SUNDAY SERVICE ASSISTANTS

Date

Assist

As

8:00 am Service

10:30 am Service

Dec 04

Greeter Reader Acolyte

Druhot Family Ryan Druhot Ian Schultz

Lordi Family Joelle Lordi Paige Felter

Dec 11

Greeter Reader Acolyte

Don Williams Thomas Wolf

Horner Family

Will Horner Collin Smidt

Dec 18

Greeter Reader Acolyte

Diane & Doyle Boese

Diane Boese Ryan Druhot

Bobyack Family Mitch Bobyack

Makenzie Grewe

Dec 25

Greeter Reader Acolyte

Ashley Rumzie

Altar Guild

Jim & Joan Pignataro

Communion Assistants

P.J. Miklas

Bill Horner & Todd Felter

DECEMBER ANNIVERSARIES

Weddings

December 6

29th Anniversary

John & Barbara Spino

December 8

36th Anniversary

Roberto & Doris Dias

December 9

49th Anniversary

David & Patricia Rehrer

December 13

2nd Anniversary

Glen & Jacklyn Milano

December 22

4th Anniversary

Andrew & Julia Lyman

December 31

26th Anniversary

Wayne & Melissa Balla

Baptisms

Bryan Felter 12/02

Kristen Tuder 12/03

Jade Glassman 12/07

Robert Heeren 12/08

Ashley Current 12/14

Andrew Lyman

Marcelo Dias 12/19

Jane Condon 12/25

Birthdays

12/01 Geoffrey Cleveland Jr.

12/02 Victoria Lordi

12/04 Alfred Flood

12/06 James Harper

Lore Kutsop

12/7 Gregory Flood

12/8 Nathan Neugebauer

12/11 Michael Ayr

12/12 Aaron Bauer

12/14 Jeffrey Felter

12/15 Christopher Perlee

12/19 Gwendalyn Cahill

Dillon Cahill

12/21 Martha Lou Dudar

12/23 Michael Korb

Daniel Sadlon

Glen Milano

Karsten Neugebauer

12/27 Kevin Boyne

12/30 McKenna Modzelewski

PRAYER LIST

FRIENDS OF OUR CONGREGATION

Elsie Vermilyea (Mitch Bobyack’s mother-in-law)

Sean McGuirk (friend of Friedman Family)

Kaleb Schwarz (Ed & Ethel Musto”s great-grandson)

Stacy Baumgart (Margaret Baumgart daughter-in-law)

Loiva and Fernando Wolff Monteiro (Doris Dias aunt and cousin in Brazil)

Nancy Staugatis (Christopher & Karen Smith’s cousin)

Dwight Kempf (Friend of Harmons)

Ann Gryziek (Friend of Gerda Sadlers)

Logan Sossman (Roberta Frimpter son-in-law)

Eileen Borwski (Sister of Teddy Mihovich)

Janet Calvo (Friend of Joan & Jim Pignataro)

Joe Emm (friend of John & Teddy Mihovch)

Elizabeth Wright (Pat Rehrer’s mother)

Louise & Alfred Szmitkowski (Monica Tuder’s parents)

Kathy Miklas (daughter of Paul & Priscilla Miklas)

Marie (Paul Battaile’s mother at Overlook Hospital)

Joanne Beck (Bob Tuder’s friend)

Paul Miklas, Jr.

Rachel Dias Ron Diaz

Helen Killian Al Flood

Andrea Cipala

Ken Balla Karl SchifBauer Mildred Miklas

Ellen Golias

Barbara McGarry Priscilla Miklas

John Hacik

Stewards of the Christmas Gospel

As Christians, we are all stewards of

the Gospel. We are to be messengers

of God’s Good News that Christ was

born to save. Sometimes it’s difficult

to share this news. We don’t want to

put anyone off; the “perfect”

opportunities don’t come along; we

don’t know what to say. There is a

perfect opportunity, however. God

has given us exactly the right words

and rarely does the Christmas story

put anyone off. Let’s not waste our

opportunity! What message does your Christmas card convey? Does

it announce the birth of Jesus or wish your loved ones “Happy

Holidays”? Does your Christmas letter mention how God has shed His

grace on you and your family during the past year? God so loved the

world that He gave His Only Son. Personalize that message. Tell others

how the birth of Christ has touched YOUR part of this world. Remind

others that they are unique creatures whom Christ came to save. Tell

them that they are among “all the people” to whom the angels brought

“good news of great joy” (Luke 2:10). Tell them that Christ, the Baby

in the manger, became a man Who died for their sins so that they can

live eternally in heaven with Him. Invite them to the church where

God’s Word is preached and sung and confessed and where His

Sacraments are administered.

Join the “multitude of the heavenly host” and sing, “Glory to God in

the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom He is pleased”

(Luke 2:13-14).

Blessings on your stewardship journey!

