WORSHIP THIS WEEK
March 19, 2023 Fourth Sunday of Lent
Message: “Rabbi, who sinned?” by Tim Lawson
If you would like to give an offering, you can go to the online giving page at www.zacharyumc.org. You can also text 225-570-4817 and type in the word GIVE. You can also set up Mobile Giving from your phone by downloading the Vanco mobile app from the App store or Google Play. Our previous giving provider, Give Plus, changed to Vanco.
9:00 a.m. Traditional Worship (In-person & live streamed on Facebook and YouTube)
10:00 a.m. Sunday School
11:00 a.m. The Pathway Contemporary Worship (In-person only)
Dear Friends,
I was introduced to The Breastplate of St. Patrick, a "great whale of a prayer", by a television show, "Nothing Sacred" which debuted on ABC in the Fall of 1997. It has been a source of blessing to me ever since. The prayer invites the person praying to reconnect with the God of all Creation, the God of Power, Passion, and Purpose, who is best known to us in Christ. "I bind myself today ..."
May it bind you to Christ on St. Patrick's Day and every day.
Tim Lawson, Pastor
St. Patrick’s Breastplate
As rendered on “Nothing Sacred” (ABC, Fall 1997)
I bind myself to the strong virtue of love,
and the obedience of angels,
and the prediction of prophets,
and the preaching of the apostles,
and the faith of confessors.
I bind myself to the power of heaven,
the light of the sun,
the brightness of the moon,
the splendor of fire,
the flashing of lightning,
the swiftness of wind,
the depth of the sea,
the stability of earth,
the compactness of rocks.
I bind myself today:
God’s power to guide me,
God’s might to uphold me,
God’s power to lead me,
God’s eye to watch over me,
God’s ear to hear me,
God’s word to give me speech.
Christ with me and before me.
Christ behind me and within me.
Christ to the right of me.
Christ to the left of me.
Christ above me.
Christ beneath me.
Christ in the heart of everyone who thinks of me.
Christ in the eye of everyone who sees me.
Christ in the ear of everyone who hears me.
I bind myself today to the strong virtue of Christ. Amen.
I was introduced to The Breastplate of St. Patrick, a "great whale of a prayer", by a television show, "Nothing Sacred" which debuted on ABC in the Fall of 1997. It has been a source of blessing to me ever since. The prayer invites the person praying to reconnect with the God of all Creation, the God of Power, Passion, and Purpose, who is best known to us in Christ. "I bind myself today ..."
May it bind you to Christ on St. Patrick's Day and every day.
Tim Lawson, Pastor
St. Patrick’s Breastplate
As rendered on “Nothing Sacred” (ABC, Fall 1997)
I bind myself to the strong virtue of love,
and the obedience of angels,
and the prediction of prophets,
and the preaching of the apostles,
and the faith of confessors.
I bind myself to the power of heaven,
the light of the sun,
the brightness of the moon,
the splendor of fire,
the flashing of lightning,
the swiftness of wind,
the depth of the sea,
the stability of earth,
the compactness of rocks.
I bind myself today:
God’s power to guide me,
God’s might to uphold me,
God’s power to lead me,
God’s eye to watch over me,
God’s ear to hear me,
God’s word to give me speech.
Christ with me and before me.
Christ behind me and within me.
Christ to the right of me.
Christ to the left of me.
Christ above me.
Christ beneath me.
Christ in the heart of everyone who thinks of me.
Christ in the eye of everyone who sees me.
Christ in the ear of everyone who hears me.
I bind myself today to the strong virtue of Christ. Amen.
