MT. ZION UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST 1415 South Main Street • P. O. Box 1298 China Grove, NC 28023-1298 “ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED” DATED MATERIAL

ACTIVITIES CHANGE FAST! REMEMBER TO WATCH BULLETINS FOR UPDATES!

Mt. Zion

United Church of Christ

MONTHLY NEWSLETTER | FEBRUARY 2017

From the Pastor: These past Sundays our Faith Journey has brought us with Jesus to the Banks of the Jordan River (Baptism), to the House of Levi (Eating), the town of Capernaum (Healing), and the shore of the Sea of Galilee (Teaching). We have been walking where Jesus walked; even to a high mountain set apart, where in his Transfiguration we have seen Jesus in his glory. Like Jesus’ time in the wilderness, soon we too will be preparing ourselves for our Journey to Jerusalem. Lent is our preparation season. Let me highlight some of our stepping stones on the Path to Easter. Sunday, February 29 - Mardi Gras Sunday - Joining us will be Jay Meachum (trumpet), Wiley Porter (banjo), Dave Reid (clarinet) and Steve Griggs (helicon) to lead us in a special time of Dixieland Jazz. Tuesday, February 28 - Shrove Tuesday Pancake Dinner - In the spirit of Fat Tuesday we will be gathering for pancakes and sausage in the New Building. Invite a friend to dinner. Wednesday, March 1 - Ash Wednesday Service - At 7:00pm we will come together for a service of prayer and anointing as we begin our walk in faith with Jesus. Upon our path to Easter there will be special moments along the way for refreshment and fellowship. On Wednesday, March 15, we will gather from 5:30-7:00pm in the New Building for a special meal of pork loin, homemade mashed potatoes, green beans, buttermilk biscuits, apple and cinnamon dessert and sweet tea. All donations going towards our New Construction Fund. The next evening, Thursday, March 16, Mt Zion will be hosting a Town Hall Meeting with our sister churches within our Western NC Association. Joining us will be the Rev. Dr. Edward Davis our Southern Conference Minister. This promises to be a wonderful

mtzionchinagrove.com | [email protected]

gathering with our Association brothers and sisters in Christ. In our March Newsletter we will highlight our Holy Week events with Maundy Thursday Communion, Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday and Sunrise Service, Breakfast and 9:30am worship Easter morning. These days offer all of us “just a closer walk” with Jesus and with our church family. There are no solitary Christians. By our baptism we are called into the Body of Christ to dazzle and glow in God’s spirit. May God bless you and watch over you in the days ahead along our journey of faith.

Faithfully, Mark

Mt. Zion United Church of Christ

Monday Activities at Mt. Zion UCC 6:30-8:00pm • Boy Scouts (Scout Building) 6:30-8:00pm • Cub Scouts (Church Hut) 6:30-9:00pm • Bibles & Basketball (New Building) Tuesday Activities at Mt. Zion UCC 6:30-7:30pm • Zumba Class (in New Building) Wednesday Activities at Mt. Zion UCC 6:15pm • Handbell Choir Rehearsal 7:15pm • Chancel Choir Rehearsal FEBRUARY: Sunday 19 Children’s Choir/Youth Fellowship meet after worship 2:00-4:00 PM - Preschool Open House Tuesday 21 9:30-11:30 AM - Morning Bible Study Resumes Preschool Trip to Ari’s Pizza (vans) Wednesday 22 11:00 AM - Golden Agers meet at Gary’s BBQ Preschool Trip to Ari’s Pizza (vans) Thursday 23 Preschool Trip to Ari’s Pizza (vans) 7:00 PM - Matthew Smith preforms at First Reformed Church in Landis Sunday 26 Mardi Gras Sunday 9:00 AM - Breakfast and 4th Sunday Program Children’s Choir sings during worship Children’s Choir/Youth Fellowship meet after worship Monday 27 7:00-8:30 PM - Ladies Home Bible Study with Shelly Hunter Tuesday 28 Shrove Tuesday 5:30 - Shrove Tuesday Pancake Dinner in New Building

CALENDAR

MARCH:

