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.
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.
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.
STATEMENT OF BELIEF
