Bulletin
ZION UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Sixth Sunday After the Epiphany February 12, 2012
"...But he went out and began to proclaim it freely...." Mark 1:45
Liturgist Joyce Fairbanks, Lay Leader
Boy Scout Sunday
Entrance and Praise
Prelude and Processional of Flags
Greeting and Pledge to the Flags See Insert
Ministry Moment Boy Scouts
*Call to Worship
I will extol you, O Lord, for you have drawn me up, and did not let my foes rejoice over me. O Lord my God, I cried for your help, and you have healed me. Sing praises to the Lord, faithful ones, and give thanks to God's holy name. God's anger lasts for a moment, but God's favor is for a lifetime. You have turned my mourning into dancing. You have taken off my sackcloth and clothed me with joy. Weeping may linger for the night, but joy comes with the morning! O Lord my God, I will give thanks to you forever. My soul praises you. I will not be silent.
*Hymn of Praise Marching to Zion (sts. 1,2) No. 733
*Prayer of Praise
O God, your will is that all your children should grow into fullness of life. We lift to you the ministry of scouting. We offer you thanks for camping, to teach us that the world is our great home; for study and work, to build character; for service, to see our responsibility to those in need; for encouragement in genuine patriotism and vital faith. Bless the work of scouting, in this place and around the world, that through its efforts, the young may, like our Lord, increase in wisdom and in stature, and in favor with you and all people. Amen.
*Gloria Patri No. 71
Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
Proclamation
Special Music Wade in the Water Sanctuary Choir
Children's Time
(Children ages 3 years and younger may go to the nursery. Children ages 4-8 may go to Children's Church.)
Prayer for Illumination
Lord, open our hearts and minds by the power of your Holy Spirit that as the scriptures are read and your Word proclaimed, we may hear with joy what you say to us today. Amen.
Hebrew Lesson 2 Kings 5:1-14
Epistle Lesson 1 Corinthians 9:24-27
*Hymn of Preparation No. 349
Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus (twice)
*Gospel Lesson Mark 1: 40-45
Sermon Rev. Barbara M. Jacobs
Necessary Steps (Kings text)
Response
Affirmation of Faith
Prayers of the People
Receiving our Tithes and Offerings
Offertory
*Doxology: Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise him all creatures here below. Praise him above, ye heavenly hosts; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
Sending Forth
*Hymn of Commitment No. 507
Through It All (twice)
*Benediction and Choral Response No. 898
Amen
*The congregation will please stand.
Church News
Coat Closet Continues
Juanita Christian, Coat Closet Coordinator, announces that Zion will continue to receive and distribute coats, hats, etc. to the Food Pantry clients on February 16. Volunteers are needed to help with distribution. Our focus this month is children’s items.
Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper Planned
Join us for a Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper on Tuesday, February 21, at 6pm, in the Fellowship Hall. The United Methodist Men will sponsor and prepare our supper.
Noon Lenten Services Held
Again this year, the Spotsylvania Cluster of United Methodist Churches will offer midday Lenten Services and soup lunch on the following dates:
February 29 - Shady Grove UMC
March 7 - Peace UMC
March 14 - Zion UMC
March 21 - Tabernacle UMC
March 28 - Eastland UMC
Ash Wednesday Service Scheduled
Please plan to join us for an Ash Wednesday service on Wednesday, February 22, at 7:30pm.
Lenten Study Begins February 26
The adults will meet for a Lenten study during Sunday School beginning on February 26 and continuing through Palm Sunday on April 1. Books are available in the Hulon Bible classroom.
Zion Quilters Meet
Remember, the Zion Quilters meet on Mondays, 10-am to 2pm in the Fellowship Hall. Micah Ministries was the recent recipient of quilts made by the Zion quilters!
Inclement Weather Notice
In the event of inclement weather during a scheduled church activity, please check radio station 93.3, the Zion website (www.HistoricZionumc.org), or Extend-a-Care phone tree for those of you who registered for that program.
New Member Classes Scheduled
Rev. Barb will offer New Member classes on March 4, March 11, and March 18 at 4pm. All who are interested in uniting with Zion are invited to attend. New members will be received in worship on March 25.
A Spot for Zion’s Future Announced
On Sunday, February 5, the congregation received a presentation by Admin Council Chair, Clark Thomas, Trustee Chair, Richard Reichert, and Rev. Barb announcing a capital campaign—A Spot for Zion’s Future. This campaign is a project to expand the church parking lot. Phase I, the removal of trees, was included in the budget for 2011 and completed. Phase II requires grading, fill dirt, compacting the fill dirt, and gravel at a cost of $6,000. Our completion date is April 1—Palm Sunday.
Specially marked envelopes—A Spot for Zion’s Future—are available in the sanctuary. Checks should be made payable to Zion UM Church and the memo line noted—Parking Lot Expansion or A Spot in Zion’s Future. Now is the time, Zion, to make good on our pledge during visioning that we intend to grow our church.
Heart Havens Receives Zion Donation
Last Sunday during the Souper Bowl, Zion donated $142 to benefit Heart Havens. If you wish to contribute, please make checks payable to Zion and note on the memo line—Heart Havens.
