September 2014 Guest Column1 Church Notes2 Faith and Finance2 Hispanic/Latino Heritage Sunday2 Grow in God’s Word3 Church Anniversary4 150 Years 5 Jobs Partnership6 Black Storytellers7 Calendar8 September 7 Exodus 12:1-14 Psalm 149 Ezekiel 33:7-11 Psalm 119:33-40 Romans 13:8-14 Matthew 18:15-20 September 14 Exodus 14:19-31 Psalm 114 Exodus 15:1b-11, Genesis 50:15-21 Psalm 103:1-13 Romans 14:1-12 Matthew 18:21-35 September 21 Exodus 16:2-15 Psalm 105:1-6, Jonah 3:10-4:11 Psalm 145:1-8 Philippians 1:21-30 Matthew 20:1-16 September 28 Exodus 17:1-7 Psalm 78:1-4, Ezekiel 18:1-4, Psalm 25:1-9 Philippians 2:1-13 Matthew 21:23-32 Guest Column From the Editor: Give It to God Sunday Worship - 11 AM  Magnolia Drive In University Circle  Cleveland  Ohio   Phone:     Mt. Zion Congregational Church United Church of Christ Rev. Paul Hobson Sadler, Sr., Pastor 150 Years of Ministry: A New Way for a New Day S PIRIT L ED S OUL W INNING W ORSHIPFUL B IBLICALLY I NTELLIGENT F AITHFULLY G ENEROUS S ERVANT M INDED J USTICE S EEKING A little girl attended a prayer service with her mother. She sat on the back pew while her mom and a few others knelt at the altar to pray. She listened closely while the adults cried out to God, some weeping. Finally, she could sit still no longer. She stood on the pew, looked up into heaven, and cried, “Dear God! A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,M,N,O,P,Q,R,S,T,U,V,W,X,Y,Z. Amen!” Then she sat down. Her mother, a bit embarrassed, asked her, “Honey, why did you say that?” The little girl responded, “Because you were all praying such beautiful prayers, and I wanted to talk to God. I didn’t know the words, so I thought if I gave God the letters, he could make the words come out right.” That little girl didn’t know the words, but she understood a profound truth – when we give it to God, he makes it come out right. So many times in life, we are faced with challenges. There’s something before us that we do not feel equipped to handle or to undertake. Yet, something about it makes us want to dive right in…to be part of the action…to not be left behind. In those moments, we can trust that God can take what we have, even if it’s just letters, and use it for the glory of God. Other times, we find ourselves stagnant. We know our letters but we still don’t have the words. This is when God pushes us to grow…to move to another level. Maybe it’s time to join a new ministry and utilize our gifts in new ways. Or, we finally decide to delve into God’s Word and make Bible Study a priority. We may even respond to God’s call to break out of our comfort zone. If we’ve become complacent in our giving, we decide to trust God with our resources and commit to tithing. If inviting people to church doesn’t come naturally, we decide to become an evangelist, whether we’re comfortable or not. The Lord gave our Pastor, Rev. Paul, a theme: “A New Way for a New Day.” That’s not only true for Mt. Zion as a gathered community, but it also resounds as a call for all of us to go deeper and move higher in this season. Whatever it may be, we may not have all that we think we need…money…time… experience…talent…but this much we know…when we give it to God, God will make it right. In faith, Min. Cheryl A. Lindsay Spire Editor

Church Notes Memorial Administrative Committee The Memorial Administrative Committee has the responsibility to receive names of individuals nominated to the Memorial Plaque (in the Narthex) Memorial Book and/or Honor Book. This recommendation MUST be made by someone other than a family member, within a period of three (3) years of the persons death. Three years begins November 01, The sponsor must also be supported by three (3) others who agree to the selection of the nominee. Forms are available in the church office. The form requires the signature of the person (sponsor) making the request and the signatures of the (3) co- sponsors. These four (4) persons are responsible for qualifying the nominee's service to MT. ZION, with supporting dates. The deadline date for submission is October 31,

