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June 25, 2008

THE BUZZ AT ZION

COFFEE HOSTESSES STILL NEEDED
Women’s Ministries is looking for women to set up for our Sunday morning coffee fellowship. If you recognize the importance of this ministry and feel this is an area in which you would like to serve, please see the signup sheet on the bulletin board just across from the church library. Thanks for considering this position.

Summer Vacation for Jennifer
We finally will be able to go on vacation! Matt, Audrey, and I will be leaving on July 2nd for Kansas and will not return till July 13th. Khela Morado has so graciously accepted to fill in as my substitute while I’m away. THANK YOU KHELA! If you need anything put in the Zion Messenger for the publishing dates of July 2nd or July 9th please have your information to me no later than Friday, June 27th. Thank you! I will miss and think often of you all!

CAMP GOOD NEWS
August 4-8 2008
Sponsored by:
Child Evangelism Fellowship of
Northwest Wyoming, Kenny Lowe
P.O. Box 2304, Casper, WY 82602
Camp Good News is for boys and girls ages 7-12. If you would like to attend this year’s camp, contact Nicole Scheuerman at 431-2551. The cost is $100 per camper. Please don’t let that keep you from attending because scholarships are available!

2008 Farmer’s Market
brought to you by Women's Ministries
Are you already bored with summer? Why not bake something and bring it in to sell? We encourage everyone to take part in Farmer’s Market. Bring home baked or cooked items, plants, flowers, jams, and sauces to sell. Please visit our table in the Fellowship Hall after church. If you see something you like, buy it!

Thankfulness
Dear Zion Church,
A warm “thank you” to my church family and friends for your prayers and concern during my recent surgery. Your many acts of kindness through phone calls, cards, visits, flowers and meals brought in were greatly appreciated. I feel so blessed to have had Pastor Partelow come and pray for me while in the hospital in Ft. Collins.
God’s Blessings to all,
Alice Lass

I would like to extend a big “thanks” to Helen Schoeler and Don Rabun for teaching the adult Sunday School class over the past few weeks. I’ll be back this Sunday, and I’d like to invite you to join us for Sunday School as we dig into the Sermon on The Mount and discuss what it means to be light in a dark world.
Pastor Steve

Welcome New Members
Dwight & Debra Ruehl
Diane Davis
Please welcome them into the fellowship this
Sunday and join us afterward for light refreshments.

Bake Sale This Sunday!
Come ready to get your fill of home baked goodies. Mattie Brill will be conducting her LAST fundraiser to help push her through to graduation from the Teen Mania Honor Academy in August . So come prepared this Sunday, following the Morning service, to get your yummies.

Women's Ministry is Sponsoring
Family Fellowship Picnic
Sunday, July 20th
following Morning Worship at Sander's Park
EVERYONE INVITED!
Please bring:
-A lawn chair
-A dessert OR side dish
-Any games you would like to play

MISSIONARY MOMENTS
Emily (Bouchard) and Tony Ottaviano are headed for Uganda on July 8 for a two week missions trip to work with an organization called Village 2 Village which ministers to orphans. They will be doing a Vacation Bible School, some teacher training, sports, recreation and electrical work on the campus facilities. They are taking this trip to see if God may be calling them to full time service there in the near future. Their financial needs for this trip total $5,000. If you would like to contribute to this effort, you can make your check out to ZION and mark “For Emily & Tony” on the memo line. The money needs to be received by THIS Sunday, June 29. The missions committee has also approved a $1,000 gift to be sent to the Ottavianos. They ask us to pray for them that God will give them safety in travel and blessing in their ministry. Emily is daughter to Alan and Sara Bouchard and attended Zion with her parents before leaving for Africa in 2000.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
Please join us Sunday, July 13th during the Sunday School hour and a portion of the Morning Worship service as the Navajo
mission team reports on God’s powerful work during this year’s Navajo mission trip.

