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Dear Friends of Zion,
September brings a lot of changes in our lives. Children are back in school and parents get back into the regular family routines. Our church also sees changes in the month of September. On Sunday, September 13th, our worship time goes back to 10:30 AM, with Sunday School at 9:15 AM. September 13th is also Rally Day for our congregation. It is good to get back to Christian Education for both our children as well as the adults.
There will be a pot luck luncheon after our Rally Day Service. I hope to see a good attendance. We need to take time to be together and strengthen the bonds of our Christian family here at Zion Lutheran Church. The church family can be a good support group and a source for spiritual encouragement. But we need to spend time with each other, talk to one another, and get to know things about each other.
Confirmation Classes will be resuming once again. These are for young people from the 6th grade and up for the purpose of preparing them to properly receive the Lord's Supper. We also study the basic teachings of the Bible as presented in Luther's Small Catechism. There will be a Parent Orientation on Monday, September 14th, at 7:00 PM.
We will have two adult Bible Studies available...one on Sunday Morning at 9:15 AM, and the other on Wednesday Morning at 10:00 AM. You don't need to be an expert to come and be a part of the discussion. I find myself learning quite a lot with the discussion and insight that is shared.
Our Little Zion Preschool will be back in session. Many of our members don't realize the many families who enter our doors during the week so that their children can receive an excellent Christian preschool education. Our preschool is a wonderful mission for people outside of our congregation. Every member of this church should be grateful that we can touch so many lives.
In September we will also be seeing more publicity for our annual Scarecrow Festival, which will be held on October 17th. I hope you will consider to be a part of it. It has been very successful in drawing people from the community. With your help and support, it can grow even larger.
We also have Ladies Aid, Men's Breakfast, and choir. These are all fellowship opportunities here at Zion. May our Lord bless the mission and ministries of our church!
- Pastor
September 2015
Zion Lutheran Church & Preschool235 Pond Hill Road
Wallingford, CT 06492Church Office: 203-269-6847
Little Zion Preschool: 203-269-0401Parsonage: 203-239-6635
SEPTEMBER - 2015
3 Gabrielle Vitale 3 Vanessa Williams
4 Ron Roberts 5 John Khare 5 Benjamin Vessichio 7 Cheri McCaffrey 9 Nancy Martell 9 Jessica Meyer 10 Jane Kos11 Karyn Khare11 Sharyn Girardi11 Zachary Kelly15 Christine Bergeron16 Matthew Hass18 Gene Brady, Jr.19 Cole Kish19 Sara Kirchstein20 Nancy Koskie21 Jennifer Fengler25 Jocelyn Perkins29 Wayne Kirchstein30 Adriana Kelly
6 Linda & Robert Manthay 7 Michelle and Dave Broggi 16 Maureen and David Kos 20 Robin and David Guzzo 29 Carrie & Drew Kish 30 Cathy and Tim Fengler
Pastor’s Official Acts in
July - 2015
Funeral –
Janet M. Fregeau – July 3, 2015
Wedding -
Matthew Caron & Amanda Ness - July 12, 2015
A plea from your Altar GuildPlease, please fill out the envelopes and put them in
the collection plate at least three weeks in advance of your date. It is necessary to receive your information early before your chosen date so we can place your order with the Flower Shop in a timelier manner.
Our secretary also needs the information early as bulletins are completed on Wednesdays before the weekend to leave time for printing, folding and collating.
In His service, Your Altar Guild
The following have signed the Flower chart for September:
9/05 & 06 - Bob and Linda Manthay9/12 & 13 - Maria Williams9/19 & 20 – Susan Brady9/26 & 27 - Jessica Moro
The following have signed the Eternal Light ChartFor September9/05 & 06 – Debbie Moro9/12 & 13 – Maria Williams9/19 & 20 – Nancy Koski9/26 & 27 – Susan Brady
ZION LUTHERAN SUNDAY SCHOOLSUNDAY SCHOOL
RALLY DAY
September 13, 20159:15AM-10:15AM
RALLY DAY WORSHIP SERVICE 10:30 AM
Potluck Luncheon following worship service
Confirmation OrientationIn the Conference Room
Monday September 14, 2015 - 7:00 pmThere will be an orientation for parents of young
people eligible to begin First Year Catechism entering the 7th grade (Students who are active in our Sunday School and plan to participate in our Youth Group may begin when they enter the 6th grade.
