ZIONEWS. Zion Lutheran Church

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1 Zion Lutheran Church 121 Noel C. Conaway Road Guyton, GA Office Phone: (912) Web page: Pastor Ben Mandrick Address Service Requested Non Profit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Guyton, GA Permit No. 5 ZIONEWS January 2019 Zion Lutheran s Monthly Newsletter Pastor Ben Mandrick s Comments: May old acquaintance be forgot and never brought to mind The old Scottish New Year s song may be at hand but many wonderful things come with the New Year as well. The church s annual meeting is approaching. I will be starting to teach the middle school Sunday school class at the beginning of the New Year at 9:45 am every Sunday morning. Also we will be calling a meeting soon for all parents and youth who are considering beginning confirmation. Confirmation is the process in which baptized youth claim (or confirm) the statements of faith made for them during their baptism. It is our way as a church to help the youth grow in their faith journeys, toward realizing how special and important faith in Jesus Christ is to everyday life. Many of us still remember our own confirmation classes and the fun of being part of a group of youth all learning about the faith together. Others of us from different church backgrounds may be wondering what confirmation class is all about. All are welcome to come and sit in during class and participate with our youth in learning about the grace found in the gospel of Jesus Christ. Be on the look out for other new opportunities to get plugged into the life of the church. It s a new year why not try something new this year? Everyone at Zion is super welcoming and friendly. So be brave this New Year join in with the choir, come help with the youth, come join WELCA, try coming to one of our many Sunday school classes. There are lots of different ways to be with us here at Zion, make some time to give it a try; odds are you re going to love it. Grace and peace, Pastor Ben Pastor Ben may be reached by cell at : (904) or by at jmandrick001@luthersem.edu Please inform Pastor Ben in writing or by phone of any 1) upcoming medical interventions in which you would desire pastoral prayers and/or visitation, 2) changes to the prayer list, or 3) announcements for the bulletin. 16 1

2 Pastor Ben s Installation Service All are invited to attended Service will be January 20 th at 2:00pm All clergy are also invited to Vest and Process (the service color is green) A reception will follow the service. HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL!!! OUR NEW PASTOR A brief biography of Pastor Ben: I am happily married to my high school sweetheart for soon to be 9 years this coming May. We have four children, all 5 years old or younger, two boys and two girls. I was born in Michigan, but grew up in North Florida. After my undergraduate degree we moved around the country to pursue God s call into ministry. We have lived in Florida, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, and now Georgia. I am a very social person and enjoy getting to know people. I also appreciate outdoor activities including hunting, fishing, hiking, camping, surfing and boating,. Education Masters of Divinity, Luther Seminary Child abuse Investigator Certification Bachelors of Arts in Psychology, University of North Florida Concentration in Child abnormal Psychology Professional Ocean Rescue Certification Work related experiences: Pastor at Faith Lutheran church, Somerset Pa Nights and Weekend Chaplin Baptist Nassau Hospital, Nassau County Fl Grounds Crewman Luther Seminary, St. Paul Mn Child Abuse Investigator Florida Department of Children and Families, Jacksonville Fl Ocean rescuer for Nassau County Ocean Rescue, Amelia Island Fl. FROM THE MANDRICKS Pastor Ben and Andi, Liam, Avery, Caroli, Maxwell AND THE ZION CHURCH FAMILY God bless us all in

