Operation Christmas Child
until Nov 17
The Verla Moore Service Club organizes this annual outreach event. Samaritan’s Purse sends gift-filled Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes to children in need around the world together with the message of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Make a difference in a child's life this year by filling a box from the Welcome Center, purchasing a box on-line using the button below, or donating money and the CT kids will fill it for you!
The deadline for boxes to the church is November 17.
Online boxes until November 20.
If you have any questions, please contact Amy Stanton.
The Verla Moore Service Club organizes this annual outreach event. Samaritan’s Purse sends gift-filled Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes to children in need around the world together with the message of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Make a difference in a child's life this year by filling a box from the Welcome Center, purchasing a box on-line using the button below, or donating money and the CT kids will fill it for you!
The deadline for boxes to the church is November 17.
Online boxes until November 20.
If you have any questions, please contact Amy Stanton.
Eastside Thanksgiving Dinner
Nov 21 | 5:00pm
Come help us serve our Thanksgiving feast to Eastside families, staff, and board members. This is a time to serve those in need, while thanking the staff and board members for their dedication and hard work.
There is a sign-up sheet at the Welcome Desk for the following ways to serve:
Thank you in advance for saying yes to showing others the love of Jesus! If you have any questions, please contact Lesa Exman.
Come help us serve our Thanksgiving feast to Eastside families, staff, and board members. This is a time to serve those in need, while thanking the staff and board members for their dedication and hard work.
There is a sign-up sheet at the Welcome Desk for the following ways to serve:
- Donate food/desserts
- Cook, Serve, or Clean up
- Help with Activity/Games
- Pray for the Event
Thank you in advance for saying yes to showing others the love of Jesus! If you have any questions, please contact Lesa Exman.
Thanksgiving
Service
Nov 26 | 7:00pm
Central Trinity and Union Baptist will join together again for a Thanksgiving service of worship and fellowship. CT will host this year. Dr. Dandridge from Union will preach the sermon. Our Chancel Choir will offer the music anthem for the service. This unique tradition between our two churches is a wonderful time to be reminded of the grace and fellowship that both of our churches have received over the years. Plan to attend and support our fellow brothers and sisters in the common bond we share.
Central Trinity and Union Baptist will join together again for a Thanksgiving service of worship and fellowship. CT will host this year. Dr. Dandridge from Union will preach the sermon. Our Chancel Choir will offer the music anthem for the service. This unique tradition between our two churches is a wonderful time to be reminded of the grace and fellowship that both of our churches have received over the years. Plan to attend and support our fellow brothers and sisters in the common bond we share.
Zanesville Handbell Festival
Nov 24 | 7:00pm
The 33nd Zanesville Handbell Festival will be presented on Sunday November 24, 2024 – 7:00 p.m. at Grace Church Downtown Zanesville. Local handbell choirs will unite together to musically usher in the holiday season. Each choir will perform two numbers individually. The choirs also join together for a “mass ring” in a festival setting. This year the guest director for the “mass ring” is Dr. Brent Lawrence, Music and Worship Director at First United Methodist Church of Morganton, NC. The handbells will be accompanied by cello. The Central Trinity Carillon Bells is the only choir that has participated in the festival every year. The concert is open to the public with a freewill offering to cover the expenses; the offertory will feature classical guitar music. Plan to attend and bring a friend.
The 33nd Zanesville Handbell Festival will be presented on Sunday November 24, 2024 – 7:00 p.m. at Grace Church Downtown Zanesville. Local handbell choirs will unite together to musically usher in the holiday season. Each choir will perform two numbers individually. The choirs also join together for a “mass ring” in a festival setting. This year the guest director for the “mass ring” is Dr. Brent Lawrence, Music and Worship Director at First United Methodist Church of Morganton, NC. The handbells will be accompanied by cello. The Central Trinity Carillon Bells is the only choir that has participated in the festival every year. The concert is open to the public with a freewill offering to cover the expenses; the offertory will feature classical guitar music. Plan to attend and bring a friend.