Wednesday 1 Ash Wednesday 7:00 PM - Ash Wednesday Service Friday 3 Youth Outing to Main Street Mission after school until around 10:00pm Sunday 5 Lent Children’s Choir/Youth Fellowship meet after worship Monday 6 9:30-11:30 AM - Morning Bible Study 2:00 PM - Dorcas Circle meets in Parlor Thursday 9 7:00 PM - History Committee meets in History Room Saturday 11 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM - Johns River Valley Camp Spring Work Day Sunday 12 8:30 AM - Consistory meets 12:00 PM - MZW meet after worship 4:30-6:00 PM - Children’s Choir/Youth Fellowship 4:45 PM - Campbell Circle meets Monday 13 7:00-8:30 - Book Club meets in Parlor 7:00-8:30 PM - Ladies’s Home Bible Study with Shelly Hunter Tuesday 14 10:00 AM - Nancy Fisher Circle meets in parlor 2:00 PM - Myers Circle meets in Parlor Wednesday 15 5:30 PM - Wednesday Night Meal in New Building Saturday 18 8:00 AM - Men’s Fellowship meets Mt. Zion UCC February 2017 Newsletter Page 2

NURSERY SCHEDULE

If you have further questions or concerns about the Nursery, please contact Emily Bancroft NURSERY (During Worship Hour): February 19: February 26: March 5: March 12: March 19:

Becky Leinbach & Danilea Rodriguez Spring Corriher & Ally Cress Candace Bills & Laura Holshouser Janie Bostian & Sherie Martin Emily & Savanna Bancroft

Sunday • February 19 Sunday • February 26 Sunday • March 5 Sunday • March 12

Children’s Choir/Youth Fellowship after worship Children’s Choir Sings during Worship Children’s Choir/Youth Fellowship Outing after worship Children’s Choir/Youth Fellowship after worship 4:30-6:00 Youth Fellowship/Children’s Choir

Please check bulletins for any changes!

4Sunday th

Sunday, February 26

Join us at Mt. Zion UCC for our Fourth Sunday program on Sunday, February 26, The morning begins at 9:00am with breakfast consisting of sausage, sausage gravy and biscuits, ham and egg casserole, waffles, sweet breads and muffins, fruit, yogurt, granola, juice and coffee. Come join your church family for food and fellowship and our Fourth Sunday program, with topics focusing on trends in children’s lives or stewardship beginning at 9:30am. All are invited!

Shrove Tuesday Pancake Dinner Tuesday | February 28 Join Mt. Zion UCC for fun, food and fellowship Tuesday, February 28 for Pancakes and Sausage to celebrate Shrove Tuesday | 5:30 PM in the New Building. Please contact Rev. Burns at 704.857.1169 if you would be available to help in any way. We thank you for your continued support!

MARCH NEWSLETTER

The March Issue of the Mt. Zion UCC Newsletter will be mailed out on Thursday, March 16. If you have any information for the MARCH NEWSLETTER, it must be turned into the Church Office no later than Monday, March 13. Please keep in mind the mailing date for your articles so that information needed is to be included!



INCLEMENT WEATHER!

Please make a mental or written note that when inclement weather occurs to watch Channels 36(WCNC) or 9(WSOC) for information on cancellations. Mt. Zion UCC February 2017 Newsletter Page 3

Please Welcome Home

Ron Kirk to the Mt. Zion UCC Church Family

Ron rejoined Mt. Zion Sunday, February 12, 2017.

Congratulations to Amanda & David Tilley on the birth of their son, Owen Dean, February 4, 2017, weighing 6lbs. 6oz., Maternal grandparents are Susan & Matt Ferrare. Maternal great-grandparents are Albert & Dianne Wallace. Maternal great-great grandmother is Doris Cress.

AT MT. ZION EVERY

TUESDAY

MORNING | 9:30-11:30 Excluding 2nd Tuesday of the month We would love for you to join us starting February 21, 2017

You Do Not Have to Attend Every Session For more information please call Becky at 704.857.3511

Mt. Zion UCC February 2017 Newsletter Page 4

The Tuesday Morning Bible Study group will resume Tuesday, February 21, 2017. The group will meet in the Conference Room from 9:30-11:30 AM each Tuesday until the study is completed (usually around 6 weeks. and excluding 2nd Tuesday of the month.) The title of this study is “Why Believe?” Investigate Evidence for Faith.” And it invites us to explore compelling evidence that shows why faith is a reasonable response in a skeptical world. The study will also help us find answers to such questions as “Does God exist?” and “Is the Bible True?” Also “Who is Jesus and what does he have to do with me?” and “Is Christianity really any different that other religions?” All ages are welcome as well as both men and women.

You do not have to attend every session.

