Mt. Zion United Methodist ChurchMt. Zion United Methodist ChurchAnnual ConferenceAnnual Conference
October 15, 2009
Five Core Practices of Fruitful Congregations:
Radical hospitalityPassionate worshipIntentional Faith DevelopmentRisk-taking mission and serviceExtravagant generosity
http://www.moumethodist.org/page.asp?PKValue=703
Five Expectations we have of Five Expectations we have of each other:each other:
Christ-centeredFruitfulnessExcellenceAccountabilityCollaboration
http://www.moumethodist.org/page.asp?PKValue=703
Welcome Visitors
• Free Bibles and information for Visitors• Usher/Greeter Training
– (material adapted from evangelismconnections.org)
• Currently working with police to improve church security
New Member ClassNew Member Class
• Last one March 26• Latest group of New Members are transfers• Information Packets on the Church are provided• Welcome Lunch or Evening dessert is provided
Mt. Zion Preschool
• The Mt. Zion Preschool was established in 1967.
• School Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9- 11:30 a.m. with optional Friday extended day until 3 p.m.
The Alpha CourseThe Alpha Course
• Introductory course for new believers and those that have left the church
• Last course completed July 2009
• Next course is currently in the planning stages.
www.alphausa.org
Companions in ChristCompanions in Christ
• Course started September 28
• Currently 11 students in the group
Prayer/Study Groups
• Prayer groups meet Wednesday mornings and during Lent this year a Monday Evening Prayer group met
• Thursday mornings at 6:30 am a Bible Study group meets at Starbucks
MissionsMissions
Undie Sunday for Loaves and Fishes
Kingdom House
Epworth Children’s Home
Operation Christmas Child
Maryland Heights Harvest Maryland Heights Harvest FestivalFestival
• 50 goodie bags and about 75 bottles of water were handed out to the public along with information on the church
Membership StatisticsMembership Statistics
From 1/1/09-9/30/09
• 16 new members (5 confirmands, 11 others)
• 2 infant baptisms
• 7 Professions of Faith (includes 5 confirmands)
• Ave. attendance = 161 (2008=158, 2007=151)