Church Council Meeting Highlights, August 1

At its August meeting, the Church Council met with members of the CELEBRATE 300 Committee to discuss plans for the year-long celebration of Zion’s 300th anniversary. During the year, there are a number of programs and events that have been scheduled. These activities are open to all current and past members of Zion. As always, Zion’s doors are open to the community and we invite their participation. Please mark your calendars with the dates listed below. CELEBRATE 300 Schedule of Events and Programs · Sunday, August 4, 2013: 299th Anniversary Service · September 1-10, 2013: Germany Tour Lead persons - Louise Brokaw & Ron Rupp · Sunday, October 20, 2013: Palatines Sunday - Colonial Worship Lead person - George Apgar · Sunday, October 27, 2013: Wagner College Choir Concert at 5:00 pm. Church concert followed by a CEB reception for choir and those attending, then dinner for the choir before they return to Wagner Lead person - Deborah Kaufmann · Sunday, December 15, 2013: Church and Community Christmas Carols in the Sanctuary Lead person - Worship & Music Committee · Sunday, May 4, 2014: NJ Synod Bishop, Reverend Tracie L. Bartholomew visits Zion Celebrate Zion’s ministries and partners in those ministries. CEB Luncheon for the congregation Lead person for lunch - Anita Zarate · Sunday, August 3, 2014: Founders Day—300th Anniversary Service. Brunch for congregation after the service. The Pickel and Aray families who were founding members of Zion will be worshipping with us as part of their family reunion Service Lead Person - Pastor Summer CEB Brunch lead person- Anita Zarate · Sunday, October 26, 2014: Celebration Banquet at the Grand Colonial Restaurant. The ELCA Bishop has been invited to preach during the services that morning and to attend the banquet. Lead persons for the banquet- Joann Donnelly and Joanne Rupp This is an exciting year in the almost 300 year history of Zion Lutheran Church. Much has been planned and I encourage you to take advantage of the many activities. We will keep you updated as more events are added to the calendar. Join us as we CELEBRATE 300.