Monday, February 22, 2010

Habitat for Humanity - May

We are building in Belvidere.

Habitat for Humanity has a lot near Immanuel School and will begin construction in May.

Thrivent Financial for Lutherans has given us a generous gift but we need to raise 10% of the money needed locally.
Look for the Habitat for Humanity table in the upcoming weeks and give a gift. For gifts larger than $25.00, you can fill out a special certificate which will be given to the family as they take occupancy.

Feed The Hungry - March

Feed The Hungry


In March you can help feed the hungry in Belvidere and Boone County by providing the makings for an Easter meal. Please take a grocery bag from the narthex (OR use one from home) and fill it with these items— then put the bag in the box in the narthex:



INSTANT SCALLOPED OR AU GRATIN POTATOES

CANNED VEGETABLES

JELLO

CAKE MIX

CANNED FROSTING

EASTER CANDY (LIKE JELLY BEANS)

EGG DYE KIT (OR FOOD COLORING)



We’re also looking for donations of canned hams. If you can’t donate a ham but would like to defray the cost, please put money in an envelope and place in the box in the narthex.

Thanks for being the hands of God in our community.

Rummage Sale May 1st

The date has been set! Mark your calendar for Saturday, May 1, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

So start collecting those special items.

Drop off dates will be announced in the next newsletter.

Lenten Services

On the Wednesdays during Lent, there will be a Soup Supper at 5:45 pm. The soup is homemade by women of Zion.

Please come join us for dinner and then attend a Bible study after dinner with Pastor Otto. Then at 7:00 pm, we will have our Lenten worship service.

Sign up sheet for the dinner is on the bulletin board in the narthex.

Friday, February 19, 2010

2010 Diakonia Retreat Feb 27th 830am - 230pm

Zion is hosting the 2010 diakonia Retreat this Saturday. Registration begins at 830am, Program "Outreach and Stewardship" presented by Pr. Kurt Nordby begins at 9am. The day ends by 230pm with a closing service and Eucharist. This retreat is open to everyone. There is a continental breakfast, lunch and beverages.
We are looking for hospitality volunteers (greeters, coffee and food servers, etc) If you can help, please call the church office or contact Julane Nease.

If you would like to register to attend this event, Call Julane or email to ahnmom@msn.com.

March Schedule
























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Please call the church office if you can fill in the blanks.

Wednesday Lenten Suppers - 5:45pm