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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. November 2003 Please note that calendar information and the Worship Schedule are located on the Calendar page.
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November 2003
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Zion verses How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim salvation, who say to Zion, "Your God reigns!" Isaiah 52:7 From Zion, perfect in beauty, God shines forth. Psalm 50:2 Great is the Lord in Zion; he is exalted over all the nations. Psalm 99:2 So the name of the Lord will be declared in Zion and his praise in Jerusalem. Psalm 102:21 For the Lord has chosen Zion, he has desired it for his dwelling. Psalm 132:13 May the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth, bless you from Zion. Psalm 134:3 "Sing us one of the songs of Zion!" Psalm 137:3 Shout aloud and sing for joy, people of Zion, for great is the Holy One of Israel among you." Isaiah 12:6 The Lord is exalted, for he dwells on high; he will fill Zion with justice and righteousness. Isaiah 33:5 |
Table graces Zion's art and craft show |
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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. Thanks A Heap . 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 What a busy month October has been, and the holidays haven't even arrived! My parents came down on a weekend for Drew's birthday and brought Concord grapes from their arbor. My mom and I canned 42 quarts of grape juice. Our family is enjoying the delicious fruits of our labor! The past week has been busy with fall activities involving our church family. One of our family's favorite annual outings with the church is the evening spent at Larry and Marilyn Yoder's farm. I think a lot of other folks also enjoy it as much as we do! With our busy lives, we still value the time spent together, gathered around the dinner table. When time is short to prepare your family's meal, try the recipes included. All are prepared, cooked, and ready to serve in 30 minutes or less. Easy Beef Stroganoff (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
November 23 Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service at Broadway Presbyterian Church 7:00 p.m. November 27 Zion/Trissels Thanksgiving Service at Trissels 9:30 a.m. December 14 Evening Christmas Program and Tea December 28 Morning Christmas Breakfast ???November's Who am I???
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. ???October's Who am I??? Steve Lantz . 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 Congratulations to Keith Morris for correctly identifying Steve. Keith will receive a gift certificate from Dairy Queen. Please place news items for the December issue in the Windows mailbox by November 30. 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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