Zanesville Christmas Parade
Dec 4 | 6:00pm
DOWNTOWN STORYBOOK CHRISTMAS PARADE DECEMBER 4
4:45 (Meet in our church parking lot)
5:00 (Meet around Secrest Auditorium)
We would love for you to come join us as we spread the love of Jesus! We need lots of smiling faces to throw/hand out candy throughout the parade. We do have a limited amount of space for some to ride on the float. If you would like to ride, please let me know. There is no better way to start off the Christmas Season than sharing about the Greatest Gift of All!
CANDY DONATIONS We will need LOTS of individually wrapped candy to throw during the parade. We will have a donation box located next to the welcome desk! THANK YOU!!
DOWNTOWN STORYBOOK CHRISTMAS PARADE DECEMBER 4
4:45 (Meet in our church parking lot)
5:00 (Meet around Secrest Auditorium)
We would love for you to come join us as we spread the love of Jesus! We need lots of smiling faces to throw/hand out candy throughout the parade. We do have a limited amount of space for some to ride on the float. If you would like to ride, please let me know. There is no better way to start off the Christmas Season than sharing about the Greatest Gift of All!
CANDY DONATIONS We will need LOTS of individually wrapped candy to throw during the parade. We will have a donation box located next to the welcome desk! THANK YOU!!
Communion Around the Stable
Dec 1
Make sure to attend morning worship the first Sunday in December as we welcome in the start of the Advent and Christmas season with communion around the stable.
More details to come.
Make sure to attend morning worship the first Sunday in December as we welcome in the start of the Advent and Christmas season with communion around the stable.
More details to come.
Advent
Bible Study
Sundays in Dec | 4:00pm
This is a virtual Advent Bible Study hosted by the West Ohio United Women in Faith. The study is Sundays Dec 1 to Dec 22 from 4:00-5:15pm. We know this is a busy season so please don't let that keep you from coming as your schedule permits. Each week we will be playing a video that will provide all the material you will need to take part in the session so preparation is minimal. If you would like, there is a text that can be purchased wherever you buy your books.
Experiencing Christmas: Christ in the Sights and Sounds of Advent
By Matt Rawle
By Matt Rawle
This is a virtual Advent Bible Study hosted by the West Ohio United Women in Faith. The study is Sundays Dec 1 to Dec 22 from 4:00-5:15pm. We know this is a busy season so please don't let that keep you from coming as your schedule permits. Each week we will be playing a video that will provide all the material you will need to take part in the session so preparation is minimal. If you would like, there is a text that can be purchased wherever you buy your books.
Cookie
Walk
Dec 14 | 9:30
The annual Cookie Walk is Saturday, Dec 14, 9:30 to 2:00pm. Make sure to stop at the church to pick out a dozen or two! Cookies are selling for $7.00 per dozen.
Proceeds help fund the youth mission trip and other projects.
If you are donating cookies you can drop them off on Friday, Dec 13th, until 3:00pm.
The annual Cookie Walk is Saturday, Dec 14, 9:30 to 2:00pm. Make sure to stop at the church to pick out a dozen or two! Cookies are selling for $7.00 per dozen.
Proceeds help fund the youth mission trip and other projects.
If you are donating cookies you can drop them off on Friday, Dec 13th, until 3:00pm.
Messiah Music Concert
Dec 15 | 6:00pm
The Zanesville Civic Chorus and Orchestra presents its 95th annual performance of Handel’s Messiah Oratorio Sunday, December 15, 6:00 pm at CT. This annual music gift to the Zanesville/Muskingum County Community is one of the oldest choral music traditions in the State of Ohio. The production is under the direction of Ann Lillie Briggs. The production is sponsored by the Thursday Music Club. CT has hosted this concert and the Verla Moore Service Club has provided hospitality for many years. Many of the singers in the chorus are members of the CT Music Ministry. The concert will also be livestreamed on our church Facebook and later on our church website where it can be viewed at any time.
