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ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH & SCHOOL 203 South Vine Street, Mt. Pulaski, Illinois 62548-1256 Church Office: 792-5965 School Office: 792-5715 Fax: 792-5915 e-mail: zionlutheranchurchmp@yahoo.com Schedule for Week of February 7 - 14 SUNDAY: - SUNDAY SCHOOL & BIBLE CLASS 9:00 am - HOLY COMMUNION 10:00 am TUESDAY: - Zion BB at Our Savior, Springfield Girls JV – 5:30 pm, Boys JV – 6:30 pm, Boys V – 7:30 pm WEDNESDAY: - CHAPEL 8:15 am THURSDAY: - Market Day orders due in school office - Trustees Meeting 7:00 pm - Board of Christian Education Meeting 7:00 pm FRIDAY: - NO SCHOOL / OFFICE CLOSED – Lincoln’s Birthday NEXT SUNDAY: - SUNDAY SCHOOL & BIBLE CLASS 9:00 am - WORSHIP 10:00 am
+ + + + + + + LUTHERAN HOUR - You can listen to The Lutheran Hour on WLLM - 1370 AM on Sundays at both 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Zion, MP is one of the sponsoring churches of these broadcasts. Sunday (2/7): "His Light For Your Darkness" (John 8:12) Suicide doesn't solve problems; it only amplifies problems and transfers them to the loved ones who are left behind. Jesus brings light to those lost in dark despair. Speaker: Rev. Dr. Ken Klaus Next Sunday (2/14): "A Faithful Savior" (Hebrews 3:1-2) In the midst of life's disappointments, both large and small, we might overlook God's love and the price Christ paid to redeem us. Speaker: Rev. Dr. Ken Klaus VACANCY PASTOR - During our vacancy we will once again be served by Rev. Glenn Strohschein, a retired pastor living in Sullivan, IL. He is in the church office most Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays. If you are in need of pastoral care, you can call the church office (792-5965) or call Pastor Strohschein directly (217-836-4003). When you see him be sure to say hello and make him feel welcome!
INFORMATION CLASS – Pastor Strohschein has started an information class for those interested in either joining our church or just learning more about the Lutheran faith. The class meets after Sunday morning Worship. If you are interested please call the church office (792-5965) or Pastor Strohschein (836-4003). MITES - There will be an ingathering of mites for Lutheran Women’s Missionary League (LWML) TODAY. There will be large mite boxes set out at both the main and the wing entrances. To find out more about the mite projects go to www.cidlwml.org.
LENTEN MIDWEEK WORSHIP - On the 17th of this month we begin the Lenten Season with our Ash Wednesday communion service at 7:00 p.m. This year we are going to look at some of the events in our Lord’s life that took place on that last week that led up to his suffering, death and resurrection. Join us each Wednesday evening at 7:00 p.m. in our walk with our Lord to Calvary’s cross. NAMES FOR CALL LIST – If you have the name of a pastor that you would like to see added to our call list, please give the information to the church office, Pastor Strohschein, or any Elder.
WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY - A new women's bible study on Jane Rubietta's book, Come Closer, has started. For more information contact Laura Amidon at 792-5375.
MARKET DAY- Order forms for the next Market Day sale are available at the back of the wing. Orders are due in the school office by Thursday, February 11. You can place your order on-line at www.marketday.com until 11:00 p.m. on Monday, February 15. Pickup for this sale is Friday, February 19 from 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. Thank you for your support of Market Day & Zion Lutheran School.
THRIVENT CHALLENGE GRANT – Zion Lutheran School is eligible for a one-time GivingPlus phase-out challenge grant. To receive the $2,400 grant, we need to raise $4,800 in personal contributions to the school before June 30, 2010. Contributions can be from anyone, they are NOT LIMITED to Thrivent members. Your check should be made payable to Zion Lutheran School. If you choose to deposit your check in the Sunday morning offering plate, be sure the envelope is marked “SCHOOL” on the outside. Thanks in advance for your support!
