ZIONEWS. Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church May 2016

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1 ZIONEWS Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church May Congregational Council Richard Bevington President William Bossetti Finance & Administration Tim Kostel Property & Facilities Karen Dehn Youth & Young Adults Andrew Gundlach Secretary/Treasurer Suzanne Jeffery Worship & Music Nancy Kinsel Mission & Stewardship Darlene Lowery Parish Life Judy McEowen Outreach Carla Mitchell Faith Formation Mike Todi Vice President As I have said often, where does the time go? It seems as though I just wrote an article for the Zion News and here it is, time to write another one. The other thing that it is difficult to realize is that I have been serving as your Interim Pastor for a year come the middle of the month. Again, where has the time gone. We still have a lot of work ahead of us. The cottage meetings are about completed. It will be interesting to see what they reveal. In the meantime, we need to continue to be focusing on our ministry in the here and now. Are we continuing the ministries that we have been doing. I realize that there are some things that might be slipping under the table because I am not here full time. That is where we are relying on those of you who have been engaged in various aspects of the ministry to keep up your good work. It is also necessary that others of you step up where you think some ministry might be lacking. Don't be commenting about how this or that used to be done. Step up and do it. We are all called to be ministers of Christ's Church. He passed his ministry on to his disciples. This month we will be celebrating Pentecost, the time when the tongues of fire come upon the disciples and they spoke in various languages. They were called to do ministry, to proclaim God's story to all people. In our baptism, we were sealed and marked by that same Spirit in order that we might carry on that mission, proclaim that same message. Pastor Ralph

2 Carolyn's Corner... May is a month of celebrations: Mothers Day, proms and graduations and Pentecost. We also celebrate our young folks affirming their faith. It s now time for them to take more responsibility for the promises made by someone else at their baptism. When they affirm their faith (are confirmed), they become full members of the Church, with all the responsibilities of membership. While they aren t able vote on contracts and legal issues until they are of legal age, they are able to participate in everything else in the congregation. To KarleeAnn, Lily, Loretta, Cameron, and Miguel, we say, well done. May God continue to bless your faith journey. Blessings, Carolyn Church Addresses Pastor Ralph Schibler: rfschibler@roadrunner.com Carolyn Steinfeldt, AiM: csteinaim@zionsandusky.org Lori Harris, Office Admin.: loriharris@zionsandusky.org Church Websites (Zion Lutheran Church) (Northwestern Ohio Synod) (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America) May 15th we celebrate Pentecost, and it should be a celebration. In the Christian Church, Pentecost is considered the birth of the church, when God s Spirit appeared in a rather spectacular way. Read Acts 2 to hear how God appeared and what the results were. Imagine yourself in that room with the disciples. How might you feel? How might you respond?

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5 New Members Class There are many dates available for Altar Flowers The 2016 Flower Chart is now posted. Please, take the opportunity to sign up for your special Sunday to place flowers on the altar in honor or in memory of loved ones. Prices for side vases is $20 and for the center vase is $25. There will be an opportunity for those who would like to consider membership at Zion, those who have recently transferred, or for those who just want to explore their faith. Join us at 4 p.m. on Sundays, June 5 th, June 12 th, & June 19 th. Please let the office know if you are thinking about attending Memorials/Pastoral Acts - March 16 April 15, 2016 In Memory of: Bob Peters: Dean & Karen Slater Gary Yontz, Jr.: Dean & Karen Slater Gloria Holzhauser: The Holzhauser Family BAPTISMS: Grace Julianna Ender-Keller daughter of David Keller & Judit Ender WEDDINGS: None In Memory of: (These memorials were unintentionally omitted from the April Zionews) Wayne & Leola Schafer s birthdays and Leola s death: Jerry, Cathy, Evan & Allison Schafer Deanna Sarrica: Don, Judy and Michael McEowen Bob Peters: Carla Mitchell Gary Yontz, Jr.: Gary Yontz, Sr., Pauline Druckenmiller, Lea Marshall, Doris Suman, John & Frances Warren, Jim & Nancy Yantz FUNERALS: Doris Mock private service 3/17/16 Linda L. Brunow funeral 4/19/16 Dean J. Reichenbach, M.D. funeral 4/21/16

