The First Sunday of Advent
We light the candle of HOPE
We light the candle of HOPE
SundaySchool - 9:00 AM
Worship - 10:00 AM
LiveStream - 10:00 AM
Worship - 10:00 AM
LiveStream - 10:00 AM
GIFTS of the MAGI
Once again, we are coordinating efforts with several community churches to provide Christmas gifts to area children in need. Beginning next Sunday, Nov 14, our children's gift cards will be on a tree in the sanctuary along with a spreadsheet. Please accept a gift card (or more) for a child and fill out the spreadsheet indicating your name, the card #, and gift you will purchase. Please return wrapped gifts to the church by December 12 and place them on the tables in the CLC hallway. The gifts must be wrapped or in a gift bag with the info card attached to the package. This will be our 5th year to participate in this needed mission. Any questions please call Denny Lynch.
Once again, we are coordinating efforts with several community churches to provide Christmas gifts to area children in need. Beginning next Sunday, Nov 14, our children's gift cards will be on a tree in the sanctuary along with a spreadsheet. Please accept a gift card (or more) for a child and fill out the spreadsheet indicating your name, the card #, and gift you will purchase. Please return wrapped gifts to the church by December 12 and place them on the tables in the CLC hallway. The gifts must be wrapped or in a gift bag with the info card attached to the package. This will be our 5th year to participate in this needed mission. Any questions please call Denny Lynch.
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WE HAVE SIGNS!
In an effort to increase our visibility and community awareness, our Witness Committee, under the leadership of Crystal Lewis have placed road signs to help people find their way to our church. These signs are at both ends of 187; turning off of 76 and turning off of 24. Look for them on your way to church Sunday!
In an effort to increase our visibility and community awareness, our Witness Committee, under the leadership of Crystal Lewis have placed road signs to help people find their way to our church. These signs are at both ends of 187; turning off of 76 and turning off of 24. Look for them on your way to church Sunday!
Our Christmas Cantata will be held on Sunday, December 12, 2021 at a time to be announced later.
We Worship, Fellowship, and Play Together at Zion UMC
If you can, please consider parking behind the CLC or in the spots furthest from the door. Doing so will allow parking spaces for those who need easier access to the Sanctuary and for any who may be looking for a parking place for the first time.
Live Stream Service
Live streaming of our services can be viewed on either of the three sites listed below. Simply click on the blue rectangle and it will take you directly to that site. If you are viewing on Facebook, please let us know in the comments section that you are with us.
Zion's webpage: www.zionumc.net
YouTube: ZionUMC AndersonSC
Video Recordings of our recent Church Services can be viewed by clicking on the "RECORDED SERVICES" button below
Sunday School
Sunday School @ 9:00 AM
- John Wesley Class meets in Classroom # 7 in the CLC.
- Foundations Class meets in Classroom # 10 in the CLC.
- Kate Palmer/Fellowship Class meets in Classroom # 11 in the CLC.
- Young Adults Class meets in Classroom # 12 in the CLC.
- Youth Class meets in the Youth building behind the CLC.
- Three Children’s classes meet in the Children’s Building.
- Nursery is in the Children's Building.
TITHES AND OFFERINGS
Your tithes and offerings can be given online by clicking on the Online Giving link below or by mailing your contribution to the church to:
Zion United Methodist Church
5708 Highway 187 North
Anderson, SC 29625
Zion United Methodist Church
5708 Highway 187 North
Anderson, SC 29625
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Upcoming Meetings and Events
12/05 Nurture Committee – 4:00 p.m.
12/08 SPPRC – 6:30 p.m. via Zoom
12/12 Christmas Cantata 6:00 p.m.
12/15 Youth Meeting 6:30 p.m.
JAM – 6:15 p.m.
12/19 Children’s Christmas Program
12/21 UMW Day Circle – 10:30 a.m.
12/24 Christmas Eve Worship 6:00 p.m
Weekly Meetings
Choir Practice – Sunday - 5:00 PM
Christmas Cantata Choir Practice - Sunday - 5:30 PM
Youth - Wednesday - 6:30 PM
Bible Study - Thursday - 9:30 – 11:00 AM in the CLC
Women’s Pickleball - Monday and Thursday - 10:00 AM in the CLC
Choir Practice – Sunday - 5:00 PM
Christmas Cantata Choir Practice - Sunday - 5:30 PM
Youth - Wednesday - 6:30 PM
Bible Study - Thursday - 9:30 – 11:00 AM in the CLC
Women’s Pickleball - Monday and Thursday - 10:00 AM in the CLC
Our Forward Focus process includes you! Your participation is vital to this process as we evaluate our strengths and weaknesses, consider our history, and begin to catch a glimpse of God’s dream for our future. Questionnaires are available in the back of the sanctuary and through the link provided in your church email to add your voice and suggestions as we move forward.
