Mount Zion African Methodist Episcopal Church
1312 Willow Street - Norristown, Pennsylvania 19401-3328
Reverend Carlos D. Bounds, M.Div., Pastor
Church Office: 610-279-8313 - Church Website: www.mtzion-ntown.faith
Sunday, September 14, 2025 – Youth Sunday
(8:00 am and 11:00am Worship Services)
Stewards of the Day – Sisters Lisa Smith and Avis McMillan
Trustees of the Day –Sister Agnes Lumpkin and Brother Eric Alexander
ANNOUNCEMENTS OF SERVICES AND EVENTS FOR CHURCH, COMMUNITY
AND DISTRICT
Announcements are an essential part of the church service. They play a crucial role in keeping the congregation up to date with the latest events with information making it possible for everyone to connect with our church in a meaningful way. Thank you for taking the time to review the announcements, for your continued support and for your prayers.
You are invited to join Mount Zion Church Reoccurring meetings/Activities/Events
Sunday Worship Services
8:00AM - (2nd and 4th Sundays) - Sister Peggy Ann Scott, Coordinator and Worship Leader
11:00AM - Sunday Worship Service
Sunday Adult Church School - 9:30AM - 10:30AM - Louden Hall
Sunday Children Church School - 10:30AM - 11:30AM - Multipurpose Room
Monday Evangelist Prayer Conf - 7:15pm - 8:15pm - Dial-In: 716 427 1108 - Passcode: 137801
Wednesday Mid-Day Bible Study - 12:00noon - 1:30PM
Wednesday Evening Bible Study - 7:00pm - 8:00pm Zoom Meeting ID: 949 0581 6504 - Passcode: 475200 - Dial-In: 646-876-9923
Wednesday Monthly Love Feast (last Wednesday of each month) - 7:00pm - Mt. Zion Sanctuary - Sister Paulette Jones, Coordinator and Worship Leader
Wednesday - Alcohol Narcotics - 7:30pm - Alcohol Narcotics Community Outreach Group (NA) meet weekly - Louden Hall
Thursday - Exercise Sessions - 6:00pm - 7:00pm - Louden Hall
Worship the Lord with online giving: CashApp - $mtzionntown or Zelle - 610-761-6346.
Visit Mount Zion Website for more information - www.mtzion-ntown.faith
Ø UNSUNG HERO - Continued blessings and congratulations are extended to Sister Paulette Jones, Mt. Zion 2025 Unsung Hero! All District Church Unsung Heros will be honored during the Philadelphia Conference Lay Organization (PCLO) Annual Awards Luncheon, Springfield Country Club, Springfield, PA on Saturday, October 4, 2025 at 12:00noon. Costs of luncheon tickets are $55.00 for Adults and $25.00 for children 12 and under. If interested in purchasing Annual Awards Luncheon tickets, you should contact Sister Joanne Turner ASAP. It is requested that each church with an Unsung Hero honoree is asked to submit a church host. Sister Adrianna Gray will give additional details if interested. Thanks to Mt. Zion Church family, friends, ministries, organizations for the purchase support of Ads, Patrons, ticket purchases, and any other support given to Sister Paulette Jones, our 2025 Unsung Hero.
Ø Lena Lett would like to thank everyone who supported her for the Princess Contest for the Philadelphia Conference Branch Women’s Missionary Society (WMS). Lena was officially crowned the Philadelphia Conference Princess on Saturday, August 23, 2025. Now the real work begins for Lena as she has been tasked with raising additional money in order to compete against the other conferences to be crowned as the Princess for the First District. If you are interested in contributing to her fundraising goal, please see Sister Anthea Lett for information. Thank you again from Lena Lett with love and appreciation.
Ø New Joiners/New Members to Mt. Zion A.M.E. Church - Welcome and thank you again for your decision to join the Mt. Zion Church family. You will be informed of the next scheduled membership orientation training which will be soon. Once you have completed the one-hour orientation, you will be read in as “full-membership” to the church and will receive a certificate of membership. Information will be given to all New Joiners as soon as date and time are confirmed. We thank you and God’s blessings to you!
Ø Mt. Zion Van Service Weekly Schedule - If Van transportation is needed to and from the church for worship services, call Saturday night prior to Sunday you need transportation. Members in need of Van service are asked to be ready by 11:00am worship service, be ready at 10:30am pick up. First Sunday Van Driver is Brother Wendell Haulcy (610-952-6857); Second, Third, Fourth and Fifth Sunday Driver is Brother Allen Yates (610-999-5141). Van Ministry, Brother Sonny Grimes.
Ø It is important that announcements are submitted to Sister Lorraine Vance not later than 12:00noon on Wednesdays virginia.vance@yahoo.com. If the deadline is missed, information will be added to next week’s announcements depending on the event date and information. Please try to eliminate making verbal announcements during the worship services. Also, if you have had an address or phone number change, please submit information to above email address as well.
