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Preparing for Worship:
Oct. 5 (Proper 22) Seventeenth S. a. Pentecost Hab. 1:1–4; 2:1–4 2 Tim. 1:1–14 Luke 17:1–10
Oct. 12 (Proper 23) Eighteenth S. a. Pentecost Ruth 1:1–19a 2 Tim. 2:1–13 Luke 17:11–19
Oct. 19 (Proper 24) Nineteenth S. a. Pentecost Gen. 32:22–30 2 Tim. 3:14–4:5 Luke 18:1–8
Oct. 26* Reformation Day Rev. 14:6–7 Rom. 3:19–28 John 8:31–36 or Matt. 11:12–19

C3 invites the Communities & Churches of the IKM-Manning School to join in  Wolf Pack For Hunger Walk & Soup Supper – Sunday, October 5

The first-ever Wolf Pack For Hunger (WP4H) Walk will be held on Sunday, October 5, at the Kerkhoff Trestle Park Shelter House in Manning, followed by a Soup Supper.

Schedule of Events:

• Registration: 1:30 p.m. (at Trestle Park)

• Walk: 2:00–6:00 p.m. (walk as much or as little as you’d like)

• Soup Supper: 4:00–6:30 p.m. (at the Shelter House)

This event is hosted by C3 (Christ, Community & Celebration) and the communities and churches of the IKM-Manning School District. Proceeds will help fund the 8th Wolf Pack For Hunger packaging event, where IKM-Manning students and community partners will pack 50,000 meals for those in need.

Ways to Participate:

• Walk and collect pledges (or just join for fun!)

• Donate toward meal packaging

• Bring canned goods for the Manning Food Pantry

• Enjoy the Soup Supper

• Cheer on walkers and pray for those we serve

Impact of Your Donation:

• 32¢ = soup mix to feed 6 people

• $16 = 50 meals

• $70 = one case (2,126 meals)

• $500 = sponsor a table of 20 volunteers for an hour

Our Goal: $16,000 to package 50,000 meals in 2026. Already $5,000 has been raised—help us raise another $10,000 through this event!

Let’s come together as a Wolf Pack for Hunger—one step, one meal, one life at a time.

1. If you have internet access of any kind (smartphone, tablet, computer), you can view any of Zion’s recent services, daily prayers, Bible studies (and other videos) through You Tube or Zion’s Facebook page, even if you don’t have a Facebook account, by following the steps below:

1)     Go to Zion’s homepage (zionmanning.com)

2)     Click on “Links” (near the top of the page)

3)     On the Links page, click on “Facebook Link.”

4)     On the Facebook page, click on “video” to select a service, prayer, or other video.

If you have internet access but can’t get this to work for you, call the church office for assistance!

1. If you would like to have printed copies of the sermons mailed to you, or to pick them up in the office, just notify the church office! (712) 655-2352

1. DVDs of the services are also available to be mailed or picked up. 

1. If you need anything, please call the church office (or email: zionmanninglcms@gmail.com). We have members who work in Carroll and/or are willing to drive there to pick up prescriptions, groceries, etc., and deliver them to your door. And, your pastor is always happy to listen to your concerns and/or to pray with you over the phone!       

1. Prayer is powerful, and also a great way to stay connected to the ministry of the Church and to your fellow believers! And your continued faithful giving will allow the mission of the Church to go forward during this crucial time.

Food Items needed:  Hamburger Helper, juice, chicken noodle soup, tomato soup, creamed soup, mandarin oranges, chili beans, canned vegetables (corn, beans, peas, carrots), boxed cheese, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, cereal, laundry soap, size 2 diapers