PRAYER & CARE LIST March 17, 2023 Members & Friends of Zachary UMC
New Prayer Requests -Joe Kelly, Linda Phillips
Births- Brooks Michael Schilling was born March 14th to Parents; Seth and Jennifer Schilling, Big sister/brother; Kate and Hayes and Grandparents; Peggy and Terry Lantrip
Birthdays - Jane Antoine, Jon Benda, Skooter Boyette Jr., Levi Byerly, Greg Crandall, Jackson Dyas, Denise Evans, Carrie Godbold, Collin Gordon, Cartlin Kimball, Carla Kimmel, Christopher Phillips, Gabe Rast, Wade Rodgers, J.C. Russell, Sally Sanchez, Richard Stalder, Cody Webb, John Williams, Carson Woodard
Condolences - The Rocky Pierce Family (friend of Fran Firmin), The JoAnn Pulliam Family
Hospice - Rosemary McConologue(mother of Keven McConologue family), Ken McKnight
Upcoming Tests & Surgeries - Diane Lipscomb
Hospitalized-Larry Hartman (friend of Fran Firmin), Tracie Norred (Cheryl Herty’s niece), Patricia Phillips, Brooks Michael Schilling
Recovering At Home -Keith Bossier (friend of Betty Hodges), Norma Delatte, Melissa Elsey, Bob Haddox, Noah Hooge (Kathleen Mier’s teenage grandson), Gerald Kennerly (Christie Graves), Robin Pope
Ongoing Concerns -Mona Baxter, Berman Berthelot (Nephew of Vince Giaccone), Jeanne Browning, Chris Brumley (friend of Kay Laverne), Donald Guy, Elaine Hughes, Minnie Jackson, Laura Murchison (sister of John Hopewell),Glen Mayers (Friend of Pete Charlet), Betty Pope, Dan Pulliam
Homebound - Cheryl Calcote, Roger Carlyle (Father of Deanna Rodenbeck), Jeanette Carroll, Carolyn Davis, Sherri Devall, Minnie Jackson,Betty McDaniel, Ken McKnight, Larry Joe Peairs, Jewel Smith, Pattie Walker, Calista Smith
Away at College - Gage Bennett, Carly Boyette, Emma Brunson, Alexis Callihan, Kaylan Callihan, Luke Dubee, Zach Henderson, Kyle Hostetler, Carlyn Hudson, Cole Kimmel, Abby Nealy, Ava Rettig, Connor Rodenbeck, Madelyn Rose, Miranda Schaffer, Emily Wayne, Raelyn White
Deployed with Military – Peyton Bickham USAF, Charles Charlet US Army, Kyle David USAF, Anthony D’Esposito USN, Michael Delatte USAF (Allen Delatte’s grandson), Angel Kirk USAF (Niece of Vince Giaccone), Marshall Lawton USMC, Nicholas LeBlanc US Army
New Prayer Requests -Joe Kelly, Linda Phillips
Births- Brooks Michael Schilling was born March 14th to Parents; Seth and Jennifer Schilling, Big sister/brother; Kate and Hayes and Grandparents; Peggy and Terry Lantrip
Birthdays - Jane Antoine, Jon Benda, Skooter Boyette Jr., Levi Byerly, Greg Crandall, Jackson Dyas, Denise Evans, Carrie Godbold, Collin Gordon, Cartlin Kimball, Carla Kimmel, Christopher Phillips, Gabe Rast, Wade Rodgers, J.C. Russell, Sally Sanchez, Richard Stalder, Cody Webb, John Williams, Carson Woodard
Condolences - The Rocky Pierce Family (friend of Fran Firmin), The JoAnn Pulliam Family
Hospice - Rosemary McConologue(mother of Keven McConologue family), Ken McKnight
Upcoming Tests & Surgeries - Diane Lipscomb
Hospitalized-Larry Hartman (friend of Fran Firmin), Tracie Norred (Cheryl Herty’s niece), Patricia Phillips, Brooks Michael Schilling
Recovering At Home -Keith Bossier (friend of Betty Hodges), Norma Delatte, Melissa Elsey, Bob Haddox, Noah Hooge (Kathleen Mier’s teenage grandson), Gerald Kennerly (Christie Graves), Robin Pope
