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March 2020 Volume 106, Issue 3 THE HERALD

HARROLD ZION MISSION STATEMENT

Harrold Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church is a

family of believers who seek to provide an open

and caring environment where all are welcome

and experience the hope and love of Jesus

Christ. As members of the Evangelical Lutheran

Church in America, we believe the Lutheran

Confessions to be a faithful interpretation of

Scripture, and our ministry revolves around the

Word and Sacraments.

We are committed to being good stewards of

God’s creation by sharing the good news of

Jesus Christ through word and deed. Thus we

respond to human need with acts of love and

compassion as we bear witness to the love we

have first received from God

through Jesus Christ.

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FROM THE SENIOR PASTOR…

Dear Friends in Christ,

It is hard to believe that the year is passing so quickly that Lent is just around the corner. This is an

important time of learning from the Christ who came to respond to our need of forgiveness and hope

with a life, with acts of love and compassion.

Hmmm….that sounds like our Mission Statement, that which defines who we are as Harrold Zion

Lutheran Church. This Lent is a time for us to see how we are doing as a church in light of the

mission statement and how we are doing in living out our purpose.

This Lent is our fifth year to live out this portion of our mission statement through contributions for

Lutheran World Relief. First year, it was pigs, then chickens, the cows (my favorite). We had fun with

this one!), and last year it was water wells. And this year, it will be……………….well, you just have to

wait to hear it announced at the services the weekend of February 22 and 23!!!

How does this fit into our purpose? Read the following words from Lutheran World Hunger – Hunger facts:

• 821 million people around the world - that's more than 1 in 10 - can't access the food they need to live active, healthy lives.

• According to the most recent estimates, 736 million people live in extreme poverty on less than $1.90 per day. That's 10% of the world's population.”

By providing immediate relief to those who are hungry, we meet basic needs and recognize the universal human right to food. But ending hunger is about more than food. By connecting people with the resources they need to produce food and gain access to clean water, education, health care and sources of income, long-term, sustainable change can be accomplished. By continuing our support of Lutheran World Hunger through Lent, we are without a doubt fulfilling our purpose as the church living out its mission statement. Any why? It’s in the statement again – we have first received this love from God through Jesus Christ. That is the purpose of these forty days. That is the purpose of our church. That is our purpose as Children of God, to make a difference. Peace be with you this Lenten Season. I’ll see you in church!! Blessings – Pastor John

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ASH WEDNESDAY WORSHIP AT HARROLD ZION

February 26

7:00 AM

This early morning is designed for those on their way to or from work, those on their way to

school, and those who prefer this time and type of service. Included in this half-hour service

are the Confession, scripture, Imposition of Ashes, Prayers, and the Sacrament of Holy

Communion.

12:00 NOON

This 40 minute service is designed for those who prefer this time of worship and those who

attend as a part of their lunch hour. This service includes a hymn, meditation, scripture,

Imposition of Ashes, prayers, and the Sacrament of Holy Communion.

7:00 PM

The choir will sing for this service as we observe the Liturgy for Ash Wednesday. Included in

the service are hymns for the day, scripture, the Confession, prayers, Imposition of Ashes,

and the Sacrament of Holy Communion.

ALL MEMBERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO WORSHIP WITH US THIS DAY AS WE

BEGIN THE HOLY SEASON OF LENT.

MIDWEEK LENTEN SERVICES

Our Midweek Lenten series will be held March 4 through April 1. The service runs 6:45 to 7:30 PM..

PLEASE NOTE: OUR ANNUAL LIVING STATIONS OF THE CROSS which is presented by our

youth, will be held at 6:45 PM on the first Wednesday (March 4). This has become a

meaningful presentation to many of our members and we look forward to your presence at

this service.

