February 7, 2010

Discovery Group I

Join us for the next Discovery Group I which will be held for six consecutive Sundays, beginning February 14. The purpose of this program is to bring a deeper understanding to the people in our body about the beliefs and practices of ZF. Through our time together, you will meet the pastoral staff, many of the elders and ministry leaders along with other people new to Zionsville Fellowship.

• We will be learning about the distinctives of ZF and hear about the history of the body.
• We will discuss one of ZF’s more unique distinctives: worship.
• The focus will primarily be on Biblical doctrine with an emphasis on baptism, communion and spiritual gifts.
• We will discuss the importance of community, small groups and membership.
• The emphasis for this session will be on ZF’s missionary outreach and stewardship.
• The final night of Discovery Group will focus on governance and give an introduction to many of the ministries of ZF.

Join us from 6:00-7:30 pm each Sunday evening. Sign up at the Welcome Center; childcare will be available.

Help Needed in the Nursery for Sunday of Women’s Retreat

The Nursery needs extra volunteers for February 28. Due to the number of women attending the Women’s Retreat, the Nursery will be short-handed. Just stop by today if you can help on that Sunday.

A Pre-Sunday School class teacher and someone to do musical activities with the Toddlers during teaching time are still needed in the Nursery. Contact Linda Kennerk at 873-3322 for more information.

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.

Love INC Fundraising Banquet and Silent Auction - Feb. 11 at ZF

You are invited to a fund-raising dinner and silent auction benefitting Love INC of Boone County. It will be held at Zionsville Fellowship on Thursday, February 11, from 6:00 - 9:00 pm. If you are interested in attending, ZF has been allotted 16 spots free of charge. Please call Deb Bissell in the church office, 873-4948, for more information.

Career Transition Series Thursday evenings, January 14-February 11, 7-9 pm in Zionsville Fellowship Sr Hi Room

Have you, or someone you know, been impacted by an announced or potential company downsizing or job change? This five part career transition series is a free program, designed to provide a safe environment in which to identify resources for career transition and conduct a successful job search while supporting your family and yourself financially and emotionally. This is a forum to gain useful career transitional tools, share information among attendees and assist in making difficult transitions in today's economy. All interested individuals are encouraged to register and attend regardless of church affiliation or current stage/status of employment. For questions, contact Joel Abney, at jabney at tds dot net or 317-258-1768 or contact Jay Parks at JayBParks at aol dot com.

Opportunities to Serve At Neighborhood Fellowship

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.