Archive for September, 2011

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There’s a tasty meal waiting for you every Wednesday from 5-6:15pm in the Fellowship Hall for a suggested donation of $3 per plate. The best deal in town! October 5: Baked Potato Bar Pizza & Salad October 12: Sloppy Joes Hamburgers October 19: No Supper (Fall Break) October 26: Tacos Meals will be served each [...]

What parents of Kindergarten and 3rd grade students need to know about Bible Distribution on Sunday, October 23. Sign your Kindergarten and/or 3rd grade child in at the check-in desk in the Narthex. Staff will fill out a  bookplate label for each child. Take a seat in the Sanctuary, children will sit with parents and family. [...]

Me, Myself, & Lies is an inter-generational study for all women, either new to studying God’s Word or more experienced. This study will be led by Donna Magnan on Wednesdays at 9:30am, in the Zion Library, starting October 12. Me, Myself, and Lies deals with our destructive, unrealistic self-talk. In this study Jennifer Rothschild explores the power [...]

This summer six of Zion’s senior high students became TIM Teamers. Teens in Mission spent seven days at Ox Lake and Wapogasset camps developing their leadership skills and working with younger children from Zion and other churches. They have committed to being involved in leadership at Zion throughout the year including working with Sunday school, [...]

Vision Initiative #2: Zion will engage people in a process of discipleship which inspires them to trust in Christ, grow in faith, and serve God’s world. At the core of what it means to believe is to be a disciple of Christ Jesus.  Jesus named his followers disciples. The last thing he did on earth [...]

The Salvation Army and Love INC Big Woods will be collecting coats, hats, mittens, snow pants and blankets during October for kids in need. Bring your donations to the collection bin at Zion by  Tuesday, October 25. Both new and gently used (and washed) items are accepted. Items will be distributed on Thursday, October 27, [...]

In October there will be an informative meeting, held at Zion, about ways to become involved with Read to Feed the Mind. If you would like to attend this session to learn more, please email info@readtofeedthemind.org and simply say, “Tell me more!” in the subject line. Right now, there is an immediate need for carpoolers [...]

It is not uncommon for children to have a pure faith, certain of things that adults doubt, worry about, or dismiss.  While their worlds may be smaller, their assurance is often bigger.  Tommy (9+) and Danny (8) wanted to begin our story of trusting God and living out our Christian call at Zion, as a [...]

A. Yes, it is OK to be wealthy. In fact the Bible not only attributes our ability to produce wealth to God, (Deuteronomy 8:17, 18) but it gives specific advice on increasing our wealth (Proverbs 3:9,10 and others). Many of the great stories of faith involve people who had tremendous wealth. Solomon, responsible for part [...]

Wes and Mary have been members of Zion since 1976. Wes has been opening the front door for all Sunday services for just over one year. He finds it rewarding & fun and has loved meeting everyone. Serving on Sundays puts Wes in a good frame of mind for worship & the week ahead.

Items for the White Elephant room can be brought to Zion beginning Monday, October 31. Items accepted include typical garage sale type items such as homewares, décor, collectibles, books, games & toys. Please do NOT bring computers, TVs, exercise equipment, bicycles, upholstered furniture, or clothing.  

Are you tired of reading the same old, same old from the Vison Task Force? Are you thinking we are all talk and no action?  Well,  much progress has been made in the visioning process as seen on the funnel diagram. As you read further, you will see that some new ministries are already underway. [...]

The Global Mission Committee wants you to know more about the Lutheran World Relief Coffee Project which will be coming to Zion. Lutherans around the US enjoy delicious, fairly-traded coffee while supporting small-scale farmers across the world. The Lutheran World Relief (LWR) Coffee Project enables coffee farmers in Africa, Central and South America to earn [...]

Vision Initiative #1: Sunday morning experiences at Zion that invite, welcome, engage and inspire people to live for Christ. Zion will develop a comprehensive process for attracting and assimilating people into community life at church.  In order for people to feel they belong, they need to find a friend and a place to participate.  The [...]