Welcome to Zion Lutheran Church
18 Quarry Road, Leola, PA 17540
Phone: 717-656-9200 Email: zion@zionleola.org
We gather to grow; we live to serve!
Thursdays, February 23 through March 29, Zion will host a Lenten Bible study about the book of James. Dinner is at 6 p.m., discussion during and after dinner. Childcare provided. Ending time is 7:45 p.m. Registration is required by emailing sueo@zionleola.org or call 717-656-9200.
Zion Lutheran Church, 18 Quarry Road, Leola, announces a new worship opportunity. For a variety of reasons many people are not morning people; recognizing that reality Zion is launching a 1:30 p.m. service on Sunday, March 4. This service will feature both organ and piano music, two Bible readings, a message, prayer and the opportunity for communion for those who wish to receive it. This service will be held in the main worship space on the first Sunday of each month. There will not be a nursery because Zion encourages adults and children to worship God together. Everyone is welcome in God’s house! People who work second shift will be able to attend and leave from worship which will end around 2:30 p.m. The main purpose for this newly created service is to provide a worship experience for people who need a service outside the usual Sunday morning worship times. For more information, call 717-656-9200.
Ash Wednesday Service, February 22 at 7 p.m.
Maundy Thursday Service, April 5 at 7 p.m.
Good Friday Service, April 6 at Noon in the Chapel
Easter Service, Sunday, April 8 at 9:30 a.m. (one service only)
Ice Cream Party at the Open Door Youth Center on Tuesday, February 21 or Thursday, February 23 from 6-8 p.m. Volunteers and ice cream needed. Toppings supplied by Auntie Anne's Pretzels.
Mentoring for job applicants and children's tutoring online - Various days and times. Aide with computer skills to help applicants complete job applications online. Aide students, after school, with homework and study skills.
Nathan Village: Potluck Dinner Social in March - We would like to have volunteers cook casserole style meats, chili, pasta, etc. for the residents of Nathan Village. After the social event, we will be sending each resident home with a plastic container of one of the meals so they have another meal for the next day.
Apartment Renovations - We are in need of having two apartments cleaned and refurbished to have them ready to house some of our clients. They are both three bedroom apartments and have varying degrees of mechanical, carpentry, and cleaning work needed. As soon as they are in shape, we will be able to help two more families off the street. Both apartments are located in Leola. Please contact Pam Pautz, CVCCS Director at 875-6789 for more information or to volunteer.
Beginning Sunday, February 19 at 6:30 a.m., there will be a 12-week men's discussion group centered around the movie "Courageous." You'll see movie clips, gather around Bible verses, and gain biblical insight into how to be a better husband, a better person, and a better parent. Remember, honor begins at home. No registration necessary. Men of all ages welcome. We will be meeting in Room 7.
The food of the month for February is Chicken/Tuna/Hamburger Helper. Due to safety reasons, the food bank can only accept unopened, in-date items. Thank you.
Many thanks to all for your continued generous giving.
Corner of Hope requests for February will include: All boys' and girls' shoes (especially small sizes and preferably sneakers), boys' and girls' socks, and boys' size 10 clothing. We are still very short on men's small waist size pants and jeans (sizes 28, 29, 30, 31 and 32). We are always in need of men's jeans (all sizes). And, last, but not least, UNDERWEAR, UNDERWEAR, UNDERWEAR, (NEW), especially women's size 5, 6, and 7, and men's boxers.
We are grateful for any and all donations. They can be dropped off at COH the first four Tuesdays of the month from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., the first and third Tuesday of the month from 6:30-8 PM or we would be glad to arrange for pickup. Please call 717-656-6579 for more information.
A 4-week study of the Parables of Jesus will be held on Sundays, February 12, 19, 26, and March 4 at 9:15 a.m. in the Zion Chapel. Everyone welcome.
The ODYC thanks you for all your support! We are again asking for contributions to the Open Door Youth Center. We can always use donations for snacks, meals, etc. Our food budget is small, and we now have a much larger crowd than we have had in the past. We feel the need for food as a tool for fellowship in the Center. It keeps us talking, laughing, and gives us an atmosphere of family as we sit together in small groups, eat, and have conversation. It builds our relationships. Please feel free to make any suggestions for this ministry.
All contributions are very much appreciated. We have put together a list of suggested items. We have discovered these items to be the most often requested for meals, snacks, etc, and are the least time-consuming for us, so we can spend more time with the Youth. This also helps to keep the waste of food to a minimum.
*Gift cards to Sharp Shopper, Giant Food Stores, Dollar General Stores
*Sodas, such as Fanta, Dr. Pepper, Cherry Coke, Sierra Mist are among the favorites but any contribution is appreciated
*Small bottles of water, approx. 4-6 oz. bottles (small bottles are less likely to be wasted)
*Bags of Tortilla chips, potato chips, pretzels, cookies, etc
*Assorted tortilla chips (small bags) for "walking tacos"
*Bread, butter (sticks preferred), American cheese
*Hot dogs and buns
*Hamburgers and buns
*Taco dinner boxed meals
*Stovetop stuffing
*Fresh Fruit
If you want to drop items off at the Center, we will arrange to meet you, you can bring them to Zion, or we will pick them up at your home, if needed. Again, please feel free to make suggestions for this ministry. If you would like a tax receipt, please let us know and we will get one for your from a Board Member.
Volunteers are also needed! The Center is open Monday and Thursday evenings, 6-9 p.m. Please contact Lynda Wolfe at opendooryouthcenter@gmail.com for more information. Thank you for your consideration in this ministry.
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