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Mt. Zion News
OCTOBER 2014
PASTOR: RICHIE LOCKHART
Remarks from Bro. Richie
Have you ever considered that planting and growing a garden is a great opportunity to see the hand of God at
work? As planting time approaches we first prepare the soil. We break up the ground and row it up in preparation
to plant the seeds. We fertilize, water, weed, protect and care for those seeds throughout the growing season as
they transform into healthy plants that produce food for us and for others. In fact, one tiny seed will grow into a
plant that produces an abundance of food during the growing year. That in itself can be seen as a miracle from God
as we see the genius of His handiwork in designing one small seed to produce thousands of others seeds and an
abundance of food in the process. Such is the greatness of God seen in simply planting a seed.
In the same way that God designs seeds to grow, He does the same thing in the lives of humans. When the seed of
Christ is planted in our lives that seed begins to take root and grow. As we continue to learn more about Christ
through church, Sunday school, reading the Bible and praying, that seed eventually grows into our accepting Christ
as Lord and Savior of our lives. Though the rest of our lives, we continue to grow as we learn more and more
about Jesus and begin sharing that knowledge with others. Therefore, just as that seed in the garden grows and
produces food for many people, a Christian is designed to do the same thing. We are designed to share the good
news of Jesus with others by planting a seed in their lives; the seed of the knowledge of Jesus Christ.
Have you ever considered where you would be today if someone had not introduced you to Christ and planted that
seed in your life? Your life could quite possibly be totally different than it is right now. With that in mind, think
about this; are there people in your life who don’t know Jesus? Are there people who have not had that seed planted in them? Where will they be if that seed is never planted in their lives? The outlook is not good. For those who
don’t know Christ, they are like a garden waiting to be planted. A seed planted by you will grow and produce seed
in their lives that will lead to others accepting Christ as Savior. A seed unplanted will mean a missed opportunity
for eternal life for them. Think about this; a garden tilled and ready to be planted is wasted if seed is not planted in
it. Every person who is not a Christian, who doesn’t go to church, who doesn’t know Christ,
is a garden waiting to be planted with the seed of the knowledge of Jesus Christ. If you
know someone like that, will you be the one to plant that seed in their lives?
Richie Lockhart,
Pastor
Inside this issue:
September Memory Verses
CPWM News
2
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September 7 - “He instructed me and said to me, ‘Daniel, I have now come to
give you insight and understanding.’” - Daniel 9:22
Contact Info
2
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September 14 - “Even after Jesus had done all these miraculous signs in their
presence, they still would not believe in him.” - John 12:37
Spotlight On...
3
Special Prayer
Request
3
Calendar
4
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September 21 - “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own
understanding.” - Proverbs 3:5
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September 28 - “So then, let us not be like others, who are asleep, but let us be
alert and self-controlled.” - 1 Thessalonians 5:6
Service Times:
Sunday:
9:45 Sunday School
11:00 Worship
MT. ZION NEWS
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CPWM
Below Left: Youth group arrives in Gulf
Shores, AL.
Below Right: Adventurers trip to
Florence, AL.
The CPWM met on Monday, September 15, 2014 at 6:30 pm in the Fellowship Hall, there were 9
members present and Vickie Horton served as hostess.
Karen Bates called the meeting to order and asked for prayer requests.
Lena Goolsby gave the opening prayer.
Leigh Ann Clemmer gave our devotional from the 2014-15 program “Stepping Out”. We are all
messengers called to share the good news of Jesus Christ. Scripture used was Ephesians 4:30 &
Thessalonians 5:19.
Jane Childs gave the treasurer’s report.
The minutes from the August meeting were read and approved.
The CPWM will host a Wedding Shower for Montana Hill and Grant Guinn on Sunday, September 28th from 1:30 to 3:00 in the Fellowship Hall. Group 2 will be in charge.
The Bibles that were ordered for the Good Samaritan’s Center have arrived. The group discussed
adding a label with Mt. Zion’s contact information.
The new light for the flag pole in the prayer garden has been installed.
Scott and Laura Green will be honored on Sunday, September 28 th at the youth luncheon. Scott
has stepped down as youth director and we appreciate both Scott and Laura’s service to Mt. Zion.
Mary Linville will be the hostess for our October meeting.
The group closed with our “Prayer for a New Day”.
CPWM Secretary,
Beth Lockhart
On October 12th, at 6:00, Mt. Zion will be hosting a book
signing for Jody Hill for his book “The Chucky Mullins
Effect.”
