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ZION-EAR ZION UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST SEPTEMBER 2016 7025 E 100 N, SHELBYVILLE, IN VOL. 431 REV. JAMIE L. KENT, PASTOR EMAIL: zionucc@tds.net WEBSITE: zionucc.me

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The Test of Time - 180 Years and Counting How has Zion withstood the test of 180 years? We have taken a look back from time to time at the hearty souls who came before us, enduring many hardships in order to make the journey to the United States by ocean vessel, river boat and wagon to get to Shelby County and surrounding areas. There have been ups and downs along the way; but if the forefathers of Zion UCC could have the faith to persevere and build the current building during the Great Depression, surely we can endure any problems to be faced now and in the future. What will that involve? We have a very caring Pastor who is a great preacher and teacher. He conducts meaningful Bible study classes weekly, supports youth activities, visits shut-ins and takes them communion and tries to keep in touch with all parishioners. He counsels, prays, calls, sends "care cards", makes hospital calls, etc., etc., not to mention cooking, cleaning, laundry, and all the other duties of a single parent. We have talented musicians who share their talents at the piano, the organ, in the choir and the praise band, and provide special music. We have many faithful members who serve the Lord in cleaning, maintaining the buildings and grounds, visiting the sick and shut-ins, providing food for funerals, sending cards, sharing resources with the needy, providing technical support during services, and countless other unseen ways of serving silently in the background or praying for our church family. All of these are signs that our church is growing in faith and thriving. However, our church will not thrive if we get caught up in our concerns or activities that take Christ and the church out of our Sunday or U out of our CH_RCH. Did you get upset when the committee chose the wrong napkins or tablecloths for the Mother & Daughter Affair? Did someone hurt your feelings by something they said or did? Did the church council spend money on something you questioned? Did you feel slighted if you weren't spoken to or recognized for something? Most of us can probably think of times when we have acted in an unChristlike way over something that may have been pretty trivial in the big picture.

We have to keep our eyes on the "prize" if we are to move forward. lf we have con-cerns, what should we do? TALK about them-not at the Rays Crossing or Manilla "Forums", not on the phone to another parishioner to "gripe", not behind the Pastor's or the church council's backs! Talk FIRST to the person with whom you have a concern. Kindhearted criticism is usually tolerated by most people. lf more discussion is necessary, then approach the council president or the pastor parish ministry team. Communication is the key to most misunderstandings.

It is exciting to see some new members and younger members getting involved! However, some who are more conservative or traditional in their thinking may feel uneasy with seeing things differently or changing the status quo. We need each other, evervone in our church family, and without compromising our Biblical values, we need to put petty issues aside or work toward a satisfactory resolution. Again, communicate, communicate! Regular attendance in church can make your week start off with a positive tone! Recently, a member had to miss three Sundays in a row because of surgery. She relates that this left such a void in her life, because of missing the inspiration of the service, the love and support of the church family, and just missing being in the house of God. So think about attending more regularly if U are one who is missing on occasion. The stresses of life can certainly leave you in need of a lift! Worship and Christian fellowship can brighten your day and give your strength to face the week ahead. Come and count your blessings! Children desperately need to be taught the lessons of the Bible during their formative years, so they can make good decisions when they become teenagers. Think about what is important in your child's life. Are they learning Bible truths and how they relate to our lives today? Sunday School can help your child learn how to treat other people in the way Christ taught His followers. lf you have a fire, you don't want all the firemen to be taking the day off. lf your child gets sick, you hope not all the doctors are playing golf that day. We have to make choices, but the choices about our Eternal Life should be a priority. God sent His one and only Son who paid the ultimate sacrifice to be our Savior. How can we not give back just one or two hours a week to give praise and thanks for that great sacrifice? Please pray about it! From the Pew Matron, Kathy Wright

Refreshments Needed!

Please sign the list in the back room of the sanctuary if you are willing to bring refreshments in for the months of September and October.

Sunday School Opening

September 18— The Neu Class

Ushers

September — The Neu Class

Attendance

2016 2015 2014 1st Sunday in July

67 72 73 2nd Sunday in July 85 87 54 3rd Sunday in July 82 125 64 4th Sunday in July 58 82 92 5th Sunday in July 79

Next Newsletter Deadline

September 18

Pastor Jamie’s Contact Information

Home Phone: 765-525-4535

Cell Phone: 317-512-0803

Email: jamiekent1@live.com

MARK YOUR CALENDARS The Women’s Guild Sewing Days for 2016 will take place on September 14, October 12, November 9 and for 2017 will be held on March 8, April 12 and May 10. The ladies will begin at 9:00am on these scheduled Wednesdays. You do not need to know how to use a sewing machine—just bring a sack lunch and come out and enjoy a day of fellowship!!

