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Since winter is my least favorite season of the year, the advent of spring is a welcome event in my life. Although the snowfall we
experienced in our most recent wintertime was beautiful it couldn’t atone for the bleak, cloudy cold days that seemed to go on forever. I will have to deal with my annual allergy attacks but I will gladly endure them for the sheer joy of experiencing the beauty of things blooming and budding and the late afternoons and early evenings filled with sunshine and laughter. But then again, perhaps my enjoyment of spring would be diminished were it not for those months of winter increasing my longing for springtime. So I choose to be thankful, not only for spring, but also for winter. The Father knows that one increases my appreciation for the other and both are good gifts from His loving hand.
There seems to be a high level of anticipation as we prepare to begin utiliz‐ing our new Phase 2 education facility this coming Sunday. This additional space will enable us to continue reaching people that God is bringing into our part of Madison County, giving ample space for Sunday School classes, music instruction, missions education, discipleship training and a variety of other uses that facilitate our working to fulfill the Great Commission right here on our campus. I am so thankful for your patience as the project has been proceeding and even more grateful for the ongoing financial support you provide that enables us to pay for our facilities while still remaining strong in our funding of missions and ministry locally and around the world.
Speaking of missions, I was personally blessed by the sharing from our South Asia Mission Team Sunday evening. Their testimonies spoke with the authority of personal experience to the impact serving as a volunteer mis‐sionary can have on your understanding of lostness and the responsibility of every believer to share the wonderful good news of Jesus’ gift of salvation, whether that sharing takes place across the ocean or across the street. We should all celebrate the fact that God is enabling our church to have a worldwide ministry, not only through our giving through the Cooperative Program and special mission offerings, but through the sending out of our own missionaries. By the way, your gifts of $2,606 this last Sunday will en‐able the Gideons to place scores of copies of the Bible in high traffic places around the world that are sure to result in changed lives.
Bro. Ron (ron.madison@mzbc.net)
Church Office -- 837-2665, Prayer Line – 837-5267 Website: mzbc.net 228 Mt. Zion Road, Huntsville, Alabama E-mail: mountzion@mzbc.net
On The Journey THIS WEEK’S ACTIVITIES
Sunday, March 20 8:30 am Sunday School (1st hour) 9:45 am Worship & Sunday School (2nd hour) 11:00 am Worship 3:45 pm Outreach‐Inreach Visitation 4:00 pm Student Choir 4:30 pm Handbell Rehearsal 5:00 pm Zgroups 5:00 pm Crosswinds 5:00 pm Awana 5:00 pm Go Groups 6:00 pm Evening Worship 6:45 pm Business Meeting 7:15 pm 228 Band
Monday, March 21 1:30 am Hymn Sing at the Madison
Tuesday, March 22 9:00 am Ladies’ Bible Study 10:00 am Moms In Touch 6:30 pm Sanctuary Choir Sectional Rehearsals
Wednesday, March 23 5:00 pm Fellowship Supper 5:45 pm Preschool & Children’s Graded Choirs 6:00 pm Prayer Meeting 6:00 pm Zgroups 6:30 pm Jr. & Sr. High Greenhouse (Student Worship & Bible Study)
6:40 pm Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal 6:40 pm Sanctuary Orchestra Rehearsal 6:45 pm Children’s Mission Organizations 7:30 pm CMC Open Play 8:30 pm The Orchard (Worship for College Students & Young Professionals)
Thursday, March 24 9:00 am SonShine Choir at Morningside 6:30 pm Girls of Grace
Friday March 25 8:00 am Christian Crafters 6:00 pm Parents Night Out
Thank you notes have been received from Shirley Smith and Sharon Strope. They are posted on the bulletin board outside of the Church Office.
Mount Zion Baptist Church
Volume 8, Issue 11 March 15, 2011
Thank you! If you missed it, you missed it! Brian Schneider, Ed Wil‐son, and Paul Cleveland did an exceptional job of showing a large group of adult Sunday school workers how to have a transformational class. Steve Jernigan, John Vandiver, and Glen Sanders were responsi‐ble for choosing these guys to lead us. They obviously hit a home run as well. John and Glen utilized their cooking skills as they provided a great breakfast to kick things off. Even our pastor turned‐up to eat! Thank you teachers, workers and members for your commitment to transformational Sunday school.
