Weekly Newsletter – October 20, 2025
đź“–Sunday Recap
What a great morning of worship yesterday! Our community service at Zion was such a blessing, seeing the sanctuary full of people from different congregations all worshiping together was a beautiful reminder that the body of Christ is bigger than any one building. When we come together in unity, we reflect the heart of Jesus and show the world that the gospel truly brings people together.
Pastor Seth Schnautz shared a powerful and timely message from Nehemiah 3–4, reminding us to stay faithful and trust that God can do big things, even when challenges arise. Just as the people of Jerusalem worked side by side to rebuild the wall, we’re called to build together, encouraging one another, standing firm in faith, and believing that God is at work through us.
This Sunday morning, we’ll continue our series in James as we look at 2:1–13. Come ready to be challenged and encouraged by what God’s Word says about living out our faith with love and mercy.
Happening This Week
Sunday
- 9:00am – Worship
- 5:30pm – Thrive (Youth Only)
- 6:00pm – Adult Small Groups
🗓️ Mark Your Calendar
Fall Festival
Saturday, November 1
Join us for our Fall Festival on Saturday, October 18th from 3–6 p.m. at the West Salem Square! This free family event will have something for everyone; bounce house, pumpkin painting, hayrides, a petting zoo, and plenty of chili to enjoy. It’s a great way to celebrate the season together, and we’d love for you to bring your family and friends.
Men’s Breakfast
Saturday, November 1 @ 7am
Join us for our upcoming Men’s Breakfast! All men are invited to come enjoy a hearty meal, good fellowship, and a short devotion to encourage and challenge us in our walk with Christ. It’s a great chance to connect, share, and start the day with purpose. Bring a friend and come hungry, both for food and for the Word!
Church Directory Photos
Sunday November 16 & Wednesday October 19thÂ
We’re updating our church directory, and we’d love for you to be part of it! Directory photos will be taken Sunday, November 16 (10:15 AM–8:00 PM) and Wednesday, November 19 (5:00 PM–8:00 PM) here at the church.
Each session takes about 10 minutes—quick, easy, and with no sales pitch—just a chance to have your photo included in our updated directory. A church directory helps us stay connected, put faces with names, and strengthen our sense of family within the church.
Sign up at the church to reserve your time slot!
🙏 Prayer Requests
Please be praying for:
- Family of Don Catt
- Elizabeth Weiss – health issues
- Harley Lear – surgery recovery
- Rita Giese – recovery
- Alice Hering – surgery recovery
- LeRoy Moore – recovery
- Family of Carl Case
- Betty Straw – cancer
- Katie Kearbey – cancer
- Ashley Porter – kidney stones
- Wes Clodfelter – broken hand
- Capt. Michael Smith, U.S. Marines – duty for 3 years in Okinawa, Japan
- Angie Hayes – test results
- Chuck Perry – Cancer
- Rodney Hardner – Cancer
- Kelli Savage – Cancer
If you have a prayer request, contact church office at 618-456-8563 or fill out a card on Sunday.
See you Sunday!