February 2012 Newsletter
The Newsletter is now available. You can find an up-to-the minute calendar on this website. (It is also printable.) Let us know what you think.
Zion’s Harvest of Hope Community Garden
Zion’s Harvest of Hope Community Garden will be a vendor in Respite Care’s All Things Chocolate Fundraiser which will be held on Wednesday, February 15th from 4:30 – 6:30 pm at the Best Western Riverside Inn located at 1821 Riverside Avenue in Marinette. If you are interested in buying tickets please contact Sarah Rabideau at 715.938.2218. Respite Care of Marinette and Menominee Counties is a non-profit, volunteer based program providing confidential, in-home supportive relief to families caring for an elderly, disabled, or chronically or terminally ill loved one in their home. Brochures are available in the narthex.
Youth Stock Sale
The stock sale has begun for our youth that will be attending the ELCA National Youth Gathering in New Orleans this July. This is a fun way for members of our congregation to make an investment in these youth of Zion. The purchase of this stock does so much more than just provide money for a trip. It is a way to have a sense of ownership in this mission trip. In addition to the joy of helping our youth, stock holders will also receive a stock holder certificate, along with newsletters before the trip, a postcard while they are on the trip, and a stock holders dinner after the trip. (You don’t get any of that when you purchase Green Bay Packer stock!) Each share of stock is $15, or two shares for $25. For more information, please contact Carla Clark at 715.732.0002 or Lisa Knopik at 715.735.3994.
Nominating Committee Report
Here is the completed Nominating Committee Report. Just a reminder that the Annual Meeting will be held after worship service this Sunday, January 29th.
2011 Annual Report
Our Annual Meeting will take place following worship on Sunday, January 29th. Printed copies of the Annual Report will be available in the narthex on Sunday, January 22rd.
A PDF version of the Annual Report is available by clicking on the link below.
Zion’s Wellness Team
Zion’s Wellness Team started a Biggest Loser Community Challenge January 5th. In one week 43 pounds were lost! For those who still want to join, you can. We meet on Thursdays at 6:00 pm through the end of March at Zion.
Any questions, please contact Sarah Rabideau at 715-938-2218 or mnvik_26@hotmail.com.
Annual Meeting-Sunday, January 29th
It is time once again to start talking about the Annual Meeting, so now is a good time to start planning. The Annual Meeting will be held on Sunday, January 29th following the worship service. What do we need to start planning for?
1) If you chair a committee or group in the church, we want to have a report from you to include in our Annual Report. These reports need to be emailed to the church office by January 15th.
2) We will need to audit the financial accounts as soon after the first of the year as possible. Please drop off the books at Zion’s office as soon as possible so that the Auditing Committee can set a date to meet.
News from DAR Boys & Girls Club
Thank you for the donation of $378.20. We hope the New Year brings you peace and joy and above all good friendship. The DAR is grateful for your contributions over this past year. Once again thank you for your generous support.
Rich Crevier, CPO
DAR Boys & Girls Club
Taking Down Christmas Decorations
We are going to be taking down the Christmas decorations after worship this Sunday, January 8th. The more people we have the quicker we can be done. This will take approximately an hour.
A Winter Retreat at St. Norbert Abbey
A Winter Retreat will be held on February 3-4, 2012 at St. Norbert Abby in Green Bay. It’s an overnight retreat, and will begin after supper on Friday and conclude after lunch on Saturday. The theme is “A light shines in the darkness and darkness has not overcome it.” In this darkest time of the year you are invited to a winter retreat at the holy space of St. Norbert Abbey with simple prayer, silence, time for winter walks and rest, we will explore the themes of darkness and light as they appear in scripture and in our daily lives. This overnight retreat provides for private rooms, delicious food and time with fellow travelers in the faith. More information and brochures with registration forms will be available soon. Registration is limited to 20 people. Pastor Lee Goodwin is the Retreat Leader.