Trading Spaces! Nearly every adult class is moving! Some are changing rooms in the same building, others are moving to new digs in the South Building. Yes, the keys have been handed over and it will be ok for you to wander into the new spaces. Thank you church for realizing the impor‐tance of Christian spiritual formation and transformational teaching through Sunday school, discipleship, missions education
and other small groups. You have out‐done yourself! We are so proud of our new space and commit to use it to God’s glory each week. Classroom Locations…Each adult Sunday school family will receive a map, this week, with classroom assignments for all adult classes. Watch the mail! If you have questions please email me. New Sunday School Classes…We have five new units beginning either this week or in the next weeks. Here is information on three:
20’s Coed—Mike Davis, Teacher, Room S‐202, Begins a study of Radical on March 20th @ 8:30 AM. 30’s & 40”s Coed—Steve Jernigan, Teacher, Room C‐206‐7, Begins on March 27th @ 9:45 AM. 50’s Coed—John Roberts, Teacher, Room C‐202‐3, Begins a study of God in You‐Releasing the Power of the Holy Spirit in Your Life on March 20th @ 9:45 AM.
Michael Davis (michael.davis@mzbc.net)
EDUCATION & ADMINISTRATION MUSIC MINISTRY
“Our God Reigns”
How lovely on the mountains are the feet of him who brings good news,
Who announces peace and brings good news of happiness, Who announces salvation, and says to Zion, “Your God reigns!”
Isaiah 52:7 Late one evening in 1973, Lenny Smith felt overwhelmed by the difficulties of his life. He’d lost his teaching position because of his zeal to tell students about Christ. Finances were tight and his sec‐ond child was soon to be born. Desperate for comfort, he picked up his Bible and began reading in Isaiah. When he reached the 52nd chapter, he was struck by what he read: “How lovely on the mountains are the feet of him who brings good news.” Powerfully, the truth pierced his heart: His life was safe in the hands of Jesus who reigns over all details. Inspired by this strong assurance, he picked up his guitar and in minutes had written the first verse and chorus of “Our God Reigns” taken straight from Isaiah 52:7. As Passion Play week rapidly approaches with the nightly demands of rehearsals and the presentation itself, scores and scores of dedi‐cated choir, cast and crew members as well as ushers, greeters and many other support personnel are either anxiously awaiting or seriously dreading the process. I want you to know I understand and I want to encourage you with the words above from Is. 52:7. With the process of the next three weeks bearing down on me this morning, I found myself singing the song: “Our God Reigns.” I hope you will all be encouraged by these words from God’s Word. Joyfully In His Service and Yours,
Mark Jacobs (mark.jacobs@mzbc.net)
The Lord Added
(B) Baptism (S) Statement (L) Letter (R) Rededication
Josh & Abbe Gulledge
(L‐59 & S‐16)
2321 Poincianna St. Huntsville, AL 35801
Business Meeting Sunday, March 20
Following Evening Worship
We are so excited about the Phase 2
building completion! The day can‐
not come soon enough when we will
be able to fully utilize the new space
provided. The student commons
space is awesome! While we will not
use it this coming Wednesday, the
15th, we plan to be able to use it for
the first time on the following
Wednesday, the 22nd. We also plan
to have a grand opening for the space on Sunday night the 27th.
This space will be used immediately as a gathering space before
and after Greenhouse. It will provide a wonderful atmosphere for
our students and adults to continue the process of establishing
quality relationships.
In the long run, our student commons space will also be used on
Sundays in the mornings and evenings. Before we can begin using
it in this capacity, we need to transition the east wing classrooms
from children’s ministry space into student ministry space.
Through Wednesday night of this week the east wing will still be
used for children’s ministry activities. Once the children move into
the new building we can begin the transition process which will
include the removal of children’s ministry items, and some recon‐
figuration for students. After the completion of these changes, we
will rearrange where our students meet on Sundays in order to
fully take advantage of the added space.
For the time being our students will remain in their current Sunday
School classrooms. We will make announcements letting everyone
know when we are able to occupy the additional space. Thanks so
much for your support and patience!