DID YOU KNOW?
Christian education movement was founded in 1780 by Robert Raikes (1735–1811). Raikes set up a school in Gloucester to teach working children the elements of Christianity and basic literacy and arithmetic on Sundays. The idea was taken up by other denominations, and by the 19th century Sunday schools were widespread.
Today, Sunday schools continue to teach children about the Christian faith and prepare them for later commitment if they choose to take it. Stories are told and activities take place. Each Sunday, here at Zion, children have the opportunity to build their foundation on Jesus Christ and HIS teachings. Join us each Sunday starting at 9:15 am for fun, games, lessons, and crafts! Kids, don’t forget to bring you parents too!

Classes continue ALL summer
in Sunday School at 9:15 a.m.

Adult Classes
New Members/Friendship Class
Pastor Couch’s Class
Way Walkers Discipleship Training

Youth Classes
Nursery available for birth to three
Combined PreK-5th Grade
Games, Music, Stories, Food, and Crafts!
Jr. & Sr. High Classes

Upcoming Summer Events
SERMONS THIS SUMMER
Discover Lessons for Life from the
Parables of Jesus on Sunday mornings.
July 20 -2nd Annual Family Picnic in the Park
August 3 - Friendship Sunday
August 10 - Youth Sunday

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In Pastor's Words

Interruptions
     You’re on your way out the door, and you’re late, when the phone rings! It’s your son who hasn’t called for a while and wants to catch up. You’ve just sat down to a nice hot meal when a knock comes at the door. It’s a stranger who needs assistance which could take a while. You’re driving down the highway to an important appointment when you come upon an accident and you’re the first one on the scene. Life is full of such interruptions. A study done in a Hewlett Packard lab in England revealed that their managers were being interrupted just over four times an hour and that the average interruption was two to eleven minutes. In only 55% of the cases, the manager resumed doing what he had done before. So, are interruptions always a nuisance and a bother?
     “Interruptions” was the theme of almost every day that we lived in Africa. Without phone service, people just showed up. Students would come needing help with an assignment; visitors from afar would come for fellowship and tea; an accident would require a halt to whatever was happening so that the matter could be attended to quickly; someone would suddenly become sick with malaria and would need transportation to the hospital. One lunch time, a delicious hot meal was put in front of me in our dining room. My fork had just penetrated the savory dish when a knock came at the door. It was a woman I had never seen before. She was shabbily dressed with no shoes. I could understand her limited English as she, with great pain, explained that her daughter out in the country had just lost her first newborn. She needed money to get there. We were almost numb to the frequent requests for money for various reasons. My reserves were low, so my initial reaction was, “I’m sorry, but I can’t help you.” She thanked me and went on her way. As I sat down again to my nice hot meal, God pried me loose from my chair and I raced to the door to call the woman back. I knew God wanted me to help her. She was almost out of sight, but I got her attention and went to give her the 200 shillings she needed for bus fare. Interruptions can certainly be a nuisance if we see no purpose in them. However, interruptions can also be God’s divine appointments to spare us from some tragedy or to give us some opportunity to serve.
     A study of the life of Christ shows that His earthly ministry seemed to be connected by interruptions. After healing a man with an unclean spirit (Mark 1:21-26), Jesus was suddenly interrupted by an entire city that demanded his attention (1:33). On another occasion he was interrupted in the midst of his teaching by four men carrying a paralyzed man (2:1-5). Later, Jesus was pursued and interrupted by a large crowd (3:7-9). Again, Jesus was interrupted by Jairus, then immediately interrupted again by a woman with a long term illness. For our Lord, interruptions were opportunities for ministry as they might well be for us. Some principles to note concerning Jesus’ response to interruptions, He always responded with grace, concern for everyone and purpose unchanged. There were times when Jesus initiated the interruptions himself and at other times He knew when to withdraw for prayer and rest.
     May God give us wisdom in the interruptions of life to know when to respond, when to keep our focus unchanged, and when to withdraw for reflection, prayer and rest. Interruptions are part of life. We must deal with them in one way or another. May our response reflect the leading of His Spirit and our inner concern, as Christians, to show the kindness and love of Christ.
Pastor Ralph Partelow

