CHRISTIAN EDUCATION STUFF…
LOOK AHEAD FOR JANUARY & FEBRUARY:
MIDWEEK (6:30-8:00pm) - Grades 4th thru 8th
* January 1 – No MIDWEEK… Christmas/New Year Break
January 8, 15, 22, 29 – Regular Midweek Classes
February 5, 12, 19, 26 – Regular Midweek Classes
March 5, 12, 19, 26 – (NO Midweek Classes) - Lenten Meal (5:30-6:30pm) & Lenten Service (7pm)
** In the event of inclement weather and school gets cancelled or dismissed early… Midweek will also be cancelled that evening.
SUNDAY SCHOOL (8:50-9:50am) - Grades PreK thru 12th
January 5 - No SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES… Christmas Break
January 12, 19, 26 – Regular Sunday Classes
** Sunday, Jan 12th- Voter’s Meeting after 10am church service
** Sunday, Jan 19th- Teacher Midyear Meeting after 10am church service
February 2, 9, 16, 23 – Regular Sunday Classes
** Parents: Reminder that if children are sick or have fevers, please keep them out of children activities on those days. We are trying to minimize the spread of germs to other families and volunteers.
MID-YEAR SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHER MEETING
We will be having a mid-year meeting to talk about how the year has gone so far. We will discuss upcoming lessons, teacher tips, and feedback time. This is for classroom teachers & volunteers who help with lessons during Sunday school hour. Please attend: Sunday, Jan 19th after church (about 11:00am). We will keep it short!
CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS EVE PROGRAM
The kids did a great job! HUGE thanks to the many volunteers who helped make the Christmas program a success. A special thanks to Kathy Gloystein, Lois Hixson, Wanda Buller, Jean Meadows, Megan Hansen, Haley Bamesberger, Britt Winters, Sarah Eberle, Ben Buller, Board of Christian Education, plus the many teachers/volunteers who helped with practices. The program couldn’t have happened without you! We are thankful for parents getting kids to church! Thank you for helping our kids tell others about Jesus!
JANUARY YOUTH STUFF…
ALL YOUTH (6-12th grade):
YOUTH & PARENT MEETING- Sunday, Jan 5
We will have our January meeting on Sunday, January 5th after 10am church service. This meeting is for parents and youth who are in 6th-12th grade. Your presence is important so we can plan appropriate events that youth want to do and hear specific youth event details. Please plan to attend and bring your family calendars.
YOUTH CAROLING & FUN NIGHT- Sunday, Dec 15th
Thank you to all the youth and Zion folks who came out to do some Christmas caroling! What a blessing to those folks you visited with as you spread some Christmas cheer, despite the cool winter air. Thanks to all the families who brought stuff for the potluck. The youth White Elephant gift exchange was a hoot! We were also able to send out 14 Christmas cards for Zion shut-ins & members.
Middle School Stuff... (6-8th graders)
Thanks to the Middle school youth who were able to help with the Christmas program. You guys/gals did great! Remember… Midweek starts up again on Wednesday, January 8th.
** Tentatively mark calendars for March 7-8 (Fri/Sat) for 6-8th grade Confirmation Retreat at Camp Luther!! The retreat registration forms will be due by Wed. February 12 w/$40 checks.
High School Stuff... (9-12th graders)
ADVENT MEAL FUNDRAISERS- Wednesdays, December 4, 11, 18
In December, the High School youth & parents did a fantastic job with the Advent meals! Big thanks to Lacey Panko for helping put together menus. The donations for the meals is a HUGE blessing as we prepare for upcoming youth trips/events in 2025. You helped the youth raise $800!
YOUTH SPAGHETTI FEED – Sunday, Jan 26th
Save the Date: The High School youth will be serving up spaghetti on Sunday, January 26th after the 10am church service! Hope to see you all there!!
