Louise Tyler’s 100th Birthday
On Palm Sunday, April 17th, Louise will celebrate her 100th birthday. Please sign the special card in the narthex as a “Group Greeting” from her Zion family.
Sunday School teachers are encouraged to make a group card, also.
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Easter Prayer Vigil
Easter Prayer Vigil
The Prayer Vigil is an opportunity for you to come to the sanctuary and be in conversation with God for one hour. The Vigil begins on Good Friday eve and lasts until the sunrise service on Easter morn. Time slots are filling in quickly. Sign up today!
The Prayer Vigil is an opportunity for you to come to the sanctuary and be in conversation with God for one hour. The Vigil begins on Good Friday eve and lasts until the sunrise service on Easter morn. Time slots are filling in quickly. Sign up today!
Women of Zion
The Women of Zion are having a
“Women of Influence Tea.”
Has there been a woman in your life that has made a significant influence? Perhaps your mother, sister, wife, neighbor, or even a teacher who has left a lasting impression. What better way to show your appreciation than to place an ad or purchase a ticket for an afternoon tea?
When: Sunday May 1st Time 1:00-3:00 Hats and gloves are encouraged!
Special guest speaker is Pastor Tina Koenig Ray
Cost is $15.00 for a wonderful tea including open faced sandwiches, fresh fruit, dessert, drinks and fellowship. The cost will also allow you to put one ad in our “Women of Influence” book; each additional add is $5.00.
Men/Women, if you can’t attend, you can place an ad or two ($5.00 each) or purchase a ticket for that special women.
Tickets and ads will be on sale in the office and between Sunday services. This is a fundraiser to purchase new vertical blinds for fellowship hall! Donations are also gladly accepted .
“Women of Influence Tea.”
Has there been a woman in your life that has made a significant influence? Perhaps your mother, sister, wife, neighbor, or even a teacher who has left a lasting impression. What better way to show your appreciation than to place an ad or purchase a ticket for an afternoon tea?
When: Sunday May 1st Time 1:00-3:00 Hats and gloves are encouraged!
Special guest speaker is Pastor Tina Koenig Ray
Cost is $15.00 for a wonderful tea including open faced sandwiches, fresh fruit, dessert, drinks and fellowship. The cost will also allow you to put one ad in our “Women of Influence” book; each additional add is $5.00.
Men/Women, if you can’t attend, you can place an ad or two ($5.00 each) or purchase a ticket for that special women.
Tickets and ads will be on sale in the office and between Sunday services. This is a fundraiser to purchase new vertical blinds for fellowship hall! Donations are also gladly accepted .
Holy Week begins on Palm Sunday April 17
Holy Week begins on
Palm Sunday on April 17
Maundy Thursday—April 21
5:30 p.m. Seder Meal
A reenactment of the Last Supper
7:00 p.m. Worship with Holy Communion
Good Friday—April 22
10:00 a.m. Children’s Service
On Friday, April 22, our high school youth and confirmands will reenact our Lord’s last days on earth. All kids from pre-K thru 6th grades are invited to this service in the fellowship hall. Following the 10:00 program, a mini breakfast will be served. Parents of the children are also invited.
7:00 p.m. A Service of Light and Darkness
Easter Sunday—April 24
Celebrate the resurrection of our Lord!
Worship times are at 6:30, 8:00 and 10:45 a.m.
Easter Breakfast will be served from 7:00—10:30 a.m.
Palm Sunday on April 17
Maundy Thursday—April 21
5:30 p.m. Seder Meal
A reenactment of the Last Supper
7:00 p.m. Worship with Holy Communion
Good Friday—April 22
10:00 a.m. Children’s Service
On Friday, April 22, our high school youth and confirmands will reenact our Lord’s last days on earth. All kids from pre-K thru 6th grades are invited to this service in the fellowship hall. Following the 10:00 program, a mini breakfast will be served. Parents of the children are also invited.
7:00 p.m. A Service of Light and Darkness
Easter Sunday—April 24
Celebrate the resurrection of our Lord!
Worship times are at 6:30, 8:00 and 10:45 a.m.
Easter Breakfast will be served from 7:00—10:30 a.m.
An Easter Garden in Boom
An Easter Garden in Bloom
You are invited to place flowers in the chancel of the church on Easter Sunday. You will have the choice of a variety of flowers, which you will be able to take home and plant in your garden for years of enjoyment. Please mark the flower of your choice.
Due to flowering bulb plants,
All orders are due by Noon on Monday, April 4.
Lily $ 9.00 Begonia $12.50
Tulip $10.00 Azalea $17.00
Daffodil $10.00 Hyacinth $10.00
Mum $12.50
I wish to purchase _____ flowers.
In memory of __________________________________________
In honor of ____________________________________________
To the Glory of God _________
Donor ________________________________________________
I will pick up my plant following the last service on Easter _____
I will pick up my plant during the week after Easter _____
You may give the plant to a shut-in (only Lilies) _____
Please turn in this form with the amount owed to the church office,
or in the offering plate in an envelope marked: EASTER GARDEN FLOWERS
You are invited to place flowers in the chancel of the church on Easter Sunday. You will have the choice of a variety of flowers, which you will be able to take home and plant in your garden for years of enjoyment. Please mark the flower of your choice.
Due to flowering bulb plants,
All orders are due by Noon on Monday, April 4.
Lily $ 9.00 Begonia $12.50
Tulip $10.00 Azalea $17.00
Daffodil $10.00 Hyacinth $10.00
Mum $12.50
I wish to purchase _____ flowers.
