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This Week at Zion
Join us for worship this Sunday at 10:00am.
We will be treated to a special skit called
"Pilgrims' Progress" put on by Greg Patterson.
Plan to be with us!
Delight in Giving!
If you were not with us for Stewardship Sunday last week, please bring your completed pledge and time & talent forms to place in the morning offering this Sunday. Let us Delight in Giving back to God! Extra pledge packets are available at Zion. Please prayerfully consider your financial and time & talent giving ability for 2013. Thank you!
Thank you for serving Zion this Sunday:
Liturgist: Jason Abahazi
Ushers/Greeters:
Mike Newcomb & Kellye Powell
Acolyte: Rachel White
Fellowship: Bob & Betsy Johnson
Nursery Care: M. Peterson & Sarah Newcomb
Sunday School: Sharon & Lorna Patterson
Altar Flowers: Bob & Shirley Irvin
Office Hours
The week of November 19, Carrie will be in the
church office on Monday from 9:00am-3:00pm.
Rehearsals: 
Sunday, Nov. 18:
Bell Choir @ Gray Chapel 1:30pm-5:00pm
Delaware Area Handbell Festival
THIS SUNDAY
The Zion Handbell Choir will again be participating in this annual event at Gray Chapel this Sunday, November 18th. They will be playing "Ring We Now of Christmas", which is a clever mix of "Carol of the Bells" and "Sing We Now of Christmas". The ensemble has been working two and three rehearsals a week to prepare for the event, so plan to attend and show your support! The performance starts at 7:00pm and will include a free-will offering to cover expenses of the event.
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From the Pastor's Desk
Thank You!!
Last Sunday I suggested, during the message, that it is possible to reorient the spirit of our giving from an "attitude of gratitude" (thanks) to the spirit of acknowledging the power of God in our lives (praise).
I was very clear (I hope) that reframing and reimagining our giving is certainly not intended as a substitute for thanking God for the many blessings God has bestowed upon us. It was, rather, intended to provoke our thinking about how we give. Do we give just when we are thankful for all that we have received as individuals or can we give thinking about something that is well beyond us and beyond our comprehension; God's glory; that is, giving based upon praise.
This week we shift back to thanks. As we prepare for the holiday of Thanksgiving, we are thankful in so many ways. My list seems almost endless but let me begin with these. I am thankful for those who have stepped forward this week to bring us, during this week's worship service, a new perspective on our pilgrim heritage. I give thanks for those who have helped out this week with Family Promise, extending an extravagant welcome to our guests. Thank you to all of Zion's bell ringers for extending our bell ministry beyond the walls of the church. Thank you for cleaning up the yard and parking lot. Thank you for your pledges of support for next year's operating budget. So many have given so much of their time, talent and treasure to Zion. I believe this generosity reflects praise for the presence of God in our lives. Yes, thanks and praise go hand in hand. We acknowledge all that love has done for us. God's love is worthy of praise. Praise God! from whom all blessings flow. In Christ, Pastor Pete |
Mission
People in Need
Zion is again "Adopting-A-Family" for Christmas this year through PIN. Please see Carrie after worship if you would like to 
purchase an item for the family. Cash donations are appreciated too. (Please note Adopt-A-Family with your donation.) Cash will be used for purchasing a grocery gift card for the family. All wrapped gifts and donations need to be at Zion by December 2nd. Thank you.
Mobile Food Bank
Konrad Young has been instrumental in starting up a Mobile Foodbank here in Delaware. He has formed a partnership with Mel Corroto at Andrews House. What's different about this foodbank? It will provide FRESH food items!
 How can you help? Volunteers are needed on the first & third Mondays of each month from 11:30am-2:30pm, beginning on December 17th. The Mobile Foodbank will take place at the Eagles' parking lot (weather permitting) or inside their meeting room, located at 127 E. William St.If you are able to volunteer, please contact Mel at Andrews House and let her know that you are with Zion UCC. 740-369-4520 or mcorroto@andrewshouse.org.
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Congrats, Chelsea!
Chelsea Caslow completed her first full marathon last weekend in the Marshall University Marathon. She rocked it with a time of 4:32.
Great job, Chelsea!
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