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January 09, 2008
THE BUZZ AT ZION
Men’s Breakfast
Men’s Breakfast and Bible study will resume this Wednesday, January 9th from 6:00-7:00 am. They will start a new study in Book of Job. All men in the church are welcomed and encouraged to attend.
NEW SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS COMING!
ABBA (A Band of Brothers Advancing) The name ABBA is taken from a Bible word meaning “daddy”. Discussions will explore Christian fatherhood and male leadership as our Heavenly Abba and our Lord Jesus’ leadership shows. We will support and instruct one another from the Bible in how to be the men our heavenly ABBA wants us to be. This time focuses on men becoming Godly Gentlemen in the manner of Our Lord, using strength under control to benefit those we love. ABBA is a ministry by and for men of ALL ages. Come join this exciting new study every Sunday morning starting January 13th during the Sunday School hour.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT DINNER
January 16, 2008 @ 5:30pm
Spaghetti Pie, Garlic Bread,
Salad, and Peach Crisp
Mmmm-Mmmm Good!
***$3.00 per adult, $2.00 per child (3-10)
or $12.00 per family (that includes all
children under 18)***
Come join in the fellowship and fun!
NOTICE:
Before taking out any contained food, (ie: to-go-boxes or left over food) please see Denise or the Team Leader
CONGREGATIONAL MEETING TO BE HELD
Second Notice
The Annual Meeting has been scheduled for January 20th, immediately following Morning Worship in the Fellowship Hall. Lunch will be provided.
The nominees for Consistory are:
Elders
Dan Hampton
Rick Brill
Bob Hefenieder
Deacons
Darrell Schneider - Financial Secretary
Dave Pompei
Vance Lungren Jr.
Matthew Herrmann
Reports will be published and laid out in the Narthex for you to review one week prior to the meeting.
Missionary Moments
Brian Bouchard will graduate high school in July 2008 and they will all be coming to the U.S. for a year of Home Assignments. See their Christmas Newsletter on the missions bulletin board in the hall parallel to the Sanctuary.
Stan Hankins vision for his ministry is to “preach the gospel as many time, to as many people, in as many places as possible.” See his newsletter and far-reaching photos on the missions bulleting board.
Bud Surles has completed his return trip to El Salvador and Guatemala. He was able to deliver, for Zion Church the projector and computer to the Pastor’s Conference Center! His work travel log and writing are in his newsletter- on the missions bulletin board!
MONTHLY MEETING
This month’s Women’s Ministry meeting will be held on Wednesday, January 23rd at 6:30 pm in the Fellowship Hall. We hope to see you there!
SANDWICHES AND COOKIES
Women’s Ministry will be hosting the lunch provided for the congregation on January 20th for our Annual Meeting. Debbie is asking for volunteers to make either sandwiches or cookies. If you are willing to provide sandwiches, cookies or both please call Debbie (347-6439) ASAP. Thank you!
MEALS ON WHEELS
Zion is the host for Meals on Wheels during the month of February. Women’s ministry heads up this wonderful service and is in need of some volunteers. Meals will be distributed Monday thru Friday, February 4th - 29th. Four volunteers are needed per week. If you would like to volunteer to help in any way please contact Sarah Lungren-347-3960. February is approaching quickly so call ASAP!
FOOD BANK ON HOLD
Helen has asked that we please hold all donations to the food bank for the month of January. You may resume your generous
contributions in February. Thank you for your continued support of your local Food Bank.
CONTRIBUTIONS
Just a friendly reminder...If you would like to contribute to funds such as the Family Life Center, Building Fund, Memorial Fund, or Scholarship Fund, please make a separate check out for that fund. They are completely separate accounts from the Zion General Fund. The above contributions need to be deposited into their specific account. Thank you for your continued support of Zion’s Ministries.
Thank You
I would like to send out a big thank you to all the Committee Chairs for getting their reports to me on time. Your dedication and hard work is much appreciated. Thank you so much!
~Jennifer
THE BOUCHARD’S
Thank you all for your prayers for the country of Kenya. There is an African Proverb that says " When Elephants fight the grass dies" Kenya is in the middle of an elephant fight and many people have lost their lives, and tens of thousands have been displaced.
I asked earlier this week for your prayers as violence in Kenya was escalating. I wanted to let you know that your prayers are being answered and to update you on the situation here. The rally that was scheduled for Thursday was prevented by the security forces in Nairobi, another rally was scheduled for Friday and again it never materialized. It seems that the gangs are loosing their energy, and things are slowly returning to normal. We are still a long way from a solution to the political tensions, but there seems to be hope that some aspects of life can get back to a sense of normalcy. There is talk of a run-off election, which could be interesting. We praise God for the relative peace that we are seeing and that the leaders are talking with international leaders. We continue to pray for a solution to the problem and a return to normal life here in Kenya. Here at RVA we have delayed the opening of school for 2 weeks in anticipation of the uncertainty of safe travel. We are now in the process of trying to put all the activities and academic curriculum that normally happen in 12 weeks into less than 10. So we will be working with students via email and trying to see how this can fit into a much smaller window of time.
Again, we thank you for your prayers, and we will continue to keep you posted on the developments here.
Blessings,
Alan and Sara
DON’T MISS THE LAST THREE
MESSAGES FROM THE BOOK OF JAMES
January 13 Staying Ready for the Second Coming
January 20 Prayer and Healthcare
January 27 Is there a chance for the Backslider?
Upcoming Events
January 13 Sunday School Contest begins!
January 20 Zion’s Annual Congregational Meeting following morning service
February 10 Bring A Friend Sunday (more about this soon)
Posted by Jennifer Herrmann at January 9, 2008 02:07 PM