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.

Boone Co Fair Board Appreciation Dinner

Zion had a good turn out at the Boone Co Fair Board Appreciation Dinner tonight. Food was good and of course all the Zion Folks there made it that much more special.

A BIG THANKS to John Bender for running the Zion part of the show. Without him, we'd be lost. Good Job John !!

A Big Thanks to all the Zion folks that helped out at the county fair this year. We did good !!!
Give yourself a slap on the back !!

First day of LOGOS

First day of LOGOS and i think the kids were excited about it. Here are a bunch waiting 15 minutes prior to start and they were already gathering around the entry.




Since it was such a beautiful day, no since wasting it, so outside the kids went.








Thanks to Gail for all the great pictures she took !!!



Even Elvis showed up !!!!

















hmmmm, if he is here at his desk working then who is that below ????????

Update on that White Pipe out front !!

The white pipe you saw out front of the church is gone. myself and Arlyn connected the sump pump pipe back to its underground companion this afternoon. Arlyn and his magic came up with the idea and parts. I did the digging.

So now, all that is left is for Dan "the green thumb lawn man" to make the front yard look great again !!!



Arlyn working his magic in the pit.



Ta da !!! a few parts and its back to its underground home !!!

Outdoor Neighbor Party at Zion

After the Packer victory today... we held a party outside..

well, no, actually.............,

we held a Neighborhood Party just cause we did. We invited the christian band Epiphany, to entertain us. They were very good. Everyone had a good time. Weather was perfect. You should have been there.

Septic Tank pump replacment fun

Saturday morning was a messy, kinda stinky, hard working time at the church. The Septic tank pump had to be replaced.. you know, ,, that noisy thing you hear doing service on sunday. The old one had bearing problems.. although I dont know why.. it was only in there for 38 years !!! So.. John, Arlyn, Mel, and me. (thats why no picture of the actual replacement.. it took 4 of us to get the old puppy out of the hole !)






Here is the device that Arland put together (with an electric hoist) to get that heavy old one out.

Ever see a septic tank pump ??? take a look at these next two pics.

Here is the new one... working ... with very little noise.

should be here for 30 to 40 years !!

Fresh look to the Youth Room

In case you haven't been down to the Youth room lately, its received a little TLC. The carpet has been shampooed and the walls painted and some new ceiling tiles added.

Boone Co Fair - Sunday - Final Day results

Sunday was the last day of the boone co fair. It was very hot in that sun all day, taking tickets and watching the crowd. The 1pm show went til after 5 and then we turned around and did the 6pm show til 930pm. Thanks to all those that showed up and helped out.















a little side show excitement... one car caught fire out in the pits