ANNOUNCEMENTS SEPTEMBER 1718, 2016
PRAY FOR THESE
Cathy Belt (St. Luke’s); Dick Fought (Wolf Creek); Richard Hazle (home); all those we name in our hearts.
AT THE FONT
June Noelle and Lily Grace, daughters of Trent and Sarah Luckey will be baptized at the 11:00 a.m. service. As they become members of God’s family of grace, they also become members of the royal priesthood of Christ through their baptism. God bless them as they grow up in this identity and serve in Jesus’ name.
SPECIAL OFFERING
The special offering forSeptember is Lutheran World Relief (LWR).Please use your special offering envelopeor a pew envelope marked “special offering”.
SPECIAL GIFTS
To Stained Glass Repair in honor of Andrew Corken’s 25th Birthday, from Grandma, Ruth Hentges.
To the Endowment Fund from Marvin and Lois Widdel in honor of their 65th wedding anniversary.
ADULT SUNDAY CLASSES
Pastor Tim is offering an adult class on Isaiah, during the Sunday School hour, located in the Family Life Center Lounge. Derek and Heidi Meier are leading a class for “Parents of Young Children,” located in the Conference Room.
PCU FOOD PROGRAM/COUPONS FOR WOOD LANE
Zoar’s item for the month of September is soup.Please place it in the cupboard by the elevator. Also, save for Wood Lane, your coupons and labels from Campbell Soup, Franco-American, Pepperidge Farm, Prego, Swanson, and V8 Juice & Splash. Put the items in the cabinet near the elevator.
RAINBOW CHOIR
We will start September 18from 4:30-5:30 p.m. for ages 5-8 yrs. old. All are welcome. If you have questions, please call Pat Siebold at 419-206-6662.
FLAT OUT FAITH CAMPAIGN
Watch your mailbox for an important mailing about Flat Out Faith. Once you review the materials, return the Faith Card by September 25 by mail or drop off at church. For more information, contact the church office or visit the Zoar website.
PRAYER PARTNERS INVITE YOU TO PRAY
Each week the Prayer Partners invite you to pray with us for a specific concern. Our Flat Out Faith campaign is under way. Pray this week for our church. Pray for our leadership, that they would know God’s guidance as they make decisions. Pray for our members, that we too would be ready to accept God’s leading. Pray that God will lead us in discerning God’s plan for Zoar, and what Zoar’s mission should be.
SOLOMON’S PORCH
Solomon’s Porch will meet on Monday, September 19th, at Panera at 7:00 p.m. We will be discussing the extreme weather that our country has experienced from a Biblical point of view. Does God really send these so called “acts of God”? Where is God when hundreds of people are flooded out of their homes? Where is God when the damage is so great that it will take years to repair? Where is God when people’s lives are so disrupted and damaged? Bring your Bible and come for a lively discussion. Call Carole Bohn at (419) 874-5838 for further information.
ZOAR MEN DISCIPLES OF CHRIST BIBLE STUDY
For all men interested in becoming a disciple of Christ, we will meet on Tuesday, Sept. 20, from 7:30-9:00 p.m. For more information, contact Chris Nickel at or 419-874-8116 or Paul Smithers at or 419-265-0203.
BLESSING OF THE BACKPACKS
On Sunday, September 18, during the 11:00 a.m. worship, all students, teachers, and school staff are invited to join us for a special blessing of the school year.
MUSIC NOTE FOR WORSHIP
When looked at through the lens of our Flat-Out campaign, there are two phrases that stand out in today’s Hymn of the Day. The third stanza of our congregational response to the Gospel asks, “Have you not bid me love you, God and King; all, all your own, soul, heart, and strength, and mind?” The answer comes in verse four: “Teach me to love you as your angels love, one holy passion filling all my frame...” Spirit of God, Descend upon My Heart (ELW 800) was written by the Dublin-born George Croly (1780-1860) and was first published in London in 1867. The tune, MORECAMBE, was composed by organist/composer Frederick C. Atkinson (1841-1896) in 1870. Coincidentally, this tune was originally intended to go with the words of the hymn Abide with Me (ELW 629), a hymn that speaks of trust, surrender and commitment in the face of death.
ALTAR GUILD
The signup sheet for October through December 2016 is posted in the Sacristy. Please sign up by Sunday, September 18, 2016. Please remember to check your email later that week for the completed schedule. If you have questions, call Nadine Johnson at 419-874-6481.
Alter Guild is looking for new members to join us in serving the Lord and preparing his house for worship. Meetings
are held two or three times a year and service schedules are flexible to meet the needs of the guild membership. If you are interested in becoming a member or have questions, contact Nadine Johnson at 419-874-6481 or attend our meeting on Tuesday, September 27, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary.
NEW MEMBER CLASS: ALL ABOARD!!
If you, a friend, or loved one has considered making Zoar your church home, then here is some good news! Please join Pastor Mike on Sept. 18 & 25, Oct. 2 & 9 at 7:00 p.m. in the Conference Room.
LWR WORKSHOP
We will have another workshop on September 19, from 9:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. in the Family Life Center. Please plan to join us.
LIGHTHOUSE KEEPERS
We are a support group for those who have a loved one with mental illness. Our next meeting is on Wednesday,
Sept. 21, at 7:00 p.m. If you have questions, contact Ilze Hammersley at 419-874-7201.
