Giving Tree

Only a few "hands" left on the tree.   Remember to bring your gifts and place them under the tree by Sunday the 21st.   

Thanks to those that have already taken a "hand".  

Lock-in Nov 6th Friday

Lock-In for Confirmands
The Lock-In for the seventh and eighth grade confirmands will be on Friday, November 6, 2009. The arrival time for this event will be 8:30 p.m. and pick up on Saturday morning at 8:00 a.m. Please mark your calendars for this event.

Trick or Trunk - Oct 31st

Trick or Trunk
Trick or Trunk has been very successful the last two years and Zion will be doing it again. The date for this event is Saturday, October 31 from 6:15 p.m. until your candy runs out. Please arrive at 6:00 to set up in the church parking lot. There will be a sign up sheet on the bulletin board in the narthex.

Faith in Action Oct 4th - Road Clean up

Faith in Action Sunday
Confirmands and their families will be doing Road Clean Up on Sunday, October 4th at 9:15 a.m. Come worship together at the 8:00 service and right after the service, will do the road clean up. Please dress in the proper clothes for this event.

Quilt Sunday

Church has a new Roof !!!

The Building has a new roof, so no more leaks !!! (we hope).

Wanna join them ?? not me :)

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Confirmands Servant Project

Our 7th and 8th grade confirmands served dinner to the senior residents of Shadley Apartments.

We served about 55 residents.

We would like to thank all the volunteers who made pies for this servant project.

Jan 17 Ski Trip Summary

On Saturday, January 17, Zion youth and chaperones ventured off to Grand Geneva Ski Resort. We had twenty skiers and snow boarders hit the slopes of Grand Geneva.

We also had a few adults who came along to just sit by the fire in the chalet and enjoy some good conversation or reading a good book.

After skiing, we all went out to Gino’s East Restaurant and enjoyed some pizza and pop.

We all had a great time—don’t miss this activity next year!

Pastor Kisses Pig to Help Out Belvidere Family

[following article along with picture was sent off to the local area newspapers]

On April 11, 2008 the Larry Rogman Family survived a house fire. The fire did destroy the contents of the first floor of their home. Sadly, due to financial problems, the family did not have house insurance. Immediately, members of the Belvidere community and members of Zion Lutheran Church, Belvidere came to their rescue.

Zion Lutheran has continued their support of the family. The congregation has provided financial, spiritual and emotional support through the months of rebuilding. Members of the congregation have donated building supplies and installed them for no charge. But the costs are huge.

So Pastor Karl Otto offered a challenge: "If you raise an additional $500 during the month of July, I will kiss a pig."On Sunday, August 3, the congregation met his challenge and Pastor kept his promise. The money raised was matched by the Boone County chapter of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. Pastor Otto thanks Mrs. Amy Saso for not only bringing the pig and but for washing his face too!

Contributions can still be made for the Rogman family through Zion Lutheran, 1300 Pearl Street, Belvidere.

Food Drive for Salvation Army

Thanks to all those that gave for the food collection for the Salvation Army. We had a great response to this from the congregation. It's sad that lots of Food Pantrys are running low and don't have enough to share.