Zionsville Fellowship
September 10 Moms Day In begins
September 12 Jr Hi/Sr Hi Parent Meeting
September 15 Habits of the Heart begins
October 7 Widows’ Luncheon
October 10 Church Luncheon

August 29, 2010

This world IS my home, I’m NOT just passin’ through! September 17-18 at Mahseh Center

Dr. Mark Eckel will provide direction toward discussing engaging topics and considering the development of personal Christian convictions and liberty. The cost is $60/person or $100/ couple; breakfast and lunch are provided. The first session starts at 8 pm on Friday and the final session is at 1 pm on Saturday. To sign up, email wingerterb AT aol DOT com.

Meeting for Parents of Junior and Senior High Students

To introduce the new ministry year, there will be an important parent meeting on Sunday, September 12, in the Youth area for all parents with children in the Junior High and Senior High classes. The meeting should last approximately 30 minutes and will begin right after the teaching time.

“Growing Kids God’s Way” Parenting Class

This 18 week class is for parents of children from 15 months to pre-teens. It serves as a guide to help parents accomplish their God-given responsibility of raising morally healthy children. GKGW speaks not only of the principles of biblical ethics, but also provides practical tools to make applications. It is designed to help you get to the heart of your child and to instill in him/ her a love for the true and good way of the Lord. The class will begin Thursday, September 23rd from 7-9 p.m. If interested, contact Don & Audrey Cline at 317-769-3893 or dcline3192 AT msn DOT com.

Shoe Collection for Sierra Leone

When the team from ZF traveled to Sierra Leone, they had an opportunity to visit with the head teacher at the local school. The teacher said that currently the greatest need for the classroom is children's shoes. S.A.V.E. is sponsoring a shoe drive here at ZF. The need is for new or gently used canvas shoes in children's sizes. They can be slip on or tie and color does not matter. The collection box is located in the coat closet near the Welcome Center. If you have questions about this endeavor, please call Don Miller at 317-879- 0245.

Join Us for Mom’s Day In

Mom’s Day In is designed to give moms of preschoolers a time to enjoy good food, adult conversation, practical speakers, and uninterrupted time with other mothers. Your preschooler will enjoy meeting new friends and being taught by loving children’s leaders. If you are a mother of a child, ages infant through kindergarten, Mom’s Day In is meant for you. Mom’s Day In begins on September 10 and runs through May, 2011. You may pick up a registration form at the Welcome Center or call Amy Copner at 769-2579.

Neighborhood Fellowship Opportunities

If you would like further information about ways to be involved with the ministry of Neighborhood Fellowship, here are just a few options:

1. Neighborhood Academy—the school is headed by Aaron Alsmeyer. Contact Aaron at 306-5344.
2. IU School of Medicine Clinic—the clinic needs donations of medicine. Contact Javier Sevilla for more details at 873-5836.
3. Food pantry questions should be directed to Vince Flecker at 873-6766.
4. Kristina Hale Scholarship Fund—Kristina is a special needs child adopted by Mike and Cindy Hale who needs special schooling. If you would like to contribute items for the upcoming garage sale, contact Roger Graham at 846-5314.
5. For questions concerning Neighborhood Fellowship building needs, contact Gary Henry at 769-3073.

Setting Sail into the Gospel of Mark

Registration has begun for Habits of the Heart, a women’s Bible study that includes discussion groups, lectures, music and fellowship. The study this year is entitled “Jesus: The Name Above All Names” and is on the Gospel of Mark.

While the women study, Habits of the Heart provides infant (two months and older) and toddler care, as well as structured Bible classes, activities and music for those who are two years through kindergarten age.

The study will begin Wednesday, September 15, and will continue through March, 2011. Meeting time is 9:15 am to 11:15 am. Habits of the Heart also offers an evening session on Wednesdays which begins at 7pm. Please note: no childcare will be provided for the evening session. The cost is $25.00 which includes the study guide.

If you have pre-registered, please check the list in the lobby to confirm your plans to attend. New ladies are always welcome!!

Questions? Please call Patty Blakley 873-4741 or Patty Hutsell 769-6900.

Young Couples’ Family Pool Party & Cookout

Please join the Young Couples on Saturday, August 28, at 4 pm for a Family Pool Party and Cookout at the home of Paul and Angie Kolman. Bring your towels and a side dish; meat and drinks will be provided. The Kolmans live in Village Walk in Zionsville at 1674 Catalina Way. You may RSVP to angie DOT kolman AT gmail DOT com or 733-1185. Rain date will be Sunday, August 29.

True Woman ’10

Grow In Biblical Womanhood…Let’s be women who are willing to surrender every area of our lives to reflect the beauty and heart of Christ to the world. Let us be serious about obeying God, determined, by His grace, to live up to His Word in our lives and let us pass the baton of Truth on to this generation and the next. Revive Our Hearts and Nancy Leigh DeMoss will be bringing the True Woman ’10 conference to Indianapolis September 23-25 and will encourage us to do just this through a line up of great speakers, breakout sessions for all stages of life and genuine worship. Visit the Welcome Center for a pamphlet, checkout the website or feel free to contact Kara Ranieri at kranieri AT indy DOT rr DOT com or 733-1993 for more information. Please note, there is a price reduction for registering before June 25.

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.

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.

Neighborhood Fellowship News

Help needed to Serve Sunday Meals—Servers are needed this month and throughout the summer to assist with the Sunday meal at Neighborhood Fellowship. 4-6 people are needed to serve each Sunday. Please sign up at the Welcome Center or contact Muriel Dykema at 873-5545.

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 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.