Message from the Pastor - September 7, 2016: "ViZion Path"
MISSION OF THE MONTH: United States Missionary – Rev. Micah Glenn The Lutheran Hope Center, Ferguson, MO
Zion Lutheran Church & School is supporting the North American Missionary to Ferguson, MO. Rev. Micah Glenn is a LCMS pastor who has recently been placed at the Lutheran Hope Center in Ferguson, MO. Rev. Glenn grew up in Ferguson and his family still resides in the area. The Lutheran Hope Center will be working in multiethnic ministry — reaching into the heart of our cities, having a pivotal role in racial reconciliation in America, working with at-risk youth, and reaching out to the neighborhood.
For our Mission of the Month, please pray for Rev. Glenn as he begins this ministry. Please consider a financial gift toward the Lutheran Hope Center. We will be in contact with Rev. Glenn to see if there might be an opportunity in the future to travel to Ferguson and join with them in a ministry project.
CHEERLEADING CLINIC: The Lutheran High School cheerleaders will host their annual fall cheerleading clinic for girls in grades PK – 6 on Saturday, October 8th from 9:00 am – Noon (with check-in beginning at 8:30 am). The cost for the camp is just $20 and includes a t-shirt, snack and admission to a LHSI home football game where campers will be invited to perform with the high school cheerleaders. Please contact Jennifer Schmaltz at saintscheerleading@gmail.com or (317) 409-5375 to register. Deadline to register is Monday, October 3rd. *\o/* Go Saints!
QUILTERS: Quilters will meet Friday on October 7th at 10 a.m. We will be making baby quilts for Honduras.
ARK ENCOUNTER: Plan you’re visit to the Ark Encounter, Thursday, October 20th. Sign-up and information sheet are in the gathering area.
Grief Share: Grief Share is a Biblical support group meeting for thirteen weeks which aims at providing people encouragement and support through God’s Word. If you have experienced the loss of a loved one, please prayerfully consider joining Zion’s Grief Share group. If you know of someone who would benefit from this ministry, please invite them. Our first class is Thursday, September 1st from 7-9pm and can be joined at any time while in session. Please join us in Conference Room A. Cost is $20.
ZION MINI-MASTERS (second annual): The second annual Zion men’s Mini-Masters will be held at the Royal Hylands Golf course in Knightstown on Monday October 17. The format will be a two man best ball. Sign up at the table at the North end of the gathering area. First come first served. Limited to the first 20 golfers. For more info, contact Willard Lautner @ 214-1062 or wlautner@comcast.net.
LOVE INC: Join us for a Steak N’ Bake! Saturday, October 29th, at the 4-H Exhibit Hall in Greenfield. Tickets are $35 for Early Birds and $40 after Oct. 10th. Food, fun, entertainment, music and dancing!
Preschool Dads are Coming to School
On Wednesday our preschoolers will bring their dads to Zion for a fun eventing. The students and their dads will enjoy a hayride, games, food, and a bonfire.
Movie Night at Zion
On Saturday, October 8th, Zion will host a Fall Family Outdoor Movie Night. Bring your chairs, blankets, and family for a fun fall event. Gather at 7:00, movie will begin around 7:15 back between the gym and middle school wing. Concessions will be available to include hot dogs, nachos, hot chocolate, and more.
Trunk or Treat
Saturday, October 29 Preparations are being made for Trunk or Treat at Zion. Make sure to add this date on your calendar. Would you like to decorate your trunk? Would you like to donate some candy to hand out? How about decorating a pumpkin? Check out the flier for more information and opportunities. If you are interested in helping out there will also be a meeting to discuss the Trunk or Treat preparations October 12th at 6:30.
ZION NIGHT AT LHSI
Mark your calendars for Friday, September 30th @ 7pm. LHSI will recognize Zion Lutheran during their home football game. Let’s fill the stands with Warriors. Zion students get free admission to the game. Wear your BOLD shirt if you have one! Shirts are available for sale in the office for $15.00.
