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, APRIL 27, 2025 - FIRST SUNDAY AFTER RESURRECTION/EASTER - ANNUAL WOMEN’S DAY
No 8:00AM Worship Service on this 4th Sunday
Welcome to Mt. Zion A.M.E. Church Annual Women’s Day!
Stewards of the Day - Sunday, April 27, 2025 - Sisters Ashlee Flagg and Antionette Johnson
Trustees of the Day - Sunday, April 27, 2025 - Brothers Robert Dews and Vernon Glenn
ANNOUNCEMENTS OF SERVICES AND EVENTS FOR CHURCH, COMMUNITY AND DISTRICT
MOUNT ZION REOCCURRING WEEKLY MEETINGS - OTHER INFORMATION
• Sunday Worship Services - Weekly at 11:00AM - 2nd and 4th Services at 8:00AM.
• Adult Church School - 9:30AM - 10:30AM - Louden Hall.
• Children Church School - 10:30AM - 11:30AM - Fellowship Hall and Multipurpose Room.
• Mid-Day Bible Study - Wednesdays - 12:30PM - Virtual Meeting Until Further Notice.
• Evening Bible Study - Wednesdays - 7:00PM - Virtual.
(Zoom Meeting ID: 949 0581 6504 - Passcode: 475200 - Dial-In: 646-876-9923).
• Evangelist Prayer Call - Mondays - 7:15PM - (Dial-In: 716 427 1108 - Passcode: 137801).
• The Evangelist Ministry will meet every 2nd Monday following the Evangelist Prayer Conference Call.
• Mt. Zion’s Fitness - Yoga Workouts: Tuesdays and Thursdays - 6:00PM - 7:00PM in Louden Hall.
Everyone is encouraged to join the free sessions. Brother Michael Butler, instructor,
Sister Phyllis Mason, coordinator - (610-724-0631). Bring a floor mat. Thank you for joining!
Worship the Lord with online giving: CashApp - $mtzionntown or Zelle - 610-761-6346.
Altar Flowers Dedication #1 - The floral arrangements on the altar are donated to Sisters Lisa Gibson and Olethia Bradshaw from Sister Carol Adams and Brother Robert Dews. Our gratitude is expressed to you for the support given during our wedding planning. We are forever grateful!
Altar Flowers Dedication #2 - The two floral arrangements are given in honor of Sisters Thelma Satterwhite and Catherine Scott from the Women of Mt. Zion for their thoughtfulness, dedication, and love. May God bless you always!
Acknowledgement of appreciation is extended to the Children Church School for their participation in the Easter play “Resurrection to the Good News.” Thankful for their dedication and performance in the play. We pray for future and successful performances.
The church family is grateful for the infants and youth baptized (10) on Sunday, April 20th. May their lives be filled with grace, love, and faith and may their baptism be the beginning of a lifelong journey. Grateful for God’s blessings upon them and their families.
Appreciation and God’s blessings are extended to our Women’s Day guest preachers for their presence, the blessings and messages left with us at a time as this. Prayer Breakfast preacher, Reverend Tiffany Lett Martin, pastor of Bethel A.M.E Church; Revivalist preacher, Reverend Dawn Christopher, pastor of Ward Emmanuel A.M.E. Church; and the Women’s Day service guest preacher, Evangelist Tasha Stephens Miller of Memorial Church of God in Christ. We are grateful for the worship experiences and inspiring messages. Let us be unified and continue to be encouraged!
Women’s Missionary Society will be starting a community garden. We are looking for volunteers to assist with tending to the garden. If interested, please contact Sister Alaia Bradshaw abradshaw21@gmail.com or Licentiate Anthea Lett lennae01@gmail.com.
Clothing Drive - The Women’s Missionary Society is collecting clothing donations for a local shelter for seniors in need. Items of various sizes are needed. Reach out to any of the missionaries if you have anything you can donate. We appreciate your support - Licentiate Anthea Lett.
Wednesday, April 30, 2025 - 6:00PM - 7:30PM - Norristown Community Meeting at Norristown Public Library, 1001 Powell Street - Norristown. Community Members will meet to discuss: Education equity in Norristown Public Schools; How low school funding influences local crime; and the power we have as a community. For additional info, visit www.powerinterfaith.org or Nnaranjo@powerinterfaith.org. Food will be provided.
Wednesday, April 30, 2025 - 7:00PM - Mt. Zion Love Feast in the Sanctuary . No evening Bible Study.
Saturday, May 3, 2025 - 9:00AM - 12:00PM - Reverend Tiffany Lett Martin and the Bethel A.M.E. Church family presents their “Women Empowerment Summit 2025” with guest preachers and other special guests. The recipe for spiritual growth, success, health, and healthy relationships. This is a free will offering. Food and fellowship along with expert panelists.
Sunday, May 11, 2025 - Mother’s Day Celebration. Happy Mother’s Day!
Saturday, May 17, 2025 - 1:00PM - Greater Mt. Olive AME Church - 439 North 50th - Philadelphia, PA 19139 - Reverend Marlo Woods, Host Pastor. The South District presents “Joy In The Afternoon” celebrating Presiding Elder Reverend Dr. Janet Jenkins Sturdivant. Attend In-Person or Watch online: www.facebook.com/Greatermtoliveamec.
Sunday, May 18, 2025 - 11:00AM worship service. Rachel J. Smith Missionary Society Annual Day. Sister Tisha Lett will be the speaker. Thank you for supporting Mt. Zion Missionaries.
