If you would like more information about any of these activities, speak to Pastor Traci, any member of Zion's "Mission Possible" team, or send an inquiry using our CONTACT Us page. (You do not not need to be a member of Zion to participate.)
HELP US MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
Baskets of Love
Bring in suggested items for gift baskets given to newly released prisoners to help them get off to a good start. This Synod-wide ministry provides baskets of basic supplies for persons returning to society after having served a term in the prison system.
Empty laundry baskets to collect the requested items are placed in the Communications Room. Attached to each basket is a pen and a list of needed items. The list is blue if intended for a man, pink if for a woman.
Place check marks in the boxes corresponding to items that you intend to supply, and then again on the line after you have placed the item(s) in the basket. The Mission Possible team will then see that the Synod task force behind this ministry receives the basket for distribution.
Empty laundry baskets to collect the requested items are placed in the Communications Room. Attached to each basket is a pen and a list of needed items. The list is blue if intended for a man, pink if for a woman.
Place check marks in the boxes corresponding to items that you intend to supply, and then again on the line after you have placed the item(s) in the basket. The Mission Possible team will then see that the Synod task force behind this ministry receives the basket for distribution.
CROP Walk
Join with other area churches in a 5k walk to raise money to fight hunger locally and around the world
The annual Donegal-Conoy Crop Walk takes place in October, on a Sunday afternoon. Walkers solicit sponsors from among friends, relatives, and members of Zion. Money raised helps to support our local food bank as well as those in need across our nation and around the world.
The annual Donegal-Conoy Crop Walk takes place in October, on a Sunday afternoon. Walkers solicit sponsors from among friends, relatives, and members of Zion. Money raised helps to support our local food bank as well as those in need across our nation and around the world.
Faith Homes of Donegal
Faith Homes provides transitional housing and mentoring to at risk families. Once in the home, residents are connected to local Church Care Teams offering mentoring and hands on assistance. Families are referred to the Mount Joy Food Bank, and receive furniture from the Mount Joy Furniture Bank when moving to permanent housing. They may be encouraged to connect with Tabor Community Services or Bridge of Hope for professional case management that will continue 12 months after they find permanent housing.
For information on how you can help, talk to Zion's Suzette McCarty (suzettemccarty@comcast.net), or visit faith-homes.org
For information on how you can help, talk to Zion's Suzette McCarty (suzettemccarty@comcast.net), or visit faith-homes.org
East Donegal / Conoy Township Food Bank
Donate food or money, and/or take a turn packing and distributing food.
Zion is one of 14 congregations supporting this cooperative effort which currently provides food for as many as 180 area families in need.
In addition to responding to requests for food donations, we take our turn in sending volunteers to staff the food bank, open each Wednesday from 2-4 pm. In addition, volunteers from all participating congregations gather to pack special Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter food boxes.
Zion is one of 14 congregations supporting this cooperative effort which currently provides food for as many as 180 area families in need.
In addition to responding to requests for food donations, we take our turn in sending volunteers to staff the food bank, open each Wednesday from 2-4 pm. In addition, volunteers from all participating congregations gather to pack special Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter food boxes.
Holiday Bazaar
(November, year-round opportunities to help with preparation) 2-day bazaar sells baked goods, soup, hand-crafted items, Christmas decorations, etc., raising money for the Food Bank and Zion’s Facilities Task Force (elevator fund).
Love, INC (Love In the Name of Christ)
(Year round)
Zion is just one of many churches partnering with Love INC of Lancaster County to provide services to local peopl, especially (in our case) by driving them to medical appointments or taking them grocery shopping.
Clients call the Lancaster office, which relays each request to a local church coordinator. Virtually all requests are for weekdays during the daytime. Agreeing to be contacted does not obligate a volunteer to accept any request that doesn’t suit.
Right now there are just 2 volunteers from Zion, who are able to handle many, but not all of the requests. Another one or two drivers who could occasionally be available for weekday service could make a big difference!
Zion is just one of many churches partnering with Love INC of Lancaster County to provide services to local peopl, especially (in our case) by driving them to medical appointments or taking them grocery shopping.
Clients call the Lancaster office, which relays each request to a local church coordinator. Virtually all requests are for weekdays during the daytime. Agreeing to be contacted does not obligate a volunteer to accept any request that doesn’t suit.
Right now there are just 2 volunteers from Zion, who are able to handle many, but not all of the requests. Another one or two drivers who could occasionally be available for weekday service could make a big difference!
Prayer Shawl Ministry
Zion blesses and gives hand-made prayer shawls to help comfort and sustain individuals going through a difficult time. Our Prayer Shawl volunteers meet on the 4th Wednesday of the month (excluding December) from 6:30–7:30 pm to craft the shawls.
No previous experience required to join. We will give you any help you need.
No previous experience required to join. We will give you any help you need.
Prime Time Lunches
The monthly “Primetime” luncheons in our fellowship hall (usually the first Monday of the month) provide food, fellowship and a variety of educational and fun activities (including the ever-popular BINGO) for approximately 30-50 Marietta-area senior citizens. Volunteers take turns preparing and serving the meals. There is no charge for the luncheon. Donations are combined with International Gift Shop proceeds to help support a variety of charitable organizations.
Tools 4 School
With the help of local businesses, we are able to provide free school supplies for local families who might find the cost burdensome. So far, the weather has cooperated with this August event, enabling us to hold it in our pavilion.
You can help by donating money or supplies, contacting local businesses that might help sponsor the event, helping with the August setup and distribution, and/or helping to advertise or spread the word about the next event.
You can help by donating money or supplies, contacting local businesses that might help sponsor the event, helping with the August setup and distribution, and/or helping to advertise or spread the word about the next event.