LWML 2024 Eastern District Fall Retreat
LWML Eastern District Fall Retreat 2024
September 20-22, 2024 at Pioneer on the Lake, Angola, NY
Hosted by the Niagara Zone“ABOUND IN HOPE”
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Registration Begins — Must be postmarked May 1, 2024 or later Registration Deadline —Must be postmarked no later than August 25, 2024
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LWML Eastern District Fall Retreat 2024
September 20-22, 2024 at Pioneer on the Lake, Angola, NY
Hosted by the Niagara Zone
“ABOUND IN HOPE”
“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.” Romans 15:13 (ESV)
Guest Speaker Terri Bentley, President—LWML Utah-Idaho District
Terri Bentley, President of the LWML Utah-Idaho District will be our retreat speaker. Terri is a retired English teacher, and is now a national speaker and Bible study leader for women’s groups. She is also a successful writer of articles, devotions, retreats, and church programs. We look forward to what Terri has to share with us.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Registration Begins —Must be postmarked May 1, 2024 or later
Registration Deadline—Must be postmarked no later than August 25, 2024
INGATHERING
Monetary donations for Pioneer on the Lake to buy picnic tables, chairs, and umbrellas for the area near the Country Store. Please make checks payable to Pioneer on the Lake.
INTEREST SESSIONS
Speaker
Missions in Motion
Pioneer Servant Event
Water Color Workshop
Photo Booth
Yoga
Entertainment “HOPE” featuring the Mite—“E”— Players. A One-Act Play Written by Kathryn Cota of Sheboygan, WI
DOWNLOAD Retreat Information
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REMINDER: Important Voter’s Meeting Sunday 4/28
VOTER’S MEETING
On Sunday, April 28th following the 10:30 service, a Voters' Meeting will be held during which the committee will recommend Joanna Lee for approval by the congregation.
Please make every effort to attend this important meeting and participate in the call process.
In recent weeks Zion's Call Committee has reviewed documentation from seven candidates, and from there narrowed its search down to two. Most recently, on March 20th the Committee interviewed the two candidates. Following the interviews and much discussion, the committee unanimously chose Joanna Lee as the candidate to whom they would like to extend a call.
Joanna Ruth Lee (Johnson) was born in Saginaw, MI and grew up in Newton, NC. She is the daughter of an LCMS pastor, and the third of six siblings. While serving as an LCMS missionary in Taiwan, she met her husband, Richard (Chun Yu Lee). The Lees have a daughter, Janna, born in 2020, and a son, Leopold, born in 2022.
Joanna will obtain her Master of Arts in Deaconess Studies this August from Concordia Theological Seminary at Fort Wayne, IN. She is currently interning at Perry Lutheran Homes and Christ Lutheran Church in Perry, IA. Prior to seminary, she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Church Music from Concordia University, St. Paul, MN. Joanna is a Rostered Director of Parish Music (Commissioned 2017).
On Sunday, April 28th following the 10:30 service, a Voters' Meeting will be held during which the committee will recommend Joanna Lee for approval by the congregation.
Please make every effort to attend this important meeting and participate in the call process.
Zion Women’s Ministries Spring Rally
Zion Women’s Ministries Spring Rally
”Day by Day: Growing in the Lord”Sunday May 5th — 12 Noon to 2:00 p.m. in Zion’s Fellowship HallCatered LunchFlower BarBracelet Making
RSVP by Tuesday, April 30, 2024 to tharris@zlcb.org
Zion Women’s Ministries Spring Rally
”Day by Day: Growing in the Lord”
Sunday May 5th — 12 Noon to 2:00 p.m. in Zion’s Fellowship Hall
Catered Lunch
Flower Bar
Bracelet Making
RSVP by Tuesday, April 30, 2024 to tharris@zlcb.org
Register for Zion’s Vacation Bible School - July 22-26
In “Celebrate the Savior” Vacation Bible School, students will discover that our loving God has given us so much to celebrate—family, friends, food, and especially forgiveness through faith in Jesus, our Savior. As kids explore five key events in the life of Jesus from the Bible, they will discover how the love of Jesus fills us with joy!
Program Details
VBS kids will be organized into either early childhood or elementary crews. Each crew will have 6-10 children per crew and two crew leaders.
We'll enjoy Bible stories, crafts, games, snacks and lively music as we celebrate God’s gifts.
Bring a plain white, cotton t-shirt for your child for a crafting project!
Registration Details (DEADLINE 6/22)
Complete the online REGISTRATION FORM (one per each child in a family) no later than Saturday, June 22nd.
VBS is FREE this year … no fees to attend!
In order to ensure the best VBS experience for all children, the number of “crews” is limited, so be sure to register early to reserve your spot.
Vacation Bible School Zion
Lutheran Church, Bridgeville, PA
July 22-26, 2024
9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Ages -- 4 years old (prior to 9/1/24) through 4th grade
FREE!
