REPEAT: The Season of Giving is upon us (#BlessedtoServe)
- As we look forward to the Thanksgiving, Advent, and Christmas seasons we are often reminded of the message it's better to give than to receive. Sometimes, I admit, I feel my heart being pulled toward so many different causes but my mind says there are only so many pennies to give! As opportunities arise for you to give from your blessings keep in mind the words of the great missionary Paul:“Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.” (2 Corinthians 9:7-8 NIV)
Class Christmas Project
Thank you for the generous signing up of items for our class project -- "Helping Hands" bags that the class will make at our Christmas party. They are excited about putting these together. We talked for quite awhile about encounters with homeless and ways we can give out of our abundant blessings. Please contact Mrs. Walgate if you would like to contribute in some way. (7walgates@gmail.com)
Thanksgiving Food Drive
Wednesday November 18th is Zion's annual chapel food drive in support of Seminarians at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, MO. This year student council is asking each grade to bring specific items so they may provide the Seminary with a well balanced supply of food and household goods. The Jr High has been given bathroom toiletries and cleaning supplies (See the list below). This is a suggestion, but your donation is not limited to the list.
- Toothbrushes
- Toothpaste
- Lotion
- Body Wash
- Deodorant
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Sponges
- Paper towels
- Cleaning Supplies
Walk-a-thon & Christmas Items Drive:
Dear Zion families,
The walkathon service project continues as we move in to our November items drive for the junior high students. We continue to support Christian Friends of New Americans. Below is part of the flyer that went home in the kids' Friday papers. We will pack the welcome bags in early December to delivery to our organization. Together, we are blessed to serve!
As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace. 1 Peter 4:10
The junior high service project for November and December is to collect new socks and small to medium sized new stuffed animals as part of a welcome kit for our sponsored organization,
Christian Friends of New Americans.
What can YOU bring in to help?
Socks
(New. Child to adult sizes.)
Stuffed animals
(New. Able to fit in a gallon size Ziploc bag.)
Our goal: 200 welcome kits
That is approximately 2 bags per student. We can do it!
Please bring in as many socks and stuffed toys as you can, in order to help fill these welcome bags!
Items purchased from the additional funds collected during the walkathon service project will fill the remainder of the bags along with witness messages. Please have your items in by Tuesday, December 1st.
Red Ribbon Week Door Decoration:
Our class designed a "Shoot Down Drugs" door for school door decorating contest. We did not win, but I am proud of the positive message they came up with!
Art:
Fall Leaves demonstrating creativity in LINE design.
Wild Animal Symmetry showing understanding of VALUE and SHADING. Can you tell which side is printed and which side is drawn? This might be my favorite project of the whole year!
World Stacking Day
Fun times in the gym with Mrs. Steinbacher and cup stacking, trying to break another world record for number of students cup stacking around the world.
Veterans Day
Pastor Rouland led Zion in a beautiful worship service Wednesday celebrating Veterans Day. There are no word to accurately and fully show our appreciation to those who have and are serving our country. May God bless them and their families. I wish I would have gotten more pictures, thank you Mrs. Ernstmeyer for this one! (Drew and grandpa)
Zion's New Website
Zion is excited to launch their new website for both church and school! This is a great place to direct families looking for a day school or church home. Share these websites, your Bobcat pride, and love of Christ with everyone!
Welcome to Worship
Please join Zion for worship Saturday night or Sunday morning. Come as you are; God's love knows no bounds.
5 pm Saturday
8 & 10:30 am Sunday
9:30 am Bible Study Sunday "The Story"
Date Reminders:
Friday 11/13 was midquarter - a friendly reminder to stay updated through Sycamore Education on your child's grades.
November 18 STUCO Thanksgiving Food Drive Chapel
*Please join our school in worshiping ANY Wednesday at 8:10am
November 20 Spirit Day
November 23-27 Thanksgiving Break