Ongoing Concerns -Mona Baxter, Berman Berthelot (Nephew of Vince Giaccone), Jeanne Browning, Chris Brumley (friend of Kay Laverne), Donald Guy, Elaine Hughes, Minnie Jackson, Laura Murchison (sister of John Hopewell),Glen Mayers (Friend of Pete Charlet), Betty Pope, Dan Pulliam
Homebound - Cheryl Calcote, Roger Carlyle (Father of Deanna Rodenbeck), Jeanette Carroll, Carolyn Davis, Sherri Devall, Minnie Jackson,Betty McDaniel, Ken McKnight, Larry Joe Peairs, Jewel Smith, Pattie Walker, Calista Smith
Away at College - Gage Bennett, Carly Boyette, Emma Brunson, Alexis Callihan, Kaylan Callihan, Luke Dubee, Zach Henderson, Kyle Hostetler, Carlyn Hudson, Cole Kimmel, Abby Nealy, Ava Rettig, Connor Rodenbeck, Madelyn Rose, Miranda Schaffer, Emily Wayne, Raelyn White
Deployed with Military – Peyton Bickham USAF, Charles Charlet US Army, Kyle David USAF, Anthony D’Esposito USN, Michael Delatte USAF (Allen Delatte’s grandson), Angel Kirk USAF (Niece of Vince Giaccone), Marshall Lawton USMC, Nicholas LeBlanc US Army
Sunday 03/19/23
9 AM Traditional Service
10 AM Sunday School
11 AM Pathway Service
3 PM Confirmation Class
Monday 03/20/23
11 AM Al-Anon Meeting
7:30 PM AA Meeting
Tuesday 03/21/23
10 AM Art Group
7:30 PM NA Meeting
Wednesday 03/22/23
10 AM Widow and Widowers
6:45 PM Click and Clack
Thursday 03/23/23
6 AM Men's Coffee & Devotion
10 AM Care Team
1 PM Friends and Needles
Friday 03/24/23
12 PM Weekend Update
7:30 PM AA Meeting
Saturday 03/24/23
7:30 PM AA Meeting
Our full calendar: calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0?cid=b2pyMmZhaGhjdjg0cDhucnM1NnVta3JybXNAZ3JvdXAuY2FsZW5kYXIuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbQ
9 AM Traditional Service
10 AM Sunday School
11 AM Pathway Service
3 PM Confirmation Class
Monday 03/20/23
11 AM Al-Anon Meeting
7:30 PM AA Meeting
Tuesday 03/21/23
10 AM Art Group
7:30 PM NA Meeting
Wednesday 03/22/23
10 AM Widow and Widowers
6:45 PM Click and Clack
Thursday 03/23/23
6 AM Men's Coffee & Devotion
10 AM Care Team
1 PM Friends and Needles
Friday 03/24/23
12 PM Weekend Update
7:30 PM AA Meeting
Saturday 03/24/23
7:30 PM AA Meeting
Our full calendar: calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0?cid=b2pyMmZhaGhjdjg0cDhucnM1NnVta3JybXNAZ3JvdXAuY2FsZW5kYXIuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbQ
03/26/23
Confirmation Class in Church Office Conference Room @ 3 p.m.
04/06/23
Emmie Montegudo Circle Meeting at Brunch Junkie @ 11:30 a.m.
04/06/23
Maundy Thursday Service in Sanctuary @ 6 p.m.
04/07/23
Good Friday Service in Fellowship Hall @ 6 p.m.
Confirmation Class in Church Office Conference Room @ 3 p.m.
04/06/23
Emmie Montegudo Circle Meeting at Brunch Junkie @ 11:30 a.m.
04/06/23
Maundy Thursday Service in Sanctuary @ 6 p.m.
04/07/23
Good Friday Service in Fellowship Hall @ 6 p.m.
Children's Ministry (PreK-4th)
Jesus wants us to be more like him! This week we will learn how Peter wanted to be loyal to Jesus but failed. Jesus offered Peter reassurance and encouraged Peter to be strong and help the other disciples. We hope you can join us this week as we learn from Jesus and make a commitment to be more like him.
Youth Ministry (7th-12th)
Youth Sunday School is now being held in the youth building classroom across from the rec room. Please use either side door, not the front doors for Sunday School.
