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News from Zion Z i o n e v a n g e l i c a l c h u r c h ~ S c o t t s b l u f f, N e b r a s k a N O V E M B E R, 2 0 1 4 Z i o n @ z i o n s c o t t s b l u f f. c o m W w w.

.. Matthew 28:19-20 NKJV Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I

For my article this month, let me introduce you to our Mission Sunday speaker and his wife, Bruce and Carolyn Pinke: Bruce and Carolyn Pinke, currently living in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA have been

Elmdale Congregational Church in Holdingford, MN and during that time also were founding church-planter/pastor of the Avon Community Church.

1 News from Zion Z i o n e v a n g e l i c a l c h u r c h ~ S c o t t s b l u f f, N e b r a s k a N O V E M B E R, Z i o z i o n s c o t t s b l u f f. c o m W w w. z i o n s c o t t s b l u f f. c o m Fr o m t h e p a s t o r s d e s k... TO EVERY NATION... Matthew 28:19-20 NKJV Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age. Amen Mission Sunday is November 19 th. For my article this month, let me introduce you to our Mission Sunday speaker and his wife, Bruce and Carolyn Pinke: Bruce and Carolyn Pinke, currently living in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA have been with WEC initially since They served in Liberia from A case of serious hepatitis caused them to return to the USA in From , they served as pastor of So. Elmdale Congregational Church in Holdingford, MN and during that time also were founding church-planter/pastor of the Avon Community Church. They return to WEC in 1988 and again began ministry in Liberia among the Koinyaka-speaking Mandingo people. A civil war in 1990 forced their family to evacuate to Cote d Ivoire where they lived for 16 months. After a year of French language learning in France they returned to Cote d Ivoire in 1993 and formed a Muslim Outreach team to reach the Worodougouspeaking Malinke people group. They served P l e a s e Ta k e n o t e... Mission Prayer Partners for November, Camp Rock COMMUNION Sunday, November 2nd Communion will be served in both services. 9 - Francisco desouza/fim 16 - Bruce & Carolyn Pinke 23 - Opera#on Christmas Child 30 - Zion DVD/CD Ministry Turn back your clocks 1 hour before bedtime on Saturday, GREBEL & COFFEE Saturday, Nov. 1st 7 a.m a.m. PRE-ORDERS and HELP welcome. Sign up at the Welcome Center! Or call years among this people until their return to the USA in At the initiation of the Africa Regional Office in 2005, they became the regional church planting coaches, particularly for teams working among Muslim people groups. From , they spent 4-5 month each year coaching on site in several West Africa countries. They will continue this coaching role, though now by invitation only, and for durations in Africa not to exceed 6 weeks per visit. For 8 years, they served as deputy field leaders in Cote d Ivoire; for three years as deputy Africa Regional Directors and then as interim Africa Regional Directors during the year 2011, Besides their church planters coaching role, Bruce also teaches parttime at Worldview Centre for Intercultural Studies in Tasmania and Bethany College of Missions in Bloomington, MN. In Minneapolis, they work among the Somali diaspora, numbering approximately 70,000 refugees; live and work in an inner-city neighborhood; and Bruce also serves as a volunteer chaplain with the Minneapolis Police Department. Bruce and Carolyn will be with us at both morning worship services, Sunday School, a carry-in dinner after church, Awana in the afternoon and will conduct a special seminar Sunday evening and again will be our Family Night speaker on Monday. See you there! Pastor Garry Get your newsletter first and in color if you receive it via . Just drop us a note at zion@zionscottsbluff.com and we ll put you on our list. Give it a try for one month... if you don t like it, we ll happily switch you back.

NEWS FROM ZION IN NOVEMBER ~ Special Services: Sunday, November 16th & 17th ~ Mission s Conference with Bruce & Carolyn Pinke sharing about current Muslim issues & faith.

