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Members Spotlight

Mt. Zion has members of all ages and length of membership. This page features members and comments about why Mt. Zion is special to them.

Welcome to New Members

Welcome Back Al Cumbie - AI grew up in Central and continued the family business (Duckett Funeral Home) after graduating from Clemson University. He has been active in the community, even serving as mayor, and a long time member of Mt. Zion. Current manager of Duckett-Robinson Funeral Home, he and wife Susan's blended family consists of five children, four of whom are married, and two grandchildren. Those two grandchildren are Quint and Braelin, children of Al's son Benji and his wife Heather. Also a Clemson graduate and licensed funeral director, Benji has returned to Mt. Zion and Central as president and owner of Foothills Planning Services. All of the Cumbies have been
known to wear alittle orange from time to time!

Jerry and Sharon Chandler - Jerry and Sharon have a blended family composed of 5 children and 4 (soon to be 5) grandchildren. Jerry was born and raised in Pickens and Sharon in Syracuse, New York. Sharon is a retired teacher and Jerry is a contract electrical designer on assignment at Oconee Nuclear Station. Jerry and Sharon feel very welcome at Mt. Zion and are proud to become members of Mt. Zion's family atmosphere.

Janet Crenshaw

Bonnie Littrell

Randy Martin

Ron and Eileen Nonnenberg

Frances Rice

David and Elaine Bullock - David is originally from Mississippi and Elaine from Georgia. They moved here from Weddington, NC just outside of Charlotte. David and Elaine have 3 grown children. David is a wood scientist, and Elaine has retired after 31 years of teaching math at Valdosta State and Georgia State Universities. They love Mt. Zion for many reasons, especially the traditional services and the beautiful music.

Steve and Terri Lee - Originally from Massachusetts and Ohio respectively, Steve and Terri moved to Central in 2007. Steve has been a plumber for 30+ years and Terri is in hotel management. She is currently employed by Comfort Inn in Clemson. Their combined families consist of two daughters and a son. Steve and Terri are enthusiastic Tiger fans and most enjoy doing family things. Terri said that "we have been so blessed to find a church home that makes us feel as welcome as all of you have and we promise to honor our commitment to God and the church family to contribute as God leads us".

Lillie McPherson - Lillie is married to our pastor. Originally from St. Petersburg, Florida, she received a BA from Furman University and a MA from the University of South Florida. Hobbies include reading, knitting and gardening.

David Connor - David was born in England and is retired. Hobbies include reading, gardening, and cooking. 

 

Member Spotlight

 

 

 Bill Clayton
Bill has been a member of Mt. Zion for 84 years.
 He was a small child when the current sanctuary
was dedicated. Bill calls himself a "Methodist by
geography" as he grew up in the white house next
door to the church.

 

 Sara Parsons
Sara moved to Central with her parents and has
been a member of the church since 1950. She
graduated from the building next door to the church
when it was Central High School. The friendly people
at Mt. Zion drew her to the church in 1950
and that is still true today.

 Look for more Member Spotlights Coming Soon!

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