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Windows Into Zion is the monthly newsletter of Zion Mennonite Church. The publishers are Dorothy Hartman, Julie Hottinger, Fern Nisly, and Myrna Piper. Return to the Newsletter Archives. February 2003
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Name that couple --Dawn Mast It's time for everyone's favorite game, Name That Couple! The object of the game is to read the clues that describe the dating, proposal and wedding details of some of the couples at Zion. Then, using the list of couples, see if you can match each couple to their story. In the process you'll get to know some of the Mr. and Mrs. in our congregation as well as pick up some romantic hints. Your answers should be emailed to Dawn Mast at themast@juno.com or written down and given to Dawn by February 15. There will be a prize given to the person who correctly matches each couple to their story. The answers will be posted on the small bulletin board in the foyer on February16th. So, have fun and happy matching! A. Wes & Jen Showalter |
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A daughter’s perspective Fresh pork BBQ sandwiches |
Father/Daughter mystery supper --Marci Myers and Susan Stoltzfus Girls' Club girls and their Dads gathered in Zion's fellowship hall Saturday evening, January 19 for a special Father/Daughter Mystery Supper! Our theme was "Have a Ball"! When guests first arrived we treated them to crackers, cheese and punch. The punch had a special 3-D ice ring created by Amy Shrock with small plastic sports players and cheerleaders frozen into the ice! Tables were decorated with sports confetti, streamers, small sports balls, "have a ball" placemats, party favors, and ball-shaped candles. Several bouquets of helium balloons added to our festive atmosphere, thanks to Dabney Vaccaro! Our photographer, Velma Stauffer, took photos of each father and daughter before they were seated. Fathers and daughters in attendance were: Dane and Grace Byers, Ed and Anna Gant, Larion and Madeline Hostetler, Daryl, Kristen and Emily Myers, Rob, Katherine and Rebecca Pence, Tony and Olivia Resto, Jimmy and Chloe Shrock, John and Kaitlin Stauffer, Grant and Hannah Stoltzfus, Joe, Heather, Joslyn and Emily Vaccaro. After a welcome and prayer, fathers and daughters selected items from the following four course menu: Ball 2, Dog Pile, Red Card, Scramble, Hole-in-one, Admission Fee, Tennis Balls, Cool Down, Kick Off, Pocket, Off Sides, Snow Balls. After all orders were completed, the mystery of the items ordered began to be revealed as Boys' Club servers brought out one course at a time! Fathers and daughters were in for some surprises! Some even happened to order ice cream (cool down) for their first course! Silverware was included in this list as well, and some didn't get their spoon (off sides) or their fork (pocket---napkin folded into a pocket with fork inside the pocket) until their last course! Ask Joe Vaccaro! It was funny to watch people eating lasagna (dog pile) and jell-O salad (red card) with their fingers! Behind the scenes, Marci Myers, Amy Shrock, Velma Stauffer, Susan Stoltzfus and Dabney Vaccaro worked in the kitchen getting plates filled with correct orders! Boys' Club members Benjamin Emswiler, Zachary Emswiler, David Pence, Drew Shrock, and Philip Yoder did a super job of serving the group! Thanks boys! After our four course meal we enjoyed some entertainment by fathers and daughters. "Who's on First" was read by Grant and Hannah Stoltzfus. Heather, Joslyn and Emily Vaccaro played an instrumental piece with bassoon and violins. Jimmy and Chloe Shrock sang a duet. And John and Kaitlin Stauffer presented an original drama depicting "Kaitlin's Dance Studio" with John taking dance lessons from Kaitlin. (It's on video, by the way!) We had a wonderful evening with a lot of laughter! Thanks to the mothers who provided food for our meal: Lori Gant, Ruby Hostetler, Celah Pence, Steph Resto, Amy Shrock, Velma Stauffer, and Dabney Vaccaro. Thanks, Dads, for taking the time to have a special date with your daughters! And thanks Boys' Club for willingly serving the mystery food to the girls and their fathers! With everyone's help, we all "had a ball"!! |
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Zion women’s retreat · to Brenda Fairweather and Emily Lantz for the lovely Christmas
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Valentine’s day dinner A Valentine’s Day Dinner for adults only is being planned for Friday, February 14, at the home of Marjorie Rohrer near Mt. Clinton. An Old Order Mennonite, she prepares delicious meals and can accommodate 52 people. Reservations on a first come, first paid basis can be made by giving cash or a check to Jim Rush payable to Zion Mennonite Church at the rate of $20 per person, which includes tax and gratuity. The hostess will need an exact count by Monday, February 10. Time and detailed directions will follow in several weeks. ???Did you know??? · An article on Ben Risser was featured on the EMU Website and the Daily News Record. · Ben Emswiler is playing Rockingham County Recreation League basketball. He is playing in two games a week at John C. Myers. Ben is also a Star Student at John C. Myers Elementary School, noted for being “Responsible.” · Katherine Goins has composed an opera for children? It is based on the creation story from Genesis. “Let There Be Light” has delightful lyrics and the music keeps you wondering what will come next. It’s rhythmic, melodic and sometimes syncopated. I loved it. This is a work that took a couple of years to complete and was first performed in her home, with just a few singers and characters, to honor her father on his 75th birthday. Katherine gave Retha and me the privilege of viewing a tape they made. I hope to be able to see and hear a full-fledged performance sometime before my “Pearly Gate” event.--J. P. Alger · Amy Rush and Jenni Piper attended the Virginia Conference Youth Sponsor Retreat in Williamsburg January 17-19. |
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Home with Amy --Amy Shrock Not many of the winter months are left, and I didn't get my winter projects finished. They will have to wait until next year. I am getting ready to work in the garden again, there is nothing like fresh vegetables from the garden! My mom and dad visited our family the last weekend in January. They were on their way home from a week-long vacation in Sarasota, Florida. When my parents sell the farm, they will probably become Florida "snowbirds". If you are running short on time to cook a fruit filling for a dessert, and opt to use canned filling, add a little lemon juice and white sugar; it will taste better! A request was given to me for quick and easy recipes. Quick Sloppy Joes 1 1/2 lb. ground beef 1 can cream of mushroom soup 1/2 cup ketchup 1/4 cup barbeque sauce 2 T. brown sugar Brown ground beef, drain. Add other ingredients in frying pan. Add a handful of quick oatmeal if too thin, and let set for five minutes. Hot Chicken Salad Sandwiches Apple Dumplings Strawberry Angel Food Cake
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Birthdays February 2 Diane Emswiler February 3 Dwayne Hartman February 4 Radell Schrock, Kari Souder February 5 Celah Pence, Dabney Vaccaro February 10 Michael Stauffer, Tiffany Williams February 11 Ruth Alger February 12 Joann Henderson February 14 Kathy Alderfer, Stephanie Resto February 17 Jody McKinsey February 19 Aaron Yutzy February 22 Kenton Dove, Wade Truong February 23 Amy Shrock February 25 Gary Ritchie February 26 Martha Whissen February 27 Peggy Brubaker, Marv Nisly Anniversaries February 15 Dale & Rebecca Hess 11th February 19 J. P. & Retha Alger 54th Worship schedule |
Coming Up
February 14 June 12-14
??January’s who am I?? |
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