NO UMYF THIS WEEK
UPCOMING UMYF EVENTS:
3/26/23- Go to Blackwater United Methodist Church
3/26/23- Go to Blackwater United Methodist Church
Letter from Fuller House Bicyclists
We hosted a crew of bicyclists from the Fuller Center for Housing the weekend of March 3, 2023. They were headed to Lake Charles, LA to help out work on houses that were damaged by the past hurricanes that have hit that area. They stayed the night and were fed by some of the congregational members. Some attended the Traditional Worship Service and complemented how much they enjoyed it. As you can see by the above thank you card that we received, the bicyclists are from different parts of the USA. The card is in the church office for anyone to come by and look at.
If you have a new address, cell phone number or email, please call the church office to update your information.
Volunteers Needed
If anyone is willing to do the Joy & Concerns and the Prayer for the Traditional Service, please contact Betty Hodges or the Church Office.
If anyone is willing to do the Scripture Readings, Joy & Concerns and the Prayer for the Pathway Service, please contact the Church Office.
If anyone is willing to do the Joy & Concerns and the Prayer for the Traditional Service, please contact Betty Hodges or the Church Office.
If anyone is willing to do the Scripture Readings, Joy & Concerns and the Prayer for the Pathway Service, please contact the Church Office.
PathSeekers
Think You Might Like Fellowship with others who enjoy Hiking, Canoeing, Mountain Biking, Camping, Fishing, or other outdoor Events ???
Call The Church Office 225.654.2389 Or Email info@zacharyumc.org for all the details and to sign up!
Join Facebook Group – ZUMC Pathseekers
Get out of the house once a month and get moving and enjoy Gods Great Green spaces.
Supported and guided by Experienced outdoors Enthusiasts.
Think You Might Like Fellowship with others who enjoy Hiking, Canoeing, Mountain Biking, Camping, Fishing, or other outdoor Events ???
Call The Church Office 225.654.2389 Or Email info@zacharyumc.org for all the details and to sign up!
Join Facebook Group – ZUMC Pathseekers
Get out of the house once a month and get moving and enjoy Gods Great Green spaces.
Supported and guided by Experienced outdoors Enthusiasts.
“Acolytes Needed” for 9:00 AM Traditional Service
Being an Acolyte:
The Acolyte Ministry provides children with a meaningful opportunity to be involved and serve in the Lord’s house as helpers and attendants in the Worship service. The recommended age for children to serve as an Acolyte is normally 2nd through 6th grade, however 1st grade or older children are always welcome. It takes a little courage initially to walk down the aisle in front of the congregation and perform the duties, but do not worry because Acolytes are trained before they perform their duties.
We are seeking children who wish to serve as an Acolyte for our 9:00 A.M. Traditional Service. If your child is interested in being a part of our Acolyte Ministry, please email/contact; Peggy Lantrip – PeggySLantrip@Cox.net or call (225) 324-3575 or call the Church office,
(225) 654-2389
Being an Acolyte:
The Acolyte Ministry provides children with a meaningful opportunity to be involved and serve in the Lord’s house as helpers and attendants in the Worship service. The recommended age for children to serve as an Acolyte is normally 2nd through 6th grade, however 1st grade or older children are always welcome. It takes a little courage initially to walk down the aisle in front of the congregation and perform the duties, but do not worry because Acolytes are trained before they perform their duties.
We are seeking children who wish to serve as an Acolyte for our 9:00 A.M. Traditional Service. If your child is interested in being a part of our Acolyte Ministry, please email/contact; Peggy Lantrip – PeggySLantrip@Cox.net or call (225) 324-3575 or call the Church office,
(225) 654-2389
Prayer Chain
Did you know that ZUMC has an email prayer chain? Well, we do, and we currently have 121 participants in the group. This is the strongest group of prayer warriors around. If you, or someone you know, is in need of prayer, please contact us and we can help. You can call the church office at (225) 654-2389, you can email murraycarla@bellsouth.net, or you can text your request to (225)408-9801. Please be sure to leave your name. Your request will be made ASAP and the prayers will ascend. And if you'd like to be a part of this wonderful community, please call the numbers above and leave your information. Someone will contact you in a timely manner. God bless.
