Bacon Bits. In the second chapter of the book of Acts, Luke recounts how the very first church came into existence:

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1 Mt. Zion Christian Church The ransformer Our Mission is To transform lives through the power of Christ Volume XI, Issue 10 Blessings That Count! Date Worship SS 08/ / / / / Offerings 08/28 General Fund $2, SS Building Fund Benevolence Missions /04 General Fund $4, SS Building Fund Benevolence /11 General Fund $3, SS Building Fund Benevolence Missions /18 General Fund $3, SS Building Fund Benevolence Missions /25 General Fund $2, SS Building Fund Benevolence Memorial Bacon Bits In the second chapter of the book of Acts, Luke recounts how the very first church came into existence: They devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and miraculous signs were done by the apostles. All the believers were together and had everything in common. Selling their possessions and goods, they gave to anyone as he had need. Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved. Acts 2:40-47 What we learn here is that the church is people who, as they follow Jesus in their own lives, live in community with one another. Community means supporting one another, loving one another, helping one another, accepting one another, having fun with one another, learning from one another... because of Jesus. The church is a community created by Jesus, and that's what we're trying to build here at Mt. Zion Christian Church. This month we have many opportunities for you to grow deeper in your fellowship with this community. On Monday, October 3 rd the Ladies Fellowship is taking gift bags to a local nursing home. They meet on the first Monday of every month at 6:30 p.m. On October 8 th, our missions team is hosting a Hog Roast here at the church. The supper will begin at 5:30 p.m. followed by the movie Soul Surfer in our sanctuary. This will be a really fun evening, and I m sure the food will be delicious! On October 15 th, I am leading our monthly Men s Prayer Breakfast. Men, this is a great time to get to know some other guys in our church. Breakfast is freshly made and delicious, but most importantly we spend time petitioning our heavenly Father on behalf of our church family, leaders, our youth and community. Men, let me encourage you to mark your calendars every third Saturday from 8-9 a.m. Every Tuesday afternoon from 1-3 p.m. our Quilters meet to make quilts for various missions that we support. Check our newsletter for even more opportunities to grow in your relationships with your church family. The early Christians devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Let me encourage you to do the same. Ed October October Sermon Series - Got Questions? 2nd - Do I have to Become a Religious Fanatic? 9th - Why Would God want Me? 16th - Why Did Jesus Die? 23rd - Would God Really Send Someone to Hell? 30th - Youth Sunday

2 PAGE 2 THE RANSFORMER Hog Roast The Missions Team will be having a Hog Roast on October 8th at 5:30.. You may eat indoors or outside. After the Hog Roast there will be a movie, Soul Surfer in the sanctuary. Bring your friends and family. The Mission Team is beginning to collect hats and gloves for the homeless so we will be able to get these delivered before the cold weather comes. A container will be placed in the fellowship hall for the collection. The Mission Team has started a weekly food drive to collect nonperishable items for the food baskets. It may be the first of October, but in order to make Thanksgiving possible for the less fortunate the baskets will need to be delivered in just 8 weeks. October Communion Preparation: The Ryders October Communion Service: Steve Simmons, Gaylan Turner, Ken Brown, Orville Ryder, Rick Welton & Roger Beals (Alt: Steve Forbes & Steve Webb) Scripture Reader Praise & Prayer Comm. Meditation Usher Greeters Nursery (Worship) Wee Worship Teach SS Nursery October 2 October 9 October 16 October 23 October 30 Christopher Herrera Brody Rothrock Maddie Rothrock Morgan Runge Brooklyn Dillow Rick Welton Gaylan Turner Orville Ryder Ken Brown James Osborne Tom Cohoon Duffy Sadorus Ed Bacon Henry Heiland Cody Monkman Steve Webb Roger Beals Steve Forbes Teresa Sadorus Ken Brown Wiggins family Webb family Banfield family Bunton family Hannah Bacon Whitney / Carmin Ginny / Jackson Karen Br / Molly T Amy F / Mackenzie Mirinda / Maddie Becky Anderson Leigh Ann Bonn Megan Welton Joyce Russell Megan Welton Judy Osborne Judy Osborne Alicia Driver Phyllis Litz Judy Osborne

