Service Opportunities The Clothes Closet Has Moved! The Clothes Closet has moved to the house at 118 W. Green St (formerly the Youth House). They will accept donations on Saturday and Monday Mornings from 9 a.m. till 11 a.m. Please do not drop off donations at the church ramp. A Beacon in the Middletown Valley www.zionmiddletown.org Zion Lutheran Church, Middletown, MD Share Christ’s Love, Grow in Faith and Serve Others Worship Opportunities Casual Worship Saturday 6 p.m. Contemporary Worship Sunday 9 a.m. Traditional Worship Sunday 11 a.m. Faith Formation Opportunities the Big Questions of Faith: A Learning Opportunity for Adults Here is an opportunity to spark conversation regarding the Christian faith as it relates to real life for the present time in a Youth and Family Opportunities Young Families Gathering! Would you like to meet other families with young chil- dren? We will host a gathering at Wendi Kishimoto’s home on Friday, February 1st at 6:30 p.m. for all families with children newborn - 3rd Grade. Childcare will be provided so the parents have time to spend so- cializing and with other parents. Please RSVP by January 28th to [email protected]Member News and Thank You’s See pages 10-11 More information on page 3 More Opportunities on page 4 More Opportunities on pages 5-7 More Opportunities on pages 9 & 12
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Service Opportunities The Clothes Closet Has
Moved! The Clothes Closet has moved
to the house at 118 W. Green St (formerly the Youth House).
They will accept donations on Saturday and Monday
Mornings from 9 a.m. till 11 a.m. Please do not drop off donations at the church ramp.
A Beacon in the Middletown Valley www.zionmiddletown.org
Zion Lutheran Church, Middletown, MD
Share Christ’s Love, Grow in Faith and Serve Others
Worship Opportunities
Casual Worship Saturday 6 p.m.
Contemporary Worship Sunday 9 a.m.
Traditional Worship Sunday 11 a.m.
Faith Formation Opportunities
the Big Questions of Faith: A Learning Opportunity for Adults
Here is an opportunity to spark
conversation regarding the Christian faith as it relates to real life for the present time in a
Youth and Family Opportunities
Young Families Gathering!
Would you like to meet other families with young chil-
dren? We will host a gathering at Wendi Kishimoto’s
home on Friday, February 1st at 6:30 p.m. for all
families with children newborn - 3rd Grade. Childcare
will be provided so the parents have time to spend so-
cializing and with other parents. Please RSVP by January
More Opportunities on page 4 More Opportunities on pages 5-7
More Opportunities on pages 9 & 12
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Annual Congregational Meeting and Town Hall Meeting Dates
Town Hall Meetings will take place on Sun. Jan. 20th at 10 a.m. and
Wednesday. Jan. 30th at 7 p.m.
The Annual Meeting will take place on Sun. February 3rd, following
the 10:00 a.m. combined Worship Service.
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Exploring the Big Questions of Faith: A Learning Opportunity for Adults
Here is an opportunity to spark conversation regarding the Christian faith as it relates to real life for the present time in a compelling way. We meet on Wednesdays at 7:00 to 8:00 in the Garden’s Edge. These sessions are designed for participants to be able to at-tend one, two or as many sessions that you would like to attend. For more information contact Pastor Kathy at [email protected].
January 16—Religion: Spirituality is Not Enough What role does organized religion play in helping or hindering growth? A second look at our age-old traditions and the church community casts a refreshing view on religion.
January 23—Jesus: The Revolution of Love What does it mean to walk in the way of Jesus? We take a look at a path we may have never imagined.
**Please note that we will not meet Wednesday January 30th because of the scheduled Town Hall meeting.
February 6—Salvation: Abundant Life Now What exactly does it mean to be saved? From what? For what? We con-sider what salvation looks like for the here and now.
February 13—Cross: Where God Is What exactly happened on the cross and what does it mean for the way we un-derstand God? Considering these questions are crucial to the Christian faith.
February 20—Bible: A Book Like No Other Why read the Bible? A simple question leads us to address the issues the church has wrestled with for centuries.
February 27—Church: An Imperfect Family What does it mean to commit ourselves to the church family, for better or for worse? The church as family shows us how these relationships bring joy even in the midst of the messiness and
Faith Formation Opportunities
SUNDAY MORNING FAITH FORMATION OPPORTUNITIES
Faith Formation for Children: From Birth Through 5th Grade Attention Parents! Sunday Morning Faith Formation Classes continue on Sunday Mornings at 10:00 a.m.
Confirmation Classes Confirmation classes continue Sunday’s at 10:00 a.m. with all 6th, 7th and 8th graders meeting in the up-
stairs Confirmation Classroom. For more information please contact Pastor Kathy at
Music and Worship Opportunities Zion Lutheran Music & Liturgical Dance Calendar - Winter 2019
Rehearsal & Program Schedule
WORSHIP CHOIR
The Worship Choir is open to anyone from grade 9 through adult. Rehearsals are every
Thursday, 7:15 - 8:45 p.m. in the music room. Ministry is most Sundays at 11:00 a.m.