3 Attention Musicians & Singers! We have been blessed with the beautiful blend of voices raised in song during communion at our Sunday Morning worship service. We are always looking for those who play instruments or sing to add to the group. The group rehearses Sunday mornings at 8:45 a.m. before the Sunday School hour. If you are interested in sharing your talents, please join us! Contact Dana Lee Smith ( ) for more information. Worship Volunteers Always Welcomed! Anyone who would like to take part in Sunday morning worship by serving as an Usher, Communion Assistant, Greeter etc. please contact Emma Lee Dasher at or Annual Congregational Meeting Annual Congregational Meeting is scheduled for Sunday, January 13th, 2019 in the Zion Fellowship Hall. Registration is at 4:00 p.m. and the meeting starts at 4:30. Please register at the door and get a voting sticker at this time. All members are encouraged to attend, but only confirmed members who, during the current or preceding calendar year, have both communed in this congregation and have made a contribution of record to this congregation may vote. Elections will include Congregation Council, Congregation Officers, Sunday School Officers and Representatives to Synod Assembly and Conference. The complete Book of Reports will be distributed at the meeting. Please bring finger foods for our fellowship meal following the meeting. Childcare will be provided. Being in Christ, it is safe to forget the past; it is possible to be sure of the future; it is possible to be diligent in the present. Alexander MacLaren ANNUAL REPORTS DUE! Committee and Organizational Reports are needed for the 2018 Annual Report of the Congregation (Book of Reports.) Reports need to be in to the church office by the first week in January in order to allow time for assimilation of the 2018 Book of Reports for the Congregational Meeting on Sunday, January 13th, 2019 at 4:30 p.m. Thanks! 14 3

4 Thank You! To: Zion Council and Congregation Your thoughtfulness is greatly appreciated for gifting me an authentic Shelia replica of the Zion Church building. Thank you for warmly welcoming me as we shared ministry together during the interim period. May God bless your future ministries for years to come In Christ s Service, Pastor Dave C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S To Jacob & Erin Pack McBride on the birth of Jensen Lloyd on December 14 th. Jocelyne is a proud big sister; Nichole Gordon is a happy grandmother; and Terry Sexton is a joyous great-grandmother again. Manna House Needs Volunteers! If you have a few spare hours each week--or even each month, please consider volunteering at Manna House. There are always items to be sorted and food bags to be filled--all done by volunteers from the supporting churches like Zion. (Manna House is located in Patriots Park on the north side of Rincon, off of Hwy 21, across from the YMCA. Store hours are Tuesday and Thursday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m and the second Saturday of the month from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Please Help us go Greener! If you have an address and notify the church office (secretary@zionlutheranga.org), we can the newsletter to you each month instead of sending you a paper copy and thus save a tree or two. As always, the newsletter is available on the Zion website for all to read anytime! Plan Ahead Sunday, Feb. 3rd- 11:00 a.m. Scout Sunday Worship Service 11:00 a.m. - LYO Collect Souper Bowl Offering for Manna House 6:00 p.m. Youth Super Bowl Party - ZFH Sunday, March 3rd - 5:30 p.m. Mardi Gras Pancake Supper - LYO fundraiser. Wednesday, March 6th - 7:30 p.m. - Ash Wednesday Service The Flower Chart for 2019 still has a few more openings. Look for the sign-up sheet in the narthex, if you would like to secure a date. Contact Emma Lee Dasher at or if you have any questions. Announcements 1. Annual Congregational Meeting on January 13, Voting member registration will begin at 4:00 p.m. The meeting begins at 4:30 p.m. Bring finger foods to share afterwards. 2. Council Organizational Meeting will be held on Jan. 13 following the Annual Meeting

5 Children s Choir We invite all elementary age children to come join our Children s Choir. Our Children s Choir sings during worship each Sunday morning. Children s Choir is rehearsing during the beginning of Sunday School from 9:45am to 10:00am. Please arrive on time so that we can start rehearsal at 9:45am. We will practice in the church sanctuary. All elementary school children are invited to participate. We hope this rehearsal time is more convenient for families and this will allow your child the opportunity to participate in our Sunday School program. (Parents are also invited to participate in one of our adult Sunday School classes.) Come join the fun! Please contact Dana Lee Smith ( ) for more information. ATTENTION! Christ in Our Home devotional books for January, February and March are available in the narthex. Please help yourself to one. Just a reminder Communion registration must be done once a year. The first time you commune in 2019, please fill out a communion card and place it in the offering plate. Families may list all names on one card. Women of the ELCA Thanks to all who donated cookies for our annual cookie tin project. We had fun packing and preparing them for delivery. Also, thanks to all the ladies who helped prepare and serve our caroling meal for our carolers and special guests. The delicious meal was enjoyed by all! As you begin to plan for the new year, mark your calendar for our 32nd annual Southeastern Synod WELCA Convention. It will be held in Pigeon Forge, TN on September 20-22, More information can be found on the synod website seswelca.weebly.com All ladies are invited to take part in one of our monthly Bible study opportunities. There are currently two circles that meet: Evening Circle and Café. Please check the Zionews calendar page for details of meeting dates, times and locations. Come and join us!! If you have questions or need more information, contact Dana Lee Smith at (912) I want to thank WELCA for the delicious gift of cookies and everyone for the encouragement and support I have received since becoming Zion s secretary. God bless you all in the coming year. In Christ s Love, Mildred O Connor 12 5