6 Greetings on this beautiful spring day! Hopefully, winter is gone until next December! Due to the beautiful snow we had on April 9th, the women's "spring" conference was canceled. Who would have thought that would happen?! Thus, there is no report. However, May is almost here, so hopefully, we won't have that problem again, for a few months. Our annual "Spring Fling", will be held on Tues., May 17th. This is a potluck dinner that is open to all members. Beverages and table service will be provided. The main program is "K-9's for Christ". Dinner will begin at 6:00, with the program starting at 7:15. This should prove to be an interesting and entertaining evening. Please, come and join us for a delightful evening and wonderful fellowship! There is a sign-up sheet on the Kiosk, in the Gathering Room. On Wed., May 18 th, Zion will host our first monthly Noon Meal. This will be known as CHAT & CHEW. We will have a short devotional or scripture, some discussion, eat lunch, and have social time. This is a take - off from our Advent and Lenten noon lunches, only there will not be an actual service. Come and join us for an inspiring and enjoyable noon hour! No sign up necessary. Recently, I found an interesting clipping in one of my mother's Bibles. Oddly enough, I found it at a profound time, which allowed me to share it with a family member. I'd like to share it with you, as it is good advice for all of us. Finish every day and be done with it. You have done what you could. Some blunders and absurdities no doubt crept in; forget them as soon as you can. Tomorrow is a new day. Begin it well and serenely and with too high a spirit to be encumbered with your old nonsense. This day is all that is good and fair. It is too dear with its hopes and invitations to waste a moment on the yesterdays. (Author Unknown) Hope to see all of you at the Spring Fling! Until next time, God bless you all! Carla ZELCW President ZIONEWS ARTICLES DUE May 23, 2016 Please remember that you must submit a written article in order for it to appear in the newsletter. No partial information will be accepted. Digital articles submitted by are preferred. Articles may be ed directly to Lori Harris at loriharris@zionsandusky.org by the deadline date. Please remember to reference "Zionews" in the subject line so that your article does not end up missed because it went into the "Spam Box". Items received after 4 p.m. on the deadline date cannot be printed in the current issue.

7 Let s beautify inside and out for Pentecost We will be purchasing Red Geraniums and Red Celosia to decorate the altar for Pentecost (May 14 & 15). Then on Monday (5/16) or Tuesday (5/17) (weather permitting) we will plant the flowers outside to beautify the landscape around the church. If you would like to donate money please place in an envelope and designate Pentecost Flowers. If you are able to help plant the flowers please call the office so we can coordinate a time. Agape 1 st Wed. of the month 7:00 p.m. Zion Library Priscilla 1 st Thurs. of the month 9:30 a.m Cedar Brook Lane Circle of Friends 1 st Wed of the month 7:00 p.m. Zion Lounge Book Connection 4 tht Wed of the month 2:00 p.m. Zion Library Cantata Sunday Join the congregation during both services on Sunday, May 22 for Cantata Sunday. The choir will lead the services in music. The Youth will be participating in a Church wide Spring Cleanup on May 15 from 1-3 p.m. Your help and/or any of the items listed to assist with the project is appreciated! Clorox wipes, paper towel, window cleaner, Lysol spray and rubber gloves

8 Dates: 05/01 05/08 05/15 05/22 05/29 Greeters Tammi & Sara Schultz Brad & Beth Wimmer Brenda & Jacob Henrichsen Dean & Karen Slater Jeff, Roz, Rainey Orticari Gathering Hosts Virginia Lillian Connie Castello Schultz Family Andy Castello Family Judy McEowen Andy Castello Family Bill & Joyce Dahnke Andy Castello Family & Elaine Conley Chris Antel Vicki Boesch Julie Kessler Wine Dick & Marlene Long Carolyn Steinfeldt Chet Leser Ron Dahs Dan Willey Dick & Marlene Long Carolyn Steinfeldt George Clements Jim & Kris Stradtman John & Judy Mears Bread Roger Gundlach Suzanne Jeffery Carolyn Steinfeldt Roger Gundlach John Mears Dick Long Roger Gundlach Lectors Dean Meyers Jean Bossetti Carol Albert Mike Bailey Dick Long Bill Steinfeldt Andy Gundlach Sylvia Gembka Dean Meyers Hope Bailey Prayers Marjorie Burton Judy Mears Carolyn Steinfeldt Betty Bickley Ann Cerny Marjorie Burton Acolytes Mallory Chapman Brennan Kaseman Loretta Leedy Lexi Broughton Savannah Castello Olivia Stacklin Crucifers Loretta Leedy Cameron Smith Savannah Castello Evan Terry Children's Message Laurie Mears Hope Bailey Dale Cerny Laurie Mears Dale Cerny Sound Board Andy Gundlach Bob Bulter Janet Stradtman John Nejedly Dean Meyers Tim Kostel Andy Gundlach Bob Bulter Janet Stradtman John Nejedly

