Third Sunday of Lent

March 8, 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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SUNDAY, MARCH 8, 10:00AM - NOON: SUNDAY SCHOOL AND WORSHIP

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11, 7:00PM: CHOIR PRACTICE

TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 6:30-8:30PM CHURCH COUNCIL MEETING

SATURDAY, MARCH 28, 10:00AM Community Easter Egg Hunt at Rougemont UMC

SUNDAY, MARCH 29: Palm Sunday Service followed by children's Easter Egg Hunt and Covered Dish Fellowship Lunch.

• Bring a dish to share, maybe something that your family would traditionally serve on Easter
• Rain date for the Egg Hunt is Easter Sunday.

THURSDAY OR FRIDAY OF HOLY WEEK: Services in partnership with Long Memorial, time and date TBD.

SUNDAY, APRIL 5, TIME TBD: Easter Sunrise Service at Allensville UMC

SATURDAY, MAY 2: Happy Birthday Pastor Rod!

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.

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.

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

CLICK ON THE SCRIPTURE

TO LINK TO THE BIBLE.

SEASON OF LENT

Sunday, March 08, 2026: Third Sunday in Lent

Monday, March 09, 2026: Psalm 81; Genesis 24:1-27; 2 John 1:1-13;

Tuesday, March 10, 2026: Psalm 81; Genesis 29:1-14; 1 Corinthians 10:1-4;

Wednesday, March 11, 2026: Psalm 81; Jeremiah 2:4-13; John 7:14-31, 37-39;

Thursday, March 12, 2026: Psalm 23; 1 Samuel 15:10-21; Ephesians 4:25-32;

Friday, March 13, 2026: Psalm 23; 1 Samuel 15:22-31; Ephesians 5:1-9;

Saturday, March 14, 2026: Psalm 23; 1 Samuel 15:32-34; John 1:1-9;

Sunday, March 15, 2026: Fourth Sunday in Lent

Church Cleaners:

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Mar. 2-14: Pat Noell

Mar. 15-28: Carol Swanson

Mar. 29-April 11:

April 12-25:

April 26-May 10:

May 11-24:

Sunday Servers:

(for this week and next)

MARCH 8:

• Announcements: Robert Harris
• Read first Scripture: Susan Jacques
• Read second Scripture: Amanda Puett
• Lead Psalter Reading: Patrick Jacques
• Ushers: Patrick Jacques and _____
• Nursery: _____
• Church cleaner: Pat Noel (through March 14)

MARCH 15:

• Announcements: Susan Jacques
• Read first Scripture: _____
• Read second Scripture: Patrick Jacques
• Lead Psalter Reading: Margaret Puett
• Ushers: Patrick Jacques and _____
• Nursery: _____
• Church cleaner: Carol Swanson (through March 28)

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

2025

Tithes and Offerings: $64,056 (in 2024, it was $68,429)



Outflow/Expenses: $80,997 (in 2024 it was $76,289)

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