HANGING OF THE GREENS

On Sunday December 1 we will celebrate an annual tradition at Zion; the Hanging of the Greens.  We will decorate the church sanctuary as we begin the season of Advent. 

Come and be a part of this special day.  And bring your favorite dish to share with the congregation!

Potluck Lunch in the Fellowship Hall before we begin decorating.  We need our strength and sustenance as we prepare the sanctuary for the new church season.  Be here!

 

Toccata Allegro?  Don't know the piece?  You will.  This is the special piece of music our Music Director Brian White has selected as Zion's solo piece for this year's Delaware Community Handbell Choir Concert.  It's a beauty!

This year's concert is November 24 (7:00 p.m.) at historic Gray Chapel on the campus of Ohio Wesleyan University.  You won't want to miss this.  A highlight of the season!!  Come out to support your Zion Handbell Choir and all of the great Delaware area musicians who will treat you to some seasonal favorites.

 

They just keep getting better and better and better.  This year's program promises to satisfy your deepest yearnings for beautiful musical renditions of some of your favorite seasonal pieces (and some new special treats as well).  "Awe and Wonder" will be presented at St. Peter's Episcopal Church on Sunday, December 22  There will be two shows; 3:00 pm and 5:00 pm.  As you know, the concert sells out quickly so see Alice Hagelgans, John or Antoinette Miller in regard to tickets.  See you there!

 

Our work continues and, as you can see, Apostles Build III is rapidly approaching completion. This Habitat project significantly partners Zion with area churches and will result in a home for the Kathy Crawford family.

On November 16 (tomorrow) Mike will lead a prayerful devotion for the workers as they prepare for the workday.  Melissa, Mike and Pastor Pete (and hopefully others, hint! hint!) will be preparing sustenance for the workers in an afternoon meal. Will you join us?

 

Not only are we charged with keeping the "Light" on at Zion, we also need to keep the "lights" on; we need to pay our bills.  Each year the congregation is charged with the responsibility of reviewing the budgetary challenges facing the church and approving Zion's upcoming annual budget.  This year our meeting is scheduled for December 15 after worship.  There are no major fiscal issues at this time and, accordingly, Council is preparing a "continuation level" budget so the meeting should be brief.  A copy of the proposed budget will be available in the sanctuary Sunday December 8 for your review.

 

You won't want to miss this one!  Our own Sue Grotty and John Miller are featured in this classic directed by Zion's Greg Patterson.

The last three performances are scheduled for this Saturday at 2:00 and 7:30 and Sunday at 2:00.  All seats are $10.

For tickets call 740.362.0571 or check out online purchase options at the Arena Fair Theatre website.

See you there!

With the outburst of fall color, we witnessed one of the surest signs of the change between seasons.  Another color will soon be radiantly apparent within the sanctuary at Zion.  Honor a loved one.  Honor God's church.  Place a poinsettia just because you enjoy sharing this special seasonal treat with others!  Let's really go all out this year! Order forms will be available within the sanctuary and they must be completed and returned by December 1.  They are $8 each.

Pat Pressler                          Sandy Nichols