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"...Whatever you do,
do it all for the glory
of
God."
1 Corinthians 10:31
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Events Coming Up:
Sundays at CCC:
"Run the Race" An Olympian Sermon Series: With the summer Olympics about to start, it seems fitting to reprise a sermon series from 1999 on running life's race. For the next several weeks, Pastor Ken will lead us through Hebrews 12:1-13, beginning with a message titled, "In the Arena." Why not take a few minutes this week to prayerfully read the first part of Hebrews 12?
Sunday Morning Summer Schedule
Beginning Sunday, July 6, we will be worshipping in the air-conditioned Christian Arts Auditorium. Christian Education hour will be from 9:15 - 10:15 am. Worship services will be at 8:00 am and 10:30 am. The Sunday office location is the ticket booth in the CAA lobby. Here, you can order a tape for CD of the sermon or the entire service, make payments, pick up previously ordered CDs, etc. The office will be open at 9:00 am and 11:45 am. If you do not attend the later service and you want to order a CD, fill out the appropriate form and drop it in the box provided or drop it off in the church office during the week.
Building Summer Hours
From Monday, June 2 through Monday, September 1, the summer hours for the church building will be: Monday and Wednesday evenings until 9:00 pm and Saturdays from 8:00 am until noon. The church office will be open Monday through Friday from 8:30 am until 5:00 pm. When filling out Building Request forms for the summer, please try to plan events accordingly.
Cards and Crafts Circle - Thursday, August 21 - 7:00 pm
We need your help to renew our supply of cards, welcome bags and some of our other projects. Fellowship, supplies and refreshments provided. Jobs for all levels of crafters. Join us on Thursday, August 21 from 7:00 - 9:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall.
Mug 'n Muffin - Saturday, August 23 - 9:00 am
Ladies, bring your favorite mug and join us for another Mug 'n Muffin on Saturday, August 23 from 9:00 until 10:30 am in the Fellowship Hall. Our theme is "Footprints in the Sand." If you need child care, call Carol Capp through the church office by Thursday.
Mid-Year Business Meeting/Camp Reflections - Sunday, August 24
Mark your calendars for Sunday, August 24, for our mid-year business meeting, which will take place during the Adult Bible Fellowship hour beginning at 9:15 am. Members will be asked to choose two to serve on the Nominating Committee. Candidates for the 2009 Nominating Committee are Carri Bohringer, Josephine Huber and Kathy Richards. Then, plan on coming back at 6:30 pm for Camp Reflections.
Adult Christian Education Opportunities on Monday Nights
While our children are learning in AWANA, parents and other interested adults can do some learning as well. This fall, Pastor Ken Langley will offer two courses on Monday nights 6:30 to 8:15:
- September 8 through 29:
Four-week course on “Christianity and Islam.” Today, as never before, the second largest religion in the world, is shaping our culture. Words like jihad, imam, Quran, and fatwa have entered our vocabulary. We wonder how to reconcile the claim that Islam is a religion of peace with the aggressiveness of Islamic fundamentalism. What are we to make of this faith that claims the allegiance of hundreds of millions of people? While not all Muslims are alike any more than all Christians are alike, there are some fundamental beliefs all Muslims hold in common – some of which Christians can agree with, like belief in one true God. But is it the same God? How does the God of Muhammad differ from the God of Christianity? Come find out in a four-week exploration of “Christianity and Islam.” - October 6 through November 17:
Study “Greek for the Rest of Us.” Ever wonder what it would be like to understand a little of the language our New Testament was written in? You may not have two years to study the language several hours every week, but in seven weeks (about one hour of reading in addition to class time), you can learn enough Greek to understand why translations of the Bible differ, how to use good Bible study tools, and how to do a serious word study for yourself. For this course you’ll be asked to purchase and read a copy of William Mounce’s widely-used text, "Greek for the Rest of Us."
CareNet Walk for Life - Saturday, September 20
Please mark Saturday, September 20, on your calendars and plan to join us for the Walk for Life in your community. This fundraiser is critical to the ongoing operations of their ministries and they depend upon your help. You can participate as an individual or as a team. Sponsor sheets and more details are coming soon.
Women's Breakaway - September 19 - 21
Ladies! Now is the time to register for our 2008 Women's Breakaway at Camp Zion, September 19 - 21. Rhea Briscoe will be our guest speaker and will be sharing on the topic, "Permanently Marked." Download your registration form here and turn in to the church office or at the display table in the CAA lobby.
