October 2015 Newsletter

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1 October 2015 Newsletter Cultivating a supernatural Jesus-culture that values God s presence, honors God s people, & advances God s Kingdom on earth as it is in heaven. October Dates Family of the Month: Prophetic Apple Fest This month, we are honored to feature Rowland & Lauren Rose, and their beautiful children: Gianna (Gigi), Eli, & Jack! Lauren serves on our Welcome Center team as well as in Kids Ministry. The Rose s have been regularly attending Open Door for a little over a year now. To Remember: Friday, 10/2-Sunday, 10/4 bit.ly/odcfapple New Bible Study Begins Fridays, 9am katepodjan@gmail.com Honor Day Sunday, 9:30am katepodjan@gmail.com Colossians Study Begins Tuesdays, 6:30pm matthewpodjan@gmail.com or dennischaput@gmail.com Men s Breakfast Saturday, 7am dennischaput@gmail.com The Rose s Tell us about yourselves! Rowland: I am a husband, father and programmer. Lauren: I am a wife, mom, and administrative assistant at Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary. Tell us about your kiddos: Gianna (7) is a girly girl, scientist, wild child, gardener, sensitive soul. Eli (6) is a Lego fanatic with a heart of gold, who is excited about everything. Jack (17 months) is a daredevil who likes spicy food, puddles, reading the same book over and over and most of all, cuddling with his Momma. How do you spend your days? What do you like to do for fun and/or relax? R: I like to experiment with making electronic music, I also read sci-fi novels once in a while. I have programming projects now and then. Mostly I play with the kids. L: Well like us all, how I like to spend continued on next page God loves us. God is always good. We need Him. We love God, and we love people!

2 continued from previous page my days and how they are spent are sometimes, ok often, different. I really like working part time. I started about two months ago and it is important for me to have grown up interactions, use my brain and degree, and big BONUS! it s for God s glory! Then I come home and I m mom and maid and that s ok. I d love to sleep more, read more, spend more, but that time will come. How did you find Open Door? L: I came to Open Door because I followed Ashley Canarecci from Granger Missionary (our former church) and because I am neighbors with Ann Burkey and Shannon Chaput. When I was invited to Mom s group and it was hosted by El Lee(who I went High School with) it was like OK GOD I get it! Here is where I am supposed to be :) Where are you currently serving at Open Door? L: I currently serve at the Welcome Center and am being trained in the nursery. I am excited to be trained in the Nursery because frankly, I am there anyway with Jack and I might as well be useful. What about Jesus excites you? L: I am most excited about getting to know Jesus personally. Hearing his voice daily still amazes me. Knowing that he is a Good God and in a Good Mood was news to me! And so is a lot of the Kingdom on Earth things we talk about at Open Door. What is the craziest thing you have ever done? L: The Craziest thing: hmm I think it was our first date. We went paddle boarding, mountian biking, and reggae dancing all in one day on a first semi-blind date. We just clicked and never stopped hanging out with each other. What is the kindest thing that someone has ever done for you? L: When I left my first husband, I was a stay at home mom. I was homeless, unemployed, and broken. My family, church, and friends gathered around me and carried me through, got me an apartment, fed and clothed me and the kids. They were Jesus to me. Showed me His love in a real and physical way. What is your love language? How can we show you our love and appreciation for you in meaningful ways? L: I crave community and friendship in a real way. I would love to be closer connected to the friends I have here and spend more time with them. Name two things that you consider yourself to be very good at: L: Meeting new people and having fun! What is one of your proudest/happiest moments or achievements? R: Marrying Lauren, seeing the kids do well at school, getting my current job. L: My proudest moments are marrying Rowland and having my babies. Which is your most favorite place on this earth? Why? R: Wherever my family is all gathered. Preferably at a park on a nice day. L: The beach, I love to sit in the sun, toes in the sand, book in my lap. What was the last book you read? R: House of Suns by Alastair Reynolds L: The Naked Anabaptist by Stuart Murray What is something that you are looking forward to in the next 3 months? L: Seeing where God is leading me in regards to the Refugee crisis, and my favorite Holidays. What is your favorite worship song? L: It Is Well, the new version (by Bethel) :) It carries me on hard days and reminds me that circumstances or my kitchen floor don t need to be well for my soul to be well. Do you have anything else that you would like to share with us? R: I am an Atheist/Agnostic who loves my Christian wife and appreciates the warm welcome this church gives us. I never talk about my beliefs (or lack there-of) in church since I don t think it would be the appropriate venue. If God exists and wants to bless me with a sign or miracle that would continued on next page