LOVE & LOGIC
Love and Logic is a great tool to use when raising your children. This is a parenting program designed to help parents raise responsible and respectful children. During this class, parents will learn how to … Avoid un-winnable power-struggles and arguments; Stay calm when your children do upsetting things; Set enforceable limits; Avoid enabling and begin empowering; Help children learn from their mistakes rather than repeating them; Raise children who are family members rather than dictators. You are invited to Love and Logic at Zion on Sundays from 9:15 – 10:15 a.m. This class will meet in the 7th grade classroom. Sunday, September 18th is the introduction to the class. Actual class starts on Sunday, September 25th. This class will be approximately 8 weeks long.
DANI’S DREAMS
Dani’s Dreams will be selling Flower Power bulbs online until Oct. 15! 50% of all proceeds will go to provide innovative, hands-on educational lessons for Zion students at our Go Green Discovery Center. Check out the Dani’s Dreams Facebook Page.www.flowerpowerfundraising.com/campaign?campaign_id=23957
TRICK OR TREAT
GBC Kids club presents a trick or treat Saturday, October, 29th 2016; 9:00am- Noon. There will be a trick or treat at these Greenfield Bank Branch locations; Downtown, 10E Main St. Greenfield Fortville, 111 W Broadway, Fortville Main Office, 1920 N State St. Greenfield McCordsville, 7363 N 600 W, McCordsville New Palestine, 5783 W US 52, New Palestine Children 12 years old and under, wear your favorite costume! There will be candy, games, prizes, contests and fun. *It is not required to be a kid’s club member to attend. The bank is requesting that costumes be worn only by children who attend this event.
WOMEN’S RETREAT: Join us at Camp Lakeview for the “More Than Conquerors, Romans 8:31-39″ Women’s Retreat, Friday Sept. 30- Oct. 2. Enjoy the fellowship with other women of God to laugh, re-charge and be strengthened in God’s life changing word. Register online at camplakeview.com/womens. $95 per person or $55 for commuters.
MISSION OF THE MONTH: DISASTER RELIEF- Unfortunately, there are too many opportunities for Zion to help out with disaster related needs in Indiana and in Louisiana. We are looking to partner with Trinity Lutheran Church in Baton Rouge, LA to help out with the flooding that has taken place there. Over 100,000 homes have been affected by the flood waters! Trinity Lutheran in Baton Rouge is working with Camp Restore and Lutheran Church Charities to reach out to the community with the love of Christ. In the near future, Zion Lutheran will take a team down to help out with disaster relief in Baton Rouge, LA. More information will be coming soon. If you would like to go, please contact Pastor Jason at 771-1691. If you choose to give a gift toward disaster relief, the money will go towards helping those in Baton Rouge. If we can determine a way to help in Kokomo, IN we will do that as well.
“For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many.Mark 10:45
Dani’s Dreams: Our McDonald’s Night will be Sept. 26, 5-8 p.m., in New Palestine, we will have games, crafts and more. Also join us for the Butterflies UPCLOSE event at Dani’s Dreams at Zion Lutheran School Sept. 28, 3:30—5:00 p.m. at Dani’s Dream Outdoor Education Center. All events are free and open to all area children. Come and enjoy food, fun and celebrate nature and God’s wonderful creation with us and support hands-on innovative education activities for our children. For more information visit www.danisdreamsoutdooredcenter.com.
PLEASE RETURN TABLES: Zion is always happy to provide many resources for families and friends when hosting parties, gatherings, or other such functions such as tables and chairs. If you have enjoyed the blessing of utilizing that convenience, we ask that you please bring back those tables and chairs back to the church in a timely fashion so others may also take advantage of them as well, in addition to up-coming events Thank you for your cooperation!
