Fourth Sunday in Advent!

How will we Prepare for the

Coming of the Christ Child?

Dec. 21, 2025

Mt. Tirzah 

United Methodist Church

serving Christ since 1819

Our Mission: 

To Make Disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the World as we reach out to Children, Youth, and Families in our Community.

They already feel like part of the family, but officially, these two joined Mt. Tirzah UMC last Sunday! We welcome Rhonda Clayton and Wayne Brooks: we're so happy to have you!

See Flyer at Bottom

for more ideas about helping neighbors

Food and Clothing Pantry in Rougemont

The Rougemont food and clothing pantry at the Rougemont UMC needs donations and help: show up on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of each month at the church. The food and clothes are given out from 8:30 to 10, but you can show up earlier to help. 

Blessings Box in Timberlake

A Blessings Box has been placed at "Bart's Shell" (now Marathon Gas, called Timberlake Mart) as a place where folks in need can pick up things to help. If you would like to contribute, you can drop things off directly at the box or you can leave stuff in the vestibule at church, and Dustin will take it over. Some ideas from the folks who organized it:

- Canned food with ring pulls

- Canned Vegetables Corn, Peas, Carrots, Green Beans, Turnip Greens,

- Canned Beans like Pinto,Black Eyed Beans

- Canned Meat like Tuna, Chicken, Pork, Vienna Sausage

- Peanut Butter and Jelly

- Bagged items such as rice and dry beans

- Hygiene and Personal Care Items Toothpaste, Toothbrush, Shampoo,

- Conditioner, Soap, Toilet Paper, Tissues, Feminine Hygiene…

- Pet Supplies Canned Dog or Cat Food, Treats, Pee Pads, Toys

- Baby Supplies Diapers, Baby Wipes, Baby Oil, Baby shampoo, Food

They ask that we please Check Expiration Dates when taking or donating items. Please no Expired items in box. 6 months past best by date is allowed.

Anything that needs to be shared with the Mt. Tirzah family? Reply back to this email!

TODAY, DECEMBER 21, 9:50AM - NOON: SUNDAY SCHOOL AND WORSHIP

• Join for Sunday School at 9:50 for Adult Bible Study
• Stay for Worship at 11 in the sanctuary

TODAY, DECEMBER 21, 4:00pm: ALLENSVILLE UMC CANTATA

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24, 7:00pm: CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE

• At Mt. Tirzah this year!

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 28, 11:00AM - NOON: SUNDAY SCHOOL AND WORSHIP

• No Sunday School at 10.
• Worship at 11 in the sanctuary

SATURDAY, JAN. 10, 10:00am: ALL CHURCH CLEAN AND TAKING DOWN OF THE GREENS

• Join us for a morning of fellowship as we clean and UNdecorate our beautiful little church!

TUESDAY, JANUARY 27, 6:30-8:30PM CHURCH COUNCIL MEETING

• All are invited to attend, and committee members are encouraged to attend!
• Committee chairs make up the Church Council and should attend if at all possible. For 2023, these include: Dustin Satterfield (Lay Leader, PPR), Amanda Puett (Church Council Chair, UMYF), Danny Vaughn (Trustees, Vice Chair of Church Council), Brenda Clayton (Recording Secretary and Christian Education), Pat Noell (Finance), Patrick Jacques (Treasurer, Membership), Rod Mullen (Pastor, Lay/Nominations Chair), Erin Satterfield (Family Ministries Chair, Lay Delegate to Annual Conference), David Reaves (Security Team Chair), Susan Jacques (Communications, Church Historian)

CHILDREN:  

The Children's Class is available!

YOUTH AND ADULT CLASS

Grow your faith. Transform your life.

We are using Adult Bible Studies edited by Pastor Jarrod Davis. Each weekly lesson provides background and focal Scriptures, key verses, and doctrinally sound and relevant biblical interpretation and application, along with suggestions for developing spiritual practices such as prayer, worship, community, and service.

Winter 2025-2026 Theme: Light. Life. Salvation.

We will be considering two major questions: Who is Jesus? Who are we? We will seek to build up our faith and deepen our relationship with God as our Creator, Redeemer, and Sustainer.

CLICK ON THE SCRIPTURE

TO LINK TO THE BIBLE.