ZOAR MEN’S GOLF
Join us at Valleywood Golf Course in Swanton, OH, on Thursday, Sept.22nd. We will leave Zoar at 8:00 a.m. with a T-time of 9:04 a.m. Bring a friend or neighbor and join us for fun and fellowship. If you have questions, please contact Tom St. Meyers at 419-874-7764 or Bob Palmer at 419-874-1363.
CSI (Christian Seniors Interacting)
We will meet at Abundant Life #2 on the 2nd and 4thTuesdays of each month from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The schedule for our next meeting on September 27this: Bible Study with Pastor Daniel Watkins, lunch by Perrysburg Commons, program-US Customs & Border Patrol.There is a $1.00 charge for miscellaneous expenses. For additional information or for making reservations, please call Phyllis Morton at 419-872-0846. The deadline is the Thursday prior to each meeting.
KITCHEN OF HOPE CELEBRATES!!
Our next meal will be Friday, Sept. 30, at noon in the Family Life Center. There is no charge for this event, just come and enjoy. It will be a special meal because it is our ANNUAL BIRTHDAY PARTY. Generally we do not require reservations, but because it has always been a favorite, we ask for reservations, by calling either the church office at 419-874-4346 or Connie at 419-874-5259. Hope to see you there.
YARNS OF LOVE
Our Yarns of Love group has received money from Thrivent Action Team, to make fleece tied blankets for St. Luke’s Cancer Center. We will meet Oct. 8 at 9:00 a.m. in the FLC. We welcome all ladies to come join in the fun and fellowship together. Please bring your scissors and a bag lunch. Drinks and desserts will be provided. Please help this very meaningful project.
PANCAKE BREAKFAST
The Exchange Club of Perrysburg is sponsoring a pancake breakfast on Sat., Oct. 15, from 8:00-11:00 am. The cost is $5 for adults & children over 12, $3 for children 3-12 and children under 3 are free. Come and enjoy all you can eat pancakes, along with 2 sausage links, OJ, milk and coffee. All proceeds will go to support the Exchange Club’s many child abuse prevention projects. There will also be a collection of non-perishable food items for the PCU Food Pantry. Come and support two worthwhile local organizations!
ZOAR FOUNDATION GRANT REQUESTS DUE SEPT. 30
In June, 2016, the Zoar Foundation approved $24,925.90 in grants requests. $51,527.10 is available for the remainder of 2016. Requests are due by September 30. Funds support projects that will expand or enhance the ministries that our congregation offers to its members, its community and the wider work of the church. Guidelines, application forms and instructions for submitting proposals are available on the Zoar website or in the church office. To see a list of grants awarded over the past five years, visit our page on the Zoar website. Members of the Foundation Board are available to answer any questions.
Weekly Calendar
Sunday, September 18
7:15 a.m. Worship
8:30 a.m. Worship
9:45 a.m. Adult Sunday School-L1
9:45 a.m. Sunday School-3 yrs. old-12th grade
11:00 a.m. Worship
11:00 a.m. Blessing of the Backpacks
4:30 p.m. Rainbow Choir - Sanctuary
5:00 p.m. Jr. & Sr. High Youth Group – Top floor
5:30 p.m. Cantorie Jr. Choir – Sanctuary
7:00 p.m. New Member Class – All Aboard! – Conf. Rm.
Monday, September 19
9:30 a.m. LWR Helping Hands - FLC
6:30 p.m. Flute Choir – M2
7:00 p.m. Solomon’s Porch – Panera
7:00 p.m. Intern Meeting – Conf. Rm.
Tuesday, September 20
5:30 p.m. Communication Mtg – Conf. Rm.
7:00 p.m. Council Meeting – L1
7:30 p.m. Men’s Bible Study – Conf. Rm.
Wednesday, September 21
6:30 a.m. Breakfast Bible Study – Conf. Rm.
9:00 a.m. Quilters - FLC
11:00 a.m. Staff Mtg.-Conf. Rm.
1:30 p.m. Abundant Life II
2:30 p.m. Heartland
6:00 p.m. Confirmation Class – FLC
7:00 p.m. Lighthouse Keepers –Conf. Rm.
Thursday, September 22
8:00 a.m. Men’s Golf Depart
12:30 p.m. Men’s Bridge – Top floor
6:00 p.m. Agape Bells –M2
7:30 p.m. Chancel Choir- Sanctuary
Friday, September 23
5:00 p.m. Wedding Rehearsal – Sanctuary
Saturday, September 24
2:30 p.m. Wedding
6:00 p.m.Worship
Sunday, September 25
7:15 a.m. Worship
8:30 a.m. Worship
9:45 a.m. Adult Sunday School-L1
9:45 a.m. Sunday School-3 yrs. old-12th grade
11:00 a.m. Worship
1:00 p.m. Bowling - Rossford
4:30 p.m. Rainbow Choir – Sanctuary
5:00 p.m. Senior High Youth Group – Top floor
5:30 p.m. Cantorie Jr. Choir– Sanctuary
6:00 p.m. Sunday Evening Prayer Meeting - Sanctuary
7:00 p.m. New Member Class – All Aboard! – Conf. Rm.