Transfiguration Sunday: Mark 9: 2-9 (and Psalm 50: 1-6) “Out of Zion, God Shines Forth” Feb. 19, 2012 I have always had an abiding interest in Scotland, and all things Celtic. Years ago I had the opportunity to visit Scotland. I loved everything about it, but was especially taken by the standing stones that appear [...]
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Book Club Discussion – The Life and Times of the Thunderbolt Kid Who would have thought that a humorous memoir of growing up during the idyllic 1950’s inDes Moines,Iowacould engender such differing reactions among our Zion Book Club readers? And yet, The Life and Times of the Thunderbolt Kid by Bill Bryson has earned [...]
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 [...]
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On Wednesday December 21, 2011, on behalf of Zion, Pastor Kim attended a luncheon honoring institutions and individuals who have been contributors to HACCs scholarship campaign. Zion UCC has made a commitment to education and job opportunities in Adams County by supporting local residents who are attending progams at HACC. This is an exciting ministry [...]
On Sunday Dec. 18th, we had the opportunity to capture for posterity our 5 sets of twins. This is an unusual distinction for our church. Arendtsville is known for its twins, and we are no different! Our twins are (from left to right) Celine and Mattie, Jane and Jean, infants Mark and Noah, Marshall and [...]
We enjoyed caroling in our neighborhood, on Sunday, Dec. 11th. We had a merry group of songsters who braved the crisp weather to bring the sounds of the Christmas season home to residents to Arendtsville. Afterwards we enjoyed hot chocolate and cookies.
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Saturday Nov. 19th was a special day as we celebrated the marriage of Brittni and Chris Hanna. We share with them in the joy of this happy event!