News
ADULT DISCIPLESHIP NEWS
Adult Discipleship Fall/Winter 2010 Catalog: Learn everything you need to know about upcoming discipleship opportunities on Zion's website! Just click on the "Adults" tab.
Sunday Morning Adult Discipleship Classes Kick-Off 9/5: Join one of the many Adult Discipleship classes offered at 9:15 am each Sunday morning. Bible study and Christian Living classes are offered each week with fabulous facilitators and teachers.
Wednesday Night Adult WOW Classes Begin 9/8: Each Wednesday enjoy a delicious homemade meal beginning at 5:45 pm in Fellowship Hall. Classes and the new Wednesday evening "more" service more begin at 6:30 pm. Check the Adult Discipleship Fall/Winter 2010 Catalog for details. Just click on the "Adults" tab on this site.
Thursday Morning Women Bible Study begins 9/9: Come connect with other women as we examine Ruth and Esther in the study entitled, The Tale of Two Women. Ruth and Esther were both significant women in the history of the Israelites. Come discover how our lives today reflect the lives of these two women God used for His purpose. Join us in the multipurpose room in the Lower Level, 9:15-11:00 am every Thursday morning. Bring your Bible and a cup of coffee or tea and come learn and reflect with others.
Interested in Joining a Small Group? Are you new to Zion and interested in connecting with others? Or perhaps you just want to experience small group life. New summer small groups are forming. All who are interested are welcome to participate. Contact Pastor Tina for more information
For questions or additional information on any of the above opportunities, please feel free to email Pastor Tina Rasmussen or call her at 515-270-8142
CHILDREN'S DISCIPLESHIP NEWS
GROW ZONE (Sunday School) Large Group Activity 9/5: Join us in the multi purpose room at 9:15 am for a fun event! 9/12 will mark the start of regular Sunday School classes from 9:15-10:15 am.
WOW begin 9/8: Come for a meal as a family. Serving begins at 5:45 p.m. Come when you can, cost is free will. Classes for 3 year old – 3rd grade begin at 6:30 pm and last until 7:45 pm. 4th-6th grade boys and girls each have their own classes.
Children’s Ministry Volunteers: We are beginning the search for volunteers as we prepare for our fall programming to kick off! Serving in children’s ministry is a very valuable way to serve and thank the Creator who has given every good gift. Sharing with young ones about the love of Christ can be a joyful experience, and will come with rewards you didn’t even foresee. Jesus asks us to “go and make disciples” and this begins with our smallest members of Zion. Whether you have never served in children’s ministry before, consider yourself a veteran, or fall somewhere in-between, take some time to first and foremost PRAY. Let God know you are willing to be obedient and will do whatever He asks of you. Consider the gifts that God has given you. Do you enjoy crafts or art? Do you like playing games? Are you a good storyteller? There are ways that we can plug those talents into our programming. If you feel God tugging at your heart to “go for it,” then please email BreeAnn Cowger. There is a great need for Sunday School teachers, Wednesday night small group leaders, Wednesday night station leaders, and nursery volunteers. Click this link for more details.
Register Your Kids for Classes: Registering kids for Sunday School and Wednesday nights is easy! If you have a child from 0 – 6th grade, make sure to register you child online at www.kidcheck.com. If your child is already on KidCheck from last year, please make certain that you go on your page to update all information (especially the grade your child will be entering). If you have not yet registered a child on KidCheck, please pick up a step-by-step brochure at the Information Center or click or the "KidCheck" tab under "Kids" toward the top of this website.
Worship Activity Bags: Worship Activity Bags are available for kids ages 2-7ish. Pick one up at the Information Center in the Lobby and please remember to return it after worship.
STUDENT MINISTRY NEWS
New Zion NOIZ: Check out the new NOIZ. Just pulled down the "Student" menu on this site and click on "Zion NOIZ."
Students Help Homeless: Remember our Homeless Outreach events that happen on the 3rd Sat. of each month -- meal packaging at 9:00 am at Zion; Reggie's Place visit leaving Zion around 6:30 pm on Saturday night!
