MIDWEEK PRESCHOOL EDUCATION
PROGRAM:
Tuesdays 6:00PM-7:15PM
Zion offers a mid-week Christian education program for
preschool children ages 3-5. The children will learn
simple Bible stories and about God's love for them.
Parents are invited to the "School of Life" program that
meets at the same time in the church library. The
nursery is open to infants and children younger than 3.
The class is free, but donations are accepted to help
defray expenses. Enroll by calling the church office,
964-4609.
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ZION GIRLS:
Mondays 6:00PM-7:00PM
This is for girls in first grade and above. The Zion
Girls do special service projects for Zion's shut-ins,
the Lawson Children's home, VA Hospitals, the Zion
After-school tutoring program and themselves. Sometimes
we: "Bake & Sometimes They Make" We also go on neat
field trips.
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PARENT
AND GRANDPARENT SUPPORT GROUP:
Tuesdays 12:30PM-2:00PM
All parents and grandparents are WELCOME to attend! This
is for parents and grandparents who are either raising
children or grandchildren on their own, or go to school,
or need some extra help in today's complex world. The
group meets every Tuesday. (Free childcare is provided
in the church nursery). Special activities are also
offered. The group is for parent and grandparents that
are experiencing the stress of raising children in
today's difficult times. We also have great treats!
Education forums provided by the Parents Again
Coalition. For more Information contact Jeanne Thomas.
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WOW
WEDNESDAY:
Wednesdays
Patriot's Gateway and Zion Children's Ministry team-up
to provide a variety of children's activities for
children 6 years old through 6th grade. Older children
7th through 12th grade may sign-up to help as junior
leaders in an assigned area if they see Jeanne Thomas.
 | COMPUTER LAB:
4:00PM-6:00PM - Patriot's Gateway
Homework help with Teen Reach Tutors
Gym recreation/Teen room activities |
| SMALL GAMES:
4:30PM-6:OOPM - Zion
A variety of board games |
| ZION COMPUTER LAB:
5:00PM-6:10PM - Zion
Supervised computer use |
| CARPENTER SHOP:
1st and 3rd Wednesday - Patriots' Gateway |
| ARTS'N CRAFTS:
2nd, 4th & 5th Wednesday - Zion. |
| DRAMA/PUPPETEERS:
5:00PM-4:10PM - Zion
5th-7th grade learn about puppets and put on shows
during supper hour.
See Roberta Nielsen. |
| FRIENDSHIP CLUB & SUPPER:
6:00PM-7:00PM - Zion
"Pastor Bitner & Friends" join us each week for
music, skits, puppets and videos. Student and parent
volunteers are always Welcome to help. 7th grade &
above help with serving the supper. |
| PATRIOTS' GATEWAY:
Patriots' Gateway Center is open with special
activities designed for all ages. This is for
children with Gateway membership only. Wednesday
evenings the center is open for children 1st through
6th grade until 6:10PM when everyone is Invited to
Zion for supper & programs. At 7:00PM the center is
open to older children with Gateway memberships. |
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ZION
AFTER-SCHOOL TUTORING PROGRAM:
M-T-Th-F - 3:00PM-5:00PM
Zion is working with the Rockford School District to
provide tutoring in reading, math and homework. If your
is in K-5 and needs assistance, please see Jeanne
Thomas.
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CHILDREN'S SEWING CLASS:
3rd Saturday of the month - 9:30AM-Noon
Children learn the basics in sewing, how to make a
pattern, thread a needle and to make simple items they
can use.
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Special Children's
Programs:
Rockford Area Lutheran Ministries