ZION UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST 3 Gettysburg Street • P.O. Box 538 Arendtsville, PA 17303 OFFICE: 717-677-8319 FAX: 717-677- 0923 www.zionuccarendtsville.org “Embodying the Love of Christ in Word and Action ______________________________________________________________________ _______________ Page Pastor’s Letter ................................... 1 Summarized Pastor’s Annual Activity Report...... 2 Consistory President's Report................... 2 Membership Report............................... 3 Finance Committee............................... 4 Congregational Needs (Membership/stewardship)... 4 Treasurer’s Ministry............................ 5 Budget to Actual Comparison..................... 6
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ZION UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST
3 Gettysburg Street • P.O. Box 538
Arendtsville, PA 17303 OFFICE: 717-677-8319 FAX: 717-677-0923 www.zionuccarendtsville.org “Embodying the Love of Christ in Word and Action
“Praise the Lord! Sing to the Lord a new song, his praise in the assembly of the faithful. Let Israel be glad in its Maker; let the children of Zion rejoice in their King.” Psalm 149:1-2
Dear Friends:
In this past year we have shared in many opportunities to sing to the Lord a new song. One of the challenges of the Christian life is the Lord’s call to ever new ways of being a church, ever new ways of being a disciple. Because the world never tires of faithless behavior, we can never tire of finding fresh ways to be faithful. And I believe we have done just that in 2010.We completed our handicapped accessible restroom, which allows us to offer hospitality and comfort to all who use our church home. We renovated our confirmation classroom. The new “Mustard Seed” room is inviting and comfortable, and allows us more options for weeknight gatherings as well. We expanded our ministry to veterans in several ways. We have added a wounded warrior event to our calendar—the fall fly fishing event with Project Healing Waters. This is in addition to our sponsorship of and assistance with the Face of America bike ride. We also are now involved with “Holy Joe’s Cafe” which brings coffee and spiritual fellowship to our troops serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. This year saw a new ministry added to our mission life here at Zion. We have begun a partnership with Opportunity International, which is a microenterprise program that helps the poorest of the poor help themselves. Through microloans and business training, entrepreneurs from developing countries receive a “hand up” so that they can work their way out of poverty. Most of the loans are $200 or less, and are extended to women who are supporting their families. In addition to these ministries, our mission committee is looking at ways to do more hands on mission opportunities, and we plan to unveil these ideas in the coming year. The ideas are exciting and will be a way for us to make an impact among the homeless and poor of our own community. We also, for the first time, became a teaching church for a seminary intern. Donna Hale has brought much to our confirmation program, and we have been an important part of her faith journey.There are wonderful things happening among this assembly of the faithful. And I would remiss in my pastoral duties if I did not point out that our average worship attendance has declined a bit in this past year. We are a busy people with many callings and demands on our time. Let’s all remember our promise to come to the House of Lord and worship with the rest of the faithful assembly. As the psalmist puts it in Psalm 122: “I was glad when they said to me, ‘Let us go to the house of the Lord!” Each and every one of us is an important part of this fellowship, and we each have an important faith story to share. We miss you when you are not here!Blessings to all in the coming year. It is my great honor to serve as your pastor and teacher. I pray that in the coming year we will serve together as the children of Zion, and rejoice in our King!
