The History of Mount Zion - 2007 to the Present

June 17, 2007

Rev. Kim Hall

Dr. Tom Connar

The congregation of Mount Zion bid farewell to Dr. Tom Connar and Rev. Kim Hall. Dr. Connar, who served as the senior minister at Mount Zion for nine years, decided to retire after 30 years in the ministry. Rev. Hall, who has served as associate pastor since 2004, was been reassigned to a growing church in southern Maryland. A farewell brunch was held immediately after the 10:30am service, during which the congregation expressed their appreciation and said goodbye.

July 1, 2007

Rev. Malcolm Stranathan

Rev. Malcolm Stranathan began his tenure at Mount Zion UMC during the 8:30 service. Ed Beaver, chairmen of the Staff/Parish Relations Committee introduced Rev. Strananthan and his family to the congregation and offered the following prayer of mututal support:
Eternal God, strengthen and sustain us in our ministries together. Give us patience, courage, and wisdom so to care for one another and challenge one another that together we may follow Jesus Christ, living together in love, and offering our gifts and talents in your service through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

Confirmation Class - 2007

Rev. Stranathan & family - June 2007

Mt. Zion's History - | 1862 to 1899 | 1915 to 1957 | 1960 to 2000 | 2001 to 2006 | 2007 to Present

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Over 140 Years of History

For over 140 years, the people of Mount Zion have done God's work in this section of Maryland's beautiful countryside. Please enjoy this tribute to their lives and times.