News of the Week
Friday, February 7, 2025
Hi All!
Join us Sunday Feb., 9 at 9 a.m. for Sunday School, 9:45 a.m. for Second Sunday Treats in the lower social hall and 10:15 a.m. worship with the baptism of Brody Shollenberger.
Remember that in case of church cancellations, you may watch or check WFMZ TV channel 69 or email or call me for the most recent information. Do not wander out if the roads seem dangerous. We will always err on the side of caution and sometimes it is because our parking lots are not safe. Most times decisions will be made before 9:30 a.m. on a Sunday morning. But always use your best judgment about going out.
Thanks to everyone who came out for the showing the Fries Rebellion film. We had 93 people in our santuary and raised almost $650 to donate to Lower Macungie Township for the making of the film!
Check out our Facebook page and or our web site for further information on these happenings.
- Outlook Committee is selling pizza kits. Pick up for pre-ordered kits is Feb. 20th. More details at church or call our office 610-966-3601.
- Windows to the Future has the final fund raising effort to close our windows restoration: a closed bid quilt auction. Bids due by Feb. 28.
- The ham and string bean soup and ham and cheese sandwich sale. Orders due by Sunday, Feb. 9; pick up date is Feb. 20.
Upcoming Events
- Feb. 11 – Tuesday – An auctioneer from Tom Hall auctions in Schnecksville will be here at 3 p.m. to decide on things to take to auction. Proceeds will go to the church. Do you have an item that you could add to the “stuff” we have collected? Bring it to the lower social hall on this date by 3 p.m. and she will decide if it can go to auction. All proceeds benefit the church. Items not taken to auction can be left here for our ATF giveaway or you may take them home. She says it will only take about 15 – 30 minutes for her to decide on what she can take. Thanks in advance. All items welcome. (you can bring your items to church on Feb. 9, Sunday, if that is easier for you.)
- Feb. 23 is the Souper Bowl. We’ll have great soups for your to enjoy after worship.
- Youth Group is scheduled for Friday, Feb. 28, from 6 – 8 p.m. All are welcome.
Other News
- Did you know that your smoke detectors are only good for about 10 years? After that time you should change them out for new ones! Bring your old smoke detectors to the church to recycle! They need to be recycled as hazardous waste because of internal components. Leave them at Pastor Lori’s office door and we will recycle them for you! Please take out any regular batteries and we can recycle those too! See the bucket at the door of her office.
- We will also take “running” dehumidifiers. PPL will pick up units at my house if I have more than 2 to recycle. They will also give us $10 for each unit. So please check with me if you have a running but possibly inefficient unit you would like me to recycle. Thanks!
- Do you have expired batteries to get rid of? Don’t throw them away; bring them to the church to recycle!! Staples will accept certain types of batteries for recycling, and our church will get credit for taking them in. I will have boxes at the front and ramp doors for your “contributions.” We have made over $30 towardStaples purchases already with your contributions! This collection will continue, so keep your expired batteries coming! Batteries to recycle by bringing them to the boxes at church:
- Lithium ion (Li-Ion)
- Nickel metal hydride (Ni-MH)
- Nickel zinc (Ni-ZN)
- Non-rechargeable lithium
- Rechargeable nickel cadmium (Ni-Cd)
- Single-use alkaline
- Small sealed lead acid (SSLA/Pb)
As always, we have many members and friends in need of prayer due to death, illness, loneliness, new living situations, and other difficult times; remember, too, those who still recover from war, oppression, and natural disasters all around the world. We also have many members and friends celebrating birthdays, anniversaries, and other joys, from new babies to cancer remission and so much more. Please continue your faithful prayers for comfort, strength, healing, and thankfulness. Thank you for being the church!
Peace to all,
Lori Esslinger
Part Time Pastor, Old Zionsville UCC
call or text: 610-393-3522
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