MARCH 21-27, 2010 WEEKLY UPDATES

Announcements
.Miracles Are Happening at Zion
Thanks to everyone who helps or who has helped with the following:
ŠChildren’s Special Music ŠParish Nurse Ministry
ŠLove Feast ŠTrustee’s ongoing maintenance
ŠZion’s website ŠUMCOR donations

.Check out our website

Did you miss a sermon? You can listen online, as well as access our monthly newsletter and
weekly announcements at www.zion-umc.org.

.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.

UMW Bake Sale and Salad Luncheon

Saturday, April 10, 2010 at Zion UMC. Bake sale at 11:00 a.m. and sit down salad luncheon with
desserts at 11:30 a.m. Door prizes and entertainment. Cost is $8.00.

Souper Sunday
Following the 11 am service on April 18 there will be a feast of homemade soups and bread for all
to enjoy. The UMM are sponsoring this Souper Sunday event to celebrate the arrival of spring and
our many blessing at Zion. A free-will offering will be taken to support a replacement computer for
Buffie in the church's main office. Don't miss the many wonderful selections of soups and breads
on April 18. Bring a friend to church and stay for our feast!

.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.

On Thursday, March 25th, Tiger Cubs, Cubs, Boy and Girl Scouts, Explorers, and UND students will
distribute hang-tags with information by going door-to-door. Fill a bag with canned goods and personal care
items if you can. Set your bag on your front step Saturday morning, March 27th. The volunteers will be by
that morning to pick up the bags, which will be given to local food cupboards. If your bag is not picked up,
please call 701-775-3189.

This Sunday at Zion

Sunday, March 21, 2010 – 5th Sunday in Lent
8:45 a.m. – “footstool” Worship Service
10:00 a.m. – Continental Fellowship and Sunday School
11:00 a.m. – Traditional Worship Service.
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Monday, March 22, 2010
7:30 p.m. Evening Small Group. All are welcome to attend.
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
6:30 a.m. – Morning Small Group. Meets at Zion. Everyone welcome.
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
10:30 a.m. – Zion Office Staff Meeting
6:00 p.m. – footstool Practice
7:00 p.m. – Youth Group
7:45 p.m. – Choir Practice. Childcare provided
Thursday, March 25 & Friday, March 26, 2010
9 a.m.-4 p.m. – New American Services Orientation. Narthex.

Upcoming Dates to Remember

(Always check the Church Bulletin Board for further details, upcoming events & other community news.)
Next Sunday, March 28, 2010 – Palm Sunday
8:45 a.m.—“footstool” Worship Service
10:00 a.m.—Continental Fellowship and Sunday School
11:00 a.m.—Special Palm Sunday Service.
Monday, March 29, 2010
7:30 p.m.—Evening Small Group. All are welcome to attend.
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
6:30 a.m.—Morning Small Group. Meets at Zion. Everyone welcome.
5:30 p.m.—Love Feast served by Faith Evangelical Free Church.
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
10:30 a.m.—Zion Office Staff Meeting
6:00 p.m.— footstool Practice
7:00 p.m.—Youth Group
7:45 p.m.—Choir Practice. Childcare provided
Thursday, April 1, 2010 – Holy Thursday
7:00 p.m. – Holy Thursday Service (Wesley UMC)
Friday, April 2, 2010 – Good Friday
12:20-12:40 p.m.—Good Friday Prayer Service
7:00 p.m.—Good Friday Service
Sunday, April 4, 2010 – Easter Sunday. Holy Communion.
7:30 a.m.—Sunrise Service
8:30 a.m.—Breakfast
10:00 a.m.—Sunday School
11:00 a.m.—Traditional Service. Holy Sacrament of Baptism (Hayley Margaret Stevens)
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
10:30 a.m.—Zion Office Staff Meeting
6:00 p.m.—footstool Practice
6:30 p.m.—Decorate for UMW Salad Luncheon
7:00 p.m.—Youth Group
7:45 p.m.—Choir Practice. Childcare provided
Saturday, April 10, 2010
11:00 a.m.—UMW Bake Sale
11:30 a.m.—UMW Salad Luncheon
Sunday, April 18, 2010 – Souper Sunday

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This Week’s Lectionary Readings
Fifth Sunday in Lent. The liturgical color is violet which express the solemnity of Lenten
time.
• Isaiah 43:16-21
• Psalm 126
• Philippians 3:4b-14
• John 12:1-8

This Week’s Bible Teaching from Pastor Russ

Text: Philippians 3:4b-14

Sermon Focus: Are Christians faithful if they judge others unworthy of God's grace and healing?

Zion United Methodist Church

1001 24th Avenue South, Grand Forks, ND 58201
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