bible study ‘Sacred Marriage: Will be on Sunday, September 25th in the gathering area from 5-6:45pm. Dinner and childcare will be provided. If you haven’t joined us yet, you’re still more than welcome to come! For more information or questions, reach out to Nic Elizondo at nic.elizondo2014@gmail.com
High School Bible Study: Will be held on Sunday, September 28th. We will meet in the youth room at 6:45pm and end at 8. You’re welcome to come and go as you are able and ALL HIGH SCHOOLERS are WELCOME! In this study, we will separate the guys and the girls where we will learn about Battling Temptations and finding our Confidence in God respectively. For questions or more info: nic.elizondo2014@gmail.com
SUMMER SERVANT EVENT? Are you in HIGH SCHOOL or a CURRENT 8TH GRADER?! Then join us for a special meeting on Sunday, September 25th at 3:00pm here at Zion to discuss the trip and some early details! For questions, you can reach out to Nic Elizondo at 317.832,6469 or nic.elizondo2014@gmail.com
Volunteer Opportunity: A volunteer is needed to help sharpen pew pencils and refill attendance cards monthly in the sanctuary. This would be a minimal time commitment and much appreciated! Please talk to Haley Elizondo if you’re interested. Thank you!
GERMAN DINNER: The 41st annual German Dinner will be Saturday, October 1st from 4:00—7:30pm. Come and enjoy Sauerbraten, Ribs & Kraut, German potato salad, potato pancakes, ham, green beans and much more! Cost: Free will offering. We are still seeking food donations and volunteers. Please see the sign up sheets in the Narthex. This is one of biggest fundraisers and so much fun for all who help out!
ARK ENCOUNTER: Plan you’re visit to the Ark Encounter, Thursday, October 20th. Sign-up and information sheet are in the gathering area.
HEALTH EVENT: The Zion Lutheran Church Health Care Team is sponsoring a Health Event on Sunday, September 25TH, 9:00 am to 12:30 pm. Come and join us for various screenings and educational info. There will once again be flu shots available for ages 11 – adult. The cost is $30. REMEMBER to get your flu shots so we can have good participation and continue bringing the flu shots to you!! Pneumonia shots are due every 5 years, and will be available for $100 these are payable by cash, check or Medicare (must have card). This is a wonderful opportunity to receive your shots and very convenient for YOU! The screenings will include Blood Pressure, Cholesterol, Bone Density, Skin Cancer, Hearing, Vision, Massage and more all free of charge. The Blood Mobile will be there from 9:00 to 1:00 as well. Call Arla Sayler 899-4522 or 357-2302 to schedule a time for a Blood Donation, or sign up online at www.donorpoint.org. Call Cheryl Singer, Parish Nurse 861-8635 with any questions.
Attention all blood donors! Zion will be holding a blood drive during the Health Fair on Sunday, September 25, 2016, from 9:00 A.M. until 1:00 P.M. Eligible donors can register online at www.donorpoint.org or contact Arla Sayler at 317-357-2302 or 317-899-4552 to get a time reserved.
WOMEN’S RETREAT: Join us at Camp Lakeview for the “More Than Conquerors, Romans 8:31-39” Women’s Retreat, Friday Sept. 30– Oct. 2. Enjoy the fellowship with other women of God to laugh, re-charge and be strengthened in God’s life changing word. Register online at camplakeview.com/womens. $95 per person or $55 for commuters.
CHILDCARE HELP NEEDED: Zion Childcare is looking for part-time help in the infant room and at the childcare center. Hours vary. We are open 7am to 6pm. If you are 18 or older and interested, please call Kathy Morrison at 771-1896.
ATTENTION: Please check the kitchen for lost or forgotten items. All items will left after the 1st of every month will be donated. Thank you for your cooperation!
TODAY’S LIGHT: The latest issue of Today’s Light has been placed in your boxes. Instructions for re-subscribing are included. You will need to re-subscribe if you wish to continue to receive it during 2017. We will be reordering in early October, so orders must be turned in by Oct. 2nd. There’s a box in the gathering area where you can deposit your orders. We can also take new subscriptions but it will begin with Isaiah and continue to the end of the New Testament. Robert Brandt 317-623-7016.
