Zion Echoes October 2016 Zion Lutheran Church “To be together growing in Christ, to be His message to others” 557 Perry Highway Harmony, PA 16037 Dear Brothers and Sisters, On Sunday, September 18, we celebrated our 174 th anniversary to the day. In the next year we will be celebrating Zion Lutheran Church as we lead up to our 175 th anniversary on Sunday, September 17, 2017. The Anniversary Team has come up with some ideas for celebrating through this next year but we also need you. We would love to hear your ideas. The team is Marsha Davis, Kathy Gilkey, Evelyn Stephens, and Pastor. The subdivision of the team is Renee Jackman, picture taker and book compiler; Melissa Painter, collector of your old pictures of days gone by; Saundi Hoffman, collector of old acolytes; and Pat Plug, historian of all your stories. The plan is to have a book of historic pictures and stories compiled by December 2017 as a memento of our 175 th year. We want your story as it is part of the bigger story. We would ask that each family or person in the church would write a paragraph or so about your story here at Zion Lutheran Church. Please watch for announcements about the celebration. Calendar to Date September 18, 2016 – Dedication of the 175 th Anniversary Quilt – Stop and see this beautiful quilt. November 6, 2016 – All Saints Sunday – Celebrating all the Saints who have gone before us Pictures of your ancestors who rest with the Lord are needed. December 24, 2016 – 7:30 pm Happy Birthday Jesus – Pictures of Christmas' past, Past Christmas Programs, Caroling, and Decorating of the Church January 8, 2017 – Baptism of Our Lord – We will be celebrating everyone's baptism, Find your baptismal date and bring pictures of your baptism or your baby picture. May 7, 2017 – Wedding Day – We will be celebrating weddings with wedding cake, Jordan almonds, mints, and the works of Wedding Reception in the 20th century. We will need your favorite wedding picture of those in your family who were married, and oh yes, wedding dresses and old memories from that special day. June 4, 2017 – Pentecost – Celebration of Confirmation – We need confirmation class pictures August 13, 2017 – Ice Cream Social – Bring your favorite pie – Pictures and stories of social occasions in the years past September 16, 2017 – Pig and Corn Roast – It's a Saturday and the Annual Church Picnic and the close of our year of celebration September 17, 2017 – Worship at 10:30 am giving Thanks for the Blessings of God October 29, 2017 – Celebration of the 500 th Anniversary of the Lutheran Reformation December 2017 – Commemorative Book of 175 th Celebration As the team sat and talked about the history of this congregation, thoughts came to mind about all the stories that need to be written down. Some of the ones that we thought of were: Apple Butter Making, Boy Scouts, Luther League, the digging of the basement under the church, choirs of the past, events and celebrations, impish acts, and square dancing to name a few. We need you to help us get even more stories and if you know about these few see Pat Plug to record them. And if you know even more stories see Pat Plug to record them. If you have the pictures see Melissa Painter; please put your name on the picture so we may copy it and return it to you. We would appreciate having the pictures named on the calendar about 2 weeks before the event. Saundi Hoffman would like to schedule those who did acolyting in the past so see her for a date to
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Zion Echoes October 2016 Zion Lutheran Church “To be together growing in Christ, to be His message to others”
557 Perry Highway
Harmony, PA 16037
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
On Sunday, September 18, we celebrated our 174th
anniversary to the day.
In the next year we will be celebrating Zion Lutheran Church as we lead up to our
175th
anniversary on Sunday, September 17, 2017. The Anniversary Team has
come up with some ideas for celebrating through this next year but we also need
you. We would love to hear your ideas. The team is Marsha Davis, Kathy Gilkey,
Evelyn Stephens, and Pastor. The subdivision of the team is Renee Jackman,
picture taker and book compiler; Melissa Painter, collector of your old pictures of
days gone by; Saundi Hoffman, collector of old acolytes; and Pat Plug, historian of
all your stories. The plan is to have a book of historic pictures and stories compiled
by December 2017 as a memento of our 175th
year. We want your story as it is part
of the bigger story. We would ask that each family or person in the church would write a paragraph or so about
your story here at Zion Lutheran Church. Please watch for announcements about the celebration.
Calendar to Date
September 18, 2016 – Dedication of the 175th
Anniversary Quilt – Stop and see this beautiful quilt.
November 6, 2016 – All Saints Sunday – Celebrating all the Saints who have gone before us
Pictures of your ancestors who rest with the Lord are needed.
December 24, 2016 – 7:30 pm Happy Birthday Jesus – Pictures of Christmas' past,
Past Christmas Programs, Caroling, and Decorating of the Church
January 8, 2017 – Baptism of Our Lord – We will be celebrating everyone's baptism,
Find your baptismal date and bring pictures of your baptism or your baby picture.
May 7, 2017 – Wedding Day – We will be celebrating weddings with wedding cake,
Jordan almonds, mints, and the works of Wedding Reception in the 20th century.
We will need your favorite wedding picture of those in your family who were married,
and oh yes, wedding dresses and old memories from that special day.