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GREENSBURG COMMUNITY LENTEN SERVICES

As in previous years, Zion’s Lutheran Church at 146 South Pennsylvania Avenue in Greensburg will

host the midweek noontime Lenten services for the community. The schedule of preachers is as

follows:

February 27 – Rev. Paul Gruesu, St. Matthias Lutheran Church, Greensburg

March 5 – Rev. Caroline Clifford, Harrold Zion Lutheran Church, Greensburg

March 12 – Rev. Larry Kemp, First Lutheran Church, Greensburg

March 19 – Rev. Peter Nordby, St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, Youngwood

March 26 – Rev. Frank Podalinski, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Greensburg

April 2 – Rev. John Smaligo, Harrold Zion Lutheran Church, Greensburg

YOUTH NEWS

ATTENTION ALL YOUTH PARTICIPATING IN LIVING STATIONS OF

THE CROSS - Here is the schedule of rehearsals for our March 4

presentation of the Living Stations of the Cross:

We rehearsed on Sunday, February 9 and 16. Our final rehearsal will

be on Sunday, March 1 – 6:00 PM.

Mrs. Comm will be directing this presentation.

If you have any questions, see or contact Pastor John (824-837-7327) or

Mrs. Wimple (724-331-1066)

CONFIRMATION NEWS

Our Confirmation classes continue to do a wonderful job as they grow in their faith and life. Our

schedule will continue so the youth can participate at whatever class best fits their schedule. We

meet on Saturdays at 4:00 PM and Sunday morning at 9:15 AM. Please note that on Saturday,

March 7, and Sunday, March 8, we will make our monthly visit to Hempfield Manor.

HIGH SCHOOL SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS

On Martin Luther King, Jr, Day – January 20 – our high school class joined students of University of

Pittsburgh in Greensburg for their Day of Service in honor of Dr. King. In addition to items for local

animal shelters, the group also made items for Meals on Wheels and for area nursing facilities. The

event closed with our group painting a wall and scrubbing walls and floors where animals are kept at

Animal Friends in Youngwood. It was a great day.

On January 26 and February 23, we held our monthly breakfast class at Panera. Our next breakfast

class will be March 29. March 1, 8, 15, and 22, we will meet in Pastor John’s Office.

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Midweek Lenten Kids Gathering

Sheri Anderson will be leading a gathering for elementary age children

during the Midweek Lenten services. children will come to the large

Sunday school room for fun, lesson and more each Wednesday during

Lent. Any questions, please contact Sheri at 724-837-7327 or

hzlcyouth@gmail.com.

Kids Gathering dates: March 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th; April 1st 2020

Start time 6:45pm until the end of service.

Egg Hunt Donations

Donations of anything that will fit into an egg are being requested. Ideas include,

individually wrapped candies, packets of animal crackers/Teddy Graham's, or stickers.

Reminder: due to many allergies within our church, we are asking for nut-free items.

Please bring donations to the Communication Center by the weekend of 28th& 29th.

Thank you for your help!

No Sunday Bible Study Classes April 5th and 12th.

Classes resume April 19th.

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Sunday, April 5th Please join us in

the Social Hall anytime between

8:30AM and 10:15 AM for our annual

Palm Sunday breakfast.

This year we will be serving up

Pancakes, Sausage, Bacon, Coffee and

Juice. We are accepting donations of

breakfast casseroles, fruit and/or

apple juice & orange juice. If you

are able to donate, please sign-up

in the communication center. We will

also need youth and adult helpers and there is a sign-up

sheet also for this. This event is sponsored by the

Youth and Family committees and benefits the 2021

Gathering.

Save the date...

June 15th --- 19th 2020 As we begin to prepare for this epic event, we are starting to collect supplies. Here is a wish list of items we need: *Glue sticks *Empty wooden thread spools 2” *White Ping Pong Balls (Dollar Tree Store) *Large sheets of cardboard *Battery operated tea candles

Contact Sheri Anderson at 724-837-7327 or hzlcyouth@gmail.com with any questions.

V.B.S. Planning Meeting Sunday, March 1st after the 10:30am service. We will meet in the music room to get the train rolling and distribute leader guides. All are welcomed to help make this a ride to remember.

