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AUGUST 2017 Coming Up: Sunday, July 30 Pastor Linda s last day at Zion (A reception in her honor will be between the services in the Fellowship Hall) Early in August Columbarium will be installed

1 AUGUST 2017 Coming Up: Sunday, July 30 Pastor Linda s last day at Zion (A reception in her honor will be between the services in the Fellowship Hall) Early in August Columbarium will be installed Sunday s, August 6, 13, 20, 27 & Sept 3 Rev. Anamae Storbeck will be preaching Sunday, August 20 Annual BBQ Benefit at 11am Sunday, September 3 Sunday School Rally Day at 9am Sunday, September 10 Pastor Ron Windecker s first Sunday to preach The Chimes Newsletter of Zion Lutheran Church My final Sunday with you is July 30, It has been a joy to serve you these past five months. We have learned a lot together. We have laughed, cried, celebrated and mourned together. I share your excitement as you now begin preparing to receive a new pastor. If you have not yet started, please begin praying for him as he prepares to leave, and pray for his congregation Beitel Memorial, as they say good bye. Continue those prayers as you support him in your ministry together. Zion has a long history of ministry. The pastor does not do the ministry, it is only accomplished when people take responsibility for the ministry, along with the pastor. He is a leader and a guide, but effective ministry requires each of you. There are wonderful, talented people at Zion. Be prepared to use those gifts for the glory of God and this congregation will flourish. God bless you all in your journey. My prayers go with you for strong ministry here in Fredericksburg. Thank you for allowing me to walk with you for a

2 P.2 Council Highlights Council voted to participate with the Reformation Service and celebration on October 29 with other Lutheran churches. Each church will have early services and join for combined service at 10:30 in the High School Auditorium. Will have combined lunch at Holy Ghost after 10:30 service on October 29. Pastor Anamae Storbeck will serve as pastor on Sunday services for the month of August and September 3. Pastor Ron Windecker will start on September 5 and his first service will be September 10. Sunday, August 20, am till Sold Out TO-GO Plates Only $10 (drive-thru line starts on Main Street & turns right onto N. Edison Street) Seating available in Fellowship Hall BBQ Pork, Potato Salad, Beans, Bread & Dessert Benefits the Little Lambs Head Start Program, Food Pantry, Good Samaritan Center, Gillespie Literacy Council & Needs Council God s Work, our HANDS Edgar Heimann passed away on June 30, 2017 at the age of 84. His memorial service was held in Zion Lutheran Church on July 6, 2017 with Rev. Linda Mosley officiating. Pastoral Acts Allen Rode passed away on July 9, 2017 at the age of 74. His memorial service was held in Zion Lutheran Church on July 15, 2017 with Rev. Linda Mosley officiating.

P.3 Sunday School Teachers Needed WHO: Anyone who loves kids! Spots available for full time, part time, and substitute teachers! WHAT: Teach our amazing kids using a super easy to follow curriculum!

3 P.3 Sunday School Teachers Needed WHO: Anyone who loves kids! Spots available for full time, part time, and substitute teachers! WHAT: Teach our amazing kids using a super easy to follow curriculum! WHEN: As many Sundays as able during school year (9:15 10:15)! WHY: Because the kids LOVE Sunday School! HOW: Contact Janalee Hannemann ( ) if interested or have questions! PLEASE PAY VERY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE USHER SCHEDULE, TEAM CHANGES ARE BEING MADE. Sunday School Rally Day WHEN: Sunday, September 3 at 9am WHERE: Zion Fellowship Hall Rally Day is a time for the entire congregation to rally behind God's intention that all Christians children, youth and adults grow and learn. It is a day for our congregation to celebrate our Christian education ministry. Everyone is invited! GET READY FOR A FUN FILLED HOUR: Everyone is invited to breakfast Sing guitar led CAMP Songs Games, Crafts, Prizes Meet your teachers & room assignments Your presence will make our Rally Day celebration a wonderful, memorable experience. Write it on your calendar invite your unchurched friends. Our mission is to spread God's word by showing love and care for others. SEE YOU ON SEPTEMBER 3!

4 P.4 Special Concern THE GOOD SAMARITAN CENTER A HEALING PLACE The Good Samaritan Center (GSC), is a charitable clinic meeting critical health needs for Gillespie County and some of our surrounding area through community partnerships. Their mission is to provide quality, coordinated, and affordable health care, as well as health and wellness education and information to their patients in a Christ-centered, safe environment. A healthy population is a vital element in a dynamic community like ours. Their services help keep employees at work and students in school. Improving the quality of life for their patients through disease prevention and health promotion is why they are here. Bakers Needed For WELCA Booth at the Fall Festival We will be baking in August for Zion s Booth at the Fall Festival which benefits Cross Trails Camping Ministry. The Festival will be held Sept. 16 at the Market Platz. Baking days are August 24 & 25 from 9:00 to 12:30pm. Recipes and supplies will be in the kitchen on the 23 so cinnamon rolls and/or coffee cakes can be mixed at home, refrigerated and baked at church the next morning. Bakers will need to bring a mixing bowl, large mixing spoon, and measuring spoons. Come join us! Questions? Call Barbara Sultemeier ( ).