Sunday, December 21, 2025: Fourth Sunday of Advent

Monday, December 22, 2025: Luke 1:46b-55; Isaiah 33:17-22; Revelation 22:6-7, 18-20;

Tuesday, December 23, 2025: Luke 1:46b-55; 2 Samuel 7:18, 23-29; Galatians 3:6-14;

Wednesday, December 24, 2025: Nativity of the Lord - Proper I

Thursday, December 25, 2025: Nativity of the Lord - Proper II

Thursday, December 25, 2025: Nativity of the Lord - Proper III

Friday, December 26, 2025: Psalm 148; Wisdom 4:7-15; Acts 7:59-8:8;

Saturday, December 27, 2025: Psalm 148; Proverbs 8:22-31; 1 John 5:1-12;

Sunday, December 28, 2025: First Sunday after Christmas Day

Church Cleaners:

(reply back to sign up)

Dec. 22-Jan. 4: _____

Jan. 10: ALL CHURCH CLEAN and Taking Down the Greens

Jan. 19-Feb. 1: Carol Swanson

Feb. 2-15: Amana Puett

Feb. 16-Mar. 1: Angela Vaughn

Sunday Servers:

(for this week and next)

DECEMBER 21:

• Read first Scripture: Susan Jacques
• Read second Scripture: Danny Vaughn
• Lead Psalter Reading: Margaret Puett
• Ushers: Patrick Jacques and _____
• Nursery: _____
• Church cleaner: Amanda Puett (through Dec. 21)

DECEMBER 28:

• Read first Scripture: Amanda Puett
• Read second Scripture: Danny Vaughn
• Lead Psalter Reading: Patrick Jacques
• Ushers: Patrick Jacques and _____
• Nursery: _____
• Church cleaner: NEED SOMEONE!!!

United Methodist Churches in our district are accepting

hard-to-recycle materials.

Click on the purple to see where they are.

• Find cleaning products that cause no harm and even benefit Creation through this Purchasing Guide for Cleaning.
• SNEAKERS AND SPORTS SHOES: Set them aside for the winter recycling/donation collection!
• Purchasing Guide for regenerative agriculture, which is food and animal products raised with the least amount of harm to God's Creation. It can cost more but if you can do it, it has a huge impact. Many products are available at the grocery store.
• Repair Cafe helps you repair common household items in a fun environment while bringing together people to share skills and solve problems. Furniture • Electrical Appliances • Toys • Jewelry • Electronics • Clothing • Tools • Lamps • Clocks • And Much More
• Mt. Sylvan wants your compostables!
• Take your styrofoam to First-Elon for recycling into building materials!
• Take your plastic wrap to Bethany for recycling into park benches!
• Green Star Recycling, located at 109 Oxford Rd. (Hwy 158), wants your metal! They are open Monday through Friday, 9-4, for drop-offs.
• The Scrap Exchange in Durham takes all kinds of things, including craft supplies, packing peanuts, and bubble wrap! Click HERE for more details!
• Recycle textiles! Old socks, shirts, anything that can't be donated that is made of textiles can be stuffed into a bag, purchased at this site, and recycled. Click HERE for details! (I vetted it. It is legit.)
• Recycle Christmas lights at Lowes!

WAYS TO GIVE YOUR

TITHES AND OFFERINGS:

• Online giving: click here, scroll to bottom to "donate" button.
• Venmo your offering: @mttirzahumc
• Mail a check, or let your bank do it: Mount Tirzah UMC, 4585 Surl Mt. Tirzah Road, Timberlake, 27583
• Drop it by: you can leave a check (no cash please) in the offering plate on the altar any time. Danny deposits them regularly.

Tithes, Offerings,

Outflow

July-September (3rd Quarter)

Tithes and Offerings: $16,213



Outflow/Expenses: $16,191

336.364.0206 ~  mttirzahumc.com ~ office@mttirzahumc.com

Pastor: Rod Mullen: rmullen@nccumc.org ~ 919 618 9645

Lay Leader: Dustin Satterfield

Youth Leadership Team: Amanda & Chris Puett

Music Leaders: Danny Vaughn and Brian McIntyre

Pianist: Elaine Harris and Brenda Clayton