Mardi Gras Sunday February 26 | 10:30am with the Dixie Jazz Music

of Jay Meachum on Trumpet, Dave Reid on Clarinet, Wiley Porter on Banjo and Steve Griggs on Helicon Come and join your church family and together we will make a joyful noise unto the Lord.

Tuesday, February 28 | 5:30pm Shrove Tuesday Pancake Dinner Wednesday, March 1 | 7:00pm Ash Wednesday Service

Mt. Zion UCC February 2017 Newsletter Page 5

T han k You Dear Folks, I was not only surprised, but very pleased , and quite overwhelmed when my “Meals on Wheels” lunch arrived Thursday, accompanied by a big pecan pie! I still find it hard to believe such unexpected thoughtfulness. Your pie is delicious, and such a treat. I am, and will be, enjoying every slice. Just one slice would have been nice, but a whole pie - my goodness! Thank you so much for your kindness. I’ll never forget. May God bless you all. With love and gratitude, Ruth Graham

Dear Members of Mt Zion Church, Thank you so much for the Food Lion gift card! It was so very much appreciated and needed during this time of loss. It’s amazing and wonderful too, to see believers come forward who don’t even know us and are willing to lend a helping hand! God bless you all from the bottom of our hearts! Robin and Hoss Tilley Thank you for all the cards, prayers, calls and other acts of kindness during my recent illness.

Joy Deal

Many, many, many thanks to Alan Cress for all the work he has done to the storage room on the third floor. Thank you for your generous gift in 2016 to support Main Street Mission of China Grove. Your gift allows us to continue our work feeding, clothing and giving a hand up to those who are in need in our community. Your continued prayers and support are the lifeline and strength of our mission as we serve our neighbors together. We are grateful for all you have done, and in your honor, we will continue to walk in the light and to be good stewards of your generosity. We send to you our heartfelt thanks. In serving together, Anne Corriher Thank you for all the prayers, cards, concerns and phone calls throughout my illness, stay in hospital and recovery. Billy D. Corriher Thank you for all the prayers, cards, concerns and phone calls and other acts of kindness throughout my illness. Nancy Carter We want to thank you for all your cards, calls and visits over the past month. We love our church family and could not have made it without your prayers. Gordon & Becky Drye A special word of thanks to our Pancake Team and to all who came out Wednesday for our tasty pancake and sausage dinner. What a wonderful time together it was for our church family. Thank you for your generous support of the ministries of your beloved Mt. Zion UCC. Together we raised $764.00 at our Pancake Dinner to go towards utility costs. Last Sunday’s Souper Bowl of Caring raised $239.50 in the soup pots and 211 cans & jars, 47 boxes/packets/bags and 7 hygiene items in the Boy Scout bags. What a wonderful church family we are in God’s name.

Congratulations to Kelly Corriher & Jay Chekansky who were married on December 16, 2016 in Asheville. Kelly is the daughter of Scott & Mary Corriher. Do you or anyone in your family have a new address, telephone number or email address? If so, please notify the Church Secretary as soon as possible with this new information. This information is needed for the mail outs of the Monthly Newsletter, and other important Church mailings!

Jennifer Corriher Mt. Zion UCC February 2017 Newsletter Page 6

6316 W. 92nd Place West Minster, CO 80031

Mt. Zion UCC New Construction Fund

Wednesday Night Meal March 15, 2017

Pork Tenderloin, Homemade Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Homemade Buttermilk Biscuits, Apples & Cinnamon Dessert, Tea and Coffee.

mtzionchinagrove.com $9.00 per person Take Out Available. Mt. Zion UCC is Located at 1415 S. Main Street China Grove 704-857-1169 Mt. Zion UCC February 2017 Newsletter Page 7

For Men ages 16-96

The Men’s Fellowship will now be meeting on the THIRD SATURDAY of every month. The next meetings will be on Saturday, February 18 and March 18, 2017. If you have further questions, please contact Clark Corriher (704-363-8514).