In “Celebrate the Savior” Vacation Bible School, students will discover that our loving God has given us so much to celebrate—family, friends, food, and especially forgiveness through faith in Jesus, our Savior. As kids explore five key events in the life of Jesus from the Bible, they will discover how the love of Jesus fills us with joy!
Program Details
VBS kids will be organized into either early childhood or elementary crews. Each crew will have 6-10 children per crew and two crew leaders.
We'll enjoy Bible stories, crafts, games, snacks and lively music as we celebrate God’s gifts.
Bring a plain white, cotton t-shirt for your child for a crafting project!
Registration Details (DEADLINE 6/22)
Complete the online REGISTRATION FORM (one per each child in a family) no later than Saturday, June 22nd.
VBS is FREE this year … no fees to attend!
In order to ensure the best VBS experience for all children, the number of “crews” is limited, so be sure to register early to reserve your spot.
Visit Zion’s website at www.zlcb.org/VBS for important information.
Questions??? Contact Karen Kress, VBS Director, at 618-534-5718, or kkress5@gmail.com OR Susie Bishop, Registration Coordinator, at 412-221- 4776, ext. 203 or secretary@zlcb.org.
Pick Your Free Copy of “Portals of Prayer”
A great way to start each day, readings feature a Bible passage, meditation, and prayer in an easy-to-read format. Portals of Prayer is great for personal devotions and can be used to open church meetings or Bible studies. Published in the convenient and popular pocket size, large-print, or digest editions. Published quarterly, authors change each month.
Complete story at the link below.
Pick Your Free Copy of Portals of Prayer in the Narthex or in the Atrium
APRIL - JUNE 2024 ISSUE
Portals of Prayer is a favorite of readers looking for ways to stay in God's Word with easy, daily devotions.
A great way to start each day, readings feature a Bible passage, meditation, and prayer in an easy-to-read format. Portals of Prayer is great for personal devotions and can be used to open church meetings or Bible studies. Published in the convenient and popular pocket size, large-print, or digest editions. Published quarterly, authors change each month.
Portals of Prayer has been a source of strength and comfort since 1937.
UPDATE: Deaconess Call … Profile on Joanna Lee
Deaconess Update
In recent weeks Zion's Call Committee has reviewed documentation from seven candidates, and from there narrowed its search down to two. Most recently, on March 20th the Committee interviewed the two candidates. Following the interviews and much discussion, the committee unanimously chose Joanna Lee as the candidate to whom they would like to extend a call.
Read complete text at link below
In recent weeks Zion's Call Committee has reviewed documentation from seven candidates, and from there narrowed its search down to two. Most recently, on March 20th the Committee interviewed the two candidates. Following the interviews and much discussion, the committee unanimously chose Joanna Lee as the candidate to whom they would like to extend a call.
Joanna Ruth Lee (Johnson) was born in Saginaw, MI and grew up in Newton, NC. She is the daughter of an LCMS pastor, and the third of six siblings. While serving as an LCMS missionary in Taiwan, she met her husband, Richard (Chun Yu Lee). The Lees have a daughter, Janna, born in 2020, and a son, Leopold, born in 2022.
Joanna will obtain her Master of Arts in Deaconess Studies this August from Concordia Theological Seminary at Fort Wayne, IN. She is currently interning at Perry Lutheran Homes and Christ Lutheran Church in Perry, IA. Prior to seminary, she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Church Music from Concordia University, St. Paul, MN. Joanna is a Rostered Director of Parish Music (Commissioned 2017).
On Sunday, April 28th following the 10:30 service, a Voters' Meeting will be held during which the committee will recommend Joanna Lee for approval by the congregation.
Please make every effort to attend this important meeting and participate in the call process.
Vacation Bible School 2024 … Coming Soon!
Vacation Bible School Announced for 2024
VBS week is set for July 22nd - 26th please mark your calendars!
We thank Karen Kress for again volunteering to lead Vacation Bible School this year. The date for VBS week has been selected as July 22-26, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (time-tentative). Our program will be Concordia Publishing House's "Celebrate the Savior" VBS Promo Video.
Volunteers are needed!!! If you are interested in helping, please contact Karen at kkress5@gmail.com. There are lots of opportunities to help in hands-on roles with children, and with behind-the-scenes tasks!!
VBS week is set for July 22nd - 26th please mark your calendars!
We thank Karen Kress for again volunteering to lead Vacation Bible School this year. The date for VBS week has been selected as July 22-26, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (time-tentative). Our program will be Concordia Publishing House's "Celebrate the Savior."
Volunteers are needed!!!
If you are interested in helping, please contact Karen at kkress5@gmail.com. There are lots of opportunities to help in hands-on roles with children, and with behind-the-scenes tasks!!