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This Week at Zion!Daily eNewsletter Edition |
Updated Saturday, February 4, 2012. A regularly irregular publication of indeterminate length, updated numerous times each week, wholly created by the Rev. Todd R. Goddard, pastor of Zion West Walworth United Methodist Church, emailed to members and friends of Zion. Please send changes and additions to the church email list to pastor Todd. Weekly publications are copied and available from an usher the Sunday following publication. Zion's 24-Hour Prayer Line: (315) 986-0154. Zion West Walworth United Methodist Church is located on West Walworth Road, between Atlantic Avenue and State Route 441, in the eastern suburbs of Rochester, New York, USA. We would love to welcome you to weekly worship and education- 9:30 am Sunday worship, 10:45 am Christian education. zwwumc.com |
Breaking News ...
Souper Bowl Sunday - Woo Hoo!
PLEASE remember to have all your canned items to Zion by 8:45am tomorrow - a VERY neat engineering project will take place (YOUTH needed to be engineers along with Mr. Saxton!) on the altar for SOUPER BOWL SUNDAY!
To learn more about the nationwide Souper Bowl of Caring effort [ Click Here ]
Thank You Zion!
Dear Friends- Happy New Year! We are so thankful and blessed by all your support this past year. You help us make someone's burden lighter and we thank you. May 2012 be a joyous and happy new year. With appreciation, Deb Hamel, for the Walworth Food Pantry Board.
Note: Zion sent the Walworth Food Pantry $480 on January 26, 2012. This was the total of the Christmas Offering and the Quarters Offering each month during 2011.
Walworth Council of Churches Announces 2012 Lenten Services
- Ash Wednesday, February 22 - 7:30 p.m., Walworth United Methodist, 3679 Main Street, Walworth
- Wednesday, February 29 - 7:30 p.m., Lincoln Baptist Church, 4976 Lincoln Road, Macedon
- Wednesday, March 7th - 7:30 p.m., Second Baptist Church, 3689 Main Street, Walworth
- Wednesday, March 14th, 5:30 p.m. Soup & Bread Supper, 6/6:15 p.m. Bible Study on Psalms, 7:00 p.m. Evening Prayer Service, Bethlehem Lutheran, 1767 Plank Road, Webster
- Wednesday, March 21st, 5:30 p.m. Soup & Bread Supper, 6/6:15 p.m. Bible Study on Psalms, 7:00 p.m. Evening Prayer Service, Bethlehem Lutheran, 1767 Plank Road, Webster
- Wednesday, March 28th, 5:30 p.m. Soup & Bread Supper, 6/6:15 p.m. Bible Study on Psalms, 7:00 p.m. Evening Prayer Service, Bethlehem Lutheran, 1767 Plank Road, Webster
- Maundy Thursday, April 5th -7:30 p.m., Maundy Thursday Cantata, Walworth United Methodist, 3679 Main Street, Walworth
- Good Friday, April 6th -7:00 p.m., Taizo Service, W. Walworth Zion United Methodist Church, 3960 W. Walworth Rd, West Walworth
- Easter Sunrise Service, Sunday, April 4th -7:00 a.m., Walworth Council of Churches, W. Walworth Zion United Methodist Church, 3960 W. Walworth Rd, West Walworth
Service held in Cemetery, Directly across the street from the Church, Light Breakfast served following in the church Fellowship Room
New Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) at Zion!
The Leadership Council has purchased an AED for Zion. The AED is an emergency medical device that is used to compliment CPR in case of cardiac arrest. Kim Valone is completing the paperwork for application/protocols for the new AED. This is a lengthy process and there are many regulations including having people at Zion trained by the Red Cross in the use of the AED/CPR. Kim and Lynn Saxton have expressed interest in the training. Kim will also extend the invitation to the congregation and arrange things with the Red Cross. The new AED is stored in the Adult Sunday School room.
Note: one does not need to be trained to use the AED. It uses simple audio and visual directions for its proper use. [ Learn more about AEDs ]
"Bad Girls of the Bible" - Women's Book Group Starting Again
Sharon Boyd has released the schedule for the winter sessions of the Women's Book Group [Download it Here]. "Bad Girls of the Bible" by Liz Curtis Higgs is the book being discussed. How exciting! [Order the book from Amazon by clicking Here] Bring a girl-friend along to the first gathering, January 25, 2012 at 7:00 PM. All sessions are held at Sharon's home.
