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Visitor,
Announcements for the week through November 27, 2011
THE STAFF OF ZION WISHES YOU A BLESSED THANKSGIVING!
WORSHIP ASSISTANTS
8:00 Assistants – June McCormick, John Beadencup
8:00 Ushers – Dave Warner, Charlie Will
8:00 Altar Guild – Bonnie Wagner, Janet Seitz
8:00 Acolyte – open
9:45 Assistant – open
10:45 Assistants – Patti Krow, Jenny Dunkinson
10:45 Ushers – Vince & MaryAnn Ebersole, Don & Belva Sheaffer
10:45 Altar Guild – Bill & Martha Koppenhaver
10:45 Acolyte – Dana Templeton
10:45 Nursery – Annie Long, Cherie Pedersen
TIME TO ORDER POINSETTIAS
In honor of _____________________________________________
In memory of ___________________________________________
By____________________________________________________
Total # of Poinsettias ordered __________ @ $10.00 each = _________
(Deadline is Dec. 18th)
TEACHING ASSISTANT NEEDED 12/4
Our second and third graders could use a willing heart and hands to help with Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday, December 4th. The lead teacher will be present to plan the lesson, but we are in need of someone to help her out that morning. If you are able to help, please let Deacon Roscoe know as soon as possible. THANK YOU for your consideration.
AUXILLARY BLOOD DRIVE
Due to an extreme blood shortage, the Central Pa Blood Bank has asked Zion to host another Blood Drive on Sunday, January 15th from 7:45 – 11:30 am. Sign-up sheets will be forthcoming.
ST. JOHN'S THANKSGIVING EVE SERVICE
will be held on Wednesday, November 23, beginning at 7:00 PM. The offering will go to the John D. Cassel Memorial Cow Project Fund to benefit the Hummelstown Food Pantry and the Harrisburg Ecumenical Food Bank. All are welcome to attend.
SUNDAY SCHOOL - NOVEMBER 27TH
There will not be children's, confirmation or senior high Sunday School on Sunday, November 27th. Enjoy the Thanksgiving Holiday!
ADULT SCS FOR NOVEMBER 27
"Facing Life without Worry," led by Pastor Jim Stough, will be The Closer Look class topic for discussion this day. All interested adults are invited to pick up their coffee and snacks in the parlor and then join us in the Alice & Alberta Demey Library at 9:30 AM. This is a wonderful opportunity for our adults who are normally involved in the children's SCS to participate in adult education during the SCS hour.
CHRISTMAS EVE USHERS & ACOLYTES NEEDED
We are in need of ushers and acolytes for all three of the Christmas Eve services (5:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m.). If you are able to help in any way, please notify Deacon Roscoe at marsharoscoe@zluth.org. Thank you!
GLOVE DRIVE
We are once again begin collecting warm men's gloves. Our goal is to collect 200 pairs of gloves over the next 8 weeks or so to be donated to inner-city Christ Lutheran church in Harrisburg. Donated gloves can be placed on the glove tree in the sanctuary. Thank you for your continued support of Social Ministry's initiatives.
ADULT FAITH FORMATION CONTINUES
The Closer Look class continues their biblical exploration in the Gospel of Matthew. This class meets Sunday mornings at 9:30 a.m. in Pastor Wayne's office.
The Book of Faith class, meeting in the Alice & Alberta Demey Library at 9:30 a.m., will begin a new multimedia series called: The Greatest Story: Jesus. This series is for anyone who wants to encounter the Jesus of the four Gospels and see how this Jesus connects to our stories. Through the lens of an artist picturing the Gospel stories for us, we will engage in conversation surrounding the key themes of the Gospels.
PIZZA WITH THE DEACON FOR OUR CONFIRMATION STUDENTS
For any of our confirmation students who are interested in fulfilling some of the reflection requirements through small group discussion and reflection, you are invited to meet Deacon Roscoe at Jo Jo's on December 11th. Please confirm your interest ahead of time by e-mail: marsharoscoe@zluth.org or phone: 566-2589.
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.
SAVE THE DATE FOR OUR ADVENT EVENTS...