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June 18, 2008

THE BUZZ AT ZION

Navajo VBS Mission Trip
We need your prayers! Please continue to pray daily for those on the Navajo Reservation in Blue Gap, Arizona. They will be home this Saturday.
Family Prayer Guide
Pray for calm wind and dry weather.
Pray for donations of ground beef for the trip.
Pray for good health of all team members.
Pray for wisdom, stewardship, efficiency, joy, and blessing in all of the final preparations.
Pray for unity among Cody & Worland groups.
Pray for safety for vehicles and all equipment.
Pray for spiritual readiness and strength.
Pray that God will prepare the hearts of the Navajo children and their families for VBS.
Pray for protection from illness, harm, division, complacency, temptation, and all of Satan’s attacks.
Pray that the Navajo people will see the love of Jesus in the attitudes, words, and actions of the mission team.
Pray that God will draw many children to VBS each day, open their eyes to the truth of the Gospel of Jesus, and save them!
Pray for all team members

Worland Team Members – Drew Myers, Drew Inskeep, Jason Taylor, Amanda Taylor, Jeff Iglehart, Nate McMartin, Bill Hill, Dan Hampton, Melissa Hefenieder, Cassie Hefenieder, Jon Gehrts, Brad Gehrts, Mandy Garretson, Carol Couch, Erin Couch, Carlin Couch, Katherine Zeller, Steve Couch

Cody Team Members – Dex Rhoades, Ethan Rhoades, Jon Rhoades, Jaime Rhoades, Jake Werner, Betsy Werner, Chris Claudson, Jeremiah Dobson, Kari Walker, Amanda Wells, Audrey Higbie

COFFEE HOSTESSES STILL NEEDED
Women’s Ministries is looking for women to set up for our Sunday morning coffee
fellowship. If you recognize the
importance of this ministry and feel this is an area in which you would like to serve, please see the signup sheet on the bulletin board just across from the church library. Thanks for considering this position.

Classes continue ALL summer in Sunday School at 9:15 a.m.
...the lesson God wants you to hear!
...the fellowship God wishes for you to enjoy!

Adult Classes
New Members/Friendship Class
Pastor Couch’s Class
Way Walkers Discipleship Training

Youth Classes
Nursery available for birth to three
Combined PreK-5th Grade
Games, Music, Stories, Food, and Crafts!
Jr. & Sr. High Classes

Summer Vacation
for Jennifer
We finally will be able to go on vacation! Matt, Audrey, and I will be leaving on July 2nd for Kansas and will not return till July 13th. Khela Morado has so graciously accepted to fill in as my substitute while I’m away. THANK YOU KHELA! If you need anything put in the Zion Messenger for the publishing dates of July 2nd or July 9th please have your information to me no later than Friday, June 27th. Thank you!

God’s Big Backyard VBS Thanks You!
We can’t do or say enough to thank the 41 volunteers who listened when God called them to help with VBS. You gave so sparingly of your time and we could not have done it without a single one of you! We served 98 children this year with 32 raising their hand to accept Christ as their personal Savior! Thank you again for living out our message of serving!

2008 Farmer’s Market
brought to you by Women's Ministries
This will be a good summer for produce. The market will open THIS SUNDAY! So, bring in all that rhubarb! We encourage everyone to take part in Farmer’s Market. Bring home baked or cooked items, plants, flowers, jams, and sauces to sale. Please visit our table in the Fellowship Hall after church. If you see something you like, buy it!

Best Wishes
Congratulations to Keli Werner, daughter of
Tim & Teresa Werner, and Justin Barent, son
of Dean & Keri Barent, who were wed Saturday,
June 14th. May God bless your marriage with
love, laughter and a firm foundation in our
Lord Jesus Christ.

