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Zion Lutheran Church
Wooster, Ohio
Quiet Christmas
Sunday, December 21 at 4:00 pm

We invite you to spend an hour in the candle-lit splendor of our sanctuary, hear the reassuring, hope-filled message through word and song.  Slow down, breathe in the beauty with all your senses - allow the quiet of this time to fill your soul.  Childcare is provided. 
Christmas Eve Services

5:00pm - Family Worship
Keeping younger members in mind, this is a shorter, family-centered traditional candlelight service with Holy Communion, carols and organ.
 
8:00pm - Festival Worship
All are welcome for a traditional candlelight service with Holy Communion, carols, choirs and organ.

Flu Season and Passing the Peace

Are you worried about passing on germs (or receiving them!) while passing the peace?

We are indeed in a period of heightened illness, and the flu is ravaging many areas of the country.  So please use your best judgement. The passing of the peace is an important theological part of our liturgy that provides the opportunity to proclaim and hear the hope and good news that Jesus is with us.  But HOW we transmit and receive this message is of secondary importance to the message itself.

So, if you are uncomfortable at this time with the traditional act of shaking hands, then a simple wave accompanied by the words "Peace by with you!" is more than sufficient.    
From:  Zion's Health Team    

Coming Up... 

There's a lot going on at Zion.  Hope you can be there!
 
Offering Envelopes for 2015:  Please remember to pick up your offering envelopes for 2015.  They are located in Rooms 100 & 200.  If you can't find your envelopes, please let the office know.  Thank you.
 
Zion Glory Walkers Fundraisers:  The Zion Glory Walkers Relay for Life team wants to thank YOU for supporting our fundraiser at Applebees in September.  We made $132.74 for the American Cancer Society!  January dining to donate location is El Campesino on Thursday, January 15th.
 
The flower chart for 2015 has been posted to the bulletin board in Room 200.  Anyone may sign up to donate sanctuary flowers.  The cost is $40.  Invoices will be mailed from the florist.  Forms are available below the sign-up sheet to write out a dedication in memory or in honor of a special person, day, etc.

Donations for Food Pantry:  If anyone wishes to contribute cash to the food pantry, there is now a jar for donations next to the food pantry basket in Room 200.
 
We Are Church Together:  In South Africa, the challenges of hunger, homelessness, unemployment, rape, drug abuse and lack of education are widespread for women and men.  Abby Henderson is serving in Bellville South through the ELCA Young Adults in Global Mission program, working at the invitation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in South Africa.  She is making a difference in the lives of young women.  
  
Pastor Ann will be on vacation from December 25th through January 2nd.  If there is a situation that requires attention while she is out of the office, please contact the church office at 330-262-5606. 

 


Here's what's happening at Zion today through December 28th.
Sunday, December 21
  8:45 a.m.     Coffee House Worship
  9:30 a.m.     Adult Forum
  9:30 a.m.     Sunday School
10:45 a.m.     Traditional Worship
  4:00 p.m.    Quiet Christmas            
  5:00 p.m.     Food Pantry
  5:45 p.m.    DZ Outreach Meal
  6:00 p.m.    DZ@6 Worship
 
Monday, December 22
  1:30 p.m.     Staff Meeting
  6:00 p.m.     Glory Ringers
  7:00 p.m.     Boy Scouts (WH)
 
Tuesday, December 23
  No Events Scheduled.
 
Wednesday, December 24
  Christmas Eve
  5:00 p.m.    Family Worship
  8:00 p.m.    Festival Worship
 
Thursday, December 25
  Christmas Day – office closed
          Merry Christmas!
 
Friday, December 26
  Office Closed.
 
Saturday, December 27 
  No Events Scheduled.
 
Sunday, December 28
  8:45 a.m.     Coffee House Worship
  9:30 a.m.     Adult Forum
  9:30 a.m.     Sunday School  
10:45 a.m.     Traditional Worship
  5:00 p.m.     Food Pantry
   5:45 p.m.    DZ Outreach Meal
   6:00 p.m.    DZ@6 Worship
 

 
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Scripture Readings
for December 21, 2014
Fourth Sunday of Advent
 

2 Samuel 7:1-11, 16
Sunday Worship at Zion

8:45 a.m. Coffee House
(contemporary worship)

10:45 a.m. Traditional Worship

6:00 p.m. DZ@6 Outreach Worship

Pastor Ann Paynter
Prayer List

Rick Wallace,
Pam Yarnell,
Russell First,
Kerry Wilkes,
Randy Haston,
Donna Wallace,
Rex Stype,
Doug Bertschy,
James Doty,
Lisa Spradley,
and caregivers. 

Please pray for these members and friends of Zion.  To add a name to our prayer list, contact the December prayer coordinator, Sharon Heimberger, or one of the prayer chain leaders, Irene Rickett or Eleanor Harvey.
Proverbial Wisdom

"The light of the righteous shines brightly, but the lamp of the wicked is snuffed out."

   - Proverbs 13:9


Zion Lutheran Church is a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
 zionlutheran-wooster.org 

 
DZ@6 Winter Menu

There are still open slots to fill.  If you would like to sign up, please contact Cheryl Oswald.
Join Pastor Ann for Bible Study
on Tuesdays at 11am & 7pm.

 

We are studying the "Divine Drama" by Crossways International.
The Food Pantry could use...
* Spaghetti
* Pasta Sauce
* Mac & Cheese
* Sloppy Joe Sauce
* Pork N Beans
* Peanut butter
* Canned Fruit
* Green Beans, & Corn
* Chicken Noodle Soup
* Skillet Masters
* Hamburger Helper
* Tuna or Chicken
* Rice, or Rice A Roni
* Cereal
* Toothpaste
* Toothbrushes

* Toilet Tissue
* Bar Soap
* Shampoo
* Deodorant
* Feminine Products

* cash for other expenses
* paper bags

**The items in bold can't be purchased with the EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer) Cards.

THANK YOU!!!   
We've made quite a few updates to our website recently. Click on the link below to check them out! 

http://www.zionlutheran-wooster.org/
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