This month, we invite you to join us as we discuss the 5 values that were identified during our values assessment workshop. In our weekly worship, we will delve deeper into each value and welcome your feedback during the service and fellowship time. Our goal is to finalize the list of values along with their definitions in time to present at our next governing board meeting. From there, we look forward to putting our values into action in all aspects of our Beresford Zion community.

Values to be discussed:

Join us Sunday, May 14, as we recognize our High School graduates and bless them as they prepare for what is next.

This year's senior class includes:

Alex Jensen

Dereck Maas

Macy Quartier

The Jensen family has extended an invitation to Alex's graduation party, which will be held at Beresford Zion on Saturday, May 13th after the graduation ceremony. Everyone is welcome to attend.

You may have heard that Pastor Penny has had a challenging few months, but we are pleased to inform you that she is now improving and on the way to recovery. Many people have expressed interest in sending her a letter, and we have discovered that she would be delighted to receive messages from anyone who wishes to contact her at this address:

Emily's Hope is a non-profit organization that aims to eliminate the negative perception surrounding substance use disorder and addiction. It was established by Angela Kennecke, a journalist and mother. For more information, visit their website at emilyshope.charity or watch their video.

WORSHIP: Join us for worship at 9:30 AM. Our service combines traditional and contemporary music and style with communion on the first Sunday of the month.

COFFEE FELLOWSHIP: Each week, we join together following worship in the Fellowship Hall to visit, share a light snack, and connect with old and new friends.

SUNDAY SCHOOL: Each week the children will experience the story through different rotations such as Art, Games, Cooking, Video, Science, Drama, and Mission. In January, we are beginning a rotation on Jesus calming the storm. Rotations include cooking, video, games, music, games, and art.

CONFIRMATION CLASS AND INTRO TO DISCIPLESHIP - This will begin again in the fall.

CHOIR - We invite all singers and wanna-be singers to rehearse with us Sundays at 5 PM here at Beresford Zion UMC. Everyone is welcome to participate and make a joyful noise to the Lord! If you want to try it, this is a great time to check it out. We hope to see you there!

Beginning in January, join Randy and Pastor John at Cream & Sugar on the second Thursday of each month at 10 AM as we share a time of fellowship and fun in the cutest new spot in town. You don't need to get a roll, but it is highly recommended.

The UMM will meet Sunday, May 14, at 8:00 AM for a time of food and fellowship. 

Our Wednesday night Youth Group is done for the School year. Info on Summer events will be coming soon.

The fellowship time following our worship service is an excellent opportunity to connect visitors with members of our congregation, as well as with each other. We need volunteers to start the coffee pot and serve a light snack for this relationship-building ministry. If you are able to help, please sign up on the sheet at the Hospitality Desk in the entry or email Pastor John at bzionumc@gmail.com

The deadline for articles to be in the newsletter is the 3rd Friday of the month. You may submit them anytime before that date via email to jekahill@bmtc.net or give them to Kathy Hill. Thank you!

If you know of someone in the hospital or is scheduled for a hospital stay, please let Pastor John know at bzionumc@gmail.com or call the church phone at (605) 763-2861

If you would like to do your giving online, please sign up for Vanco E-giving. You can download the free app (GivePlus+) and sign up there, go to our church website (www.beresfordzionumc.org) and click on the “Vanco” icon, or go to our Facebook page and click the donate button. You can give online, on your phone, and even set up recurring gifts, so you don’t have to worry about your giving when you are gone! It takes less than 10 minutes to sign up, and it is such a blessing to the church! 

Check out our new website. Our website address remains unchanged at www.beresfordzionumc.org, but the update comes with a better cell phone interface, new information, and new ways to connect with the ministry of Beresford Zion.