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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. October 2003 Please note that calendar information and the Worship Schedule are located on the Calendar page.
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Alisha in Harrisburg --Alisha Risser Hello! I am having a wonderful time here at the Harrisburg Discipleship Center. I have finished one month of training, and still have two more months to go. The time has really gone by fast with such a busy schedule that they keep us on. We have sessions every Monday -Thursday mornings, and also in the evening twice a week. The topics vary daily, but some of my favorite teachings have been on Biblical Truth, and Holy Spirit Empowerment. I also really enjoyed a Silent Retreat that we went on Sept. 15-16. They took us to Blue Mountain Camp, and we weren't allowed to talk for 24 hours. I had an incredible time, and just realized how much noise we fill our lives with daily. Every Tuesday and Thursdays our team goes to a local church to help out with the after school program, called Center For Champions. It has been a challenge at times to work with inner city kids, but I know God is working in the kids through us. Thank you for all your support, and for keeping me in your prayers. I also appreciate those who are keeping me posted on all that's going on back home. Blessings to you all! Love, Alisha
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Hayride --Dawn Mast Zion congregation is invited to Larry and Marilyn Yoder's for a hayride on Saturday October 25th at 4:00 pm. Everyone needs to bring their own hot dogs, buns, finger foods to share, chairs or blankets and any games (Frisbee, soccer, football, Twister, Chess etc....) they might want to play. There will be cups, drinks and utensils provided. Also-please sign up on the sheet located outside the women's bathroom so Larry knows how many hay wagons to get. Autumn vespers --Welby Showalter Sunday evening, Oct. 26, 2003 at 7:00 p.m, there will be lots of congregational singing and some poetry on the theme of eventide, twilight, sundown, etc. Some special music is also planned, something old and something new, a good variety to satisfy every taste. Come out for an evening of singing songs that we rarely get a chance to sing because we don't have that many evening meetings. Women’s retreat --Diane Emswiler Be sure and mark your calendar for the weekend of March 26-27. All women at Zion are invited to come to the Wingate Inn in Winchester to spend time together. More details will come later. Congratulations • to Michael Snader for being selected Student Athlete of the Week by WHSV TV. • to Philip Yoder for being recognized as a person who represents the six-pillars of character (respect, responsibility, caring, citizenship, trustworthiness, fairness) by a classmate. Character Counts is a program promoted by the Rockingham County Public Schools. Philip received a Pillars in Person award at a ceremony on Court Square. Welcome to Zion’s new members… • to Welby and Sharon Showalter for hosting another enjoyable barn party! |
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Daphna Community Picnic --Carlene Lantz Many of us gathered together on September 13 for our fifth annual Daphna Community Picnic. Even though the weather wasn't ideal we still had an enjoyable evening fellowshipping together. Once again many willing workers came together to make the event successful. Thanks to our new hospitality committee for organizing and serving the food. Ron and Myrna Piper, Bob and Betty Lou Buckwalter and Tim Schmoyer jumped right in and did a wonderful job. Thanks to the guys who barbecued the chicken, Wes Showalter and Stephen Lantz. Our emcee was Grant Stotlzfus who provided some trivia questions about the area for us (do you remember how high Round Hill is?). Eric and Peggy Brubaker provided musical entertainment before the meal and Daphna Creek after the meal. We enjoyed the touching song written in honor of Ray Kuykendall. Our friendly greeters for the evening were Jim and Gerry Rush who helped make everyone feel welcome. Thanks also to Sarah Bixler and the youth for organizing the children's activities of games and face painting. Jesse Morris and Laura Lehman were popular artists who were kept busy, even working through supper. Our troop of visitors made contact with our Daphna neighbors by personally inviting people who live in the community. Visitors were Mark and Dawn Mast, Doug and Kathy Alderfer, Anne Juarez, Dave Lantz, Clyde Kratz and Carlene Lantz. Thanks for the time you took prior to the picnic for this important connection. The greatest appreciation goes out to all who participated in our evening by being present, bringing food (it's always a good feeling to have more than needed), or donating door prizes. I hope that each of