Our Vision: "To Humbly Serve God through Loving and Caring for Others"
Worship at MZUMC

We are excited to be worshiping together in-person as well as continuing to have an online presence. We are live streaming our worship services on our YouTube page at 10:00 am. Previously recorded and streamed services can also be found here at any time.


To access the worship service please see our YouTube Channel or go to Youtube.com and search for Montrose Zion UMC to access our page which appears as a big “M” in a gray circle. You will find our worship there! Try it out this week and catch up on any past services you may have missed! 

Sunday, June 9, 2024



Sunday Worship


10:00 am


Luke 5:4-11

Matthew 14:22-33


Children's Bulletin Ages 3+

Children's Bulletin Ages 7+

Prayer Concerns

Dorris Benson

Brummett Family

Collins Family

Jancha Family

Kaye Davis

Krissy DiCrease

Liming Family

Jackson Wagner

George Walker


*Please call the church with any prayer requests or pastoral care needs

News and Opportunities to Serve



































June Mission Challenge


For the month of June, we are collecting cans of Baked Beans for the OPEN M food pantry. There is a bin outside the main doors or you can leave donations on the table in the Gathering Area.


Preschool


YARD SIGNS ARE IN!! Please help us advertise our preschool by placing a colorful advertising sign in your front yard. Signs are in the Gathering Area. Thank you for your help!


MZ Lunch Group


The MZ lunch group will meet at noon on Wednesday, June 12, at Niko's Sandwich Board in West Akron. Reservations are needed by the end of the day on Monday, June 10.  Email Nancy Peltier at nlpumw@gmail.com or call/text her at (330)814-4081. You can also call or text Bev Sutherland at (330)696-1183.


Youth Mission Trip


We are in the final weeks of the mission trip planning and need everyone's help. If you have wanted to support our mission team but didn't know how, here is a practical way. We have compiled a list of non-perishable items that will be needed for our week on mission. Please click on this link below to view the needed items and bring them to the church by June 21st so they can be packed up in time for the trip. You can leave them in the bin outside the main doors or in the bin in the main hallway. 

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4AA5A728A6F5C34-49952408-montrose


VBS 2024


This year we will have VBS July 8-12, 9:30 am to noon. This year's theme is "Hometown: Nazareth Where Jesus was a Kid." Please sign up below to help with the event (adults and youth who have completed 5th grade and older) and to register your kids for the event. Please contact Cyndi with any questions.


VBS 2024 Volunteer Sign Up Form

VBS 2024 Registration Form

VBS Supply Donation List


Our Prayer Room is Open!


Enjoy a few minutes of quiet before or after church. Fill out a Prayer Card found outside the door if you want prayer and/or prayer to help family and friends. You can also spend a few minutes at one of our Prayer Stations to enhance your prayer life. This cozy room is for us to become closer to Our God, Our Lord Christ, and Our Blessed Holy Spirit. Please Reach Out to use this room and our special Prayer Team. It is for you and those you care about in your community.  


Brookdale Montrose Events


Brookdale Senior Living is hosting a few events coming. See the flyers for more information on their Caregiver Support Group, Health Talk, Optimum Life: The 6 Dimensions of Well-Being. These flyers are also available at the Welcome Center.


District Newsletter: May 31 "Northern Waters News"

Adult Class Opportunities

Weekly Groups:


Java & Jesus—Sundays at 11 am - on Summer break until September 8

Using the scriptures from Sunday's worship service, we dive deeper into them and discuss applications to our Christian lives. No preparation is needed. So come meet fellow parishioners and take part in the discussion. We meet in Room 8 in the basement at 11 am after worship.

Contact: Jo Quandt 330-714-6303


Wired Word—Sundays at 11 am - on Summer break

The Wired Word discusses big questions and scripture related to a current event each week while we fellowship with each other. No preparation needed, it is a new topic each week.

Contact: Samantha Gunkelman samevin@yahoo.com


Pickleball Group—Tuesdays, 7-9 p.m. (Adults only)

Players of all levels are welcome. Consider joining this fun group. We have a weekly text to confirm players so please send your contact info to Beth or Marjorie.

Contact: Beth Gerberich bgerberich825@gmail.com or Marjorie Dye marjorietdye@gmail.com 


Tuesday Morning Bible Study—Tuesdays at 9:30 am

A little history, a little theology, a whole lot of life application! Every Tuesday morning except the last of each month.

Contact: Bill Liming bliming75@gmail.com 


Women’s Bible and Book Study—Wednesdays at 10 a.m. - on Summer Break

A combination of book and Bible Study as guided by the participant’s interests. A time for prayer and fellowship, as well. 

