To see more photos from Zion’s 40 Days of Community:
March 25, 2008
February 27, 2008
Senior High Group
The senior high group has been meeting on Wednesday evenings and is studying Serving Others in Love
Marie and John Wright’s Group
We decided on visiting nursing homes as our mission project — no money involved and our group of older folks could visit on their schedule and perhaps team up with Marie and myself. Marie and I have already started our visitations. Idellla mentioned that her group had decided to assist the Food Shelf and we will assist with that Mission project as well.
Idella is now in California and Marie and I will take the entire two groups for the next two Wednesdays and she will be back to take the final meeting as Marie and I will be gone on a trip that last session.
We like the people and the material and are getting along fine.
Karen Mattson’s Group
Our small group is working on two projects right now:
1) Care packages to send to Zion troops–this has been publicized, but now donations have been received to date that we are aware of. Based on the “desirable items” list, one of our group members will be purchasing items for these care packages and the group will finance it. Any additional donations of goods or $ will be used either to supplement these packages or to provide additional packages for each of our troops to share with a buddy. We will have a table at the Ministry Fair this Sunday with a sample care package already assembled.
2)Food for Friends–Julie Kabe will coordinate group members in various capacities with this project. Members may provide a meal to a family in need, help package leftover food from Wednesday night suppers, or be involved in restocking the Zion freezer with meals for members.
(We got so involved in discussing these projects at our last meeting that we didn’t get around to discussing the topic for the week. Guess we’ll have to cover extra ground this week.(:-))
February 26, 2008
Karen Swenson’s Group
We delivered 48 Valentine’s bags to the residents at Park Lane Appartments.
Last week we each brought a bag of diapers for Love, Inc., and are trying to find a date for bringing a meal to Timber Bay as well as donations to the Easter Food Shelf Bags.Things are going great and our group is having fun.
Kim Gleason’s Group
We were able to connect via SKYPE with our friend, Sue Wright (who is currently in New Zealand) during our meeting time and she provided an unsolicited affirmation of the importance of belonging together and relying on each other as she stated that one of the things she has missed most about their extended adventure is the lack of being connected with her groups of friends and organizations.
Our group decided we’d like to work with the JOY Center – Monticello and will be collecting supplies for that. I will be talking with them this week to see if anyone would be interested in a tour of the facility as well.
Our group also stared to bring some note cards to each of our sessions to send notes of cheer/encouragement etc. to people we know who may need a lift.
I think exploring the project options has helped each of us to stretch our thinking in terms of giving/helping/being aware of needs in our community.
Zach Pecarina’s Group
Our group has decided to make cards for the residents at the sunrise nursing home. We are still waiting to hear back from them as to what exactly needs to be done, how many, and to whom they need to be addressed.
February 12, 2008
Workbooks Still Available
If you still need a 40 Days Workbook / Study Guide, please stop by the 40 Days Booth, or the Information Desk if the booth is not staffed, or the church office. They are $9.
January 30, 2008
Do you have your Workbook yet?
Workbooks are here, pick yours up at the ‘Zion Inside Out’ booth. Cost is $9 per book (assistance is available, see Pastor Becky). You will also receive a printed copy of the devotional booklet.
If you prefer to pay by Paypal, please use this link (and then pick up your book at the booth).
January 4, 2008
Small Group Host Orientation Meeting Jan 24
The Small Group Host Orientation Meeting date has been changed to Thursday, January 24th at 7:00 to give the hosts a chance to have an Introductory Meeting the following week before 40 Days actually starts.
