We just had a great show last Sunday, so needed a little time to get stock up on Etsy again. We have several wonderful pieces featured now, with lots more to come. Check out some of our latest designs! Today ZiZi Designs is having our first "showcase" on Etsy!
Friday, July 25, 2008
Thursday, July 17, 2008
ZiZi Designs Supports a New Missionary Family!
Ralph and Deborah MuenstermannYouth With A Mission
Herrnhut, Germany
Background
Background
Missions outreach has been at the heart of Ralph and Deborah’s relationship ever since they met at a missionary retreat in South Africa.
Ralph spent five years in South Africa with YWAM, developing a seminar to teach local pastors and lay persons the inductive Bible study method. Throughout this time Ralph, who is also an architect by profession, had a long term vision to incorporate the arts in discipleship.
Deborah served with Eastern Mennonite Missions (EMM) in Thailand and also on a short-term team to China. Her passion was to equip others serve in the most needy parts of the world. She then served as Missionary Support Team coach at EMM for 4 years, helping missionaries form caring teams to walk with them while overseas.
Lukas has a heart for people and loves to interact with them. He makes friends wherever he goes and is often the key that opens up hearts for deeper conversation.
Herrnhut
We feel God has led us to Herrnhut because the vision of the Youth With A Mission (YWAM) base incorporates the things God has placed on our hearts: missions training and the arts.
The town of Herrnhut has a rich heritage as it is home of the Moravian church that - during Count Zinzendorf’s leadership in the 18th century - sent about 10% of its members out as missionaries to many parts of the world. Their 100 year prayer meetings laid the foundation for the modern missionary movement.
Herrnhut is located in the former Communist East Germany where only 27 percent of the population identifies themselves as Christian.
Global Vision
Our vision is both global and local. Our heart is to send young missionaries on short- and long-term assignments to the 10/40 window, the most poverty-stricken and unevangelized region of the world. We want to train them while they are working on the YWAM base, focusing on developing their creativity in any kind of arts. The skills they learn can be a powerful tool in their hands to combat extreme poverty in the 10/40 window.
Ralph spent five years in South Africa with YWAM, developing a seminar to teach local pastors and lay persons the inductive Bible study method. Throughout this time Ralph, who is also an architect by profession, had a long term vision to incorporate the arts in discipleship.
Deborah served with Eastern Mennonite Missions (EMM) in Thailand and also on a short-term team to China. Her passion was to equip others serve in the most needy parts of the world. She then served as Missionary Support Team coach at EMM for 4 years, helping missionaries form caring teams to walk with them while overseas.
Lukas has a heart for people and loves to interact with them. He makes friends wherever he goes and is often the key that opens up hearts for deeper conversation.
Herrnhut
We feel God has led us to Herrnhut because the vision of the Youth With A Mission (YWAM) base incorporates the things God has placed on our hearts: missions training and the arts.The town of Herrnhut has a rich heritage as it is home of the Moravian church that - during Count Zinzendorf’s leadership in the 18th century - sent about 10% of its members out as missionaries to many parts of the world. Their 100 year prayer meetings laid the foundation for the modern missionary movement.
Herrnhut is located in the former Communist East Germany where only 27 percent of the population identifies themselves as Christian.
Global Vision
Our vision is both global and local. Our heart is to send young missionaries on short- and long-term assignments to the 10/40 window, the most poverty-stricken and unevangelized region of the world. We want to train them while they are working on the YWAM base, focusing on developing their creativity in any kind of arts. The skills they learn can be a powerful tool in their hands to combat extreme poverty in the 10/40 window.
The 10/40 window - Picture Source: www.wfwradio.com/the-10-40-window
Local Vision
Locally, we want to provide training in the creative arts (especially the visual and writing arts) in a workshop setting within the 1600 people town of Herrnhut, situated in the German state of Saxony, where unemployment is 18 percent of the active population. We hope to train local residents as well as overseas YWAM staff members.