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4 Grand Commitment Walk Mt. Zion Ministries, The Christian Stewardship Committee asks that you prepare a special sign or banner for our Grand Commitment Walk on Church Anniversary Sunday, September 14, It should represent your ministry and be large enough to be seen during the walk. See Deacon Leola Toles, Director, or Rev. Persida Rivera-Mendez, Assistant Director, with any questions. September 11, 1864 September 11, 2014 A Service of Celebration All Mt. Zion members and friends are asked to wear our church colors – purple and/or gold – on Church Anniversary Sunday, September 14, 2014 for our 11am Worship Service. Please arrive early to process inside the Sanctuary as we, as a congregation, sing “We’re Marching to Zion…beautiful, beautiful Zion.” Sunday, September 14, 2014 Celebrating 150 Years of Ministry

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September SundayMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturday 1 Labor Day – Office Closed 2 7:30a Care Shepherds 1p Staff Meeting 6p 150 th Anniversary Steering Committee 6p FA in Recovery 6p JP Orientation 7p Choir Rehearsal 3 9a Parent Prayer Call 6p Nominating Committee 6p Continuity Committee 4 6:30p Parakaleo 5 7p Sisters in the Spirit 6 9a Deacon Board 10a Golf Outing Joseph Greene Anthony Franklin Annette Hamilton Olivia Knox Deneen TerrellKim Martin Sadler 7 COMMUNION SUNDAY Coffee Hour: Trustee Board 8 12:30p Leisure Plus 9 7:30a Care Shepherds 1p Staff Meeting 6p FA in Recovery 6p Jobs Partnership 7p Choir Rehearsal 10 9a Parent Prayer Call 10a Bible Study 7p Bible Study 11 6:45p Amani Akili 7p Leadership Team 12 7:30p Faith and Finance Breakfast 13 11:30a Mission and Outreach 150 Years of Ministry 9/11/1864 – 9/11/2014 Marguerite ParriesShirley LeeCassandra Green Robert Reynolds Jhalissa Ivey Annette ColemanDarlene Sallie Ernest Malone Sr. Eric Brown Leinahtan Cross Quindolyn Washington th Church Anniversary Sunday Capital Campaign Sunday 4p HUACC 1516 Spire articles due 7:30a Care Shepherds 1p Staff Meeting 6p FA in Recovery 6p Jobs Partnership 6p Christian Educ. 7p Choir Rehearsal 17 9a Parent Prayer Call 10 Bible Study 6p R.E.A.L. Re-Entry 7p Bible Study 18 6:45p Amani Akili 7p Trustee Board 19 7p Covenant Couples 20 8a Men in the Word 9a New Member Orientation 12p Women’s Fellowship 1p So You Want to be a Deacon Chrystian WimberlyGloria BurrowsGloria Brown Robert Poole LaRonda FosterMelanie Ellis Fredrick Brooks Rashaund TarverPatricia Jenkins Monecka Jones 21 Gold Barrel and Scholarship Sunday Coffee Hour: Cultural Arts Ministry :30a Care Shepherds 1p Staff Meeting 6p FA in Recovery 6p Jobs Partnership 7p Choir Rehearsal 24 9a Parent Prayer Call 10 Bible Study 1p CBL Steering 7p Bible Study 25 7p Church Council a Men’s Fellowship 12p Community Meal Aaryn Green Michelle Rankins Kimberly Hood Tunisha Patterson Al Crump Madison Rochelle Jones Jamarion Hampton James Perdue Darrell Blanton Sumbra Cyrus Cassandra EllisMarquia Ivey 28 NEW MEMBER SUNDAY Hispanic Heritage Sunday :30a Care Shepherds 1p Staff Meeting 6p FA in Recovery 6p Jobs Partnership 7p Choir Rehearsal Bible Study Conference Call: Wednesday 7:30pm Dial in: Access Code: # Parent Prayer Conference Call: Wednesday 9am Dial in: Access Code: # Monique Wingard Fedalma Drewry