"For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among them." Matthew 18:20
Did you know that ZUMC has an email prayer chain? Well, we do, and we currently have 121 participants in the group. This is the strongest group of prayer warriors around. If you, or someone you know, is in need of prayer, please contact us and we can help. You can call the church office at (225) 654-2389, you can email murraycarla@bellsouth.net, or you can text your request to (225)408-9801. Please be sure to leave your name. Your request will be made ASAP and the prayers will ascend. And if you'd like to be a part of this wonderful community, please call the numbers above and leave your information. Someone will contact you in a timely manner. God bless.
"For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among them." Matthew 18:20
Volunteers In The Archives
Every year hundreds of thousands of people volunteer across the globe. People worldwide are willing to share their knowledge and skills, from work professionals to high school students. From participating in non-profit organizations like churches, food pantries, scouting, Red Cross to local historical societies and in ways that touch every aspect of our daily lives. Non-profit organizations could not survive without volunteers.
In research carried out by the Johns Hopkins Center for Civic Society Studies. Based on the response to the question of the research, “Have you volunteered your time to an organization?” Here is the percentage in the United States, the top country with total volunteering citizens from respondents worldwide:
Zachary United Methodist Church has twenty of its twenty-one-one outreach ministries staffed by volunteers. I want to take this opportunity to thank three volunteers to the Archives in 2022. Olga Wilson reviewed The Advocate each week for obituaries of members from our church and continues to provide this valuable clipping service. David Clayton volunteered fifty-seven service hours. He made a significant contribution by processing two record group collections the Archives received in 2021, as follows:
Traditional Worship Service Bulletins Years 1987 through 2021
Fishnet Newsletters Years 1987 through 2018
The Fishnet Newsletter was discontinued in 2019
Thank you to the volunteers and for Betty Pope’s service in January of 2022. If you are interested in volunteering or would be interested in taking responsibility for the Archives in the future, Please call church office 225-654-2389
Every year hundreds of thousands of people volunteer across the globe. People worldwide are willing to share their knowledge and skills, from work professionals to high school students. From participating in non-profit organizations like churches, food pantries, scouting, Red Cross to local historical societies and in ways that touch every aspect of our daily lives. Non-profit organizations could not survive without volunteers.
In research carried out by the Johns Hopkins Center for Civic Society Studies. Based on the response to the question of the research, “Have you volunteered your time to an organization?” Here is the percentage in the United States, the top country with total volunteering citizens from respondents worldwide:
- Volunteers in the United States of America (USA): 41.9%
Zachary United Methodist Church has twenty of its twenty-one-one outreach ministries staffed by volunteers. I want to take this opportunity to thank three volunteers to the Archives in 2022. Olga Wilson reviewed The Advocate each week for obituaries of members from our church and continues to provide this valuable clipping service. David Clayton volunteered fifty-seven service hours. He made a significant contribution by processing two record group collections the Archives received in 2021, as follows:
Traditional Worship Service Bulletins Years 1987 through 2021
Fishnet Newsletters Years 1987 through 2018
The Fishnet Newsletter was discontinued in 2019
Thank you to the volunteers and for Betty Pope’s service in January of 2022. If you are interested in volunteering or would be interested in taking responsibility for the Archives in the future, Please call church office 225-654-2389
Collecting Used Books
The Church is collecting used Sunday School books and other books of faith for the Prison Ministry. The books may be dropped off at the Archives Room on Wednesday morning or Sunday morning.
The Church is collecting used Sunday School books and other books of faith for the Prison Ministry. The books may be dropped off at the Archives Room on Wednesday morning or Sunday morning.
Nursery Workers Needed
Looking for Nursery workers for each Sunday, you will not have to work each Sunday. Applications are in the church office or can be emailed. Please call the church office if you have any questions.
Looking for Nursery workers for each Sunday, you will not have to work each Sunday. Applications are in the church office or can be emailed. Please call the church office if you have any questions.