(See Director, Bobby Staples)
HANDBELL CHOIR The Handbell Choir is available to ages from grade 8 to adult. Ringers must be able to read music (either treble or bass clef). The Handbell Choir performs approximately once a month, except during the summer. The choir typically rehearses every other Tuesday evening from 7:00-8:00 p.m. Please contact Jim Moler at 301-471-3736 or [email protected] if you are interested in playing regularly in the Handbell Choir or serving as a substitute ringer.
CHILDRENS` MUSIC AND ARTS
Children are invited to participate in a music and arts experience on Sunday morning from
10:40 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. They will be meeting in the upper level double classroom. In addition
to singing and playing instruments occasionally at worship on Sundays.
(See Director, Dana Lichtenberger.)
LITURGICAL DANCE
Rehearsal times/locations/programs to be announced (See Director, Dee Buchanan )
ORCHESTRA
The orchestra consists of members from grades 6 thru adult, on any orchestral instrument,
who can read 3 sharps/flats. Performances and rehearsals to be announced. (See Directors,
Kurt Witt or Jim Moler)
WORSHIP TEAM
Rehearses every Wednesday, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Sanctuary Contemporary Worship Music
ministry on Sundays, 9:00a.m. (See Director, Matt Puziss)
YOUTH ENSEMBLE
The youth ensemble consists of youth from grade 6 through 12th grades, with special
emphasis on contemporary singing and playing techniques. Rehearses every Sunday,
10:50 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. in the music room. Programs: Select Sunday mornings through the
Zion’s Safety and Security team has been busy caring for your safety during worship. Starting on February 10th access to the church will be
monitored before and during Church. As always you can exit if the need arises. The outside doors will be locked 10 minutes after any Worship Service starts, but the doors will be monitored to allow access to our
members. This will of course require more Safety and security personnel so WE COULD USE YOUR HELP! If you are interested please contact Jim Hoover for more information, 301-371-6500.
Service Opportunities
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Valley Seniors and Friends The next Valley Seniors and Friends Luncheons will take place on March 7th. Please contact the Church
Office for more information 301-371-6500
Middletown Food Bank All canned items are needed— especially pork & beans, peas, fruits and
vegetables and SpagettiOs. We are also in need of toilet paper, toothpaste, shampoo, soap,
ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise, BBQ sauce, stuffing mix and gravy. Please
give whatever you can; place items in cart located in hall. Thank you!
Service Opportunities
Clothes Closet is Seeking Volunteers! Please consider volunteering to help at the Clothes Closet. This is an important ministry that
continues to provide much needed clothing and shoes for the families in our community. If you would like to volunteer for Saturday morning or Monday morning please contact the
Church Office 301-371-6500
Weekend Back Pack Ministry The beginning of the new school year brings with it a renewed need for your help with the Weekend
Backpack Ministry. Your donations of specific food items ensures these students receive proper nutri-
tion. Remember, weekends are long when you are hungry. The critical need food items for January February are
canned tuna and chicken. Thank you for your continued support of this much needed ministry
Altar Guild News The Altar Guild really needs some new members. If you are interested, you can stop by the Altar Guild Room after any Sunday morning service to talk to an Altar Guild member
about how you may serve or contact Shirley Ferguson at 301-662-7775 or [email protected].
2019 Flower Chart The 2019 Flower Chart is now posted outside the Living Library. Please sign up if you
would like to provide altar flowers during 2019.
An Opportunity to serve Zion Zion is looking for someone who would like to do the SIGH (Servants in God’s House) Scheduling. It is not that time
consuming and Rosella would be willing to train anyone who would like to take this job over as a volunteer. Knowing excel would be a plus. Possibly several people could share this position. If interested please contact Rosella
Super Bowl Sub Sale Super bowl is just around the corner – Go team!! The Zion Quilters will hold a Super Bowl Sub Sale on Sunday, February 3, 2019. Pickup will be before or after the Annual Meeting in the Social Room. Sub varieties will be ham & cheese, cold cut and turkey. All subs are 8” and will include lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles and mayo. Sub cost is $6.00. All subs MUST be preordered by 1/29/2019. Call 301-514-4479 or 301-371-6500 or email [email protected]. Funds raised will go to the His-toric Preservation Fund.
Zion Beacon News
We are transitioning to an electronic version of the Beacon. Those members with a valid
email on file will receive the e-copy in PDF Format. Note: our homebound and senior
members will continue to receive the print copy. Printed copies of the Beacon will be available for pick up
at the church. If you want to continue to receive a printed beacon please contact the church Office.