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FOOD 2 GO 4 KIDS

Thank you to Harrold Zion members for their support of Food 2 Go 4 Kids weekend backpack lunch

program for three area elementary school. On February 1 and 2, as we celebrated Souper Bowl of

Caring weekend, Harrold Zion donated $1,100 for this program. That will go a long way in Harrold

Zion's participation in this program.

Four years ago, Harrold Zion was instrumental in initiating a weekend backpack lunch program at

Fort Allen Elementary School for children in need who are not eating lunches over the weekend. This

school year, we pack 90 bags every time we are scheduled to provide the weekend lunches.

A year and a half ago, the weekend backpack lunch program extended to West Point Elementary

School where Harrold Zion packs lunches for 60 children when they are scheduled.

In January, Food 2 Go 4 Kids began at Maxwell Elementary School. Harrold Zion packs for 40

children when our turn comes up on the schedule.

It is a joy to work with the following in our community as together, we are Food 2 Go 4 Kids: St. Paul's

Catholic Church, Word of Life, Greensburg Central Catholic High School, Our Lady of Grace Catholic

Church, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Otterbein Methodist Church, First Christian Church,

Westminster Presbyterian Church, St. Matthias Lutheran Church, and Harrold Zion Lutheran Church.

TAIZE SERVICE IN MARCH

Harrold Zion looks forward to joining together with Zion's Lutheran

Church, and St. Paul's and St. Bruno's Catholic Churches for our next

Taize Service on Sunday, March 15, at 6:00 PM. The service will be held

at St. Paul's Catholic Church, 820 Carbon Road, Greensburg.

Taize is a tiny village in the eastern part of France. Since 1940, it has been the home of an ecumenical community where prayer is the center of their life. It originated with Protestants and grew to include other denominations.

The goal of this community is to strive for communion among all. From its beginnings, the community has worked for reconciliation among Christians split apart into different denominations. It is also their goal to see the same among all of humanity. Those who participate in Taize’s prayers look for ways of living lives of prayer and commitment in their own local situations in whatever country they live. Silence is a critical part of these services. Since Harrold Zion, St. Paul's, St. Bruno's, and Zion's churches have combined for these services, we have experienced a good number of worshipers who find these services to be very meaningful. They have been held at Harrold Zion', Zion's, and now St. Paul's.

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DINNER CHURCH – MARCH 29

6:00 PM

Catch a glimpse of God.

See the Divine in a neighbor or stranger.

We believe something sacred happens when we break bread at a common table.

Have you joined us for our monthly Dinner Church? It is a service that is well received by those who

join with us and describe it as “beautiful”, “intimate,” and “meaningful.”

This service follows the format of worship for the early Christians as it takes us back to the first

century Communion practice of sharing a meal as worship. Christians in the early gathered together

around a meal, telling the story of Jesus' last supper, and sharing the cup.

Catch a glimpse of God as we join in worship, dinner, conversation, and fellowship.

FIRST COMMUNION CLASS

First Communion instruction will be held on Saturday, March 28, at 9:30 AM in the

Meeting Room next to the elevator. This class is for any child whose parents

desire that their child receive the Sacrament of Holy Communion. At least one

parent is to attend the class with their child. Those attending their class will

receive their First Communion on Holy Thursday, April 9, at the 7:00 PM service.

Please sign up in the Communication Center or on the church website at www.harroldzion.org. If any

questions, please see or contact Pastor John (724-837-7327).

UPCOMING DATES

April 4 and 5 – Palm/Sunday of the Passion Weekend

Saturday – 5:00; Sunday 8:00 and 10:30 AM

April 9 – Holy Thursday

11:00 AM - Pew Communion; 7:00 PM – Holy Thursday Liturgy

April 10 – Good Friday - 7:00 PM

April 12 – The Resurrection of Our Lord

7:00, 8:45, 10:30 AM

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Daylight savings time begins March 8, 2020.

Be sure to spring forward!

PICTORAL DIRECTORY We are going to have a pictorial directory for 2020! The dates for the pictures are as follows:

March 17, 18, 19, 20 March 31, April 1, 2, 3

Please watch bulletins for times and sign up information. You will be able to sign up online with a link or in person after services (online signup will be unavailable during services). This has come up rather quickly, so we will be proactive in keeping you informed.

