Focused on Excellence - Centered on Christ Zion Blue Notes Our Mission Our Goal Zion Lutheran School serves as an extension of the ministry of Zion Lutheran Church by offering the best possible Christian education for as many students as we can, through God s grace. Next Week s Chapel Chapel next Wednesday, Sept. 14th will be led by Pastor Hoffman! Everyone at Zion Lutheran School will be confronted with the Gospel of Jesus Christ every day. Musical Offerings The 1st & 2nd Grades will be singing at church Wednesday, Sept. 14th at the 8:15 AM service. E-mail If you would like to add your name to the Blue Notes email distribution list. please let us know. principal@zionschool.net No Afternoon Bus Service on Wednesday, Sept. 14th Safety Patrol Week of 9/12-9/16 Austyn Hisaw Nate Cieslak Abby Rohe Sub-Cody Welker Chapel Offering This month s chapel offering will go to Sarah Hendle s mission trip to Cambodia. Spirt of Life Spirt of Life will be at Zion Church on Sunday, Oct. 23rd to perform their Holiday Show. Mark your calendars so you do not miss this event. Zion will host a coffee, bar cookies and sweet breads reception after the 4:30 performance. SCRIP Upcoming SCRIP dates: September 12th & 26th The Math Lab The Math Lab is OPEN! Mrs. Lesher is available for Math help on Tuesday, Sept. 13th and Thursday, Sept. 15th Zion Athletics Sporting Events Coming to a gym, soccer field, or running trail near you: Remember, you can always check our website for the most current information and game/meet times. Sept. 12th Volleyball @ Home Sept. 13th JV Soccer @ Sterling Sept. 14th Soccer @ Home Sept. 15th JV Volleyball @ Home Safety Concern Zion School, Preschool, and Church cover an entire city block. Unfortunately, there are not STOP signs at each corner YET! Please remember to go slow and pay extra attention for walkers at all of the corners near Zion. Celebrating Birthdays! Next Week 9/12 Cole Ruthkowski 9/14 Caroline Binotti 9/15 Wyatt Bergbreiter Worship Times & Acolyte Schedule Sat., Sept. 10 @ 6:00 PM Tenley Bachochin Sun., Sept. 11 @ 8:00 AM Preston Bailey Sun., Sept. 11 @ 10:30 AM Rachel Gomez Mon., Sept. 12 @ 6:30 PM Dylan Connell Blessings to all of our families as you worship each week. after school until 3:45. Thank You for your help.
3 rd Annual Cancer Kids 5K Run/Walk Saturday Sept 17, 2016 Trio Grille 101 Franks Rd Marengo, IL 4 PM Race CK/5k is a fundraiser to help families in our Community who are affected by Childhood Cancer. September is Childhood Cancer Awareness month. The money raised will be split into thirds. This year you will be running for William Nichols who was diagnosed with a brain tumor, and McKai Malooley who was diagnosed with a very aggressive form of cancer in his leg called Rhabdomyosarcoma, and the remaining funds will go towards a Childhood Cancer organization of both families choosing. www.ck5k.org Registration: Early registration (ends Sept 4) $25 $20 for students and/or a group of at least 8 After Sept 4 $35 (race shirts limited) More info call Cecily Heuser 815-572-1313 or Val Keller 815-529-0811 Or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ CancerKids5K The Boar s Head The Boar s Head Committee is looking for people interested in assisting on the committee in a variety of areas. Costumes, props, production, cast coordination, publicity, ticket, and reception planning and working are some of the areas looking for additional help and leadership. If interested please call the church office or come to the meeting on Monday, September 19th at 7:15 PM. Did You Know Children who regularly eat meals with their families tend to do better in school and avoid risky behavior. Eating dinner together is great, but other meals count, too. If you work at night, maybe you could make time for a family breakfast. Or on a weekend, try a picnic lunch! Sunday School Resumes Sept. 11th All children age 3 through high school are invited to Sunday School on Sunday mornings. Grab a friend and join us for some fun. 9:00 AM Cookies & Punch 9:15 AM Opening Songs 9:30 AM Sunday School Ink Cartridges Zion Lutheran School is accepting used/empty ink cartridges. Zion recycles these cartridges and uses the money from recycling to purchases office and school supplies. Staples gives us $2.00 in credit for each cartridge. Please drop off cartridges in the office. Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths. Proverbs 3:5-6 LOST & FOUND Have you lost your keys? A set of car keys were turned into the school office. If you are missing yours, we may have them! Lego Club We are excited and look forward to having a lot of fun building and creating Lego masterpieces! There will be challenges as well as free building time. Are you ready to build the tallest building, the coolest car, or a house that holds the most dimes? Get ready! Get set! Lego!! Lego club is open to students in grades 1st through 3rd. We will meet on the third Tuesday of every month from 2:45-4:00 PM in the multipurpose room. The first meeting of the year will be Tuesday, September 20th. Checkers Club The Checkers Club will meet on the 3rd Wednesday of each month. The first meeting of the year will be Wednesday, September 21st. Jr. High Youth Group Sunday, September 18th Servant Event Playground Shrub Planting Hymn of the Month: LSB 770 What a Friend We Have in Jesus
