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HOLY WEEK WORSHIP TIMES
March 23 & 24 - Palm / Passion Weekend
Saturday - 4:00PM, Sunday - 8:00AM & 10:15AM
March 28 - Maundy Thursday - 7:00PM
March 29 - Good Friday - 7:00PM
March 31 - Easter Sunday - 6:00AM, 8:00AM & 10:15AM
Verse of the week:
Yet even now, says the Lord, return to me with all your heart,
with fasting, with weeping, and with mourning; rend your hearts and not your clothing.
Return to the Lord your God, for he is gracious and merciful,
slow to anger, abounding in steadfast love, and relenting from punishment. Joel 2:12-13 (NRSV)
Readings for Sunday March 17, 2024:
Jeremiah 31:31-34
A new covenant written on the heart
Psalm 51:1-12
Create in me a clean heart, O God. (Ps. 51:10)
Hebrews 5:5-10
Through suffering Christ becomes the source of salvation
John 12:20-33
The grain of wheat dying in the earth
March 23 & 24 - Palm / Passion Weekend
Saturday - 4:00PM, Sunday - 8:00AM & 10:15AM
March 28 - Maundy Thursday - 7:00PM
March 29 - Good Friday - 7:00PM
March 31 - Easter Sunday - 6:00AM, 8:00AM & 10:15AM
Verse of the week:
Yet even now, says the Lord, return to me with all your heart,
with fasting, with weeping, and with mourning; rend your hearts and not your clothing.
Return to the Lord your God, for he is gracious and merciful,
slow to anger, abounding in steadfast love, and relenting from punishment. Joel 2:12-13 (NRSV)
Readings for Sunday March 17, 2024:
Jeremiah 31:31-34
A new covenant written on the heart
Psalm 51:1-12
Create in me a clean heart, O God. (Ps. 51:10)
Hebrews 5:5-10
Through suffering Christ becomes the source of salvation
John 12:20-33
The grain of wheat dying in the earth
View our Saturday, March 16, 2024 4:00PM Worship Service below:
This week is our final Wednesdays in Lenten Midweeks! Join us THIS Wednesday, March 20th at 6:00PM for soup and fellowship, then we will move to the sanctuary at 6:30PM for worship. The theme this year is “Created for Community.” Choir will follow at 7:00PM. Please join us!
Readers Needed on the Weekend of Palm/Passion Sunday; during all three services, we will be reading the Gospel in parts. If you would be willing to read one of the parts, please let Pastor Jeff know. He can get you a copy of the reading ahead of time.
Lectors and Communion assistants are needed for Maundy Thursday and the 6:00AM Easter Sunrise Service. Lectors are needed for Good Friday. Please let Pastor Jeff know if you can help. The 46th Annual St. Luke's Passion Play will be performed at St. Luke's Catholic School, 133 Bristol St. It is free of charge although a free will donation is deeply appreciated. For tickets CLICK HERE to be connected to the website. There are several members of our Zion family that are a part of this production. All are invited to attend a performance, you'll be glad you did!!!
Questions? email us at passionplay@stlukect.org or call (908) 902-8404. Passion Play Performance Dates: Saturday 3/23 - 6:30PM, Palm Sunday 3/24 - 3:00PM, Tuesday, 3/26 - 7:00PM, Wednesday, 3/27 - 7:00PM, Good Friday, 3/29 - 7:00PM It’s Time to Order Easter Flowers! Order forms are available in the Gathering Place and by CLICKING HERE. Orders are due with payment by March 17th.
The Potential Developer for the Evergreen Property has Submitted a New Proposal for a 12 lot subdivision. The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. was postponed until Tuesday March 19, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. in the Public Assembly Room in the Municipal Center located at 196 North Main Street.
UPDATE: ‘Souper Bowl’ of Caring: The monetary donations collected in February to benefit “Bread for Life” totaled $345 and will be given to “Bread for Life” this week! And for our “SHARE THE LOVE” campaign we collected 70 Gift Cards for the individuals at “Bread for Life” that were delivered to Bread for Life so they could be distributed in time for Valentine’s Day! Thank you for your continued support for our local community through these various outreach programs. Missy and the staff were thrilled with our generosity…the people of Zion are Amazing!
Our ‘SNUGGLE UP’ campaign ended with a bang! We collected 174 adorable stuffed animals that were donated to be both Prudence Crandall & The Friendship Center in New Britain. Thank you for your participation and for your continued generosity to our local community! These donations will certainly bring a smile to all those who receive them! THANK YOU!