INTER-GENERATIONAL ADVENT EVENT SCHEDULED FOR NOV 27TH
Our Evangelism Committee will once again host our annual Advent Event the first Sunday of Advent, November 27th, 2011. Immediately following the third service, lunch will be provided and following the meal, an Advent craft/activity is planned for your devotional use in the home during the Advent season. Please sign up by calling the church office at 566-2589 or by e-mailing: office@zluth.org.
ADVENT: HERE COMES THE FUTURE
Bible Study with Pastor Wayne Wednesdays in Advent, 11:00 a.m. beginning November 30th
This first season of the church year reveals God's Plans for our future. A Savior is on the way. How those plans affect our lives and how we can welcome God's approach will shape our study. Please plan to attend Wednesday mornings at 11am in the parlor.
November 30 – "Scanning the Horizon"
What does the future hold? We will hear what the prophets have to say, paying close attention to Isaiah and Jeremiah.
December 7 – "Listening to God"
As we venture into the future, what does God have to say to us? We'll focus on what Mary and Joseph heard and explore what we're hearing.
December 14 – "Traveling the Path"
With the future comes challenges, blessings, and surprises. As Mary and Joseph made their way to Bethlehem what did they encounter? What are we facing as our future unfolds?
December 21 – "Embracing the Future"
As Mary and Joseph had the opportunity to hold Christ in their arms, so do we in our hearts. The future is now. How does that change our lives? We'll discover what St. Luke and St. John tell us.
UNWRAPPING THE SCRIPTURES - TUESDAY EVENINGS IN ADVENT
Beginning Tuesday, November 29th, from 6:00 - 7:15 p.m., you are invited to join us as we unwrap the Scriptures of Christmas through video, reflection and music! Each week a featured dessert will be offered that ties in with the evening's theme.
November 29th - A Child Called Immanuel
December 6th - God Will Bring Peace
December 13th - Angels Visit
December 20th - Jesus is Born
RSVP today by calling the church office at 566-2589 or via e-mail at: office@zluth.org.
CHRISTMAS EVE ASSISTANTS NEEDED
Ushers, lectors, lay assistants and acolytes are needed for both of the Christmas Eve worship services at 7:00 and 10:00 p.m. on December 24th. If you are willing to serve either service, please notify Deacon Roscoe at your earliest convenience. Thank you!
2012 VOLUNTEER SCHEDULES
We are in the process of preparing the 2012 volunteer schedules. If you have any interest in serving our weekly liturgies on a rotational schedule basis please notify Deacon Roscoe at marsharoscoe@zluth.org, indicating which service works best for your schedule. The following opportunities exist:
- Ushers (greet, distribute bulletins, dismiss for communion)
- Lectors (read the Scriptures) / Lay Assistants (assist with the wine during communion)
- Nursery (provide babysitting during the 10:45 service)
- Altar Guild (pre-worship set-up of communion)
- Flower Delivery (deliver flowers to shut-ins/hospitals after worship)
If you served on a schedule for 2011 and would like to be removed for 2012, please notify Deacon Roscoe by November 30th, 2011.
LEND YOUR HEART AND YOUR HANDS — MAKE A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE IN GUATEMALA!
Joshua 24:15 "...But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord."
I thought about—and prayed for—the family that would live here. I prayed they would find peace and comfort here; that this is the new beginning they need. — Pat Gay, volunteer, Thrivent Builds Worldwide – Team Fill My Cup 2011
You can make a world of difference for a family, just like Pat. Sign up for a volunteer work trip with Team Fill My Cup 2012, through Thrivent Builds Worldwide. You and your team will provide a "hand up" to a family by working with them to build a simple, decent home. Like all Habitat homeowners, they will buy their home with sweat equity and a low-cost loan.
You'll be trained and provided with all the tools you need to complete a variety of tasks. You might dig a foundation, lay bricks, mix concrete, chop blocks or even construct rebar structures.
Team Fill My Cup 2012
Huehuetenango, Guatemala
July 14th to 22nd, 2012
The cost will be approximately:
- Thrivent Financial Benefit Member: $750 plus airfare.
- Non-member: $1,250, plus airfare.
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