CAMP GOOD NEWS
August 4-8 2008
Sponsored by:
Child Evangelism Fellowship of
Northwest Wyoming, Kenny Lowe
P.O. Box 2304, Casper, WY 82602

Camp Good News is for all boys and girls ages 7-12. If you would like to attend this years camp, contact Nicole Scheuerman at 431-2551. The cost is $100 per camper, but please don’t let that keep you from attending cause scholarships are available! Call today!

From Grateful Hearts…
Dear Zion Church,
Thank you so much for supporting me for my trip to New York this summer. Because of your donation, I will be able to graduate from the Honor Academy. If you didn’t know I am required to go on a trip in order to graduate. I look forward to coming back to Worland, and rejoining the church. I will be seeing y’all very soon.
With Love in Christ,
Sarah Garnett

Dear Members of Zion,
Thank you for supporting me over the years. It’s good to know that there is a home. Thanks for a great send-off.
Nicholas McMartin

Upcoming Summer Events
SERMONS THIS SUMMER
Discover Lessons for Life from the
Parables of Jesus on Sunday mornings.

June 13-21 - Navajo Mission Trip
July 20 -2nd Annual Family Picnic in the Park
August 3 - Friendship Sunday
August 10 - Youth Sunday

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In Pastor's Words

Kickers, Pickers & Stickers
. . . . is the title of one of the first messages I ever preached. The gist of the sermon was a contrast between those who “kicked” and “picked” at things that were going on in the church as opposed to those who faithfully “stuck” to the church’s ministries and message despite some things they may not have liked. If the “kickers” and “pickers” got their way, and there were no “stickers,” the church and its vast influence upon this earth would be tragically reduced and humanity might well be thrust backward into barbarism. Circumstances, changes, challenges, and choices for some are often met with a negative, critical attitude that can leave the odor of discouragement and despair upon relationships and ministries. A woman left her house and went down to the plaza to do her errands. To her disgust, she found every shop malodorous. “Phew,” she said to the clerk in the grocery store, “it stinks in here.” Going next door to the dry-cleaners, she frowned at the odor. She stepped into the bank to make a deposit and found a sewer like smell, which she complained about as she cashed her check. Returning home, she realized she had stepped in something earlier in the day, and she herself had been carrying the smell around with her everywhere she went. When we can find nothing good about the circumstances, changes, challenges and choices of life, it may be that our own attitude needs a makeover.
     “Kickers” and “Pickers” are grumblers whose glass is half empty, whose outlook or attitude about life is negative and whose “soul” condition might well be termed “critical condition.” As the children of Israel made their way to the Promised Land, Exodus passages describe them as “complainers.” They said to Moses, “because there were no graves in Egypt, have you taken us away to die in the wilderness” (Ex. 14:11)? “And the people complained against Moses, saying, “what shall we drink” (Ex. 15:24)? “Then the whole congregation of the children of Israel complained against Moses and Aaron . . .” (Ex. 16:2). “ . . . and the people complained” (Ex. 17:3). The Bible strongly warns against a kicking or picking attitude against God’s servants, God’s work and God’s people. “And do not grumble, as some of them did—and were killed by the destroying angel” (1 Cor. 10:10). Why was the punishment for grumbling so severe? It was because such complaining demonstrated both a lack of gratitude for past blessings and a lack of confidence in God’s wisdom, will and ways.
     There is, of course, a justifiable judgment or “constructive” criticism required of all of us against evil or wrong doing. But kicking or picking (grumbling) against others, against ministers, ministries and God’s people is tantamount to a sin God will not tolerate. Why? Because it contributes to the destruction of His church, not the building of it. Do we really want to try and buck the will of Jesus Christ who said, “I will build my church and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.” Grumbling discourages Christians from serving, it dissuades visitors from returning, it disagrees with God’s purposes, it distresses God’s workers and, finally, it plays right into the game plan of the enemy of our souls.
     Think for a moment! What is your relationship like with the rest of your family, your church, your neighbors? Are you a “kicker” or “picker” who is carrying around a destructive “smelly” disposition that turns people away from you, or are you a “sticker,” who, despite dislikes or obstacles, does everything possible to edify and encourage others, to facilitate God’s work and to live in peace. Paul encourages, “be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you” (2 Cor. 13:11).
Pastor Ralph Partelow