WORKING WITH A LOCAL AGENCY

At times our church offices send their papers for recycling and shredding to the local Blind

Association. This not only allows us to find a place to send our confidential papers but also allows us

to support the work of an important agency in our community as they work with the blind and visually

impaired.

The Blind Association’s Document Destruction provides shredding services to over 3,000 customers

annually and covers seven counties (Westmoreland, Indiana, Cambria, Washington, Fayette,

Allegheny & Somerset). Their facility is secured and equipped with an access control system and is

monitored 24/7. They destroy all documents in compliance with federal and state laws and

regulations. All proceeds generated by the Blind Association’s Document Destruction fund programs

that benefit the blind, sight impaired and intellectually disabled individuals.

Items accepted are: white and colored paper, manilla folders, hanging folders, unopened mail, check

books and transaction logs. Paper clips/staples/binders/plastic covers may remain on since they

have individuals who sort through to remove all of these items.

Items not accepted are: newspapers, magazines, photos, wet/moldy paper, garbage, mail flyers and

plastic.

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LEFTOVERS

We all love a good meal of leftovers at home, right? However, the church asks that you do not leave food in any of the refrigerators or freezers after your personal or church events. The items tend to be forgotten about and expire, which means we are left to clean them out. Please take all food items with you following your events. Thank you for your cooperation.

CHOIR CORNER

CALL FOR TALENT!!! Youth: Youth singers and instrumentalists (all skill levels) are needed for Easter Sunday! I would love for our youth to provide the music for the 8:45am Easter Service. Adults: Seasonal singers wanted for Holy Week! Our adult choir will be singing Handel's iconic "Hallelujah Chorus" at the 7:00am and 10:30am Easter Sunday services. If singing this magnificent piece is on your "bucket list," please join us! Seasonal Singers also welcome for Palm Sunday and Good Friday! Contact Laurie if interested!! A heartfelt THANK YOU for those who contributed so generously to our first "Fill the Tambourine" drive at the end of last year. I'm thrilled to announce that we can now afford to supply our youth musicians with robes, binders, a rack, and hangers! THANK YOU for your support!!

Thank you so much for the generosity of the congregation during the recent loss of our husband, father and grandfather, Bob. We appreciate all the thoughts, cards and prayers. We have decided to donate the memorial funds given in Bob’s memory to the Food 2 Go 4 Kids Program and Meals on Wheels. Blessings, Dorothy Henry and family Thank you for all the kindness and generosity shown to us during the recent loss of our loving husband, father and grandfather. ~Edith Jagger and family

PRESCHOOL

March begins with Lutheran Schools Sunday on March 1st at the 10:30 service. The preschoolers will be singing. We also have Dr. Seuss, St. Patrick’s Day and Grandparents Days on March 26th and 27th. Fall 2020 Registration is under way. Our Monday, Wednesday, Friday Pre- K class is currently full with a waiting list. Our afternoon class is ages 3-5 and our Tuesday, Thursday morning class is ages 3-4. Summer camp is two days in July and two days in August. Please call or text Lisa Zundel for more information at 412-554-4736. You can also check out the All About Kids link on the Harrold Zion website. Thanks, All About Kids Preschool

