March 7, 2010

Haitian Relief Effort

In our effort to help with Haiti relief, ZF is partnering with Midwest Food Bank to collect items that will be assembled into personal hygiene kits. A collection box has been set up in the lobby.

Midwest Food Bank of Indianapolis, a local poverty relief organization, is committed to helping the Haitian people for one year with food, medical, and personal care items. Children in the Sunday School classes will be given a card with a list of the items that are being requested; or you can pick up a card at the Welcome Center.

If you would like more information about Midwest Food Bank, visit their website or call them at 317- 786-8980.

Mission Resource Team News

Bridges Class
As we find ourselves interacting with Muslims more often as neighbors and coworkers, we try to use friendship, kindness and the Gospel to win Muslim hearts and souls. Through the Bridges class, learn how to effectively introduce Muslims to Christianity, how to set aside prejudices, understand their culture, and to have an answer for anyone who asks you about the hope that you have. Bob and Leslie Collins will again be leading the seven week course on Wednesday nights, beginning March 17. Call Bob or Leslie at 873-2810 if you are interested in joining the class.

Athletes in Action - Final Four Outreach
As Indianapolis hosts the NCAA Men's Basketball Final Four Tournament, the Legends of the Hardwood/Final Four outreach breakfast hosted by Athletes in Action and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes will be at 8 am on Saturday, April 3, at the Indiana Convention Center. Ernie Johnson, of TNT's Inside the NBA, will emcee and CBS College Basketball Analyst, Clark Kellogg, will conduct interviews with various basketball celebrities. The program culminates in the presentation of the John Wooden Keys to Life Award and a presentation of the Gospel. This event is an opportunity to invite a non-Christian friend, family member, coworker, or neighbor to hear from college and pro basketball greats. For more information on the breakfast, visit their website or call 1-800-416- 9473. If you have questions about the breakfast, you can also talk with Shawn Keith, staff member with Athletes in Action, who is a ZF supported missionary.

Calling All Volunteers
Volunteers are also needed in various capacities for this event. Volunteer positions include: greeters, set-up and tear-down, VIP escorts, registration, ticket collection, and ushers. For more information on how you can be involved, please find the information sheet on the mission kiosk in the lobby, talk to Shawn, or email Pat Lower at Pat *dot* Lower *at* athletesinaction *dot* org.

Volunteers Needed for Book Packing
For European Leadership Forum Several volunteers are needed to pack books to be sent to the European Leadership Forum. We will be packing next Saturday, March 13, from 9 am to noon in Fellowship Hall. If you can help, please call Steve Donoho at 769-3311 so he can get a count of volunteers.

Love In the Name of Christ

Love INC is a service organization that was founded in 1977 as a way to encourage churches to become more engaged with the poor and to inspire a greater number of Christians to put their faith in action. There are 140 affiliates in 30 states with 8 of those affiliates in Indiana. The Boone County affiliate in Lebanon serves as a clearing house to Boone County residents matching their needs with available resources offered by churches, local agencies, and volunteers. Love INC does not directly distribute money, food, or clothing but rather serves to direct people to appropriate local agencies, churches, or volunteers that will help meet their immediate needs for food, clothing, rent assistance, etc. Volunteers are needed for things such as tutoring, financial budgeting and moving assistance. For more information, please log onto the Boone County chapter website or the national website.

Young Couples’ Pizza & Game Night

Please join the Young Couples for “Parent’s Night Out” on Saturday, March 20, at 5:30 pm at Ben and Nicole Adams’ home. This evening of pizza and games will be for adults only. Please RSVP to Ben or Nicole at 873-4176, or nicole *at* adamsfamily1 *dot* com. We hope to see you there!

Neighborhood Fellowship News

Prayer Partners Needed — Male prayer partners are needed for two young boys who attend Neighborhood Academy. This would require a commitment to pray on a regular basis for the boys as well as have lunch with them at least twice during the school year. If you would consider being a prayer partner for one of the boys, please contact Traci Taylor at 873-8911. Food Pantry Update — ZF has committed to maintain Neighborhood Fellowship's food pantry on a consistent basis through food donations from our youth and the ZF body. You may also now contribute monetarily to NF's food pantry by placing a check in the offering box written to Zionsville Fellowship and noting "NF Food Pantry" in the memo section. Should you have any questions contact Vince Flecker, 873-6766. Food Pantry Items —Items requested to help stock the food pantry include:

Dried beans
Canned tuna or chicken
Canned stews, soups, and meals
Canned beans or corn
Ramen noodles
Peanut butter and jelly
Applesauce cups, fruit cups, pudding cups
Breakfast bars or granola bars

Pop-top cans are helpful, but not required. A drop box is located near the Welcome Center.

Box Tops for Education — The students at Neighborhood Academy are collecting General Mills Box Tops for Education as well as Campbell’s Soup Labels for Education. These items will be used to obtain items for the school as well as save money for a field trip. Drop off your labels and box tops in the canister that is located at the Welcome Center. There is also a list of participating brands for you to check.

Sunday Afternoon Meals — Four to six servers are needed each Sunday to assist with a meal at Neighborhood Fellowship. Please sign up at the Welcome Center or contact Muriel Dykema @ 873- 5545. Servers are still needed for January 31 as well as dates in February and March.

Heartland Fellows News

If you would like to keep up with the Fellows news, please add your email to the list at the Welcome Center and we will email periodic updates to you. Also, visit us at our website for more information on the program.

Sunday Morning Prayer with Elders

If you are seeking wisdom, strength, comfort, relational restoration, or have any other need that you would like the Elders to pray for, please join them in the chapel this morning at the conclusion of the morning services.

Building Use

Please note that if you would like to use the church building for any purpose, a Building Use Form needs to be completed and turned into Ka Freeman in the office. Ka will then check the master schedule to make sure the space you are requesting is available. Each event is subject to Deacon or Elder approval.

Books Written by Members of ZF Staff Available

The Church and Western Culture—An Introduction to Church History by Tom Streeter
A Clear View—the Formation and Impact of Worldview by Keith Ogorek
Disciplemaking: Doing What Christ Commanded by Judy Streeter

These books are now available for purchase. Tom’s book is $25, Keith’s and Judy's are both $10. Please stop by the church office during regular office hours (not on Sunday) or visit the link above. All proceeds go to Zionsville Fellowship to offset the cost of printing.