Fourth Sunday of Easter:

Earth Day Sunday

April 26, 2026

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.

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Next Sunday

LAST DAY:

SPRING CLEANING

AND SNEAKERS!

Bring your old sneakers or athletic shoes to church to keep them out of the landfill and make room in your closet! Here are the deets:

• Deadline TODAY!
• NO SINGLES! Must be in pairs.
• MUST BE ATHLETIC SHOES (including hiking boots, running, basketball, cleats with rubber spikes, lifestyle and casual sneakers.)
• We will receive $0-$7 per pair, depending on quality and brand, but…
• 100% off the sneakers will be reused or recycled!

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

SUNDAY, APRIL 26: EARTH DAY: SUNDAY SCHOOL AND WORSHIP

• 10:00AM: Sunday School with a discussion about trees and the Bible
• 11:00AM: Worship: preaching and singing will be Creation-centered
• 12:00PM: Come out front to help plant native flowers in prepared beds, and to feed our two newest trees supercharged Worm Tea! Rod will send us off with a blessing of all the plants and the land of the church.

TUESDAY, APRIL 28, 6:30-8:30PM Church Council Meeting

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29, 7:00PM: Choir Practice

SATURDAY, MAY 2: Happy Birthday Pastor Rod!

SATURDAY, JUNE 6: Allensville UMC Car Show!

TUESDAY, JUNE 30: Rod's Retirement Day, and Moving Day for pastors retiring or changing churches. Please be in prayer for all.

SUNDAY, JULY 12: First preaching Sunday of new pastor

CHILDREN:  

The Children's Class is available!

YOUTH AND ADULT CLASS

Grow your faith. Transform your life.

Join us for discussion and learning from God's Word with the help of Biblical scholars. We are studying Lamentations through March 22, then we'll look at the Gospel of John leading up to Easter, followed by Psalms and Acts.

*Sunday School will take a break for May after May 3, June, July, and part of August.

CLICK ON THE SCRIPTURE

TO LINK TO THE BIBLE.

Sunday, April 26, 2026: Fourth Sunday of Easter

Monday, April 27, 2026: Psalm 100; Ezekiel 34:17-23; 1 Peter 5:1-5;

Tuesday, April 28, 2026: Psalm 100; Ezekiel 34:23-31; Hebrews 13:20-21;

Wednesday, April 29, 2026: Psalm 100; Jeremiah 23:1-8; Matthew 20:17-28;

Thursday, April 30, 2026: Psalm 31:1-5, 15-16; Genesis 12:1-3; Acts 6:8-15;

Friday, May 01, 2026: Psalm 31:1-5, 15-16; Exodus 3:1-12; Acts 7:1-16;

Saturday, May 02, 2026: Psalm 31:1-5, 15-16; Jeremiah 26:20-24; John 8:48-59;

Sunday, May 03, 2026: Fifth Sunday of Easter

Church Cleaners:

(reply back to sign up)

April 26-May 10: Angela Vaughn

May 11-24: Gracie Puett

May 25-June 7:

June 8-21:

June 22-July 5:

July 6-19

Sunday Servers:

(for this week and next)

APRIL 26:

• Announcements: Carol Swanson
• Read first Scripture: Susan Jacques
• Read second Scripture: Rhonda Clayton
• Lead Psalter Reading: Margaret Puett
• Ushers: Patrick Jacques and _____
• Nursery: _____
• Church cleaner: Angela Vaughn (through May 10)

MAY 3:

• Announcements: Susan Jacques
• Read first Scripture: Patrick Jacques
• Read second Scripture: Carol Swanson
• Lead Psalter Reading: Pat Noel
• Ushers: Patrick Jacques and _____
• Nursery: _____
• Communion Prep and Cleanup: Robert Harris
• Communion Servers: Patrick Jacques and _____
• Church cleaner: Angela Vaughn (through May 10)

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

First Quarter 2026

Tithes and Offerings: $16,626



Outflow/Expenses: $20,387

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.

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