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Zion Episcopal Church 301 East Washington Street Charles Town, WV 25414

TELEPHONE: Parish Office: 304-725-5312

ZION’S STAFF: Priest: The Rev. E.F. Michael Morgan, Ph.D.* Email: priest@zionepiscopal.net Phone: 304-725-0802 Parish Administrator/Secretary/Notary: Georgia Gessler Email: ggessler@zionepiscopal.net Director of Music Ministries/Organist: David Miller Email: dmiller@mfa.gwu.edu or dmiller4947@gmail.com Sexton: Kenneth “Bobby” Writt Housekeeper Chastity Barker

Senior Warden: Amy Salisbury*

Email: amytherealtor321@gmail.com Phone: 304-528-3635

Junior Warden: Phil McDonald* Email:philmcd@earthlink.net

Phone: 304-261-5710 Secretary: Greg Harp*

Vestry Members:

2018 Class: Becton Davis Eileen Davis Richard Seckinger Karen Wysong 2019 Class: Candy Cain Greg Harp Amy Salisbury Alice Sudduth 2020 Class: Gary Cogle Sue Floyd Phil McDonald Mark Peyton

Youth Representative: Audrey Davis

Keyman family: Stephanie, Greg and Collin Harp and Earlene Harp

Convention Delegates: Ken Floyd, Steven Longerbeam & Richard Seckinger

Convention Alternate: Ken Fanelli Trustees:

Suellen Cassell, Henry Davenport, Tom Steptoe, and Linda Work

Treasurer: James Ruddy* Assistant Treasurer/Flower Fund: Richard Seckinger

Altar Guild Co-Directors: Beverly Raines, Linda Work, Laurie Ruddy

*Executive Committee

WEBSITE: www.zionepiscopal.net CHURCH EMAIL: episcopalchurchzion@gmail.com Mailing Address: 221 East Washington Street, Charles Town, WV 25414 Office Hours: Monday—Friday 9:00 a.m.—12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m.—4:00 p.m.

Table of Contents Page Article 1 Contact Information & Table of Contents 2 “Tidings” from Rev. E.F. Michael Morgan, Ph.D. 2-3 “Angels Among Us” 3 Pentecost Banner 4 Zion Book Club—July 11 Fellowship Lunch – Wednesday, July 26 MMM-Monthly Meal Ministry—July 29 5 Pentecost Sunday photos 6-8 Vacation Bible School photos 8 Baby Arrivals:

Bethany Faith LaMere Leigh Lenore McDonald

Holy Baptisms: Levi McDonald Yuhasz Philip Porter Yuhasz

9 Peterkin photos 10-11 Condolences: The Very Rev. Donald Krickbaum 12 Emmy Awards Won by Paul Gessler Good Shepherd Caregivers Rubber Ducky Classic Farmers Market/Church Bazaar (Nov. 3 & 4) Zion Church 2017 Commemorative Crock 13 Birthdays & Anniversaries

JCCM-Jefferson County Community Ministries 14 Calendar of Events 15 Director of Music Ministries Summer Choir

AmazonSmile information (sponsor Zion) 16 Facebook Like, Glory Days Fundraiser

Martins, Food Lion, Weis food cards & Sheetz cards Altar Guild, From the Treasurer Change of Addresses, Contact Us

Flower Fund Openings 17 Journey to Generosity 2017 Stewardship

Campaign 18 Cover Page with Mission Statement Zion Nursery at the Church on Sundays

TIDINGS News, notes, and updates from Zion

JULY 2017

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Publish Glad Tidings … tidings of peace Tidings of Jesus redemption and release

