Zion s Outpost Newsletter

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1 The Zion s Outpost Branch Newsletter is published monthly through the Publications Department of Zion s Outpost. The editor is Presiding Elder David Newman, editorial staff Debbie Newman. The newsletter is used to inform members, friends and seekers of the events taking place in the Branch and to promote the work of preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ. It is available at no charge to those asking for subscriptions. Contributions to its publications are appreciated. If you wish to submit pictures or articles, please them to debnewman@outlook.com or mail to 382 Hillsdale Dr. Wichita, KS Submit by 10th of each month. Contact us: 6300 N. Tarrytown Park City, Kansas Sunday Services 9:00 am Prayer Service on First and Third Sundays 9:30 am Family Worship on all other Sundays 9:45 am Sunday School 11:00 am Worship Service 5:00 pm Study Class Third Sunday: Potluck Lunch following the 11 am service Sacrament Services: 11:00 am on First Sunday and 5:00 pm on Third Sunday each month Wednesday Night 7:15 pm Prayer and Testimony Service July, 2015 Zion s Outpost Newsletter Church of Jesus Christ Branch Theme: Jesus Christ, Name Above All Names Hebrews 1:4 July Theme: The Mediator of the New Covenant Hebrews 8: Study Scripture Calendar: theme calendar and scripture readings prepared by Seventy Gary Whiting JULY DAILY READINGS: Days 1-4: D&C 76:5oq Days 5-11: Galatians 3:19-20 Days 12-18: 1 Timothy 2:4-6 Days 19-25: 2 Nephi 1: Days 26-31: Genesis 9:15-25 The following is a quote from the scripture calendar: Jesus Christ Being made so much better than the angels, as he hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they. Hebrew 1:4 Inside this Issue 2 Calendar Quote continued; VCS Flyer 3 Women's Department; Zion s Busy Bees; 4-5 Branch Event Calendars for July & August 6 Dates to Remember Branch Activities Planning Ahead: SEPTEMBER: 14 Women s Department Meeting 6:30pm at Debby Smith s 12 &/or 19 Rototill the church lawn 19 Facilities Committee Meeting 9:30am 26 Branch Work Day 9:30am 27 ZO Business Meeting to Elect 2015 Officers- 10:20am OCTOBER: V OLUME 30 NO. 7 The scripture calendar for 2015 is dedicated to the worship of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ The scriptures are filled with titles and names of Jesus Christ. Each of these help us to understand the depth of his ministry to us. I have included a list of the names of Jesus that was published on a website (see end of list). This list is, I am sure, not complete. There are names on our calendar that are missing in this list. Who can say enough about our Lord and Redeemer? GRW Every month we will present a few of the calendar references; here are the selections for this month: [Calendar Quote continued on page 2] Facilities Committee Meet to Plan 2016 Work Days 12 Women s Department Meeting 6:30pm Martha Van Nordstrand's Officers Meet to Plan 2016 Budget 26 ZO Business Meeting to Approve 2016 Budget- 10:20am

2 ZION S OUTPOST NEWSLETTER [Calendar Quote continued from page 1] V OLUME 30 NO. PAGE 2 KING OF KINGS: (1 Timothy 6:15) Which in his times he shall show, who is the blessed and only Potentate, the King of kings, and Lord of lords; KING OF SAINTS: (Revelation 15:3) And they sing the song of Moses the servant of God, and the song of the Lamb, saying, Great and marvelous are thy works, Lord God Almighty; just and true are thy ways, thou King of saints. LAWGIVER: (Isaiah 33:22) For the LORD is our judge, the LORD is our lawgiver, the LORD is our king; he will save us. LAMB: (Revelation 13:8) And all that dwell upon the earth shall worship him, whose names are not written in the book of life of the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world. LAMB OF GOD: (John 1:29) The next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world. LEADER AND COMMANDER: (Isaiah 55:4) Behold, I have given him for a witness to the people, a leader and commander to the people. THE LIFE: (John 14:6) Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. LIGHT OF THE WORLD: (John 8:12) Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life. JULY PICTURE PHRASE: [PIC ON PAGE 1] Fair are the meadows, Fair are the woodlands, Robed in flow rs of blooming spring; Jesus is fairer, Jesus is purer; This summer Zion s Outpost s 2015 Vacation C-C-C-Cool School is traveling to the ARCTIC EDGE Where Adventure Meets Courage Anyone brave enough to trek with us to the Arctic as an Extreme Polar Outlander is asked to sign up as soon as possible for our extreme adventure together. It ll be SNOW MUCH FUN! But be prepared your limits of courage will be tested. We ll meet some Christians who defied the odds by their courage and confidence in Christ and will teach us to do the same. Start your preparation now by learning Joshua 1:9: Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed; for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.

3 ZION S OUTPOST NEWSLETTER Dear Sisters in Christ, Women s Department Youth camps and family reunions continue throughout the summer. Please be prayerful for all attending and the leadership of each gathering. Our July WD meeting will be on the 13th at the church. It will begin with a salad supper at 6:30pm. Sister Pam Burford will host the meeting and Sister Debby Smith will lead us in a service project. As mentioned in the June ZO NL, Debby has been working with the United Way for a project of making tie blankets that will benefit 3 different Wichita agencies. The bulletins in early July will provide more information of items you need to bring to complete the project. If you are unable to attend the meeting but would like to help assemble some blankets, please contact Sister Debby S. and she will provide you with the needed material. Before we know it our summer Vacation C-C-C-Cool School will bring a blast of cold air to August. Don t forget to be available, if possible, to assist in the setup process on Sunday, August 2. Watch the August NL for more details. PAGE 3 May the meditation of the Word of God fill your hearts with joy and encourage you to Choose Eternal Life through our Lord. Your Servant & Sister in Christ, Debbie Newman V OLUME 30 NO. 7 JULY: Lesson 6 Choose the Honorable Service THEME SCRIPTURES: Mosiah 1:48: Behold, I say unto you, that because I said unto you that I had spent my days in your service, I do not desire to boast, for I have only been in the service of God. Romans 14:17-18: For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost. [18] For he that in these things serveth Christ is acceptable to God, and approved of men. Zion s Busy Bees: The quilters continue to meet once a month at the church at 7pm. The next quilt meeting will be July 14. Watch the August ZO NL for more dates of upcoming quilt meetings. For more information contact Sandy Whiting or Martha Van Nordstrand.

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6 Zion s Outpost Branch 6300 Tarrytown Park City, KS Phone: JULY 2015 NEWSLETTER Dates to Remember JULY: 13 th Women s Department Salad Supper & Meeting 6:30pm at Church Hostess: Pam Burford, Service Project Leader: Sister Debby Smith 14 Zion s Busy Bees Quilt Meeting 7pm AUGUST: 2 Set Up for VCS following 11am service 3-7 Vacation C-C-C-Cool School [VBS] 6-8:30pm 10 Women s Department Meeting 6:30pm at Laurie Drope s