Worship Services (includes Monday Night and Lectio Divina) 56
Teaching Sessions (Adult Sunday School, Children/Youth Sunday School Sessions, Bible Journey, Bible Basics, Lenten Study, New Member Classes, Book Group, Confirmation Classes, “God and Family” Classes for Zion Cub Scouts) 66
Men’s Fellowship 8Hospital/Shut-in/Home 218 Home Communions
42 Pastoral Counseling/Support Sessions
42 Baptisms 7Funerals and Memorial Services
5Weddings 3Consistory/Committee Meetings
63Association/Conference Meetings
20Special Events/Programs/Meetings
56 Community Worship Services or Speaking Engagements
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CONSISTORY PRESIDENT'S REPORT FOR 2010
Dear Congregation of Zion U.C.C., WOWEE!!!! Where did 2010 go? I wondered the same thing last year for 2009. These past two years as President of Zion's consistory have been very busy and rewarding. It is nearly impossible for me to remember all the happenings and help and cooperation from everyone during these two years. Therefore, I will just say "THANKS" to all of you!!! As we set up the nativity scene each year, I reflect on how fast the past year has really come and gone, and wonder what the new year will bring. I look at the expressions on Mary's and Joseph's faces (and yes, I do know that they are figurines and not real people), and I do wonder how the real Mary and Joseph felt when they received the news from angels that they were going to be part of the most important event in the history of mankind. And then I realize that I am also part of
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that miracle. What a mystery!!! Zion has tried to keep that mystery alive and intriguing for a little over 200 years. It is up to us to keep that mystery and awe alive and thriving. As you read our annual report, you will see how Zion's church family has been blessed, and how we have spread our blessings to others. Even though some things happen that try our faith, I know for sure that even in the case of Brooklyn and her family’s being baptized and her subsequent death, that it is our responsibility as Christians to live the faith that Zion's family has instilled in our community. Albert Einstein reminds us, "There are two ways to live your life: as though nothing is a miracle, or as though everything is a miracle." How will you live your life in 2011? See you in church!
Weddings• Julianne Waters to Joshua Hertz• Teresa Stonesifer to Garry Kramer
New Members• Cynthia Bushey Affirmation October 17,
2010• Janet Davis Affirmation February 28, 2010• Jeff Davis Affirmation February 28,
2010• Koby Griest Confirmation May 23, 2010• Taylor Group Confirmation May 23, 2010• Mitchell Keller Confirmation May 23, 2010• Penny Keller Transfer February 28, 2010• Matthew Leedy Transfer February 28,
2010• Sue Leedy Transfer February 28,
2010• Thomas Leedy Transfer February 28, 2010• Emily Matthews Transfer February 28,
2010• James Matthews Transfer February 28,
2010• John Matthews Transfer February 28,
2010• Peggy Sue Matthews Transfer February 28, 2010• William Matthews Transfer February 28,
2010• Kayla Miller Confirmation May 23, 2010• Joel Redding Confirmation May 23, 2010• Amber Rothhaupt Confirmation May 23,
2010• Elener Storm Transfer October 17, 2010
• Samantha Waters Confirmation May 23, 2010
Deaths
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• George Weaver, Jr. January 19, 2010• Holly McAnall August 2, 2010• Charlotte Diveley December 3, 2010• Lee Reinecker December 28, 2010
Total Church Membership January 1, 2010: 389Total Church Membership December 31, 2010: 405Average Church Attendance for the year: 121
2010 ACHIEVEMENTS: ZION’S FINANCE COMMITTEE
As of this moment Zion is finishing 2010 stronger than last year. Zion’s General Checking balance during the first eleven months of 2010 averaged $18,227. In contrast during the same time frame in 2009 it was only $10,133. This is the account used to pay our operating expenses.Some of the main accomplishments of the Finance Committee were
-changing to a larger size offering envelope to save almost $300/year.-simplifying the work of our Treasurer and reduce expenditures by
consolidating minor savings accounts within the General Fund and making preparations to move to bi-weekly payroll format in 2011.
-ACNB approved a renewal of Zion’s $40,000 line of credit. Zion continues to be free of debt. This provides our congregation with significant flexibility in case an unexpected capital expenditure were to arise.
-Shifting of investments held for mission work of the Matthew 25 Fund by our current broker, Edward Jones, in order to reduce downside risk potential, obtain lower account maintenance fees, etc.
-preparing a budget for 2011 that had an increase in spending for only one of the five sections.