July, 2017

It was my privilege recently to offer the opening devotions at the June Board Meeting of JCCM (Jefferson County Community Ministries). My remarks were apparently well-received, reflecting perhaps that all people need to affirm one another if we are to become the family of God. Here’s what I said: It’s no surprise to anyone these days that the religious scene, as well as the world scene, is rapidly changing; so much so that we may need to adjust many of our fundamental beliefs. In the midst of all the shifting religious sentiments and attitudes confronting us daily, I am aware that I came here to Charles Town just a few months ago primarily as an Episcopal priest, appointed by my bishop to serve a particular congregation called Zion Church. And yet what I have found here, is an energized civic community, open to the wider human purpose of serving one another so that we all can succeed at the challenging, and sometimes scary enterprise, called life. But the overriding question of course is: How? How do we do it? And even more to the point - how do we do it with integrity? Let me suggest we do it by working intentionally with people of other faiths, or no faith at all. And that may not be as radical as it sounds. In fact it may even be what God has in mind for us to do in this wider entity called Jefferson County. Primarily we are committed to our own faith traditions, but working cooperatively with other groups and organizations allows us to see that we all hold similar goals and worthy objectives. To that end, listen to this passage written by a woman rabbi; as all the people of the earth somehow managed to come together… Then, each person who had a name for God looked at the others who had a different name. They looked into God’s mirror and saw their own faces and the faces of all the others. And they called out their names for God: Source of Life, Creator of Light, Shepherd, Master of Peace, My Rock, Healer, Redeemer, Ancient One, Comforter, Mother, Father,

Friend, all at the same time. At that moment, the people knew that all the names for God were good and no name was better than another. Then all at once, their voices came together and they called God One. Everyone listened, most of all God. (Rabbi Sandy Eisenberg Sasso) That’s the positive direction I believe the world is heading; and our task at JCCM is to make a difference in this community through compassionate acts of justice, care, mercy and kindness. Sounds fairly easy, but it’s not. It’s hard work. Even so, I challenge all of us to rise to the occasion. Everyone needs to participate, because the stakes are high, and God is both listening and watching. Michael†

“ANGELS AMONG US” REVEALED for JUNE

1. Lyn Widmyer…she is the chip off her mother’s humor and spontaneity. 2. Georgia Gessler…this explains her insightful undercover work.

3. Jill Smith…While standing in line to board our plane, I noticed a nun in line. My mom knew that I didn't like to fly so in my mind this was a sign that she was sending a nun to ensure my safe arrival to the U.S. and home. Upon seating, I noticed two seats behind us that were empty, so I asked the flight attendant to invite the nun to first class. She did so and noted that there were two nuns. Upon seating, I introduced myself and shared my story mentioning that they were my angels and guiding me home safely. We said a prayer and were on our way. During our flight Sister Guadelupe came to speak with me, she said that they were not my sign, but I was theirs and we were supposed to meet. Sister Emmanuel, the second Sister, was very ill and had been trying to get to the U.S. for medical assistance. She said the extra seating room made her

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feel comfortable as she could recline and rest. Evidently, she had a severe stomach/digestive issue and things were becoming quite serious. We exchanged contact information so that we could keep in touch. Sister Emmanuel and I have communicated via text and she is doing well. What an amazing journey these ladies have been on during their missions. I felt so blessed in having met them so I did a pay it forward. I hand stitched 10 prayer flags for the Sisters to bless and share with someone in need. Their story can be found at www.solt.net. The moral of the story....it's not always about me!! I thought they were there for my spiritual need when in fact it was about helping each other and spreading love to others.

JULY “Angels Among Us”

This angel was a lazy teenager who failed to sell his allotted number of raffle tickets for his Catholic high school’s fundraiser. So, his parents wanted to teach him a lesson by making him buy all of his unsold tickets himself. He did, and he won the GRAND Prize, a brand new CAR, plus a big cash bonus for selling the winning ticket. Who won the lesson, he or his parents? Unfortunately, at this time, we only have one Angel willing to regale you with one of their stories this month. We know that there are LOTS more stories out there. We Zion members are FUN, CREATIVE, Zany, Intelligent, Gifted, and recipients of various awards and praises. If you know someone that is not willing to share their story, tell it for them (of course, with their permission). Let’s keep this going. It is great conversation. Or, I may have to make it up.

PLEASE keep them coming!

Spirit Soaring, Eileen Davis Phone: 304-725-6639 Email: beconnectedeileen@gmail.com

The Pentecost Banner was made in The Lindisfarne Workshop, by Barbara Porterfield. This photo was taken on Father’s Day with Phil & Barbara Porterfield and their daughter The Rev. Amy P. Turner.

The front center of the banner is worked in embroidered ultra-suede and depicts the Holy Spirit descending in the form of a dove into the tongues of fire. The back and front edging are Aragon Tapestry made by M. Perkins & Son, Ltd., London, United Kingdom. The firm has manufactured ecclesiastical fabrics since 1813.

