April was a busy month with Easter and all the events that happen around the celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior. I would like to thank all those that helped make Lent and Easter the total experience we all enjoy. 

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Maggie put together the bulletin and got information out to the Liturgists, so they were prepared for Sunday morning. Shelly picked out the music and got the Choirs together for weekly practices and services and helped recruit special music for Wednesday night services.  Eric, Stacy, and Lauren made sure the sound was working and got each service online for many to watch. Sandy created the visual reminders of our weekly sermon topic and the victory poster for Easter Sunday. The Confirmands served as Acolytes and ushers, and many great cooks provided us with meals on Wednesday nights and Easter Sunday morning. Thank you all for your service. 

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As we approach Pentecost Sunday and the Confirmation of four students, it is a time of celebration. It is obvious from all the pictures in the dining hall that Confirmation is an important event in the life of Zion UCC.  My prayer is that these Confirmands can continue to learn about the church and develop their faith in Christ Jesus while participating in the life of the church. 

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I have been to visit our Home Bound folks and have taken Communion to them.  I am thankful to Tom Rash for getting the chapel for us to have Communion at Woodcrest for the people who live there. It was my honor to officiate Marilyn Fruchte’s funeral. It was great to meet the family that I heard so much about during my visits with her in the past year.  The church provided a wonderful meal for the family following the funeral. These dinners are a great time for the family to gather and share their memories about the loved ones that have just passed.  Thank you to all that helped with the meal.  

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As Shannon and I take some time away from the community we thank you for the opportunity to serve this congregation.  Over the Summer I would like to have some folks join me for some discussions about the church, and how we can move into the future.  This will be an open forum for people to express their hopes, ideas, and concerns.

Peace & Love

Allen R. Kahler, Pastor