Position Opening BACKUP is looking for help for after school hours. Hours and days may very but normal times are 2:30 PM until 5:00 or 6:00 PM. This position involves supervision of children of different ages. Applicants must be 18 and a high school graduate. If interested please talk to Sandee Dunker in the Early Childhood wing or call 815/814-5156. Emergency Response Drill Saturday, September 10th Zion staff members will participate in the Marengo High School Emergency Response Drill. Zion Church and School will be The Reunification Site for Drill participants. We look forward to participating in this important practice for our community. Excellent Attendance Being in school every day means your child won t miss out on learning. Try to schedule appointments and family trips outside of school hours. If he asks to stay home just because, remind him of what he ll miss, such as his reading group or PE class. Explain that he can be absent only if he s sick or if there s a family emergency. Jump Rope for Heart Sept. 22nd & 23rd Our goal is $4,000! Signed permission slips need to be returned. CRY OUT! Nationwide Prayer Event Zion Lutheran Church is hosting a different kind of Girls Night Out. Friday, Sept 23 6:00-9:00 PM. Zion Lutheran Church A free women s prayer simulcast will take place at Zion Lutheran Church. On this night thousands of women will gather in thousands of locations seeking God together. Women of God, let s join our hearts and hands and cry out to the Lord for our children, our families, our churches our nation and out communities. Please consider taking part in this momentous prayer event. For more information, feel free to contact Marcia Mecum 815-568-6956; Genny Hertel 815-568-8425; Deaconess Lauen St. John s Union 815-923-2733; Challenger Learning Center for Science and Technology Sign Up for Club Challenger Today! There are just 2 weeks left until our Fall registration deadline. Club Challenger is our after-school program for students in grades 3-5. We meet one Thursday every month, from 4:00 5:30 PM. Each month, we focus on a different area of STEM Science, Technology, Engineering & Math. You can read more about out our offerings at our website. The deadline for Club Challenger registration is Sept. 19th. Cost for the program is $80 per participant. You can sign up on our website www.challengerillinois.org or by calling our office at 815-338-7722. Lunch tickets online! www.teacherease.com (A convenience fee will be charged for online purchases. To avoid the fee, lunch payments can be sent to the school office at no charge.) Please contact Principal Seaburg if you are experiencing difficulty logging in to your child s account. principal@zionschool.net KIDS For Christ Calling all K-4 th grade students! We are looking for you to join us on the third Wednesday of the month from 2:45-4 PM to share Jesus love for others. We will be sharing the love of Jesus by making things for people, gathering items (such as socks), and praying for them. This group will be a servant group geared towards our youngest servants. This group will be led by Mrs. Lowing (3rd grade) and Mrs. Bassuener (K) and Mrs. Hendricks (4 th ). First meeting Wednesday, Sept. 21st More information and permissions slips will be coming home Friday. September 15th is the first All Pro Dad s breakfast of the new school year. This is the third Thursday due to Walcamp. Mark your calendars for the 2nd Thursday of the month for the rest of the year. And we will see you in the multipurpose room for breakfast at 7:00 AM. Next Thursday, Sept. 15th 7:00 7:45 AM Theme: Teachability
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New Church Pictorial Directory Lifetouch Photography will be at Zion Lutheran Church October 11 15 th October 25 29 th November 8 12 th Monday Friday 2pm 9pm Saturdays 10am 5pm 4 Ways to Sign up for a Photo Session: Online via the Lifetouch Link on our www.zionmarengo.net website Online via the Lifetouch Link on the Zion Lutheran Church in Marengo IL Facebook Page Before & After Each Church Service beginning September 10th Call or stop in the Church Office Each Family Photographed will receive: Complimentary 8x10 $10 Bonus coupon from the photographer $5 off coupon for bringing a food item for the MORE food pantry 30% off Christmas Cards One Change of Clothing, Theme Photos and Pets are allowed Multi-Generational Photos are Encouraged Invite family members, friends and others to come in for a complimentary 8x10 and chance to update their family album. Military Section in New Directory If you or one of your family members have or are serving in the military, we encourage you to submit their photo in uniform and we will honor them in the new directory. Please include the Name of the Service Member, Branch of Service, Years Served, Where they Served & who to return the photo to.