The symbolism depicted in the Aragon Tapestry:

The birds symbolize the role of mediators between Heaven & Earth and in early Christian art they signified saved souls. The urn, a container for oils and perfumes, recalls Mary Magdalene and the perfumes and spices bought to the tomb to anoint Jesus’ body after the crucifixion. The Blue Iris in the tapestry represents the Virgin Mary, while the Thistle is a symbol of the Passion of Jesus Christ and the suffering of the Christian martyrs. The grapevines symbolize abundant life and the grapes, the Eucharist. The banner is in place at its stand near the lectern by the baptismal font, and will remain there throughout the season of Pentecost.

Pentecost Banner

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“The Vanishing American Adult” by Ben Sasse

Tuesday, July 11th at 6:00 p.m.

Parish House parlors

Raised by well-meaning but overprotective parents and coddled by well-meaning but misbegotten government programs, America's youth are ill-equipped to survive in our highly-competitive global economy.

Many of the coming-of-age rituals that have defined the American experience since the Founding: learning the value of working with your hands, leaving home to start

a family, becoming economically self-reliant―are being delayed or skipped altogether. The statistics are daunting: 30% of college students drop out after the first year, and only 4 in 10 graduate. One in three 18-to-34 year-olds live with their parents.

From these disparate phenomena: Nebraska Senator Ben Sasse who as president of a Midwestern college observed the trials of this generation up close, sees an existential threat to the American way of life.

In The Vanishing American Adult, Sasse diagnoses the causes of a generation that can't grow up and offers a path for raising children to become active and engaged citizens. He identifies core formative experiences that all young people should pursue: hard work to appreciate the benefits of labor, travel to understand deprivation and want, the power of reading, the importance of nurturing your body―and explains how parents can encourage them.

Our democracy depends on responsible, contributing adults to function properly―without them America falls prey to populist demagogues. A call to arms, The Vanishing American Adult will ignite a much-needed debate about the link between the way we're raising our children and the future of our country.

Wednesday, July 26th at 12:00 p.m.

Mason House parlors

Pack your lunch and bring a drink. (Water is available.)

We have this lunch on the last Wednesday of each month.

Mark your calendar and plan to come and join us.

If you have any questions, call the office. Please let us know if you plan to attend.

We gather together to have lunch and to enjoy fellowship together. Please note…if there is a funeral or other event happening on this date the lunch will not take place.

MMM-Monthly Meal Ministry

Saturday, July 29 11:30 a.m.—1:30 p.m. (New times)

Alger Social Center 215 East Washington Street

Zion serves people in our community a nutritious meal the last Saturday of each month. Please call the Parish Office at 304-725-5312 to volunteer. We can always use desserts. (cakes, cookies, brownies) Please call the office if you can assist.

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Photos from Pentecost Sunday

Candy Cain, Eileen Davis, and William Gageby decorating the Parish House lawn area for the Celebration of Pentecost.

Dr. Morgan and Alice Sudduth and others enjoying the food and fellowship.

The McGivern girls

Phil McDonald and Eileen Davis

The food line…↑

Greg Harp and Richard Seckinger↑

Great fun, food, fellowship,

and games for the children

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Vacation Bible School Galactic Starveyors

Searching the Visible Discovering the Invisible

The Hauser Room: gathering space for the children

Pre-K with Laurie

Delaney and

Nancy Jenks

Grades 1 & 2 with Jill Smith

Grades 3 & 4

with Nancy Longerbeam

Grades 5 & 6 with Alice

Sudduth

Nancy Moshier, our VBS director↓

Fun was had by all at the 2017 Vacation Bible School from June 12-16. Thanks to all who helped to make this a successful VBS.

Georgia Gessler (Snack Leader) & Alice Sudduth ( 5th & 6th grade teacher) share a moment.

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Backdrop in the Gathering space

5th and 6th graders enjoying snack time together.

Astronauts in Space↑

The only way to eat a Galaxy cupcake ←

Moon and Stars Cross Crackers

Jill Smith with one of her Galaxy Cupcake students

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Science project for the older kids. How far can the straw go?