5 P.5 Lutheran World Relief Backpacks Our women will again be asking the congregation to help donate school supplies for our LWR Backpacks. Our timeline starts Sunday, August 6 and continues through Sunday, September 10. We will have our poster boards up with school houses, school buses and apples marked with the various items we need to fill our backpacks. Please do not deviate from the requested i t e m s. Thank you in advance for your help with this worthwhile project. If you prefer not to shop, we will accept monetary donations and will do your shopping for you. Checks may be made out to Zion Women of the ELCA. Please leave your school items in the box in the Atrium along with your school bus, apple or bus cutout you took. ~Laborers of Love The items below are needed to place in each backpack: 4 70 sheet notebooks (wide or college rule) 1 30 centimeter ruler 1 pencil sharpener 1 pair of blunt scissors 5 unsharpened #2 pencils with erasers 5 black or blue ballpoint pens (no gel ink) 1 box of 24 count crayons 1 2 1/2 eraser Congratulations to Greg & Donna Oehler who will celebrate 40 years of marriage on August 6!

6 P.6 Thank You Notes Zion Lutheran Community, thank you all for opening your church home to us the week of VBS! Your support for Cross Trails means so much to us. We are extremely grateful for the opportunity to come and share the Word of God and spread His love in FBG! It is so incredible to have the ability to travel doing what we love in a new place, going in peace to serve the Lord! ~Blessings, Marina, Lexi, Brittny & Brittnee Dear Council & Zion Members, thank you very much for acknowledging my 20 years of service at Zion with an awesome plaque and bonus gift. It was such an honor to get a standing ovation and reminded me my hard work is appreciated. Thank you again for your support! ~Christi Fowler We want to thank Pastor Linda Mosley for the services she provided to Zion for the past 5 months. Her Pastoral guidance helped Zion move forward and continue serving God and the people of Zion. We pray for her as she moves to the next stage of her life. There will be a reception for Pastor Linda between the services in the Fellowship Hall on July 30, We invite all members to thank her and wish her well. ~Wilfred Crenwelge, President Zion Lutheran Church Thank you all for the love and concern shown to me and my family during the last years of Allen s battle with cancer and especially after his passing. Thanks to the Bereavement Committee and the Vereins Quilt Guild for the meal following Allen s service. I need a little down time, but look forward to serving God and Zion again soon. ~With Love, Helen Rode Thank you for funding me in my achievement goal toward my Child Associate Development degree for the Little Lambs. I m very honored to be part of such a holy church at Zion. ~Thanks again, Tammy Jo Turner NOTE: There WILL NOT be a Fellowship Lunch at Andy s on Sunday, August 20! The Edgar Heimann Family thanks Pastor Linda and you all for your cards, prayers, memorials, lunch, and a very nice memorial service for Edgar.

7 P.7 Attendance: Early Late June July July July July General Fund Offerings: June 25 $ 1, July 2 $ 9, July 9 $ 4, July 16 $ 3, July 23 $ 2, Total $21, Building Fund Offerings: June 25 $ 1, July 2 $ July 9 $ July 16 $ July 23 $ Total $ 1, Our Shut-Ins At Home West ARTHUR REEH, JR. CelesteCare 2230 N Llano: LOUISE THOMAS July s Totals Lutheran World Relief $ Gen Fund Rev & Exp for JUNE: Gen Fund Revenue Total $22, Gen Fund Expense Total $20, Year-to-Date thru JUNE: Revenue/Expense $ 1, From Reserve/Conting. $ 0.00 Remaining Rev/Deficit $ 1, Knopp Healthcare & Rehab 1208 N Llano: NESBITT BENNETT, MARLENE ERNST, LUCYLLE KUNZE, AGGIE THOMPSON MARGARET WILKE Windcrest 210 W Windcrest: DAVE MAYER Capital Improvements to-date: $48, (goal $83,000) Monthly Concern Updates: Gillespie Literacy Council $545 Lutheran World Relief $270 FBG Nursing 1117 S Adams: ROSALEE HEIMANN, HARRIET SCHLAUDT, GENEVA SCHWARTZ

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8 Zion Lutheran Church (830) W. Main Street (church location) 415 W. AUSTIN ST (OFFICE) Fredericksburg, TX Bulk Rate US Postage Non-Profit Organization Fredericksburg, TX Permit #103 SUNDAY WORSHIP 8AM & 10:30AM Worship Service with Communion No Sunday School in July or August 9:15am Adult Bible Study (Bible study continues through the summer) Office Hours Monday Friday 8am 3pm Transitional Pastor Anamae Storbeck Christi Fowler, Administrator Council Members President, Wilfred Crenwelge Vice President, John Weaver Treasurer, Harold Lotz Secretary, Jodi Kasper Mark Becker Randy McBride Perry Strackbein

Chimes. The. Mark Your Calendars. Benefit BBQ Dinner. Sunday, August 14, 2016

Chimes. The. Mark Your Calendars. Benefit BBQ Dinner. Sunday, August 14, 2016 Chimes The MONTHLY NEWSLETTER ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH AUGUST 2016 Benefit BBQ Dinner Sunday, August 14, 2016 11am till Sold Out TO-GO Plates Only $10 (drive-thru line starts on Main Street & turns right onto