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June 11, 2008

In Pastor's Words

Celebrate A Father’s Love
     This week, fathers all over America will enjoy some special attention being showered on them by their kids of all ages with cards, calls, cook-outs, gifts and visits. Why all this attention? Because dads are special and our Christian dads are extra special because of their love shown to us in our “growing up” years. A Christian father’s love is demonstrated in his caring, disciplining, training and forgiving.
     First, we celebrate our father’s love because he cares for us. Dad provides, guards and nurtures us in our formative years. Jesus alludes to this in Mathew 7:11 when he says, “If you (fathers), then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good gifts to those who ask him!”
     Second, we celebrate our father’s love because he disciplines us. The writer of Hebrews (12:7-11) captures this thought in comparing God’s discipline with a human father’s discipline: “Endure hardship as discipline; God is treating you as sons. For what son is not disciplined by his father? If you are not disciplined (and everyone undergoes discipline), then you are illegitimate children and not true sons. Moreover, we have all had human fathers who disciplined us and we respected them for it. How much more should we submit to the Father of our spirits and live! Our fathers disciplined us for a little while as they thought best; but God disciplines us for our good, that we may share in his holiness. No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest or righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it.”
     Third, we celebrate our father’s love because he trains us. Paul instructs, “Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.” The writer of Proverbs states, “My son, do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in your heart, for they will prolong your life many years and bring you prosperity. Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. Then you will win favor and a good name in the sight of God and man” (Proverbs 3:1-4).
     Finally, we celebrate our father’s love because he forgives us. One woman shared this story of her father’s forgiveness. On a cold winter evening a man suffered a heart attack and after being admitted to the hospital, asked the nurse to call his daughter. He explained, “you see, I live alone and she is the only family I have.” When the nurse called the daughter, the daughter became very upset and pled, “you must not let him die! You see, Dad and I had a terrible argument almost a year ago and I haven’t seen him since. All these months I’ve wanted to go to him for forgiveness. The last thing I said to him was ‘I hate you.’” The daughter, crying, said, “I’ll be there in thirty minutes.” When the daughter arrived, the patient had already gone into cardiac arrest from which he did not recover. The nurse observed one of the doctors talking to the daughter outside the room and could see the pathetic look on her face. The nurse took the daughter aside and expressed her deep regret and sympathy. The daughter responded, “I never hated him, you know. I loved him and now I want to go see him.” When the nurse took her to the room, the daughter buried her face in the sheets as she said good-bye to her deceased dad. The nurse noticed a scrap of paper on the bedside table and handed it to the daughter. It read, “My dearest Jeanie, I forgive you. I pray you will also forgive me. I know that you love me. I love you, too. Daddy.”
     Whether your dad is living here or living in heaven, celebrate his love this Sunday on Father’s Day.
Pastor Ralph Partelow

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THE BUZZ AT ZION

We need your prayers! Please remember to pray daily for the upcoming mission trip to the Navajo Reservation in Blue Gap, Arizona.

