Prelude – “O Love That Not Let Me Go” Deb Papavizas Lighting of the Candles Choral Introit – “Blessed Jesus At Thy Word” Welcome & Opportunities to Serve Gary Sheffield-James Greeting & Opening Prayer David Norton *Opening Hymn –“Come Thou Almighty King” UMH #61 Prayer of Confession *Passing the Peace Recognition of New Members - Chris & Stephanie Carter, Mark & Teri DeVault Allen & Elizabeth Dodson, Pamela Kasemeyer

Children’s Time Carol Messerly The Lord’s Prayer Led by our children Hymn – “Blest Be The Tie That Binds” UMH #557, Vs. 1 Sharing of Joys and Concerns Pastoral Prayer Gary Sheffield-James Hymn – “Blest Be The Tie That Binds” UMH #557, Vs. 2 God’s Tithes and our Offerings and Gifts Musical Offering Deb Papavizas *Doxology UMH#95 *Prayer of Dedication Gary Sheffield-James Anthem – “Without His Cross” Chancel Choir First Lesson – 1 John 4: 16-21 David Norton *Gospel Lesson – Mark 12: 28-34 David Norton Sermon – “Remembering Our First Love” Gary Sheffield-James *Closing Hymn – “A Charge To Keep I Have” UMH#413 *Sending Forth *Choral Benediction Postlude Deb Papavizas Leave to Serve God’s People

*You are invited to stand in heart or posture

9:00 a.m. Traditional Service

Enter to Worship

Gathering Music

Welcome & Opportunities to Serve

*Greeting and Prayer of Confession

*Passing the Peace

*Songs of Celebration

“Only A God Like You”, “Alive In Us”

Kid’s Time

The Lord’s Prayer

Sharing of Joys and Concerns

Pastoral Prayer

*Worship Through Our Giving

*Offering Music – “Cornerstone”

*Prayer of Dedication

First Lesson – 1 John 4: 16-21

*Gospel Lesson – Mark 12: 28-34

Sermon – “Remembering Our First Love”

*Song of Reflection

“My Story”

*Prayers at the Altar

*Sending Forth

Leave to Serve God’s People

*You are invited to stand in heart or posture

9:00 a.m. Traditional Service

11:00 a.m. Contemporary Service

Welcome to Mt. Zion UMC! We are glad God has brought you to worship with us today. We look forward to getting to know you! If you are looking

for a church home, please speak to one of the Pastors after the service.

Childcare is available all morning for children under 5 in the Nursery (room 205) 2-4th Sundays each month: 9:15 am & 11:15 am, Kids’ Zone in the chapel

No Kids’ Zone during 10:00am single services

Christian Education Programs We invite you to join us for any of our Christian Education Programs. For more information, please visit us at www.mtzionhighland.com

Sundays - 10:10am - Christian Education Hour *Children Pre-K through 5th Grade:

Lower Preschool Level, 3 & 4 year olds in the Nursery (room 205) *Students 6th through 12th Grade: Youth Center

*Pioneer Class (Adults): Conference Room 1 *Drop-In Bible Study: Conference Room 3

*Young Adults Class (Young Adults 18 through 35): Staff Conf. Room *Parenting in Faith: Conference Room 2

Monday – 10:00 am - Weekly Bible Study - Conference Room 2 *Playgroup Infant - 5yrs with caregiver: Mondays 9:30-11:00am: Nursery

Events Schedule: February 18th ~ February 25th

Sunday, February 18th 9:00 & 11:00am Services/Sanc 10:00 – 11:00am Pioneer Class/CR1 10:00 – 11:00am Young Adult SS/OMR 5:00 – 6:00pm Trinity Choir/133 6:15 – 7:30pm Youth Group/YC Monday, February 19th 9:30 – 11:00am Playgroup/Nursery 10:00 – 11:00am Bible Study/CR2 7:00 – 9:00pm MDSR/FH Tuesday, February 20th 10:20 – 11:20am Preschool/Chapel 7:00 – 9:00pm Winter Shelter Board Meet/CR2 7:30 – 9:30pm BS T-702 Meet/Lib Wednesday, February 21st 11:30am – 12:30pm Ginny White/CR2 6:00 – 9:00pm BS Meet/FH 6:45 – 7:45pm Chancel Bells/Sanc 7:45 – 8:45pm Chancel Choir/Sanc

Thursday, February 22nd 6:30 – 7:30pm UMM/CR2 7:00 – 8:00pm Praise Band/Sanc Friday, February 23rd 5:00 – 11:00pm UMM Trivia Night/FH 6:30 – 9:30pm CBT setup/Sanc Saturday, February 24th 8:30am – 1.30pm CBT/Sanc and all CR’s 6:00 – 8:00pm Volunteer Appreciation Dinner/FH Sunday, February 25th 9:00 & 11:00am Services/Sanc 10:00 – 11:00am Pioneer Class/CR1 10:00 – 11:00am Young Adult SS/OMR 1:00 – 5:00pm GS Thinking Day/FH 5:00 – 6:00pm Trinity Choir/133 5:30 – 6:00pm BS 702 Meet/FH 6:15 – 7:30pm Youth Group/YC

