Mission Statement of Zion Lutheran Church
We are a Community of faith sharing Christ's
love serving all people.
"We are a Community of faith" We are
held together by one Lord, one faith, one baptism. Though we are a diverse
people, faith in Jesus unites us.
"sharing Christ's love" We are
blessed by Christ's love to be a blessing to others. Our mission includes
sharing what God has given us, ourselves, our time, our possessions, signs of
God's love.
"serving all people." We welcome and
serve all people, without distinction.
We are an ELCA congregation
in the Metropolitan New York Synod.
On December 15,
2007, we celebrated our 113th
Anniversary of service to the Lord and the community of Staten Island.
Important News: Zion now has a pastor. Pastor
Betsy Diver was called to Zion by a majority vote, after a reception in November
and has started working on January 2nd.
See pictures
of the Installation of Pastor Betsy on April 13, 2008
Zion has two worship services on Sunday morning starting at
8:30, followed by Sunday school for all ages at 9:15. The late service starts at
10:45 and is followed by a coffee hour at 11:45. All are welcome.
We need volunteers to help staff the nursery at the 10:45 AM worship
service. Please call the Church Office if you are interested.
We are handicapped accessible for worship service and all other
activities:
Mission Board needs help -- can you make a meat loaf,
or whip up some mashed potatoes? We would like to help feed about 60 women and
children. We need several people to make simple dishes and bring them to church
on our designated date for pick up by the shelter. 'Can't cook donations' for
food would also be helpful. Each dinner will have a theme. Meat loaf, stews,
chicken, etc. Each person would be asked to make a dish for 6-8 people. If
you're interested in this project please let us know so we can let the shelter
know and set up some dates. Once again this year we will be collecting food for
Thanksgiving baskets. Collections will be on Nov 5th and 12th. Baskets will be
distributed on Sunday, November 19. Call the church office for more information.
Food for the Hungry Purchase and deliver food to
the local food bank. Contact the church office (718) 981-3151.
Defensive Driving Course An AARP Defensive
Driving Course ("55 Alive") is offered the last Tuesday of every month, 9:00 AM
to 3:00 PM. Contact the instructor, Mr.
Bill Dunn, (718) 987-5698.
Upcoming Events
 | The Zion Preschool Fundraiser on Wednesday April
23,2008 at Jimmy Max Restaurant was a success. Thanks to all who supported
it! |
| the Zion Preschool Annual Art Show will be held from
May 6th through May 9th in the Art Gallery (also known as the Gym). The
children proudly display their paintings and creative art projects. Each
class will present special art work which will decorate the hallway
leading to the Gallery. All are welcome to visit and view the Art Show
from 11:10 to 11:30 and 3:10 to 3:30, May 6 to May 0. |
| The annual family picnic will take place on Thursday
May 15th and Friday May 16 from 11:00AM to 1:30PM. Rain dates are May 20th
and May 21st. Zion Preschool families will gather together for fun and
fellowship at their picnics. |
| Butterflies are amazing insects that are easily
recognizable to children of all ages. Children are immediately intrigued
by a caterpillar's wiggly body and attracted to a butterfly's colorful
wings. For these reasons, butterflies provide a wonderful introduction to
the world of insects. This month the students will actually be learning
about metamorphosis! They will observe tiny caterpillars eating and
growing, spinning their chrysalis and finally watching the chrysalis break
open and the butterfly emerge! This life cycle science activity is fun and
hands-on and one the children will greatly enjoy. The butterflies will be
released at the Family Picnics. |
| The Preschool will be closed on Monday May 26th in
observance of Memorial Day. Take time to reflect on the sacrifices that
our armed forces have given in the past and continue to give today. May
God Bless our troops in Iraq and on all military bases throughout the
world. |
| Registration has begun for ZION ZUMMER CAMP! Camp runs
for four weeks from June 30 to July 25. The children attend camp five
mornings a week from 9AM to 12 Noon. Children must have attended on year
of Preschool to be eligible to attend (three and four year olds). Children
will be accepted in grades Pre-K through Grade 4. Registration for camp
will begin in February for Zion Church members, Zion Preschool Students
and last year's attendees. All others may register in March. Call the
Preschool Office at (718)981-3623 or 981-4063. for more information and
registration forms. |
