"...Whatever you do,
do it all for the glory
of God."

1 Corinthians 10:31

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Events Coming Up:

Worship in CAA beginning August 1
It's Hot! Your church is moving to the air-conditioned Christian Arts Auditorium beginning August 1. We'll hold two worship services at 8:00 and 10:30 am. The Christian Education hour will be from 9:15 until 10:15 am. Be cool!

Building Summer Hours
Starting Tuesday, June 1 through Labor Day, the building summer hours are as follows: Monday and Wednesday evenings until 9:00 pm, Tuesday, Thursday and Fridays until 5:00 pm, Saturdays from 8:00 am until noon. When filling out building request forms, please plan accordingly.

Baptism Preparation Session - Sunday, August 1
If you want to be baptized on the beach on Sunday evening, August 22, please let Pastor Ken know and attend a forty-five minute preparation session after worship on Sunday, August 1. We'll meet in the parlor ten minutes after the benediction to go over the meaning of baptism, how to prepare your testimony and the logistics of baptism in Lake Michigan. If you're interested in more information about being baptized, contact the church office or email Pastor Ken at klangley@ccczion.org.

Zion Conservatory of Music Fall Registration - Discount Deadline August 1
It's time to register for the 2010-2011 ZCM year--take advantage of our early registration discount: $5 off. ZCM will be holding a Registration Open House for new students on Saturday, August 14 from 9:00 am - 12:00 noon in the Christian Arts Auditorium lobby. This is your last chance for the discount. ZCM provides private music instruction in piano, strings, voice, guitar, brass, woodwinds and percussion. For more information and enrollment details visit www.zionconservatory.com for phone Barbara Johnson at 847-872-4803.

Mid-year Congregational Meeting - Sunday, August 8
After worship on Sunday, August 8, we'll ask the membership to stay for a few minutes to elect members of the new nominating committee. The Nominating Committee is responsible for selecting candidates for Standing Committees. The nominees are: Terri Allen, Dave LaBelle and Connie Patenaude. This year, staff will prepare written rather than oral reports. These, along with a six-month financial report, will be available August 1 or 8.

Adult Singles at Ravinia - Sunday, August 8 - 7:30 pm
Connections - Adult singles join us at Ravinia for a concert on Sunday, August 8 at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $22, plus $8 for the train. See Jill Zwicke for more information. Other activities coming up: Come out and join us at the Zion Park District band shell across the street the the CCC sanctuary for the next three Thursdays at 7:30 pm for music concerts.

All-Church Prayer Meeting - Sunday, August 15
Periodically, we bring the whole family together for prayer. During August, we'll do so in between the two services on Sunday, August 15. ABFs will join in the CAA that morning between 9:15 and 10:15 am for this concentrated time of corporate prayer.

Mayor's Prayer Breakfast - Monday, September 6 - 8:00 am
Mark your calendars for the Mayor's Prayer Breakfast on Monday, September 6 at 8:00 am at the Zion-Benton Township High School, South Cafeteria. The city of Zion had to make some budget cuts for the 2010 fiscal year and the Prayer Breakfast was one of the functions that took a hit. The Zion Benton Ministerial Association took it upon themselves to sponsor this event, so please support them in their efforts. Tickets are available in the church office for $10.00 each.

Moody Bible Institute Distance Learning
Moody Distance Learning, an extension of Moody Bible Institute in Chicago, would like to partner with local churches to train future leaders and faithful witnesses. They need our help to get the word out about the Moody classes, especially the college degree program. Those going to college or those interested in a college degree can build a strong Christian foundation with Moody Bible courses. For more information, phone 312-329-2089 or visit www.moody.edu/rc or email them at rc-assistant2@moody.edu.

Opportunities to Serve:

Teaching English as a Second Language
Are you interested in teaching English? The ESL program is looking for people who want to teach two days per week mornings or evenings. You don't have to be a teacher or speak Spanish. There is an opportunity to help in the nursery as well. If you can help, please contact Pastor Eliel at erojas@ccczion.org.

Cleanliness Is Next to Godliness?
Are you concerned about disease being spread among our nursery children? Would you be willing to help serve our youngest children by cleaning the toys in our nurseries once or twice a year? Come and be a part of the team of people dedicated to this task on a rotating basis. For more information, contact Heather Streid at nursery@ccczion.org.

Save Your Stamps!
Alliance Stamp Ministry has raised over a half a million dollars for missions work by collecting canceled stamps from all over the world! If you would like to assist with this wonderful ministry effort, start saving your canceled stamps and turn them into the church office from time to time. Cut carefully around the stamp, leaving at least a 1/2" border of envelope attached--please do not soak stamps off the envelopes.

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.

The House That Grace Built
Each year, the Lake County Jail releases approximately 1,080 women back into our community. A random re-entry survey of 100 women found that 76 women were identified as needing housing, 34 women were classified as homeless and 59% did not have a high school diploma. Without intervention, these ladies will return to the streets doing drugs and prostitution to survive. The House That Grace Built provides intervention at the critical time of being released from jail. It provides them with options that include a safe place to live, job and office skills training, personal and spiritual growth and development, parenting skills, financial management and coping skills that will allow them to become self-sufficient and independent of the welfare system. They are starting this house from "scratch" and have nothing, so they are urgently in need of ANY household goods from furniture to food. If you can help in any way or would like more information, please contact Debbie Gonzalez at 847-208-5615 or visit their website at http://www.thehousethatgracebuilt.com.

Transportation Needs at CCC:
There are a number of people who would appreciate a ride to church on Sundays. They would need to be picked up at their homes for the worship service and then dropped off after church. If we have enough people showing an interest, you would be able to work in pairs -- one drive to pick up and the other to take home. You do not need a commercial driver's license to drive the van. Please contact the church office if you would be willing to help.

Won't you consider becoming an occasional driver for those in our church family who need transportation to and from doctor's appointments, grocery stores and local errands. There is such a great need with very few volunteers to help out during the day. Please call the church office to sign up and help make the new year easier for those in need of transportation.

Teen MOPS needs female drivers who are willing to pick up one or two teen moms who need a ride to the library in order to attend Teen MOPS meetings. Meetings are held on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays from 6:30 pm until 8:00 pm.

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.

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Weekly Services & Programs:

Sunday:
Prayer	8:30 am	Parlor
Christian Education - Begins August 1	9:15 am	Go here for ABF locations.
Worship - Begins August 1	8:00 am & 10:30 am	Christian Arts Auditorium
Sr. High Youth Group	7:00 pm	Youth Room
Monday:
Archives Committee	9:30 am	Church Parlor
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 Group	6:30 pm	Room 13
Wednesday:
Prayer Meeting	7:00 am	Parlor
MOPS - 2nd & 4th Wed, Sept through May	9:00 am	Fellowship Hall
Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal - Aug-May	7:00 pm	Choir Room
Men's Bible Study	7:00 pm	Parlor
Holy Grounds Young Adult Bible Study	7:00 pm	Fellowship Hall
Thursday:
Cards and Crafts Circle - 3rd Thursdays	7:00 pm	Fellowship Hall
Adult Bell Choir Rehearsal	7:00 pm	Room C
Music Team Rehearsal	7:00 pm	CAA

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