Mt. Zion Book Club

The Mt. Zion Book Club will meet March 13, 2017 at 3:00PM. We will be discussing the book, “Small Great Things” by Jodi Picoult. Ruth Jefferson is a labor and delivery nurse at a Connecticut hospital with more than twenty years’ experience. During her shift, Ruth begins a routine checkup on a newborn, only to be told a few minutes later that she’s been reassigned to another patient. The parents are white supremacists and don’t want Ruth, who is African American, to touch their child. The hospital complies with their request, but the next day, the baby goes into cardiac distress while Ruth is alone in the nursery. Does she obey orders or does she intervene? Ruth hesitates before performing CPR and, as a result, is charged with a serious crime. Kennedy McQuarrie, a white public defender, takes her case but gives unexpected advice: Kennedy insists that mentioning race in the courtroom is not a winning strategy. Conflicted by Kennedy’s counsel, Ruth tries to keep life as normal as possible for her family—especially her teenage son—as the case becomes a media sensation. As the trial moves forward, Ruth and Kennedy must gain each other’s trust, and come to see that what they’ve been taught their whole lives about others—and themselves—might be wrong. We would love for you to join us! If you have further questions, please contact Shelia Nance (704-857-1360)

GA

GOLDEN AGERS

The next Golden Agers meeting at Gary’s BBQ will be February 22, 2017. A sign-up sheet is posted on the bulletin board in the hallway. Anyone that wishes to go with the Golden Agers on their trips is more than welcome! You do not have to be 60 to enjoy the fun and fellowship that this group has. Just plan to join by signing up!

HISTORY COMMITTEE

Next meeting will be March 9, 2017. We have a wonderful Team in place and the History Committee is always looking for new faces to join in the fun. Interested? We invite you to visit the History Room anytime. The Mt. Zion Women will have a brief meeting Sunday, March 12 after worship. We would love to have all the women of the church interested to join us. Please watch bulletins for current information on the Mt. Zion Women.

Mount Zion Women’s Prayer Blanket Ministry.

Shelia Nance is the coordinator for this ministry, with help from the MZW Leadership Team. Please contact Shelia if you have questions or if you feel the Spirit leading you to participate in this ministry with us.

PLEASE REMEMBER ONGOING FUNDRAISERS

• Sell of Food Lion Food/Gift Cards. A 5% of the total sold from the MZW will be received for their treasury for upcoming projects. These cards are available for purchase from Lisa Lowder. Please make your checks payable to Mt. Zion UCC for ALL Food Lion Gift Cards! Mt. Zion UCC February 2017 Newsletter Page 8

Main Street Mission Hours of Operation: Monday’s and Friday’s ======= 1:30-4:00 PM. Tuesday’s and Thursdays ===== 8:30-11:00 AM. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Hope Oliphant at 704-798-5929 or e-mail at [email protected]. Thank you! For more information or any questions about any of their needs or projects, you may also call Anne Corriher at 704-798-5177. Community To be in community is to listen to the poor and the hungry in our midst. Our goal at MSM is to bring those who we serve to the decision making table. Ed Loring speaks to this topic in a beautiful way. His words below are from his portion in the book “Called to Community, The life Jesus wants for his people”. “When we listen to the poor we drop the ideology that what one needs is a job. Rather we reduce the distance and stand and listen, as my wife Murphy Davis says, with “ears trained by scripture,” and respond with the simple and hospitable question “How may I be helpful?” That question rooted in love and openness re-creates the poor and makes them a subject of their own lives rather than an object of our programs. “How may I be helpful?” gives respect but demands engagement. The question of love and relationship gives empowerment and demands servanthood. The question is gospel: it is good news to the poor! We need each other. “How can I be helpful?” is a question that incarnates the love of God and that will change our lives as well as bring to an end to homelessness, hunger, and prisons as we know then in this land.” We are all threads woven together in the fabric we call community. This beautifully woven, but imperfect tapestry, is most beautiful when everyone is invited to weave. Anne Main Street Mission has ‘One Can Do More’ necklaces now! Receive one when you make a $25 donation and represent Main Street Mission wherever you go. Pantry Needs: Jelly • Toilet Tissue • Canned Pasta • Macaroni & Cheese • Cereal Canned Fruit • Canned or Powdered Milk

Happy BIRTHDAY February: 23rd Philip Corriher & Alta Roseman 24th Kurt Corriher & Wayne Mitchell 25th Fann Bare, Steve Corriher

25th Madison Rawlings 27th Carl Bare & Kathy Cress 28th Pete Kluttz

March: 1st Billy D. Corriher & Colt Safrit 2nd Gracyn Tilley 4th Spring Corriher 5th Earl Atwell & Donna Freeze 7th Ivan Corriher, Dorothy Howell & Josh Safrit 8th Adam C. Corriher, Betty Corriher Dale Edmiston 9th Alex Lizarazo

11th 12th 15th 16th 17th 18th 19th 20th

Mt. Zion UCC February 2017 Newsletter Page 9

Allison Hines Michael Lowder Jennifer Nicholson Steve Whicker Mary C. Corriher & Thelma Corriher Daniel Olson, Jeanette Corriher & Jake Delong Andy Corriher & Carson Delong Paulette Deal & Evans Leinbach, III

DON’T FORGET -- BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION! Box tops can be redeemed by local schools for 10¢ each! Box tops can be found on cereals, Pillsbury bread items, Betty Crocker cake mixes, diapers Kleenex, among many others! A box is provided for you to place them in on the shelving in the Church Library! If you have further questions, please see Emily Bancroft.