-consolidating the Sunday School checking account into the General Fund account in order to streamline accounts payable and general cash flow.The following contributed their talents to the Finance Committee during 2010 and made progress possible: Betsy Beach, Laurie Catchings, Curt Grim, and Erik Hendricks. My gratitude goes out to them.
Thank You,
Jeffrey MortonFinance Committee Chairman
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CONGREGATIONAL NEEDS (MEMBERSHIP/STEWARDSHIP)2010
While many churches have had a hard time making ends meet in this long standing recession, through the generosity and responsibility of our members, Zion has not only paid the bills but has supported four additional offerings sponsored by the United Church of Christ. In November, the Tony Bushey family graciously performed a skit highlighting the necessity of having a will and supporting legacy endowments for the church. Finally, the membership committee continued to remember our college students at finals by sending care packages for spring and fall semester.
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Financial Ministry - 2010
Zion ended the 2009 year with a budget deficit of $2,446.00; however, comparing actual income versus expenses, we ended the year with a surplus of $3,728.00.
A comparison of the 2009 and 2010 year's fund balances are provided below.
12/31/2009 12/31/2010Unrestricted Fund Balances:Cash and Checking Accounts $ 15,915.91 $ 19,573.88 Savings Account 32,785.91 32,872.16
Restricted Fund Balances:Sunday School Fund* 2,049.84 Memorial Fund 5,837.68 924.14 Stained Glass Window Fund 1,016.29 116.29 Improvement Fund 14,865.12 11,210.73 Music Department & Organ Fund 3,388.56 3,388.56 Seminary Scholarship Fund 609.88 951.88 Youth Development Fund** 75.00 Matthew 25 Fund 5,659.68 3,950.05 Named Memorial Accounts 1,373.54 404.44 Named Trust Funds 16,350.00 16,350.00 Edward Jones Investment Account*** 63,484.96 67,365.25
Totals $ 161,287.53 $ 159,232.22
*In 2010 Consistory approved closing the Sunday School checking account and transferring the funds into the General Fund Checking account, in order to streamline the cash flow process. A detailed Sunday School cash flow report is included elsewhere in the annual report.
**In 2010, Consistory approved creating the Youth Development Fund in order to accrue the annual budgeted line item and offering received for this fund.
***The Edward Jones Investment Account includes $14,000 of trust fund monies. The remainder ofthe portfolio consists of unrestricted investments and interest/losses accumulated over the years.No additional donations to the principal were made in 2010.
The 2011 budget, as approved during the November 21, 2010, annual meeting, along with the final2010 budgeted and actual figures follows.
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Zion United Church of Christ Budget to Actual Comparison for 2010 and 2011 Proposed Budget
Total # of records 317 100.00%This information reflects the following:67.51% of our membership units give less than $5.00 per week8.2% of our membership units give between $5.00 and $10.00 per week9.46% of our membership units give between $10.00 and $20.00 per week14.83% of our membership units give more than $20.00 per week
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Zion UCC Sunday School Fund Balance Report - 2010
Fund Balance @ 1/1/2010 $ 2,534.24
Income
Offering $ 1,446.95
Envelope Offering $ 2,158.27
Donation $ 1,000.00
Snacks $ 235.00
Books/DVD's $ 624.78
Misc. $ 206.24
TOTAL INCOME $ 5,671.24
Expense
Curriculum & Classroom Materials $ 2,742.79
Classroom & General Supplies $ 789.75
Snacks $ 589.88
Furnishings $ 842.24
Activities $ 575.81
*Gifts $ 608.72
Misc. $ 6.45
TOTAL EXPENSE $ 6,155.64
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Fund Balance @ 12/31/10 $ 2,049.84
Savings Account Balance @ 12/31/10 $ 2,190.01
*Includes gifts for confirmands and Bibles given to children
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Zion UCC Mission Report - 2010
Mission Committee members: Pastor Kim Blocher Gina Bushey Roger Bushey Annette Ehly Ivy Gantz Sheila Gantz John Lafferty Craig Long Donna Miller Chris Parker Dick Radcliff Dan White
And remember, every member of Zion is a community minister!
