WORSHIP THIS WEEK
September 24, 2023
Message:
"Disciples Pledge Allegiance to Christ"
by Pastor Austin Rinehart
9:00 a.m. Traditional Service (In-person & live streamed on Facebook and YouTube)
10:00 a.m. Sunday School
11:00 a.m. Contemporary Service (In-person only)
Message:
"Disciples Pledge Allegiance to Christ"
by Pastor Austin Rinehart
9:00 a.m. Traditional Service (In-person & live streamed on Facebook and YouTube)
10:00 a.m. Sunday School
11:00 a.m. Contemporary Service (In-person only)
Enough: Discovering Joy Through Simplicity and Generosity
One of Jesus’ great teaching parables involves a sower who cast seed along the ground. The sower hoped the seeds would sprout, grow, and bear good fruit. Some seeds did just that, producing a great harvest. But others, Jesus said, fell among thorns and, though they began to grow, these good plants were quickly choked out. Jesus said the thorns were “the cares of the world and the lure of wealth” (Matthew 13:22).
In a culture where having “enough” seems to have become a never-ending pursuit, Jesus’ parable remains incredibly relevant. Many of us are chasing the American dream in ways that lead to stress, anxiety, and fear—thorns that can rob us of the ability to enjoy the abundant lives of purpose that God intended for us.
All of us have struggled with these issues at one time or another. They are important issues that we cannot ignore. This is why, over the next five weeks, we will be having a churchwide study and worship emphasis called Enough: Discovering Joy Through Simplicity and Generosity. During this time, we will explore what the Bible teaches us about financial management through corporate worship. We’ll hear expert advice and stories about what others have learned by working through financial challenges. Each week we will provide you with some practical tools you can use to assess your financial situation and develop a financial plan with a biblical foundation.
At the conclusion of the emphasis, we will have the opportunity to make personal commitments of our
offerings to God through our church in the coming year. We will consecrate these commitments in the worship service on October 29th.
I hope you will join us in the coming weeks as we look at how we can manage our financial resources and truly experience simplicity, generosity, and joy.
Schedule of Events
October 1st - “When Dreams Become Nightmares”
October 8th - “Wisdom and Finance”
October 15th - “Cultivating Contentment”
October 22nd - “Defined by Generosity”
October 29th – Commitment Sunday (Combined Service at 10am in the Sanctuary. Potluck Lunch following)
One of Jesus’ great teaching parables involves a sower who cast seed along the ground. The sower hoped the seeds would sprout, grow, and bear good fruit. Some seeds did just that, producing a great harvest. But others, Jesus said, fell among thorns and, though they began to grow, these good plants were quickly choked out. Jesus said the thorns were “the cares of the world and the lure of wealth” (Matthew 13:22).
In a culture where having “enough” seems to have become a never-ending pursuit, Jesus’ parable remains incredibly relevant. Many of us are chasing the American dream in ways that lead to stress, anxiety, and fear—thorns that can rob us of the ability to enjoy the abundant lives of purpose that God intended for us.
All of us have struggled with these issues at one time or another. They are important issues that we cannot ignore. This is why, over the next five weeks, we will be having a churchwide study and worship emphasis called Enough: Discovering Joy Through Simplicity and Generosity. During this time, we will explore what the Bible teaches us about financial management through corporate worship. We’ll hear expert advice and stories about what others have learned by working through financial challenges. Each week we will provide you with some practical tools you can use to assess your financial situation and develop a financial plan with a biblical foundation.
At the conclusion of the emphasis, we will have the opportunity to make personal commitments of our
offerings to God through our church in the coming year. We will consecrate these commitments in the worship service on October 29th.
I hope you will join us in the coming weeks as we look at how we can manage our financial resources and truly experience simplicity, generosity, and joy.
Schedule of Events
October 1st - “When Dreams Become Nightmares”
October 8th - “Wisdom and Finance”
October 15th - “Cultivating Contentment”
October 22nd - “Defined by Generosity”
October 29th – Commitment Sunday (Combined Service at 10am in the Sanctuary. Potluck Lunch following)
Recently, during our morning worship services we lifted up our United Methodist brothers and sisters battling wildfires in Hawaii. In respond to the call for action, we give thanks to the GLOVES Ministry of our church donating $1,000 to the United Methodist Committee on Relief to help out in the recovery efforts. UMCOR is coordinating with the California-Pacific Annual Conference to process an initial grant for emergency supplies such as shelf-stable food, water, hygiene items and tools to help survivors recover belongings. If you feel so led to contribute financially towards this relief effort you may give directly to UMCOR online at https://umcmission.org/advance-project/901670 or by check through our local church with these memo notes: "UMCOR/ Advance #901670-Hawaii."