Meals on Wheels 9th Annual BBQ Fundraiser Tuesday, March 14, 2017 | 11:00am-6:30pm First Presbyterian Church | 308 W. Fisher Street | Salisbury (Please use Fisher Street entrance)

BBQ, Roll, Baked Beans, Slaw & Dessert prepared by College Barbecue

$8.50 per plate

Dine-In or Take-Out Curb Side Pick-Up on S. Jackson Street ***Minimum Order of 5 meals for Delivery*** Delivery Orders need to be placed by 5:00pm, Monday, March 13th

To purchase tickets, schedule a delivery or volunteer call 704.633.0352

All proceeds to benefit Meals on Wheels of Rowan

Rowan One Church One Child New Clothing and Donation Bin | Donate any time. ROCOC Assistance Center at Main Street UMC | 1312 N. Main Street, Salisbury, NC 28144 Directions: 1) Unlatch both bolt latches on top door. | 2) Raise door. 3) Place donations in bin. | 4) Please latch both bolt latches shut. Current Needs: Boys Items: Men’s Items: ~ Underwear size 10-12 – Medium ~ Pants ~ Size 7 – pants and shirts waist sizes 29, 30, 32, 33, 36 ~ Size 8 – pants and shirts ~ Size 16 pants Other Items: ~ Twin Flat Sheets ~ Deodorant Mt. Zion UCC February 2017 Newsletter Page 10

Women’s Items: ~ Pants – Size 6 ~ Sweaters – XL ~ Tops – 1X and 2X

Please do not place TV’s, furniture or large items in the bin.

EXCERPTS FROM CONSISTORY MINUTES MT. ZION UCC – DECEMBER 11, 2016 The Consistory of Mount Zion UCC met on December 11, 2016. A total of 21 members were present. Evans Leinbach gave devotions. Reviewed Treasurer’s Report. 1. Executive Committee - Carole Brooke a.) Met to plan agenda January 2017 Consistory meeting was 2. Elders (Spiritual Life) - Carole Brooke cancelled due to inclement weather. a.) Visitation opportunities were distributed. 3. Deacons - none 4. Board of Trustees - Carole Brooke - none 5. Pastor’s Comments a.) 53rd Sunday 6. Staff Reports a.) Laura Agner has been given a formal invitation as organist. b.) Calin Martin is helping with the youth. Will meet back with Calin in January. 7. Old Business a.) Fruit offering was delivered b.) Community Thanksgiving Feast was a lot of fun. This raised $8,000 for Main Street Mission. Thanks to everyone who helped make this a huge success. c.) Christmas Singles Luncheon was Saturday, December 3rd. Thirty-seven people attended. A take home meal was also provided. d.) Breakfast with Santa was Saturday, December 10th. Thanks to all who helped make this a success. Special thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Claus. Thanks to Emily Bancroft for the great pictures. 8. New Business a.) The youth choir musical, “The Inn Crowd”, will be held on Sunday, December 18th. b.) Dual Membership: Don Carrigan made a motion that we allow people to have dual membership at two churches. Motion was second by Fann Bare and passed by a voice vote. c.) Christmas Project: Franklin Corriher made a motion to give $300 to “The Teenage Christmas Project.” Alan Cress will oversee the spending of this money. Motion was second by Kay Kluttz and passed by a voice vote. d.) Andy Corriher made a motion to accept the election of officers. Second by Fred Corriher and passed by a voice vote. 2017 Officers: President - Carole Brooke ~ Vice President - Don Carrigan ~ Deacons Chairman - TBD Secretary - Shelia Nance ~ Assistant Secretary - Cynthia Miller 9. Other Business - none Ministry Updates: 10. Congregational Care Ministry - Don Carrigan a.) Single’s Christmas Luncheon held on December 3rd was a huge success. 11. Education Ministry - Tilda Corriher - none 12. Evangelism/Welcome Ministry - none 13. Outreach Ministry - Carole Brooke a.) Christmas with Dignity! b.) Hurricane Matthew Relief raised $1,000. 14. Preschool - Candice Safrit. a.) Christmas program is underway. b.) Going to put in a sidewalk at the edge to prevent mud. Alan Cress will oversee this project. c.) Plan on purchasing more equipment for the playground. 15. Worship Ministry a.) A sign-up sheet will be coming to try and get additional participants. b.) Love Feast on Christmas Eve Mt. Zion UCC February 2017 Newsletter Page 11



