9th Sunday After Pentacost

July 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.

SNEAKER RECYCLING AT MT. TIRZAH!

Reminder: Through the efforts of Mt. Tirzah's Creation Care mission to collect sneakers for recycling and repurposing, last year, 54 pairs of shoes had been kept OUT OF the landfill, and thanks to your donations combined with donations from shift workers at Saving Grace Dog Rescue, this spring and summer, an additional 85 pairs have been recycled or repurposed!

Y'all, that means 139 pairs total since we started this last year! That's a lot kept out of the landfill! THANK YOU!

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

SUNDAY, JULY 26, 11:00AM: Worship

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

TUESDAY, AUGUST 18, 6:30-8:30PM Church Council Meeting

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18, 3:00PM Annual Charge Council Meeting at New Brook UMC

CLICK ON THE SCRIPTURE

TO LINK TO THE BIBLE.

Sunday, July 26, 2026: Proper 12 (Genesis, Psalm 105, Romans, and Matthew)

Monday, July 27, 2026: Psalm 65:8-13; Genesis 30:25-36; James 3:13-18;

Tuesday, July 28, 2026: Psalm 65:8-13; Genesis 30:37-43; Ephesians 6:10-18;

Wednesday, July 29, 2026: Psalm 65:8-13; Genesis 46:2-47:12; Mark 4:30-34;

Thursday, July 30, 2026: Psalm 17:1-7, 15; Isaiah 14:1-2; Philippians 4:10-15;

Friday, July 31, 2026: Psalm 17:1-7, 15; Isaiah 41:8-10; Romans 9:6-13;

Saturday, August 01, 2026: Psalm 17:1-7, 15; Genesis 31:1-21; Matthew 7:7-11;

Sunday, August 02, 2026: Proper 13

Church Cleaners:

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July 20-Aug. 2: Carol Swanson

August 3-16: Amanda Puett

August 17-30: Arron Puett

Aug. 31-Sept. 13: Angela Vaughn

Sept. 14-27: Carol Swanson

Sept. 28-Oct. 11: Gracie Puett

Sunday Servers:

(for this week and next)

JULY 26:

• Announcements: Susan Jacques
• Read first Scripture: _____
• Read second Scripture: Carol Swanson
• Lead Psalter Reading: Patrick Jacques
• Ushers: Patrick Jacques and Mertis Blalock
• Nursery: _____
• Church cleaner: Carol Swanson through Aug. 2

AUGUST 2:

• Announcements: _____
• Read first Scripture: Susan Jacques
• Read second Scripture: Patrick Jacques
• Lead Psalter Reading: Margaret Puett
• Ushers: Mertis Blalock and Patrick Jacques
• Nursery: _____
• Church cleaner: Amanda Puett through Aug. 16
• Communion Prep/Cleanup: Robert Harris
• Communion Servers: Patrick Jacques and _____

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

Second Quarter 2026

Tithes and Offerings: $17,079



Outflow/Expenses: $13,794

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: Heather Locklear: hlocklear@nccumc.org ~(919) 353-3974

Lay Leader: TBD

Youth Leadership Team: Amanda & Chris Puett

Music Leaders: Danny Vaughn

Pianist: Elaine Harris and Brenda Clayton