June 4, 2017 – Pentecost – Celebration of Confirmation – We need confirmation class pictures
August 13, 2017 – Ice Cream Social – Bring your favorite pie – Pictures and stories of social occasions in the
years past
September 16, 2017 – Pig and Corn Roast – It's a Saturday and the Annual Church Picnic and
the close of our year of celebration
September 17, 2017 – Worship at 10:30 am giving Thanks for the Blessings of God
October 29, 2017 – Celebration of the 500th
Anniversary of the Lutheran Reformation
December 2017 – Commemorative Book of 175th
Celebration
As the team sat and talked about the history of this congregation, thoughts came to mind about all the
stories that need to be written down. Some of the ones that we thought of were: Apple Butter Making, Boy
Scouts, Luther League, the digging of the basement under the church, choirs of the past, events and
celebrations, impish acts, and square dancing to name a few. We need you to help us get even more stories and
if you know about these few see Pat Plug to record them. And if you know even more stories see Pat Plug to
record them. If you have the pictures see Melissa Painter; please put your name on the picture so we may copy
it and return it to you. We would appreciate having the pictures named on the calendar about 2 weeks before the
event. Saundi Hoffman would like to schedule those who did acolyting in the past so see her for a date to
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acolyte.
These are the ideas and now the team needs helpers! If you would like to help on one of the events
please let us know by calling the church office – 724-452-8886. If you are asked to help please say yes. We are
looking forward to an exciting year.
In Christ's service,
Pastor Barbara
By now you will have received a letter from our Stewardship
Team regarding our financial situation for next year. Included
in this mailing was a commitment form. Please fill the form out
and return it to the church by October 9th. This is a completely
anonymous form; the Team will use these forms to develop the
budget for 2017, and then the forms will be destroyed. Zion
depends on YOUR support in so many ways; so prayerfully
consider what your financial support for the coming year will
be.
On Sunday, October 9th, a representative from the Gideons
International Society will be delivering the message. Please plan
to be here then to welcome our special speaker!
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Serving Zion this month Ushers
October 2: Lisa Shedio
October 9: Al Stephens
October 16: Tom Meyer
October 23: Tom Brain
October 30: Mark Kristophel
Greeters
October 2: Chris & Patty Cekella
October 9: Al & Joelle Dourlain
October 16: Denny & Pam Bintrim
October 23: Doug & Chris Trimble
October 30: Keith & Cindy Warner
Money Counters
October 2: Marsha Davis & Pam Ferrainolo
October 9: Chris Trimble & Tom Davis
October 16: Kathy Gilkey & Debbie Muders
October 23: Tom Bickert & Goldie Rader
October 30: Shirley Fichter & Pam Ferrainolo
Bulletin Sponsors
October 2: AVAILABLE
October 9: AVAILABLE
October 16: AVAILABLE
October 23: AVAILABLE
October 30: AVAILABLE
If you are unable to serve on your Sunday, please trade with someone.
Bulletins may be sponsored with a donation of $15 per week, to offset the cost of the bulletins, and can be
given to the glory of God, in memory of someone, or in honor of someone. Note “Bulletins” in the memo
section of your check, and please call Melissa in the office if you’d like to sponsor the bulletins.
Flowers may be given on the altar any Sunday. There are forms on the bulletin board in the entryway.
Ask Melissa if you have questions.
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The Annual Turkey Trot for the Food Cupboard is underway!
Please place food items in your favorite
turkey’s lane, and let’s see how much
food we can collect for the food
cupboard. Bring ALL types of food,
because the food cupboard is currently in need of ALL items.
And don’t forget that October 2nd is Harvest Home Sunday—
another opportunity to show your support for the food
cupboard by bringing in donations.
A couple of important dates will be
coming up in November. First, we will
celebrate All Saints Sunday on November 6th
.
Then our annual Congregational Meeting will
occur following worship on November 20th
.
Please mark your calendar!
Adult Sunday School Class News
The Adult Sunday School class is studying and discussing Paul and
his missions. He has a lot of good advice for churches, much of which
can be applied today. Please consider joining us at 9:15 on Sunday
morning, and bring your Bible!
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Fellowship News Sunday, October 2: Monthly Birthday and Anniversary celebration with cake and ice cream
Sunday, October 9: Coffee Hour
Sunday, October 16: Coffee Hour
Saturday, October 22nd: MOVIE NIGHT at 6:30 p.m. Movie is TBA at the time of this writing,
but everyone enjoys a movie, so please come and enjoy. We will have popcorn, gummies, milk duds,
and pop.
Sunday October 23rd: Chili Contest. Let’s see who has the best chili! Bring your crockpot full
when you come to church and stay for the social hour after and enjoy some chili. A sign-up sheet will
be posted—anyone can make a pot of their favorite chili to share and sample. Fellowship will provide
crackers, Italian bread, and corn bread. A prize will be given for the best chili and the runner up.
Sunday, October 30th: Halloween Party. We will have a pumpkin carving contest, bobbing for
apples, guess how many candies are in a jar….there will be prizes and treat bags. Look for the great
snacks, such as Mummy Dogs, Ghost Cookies, Black Cat Cupcakes, and Spooky Spider Cupcakes.
Bring the kids to Sunday School and Church, and stay for a good time!
If you make donations to the Disabled American Veterans, please
send donations to Butler VA Medical Services, Attention Paula McCarl,
325 New Castle Road, Butler, PA 16001. Explain that it is for DAV
Chapter 64; if you send your donations to the Cincinnati address, our local
chapter does not benefit.
On Sunday, November 20th, there will be a joint Thanksgiving
service at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Zelienople. The service will
begin at 7:30 p.m., and will be led by confirmation students. Join us
as we celebrate our blessings with our Lutheran brothers and
sisters.
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English Lutheran Church is holding a Women’s Retreat
on Saturday, October 8th, from 9 a.m. until 2:30 p.m.
The theme is “God is the Potter, We are the Clay”. A
continental breakfast and light lunch will be provided,
and a freewill offering will be taken. Please RSVP by
September 30 to the church office at 724-452-8110, or