c.) Christmas Eve Service at 8:00 PM d.) Christmas Day Service at 10:30 AM e.) New Year’s Day Sunday at 10:30 AM f.) Installation and Communion will be on Sunday, January 8, 2017

Fellowship Updates: 16. MZ Women a.) Dorcas Circle purchased bookcases for the nursery. Bookcases need to be assembled. 17. Men’s Faith Fellowship - none Committee Updates: 18. Buildings/Grounds Committee - Alan Cress - none 19. Cemetery Committee - Andy Corriher - none 20. Endowment Fund Committee - none 21. History Committee - Kay Kluttz - none 22. Scholarship Committee - Andy Corriher - none 23. Scout Committee - Andy Corriher - none 24. Vans Committee - Evans Leinbach - none 25. NCF Fundraising Committee - Don Carrigan - none

Respectfully Submitted, Carole Brooke – President Candice Safrit - Secretary

Budget Reports | DECEMBER 2016 & JANUARY 2017 MT. ZION BUILDING & IMPROVEMENT FUND REPORT - SCOTT CORRIHER, TREASURER

Balance brought forward December 1, 2016....................................................................................................................$17,140.96 RECEIPTS: Deposits.................................................................................................................$100.00 Interest .....................................................................................................................$0.85 TOTAL RECEIPTS ..............................................................................................................................$100.85 DISBURSEMENTS: JW Long Electric - Wire 2 AC Units.....................................................................................................................$700.00 Total Disbursements ..............................................................................................................................$700.00 BALANCE ON HAND January 31, 2017.........................................................................................................................$16,541.81 MT. ZION NEW CONSTRUCTION FUND REPORT – SCOTT CORRIHER, TREASURER Balance brought forward December 1, 2016....................................................................................................................$90,975.39 RECEIPTS: Deposits......................................................................................................... $37,166.21

TOTAL RECEIPTS

.........................................................................................................................$37,166.21

DISBURSEMENTS: Bank of the Ozarks - December 2016 Mortgage payment (Principal: $7,505.55; Interest: $2,404.45)...........$9,910.00 Bank of the Ozarks - January 2017 Mortgage payment (Principal: $7,453.74; Interest: $2,456.56)...............$9,910.00 City of Concord Tax Collector.............................................................................................................................$422.40 Cabarrus County Tax Collector...........................................................................................................................$616.00 Total Disbursements ........................................................................................................................$20,858.40 BALANCE ON HAND January 31, 2017.......................................................................................................................$107,283.20









NCF PRINCIPAL BALANCE as of JANUARY 31, 2017 • $663,946.89 AMOUNT NEEDED AND RECEIVED TOWARD 2016 CHURCH BUDGET Needed to date ($4,835.00 x 52)..................................................................................................................$251,420.00 Received as of December 31, 2016.............................................................................................................$217,030.03 Through December 31, 2016 ....................................................................................................................<34,389.97> AMOUNT NEEDED AND RECEIVED TOWARD 2017 CHURCH BUDGET Needed to date ($4,699.00 x 5 - February 2 Service cancelled due to weather)...........................................$23,495.00 Received as of January 31, 2017...................................................................................................................$19,476.00 Through January 31, 2017 .......................................................................................................................<$4,019.00>

Mt. Zion UCC February 2017 Newsletter Page 12

Actual Versus Budget | December 2016

Mt. Zion UCC February 2017 Newsletter Page 13

Mt. Zion UCC February 2017 Newsletter Page 14

ELECTRONIC GIVING If you are interested in becoming an electronic contributor to the church, please contact the Church Office or Chrissy Harwood. You will receive a form with the information for you to be able to do this and any questions you may have will be answered

Forms may also be downloaded at mtzionchinagrove.com

Mt. Zion UCC February 2017 Newsletter Page 15

Actual Versus Budget | January 2017

Mt. Zion UCC February 2017 Newsletter Page 16

Mt. Zion UCC February 2017 Newsletter Page 17