JULY ANNOUNCEMENTS
 
PLEASE LORD   guide Zion as we work to call a Pastor. Please help us to find the right man through You that will lead us tremendously well into the future. Help us to love each other and share Your grace, mercy, patience and kindness with one another as we wait. In Jesus' name we pray. Amen

ZION'S FOOD PANTRY is in need of donations especially peanut butter,  jelly, fruit, paper products etc. Please place items in the bins provided for you in the narthex.

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Statements are sent out on an annual basis, if you would like a report at a different frequency please contact Gina Middleton at gm54040111@gmail.com

MISSION OF THE MONTH The Board of Organization will be sponsoring Zion's Altar Guild for the July Mission of the Month.

SENIOR LUNCHEON  will be on Thursday, July 25th at 12:00pm.

HIGHER THINGS YOUTH CONFERENCE  Zion will be sending two chaperones and 4 youth to the Higher Things Conference in Mequon, WI from July 16th to July 19th. The theme this year is "Concordia" which literally means "with one heart" in Latin. The Church is unified around the confession of Jesus as our Lord and Savior like a congregation singing together in many different parts but singing the  same song together in perfect harmony. Concordia isn't just a feeling that we are one. It's not only something that we strive to have. We don't sacrifice what we believe in order to be unified. True Concord is always centered around the confession of Christ and Him crucified! Please keep our members attending this conference in your prayers.



AUGUST ANNOUNCEMENTS

MISSION OF THE MONTH:  The Board of Education is raising funds to purchase Bibles for the students of Zion Lutheran Preschool to have at home. The Bibles are richly illustrated with the stories of the Holy Scriptures and serve as a valuable guide for parents to impart the faith to their children. This is a worthy cause. Thank you for your support. 

PLANNING RETREAT will be held on Saturday, August 17th from 9:00am-12:00pm. This meeting is for all members who will hold a position on a church board for the 2019-2020 year.

PRESCHOOL: Preschool will begin Monday, August 19th. We give thanks to God that through our preschool, the love of Christ is made known to so many in our Garrett community. Pray for Julie, Judy, Nikole, and Alisha as they begin teaching this next year.

CHURCH PICNIC:  will be held on Saturday, August 3rd at :305pm on the back lawn of the of the parsonage. Burgers and hot dogs will be provided along with table service. You are invited to bring sides and desserts, your own drinks and lawn chairs. Sign up on the education wing bulletin to RSVP.

SUNDAY SCHOOL AND PRESCHOOL RALLY DAY will be Saturday, August 11th from 2:00-4:00 pm. This will also be a welcome to our preschoolers. There will be a bounce house, face-painting, popcorn and ice cream. Please join us!

INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS will take place on Sunday, August 18th before the Prayer of the Church. If you are serving on one of Zion's boards, pastor will simply ask you to stand up in your pew to make your vow. Thanks to all our members who volunteer to serve our congregation in many and various ways.