IT IS WITH SADNESS & HOPE that we announce the passing of Stacey Stockton on Dec. 11th.  Funeral arrangements are scheduled for Sat., Dec. 20 at Zion church building with visitation at 10:00 and the service at 11:00.  Please remember Stacey’s wife, Jackie in your prayers.  Her address is 419 S. Central Ave., Ship Bottom, NJ 08008

 

AN INVITATION has been received from St. Peter’s Episcopal for Carols, Cocoa & Tree Lighting on Saturday, Dec. 13th at 6:00 pm.  No reservations are necessary.  It is an outdoor event, so “bundle up”!  St. Peters is located on East 7th Street in Barnegat Light.

 

THIS SUNDAY we continue this year’s Advent theme of the “Words of Advent – Hope, Peace, Joy and Love” with Joy being the word of the day.  We look forward to using the message of these words in our preparations for Christmas.  Please note that the Advent banners in the nave and fellowship hall are carrying out this Advent theme.

Brunch will be served following worship.  A food item collection will also be taken for the Tuckerton Food Pantry.

 

UPCOMING EVENTS  

• On Fri., Dec 19 at 6:30, the Sunday School and Fellowship Committee are hosting a live Children's Nativity at Zion followed by cocoa and cookies in the fellowship hall.  The Nativity will be set up on the landing in front of the sanctuary doors. Children will read scripture and sing songs, while depicting the events of that Holy Night.  All are welcome!

• Christmas Eve Worship on Wed., Dec. 24th at 5:00

 

THE CALL COMMITTEE has updated the Ministry Site Profile (the formal document used to notify pastoral candidates about Zion).  A flyer was edited by Pastor Rudy that will be used by the Call Committee to notify seminarians and others about Zion’s search for a pastor.  I ask you to be involved in this Call Process.  Please pray and lift Zion up daily for a Shepherd to arrive and ask God to lead us on the path which He knows best.  We are positive that these and other approaches will be fruitful in 2026!  I will be at the SSSS Brunch and available to discuss our initiatives and look forward to our church as a whole being involved in the process.  There are many important jobs to do and many hands make light work!!!                                     Faithfully in service,

Gayle Regan, Call Committee Chair

 

GIFTING of SECURITIES – A question was asked if Zion Lutheran accepts gifts of securities (stock)?  The answer is “YES”!  If you are interested in finding out more about how this is done and the advantages of this means of giving, please speak with Pres. Lou Ann (201-280-3032), Investment Chr. Duke Duricek (609-698-0401) or Pr. Rudy (609-384-6764).  Thank you.

 

YOU ARE INVITED to an Advent Zoom Bible Study on Tuesdays at 10:00 being led by Glenn and Diane Burkland.  This is a most meaningful way of preparing for Christmas.  Everyone is welcome.  The ZOOM meeting ID is 854 6595 9500    or use link:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85465959500?pwd=N1dOdWV2Z2dCOUUvTnVNNUFISnlFUT09 

 

The US FLAG for December is given in memory of Larry by Judy Wyckoff. 

 

PICTURES from the ARTIST SHOWCASE held on Nov 15 are now on the congregation website homepage  ZionLBI.org.   Click on any image to enlarge show."

 

A NEW FIRST AID STATION has been constructed and relocated in the Fellowship Hall.  It is now located by the entrance of the Fellowship Hall and the north entrance between the Fellowship Hall and the Nave.  It contains a –

• First Aid Kit

• An AED (Automated External Defibrillator

• Stop the Bleeding Kit

• Life Vac (for choking)

Please spend a few minutes to locate this important tool and its contents.  Thank you to the facilities committee for this item.