Classroom time↓

BABY ARRIVALS

Congratulations to Rachel and Nick LaMere of Cape Neddick, ME on the birth of their third daughter, Bethany Faith LaMere. She was born on June 9th at 5 pm and weighed 8 lbs. 14 oz. Big sisters at home are Sofia and Madelyn. Proud grandparents are Tess and Ron Truitt of Summit Point.

Congratulations to Jenna and Tim McDonald of West Point, NY, on the birth of their second daughter, Leigh Lenore McDonald. She was born on June 24th at 2 pm and weighed 7 lbs. 4 oz. and 20” long. Big sister Laine is at home. Proud grandparents are Jenny Sue and Denny Caling and great-

grandparents are Marge and Archie Smith of Charles Town.

HOLY BAPTISMS Sunday, June 18th at the 10:30 a.m. Service at Zion, Levi McDonald Yuhasz and his brother, Porter Philip Yuhasz were baptized by The Rev. Amy P. Turner, Chaplain at Holy Trinity Episocpal Academy in Melbourne, FL. Levi and Porter are the son’s of Julia and Greg Yuhasz and grandsons of Becky and Phil McDonald. Levi’s godparents were Carianne Sarver Schmidt and Christopher Purvis Turner. Porter’s godparents were Laura Susan Turner and Jordan Schmidt.

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Peterkin campers

Will and Abigail Buettin at Beginner’s Camp

Porter Yuhasz

Trinity Pavillion at Peterkin Camp & Conference Center

The Chapel

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The Very Reverend Donald William Krickbaum died on May 30, 2017 in Fayetteville Georgia. A Memorial Service and internment of ashes was held at Zion Episcopal Church Saturday, June 24, 2017. Dean Krickbaum was born in Tampa, Florida on September 21, 1938. He attended High school in Washington D.C., and graduated from the University of the South at Sewanee before attending General Theological Seminary in New York. Following his ordination, he served as a missionary priest in Costa Rica for six years. He returned to the United States in 1969 and completed a fellowship at the Menninger Institute before starting a long career as a parish priest which spanned over 40 years. Donald served in the Diocese of Southeast Florida as Rector of St. Paul’s, Key West and Good Shepherd, Tequesta before being appointed the Dean of Trinity Cathedral, Miami in 1988. He was also an Associate of the Shalom Institute for Spiritual Formation, working as a spiritual director, retreat leader and lecturer for many years. He retired as Dean Emeritus in 2003 and moved to Harpers Ferry, West Virginia where he served in several parishes until ill health forced his retirement

in 2014. He, and his wife, Gail, relocated to Fayetteville, Georgia in 2015 to live with their daughter, Kristina. In 1966 Donald married Gail Wallace Krickbaum, who survives him. They have two daughters, Kristina Krickbaum and Karen Pickowitz, and two grandsons, Mikhail and Sergei Pickowitz. Memorial donations may be made to Zion Episcopal Church, 221 East Washington Street, Charles Town, WV 25414 or the Southwest Christian Care, Hospice Unit, 7225 Lester Rd. Union City, GA 30291 “May his soul rest in peace and light perpetual shine upon him.”

Photos from The Very Rev. Donald Krickbaum’s Funeral Service

The Very Rev. Douglas W. McCaleb, Dean, Trinity Cathedral, Miami, FL

The Rev. Canon Henry N.F. Minich, Priest Associate, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Ivy, VA

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Celebrant and Preacher: The Rt. Rev. Calvin O. Scholfield, Jr., retired bishop of Southeast Florida

The Rev. Deacon Anne Scupholme,

Buck County Episcopal Church,

Earlysville, VA

Gary Cogle & Dr. Morgan

Georgia & Fred Gessler

Thom Potts & Randy & Vicky Hilton Richard Seckinger

Some of the Choir: David Miller, Karen Shefner, Beverly Raines, Ann, McKee and Nancy Jenks

Beverly & Leroy Raines Sr. Barbara of Jesus OCD Episcopal Carmel of Saint Teresa, Rising Sun, MD

Wanda and Roger Perry. Wanda made the flower arrangement for the reception.