Ø Sunday, September 14, 2025 - 3:00pm - Gospel Celebration Concert at St. Paul Metropolitan A.M.E. Church (8398 Lindbergh Blvd - Philadelphia, PA 19153) - Reverend M. Lloyd Guyton, Pastor. Gospel Celebration Concert will benefit Philadelphia Conference Branch WMS Queen’s Contest. Concert features guests: Recording Artist Brother Mark Wanser, Brother Bryant Martin, Reverend Juanita Walters, Reverend William Manson, Purposeful Praise, Voices of Praise, Essence of Joy, and Praise in Motion. Snack packs will be available for $5.00 starting at 12:00noon. Desserts by Lena Lett will be available for purchase. Contact Sister Anthea Lett for support and additional details.
Ø Monday, September 15, 2025 - 7:00pm - Trustee Board zoom details will be distributed to members.
Ø Sunday, September 21, 2025 - Co-Operative Club Meeting following worship service in Louden Hall.
Ø Friday, September 19th and Saturday, September 20th - South District Conference hosted by Mt. Zion A.M.E. Church, Rev. Carlos D. Bounds, pastor and directed by Rev. Dr. Janet Jenkins Sturdivant, South District Presiding Elder. Conference Theme: “Trusting God With Matters.” Agenda subject to change.
- Friday Evening - 5:00pm - dinner for pastors and spouses - Church Fellowship Hall (Maximum 20-25 people including members that are assisting with dinner).
- Following the dinner, a closed meeting with Presiding Elder Sturdivant and Pastors - Louden Hall
- Friday Night Worship Service - 7:00pm - Rev. Justin Blakely Anderson, preacher
- Saturday Morning - Continental Breakfast - Fellowship Hall - 8:00am
- Saturday Morning Workshops - 9:00am - 12:00pm (Closing Service - 12:15pm)
- Saturday Afternoon Closing Service - Lunch will be served (eat-in or take-out lunch)
· Rev. Justin B. Anderson - Opening Preacher
· Rev. Alexis L. Washington - Presenter - Money Cometh
· Rev. Dietra C. Bell - Presenter - Trusting God with Money Matters
· Rev. Dr. Janet Jenkins Sturdivant - Presenter - Living on a New Level
· Rev. Michael Chism - Closing Preacher
Support from all ministries is appreciated for this South District Conference. Thank you for your prayers!
Ø First District/Connectional YPD: First Episcopal District YPD Meeting: October 10 - 12, 2025 in Stamford, CT. Registration cost: $175.00 p/p. Hotel tentative cost: $180.00 per night, plus applicable taxes, and fees. All interested in traveling via coach with the Philadelphia Conference, please inform Evangelist Ebony Fortson as soon as possible at estaten171@gmail.com.
Ø Saturday, October 18, 2025 - 9:00am - 12:30pm - Coat and Soup Ministry. This ministry collects donations of gently used and new coats for children and adults of various sizes and genders to be distributed to those in need of winter coats (church and community). Cans of pop-top soup are distributed as well. A container will be placed in the church Narthex for collection of coats and cans of soup. We are thankful to God for the blessing of this outreach ministry. Contact Sister Vicky Hubert for additional information at vshub23@gmail.com. FLYER ATTACHED.
Ø Toys for Tots - Any family seeking a toy from Toys for Tots for their child for Christmas should complete the proper form provided and submit it to Evangelist Ebony Fortson or Sister Tisha Lett by Wednesday, October 1, 2025.
Ø Sunday, October 26, 2025 - 11:00am - Annual Men’s Day - Please help celebrate this joyous event spiritually and financially. A Men’s Day Offering Proposal has been put in place for you.
1. Contribute $15 per week (started August 24th) with last offering made on Men’s Day.
2. Contribute $20 per every week for 7 weeks started September 7th.
3. Contribute the entire offering of $150 any time prior to Men’s Day.
Chairperson, Brother Alton Jones (AJ) and Co-Chairperson, Brother Louis Mason.
REQUEST FOR PRAYERS for Sick and Shut-In members and friends in private homes, hospitals, nursing facilities, churches, rehabs, and homeless families within the communities. “But I will restore you to health and heal your wounds, declares the Lord.” Jeremiah 30:17
CONDOLENCES and Prayers are requested for those who are grieving the loss of loved ones.
“He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away.” Revelation 21:4 (ESV).
MONTH OF SEPTEMBER HEALTH and Wellness DISEASES: Achalasia Awareness (NEUROGENIC ESPOHAGEAL DISORDER) Awareness, Alopecia Awareness, Blood Cancer Awareness, (Leukemia, Lymphoma, Multiple Myeloma), Childhood Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Craniofacial Acceptance, Gynecologic Cancer Awareness, Pediatric Cancer, Prostate Cancer Awareness, Sickle Cell Awareness, Suicide Prevention, Thyroid Cancer Awareness, Healthy Aging Awareness, etc. Source of Reference: Website.
“And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season, we shall reap if we do not lose heart.”
Galatians 6:9 (NKJV)
