Prelude – “Lord Keep Us Steadfast in They Word” Deb Papavizas Lighting of the Candles Welcome & Opportunities to Serve Ken Dunnington Choral Introit – “Blessed Jesus, At Thy Word” Chancel Choir Greeting & Opening Prayer David Norton *Opening Hymn – “Rejoice, the Lord Is King” UMH#715 *Passing the Peace Sacrament of Baptism – Christina Ann Carter & Christopher Michael Carter Children’s Time Jena Meredith The Lord’s Prayer Led by our Children Hymn - "He Is Exalted” TFWS #2070 Sharing of Joys and Concerns Pastoral Prayer Ken Dunnington Hymn – " He Is Exalted” TFWS #2070 God’s Tithes and our Offerings and Gifts Musical Offering – Piano Solo Chris Fox *Doxology UMH#95 *Prayer of Dedication Ken Dunnington First Lesson – Revelation 1:4b-8 David Norton *Gospel Lesson – John 18-33-37 Anthem Chancel Choir Sermon – “And He Shall Reign For Ever and Ever” Ken Dunnington Closing Hymn – “We Will Glorify the King of Kings” TFWS #2087 Sending Forth Choral Benediction Chancel Choirs Postlude – “Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven” Deb Papavizas

Leave to Serve God’s People

*You are invited to stand in heart or posture

9:00 a.m. Traditional Service

Enter to Worship

Gathering Music

Welcome & Opportunities to Serve

Greeting and Opening Prayer

*Passing the Peace

*Songs of Celebration

“Only A God Like You”, “Hosanna (Praise Is Rising)”

Children’s Time

The Lord’s Prayer Led by our Children

Sharing of Joys and Concerns

Pastoral Prayer

*Worship Through Our Giving

Offering Music

“Fear Is A Liar”

*Prayer of Dedication

First Lesson – Revelation 1:4b-8

*Gospel Lesson – John 18:33-37 Sermon – “And He Shall Reign For Ever and Ever”

Song of Reflection

“Live Like That”

Prayers at the Altar

*Sending Forth

Leave to Serve God’s People

*You are invited to stand in heart or posture

11:00 a.m. Contemporary Service

Welcome to Mt. Zion UMC! We are glad God has brought you to worship with us today. We look forward to getting to know you! If you are looking

for a church home, please speak to one of the Pastors after the service.

Tag Mt. Zion on social media with @mtzionhighland or #mtzionhighland

Sunday School each Sunday, Kid’s Zone during the services on the 2nd, 3rd and 4th Sundays, and the Nursery open for children 5 and under all morning!

Christian Education Programs

We invite you to join us for any of our Christian Education Programs. For more information, please visit us at www.mtzionhighland.com

Sundays - 10:10am - Christian Education Hour *Children Pre-K through 5th Grade:

Lower Preschool Level, 3 & 4 year olds in the Nursery (room 205) *Students 6th through 12th Grade: Youth Center

*Pioneer Class (Adults): Conference Room 1 *Drop-In Bible Study: Conference Room 3

*Young Adults Class (Young Adults 18 through 35): Staff Conf. Room *Parenting in Faith: Conference Room 2

Monday – 10:00 am - Weekly Bible Study - Conference Room 2 *Playgroup Infant - 5yrs with caregiver: Mondays 9:30-11:00am: Nursery

Events Schedule: November 25th ~ November 25th

Sunday, November 25th 9:00 & 11:00am Services/Sanc. 10.00 – 11:00am Pioneer Class/CR1 Monday, November 26th 10:00am – 1:00pm Christmas Decorating/Sanc 10:00 – 11:00am Bible Study/CR2 7:00 – 9:00pm MDSR/FH Tuesday, November 27th 7:00 – 9:00pm Church Council/CR1 Wednesday, November 28th 9:00 – 11:00am Preschool/FH 9:30 – 11.00am Seat Exercise/Chapel 6:00 – 9:00pm BS Troop 702/FH 6:45 – 7:45pm Chancel Bells/Sanc 7:45 – 8:45pm Chancel Choir/Sanc

Thursday November, 29th 7:00 – 8:00pm Praise Band/Sanc Friday, November 30th 12:00 – 8:00pm Breakfast with Santa Setup/FH 6:30 – 9:30pm CBT Setup/Sanc Saturday, December 1st 7:00am – 2:00pm Breakfast with Stain Nick/FH 8:30am – 1:30pm CBT/Sanc & all CR’s Sunday, December 2nd 9:00 & 11:00am Services/Sanc 10:00 – 11:00am Bible Study with Pastor Ken/FH 10:00 – 11:00am Pioneer Class/CR1 10:00 – 11:30am Stephens Ministry/Chapel

Upcoming News at Mount Zion

*Shepherding Team #9 Is On Call This Week, November 25th to December 1st. Contact Bonnie Luepkes *Cherub Choir: The Cherub Choir is starting for any preschool aged child. We will be learning Sunday School songs. We will meet on the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Sundays in the month from 9:45 am to 10:00 am in the Chapel. Contact Amy Ciliberti

*Surviving the Holidays - Advent Grief Study – Beginning on Sunday, November 25th we will begin this four-week study that addresses issues that grieving people face during the Christmas and holiday season. Open to everyone. Will run through December 16th in the Chapel during the Sunday School Hour. Questions: contact Carol Messerly , Jenny Burtzlaff or any of the Stephen Leader team.

*Please join the annual Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, December 1st. Two seatings are available at 8:30 or 10:00 a.m. Reservations can be made by going to the following link: https://santabreakfast18.eventbrite.com or calling the church office then ext. 12. The Secret Santa shop will be open for the children to purchase gifts.

