A New Day Dawning

December 29, 2011

It was 6 a.m. The sun was loudly announcing the coming of a new day in riotous colors – magenta and orange and gold. Father Time, an old man, white – bearded and gnarled as an old oak tree, had tossed the hat to the Baby New Year, and 2012 was ushered in! I stood [...]

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December 2011 Senior Citizens

December 27, 2011

Christmas fun & games! That is what 49 folks enjoyed at their December meeting. After a wonderful meal headed up by Charlie Heidt & his “elves,” everyone enjoyed Christmas games and caroling. Thank you to each person who helped prepare the meal, provided food, &/or helped clean up afterwards. A table full of new toys [...]

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December 2011 WELCA Update

December 27, 2011

Thanks to all who made, packed, and delivered Christmas cookies. Because of you, 28 containers of homemade cookies were given to our 80+ years members and shut-ins for Christmas! Another new year is hear! As you begin this new year, think about how you can get involved in all that WELCA has to offer. Remember, [...]

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December 2011 LYO Update

December 27, 2011

December Highlights Thanks to everyone who joined us in caroling! We had a wonderful group of 34 carolers! Special thanks to Effingham chapter of Thrivent for providing money to purchase gift bags filled with goodies to distribute while caroling. Also, thanks to WELCA and all those who helped to prepare the meal for the carolers [...]

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December 2011 Children’s Choir

December 27, 2011

Thanks to our Children’s Choir for doing such a great job during Advent and Christmas. A special thanks to all who took part in and helped to make this year’s Christmas program a success. Weekly practice will begin again on Wednesday, January 11th. Parents, remember to make sure that your child’s school has a signed [...]

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Women of the ELCA – December 2011

December 20, 2011

Get out your favorite cookie recipe! All ladies are invited to make cookies for packaging. These “cookie tins” will be distributed to those 80 and over and those who are ill in our congregation. Bring your cookies to our packing night on Sunday, December 4th at 7:00pm. This is a great opportunity to spread some [...]

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Lutheran Youth Organization News – December 2011

December 18, 2011

Calling all Carolers!!!! If you enjoy singing and spreading some holiday cheer, please make plans to join us for our annual Christmas Caroling trip. We invite all congregation members to join us for caroling and dinner. Please let Dana Lee know by Sunday, December 11th if you plan to attend so that transportation and dinner [...]

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Christmas Caroling

December 14, 2011

Get your singing voices ready! It’s time for Christmas Caroling! Zion’s youth will go Christmas Caroling on Sunday, December 18th. We’ll meet at the church at 4:00pm. We’ll arrive back to church by 6:30pm for dinner. This is a youth sponsored event, but we invite anyone who wishes to join in singing to attend. Please [...]

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Quilt Making

December 13, 2011

Quilts are in need everywhere! If you would like to be a part of the new Quilt Ministry, starting in January, please contact Norma Ralph (912-313-2465). Even if you don’t have a sewing machine, you can still get involved! We will need folks to cut, pin, tie, and so on. If you have material and [...]

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Christmas Cantata Presented Christmas Eve!

December 11, 2011

This year’s Christmas Cantata entitled “Holy Night of Miracles” will be presented by Zion’s Adult Choir during the Christmas Eve Candlelight Worship Service on Saturday, December 24th at 7:00 p.m. Lloyd Larson’s music is a blending of familiar carols with new Christmas anthems. The choir has been practicing for months under the gifted direction of [...]

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