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.
PRAYER & PRAYER & CARE LIST - September 22, 2023
Members & Friends of Zachary UMC
Birthdays -Betty Beverson, Bryce' Giannobile, Rhett Hebert, Betty Hodges, Ryan Inzenga, Kyra Moss, Abby Nealy, Chad Norris, Steve Pike, Michelle Robertson, Madelyn Rose, Shane White, Brooke Williams, Kara Williams
Hospitalized - Dorothy Armand
Condolences - The Roy Firmin Sr Family
Ongoing Concerns - Mona Baxter, Berman Berthelot (Nephew of Vince Giaccone), Jeanne Browning, Pam Clanton (Daughter of Jewel Smith),Sherri Devall, Diane Freemyer (Mom of Celeste Duncan), Donald Guy, Glenda Howell (Sister of Paulette Jackson),Minnie Jackson, Joe Kelly, Glen Mayers (Friend of Pete Charlet), Betty Pope, Brady Maglone (son of Joel and Suzonne Maglone who are members of Slaughter UMC), Jeff Maney (Son-in-law of Minnie Jackson), Addison McConologue, Tracie Norred (Niece of Cheryl Herty), Dan Pulliam, Jaquavis Richmond (Young Grambling Athlete who broke his neck in 2 places at the LSU game on 9/9/23), Jaliyah Rochelle (Granddaughter of a friend of Kathy Heine), Isabella Rosemond (Niece of Carolyn Baxter), Sheri Smith (friend of Paulette Jackson), Nannette Stevens (Friend of Celeste Duncan)
Homebound - Cheryl Calcote, Roger Carlyle (Father of Deanna Rodenbeck), Jeanette Carroll, Sherri Devall, Minnie Jackson, Betty McDaniel, Jewel Smith, Pattie Walker, Calista Smith
Away at College - John Browning, Emma Brunson, Alexis Callihan, Kaylan Callihan,Emma Grace Marangos, Connor Rodenbeck, William Russell, Lillian Stalder
Deployed with Military - Peyton Bickham USAF, Charles Charlet US Army, Anthony D’Esposito USN, Michael Delatte USAF (Grandson of Allen Delatte), Angel Kirk USAF (Niece of Vince Giaccone), Nicholas LeBlanc US Army, Tristan LeBlanc US Navy
Members & Friends of Zachary UMC
Birthdays -Betty Beverson, Bryce' Giannobile, Rhett Hebert, Betty Hodges, Ryan Inzenga, Kyra Moss, Abby Nealy, Chad Norris, Steve Pike, Michelle Robertson, Madelyn Rose, Shane White, Brooke Williams, Kara Williams
Hospitalized - Dorothy Armand
Condolences - The Roy Firmin Sr Family
Ongoing Concerns - Mona Baxter, Berman Berthelot (Nephew of Vince Giaccone), Jeanne Browning, Pam Clanton (Daughter of Jewel Smith),Sherri Devall, Diane Freemyer (Mom of Celeste Duncan), Donald Guy, Glenda Howell (Sister of Paulette Jackson),Minnie Jackson, Joe Kelly, Glen Mayers (Friend of Pete Charlet), Betty Pope, Brady Maglone (son of Joel and Suzonne Maglone who are members of Slaughter UMC), Jeff Maney (Son-in-law of Minnie Jackson), Addison McConologue, Tracie Norred (Niece of Cheryl Herty), Dan Pulliam, Jaquavis Richmond (Young Grambling Athlete who broke his neck in 2 places at the LSU game on 9/9/23), Jaliyah Rochelle (Granddaughter of a friend of Kathy Heine), Isabella Rosemond (Niece of Carolyn Baxter), Sheri Smith (friend of Paulette Jackson), Nannette Stevens (Friend of Celeste Duncan)
Homebound - Cheryl Calcote, Roger Carlyle (Father of Deanna Rodenbeck), Jeanette Carroll, Sherri Devall, Minnie Jackson, Betty McDaniel, Jewel Smith, Pattie Walker, Calista Smith
Away at College - John Browning, Emma Brunson, Alexis Callihan, Kaylan Callihan,Emma Grace Marangos, Connor Rodenbeck, William Russell, Lillian Stalder
Deployed with Military - Peyton Bickham USAF, Charles Charlet US Army, Anthony D’Esposito USN, Michael Delatte USAF (Grandson of Allen Delatte), Angel Kirk USAF (Niece of Vince Giaccone), Nicholas LeBlanc US Army, Tristan LeBlanc US Navy
Happening This Week:
September 27 10 AM- Widow and Widowers Meeting
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AA Meetings Weekly on Sunday @ 6 PM
AA Meetings Weekly on Monday, Friday, and Saturday @ 7:30 PM
NA Meetings Weekly on Tuesday @ 7:30 PM
Al-Anon Meeting Weekly on Monday @ 11 AM
Art Group Meeting Weekly on Tuesday @ 10 AM
Mary and Martha Women’s Study Group on Tuesday @ 1 PM
Click and Clack Bible Study Weekly on Wednesday @ 6:45 PM
Care Team Meeting Weekly on Thursday @ 10 AM
Friends and Needles Meeting Weekly on Thursday @ 1 PM
Our full calendar: calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0?cid=b2pyMmZhaGhjdjg0cDhucnM1NnVta3JybXNAZ3JvdXAuY2FsZW5kYXIuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbQ
September 27 10 AM- Widow and Widowers Meeting
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AA Meetings Weekly on Sunday @ 6 PM
AA Meetings Weekly on Monday, Friday, and Saturday @ 7:30 PM
NA Meetings Weekly on Tuesday @ 7:30 PM
Al-Anon Meeting Weekly on Monday @ 11 AM
Art Group Meeting Weekly on Tuesday @ 10 AM
Mary and Martha Women’s Study Group on Tuesday @ 1 PM
Click and Clack Bible Study Weekly on Wednesday @ 6:45 PM
Care Team Meeting Weekly on Thursday @ 10 AM
Friends and Needles Meeting Weekly on Thursday @ 1 PM
Our full calendar: calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0?cid=b2pyMmZhaGhjdjg0cDhucnM1NnVta3JybXNAZ3JvdXAuY2FsZW5kYXIuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbQ
Save the Dates:
October 1-31 Stuffed Animal Drive (See Website for Info)
October 15 3 PM- Charge Conference
October 19 7 PM- Board Of Trustees Meeting
October 25 10 AM- Widow and Widowers Meeting
October 29 10 AM- Combined Service
October 29 11 AM- Combined Service Potluck Lunch
October 1-31 Stuffed Animal Drive (See Website for Info)
October 15 3 PM- Charge Conference
October 19 7 PM- Board Of Trustees Meeting
October 25 10 AM- Widow and Widowers Meeting
October 29 10 AM- Combined Service
October 29 11 AM- Combined Service Potluck Lunch
Children's Ministry (K-4th)
Joseph forgives his brothers in Genesis 42-45. God is good no matter what…and has a plan for us.
Acolytes Needed!
Would your child like to serve as an acolyte during our Traditional services? Students in 1st - 6th grade can attend a training session to prepare. Email Peggy Lantrip to sign up your child:PeggySLantrip@cox.net
Would your child like to serve as an acolyte during our Traditional services? Students in 1st - 6th grade can attend a training session to prepare. Email Peggy Lantrip to sign up your child:PeggySLantrip@cox.net
Pre-Teen Ministry (5th-6th)
Youth Ministry (7th-12th)
NO UMYF
If you have a new address, cell phone number or email, please call the church office to update your information.
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.
Prayer Chain
If you or someone you know is in need of prayer, please let us help. Call our church office 225-654-2389, text 225-408-9801, or email murraycarla@bellsouth.net. We currently have 128 Prayer Warriors standing by to help you. God loves you and we do too!
"For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among them." Matthew 18:20
If you or someone you know is in need of prayer, please let us help. Call our church office 225-654-2389, text 225-408-9801, or email murraycarla@bellsouth.net. We currently have 128 Prayer Warriors standing by to help you. God loves you and we do too!
"For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among them." Matthew 18:20
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.