Navajo VBS Mission Trip
June 13-21, 2008
Family Prayer Guide
Pray for calm wind and dry weather.
Pray for donations of ground beef for the trip.
Pray for good health of all team members.
Pray for wisdom, stewardship, efficiency, joy, and blessing in all of the final preparations.
Pray for unity among Cody & Worland groups.
Pray for safety for vehicles and all equipment.
Pray for spiritual readiness and strength.
Pray that God will prepare the hearts of the Navajo children and their families for VBS.
Pray for protection from illness, harm, division, complacency, temptation, and all of Satan’s attacks.
Pray that the Navajo people will see the love of Jesus in the attitudes, words, and actions of the mission team.
Pray that God will draw many children to VBS each day, open their eyes to the truth of the Gospel of Jesus, and save them!
Pray for all team members

Worland Team Members – Drew Myers, Drew Inskeep, Jason Taylor, Amanda Taylor, Jeff Iglehart, Nate McMartin, Bill Hill, Dan Hampton, Melissa Hefenieder, Cassie Hefenieder, Jon Gehrts, Brad Gehrts, Mandy Garretson, Carol Couch, Erin Couch, Carlin Couch, Katherine Zeller, Steve Couch

Cody Team Members – Dex Rhoades, Ethan Rhoades, Jon Rhoades, Jaime Rhoades, Jake Werner, Betsy Werner, Chris Claudson, Jeremiah Dobson, Kari Walker, Amanda Wells, Audrey Higbie

NAVAJO TEAM IN ARIZONA
Pray for God’s blessing upon the 18 members from Zion and 11 members from Victory Fellowship in Cody, under the direction of Pastor Steve Couch, who will be presenting a VBS program this week. The team is
expected back home on Saturday night.

OUR DAILY BREAD
They have arrived! The July, August, & September edition of Our Daily Bread Devotionals in large print are here. They will be placed in the Narthex for anyone who would like to have one. Should you wish to reserve a copy, just call the office and I will set one back for you.

NEED HELP? Yeah for Vacation! Yes, that’s right... I will be coming home for vacation on June 21- July 8th. I can’t wait to see you all! While I’m home I will be fundraising the remainder of the support needed to finish my time of ministry at the Honor Academy. So, if you have any odd jobs, yard work, or just something that you don’t want to do, I can do it for you. I need to raise about $2,600 for the remainder of this year. My parents and I are keeping a calendar of jobs for the time that I am home. If you want me to work a certain day, just let us know. You can call Joyce at 347-3350 / Me (Mattie) at 431-5760. Thank you all for your support over the last 2 years. I look forward to being home with you! Blessings, Mattie Brill

DOUGHNUTS FOR DADS
Father’s Day is Sunday, June 15th and our Women’s Ministries would like to recognize our terrific fathers. Come join Zion’s dads for a doughnuts that morning before or after church and tell the important men in your life how proud and blessed you’ve been to know them! Everyone is welcome to celebrate with us.

COFFEE HOSTESSES NEEDED
Women’s Ministries is looking for women to set up for our Sunday morning coffee fellowship. If you recognize the importance of this ministry and feel this is an area in which you would like to serve, please see the signup sheet on the bulletin board just across from the church library. Thanks for considering this position.

Upcoming Women's Events
Camp Bethel is September 12-14
We would like to unite the women of Zion and go on a retreat together!!!
Living Proof - live with Beth Moore
September 19-20 Billings MT

SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL!
Classes continue all summer
in Sunday School at 9:15 a.m.
DON'T MISS
...the lesson God may want you to hear!
...the fellowship God may wish for you to enjoy!

SUMMER WORSHIP
This is to encourage you to make summer worship a priority. Yes, we can give God praise in our back yards, at the lake, or on the trail. Yes, the “heavens are telling the glory of God.” But God is truly pleased when his people gather for worship, fellowship and prayer.

A great big thank you...
to all those who helped do my job while I was on vacation. It was much appreciated.
Thanks Again,
June

STORY OF ELIJAH
The Sunday School teacher was carefully explaining the story of Elijah the Prophet and the false prophets of Baal. She explained how Elijah built the altar, put wood upon it, cut a steer in pieces, and laid it upon the altar. And then, Elijah commanded the people of God to fill four barrels of water and pour it over the altar. He had them do this four times. "Now, asked the teacher, "Can anyone in the class tell me why the Lord would have Elijah pour water over the steer on the altar?"
A little girl in the back of the room started waving her hand, "I know! I know!" she said, "To make the gravy!"

