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MAY 30 – JUNE 5, 2010 WEEKLY UPDATES

Announcements
Working Together
Thanks to everyone who helps or who has helped with the following:
Zion Sunday school & Worship Volunteers Silent Auction donations
Trustee/UND volunteer work day Parish Nurse Ministry
Souper Sunday contributions Love Feast
UMW Salad Luncheon & Bake Sale Zion’s website

Bishop’s Special Offering for the Dakotas Annual Conference


The Dakotas Annual Conference’s special offering for 2010 is the Bishop’s Missions Project.
Organizations in each of the Dakotas’ districts have been chosen as recipients of this offering. Zion UMC
is in the Three Rivers District, whose assigned charity is Aid, Inc. in Mandan ND. Aid, Inc.’s mission is to
provide assistance to low-income working poor, considering all needs, at the same time creating self-
esteem and promoting the strength of the family unit. Aid Inc. offers a Self Help Center providing
emergency services, a Thrift Store and a Food Pantry.    
**Bishop Deb Kiesey has requested that we gather any of the following items for Aid, Inc:
• Liquid hand soap, Bath soap
• Large-sized diapers
• Shampoo, Toilet paper
• Paper towels
• Laundry detergent
Pastor Russ, and Lay Members Ellen Myrick and Pam Whaley, will take our donations to Bismarck for the
Annual Conference meeting, June 9-12. Thank you for taking part in reaching those nearest to Jesus’
heart!

From the Mission Team


During the months of June and July we will be collecting items for Health Kits. In August and September,
we will be colleting items for School Kits. Lists for each kit will be included in future Sunday bulletins. On
Saturday, August 14th from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. we will be holding a “SECOND TIME AROUND SALE” at the church.
We are asking that you start putting aside any items you might have around the house that you no longer
are using and plan to dispose of. We are asking for items that are in good condition and in working order.
We will only accept clothing sizes for infants to 5 years. More information to come as we get closer
to August 14th.

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Sidewalk Sonday School – VOLUNTEERS & DONATIONS NEEDED
From May 31 – June 4, we will have Sidewalk Sonday School at Richard’s West Park. This is available for
all children ages 5-12. Games will begin at 4:45 p.m. and dinner will be at 5:15 p.m. After dinner, the music,
lesson and crafts will be conducted by Dakota Conference staff (ending time is 7:30 p.m.). What we need
from Zion are more “Shepherds” to help the children & take part in their lesson (thanks to those who have
signed up). Food and monetary donations are still needed (please see sign-up sheet in the Narthex).
Please contact Nancy Evans (ny_evans@yahoo.com) if you have questions or if you would like to help with
this community mission project. We need your assistance to make this work!

Sunday Worship Music Opportunities


Available dates: Sunday worship services between Memorial Day and Labor Day (May 30th – September
5th). Musical offerings: Instrumental or vocal; solo or ensemble. If you have a special sacred musical
offering that will enhance the ZUMC worship experience, Zion's summer special music series is a great
time to share. Reserve your Sunday early so that you get the date that works best for you.
Contact John Shabb for more information and scheduling, email: jshabb@medicine.nodak.edu home
phone: 775-5004.

Parish Nurse
For health questions and/or concerns, our Parish Nurse, Bette Olson, can be reached on her cell phone
(218-791-5151) or at the church office.

Sunday School Teachers Needed for 2010-2011


The Education team is planning for next year's Sunday School. We invite all of this year's teachers back
and we are looking for more teachers! We would like to increase the number of classes offered for our
children, if possible. This year we combined several years together. Please consider teaching next year! If
you are interested, please talk to anyone on the Education team: Sue Carter, Nancy Evans, Carrie
Jackson, Barb Krueger, Jill Kuster or Cynthia Shabb. You may also e-mail Cynthia to volunteer or ask any
questions. Thank you for considering this opportunity to serve. cshabb@hotmail.com

Zion’s Love Feast


On Tuesday, July 27th, Zion will be serving the Love Feast. We will need monetary donations, as well as
volunteers to help prepare and serve the meal. Please let the church office know if this is something you
would like to do.

Prayer Chain
The purpose of Zion’s prayer chain is to offer and receive prayer support during times of need. To sign up
for email alerts, contact Connie Sherwood at csherwood@gfschools.org or floblue@aol.com or the church
office at zionumc@midconetwork.com.

This Sunday at Zion


Sunday, May 30, 2010 – Summer Schedule Begins, Memorial Service
10:00 a.m. – Worship Service

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Monday, May 31, 2010 – Memorial Day
Zion United Methodist Church Office closed in observance of Memorial Day.
Monday, May 31-Friday, June 4, 2010
4:45 p.m.-7:30 p.m. – Sidewalk Sonday School in Richard’s West Park.
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
6:30 a.m. – Morning Small Group
6:00 p.m. – New Vision Circle
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
7:00 p.m. – Youth Group

Upcoming Dates to Remember


(Always check the Church Bulletin Board for further details, upcoming events & other community news.)
Next Sunday, June 6, 2010 – Communion, “Four Score & More;” Bishop’s Special Offering for the
Conference
10:00 a.m. – Worship Service. Those who are age 80 years & over will be honored.
Wednesday, June 9-Saturday, June 12, 2010
Dakotas Annual Conference – Pastor Russ will be out during this time.
Sunday, June 13, 2010 – Conference Sunday, Peace with Justice (offering)
10:00 a.m. – Worship Service

This Week’s Lectionary Reading


First Sunday after Pentecost; Trinity Sunday. The liturgical color is white, which celebrates the
completeness of God (Father, Son and Holy Spirit).
• Proverbs 8:1-4, 22-31
• Psalm 8
• Romans 5:15
• John 16:12-15

This Week’s Bible Teaching


Text: Psalm 8

Sermon Focus: In the vastness of all creation, what is God doing paying attention to something as small
as us? This psalm reminds us of our uniqueness; our divinely inspired value; and our purpose in the sweep
of all time and space – why we (humanity) are significant.

ZION UNITED METHODIST CHURCH


1001 24th Avenue South, Grand Forks, ND 58201
Office Phone: 701-772-1893 Office Fax: 701-772-8391
Office Email: zionumc@midconetwork.com
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Web Address: www.zion-umc.org

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