Orientation will acquaint parents with the curriculum, course objectives and requirements, and decide on the day
and time class will meet. (If you have any questions, please speak with pastor (203-269-6847).
begins in SeptemberSunday Mornings
9:15 am in Conference Room
Wednesday mornings beginning
September 16th at 10:00 am
In the Conference Room**********************************************************************************************************************************************
MONTHLY PRAYER SERVICE
September 26 at 4:30 pm
Prayer Service will be led by Elder Fritz Krampitz and is approximately 20
minutes in length.
Please make every effort to attend and bring your prayer concerns.
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We serve our LordAltar Guild
Michelle Broggi and Michele Stein
Elder of the Month –SeptemberSaturday - Fritz Krampitz
Sunday - Chris Fagan
Ushers September 6th – Sue Brady Chris Fagan
September 13th – Youth Group
September 20th – Joe Barillaro, Shirley Barillaro Janine Fagan
September 27th – Sandy Boisvert, Steve Buttery Edgar Flynn
Hospitality CommitteeWe will be hosting a potluck luncheon on Rally Day,
September 13th immediately following the Church Service. Volunteers are needed for set up on Saturday and clean up after the luncheon. If you can help, please contact Sandy Boisvert at [email protected]. Your help will be more than welcome.
We will resume serving Coffee &&& on Sunday, September 20th. The first Saturday Coffee &&& will be October 4th. We are looking for more people to sign up to take a turn as we are losing members that have been doing it on a monthly basis for several years. If you would like to “take a turn” occasionally (we especially need help at the Saturday service), please sign up on the sheet on the bulletin board, or email Sandy Boisvert at [email protected] We are also looking for volunteers to be greeters.
Readers Readers are wanted for the months of September and October. Please see the posted Sign- up sheets. The readings for each weekend are posted for you next to the signup sheets. If you have never read and have some questions, please see Pastor Hass or Edgar Flynn.
Our stewardshipAttendance & contributions
Our Worship attendance in July 2015Saturdays –176 attended 68 communedSundays – 172 attended 52 communed Our Worship attendance in July, 2014Saturdays –153 attended 69 communed Sundays – 186 attended 58 communed
Our Contributions – July 2015 (4 weeks)
Envelopes and plate – $11,962.35Our Contributions - in July 2014 (4 weeks)Envelopes and plate – $10,594.08
Income and Expenses2015 July Expenses – $9,572.952015 July Income – $11,479.75
Year to Date Expense & Income2015 Expense – $102,451.242014 Income – $89,705.45 Operating Loss – ($12,745.79) The above figures were reported at the August 13, 2015 Council meeting.
Calling All Musicians
Do you like to sing? Come join others who enjoy serving God through singing. Choir for ages high school and up meets on
Tuesday evenings at 7:30pm in the choir loft beginning on Tuesday, September 16th. We will be working on music for September, October and Thanksgiving now. We will begin Advent and Christmas music in a few weeks. No experience or skills needed, just a joy of singing praise. See Sue Cosgrove for more details or any questions.
Susan [email protected]
Prayer MinistryAs our children start a new church and secular school
year our focus is our youth and their education.
Every parent knows that in a blink of an eye any child goes from infancy to adulthood. But in actuality it is 18 years or so. In that time these tender plants will be influenced by family, church, and the culture. Depending on whose voice they hear will determine the kind of citizen and leader they will become. Whether they will be givers or takers. Followers of Christ or not. Deut. 6:7 commands parents to make every opportunity to impress God’s commandments on their children. Timothy had his mother Eunice and grandmother Lois to teach him the scriptures.
Parents and the church must make the most of their time with our precious children; otherwise the influences of the world (peers, TV, rock stars, etc.) will be all too happy to influence them.
