Rachel Abke (Toledo);All Those We Name in Our Hearts

ANNOUNCEMENTS NOVEMBER 1213, 2016

PRAY FOR THESE

Rachel Abke (Toledo);all those we name in our hearts.

RESURRECTION PROMISES

We offer our prayers and support to the family of Franklin Potts who passed away this past week. As Easter people we hold onto the promises of our loving and living Savior!

AT THE FONT

Avery Mae Thomas, daughter of Peter and Angela Thomas, will be baptized at the 11:00 a.m. service. As she becomes a member of God’s family of grace, she also becomesa member of the royal priesthood of Christ through baptism. God bless her as she grows up in this identity and serves in Jesus’ name.

SPECIAL GIFTS

In honor of parents Russ and Nancy Heckman, from their daughter, Sandra Vlahos.

SPECIAL OFFERING

The special offering forNovember is FOCUS.Please use your special offering envelopeor a pew envelope marked “special offering”.

PCU FOOD PROGRAM/COUPONS FOR WOOD LANE

Zoar’s item for the month of November is canned veggies. Please place it in the cupboard by the elevator. Also, save for Wood Lane, your coupons and labels from Campbell Soup, Franco-American, Pepperidge Farm, Prego, Swanson, and V8 Juice & Splash. Put the items in the cabinet near the elevator.

VISION FOR MISSION

Council has established a ‘Vision for Mission Committee’. This Committee would help the Congregation revitalize our vision going forward. Plans are to have the task completed by June of next year. This Committee would meet before Christmas. If you are interested and would like more information, please contact Ken Meinecke at 419-764-9526 or .

PRAYER PARTNERS INVITE YOU TO PRAY

Each week the Prayer Partners invite you to pray with us for a specific concern. Our nation has just been through a very divisive, contentious campaign. Please pray that we can come together as a nation. Pray that we will listen to one another, rather than shutting each other out. Pray that we can learn to see all people as children of God regardless of our differences.

ADVENT WORKSHOP

The Advent Workshop will take place in the FLC on Sunday, November 27, during the Sunday School hour, from 9:45-10:45 a.m. Make an ornament and visit activity stations to celebrate the Advent Season. There is no cost or RSVP. A free-will offering will be taken. ALL ARE WELCOME! This is not a youth or family-only event.

MUSIC NOTE FOR WORSHIP

Jesus encouraged his disciples to always be ready for the tests and trials that will somehow surely come. Our Hymn of the Day, On Jordan’s Stormy Bank I Stand (ELW 437) focuses our attention on the reason why: we belong in that place where, as the hymn says, “No chilling winds or poisonous breath can reach that healthful shore.” The poem was written by Seventh Day Baptist hymn writer Samuel Stennet (1727-1795). In it, we are reminded that our true citizenship as Christians is in heaven. PROMISED LAND (the name of the tune) appeared in 1835 as part of a collection called Southern Harmony,which waspublished by Appalachian tune researcher William Walker (1809-1875).

MEN’S DISCIPLES

The Disciples of Christ at Zoar will have our last session of thisseason on Tues., Nov. 15, from 7:30-9:00 p.m. The lecture topic will be "Some Characteristic Features of Biblical Narrative". Come to join us as we close out this year’s Bible study program. Next Spring, we'll begin another 10 week session,starting the week after Easter, running to the last Tuesdayin June. Future informationcan be found inZoar'smonthly newsletter. Stay tuned.

REDEEMER 100th CELEBRATION

Our sister parish, Redeemer Lutheran Church, will celebrate their 100th Anniversary later today. The time of celebration will be from 3:00–5:00 p.m. Come and share in this anniversary!

SPECIAL COLLECTION FOR REDEEMER

Our Mission Partner congregation, Redeemer Lutheran Church in Toledo, has an on-going Feed Your Neighbor program. Twice a month, food is distributed to Redeemer’s needy neighbors. During November, we are asking Zoar members to donate personal hygiene products. These items include things like toilet paper, feminine hygiene products, toothpaste, toothbrushes, shampoo, deodorant, and bath soap. Please place your donated items in the bin located in the Gathering Space. If you prefer, use a pew envelope for cash or check donations (made out to Redeemer) or drop off your monetary gift in the church office.