2 NEWS FROM ZION IN NOVEMBER ~ Special Services: Sunday, November 16th & 17th ~ Mission s Conference with Bruce & Carolyn Pinke sharing about current Muslim issues & faith. Sunday the 16th at the 8:30 & 10:30 services; Sunday School; Carry-in at 11:30; Awana; and 7:00 p.m. Evening Service Seminar Monday the 17th ~ Evening Service Seminar at 7:00 p.m. The November KCMI Broadcast has been given in memory of Floyd Hein, who passed away 10 years ago this month, from his wife Ruth! Page 2 Thanks to all who share in this ministry! Sunday, November 23rd ~ 4C s Combined Thanksgiving Service 7 p.m., at Salem Congregation Church with Pastor Todd Seay, from Emmanuel, sharing. Wednesday, November 26th ~ Thanksgiving Eve Communion Service at 7 p.m. FAMILY NIGHT is the third Monday of each month at 6 p.m. The next meeting is November 17th and we will bring soups to share. We will eat before attending Part II of Mission Sunday speaker Bruce Pinke s presentation on the Muslim faith. All are invited to join in the meal!!! Questions: see Pastor Andy! We are still recycling printer cartridges and cell phones - just bring them to the church office...and we will do the rest! Sympathies are extended to......duane & Karol Stricker on the passing of Carol s father, Philip Schreiner....Ray & Marjorie Steyer on the passing of Doris Zeiler....the many family and friends of Gene Minch....the many family and friends of Lydia Becking. Congratulations to......betty & Dewey on their Anniversary, 10/9!...Mikayla Kreider on being 1st Attendant for GHS Homecoming!...Leona Groskopf on being selected Employee of the Year for the Department of Health & Human Services....Alex Stricker on being named WNCC Homecoming Queen for !...Kayla Schanaman and Cooper Buchhammer on making ALL-STATE Band....Nadynne Schaaf on her 85th Birthday on 11/5!

3 Page 3 NEWS FROM ZION GET READY AND START FILLING YOUR SHOEBOXES! National Collection Week for Operation Christmas Child is November 17-23rd. You can pick up brochures and boxes at the table in the Oasis. If you are interested in a short-term mission opportunity... Mark your calendars for Saturday, December 13th to work at the Denver Processing Center for Operation Christmas Child. We have spots for 10 people. (Must be 13 years or older) Sign up at the Welcome Center if you are interested in going Our work time is from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. General Fund for September, 2014 INCOME: Fund Raisers Other Income 1, Sunday Offering 15, TOTAL INCOME $ 17, EXPENSES: Bldg. & Grounds $ 2, Fund Raising Ministry Mission Fund Office Staff Benefits 2, Staff Salary 9, Utilities 1, TOTAL EXPENSES: $ 17, TOTAL INCOME/EXPENSE $ COOP RECEIPTS: $18, You re doing great! Remember to bring your receipts to the church office. Did you know you can now listen to and/or see our church service on your home computer? Go to our website: and click on LISTEN ONLINE. Find the date of the message you d like to see or listen to and click on that date. Be patient while it loads.

NEWS FROM ZION CIRCLE OF PRAISE: The Circle of Praise will again be doing the COOKIE WALK on December 13th from 8:00 a.m. till sold out. Won't you share your favorite cookies or candies with us?

