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No matter who you are or where you are on life's journey,
you are
welcome at Zion!
Sunday Worship
at 10:00am 51 W. Central Delaware, OH
Delaware
Community Chorus
Spring Concert
"Made in America"
 Sunday, May 63:00pm & 5:00pm
Tickets are $7.50
Kroger Rewards
It's time to re-enroll in the rewards program to continue supporting Zion when you shop at Kroger!
You must enroll online
Zion's code is 80123.
Thank you!
Immediate Prayer Concerns Matt Fields
Sandy Nichols
Happy Birthday!
Lillian Landacre
April 29 Elizabeth White
May 3 
Church
Clean-Up Day
Saturday, May 19th
9:00am
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This Week at Zion
There is no such thing as an individual Christian. That is what the great theologian Karl Barth said and believed. In other words, we are inextricably bound together as members of a flock, with Jesus as our shepherd. We don't just empathize or sympathize with the suffering and cares of our neighbor. We suffer the same pain. It is our pain as a part of the same body. That is the nature of the Body of Christ. If one member within the body suffers, all in the body suffer. So, the question we will reflect upon this Sunday is this; as members of the same flock, which pasture will we lie down in? Will we lie down in green pastures where Christ relieves us from suffering and oppression or pastures where we graze upon the false nourishment of selfishness and ego. All are welcome at Zion. Plan to be with us.
Thank you for serving Zion this Sunday:
Liturgist: Nancy Townley
Ushers/Greeters: Antoinette Miller &
Rose Ann Haynes
Acolyte: C.J. Abahazi
Nursery Care: Melissa Peterson
Sunday School: Nikol Stout & Sarah Newcomb
Fellowship: The Stout Family
Office Hours
The week beginning April 30, Carrie will be in the office on Mon, Wed & Thurs from 10am-2pm.
Mark your calendars:
Tuesday, May 1: New Members Class @ 6:00pm
Wednesday, May 2: Voices of Zion @ 6:00pm, Handbell Choir @ 7:00pm & Bible Study @ 7:00pm
Thursday, May 3: Book Study @ 6:30pm &
Council Meeting @ 7:00pm
Sunday, May 6: Don Chenoweth with Andrews House will co-preach with Pastor Pete
Sunday, May 20: We will welcome new members into Zion's family!
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Do-Love-Walk Tomorrow- Saturday, April 28th Students of Methodist Theological School in Ohio are hosting "Do-Love-Walk," a one-day campus event inspired by Micah 6:8.
Participants are invited to come together in order to explore a variety of means, methods, organizations, outlets and opportunities for engaging in social-justice ministries. The event begins with a noon lunch in the campus coffee shop and ends following a 6:30 dinner and film discussion. Participants are welcome to come for all or part of the day. Participation and meals are free, and advance registration isn't required.
All are welcome to attend!
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Voices Be Not Stilled
This Sunday- April 29th at 7:00pm
A worship service sponsored by the
Delaware Gay Straight Christian Alliance
The Rev. Susan Ritchie of the North Unitarian Universalist Congregation (Lewis Center) will lead the service, "Voices Be Not Stilled," which is being held in conjunction with an exhibit of the Shower of Stoles project. Testimonials from the Rev. Leslie Taylor, the Rev. Heather Rittenhouse, Skylar Seward, and Terry Williams.
All are welcome!
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From the Pastor's Desk
Spring Housecleaning 
Many years ago, I auditioned for a part in The Odd Couple. That, in and of itself, is not unusual. What is extraordinary is that I was given the role of Felix. Felix is about as different as a character could be from myself. Truth be known, I am much more of an Oscar; not particularly drawn to matters of "the way it must be" with everything "in its place". Having said that, I do like our church to be neat and tidy. I think Melissa would be pleased if she saw my habits at Zion extend to my habits around the house (but the likelihood of that happening is slim!).
I like the church and church grounds to be in good order because it presents Zion well to visitors and guests. it also says something very significant about how important this place is to each of us. Yes, any space can be holy. But isn't it nice when a particular holy place represents some of the holiness in each of us. I think so. I hope you do also. That is the representation that is made when we take care of this space.
So, on May 19, please join with your brothers and sisters to put a "shine" on Zion. We will congregate at the church at 9:00 a.m. There will be a long and varied list of things to do. Something for everyone!
In Christ's Service,
Pastor Pete
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CSEOA Spring Annual Meeting
Saturday, May 5th
First Congregational UCC in Huntington
One of the highlights of the day will be hearing the story of Bridges of Grace UCC in Charleston and the granting of full standing to this new church.
Another feature of the day will be having our partners from the Iglesia Misión Cristiana in Nicaragua participate in the meeting by using the technology of Skype. This is a way to lift up our partnership as we prepare to send another team in June on a Partnership Pilgrimage.
This is the first time the Partnership Pilgrimage will include members of Zion. In fact, we are the largest representative group on this year's trip. Mike and Sarah Newcomb and Pastor Pete and Emily Peterson will be traveling with the group. Passports are all in order, we have received our shots, and we're ready to go!
All are encouraged to attend this annual meeting!
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Zion 175th Anniversary Mugs!
Carrie is taking orders for this great keepsake. Mugs are $10.00 each and you can pay with cash or check (made payable to Zion UCC). You may include payment with your morning offering, indicating the amount enclosed for the mug(s). The deadline to place your order is May 20th
and the mugs should arrive in early June.
If you want a better look at the mug, click here: http://share.shutterfly.com
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Happy 96th Birthday
to Lillian Landacre!  Join us at Zion this Sunday to give a warm birthday welcome to
Lillian and to celebrate
her special day with
some cake too!
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Ecumenical Church Women UnitedFriday, May 4th
The women of Asbury United Methodist Church have invited Zion's women to the 2012 Ecumenical Church Women United Annual Meeting.
Lunch will be at 11:30am and beverages will be provided. Please bring a dish to share and your own table service.
The program will feature Jennifer Sami, Executive Director of Family Promise.
Asbury is located at 55 West Lincoln Ave.
Please contact Julia Foster at 740-363-3562 with any questions.
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