17th Sunday After Pentecost

(This email was prepared Sept. 14 and may not have all announcements.)

Sept. 20, 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.

GET TO KNOW HEATHER!

HOT DOGS AND ICE CREAM!

• Sunday, September 27, after church
• All are invited, whether they currently attend Mt. Tirzah or are just curious, to come get to know our new pastor Heather Locklear and enjoy some yummy hot dogs and ice cream with all the fixin's!

Season of Creation 2026

For the month of October

Honoring God's Creation through Scripture, Song, and Sermon

HELENA ELEMENTARY

STAFF APPRECIATION BREAKFAST

• Friday October 16
• If you'd like to help out, please come to the school at 7:15.
• Signup sheet will be going around starting September 20th.

TRUNK OR TREAT!

Saturday, October 31, 4-5pm

• Come at 3:45 to set up your trunk!
• Check out THIS LINK for some easy ideas!
• Invite friends, family, neighbors--all are welcome!

HUNTER'S STEW IS BACK!

NOVEMBER 21!

• Friday Nov. 20 6pm potato peal
• Saturday Nov. 21 at the crack of dawn or as soon as you can get there: Stew Prep and Sale
• NOTE: The church will purchase all the meat. Please sign up to prepare some of it. Sign up sheet will be going around.
• This will be a fundraiser for upcoming Missions Projects at Mt. Tirzah UMC!

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

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 11:00AM: Worship

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 7:00PM: Choir Practice

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, LUNCH AFTER CHURCH: Get to know our new Pastor!

• Hot dogs and ice cream and all the fixin's!
• All are invited, whether they currently attend Mt. Tirzah or just curious, to come get to know our new pastor Heather Locklear and enjoy some yummy lunch and dessert!

OCTOBER: SEASON OF CREATION CELEBRATION

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3, 10:00AM-2:00PM 3rd Annual Fall Cruise In

• At Allensville UMC
• Food, Family Fun, Music

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 7:15AM Helena Elementary Staff Appreciation Breakfast

• If you'd like to help out, please come to the school at 7:15.
• Signup sheet will be going around starting today.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17, 10:00AM-2:00PM Antique and Vintage Car Show

• At New Brook United Methodist Church, 265 Oxford Rd. in Roxboro
• Live music, good food, great company, cool cars

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

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25, AFTER CHURCH: COVERED DISH PICNIC

• Under the beautiful old oak tree at Spring Forest, about 20 minutes away.
• We’ll share lunch, meet the mama and baby goats, and learn about how Spring Forest is living out God’s call to care for Creation.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31, 4:00-5:00PM Trunk or Treat!

• Come at 3:45 to set up your trunk!
• Check out THIS LINK for some easy ideas!
• Invite friends, family, neighbors--all are welcome!

NOVEMBER 20 AND 21: HUNTER'S STEW IS BACK!

• Friday Nov. 20 6pm potato peal
• Saturday Nov. 21 at the crack of dawn or as soon as you can get there: Stew Prep and Sale
• NOTE: The church will purchase all the meat. Please sign up to prepare some of it. Sign up sheet will be going around.
• This will be a fundraiser for the Debt Relief Project at Mt. Tirzah UMC and the UMC's of Person County.

CLICK ON THE SCRIPTURE

TO LINK TO THE BIBLE.

Sunday, September 20, 2026: Proper 20 (Exodus 16:2-15/ Psalm 105:1-6,37-45 (UM 828)/ Matthew 20:1-16)

Monday, September 21, 2026: Psalm 119:97-104; Exodus 16:31-35; Romans 16:1-16;

Tuesday, September 22, 2026: Psalm 119:97-104; Numbers 11:1-9; Romans 16:17-20;

Wednesday, September 23, 2026: Psalm 119:97-104; Numbers 11:18-23, 31-32; Matthew 18:1-5;

Thursday, September 24, 2026: Psalm 78:1-4, 12-16; Isaiah 48:17-21; James 4:11-16;

Friday, September 25, 2026: Psalm 78:1-4, 12-16; Numbers 20:1-13; Acts 13:32-41;

Saturday, September 26, 2026: Psalm 78:1-4, 12-16; Numbers 27:12-14; Mark 11:27-33;

Sunday, September 27, 2026: Proper 21

Church Cleaners:

(reply back to sign up)

Sept. 14-27: Carol Swanson

Sept. 28-Oct. 11: Gracie Puett

Oct. 12-25: Amanda Puett

Oct. 26-Nov. 8:

Nov. 9-22: Aaron Puett

November 28, 10:00am: ALL CHURCH CLEAN AND DECORATING

Dec. 7-20:

Dec. 21-Jan. 3:

Sunday Servers:

(for this week and next)

SEPTEMBER 20:

• Announcements: _____
• Read first Scripture: _____
• Read second Scripture: Melanye Blalock
• Lead Psalter Reading: _____
• Ushers: Patrick Jacques and _____
• Church cleaner: Carol Swanson through Sept. 27

SEPTEMBER 27:

• Announcements: Pat Noel
• Read first Scripture: Brenda Clayton
• Read second Scripture: Amanda Puett
• Lead Psalter Reading: Margaret Puett
• Ushers: Pat Noell and Patrick Jacques
• Church cleaner: Gracie Puett through October 11

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