Link: Order of Service
Mount Zion African Methodist Episcopal Church
1312 Willow Street Norristown, Pennsylvania 19401-3328
Reverend Carlos D. Bounds, M.Div., Senior Pastor
Church Office: 610-279-8313 Church Website: www.mtzion-ntown.faith
SUNDAY, MAY 5, 2024 – HOLY COMMUNION
ANNOUNCEMENTS OF SERVICES AND EVENTS FOR CHURCH, COMMUNITY AND DISTRICT
Holy Communion is served in remembrance of the body and blood of Jesus that was broken and poured at the cross. Holy Communion reminds us of His suffering and shows us the amount of love Jesus had for us. Grant us, therefore, gracious Lord, so to eat the flesh of Your dear son Jesus Christ, and to drink His blood that our sinful souls and bodies may be made clean by His death and washed through His blood, and that we may evermore dwell in Him and He in us.
Ø Sunday, May 5, 2024 - The Altar flowers are dedicated to India Noel Bounds. May the faith that has brought you to this wonderful time in your life bring you to the fullness of all you can be in the years ahead. Congratulations and best wishes on your graduation and next adventure. God’s blessings to you with much love from the Flower Club!
Ø ATTENTION - All Organization and Ministry Leaders are asked to contact Brother Sonny Grimes, church treasurer immediately regarding the amount to be deducted from the organizational account and submitted for the annual conference assessment, which is due Tuesday, May 7, 2024. Also, members are asked to donate the amount of $150.00 or whatever can be given toward meeting the financial obligation. Thank you kindly for helping our church meet its conference assessment obligation and for your prayers.
Ø The YPD Team Leaders would like to say thanks again to our church family and friends for the love, encouragement, and support given to the YPD Team. We extend our genuine and heartfelt thanksgiving to you and appreciate your support during the various events and fundraisers. The level of love and encouragement we get from you is amazing! May you be blessed abundantly so that we can further advance the kingdom of God. Thank you for always supporting our needs without us even communicating them. Blessings! The YPD Team Leaders.
Ø Sunday, May 5, 2024 - 3:00pm - The South District presents “Joy In The Afternoon” Celebrating Presiding Elder Reverend Dr. Janet Jenkins Sturdivant. The celebration will be held at Greater Mt. Olive A.M.E. Church - 549 North 50th Street - Philadelphia, PA 19139 (215-473-19309) - Reverend Marlo Woods, Host Pastor. Thank you for your attendance and for sharing the invitation. Watch service online - www.facebook.com/GreaterMtOliveAMEC. Dinner served. Mt. Zion Male Chorus will render selections during this event (flyer attached).
Ø Monday, May 6, 2024 - 7:00pm - Steward Board Monthly Meeting - Zoom details forthcoming.
Ø Saturday, May 11, 2024 - 12:00Noon - Local YPD Elections - Youth presence is important to cast your vote during this election.
Ø Saturday, May 11, 2024 - Happy 80th Birthday blessings to Brother George Stewart (Maryland) Father of Pastor Bounds.
Ø Sunday, May 12, 2024 - Happy Mother’s Day Celebration.
Ø Tuesday, May 14, 2024 - 7:00pm - Lay Organization Monthly Meeting - Zoom details forthcoming.
Ø Monday, May 27, 2024 - Memorial Day Celebration.
Ø Tuesday, May 28, 2024 - 7:00pm - Church Official Board Meeting - Zoom details forthcoming.
Ø The First Episcopal District has the privilege to honor a ministry that has come full circle as we celebrate the retirement from active service of our Episcopal Leaders, Bishop Julius H. McAllister, Sr., 129th Elected and Consecrated Bishop of the A.M.E. Church and Mother Joan Marla McAllister, Episcopal Supervisor.
Ø The McAllister Retirement Celebration, which will take place at the seat of the First Episcopal District Post Conference Convocation - June 13-15, 2024 - promises to be a memorable event. The celebration will be held at First District Plaza - 3801 Market Street - Philadelphia, PA.
Friday, June 14, 2024 - 12:00pm - Mother McAllister’s celebration and 7:00pm - Bishop McAllister’s celebration as all are gathered to worship God and offer appreciation to the McAllister’s for their years of dedicated, compassionate, and sacrificial service to the African Methodist Episcopal Church and the people of God. A reception will follow the evening worship experience.