3 continued from previous page change my beliefs, then that would be fine by me. I m just interested in the truth. When it comes to concern about the afterlife (Pascal s wager), I believe that if God exists, he s more concerned with what s in my heart than what s in my head. And though I am not perfect, I work daily to live and behave morally. I was raised with some on-again-off-again exposure to church, mainly Missionary and Methodist. Top 5 Things Lauren Likes To Do Without Kids: 1) Date my husband 2) nap 3) read 4) shop 5) explore a new town or beach Rowland s Top 5 Musical Artists 1) Blitzen Trapper 2) Daft Punk 3) xyce 4) Disasterpeace 5) The Accidentals Lauren s Top 5 TV Shows: 1) House Hunters 2) Miss Fisher Murder Mysteries 3) House Hunters International 4) The Property Brothers 5) Sherlock Holmes Rowland s Top 5 Restaurants 1) Bangkok Place Thai Restaurant (Elkhart) 2) Evil Czech (Mishawaka) 3) Chipotle 4) The Vine (Elkhart) 5) Zing Japanese Fusion (Mishawaka) Top 6 things Lauren Is Looking Forward To In The Future 1) reading more books 2) becoming a better painter 3) growing with God 4) watching my babies grow 5) telling my story to young women 6) dating my Husband Thank you so much, Rowland & Lauren, for sharing! Sunday, October 18 9:30am-1pm Worship Potluck Kickball Punkin Chunkin & More! Our annual Honor Day is coming up on the 18th! We have a bunch of special things planned. You can look forward to: Worship Service, Kids Crafts, Recognizing Honorees Celebrating 5-, 10-, & 15-year anniversaries at Open Door, Carry-in Dinner with Special Entertainment, Punkin Chunkin, Kickball, Face Painting, Relay Races, Kids Pie- Eating Contest, Cake Walk, & More! Sign up to bring a dish to pass, join a kickball team, or donate a dessert for the cake walk at the Welcome Center. This year, we will celebrate our honorees by writing words of encouragement and gratitude. Keep an eye out in your inbox for a list of honorees and writing prompts. Would you like to help out at Honor Day? Talk to Kate Podjan for more information ( or katepodjan@gmail.com).

4 Prophetic Apple Fest October 2-4 Caring For One Another Prayer Care Share your prayer concerns and praise reports with us via our Facebook prayer group: facebook.com/groups/ odcfprayer or via our Prayer Chain prayer. opendoorcf@gmail.com, coordinated by Donna Brown ( ). Pastoral Care Contact any one of our pastors in the event of an emergency or hospitalization to provide care for you at the hospital, serve as a liaison to the fellowship, and follow-up with your recovery at home. Community Care Good Samaritan Fund provides emergency or shortterm financial assistance to people in our sphere of influence for basic living expenses, health care, auto repairs, etc. Contact Dennis Chaput ( ), Barry Nichols ( ) or Judy Hartman ( ). Meal Train provides meals to our church family in the event of births, illnesses, and other times of need. Contact Shannon Chaput ( ). Are you looking for an opportunity to share the love of God with people through prophetic words and prayer? We are looking for people to serve in a number of positions for the Apple Fest this year! Some of the positions include: prophetic minister intercessor/apprentice (sits with prophetic mminister) greeter technology coordinator healing minister set-up crew (Friday afternoon) take-down crew (Sunday evening) We could also use donations of bottled water (5 cases of 24 bottles). In total, we have 81 positions to fill over the 3-day ministry, plus 18 positions to be filled as pastoral/leaders (typically filled between Joan, Phil, Matt, and Julie). Sign up by visiting: bit.ly/odcfapple For more info, contact Joan Steere ( ) or Julie Arndt ( ). Bible Study & Prayer the PodPad Fridays beginning October 2 the Podjan home, 211 West Russ Ave, Mishawaka 6-Week Discussion of Colossians Tuesdays October 20-November 24 6:30-8pm Bring your Bible. Sign up at the bulletin board or contact Matthew Podjan ( ) or Dennis Chaput ( ). Kate will be offering up her home on Friday mornings from 9-10 for an hour of prayer and bible study. Our first week will focus on James 1:1-18, so come prepared with thoughts to share! Childcare is not provided, however children are welcome to come and play with Zion! To sign up, Kate Podjan (katepodjan@gmail.com).