Upcoming Parish Events
- 2/5 – SOUPER BOWL SUNDAY! Please bring your cans of food to church between 8:45 – 9:00am NEXT Sunday. (Youth will be using the cans to build the ‘W. Walworth Zion UM Church’ on the altar, prior to worship.) Questions? See Lynn Saxton or Deb Germain. Help us to tackle hunger…Thanks!
- 2/12 Confirmation Class, 6:00 PM
- 2/15 Walworth Council of Churches, 12:30 PM
- 2/18 Quilting Ministries, 9:00 AM - 12:00 NOON
- 2/22 Ash Wednesday Service, 7:00 PM
Special Offerings and Quarter Sundays
Your Leadership Council decided to take the Christmas Eve offering and the total donations from Quarter Sundays and send it all to the Walworth Food Pantry! The total was $480.69 ($192 from Christmas Eve; and $288.69 from Quarter Sunday). Way to go, Zion!
News from the Walworth Council of Churches
Lida volunteered Zion to host Easter Sunrise service. Todd said she could do so if she was willing to do the early service. We will also offer a breakfast and many helpers will be needed. The Lenten schedule of Wednesday services is out; we don’t have it yet. The Canaltown Chorale Christmas concert was well attended and brought in more money than in previous years. The theme for the Festival in the Park will be “Christmas in July.” Caroling in the park will occur and Lida would like to include people with special needs in this. She indicated that there are several group homes in the area.
Sixth Annual Spaghetti Dinner
at the First United Methodist Church of West Webster, 570 Ridge Road, Webster, NY. Date: Saturday February 25, 2012. Time: 4:30 to 6:30 PM. Menu: Spaghetti with our famous meat sauce - or plain sauce - salad, bread, brownie with ice cream dessert, and drinks. Cost $9.00 for adults, $4.00 for children ages 2 to 10, and free for under two. Take out is available.
Quilting Ministries!
Our next quilting dates are on Saturdays from 9-12 at Zion. It is Feb. 18. Hope to see you there!
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Previously Reported, but hot, Hot, HOT News!
Who Do You Call?
When you need a pastor, please feel free to contact either pastor Todd or pastor Lida. We both share prayer concerns and work closely together. Contact information is as follows:
- Todd R. Goddard, Pastor, 6274 Knickerbocker Road, Ontario, NY 14519, 585.678.1893 (cell), toddgoddard@gmail.com
- Lida Merrill, Assistant to the Pastor, 585.402.6657 (cell), Lida.merrill@gmail.com
Confirmation Classes Begin!
Cherie Miller, Paul Boyd, Jr., and Christian Goddard are starting Confirmation Classes at Zion! Meetings with mentors and parents for classes will be Sundays from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM. The first class will be on Sunday, October 16, 2011. Please have completed in your journals pages 1 to 19. The class will be cover Creation; Sin; and Redemption.
The complete list of dates, topics, and assigned journal entries are as follows
- February 12, 2012 Sacraments; Living a Holy Life, pg 48-55, Renounce, Reject, Repent; Accept, pg 56-63
- March 4, 2012 Confess; I Believe, pg 64-71
- April 22, 2012 Prayer, Presence, Gifts Service, and Witness; Going Forth, pg 72-80
- June 3, 2012 Confirmation Sunday
Sunday's Bulletin
Take a look at this Sunday's bulletin to learn all the details about worship. It is now posted for your benefit. [ Sunday's Bulletin ]
Support the Protestant Chapel Community at the University of Rochester
Online donations are now being accepted to support the Protestant chaplain at the UofR. Simply go to: http://www.nycharities.org/donate/c_donate.asp?CharityCode=2933 and following the directions. It is that easy!Join Pastor Todd's Zion Members Facebook Group Page
Come, gather as a Facebook group! Go to: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_153979947974740&ap=1 and join the Zion buzz. You can also follow pastor Todd on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn by clicking on the icons at the bottom of this page. Yes, our pastor Tweets! (alot!)
Imagine a World Without Malaria!
The United Methodist Church has taken up the cause to end malaria deaths. Go to the website at: http://www.imaginenomalaria.org/site/c.4dIBILOnGaIQE/b.5938999/k.C05A/Home.htm to learn more!
