After more than 260 years of ever-expanding Christian ministry in the Middletown Valley of Maryland, Zion Lutheran Church is enthusiastically embracing the future.
We welcome you to join us for spiritual growth and participation in weekly worship services. A Christian Education hour is available on Sundays for all ages.
Saturday - 6pm - Worship
Sunday - 9am - Contemporary Worship
Sunday - 10am - Sunday School (all ages)
Sunday - 11am - Traditional Worship
We celebrate Holy Communion at each service.
Here's a clip from our first contemporary worship service on February 20, 2011:
Summer Program
Zion will again be offering a Summer Program for Elementary and Middle School-aged Youth. This year we will be dividing our youth into three different age groups: K-2nd grade, 3rd-5th grade, and 6th-8th grade.
If you are interested in leading or helping with one of the groups, please contact Ginger. There is a stipend available for leader positions.
| Who | Anyone who has completed Kindergarten through 8th grade in June 2012 |
|---|---|
| When | Wednesdays from July 11th-August 22nd 9am-3pm |
Choral Director Needed
Zion is seeking a Choral Director and Coordinator of the Music Program (10-15 hr/week). Duties include:
- Sunday's 11am Traditional Service
- Weekly choir rehearsals
- Other church services (Lent, Advent, etc.)
- Helping grow the choirs
- Other music-related activities
Must have a formal education with
choral conducting, some organ and piano training, and knowledge of liturgical
worship. Salary is negotiable.
Please send your resume to the Office Manager.
Graduate Reception
Graduates and their families are invited to gather at 10am in the Social Room on
Sunday, May 20th for a celebration of their achievement.
We will spend time with Andrew Rickel (Gettysburg Seminary Student and former Assistant Director of Mar-Lu Ridge) as he talks about what it means to be a person of faith in the next stage of your life.
Brewing Faith
Join Pastor Cris for "Brewing Faith: Being in the World",
a Bible study on John 17. Learn about what Jesus prays
for his disciples and what it says to us.
| Date | Monday, May 21st |
|---|---|
| Time | 7-8:30pm |
| Location | The Main Cup's "Book Room" |
Vacation Bible School
We're in full gear preparing for this year's Vacation Bible School which will be held June 25th through June 29th.
Our theme is "Everything is possible with God" (Mark 10:27).
Please contact Ginger
with any questions.
| Who | 4 year olds through 5th grade |
|---|---|
| When | June 25th-29th; 9am-12pm |
| Where | Social Room |
| Cost | $5/person ($10 after June 1st) |
| Register | Family Registration Form Volunteer Registration Form |
VBS Adventures
We invite anyone who has completed 5th-12th grade to join us during the week of vacation bible school for fun activities. We will meet in the chapel each day at 12:30 pm to depart for our adventures.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Mon, June 25th | Adventure Park Permission Slip |
| Tue, June 26th | Scavenger Hunt Permission Slip |
| Wed, June 27th | Bowling Permission Slip |
| Thu, June 28th | Biking the Towpath Permission Slip |
The deadline for signing up for all events is June 17th. Money and permission slips are due by that date.
Drummer Needed
The Worship Team is looking for a drummer
to replace Dan Puziss who will be going off to college in the fall.
- Open to anyone age 15 and up.
- You do not need to commit to playing every week.
- The ability to read music is not a requirement.
- Drums are supplied.
- Priority will be given to Zion members, but non-members are welcome as well.
If you or anyone you know might be interested, please contact Matt Puziss.