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ZION-EAR ZION UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST JUNE 2016 7025 E 100 N, SHELBYVILLE, IN VOL. 428 REV. JAMIE L. KENT, PASTOR EMAIL: zionucc@tds.net

Nobody is “Too Far Gone” There is a medieval saying you may have heard: “God draws straight lines with crooked sticks.” Have you noticed how candid the Bible is about its heroes? It doesn’t whitewash the flaws and foibles of its characters. Abraham is not only the Father of All Who Believe but the scared rabbit that puts his wife in jeopardy to save his neck. King David is not only the Man after God’s Heart but also the adulterer who lies and kills a man to try to keep the affair from being exposed. Peter is not only First Among Equals in the band of apostles but also the frightened fisherman who denies knowing Jesus of Nazareth in his hour of need – not once, but three times. So how can these people be “saints” and “examples” to the rest of us? How are we supposed to find hope and encouragement from reading their stories? That question isn’t too hard to answer. For one thing, those stories in the Bible are about real people. And real people have weaknesses as well as strengths, bad days as well as good ones. For another, God knows everything and lies about nothing. So the Bible doesn’t tell half-truths or gloss over human frailty. Finally, the full story gets told so you and I will understand that God is willing and eager to accept and include us too. The purposes of God in this world are accomplished through people with clay in their feet. Always have been. Always will be. Is there another option? But I have met so many people who are under the impression they are hopeless

or “too far gone.” One woman told me there was no place in God’s heart for

somebody who had made as big a mess of her life as she had. A man just out of

jail said he could never feel comfortable among “decent folk.” What?

Joseph had a prison record. Abraham and Sarah laughed at God’s promise. Jacob hurt his family by playing favorites with his kids. Naomi and Ruth were widows. Job lost everything for which he had worked. Jeremiah was depressed and suicidal. Rahab had been a prostitute. Noah got drunk. Moses stuttered. Are you getting the picture now? Is it dawning on you that God doesn’t have to recruit perfect people (there aren’t any!) and will use anybody who is willing to trust Him? That means He can use you. You. And you. Even me. God does some of His best work through the most unlikely people. He draws some beautifully straight lines with some of the most crooked of sticks. Think about it, Jamie

Refreshments Needed!

Please sign the list in the back room of the sanctuary if you are willing to bring refreshments in for the months of June.

SPONSOR A BULLETIN

Cost is only $5.00 per Sunday (Easter & Christmas is $8.00) Please give monies to Becky

Sign-up sheet in north hallway.

Sunday School Opening

June 19— The Neu Class

Ushers

June — The Neu Class

Attendance

2016 2015 2014 1st Sunday in April

106 50(Early) 69 165(Easter) 2nd Sunday in April 94 57 82 3rd Sunday in April 65 108 32(Early) 155(Easter)

4th Sunday in April 81 58 56

Next Newsletter Deadline

Sunday, June 26

Pastor Jamie’s Contact Information

Home Phone: 765-525-4535

Cell Phone: 317-512-0803

Email: jamiekent1@live.com

WALDRON REHAB DEVOTIONS

Zion UCC choir and members will be providing devotions and music on Sunday, July 3, 2016 at 2:00pm for the residents of Waldron Rehab

Center. Everyone is invited to attend this ministry and the

residents really enjoy our time with them. Please come out and enjoy a great afternoon with the residents.

JUNE SPECIAL OFFERING Merom Love Offering

Aids our church camp, conference and

retreat center in Merom, Indiana.