ALTAR GUILD/THANKSGIVING

Thanksgiving time is near. We are in need of non-perishable canned and boxed food items to decorate the chancel for Thanksgiving. We could also use harvest decorations such as Indian corn, gourds and pumpkins. Please place the items in the Sacristy before Tues., Nov. 15. The food items will be donated to PCU. Any help the congregation can give us with food items and decorations will be greatly appreciated.

Members, please plan to meet on Tues., Nov., 15, at 6:30 p.m., for a short meeting and to decorate the chancel for Thanksgiving. If you cannot attend, please drop off any donated food items in the Sacristy.

LIGHTHOUSE KEEPERS

Lighthouse Keepers is a support group for those who have a loved one with mental illness. Our next meeting is on Wed., Nov. 16, at 7:00 p.m. If you have questions, contact Ilze Hammersley at 419-874-7201.

BIBLE STUDY READINGS for NOV. 16 @ 8:00 a.m.

Jeremiah 23:1-6; Colossians 1:11-20; Luke 23:33-43.

CAMP A-PALOOZA

An All-Zoar Campout! Build faith, forts, and friends. Join us for a fun filled retreat-style weekend at Camp Mowana in Mansfield, Ohio, Nov. 18-20. All are welcome! For more information contact Pastor Mike at or Madeline Thomas at

CHRISTMAS TOY PROJECT

It’s time for the annual Christmas Toy Project, a joint effort which has been sponsored for many years by the Perrysburg Twsp FD and PCU. This community effort has been a part of Northern Wood County’s “Operation Bread Basket”, but unfortunately, after this year, these two organizations won’t be able to continue with the project. We expect to help over 100 families again this year. Please bring only new toys and place them (unwrapped) in the collection box in the Gathering Area by December 11th. Toys/gifts suitable for pre-teens and teenagers are also needed, and cash donations are welcome for PCU to purchase gifts. If you prefer to write a check, please make it payable to Perrysburg Christians United (PCU), mark it for “Toy Project”, and place it in the offering plate. Thank you very much.

ZOAR PROPERTY CLEAN UP AND BREAKFAST

On Nov. 19, at 8:30 a.m., come for a continental breakfast and a little exercise in helping with the fall clean up at Zoar. We appreciate the many helpers who came last year and hope for a good turnout this year. We will start working on the grounds at 9:00 a.m.

ZOAR BOOK CLUB

The Zoar Book Club will next meet on Fri., Dec. 2, at 12:00 noon. This month we kindly ask each attendee to share a short seasonal story, poem or favorite personal Advent/Christmas event. Don’t forget your sack lunch! Looking ahead, our January book will be “Ordinary Grace” by William Kent Kruger. For more information, contact Bill Kahlenberg at 419-873-8295.

CSI (Christian Seniors Interacting)

We will meet at Abundant Life #2 on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month. The schedule for our next meeting on Nov. 22, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. is: Bible Study with Rev. Dennis Ditto of Grace United Methodist Church, lunch by Foundation Park, Program: “Suzanna White Winslow, Passenger on the Mayflower” with Marti Hogle. There is a $1.00 charge for misc. expenses. For additional information or to make reservations, please call Phyllis Morton at 419-872-0846. The deadline is the Thursday prior to each meeting

THANKSGIVING DINNER

It is not too late to make reservations for Zoar’s Thanksgiving Dinner. This dinner is provided for regular attendees of Kitchen of Hope and for anyone else who might be alone on the holiday. The meal, catered by Bob Evans Restaurant, will be served on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 24, at 12:00 noon, in Zoar’s Family Life Center. While there is no charge for this event, a freewill donation will be accepted. Reservations areabsolutely necessary and can be made by calling the church office at 419-874-4346 by Thursday, November 17. Join us for a great turkey dinner and wonderful fellowship!

HELP WANTED

Thanksgiving is rapidly approaching. Zoar is, once again, hosting a Thanksgiving Day dinner at noon for those who would otherwise be alone on the holiday. If you are able to help with the set-up, serving, and/or clean-up, please call the church office (419-874-4346) or Lynn Cooper (419-874-5375) to volunteer.