4 NEWS FROM ZION CIRCLE OF PRAISE: The Circle of Praise will again be doing the COOKIE WALK on December 13th from 8:00 a.m. till sold out. Won't you share your favorite cookies or candies with us? These will be sold by the pound. Sign up at the Welcome Center if you can help. Thank you ahead of time for help with this project. We couldn t do it without you! A Quick Look at Special Events in December: 1 st Guild Christmas Party 6 th Grebel & Coffee 7-10 a.m. 7 th Moravian Lovefeast Sunday School Program Practice ~ 1-3 p.m. 13 th COOKIE WALK 8 a.m. Operation Christmas Child Workday 14 th Sunday School Program Practice ~ 1-3 p.m. 21 st ONE SERVICE: Cantata at 10:30 a.m. Sunday School Christmas Program ~ 5 p.m. 24 th Christmas Eve Candlelight Communion Service ~ 5 & 7 p.m. 28 th ONE SERVICE: 10:30 a.m./ No Sunday School THANK YOU... Dear Zion Church Family Thank you so much for your prayers, cards, and food brought in during my Dad s illness. It was a long journey, but we felt the support and prayers through it all. From the Family of Gene Minch Art, Sharon & Alex Just a reminder: Remember to call the church office if you or a family member are admitted to the hospital. OR have someone in your family give us a quick call: We want to do whatever we can to minister to you or your family when it s needed the most. Page 4 LADIES GUILD: The October 5 th meeting was opened with prayer and two songs were sung. The Secretary and Treasurers reports were given. The Guild will make supper for the Friendship Singers. We discussed doing a Soup Supper for a fund raiser. It will take place on Saturday, February 21 st from 5-6:30 p.m. We will serve Chili and Potato Soup with cinnamon rolls and relish trays. We discussed the Valentine boxes and have decided to change that to Adopt a College Student. With this, we will pick a college student and pray for them and send cards and treats throughout the school year. Students away and students attending locally will be included. Kathy Jay and Andee Musonda were selected as the Nominating Committee. They will bring a report to the November meeting. At our November meeting, we will be making "Sunshine Bags" that Pastor Garry and Pastor Andy can take with them on visits to the hospital. The bags will include items appropriate for men, ladies and children. We closed our meeting with the Lord's Prayer. Teri Erdman Zion Sunday School News: I would like to dedicate this article to my dad, Gene Minch. He passed away on Oct. 13 th, I am so thankful for growing up in a Christian home, where my dad saw to it that every Sunday I went to Sunday School. My mom and dad both taught Sunday School. As I watched him the last day of his life, with my daughter standing by me, we both had the assurance of knowing where he was going when his last breath came. We couldn't imagine how people get through seeing their loved ones die without knowing that someday we will see them again. We here at Zion are so blessed to be led by Pastor Garry and Pastor Andy. I know what they are teaching our kids and I know what Awana and Sunday School are teaching: that Jesus Christ died on the cross for our sins, and if we confess, and ask Jesus into our hearts, we will live with Him forever and ever. I am so thankful for our Sunday School teachers and staff that dedicate their time to teaching what the Bible promises. We are working on the Christmas play at this time and we would like to get parts out by Nov. 1 st. Our first practice will be Nov. 30th on a Sunday at 1:00 p.m. The kids look so forward to this, and we love working with them. Thank you for all your love and support for Sunday school. Sharon, Robin, Deb

Page 5 NEWS FROM ZION ~ AWANA NEWS ~ We had a very full month in October and as of this writing, our biggest event - Fun Fair - has not

this gives our parents not only the opportunity to see what their children do every week at club but many of them participate with their

!! At the end of game time, the clubbers and their parents enjoyed rainbow sherbet with vanilla or strawberry wafer cookies or vanilla

The clubbers/staff wrote notes to each pastor and we gave each pastor and wife gift certificates from the Scottsbluff-Gering Chamber of

We are so thankful for the faithful prayers, support, encouragement and godly example of Pastor Garry, Bridget, Pastor Andy and Janae for

Congratulations to the following September Clubbers of the Month: Sparks Josie Griess & Hudson DeVos; T&T Emma Robbins & Sawyer Riddick

5 Page 5 NEWS FROM ZION ~ AWANA NEWS ~ We had a very full month in October and as of this writing, our biggest event - Fun Fair - has not occurred. So, I ll tell you all about it next month! Our Staff hosted an Open House for the parents of all of our clubbers on the 12 th.this gives our parents not only the opportunity to see what their children do every week at club but many of them participate with their children during game time. We had a wonderful evening with our guests!!! At the end of game time, the clubbers and their parents enjoyed rainbow sherbet with vanilla or strawberry wafer cookies or vanilla wafer cookies. The following week, we celebrated Pastor s Appreciation. The clubbers/staff wrote notes to each pastor and we gave each pastor and wife gift certificates from the Scottsbluff-Gering Chamber of Commerce. We are so thankful for the faithful prayers, support, encouragement and godly example of Pastor Garry, Bridget, Pastor Andy and Janae for our church and our AWANA Club. May God richly bless you for your service!!! We love and appreciate you! Congratulations to the following September Clubbers of the Month: Sparks Josie Griess & Hudson DeVos; T&T Emma Robbins & Sawyer Riddick and Trek Aaron Reed. Keep up the great work!!! We are proud of you!!! Operation Christmas Child is our big event coming up in November. We are looking forward to putting together special shoeboxes that we pray will be a blessing to the children that will be receiving them. Clubbers and their families can either put together a whole shoebox or donate individual items to help make up a shoebox. Thanking God He Is In Control!!! Cheryl Rose