Upcoming News at Mount Zion

*Shepherding Team #5 Is On Call This Week, February 18h to February 25th. Contact Frances and Roger Colvin. *A BIG Thank You to all who helped with last minute logistics for the Bishop’s Lenten Day Apart. *Volunteer Appreciation Dinner: For everyone who has volunteered to touch lives for Jesus Christ - you are invited to dinner and fellowship with other volunteers on 2/24 at 6pm in Fellowship Hall. Please RSVP by 2/10/2018 to Debra Leiss.

*Cooking Group: The cooking group will meet again on 2/27 at 5:30. We will meet at Gail Coffin's house for this meeting. Our purpose is to get together, prepare a meal for ourselves and enough for the Shepherding ministry or other mission needs. We would love to have you join us for fun, fellowship and food! Please let Deb Leiss or Gail Coffin know if you are interested.

*Signups continue for Winter Shelter, March 4-11. You can sign up in the West Narthex or via Signup Genius (see link on Mt. Zion web site). We still have lots of needs. For more information contact Rod Barr.

*Rebuilding Together, All Day, Saturday, April 28 – Plan to participate in the Rebuilding Together day of service helping a local homeowner with home repairs and being in fellowship with each other. All skill levels welcome. Your commitment to join us is needed by Feb 4. For more information or to sign up, please indicate on the bulletin attendance sheet or contact Ken Sines or Kathy Dunn.

*CAMP HOPE (June 24 - 30) Participants perform renovation projects and home repairs in the surrounding Appalachia area for homeowners needing financial or physical assistance. Campers are housed at Frostburg State Univ. with other churches throughout the Baltimore Conference. YOUTH SIGN-UPS will be Sunday, March 4th, 11th, and 25th after the 9 am service in Fellowship Hall. Eligible youth must be age 14 by June 24th. If you have questions regarding the Camp Hope program, please contact Debby Klopp.

Through Our Prayers: As a shepherd cares for the sheep, so also will Christ watch over His followers. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayers.

We pray for Family and World Peace in the New Year. We pray for all the people who have been victims of violence stemming from hatred and prejudice. We pray for all the victims of natural disasters.

Our Members: Barbara Howard, Carol Cantelo, David Colandrea, Harry Strats, The Molesworth Family, Jack Island, Tish Miller, Janet & Chuck Sehman, Ed Jones, Doug Odom, Phillip & Eli Amos, Edison & Mary Ellen Amos, Judy Johnson, Christy Wnuk-Fink, Will Hobbs, Ann Parlette, George Bickerton, Bill Cashmark, the Collatz Family, Connie Kolpack, Nancy Lindquist, Debbie Tracy, Art Colburn. Members’ Family & Friends: Joanne Island, Leish Rosier and Family, Warren Howard’s family, Andy Lachance Sr., Beau Ross, Charlene Fitzpatrick, Mandy Olson, Brian Bixler, Maebelle Reeder, Leigh Rozier and family, Juliet Lau, Barrie Lau, Brian Hayes, Andrew, Jack Miller, Kirk Fitzpatrick, Sue Markos, Chuck Bandy, Orion Krause, Skylar Collatz, Joseph, Taylor, Dennis, Will, The Reed Family, Dolly. Our Homebound Members: Polly Hawkes, Carroll Molesworth, Frieda Youngblood, Shirley Noble, Eva Bryant. Members Serving in Our Armed Forces: Colin Klopp, Andrew Schmit, Victoria Wyler. Non-Members Serving in our Armed Forces: Christopher Cook, Joshua Bandy, Brad Cohn, Randall Johnston, Jason Walker, Andrew Lammers, Luke Tung, Mariah Mead, Hunter Carter-Rimbach.

We Serve God & God’s People

Through Our Presence & Gifts

Week Ending Sunday, February 4th Worship Sunday School Attendance 9:00am: 155

11:00am: 67 Total: 222

Adults: 36 Youth: 16 Children: 12 Total: 64

Weekly Receipts 8,284 16,159 Financial Summary as of February 4th 2018 2017 YTD Operating Receipts 84,289 71,685 YTD Operating Disbursements 82,203 66,383 Operating Surplus (-Deficit) 2,086 5,302 Legacy Summary as of Jan. 31st End of Month Total to Date Total Campaign Funds Received 250.00 984,086.06 Transfers: Missions 25.00 90,144.15 Transfers: Facilities for the Future 25.00 90,144.15 Mortgage Principal Curtailments 200.00 721,151.97 Mortgage Loan Balance as of February 6,2018

78,773.58

*Detailed monthly financial reports are available in the Treasurer’s hallway mailbox

Sermon Notes & Highlights from the Service

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