SPONSOR A BULLETIN

Cost is only $5.00 per Sunday (Easter & Christmas is $8.00)

Please give monies to Becky

Sign-up sheet in north hallway. Saturday, Sept. 10 at 8:30am at the

Country Diner in Shelbyville. Come out and enjoy good food with good

friends!!

PRAYER CONCERNS Justin Swift, serious eye injury Mary Law, in Methodist Hospital recovering from stroke Marilyn Goodwin, at home recovering from knee replacement Amy Mandate, major surgery and 10 weeks pregnant Morris Leap, brother of Marilyn Goodwin, had heart surgery, recovering at St. Francis Bob Rynad, son-in-law of Marilyn Goodwin, open heart surgery, recovering at St. Francis Nancy Kuhn, recovery from back surgery Neal Kuhn, waiting on tests results Kathy Wright—recovery from surgery Susan Worland, recovery from surgery Erin Doyle, fighting staph infection Bill Butler, father of Linda Kuhn, moved to hospice care Kent Cassidy, brother of Larry Cassidy Kathy Lane, mother of Virginia Kuhn John and Betty Benson, Judy Kuhn’s parents Bill Holzer, Donna Durbin’s father Donna Holzer, Donna Durbin’s sister-in-law Steve Junghans, cousin of Lynn Coers Gertie Hall, mother of Barbara Gahimer Pat Schaf, sister of Barbara Gahimer Nola Posz Phyllis White John & Patty Wright Charlene John Mary Ann Stagge Lloyd Wissing John Stepp John Eiler

************************************************ All Military and their families including Peter Kuhn, son of Gerry & Linda Kuhn, stationed with US. Air Force in New Mexico, Enoch Stohry, grandson of Betty Stohry also in the U.S. Air Force and Karlie Dulworth, daughter of Randy & Becky Dulworth, stationed with U.S. Navy in Bahrain for next two years ************************************************ SHUT-INS Betty Stohry—Home Mary Lou Haehl—Home Kathleen Kuhn, Waldron Health & Rehab, Rm. 34 Pauline Adkins—Ashford Place, mother of Steve Adkins Evelyn Craig, mother of Janet Robinson, Ashford Place Doris Kuhn - Franklin Un. Methodist Home, Rm. 281 Ruth Reynolds—Waldron Health & Rehab Vada Crim—Walker House Avis Brown—Walker House Wayne Carmony—Home

CHOIR REHEARSAL

The choir ministry will resume

rehearsals on Thursday, September 8 at 7:30pm. Anyone who is 6th grade and up is welcome to join the choir. Please contact Debbie Harker at 765-525-9755 if you have any questions or concerns. We look forward to seeing new choir

members this fall!!

SPONSOR NIGHT

On Monday, September 12 from 4:00pm until close, Zion UCC will be hosting a sponsor night at the Dairy

Queen in Shelbyville. We will receive a portion of all sales generated that night to apply towards the playground fund.

This is a very fun event and great fundraiser. We will need parents and children to volunteer to sit at a table from 5:30pm-7:30pm to promote our

cause. Please sign up on the clipboards or let Michelle Yonts know if you are

available. Thank you for all your support!

Worship Services on DVD’s are now available in the church office. The discs are located on the bottom shelf of the bookcase next to the copier in the black storage container. If you missed a service or would like to hear a sermon again, please feel free to check the disc out—simply sign your name, date and sermon date taken on the clipboard next to the storage container. When you return the disc, please place back in storage container and mark date returned on sign-out sheet. Thank you!!

OUR QUIET ROOM The “Rainbow” Room, aka Beginners Classroom, at the rear of the sanctuary is designated as our “quiet” or “cry” room for parents to take their children, if necessary, and still be able to see and hear the worship service. Please feel free to use this room as needed.

BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES

September 1 – Andy Long; Scott Cawein; *Larry & Patricia Cassidy 3 – Ryan D. Kuhn 5 – Carolyn Haehl; Daniel Wright 6 – Jerrod Kuhn 7 - *Adam & Erin Jessup 8 – Norene Wright 9 – David Coers; Justin Callahan; In Memory of Eva Kuhn 11 – Bill Nickel; Lance Jones 12 – Yong Cha Stohry 13 – Jennifer Cain; Chris Robinson; Steve Kulpinski; Greg Kulpinski 15 – Denny Fox; Debbie Kuhn 18 – Erin Jessup; Jacob James 19 – Jacob Harker; *Aaron & Jessica Staker 20 – Allen Cawein; *Mark & Lisa Jane Fraioli 21 – Ken Stiers 22 – Levi Kuhn 23 – Fred Coers; Bob Kuhn; Calvin Kuhn; Peyton Keith 24 – Serena Baker; Nicole Brand; *Richard & Sandy Wright 25 – In Memory of Mavis Kuhn 26 – Linda Kuhn; Larry Cassidy; Rebecca Robinson 27 – John Kester 28 – Lillian Freeman 29 – Barbara Gahimer; Ryon Bowman 30 – Al Currens (*denotes anniversaries)

Perhaps the greatest human question of all is the questioning of suffering: If God is good, why does He allow so much pain in the world? This is a question not often talked about in church but Acts of God addresses it head on and doesn’t offer trite an-swers. This study will offer insight and hope as Pastor Bob Russell uses the biblical story of Joseph to explore how, in the face of personal pain or the suffering of those we love, we can trust in the Lord at all times. You will not want to miss this ser-mon series during Sunday morning worship services or bible study on Wednesdays at 11:00am and 7:00pm.

SEPTEMBER SPECIAL OFFERING—OCWM

Our Church’s Wider Mission is the special offering for September. Contributions give support to our Indiana-Kentucky Conference and also provide ways of reaching out to others beyond our own congregation. Envelopes will be available in the sanctuary pews beginning Sept. 4. Your support is appreciated!!!

DONATING IS APPRECIATED!

Food pantry items are collected monthly for area food pantries. A col-lection box is located at the rear of the sanctuary.

In addition, we are collecting new or gently used shoes for Changing Foot-prints! Please place your shoe dona-tions in the storage box in the office hallway.

Also collecting Campbell’s Soup UPC labels, box tops for education and pop can tabs. Containers are in the room at the rear of the sanctuary.

Blue Ridge Christian Union Church will be celebrating 125 years worshiping our Lord and serving the community by hosting a celebration on Sunday, September 18 starting with morning worship, a pitch-in dinner at noon followed by an afternoon of memories and music. Everyone is cordially invited to at-tend this very special time for Blue Ridge located at 466 S 775 E, Shelbyville, Indiana.

GOLDEN RULE CLASS

On Sunday, September 11 at 4:30pm, the Golden Rule Class will meet at

Cagney’s in Shelbyville for election of officers.

180th ANNIVERSARY OF ZION UCC

You are invited to attend one more Sunday celebration of our 180th year as a church. Save the date of October 9, 2016 for an inspirational service, plus a

food and fun filled day for all. There will be an old fashioned Octoberfest pitch-in after the service with German style brats and drinks furnished. The History Ministry Team hopes that you will bring a dish from the new cookbook or the

one printed in 1976 for our 140th anniversary. The CHALLENGE is for you to use a recipe that YOU did NOT put in the book. Try something new! We will

have a sign-up sheet in September so that we don’t have all the same dishes.

The History Team also hopes you will bring pictures, scrapbooks, memorabilia and artifacts to have on display that day. The Church history books will be on

display again for your perusal. Banks and cookbooks will be available for those who missed the first distribution. Some cookbooks may be available for

purchase for friends and non-members. Dressing in period costume is optional but can be an interested touch.

So the History Ministry Team hopes you will make a sincere effort to come,

bring your family, invite friends and former members for a day of fellowship, memories and possible another surprise!

YOUTH KICK-OFF EVENT All youth grades 6-12 are invited to

join us at Zion UCC beginning September 25 from 6:00-8:00pm for our annual kick-off event. We will

be having a hot dog roast with chips, drinks and desserts as well as a

hayride. So come out and enjoy a great evening with friends!!

THANK YOU!! Thanks to all of our Zion family for

your thoughts, prayers, cards and other acts of kindness during Kathy’s kneecap repair surgery and recovery. Your continued thoughts and prayers

will be appreciated during Mike’s cancer evaluation and treatment.

Sincerely,

Mike & Kathy Wright