Church Bulletin Bloopers
* Bertha Belch, a missionary from Africa will be speaking tonight at Calvary Memorial Church in Racine. Come tonight and hear Bertha Belch all the way from Africa.
* "Ladies, don't forget the rummage sale. It's a chance to get rid of those things not worth keeping around the house. Don't forget your husbands.”
* The sermon this morning: "Jesus Walks on the Water" The sermon tonight "Searching for Jesus"
* Next Thursday there will be tryouts for the choir. They need all the help they can get.
* Barbara remains in the hospital and needs blood donors for more transfusions. She is also having trouble sleeping and requests tapes of Pastor Jack's sermons.
* Remember in prayer the many who are sick of our community.

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June 05, 2008

THE BUZZ AT ZION

VBS Countdown...4 DAYS!!!!

Get ready for
God’s Big Backyard...
Where you’ll have a blast serving Jesus! Get ready for an outdoor adventure that starts in your own backyard and gets bigger each day as you take the love of Jesus into your neighborhoods and communities! Just take a look over your fence, and help others discover how much fun they can have
serving in God’s Big Backyard!
You won’t want to miss this year’s
Vacation Bible School, June 9-13.

THANKS FOR YOUR CANS
We are no longer in need of any more soup cans. Thanks to all of you who remembered not to throw out your empty cans. They will be made into beautiful flower pots at next weeks Vacation Bible School. Thank you!

SNACK SIGN-UP
Thank you so much for your generosity. Denise has asked that you please have your items here no later than Sunday, June 8th. If you have any questions regarding snacks, please contact Denise at 347-8847. Thanks again and God bless! ~Jennifer

OUR DAILY BREAD
They have arrived! The July, August, & September edition of Our Daily Bread Devotionals in large print are here. They will be placed in the Narthex for anyone who would like to have one. Should you wish to reserve a copy, just call the office and I will set one back for you.

We need your prayers! Please remember to pray daily for the upcoming mission trip to the Navajo Reservation in Blue Gap, Arizona.
Navajo VBS Mission Trip
June 13-21, 2008
Family Prayer Guide
Pray for calm wind and dry weather.
Pray for donations of ground beef for the trip.
Pray for good health of all team members.
Pray for wisdom, stewardship, efficiency, joy, and blessing in all of the final preparations.
Pray for unity among Cody & Worland groups.
Pray for safety for vehicles and all equipment.
Pray for spiritual readiness and strength.
Pray that God will prepare the hearts of the Navajo children and their families for VBS.
Pray for protection from illness, harm, division, complacency, temptation, and all of Satan’s attacks.
Pray that the Navajo people will see the love of Jesus in the attitudes, words, and actions of the mission team.
Pray that God will draw many children to VBS each day, open their eyes to the truth of the Gospel of Jesus, and save them!
Pray for all team members

Worland Team Members – Drew Myers, Drew Inskeep, Jason Taylor, Amanda Taylor, Jeff Iglehart, Nate McMartin, Bill Hill, Dan Hampton, Melissa Hefenieder, Cassie Hefenieder, Jon Gehrts, Brad Gehrts, Mandy Garretson, Carol Couch, Erin Couch, Carlin Couch, Katherine Zeller, Steve Couch

Cody Team Members – Dex Rhoades, Ethan Rhoades, Jon Rhoades, Jaime Rhoades, Jake Werner, Betsy Werner, Chris Claudson, Jeremiah Dobson, Kari Walker, Amanda Wells, Audrey Higbie

GOT BEEF?
We do! Thanks so much to everyone who donated beef for the Navajo Mission Trip. We have 32 pounds! Thanks to you we will be well fed.

