Archive for November, 2010

This fall, as part of A Promising Tomorrow, many have participated in Power Surge book study groups, Reaching for Tomorrow discussion events, and devotional study, as well as enjoyed getting to know a handful of members a little better through their Promising Tomorrow Moments in worship. Thanks to those who have returned their Growing as Disciples and [...]

On Wednesday, January 12, the Harvest of Hands group is offering a beading class led by Linda Nerothin & Gayle Dramen at 7pm. Participants will be able to make a bracelet for themselves plus one for next year’s Harvest of Hands. Please RSVP on Facebook or in the church office to help plan for sufficient supplies. [...]

A:  The advantage for Zion is consistency. Even if you miss worship you still give and help Zion with its cash flow. The advantage for the giver is planned or “first fruits” giving. It is a sign of trust in God’s mission and helps put our priorities into practice.

The holidays can be an especially difficult time for those who are in the midst of grief, and there can be immense comfort in sharing the journey with others who are also grieving. Pastor Karri will offer a 6-week grief support group beginning Thursday, December 16 at 6:30pm. The first meeting will be an introduction to [...]

Sunday, December 5 Second Sunday of Advent Matthew 3:1-12 Pastor Ted Preaching Sunday, December 12 Third Sunday of Advent 8:30 and 10:30 worship services will include students from preschool to grade 6 in “The GodLight Zone” children’s Sunday School program. Matthew 11:2-11 Pastor Ted Preaching Sunday, December 19 Fourth Sunday of Advent Matthew 1:18-25 Pastor [...]

Wake up early and come to Perkins to enjoy a great meal with other Senior High students the first Friday of each month. This month’s breakfast is Friday, December 3, from 6-7:10am. If you need a ride to school afterwards, it will be provided. Friends are always welcome! Make sure to bring money for food! [...]

To be recorded for the 2010 tax year, gifts must be received in the church office by 10:00am on Friday, December 31.

Contact Sherilyn 682-1245×306 or (sburgdorf@zionbuffalo.org) if you would be willing to fill any of the following volunteer needs for Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, or Sunday worship: Greeters, Ushers, and Nursery workers for the 3pm, 5pm, and 11pm Christmas Eve services. Greeters, Ushers, Nursery workers, and Communion Servers for the 10am Christmas Day service. Greeters, Ushers, [...]

The Zionaires invite you to go to the Wright County Historical Society in Buffalo to see the beautiful tree they decorated as part of the Annual Festival of Trees.  The Rural Life Gallery is filled with many beautiful Christmas decorations. There will be an official tree lighting ceremony on Wednesday, December 1, at 1:30pm, and [...]

Stop by the information desk to pick up a copy of an advent calendar or devotional booklet to take home. The calendars give family-friendly ideas for each day of advent. The devotional booklet, “Christ, Be Our Light” is produced by Luther Seminary and Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary. It is also available online as a printable [...]

Zion staff will host a Christmas Dinner for Zionaires and homebound members on Thursday, December 16. There will be a worship service with communion at 11am, followed by dinner and entertainment provided by the church staff. Please make your reservation by December 13 by calling the church office at 763.682.1245. Rides are available.

The Social Ministry Committee thanks you for participating in reaching out in our community to help our neighbors in the month of November: Thanks for delivering meals 7 days a week, 3 routes a day to shut-ins in Buffalo with the Meals on Wheels program in November. Thanks for writing thank you cards for our [...]

The 2011 Senior High Mission Trip will be taking place in Buffalo and Minneapolis, MN – July 24-29, 2011. Zion is partnering with Salem Lutheran Church of the Camden Neighborhood in North Minneapolis for this experience. There will be many facets to this week-long service expedition: Service, Prayer, Team Building, Games, Music, Worship, Reflection, Fellowship [...]

Watch a the next Club 456 event in January 2011. Club 456 events are always open to all 4th, 5th and 6th graders. Participants need not be Zion members, so bring your friends and join us!

December 1: Sub Sandwiches December 8: New & Improved Sloppy Joes December 15: Tacos December 22 & 29: No Meal (Christmas Break) Wednesday Suppers are served at Zion each Wednesday from 5:00-6:15pm for a suggested donation of $3 per plate.