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Frequently Asked Questions:
  • ​Who is this service for? EVERYONE!...you...your neighbor...extended family...kids...me....God
  • What Can I expect when I arrive? You will be Greeted at the door as you enter the building. Masks are optional  and available in adult and child sizes. Hand sanitizer is also available at the doors. 
  • Are Bathrooms available? There are two bathrooms- one handicap accessible with a fold down changing table available on the main floor. Two bathrooms available on the lower level with a changing table in the nursery (extra diapers and wipes found here). 
  • Will there be an Offering collected? Non-perishable (non-expired) food items will be collected for the G-E-T food pantry. Online and in-person monetary offerings will be accepted to live out Zion's mission to share the Good News & Love of Jesus Christ in the world. Loose offerings go to support the "Good Samaritan" Fund which supports people in need in the Galesville community. We also have a jar to support kids atending faith emersion experiences at Bible Camp.
  • Can I do anything to help out with the service? You can make a luminary to add to the side walk leading up to Zion. You can keep other participants, Pastor Joe Iverson and Worship Leaders in prayer. Contact Amanda Jennamen in the office if you would like to be a volunteer for any of the 2  Christmas Eve Services (4:30pm and 7:30pm) or Christmas Day Dec. 25th 9:00am. 
  • What precautions are being taken for COVID-19? Masks are option. Those who are feeling sick over have a fever are asked to remain home. Online giving is a great option. Child and adult size masks will be available at the main points of entry. There will be an oniline worship service available Christmas Day on our website and Facebook page.​
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Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me.”
Not only are we called to teach children how to worship, we are advised by Jesus to learn from children as well.
Children contribute to a worship experience through their spontaneity, receptivity, thanksgiving, simplicity, enthusiasm, hope, self-giving love, and the freedom of their physical and emotional responses. Yes, we can learn much from children.
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Children's Christmas Eve Worship Bulletin​​
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Little Tots Christmas Eve Worship Bulletin

Worship Tool Kit: Resources to Support Your Family during Worship


​What adults can do to help children in worship?
  • ​Arrive early so that you are not rushed. Make a bathroom stop before coming.
  • Express your own enthusiasm for worshiping God.
  • Sit near the front so that children can see the act of worship or sit in the back at the Prayground. 
  • Review what will happen in worship with children.
  • Pray together before formal worship begins.
  • Explain to children what is coming next.
  • Answer questions. Questions are a sign that children are engaging.​
  • Don’t get so caught up in personal worship that you forget your children.
  • Give fidgety children choices, such as “You may hold my hand while we pray or fold your hands while we pray.”
  • Bring healthy snacks 
  • Need some EXTRA Encouragement? Click here.

What children can do in worship?
  • Praise God...to make Activie...sing, clap, tap or jingle a bell along with the music. 
  • Pray...to make Active...hold hands or stretch them up high like antennae during prayers
  • Listen...to make Active...bring along your nativity set and let kids act out the story as they listen to it. We have nativity sets in the Prayground area too.
  • Give an offering (make a plan in advance)
  • Coloring or adding stickers to a page can engage kids in the artistic expression of worship and praise to God.
  • ​​Help younger siblings.

Jesus is Born @Home Sunday School Resources
Written for Elementary Children

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Jesus is Born @Home Story Time Resources
Written for Infants & Toddlers

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​​Jesus is Born: Little Learners Lesson
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​Jesus is Born: Yoga Story Time

Christmas Prayer
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​Zion Lutheran 20335 West Gale Ave. Galesville, WI 54630
Phone: (608) 582-2818
Office Email: [email protected]
Pastor Joe Email: [email protected]
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  • Home
  • Worship
    • Worship Archive
  • Grow
    • Little Ones
    • Kids
    • Youth
    • Adult
    • Family
  • About & Staff
  • Zion News
  • I am New Here
  • Giving
  • Summer Lunch Program