In memory of __________________________________________
In honor of ____________________________________________
To the Glory of God _________
Donor ________________________________________________
I will pick up my plant following the last service on Easter _____
I will pick up my plant during the week after Easter _____
You may give the plant to a shut-in (only Lilies) _____
Please turn in this form with the amount owed to the church office,
or in the offering plate in an envelope marked: EASTER GARDEN FLOWERS
Thursday, May 13, 2010
Bridal Fashion Show and Luncheon Saturday Jun 19 11am
Women of Zion are sponsoring:
Decades of the Years
Bridal Fashion Show and Luncheon
Saturday, June 19
Luncheon at 11:00 AM
Followed by Fashion Show
Cost $10.00
Tickets can be purchased at the church or by calling the office before June 14th.
If your bridal dress will be modeled, please bring it to the church as soon as possible or call Cheryl Sturges.
Decades of the Years
Bridal Fashion Show and Luncheon
Saturday, June 19
Luncheon at 11:00 AM
Followed by Fashion Show
Cost $10.00
Tickets can be purchased at the church or by calling the office before June 14th.
If your bridal dress will be modeled, please bring it to the church as soon as possible or call Cheryl Sturges.
Monday, March 22, 2010
The Prayer Shawl Ministry
Is in need of your support as our supply is running low. Prayer Shawls are
given to members who are facing a difficult time in their lives. The
shawls are made by church members. Here’s where you come in—keep
on the watch for more information on how you can be part of this
wonderful ministry at Zion.
No previous experience is needed, instruction
will be provided.
Questions, call Janet Schultz.
given to members who are facing a difficult time in their lives. The
shawls are made by church members. Here’s where you come in—keep
on the watch for more information on how you can be part of this
wonderful ministry at Zion.
No previous experience is needed, instruction
will be provided.
Questions, call Janet Schultz.
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Prayer Vigil
Good Friday til Easter Sunday morning.
Still plenty of hours open for you to spend time with God in our building.
And yes, the hour goes by very fast. :)
Still plenty of hours open for you to spend time with God in our building.
And yes, the hour goes by very fast. :)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
(Click on Image to Enlarge it)
Please call the church office if you can fill in the blanks.
Thursday, July 30, 2009
KICK (Kids in Christ’s Kare)
We are looking for volunteers to help out for this year’s Wednesday night program called “KICK.”
If you are handy at baking, parenting, crafts, music, clean-up, cooking, or teaching—then we have a spot for you!
Staring on Sunday, August 2, there will be a sign up sheet in the narthex for all volunteers.
You don’t need any experience. We will train you right on the spot.
Please come and join our “KICK Family” and help out our kids from Zion and the community.
If you are handy at baking, parenting, crafts, music, clean-up, cooking, or teaching—then we have a spot for you!
Staring on Sunday, August 2, there will be a sign up sheet in the narthex for all volunteers.
You don’t need any experience. We will train you right on the spot.
Please come and join our “KICK Family” and help out our kids from Zion and the community.
Wednesday, July 18, 2007
Mail boxes on the Bulletin Board
We've decided to clean up the "shoe boxes" that would dot the Narthex from time to time with important messages, etc. The boxes will change their use from time to time so keep posted here or view them in person next time you are in the Narthex.
so now, all that can be found in one spot ! See below - detailed views.
Several people have asked for a "local " prayer request. You can fill out the paper here in the narthex or on-line at our main web page . www.belviderezion.org left side
Place your questions here for Pat when she shows up in about 2 weeks here in person.
Louis now has her own "mailbox" instead of the decorated shoe box for letters, cards, greetings.
so now, all that can be found in one spot ! See below - detailed views.
Several people have asked for a "local " prayer request. You can fill out the paper here in the narthex or on-line at our main web page . www.belviderezion.org left side
Place your questions here for Pat when she shows up in about 2 weeks here in person.
Louis now has her own "mailbox" instead of the decorated shoe box for letters, cards, greetings.
Friday, July 06, 2007
Electronic version of Newsletter
Yup ! you can now get your copy of the Newsletter here on line.
Where ? Go to our main website http://www.belviderezion.org
left side , toward the bottom, you'll see it .
Keep in mind that its a PDF file and may take a while to open on your computer.
Where ? Go to our main website http://www.belviderezion.org
left side , toward the bottom, you'll see it .
Keep in mind that its a PDF file and may take a while to open on your computer.
Thursday, February 08, 2007
Use www.Goodsearch.com for your search engine
.comImagine if every time you logged on and looked up something on the internet, you earned money for Zion Lutheran Church. With each search you launch on goodsearch.com, about 1 cent goes to the Church. You simply select Zion Lutheran Church, Belvidere IL.
If 100 people search twice a day for a year, we would receive over $700. Wanting to harness for mankind some of the cash advertisers throw at search engines ($6 billion last year), founders Ken and JJ Ramberg (brother and sister) partnered with Yahoo! So now we get some of that money !!!
"It's easy to use: Just go to GoodSearch.com, enter Zion Lutheran Church, Belvidere IL, you want to support in the provided field, and search.
The site is powered by Yahoo!, so you'll get the same quality search results that you're used to. What's unique is that they have developed a way to direct money to our church with every click.
The more people who use this site, the more money will go to those in need. So please spread the word to your friends and family.
Just go to: http://www.goodsearch.com
Just click and the church makes money !!!
Friday, October 20, 2006
Zion Belvidere Bulletin Board
We are going to try to have all the stuff that is hanging up on the bulletin board in the Narthex here on this Blog Site. If you are like me... this should be very handy. ... since my memory sometimes gets erased by itself and I can't remember what I read on the bulletin board prior to coming home. so.. we will give this a try.
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