Timeline
Our plan is to leave in March 2009, staying in Herrnhut for an initial term of 3 years. During those years, we hope as a family to engage on short-term outreaches into the 10/40 window.
Partnering with us
PRAYER- Please pray that God will guide and provide for us as we seek to be a blessing to Herrnhut and the nations.
FINANCES- We would be grateful for your contribution towards this work.
Endnotes
1 visit http://www.1040window.org/ for more information about this missional focus region
2 visit http://www.ywam-sf.net/ for more information about the YWAM base
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
Upcoming Jewelry Show - to Support Ralph & Deb Muenstermann
The first official jewelry show to support Ralph and Deb Muenstermann is coming son. See the flier below for details. Ralph, Deb and their son Lukas will be serving in Germany with Youth with a Mission (YWAM) beginning in early 2009. Come out and support them at this jewelry show!
Saturday, July 5, 2008
Gift Certificates Now Available!
Give your friend or loved one a gift that keeps on giving - they'll get to choose wonderful jewelry, and you'll both be supporting missions. Gift certificates are currently available in $25, $30, $35, $40 and $50. Other amounts are available upon request. They can be purchased at our online Etsy shop.
Gift certificates can be redeemed at www.zizidesigns.etsy.com, at any of our jewelry shows, or by visiting our workshop (by appointment only).
Get your gift certificates today - birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, Christmas, or just to say "I'm thinking of you!"
Gift certificates can be redeemed at www.zizidesigns.etsy.com, at any of our jewelry shows, or by visiting our workshop (by appointment only).
Get your gift certificates today - birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, Christmas, or just to say "I'm thinking of you!"
Friday, June 13, 2008
Going to the chapel...a wedding celebration!
I had the honor and privilege of designing the making the bridesmaid jewelry for a friend's wedding recently. The gals were decked out in beautiful navy blue dresses with silver embroidered ovals. Each necklace used the same components of labradorite beads and silver oval links, but in a unique and different design for each necklace. This was a lot of fun! Thanks, Jenny, for the opportunity to share in your special day in this way and for supporting our ministry!
Check out the photos of the various designs.
Check out the photos of the various designs.
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
ZiZi Designs to be at City Arts Market
Exciting News! Our next adventure in jewelry sales with be at the City Arts Market 2008 at Eastern Market in Lancaster City. Come out for a great time, with a lot of wonderful artists and vendors, live music, food Y U M M Y, and much more!
See you on May 31st at Eastern Market for City Arts Market 2008! The first 50 visitors will get coupon books to shop around. ZiZi Designs will be offering 20% off your purchase of $15.00 or more. Don't miss out!
Friday, May 9, 2008
ZiZi Designs Makes Donation to Domestic Violence Services of Lancaster County Spring Gala
We were honored with not only an invitation to attend the Spring Gala fundraiser for Domestic Violence Services of Lancaster, but also with a request to submit a piece of jewelry for the silent auction. I had a great time making this necklace - it was a little more labor intensive than most, and I wanted it to be just right, so I re-did a couple of times until I was totally satisfied. 
The necklace was named "A Celebration of Dignity and Hope" which is symbolic because of it's purpose in supporting efforts to end domestic violence and provide services for women who are victims of domestic violence, but also the stones used are symbolic in their nature. Garnet is a stone that represents hope and pearls represent dignity. The necklace was made with all sterling silver, except the head pins, which were sterling silver plated.
There were many happy bidders, and in the end the necklace was auctioned off for a nice amount of money. We're pleased to unite with others for such a great cause. Thanks for including us! 
The necklace was named "A Celebration of Dignity and Hope" which is symbolic because of it's purpose in supporting efforts to end domestic violence and provide services for women who are victims of domestic violence, but also the stones used are symbolic in their nature. Garnet is a stone that represents hope and pearls represent dignity. The necklace was made with all sterling silver, except the head pins, which were sterling silver plated.
There were many happy bidders, and in the end the necklace was auctioned off for a nice amount of money. We're pleased to unite with others for such a great cause. Thanks for including us!
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