The Krickbaum’s: Karen Pickowitz, Gail Krickbaum, and Kristina Krickbaum

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PAUL GESSLER WINS

FOUR EMMY’S

Paul Gessler, WBBF45 news reporter in Baltimore won four Emmy’s at the 59th Emmy Awards held on June 24th held at Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center. One of his Emmy’s was on Firefighter Falkenhan’s Family Legacy (Feature News Report – Serious Feature)

The National Capital Chesapeake Bay Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS-

NCCB) is a non-profit, professional organization serving the Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C. television community. The Academy's EMMY® Award is the industry's benchmark for the recognition of television excellence.

Good Shepherd Caregivers Rubber Ducky Classic Saturday, July 15, 2017

The Rubber Ducky Classic is a race which rubber ducks are placed in Shepherdstown’s Town Run, which is across from Betty’s Restaurant off of German Street. The race will begin at McMurran Hall and end at the Little House off N. Princess Street. Also, as a special thanks, they will have face painting this year! Ticket sales end around 4 pm due to the race starting at 4:30 p.m. If you would like to purchase tickets prior to the race, please arrive at around 3:30 p.m. Ticket cost is $5 per duck or $20 for 5 ducks.

Prizes include: 1st place: $300; 2nd place: $200; 3rd place: $100 and last place: $50.

All proceeds will help continue the works of Good Shepherd Caregivers. For ticket information, please call them at 304-876-3325.

FARMERS’ MARKET/CHURCH BAZAAR Friday, November 3rd [9:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m.]

& Saturday, November 4th [9:00 a.m.—1:00 p.m.]

Clean out your closets, garages, sheds and storage units. We are accepting donations for the annual Church Bazaar/Farmers’ Market. Please make sure that your items and clothing donations are CLEAN.

Clothes can go in the Hauser Room now. We are also in need of empty shoe boxes. Please NO electronics, large pieces of furniture, large appliances or TV’s are being accepted. We need volunteers to help sort donations. Call the office or stop in for details.

Monetary donations for the Farmers’ Market are needed to help defray the cost of the food. Please make checks payable to Zion Church and in your memo section, please write “Farmers’ Market food donation”. Your donation will be added to your year-end contribution statement. Let’s have another successful year!

2017 CROCK EDITION

Stop in the Narthex or the Parish Office to purchase chances. You can also stop by the Parish Office to purchase chances. The lucky ticket will be selected at the Harvest Dinner in November. Chances will be included in the August issue of the Tidings.

6 chances for $5.00 or one chance for $1.00

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1 George Quinn 2 Peter Webb 4 John Miller 5 Jack Coulter Zander Lamp 9 Lucas Costello Dick Alwin

10 Vincent Fanelli Katherine Olivia Sager

Marie Everman 11 Ruthanne Heriot 12 Tommy Davis

Greg Taylor 13 Alice Sudduth 16 Andrew Skinner

Fred Kratz John McClain 17 Porter Philip Yuhasz 18 Marge Smith Denny Caling

19 Becky McGivern 20 Bertha Kelican 22 Vicky Hilton Emily Hooper

23 Jamie Wilson 26 Rebecca Morgan Adie Amore

27 Whitney Smith Chastity Barker

28 Ashleigh Vogel Ruth Quinn

29 Nathan Barker George Olen

30 Doris Starks Ann Paonessa Anne Own McCormick

1 Kathleen and Brian Sager 6 AnaLea and Bill Noble 10 The Rev’s Amy and Brian Turner 24 Sarah and Sean McGivern

NOTE:

If we missed your birthday or anniversary or it is listed incorrectly, please call the Parish Office at 304-725- 5312 or send an email to Georgia Gessler.

Make a habit of bringing food to Church! Bring a canned or boxed item for

JCCM-Jefferson County Community Ministries, to be placed in the baskets by the front doors. It’s an easy way to help a family in need. Please keep bringing your non-perishable food donations to church each week.

