August 17, 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.

SAVE THE DATE!

Season of Creation 2025

Honoring God's Creation through Scripture, Song, Sermon, and Service (details below)

September through first weekend of October with two special church-wide events!

Pray for Allie Morris' Mission Trip to Zimbabwe!

Allie is heading to Gweru in Zimbabwe on the continent of Africa from August 10 to the 26th, and is seeking to raise $2500.00 to cover airfare, transportation, food, supplies, gifts, etc. as she and the team lead VBS each day for the kids in the area.

Please support her work by clicking HERE to donate.

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

SUNDAY, AUGUST 17, DURING 11am WORSHIP: BLESSING OF THE BACKPACKS

• Kids of all ages, college included, and teachers, are invited to bring their backpack to church to be blessed.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 17, 11am: WORSHIP

• 11:00am: Worship in the sanctuary

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20, 7:00pm: CHOIR PRACTICE

• All are welcome! All you need is a desire to sing!

TUESDAY, AUGUST 26, 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)

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7: SUNDAY SCHOOL RESUMES and SEASON OF CREATION BEGINS!

• 10:00am: Sunday School for kids and adults
• 11:00am: Worship in the sanctuary

SEPTEMBER: SEASON OF CREATION CELEBRATION!

• All month long!
• Join for Sunday School at 10 for special Creation-focused lessons on the Bible, followed by Creation-themed preaching and Bible reading for worship!

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 9:30AM: SEASON OF CREATION FIELD TRIP!

• Meet at the church at 9:30. We'll take the van over to the...
• Person County Harvest Market at Palace Pointe where we'll have the opportunity to purchase fresh local produce and baked goods while listening to live music and enjoying family activities.
• By 11, we will drive over to Susan and Patrick's house for a brief tour of their Certified Wildlife Habitat, solar installation, and registered Monarch Waystation while enjoying fresh-baked cookies and delicious lemonade!

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 5, 10:00AM ON: ST. FRANCIS FEAST DAY AND BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS AND LAND!

• Bring a photo or memento of your favorite animal or something from your land/yard for Pastor Rod to bless during worship.
• Everyone is invited to prepare a dish to share at the Covered Dish Feast after Worship. (Consider making something using local produce or locally-sourced meat!)
• Susan will share briefly about her Earthkeepers project and the important role that Mt. Tirzah UMC is playing in it.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12, 3:00PM: CHARGE CONFERENCE

• At Lea's Chapel

CHILDREN:  

The Children's Class is available!

YOUTH AND ADULT CLASS

The Youth and Adult class takes a deeper dive into this Sunday's Gospel reading.

CLICK ON THE SCRIPTURE

TO LINK TO THE BIBLE.

Ordinary Time:

Sunday, August 17, 2025: Proper 15

Monday, August 18, 2025: Psalm 74; Isaiah 5:8-23; 1 John 4:1-6;

Tuesday, August 19, 2025: Psalm 74; Isaiah 5:24-30; Acts 7:44-53;

Wednesday, August 20, 2025: Psalm 74; Isaiah 27:1-13; Luke 19:45-48;

Thursday, August 21, 2025: Psalm 71:1-6; Jeremiah 6:1-19; Hebrews 12:3-17;

Friday, August 22, 2025: Psalm 71:1-6; Jeremiah 6:20-30; Acts 17:1-9;

Saturday, August 23, 2025: Psalm 71:1-6; Jeremiah 1:1-3, 11-19; Luke 6:1-5;

Sunday, August 24, 2025: Proper 16

Church Cleaners:

(reply back to sign up)

August 18-31: Angela Vaughn

September 1-14: Amanda Puett

September 15-28: Carol Swanson

September 29-Oct. 12:

Oct. 13-26:

Sunday Servers:

(for this week and next)

AUGUST 17:

• Read first Scripture: _____
• Read second Scripture: Carol Swanson
• Lead Psalter Reading: Amanda Puett
• Ushers: _____ and _____
• Nursery: _____

AUGUST 24:

• Read first Scripture: Amanda Puett
• Read second Scripture: Carol Swanson
• Lead Psalter Reading: Margaret Puett
• Ushers: _____ and _____
• Nursery: _____

United Methodist Churches in our district are accepting

hard-to-recycle materials.

Click on the purple to see where they are.

• 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

April-June (2nd Quarter)

Tithes and Offerings: $14,627



Outflow/Expenses: $22,374

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