by Barb Loe | Feb 25, 2023 | Zion Stories
Zion Pre-K students recently joined organist, Mary Jo Gothmann in the Sanctuary. After playing a piece, she invited them up to the balcony to have a turn at the organ. The children enjoyed playing the keys and listening to the largest and the smallest pipes....
by Barb Loe | Jan 12, 2023 | Zion Stories
Zion Kids answered the question “Whatcha gonna call that baby?” during their Christmas program on Dec. 18, 2022. Kids from Holy Shenanigans, Kid City, Whirl Wednesday, Joiz-n-Noiz and the Children’s Choir joined together to present “His Name is Jesus.” Check it out at...
by Barb Loe | Jan 11, 2023 | Zion Stories
In November, Zion Pre-K had its annual food drive to support the ACBC food shelf. Students/families were asked to bring in pasta, peanut butter, soup, and cereal. All items were accepted but students were given the goal to donate non-perishable food that they may eat...
by Barb Loe | Dec 18, 2022 | Zion Stories
On November 20, the Zion Ringmasters performed the world premiere of a handbell piece commissioned specifically for them in memory of former Ringmaster member, Karen Krantz. The piece, Arirang, was arranged by Jason Krug, a well-known composer and arranger of handbell...
by Barb Loe | Nov 24, 2022 | Zion Stories
Zion’s quilters made 170 quilts this year! These quilts were blessed last weekend and are being distributed to the following locations: Lutheran Social Services, ACBC, St. Cloud VA, Global Health, Bridgeview, Bridging, Bundles of Love, and Lutheran World Relief....
by Barb Loe | Nov 9, 2022 | Zion Stories
On Sunday evening, Nov 6, our Luminaries for Loved Ones event took place in Zion’s CLC from 5:30-7 p.m. Paper bags decorated with the names of loved ones and illuminated by tea lights crisscrossed the floor. People were able to walk through the luminaries and remember...