Ø Women Missionary Society (WMS): Local elections will be held in the month of June during the monthly zoom meeting. All interested in a leadership role should contact Sister Anthea Lett by the end of the annual conference. The last local WMS meeting of the conference year will be May 13, 2024.
Ø Sunday, June 16, 2024 - Happy Father’s Day Celebration.
Ø Monday, June 17, 2024 - 7:00pm - Mt. Zion Church Conference - “in-person”. During the meeting, Stewards will be nominated, and Trustee election will be held. Meeting details forthcoming. Let us be in prayer for church leaders.
Ø Sunday, June 23, 2024 - The Co-Operative Club Annual Day celebration and worship Service.
Ø Saturday, June 29, 2024 - 9:00am - New Members Training Class - Louden Hall. New Members will be contacted with meeting details. The New Members Training Class is important as it gives meaning of becoming a member, doctrine of the A.M.E. Church, understanding salvation, spiritual growth, church history, mission, vision, beliefs, traditions, and more. Once the New Member completes the training class, a certificate of full membership is presented by the Pastor. All New Members must complete the training class.
Ø Altar Flower Dedications - Dates to place flowers on the altar to honor a person(s) or celebrate a speciate event are open. If you wish to dedicate flowers on a certain Sunday, please contact Sister Shelia Carter or any member of the Flower Club with your requested information and payment of $35.00. Also, forms to request a flower dedication can be found on the podium in the Narthex.(Flower Club members: Kathy Harris, Annie Harris, Olethia Bradshaw, Shelia Carter, Mae Anthoney, Chu Cha Harris, Lois David Jones, Ramona McGee, Dorothy Smith, Darlene Spencer, Cynthia Stanford, Jon Thompson, Wanda Thompson, Etta Wise, Allen Yates).
YPD Save the Dates: Conference YPD Kingdom Building Fun Day - June 2024 - Date TBD
53rd Annual First District YPD Meeting – October 11-13, 2024
· Location: Niagara Falls Convention Center (Host Conference: Western NY)
· Registration: $175 per person until September 7, 2024 (includes shirt, kit, three meals)
· Hotel: $185 per night (includes complimentary Wi-Fi/self-parking)
· Final hotel list/payment: Due August 13, 2024
· Transportation: Arrangement for Charter Bus (April/May 2024)
· Requesting: U.S. Passport/Card
· Save the Date: 54th Annual First District YPD Meeting - Location: Bermuda
· Payment Plan Schedule will begin November 2024 (based on occupancy)
· Transportation: Group airline flight departure from PHL International Airport (will require non-refundable deposit)
· Conference YPD Annual Day – Saturday, May 18, 2024, 8:30am at Waters Memorial A.M.E. Church - 609 Clifton Street – Philadelphia, PA 19147. Registration Cost: $35.00 (Registration closes May 4, 2024)
· Contact sisters Ebony Staten-Fortson, Alaia Bradshaw, Adrianna Turner-Gray or A’Zah Perry Savage
for details or questions at ypd@mtzion-ntown.faith.
Ø The 208th Session of the Philadelphia Annual Conference - Presiding Prelate, Bishop Julius Harrison McAllister, Sr., and Episcopal Supervisor, Joan Marla McAllister - scheduled for May 14, 2024 through May 19, 2024. Mother Bethel A.M.E. Church will host the Philadelphia Annual Conference. Hotel accommodation has been secured at the Delta Hotel by Marriott at the PHL Airport - 500 Stevens Drive Philadelphia, PA.
Rooms are either standard, double, or king at $157 or suites at $179 per night. Guests can book hotel reservations by calling 800-627-7480 and indicate “Mother Bethel A.M.E. Church” when making your reservation to receive the discounted rate. Deadline was April 22, 2024. Book your group rate for Mother Bethel AME Church 2024 Conference
Conference Schedule Briefly
· All events will be held at Mother Bethel AME Church, 419 South 6th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147. Limited Parking.
· Tuesday, May 14, 2024 – Women in Ministry and Department of Evangelism
· Wednesday, May 15, 2024 – Women’s Missionary Society and Welcome Reception
· Thursday, May 16, 2024 – OFFICIAL OPENING - Thursday, May 16, 2024 – The Lay Witness Night
· Friday, May 17, 2024 – Department of Christian Education
· Saturday, May 18, 2024 - Ordination will be held at Mother Bethel A.M.E. Church, 419 South 6th Street,
Philadelphia, PA 19147
· The YPD will be hosted at Waters A.M.E. Church, 609 South Clifton Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147
· The Sons of Allen Worship Service at Mother Bethel A.M.E. Church
· Sunday, May 19, 2024 – Closing Service – Mother Bethel A.M.E. Church.
