ZION UNITED METHODIST CHURCH REV. KENNETH P.

MOORE, 21291
THREE NOTCH ROAD, PO BOX 341, LEXINGTON PARK MD 20653
MARCH 2019

Our Mission - Trained, prepared, equipped servants of Jesus

Christ providing intentional, responsive, proactive, flexible and precise
ministry in our church, community, nationally and internationally.
Zion United
Methodist
Church
Rev. Kenneth P.
Moore, 21291 Three
Notch Road, PO Box
341, Lexington Park
MD 20653

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“You need not fear insignificance when you serve the Lord.
Your service can have eternal consequences not only for you,
but also for the lives you touch.”
John 13:15 – “I have set you an example that you should do as
I have done for you.”

Expansion Project Updates

Cumulative total as of 02/28/19 is $127,115.67.
Continue giving your monetary gifts as we approach Admin council next meeting is schedule for March
our second phase of acquiring the required building 19th, 2019. However, if there is something that
permits. If you have an idea/suggestion for a requires us to get together prior to the next schedule
meeting, please let me know. We can conduct
fundraiser, please contact Min. Tony Branch. meeting via phone conference or in person.

…for God loveth a cheerful giver !!!Have a blessed and wonderful day!!!
2 Corinthian 9:7 Sister Stephanie M. Lee, Admin Council Chairperson
!ALL ARE WELCOME!

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MARCH 2019

The Bible – Pastor Moore The Word is the revelation of the one true God. In
this book the Lord has revealed who He is and has
What we believe about the Bible is absolutely
provided answers and help for all our problems.
crucial. Whether we’ve never read it or read it
every day, each of us must make up our own mind The Bible exposes man’s sinful, hopeless
regarding this amazing book. Some people think condition. God’s Word tells us that we have all
that it was written by many different, imperfect men sinned, and “the wages of sin is death, but the free gift
and must, therefore, contain errors. Others believe of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord” (Rom.
it’s outdated and irrelevant for today because it was 6:23). Furthermore, someday “each one of us will
written so long ago. However, many Christians are give an account of himself to God” (Rom. 14:12).
convinced that the Bible is God’s Word, which He
has protected from error throughout the ages. Scripture is a trustworthy guide for daily life. It
contains the answers to every problem, situation, or
When we are fully assured that the Lord has given concern we experience. However, to benefit from
us a book without errors, we have a strong God’s guidance, we must be faithful to read His Word
conviction that guides our lives. each day.
A conviction is something we are so thoroughly It shows us the consequences of sin. From the very
convinced is true that we’ll take a stand for it beginning, the Lord warned Adam and Eve of the
regardless of the consequences; but a preference is a consequences of disobedience. He always tells us the
belief that could change under certain conditions. truth, even when it’s painful, and today He still
When we begin to understand the truth of God’s provides warnings for us if we will listen and heed
Word, we’ll develop an awesome respect for the them.
Scriptures (Isa. 66:2). As we examine our lives, we
must determine whether we live by convictions or God’s Word reveals His unconditional love for us.
preferences. His love isn’t based on anything we do or don’t do.
Just as parents love their children regardless of their
The Bible has a four-fold purpose: behavior, so the Lord continually loves His children.
To reveal the one true God, to explain how to be The Bible explains how we can be saved from our
saved and to teach us how to live a godly life. sins. God summed up His message of salvation in one
verse: “For God so loved the world that He gave His
To equip us to serve the Lord.
only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall
We can trust that the Bible is the absolute Word of not perish, but have eternal life” (John 3:16).
God.
The Word declares who Jesus is and why He came.
It’s timeless. The truths of God are never outdated He is the Son of God who came to earth for the
and are applicable to every generation. purpose of dying on a cross to pay mankind’s sin debt
in full so those who believe in Him may be forgiven.
It’s infallible. Because the Lord inspired the authors,
the Bible is without error. However, because people The Scriptures explain why Jesus was born of a
don’t like the conviction God’s Word brings, many virgin. Without the virgin birth, Jesus would have
throughout history have not believed its truth. been a normal, sinful man and could not have paid for
our sins and become our Savior. Jesus had to be pure
and sinless, and the virgin birth was the only way to
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MARCH 2019