LET’S PRAY:
That parents will use godly wisdom in training their children
Educators will provide a nurturing learning environment without any hostility to Christian ideals
Parents will be aware of and appropriately deal with any negative influences on their children
Parents will lead by example and place a high priority on church and Sunday school attendance, prayer and reading the Bible
All children will be valued- even those with learning, emotional or physical handicaps
Prodigals will be welcomed home Children will honor their parents Our children will be safe from abuse, predators, bullying
and sex trafficking Our children will not use drugs or alcohol and be
responsible drivers Children will be salt and light at school and at play
Remember
We have a Prayer Chain-- Call Maxine Leiler 860-349-3591 or email Linda Manthay to ask for prayer or to be added to the mailing list.
If you are the type of person who is somewhat private about circumstances in your life, but would still appreciate prayers for a particular circumstance, you should contact Pastor Hass or one of our church Elders. By doing this, you are assured that your privacy will be protected.
Zion Lutheran Prayer Chain (Update by Maxine Leiler)
Our prayer chain was started in 2008 after praying about and researching other churches ways of encouraging members to pray for each other, especially in emergency or difficult times. We are grateful to God for answering our prayers.
A recent prayer was started with “I would like to thank God for our prayer group and all the answered prayers He has
given us throughout the years, and thanks to God’s continual guidance/blessings and love in our lives……” Another was “Pray for……..having surgery tomorrow.”
The beginning guidelines have remained the same, though I am sorry we have not republished them periodically.
The Prayer Chain is available for immediate prayer request. To make a request, you can email it to Linda Manthay at [email protected]
If you prefer the phone you may call Pastor, or Arlene at church, or Maxine Leiler at 860-349-3591. We will pray and pass the request along to the rest of the pray-ers. Most today prefer email, but we call those who prefer to be called.
Philippians 4:6, “ Do not be anxious, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God, and the peace of God, which passes all understanding, will keep your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
James 5:16….”Pray for one another….the prayer of a righteous man has great power…”Suggestions for members of the prayer chain:
Write prayer requests in a notebook to be sure to pass it on correctly, and to be able to look back and note answers to the prayers. Write the request and pass it on as given. The goal is to give enough information to pray intelligently—not to solve or discuss the situation with anyone except God.
There are currently about 25 people receiving emails and two that prefer phone calls. If you would like to receive prayer requests and pray for our members and friends, just write your name and number or email address on the signup sheet on the bulletin board.
If you want prayer that is more private than the Prayer Chain ask Pastor, or an Elder.
10 Reasons to attend church and Bible Studies
1. To have fellowship with the crucified and risen Christ. 2. To worship. 3. To be forgiven. 4. To hear the voice of God. 5. To grow in the knowledge of the Bible, God’s Word. 6. To feed your soul. 7. To be prayed for. 8. To be loved and encouraged. 9. To love and encourage your fellow Christians. 10. To promote the Gospel.
—Dr. Richard P. Bucher
Boy Scout NewsCenturion Award Winner
Chris Fagan has received the Order of the Arrow Centurion Award. This award is a one- time recognition created in honor of the 100th anniversary of the Order of the Arrow, BSA and is bestowed by the national committee.
This award recognizes "Hometown Heroes," or Arrowmen, both youth and adult, who have left a lasting impact through their service to their local council's lodge. These honorees, nominated by their lodges, serve as examples of cheerful service and leadership as the Order of the Arrow enters its second century.
Chris has been active in Scouting for many years, and has been in the Order of the Arrow since 1974, serving as the adult advisor for the Quinnipiac Dancers. The recipients were honored at the National Order of the Arrow Conference held the first week in August in Lansing Michigan.
Elder’s Meeting was held August 5, 2015 Elders for September: Saturday: Fritz Krampitz Sunday: Chris Fagan
Elders for October: Saturday: Michele Stein Sunday: Edgar Flynn Saturday, September 26, 2015 Prayer Service will be led by Fritz Krampitz
Zion Ladies AidLutheran Women’s Missionary League
All women of Zion are invitedto attend a light pot luck
(Finger foods, appetizers, small sandwiches etc.)
supper on September 3, at 6:00 pmin the conference room.
We will discuss possible activities and goals for the coming 2015-2016 season.
LWML – NED 2014-2016 Mites Mission Projects
Grant 6b is paid! We are beginning to collect for Grant #7, $5,000.00. Care for Ministry Families. To help the New England District carry out a Convention resolution to monitor, help, and strengthen the physical, spiritual, and mental health of the District’s Church Workers and their families
An updated chart, listing all of the approved grants is posted in the Narthex. Mites will continue to be collected the first weekend of each month. Thank you for all your support of these projects. Zion members have been very generous and we know you will continue to be generous.