CLASSIFIEDS
FREE: Nice desk is yours for free. If you want it come and claim it ASAP! Questions? Call Jennifer in the office. 347-2266

WANTED: One teacher to teach Summer Sunday School on June 15 & 22 for children, grades K-5 Please see Katy Asay to volunteer. 431-4102

NEED HELP? Yeah for Vacation! Yes, that’s right... I will be coming home for vacation on June 21- July 8th. I can’t wait to see you all! While I’m home I will be fundraising the remainder of the support needed to finish my time of ministry at the Honor Academy. So, if you have any odd jobs, yard work, or just something that you don’t want to do, I can do it for you. I need to raise about $2,600 for the remainder of this year. My parents and I are keeping a calendar of jobs for the time that I am home. If you want me to work a certain day, just let us know. You can call Joyce at 347-3350 / Me (Mattie) at 431-5760.
Thank you all for your support over the last 2 years. I look forward to being home with you!
Blessings, Mattie Brill

DOUGHNUTS FOR DADS
Father’s Day is Sunday, June 15th and our Women’s Ministries would like to recognized our terrific fathers. Come join Zion’s dads for a doughnuts that morning before or after church and tell the important men in your life how proud and blessed you’ve been to know them! Everyone is welcome to celebrate with us.

Upcoming Women's Events
Camp Bethel is September 12-14
We would like to unite the women of Zion and go on a retreat together!!!
Living Proof - Live with Beth Moore
September 19-20 Billings MT

Posted by Jennifer Herrmann at 09:27 AM | Comments (0)

In Pastor's Words

Navajo Mission Trip

It’s hard to believe that we are only 1 week away from leaving for this year’s Navajo mission trip! This will be the sixth consecutive year that a group from Zion will have the blessing of taking Vacation Bible School to the children on the Navajo reservation in Blue Gap, Arizona. We are joining forces this year with Pastor Roger Dobson’s team from Victory Fellowship Church in Cody, and we are again expecting the Lord to do some amazing things!
On behalf of the entire mission team, I would like to thank each of you for your generous support of this ministry. You have been so generous with your prayers, donations of materials, and financial support. Without you, this ministry would never be possible. Thank you for your faithfulness. We are still in great need of your prayers. In fact, there is nothing that we need more than prayer! We come against constant spiritual attack, and we need constant prayer. Please remember our team daily in your prayers. In addition to the family prayer guide in the newsletter, here are some special prayer requests for each day of the trip….

Thurs., June 12 - The team meets at 7:00 p.m. to pack and pray. You are welcome to join us! Pray that we will be spiritually ready and that we remember to pack all necessary items.

Fri., June 13 – We depart after breakfast @ 8:00 a.m. We will drive to Grand Junction, Colorado. Pray for safety and protection of vehicles and trailers. Pray for unity among the Worland and Cody members of the team.

Sat., June 14 – We arrive in Blue Gap after dinner. Pray that we will have strength, energy, and efficiency in setting-up our tent city and getting settled-in for the evening.

Sun., June 15 – After attending a Navajo church service, we set up for VBS and hit the road to distribute VBS flyers door to door around Blue Gap. Pray for safety, blessing, and joy as we make these last preparations.

Mon., June 16 – Thurs., June 19 VBS each morning. Pray each day for the Holy Spirit to work mightily through the Bible School and each team member. Pray for protection against the many attacks of Satan. Pray for dry weather and calm wind, protection against illness, and unity.

Thurs., June 19 – After lunch, we pack everything and travel to Durango, Colorado. Pray for traveling blessings, endurance, and protection against illness.

Fri., June 20 – Today the team gets a day of rest. Some will go hiking, some will go rafting, and some will go shopping in Durango or ride the Durango – Silverton railroad. We will drive to Montrose, Colorado in the evening. Pray for a day of refreshment, rest, and good health.

Sat., June 21 – Today we will get an early start and drive home to Worland. We hope to be home by 9:00pm. Pray for safety and blessing for our trip home.

Blessings in Christ – Pastor Steve

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