PRAYER CONCERNS Amelia Perkins, job concerns Janice Montgomery, knee replacement but doing well Devin Thomas’ grandmother recovery from surgery for aneurysm Donna Haehl, Debbie Harker’s sister, having health issues Christy Poe, recovering well from surgery needs to wait 10 days for results as to cancer or not Erin Doyle, fighting staph infection Alice Reddick, secretary at Lewis Creek Baptist Church, in accident and suffered several broken bones Wayne Carmony, moved to Cypress Run Emmy Gainey, friend of Michelle Yonts, needs new liver & other health issues Kathy Wright, continuing back pain Nancy Kuhn, recovering from surgery Bill Butler, father of Linda Kuhn, moved to nursing home Kent Cassidy, brother of Larry Cassidy Harriet Bickel, having tests for cancer Doug Ferguson, cancer, cousin of Lynn Coers Kathy Lane, mother of Virginia Kuhn Erin Garcia, in remission, no more treatments for now Donna Brewer, Amelia Perkins neighbor Betty Shouse, Tom Shouse grandmother health issues Marcia Murray, cousin of Gerry Kuhn and sisters John and Betty Benson, Judy Kuhn’s parents Bill Holzer, Donna Durbin’s father Donna Holzer, Donna Durbin’s sister-in-law Steve Junghans, cousin of Lynn Coers

Stan Adkins, brother of Steve Adkins Gertie Hall, mother of Barbara Gahimer Pat Schaf, sister of Barbara Gahimer John & Patty Wright Wayne Carmony Kay Rogers Lloyd Wissing John Stepp John Eiler Charlene John Mary Ann Stagge Mary Kay Pitts Janet Roberts Phyllis White Nola Posz ************************************************ All Military and their families including Peter Kuhn, son of Gerry & Linda Kuhn, stationed with US. Air Force in New Mexico, Enoch Stohry, grandson of Betty Stohry also in the U.S. Air Force and Karlie Dulworth, daughter of Randy & Becky Dulworth, stationed with U.S. Navy in Bahrain for next two years ************************************************ SHUT-INS Betty Stohry—Home Mary Lou Haehl—Home Kathleen Kuhn, Waldron Health & Rehab, Rm. 34 Pauline Adkins—Ashford Place, mother of Steve Adkins Evelyn Craig, mother of Janet Robinson, Ashford Place Doris Kuhn - Franklin Un. Methodist Home, Rm. 281 Ruth Reynolds—Waldron Health & Rehab

SOCIAL MEDIA

Please be sure to check out the updated website for Zion UCC at zionucc.me for information about Zion, upcoming events and photos. Also, be sure to add Zion UCC to your Facebook page and share with all your friends that also highlights photos of Zion, upcoming events and a great forum for discussing the weekly bible study. A huge thanks to Sirena Shouse for her time and talents for updating these websites!!

Choir will be on hiatus May 29 through September 4. We welcome special music during that time. If you or someone you know would like to share their talent, please see Debbie Harker or sign up on the clipboard in the church office.

Worship Services on DVD’s are now available in the church office. The discs are located on the bottom shelf of the bookcase next to the copier in the black storage container. If you missed a service or would like to hear a sermon again, please feel free to check the disc out—simply sign your name, date and sermon date taken on the clipboard next to the storage container. When you return the disc, please place back in storage container and mark date returned on sign-out sheet. Thank you!!

OUR QUIET ROOM The “Rainbow” Room, aka Beginners Classroom, at the rear of the sanctuary is designated as our “quiet” or “cry” room for parents to take their children, if necessary, and still be able to see and hear the worship service. Please feel free to use this room as needed.

PROJECTOR/MONITORS Looking for members that would be interested or feel led to learn and operate the projector and monitor systems during worship services. If you would enjoy working with this ministry, please see Marvin Kuhn or Pastor Jamie for more details.

BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES June 1 – In memory of Darlene Law; Emily Keller; *Greg & Stacy Kulpinski 2 – Dennis Coers 3 – Reggie Isley; Mary Murphy; Tony Higgins; Richard Schmid; Emily Huffman 4 – Dale Law; Nicholas Brand *In Memory of Otto Walke 5 – John Wright; Julie Alano *Jim & Charlotte Gridley 6 - *Marvin & Donna Kuhn 7 – Jodi Kuhn; Elizabeth Bowman; Madeline Robinson 8 – Tina Reese 9 – Brad Kuhn; Roman Acolla; Leah Kuhn *Brian & Pat Haehl In Memory of Kathryn McNew 10 – Judy Kuhn; Steve Adkins; Syrys Price *Neal & Nancy Kuhn 11 – Marcia Loveless 13 - *Fred & Lynn Coers 16 – Darryl Kuhn 17 – Jackie Nickel; *Brian & Cherri Harker 19 – Martha Keller; Richard Wright; Amanda Haehl; *Wayne & Martha Keller; In Memory of Carolyn Baker 20 – Amy Kuhn 21 – Bill Kuhn; *John & Susan Parsley 23 – Dylan Harker; Zachary Wickizer 24 – Joe Harker; Greg Ryhal; Camren Kuhn Charlotte Gridley; *Matt & Amy Kuhn 25 – Simon Kuhn 26 – In Memory of Helen Rice 28 – Naomi Kuhn 29 - *Al & Tessa Currens 30 – Shey Gahimer