Contact Marjorie Cossin marjorie.cossin@gmail.com 



Monthly Groups: 


Bible and Beer Men’s Fellowship—Last Monday of the month at 7 pm

We gather the last Monday night of each month beginning in September from 7-8:30 PM at a rotation of houses. We wrestle with issues of life and faith. Bring your favorite beverage. Snacks provided (usually pizza!).  

Contact: Bill Liming bliming75@gmail.com 


Eat, Play, Pray— Next Meetings: TBD

Families, couples, kids and kids at heart are invited to gather for times of fun together. 


Contact: Jennifer Dyer mzumcstudent@gmail.com 


Food Bank Service Team—Last Tuesday of the month at 9 am

"You found me hungry and you gave me something to eat..." Live out the words of our Savior and make a huge difference in the lives of countless people across the greater Akron area. 

Contact: Bill Liming bliming75@gmail.com 



Other Groups (meeting frequency varies):


Book Club—June 18th

Come together for fellowship and to discuss a good book. Our next book is "The Stars are Fire" by Anita Shreve. We will meet on Tuesday, June 18th at 7 pm at MZUMC.

Contact: Liana Lake leach.liana@gmail.com 


Golf Club—Next meeting TBD

This will be a social golf group, providing an outlet to those interested no matter ability. We will meet the last Sunday of the month to learn and enjoy golf, and social time before or after events.

Contact: Lee Christman (leechristman1@gmail.com), Brad Beltz (bbeltz11@msn.com), and Mark Gerberich (mwgerberich@aol.com)

Children's Ministry
Contact: Cyndi Liming limingcmboa@icloud.com

Children's Bulletins are available on the tables in the back of the sanctuary for kids ages 3+ and 7+.


Sunday School Classrooms:

Sunday school is starting back up September 10th at 11 am. We are excited to learn and grow in our faith.



Nursery (Rm 112): under age 3

Rainbow Room (Rm 106): Preschool & Kindergarten

Fishes & Loaves (Rm 131): Grades 1-3

Harmony Harbor (Rm 104): Grades 4-5


Check out the Children's Ministry Website for updates here

 

Sunday School and Children's Church lessons can be found on the church's YouTube Page. Each week Cyndi will be recording new and interactive lessons that your child can listen to from home!





Student Ministry
Contact: Jennifer Dyer mzumcstudent@gmail.com



The Youth Group will not meet regularly during the summer months. We will have a couple of meet ups in the community a couple of times so watch out here in the youth section and in the parent email for updates about those. 


Youth Mission Trip


We are in the final weeks of the mission trip planning and need everyone's help. If you have wanted to support our mission team but didn't know how, here is a practical way. We have compiled a list of non-perishable items that will be needed for our week on mission. Please click on this link below to view the needed items and bring them to the church by June 21st so they can be packed up in time for the trip. You can leave them in the bin outside the main doors or in the bin in the main hallway. 

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4AA5A728A6F5C34-49952408-montrose

Preschool

Contact: Sharon Paige paigesharon42@gmail.com

YARD SIGNS ARE IN!! Please help us advertise our preschool by placing a colorful advertising sign in your front yard.  


Registration Update: Pre-K: 3 openings left, 4 Year Class- 3 Openings, 3 Year Class: 3 Openings.  



Music Ministry
Contact: Joe Leaman joeleaman@me.com
Music

Check back for future rehearsal dates.


Anyone who is interested in providing Special Music during the special music time on Sunday mornings, please contact Music Director, Joe Leaman via email: joeleaman@me.com.

MZUMC Financial Update

April Balance Sheet (click here)


April Income and Expense Statement (click here)

Church Calendar

Summer Office Hours:

Monday - Thursday

9 am - 2 pm

Sunday, June 9

10:00 am Worship Service

11:00 am Sunday School Hour


Monday, June 10

6:45 pm Boy Scout Troop 380

7:00 pm Trustee Meeting


Tuesday, June 11

9:30 am Tuesdays with Bill

7:00 pm Pickleball

7:30 pm AA

Wednesday, June 12

10:00 am Women's Bible Study


Thursday, June 13


Friday, June 14


Saturday, June 15

7:00 pm AA

7:30 pm Al Anon

Contact Information
565 N. Cleveland-Massillon Road, Akron, OH 44333
(330)665-9817

Rev. Dr. Bill Liming x202

Pastor

 

Katie Constantine

Office Manager

mzumcoffice@gmail.com

 

Jennifer Dyer x204

Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministries

mzumcstudent@gmail.com

Sharon Paige x205

Preschool Director

paigesharon42@gmail.com

  

Cyndi Liming x206

Children's Ministry Director

limingcmboa@icloud.com

 

Joe Leaman x207

Music Ministry Director

joeleaman@me.com

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