6 Zion Lutheran Youth Organization News by Trey Davis December Highlights: We decorated the youth room for Christmas and also made Christmas ornaments for our tree. We held our annual fund-raising Christmas gift wrapping. Thank you to all who supported our efforts. On December 16, our group of 34 carolers traveled to several shut-ins, and to both Effingham Extended Care and Lakeview Manor Assisted Living to bring holiday cheer. The activity ended with a meal at the church for our 80+ senior members. Our thanks to WELCA for preparing a wonderful holiday meal for 51 friends. January Activities: Wednesday, January 2 nd : 6:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m. LYO Youth Night Wednesday, January 16 th : 6:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m. LYO Youth Night Wednesday, January 30 th : 6:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m. LYO Youth Night Upcoming Events: All Georgia Youth Gathering: Friday, February 22 nd Sunday, February 24 th AFFIRM: June 16 th 21 st at West Alabama University, Livingston, AL All youth in grades 6 12 are invited to participate in youth activities. For additional information about youth activities, contact Trey Davis Don t forget! Sunday School starts at 9:45 a.m. in the ZFH. Come join us as we explore God s call in our everyday lives and what that means for us. Scouting Update Cub Scout Update Pack 691 Everyone enjoyed our family Christmas pack meal and meeting. Over 150 attended and the Cub Scouts donated 93 toys to the Department of Family & Children Services. Santa made a special visit and gave each scout a Pinewood Derby starter kit. There will be a Pinewood Derby workshop on Saturday, January 12th from 9am to 12 noon and on Saturday, January 26th from 9am to 12 noon. All dens meet weekly on Monday at 6:30pm. Boy Scout Update Troop 691 The Troop enjoyed our special Court of Honor ceremony and family Christmas meal. Approximately 60 attended and two big boxes were filled with donated stocking hats and gloves. Troop members will deliver the items collected to area homeless camps. During January, the group will participate in the annual Father Son Freeze Out at Black Creek Scout Reservation on January 18-20, All boys in grades 6-12 are invited to be a part of Troop 691. The Troop meets weekly on Thursday at 6:30pm. For more information about our scouting programs at Zion, please contact Charter Organization Representative, Dana Lee Smith at You can stay in the Know. If you want to be a part of the closed Facebook group, let Trey know

