Nov. 16, 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.

Angel Tree 2023

If you would like to support the children of incarcerated parents in Person County, you can purchase a $25 gift card from Walmart and/or give $25 to Amanda Puett, and it will be shared with a local child whose parent is incarcerated as a gift from their parent.

Shoebox Ministry

If you'd like to give a shoebox or two this year, please have it at the church by November 23rd, and Emma Jean will deliver them. Click HERE for a link to how to be part of this fun ministry that means so much to children around the world.

Food and Clothing Pantry in Rougemont

The Rougemont food and clothing pantry at the Rougemont UMC needs donations and help: show up on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of each month at the church. The food and clothes are given out from 8:30 to 10, but you can show up earlier to help. 

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.

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

TODAY, NOVEMBER 16, 10:00AM - NOON: SUNDAY SCHOOL AND WORSHIP

• Join for Sunday School at 10 for Gospel-focused lessons from the Bible
• Stay for Worship at 11

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 19, 7:00pm: CHOIR PRACTICE

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

SATURDAY, NOV. 29, 10:00am: ALL CHURCH CLEAN AND DECORATING FOR CHRISTMAS!

• Join us for a morning of fellowship as we clean and decorate our beautiful little church!

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 30, HANGING OF THE GREENS SERVICE

• Join for Sunday School at 10 for Gospel-focused lessons from the Bible
• Stay for Worship at 11 when we will have the Hanging of the Greens to begin Advent.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 6:30PM: CHURCH COUNCIL CHRISTMAS PARTY (and meeting)!

• All are invited! Bring "finger food" to share, and we'll meet in the fellowship hall to celebrate the coming of Christ and Christmas!

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14, 11:00AM: CHRISTMAS CANTATA followed by COVERED DISH LUNCH

• Congregation participation in the Cantata is invited! If you'd like to sing a song or play music or read Scripture or anything, you are invited to be part of this celebration of the Coming of Baby Jesus!
• Please see Dustin to be part!
• After, we'll enjoy a covered dish meal together in the Fellowship Hall.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24, 7:00pm: CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE

• At Mt. Tirzah this year!

SATURDAY, JAN. 10, 10:00am: ALL CHURCH CLEAN AND TAKING DOWN OF THE GREENS

• Join us for a morning of fellowship as we clean and UNdecorate our beautiful little church!

TUESDAY, JANUARY 27, 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)

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, November 16, 2025: Proper 28

Monday, November 17, 2025: Psalm 76; Isaiah 60:17-22; Ephesians 4:25-5:2;

Tuesday, November 18, 2025: Psalm 76; Isaiah 66:1-13; 1 Corinthians 10:23-11:1;

Wednesday, November 19, 2025: Psalm 76; Isaiah 66:14-24; Matthew 23:37-24:14;

Thursday, November 20, 2025: Luke 1:68-79; Jeremiah 21:1-14; Hebrews 9:23-28;

Friday, November 21, 2025: Luke 1:68-79; Jeremiah 22:1-17; 1 Peter 1:3-9;

Saturday, November 22, 2025: Luke 1:68-79; Jeremiah 22:18-30; Luke 18:15-17;

Sunday, November 23, 2025: Reign of Christ - Proper 29 

Church Cleaners:

(reply back to sign up)

Nov. 10-23: Amanda Puett

Sat, Nov. 29, 10am: ALL CHURCH CLEAN and Hanging of the Greens

Dec. 8-21:

Dec. 22-Jan. 4:

Jan. 10: ALL CHURCH CLEAN and Taking Down the Greens

Sunday Servers:

(for this week and next)

NOVEMBER 16:

• Read first Scripture: Susan Jacques
• Read second Scripture: Carol Swanson
• Lead Psalter Reading: Patrick Jacques
• Ushers: _____ and _____
• Nursery: _____
• Church cleaner: Amanda Puett (through 11/23)

NOVEMBER 23:

• Read first Scripture: Susan Jacques
• Read second Scripture: Carol Swanson
• Lead Psalter Reading: Margaret Puett
• Ushers: _____ and _____
• Nursery: _____
• Church cleaner: _____

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

July-September (3rd Quarter)

Tithes and Offerings: $16,213



Outflow/Expenses: $16,191

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