Samaritan Fund (this is the budgeted mission fund distributed by the committee)
Arendtsville Fire Company $1,000Biglerville Fire Company 250Boy Scouts 250Girl Scouts 250Girl Scout NYC Trip 200Quilt Ministry 482Penn Central Conference Capital Campaign for Hartman Center 1,000Habitat for Humanity 1,000Habitat Recognition 50Hoffman Home Basket Sponsorship 100Haiti Relief 410*Meals & More – Sponsored Child 750Fairfield Food Pantry/Thrift Store 500Erika Cox/Jared Stone Mem. Golf 50Soup Ministry 97Camp Michaux Project 500SCAAP Family Development Fund 100Opportunity International 500Adams Rescue Mission - Agape House 609Care Package Postage 39Other – Health Insurance 990Veterans Projects 373
Total Allocated………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…$9,500
*Total amount sent to Servants of All Ministry was $1,500 – there was $1,090 from Bob Fortenbaugh’s Memorial fund – this money went to support the Haiti Orphanage (caring for 800 people) with which Jeff Southern, Bob’s son-in-law was affiliated.
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Wider Church Donations:
OCWM $8,223One Great Hour of Sharing 1,882Neighbors in need 664Strengthen the Church 477Christmas Fund 797
Total Wider Church…………………………………………………………………………………………………..…$12,043
“Off Budget” Community AssistanceHoffman Homes Creative Therapies 1,409*CROP donations 458Holy Joe’s Café Project 500World T.E.A.M. Sports (Wounded Warrior Bike Ride) ~300 Gift cards for Walter Reed patient (approx.) 1,649+55.00 in cards = 1,704
*(Inc. money from Wreath/Swag sale - $773 & Hoss’s Night’s - $636)
Total Off Budget Community Assistance……………………………………………………………………….$4,167
“In-Kind” material assistance to the community (approx. dollar values)
Holiday Bureau Toy collection 400Hoffman Homes gifts for children (30) 600Homewood resident gifts (40) 400Food for Wounded Warrior Bike Ride rest stop 350Trivia Night’s Fundraiser 506Soup kitchen - served eight times, approx. 320 meals total 480Upper Adams Food Pantry monthly collection total 1,400
January: Juice Boxes (383 boxes)February: Canned Meat (120) March: Peanut Butter & Jelly (44 jars of peanut butter, 39 jars of jelly)April: Cereal (68 boxes/bags)May: Boxed Macaroni & Cheese (127 boxes)June: Canned Fruit (95 cans and 20 plastic cups)July: Canned Vegetables (94 cans)August: Pancake Mix (35 boxes and 26 bottles of syrup)September: Toilet Tissue and Soap (136 bars of soap, 129 rolls of tissue)
Candy for Trick or treat night in Arendtsville 50Gift baskets (19) for Veterans Outreach 80012 “Goody” bags for Wounded Warrior flyfishing outing 240
Total “In-Kind” assistance………………………………………………………………………………………..$5,226
Aluminum Beverage Pull Tab Mission
In August, 2010 Zion began a new mission project by collecting beverage can pull tabs. These tabs are collected in large plastic jugs in the rear of the church. As of December 31, we had amassed four jugs of tabs. When we have five jugs, we will donate them to Kayla Speelman, an eighth grade student at Bermudian Springs Middle School. She is on a mission to collect 10,000,000 tabs before she graduates from high school. All the tabs that she collects will go to help raise funds for the Ronald McDonald House in Hershey, PA.
Many thanks to everyone who has donated their aluminum beverage tabs. It's a great way to help thousands of families annually who stay at the "House that love built.”