Crafting Retreat with the Zion Knitters and Quilters
Don’t want to be STUCK by the television watching John Wayne now that
Super Bowl Weekend is over….Join us at the Crafting Retreat on Feb 8 & 9,
2019. Any craft is WELCOME. Knitting, crocheting, cross stitch, scrapbook-
ing, quilting…you name it. The fun starts in the Church Social Room.
Come and set up your craft on a table and keep your table set up both Friday & Saturday.
Retreat will start at 8:00 am on Friday and close down Friday evening at 11:00 pm. We
will begin again at 8:00 on Saturday and close down at 5:00pm. Crafters are encouraged
to come and go as needed. Plenty of food, snacks and games will be avail-
able. Free will offering will be encouraged with funds raised going to the
January 20th - Middletown Volunteer Fire Department
February 17th - Alan P. Linton, Jr.
Emergency Shelter Program
March 17th - Heartly House
Future Dates for the
2018 - 2019 School Year:
Monday, January 28, 2019
Monday, February 18,
2019
Friday, April 5, 2019
2019 Dates
January 18th, February 22nd, March 22nd,
April 26th, May 31st
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With our deepest sympathy we keep in our thoughts and prayers the family and friends of:
Mary Elaine Adkins Edna Bidle Cathy Finucane Michael Leasor Ruth Mauro Helen Remsburg Edward Smith
Congratulations on the birth of:
November 15th birth of William James Simms, son of James and Michelle Simms and grandson of Will and Wanda Stone
Baptisms: Adeline Emily Canna - daughter of Brian and Jennifer Canna
Ansa Charlotte Locklair - daughter of Robert Locklair and Jessica Little
First Communion: Andrew Kearney
Zion’s Lectern and Pulpit Bibles Repaired
Zion would like to ac-knowledge and thank the family of Mr. & Mrs. George P. Ropp for their monetary gifts to repair the pulpit and lectern Bibles. The Bibles were originally given by their family in 1997.
Tawn O’Connor, Heritage Book and Bible Repair, has completed repair of both the lectern and pulpit Bibles. The lectern Bible was given to Zion in 1997 in loving memory of Mr. & Mrs. George P. Ropp by Mrs. & Mrs. Rudolph S. Brandenburg & Family, Mr. & Mrs. Wayne Brandenburg, Mr. and Mrs. Kirk Talbott, and Mr. & Mrs. Steben Frizzell & Samantha.
The pulpit Bible was given to Zion in 1997 in loving memory of Mr. & Mrs. George P. Ropp by Mr. & Mrs. Lee Ropp, Mr. & Mrs. Richard Ropp, Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Ropp, and Mr. & Mrs. Brian Ropp.
Thank You
Annual Congregational Meeting and Town Hall Meeting Dates
Town Hall Meetings will take place on Sun. Jan. 20th at 10 a.m. and
Wednesday Jan. 30th at 7 p.m.
The annual Congregational Meeting will take place on Sun. February 3rd, following the
10:00 a.m. combined Worship Service.
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Christmas in the Valley
Dear Pastor Kathy, Jim, Wendi, Safe House staff and kids, and all of your volunteers,
Thank you very much for everything you, your staff, and your volunteers did to make Christmas in the Valley a success—despite the rain!
Thank You,
Jennifer Falcinelli
U.S Department of Veterans Affairs
Dear Zion Quilters,
On behalf of the Martinsburg VAMC patients and staff, we would like to extend our appreciation to you for your donation of handmade blankets and pillow cases in remembrance of our Veterans.
It is through the efforts of community part-ners like you that allow us to continue the quality care and services that we seek to provide our deserving Veterans. We look forward to the opportunity to work with you in the future.
Sincerely Terry L.C. Stouter Chief, Voluntary Services
Dear Friends in Christ,
Thank You! We truly appreciate your gift of $916.67 in congrega-tional benevolence . On behalf of the Board of Directors and Staff, I would like to convey my thanks and appreciation for this gift in support of our outdoor Ministry.
God’s Peace, Sarah Lefler
Thank You
A big Thank you to all who helped make our Christmas Eve Services so wonderful this year!
Your service to our Lord and Zion does not go unnoticed!
Middletown Valley People Helping
People thank all who contributed to
the Adopt a family this year. You
helped to put
smiles on children
faces. Zion has
always been a great
supporter. Many
thanks again.
Donna Jean
Brandenburg.
To our Homebound:
Please remember to keep your cell
phone or Emergency alert device
on you at all times. Should you fall
or find yourself in need of help it
is important to have this available
should you have need of it!
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Safe House info for
January & February 2019
After making Christmas cards for Zion members,
decorating gingerbread houses, and putting up lights &
bells at Cone Branch park in December, Safe House
will be doing warmer activities inside as well as going bowling and
competing in indoor group games in January. If you are in grades 6,
