APRIL 11– 17, 2010 WEEKLY UPDATES

Announcements
Working Together
Thanks to everyone who helps or who has helped with the following:
ŠUMW Salad Luncheon ŠUMW Bake Sale
ŠEaster Sunday Services ŠUpdating Library
ŠPalm Sunday Service ŠParish Nurse Ministry
ŠZion’s website ŠUMCOR donations
ŠUpdating Narthex

Parish Nurse
For health questions and/or concerns, our Parish Nurse, Bette Olson, can be reached on her cell phone
(218-791-5151) or at the church office.

Prayer Chain
The purpose of Zion’s prayer chain is to offer and receive prayer support during times of need. To sign up
for email alerts, contact Connie Sherwood at csherwood@gfschools.org or floblue@aol.com or the church
office at zionumc@midconetwork.com.

Library Open House

Visit the Zion Library on Sunday morning, April 11th and April 18th, for an Open House from 9:30 a.m. –
12:15 p.m. The library is located in the west wing just across from the Sisters In Spirit room.

Souper Sunday
Following the 11 am service on April 18 there will be a feast of homemade soups and bread for all to enjoy.
The UMM are sponsoring this Souper Sunday event to celebrate the arrival of spring and our many
blessing at Zion. A free-will offering will be taken to support a replacement computer for Buffie in the
church's main office. Don't miss the many wonderful selections of soups and breads on April 18. Bring a
friend to church and stay for our feast! If you would like to contribute some soup (e.g., a gallon or a big pot)
or bread/rolls for the Souper Sunday meal please contact Doug Peters (douglasnd@gmail.com or 746-
9577).

Valley Chordsmen Concert

Sunday, April 18th at 4 PM at the Red River High School Theater. Gospel songs-a cappella & barbershop
harmony. Tickets may be purchased at the door and are $10 for adults and $5 for children 12 & under. For
advanced tickets, see or call Ed Olson at 701-772-5403.

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This Sunday at Zion
Sunday, April 11, 2010 – Second Sunday after Easter. Library Open House.
8:45 a.m.—Contemporary “footstool” Worship Service
9:30-12:15 – Library Open House
10:00 a.m.—Continental Fellowship & Sunday School
11:00 a.m.—Traditional Worship Service
Monday, April 12, 2010
5:30 p.m. – United Methodist Men
6:30 p.m. – Finance Committee Meeting
7:30 p.m. – Administrative Council Meeting
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
6:30 a.m. – Morning Small Group
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
10:30 a.m.—Zion Office Staff Meeting
6:00 p.m.—footstool Practice
7:00 p.m.—Youth Group
7:45 p.m.—Choir Practice. Childcare provided

Upcoming Dates to Remember

(Always check the Church Bulletin Board for further details, upcoming events & other community news.)
Next Sunday, April 18, 2010 – Library Open House, Souper Sunday, Native American Ministries
Sunday (offering)
8:45 a.m. – “footstool” Worship Service
9:30-11 a.m. – Blood Pressure Checks. UND Students. Narthex.
9:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. – Library Open House.
10:00 a.m. – Continental Fellowship & Sunday School
11:00 a.m. – Traditional Worship Service. Souper Sunday to follow service.
4:00 p.m. – Valley Chordsmen Concert. Red River High School Theater.
Monday, April 19, 2010
1:00 p.m. – PEO. Fireside Room & Kitchen.
7:30 p.m. – Evening Small Group. All are welcome.
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
6:30 a.m.—Morning Small Group. Meets at Zion. Everyone welcome.
3:30-5 p.m. – New American Services Advisory Board Meeting.
7:00 p.m. – Renaissance Circle. Hostess: Bonnie Taylor.
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
9:15 a.m. – Miriam Circle. Hostess: Joann Hurley.
10:30 a.m.—Zion Office Staff Meeting
6:00 p.m.—footstool Practice
7:00 p.m.—Youth Group
7:45 p.m.—Choir Practice. Childcare provided
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
5:30 p.m. – Love Feast. Sharon Lutheran Church serving.

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This Week’s Lectionary Reading
Second Sunday of Easter. The liturgical color is white or gold, which expresses the joy of the
season.
• Acts 5:27-32
• Psalm 150
• Revelation 1:4-8
• John 20:19-31

This Week’s Bible Teaching

Text: Ephesians 2:1-10
Sermon Title: Justice, Mercy, Grace

Zion United Methodist Church

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