Matthew 25 fund assistance
Date Referrals Amount and Type of Assistance01-04 Pastor $ 183.50 ATT01-10 SCCAP $ 300.00 rent01-26 Web transfer $ 382.00 Walter Reed gift cards02-01 Survivors $ 48.98 new coat02-03 SCCAP $ 300.00 Met Ed02-16 SCCAP $ 187.50 McDannell Oil02-20 MHMR $ 150.00 Giant gift card02-24 Pressley Ridge $ 212.50 motel stay03-26 Pastor $ 120.00 psychotherapy counseling
sessions03-26 SCCAP $ 200.00 rent assistance04-06 Family Dev. Svcs. $ 79.00 work clothes04-08 SCCAP $ 200.00 Adams Electric04-09 Family Dev. Svcs. $ 300.00 car purchase04-19 MHMR $ 200.00 Giant gift card04-20 SCCAP $ 500.00 car purchase05-06 Family Dev. Svcs. $ 184.00 Met Ed05-17 SCCAP $ 150.00 Met Ed06-02 SCCAP $ 179.00 Adams Electric06-07 SCCAP $ 100.00 Met Ed06-14 Family Dev. Svcs. $ 250.00 rent06-25 SCCAP $ 100.00 Little’s Gas06-25 SCCAP $ 83.00 Columbia Gas07-09 Family Dev. Svcs. $ 352.09 car insurance
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07-12 SCCAP $ 100.00 Met Ed07-19 Family Dev. Svcs. $ 143.83 car insurance07-25 SCCAP $ 193.00 Met Ed07-25 Pastor $ 150.00 Giant cards08-01 SCCAP $ 209.61 State Farm car insurance08-16 Family Dev. Svcs. $ 292.69 Met Ed08-31 MHMR $ 100.00 Giant cards09-10 Pastor $ 100.00 Giant cards09-27 Consistory $1,000.00 HACC Scholarship Fund09-24 Upper Adams Ministerium $ 131.00 car insurance09-24 Upper Adams Ministerium $ 58.50 auto tags09-24 Upper Adams Ministerium $ 55.00 title transfer09-24 Upper Adams Ministerium $ 109.15 car battery09-24 Upper Adams Ministerium $ 26.59 van inspection10-07 SCCAP $ 100.00 Little’s Gas10-07 Family Dev. Svcs. $ 192.44 car insurance11-02 Pastor $ 160.00 psychotherapy counseling
sessions11-28 Consistory $ 250.00 rent12-08 Community Outreach $1,391.00 Agape House Fire12-08 Family Dev. Svcs. $ 300.00 rent12-15 Children & Youth Svcs. $ 570.00 rent12-17 Children & Youth Svcs. $ 100.00 Giant gift card
Total donations via Matthew 25 fund………………………………………………………………………..……..$10,494.38
**Hours spent in Community Ministry: Team chairperson noted in each report
Habitat for Humanity – Dan White/Roger Bushey
No work days in 2010 – Habitat spent 2010 looking for land to build homes
Habitat Board of Directors: Kim Blocher and Paul Claus…………..…………………………………...18 hrs
Upper Adams Food Pantry Ministry - Gina Bushey ……………………………..…………………………..6 hrs(see report above in “In-Kind” community assistance)
Trivia Nights – Held two different trivia nights in 2010 – money raised went to World Vision ($256) and Smile Train ($250)
Halloween – treats for Trick or Treat Night - handed out candy for Trick or Treat Night – October 31,Hours………………………..……………………………………………………………………………………………………3 hrs
Crop Walk – Wayne Bushey - October 18 at Oakside Community Park. There were (19) Zion members and friends who participated. Of the total amount collected – 25% went to the Gettysburg Community Soup Kitchen with the remainder going to CROP. Zion Raised $458
Hours for Crop walk ……………………………………..………………………………………………………………38 hrs
Soup Kitchen – Pam Sanders and others served lunch eight different times in 2010. Zion members donated food for the lunches.Hours ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….44 hrs
Quilt Ministry – Annette EhlyThe quilt ministry made 85 lap robes this past year (Oct. 2009 - Oct. 2010). Total from the beginning of the ministry was 485 robes. Approximately the same amount (75) were given away last year. Recipients of quilts: we gave quilts to the Headstart children who share our church home, SCAAP, John Hopkins Hospital in MD, area nursing homes and individuals. This ministry needs more people to help especially to sew. The amount of robes next year will be less if they do not get some help. Money used came from the Mission budget plus individual donations of material and money to purchase supplies (ie. batting, fabric, thread, etc). Participants: There were 7 individuals from Zion who help with the assembling the quilts. Whether it be cutting blocks, creating labels, sewing the blocks, etc.