HELPING HAITI – Thrivent Financial for Lutherans has announced today a 50-percent matching gift - $1 for every $2 its members contribute – to Lutheran disaster relief agencies. To have your donation matched, make your check payable to Lutheran World Relief or LCMS World Relief and Human Care and in the memo line put “Helping Haiti”. Mail your check to Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, 4321 N. Ballard Rd., Appleton, WI 54919. You can also donate on-line at www.thrivent.com/helpinghaiti to one of these organizations and participate in the match. If you prefer to donate directly to these organizations, here is their contact info: LCMS World Relief and Human Care P.O. Box 66861 St. Louis, MO 63166-6861 (Mark checks “Haiti Earthquake Relief”) Phone: 888-930-4438 Online: https://catalog.lcms.org/givenow/Gift_Input.asp?ID=800 Lutheran World Relief – Haiti Earthquake P.O. Box 17061 Baltimore, MD 21298-9832 Phone: 800-LWR-LWR2 Online: www.lwr.org/emergencies/10/HaitiEarthquake/index.asp You can also help LWR’s relief efforts in Haiti on your mobile phone! Just text LWR to 40579 (use this number in place of a phone number), and a $10 donation will be added to your cell phone bill.
LUTHERAN HOUR MINISTRIES SUNDAY – In Jesus’ final words to His disciples, He commanded them to be His witnesses in every part of the world. Each of us is a witness too. Join today in celebrating the witness of Lutheran Hour Ministries; stand up with LHM workers and volunteers and declare “I am a witness; I share Jesus!” To learn more about LHM, visit www.lhm.org. ME, A PASTOR?? – Rev. Tom Zimmerman, Director of Admissions from Concordia Theological Seminary, Ft. Wayne, Indiana will be in the area at the dates & times listed below and is interested in visiting with men who might be interested in studying for the Holy Ministry. Young men in confirmation class and high school are also welcome, as are the wives of interested men. Monday, February 15, 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Wittenberg Lutheran Center, 201 S. Main, Normal, IL 61761 Phone: (309)452-5971 Thursday, February 18, 10:00a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Immanuel Lutheran Church, 906 E. Grant St., Macomb, IL 61455-3322 Phone: (309)833-4286 Thursday, February 18, 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. University Lutheran Church, 604 E. Chalmers, Champaign, IL 61820 Phone: (217)344-1558
WORKSHOP - “Outreach to and with People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities” at Faith Lutheran Church, 2320 North Kickapoo St., Lincoln, IL 62656 on February 27, 2010 (Saturday) from 9:00 a.m. – 3:15 p.m. The workshop is designed for all who wish to learn more about outreach with persons with disabilities in their communities. It is for parents, teachers, family members, friends and neighbors of people with disabilities. It provides an opportunity to network with other individuals and congregations and families sharing the Gospel. The exhibit area is expanded as well as the number of exhibits. The Friday evening pre-session gives additional time to share and network from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. There is no registration fee. Schedules & registration forms can be found on the wing bulletin board.
HEALTH KITS – During the month of February, the Naomi-Ruth Society will be collecting items to assemble health kits for Lutheran World Relief. With the disaster in Haiti, their supplies have been depleted. Look for collection boxes in the church entry and in the wing. The following is the list of items that are needed for one kit:
Did you know…that the Zion Lutheran Elkhart Center gym can be rented for $25 per hour for family events or private parties? The kitchen/cafeteria can be rented for reunions, graduation parties, etc. for $50 per event. Members can rent a single room for birthday parties for $20.00 per event. Meeting rooms with tables and/or chairs may be rented for $50 per event. Several families and organizations have already enjoyed leasing space at ZLEC. We encourage our Zion members to do the same! For more information please contact Jill Saulsberry or Kathy Wilham. PTL COOKBOOKS - There are 600 delicious recipes in each book! Only $10.00 each!! Proceeds benefit Zion P.T.L. Available in the church office. YOU CAN RECYCLE YOUR OLD Portals of Prayers and Bibles. There is a collection box in the wing where you can recycle your old Portals of Prayer and Bibles that are in good condition. The Naomi-Ruth Society will be gathering these materials to give to a mission that sends them overseas. |