7/8 Wednesday Night Teacher Needed: We are looking for one or two individuals that might be interested in teaching 7/8 Wednesday night class. If you'd like to know more, contact Brent Osborne at church or via email!
Concert Alert! The Reinvention Tour staring Superchick! 10/10, show at 6:30 pm Tix are $ 15 at Earlham Church of Christ. A great night of rock and roll...sign up if you are interested! Pay by 9/25.
MINISTRY & MISSION NEWS
Help Feed the World: Zion wants you to come and be a part of the effort to curb world hunger by packaging meals on Saturday, 9/4 at Hy-Vee Hall. This year, Meals from the Heartland is taking place from 9/2 – 9/5. Zion currently has a time slot reserved for Saturday, 9/4. We will meet at Zion at 2:00 pm and will be back at the church by 5:00 pm. There are limited slots available, so contact the church office (or email BreeAnn Cowger) soon if you’d like to be a part of this event. Everyone is welcome to be a part of our Zion team! If you’d like more information, check out their website www.mealsfromtheheartland.org.
Calling ALL Music Ministry Volunteers: This includes everyone from Jubilate Choir, Praise Groups, Praise Bands and all technology, sound and video people! There will be an all music ministry meeting on Monday, 9/13 at 6:30 pm. in the Sanctuary for fellowship and to discuss new and future plans for the ministry. Food will be provided. Please send Kevin King an email if you are able to attend.
Mhezi Ministry Team Event: Tea & Tunes: Tea & Tunes, a benefit music and variety show for the Mhezi Mission, is scheduled for Saturday evening 9/18 in the Sanctuary, with refreshments following in the Fellowship Hall. We are looking for a variety of acts - music, skits, comedy, poetry, etc. Please share your talents and help the Tanzania Mission. Anyone interested should speak to Bryan Martens or email him at: bmartens@i-rule.net.
Mexico Mission Trip: Zion is planning our second mission trip to Monterrey, Mexico, scheduled for 11/8–14/10. This will be an optical mission trip, with some opportunity for children’s ministry as well. This trip is open to all Zion members (children under 18 need to be accompanied by an adult). Click this Mexico Mission link for more information or contact BreeAnn Williams by calling the church at 515-270-8142 or email her at breeannwilliams@ziondsm.org.
Opportunities to Help at Zion: 1) A reminder that due to budget constraints we no longer have a professional cleaning service here at Zion. We need your help! Please contact the church office to sign up for cleaning duty or to donate supplies. Also, we would ask that if you use the church facility that you please straighten up and take your garbage out before you leave. It is up to each of us to keep God’s House clean and welcoming!
OTHER NEWS
Zion Lutheran Church Women's Nut Sale: These high quality and delicious nuts will be sold by ordering by 9/19. Order forms are available in the fellowship hall. Your support is always appreciated.
Beaverdale Parade: The Beaverdale Parade is almost here. Are you interested in helping to build a float to represent Zion and our 150th year in this city? We need anyone with ideas and enthusiasm to help us reach out to the neighborhood and inivte people to Zion. If you're interested in this fun project, email Grace Kline or call 515-279-5219.
Congratulations Pastor Tina Rasmussen: Pastor Tina's ordination was held Sunday, 8/8 at 4:00 pm. Dr. Harry Wendt of Crossways International spoke at Tina’s ordination service. Tina's new title is Teaching Pastor - Adult Discipleship.
150th Anniversary Scrapbook: Be sure to view Zion's 150th Anniversary Scrapbook of Events on this site. Just pull down the About Zion tab and select "150th Scrapbook." From there you can look at photos of the Banquet, Camp-In, Super Bowl Party, Windows of Faith Art Show, and the Fish Fry.
Military Service: Do you have family members currently serving in the military? Please let the office know their names, what branch of the military they are in, and what relation they are to you. Email Carol Murken the information.