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May 23, 2007

THE BUZZ AT ZION

WORKERS NEEDED
A HUGE thank you goes out to all the people who made this year’s Wednesday Night Dinners such
a great success. We are all a few pounds heavier thanks to your scrumptious meals! Without your hard work we would “have to cook on Wednesdays”, so we are grateful. There is a need of 2 more workers to work one day a month for the 07-08 crew. Please know if we do not have these slots filled WE WILL NOT HAVE MEALS! If you would like to volunteer to fill a slot, PLEASE let Denise Cloud know ASAP! You can reach her at 347-8447. If she is not home, please leave a message.

CHECK OUT OUR LIBRARY!
There are great books on all kinds of topics: faith, leadership, love, parenting, spirituality, and lots more! There is an entire selection of adult and juvenile Christian fiction too. So, check out a “good read” from your church library today!

BOOK REVIEWS
How to be a Christ Shaped Family Non Fiction
By Myron & Ester Augsburger
She is a sculptor and he is president of the Christian College Coalition. Their book is for all who are shaping a family now, or who plan to someday. This book will help you evaluate your own priorities and make practical applications in your home.

Shepherding a Child’s Heart Non Fiction
By Tedd Tripp
The revised edition comes after 10 years of teaching this material in conferences worldwide. Luke 6:45 says “...out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks.” Written for parents with children of any age, this insightful book provides perspectives and procedures for shepherding your child’s heart as they journey the paths of life. Clear, biblical, and practical teaching.

Growing Strong in the Seasons of Life Non Fiction
By Charles R. Swindoll
Centered around the four seasons of the year, this book brings encouragement, nourishment, and motivation to aid in becoming a stronger Christian. There are 144 short readings with Scriptures to help you learn and grow.

“ HUGS FOR THE HEART” BIBLE STUDY RESUMES
Hugs for the heart Bible Study will begin meeting again at Zion in room 206 beginning on Thursday, May 31st at 9:00am. The study will be lead by Debra Pompei and will meet monthly. If you have any questions, please contact Debra via email at djpompei@cfaith.com. Come and be refreshed!!!

FRIENDSHIP/MEMBERSHIP CLASS
BEGINS June 10th at 9:15 a.m. during Sunday School-For all who are interested in joining Zion
-For any who simply wish to find out more about our church
The class consists of six one hour sessions in which you’ll have opportunity to fellowship with others, learn about the church’s history, hear about the church’s ministries, meet the leaders, study the church’s statement of faith and share your own walk of faith. 
If interested in attending, please speak to the pastor as soon as possible.
Classes led by Pastor Partelow and Dan Scheuerman

WORLAND VBS
Thank you to all who have contributed to this years’ VBS. I know it will be an awesome fun-filled week for all who attend. We are still in need of a few items to make our set complete. If you are able to contribute please let me know ASAP. I will be on vacation May 30th - June 8th, so I need as many loose ends tied up as possible. Thank you so much!
We are STILL in need of: *4 beach chairs *20+ sand buckets *1-2 water coolers Items will be used for props and decoration only! If you are willing, please have all items marked with your name so we may return them to you (in one piece) once VBS is finished. If you have any questions, please contact Jennifer either at the church 347-2266, or at home 347-9358. Thanks again!

VBS PRAYER NEEDS
First of all, I would like to thank all of you who have kept our Vacation Bible School in your prayers. Melissa Hefenieder will be leading a prayer time on Sundays at 7:00PM in the Sanctuary starting this Sunday until our Navajo Mission crew returns from Blue Gap, AZ on June 23rd. Some of our current prayer needs are as follows:
The Lord to prepare the hearts of the children and volunteers.
That He will cover every minute detail
Wisdom and clarity as we continue to plan and prepare
Good weather
Thank you! I will keep you posted with future updates. God’s blessings! Jennifer

NAVAJO VBS UPDATE
Praise God! He has provided us with all the team members that were needed and an extra van! The vans are not full though if you still feel a prompting to go with us. We are still need of meat for the many meals Jackie & Jodie will be cooking, and an 8-10 foot trailer for supplies and luggage Please let Khela know if you are able to help us out in any way. Thank you very much!

COOKIE THANKS
Women’s Ministry,
Thank you to all that participated in helping with the packages sent to us college kids. As everyone else has already mentioned, they were very much appreciated. Receiving something from home definitely takes your mind off the craziness down here. So again, thank you very much.
In God’s Name,
David Schneider

OPEN HOUSE
WE INVITE YOU
TO OUR OPEN HOUSE
AT 1416 CIRCLE ROAD
SUNDAY, JUNE 3, 2007, 2 – 4 P.M.
Please stop in to visit us for a few minutes on
June 3rd for some fellowship and treats. 
We’d love to get to know you better.  Hope to see you then!
Pastor Ralph and Carolyn Partelow

FARMERS MARKET
Farmer’s Market will continue throughout the summer as produce is ready. The ladies are more than willing to make jams and jelly’s, but are in need of some jelly jars. Should you have any lying around and would like to donate them, please let Pat Wiseman know.

Posted by Jennifer Herrmann at May 23, 2007 11:31 AM

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