Scholarship Applications are now available in the Gathering Place on the bulletin board near the elevator or click on the links below! Anyone attending an accredited post-secondary program is encouraged to apply. Applications are due MARCH 24th Please contact Lisa Proffitt with questions at (860) 621-4316.
Zion Scholarship Application Apple Fritter Scholarship Application Zion Nursery School is holding a fundraiser Easter Egg Hunt on Good Friday, March 29th at 10:00AM. Tickets are $5 per child. Please call or email Christine in the office or Danielle in the Nursery school to sign your child up. All children are welcome and will be divided into groups by age. Rumor has it the Easter Bunny will make an appearance and there will be “special eggs” too! Thank you for supporting this wonderful event and the nursery school.
Pastor Jeff is putting a pause on his weekly "out of the office" office hours, but continues to be willing to meet with you at coffee shops, bagel shops, ice cream shops or any similar place where you would like to meet. Of course, you can always talk with him at church. Just let him know.
Healing Service: There is a healing service within the Saturday 4PM worship service. This occurs on the First Saturday of each month. The healing service will not replace the regular worship service, but will be a part of it. Mark your calendars now!
Save the Date! On Saturday, May 4th from 11:30AM-2:00PM Zion will host a HIGH TEA! There will be a presentation from Bigelow Tea, live music, delicious “tea foods” & teas and wonderful fellowship! Please look for a sign up sheet as the time gets closer but save the date now!
Friday Afternoon Fellowship Drop-In…Please Join Us! A few people have been meeting in the Gathering Space on the 1st and 3rd Friday afternoons from 1:00PM to 3:00PM. It began where people were bringing their needlework, knitting, crocheting, embroidery, etc. while we visited and learned from each other. Now that the weather is getting warmer and it’s staying light a bit longer, you might want to come and socialize. Bring along what you are working on if you’d like, or just come to get to know others. Hope to see you there!
Thank you to everyone who participated and for those who joined us for our Bells & Blessings’ performance! It was wonderful time of sharing Christmas joy and the talents of our Zion family! Thanks also to Mr. and Mrs. Claus who came to spend the evening despite their busy schedules! Start thinking of what you might want to do next year...it's only 360 days away!
Looking for Some Great Recipes for the New Year? How about a Zion Cookbook? Look on the table in the Gathering Place for more information. If you have already paid for your cookbook(s), pick yours up! If you would like to purchase a book at Zion, please write your name on the order list and place your payment in the red box in the Gathering Place. CLICK HERE for an order form if you'd like to purchase a copy and can't get to Zion. Call the office with questions.
Announcing the 'Christopher Messner New Organ Fund'
Chris has had such a positive impact on Zion since he became our organist on April 26, 1992. He has filled this church with such beautiful music each and every week. He has been the one constant in our worship service and has helped us navigate through the many transitions we have experienced over these past 30 years. He's always open to new ideas and supports anyone who wants to add their talent to our worship service. One example is how ‘Bells and Blessings’ has become such an integral part of our Christmas season celebration and could not happen without his tireless effort. I can’t imagine all of the time he must spend learning music for everyone, recording music for people to practice and just working with them to find a song. We sometimes take things for granted, but ever since that Easter Sunday well over 5 years ago, when the organ stopped playing right in the middle of the service, and we found out that spare parts were hard to come by, we have worried about the longevity of this organ. In order to honor Chris, we have established the ‘Christopher Messner New Organ Fund’ to begin a campaign for a replacement organ. Once the funds are raised and the organ is purchased and set in place, it will be dedicated to Chris for all of the beautiful music he has filled this church with over these past 30 years and for how much he means to our Zion Family. Please donate if you can. Click here to donate, or If you prefer to donate by check,, please make sure to put “organ fund” in the memo line on your check. Thank you! If you would like some help following the order of worship, ask an usher for a three-ring notebook. In it, you will find the order of worship for the season of Lent. You will still need to look in the Bible for the readings and the hymnal for the hymns. We hope these help!
Are You or Someone You Know Interested in Making Zion Your Church Home? If you’d like to find out more about Zion and/or how to become part of the community of Zion, text Pastor at 860-490-5784 or email him pastor@zionlutheranct.org.
Calling All Singers and Ringers! Bell Choir practice is on Wednesdays at 6:30PM and Chapel Choir begins at 7:00PM. All are invited! PLEASE JOIN US! (We have also restarted the Praise Band , talk to Chris Messner if you're interested!)
It's Never Too Late to Register for Sunday School! Click HERE to sign up! We look forward to a wonderful new school year, so don't delay, sign up TODAY!
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