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WE RECEIVED GIFTS TO THE HARROLD ZION MEMORIAL FUND: in memory of Laurence Plischke by: Carol Dallo; in memory of Jim Henderson by: Marilyn & Frank Rassmann; in memory of Tom Jagger by: Jack & Carol Cope, Denny & Karen Henry, Marianne Marshall, Merle & Donna Mull; Donna Cope, Pat & Linda Boyer, George & Judy Markle, Barb Appleby, Mr. Bernard Oriss, Hempfield Area Education Association; in memory of Bob Henry by: Earlene Altman, Bill & Lindsay Seale and Emmaleigh, Faye Campbell, Merle & Donna Mull, Karen & Denny Henry, Donna Cope, Pat & Linda Boyer, Glen & Marilyn Nickodemus, Marilyn & Frank Rassmann, Jack & Carol Cope, Marianne Marshall, Jim & Nancy Basile, George & Judy Markle, Karen & Gene Fritz, Judy Fry, Barb Appleby, Carolyn & Bernie Zundel, Jim & Kathy Baker, Cliff & Sandy Heasley, Linda Bricker, Luann & Dave Beresford, Lori & Jeffrey Telford, Dorothy Marks, Evelyn Willard, William & Leslie Rodgers, Susie & Bob Eicher, Arnold & Ruth Colecchia, Harold & Mary Sue Seale, Bill & Karen Holtzer; in loving memory of Dale Johnson by: Senior Helpers, RJ Metz. WE RECEIVED GIFTS TO THE HARROLD ZION VETERAN’S MEMORIAL FUND: in memory of Jim Henderson by: Jack & Carol Cope, Kathleen Herrod; in memory of Bob Henry by: Carole Thomassy. WE RECEIVED GIFTS TO THE ALL ABOUT KIDS MEMORIAL FUND: in memory of Michael Pardus by: Randi Pehrson, The Goodlin Family.

WE ARE REQUESTING angel food cakes and cookies to share with our HZ friends from Meals on Wheels. No nuts or sticky icing. Please bag cookies 2 per bag and cut Angel food cakes into 15 pieces and place in bags. Place the items in the Library on Palm Sunday, April 5. Thank you!

ORDER YOUR EASTER FLOWERS This year you have the option to order a potted lily, mum, or tulip. Each pot costs $9.25. Please complete an order envelope, which can be found in the Communication Center. All orders are due no later than Sunday, March 16.

2020 Church Council and Committees Served

Carrie Boots – Family Ministry Calvin Boring - Cemetery Shawn Carolan – Christian Education Josh Chenoweth, Secretary - Evangelism Bob Eicher, President – Investment, Personnel Kim Elias – Social Ministry Joanne Gebhardt – Worship & Music Bob Majcher - Finance John Millward, Vice President - Property Jack Molnar - Fellowship Larry Myers – Preschool, PERC John Robosky - Stewardship

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MARCH PARTICIPANT SCHEDULES

SATURDAY EVENING SCHEDULE TO BE EMAILED

Sunday Morning Participant Schedules

LECTORS - *If you are unable to serve on your scheduled date, please call Debbie Kunkle. March 1 8:00 AM Ross Thompson; 10:30 AM Fred Wineman March 8 8:00 AM Vicki Rutkowski; 10:30 AM Tony Gacek March 15 8:00 AM Linda Boyer; 10:30 AM Michael King March 22 8:00 AM Isabella Dunford; 10:30 AM Shawn Carolan March 29 8:00 AM Kevin Reilly; 10:30 AM Hunter Heasley COMMUNION ASSISTANTS *If you are unable to serve on your scheduled date, please call Susie Eicher.

March 1 8:00 AM Susie Eicher, Kaylee Harshman 10:30 AM Bob Kebe, Marge Nelson

GREETERS March 1 8:00 AM Susan King 10:30 AM Dan & Heather Henry and Dylan

March 8 8:00 AM Linda & Pat Boyer 10:30 AM Kellie Prola & family March 15 8:00 AM Andy & Jen Koehl and Heidi 10:30 AM Judy Doncaster March 22 8:00 AM Barb Appleby 10:30 AM Kathleen Herrod and family March 29 8:00 AM Bob & Susie Eicher 10:30 AM Dave & Jessica Lowe, MacKenzie and Allison

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ACOLYTES, CRUCIFERS AND BANNER BEARERS *If you are unable to serve on your scheduled date, please call Julie Dansak at 412-944-3343.