LWML-New England District
Fall Retreat 2015 Holiday Inn, Enfield, CT
November 6-7, 2015Come join your LWML-NED Sisters in Christ as you
learn to Rejoice in God’s Comfort!!
Philippians 4:4-7
Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!
Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything,
but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.
And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding,
will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Friday’s program: 7:00 pm—9:00 pm (Registration begins at 6:00)
*** Please note: Dinner is on your own.Saturday’s program: 8:30 am—3:00 pm
Our Retreat Speaker, Donna Pyle, a native, life-long Texan, has been walking with the Lord for over 24 years. She loves to mentor and encourage others starting down the same, wonder-filled path of faith. Since launching Artesian Ministries in 2007, Donna has authored 23 Bible Studies, traveled throughout the United States and internationally to speak and teach. Donna has also recorded and released two DVD-based Bible Study series, Your Strong Suit (based on the armor of God) and Overflowing Abundance (based on Jesus’ feeding of the five thousand). Donna enjoys blogging about faith-based issues on the Artesian Ministries’ blog and is active on Facebook, Twitter, and other social media outlets to shine God’s light.
Note: Hotel reservations should be made directly with the hotel.
Holiday Inn, Enfield, CT 860-741-2211Mention booking for LWML Retreat.
Room Rate: Single, Double, Triple or Quad occupancy (including full, hot buffet breakfast + gratuity) $99 + tax (Room Rates and Availability cannot be guaranteed after October 6, 2015.
Gifts from the Heart: Please consider bringing socks (any size), shampoo, soap,
deodorant, toothpaste, or women’s feminine products that will be distributed to our district’s mission project: Hands of Grace,
an outreach of St. Paul’s
Evangelical Lutheran Church of New Hartford, CT.
Little Zion PreschoolOur school year 2015-2016 will begin with open house for all classes on the morning of September 9. A special
Family picnic for all students and families will be held from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm.
It’s not too late to register!Spaces for 3 year olds are still available. If you know
of someone looking for a school for their three year old. Please give them our number 203-269-0401. We’d be happy to meet with them and discuss our program.
We are looking forward to a wonderful and full school year filled with learning, singing, games and play.
Thank you to the congregation for your continued support and the many members who continue to support us by being on the school board and volunteering their time to help our school.
Ursula Rufleth, Little Zion Preschool Director
Scarecrow 2015October 17th
10:00 am – 3:00 pmRain Date: October 24th
Vendors are signing up and we are still looking at food vendors. It's difficult due to the popularity of them.
The sign-up sheets will be going up soon. Please sign up and help even if it's for an hour or two.
Wallingford needs you, the church needs you and the
scarecrows need you. So let’s have fun and do this in HIS name.
This is a church wide effort to give to our community and we do need the help of all of Zion for this to be as successful as it was in the past.
Plans are forming but we need commitment from all members of Zion. What can you do to be a part of this annual event? Please step up now. Contact Joe Barillaro 203-265-6860. Next meeting is September 3rd at 7:00 pm
.
We are seeking food trucks and are having trouble locating available ones. Any suggestions would be helpful. Stay tuned for more information.
We will be encouraging vendors to participate.
GOD Bless our effortsAnd GOD Bless you,Joe BarillaroSC15
Needed for Building a Scarecrow booth at the Scarecrow Festival
on October 17th:Bring all donated items to church and drop off in front
classroom closet on left of entrance to church ASAP
1. Clean empty plastic gallon milk/water containers - (used for head of scarecrows)
2. Old clothes- jeans, slacks, flannel shirts, long sleeve shirts, jackets, hats, jewelry, beaded necklaces, wigs, dresses
3. Scrap wood - prefer 2"x 4" or any wood cut various lengths- 2 ft., 3 ft., 4 ft. or 5 ft. etc... for making crossbars for Scarecrow
4. White sheets, or muslin, or white cloth to be used for head of
scarecrow
5. 6 bales of hay – needed week of event please let Shirley know
Any questions please contact Shirley Barillaro, telephone # 203-265-6860
