Seventh Sunday of Easter

May 17, 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.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 2026

"Growing in the Son!"

Saturday, June 13, 10am-2pm: Learning God's Word through stories, games and crafts, songs and snacks, and tons of fun!

For ages 3 to 12. Lunch provided too. At Mt. Tirzah UMC.

Invite your friends, neighbors, grandchildren, nieces and nephews! All are welcome!

(See large flyer at end of e-blast.)

SNEAKER RECYCLING REPORT

For Spring 2026, Mt. Tirzah people donated 18 pairs of shoes, and an additional 18 pairs were donated from folks at Saving Grace Dog Rescue, for a grand total of 30 pairs kept out of the landfill! In 2025, we donated 54, so our running total is 90 pairs of shoes! Well done, team!

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

SUNDAY, MAY 17: SUNDAY SCHOOL AND WORSHIP

• 10:00AM: Sunday School
• 11:00AM: Worship

WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 7:00PM: Choir Practice

TUESDAY, MAY 26, 7:15am Helena Staff Appreciation Breakfast

TUESDAY, MAY 26, 6:30-8:30PM Church Council Meeting

SUNDAY, MAY 31: GRADUATION and SUNDAY SCHOOL SUNDAY: Honoring our 2026 graduates Emma Puett and Sophie Erdner during Worship along with children's Sunday School attendees!

• 11:00AM: Worship

SATURDAY, JUNE 6: Allensville UMC Car Show

SUNDAY, JUNE 7: Homecoming

SATURDAY, JUNE 13, 10AM-2PM: Vacation Bible School

SUNDAY, JUNE 14, 11AM: Worship,and Vacation Bible School Program

TUESDAY, JUNE 30: Rod's Retirement Day, and Moving Day for pastors retiring or changing churches. Please be in prayer for all. If you would like to help Pastor Heather move into the Allensville Parsonage please see Chris Puett.

SUNDAY, JULY 5: All Church Sing

SUNDAY, JULY 12: First preaching Sunday of new pastor

CLICK ON THE SCRIPTURE

TO LINK TO THE BIBLE.

Sunday, May 17, 2026: Seventh Sunday of Easter

Monday, May 18, 2026: Psalm 99; Leviticus 9:1-11, 22-24; 1 Peter 4:1-6;

Tuesday, May 19, 2026: Psalm 99; Numbers 16:41-50; 1 Peter 4:7-11;

Wednesday, May 20, 2026: Psalm 99; 1 Kings 8:54-65; John 3:31-36;

Thursday, May 21, 2026: Psalm 33:12-22; Exodus 19:1-9a; Acts 2:1-11;

Friday, May 22, 2026: Psalm 33:12-22; Exodus 19:16-25; Romans 8:14-17;

Saturday, May 23, 2026: Psalm 33:12-22; Exodus 20:1-21; Matthew 5:1-12;

Sunday, May 24, 2026: Day of Pentecost

Church Cleaners:

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May 11-24: Gracie Puett

May 25-June 7: Carol Swanson

June 8-21: Gracie Puett

June 22-July 5:

July 6-19

Sunday Servers:

(for this week and next)

MAY 17:

• Announcements: Danny Vaughn
• Read first Scripture: Arron Puett
• Read second Scripture: _____
• Lead Psalter Reading: _____
• Ushers: _____ and _____
• Nursery: _____
• Church cleaner: Gracie Puett (through May 24)

MAY 24:

• Announcements: Danny Vaughn
• Read first Scripture: _____
• Read second Scripture: Melanye Blalock
• Lead Psalter Reading: Margaret Puett
• Ushers: _____ and _____
• Nursery: _____
• Church cleaner: Carol Swanson (through June 7)

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