August Update

The first informational and organizational meeting was held on June 6th. There was a great response, however, there are a number of positions to fill in order to successfully plan and orchestrate this program. Consider this as an opportunity to share your faith as Zion reaches out to help others.

Prayer Focus

• Pray that the 40 Days of Community will be a defining time in the journey of our church, small groups, and neighborhoods.
• Pray that this spiritual growth campaign will deepen our church’s and our personal faith and prayer life.
• Pray that all aspects of this campaign will have prayer as a part of the decisions being made.
• Pray that we depend on God as he possesses the wisdom and strength that will fuel the church to accomplish this mission.
• Pray that God guides each of us as we represent him to others.
• Pray that through 40 Days of Community, the Zion community will grow in their love for God and each other.

“Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.”
Colossians 4:2(NIV)

“Whenever God determines to do a great work, he first sets his people to pray.”
C.H.Spurgeon

Carry It Forward Committee

Co leaders of the Carry It Forward Committee are help lead this committee. Other members of the Carry It Forward Committee are Beth & Kelly Hanson & join this committee.

Weekend Services Committee

This group will work with the worship planners to include special features for weekend services. By finding creative ways to help drive home the theme of each week, this group will be resp9onsible for a powerful addition to the weekend worship services at Zion.

Co leaders of the Weekend Services Committee are Sherilyn Burgdorf & Diane Paulu. Other members of the Weekend Services Committee are join this committee.

Celebration Sunday Committee

This group will put together the closing event that captures the essence of the ’40 Days’ campaign, and gives our people a way to celebrate what God has done.

Co leaders of the Celebration Sunday Committee are Sherilyn Burgdorf & Diane Paulu. Other members of the Celebration Sunday Committee are Beth & Kelly Hanson & join this committee.

Ministry Fair Committee

This will organize and develop an event where people become connected into serving in Zion’s ministries.

Co leaders of the Ministry Fair Committee are Sam & Lois Monson. Other members of the Ministry Fair Committee are join this committee.

Kick Off Committee

This group will organize the launching event for the ’40 Days’ campaign.

Co leaders of the Kick-Off Committee are Diane Paulu and Sherilyn Burgdorf. Other members of the Kick-Off Committee are join this committee.

Volunteer Committee

This group is responsible for recruiting and coordinating volunteers to assist with office and special events tasks as needed throughout the campaign.

Co leaders of the Volunteer Committee are Beverly Smith & Karen Swenson. Other members of the Volunteer Committee are Carla Klingelhoets & join this committee.

Communications Committee

This group will work to develop a comprehensive communications plan to include a broad range of strategies such as video, bulletin inserts, response cards, e-mail, and promotional postcards. This group will identify communication pints and avenues in Zion, choose the needed promotional materials, will be responsible for the production of those materials, and oversee the implementation of all communication strategies. This group will serve all other team members in helping to get their communication pieces developed – an attitude of helpfulness and service is essential.

Co leaders of the Communications Committee are Idella Ziegler and Wanda Weber. Other members of the Communications Committee are Angela Bengtson, Wayne & Sue Fingalson, Becky Elsenpeter, Julie Kabe, & Tom Moline and join this committee.

Take the next step to spiritual maturity and a meaningful life on earth

During Lent of 2008, Zion will be taking part in the 40 Days of Community Program. Many will remember the 40 Days of Purpose program Zion participated in two years ago. 40 Days of Purpose addressed the question, “What on Earth Am I Here For?” 40 Days of Community addresses the question “What on Earth are We Here For”.

Organizational efforts are now underway. Volunteers have been recruited and more are still needed to lead and help on the various committees that will be responsible for the event.