accomplish this. Because He was God in human flesh, God’s Word assures us of Christ’s return and our
He alone was qualified to die in our place. future reward. Jesus has promised to return for us
one day and take us to the place He has prepared for
God’s Word explains how Jesus died on a cross.
us in His Father’s house (John 14:2-3).
All the Old Testament animal sacrifices symbolized
the supreme sacrifice of the Son of God who laid The Bible also warns us of coming judgment.
down His life on the cross to pay the ultimate penalty According to Hebrews 9:27, “It is appointed for men
for our sins. to die once and after this comes judgment”. Those
who have rejected Christ will be judged according to
The Bible describes Jesus’ resurrection. Although
their sins, but those who have received Him as Savior
He died and was buried, Christ overcame death
will be judged for the purpose of rewards.
through His resurrection and is now seated at His
Father’s right hand in heaven making intercession for Scripture reveals future events. In the book of
us (Col. 3:1). Revelation and other biblical prophecies, God tells us
everything we need to know, though not everything
Scripture tells us how to handle temptation.
we’d like to know.
According to 1 Corinthians 10:13, God “will not
allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, The Bible is the indestructible Word of the living
but with the temptation will provide the way of God. Throughout history, people have mocked and
escape also, so that you will be able to endure it.” scoffed, and even tried to destroy the Bible, but God
has preserved His Word, which will stand forever
The Word identifies the person of the Holy Spirit.
(Isa. 40:8). It is to be believed, valued, and obeyed.
He is the third member of the Trinity who indwells
and seals believers as members of God’s family, and
continually works in our lives helping us understand
His Word and enabling us to live a godly life.
The Bible teaches us how to face trials and
difficulties. The apostle Paul was greatly used by
God, yet he suffered tremendously. While in prison,
he wrote some of the New Testament Epistles that
even today help us know how to handle our troubles.
Scripture is a fountain of encouragement.
Believing God’s Word brings blessed assurance and New Members' Class: Date TBD. All new members
are highly encouraged to attend, as well as any Zion
Promises of peace and forgiveness (John 14:27; 1 members who have not attended a new member's
John 1:9). class in the past. This class will provide information
about the history of the United Methodist and its
It explains what happens at death. The Bible is our beliefs, the administrative structure of the United
only reliable source regarding what awaits us after Methodist Church, specifics of ministries at Zion, and
death. If we’re believers in Christ, we know that we’ll other detailed information. Please contact Sister
immediately be present with the Lord when we die (2 Sheila Milburn for additional info.
Cor. 5:8).

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THREE NOTCH ROAD, PO BOX 341, LEXINGTON PARK MD 20653
MARCH 2019

Organ Vacation Bible School – Chair - Date Jun 24th – Jun

28th

Giving all honor and Glory to God,

Upcoming Events at a Glance

Mar 11th Lent Season Tele-Conference

Bible Study beginning at 7 p.m.
We Did It! each Monday starting Mar 11th
thru Apr 8th

Mar 23rd Battered, Bruised, and Broken

Workshop “Releasing the Pain
of Your Past” Minister Mary
Worship Ministry: If you are interest in leading Davis- Sister Desiree Bailey,
worship service occasionally as a Worship Leader, POC
please contact Pastor Bruce. Training will be
provided. (Date/Time TBD). Apr 13th Southern Region Leadership
Day training at Nichols-Bethel
Audio/Video Ministry: If you are a “technical gadget”
kind of person, Zion is seeking you to be a member of UMC (1239 Murray Road,
its newly established Audio/Video Ministry. Odenton, MD, The cost is $35.
Members will be trained to operate our current audio Register by March 29th at
system and future replacement audio/video systems. https://www.bwcumc.org/event
Duties include assisting in the operation of the /1278364=2019-04-13-
systems during worship services and special events. If southern-region-leadership-
interested, please contact Brother Ike Harris or days-2019/
Brother Roy Myles.
Apr 21st Easter Breakfast
Seniors Ministry: Sister Lendora Moon (chairperson) Men’s Ministry
is looking to establishing a monthly get-together. If
you would like to participate, please send her an May 4th Zion’s Church Bazaar, Sister
email at [email protected] or call her at Brenda Jackson, Chair
(301) 862-1070.
May 19th Women’s Day Celebration
Other Opportunities to Serve:
Sister Deborah Hutchins, Chair
Admin Council – Recording Secretary
Christian Education – Chair Notary Service
Children Day – Chair – Date April 28th
Clergy Appreciation Day – Chair – Date Oct 13th
Homecoming – Chair – Date Aug. 25th Notary Service is now available at ZUMC. Please
Men’ Day – Chair – Nov 10th contact Pastor Moore for an appointment.
Pastor Anniversary – Chair – Date:TBD Appointments can be done after worship service.