March 1 8:00 AM Acolytes: Allyson Bitner, Heather Harshman 10:30 AM Acolytes: Brynn DeLattre, Lilly Bowin March 8 8:00 AM Acolyte: Zachary Iezzi 10:30 AM Acolytes: Gianna Fannerella, Cooper Anderson March 15 8:00 AM Acolyte: Andrew Wimple 10:30 AM Acolytes: Alayna Ashbaugh, Cameron Black March 22 8:00 AM Acolyte: Chloe Comm 10:30 AM Acolytes: Ethan Hammond, Brett Carlucci March 29 8:00 AM Acolyte: Bella Dunford 10:30 AM Ashley Hoffman, Levi Hebrank MARCH USHERS FOR SUNDAY SERVICES *If you are unable to serve on your scheduled date, please call Rob Hepler. 8:00 AM Pat Boyer, Linda Boyer, Jen Koehl, Barb Appleby 10:30 AM Lloyd Fait, Curtis Heasley, Rachael Uhrinek, Gerard Uhrinek MARCH ALTAR GUILD: Diane Ihlenfed, Nancy Basile

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March 2020 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 Communion Lutheran Schools Sunday 11:30 AM-Youth & Family Committee 06:00 PM-Stations Rehearsal

2 08:30 AM-Lutherlyn Meeting 10:30 AM-Quilting Ministry 01:00 PM-Quilting Ministry 07:00 PM-Book Study

3 4 05:30 PM-Youth Choir 06:00 PM-Bell Choir Rehearsal 06:45 PM-Lenten Series 06:45 PM-Kids Gathering 06:45 PM-Stations of the Cross 07:30 PM-Adult Choir Rehearsal

5 10:00 AM-Dean Ornish 07:00 PM-Boy Scouts

6 10:00 AM-Ladies Bible Study

7 08:00 AM-Sanctuary reserved 11:00 AM-Social Hall Reserved 01:30 PM-Baptism

8 08:00 AM-Daylight Savings

9 06:30 PM-Property Committee 06:30 PM-Wedding 07:00 PM-Thyme for Herbs

10 10:00 AM-Knitting Ministry 07:30 PM-Compassionate Friends

11 11:00 AM-Sonshiner luncheon 05:30 PM-Youth Choir 06:00 PM-Bell Choir Rehearsal 06:45 PM-Lenten Series 06:45 PM-Kids Gathering 07:30 PM-Adult Choir Rehearsal

12 10:00 AM-Dean Ornish 07:00 PM-Boy Scouts

13 10:00 AM-Ladies Bible Study

14 08:00 AM-Men's Breakfast 08:00 AM-Sanctuary reserved

15 10:30 AM-Joyful Noise Service 06:00 PM-Pastor Meeting 06:00 PM-Taize Service

16 No Preschool 06:30 PM-Council Meeting 07:00 PM-Book Study

17 02:00 PM-Directory Pictures

18 11:00 AM-Directory Pictures 05:30 PM-Youth Choir 06:00 PM-Bell Choir Rehearsal 06:45 PM-Lenten Series 06:45 PM-Kids Gathering 07:30 PM-Adult Choir Rehearsal

19 09:30 AM-Stephen Ministry 10:00 AM-Dean Ornish 02:00 PM-Directory Photos 07:00 PM-Boy Scouts

20 10:00 AM-Ladies Bible Study 11:00 AM-Directory Pictures 07:00 PM-Talent Show

21 08:00 AM-Sanctuary reserved 09:00 AM-Social Hall Reserved

22 01:00 PM-Sanctuary & S.H. Reserved

23 24 10:00 AM-Knitting Ministry

25 12:00 PM-PS Social Hall reserved 05:30 PM-Youth Choir 06:00 PM-Bell Choir Rehearsal 06:45 PM-Lenten Series 06:45 PM-Kids Gathering 07:30 PM-Adult Choir Rehearsal

26 PS Grandparent's Day 10:00 AM-Dean Ornish 07:00 PM-Boy Scouts

27 -PS Grandparent's Day 10:00 AM-Ladies Bible Study

28 08:00 AM-Sanctuary reserved 09:30 AM-First Communion Class

29 06:00 PM-Dinner Church

30 10:30 AM-Quilting Ministry 01:00 PM-Quilting Ministry

31 02:00 PM-Directory Pictures