(*denotes anniversaries)

Wednesday Bible Study

The bible study lessons held on Wednesdays will be on summer

break June 22 and will start back on August 17 at 11:00am and 7:00pm.

We will begin a new series entitled

“Acts of God” and you will not want to miss this great study.

Perhaps the greatest human question of all is the questioning of suffering: If God is good, why does He allow

so much pain in the world? This is a question not often talked about in

church but Acts of God addresses it head on and doesn’t offer trite Answers. This study will offer insight and hope as Pastor Bob

Russell uses the biblical story of Joseph to explore how, in the face of

personal pain or the suffering of those we love, we can trust in the

Lord at all times.

The children’s ministry will be visiting Connor Prairie on July 16 leaving from

Zion UCC at 9:30am. This will be a great outing for our youth

so please let Amy Kuhn know if you and/or your child will be attending or if you have any questions or concerns.

HOUSE MINISTRY A list of contractors and skilled carpenters is currently being put together by the House Ministry for reference when repairs or projects are need to be completed. Please let Mike Haehl, Pastor Jamie or Becky know if you would like to be included in this list.

DONATING IS APPRECIATED!

Food pantry items are collected month-ly for area food pantries. A collection box is located at the rear of the sanctu-ary.

In addition, we are collecting new or gently used shoes for Changing Foot-prints! Please place your shoe donations in the storage box in the office hallway.

Also collecting Campbell’s Soup UPC labels, box tops for education and pop can tabs. Containers are in the room at the rear of the sanctuary.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!

The Zion United Church of Christ Annual Chicken Dinner will be held on Saturday, July 9, 2016 from 4:00pm—7:00pm Menu will consist of fried chicken, green beans, Hawaiian rolls, salad bar, dessert, lemonade or tea. Co-Chairpersons are Jerry Kuhn, Paul Haehl and Greg Kulpinski. June 5— Sign up sheets for volunteers to donate food and work the event Kathy Wright will have tickets available to sell June 26— Chairman to turn in completed shopping list June 29— Chairman to complete shopping July 3— Setting up tables after worship services Week of July 3—Chairman and ministry team setting up church rooms and preparing dining room July 9— Dinner held from 4:00pm—7:00pm This is a large event for Zion UCC and the ministry team would greatly appreciate everyone’s support to make this a successful dinner. Please see Jerry, Paul or Greg if you have any questions or concerns, sign up to donate food and assist with the event and see Kathy for tickets to sell to all your friends and family. Be sure to watch your bulletins and daily e-mails for more information as it becomes available. And remember———many hands make light work—-volunteer to help!

Devin & Whitney Thomas Randy & Becky Dulworth 1605 Counselor Row 627 Shelby Street Shelbyville, IN 46176 Shelbyville, IN 46176

53rd Annual Gathering Indiana/Kentucky Conference of the United Church of Christ

The annual meeting of the United Church of Christ will begin at 7:00am on

Friday, June 10 and will conclude on Saturday, June 11 at 1:00pm at the University of Indianapolis.

Everyone is invited to attend this informative annual meeting that will included the corporate annual business meeting as well as a chance to dream while awake

and rejoice in a vision of what the future may hold.

The ninth General and President and Minister of the UCC, Dr. John Dorhauer will be the keynote speaker.

Pastor Jamie, Lynn Kuhn and Susan Worland will be

attending. If you are interested in going, please let one of them know. They would love to have you join them!!

LET’S CELEBRATE!!!

begins June 20!!