Zion s Voice. Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Church Staff

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1 Zion s Voice Zion Lutheran Church Wooster, Ohio Be Disciples, Make Disciples September, 2014 Church Staff Rev. Ann Paynter Pastor Jeffrey & Daphne Dexter Parish Musicians Marianna Lehr Bookkeeper Anne Henkle Administrative Assistant Lisa Yeater Custodian Del Smarr Coordinator of Children & Youth Ministries Cindy Hauser Nursery Attendant 2014 Church Council Officers Bill Dannley, President Dave Picking, Vice President Kay McFadden, Secretary Brett Burkey, Treasurer Scott Schroer, Endowment Treasurer Judi Stock, Financial Secretary 2014 Church Council Bill Dannley Dave Picking Todd Hauser Michael Howard Rick Dice Gloria Mackey Josephine Wright Pamela Yarnell Mary McMillen Tim Nolt Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, In a recent sermon, I asked you to consider whether you had ever felt like an outsider at church. We gave blue slips of paper and invited you to return those anonymously. Several of you were kind enough to reply and those replies were very interesting. Of course the goal was to begin a conversation that would help to mold Zion s welcome. Clearly, Jesus was creating a community of love. We are still called to live out hospitality, especially in our churches. Three quarters of the replies indicated that the responders had always felt welcome here. For them this is a church home. They live out their faith life from this home base. They get support from loved ones here. They do not feel estranged or excluded. Of course I asked people who were present in worship, so the audience is friendly. One reply hinted that the author might feel more comfortable if they knew more about the Bible. This is true for many of us. (Frankly, we could all delve deeply into the biblical well forever and never come up saturated! Our Tuesday Bible study groups will resume at 11 am and 7 pm beginning September 9 th.) Another mentioned that there is some discomfort when you first become a member. Who will my friends be? With what ministries should I become involved? (Any extroverts feel a calling to mentor new members?) Thank you for your replies. Now, how can we connect with our neighbors and friends who were not in worship, so that we can better make them feel a part of our life together? Let s keep talking and thinking about this. In Christ s love Bishop Allende to be ordained September 13! Pastor Ann You are all invited to attend the installation of Bishop Abraham Allende on Saturday September 13 th at 2 p.m. at St. Paul s Episcopal church 1361 W Market St in Akron. This worship experience will be uplifting! Don t miss it! Zion s Voice 1 September 2014

2 Upcoming Events At Zion Dining to Donate September 24th is the date. Applebee's is the place! Join the Zion Glory Walkers Relay for Life team in raising money to fight cancer. Applebee's will give us 15% of the amount you spend as long as you give your server the Dining to Donate flyer as you order. Flyers will be in the church bulletins in September. Women's Ministry Zion Women's Lunch Bunch Ladies, come one and all! Women's Lunch Bunch will meet at Applebee's at 1:00 p.m. on September 24th. Be sure to bring the Dining to Donate flyer, so that 15% of your bill will be given to the Glory Walker's Relay for Life team. Please sign up on the sign-up sheets in Room 100 or 200 or contact or contact Mary Ann Post ( ) if you can attend, so that she can give the restaurant an approximate number of seats needed. Men of Zion's Lunch Bunch Zion's Relay For Life team is again sponsoring a Dining to Donate fund raiser. We will be meeting at Applebee's Restaurant on Wednesday. September 24th, at 1:00pm. PLEASE note the date for this fund raiser, as this is not our usual date. Have lunch with a great group of guys. We will be looking for you. Bring a friend. Bible Study resumes Pastor Ann s Tuesday Bible study will resume on Tuesday September 16 th at 11:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. We ll study Crossways International s series The Divine Drama. Family Movie Night Join us for our Family Movie Night on Friday, September 19 at 6:00 p.m. There will be a pot luck dinner. Bring a dish to share and enjoy a fun, relaxing evening. The movie night will be held in Room 300. Where Moms Connect Where Moms Connect meets on the first and fourth Saturday of the month at 11:00 a.m. This program is designed for all mothers. Each session will cover a different topic to help and encourage you. Come share your experience with other mothers. Child care is provided. See pastor Ann for more information. Zion Goes to the Fair! Zion will be assisting St. Paul s Lutheran, Smithville with their water station at the Wayne County Fair September 6 th - 11 th. We ll be distributing free water and offering rest for weary fair visitors. If you d like to help by contributing water or funds for water, transporting water or spend some time at the stand distributing water, please call the church office at Let s offer refreshment to people at the fair. ATTENTION!! DZ@6 is in need of additional hosts on Sunday evenings. The hosts can be men or women. If you can help, please call Cheryl Oswald at Zion s Voice 2 September 2014