Everyone is invited to attend.
Mt. Zion Elders and Contact
Info
 Dennis Bogue………837-2402
 Scott Green………….882-0884
 Mary Linville……..….587-4078
 Junior Bryant..………587-1988
 Benny Jackson……..587-3413
 Joel Jackson………...837-2548
 Russell Clemmer.…587-9343
 David Horton………..587-3662
 Jane Cross……………837-4435
 Pastor:
837-4281
Richie Lockhart……587-3122
 Children’s Director:
Katie Estes…………..587-7616
 Secretary:
Sarah Lockhart……587-2808
IT’S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE
YEAR!!!!!
Yes, it’s time to begin practice for our Christmas cantata. This
musical is a touching insight into the spirit of the season with a
blend of simple, but compelling drama with classic songs along
with new songs of the season.
The Dove-Award winning team of Sue Smith and Russell
Mauldin have this musical set in a small town square as the local
church gets ready for their annual Christmas presentation.
Through the eyes of the local street vendor, heart-felt stories are
told to communicate just what makes this Christmas so special.
Come join your choir as we worship in music and share laughter
learning new songs with Christian friends. The choir meets each
Sunday night at 5:30 p.m. in the
sanctuary.
PASTOR: RICHIE LOCKHART
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Spotlight On…. Mt. Zion/St. Jude 5K
KIDS CORNER
Above: The youth group have a “clean-up night” at Aunt
Sis’.
Below: 2014 Mt.Zion/St.Jude walk/run participants are ready
to run!
Special Prayer Requests
Ann Jamison
Ann Sanford
Armed Forces
Betty Lindsey
Billy & Mat Jones
Brenda Cross
Brenda Wallace
Carolyn Richardson
Charles & Louise Horton
David Duncan
Dallas Hill & Youth Group
Dawn Jackson
Eddie Alberson
Francis Lockhart
Francis Overall
Frankie Cross
Glennie Labarreare
Gray Roberson
Helen McMillin
Hinds Graves
Howard & Brenda Abrams
Howell Duncan
Joy Simmons
Julie Ferrell
Kenny & Bonnie Hunt
Lanier Jones
Layne Coombs
Libbi Roland
Mt. Zion Church
Neil Jackson
Niles & Sandra Jones
Pastor & Elders
Prayer for our Nation
Raevan Hatcher
Ruth Ann Griffin
Scott Pace
Steve & Diane Hill
Steve Wallace
Sue Huddleston
Susan Felker
Wade Hodges
William Thrasher
If you have anything- news, jokes,
stories, etc., that you would like
to see in the newsletter, please
let Bro. Richie or Sarah know.
You can email them at :
[email protected]
and
[email protected]
October 2014
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Anniversaries:
Richard & Cathy Griffin - 4 Joe & Jane Cross - 12
Mitch & Lisa Conley - 6
John & Brandy Griffin - 16
Pat & Amy Goolsby - 9
Jennifer & Preston Roland - 19
1
5 7:00 Men’s f-ship
8
9
6:00 Mid Week
Fisher Horton
Taylor Goolsby
Cindy Miller
Beverly McAlister
Reese Horton
15
16
6:00 Mid Week
9:00 Adventurers
6
5:30 Choir
6:00 Committees
Jerry Hill
Jody Hill
12 4:30 Session
13
7
14
2
6:00 Mid Week
5:30 Choir
6:00 Explorers
6:00 MissionFriends
Jim Morton
Gerald Hill
Paula Goolsby
Tommy Hill
19
20
21
22
5:30 Choir
6:00 Prayer Meet.
Albert Hill
6:30 CPWM
Hostess: Mary
Linville
Lauren Boyd
Shirley Lockhart
Dennis Bogue
26 10:30 B.Bucks
27 Larry Hill
28
29
30
5:30 Choir
6:00 Singing/M.Fri.
Amy Goolsby
Amy Smith
Jane Childs
Lynsie Parker
480 CR 401
Falkner, MS 38629
Sat
3
4
Preston Roland
Susam Marks
Burt Waldon
10
11 11:00-3:00
Blood Drive
17
18
Suzanne Shoup
Leigh Ann Clemmer
23
24
25
6:00 Mid Week
Mt. Zion Cumberland
Presbyterian Church
Fri
6:00 Mid Week
Lena Goolsby
31
Trunk-or-Treat
Scott Bogue
Wanda Jackson