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Zion Lutheran Church
Wooster, Ohio
November 22, 2015
9:30am and 12:00pm
 
Please attend one or both of the congregational meetings for the purposes of electing Church Council members and voting on three motions.  Check your email, or look for the blue full page flyer in Rooms 100 & 200, for more information on the motions.  Your presence DOES matter. 
Advent Breakfast
Augsburg Lutheran Church
9am on Monday, November 30.

*Please see sign-up sheets before Nov. 23rd if you are interested in going.
*Please note this is a change*
   
Tuesday, December 1st @ 9am
If you are available, please consider helping to decorate the church for the Downtown Church Walk.
Downtown Church Walk
Friday, Dec. 4
6-8pm


Please help us welcome visitors to Zion by making cookies or other snacks, and/or helping to serve them that evening.  Please sign up on sheets in Rooms 100 & 200.
Advent Wednesday Evenings

6:00 p.m.
- Dinner in Room 100
7:00 p.m. – Evening Prayer service in the Sanctuary

 
Join us on the three, midweek Advent Wednesdays (December 2, 9, 16) for Evening Prayer. Led by the Choir of Zion Lutheran Church and Pastor Ann Paynter, this brief service will begin at 7:00 p.m. in the candlelit sanctuary of Zion Lutheran Church – 301 North Market Street in Wooster. 
 
An optional dinner is offered in Room 100 of the church, beginning at 6:00 PM. Reservations for dinner are requested, and may be made via sign-up sheets in Rooms 100 and 200, or by calling the church office prior to Monday of each week by noon (330-262-5606).
Women's Christmas Magic Gala

Tuesday, December 15th at 6:15pm
 
TJ's will cater the meal and an auction will be held afterwards to benefit the Food Pantry.

Tickets are $12 and go on sale November 15th.
Auction items and men to help serve the night of the event are needed.  Please see sign-up sheets in Rooms 100 & 200.
Coming Up... 

There's a lot going on at Zion.  Hope you can be there!
 
One more Communion Steward is needed for the 5:00 Christmas Eve service.

Fall Fest by College of Wooster:  Fall Fest is a free meal for anyone and everyone to come, eat and build community!  It will be held at Zion on Saturday, November 21st from 5-7pm.  The meal is organized by the Office of Interfaith Campus Ministries at the College of Wooster and a student leadership team made up of students from interfaith and secular student groups affiliated with OICM.    

The altar flowers sign-up sheet for 2016 has been posted to the bulletin board in Room 200.
 
2016 Offering Envelopes are available in Rooms 100 & 200.


Here's what's happening at Zion today through November 29th.
Sunday, November 22
       Christ the King
  8:45 a.m.    Coffee House Worship
  9:30 a.m.    Congregational Meeting
  9:30 a.m.    Sunday School
  9:30 a.m.    Adult Forum
10:45 a.m.   Traditional Worship
12:00 p.m.   Congregational Meeting Resumes
12:00 p.m.    Advent Crafternoon
  5:00 p.m.    Food Pantry
  5:45 p.m.    DZ Outreach Meal
  6:00 p.m.    DZ@6 Worship  
 
Monday, November 23
  1:30 p.m.    Staff Meeting
  6:00 p.m.    Bell Choir Rehearsal
  7:00 p.m.    Boy Scouts (WH)
 
Tuesday, November 24
11:00  a.m.    Bible Study
 
Wednesday, November 25
   No events scheduled.
 
Thursday, November 26
 Thanksgiving – Office Closed
 
Friday, November 27
Thanksgiving – Office Closed
 
Saturday, November 28
   No events scheduled.
 
Sunday, November 29
       1st Sunday of Advent
  8:45 a.m.    Coffee House Worship
  9:30 a.m.    Sunday School
  9:30 a.m.    Adult Forum
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  
Saturday, December 12
at 3pm


Meet in Room 200 at 3:00pm to pick up carol books, names and addresses of people to visit.  All are welcome!  Sign up in Rooms 100 and 200. 
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Scripture Readings
for November 22, 2015
Christ the King
 

Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14
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

The friends and family of Robert Simo,
Donald Paynter,
Ruth Aukerman,
The friends and family of Jerry Hutchinson,
Heidi Emler,
Nancy Danby,
Christy Simo,
Macey Dillon,
Ernest Harvey,
Nancy Cammarn,
Kathy Ridenour,
Virginia Conrad,
Rick Wallace,
Donna Wallace,
Rex Stype,
Doug Bertschy,
James Doty,
and caregivers. 

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

"Kings take pleasure in honest lips; they value persons who speak what is right."
   - Proverbs 16:13



Join Pastor Ann for Bible Study every Tuesday
at 11:00am in Room 200

 
Zion Lutheran Church is a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
 zionlutheran-wooster.org
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!!!   
Remember to visit Zion's website and check out all of the information under Zion News!
People To People Ministries
Christmas Giving Project


Yes, it's time to gear up for Christmas.  It will be here before we know it.  You will find that Christmas trees have appeared in rooms 100 and 200.  As in years past they contain tags bearing gift ideas for the children of Wooster.  These ideas do not relate to any specific child.  They are suggestions from People-to-People based on what they feel is needed to provide a Merry Christmas for kids in our community.  Use the tags to help you shop and follow the directions for delivering the gifts to church.  We need your gifts at church by Sunday, November 29.  Thanks to all of those who have already delivered gifts to People to People and to those who are still planning to participate.  
MARK YOUR CALENDARS:
November 22, 12:00-2:00
Advent Crafternoon for Kids and Parents
Lunch will be provided.
An adult must be present with your children.
We'll make fundraiser items and decorations for our Kids' Christmas Tree.

November 29, Between and After Services in Room 200
Sunday School Fundraiser to Support Our Mission Project(s)
Through Sunday School offerings and fundraising, we are working to purchase a farm animal for a family in a third-world country and a yet-to-be-determined item for Zion’s Sunday School.
For $2.00 you may purchase Advent Simmering Spices, packaged for you with love from our Sunday School kids and parents. These will be a lovely addition to your Advent traditions and devotions or as small gifts for family, friends, teachers, and co-workers. We will be very appreciative of correct change when you make your purchase.
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