VBS News!
Hey, VBS Kids! We were able to raise $300 out of $1500 for our Guyana missions team to purchase electronic equipment to take with them to Guyana on August 4th. Thank you to all who contributed to this ministry.
AWANA Starts September 8th at 6:30 pm!
AWANA helpers needed! We are looking for people to help in a variety of areas. Please stop at the AWANA display in the lobby and take a look at the possibilities. We would love to have you come and share in this great ministry.
AWANA starts on September 8. We will begin registration on August 17. Beat the rush and fill out the registration form early. Cost this year will be $12.
AWANA Leaders! The AWANA Ministry Conference is September 13 in Rockford. See Leon for details.
2008 Short-Term Mission Trips
Zion to Zion South Africa Tour - January 1-15, 2009
We have the unique privilege of getting to know the heart of Africa by getting to know our Zion pastors and church leaders. Although there will be plenty for us to do on this trip, developing a personal relationship with our ZEMA missionaries and Zion pastors is at the top of the list. Download South Africa trip brochure.
Camp Zion News:
Family Work Weekend: Family Work Weekend is August 29 through September 1, Labor Day weekend, at Camp Zion. You'll have a great time, with two registration options this year. You may choose to arrive Friday evening and serve Camp Zion by working projects during the day on Saturday, OR you may choose to arrive Saturday afternoon and just enjoy the family camp experience. Both options include fun on the waterfront, around Door County and around the campfire. Check-in time for the work crew begins after 3 pm on Friday--the first meal is Saturday breakfast. Saturday work projects begin after breakfast and are generally done by 2 pm. Those not involved in work projects may check in after 3 pm on Saturday afternoon. Check-out for all is after breakfast on Monday morning. Registration forms are available at www.campzion.com or in the church office. Please mail the form and fees to Camp Zion.
Attention Camp Zion Photographers: Please remember to burn your summer digital pictures onto a CD and send them to Camp Zion ASAP so they can be used in the Camp slide show on Sunday, August 24. Pictures are needed by August 8. The camp address is P.O. Box 32, Ellison Bay, WI 54210.
Check out: www.campzion.com to read about and see pictures of the new road safety project, information about upcoming retreats and group pictures from the summer season.
Other Youth Activities:
8/20 - STUDENT LEADERSHIP HALF DAY RETREAT
(DETAILS TBA)
Student Leadership Team - Wednesday, August 20:
The Student Leadership Team will have a half-day meeting on Wednesday, August 20 at the Racine Zoo. Meet at the church at 10:30 am, returning by 5:30 pm. Bring a bagged lunch or purchase one at the zoo.
Third Annual Back-to-School Paintball Extravaganza - Saturday, September 6
Promised Land Paintball is a tremendous organization. Their paintball takes place in natural environments, they take safety seriously, and they are all about working with churches to provide a great opportunity for kids to connect with each other and with their parents. Best of all, you absolutely do not have to be a paintball veteran to have fun. This all-day event is open to all student between 7th and 12th grades as well as their parents. The cost is $45 per person and includes the cost of equipment rental, 500 paintballs, CO2 refills, and lunch. Sign up at any youth event or by e-mailing Leo at lbarnes@ccczion.org.
A Great Way to Help Our Youth!
One simple way you can help send students to camp is to donate cases of Pepsi, Mountain Dew, Sunkist, Sprite or Dr. Pepper to the CCC youth ministry. These donations then double the profit from each can of pop sold, enabling more students to attend fall and winter camp sessions. Feel free to drop off your donations in the church office anytime!
Opportunities to Serve:
Are You Shopping for Back-to-School?
Have you bought those gym shoes? Save those shoe boxes! Watch here for more details!
Calling All Scrapbookers!
Circle Center has over 30 years of pictures piled in a box and we are looking for people who would be interested in putting them on scrapbook paper. We have the paper and glue sticks, now we need a few interested people. Please contact the Circle Center office at 847-746-8607 if you are interested. this is a project that can be done at church or at home. Thanks in advance!
Nursery Volunteers Needed
The one-year nursery is in need of an adult volunteer for the following dates: 10/19/08, 5/3/09 and 8/9/09. An adult volunteer is also needed for the three-year-old nursery for 10/5/09. Nursery volunteers: the 2008-09 schedule was mailed to all the volunteers at the end of June. If you didn't receive one, please contact Darci Green.
