Zion Woman’s Book Club
For the Glory: The Untold and Inspiring Story of Eric Liddell, Hero of Chariots of Fire
by Duncan Hamilton
Our fall book will be the inspiring story of Olympic athlete and Christian missionary
Eric Liddell, hero of Chariots of Fire.
Sunday, October 6th — 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. in Zion’s Fellowship Hall
Bring a luncheon dish to pass!
Many people will remember Eric Liddell as the Olympic gold medalist from the Academy Award winning film Chariots of Fire. Famously, Liddell would not run on Sunday because of his strict observance of the Christian sabbath, and so he did not compete in his signature event, the 100 meters, at the 1924 Paris Olympics. He was the greatest sprinter in the world at the time, and his choice not to run was ridiculed by the British Olympic committee, his fellow athletes, and most of the world press. Yet Liddell triumphed in a new event, winning the 400 meters in Paris.
Zion Women’s Ministries Save the Dates:
Thursday, September 19th - Ladies Dinner to welcome Deaconness Joanna Lee
September 20-22nd - Eastern District LWML Fall Retreat at Camp Pioneer (Additional Details)
