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Sunday Mornings at Zion
9:00am Sunday School
10:00am Worship for All
Online Worship + Facebook Live
11:00am Fellowship Time
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COMING UP IN OCTOBER
Sunday, October 2
New Members Sunday
We will receive a wonderful group of new members into the Zion family. Be here to welcome them and help them feel connected as we give thanks to God for the ministry we share.
Sunday, October 30
Reformation Sunday with Rite of Confirmation
We commemorate the Spirit’s reforming work long ago and celebrate the Spirit’s presence now in the lives of our 9th grade confirmands. In worship, five Zion youth will be confirmed through – Jantzen Beck, Will Cohoon, Janssen Ellisor, David Gragg, and Morgan Nesmith. Please pray for them and their families. You are invited to WEAR RED for Reformation.
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SPECIAL CONGREGATION MEETING |
Sunday, October 9 at 11:00am
Immediately following worship in the Sanctuary.
The purpose of this meeting is to receive and vote on the recommendation of the Renovation Team, Finance Team, and Congregation Council concerning the renovation scope of work, general contractor bid, and financing plan. All Zion members are encouraged to attend this important meeting.
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Wednesday Night Live this Fall |
Wednesday Night Live is an important fellowship and learning time for our congregation. The evening includes a Fellowship Meal from 5:45-6:30pm then grow as disciples of Jesus with Faith Formation opportunities from 6:30-7:30pm.
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Opportunities for Faith formation
Children – Children’s activities will be available in gym during and after the meal or to take home. Contact: Jamie Hampton JHampton229@gmail.com
Youth – Youth Group will meet in the Youth Room from 6:30-7:30pm for games and Bible study. Contact: Walt Hampton Walt@zionlexsc.com
Adults – Minor Prophets, Major Problems. This adult class will meet, through October 12th, in the Cathedral Room (FLC upstairs) from 6:30-7:30pm to look at some of the Old Testament’s minor prophets and their message for today. Leader: Pastor Nathan
Special All Ages Wednesday Night Live
Wednesday, October 19
Wednesday Night Live Fall Game Night
All ages will gather in the gym for a meal
and then a game night.
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Hilltoppers are having a picnic! |
The Hilltoppers (Zion's retiree group) will gather at the Lexington Gibson Pond Park pavilion, October 12, 2022 at 11:30 am. Fried chicken will be provided, bring your favorite side to share and look forward to a delicious lunch and fellowship time in this beautiful park. Please call (803) 791-9692 if you have any questions, need directions or a ride. All are welcome to come and enjoy this special outing.
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Youth activities this month |
Zion’s Youth has a lot going on this fall! We have come back together to kick off youth group last month and we are looking forward to events this fall.
All youth grades 6-12th grade are welcome to join us for games and learning on Wednesdays, Worship on Sundays, and the Marty Party October 16th. If your youth hasn't come to check us out yet, now is the time. Click the "More Info" button if you have any questions.
Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30pm
Youth Group games and bible study
Sunday, October 16th
Marty Party at Zion 3-5pm, sign up now.
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Sunday October 30th
3:00-5:00pm
Zion Parking Lot
The always popular Trunk or Treat at Zion is back! We need 15-20 decorated vehicles handing out candy for our community. If you can decorate your car click the button to the left. Please spread the word the whole community is invited!
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The Choir will meet on Sunday, October 2nd, in the choir room at 9:30 for a brief fellowship gathering. We will resume weekly rehearsals on Sunday, October 16th, at 9am in the choir room. (This is prior to 10:00 worship each week.) Please consider joining us in preparing anthems each week! *Please note that we will not meet on Sunday, October 9th, as Julie will be away.*
Handbells: If you’ve been in handbells, haven’t played in awhile or even if you’ve never played bells before, please consider joining us. If you are interested in playing (new OR returning), please contact Julie, as it will help with planning for upcoming worship services. It’s impossible for this group to happen without volunteers like you!
