Special Events

2010 Mid-Week Lenten Worship - Wednesdays, 7:30 P.M. - February 24^th through March 31^{st -} Prodigal God by Timothy Keller - Luke 15: 1-3, 11-32 - Newsweek called renowned minister Timothy Keller “a C. S. Lewis for the twenty-first century” in a feature on his first book, The Reason for God. In that book, he offered a rational explanation of why we should believe in God. Now, in The Prodigal God, he uses one of the best-known Christian parables to reveal an unexpected message of hope and salvation. Taking his trademark intellectual approach to understanding Christianity, Keller uncovers the essential message of Jesus, locked inside his most familiar parable. Within that parable Jesus reveals God's prodigal grace toward all people, challenging us to look again at our relationship with the Lord in a whole new way. Each evening’s time together (following our soup supper that begins at 6:30…if you are interested) will consist of a worship and combination of a video presentation, a brief message, and group discussion.

WORLD DAY OF PRAYER 2010 - World Day of Prayer 2010, a co-operative community ministry of area churches, will be held on Friday, March 5^th at 7:30 P.M. in Christ (Mertz) Lutheran Church, Dryville. The message will be mission stories from a group sent to Haiti. Social hour to follow. Zion’s members are encouraged to attend.

FIRST COMMUNION CLASSES – First Communion classes will be held March 6^th, March 13^th, and March 20^th from 9:00 to 10:30 A.M. for children 5^th grade and older who haven’t received their first communion yet. If you are interested in having your child attend these classes please talk to Pastor Werley.

Relay for Life Brunch – The Relay for Life Team is having a brunch on March 7^th immediately after the worship service. Donations are $7.00 for adults, $4.00 for ages 6 through 12, and under 6 are free. Everyone is welcome. Mark your calendars! Please join us for breakfast and lunch items as well as many yummy desserts!

GAITHER CONCERT – Tickets have been obtained for the Gaither Homecoming Tour on Friday, March 12^th at 7 P.M. at the Sovereign Center in Reading. The price of a ticket is $35 each. 2 tickets are remaining. A sign-up sheet is on the bulletin board or see Nancy Fulton.

SUNDAY SCHOOL’S PINE DERBY CAR SHOW – MARCH 21^ST – Attention all Cub Scouts – past and present members. If you’ve ever created your own racers for the Scouts Pine Box Derbys, bring it/them along to church on Sunday, March 21^st for display. Also, bring any trophies you were awarded to put along side your speedster(s). No matter how many years ago it was built, bring it along in and help us make a great display in the Gathering Area!

IRON PIGS GAME – Members of the congregation are invited to join the Men’s Group on June 18^th at the Iron Pigs vs. Scranton Wilkes Barre Yankees. See Randy Noll if interested or want more information.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL – Vacation Bible School is fast approaching. It is scheduled for the week of June 21^st through 25^th. The closing program will be June 27^th. If you are interested in helping, please see Tara Warmkessel.