Saturday, June 21, 2025 - 10:00AM - 3:00PM - Trustee Board Yard Sale. Location: Church Parking Lot. Table rentals are $25.00. Contact Sister Trina Allison - trinaallison40@gmail.com or Brother Henry Murray - hankjosh@gmail.com to reserve your table(s) or if there are questions.
Tuesday, June 24, 2025 - 7:00PM - The next Quarterly Conference hosted by Presiding Elder Dr. Janet Jenkins Sturdivant. The meeting location is Louden Hall. Details forthcoming.
May 1 - May 3, 2025 - The 29th Session of the Western New York Annual Conference. Bethel AME Church, Buffalo, NY. Rev Paul J. Thomas, Host Pastor, Host Presiding Elder.
June 4 - June 8, 2025 - The 209th Session of the Philadelphia Annual Conference. Bethel AME Church, 450-512 East Strawberry Street - Lancaster, PA 17603 – 717-393-8379. Lay Witness Night is Thursday, June 5th. Information about Mt. Zion Van transportation is forthcoming if there are interested attendees. Conference Venue: Wyndham Lancaster Resort and Convention Center - 2300 Lincoln Highway - East Lancaster, PA 17602 - Rev Edward M. Bailey, Host Pastor, Rev Lawrence C. Henryhand, Host Presiding Elder. For additional information and to open link, use control and click link to view details of the conference and registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/philadelphia-annual-conference-tickets-12742722556199
FYI - The van will not be available for use during the Annual Conference. It can only be used for local travel. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding. Brother Sonny
YPD Philadelphia Conference - Save the Dates (YPD Updates)
• April 2025 the Philadelphia conference YPD officer applications for the 2025-2027 term will open. Youth who are 13
years and up are all welcome to apply. All positions are open, and applications are due by April 1st, 2025. Please be
aware: ALL APPLICATIONS MUST HAVE THE PROPER SIGNATURES and be submitted via the local YPD
director: Sister Ebony Staten- Fortson.
• Philadelphia conference Self-denial revival May 16, 2025 St. John AME Church, Paschall at 7:00pm.
• Save the Date: Conference WMS Annual Day June 4, 2025 (Host: Bethel AME Church, Lancaster)
• Save the Date: Conference YPD Annual Day June 7, 2025 (Host: Bethel AME Church, Lancaster) Registration $35.00
YPD 1st District/Connectional
• Save The Date: 54th Annual First District YPD Meeting - October 2025 (Host: New York Conference).
• Connectional YPD Leadership Institute - July 11-13, 2025 - Atlanta, GA.
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 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, Third, Fourth and Fifth Sunday Driver - Brother Allen Yates (610-999-5141). Van Ministry, Brother Sonny Grimes.
Requests for Prayers for Sick and Shut-In members and friends in private homes, hospitals, nursing facilities, churches, and homeless families within the communities. “But I will restore you to health and heal your wounds, declares the Lord” Jeremiah 30:17. Reverend Bounds and Sister Amy Bounds distributed Easter lilies to sick and shut-in members.
Condolences and prayers are extended to Sister Betty Dukes and family in the loss of her sister, Louise Berkins of Quincy, FL. Celebration of Life Service: Saturday, April 26, 2025 - 2:00PM at Pine Bloom Missionary Baptist Church - Greensboro, FL 32330 - Reverend Kenneth Baker, pastor. You may send condolences to Sister Betty Dukes at 244 East Jacoby Street - Norristown, PA 19401.
Condolences and prayers are extended to Sister Lorraine Vance and family in the loss of her stepsister, Mary Louise Jackson of Ocala, FL. Celebration of Life Service: Saturday, April 26, 2025 - 11:00AM at Immerse Church of Ocala, FL. Also, a first cousin, Cora Lee Daniels, Buffalo, NY who passed Wednesday night, April 23, 2025.
Condolences and prayers are extended to Licentiate Peggy Ann Scott and the Danridge family in the loss of her first cousin, Maliek D. Danridge “Leek.” Celebration of Life Service: Saturday, May 10, 2025 11:00AM at The Met Philadelphia. Evangelist Scott will perform the funeral services.
Condolences and prayers are extended to First Lady Theresa Ellis and the New Hope Baptist Church family in the passing of Bishop Wayne Ellis. Celebration of Life Services: LIE IN STATE: Thursday, May 1, 2025 - 10:00AM - 3:00PM at New Hope Baptist Church - 204-206 East Oak Street - Norristown. STATE/LOCAL SERVICE: Thursday, May 1, 2025. Viewing from 5:00PM to 7:00PM - service starts at 7:00PM at Bethlehem Baptist Church - 712 Penllyn Pike - Springhouse, PA 19477. FGNATIONAL SERVICE - Friday, May 2, 2025 - Viewing: 9:00AM - 10:00AM. Celebration of Life Service starts at 11:00AM at Bethlehem Baptist Church. newhopefgbc@verizon.net
Prayers are requested for the grieving persons in the loss of loved ones “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.
MONTH OF APRIL HEALTH AWARENESS: Alcohol Awareness, Global Child Nutrition, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, National Autism Acceptance; National Cancer Control, National Child Abuse Prevention, National Foot Health Awareness, National Minority Health, National Sarcoidosis Awareness, National Stress Awareness, Oral Cancer Awareness, Parkinson’s Awareness, Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention, Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI), Testicular Cancer Awareness, Women’s Eye Health and Safety, National Youth HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, and Oral, Head and Neck Cancer Awareness.
”The Year To Receive”
“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)
WELCOME TO THE 209TH SESSION OF THE PHILADELPHIA ANNUAL CONFERRENCE
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