Christmas Wreath/Swag Sale – Nancy Hendricks The wreath fundraiser profits were $772.90. The profits went to the Hoffman Home Creative Therapies Program (along with the Hoss's Community Night - $635.74 - mentioned earlier).Hours………………………………………………………………..………………………………………..…5 hrs
Holiday Bureau Toys – Chris Parker On December 6, Zion collected new toys for children 12 and under (board games, books, craft kits, hand-held games, basketballs, footballs, and other sport equipment) and gifts for infants/toddlers
Hoffman Home Christmas Gifts – Chris ParkerOnce again, members of Zion gave generously to the children at Hoffman Homes. Gifts were purchased for 30 children. The gifts were then taken to Hoffman Home and Zion assisted in the wrapping of the presents.Hours……………………………………………………………………………………………………………7 hrs
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Homewood Christmas Gifts – Donna Miller
Zion’s congregation provided Christmas gifts for 40 residents at Homewood at Plum Creek. Names and suggestions were given to members of the congregation and the items were purchased, wrapped and delivered in early December.
Veteran’s Outreach - Angie and Bob Vines, Carey EhlyZion had many members and friends who participated in this ministry.
Wounded Warrior Bike Ride – April 25 - We had approximately 40 members at the site staffing the rest stop. There were also many hours spent in planning to serve 320 riders.40 workers for a total of 200 hours
Wounded Warrior Fly Fishing – October 23 – hosted app. 7 wounded warriors and 7 guides at Rob Bennett’s lodge. Zion members provided lunch and “goody” bags for the veterans. 20 hours
Operation Paperback – books were sent to our troops overseas – two different shipments were made – in total about 800 books were sent. 8 hours
Sgt. Michael Clawson – 2 care package were sent – Sgt. Clawson was Kurt Vines’ college roommate 2 hours
Total for our Community and Wider Church Mission ministries in 2010:
Samaritan Fund $9,500
Wider Church $12,303
Off-Budget Community Assistance $4,167
Matthew 25 distributions $10,494.38
In-Kind donations $5,226
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Total for cash and in-kind mission ministry for 2010…………………..…..$41,841.38
**Hours spent by our Zion disciples in community work……………….. 1,072 hours
In addition, Head Start uses the Social Room, kitchen and back yard @ Zion during the school year. Even though Head Start does reimburse Zion a small stipend (~$2,600/year), this is far less than what it would cost Head Start (over $2,000/month) to rent comparable space elsewhere.
Along with the Mission Committee, I would like to thank everyone for all your support, ministry and donations throughout the year. This has been a tremendous year for mission efforts at Zion!
Respectfully,
Wayne Bushey, Consistory Mission Representative and ChairmanPastor Kim
**We are only counting the hours spent by our members in activities involving the wider community. This total does not include services provided by our members in support of our church and church members, such as Altar Guild, lay visitation, Christian Education, soup and bread ministry, Consistory, and other committee work.
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FELLOWSHIP REPORT – 2010
Members of the Fellowship Committee for 2010 were Donna Miller (chair), Miriam and Ernest Rebert, Joyce Binkley, Shirley and Bob Cashman, Linda Ritter, Ivy and Sheila Gantz, Karah and Kathy Fissel, Sue Leedy, Angie and Kristin Vines, and Chris Parker.