December 2016

December 4 "Wait Until He Comes!" Lutheran Hour Speaker: Rev. Dr. Gregory Seltz A broken world awaits yearns and hopes for restoration. Jesus has already done everything to make that restoration a reality. (Isaiah 11:1-10)

December 11 "Let the Adventure Begin" Lutheran Hour Speaker: Rev. Dr. Gregory Seltz In Christ, all of life is an adventure, one that is full of His promise and hope. (Isaiah 35:1-10)

December 18 "Peace On Earth, Peace That Lasts" Lutheran Hour Speaker: Rev. Dr. Gregory Seltz What is the key to real and lasting peace on earth? Jesus, God with us. (Matthew 1:18-25)

December 25 "What We Really Want" Speaker Emeritus of The Lutheran Hour: Rev. Dr. Ken Klaus What do you want this Christmas? Jesus is God's greatest gift to a sinful world. (Galatians 4:4-5)

Sunday, December 04 8:00 am – Communion 10:30 am – Worship

Wednesday, December 07 6:30 pm – Fellowship Meal hosted by LWIM – chicken w/stuffing + veggies & desserts 7:30 pm – Midweek Advent Worship Theme: The Angels of Christmas- The Angel to Zechariah (Luke 1:5-25)

Sunday, December 11 8:00 am – Worship 10:30 am – Communion

Wednesday, December 14

6:30 pm – Fellowship Meal – hosted by Zion Men’s Group 7:30 pm – Midweek Advent Worship Theme: The Angels of Christmas- The Angel to Mary (Luke 1:26-38)

Sunday, December 18 8:00 am – Communion 10:30 am – Sunday School Christmas Pageant 12:30 pm – Christmas Caroling

Wednesday, December 21 6:30 pm – Fellowship Meal hosted by Joanie Sitler – Loin of Pork 7:30 pm – Midweek Advent Worship Theme: The Angels of Christmas- The Angel to Joseph (Matthew 1:18)

Saturday, December 24 7:30 pm - Christmas Eve - Worship Theme: The Angels of Christmas The Angel to the Shepherds (Luke 2:8-14)

Sunday, December 25 9:30 am - Christmas Day - Communion

Theme: The Angels of Christmas The Angel and Archangels

Sunday, January 1 10:30 am - New Year’s Day - Communion

Worship Schedule

The LWIM Christmas Party

will be held this year on

Monday, December 12th

at 6:00 P.M. at Mosaico in

Mountainside, New Jersey.

Cost is $38.00. This will include

1 glass of wine/ salad or

soup/pasta or chicken

entrée/tiramisu and coffee.

All are invited. We have a

crazy gift exchange and it is a

fun night out. There will be a

sign up list in the narthex or

you can contact Jane Condon,

Karen Tuder or Cathy

Friedman. If you need a ride

please let us know.

Preschool News

It's hard to believe we are approaching the holidays. The

children have been busy learning about election day, presidents

and preparing for Thanksgiving and Christmas. We held

presidential elections in our classrooms to help the children

understand the process. They certainly are much more aware of

the candidates than we could have imagined. One morning, in

November the children were patiently waiting for Pastor Grewe

to come in for their lesson. When the teachers asked the

children where he might be, one child exclaimed, "He is in the

oval office!" We all got quite a laugh.

We would like to wish all of Zion Lutheran Church and

Preschool a wonderful Thanksgiving and holiday season. Thank

you for your continued support.

Mrs. Angela Marini Program Director Zion Lutheran Preschool

Thank you all ready for the Great Response for the Children’s Christmas Party in Newark on

Saturday, December 10th.

There is more that we can do:

There are additional names of children that you can sign up for.

Gingerbread nametags are on the wall in the narthex. The

information needed to buy a gift (Name, Size, and Gender of the

child) is on the back of the tag. A Suggested gift is a piece of

clothing and a small gift totaling $25.00 Please wrap the gifts and

return them wrapped to the church.

THE GIFT IS DUE BACK TO THE CHURCH BY Wednesday,

DECEMBER 7TH. A volunteer or two is needed to help organize

the final count of the gifts, we will be doing that after the advent

service on the 7th. Please see Cathy Freidman or RoseAnn

McKenney.

There is still room on the sign-up sheet for:

Cupcakes, Chips or Pretzels, & Juice

Volunteers are always welcome. The party is from 9:00am to

Noon. There is a sign-up sheet in the Narthex for volunteers that

will be attending the party. Carpools will be arranged if you don’t

want to drive.

Last but not least, DONATIONS are always accepted!!!!

If you have any questions, please contact Cathy Freidman 732-266-6120 or ziggyrn1@gmail.com RoseAnn McKenney 908-295-6288 or rmckenne@kean.edu

VESELY VIANOCE VICARS

In Slovak, that’s Merry Christmas Vicars. We encourage you to

remember our past vicars with Christmas greetings. Listed below are

their addresses:

The LWIM will be selling a variety of

beautiful handcrafted angels which will be

Available the first Sunday of Advent.

