Scripture Reading

ORDER OF WORSHIP Fifth Sunday of Easter

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April 29, 2018

Acts 2:14-21 (NT pg. 119)

Sermon

“This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.”

“And Portents on the Earth Below”

Offertory

Words of Greeting

Choral Congregational Response

In Prayer and Meditation Let Us Prepare our Hearts for Worship through God’s gift of Music

Hymn

Prelude

Benediction

*Call to Worship Psalm 22 (Pastor and People) O my God, you are holy, enthroned on the praises of your people. In you our ancestors trusted, and you delivered them. To you they cried, and were saved; in you they trusted, and were not put to shame. The poor shall eat and be satisfied; those who seek him shall praise the Lord! Praise the Lord!

Choral Benediction Response

*Hymn

“Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty”

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*Prayer of Invocation (Unison) Creator God, like the rush of a mighty wind, be present with your people this day. As your spirit moved across the face of the deep in the beginning; move among us now. Hover over us, dwell within us, drawing us closer to you and to each other. May words of praise be upon our lips and signs of love leap from our lives. In the spirit of our Risen Lord, we pray. Amen. *Gloria Patri

“Glory Be to the Father”

Anthem

“The Apple Tree”

Children’s Message Prayer Hymn

805 Chancel Choir Becky Leinbach

“He’s Got the Whole World”

(vs. 1 & 4) 518

Morning Prayer and Lord’s Prayer (debts) Congregational Prayer Response

“Blessed Assurance”

(vs. 1) 514

“Doxology”

809

“All Authority and Power”

260

“Because He Lives”

(refrain only) 238 * All Able Please Stand

*Postlude

Welcome! May you be as blessed by your time here as we are by your presence. If you believe that God is calling you to be a member of this congregation, please let us know with a call to our church office, or filling out one of our Welcome Response cards found in your bulletin. (Please recycle unused Worship Response Cards in baskets provided at entrances.) We can help you join by baptism or profession of faith, as a transfer, or by reinstatement. It would be wonderful to have you in our Church Family! Please lift our sick and shut-ins in prayer, and show your concern through visits, cards, calls and prayers. Convalescing at Home: Doris Cress, Frank Musselwhite, Kathy Deal, Suzanne Edmiston, Brenda Untener, Pauline Glover, Edgar Fulcher, Pat Archie, Heather Burns, Lois, Troy & George Elliott. Bonnie Sims, Betty Middleton and Ellen Corriher are at Morningside of Concord. Brenda Lucas is at Liberty Commons. Gordon Drye, Dot Bradshaw, Sarah Eagle and Alta Roseman are at Trinity Oaks. Members and Friends of the congregation are reminded to help the pastor and secretary by informing them of any persons who are sick or in the hospital. Thank you!

ANNOUNCEMENTS Mt. Zion UCC Blood Drive | TODAY | 1:00-5:30 PM - Fellowship Hall Sponsored by the Outreach Committee, TODAY from 1-5:30pm in the Church Fellowship Hall. Please note: It has to be eight (8) weeks since the last time you have given before you can at this Drive. Mayberry Daze Rehearsal | TODAY | 5:30PM There will be a Mayberry Daze Play practice in the Fellowship Hall today at 5:30 PM.

THIS WEEK AT MT. ZION: Sun 29 9:30 AM - Children’s Choir Rehearsal 11:30 -1:00 PM - Youth Fellowships meet after worship 1:00-5:30 PM - Blood Drive in Fellowship Hall 5:30 PM - Mayberry Daze Rehearsal Mon 30 6:00-9:00 PM - Bibles and Basketball in New Building 6:30 PM - Boy Scouts meet Tue 1 9:30-11:30 AM - Morning Bible Study 6:30 PM - Zumba in New Building Wed 2 Muffins For Mom in Fellowship Hall 7:15 PM - Chancel Choir Rehearsal Thur 3 Muffins For Mom in Fellowship Hall 12:00 PM - National Day of Prayer at Hanna Park, China Grove Sat 5 10:00-11:30 AM - Children’s Choir Rehearsal

MOUNT ZION UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST April 29, 2018

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Next Sunday - May 6, 2018 9:30 AM - Children’s Choir Rehearsal 11:30 -1:00 PM - Youth Fellowships meet after worship 1:00 PM - Second Sunday Service on the First in Consistory Room 1:00-5:00 PM - Shelly Hunter Shower in New Building/Parlor