Pancake mix and syrup, small bags or boxes of rice, canned pasta such as ravioli or spaghetti, canned tomato or

mushroom soup, snack pack size applesauce and fruits, canned fruit. Standard need:

Jelly Immediate needs

Bath soap, paper towels, toilet paper Standard needs

Blankets, Sheets (all sizes),Towels Keep up the good work of bringing in non-perishable food items for the Food Pantry. 16 pounds was delivered on June 26th by Jim Ruddy.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS Sun. 2 The Fourth Sunday after Pentecost

(Proper 8) Readings: Genesis 22:1-14; Psalm 13;

Romans 6:12-23; Matthew 10:40-42 The loose offering this morning goes towards the Rector’s Discretionary Fund. Please be generous. 8:00 a.m., Holy Eucharist & Sermon 10:00 a.m., Summer Choir practice 10:30 a.m., Holy Eucharist & Sermon [Babysitter available in the Nursery.]

Mon.3-Tue.4, Office Closed (Independence Day) Wed. 5 6:00 p.m., Vestry Executive Committee

Meeting (Coe Room)

Sun. 9 The Fifth Sunday after Pentecost

(Proper 9) Readings: Genesis 24:34-38,42-49,58-67;

Psalm 45:11-18; Romans 7:15-25a; Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30

8:00 a.m., Holy Eucharist & Sermon 10:00 a.m., Summer Choir practice 10:30 a.m., Holy Eucharist & Sermon [Babysitter available in the Nursery.]

Sun. 16 The Sixth Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 10)

Readings: Genesis 25:19-34; Psalm 119:105-112; Romans 8:1-11; Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 8:00 a.m., Holy Eucharist & Sermon 10:00 a.m., Summer Choir practice 10:30 a.m., Holy Eucharist & Sermon [Babysitter available in the Nursery.] Wed. 19 7:00 p.m., Vestry Meeting (Coe Room)

Sun. 23 The Seventh Sunday after Pentecost

(Proper 11) Readings: Genesis 28:10-19a;

Psalm 139:1-11, 22-23; Romans 8:12-25; Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43

8:00 a.m., Holy Eucharist & Sermon 10:00 a.m., Summer Choir practice 10:30 a.m., Holy Eucharist & Sermon [Babysitter available in the Nursery.] Wed. 26 Noon, Fellowship Lunch (Coe Room)

Sat. 29 11:30 a.m.—1:30 p.m., Monthly Meal Ministry

(Alger Social Center, 215 East Washington Street)

Sun. 30 The Eighth Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 12) Readings: Genesis 29:15-28; Psalm 105:1-11,45b;

Romans 8:26-39; Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52 8:00 a.m., Holy Eucharist & Sermon 10:00 a.m., Summer Choir practice 10:30 a.m., Holy Eucharist & Sermon

[Babysitter available in the Nursery.]

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Director of Music Ministries Submitted by David Miller Baptized in Water, sealed by the Spirit

–David M. Miller

“Baptized in water, sealed by the Spirit,

cleansed by the blood of Christ, our King; heirs of salvation, Trusting his promise, faithfully now God’s praises we sing.”*

Hymn 294 “Baptized in Water” by Michael Saward is rich in baptismal images and scriptural allusions. The opening stanza above draws upon several passages including Hebrews 1:14: “Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation?” Romans 6:3-5 provides stanza two: “Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into his death? Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life. For if we have been planted together in the likeness of his death, we shall be also in the likeness of his resurrection.” In the early church, every Sunday was a celebration of the Easter event, a Christian Passover. Since Jesus rose from the dead on the first day of the week, the early Christians called the first day of the week “the eighth day” of creation, where God made all creation new. A look at our baptismal font reminds us of this in that it is designed with eight sides. This is a visual association between the waters of baptism and our new creation in Christ. We are the eighth day, the eight sides of the font, – the newness of life. Ephesians 4:4-6 provides the basis for stanza three: “There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling; One Lord, one faith, one baptism, One God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all.”

Baptized in water, sealed by the Spirit, marked with the sign of Christ our King: Born of one father, we are his children,

joyfully now God’s praise we sing.

SUMMER CHOIR

Summertime fun is here again started on Trinity Sunday, June 11th. We meet at 10:00 a.m. to rehearse before church. All ages are invited, children under 8 need an adult to help guide them.