They make great gifts and a great gift for

yourself as well!!!

We will be selling

cookies platters again

this year.

We have a few

different tray options,

so pricing will be a little different.

Bring you money and

get ready for great

homemade deliciousness!

2001-2002:

Rev. and Mrs. Mark Eisold

1072 Frank Whiteman Blvd

Naples, FL 34103

2002-2003:

Rev. Joseph Weatherell

705 Rhine Blvd

Raritan, NJ 08869

2003-2004:

Rev. and Mrs. Jeff Perry

1428 N. Kokomo Ave

Derby, Kansas 67037

2004-2005:

Rev. Erik Iverson

P. O. Box 869

Seeley Lake, MT 59868

2005-2006:

Rev. and Mrs.

Kermit Rickenberg

2221 Rock Dr.

Kissimmee, FL 34759-6016

2006-2007:

Rev. and Mrs. Mark Fakih

5003 Windsor Oaks Drive

Fort Wayne, IN

46835

2007-2008:

Rev. Michael and.

Debbie Dunne

98 Pine Brook Rd

Towaco, NJ 07082

2008-2009:

Rev. Peter and Carrie Ill

503 E Washington St

Millstadt, IL 62260

2009-2010:

Rev Gaven Mize and Ashlee

4048 Glen Hollow LN NE

Hickory, NC 28601

2010-2011:

Rev. Rocco and

Janine Mallardi

1924 Homes Rd

Hays, KS 67601

2011-2012

Rev. Travis and

Nichole Lauterbach

261 Sunvalley Dr Apt F14

Mesquite, NV 89027

2012-2013

Rev Nathan and

Anna Neugebauer

P.O. Box 14

Revillo, SD 57259

Join us on December 18, 2016 As we go visit our shut-ins and

Sing some all-time favorite Christmas Carols

Here is the schedule:

Lunch (after 10:30 service)

Sing Carols

Dinner at the Balla’s house

A sign-up sheet at the Narthex will be up.

o So we can prepare the meal accordingly,

please let us know if you’ll be joining us

for the dinner or just the caroling portion

of the event.

RSVP by Dec 11

VESELY VIANOCE VICARS (Continued)

2013-2014

Jon and Bethany Franson

& family

727 H St.

Burwell, NE 68823

2014 – 2015

Glen and Tami Triplett

& family

25 Hillcrest Dr.

Dickson City, PA 18447

During the service of December 11, new members will be added as brothers and sisters in Christ to our congregation, make sure to give them a heartfelt welcome! They all participated in the Faith 101 classes given by Pastor Grewe these past few weeks.

On December 12, Our Confirmands (required presence), along with Their Parents and Luther Leaguers will be Decorating the Christmas Trees That adorn our Church

Our Zion Preschool will be having their Christmas

Program on the following dates:

December 21 – 9:00 to 10:00 am 10:15 to 11:15 am

December 22 – Program starts at 9:00 am

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

November 27 November 30 01 02 03

8:00 am Worship

9:15am SS/ The Well

10:30 am Communion 11:30 Advent Wreath

Making

6:30 pm – Fellowship Meal: Luther League Stuffed Shells 7:30 pm – Worship

04 05 06 07 08 09 10

8:00 am Communion

9:15am

SS/

The Well

10:30am Cantata

3:30 pm Preschool

Meeting

4:30-6:00pm 8th grade

Conf. Class

7:00 pm Elders

6:30 pm Kids Choir

7:30pm Choir

4:30-6 pm 6th grade

Conf. Class

6:30 pm – Meal: LWIM

Chicken & stuffing

veggies/misc. desserts

7:30 pm - Worship

8:00 pm - Hand Bells

Newark Christmas Party

11 12 13 14 15 16 17

New Members Welcome 8:00am Worship 9:15am SS/The Well

10:30am Communion/Baptism

Christmas Tree

Decorating by

Confirmands (required

presence), parents &

Luther League

6:00 pm LWIM

Christmas Party

7:30pm Adult Choir

4:30-6 pm Conf. Class

6:30 pm – Meal: ZMG

(Zion’s Men Group)

7:30 pm - Worship

8:00 pm - Hand Bells

6:00 pm LWIM

assemble cookie trays

for sale and shut-ins

9:00 SS Rehearsal

9:30 am – Newark

Christmas Party

18 19 20 21 22 23 24

8:00am Communion

9:15am SS/ The Well

10:30am Sunday School Christmas Pageant LWIM Christmas cookie sale 12:30 pm Christmas Caroling

6:30 pm Kids Choir

7:30 pm Adult Choir

4:30-6 pm Conf. Class

6:30 pm – Fellowship Meal: Joan Sitler 7:30 pm – Worship

Preschool

Christmas Program

9:00-10:00 am

10:15-11:15 am

Preschool

Christmas Program

Starts at 9:00 am

7:30 pm

25 26 27 28 29 30 31

9:30am Communion