All women 18 and older are invited to join us for a prayer experience
in Bradley Chapel. You will travel to prayer stations at your own pace and interact with God through different activities and meditations. Desserts & Fellowship immediately following in the Cafe.

Please RSVP to Janell Guyman (769-3534) janellguyman@yahoo.com
or Maggie Brown (733-0841) maggie@brownson5th.com before November 16th.

Please Mark Your Calendar: Upcoming Events!
December 13 - Bake Bash * 6 - 8 pm
December 14 - Bake Sale * Sunday morning
January 10 * Snowflake Tea * 1 - 3 pm

It is with regret that we announce the resignation/departure of our Chancel Choir Director Jill Burleson. Jill had been a great addition to the choir and ZUMC in her brief tenure as a part of the staff and musical team.Unfortunately circumstances at her full time employer (Ball State University) along with the timing of her appointment here ended up in her decision to leave.
Laura Breuckmann has graciously agreed to “pinch hit” as the interim director while our hiring process begins again in earnest.Resumes are being gathered and will be reviewed/interviewed by a sub-committee made up of choir members and a SPRC participant.
We will keep everyone advised.In the meantime, come, sing, listen to our great choir and know we will be blessed with a new leader shortly.

Check Out These New Titles:

Mother Teresa -Come Be My Light
Edited by Brian Kolodiejchuk
Mother Teresa was one of the most revered people of the 20th century, so it is no surprise that 10 years after her death people still want to know what impelled this poor, humble Albanian woman to give her life to God so completely.Kolodiejchuk, a Catholic priest and friend of Mother Teresa's who is actively promoting her cause for sainthood, assembles a startling and impressive collection of her writings, most of which have never been seen by the public.

God Allows U-Turns by Allison Bottke
A book of faith in action for teens - these slice-of-life stories offer a confidence building look at passionate faith changing, encouraging, inspiring and healing lives.Perfect forreadings.

Big Russ & Me (Large Print) by Tim Russert
Veteran newsman and Meet the Press moderator Tim Russert is know for his direct and unpretentious style and he explains why in this charming memoir.Russert's father is profiled as a plainspoken World War II veteran who worked two blue-collar jobs while raising four kids in South Buffalo and the elder Russert's lessons on how to live an honest, disciplined, and ethical life are shown to be universal.

The library is open during all services including the Saturday night service.We have check out, just leave your name and the book numbers on the sign out sheet.

On your mark, get set, START COLLECTING! ROCK is collecting Pop tabs for the Ronald McDonald House again. Last year, with your help, we were able to collect 153,000 tabs. Our goal is to make the
“Million Pop Tab Club”. As you can see we will need your help once again. Its as easy as 1~pull tab, 2~ save, 3 ~ bring them to the ZUMC Welcome center, church office or the ROCK office. The girls are defending their title ~ last year they collected the most tabs by far over the ROCK boys and the ROCK staff. Thanks for PULLIN’ for us!

The R.O.C.K. CHARACTER COUNTS! (SM) Kids are gearing up for their second annual Christmas fundraiser. Last year they sold fleece scarves that were hand made by the kids. Thanks to many of you … it was a HUGE success! This year they will be selling draw string backpacks and handmade gifts in a jar.
Bath salts, Child’s Journal, Hot Chocolate, Home made candles
Mark you calendars now, come with list in hand and be ready to shop! Look for the kids with amazing CHARACTER on Sunday, November 16 & 23 (before and after each service).
All proceeds will once again go towards purchasing Angel Tree gifts.

During the five Sundays in November 2008, ZUMC will once again sponsor a food/gift collection for Fletcher Place, an Indy Metro Missionthe needy.Grocery bags with lists of needs will be available in the east and west entrances.return your items by Sunday, November 30, 2008. There will be labeled bins at the east and west entrances to accept your donations.

Volunteers are needed to sort and load donations in trucks, SUVs, or cars on Friday, December 5, 2008, from 3-6 in Bradley Chapel. Drivers and youth are needed to transport and unload the food at Fletcher Place on Saturday morning, December 6, 2008. We welcome the help of individuals, families, small groups, church classes, etc. Starting November 2, 2008, signup sheets will be available in the narthex on tables just east of the Welcome Center or you may contact Jan Stevens at 873-3243.

To learn more about Fletcher Place, visit http://www.fletcherplacecc.org.
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Sound/Lighting Tech – MERGE is in need of a sound technician and light technician for worship services on Sunday evenings. This is a critical need! Please sign up at the MERGE table or contact Ed Chapman or Don Barrett.

MERGE Food Team – Do you like to eat? Do you like for others to be able to eat? Perfect! We need adults to join existing food teams that work together to provide dinner one Sunday night @ MERGE approximately every 6 – 8 weeks. No one works alone. Please contact Brian Biggs (jbb88@sbcglobal.net or 873-8971) for more information!

Bass Player, Electric Guitar Player - The MERGE band is expanding and improving and currently in need of a bass player and electric guitar player to help lead worship during MERGE on Sunday evenings. Talented Youth, College, & Adults are welcome to inquire! For more information please contact Ed Chapman – ed@renewedmedia.com

Singing and More in the Narthex!
Would you like to join others in singing Christmas carols in the narthex the Advent season? Would you like to play an instrument or have a group that would like to sing together? Please contact Doug Benge at doug@bengemark.com.

This Sunday, the flowers on the altar are in recognition of our pastors: John Wantz, Reverend Scott Tyring, Reverend Linda Johnson, and Jeanne Chapman. We thank them for their leadership and the talents and gifts they bring to Zionsville United Methodist Church.

In honor of Pastor Appreciation Monthwant to extend the invitation to all of the congregation to show their thanks to our leaders by taking a moment to write a word, a prayer, or just a thought on one of the crosses found at the end of your pew. You may put the cross into the offering basket when it comes by. Thanks!

ROCK, the before and after school child care program at ZUMC, is looking for a volunteer treasurer for its program.The position includes paying invoices, running payroll, reconciling bank statements, and preparing monthly financials. 5-10 hours a month. Be a part of growing, vibrant ministry of ZUMC. Contact Kim Storen if interested at 442-1983.

It’s Time for Armed Forces Game Night!
Friday, November 7 * 7 pm - 9 pm
Family Life Center * Free * Dress: Camouflage or Military
RSVP in Sunday School or to Jeanne Chapman or
Dawn McKnight


Do you: like to spend time with your friends? Enjoy a little competition? Do you like winning prizes and playing games? Enjoy eating food? Want to laugh and get crazy? Want to grow closer to God? Then join us Friday Nov. 7, from 7 pm - 9 pm for a time of friendship, fellowship & fun! Each month will have a different theme and dressing up is half the fun! Everyone who dresses with the theme gets a chance to win a gift card to local area restaurants, stores, and movies! Bring your friends!

To help with prep and food, please RSVP in SS or to Jeanne @ jchapman@zumc.org by November 2.