Are You Interested in Teaching English?
The ESL program is looking for people who want to teach two days per week, mornings or evenings, beginning in September. You don't need to be a professional teacher or able to speak Spanish. Would you like to serve in child care? There are opportunities for that in the ESL program as well. please contact Pastor Eliel in the church office for more information.
Circle Center Campbell's Soup Update
Summertime is generally not a time we think about soup, but we are here at Circle Center! We are 100 points short of a trike, so keep the labels coming! We can reach our goal if we work together! Remember that the points are not just on soup cans. There is a list of participating products at the Welcome Center. Did you know that we can use the labels from "Goldfish" packets as well? Thanks to Tonilynn Rojas for her faithful counting and supervision of this project.
Help Provide Meals
Do you have a caring heart? Do you consider yourself somewhat “gifted” in the kitchen and hold a deep desire to serve others but just don’t know where to start? Then consider adding your name to our list of those willing to provide an occasional meal for someone facing serious illness or recuperation in our church family! You can sign up at the Welcome Center today, or call the church office at 847-746-1411 and speak to Katy or Jan.
What About the Other Arts?
We know that "we see our church as a center for the arts," and so we are extending to members a call for a presence of visual and literarty arts in our church family. Are you a painter, sculptor, graphic artist, potter or textile artists? Are you a writer? A poet? A playwright? If you use or have used your artistic talents to bring glory to Christ, or wish to do so, please contact Dr. Martin in the church office.
Serve the Congregation Behind the Scenes
Are you interested in serving as a slide operator during Sunday morning worship? All we need is someone who is coordinated with somewhat of a rhythmic ear to keep the slides running on time. You don't have to be technically savvy, as the program is simple and easy to learn. If you're interested, we could use your help once or twice a month. Call the church office at 847-746-1411 for more information.
Volunteer Drivers Needed
We are in need of people who are willing to drive the church van to transport those who want to attend the Sunday worship service. If you'd be interested, please contact Katy Lee in the church office. Driving the church van does not require a CDL license.
Have a Friendly Smile and a Welcoming Heart?
Maybe you'd like to serve our body as a Baker/Taker. this important ministry helps spread the welcoming love of God by providing baked goods for local guests to our church. You can help by baking a fresh loaf of bread or a batch of baked goods and simply dropping it off at a guest's home with a smile, letting them know we're glad they visited. Or perhaps you can't visit, but can provide baked goods for a "Taker" - you are needed too! Baker/Takers service about once a month. If you are interested, please contact the church office.
Weekly Services & Programs:
| Sunday: | ||
| Christian Education for all ages | 9:00 am | Go here for ABF locations. |
| Worship - July & August | 8:00 am & 10:30 am | Christian Arts Auditorium |
| Sr. High Youth Group | 7:00 pm | Youth Room |
| Monday: | ||
| Junior Bell Choir Rehearsal | 5:45 pm | Room C |
| AWANA - September through May | 6:30 pm | Gym |
| Jr. High Youth Group | 6:30 pm | Youth Room |
| GriefShare | 7:00 pm | Parlor |
| Tuesday: | ||
| Quilting Circle | 6:30 pm | Room 13 |
| Minding the Gap | 7:00 pm | Usher's Room |
| Wind Ensemble Rehearsal | 7:15 pm | Fellowship Hall |
| Adult Bell Choir Rehearsal | 7:30 pm | Room C |
| Wednesday: | ||
| AM Prayer Meeting | 7:00 am | Parlor |
| MOPS - 2nd & 4th Wed. | 9:00 am | Fellowship Hall |
| PM Prayer Meeting | 4:00 pm | Chapel |
| Student Leadership Team | 6:00 pm | Youth Room |
| Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal - Aug-May | 7:00 pm | Choir Room |
| Sr. High Bible Study | 7:00 pm | Youth Room |
| Jr. High Bible Study | 7:00 pm | Room 13 |
| Men's Bible Study | 7:00 pm | Parlor |
| College & Career Bible Study | 7:30 pm | Patenaude's, 2802 33rd St, Zion |
| Thursday: | ||
| First Place Bible Study | 9:00 am | Youth Room |
| DivorceCare | 7:00 pm | Parlor |
| Music Team Rehearsal | 7:00 pm | Sanctuary |
| Friday: | ||
| Women's Bible Study | 9:00 am | Church Parlor |
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