· Mt. Zion Delegate, Sister Olethia Bradshaw – Alternate Delegate, Brother Thomas Bradshaw, Sr.
Ø Mt. Zion Van Service Weekly Schedule - If Van transportation is needed to and from the church for Sunday worship services, call Saturday night prior to the Sunday you need transportation. You are asked to be ready by 10:30am for pick-up for the 11:00am worship service. First Sunday Van Driver - Brother Wendell Haulcy (610-952-6857); Second and Fourth Sunday Van Driver - Brother Chris Fortson (484-679-0736); Third and Fifth Sunday Driver - Brother Allen Yates (610-999-5141). Van Ministry, Brother Sonny Grimes.
Ø Requests for Prayers for Sick and Shut-In members and friends in private homes, hospitals, nursing facilities and churches within the communities. “Holy Spirit drive away from our sick and shut-in families and friends all forms of sickness and disease. Restore strength to their bodies and joy to their spirit, so that in their renewed health, they may be blessed to serve you, now and forevermore.” Prayers are also extended to our homeless families within our surrounding communities. Let us physically help where we can.
Ø Condolences - To Sister Sharon Steward Wilson and family in the loss of her sister, Vanessa V. Steward of Marion Station, Maryland who passed away Friday morning, April 26, 2024. Sister Vanessa V. Steward was also the cousin of Pastor Bounds. Celebration of Life services will take place Saturday, May 4, 2024 - 2:00pm at Crisfield Academy and High School - 210 North Somerset Avenue - Crisfield, Maryland 21817. Funeral Home: Anthony E. Ward, Jr. - 30639 Hampden Avenue - Princess Anne, Maryland 21853. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to Sister Sharon Steward Wilson at 5731 Wyndale Avenue - Philadelphia, PA 19131. Thank you for keeping the Steward family in prayer.
Ø Condolences - To Sister Mary Martin and family in the loss of her sister, Frances Baptiste who passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2024 (on 89th Birthday). Celebration of Life services will be held Friday, May 10, 2024 at Richard C. Johnson, Jr. Funeral Home - 800 West Main Street - Norristown, PA 19401. Viewing: 9:00am to 11:00am. Service: 11:00am. Burial following Celebration of Life service. Repast: 3:00pm at Zion Hill Fire Baptized Holiness Church - 530 Cherry Street - Norristown, PA. Parking behind church. You may send expressions of sympathy to Sister Mary Martin at 1905 Rahway Avenue - Norristown, PA 19401. Thank you for keeping the Martin family in prayer.
To those who are continuing to experience periods of grief, may you be lifted in your time of mourning. We ask that our loving Father grant the favor to find solace in your presence and in the memories that you shared. “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.” Romans 15:13.
Sunday Adult Church School - 9:30am -10:30am
Adult Church School in Louden Hall
Ø Sunday Worship Services - 11:00am
(in-person and virtual). Masks optional - Sign-in not required.
Zoom Meeting ID: 949 0581 6504 - Passcode: 475200.
Dial-In: 646-876-9923 - Meeting ID: 949 0581 6504 Passcode: 475200.
Children Church School - 10:30am - 11:30am
Weekly Sunday Church School in Fellowship Hall (except 2nd Sundays)
Monday Evangelist Prayer - 7:15pm - (virtual)
Conference Call - Dial-In: 716 427 1108 - Passcode: 137801.
Wednesday Noon In-Person Bible Study - 12:30pm
Wednesday Evening Bible Study at 7:00pm - (virtual)
Noon Bible Study in Louden Hall
Zoom Meeting ID: 949 0581 6504 - Passcode: 475200.
Dial-In: 646-876-9923 - Meeting ID: 949 0581 6504 - Passcode: 475200.
”The Year of New Beginnings”
“Do not remember the former things, Nor consider the things of old. Behold, I will do a new thing,
Now it shall spring forth; Shall you not know it? I will even make a road in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.
Isaiah 43:18-19 (NKJV)
May Awareness Month
Mental Health, National Anxiety Disorders Screening Day, National Mental Health Day, National Children’s Mental Health Day, National Fibromyalgia Awareness Day, National Thyroid Day, World Blood Cancer Day, Arthritis Awareness, Bladder Cancer, Brain Cancer Awareness, Lupus Awareness,