YOUNG FAMILY CHRISTMAS PARTY

An “Over the Table, Young Family Christmas Party” is being organized forSun., Dec. 18, from 4:00-6:00 p.m. Babysitting, food, and fun will be provided. If you are interested, a Facebook event has been created in the Zoar Young Married w/Kids Facebook Groupor contact Heidi Meyer at 567-277-0269 or .

FEED OUR FAMILIES (FOF) Spread Christmas Cheer

Feed Our Families is hosting our first annual Christmas distribution Saturday, December 17, 2016. We have invited 49 families with a total of 135 children, which we serve during our summer distribution. Each family will be given a bag of groceries, personal items and a gift card for each child. However, we would also like to give the parents an opportunity to do additional shopping for their children, as well as give the children an opportunity to shop for their parents. This is where FOF is asking for your help. We are looking for the following donations:

*new or gently used toys for children of all ages

*handmade scarves

*like new jewelry that could be given from a child to a parent

*any other items that may make nice gifts from a child to a parent

We would like to have these donations no later than Wednesday, December 14, 2016, so that we can organize them for the distribution. Please place your items in the marked bin in the Gathering Space. If you have any additional questions, feel free to contact Tracy Rickman at 419-206-7927 or Cynthia Blubaugh at 419-376-1851.

NOTICE TO CONGREGATION FROM YOUR NOMINATING COMMITTEE

The annual process to identify members to serve on our church committees as begun, with the following positions to be filled on Church Council:

• Vice-President (person becomes President the following year, 2-year commitment)
• Secretary (a one year position responsible for recording minutes)
• Financial Secretary (person becomes treasurer the following year, 2-year commitment, financial background required)
• Council Member (3-year commitment)
• Youth Council Member (looking for (2) persons, 1-year commitment, ideally Sophomore or Junior in High School)

Other Committees seeking at least (1) member for a 3-year commitment:

• Worship
• Social Ministry
• Life Long Learning

Nominating Committee hopes several members will prayerfully consider and then call to ask more questions. Please contact Chuck Ackerman at 419-304-7884 with questions, or to add your name to the 2017 serving with a smile list!!

Weekly Calendar

Sunday, November 13

7:15 a.m. Worship

8:30 a.m. Worship

9:45 a.m. Sunday School-All ages

11:00 a.m. Worship

1:30 p.m. Kingston Worship

3:00-5:00 p.m. Redeemer 100th Celebration

4:30 p.m. Rainbow Choir – Sanctuary

Monday, November 14

1:00 p.m. Ruth Circle – Conf. Rm.

6:00 p.m. Flute Choir – M2

6:30 p.m. Girl Scout Troop #10315

6:30 p.m. Popcorn Gang – Conf. Rm.

7:00 p.m. Worship Committee – L1/L2

Tuesday, November 15

5:30 p.m. Communication Meeting – Conf. Rm.

6:30 p.m. Altar Guild

7:00 p.m. Council Meeting – L1

7:30 p.m. Men’s Bible Study – Conf. Rm.

Wednesday, November 16

8:00 a.m. Bible Study – FLC

12:30 p.m. Quilters – FLC

1:30 p.m. Abundant Life II

2:30 p.m. Heartland

3:00 p.m. Recorders

6:00 p.m. Confirmation Class – FLC

7:30 p.m. Lighthouse Keepers – Conf. Rm.

Thursday, November 17

9:30 a.m. Naomi Circle – Conf. Rm.

12:30 p.m. Men’s Bridge – Top Floor

6:00 p.m. Girl Scout Troop #10832

6:00 p.m. Agape Bells – M2

7:30 p.m. Chancel Choir- Sanctuary

Friday, November 18

4:00 p.m. All Church Camp A-Palooza

Saturday, November 19

8:30 a.m. Fall Cleanup

10:00 a.m. Prayer Partners – Conf. Rm.

6:00 p.m. Worship

Sunday, November 20

7:15 a.m. Worship

8:30 a.m. Worship

9:45 a.m. Sunday School-All ages

11:00 a.m. Worship

1:00 p.m. Bowling – Rossford Lanes

4:30 p.m. Rainbow Choir

5:00 p.m. Jr. High & High School Youth Group – Top Flr

5:30 p.m. Cantorei Jr. Choir