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THREE NOTCH ROAD, PO BOX 341, LEXINGTON PARK MD 20653
MARCH 2019

Praise Report brunch for the seniors on Seniors Appreciation Day.

No matter how big your problems, they are smaller The dark purple table clothes were offset by white
than God’s power. Place your life and your problems roses with white baby breath flowers in tall round
in God’s hand. Daniel 3:17 “If we are thrown into vases. The ladies laid out a wonderful spread of
the blazing furnace, the God we serve is able to save assorted fruits, cheeses and cracker trays. BBQ
us.” meatballs, fried chicken, rolls, punch and cake
rounded put the spread. They pulled all that off while
Sister Kim was dashing off to the store and Sister
Many Thanks Hunter was working from the pulpit (multi-tasking in
Zion is blessed to have members who will give their action.)
time, labor and money to ensure that the church and
And finally, a hearty thanks to all who blessed us with
the members received the recognitions and supports
their culinary skills at Zion Black Heritage Pot Luck
needed.
fellowship. The white potato pie was newbie for me.
A special Thank You to the Board of Trustee Very delicious. Besides the white potato pie there
members who did work in the rental property, Pastor were carrot, pineapple upside down and pound cakes.
Bruce Jackson and contractors for the completed Bread pudding, sweet potato pies, brownies and an
renovations on Zion’s rental property. It took several assortment of cookies. The basic meat groups were
weeks of hard physical labor, but the house is in order represented very well. There were fried, garlic baked
and ready for rental. The renovation was extensive and onions & peppers chicken. Beef stroganoff,
with pulling up all the old floors and retiling each BBQs ribs and trotters (pig feet). Rounding out the
room. Scrubbing walls and painting. Correcting spread were peas and okra, fried corn, green beans,
plumbing and heating issues. Replacing and updating kale, red beans & rice, rice with chicken & gravy,
electrical work. Clearing yard and shed of debris. cold veggie soup (I think), cornbread, rolls, water and
They even hung curtains. punch.

Secondly, Thank you to Minister Sheila Milburn, Bible Study Information

chair for Zion’s Winter Revival. This year theme: 2 Timothy 2:15 “Study to shew thyself approved
Being Transformed – With God, By God, For God. unto God, a workman that needeth not be
The guest speakers were Minister David Cullison, ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth,”
Bishop Frank Clinton and Bishop Phillip Spence. KJV
The spirit of the Lord was present each night.
Youth Bible Study – First Sunday (TBD)
Culminating in high worship through music and
personal testimonies as to the greatness of God on the General Bible Study - On Wednesdays at 7:00 PM,
last night. Pastor Bruce Jackson will facilitate the class. Come
out, bring your Bibles and your questions. Spend an
Also, Thank you to Sister Janie Hunter and Sister hour gaining knowledge and a better understanding of
Kimberly Scriber for providing decorations and God's Word. You are guaranteed to receive a
blessing...

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MARCH 2019

unaffected by music, which means potentially more

Women’s Bible Study – Meet 2nd and 4th uses for and benefits of music. Here’s a look at what
Tuesdays of each month at 6:30 PM. Minister has been discovered.
Sheila Milburn will facilitate. Come on out!
Music reduces stress and anxiety. Listening to music
Brother ’s Only Bible Study with a slow tempo and low pitch, without loud
The “Brothers Only” Bible Study will meet only on instrumentation and sometimes without lyrics, can
the fourth Monday of each month Pastor Bruce calm people down during stressful or painful events
Jackson will facilitate. Come on out! by preventing anxiety-induced increases in heart rate
and systolic blood pressure. It can also decrease
Sunday School - Sunday at 9:30 AM cortisol levels.