My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast; I will sing, yes, I will sing praises! Psalm 57:7
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A WORD OF THANKS FROM PASTOR NATHAN | | |
Thank you Zion Lutheran Church for the special recognition of the 20th anniversary of my ordination on Sunday, September 11. It was a joy to celebrate this milestone with all of you. I am so grateful for the gifts you shared, including a commemorative cross and an honorarium. May God bless the ministry we share for years to come!
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We need your help to make Worship
happen at Zion. We are looking to fill
in a few serving roles this month. See below
and click the button to volunteer now!
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Congregation Council Meeting Highlights
Zion’s Congregation Council met on Monday, September 12 in the Family Life Center. Here are some of the highlights of the meeting:
+ Heard reports from officers and Ministry Team liaisons
+ Reviewed anticipated timeline for Renovation bid and approval
+ Appointed a Nominating Committee to prepare a list of at least 6 nominees for Congregation Council
+ Received instructions for the 2023 Ministry Budget process
+ Shared stories about Connections, Generations, and Celebrations from the past month
+ Shared Joys and Concerns and prayed together
2022 Congregation Council members are: Lee Caulder (chair), DeAnna Granda (vice chair), Kimberly Rauch (secretary), Janice Sult (treasurer), Sue Anderson, Kathryn Barton, Ernest Beck, Betsy Burn, Rebekah Cromer, Ross Hunter, Suzette Porth, Bridget Ridgell, and Pastor Nathan Gragg.
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An Update about Giving and Generosity
Giving Info as of September 30, 2022
Offering anticipated year to date: $311,466
Offering received year to date: $266,514
Gifts to Zion and Partner Feeding Ministries this Year
Mission Lexington: 132 pounds of food
Snack Packs Ministry: $955
Matthew 25 Lunch Ministry: $1075
Recent Memorials Given
In memory of Thomas Lee Kleckley
To the general fund by Charles & Karey Hendrix, Hal & Carolette Turner,
Walter & Linda Hendrix, Jerald & Margaret Drafts & Family, the Elrod Family,
Zion Hilltoppers, Ed & Betty Corley, James & Iris Harman
To the Building Fund by David & Beth Lever, Troy & Jamie Fite, Robert & Kathy Bigham,
Steve & Jeannie Wingard, Betty Rose Smith, Stephen & Janice Sult, Tim Driggers, Judy Meetze, Scott & Corley, PA, Carl & Debra Richardson
To Scouts by Robert & Kathy Bigham, Frank & Susan Boatwright, Myron & Linda Corley
To Snack Packs by Roger & Shannon Richardson
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GROW & RENEW CAMPAIGN
We celebrate the gifts and commitments received from
members and friends of Zion for our Grow & Renew Campaign.
