Isn’t Easter Early this Year!

March 13, 2008 — Angela

As you’ve probably noticed, Easter Sunday falls very early this year. Some of you might wonder why this is. Here’s how it is determined: Easter is always the 1st Sunday after the 1st full moon after the Spring Equinox (which falls on March 20 this year). This dating of Easter is based on the lunar calendar that the Hebrew people used to identify Passover, which is why it moves around on our Roman calendar.

So, based on the above, the next time Easter will be this early (March 23 will be the year 2228 (220 years from now). The last time it was this early was 1913 (so if you’re 95 or older, you were the only ones around for that!) The next time it will be a day earlier (March 22—the earliest it can ever be) will be in the year 2295(277 years from now). The last time Easter was on March 22 was 1818.

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If You Can Help On Easter: Contact Sherilyn

March 10, 2008 — Angela

Please contact Sherilyn in the office to fill any of these Holy Week worship needs. . . 682-1245 or sburgdorf (at) zionbuffalo.org.

Thanks to those who have already volunteered! Positions that have been crossed out have been filled! (Updated 3/13)

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Holy Week and Easter at Zion

February 27, 2008 — Angela

Alleluias will be heard as Easter fills our sanctuary and our lives on March 23. This Easter day will be an early spring reflection of the new life we find in Christ.

At Zion, the 40 Days of Community that has been central to our Lenten worship and small group study will be completed. Extend our community by inviting friends, family and neighbors to worship at Zion on a festive Easter day.

Be sure to take note of the Holy Week schedule as we journey with Jesus from the palms and hosanna of Palm Sunday to the cross on Good Friday.

March 16—Palm Sunday

  • Sunday School palm procession during 8:30 and 10:30 worship services
  • 9:45 Family Express with palm procession

March 20—Maundy Thursday

  • Noon —Worship with Holy Communion in the Sanctuary
  • 6:30—Worship with Holy Communion in the Sanctuary. Joyful Ringers provide special music.

March 21—Good Friday

  • 10:00am—Family Good Friday service at Zion
  • Noon—Ecumenical Good Friday service
  • 7:00pm—Good Friday Tenebrae service at Zion

March 23 —Easter Sunday

  • 7:00—Sunrise Service
  • Easter Breakfast 6:30-10:30am
  • 8:30—Festival Worship led by Senior Choir with brass and organ
  • 9:45—Family Express
  • 10:30—Festival Worship led by Jubilee

Notice that there is a family Good Friday worship offered at Zion at 10:00am on March 21. This worship service is a way to introduce children to the story Jesus’ crucifixion and death in a thoughtful, understandable way.

Easter Garden
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Easter Breakfast

February 27, 2008 — Angela

Serving 6:30-10:30am . . . Pancakes, bacon, sausage, juice, coffee & milk

Adults $5 / Children 6-12 $3 / Children under 5 free

All proceeds go to camperships for students in grades 2-8 attending camp June 9-13

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Holy Week Services

January 28, 2008 — Angela

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Lenten Services

January 28, 2008 — Angela

Two mid-week worship services are offered during Lent. If transportation is needed call Zion for information.

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Easter Garden

January 22, 2008 — Angela

Every year Zion has a beautiful display of all kinds of different plants and blooming flowers for our Sunday morning Easter Services. The plants/flowers are usually given in memory of or in honor of someone special to you and/or your family. It is a nice way to recognize your loved ones and to show gratitude for God’s many blessings.

The plants are arranged on Saturday at noon. If you can help, please feel free to stop in, and lend a hand.

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Lenten Self Denial Folders

January 22, 2008 — Angela

Can you save .25 per day? Can your Sunday School child save .25 per day? That is what the Lenten Self Denial Folders are all about—saving for God’s work. The money saved by members and turned in during Holy Week goes to 2 causes:

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Lenten Devotions

January 22, 2008 — Angela

Lent is a time to be renewed. Take a few moments for Bible readings and devotions and let prayer and scripture mark each of your days.

Zion members have contributed to a daily devotion booklet that will be used during Lent and the 40 Days of Community. Devotions will be posted online daily and are also available by email. The devotion series will be preceded by a week of prayers beginning on January 27. The email subscription offers a choice of devotions only or devotions plus other 40 days news.

Subscribe to 40 Days of Community Daily Devotions by Email:
Devotions Only
Devotions PLUS Announcements

Tell friends, co-workers, and neighbors about them, too!

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Lenten Suppers

January 22, 2008 — Angela

Everyone is invited to Zion each Wednesday night during the Lenten season for a wonderful evening of fellowship and tasty meals before the 6:30pm worship service. The family meals will continue after lent following a five week rotation.

February 6: Pasta
February 13: Chicken Kiev
February 20: Tacos
February 27: Soups & Chili
March 5: Baked Potato
March 12: Pasta

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Worship Volunteers for Lent and Holy Week

January 22, 2008 — Angela

Ash Wednesday
Two Altar Guild volunteers are needed for the noon Ash Wednesday service.

Wednesday Lenten Services
Ushers are needed for 6:30 pm Lenten services on February 6, 13, 20, 20, March 5 & 12.

Holy Week
Ushers and Greeters are needed for Maundy Thursday (noon or 6:30 pm services), Good Friday (noon or 7pm services), and Easter Sunday (7am, 8:30am or 10:30am services).

Easter Garden Setup
Volunteers are needed at 11am on Saturday, March 22 to set up the Easter Garden in the sanctuary.

Please contact Sherilyn in the office to fill any of these worship needs.

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