Music decreases pain. It’s thought that music reduces

KEEPING IT HEALTHY – Mother Florence Lanham pain because it triggers the release of dopamine (a
Smile. The World Will Smile Back at You “feel good” chemical in the brain). In a study,
patients facing spine surgery were instructed to listen
A lot of focus is put on dental hygiene for kids. But to music of their choosing the night before surgery
due to wear and time, seniors experience certain oral through the second day after their surgery. This
health issues. Here are some common concerns that group was found to have significantly less pain than a
may develop as we age. 1) Dry mouth resulting from control group that didn’t listen to music.
aging and medications. This can increase the risk for
oral disease as saliva helps kill bacteria. TIP: Keep Music may improve immune functioning. Can
mouth hydrated by drinking water and chewing sugar- listening to music help prevent disease? Researchers
free gum. 2) Years of chewing can take a toll on are looking at that amazing possibility. In one study,
aging teeth, wearing down the enamel and increasing they looked at how music affects levels of “IgA,: an
the risk of cavities. TIP: If you grind your teeth at important antibody for our immune system’s first line
night, your dentist Mat recommend using a mouth of defense against disease. The study’s subjects –
guard. 3) Gum disease is present in many older who were exposed to soothing music – had
adults, caused by the bacteria in plaque. It can irritate significantly greater increases in IgA than any of the
the gums and make them more likely to bleed. TIP: other conditions: a tone click, a radio broadcast or
Regular dental visits can treat or prevent gum disease silence. That suggests exposure to music might
entirely. 4) It can be more difficult for seniors to improve natural immunity.
hold a toothbrush. TIP: Consider a toothbrush with a
large handle, such as a child’s or electric toothbrush. Music may aid memory. When we enjoy music, our
5) Regardless of your age, always brush, floss and see brain releases dopamine, which has been tied to
a dentist every six month. motivation, usually a necessary component of
learning and memory. Another study showed singing
and music listening improved mood, orientation and
MUSIC MAKE IT BETTER memory of patients with dementia. Studies like this
one have encouraged a movement to incorporate
Health News That’s Music to Your Ears music into patient care for patients with dementia.
Neuroscientists have discovered that listening to Music helps us exercise. Researchers found that
music heightens positive emotion through the reward study participants who listened to motivational
centers of the brain. In fact, almost no brain center is synchronized music walked on a treadmill longer than
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those who didn’t listen to music. Another study Please contact Sis. Janie Hunter at (H)
showed that when people exercised to music with a 301.863.7114 or (C) 301.904.9182 to place your
faster beat, and one that was synchronized with their order.
movement, their bodies used oxygen more efficiently
than when they listened to music with a slower,
unsynchronized tempo. PASTOR’S OFFICE HOURS
By appointment, please call in advance
So, find a way to listen to more of your favorite music (301) 247-8636. All calls will be returned
more often. It can help you feel better – in more ways within 24 hours, unless specified as an emergency.
than you thought.

Todays Thought
Rock 2019
"2019 ROCK YOUTH RETREAT"
Those who know where they are going don’t
The Zion United Methodist Church Youth Group play follow-the-leader. John 12:26 –
attended the 25th Rock Youth Retreat in Ocean City, “Whoever serves me must follow me; and
MD from February 8-10, 2019. ROCK is a where I am, my servant also will be. My
convention that is planned and executed by a team of Father will honor the one who serves me,”
youth and adults from all over the conference. This
conference provided vision, leadership, energy, skill
and prayer that presented an amazing opportunity for Conference Call Number
spiritual growth. The scripture for the weekend was
Matthew 16:18 - UPON THIS ROCK, I WILL
Please use the following number and access code
BUILD MY CHURCH. The youth participated in a
for all future telephone conference calls: Dial-in
variety of breakout sessions. These breakout sessions
number is: (515) 604-9926; access code is:
had panel members that discussed self-esteem, peer
729389#; host PIN is: 3484. If you have questions,
pressure, social media, drugs, developing good
please contact Pastor Bruce.
Christian support systems and living your life as a
child of God.
Lenten Season’s Combined Worship Schedule
ALTAR FLOWERS *2019 Lent Season Worship Services: all seven
Remember your loved ones with a special services will be held on Wednesdays commencing at
arrangement. Adorn the sanctuary with your gift. 7pm nightly:
If someone requests flowers for the altar (e.g. *Mar 6th - location, St. Luke UMC - speaker, Rev. K.
birthday, graduation, or any personal event) the Brooks, Pastor, Route 6 Charge;
payment for the flowers must be received by the
following Sunday. This does not include flowers *March 13th - location, St. Matthews UMC – guest
budgeted for Women’s Day, Men’s Day, etc. speaker, Rev. D. Hicks, Pastor, St. Luke UMC

Altar flowers for all occasions, including special *March 20th - location, Shiloh Community UMC –
events, may be purchased for $35 (tax incl.). guest speaker, Rev. I. Beverly, Pastor, Bethesda UMC

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*March 27th - location, Zion UMC – guest speaker

Rev. M. Harrison, Pastor Shiloh Community UMC
*April 3rd - location, Mt. Calvary UMC – guest
speaker, Rev. D. Walton, Pastor, Mt. Zion UMC
*April 10th - location, Bethesda UMC – guest
speaker Rev. K. Moore, Pastor Zion UMC
*April 17th - location, Mt. Zion UMC – guest
speaker, Rev. K. Brooks & Rev. J. Bennett, of St.
Matthews UMC

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