. All are

welcome. There will be no class on May 15 and May 29. If you have

any questions, please call or text Bettye Ames.

The Prayer Shawl Ministry group meets the 2nd Wed. of each month at 10:00am in CR1. Join us to create shawls, blankets, new baby ‘blankies’ etc. for those who might needs one: Those in hospitals, nursing homes, mending at home, or newborns. Mother & Daughter Banquet 2019 - “Into the Woods … Grimm’s Fairy Tales” Saturday, May 11th, 2019 6:00pm – 8:30pm. All women are invited to join us for an evening of fun, fantasy, entertainment, & fellowship. Please feel free to come dressed as your favorite Grimm’s Fairy Tale character. There will be plenty of photo opportunities throughout the night! Our dinner buffet will have a variety of options to go with our theme. There will be gluten free choices. The cost is adults $12.00, children 3-8 $5.00, 2 and under are free. Please plan to make your reservations. Please contact Elizabeth Blough to reserve your spot!

Mother & Daughter Banquet 2019 – We are looking for help to setup and decorate the fellowship hall – Friday any time after 2:00pm or Saturday any time after 9:00am. We need help in the kitchen on Saturday any time after 10:00am. And we need gentleman to help serve dinner buffet and clean up. Please contact Elizabeth Blough.

Pointer Newsletter Editor Needed. After many years of dedicated

service, Sue Ball has decided to step down from editing the Pointer. We are

seeking someone to permanently take over that role. The task requires 2-4

hours near the end of each month to perform. The Communications

Committee can provide guidance. Please contact us if you are able to help

with this important part of Mount Zion’s communication program.

Bible Study on 1st Thessalonians. Join Pastor Dunnington in looking at

the first recorded piece of Christian biblical literature, Paul’s first letter to

the church at Thessalonica. Learn how the early Christians were called to

live as a new faith community in a Roman world, even as they eagerly

anticipated the full expression of God’s kingdom to break forth in their

lifetime. This 4 week study will be on Thursday evenings from 7:00 to 8:30

pm on May 16, 23, 30 and June 6.

We will be recognizing recent graduates in June: high school,

college, grad school, or any other program. If you are or know a student who

is graduating this Spring or has graduated anytime in since last June, please

send the following information:

•Name

•School

•Approximate date of graduation

•Next step after graduation if known, i.e., college, new job, etc.

•Picture to show to the congregation

*The Committee on Lay Leadership (Nominating Committee) will

meet each month to explore how we can match people’s skills to be engaged

in ministry and serve Christ’s Church. Please reach out to us so that you

might be engaged in Christ’s ministry here at Mt. Zion, in our community

and around the world. - Rev. Gary Sheffield-James, Chair of Lay Leadership

*The Care Giver’s Group meets the 3rd Sunday of every month

between services, in the church library. Contact Judy H. Johnson.

The Cherub Choir is for all preschool aged children. We will be learning Sunday school songs. Meetings are 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Sundays every month from 9:45 - 10:00am in the Chapel. Contact Amy Ciliberti.

Through Our Presence & Gifts

Week Ending Sunday April 28, 2019 Worship Sunday School

Attendance

9:00 am 112 11:00 am 70

Financial Summary 2019 2018

Weekly Receipts $5,540

YTD Operating Receipts $191,764

YTD Operating Disbursements $190,798

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

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. Our Members: Carol Lindberg, Connie Gull, Bonnie Luepkes, Marcia Marshall, John Pfannenstein, Jack Maloney, Frieda Youngblood, Tish Miller, Phillip & Eli Amos, Edison & Mary Ellen Amos, Judy Johnson, Christy Wnuk-Fink, George Bickerton, Bill Cashmark, the Collatz Family, Connie Kolpack, Nancy Lindquist. Members’ Family & Friends: families affected by tornados in the southern states, Stephen Jarrison, Chet Keslawiak, Gene Gyqax, Cynthia Carr, Bea Ball, Brian Bixler, The Campbell Family, Robert Wallance, Stephen Harrison, Chet Kulawiak, Sam Kurland, Helen Edwards, Robin Adkins, Ed & Karen Williams, Gary Nadeau, Rob Eidson, Brian Hayes, Carlisle Sraver, Ed, Ruby Beaver, Eric Carlson, Beau Ross, Dick Shober, John Shober, Karen Mapp, Bob Bacon, Brenda Evers, Karen Corkran, Larry Johnson, Mark Myers, Bruce Van Blargan, Emanuela Guffanti, Jackie Lineberger, Wes Jin, Hank Wainwright, Ivan Diaz, Marian Isley & Lisa Slusser, Bonita Divver, Nathan Mackle, Taylor, Will, Suzanne, Rosemary, Kathleen, Joe, Gladys Paulock, Pauline Reel, Bob Wagner, Carol Thomas, Quellee & Raclynn Gonzalez, Roxann Ganbin. Our Homebound Members: Frieda Youngblood, Eva Bryant. Members Serving in Our Armed Forces: Colin Klopp, Andrew Schmit, Victoria Wyler. Non-Members Serving in our Armed Forces: Rondall Waltz-Wills, Chris Mittuch, Dan Mittuch, Derrek Koch, Brad Cohn, Jason Walker, Andrew Lammers, Luke Tung, Mariah Mead.

We Serve God & God’s People