Number of households completing an Intent Card: 79
Total committed to the Grow & Renew Campaign: $857,825
Total received so far from these commitments: $383,053
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Current Needs
Jerald Drafts
Barry Granda
Melba Ivey
Guy Kimball
Daniel Kinard
Ethel Riley
Becky Saville
Homebound
Betty Baker (Carolina Gardens)
Les Caton (Brookdale Harbison)
Gene Hendrix (Westminster)
Wyman Kleckley
Jane Langston (Oakleaf)
Warren Peebles (Lex Extended)
John Shotts
Margaret Sox
Darlene Weight (Tennessee)
Military
Brett Creasman (Army)
Matt Mayer (Air Force)
Chris Rauch (Army)
Tristin Secoy (Marine Corps)
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Friends of the Congregation
Felicia Ajibade (health, friend of the Branham Family)
Lynn Balch (health, wife of Craig Balch)
Paul Bessinger (health, Al & Carla Fallaw)
Ron Byrd (friend of Al & Carla Fallaw)
Glenda & Everett Crafts (health, friend of Geri Nilsestuen)
Pastor Derald Edwards (cancer)
Greg Hash (cancer treatment, cousin of Janice Sult)
Esther Hempel (health, mother of Carol Hunter)
Pam Holladay (health, mother of Bonnie Phillips)
Colin Hungerpiller (health, friend of Stefanie Wingard)
CJ Keathley (health, brother of Denise Caulder)
Shelly Koenig (cancer, daughter in law of Mary Nell Panyard)
Jack Landers (health, friend of the Caulders)
Sarah May (health, aunt of Mary Hampton)
Donna Oneal (health, cousin of Marsha and Charlie O’Neal)
Rev. & Mrs. Poteat (friends of Cheryl Ann & Tim Driggers)
Donna Riggins (cancer, sister in law of Rachael Rhoden)
Bud Roberts (brain bleed, friend of the Caulders)
Sylvia Ruff (cancer, aunt of Julie Branham)
Greg Sommer (health, friend of the congregation)
Ronnie Tunstill (stage 4 cancer, friend of Geri Nilsestuen)
Edith Wessinger (health, sister in law of Ethel Riley)
Ron White (prostate cancer, friend of the Caulders)
Sarah White (cancer, friend of the Hendrix family)
Deborah Whitlow (cancer, mother of Emily Whitlow)
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The family and friends of Zion member Thomas Kleckley who died on September 13.
Please help us keep the list up to date by adding or removing names when the time is right. To make
or update a prayer request email or call the church office at ZionChurch@zionlexsc.com or 356-2297.
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October Birthdays
1st Chandler Hendrix
Kelly Jo Swygert
Chris Bigham
3rd Brandon Keisler
5th Norene Drafts
11th Beth Jebali
Grace Lankford
13th Mary Hook
15th Sara Rymer
17th Betty Jo Corley
20th Marshall Grace Fite
Keith Bacon
Chancelor Cotten
22nd Carla Fallaw
Beverly Kleckley
Brad Ledford
23rd Anna Wingard
25th Beverly McCoy
Mark Rhoden
Foster Hanna
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26th Gene Hendrix
Roger Hanna
27th Mary Beth Bigham
Ben Cohoon
28th Steve Swygert
Megan Granda
29th Susan Boatwright
Bryleigh Tanner
Janet Phillips
30th Kimberly Rauch
October Anniversaries
1st Mark & Margie Wingard
10th Zach & Kara Willis
14th Chip & Betsy Burn
24th Troy & Jamie Fite
26th Edward & Betty Jo Corley
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Finding Grace: A Reflection by Zion Member Caroline Beck |
I have always wanted to read the entire Bible, so I got a Bible reading plan from Hobby Lobby last year. It seemed perfect. Each day got 4 chapters of the Bible, saying that I could read them in fifteen minutes. As time went on, it became a habit for me to annotate and color code and date each time I read the Bible. I would have to set aside at least an hour and a half of my morning each day so that I could have time to read each chapter. Eventually, it became such a time consuming task that I would avoid it to sleep in. I thought a few times about changing the plan that I’d adopted, but every time, I couldn’t think of a solution that would have the same benefits in only fifteen minutes. When school started, it got worse, and I have not read the Bible in weeks now. I feel so bad that I haven’t been doing it. I think of doing it everyday, but then I spend my time doing other things that are “more important.”
All of the requirements that I put on myself and on the time that I’m supposed to spend with God are hindering me instead of helping me. I always forget that being a Christian does not mean being perfect. I forget that spending time with God is supposed to be special and comforting. I forget what the real purpose of reading my Bible is. I forget that mistakes are okay. All this time, I never thought of just reading my Bible and enjoying the time that I have with God. I have turned it into a chore that I avoid day after day.
Though it’s hard to accept, I know that God will accept me as I am. I don’t need to set expectations and goals for worship. I shouldn’t try to be perfect. I just need to spend time with God. God has my back and will always love me. I believe that now. It’s important for everyone to know that God accepts us no matter what.
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