5 Kenya Missions Update Our Kids Ministry takes up an offering each Sunday to support 2 children in other parts of the world: Larry Geofrey from Kenya (TEAM Alliance/Kingdom Champions Academy) Sanjita from India (Compassion International) Please read the latest letter from Larry s school and continue to pray for these special kids!

6 4-Oct 11-Oct 18-Oct 25-Oct HONOR DAY Connections Ministry - Shannon Chaput Welcome Center Lauren Rose Ashley Canarecci Shannon Chaput Kate Podjan Runner Shannon Chaput Jackie Murdock Jen Chaput Shannon Chaput Greeters Offering Lilly Podjan Joe Valdez Staci Sylvester Rock Freehart Sam Chaput Dick Murdock Dan Duffy Jennifer Ervin Ben Canarecci Carrie Borsman Jo Ann Barnes Phillip Barnes Lilly Podjan Ray Thompson Dan Duffy Dan Duffy Joe Valdez Kim Riffell Jen Chaput Rock Freehart Kids Ministry Lead Ann Burkey Sharon Chaput Ann Burkey Ann Burkey Kids Worship Ann Burkey Eleanor Lee Eleanor Lee Eleanor Lee Nursery: 0-3's Pre-K thru 1st Grade 2nd thru 5th Grade Simeon Borsman Cristina Tovar Malinda Holcomb Leah Holcomb Aaron Holdread October Volunteer Schedule Ann Burkey Lauren Rose Shannon Chaput Joan Steere Jeremy Duffy Ray Thompson Ashley Holdread (0-23 mos.) BUDDY SUNDAY (2 yrs thru 5th Grade) Ann Burkey Shannon Chaput Lana Bucher Ana Valdez Ashley Canarecci Brandon Ervin Ellen Stanley Worship Team - Julie Arndt Sound Board Kate Podjan Glen Smith Cyd Stump Nic Chaput Video Projection Robert Lucas Tony Bucher Becky Thompson Carrie Borsman Podcast Editor Robert Lucas Tony Bucher Robert Lucas Tony Bucher Platform Team Julie Arndt Traci Smith Matthew Podjan Calli Stump Kate Podjan Matthew Podjan Sam Chaput Julie Arndt Jim Brown Calli Stump Julie Arndt Lilly Podjan Matthew Podjan Jim Brown Matt Arndt Service Facilitator Dennis Chaput Dennis Chaput Kate Podjan Kate Podjan Ministry Facilitator Gail Clay Matt Arndt Ray Thompson Becky Thompson Sermon Dennis Chaput Dennis Chaput Dennis Chaput Matthew Podjan Prayer Ministry Team Healing Team Phil & Joan Steere Bill Kambs Ellen Stanley Joan Steere Matt Arndt Bill Kambs Joan Steere Matt Arndt Ellen Stanley Ana Valdez Dean Rice Jim Brown Dean Rice Calli Stump Traci Smith Cristina Tovar Dick Murdock Jackie Murdock Jordan Arndt Jordan Arndt Carrie Borsman Judy Keller Kim Riffell Gail Clay Rhonda Nichols Phil Steere Sherry Williams Gail Clay Sherry Williams Phil Steere Counting Team Donna Brown Gail Clay Gail Clay Donna Brown Donna Brown Ellen Horsfall Cheryl Kambs Ellen Horsfall Cheryl Kambs Cleaning Crew David Holcomb Judy Keller Joe Valdez Ashley Holdread If you cannot serve on your assigned date, check to see if you can trade with someone else. Then contact your ministry lead with any changes or if you cannot find a replacement. Please note any changes on the list posted on the bulletin board at the Worship Center.