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NURSERY HELPERS TODAY:

Candice Safrit & Savanna Bancroft

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NURSERY HELPERS (5/6/18):

Sherie Martin & Janie Bostian

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Baseball Exhibit: Please help us hit a "Home Run"! Did you or members of your family ever play local area baseball? The Rowan Museum at the China Grove Roller Mill will open a new "Batter Up!" exhibit on June 16. We are looking for pictures of and artifacts from local players. If you would like to be a part of the exhibit, contact the Rowan Museum, 704-633-5946, or Terry Holt. 704-856-8609, by May 15 for us to arrange a time to see and hear your story.

1415 South Main Street | P.O. Box 1298 China Grove, North Carolina 28023-1298 704.857.1169 mtzionchinagrove.com | [email protected]

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Father’s Day Booklet The Nancy Fisher Circle is sponsoring a booklet honoring all fathers and other special men who inspire or have inspired us. Contributions of $1.00 per name are requested. All money collected from this project will go to the New Construction Fund. Please fill out the form located on handbell tables and place in offering plate with contribution or give to Becky Drye or Pat Corriher. All names and contributions MUST be turned in by June 3, 2018. National Day of Prayer | Thursday | May 3, 2018 | 12:00 Noon Thursday, May 3 is National Day of Prayer. Join us at Hanna Park in Downtown China Grove (beside F&M Bank). In case of rain, we will gather at First Baptist Church (Patterson St.). Featuring music and prayers for our community and nation led by area pastors and community leaders. Sponsored by The South Rowan Ministerial Association. Second Sunday Service | May 6 | 1:00 PM With Mother’s Day May 13, our Second Sunday Service will be moved to the First Sunday of May. Please join us at 1:00 PM on Sunday, May 6 in the Consistory Room for our Second Sunday Service. Letter Carriers Stamp Our Hunger Food Drive | Saturday | May 12, 2018 On Saturday, May 12, the letter carriers of Rowan County will be collecting food items for Main Street Mission, Rowan Helping Ministries and Salvation Army. Main Street Mission also receives all the food collected by the China Grove Post Office. We encourage everyone to place a bag of food by the mailbox on May 12 for the letter carrier. This is an easy and convenient way to donate. We appreciate your help and support! oasisfoodpantry.com/calendar Mayberry Daze | May 19-20 | Citizen’s Arrest Saturday, May 19 - Dinner Theater | 6:00 - Dinner | 7:15 - Show $15 per ticket, $25 per couple, $35 family with children (under 18) Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Apple Pie Sunday, May 20 | 2:00PM (Love Offering) Tickets will be on sale Sundays in the Library, from cast members or from Kathy in the church office through the week. GRADUATES TO BE HONORED! | May 20, 2018 On Sunday, May 20, we will honor our Graduates. Information needed is as follows: graduating student’s name, school name graduating from and degree. If you wish, we can also list if they are going to continue their education at another school or will start on their career. Parents and students are to notify the Church Office by Monday, May 11. Campbell Circle | June 24,2018 | Family Cookout | 5:00 PM The Campbell Circle members and prospective members will be kicking things into gear

with a family cookout, Sunday, June 24 at the Bancroft’s. Please join us for a great time, great friends and great food. Mt. Zion New Construction Fund Yard Sale | June 29-30 | 8:00AM - 1:00 PM Mt. Zion UCC Spring New Construction Fund Yard Sale will be held in the CHURCH FELLOWSHIP HALL June 29-30. You can drop off items beginning June 18. Please NO TV’s or clothing this year. Mt. Zion Members Early Sale will be Wednesday, June 27 beginning at 5:30 PM. Please consider supporting our event by donating gift certificates, merchandise or services for our SILENT AUCTION. As always, THANK YOU for your support for the NCF Yard Sale. We will be hosting our “Hot Dog Bar” both days as well. We would love for the congregation to help us with the fixings. If you are interested in contributing please see the sign up sheet at the handbell choir tables. Thank you once again!!

Mt. Zion UCC Children’s Choir Presents “A Tale of the Three Trees” Sunday, May 13, 2018 Join Mt. Zion UCC’s Children’s Choir as they proudly present “A Tale of Three Trees”, during our worship hour.