Lent/ Holy Week / Easter Info

• Palm Sunday - 10 AM Worship Service "Along the Winding Road" ; followed by a celebration including a Potluck Meal, Cake Walk (all ages), door prizes and our children's Easter Egg Hunt!
• Maundy Thursday 7 PM "Disciples Come to the Upper Room" - Come join us as we gather at the table in the Upper Room! (this will be experienced in our Fellowship Hall)
• Good Friday - 7 PM - "The Seven Last Words of Christ" Tenebrae Service - This is a powerful service in which we hear other's share their reflections of Jesus time on the Cross!
• Easter Sunrise Communion Service - 6:30 AM - Held in our Courtyard followed by a FREE Pancake and Egg breakfast (the works!) - (serving 7:30 - 9:20)
• Easter Celebration Service - 10 AM (Sanctuary)

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As we gear up for this 100th Birthday Celebration, we would like you to hear about your ZUMC story!

Please share with us briefly (in writing), 3 of your favorite memories here at ZUMC! Email to our Anniversary Coordinator, Claire Ellington at claireduke@msn.com.

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WEDNESDAY COMMUNITY NIGHT – Working to make disciples of Christ and grow deeper into the Holy Spirit! ZUMC invites you to join us September-May for a Community Dinner and Study Wednesdays from 5:30-8:00pm!

Nursery (Infant thru 3 years old) – various age-appropriate activities.

TLC – Children’s Ministry (4 years old thru 5th grade) Led by Kathy Roberts, Children’s Director & Children’s Ministry Team .

Youth (6thgrade thru 12th Grade) - Youth Study (Topic to be finalized shortly!) - led by Erik Bendoyro.

Adults (ALL-ages: 18 yrs old thru 118 yrs old) “Alpha” DVD & study Facilitated by Pastor Nadine and various table leaders.

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ZELlWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL VOLUNTEER NETWORK – an outreach ministry who register with the church and the school district to volunteer at Zellwood Elementary throughout the school year to fulfill various needs. Serving in this ministry has many opportunities such as : First Day of School Welcoming and Parking, Science Fair, Story-Reading, Mentoring, Tutoring, Field Day, Wednesday afternoon school program, etc. If you would like to learn more about how you can help in this ministry, please contact Jeanne Howard at mimi2fiveboys@aol.com.

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Children Ministry TLC (K-5th) – On hold until the Fall. TLC is a Children’s curriculum and activities tailored to children ages Kindergarten – through 5th grade. Dinner is provided along with arts & crafts, trivia or fun games, sports, stories, bible study and activities and more! This program will resume in the Fall along with Wednesday Community Night (for all ages). For more information contact Kathy Roberts at fishtale777@aol.com.

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Women’s Group - United Methodist Women (UMW) - Crafts Bazaar a/k/a Country Fair – A day of fun, crafts, and great food!  Contact: Claire Ellington at
407-886-8848. 

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“Breakfast Bunch” - breakfast fellowship Thursdays at 7:45 a.m. at the Country Kitchen truck stop in Zellwood. Contact: Barb Hatfield at lbhatt2@yahoo.com.

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J.O.Y. and Friendship Circles – these circles meet the first Thursday of the month (except July/August). The J.O.Y. circle meets at 2PM in the Fellowship Hall (Contact: Barb Hatfield 407-884-0430) and the Friendship circle meets at various homes at 7PM - car pool from church, (Contact: Jeanne Howard 352 242-0700.).

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Men’s Group – United Methodist Men (UMM) – Every month on the 3rd Sat the men of Zellwood gather for food (breakfast); fellowship, fun, and learning. The speakers vary each month.  Come out and get to know the men of ZUMC! They also sponsor a night of fun and a Spaghetti Dinner every Spring, as well as other service projects. Contact: Jim Gonka, Pres. 407-464-0463; jimgonka@aol.com .

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Prayer Ministry A faithful group of prayer partners lifts up those in need to the Lord each and every day. Blue cards are available in the pews for prayer requests; just drop it in the offering plate or send an email with the information.  Contact: Barb Hatfield 407-884-0430; lbhatt2@yahoo.com.

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Scouts (Boy Scouts – Troop #639)
ZUMC sponsors Troop #639. They meet on Monday Evenings in the Education Building.  There goals are to keep young boys out of trouble and help guide them to be leaders. Activities include: camping, fund raisers, service projects (Do you like our courtyard benches? They were recently built by Adam working on his eagle scout badge… try them out and ‘sit awhile”). Contact: Joe Kauk, Scout Master, 352636-3113; jozchevez@aol.com.