Zion Arendtsville United Church of Christ

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In our most successful basket fund-raiser yet, over $2400 was raised to benefit a trust fund for a local family who have twins diagnosed with Muscular Dystrophy;  and the fund will be used for unreimbursed medical expenses and adaptive equipment.  We thank all who participated:  those who donated the baskets, those who bought “chances” on [...]

                          On April 29 once again Zion staffed the Barlow rest stop for the Face of America Wounded Warrior bike ride from Washington D.C. to Gettysburg.  There were 509 riders and our volunteers were proud to serve those who have served us!

We had another fabulous turn-out for trivia nite March 11, as a full house battled through 5 rounds of questions.  Trinity Softballers came out on top (in a very close race), enabling them to make a donation of $340 to the Muscular Distrophy Association.  This was the largest amount ever garnerd at trivia, and we [...]

A Tower of Tabs

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Pictured here is the tower of aluminum can tabs that we have been collecting for the Ronald McDonald House.  A local teen collects the tabs and transports them to the Hershey Ronald McDonald House.  This project raises funds for the charity.  Gina Bushey is our coordinator for the project here at Zion.  The plastic tub [...]

Valerie Bushey writes:     “Thank you to the members and friends of Zion who made scarves for the Special Olympic Athletes.  35 handmade scarves were sent for the Pennsylvania athletes to wear in this year’s winter games.  It was great fun to see all of the different patterns used.  Each scarf is truly unique.  Thanks [...]

On January 15 Team “Rather Be Bowling” won big at Trivia Nite….garnering $330 for the Adams County SPCA.  The big sweep was in the Mixed Drinks category, where they hit 10 out of 10.  A former bartender came out of the closet to wrap up the victory.  Thanks to all who participated and gave so [...]

Zion is blessed to share its good fortune with the community.  Due to the generosity and faithful giving of our members, Zion  has been able to share in some special ways….above and beyond our normal mission giving.   At year’s end we are pleased to say that we have given $2000.oo to Hoffman Homes as an undesignated gift.  We have [...]

December gifts

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As always, Zion shares of its abundance with others.  Over the last few weeks we have gathered dozens of toys for the Holiday Bureau, purchased 36 gifts for the children of Hoffman Homes, and provided dozens of gifts for the residents of Homewood Homes in Hanover.  Thanks to all who give of their hearts, treasure, [...]

On Sunday November 13, 2011 we observed Veterans Day as part of our worship service.  General David Hicks, retired Chief of Army Chaplains, brought our message.  Our choir sang several selections, including the stirring new piece, American Anthem, by Gene Scheer.  That piece, sung by Norah Jones, was the theme for the Ken Burns PBS [...]

This year we had to postpone our annual event with the Healing Waters group because of the snow last Saturday, but we had a great day on November 5th.  7 vets from Forts Belvoir and Meade traveled to the Bennett fishing lodge for a day of fun, fishing, and camaraderie.  Lunch on the deck was [...]