3 PAGE 3 THE RANSFORMER 2011 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Quilters Ladies 1-3pm Evangelism 6:30pm 6:30pm Delores Eckart Brody Rothrock Wanda Vaughan Ladies Fellowship ~ Karen Forbes is our host. We will be meeting here at the church and taking gift bags to the nursing home. All ladies are invited to attend. Keith Merriman Phil Bonn Sheila Shamloo Quilters Men s 1-3pm Cooking & Elders Mtg Serving at 7:00pm Good Samaritan Alexis Cox Brooklyn Dillow Maddie Rothrock Jim & Cheryl Eckart Quilters 1-3pm Board Mtg 7:00pm Worship Team Gabrielle Orme 7:00pm Molly Turner Teri Schenck Josh Ritchie Quilters 1-3pm Phyllis Litz Chuck & Janet Pierce 1 Hog Roast & a 5:30 Jack & Sue Dixon Barry French Jeff Anderson Juanita Peterson Lauren Waller Because of busy schedules, there will be NO Family Fellowship Night until next year. Elaine Morris

4 PAGE 4 THE RANSFORMER Our Annual Veterans Program will be Sunday, November 6, We will be blessed by "Sincerity Southern Gospel Quartet" providing our evening with special music starting at 5:00pm. The evening meal will start at 6:00pm with a potluck. Provided for the meal will be fried chicken, coffee, tea and the table service. We ask that you bring a dish or two to share. Also, following the meal will be some special music from the gospel quartet. Please make plans to be a part of this evening as we honor all who have served and are now serving our country. With fall coming up, the youth are looking for service projects to help From the Children s Minister raise money for their activities. If you are interested, or know of someone who is Sunday Night Children s Classes Sunday nights at 6pm interested, please Cody at cody.mzcc@comcast.net TEENS ~ Put this on your calendar! Cost is WN IT $30 + meals

5 PAGE 5 THE RANSFORMER Singles Retreat October 7 & 8 ~ Cost $30 Deans:Vicki Carter & Andy Johnson Theme: Psurfing The Psalms Worship Leader: Jeff Higgingson Senior Saints Day October 11th ~ Cost $15 Continental Breakfast and Delicious Lunch! Program Speaker: Darrel Bolen Worship Leader: Jim Coonce Scrapbook Retreat October Cost $45 / 1 night or $65 / 2 nights Dean: Tammy Williams Men s Retreat October 21 & 22 ~ Cost $30 Dean: Bob Phillips Speakers: Mark Weber, Lloyd Johnson, Jim Dalrymple and Greg Taylor Bring your own bedding, bring your Bible and bring a buddy! Ladies Retreat October 28 & 29 ~ Cost $30 Speaker: Macia Forman Worship Leader: Mitzi Fuguitt with Gail Stucker & Susie Roberts

6 MT. ZION CHRISTIAN CHURCH P.O. Box Florian Avenue Mt. Zion, IL (217) Join us on Facebook Church Staff Ed Bacon, Minister Jesse Orme, Children s Minister Jesse.mzcc@comcast.net Cody Monkman, Youth Minister Cody.mzcc@comcast.net Ronni Bayes, Secretary Ronni.mzcc@comcast.net Henry Heiland Tom Cohoon Elders Tim Wiggins Donations needed This year s theme is: The Enchanted Forest (no scary costumes please) for Hallelujah Night Cakes for cake walk! Candy (wrapped) 2 liters of pop These are needed by Oct. 30 This family event is an outreach to those in our area so bring your friends and neighbors Set up will be Monday starting at 10am LOTS of volunteers needed!!!!!! Any questions please call Teresa Sadorus