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Announcements for the week through October 30, 2011

WORSHIP ASSISTANTS
8:00 Assistants – Barb Fry, Howard Andrews
8:00 Ushers – Bob & Betty Kautz, Dorinda Donnelly
8:00 Acolyte – open
9:45 Assistant – Lynn Danilowicz
10:45 Assistants – Dave Myers, Beth Fitzpatrick
10:45 Ushers – Don & Barb Kern, Dick & Bertie Bouder
10:45 Acolyte – Daniel & Ben Beaver, Gina Roscoe, Annie McConnell
10:45 Nursery – Rachel Moyer

WE EXPRESS OUR CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY...
We express our Christian Sympathy and Hope of the Resurrection to the family of Morris Martin who entered God's eternal rest on Saturday. A funeral service will be held here at Zion on Wednesday, October 26th at 11:00 a.m. A celebratory luncheon will be held immediately following the service downstairs in the Fellowship Hall. Please keep his family in your prayers during this time of sorrow.

A REFORMATION RED-OUT
The congregation is encouraged to come to worship on Sunday, October 30th wearing as much red as possible. In honor of the Reformation and as part of our reformation celebration, we are encouraging you to participate in a "red out." We look forward to our upcoming weekend-long Reformation Celebration and hope to see you on Saturday and Sunday.

REFORMATION FESTIVAL
Sharing the gifts of the McConnells, staff members, and our youth, a special celebration of the Reformation will be held on Saturday, Oct. 29th, here at Zion. A wonderful German meal prepared by our Kitchen Committee will be served at 5:00 pm. This menu includes Alsatian Sauerkraut Casserole (Sauerkraut, Bacon, Smoked Pork chops, Polish Sausage & Potatoes), Dried Beans, German Vegetable Salad, German Beet Salad, Apfelstrudel (Apple Strudel) and Westphalian Cherry Cake. There is a suggested donation amount of $5.00 / person.

Reservations may be made by calling or emailing the church office, 566-2589 or office@zluth.org. A presentation on Martin Luther entitled, “Scenes and Songs from Martin’s Life”, will follow. The program will include skits about the Reformer with a special children’s message for our youngest friends and songs of Luther’s composition both in the classical style and in the modern mode.

REFORMATION CHALLENGE…
Even if you've never attended a Sunday school class here at Zion, in honor of Martin Luther's passion for our need to intentionally spend time in Scriptures and study to grow in our faith, we challenge you to give Sunday School a try this Sunday, October 30th. Deacon Roscoe will lead us from 9:30 - 10:30 bridging the themes of the Reformation to today. What does it mean for us to be worshipping as Lutheran-Christians today, five hundred years later? Join us to find out! We will meet downstairs in Leatherman Hall.

ATTENTION SMART PHONE USERS...
We are right here with you in the use of your Smart Phones! Check the inside front cover of the bulletin for our code to access our website right through your Smart Phone. In the coming weeks, we will be providing additional opportunities through special codes... stay tuned!

ZYG JUNIOR HIGH
The ZYG Junior High will meet this Sunday evening, October 30th beginning at 5:00 p.m.

MILITARY SUPPORT GROUP OF ZION
This group supports soldiers who are deployed and the significant others who are coping on the other end. We gather deployment information and organize prayers and support. If you or someone you know would benefit from such prayer and support please let the group know. If you would like to support such people by writing a note or helping in other ways, please contact the group. Amanda Donohue- home: 566-3407 or email: amanda7133@gmail.com.

MILITARY VETERANS...
On November 13 at each service we will be honoring our military veterans. Please join us in making this a special occasion. If you are a military veteran, or are currently serving in the military, and are a member of Zion Lutheran Church, please contact David Ranck to receive information on joining the registry. Families who have had military veteran relatives who have died are also encouraged to register them in our data bank. The contact information for David Ranck is 717-576-2967.

THE FALL SESSION OF BIBLE CAFÉ CONCLUDES NOVEMBER 1
Theme: Imitate My Heart based on Acts8:26-40
Led by Deacon Roscoe, our popular Bible Café will conclude on November 1, 2011 from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. The program will pick up again on January 17, 2012 and run through February 21, 2012. Please bring your bibles and we will meet you in the comfy room!

NEW MEMBERS CLASS – NOVEMBER 13 – 2:00 – 4:00 P.M.
If you are interested in making Zion your church home, we invite you to join us on November 13th from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. for our New Members class. Please notify Pastor Wayne or Deacon Marsha if you are interested in attending.

2012 WOMEN’S RETREAT… FEBRUARY 3 – 5, 2012
Our annual women’s retreat is set for Kenbrook Retreat Center in Lebanon the first weekend in February. Please set aside February 3 – 5, 2012 for a weekend centered on the theme: The Saving Love of Christ as the Measure of our Lives. The cost for this weekend retreat is $175.00. A deposit of $50.00 is requested by October 31st.