Dec 2015 Newsletter:

• Advent and Christmas  schedule of events
• (The Newsletter sent to homes has the proposed budget.  If you would like a copy of this, contact the church office)

Nov 15 Newsletter

Highlights:
– For All Saint’s Sunday (Nov 1) we are inviting people to bring in a picture (with frame even) of loved ones for our sanctuary.
– Pastor Rob introduces the Shepherd Ministry to Zion’s
– Hollyberry Bazaar (Nov 7!) info.  Support this ministry by inviting your friends
– Advent Home Devotion Event info (Dec 2!)

Oct 2015 Newsletter

Highlights include

• School kits and Quilts:  This Sunday, October 4, is Lutheran World Relief In-Gathering for kits and quilts.  Info included.
• Opportunities to serve:  Whether you have an extra canned good, whether you like to sing, or even if you can simply read, there are some ways to serve we highlight this month.
• Sunday School is full of children this year.  (The renovations have really helped!).  If you haven’t tried it out this fall, we encourage you to check it out!
• Lastly, some fun stuff:  Trunk-or-Treat (new surprise for this year!), Oktoberfest, Reformation Beer and Hymns and Hollyberry Bazaar.

Here is the September 2015 Newsletter

Highlights:
• An update on our summer renovations — the lower level looks fantastic, ready for a great year of preschool and Sunday school.
• A welcome to our new staff member, Deacon Emily Myallis
• Info about a number of “Super Sundays” in September, including Rally Sunday on Sept 13
• An invitation to a couple of volunteers positions where we need help (along with a newsletter article from Pastor Rob about why saying “no” is okay!)

Here is the July 2015 Newsletter: Zions July 2015 Newsletter

Highlights include summer schedule, including church picnic!

Invitation and schedule for reading through the Psalms.

Click here for:  June 2015 Zions Newsletter

Highlights include:

– Council announcement of children’s ministry coordinator

– Lots of summer activities!

Attached is the May 2015 Newsletter.  Highlights

–          May is going to be a great month:  Visiting preschool children on May 3, Pentecost Baptism festival on May 24 and then Confirmation on Holy Trinity Sunday with all choirs singing on May 31!

–          Summer events!  You can register for VBS here.  (Did we mention we need help for VBS?!)

–          At April 26 Congregational Meeting, Phase II renovations approved

–          Lots of photos from Easter!  Click here to watch video about our Easter Legos!

Zions April 2015 newsletter

Highlights:

– Holy Week Services and Events

– Proposed plans for Phase II renovations to Social Hall and Christian Education Wing

– Job Fair News

Zions Newsletter March 2015

Highlights:
– Lenten activities: Morning prayer service, Community breakfasts, Talent Show and Seeds of Faith
– Pastor Rob on how to read parables
– Summer will eventually come — Church shore trip and Lutheran Bible Camp info included!

Feb 2015 newsletter

Highlights:

– Pastor Rob’s letter on Home Communion Visitation

– Announcement of “Seeds of Faith” project (hint: this involves giving away money!)

– Lots about Lent