The following activities were organized by the Fellowship Committee:
Funeral Receptions – January 21, 2010 for George Weaver June 21, 2010 for Melinda Jaworski July 23, 2010 for George Scarpate
Activities: New Member reception on February 28, 2010; Easter Dawn breakfast (Zion and Trinity Lutheran) on April 4, 2010; Reception for Confirmands on May 23, 2010; Underground Railroad tour on June 6, 2010; Advent Brunch on December 5, 2010; Christmas reception on December 19, 2010; and Consistory Dinner on January 7, 2011.
Casual Sundays were held the last Sunday of each month from May through November (none held during Lent).
Sunday evening hot dog cookouts were held the last Sunday evening in June, July and August, 2010. I am very grateful to the Fellowship members who so graciously gave of their time to support our congregation.
Donna Miller
MEMORIAL FUND REPORT2010
The balance in the Memorial Fund as of December 31, 2010, is $324.05. We had many uses for Memorial Funds this year—such as the new chairs in the Mustard Seed Room and our new “Tree of Life” paraments for the season following Pentecost.
We extend gratitude to the families and friends of the following who have given memorials in their names: George Weaver, Jr. and Charlotte Diveley.
Respectfully submitted,
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Joyce Binkley
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PROPERTY COMMITTEE:
In 2010 the following projects were completed:
Bathroom on main floor was remodeled to accommodate handicap needs. Wall was moved to enlarge the bathroom. New vanity, toilet, handicap rails, lighting, and floor were installed.
Mustard Seed Room – ceiling and walls were painted, chair rail installed, and new furniture was added to the room. Room is used for Sunday School and other events during the week.
These projects were completed with the help of church members volunteering their services from painting to installing chair rail to ordering items for the bathroom and Mustard Seed Room. Thank you to all who were involved in these projects. And thanks to the Robert C. Hoffman foundation for the $1000 grant towards the new restroom.
Respectfully submitted,
Jay JohnsonRob Bennett
VISITATION COMMITTEE REPORT - 2010
Zion’s Visitation Committee provides a monthly visit to Zion UCC shut-ins, living assisted members in extended care facilities, and any member that is in the hospital. The list was as follows: Joe Sunbury, Peg Starner, Myrna Bushey, Mildred McCleaf, Evalene Sell, Mary Hartman, Louise Bushey, Louise McDannell, and Leta Brown. This year we will be visiting Paul Claus but missing Charlotte Diveley.
Members that have been faithful to the visitation team are Joyce and Bob Binkley, Linda and Tom Ritter, Jane Grim, Ann Wright, Betsy Beach, Shirley and Bob Cashman, and Ken and Barb Link. These members tallied 52 visits. Thanks to each of these people for their willingness to serve.
Respectfully,Linda Ritter
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WORSHIP COMMITTEE ANNUAL REPORT – 2010
The Worship Committee met quarterly in 2010 to help plan worship and coordinate the interaction of Altar Guild, Christian Education, church musicians, pastor and lay involvement in the weekly worship service for the year. The committee develops a worship calendar consisting of communion dates, joint worship services, and special services such as Lent, Easter and Christmas.
The committee is comprised of the Pastor, representatives from Consistory, Sunday school, Altar Guild, Organist/Choir, and interested members of the church. The 2010 Worship Committee members include Pastor Kim Blocher, Minda Harbaugh, Jo McGlaughlin, Angie Vines, Jane Stoner, Shirley Cashman, Diane Mickley, and Gina Bushey.
The weekly services at Zion have remained the same with scheduled communion and special Sundays. Monday night services have continued with different ideas, the spring services were Taize services and the fall schedule was Scripture readings/prayer services (Lectio Divina) in the Mustard Seed room. Our weekly bulletins have changed. The new bulletins are purchased with a preprinted front, and the layout eliminates multiple pages for the service portion. New paraments were purchased for Pentecost season which is the longest of the church calendar; it allows us to rotate the Pentecost paraments. The paraments were funded through the memorial fund. A funeral pall was purchased and donated by Robert and Joyce Binkley and the card club. The funeral pall is recommended to be used in lieu of flowers.
