Acolyte A person who lights the candles at the worship service.
Altar Guild A group that prepares Holy Communion and the altar area.
Ash Wednesday The first day of Lent when ashes are placed on the forehead.
Bell Choir A music group that plays tuned, brass hand bells for worship.
Bethel Bible Series A unique overview approach of the Old and New Testaments.
Board of Deacons Those who looks after the spiritual life of Zion.
Bd of Fellowship Those that plans social gatherings and receptions.
Bd of Evangelism Those who lead us to make Christ know to others.
Bd of Worship Those who plan the words and music of worship.
Bd of Stewardship Those who encourage the gifts of time and offerings.
Bd of Youth Those who work with junior and senior high school students.
Bd of Finance Those who budget and manage the financial resources.
Bd of Trustees Those who maintain the property and buildings
Bd of Parish Ed Those who oversee all aspect of Christian education at Zion.
Children's Church A Sunday worship and education program for the youth of Zion.
Chimers A group that use Tone Chimes to make music for worship.
Chi-Rho The junior high school confirmation ministry of Zion.
Church Council The elected governing body of Zion.
Circles Women's small groups for Bible study and fellowship.
Contemporary A more modern style of worship without the liturgy.
ELCA The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America founded in 1988
Good Friday  The Friday before Easter when Jesus died on the cross.
Holy Communion The Bread and Wine that is the Body and Blood of Christ.
Lay Ministers Members of Zion who help the pastor lead the liturgy.
Lent  The 40 day of spiritual preparation before Easter.
Liturgy An ancient outline of songs, and prayers used to guide worship.
LOMO Lutheran Outdoor (camping) Ministry of Ohio
Maundy Thursday The night of the Last Supper Jesus had with his followers.
Mission The purpose God has for our congregation.
Missions The places, domestic and foreign, where God's work is done.
Prayer Chain A telephone and email loop that passes on prayer requests.
Quiet Communion A communion service that is simple and without music.
SALM A group of 8 Sandusky Lutheran Churches in Mission together.
Shepherd's Committee A  group that helps the needy in our community.
Song Team The singers that lead music for contemporary worship.
Traditional Worship Worship with liturgy and organ music.
Upper Room Classroom located off the lobby of the church
Ushers The welcome team on Sunday morning.
Worship Gathering to give prayer, praise, and thanksgiving to God.
ZLCW Zion Lutheran Church Women - all the women of Zion.