-David Miller, Director of Music Ministries

(You will be supporting Zion Episcopal Church, Charles Town, WV)

Through the AmazonSmile program, you can now donate a percentage of your AMAZON purchase(s) to Zion Episcopal Church when placing an order. Amazon donates 0.5% of the purchase price of eligible products to the charitable organizations selected by its customers. Zion Episcopal Church is registered with AmazonSmile as an eligible organization. Taking advantage of this opportunity is easy. Simply log-on to smile.amazon.com. You will see a welcome to Amazon smile…you shop. Amazon gives. To the right of the screen, you will type Zion Episcopal Church in the Search box as the recipient of the donation. Make sure you select Zion Episcopal Church, Charles Town, WV, when the list comes up. This will bring you to the smile.amazon website where you will place your order. You only have to do this the first time; you will be automatically brought to our page on all subsequent logins. If you have any questions, please call Georgia Gessler at 304-725-5312 or email her at episcopalchurchzion@gmail.com

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ZION EPISOCPAL CHURCH

Type in Zion Church in your search box. Find our logo beside Zion Church

GLORY DAYS FUNDRAISER AT ZION:

Glory Days $25.00 gift cards We need your guest receipt with what you ordered. We cannot use your credit card receipt.

Sample of receipt→→ We mail the receipts in at the end of the year to get 10% back minus the alcohol.

We continue to sell Martins, Food Lion, Weis and Sheetz cards. Please continue to purchase these cards at church or in the office.

July Altar Guild

Laurie Ruddy and Beverly Raines

All persons are welcome to follow or assist Guild members in preparing the Altar for the service or to help remove the Sacraments after the service. Altar flowers are available after the 10:30 a.m. service to take to nursing homes, hospitals, or to those convalescing at home. If you are interested in helping, please contact the Parish Office at 304-725-5312.

From the Treasurer—Jim Ruddy If you have any questions/concerns, please do not hesitate to give Jim a call at the office on Mondays until 3:00 pm or at his home at 304-229-8874.

ISABEL JONES 311 HERITAGE PT

MORGANTOWN, WV 26505-3060

PRISCILLA YOUNG THE WILLOWS AT MEADOW BRANCH

1881 HARVEST DRIVE APT. 118

WINCHESTER, VA 22601

Please call the Parish Office when: A family member is in the hospital so visits

can be made and their name added to the prayer list

You learn of a death in the church family Your phone number or address has changed

so that the church records can be updated A new baby arrives in your family

Flower Fund Openings at Zion

2nd Sunday in December (December 10, 2017) 1st Sunday in January (January 7, 2018) 3rd Sunday in January (January 21, 2018) 4th Sunday in January (January 28, 2018) Both vases 4th Sunday in March (March 25, 2018) 4th Sunday in April (April 22, 2018) Cost per vase is $25.00

If you are interested in obtaining one or more of these openings, please contact Richard Seckinger (304-725-6158) to make arrangements.

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ZION EPISCOPAL CHURCH 301 East Congress Street Charles Town, WV

Mailing Address: 221 East Washington Street Charles Town, WV 25414 [Address Service Requested]

Office Phone: 304-725-5312

Nonprofit Organization

U.S. POSTAGE PAID #46 Charles Town, WV 25414

CHECK OUT ZION ONLINE! Be sure to check out Zion’s Webpage at www.zionepiscopal.net. Printed versions of sermons are also available. Take a peek and let us know what you think. Also, check out our Church Facebook page.

(Infancy through age 4)

At Zion Church, our nursery is staffed, and is located downstairs. Proceed through the door to the right of the

chancel, through the hallway, turn right and head downstairs. The Nursery is on your left.

Our Mission is to Share Christ’s Love and Grace with Joy, Respect and Compassion. We are a Community of Scripture, Reason and Tradition. Zion Episcopal Church is a Historic Church, a Spiritual Home and a Beacon of Unconditional Love.

TIDINGS Please go to Zion’s website or Facebook page to view the Tidings. Zion's Webmaster, Dirk Stevens, will post the monthly newsletter onto Zion's webpage (www.zionepiscopal.net or type Zion Episcopal Church in your Google box) and Zion's Facebook page. Notifications will be posted on these sites too. If you are not on Zion's Facebook page, please “like” our page, so you can get notifications and other important information. Normal emails such as schedules for ushers, lay readers, and acolytes will be emailed from the office. If you have any questions, please contact the office. We continue to mail the hard copy of the Tidings to those who have been receiving it via the US Postal Service.