The worship committee invites anyone interested in planning worship to become part of the committee.
Minda HarbaughWorship Committee Chair
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CHRISTIAN EDUCATION MINISTRY REPORT FOR 2010
Zion’s Christian Education committee has continued to provide our youth with a sound spiritual education through our rotational model with song, games, art, story and movie, and creative cooking.
The 2010 curriculum January - Calling the DisciplesFebruary - Teach Us How to PrayMarch - The Lord’s SupperApril - RebekahMay - Three Women of FaithSeptember - Living God’s Word: FriendshipOctober - Living God’s Word: RespectNovember - Out of EgyptDecember - Christmas Around the World
The Christian Education Steering Team promotes bible literacy, teaching of the Lord’s Prayer and familiar Bible songs. Our Sunday School coordinator, Jessica Parker, and all the volunteer teachers and shepherds have made the program a success for our nursery - 6th grade class. There were 23 volunteers throughout the year. A monthly newsletter is published with the volunteers listed for the month. The leadership for all ages of the Sunday school programs are as follows: Meagan Weaver and Heather Bushey - Pre-Kindergarten, Pastor Kim and Donna Hale – 7th & 8th grade confirmation class, Dan White - 9th grade, Kendra Redding - ZYP, Liz Baltzley for the Zion House adult program and rotating leader for the Fellowship Hall adult class.
The events that the youth participated in are an Easter Egg Hunt, Bowling outing, Vacation Bible school, Halloween Party, and Christmas pageant. The Sunday school children hosted a Sunday School Volunteer breakfast in the spring. The children made and served the breakfast to all the volunteers who helped with the rotational program for the year. The ZYP class invited 5th and 6th graders to help with the Chocolate Coffee and Christian Caring event hosted at the Brethren Home.
We continue training teachers, shepherds and other volunteers through our safe sanctuary program creating a safe and holy space for the children.
The youth are learning a new song each month during gathering time and are singing during worship on casual Sunday along with the confirmation class’s leading worship.
The weekly average attendance for the Sunday school program at Zion is 49 which includes all ages and represents growth in our program.
The CEST committee: Pastor Kim, Jessica Parker, Kendra Redding, Dawn Cutshall, Meagan Weaver, Chris Parker, Angie Vines, Heather Bushey and Minda Harbaugh. Thank you to Gina Bushey and Mandy Hartzel for many hard-working years on the committee.
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To all the CEST committee and volunteers I want to thank you for all your time and dedication to make the Christian Education at Zion a success.
Minda HarbaughChristian Education Steering Team
Committee Chair
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ALTAR GUILD REPORT2010
The Guild is composed of fifteen members each serving three years. The representatives’ duties include ordering weekly altar flowers, preparing communion, preparing the sanctuary for special holidays and sending cards and gifts to ill or hospitalized members. We would like to thank everyone who sponsored weekly flowers to beautify our altar. Also thanks to all the sponsors of Easter flowers and poinsettias for Christmas.
This year new green paraments were purchased with funds from Memorial Fund.
In December, we made and delivered eleven cheer baskets and gifts to nursing home guests and home-bound members. They are very appreciative of our visits.
We extend a special thanks to the following who have served three years faithfully: Joyce Binkley, Shirley Cashman, Tonya Griest, Juli Hertz, and Ann Showers.
Respectfully submitted,
Shirley Cashman
ALTAR GUILD TREASURER’S REPORTJanuary 2011
Current Balance in Checking Account:$1,147.30
Expenses for 2010:Budvases for Hospitalized Members (20 total – 3 with deliver charge) 316.85Single rosebud for birth/baptism (5 total)
20.00Boutonnieres
41.50Easter Palms 117.60Misc. Gifts (i.e. gift cards for youth)