9 Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church Council Meeting March 9, :00 p.m. CALL TO ORDER: President Richard Bevington called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. ROLL CALL: Rev. Ralph Schibler, Carolyn Steinfeldt, AiM, Richard Bevington, Judy McEowen, Darlene Lowery, Mike Todi, Suzanne Jeffery, Karen Dehn, Andy Gundlach, Nancy Kinsel, and Carla Mitchell. Carly Dahs, & Lori Harris Absent, excused: Bill Bossetti & Rob Davis OPENING PRAYER & HYMN: Vice President Mike Todi said the opening prayer and led the singing of Hymn #592 Just as I am. CORRESPONDANCE: Was read by Recording Secretary. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Carla Mitchell made a motion to approve the agenda. Darlene Lowery seconded the motion. Motion Carried. STAFF REPORT: Carly Dahs A check was received from the closing of the Youth PNC account. Monies will be deposited to the Regular Checking account on the line item Youth. Chili cook-off proceeds will go to the Navajo Nation. Pie sale proceeds will go to a future mission trip. Wooden crosses have been decorated for fundraising. Attendance is down. Youth would like to plan a game night with Crossroads in early May. A collection of toiletry items will be planned. A group from Trinity United Methodist has invited Zion youth on March 30 to Amish Country. Carly will forward information to Carolyn to promote trip with Sunday school children. President Rich Bevington thanked the Youth from the Council and Congregation for their offer to have a Zion spring clean-up day. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Mike Todi made a motion to accept the February 17, 2016 Council Minutes as written. Nancy Kinsel seconded the

10 motion. Motion carried. STAFF REPORTS: Pastor Ralph Lenten Services worked out well, attendance was not affected by having the two services (compared to 2015). There was a positive response. A meeting with Merlyn Jacobs (Interim St. Paul) to be scheduled regarding joint projects. Carolyn Steinfeldt Report shared. First Communion will be Maundy Thursday. Carla Mitchell made a motion to approve Madison Kaylee Butler, Greta Catherine Gross, Alaina Jennifer Keegan, Isabelle Julia Ohlemacher, Elizabeth Mae Patrick, Jennifer Rose Patrick, Justin Theodore Patrick, Isabella Marie Riedy, Shania LaNae Rohrbacher, Sydney Miller Stacklin, Antonyio Michael Ellick-Tackett, Jadyn Tavon Moore-Tackiett, Kailin Elyse Wargo for First Communion. Mike Todi seconded. Motion carried. Baskets of Promise will be assembled prior to the Maundy Thursday service. Mission summit When God Left the Building April 10 at St. Paul. The program Will You Come and Follow Me is April 23. The staff did a fitness challenge and received a discount on the health insurance. SALM: Judy McEowen shared highlights from the printed report; April 12 meeting regarding St. John Giving Garden and March 13 March for Meals project. Nancy Kinsel made a motion to approve April 9 and 10 as dates a collection could be gathered at Zion following Worship. Carla Mitchell seconded the motion. Motion carried. TREASURERS REPORT/INVOICE LIST: Both reports were reviewed; Andy Gundlach made a motion to approve the Invoice List of paid and unpaid items totaling $28, Mike Todi seconded the motion. Motion carried.

11 MINISTRY TEAMS REPORTS: Faith Formation Carla Mitchell shared report. Worship and Music Suzanne Jeffery reported that there was a meeting regarding Home Communion. Parish Life Darlene Lowery shared the Gathering Hour schedule for Outreach Judy McEowen reported that there is a meeting on April 19, the team is well established. Youth/Young Adult Karen Dehn has a meeting scheduled with Carolyn. Finance/Administration no report Property/Facilities Upgrades to lighting discussed as well as Security outside and inside church. President Rich Bevington thanked Mike Todi and Andy Gundlach for help on this team. Mission/Stewardship Nancy Kinsel reported that there are many things going on within this team including SCAASP which is in need of volunteers. Nehemiah Center needs help with meals, Care & Share, Quilters all could use additional help. OLD BUSINESS: Open Secretarial position discussed, Executive Council to discuss a plan of action. NEW BUSINESS: Timeline for Call Process reviewed. Healthy Congregations Workshop Cottage Meetings need to be scheduled for April to meet timeline dates. President Rich Bevington to send out a letter about where we are in the process. APRIL PRAYER & HYMN ASSIGMENT: Vice President, Mike Todi ADJOURMENT: Meeting adjourned at 9:23 p.m. with The Lord s Prayer. Respectfully submitted, Lori Harris, Recording Secretary

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