Click-China Trip 2011 Blog

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Missions/Community Service

CJSF Service Project (Jan-Feb 2012) Shoe Drive Success!  Thank you for all of your efforts on the Zion Shoe Drive. We collected a grand total of 4,400 pounds of shoes, so we will be receiving a check for over $3,000. God blessed our efforts and our results. He will continue His blessing to the people who refurbish the shoes, and to poor people in Third World countries who receive much-needed shoes.  Please know that we will CONTINUE to collect shoes!!! Our vendor will come whenever we ask to continually pick up the shoes we collect. So, if anyone missed out on bringing in shoes, or if anyone has a great source for unwanted shoes, please ask them to help out by continuing to bring shoes. At this time, there is a box in the ZFC Foyer.  In His Service, Gail Roberts (CJSF Advisor, Zion Lutheran School)


Annual China Mission Trip
Every year, our seasoned teacher, Mr. Fischer, hosts an opportunity of a lifetime for 8th grade students and their parents.  Students are invited to participate in a 10-day trip to China.  The adventure starts in Hong Kong and includes visits to Victoria Peak, Wan Chai Market, Hong Kong International School, Zhongshan, and out into the countryside of Baisha and the historically fascinating city of Taishan (on bikes).  The second leg of the trip includes visiting Beijing, Temple of Heaven, the Silk Market and the Great Wall of China.  Students will forever cherish their special visit to Shepherd’s Field Children Village where they play with the children, lead activities and learn about their ministry.  To see photos from the last trip, click here. If you have any questions about our upcoming trip scheduled for October 2012, please email Mr. Fischer at dfischer@zlcs.org.

Recycling for Missions
Your trash can be a treasure!  Join us in donating plastic & glass bottles to raise money for missions. It's Easy - just drop off your recyclables any day of the week in one of our clearly marked “Missions” receptacles located along the outside wall of the ZFC or in the church sanctuary courtyard.  Recycling bins for students are also conveniently located around the lunch tables.  Please note that CA Cash Refund recyclables include: plastic water bottles, juice bottles that are NOT 100% fruit juice, aluminum soda cans, and glass soda, beer, and wine cooler bottles.  Thank you for your support!


Lunches for Local Shelters

Under the loving guidance of Zion church members, students meet weekly to prepare bag lunches for homeless shelters within our community.  "We made sandwiches for a homeless shelter in Oceanside, it feels good to be able to help someone." --Jake (6th grade student)