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”

“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

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Voter’s Meeting Sunday June 30, 2024

Photo by Scott Graham on Unsplash

Voter’s Meeting
A voter’s meeting to present Zion’s 2024-25 Fiscal Year Budget will be held between services Sunday, June 30th at 9:15 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Coffee, bagels and donuts will be served. Join us for this important presentation! 

Mark Your Calendars: Pastor’s 25th Anniversary

Join us for an all church potluck celebration on Sunday July 14th after the late service!
We’re Celebrating the 25th Anniversary of Pastor Grimenstein’s Ordination
Potluck sign up in the Narthex for main & sides
Dessert provided

DEADLINE EXTENDED: BBQ Fundraiser for Youth Group

Youth Group BBQ Fundraiser

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The DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO … Sunday June 23rd
Just in time for outdoor barbecues, Zion youth group is selling "ready to heat & eat" pulled pork, baby back ribs, and sauces from South Fayette company Rib Raiser BBQ. A percentage of each sale will help with expenses for our trip to the 2025 LCMS Youth Gathering in New Orleans. 

To order, download the linked order form, or call the church office at 412-221-4776, ext 203
Sale ends Sunday June 23, 2024 ... distribution is June 30th.  

UPDATE: Women’s Summer Book Club

NEW DATE!!!
Wednesday August 14, 2024
Still at 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Still at Tracey Johnson’s

Carpooling is available ... please reach out to Tevia to coordinate! 
All women in the congregation are welcome to join us! 
Looking forward to a fun night of fellowship!

The Saints of Whistle Grove, by Katie Schuermann
Link to the Amazon Book Store
(Katie wrote the Anthems of Zion series we read during our first summer book club meetings)
OLD DATE: “Tuesday, July 30, 2024” … NOW WEDNESDAY AUGUST 14th
6:30 - 8:00 p.m. at the home of Tracey Johnson

Bring your thoughts and a snack to share!

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Coming in October, For the Glory
Link to the Amazon Book Store
Zion’s Fellowship Hall
Sunday, Octobger 6, 2024
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
More details to come

Voter’s Meeting Sunday June 30, 2024

Photo by Scott Graham on Unsplash

Voter’s Meeting
A voter’s meeting to present Zion’s 2024-25 Fiscal Year Budget will be held between services Sunday, June 30th at 9:15 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Coffee, bagels and donuts will be served. Join us for this important presentation! 

VBS 2023 at Zion! Registration Open

2024 Vacation Bible School - FREE!
Zion Lutheran Church, Bridgeville, PA
Monday July 22 through Friday July 26, 2024
9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Ages -- 4 years old (prior to 9/1/24) through 4th grade

REGISTER HERE

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!