*The Mt Zion Youth are collecting new and gently used items for this year’s Secret Santa Shop. The shop will be open during the Breakfast with Santa on December 1st. We will be collecting items throughout the month of November. Collection box is in the west Narthex. Thank you for your support. Questions: contact Elizabeth Blough.

*Safeguarding Houses of Worship- as part of our continuing efforts to ensure that Mt. Zion is a safe, secure environment for our church community we conducted a safety walk-thru with the Howard County Police Department. One of the security recommendations is that during the Sunday worship hours, the rear (side) door to the church should remain locked. Therefore, beginning Sunday, December 2nd, the rear/side door to the church will remain locked during Sunday worship hours. This does not effect the entrance to the kitchen area. If you have any concerns, contact the church office and one of the Trustees will contact you. *Join us for an Advent Study in Fellowship Hall on Sundays at 10:15 starting on 12/2 - 12/30. Pastor Gary and Pastor Ken will lead this study titled The Gift of New Hope. This will be an opportunity to explore the bible readings from worship service during the advent season. This study includes commentary and reflection on readings from the Old Testament, the Gospels and the Epistles. It offers the opportunity to understand, appreciate, and engage in meaningful and joyous celebrations of Advent and Christmas and to live each day in God's hope through Jesus Christ.

*The Care Giver’s Group meets the 3rd Sunday of every month between services, in the church library. Contact Judy H. Johnson.

Through Our Prayers: As a shepherd cares for the sheep, so also will Christ watch over His followers. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayers. Please pray for the Commission on the Way Forward as their final report has been released. They have brought forth three possible directions our UMC may be moving in the future in regards to the issues related to the report. A Special Session of the General Conference is scheduled for Feb. 23-26, 2019 in St. Louis to deliberate and make decisions on the way forward. Please log on the conference website at bwcumc.org for more information. Our Members: Marcia Marshall, Anna McAvoy, John Pfannenstein, Jack Maloney, Frieda Youngblood, Carol Cantelo, Tish Miller, Phillip & Eli Amos, Edison & Mary Ellen Amos, Judy Johnson, Christy Wnuk-Fink, George Bickerton, Bill Cashmark, the Collatz Family, Connie Kolpack, Nancy Lindquist, Debbie Tracy. Members’ Family & Friends: Brian Hayes, Keiler Brian, Carlisle Sraver, Ed, Ruby & Kathy Beaver, Eric Carlson, Beau Ross, Dick Shober, John Shober, Karen Mapp, Jerry Krum, Stephen Harrison, Bob Bacon, Joanne Island, Brenda Evers, Karen Corkran, Larry Johnson, Mark Myers, Bruce Van Blargan, Emanuela Guffanti, Jackie Lineberger, Wes Jin, The Boarman family, Cindy Prodochl, Wendy Fulton, Audrey Grace, Sam Love, Hank Wainwright, Ivan Diaz, Marian Isley & Lisa Slusser, Bonita Divver, Nathan Mackle, Laura, Joseph, Taylor, Will, Suzanne, Jeanette, Gladys Paulock, Dolly, Pauline Reel, Bob & Bill Wagner, Carol Thomas, Quellee & Raclynn Gonzalez, Laura Minnick. Our Homebound Members: Sharon Reed, Carroll Molesworth, Frieda Youngblood, Eva Bryant. Members Serving in Our Armed Forces: Colin Klopp, Andrew Schmit, Victoria Wyler. Non-Members Serving in our Armed Forces: Rondall Waltz-Wills, Chris Mittuch, Dan Mittuch, Derrek Koch, Brad Cohn, Randall Johnston, Jason Walker, Andrew Lammers, Luke Tung, Mariah Mead.

We Serve God & God’s People

Announcements Continued…. *We will be having live Nativity on December 9th. 5 pm

*SAGE Brigade: Friday, December 14th at Noon our new neighbors from Arbor Trellis in Fulton will be sharing lunch and leading in the making of a Christmas centerpiece for you to take home. This will be a delicious and fun meeting with friends. Add to your Christmas spirit and join us. RSVP Debbie Burgio.

*Operation Christmas Child a BIG SUCCESS! Sincere thanks to everyone who donated filled boxes – a total of 102!! They are on their way to children around the world and Missions has given $612 from the Missions budget to pay for The Greatest Journey lesson materials for 102 children to hear about our loving Savior, Jesus Christ. Well done, good and faithful servants!

*The Care Giver’s Group meets the 3rd Sunday of every month between services, in the church library. Contact Judy H. Johnson.

*A Shoe box to collect Box Tops for Education is in the church entry way. The local elementary school collects them to earn money to purchase items for their school. They will be collected and donated. Thank You, Marcy McAdoo.

Through Our Presence & Gifts Week Ending Sunday Nov. 11, 2018 Worship Sunday School Attendance

9:00am: 201 11:00am: 62 Total: 263

Adults: 57 Youth: 0 Children: 5 Total: 62

Weekly Receipts 11,228 11,833 Financial Summary as of Nov. 11th 2018 2017 1YTD Operating Receipts 610,438 642,769 YTD Operating Disbursements 572,388 606,944 Operating Surplus (-Deficit) 38,050 35,825 Legacy Summary as of Sept. 2nd End of Month Total to Date Total Campaign Funds Received 150.00 973,471.06 Transfers: Missions 15.00 90,433.65 Transfers: Facilities for the Future 15.00 90,433.65 Mortgage Principal Curtailments 120.00 723,467.97 Mortgage Loan Balance per UMDF as of 11/07/2018

23,450.00

*Detailed monthly financial reports are available in the Treasurer’s hallway mailbox