Upcoming Events at Zion:
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Summer Outside Worship
Summer Outside Worship
Not everyone likes the wide open spaces with the moon shining overhead and the smell of roasted marshmallows or hot dogs. But there is something to be said for pitching a tent, sleeping out in a cozy bag, and listening to the sounds of the critters who inhabit the small world of the campground.
This summer on the second Sunday of September, our outside worship in the courtyard at 9:00 am will resemble a campground. We dress informally and enjoy refreshments that are designed around our theme. Children are welcome and there are activities designed for them. Special music always enhances our worship with the synthesizer and instrumental and/or vocal groups. Bring a friend or two. Sit in our beautiful garden setting and enjoy nature as God intended. The final date for 2010 is September 12.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES -- SUNDAYS: We need Coffee Hosts on September 26, as well as on Sundays in October. To volunteer to host coffee or serve as a Greeter or Usher, please use the sign-up sheet in Fellowship Hall or contact Donna Wagoner -- bwagdwag@michiana.org
The Sunday services at Zion are now online in MP3 format. If you are out of town and are unable to attend services now you can listen online and know what you missed. On the link bar on the left side of this page click on "Life at Zion" and there is a link to the Sunday audio there.
COMMUNITY FORUM RE: South Bend School Board Candidates -- SEPT 1 (Wednesday) -- 7:00 to 9:00pm -- at Century Center. Bob Montgomery of WSBT Radio will be the moderator. Free Parking. (TAP is encouraging our participation at the Forum)
MUSIC PROGRAM --
Choir Rehearsal -- SEPT 8 (Wed) at 5:45pm; Hand Bell Choir rehearses SEPT 19 (Sunday) at 10:30am. Feel free to contact our Music Director, Misty Grubbs misty_grubbs@yahoo.com
COOKBOOK PROJECT -- If you have a few more recipes you wish to send in, please do so ON OR BEFORE MONDAY, AUG. 30. You can send them to the office, or e-mail them to Judy: judywaldo@att.net
SISTERS OF FAITH - ORGANIZATIONAL MTG -- SEPTEMBER 13 (MON) at 6:00pm in Fellowship Hall. ALL WOMEN OF ZION UCC are invited to attend. Come and help planseveral important and fun activities for the year. Contact person is Judy Waldo -- judywaldo@att.net
TAP - "Transforming Action Through Power" -- Zion UCC is a member of TAP. The group seeks to develop strong relationships among diverse leaders from a wide range of congregations to build common ground and improve our quality of life. Here is an opportunity to participate in TAP:
SEPT 21 (TUES) -- 7:00pm -- TAP LEADERSHIP ASSEMBLY meets at Zion
Our contact person for TAP activities is Tom Whipkey. Tom's email is: twhipkey@att.net
FIELD TRIP! CENTER FOR HISTORY EXHIBIT IN SOUTH BEND -- "Shipwrecks of the Great Lakes" AND LUNCH AT TIPPECANOE PLACE RESTAURANT -- SEPTEMBER 9 (THURSDAY) - 9:45am -- All are invited to join our Young at Heart group on this outing and lunch. Over 25 stories and pictures of ships that met their demise on the Great Lakes are on display. Also some items that have been salvaged can be seen. Admission for seniors is $6.50. Lunches at Tippecanoe Place start at $6.00. Please RSVP to Joyce Goffeney on or before Tuesday, September 7th. Joyce Goffeney's email is jegoffeney@netzero.net
HELPING HAND CART FOCUS:NORTHERN INDIANA FOOD BANK -- non perishable food items; non-breakable containers preferred.
ZION UCC SEARCH COMMITTEE -- The Search Committee has been formed and elected its Chairperson -- Hal Brueseke. Our Search Committee Members are: Harold Brueseke, Lay Member; Becky deBruyn, Lay Member; Fred Goldstein, Worship Ministry; Beth Green, Education Ministry; Rhonda Meece, Evangelism; Rick Muhlbeier, Elder; Cheryl Nellis, Fellowship Ministry; Karen Malling, Missions Ministry; Nancy Philabaum, Stewardship; Jan Raymond, Property Committee; Judy Waldo, Lay Member; and Sandy Weides, Elder.
KNIT & CROCHET GROUP -- NEW DAY -- now meets on THURSDAY afternoons from 1:00 to 3:00pm. Contact is Helen Bentzen -- hibentzen1@aol.com
Women's Retreat -- OCT 8 & 9
Calling all women who are members and friends of Zion! Let's get away for a few days and return to South Bend feeling refreshed and inspired!
The IKC Women's Board will host a retreat at Epworth Forest Retreat Center in North Webster Indiana -- approximately 50 miles from South Bend. The theme is "Fruit of the Spirit." Registration is Friday afternoon between 1:00 and 5:00pm. The fee for 2 days is $75 -- this includes overnight accomondations and meals. We encourage our ladies from Zion to take advantage of this wonderful spiritual opportunity.
On Saturday, October 9, workshops offered include:
1. Catch the Spirit of Lilith and Naamah, Martha of Bethany and others: Explore how God is still speaking through women today;
2. Finding Your Happiness;
3. Un-named Women of the Bible; and
4. Peace
Lunch and dinner are scheduled on Saturday, along with other activities as well. We would return to South bend following the Bible study and/or movie.
The Women's Board of the IKC and Zion's Sisters of Faith are encouraging our ladies to take advantage of having a retreat in our area. Let's let the IKC Women's Board know we appreciate their efforts in locating this Retreat so nearby by getting a group of women from Zion to attend. Laura Navarro and Judy Waldo have registration forms, for those of you who may be interested in attending. Registration deadline is September 30. We hope to carpool.
Contacts are Laura Navarro -- navarro@1stsource.com or Judy Waldo -- judywaldo@att.net
