David Njos Zion's New Head Usher

Zion is proud to announce that David Njos is assuming the positon of Head Usher from Bob Brockway, who had held that position since the earth cooled (well, it seems like its been forever!).

Thanks to Bob for the many years of service.

Please know David may be calling you to volunteer to user at Zion's worship services and funeral services.     

Yard of the Month

Wow! Thanks Dan, and Swanson Family for making the yard look good.

Zion Peace Garden

Have you seen the new area on the west side of the church.  Check it out.

Disaster prepardness 101 Seminar

Thanks to Joy Medrano LSSI Director of Disaster Response and Todd from CERT Belvidere Fire Dept.  for the presentation and discussion on what and how our church as a whole can respond to a local disaster in the community.  Thanks for coming.

Eagle scout project

Variety of Crosses

2012 Heritage Parade

Hot but do-able.  lots of people.
I did see people put can goods into the baskets.

Helping hands tree

Give a present to a kid in need.   Go up to the tree, grab a "hand" for the age of the child,   i.e.   G6  is girl 6 years old,  B9 is Boy 9 years old.   

Decorating the tree out front

Zion's Property Crew out decorating the tree on thursday.

Swing on past the church after dark and see "fat albert" all lite up !!

Thanks guys.

Speghetti Dinner held Sunday afternoon

Thanks to all those that came and ate !!!

Thanks to all those that worked behind the scene to pull this off ! 

We raised money to help pay the deductable for the church bells that were stolen earlier this year from the church.

Plus the Packers won too !!!      

Thanks to Mary Verken for taking the pictures.

Attention all women of Zion

Attention all women of Zion & friends of Zion

Can you give up two hours to socialize, eat and connect with other women? Research says its good for the soul and moral to relax and enjoy life. So why not spend a few hours doing what’s good for you? We have two upcoming retreats scheduled for all women.
September 24th at Petitt Chapel from 11 a.m.—1:00 pm. Salad sharing—bring a dish to share and the rest will be provided.

November 12th at Zion from 9—11:00 a.m. Breakfast & holiday craft with Jane Schuessler. Cost is $5.00
Sign up sheets will be on the bulletin board. So come join us for some fellowship and hear how we are planning to purchase new blinds for the fellowship hall and workings towards raising funds to purchase new carpet, too!

Questions, ask: Cindy King, Kris Beever, Lois Bender, Amy Ortiz, Maxine Kahler, or Sherri Theisen

pics of the 2011 Boone Co Fair

THANKS TO ALL THOSE THAT HELPED OUT THIS YEAR AT THE BOONE COUNTY FAIR