Annual Rummage Sale

Are you ready?
The Annual Rummage Sale is just around the corner. It will be on Saturday, April 26th between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.

Start setting aside your “treasures” to donate for this event! The Rummage Sale helps support our high school mission trip. 

We will notify you  as to when you can drop off your items.

Your 2014 Church Council

Your Church Council

Whenever you have questions or concerns, or would like to become

involved in certain areas of ministry, please contact your church

council members:

(Term thru 1/15)           (Term thru 1/16)          (Term thru 1/17)

Jody Archer                   Ralph Bargehr                  Jan Balabuszko

Jeff Ernest                     Amy Ortiz                         John Bender

Mary Lightfoot               Janet Schultz                     John Enright

Ray Pettersen                Jenn Tobin-Tinch               Kelly Kotajarvi

Stephanie Skelnik          Linda Zediker                    Pat Scherf

Officers:

President Jeff Ernest

Vice President Mary Lightfoot

Secretary John Enright

Chili & Soup Supper Jan 30th

If your making either soup or chili then sign up for the Annual Chili Cook off, sheet is on the board.

Get your ingredients gathered and get ready for your best Chili.  

Please come out and join us whether you're cooking or sampling the home made chili or soup.

The Zion Chili cook off event supports World Hunger.

Come join us on Thursday January 30th, at 530pm goes to 7pm,  then join us for the Thursday night worship. 

Annual Ski Trip

This year's ski outing will be on Saturday, January 25th thru Sunday,  January 26th.

This will be Zion's first "over nighter" and we are looking forward to having you join us on the slopes.  This year we are going to Christmas Mountain in the Wisconsin Dells.  There will be a sign up sheet on the board here in the Narthex.

We need at least 15 skiers to get a group discount. 
Here are the rates: 
Skis and lift ticket $40.00
Snow board & lift ticket. $55.00

Don't miss all the fun!   There will also be tubing available at the resort.

High School Bible Study

Attention High Schoolers !!     Start the New Year off right by attending Adult Bible Study at 9am on Sundays.

The Bible Study is led by David Schumann and he is looking forward to having you join him in open discussion.

Its not what you think.  Attend one and see for yourself!   See you at 9am on Sunday.

We meet in the Purple Room,  Dave's Den,  next to the Choir loft. 

Sign up for the Fair

Don't forget to sign up for the Boone County Fair.  We still need help on few events.  Sign up sheets in the Nathex.

Ways to get involved at Zion

Sunday school Fun Fair May 19th

Seder Meal sign up sheet

Women of Zion

Sign up for the Prayer Vigil

Social Ministry - Mother Day Items May 9th

Social Ministry has a box in the Narthex for the collection of items.

If  you have any regift items, tissue paper, or bags that the children might like to give to their Mothers, please drop them off by May 9th in the Narthex.

Flowers for Zion - May 2012

Zion is receiving 35 dozen Impatients from Boone County Gardeners of America.

If anyone would like to donate a dozen flowers to the church to off-set the cost, please contact Dan.

The cost would be $3.50 per dozen. 

Check can be made out to Zion Lutheran Church.

Thanks.

Attention all women of Zion & friends of Zion

Can you give up two hours to socialize, eat and connect with other women?

Research says its good for the soul and moral to relax and enjoy life.

So why not spend a few hours doing what’s good for you? Our next upcoming retreat will be on:
November 12th at Zion from 9—11:00 a.m. Breakfast & holiday craft with Jane Schuessler. Cost is $5.00
Sign up sheet will be on the bulletin board.
 
So come join us for some fellowship and hear how we are planning to purchase new blinds for the fellowship hall and workings towards raising funds to purchase new carpet, too!
 
Questions, ask: Cindy King, Kris Beever, Lois Bender, Amy Ortiz, Maxine Kahler, or Sherri Theisen

Prayer Partners

Prayer Partners

One of the highlights of the monthly calendar is the gathering of Prayer Partners.
 
These folks meet with pastor on the second Tuesday of each month and pray with him. Then they agree to pray for the ministry here at Zion every day.
 
Our times together are filled with insight, prayer and good conversation. Anyone is welcome to join us on Tuesday, September 13 at 6:30 pm.
 
We meet in the youth director’s office.

High School Youth

High school Youth


The High School youth will be hosting coffee hour on Sunday,

September 18, between services. Please drop off your baked goods between 8:00 & 8:45 a.m.
A High School meeting will be at the King’s home on Saturday, September 10th at 6:30 pm. We will have a little cook-out and discuss this up and coming year. Please try to fit it in your busy schedule.

Confirmation Students

Confirmation Students


On Wednesday, September 7th, we are having a potluck dinner at 5:45 pm for all incoming confirmation students and their parents and also returning confirmation students who are now 8th graders. Please bring a dish to share and we will provide dessert and beverage. We will be going over the confirmation program and all the new requirements. We will also have open registration set for that day, too.



Confirmation Retreat

On Saturday, September 24, we will have a retreat for all confirmation students. We will begin at 7:30 am and end the day at 2:00 pm. The cost will be $25.00. Continental breakfast and lunch will be provided. More information at the Potluck!

Louise Tyler’s 100th Birthday

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.

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!

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 .