6 NEWS FROM ZION YOUTH - By this time in the school year, with all of our youth programs up and running, it becomes difficult to know what to highlight because our weekly events don't change from week to week. What we hope to see at this point is that our students, who are participating, are consistently growing in their knowledge of what I'm teaching from the Scriptures and are more and more committed to putting what they are learning into practice. I love what I am seeing from those who are participating, and as always, I'm wishing we had more of our students who were willing to get involved. Week after week, we keep working to provide the best opportunities we can for our students to learn and be challenged to grow in faith. We don't always know which students will show up which weeks or which lessons might be especially helpful to one student or another. We simply remain faithful to the work God calls us to do and trust that he will continue to use our efforts to build his church. In October, there were a few changes to our normal schedule of youth events. I spent the first week of October on vacation - travelling to participate in Jeremiah Ourada's wedding. While I was away, we cancelled Bible study and our Sunday night prayer/fellowship meeting for the week. During my absence, the adult, college age, and high school leaders that help on Thursday nights ran our junior high outreach. I cannot thank God enough for the great group of leaders I have helping me each week. Later in October, we did take one Thursday night off because the students were out of school for parent/teacher conferences. We ended the month with a special "just for fun" event. We took a group to do miniature golf and a corn maze in eastern Wyoming on the last Saturday in October. The group of students we have who are participating regularly have such a great time together when we do things like this. What makes them great to work with is that they generally also have a great time when our focus is on learning and not on fun. Please continue to pray for the youth of our church. Pray that week by week the lessons they are hearing would be used by God to shape their lives. Pray also that those students we have who are currently not participating would find some way to get involved. Andy Page 6 MISSIONS: Greetings, Beloved of the LORD! We are so blessed to have had such a great turn out for Dewey and Betty s celebration. Friends and family of Dewey and Betty have generously given a love gift of over $ to Gideon s International Ministry in his name. Thank you all who blessed him and his ministry with your donations and cards. He was so excited that all the cards, but two, had something personally written to him on the cards. The voice of his heart sung with gratitude, joy and delight as he shared what this day and these gifts meant to him. Friendship International s Friend Singers did a variety of different Christian music songs including country gospel and contemporary songs. Donations to their ministry raised over $ plus funds from the items they sold that night. We were informed about what is going on in Eastern Europe. He shared how pastors and Christians in these areas are suffering under the severity of persecution for their faith in Christ as their LORD and Savior. The Zion s Ladies group is to be deeply thanked for their organization, generous giving of their time and all the food preparation during Dewey s and the Friendship International events. Gary Almquist, CMI General Director, visited Sunday, the 19th, about the ministry of KCMI. We raised over $ toward our local radio mission. And during the month of November, Camp Rock, Boys Ranch and Francisco desouza (FIM) and possibly Community Christian School will visit our church on different Sundays to help us learn more about how to support their ministries as they reach others with the gospel of Jesus Christ Camp Rock Fall Banquet and Silent Auction will be Saturday, November 1 st 5:30 p.m. at the Gering Civic Center. You are invited to celebrate with them about what God is doing in this extraordinary place. To order tickets ($10.00), call them at or go to their website If you are unable to come, they still hope that you will consider donating towards this event in some way. All proceeds from the Fall Banquet go directly to the ministry of Camp Rock and enable them to continue offering quality programs and events to people throughout the panhandle of Nebraska in order to share with them the Gospel message. Please remember our yearly mission of Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes of gifts and a gospel booklet to needy children throughout the world. Collection week is November let s give abundantly to these children. Did you know that more than 7 million Muslims live in North America? Missions Sunday will be extended this year to Missions Sunday and Monday. On November 16 th and 17 th, Bruce and Carolyn Pinke will be our Mission s speakers. They will speak at the 8:30 & 10:30 services. They will also speak during our Sunday School time, to AWANA, and Sunday & Monday nights at 7:00 p.m. Their goal is to equip Christians us to effectively share our faith with the ever growing population in our neighborhoods, schools, colleges and politics that embrace Muslim faith, religion and lifestyle. The goal is to see multitudes of Muslims come to know Jesus Christ and be transformed by His presence and power. Please invite those in our community to this outreach program to learn how to reach our neighbors from all religious backgrounds in receive Christ into their lives as their Savior and LORD. November is a time to celebrate thankfulness. We have so much to be thankful for when we set our minds on things above and all that we have in Christ. Colossians 3:1-3. In Service to Christ, Linda Peterson