us from the congregation had some sort of contact with a community person who is not a regular attendee and that all were blessed by it. Prayer for our students --Joann Henderson Do you have a child attending one of the local northern Rockingham County public elementary, middle or high schools? If so, join moms in praying for these children and their schools (including the other students, teachers, staff, and administrators). We meet each Mon. at 8:30 a.m. at Sunset United Methodist Church (beside John C. Myers Elementary in Broadway) for one hour of prayer each week. If you are unable to attend and have specific prayer requests let us know but we would love to have you join us. We are part of a larger network of praying moms called Moms in Touch. For those of you in other areas we have contact information for you if you'd like to join your local group. Questions? call Joann Henderson at 896-3209 |
MYF extracurricular activities --Sarah Bixler David Brenneman • BHS Marching Band Mark Brenneman • EMHS Varsity Soccer Robin Fletcher • EMHS Senior Choir Sarah Gant • EMHS Junior Choir Anna Henderson • BHS Wind ensemble • honors choir • madrigal choir • tolerance committee John Jacobs • BHS Varsity Football Jason Lantz • BHS Marching Band Laura Lehman • EMHS Senior Choir Jesse Morris • Business manager for EMHS Windsock Rachel Nafziger • EMHS JV Volleyball Krissy Snader • TA Varsity Cross Country Michael Snader • TA Varsity Football Steven Stauffer • EMHS Junior Choir • EMHS JV Soccer Nate Yoder • EMHS Senior Choir Aaron Yutzy • EMHS Junior Choir |
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Home with Amy --Amy Shrock Fall is descending on us--bring it on! The crisp cold air, color-changing leaves, bright yellows, vibrant oranges, and deep reds, are like pie and ice cream for the eyes and senses. This season always puts me in the mood to bake cookies, cakes, breads, and pies with warm smells like pumpkin, ginger, and molasses. I believe that the fall season must be one of God's favorite canvases to paint in the Shenandoah Valley. I have always loved this season, but have never experienced such awesome beauty as our mountains hold. My parents are coming down for the second weekend in October for Drew's birthday, watch Drew and Chloe play soccer, and enjoy fall. We are very excited for them to come, we haven't seen them for over four months. Next month I would like to do a feature on meals in 30 minutes or less from all of you. Please email me your recipes at Bishtdufishing@aol.com. Easy Snickerdoodles (recipe from Steph Resto) |
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Birthdays 3 Joe Buckwalter, Matt Hunsberger 4 Anna Gant 5 Kenny Goins, Anthony Resto, Holden Byler 7 Joe Hollinger, Aaron Kauffman, Charles Rhodes 8 Drew Shrock 10 Phyllis Fidler, Katie Goins 13 Ben Bixler 14 Nathan Mast 15 Jessica Myers 17 Jordan Lehman, Heather Simmons, Eldon Olinger 18 Monica Compagnari 19 Everette Hottinger 21 Daryl Myers 22 Gary Souder 23 Isaac Alderfer 24 Jimmy Shrock 25 Tim Schmoyer 27 Max Henderson, Sharon K. J. Showalter, Grant Stoltzfus, Emily Crouse 28 Dale Thompson 30 Larry Heine 31 Judy Alger Anniversaries Worship schedule |
Coming Up October 8 Weekly Bible study 10:30-11:30 am October 8 Prayer Ministry Team 7 pm October 9 CLT 6:30 pm October 12 Fellowship meal and MYF auction October 26 Autumn evening vespers 7 pm December 14 Evening Christmas Program December 28 Morning Christmas breakfast ???October’s who am I??? • Enjoy listening to bluegrass music • Like canning produce • Never leave home to go to work • Member of the National Honor Society in high school • Hope to restore granddaddy’s 1954 Dodge pickup • Started my first business at 15 A prize from Dairy Queen will be given to a person who correctly identifies the mystery person. If more than one person is correct, the winner’s name will be drawn from the correct entries. Only one prize will be awarded each month. Give your answer to Myrna Piper or email pipermr@aol.com by October 26. Family members of the mystery person are not eligible. ???September’s who am I??? Susan Stoltzfus • Childhood pets included cats, dogs, a pony, a raccoon and a crow • Featured in a calendar dressed in Amish clothing • Worked as a nursing assistant and at Dairy Queen to earn college money • Lived on an island for a summer • Traveled to all 50 states except Alaska, and ten countries outside the USA Congratulations to Amy Shrock for correctly identifying Susan. Amy will receive a gift certificate from Dairy Queen. Please place news items for the June issue in the Windows mailbox by October 28. You may also send your news by email to: pipermr@aol.com. We appreciate all your comments, ideas, and submissions! Dorothy Hartman, Julie Hottinger, Fern Nisly and Myrna Piper publish Windows Into Zion. |
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