Messiah is the world’s most popular sacred choral music composition. It was first performed 281 years ago in Dublin, Ireland. Often the composer, George Frederick Handel, would present this music as a benefit for a charity. The expenses for this concert are being funded by grants and financial gifts from music lovers in our community. The tradition of taking a freewill offering and giving it to a local charity in the “spirit of Handel” continues in the Zanesville production. This year the recipient will be the Southeast Ohio Chapter of Habitat for Humanity. You are invited to attend the concert and bring a friend. Hear the scripture “come alive” through the music.
The Zanesville Civic Chorus and Orchestra presents its 95th annual performance of Handel’s Messiah Oratorio Sunday, December 15, 6:00 pm at CT. This annual music gift to the Zanesville/Muskingum County Community is one of the oldest choral music traditions in the State of Ohio. The production is under the direction of Ann Lillie Briggs. The production is sponsored by the Thursday Music Club. CT has hosted this concert and the Verla Moore Service Club has provided hospitality for many years. Many of the singers in the chorus are members of the CT Music Ministry. The concert will also be livestreamed on our church Facebook and later on our church website where it can be viewed at any time.
Messiah is the world’s most popular sacred choral music composition. It was first performed 281 years ago in Dublin, Ireland. Often the composer, George Frederick Handel, would present this music as a benefit for a charity. The expenses for this concert are being funded by grants and financial gifts from music lovers in our community. The tradition of taking a freewill offering and giving it to a local charity in the “spirit of Handel” continues in the Zanesville production. This year the recipient will be the Southeast Ohio Chapter of Habitat for Humanity. You are invited to attend the concert and bring a friend. Hear the scripture “come alive” through the music.
Plastic Bags
& Plastic Packaging Recycling
Thank you so much for all your donations.
Because we are in the habit of saving our plastic, there is no point of stopping now! Starting Feb 14th United Women in Faith will be collecting plastic for a bench in memory of Bobbie Rust and Mary Helen Ullman Williams. The box will remain in the Welcome Center. Keep that plastic coming! Thank you! Remember, do not put paper bags into the collection containers... only plastic!
Please note, the list does NOT include any plastic bottles or containers !
The list of accepted recyclables is below:
Because we are in the habit of saving our plastic, there is no point of stopping now! Starting Feb 14th United Women in Faith will be collecting plastic for a bench in memory of Bobbie Rust and Mary Helen Ullman Williams. The box will remain in the Welcome Center. Keep that plastic coming! Thank you! Remember, do not put paper bags into the collection containers... only plastic!
Please note, the list does NOT include any plastic bottles or containers !
The list of accepted recyclables is below:
- Plastic Bags
- Produce bags
- Baggies
- Plastic cereal liners
- Bread and newspaper sleeves
- Dry cleaning bags
- Plastic over cases of water, pop, etc.
- Amazon type plastic mailers/bags
- Bubble wrap
- Salt and ice bags
- Any plastic with #2 and #4 in a triangle on the packaging (these bottles are accepted)
- Plastic wrap over toilet paper and paper towels
Angel Wings Prayer Shawl Ministry
Thursdays in the Parlor | 5pm
Whether you knit or crochet, are a beginner or experienced, join us to stitch prayer shawls and baby blankets.
September 2023 marked the 15th anniversary for this ministry. Over the years we have given more than 630 shawls as well as baby blankets for Gifts for Angels and for service families stationed at Ramstein Air Base in Germany for the DAR, support shawls for Lifeline of Ohio, and hats and scarves for the Mitten Tree at Christmas.
The group meets on Thursdays September-May, 5–7 p.m. in the parlor. All are welcome for stitching, praying, and fellowship.
Please continue to pray for the group and for past and future recipients of shawls or blankets.
Whether you knit or crochet, are a beginner or experienced, join us to stitch prayer shawls and baby blankets.
September 2023 marked the 15th anniversary for this ministry. Over the years we have given more than 630 shawls as well as baby blankets for Gifts for Angels and for service families stationed at Ramstein Air Base in Germany for the DAR, support shawls for Lifeline of Ohio, and hats and scarves for the Mitten Tree at Christmas.
The group meets on Thursdays September-May, 5–7 p.m. in the parlor. All are welcome for stitching, praying, and fellowship.
Please continue to pray for the group and for past and future recipients of shawls or blankets.