Grief Share: Grief Share is a Biblical support group meeting for thirteen weeks which aims at providing people encouragement and support through God’s Word. If you have experienced the loss of a loved one, please prayerfully consider joining Zion’s Grief Share group. If you know of someone who would benefit from this ministry, please invite them. Our first class is Thursday, September 1st from 7-9pm and can be joined at any time while in session. Please join us in Conference Room A. Cost is $20.
Zion Mini-Masters (second annual): The second annual Zion men’s Mini-Masters will be held at the Royal Hylands Golf course in Knightstown on Monday October 17. The format will be a two man best ball. Sign up at the table at the North end of the gathering area. First come first served. Limited to the first 20 golfers. For more info, contact Willard Lautner.
ZION NIGHT AT LHSI
Mark your calendars for Friday, September 30th @ 7pm. LHSI will recognize Zion Lutheran during their home football game. Let’s fill the stands with Warriors. Zion students get free admission to the game. Wear your BOLD shirt if you have one! Shirts are available for sale in the office for $15.00.
TRUNK OR TREAT
Zion is excited to be hosting a Trunk or Treat festival this year! This event will include a Trunk Decorating Contest, Pumpkin Carving Contest, Friendly Costumes, and many more activities. There will also be food, including: apple cider, popcorn, hot dogs, candy, etc. This festival is on Saturday, October 29th from 3pm-6pm and is open to the community. A sign-up sheet for Trunks can be found in the Gathering area or you can contact the office at 317-861-4210. If you are interested in helping out there will also be a meeting to discuss the Trunk or Treat preparations October 12th at 6:30.
LOVE & LOGIC
Love and Logic is a great tool to use when raising your children. This is a parenting program designed to help parents raise responsible and respectful children. During this class, parents will learn how to … Avoid un-winnable power-struggles and arguments; Stay calm when your children do upsetting things; Set enforceable limits; Avoid enabling and begin empowering; Help children learn from their mistakes rather than repeating them; Raise children who are family members rather than dictators.
You are invited to Love and Logic at Zion on Sundays from 9:15 – 10:15 a.m. This class will meet in the 7th grade classroom. Sunday, September 18th is the introduction to the class. Actual class starts on Sunday, September 25th. This class will be approximately 8 weeks long.
Contact Kristie Sombke for details and to register. 317-679-1083 or at the school office at 317-861-4210.
CHILDCARE HELP NEEDED:
Zion Childcare is looking for part-time help in the infant room and at the childcare center. Hours vary. We are open 7am to 6pm. If you are 18 or older and interested, please call Kathy Morrison at 771-1896.
PTL VOLUNTEERS:
The Zion PTL is a great support of the ministry in our school and to our families and congregation. We are currently looking for parents of Zion students to serve on our PTL board and as volunteers to the school. There are many opportunities to head up or join committees for upcoming events. Donuts with Dads, German Dinner, Trunk or Treat, and many more! If you are interested, please contact Kristie Sombke through FastDirect or feel free to join us at an upcoming meeting. Our next PTL meeting will be Monday, September 26th at 6:30. There will also be a meeting to discuss the Trunk or Treat preparations October 12th at 6:30.
LUNCH:
We are so thankful to have Marlene Schroeder here to help us with our lunch. We are also thankful for all of our wonderful lunch volunteers! We are still in need of volunteers during that time. The duties in the cafeteria are too great for one person. Please contact the school office if you are able to help. See the dates below that need filled:
Tuesday, September 27
Wednesday, September 28
Friday, September 30
JESUS AND ME – J.A.M.
JAM class is for parents with children under the age of 3. This free class is offered every Friday of the school year. Teachers will share a Bible story, signing, learning centers, and lots of hands-on experiences. Parents are invited to come and explore with their children from 9:30 – 10:30 am.
LIKE US ON FACEBOOK
Are you on Facebook? Come and Like Zion Lutheran School and Zion Lutheran Church! A great opportunity to see what is going on each week in our school and church.