The Church Council met on September 14th. Highlights include:
· On September 10th, 500 backpacks were assembled for Lutheran World Relief as part of Zion’s effort for God’s Work/Our Hands; everyone enjoyed a potluck luncheon following the work; Thrivent provided $250 for the purchase of backpacks but thanks to the congregation which provided all of the materials inserted.
· $2,310 was raised for the CEB mortgage reduction through the sale of church pictures, ornaments and plates.
· The program on Suicide Awareness will be held on November 8th.
· Zion will use some of its Social Ministry Local Outreach funds to support Family and Community Services of Somerset County for youth .
· Oktoberfest celebration is set for October 21st at the CEB.
· A review of Family Promise and the expectations of Zion as well as the guests will be done in October.
Thank you to:
· Joanne Rupp for coordinating God’s Work/Our Hands
· Harold Wrede and Joanne Rupp for dismantling and getting rid of the old piano in the CEB
· All of those who assisted with Family Promise.
The next meeting of the Church Council will be on October 19th. Meetings are open for all to attend.
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