7 Serving in January 2019 Date Flowers Acolyte Crucifer Assisting Minister Sound Tech Communion Servers Senior Citizens! Jan. 6 (W) Jan13 (w) Jan. 20 (G) Jan. 27 (G) Carol Shepard Glenda Russell Angelina Edwards Alex Robertson Megan Sapp Evan Smith Tammie Griffin Brett Vandenhouten Mya Robertson Brett Vandenhouten Sherri Pittman Taylor Baier Ryan Baier Amy Young Brett Vandenhouten Charlie Heidt Isabella Moon Jailynn Tindall Courtney Foote Brett Vandenhouten Tammie Griffin Mya Robertson Brenda Pack Amy Young Elizabeth Christmas Courtney Foote Acolytes & Assisting Ministers must meet in the pastor s office 10 minutes before worship (10:50a). Week Of Clean Education Building Clean Church Changes 1/7/2019 1/14/2019 Evan Smith Alexis Williams Raymond, Angelina Edwards Alexis Williams If you cannot clean on your assigned week, contact Dojuana Davis by 1/21/19 Hunter, Taylyn, Jailynn Tindall Madison Arce, Ryan Baier Wed. of the week assigned. Remember, you MUST have an 1/28/19 Megan, Josie Sapp Megan, Josie Sapp adult present when cleaning! A Christmas Sing-Along! What better way is there to help people get into the Christmas spirit? Thank you to Paula Hemby for leading the 51 folks present at our December meeting in singing songs of the season as she played the piano. The Christmas spirit was present as the 60 new toys and games were donated by the senior citizens for needy families in Effingham County through DFACS. Thanks to everyone s generosity, many children should have a fun-filled Christmas. Thank you to Ruth Phillips, Emma Lee Dasher, Carol Shepard, and Isis Czajkowski for preparing the delicious Christmas meal and to Debbie Heidt and Bonnie Presley for their help in the absence of Charlie and Melinda Heidt who were in Atlanta for Melinda s surgery. Thank you also to each person who provided food, and/or helped clean up afterwards. The next gathering will be on Wednesday, Jan. 23 rd, beginning at 11:30 a.m., with the meal at noon. A representative from the Effingham County Hospital will come and tell us about a new program that is available called PARAMED where in certain situations a nurse will come see you in your home instead of you going to the doctor. Make plans to attend the January gathering and bring a friend. Our average attendance in 2018 was 41. Folks enjoy getting out and visiting with others while eating a delicious meal. Don t stay home by yourself! Come join us at the January meeting! Nursery Greeter Ushers Visiting Comm. Available Francis Ralph Craig Pittman, John Batchelor, Alex Osonitsch, Chris Moon Emma Lee Dasher Women s Circles Program Place Evening Circle- January 8th 7:00 p.m. Mary Lou Thomas (Jan. Mag) TBA Building Closer Café Circle- TBA Dana Lee Smith Dana Lee Smith Prayer Chain Our Prayer Chain Call-Out system has worked very well to inform members of prayer requests as they arise through the week. We also can send you calls with reminders of announcements and upcoming events. If you would like to receive calls, please add your name and preferred contact phone number to the list in the narthex. 10 7

8 JANUARY 2019 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Each Sunday 9:45 am - Sunday School 11:00 am - Worship Service with Holy Communion 1 2 6:30p - LYO - Youth Night Effingham Schools Christmas Break a - Quilting Angels - ZFH 5 6 Epiphany of Our Lord 9:45a - Children s Choir 12:15p - Committee Meetings 1:00p - Council Meeting 7 7p - AA - ZFH 8 7p - Evening Circle Location TBA Jan. Mag a - Quilting Angels - ZFH 12 9a - 12 p Cub Scout Pinewood Derby Workshop - Scout Hut 13 Baptism of Our Lord 9:45a - Children s Choir + 4p - Annual Congregation Meeting Register 4:30p - Mtg. begins Council meeting follows 14 7p - AA-ZFH 15 7p - Farm Bureau Covered Dish - ZFH 16 6:30p - LYO- Youth Night a - Quilting Angels - ZFH 19 Boy Scout - Father-Son Freeze Out at Black Creek 20 2nd Sun. after Epiphany 9:45a - Children s Choir 11a - Installation of Council & Sunday School Officers 2p - Installation of Pastor Ben NEWSLETTER DEADLINE 21 MLK no school 10a - Manna House Meeting 7p - AA - ZFH 22 6:30p - Cub Pack Mtg. - ZFH 23 11:30a- Senior Citizens - Meal provided a - Quilting Angels - ZFH 26 9a - 12 p Cub Scout Pinewood Derby Workshop- Scout Hut 27 3rd Sunday after Epiphany 9:45a - Children s Choir 28 7p - AA - ZFH :30p - LYO- Youth Night 31 LYO- Lutheran Youth Organization WELCA- Women of the ELCA ZFH- Zion Fellowship Hall 8 9