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Prayer Concerns
Prayer is identified as one of our core values at Zion "Let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven." Matthew 5:16
Battling Cancer
| Dick Lane | Rob Lomison | Ellie Kordt | Joanie Angell |
| Nancy Gotte | Cindy Champman | Bob Waite | Marian Wulfert |
| Gary Borkhuis | Patricia Granger | Mr. Valone | Rev. Dr. Brolin Parker |
| Trixie | Diane Buchiere | Jean Crane | Guilda Lanutte |
| Sara | Heather Minou |
Assorted Prayer Concerns
| Ann Hammond, trouble swallowing | Barry Bregoire, back | Illness/Injuries, students | Bob and Kay - loss of dog |
| Evelyn, painful divorce / peace | Nick, quadruple bypass recovery | Mr. Valone, assisted living, hip repair | Zion Prayer Line! |
| Avery Munger doing well! | Tori Allen doing well! | Those who grieve, inc Cranes | Heather, asthma |
| Dave, new job | Joy! Carolyn's birthday | Scott Clark, congestive heart failure | Esther, hip |
| Mary, healing | Lore, dementia | Sheila, breast surgery | Marilyn, facility evaluation |
| Shirley, facility move | Beth, son with psychiatric issues | Deb, tooth pulled Wednesday | Family of Jim Bauerschmidt |
Zion's
Connection with the District, Conference, and Denomination!
Missional
outreach is one of our core values at Zion
United Methodist From Across New York and the North East Face Disaster and Recovery
Bishop Marcus Matthews, the Resident Bishop of the Upper New York Area of the United Methodist Church issued the following letter on August 30, 2011:
Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
The rains came down and the floods came up but the house of our Lord stands firm. As thewaters recede, our neighbors need our help. Many homes have been destroyed and will need to be rebuilt; others will need repair. I am appealing to the many generous members and congregations across the Upper New York Annual Conference to support the rebuilding that lies ahead. In the days and weeks ahead, you and your congregation can help in two significant ways: [ Read the enire letter by clicking here .... ]
[ Click here for the latest Flood Updates ]
Upper New York Annual Conference
It is official! 940 churches. 12 districts. 48,000 square miles. 184,900 members. That is the new Upper New York Annual Conference. [Read more]
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Upper New York Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church: http://www.unyumc.org/
The
United Methodist Church: http://www.umc.org
Zion's
Birthdays:
2/5 - Christian Goddard, 2/9 - Jessica Smith, 2/15 - Jayden Hodgkins-Reyome, 2/16 - Sierra Welker, 2/26 - John Welker and Paul Boyd, Jr., 2/28 - William Bilyk. 3/2 - Jennifer Plotzker, 3/4 - Steve Goddard, 3/17 - Jason Gregoire, 3/22 - Ryan LeMay, 3/25 - Betsey Welker, 3/28 - Paul Pfeiffer. 4/5 - Bailey Welker, 4/12 - Deb Germain, 4/13 - Kay Polis, 4/19 - Dick Giles and Michael Smith, 4/20 - Darwin Welker, 4/21 - Bill Boyd, 4/23 - Andrew Johnston and Jason Saxton, 4/27 - Kyle Brown. Happy Birthday, all!
Final Thoughts From Your Pastor
The days of drive by, or drive in Christianity are over. It isn’t enough to give praise to God on Sunday and act like everyone else the other six days of the week.
The horrific scandal at Penn State indicates to me a moral failure of Christians who failed to step in, stop terrible crimes, report terrible crimes, and prosecute terrible crimes against children. The outrageous abuse of disabled adults locked in a Philadelphia furnace room tells me that we have failed to both spread a Gospel of love and reach out to those who are most vulnerable in society. Had good Christians insisted their children attended Sunday school and church every week, the collective morality of our society wouldn’t be co-existing at the bottom of the barrel with the approval rating of congress.
Life long Christian moral values don’t eliminate sin, but it sure reduces the likelihood of such abominable transgressions from starting in the first place.
Don’t just hear, think about, and discuss the Gospel on Sunday morning; put it to practice! Starting this holiday season, consider doing one more act of good works in your world. Move it! by volunteering your time, or by donating your money. We’ve put up wonderful charities on our church web site for many years – Fairport Baptist Home, Grace Urban Ministries, Walworth Council of Churches Good Samaritan Fund, Cameron Community Ministries, The Good Samaritan Closet, the Protestant Chapel Community, the Mental Health Association, the Alzheimer’s Association, and Heritage Christian Services. Make it a point to donate your time and/or your money. Make it a family affair. Invite your friends. Take it viral!
God loves you, and so do I.
Zion's Vision: "An Energetic and Caring Community of Faith
Growing in Christ and Serving in the World."
zwwumc.com
24 Hour Prayer Line: 986-0154
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