Clean Start Needs for November- Bleach and detergent
Family Promise Needs for November - Gift cards for Ingles or QT
Family Promise Needs for November - Gift cards for Ingles or QT
PRAYER REQUESTS
Please allow us to pray with you and for you asking for healing, love, and understanding during these trying times. Please click on the link below to submit your prayer request.
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When we share an event
on the church Facebook page,
share it on your personal page.
Together we will reach so many more people.
The Upper Room devotion booklets for November/December are in the back of the sanctuary. The Upper Room offers daily Bible readings, prayers, and devotions from real people from all around the world.
Our Youth Group meets on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 - 8:00 PM.
JAM meets on the third Wednesday every month. All children ages Kindergarten through Sixth grade are invited to attend. We meet from 6:15-7:30 PM in the Christian Life Center (CLC).
Parents, please let Merebeth Adams know your child/children are coming!
Ladies Pickleball Monday and Thursday at 10 AM in the CLC
Bible Study will start back in January, 2022 at a time to be determined.
CHURCH CALENDAR
Click on the blue Church Calendar link below to view upcoming events.
COVID UPDATE
As promised, our church leadership is continuing to monitor and adapt to our ever-changing circumstances with COVID-19. In keeping with the current suggestions, not requirements, from the United Methodist Church, our COVID Taskforce offers the following encouragements:
• Our Bishop and leadership of the UMC strongly encourage vaccinations for all eligible persons. Remember that not all people are eligible for the vaccine, including children under 12. Please consult your health care providers for your best options. If you have health conditions such as diabetes, cancer, or take immune-suppressing medications please check with your doctor as a vaccine booster and antibody infusions may be available for you.
• Wearing a mask is still a good practice that we wholeheartedly support.
• Washing your hands is still a good practice that we wholeheartedly support.
• We will continue to provide in-person and online options for worship. Hand sanitizer is available as you enter and exit the sanctuary and chairs are available down each side of the sanctuary to help with distancing.
• We respectfully request that you worship with us online if you are exhibiting symptoms or have been recently exposed to COVID-19.
Please remember that individual circumstances differ as do our opinions about the best way to respond to COVID-19. In keeping with our Christian beliefs, we know that you will be respectful, kind, and non-judgmental of the decisions made by others as we all assume personal responsibility for our health and safety during the pandemic.
For more information on Best Practices from the United Methodist Church: Best Practices - South Carolina UMC (umcsc.org)
For the latest information from the CDC: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) | CDC
As promised, our church leadership is continuing to monitor and adapt to our ever-changing circumstances with COVID-19. In keeping with the current suggestions, not requirements, from the United Methodist Church, our COVID Taskforce offers the following encouragements:
• Our Bishop and leadership of the UMC strongly encourage vaccinations for all eligible persons. Remember that not all people are eligible for the vaccine, including children under 12. Please consult your health care providers for your best options. If you have health conditions such as diabetes, cancer, or take immune-suppressing medications please check with your doctor as a vaccine booster and antibody infusions may be available for you.
• Wearing a mask is still a good practice that we wholeheartedly support.
• Washing your hands is still a good practice that we wholeheartedly support.
• We will continue to provide in-person and online options for worship. Hand sanitizer is available as you enter and exit the sanctuary and chairs are available down each side of the sanctuary to help with distancing.
• We respectfully request that you worship with us online if you are exhibiting symptoms or have been recently exposed to COVID-19.
Please remember that individual circumstances differ as do our opinions about the best way to respond to COVID-19. In keeping with our Christian beliefs, we know that you will be respectful, kind, and non-judgmental of the decisions made by others as we all assume personal responsibility for our health and safety during the pandemic.
For more information on Best Practices from the United Methodist Church: Best Practices - South Carolina UMC (umcsc.org)
For the latest information from the CDC: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) | CDC
The Zion Prayer Team needs you. We all know the power of prayer. Our team lifts up the needs of our church, our community, and especially those who are sick. For more information, please contact Pete Blankenship.
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Mercy Center Meals
Four times a year the United Methodist Women prepare and serve a meal for those attending South Main Chapel and Mercy Center. Volunteers leave Zion after our early service and serve the noon meal at the Mercy Center. Anyone interested in helping with food or serving the meals on one of those Sundays, please call Cheryl Carlisle for more information. Click the link below to visit their website.
Four times a year the United Methodist Women prepare and serve a meal for those attending South Main Chapel and Mercy Center. Volunteers leave Zion after our early service and serve the noon meal at the Mercy Center. Anyone interested in helping with food or serving the meals on one of those Sundays, please call Cheryl Carlisle for more information. Click the link below to visit their website.
YEAR ROUND MISSIONS
Listed below are some of the worthwhile missions who are always in need of our support. Please click on the blue buttons to take you to their websites so that you can read more about the wonderful work these organizations do, not only in our community, but throughout South Carolina as well.
“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure!” - Benjamin Franklin
From Our Health and Wellness Team:
Please remember these things:
- Wash your hands.
- Use hand sanitizing stations
Printable forms are available to make it more convenient for you to fill them out and submit. Please click on the blue link below to view the FORMS page.
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