Rob Hatfield (rob.hatfield@mzbc.net)
The report on South Asia last night touched me greatly. To hear the words that Jason shared about the excuses we use to not go on mission was touching. Lis‐tening to Mark share about the difference hope makes in an en‐tire village was challenging. Lau‐rie sharing that her biblical world
view was broadened with an ability to see the urgency in sharing Christ with those that are lost was mind blowing. I hope your life was touched by the spirit of God last night. Words cannot replace the experience. Don’t wait to just hear of the Lord’s work. Go and experience Him for yourself. Push back the darkness and let the light of Christ shine through. (In last night’s mission report we were able to be specific about the location of the experience. This was by permission. We will never
put the specific location in print as this could jeopardize those liv‐ing in country.) Serving the City Mission opportunity is just a few weeks away. In addition to working out of Madison and Huntsville, we will have a couple of work projects here at Mount Zion. Sign up to let us know that you want to help and in what areas. Make your plans to in‐clude the family that morning in mission activities. Summer is just around the corner. Pick up a mission brochure, pray over where God might want you to be involved. And, make the commitment. Until you make the commitment it’s like a man going fishing. Until he actually puts the baited hook in the water, there’s no commitment. Ask God where you should serve this year and make the commitment to be obedient… pray, go, and serve.
David Cochran (david.cochran@mzbc.net)
Appreciation Lunch Sunday, April 10th
For Children’s Ministry leaders & their families.
RSVP
Choose a Seating: First Serving ‐ after 9:45 Worship Service
Or Second Serving ‐ after 11:00 Worship
This will be a short, kid friendly designed lunch plan with hungry,
‘afternoon napping’ kids in mind. Our desire is to gratefully
serve you as you have served our families and children this year.
RSVP to Amy Schultz, 256‐895‐6021 by Friday, April 1, 2011.
Mark your calendar now for Sunday, April 10th in the CMC Gym.
We look forward to serving you!
Vacation Bible
School 2011 June 6th‐10th
Join this great outreach/
evangelistic event by signing up
to teach, or to help serve on vari‐
ous teams with our V.B.S. leader‐
ship; Robin Merrell, Paige Burrough, Erin Ross or Julie Freeman.
Registration for kids, and purchasing of T‐shirts will be May 8th,
15th, 22nd, and 29th.
Johnny Padalino (johnny.padalino@mzbc.net )
PRESCHOOL & CHILDREN STUDENT STUFF
MISSIONS & CMC MINISTRIES
Ministerial Staff on Weekend Call March 19 & 20
Ron Madison ~ 256.468.2905
Deacons On Call for the Week: March 20 ~ Zane Slocumb,
Frank Rucker & Bob Russell
Our Staff Pastor Dr. Ron Madison Pastor Emeritus Rev. David McMichael Education & Administration Rev. Michael Davis Missions & Outreach Rev. David Cochran Music & Media Rev. Mark Jacobs Students & Young Singles Rev. Rob Hatfield Students Rev. Britton Latham Preschool & Children Dr. Johnny Padalino Senior Adults Rev. Ernest Hill Financial Administrator/Treasurer Frank Rucker Music Associate Amy Pittman Weekday Education Director Joan Smith Director of Food Services Cindy Walker Maintenance Supervisor Rowe Smith
Mount Zion’s Mission Statement
The mission of Mount Zion Baptist Church is to proclaim the Good news of Jesus Christ to the community and the world, equip members for the ministry, encourage and promote Christ like maturity, love and fellowship in order to glorify God in all things.
NON-PROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE
PAID HUNTSVILLE, AL PERMIT NO. 363
Mount Zion Baptist Church 228 Mt. Zion Road Huntsville, Alabama 35806
RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED
Attendance March 13
Worship 10,23
Sunday School 703
Discipleship 345
Stewardship
Budget $46,138
Building Fund $18,618
North American Missions $1,100
TOTAL $66,106
Designated $250
MOUNT ZION MARKERS
Wednesday Night Supper Menu ~ March 23Wednesday Night Supper Menu ~ March 23Wednesday Night Supper Menu ~ March 23
Taco Salad & Dessert (Kids Meal: Hotdog)
Please be sure to make your reservations by completing the tear off on the Sunday morning bulletin or by calling the Church Office before 4pm on Monday.
April 1 & 2 at 7pm
April 3 at 6pm