NEWS FROM ZION Page 7 Zion Evangelical Church Church NOVEMBER, 2014 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 GREBEL &

S. @ Zion/Emerald Ct 10:30 Worship & Praise 10:30 KCMI Broadcast 11:30 Communion 3:30 Awana 7:00 Youth Fellowship 2 7:00 Guild 3 7:00 Church

High Bible Study 5 Jr High Youth 7-9 p.m. 6 7 8 8:30 Worship & Praise 9:30 Prayer Team III 9:30 S.S. @ Zion/Emerald Ct.

10 6:00 MOPS Veteran s Day 11 6:30 7th Grade Confirma#on 7:00 Choir 7:30 8th Grade Confirma#on 8:00 Worship Team 8:00 Sr.

10:30 Mission s Sunday 11:30 Missions Carry-in Dinner 3:30 Awana 4:00 Vespers/Residency 7:00 Evening Service with Bruce & Carolyn Pinke 16

Prac(ce 3:30 Awana/30th NO Awana 7:00 Youth Fellowship 7:00 23rd/4C s Service 6:00 Family Night/Soup Night 7:00 Evening Service with Bruce &

7 NEWS FROM ZION Page 7 Zion Evangelical Church Church NOVEMBER, 2014 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 GREBEL & COFFEE 7-10 a.m. 8:30 Worship & Praise 9:30 Communion 9:30 Prayer Team II 9:30 Zion/Emerald Ct 10:30 Worship & Praise 10:30 KCMI Broadcast 11:30 Communion 3:30 Awana 7:00 Youth Fellowship 2 7:00 Guild 3 7:00 Church Board Mtg Election Day 4 9:30 Staff Mee(ng 6:30 7th Grade Confirma#on 7:00 Choir 7:30 8th Grade Confirma#on 8:00 Worship Team 8:00 Sr. High Bible Study 5 Jr High Youth 7-9 p.m :30 Worship & Praise 9:30 Prayer Team III 9:30 Zion/Emerald Ct. 10:30 Worship & Praise 3:30 Awana 4:00 Vespers/Residency 7:00 Youth Fellowship 9 7:00 p.m. 100th Anniversary Mtg. 10 6:00 MOPS Veteran s Day 11 6:30 7th Grade Confirma#on 7:00 Choir 7:30 8th Grade Confirma#on 8:00 Worship Team 8:00 Sr. High Bible Study 12 Jr High Youth 7-9 p.m MISSION S SUNDAY 8:30 Mission s Sunday 9:30 Prayer Team IV 9:30 Zion/Emerald Ct. 10:30 Mission s Sunday 11:30 Missions Carry-in Dinner 3:30 Awana 4:00 Vespers/Residency 7:00 Evening Service with Bruce & Carolyn Pinke 16 23/30 8:30 Worship & Praise 9:30 Prayer Team V/30th Tm I 9:30 Zion/Emerald Ct. 10:30 Worship & Praise 1:00 30th/SS Prog. Prac(ce 3:30 Awana/30th NO Awana 7:00 Youth Fellowship 7:00 23rd/4C s Service 6:00 Family Night/Soup Night 7:00 Evening Service with Bruce & Carolyn Pinke :00 MOPS :30 7th Grade Confirma#on 7:00 Choir 7:30 8th Grade Confirma#on 8:00 Worship Team 8:00 Sr. High Bible Study Thanksgiving Eve Communion Serice 7:00 pm Jr High Youth 7-9 p.m. OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD COLLECTION WEEK ~ November

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