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Zoar
Lutheran
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Please note: Since we're now sending out a monthly newsletter, we're working to streamline "What's Happening at Zoar" and highlight new and upcoming events/ministry opportunities. For information about ongoing ministries and regularly scheduled events, please click here to see Zoar's November newsletter
Zoar Lutheran Church Women (ZLCW) is hosting our annual Craft Fair this Saturday! Don't miss out on this golden opportunity to score some unique gifts and enjoy some warm hospitality!

When: Saturday, November 12, 2022
Time: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Where: Zoar Lutheran Church
Poinsettia Fundraiser for Zoar's Preschool Scholarship Fund
 
Every year Zoar Lutheran Preschool sells poinsettias to raise money for our scholarship fund. The poinsettias come from Al's Garden Center and are beautiful and healthy. They are $18 each. You can buy some for yourself, and if you'd like to buy one or more to help decorate our church sanctuary for the season, that would be most welcome!

Click here to access
the poinsettia order form, or you may pick one up from the window ledge outside the church office. Orders are due by Sunday, November 27, and the plants will be delivered on Tuesday, December 6.
NEW BIBLE STUDY FOR ADVENT!

Our Thursday morning Bible Study will be doing a four-week study for the season of Advent, and we'd like to invite YOU to join us! Here's a description of the study:

 
"Dive deep into the history of the birth of Christ.
 
In Light of the World: A Beginner’s Guide to Advent, author, professor, and biblical scholar Amy-Jill Levine explores the biblical texts surrounding the story of the birth of Jesus. Join her as she traces the Christmas narrative through the stories of Zechariah and Elizabeth, Mary, the journey to Bethlehem, and the visit from the Magi. These stories open conversations around connections of the Gospel stories to the Old Testament, the role of women in first-century Jewish culture, the importance of Mary’s visitation and the revolutionary implications of Mary’s Magnificat, the census and the stable, and the star of Bethlehem and the flight to Egypt."


Eleven student books have been ordered, including two large-print editions (now of which is still available). The books are scheduled to arrive on November 12. If you prefer, you may also order your own book or e-book through Cokesbury or Amazon. (Cokesbury is less expensive!)

We plan to begin our study on November 17 @ 10:30 on Zoom. (For information on how to join us on Zoom, see the calendar section below, or visit the education page of Zoar's website and scroll down to find the link for Thursday Morning Bible Study: https://www.zoarlutheran.org/education.
Save the Date for "Mission:Joy"
Sunday, November 27, 2022 @ 12:30 pm

 
These days it seems we could all use more joy in our lives! So, why not take advantage of this offering of wisdom from two spiritual leaders, who have intentionally cultivated joy under some of the most difficult circumstances imaginable?! Archbishop Desmond Tutu (died 2022) and his friend, the Dalai Lama, share their friendship and their recipe for finding joy in both good times and hard times.

     To see the trailer for the movie, click here:


https://vimeo.com/609977263

I hope you'll join me for this thought-provoking movie and some meaningful conversation. Lunch will be provided -- food for body and soul!

Grace and peace,
Pastor Michelle
A DECEMBER TO REMEMBER -- DATES TO KEEP IN MIND!
  • Sunday, December 4     In worship we'll be receiving new members through baptism and           affirmation of baptism. After worship, we'll celebrate with treats. (Thank you, Evangelism Team!) Please contact Pastor Michelle if you'd like to learn more about becoming a member of Zoar.
  • Sunday, December 11    After worship (12 pm) we'll have our quarterly congregational meeting, where we'll hear important updates and have our second vote on approving the updates to Zoar's constitution.
  • Sunday, December 18     Zoar's 2022 intergenerational Christmas pageant, "From Heaven Above," will be presented during worship. Information about  casting and rehearsal will be coming soon!
CALENDAR  NOVEMBER 10, 2022 - NOVEMBER 21, 2022
  • Saturday, November 12, 9 am to 3 pm: Zoar's Craft Fair!
  • Sunday, November 13, 9:30 am: Sunday School in person and on Zoom. (Visit https://www.zoarlutheran.org/education and scroll down to find the link to join.)
  • Sunday, November 13, 10:30 am: Worship in person and online. Click here to join via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/316627973?pwd=SGRQazJDTzZuY01nU2wzOEgweUNwQT09 or visit https://www.zoarlutheran.org/worship, scroll down, and click on the red "join Zoom" button.
  • Sunday, November 13, 12:30-1:30 pm: Choir rehearsal
  • Sunday, November 13, 1:30-2:30 pm: Ordinary Men (men's ensemble) rehearsal
  • Sunday, November 13, 5-6 pm: Community Dinner
  • Monday, November 14: Zoar's office is closed.
  • Monday, November 14: Pastor's sabbath
  • Monday, November 14, 2-3 pm: Knitters and Crocheters meet at Zoar.
  • Tuesday, November 15, 5-6 pm: Community Dinner
  • Wednesday, November 16, 9:30 am - 12:30 pm: Sewing Circle meets at Zoar.
  • Thursday, November 17, 10:30 am: Bible Study meets on Zoom. (Visit https://www.zoarlutheran.org/education and scroll down to find the link to join.)
  • Thursday, November 17, 7 pm: Women's Bible Study meets on Zoom (Visit https://www.zoarlutheran.org/education and scroll down to find the link to join.)
  • Saturday, November 19, 9 am-12 pm: Zoar's Furniture Ministry is open to serve clients.
  • Sunday, November 20, 9:30 am: Sunday School in person and online. (Visit https://www.zoarlutheran.org/education and scroll down to find the link to join.)
  • Sunday, November 20, 10:30 am: Worship in person and online. (See info above.)
  • Sunday, November 20, 12:30-1:30 pm: Choir rehearsal
  • Sunday, November 20, 1:30-2:30 pm: Ordinary Men (men's ensemble) rehearsal
  • Sunday, November 20, 5-6 pm: Community Dinner
  • Monday, November 21: Pastor's sabbath
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