April 1 – Men and Children’s Palm Sunday Breakfast
March 12, 2012
This year our traditional Palm Sunday (April 1)Breakfast will be here at Zion. We will gather in the basement for breakfast at 7 am. This year it will be a donation breakfast, so give what you can. A sign-up will be in the Gathering Place so we can prepare enough food. All children are invited to join their father / grandfather. Sign up in the Gathering Place!
30-Hour Famine March 9 and 10
February 24, 2012
The 30-Hour Famine is coming up on March 9 and 10, for youth in grades 8 through 12. This event raises monetary and food donations for third world countries as well as for our Southington Bread for Life. During our 30 hours we will fast together and learn about how other children are simply deprived of clean water, food, and medical attention. The event begins at Zion on Friday the 9th at 6 pm and the fast ends the next day at 5 pm with a third world meal. If you are interested in participating in this event, please contact Karin Thompson at 860-426-1737 or the church office at 860-628-5759. We are also in need of adult help.
Youth Work Camp Meeting March 6
February 23, 2012
This meeting at 7 pm will provide information and firm up youth and adults interested in attending. This year’s camp will be in Wilmington, NC on July 22-28. Thirty spots have been reserved. The cost has already been reduced to $382, down from $424. This is for all youth in grades 8 through 12.
Lenten Bible Study – Making Sense of the Cross
February 12, 2012
On Mondays at 7 pm, a group is gathering for an exciting study called Making Sense of the Cross. There is no expectation that you have certain prior knowledge of the Bible or theology. Just bring your questions and openness to talk about matters of the cross and resurrection of Jesus. We are gathering for 60 minutes on Monday nights for six weeks. Come think about the central event for the Christian faith – the Cross and Resurrection.
Bake Sale – Feb 11 and 12
February 4, 2012
This year the Youth Group in conjunction with Christian Welfare will have a bake sale after church on Saturday, February 11th and after both services on Sunday, February 12th. The proceeds of this bake sale will be split to help support the “Love Fund” and a service chosen by the youth group. Please consider baking or buying goodies for your loved ones so that we can show love to those in our community and beyond.
At Zion we have a fund called “The Love Fund”. This is a discretionary fund used by pastor to help show love in our community by giving to those in need—when they knock at Zion’s door looking for “help” to feed their children or put gas in their car. In this tough economy those needs come more often.
If you would like to contribute by baking please contact Barbara Welton at 860 628-7814 or email bnbwltn[at]cox.net.
Thank you in advance for your contributions to these causes.
Potluck Lunch and Auction Feb 4
January 16, 2012
We will have a potluck luncheon Feb 4th at 11:30 am, with the auction from 12:30 to 2:30 pm. We are already receiving offers of services, certificates, and gift cards to different vendors in the area. We also have an offer for a gift basket. We are also requesting donations from any of our Zion members – either single items or a gift basket of your own making, or any service/talent you may have. Please provide donated items by Feb 1st. This Fellowship event is a lot of fun – come and enjoy the afternoon!
Congregational Meeting – Jan 22nd
January 15, 2012
Our next Congregational Meeting will be on January 22nd at the Calendar House – it will include a free dinner (Thanks to Thrivent Financial for Lutherans), the State of Zion for 2012, and the Apple Fritter Report. Doors open at 5 pm with dinner at 5:30. We hope to see you there!
Zion Men’s Christmas Dinner
December 12, 2011
Zion Men’s Christmas Dinner-December 18, 2011 at Manor Inn
5:30 p for cheese/crackers and beer. Buffet at 6:30 p. Cost:
$40 pp (all inclusive).
Decorating Zion for Christmas
December 12, 2011
The decorating of the Sanctuary will take place on Sunday,
December 18th after the 10:15 service at 11:30 a.m.
Thrivent Stocking Stuffer Event
December 12, 2011
Members of Zion are invited to join with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans for a “Christmas Stocking Stuffer” Event to benefit those in need within the congregation and community. FREE!
When: Sunday December 18th 9am to 1pm, before and after services.
Where: Zion Lutheran Church, Gathering Place.
All the materials to support this project are provided by Thrivent Financial. We need your help to stuff and decorate the Christmas stockings. Refreshments will also be provided by Thrivent Financial.