3 Council Highlights: July 2014 Council President Bill Dannley opened the meeting with 9 members present, 1 excused and guest Marc Stroup. A motion was made to approve the June Council minutes. Pastor Ann opened with a prayer and devotions. Marc Stroup updated Council on the recent activities concerning the Journey Forward task force. A motion was made to put on hold any action until further directions come from the new Bishop. President Dannley reported that employee contracts are nearing completion. Zion will participate with St. Paul Lutheran in distributing bottled water at the Wayne County Fair. A discussion was held concerning the need for musicians at the DZ@6 service on Sunday evening. A general discussion was held concerning a possible seminary intern, additional improvements to the sanctuary, CA- MO, Habitat for Humanity and establishing a Zion scholarship for youth camp attendees. The July council meeting was adjourned with the next meeting to be held at 7:00 p.m. August 18. From Zion s Archives: Things are moving along. Membership files (dismissals and deaths) have been sorted and labeled. The back issues of The Voice have been sorted, boxed and labeled. The same for old bulletins. Copies of congregational directories have also been sorted through, as have the year end reports of the congregation. There are still many items, particularly pictures and newspaper articles to sort through yet, but we re making headway. Here s more from a listing of Memorials that were dedicated on Zion s 126 th Anniversary, 25 September Four chancel ceiling panels by Harry McPhan and Mrs. A. C. McPhan in memory of father and husband, A. C. McPhan. The display cabinet in the Schmouck Building in memory of Belle Beiswanger Redick by her nephews, John and George Beiswanger. Stained glass window (Fortitude) by Mr. and Mrs. Sterling Hostetler and sons, James and Steven. Stained glass window (Piety) by Pastor John and Lillian Kindsvatter in memory of Pastor John s father, Carl Christian Kindsvater and Mrs. Kindsvatter s mother, Mrs. Charles W. Hurd. Stained glass window (Fear of God) by Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kissel in memory of their parents Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Kissel and Mr. and Mrs. William H. Hoyman. Faith Life We have moved a universe away from seeing faith as an important part of health, and it is time to bring the two back together. Faith traditions vary widely, but at the core, a faith life helps us build a relationship with God, our neighbors, and ourselves. Even if you don t consider yourself religious, you can explore a richer faith life and enjoy the benefits this experience will bring to your overall wellness. Your Faith Community Health Team, Becky, Kathy and Brent Pew by Mr. and Mrs. Randall Billman and children Priscilla, Alice and Douglas in Memory of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Billman, parents and grandparents. Pew by Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ebert in memory of Mr. Ebert s mother, Mrs. Bertha Ebert. Pew by Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Stevens in memory of The Rev. J. R. Stevens, father of Dr. Stevens. Pew by Dr. and Mrs. William Johnson in memory of their fathers, Russel F. Johnson and I. W. Swift. Pew in memory of Edna Kaylor Honeberger by her husband Glenn, daughters Jean Malloy, Sue Holmes and her granddaughter, Joni Busick. Pew space for four by Mr. and Mrs. William Trumphour in memory of Mr. Trumpbour s father and Mrs. Trumphour s parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Shenberger. More next time. Cheryl Abernathy Zion s Archivist Zion s Voice 3 September 2014

4 Zion s Endowment Committee would like to help you help Zion! The Endowment Committee in conjunction with the Wayne County Community Foundation, Thrivent Financial, and Ron Rehm would like to educate and inspire the members of Zion in their current and future planned giving strategies that will hopefully include Zion s Endowment. We will be holding four workshops on estate planning that will focus on the various options available that will maximize your gifts now and/or upon your death. Most people do not realize the many different options available and how important estate planning is to all individuals regardless of their financial standing. Estate planning is not just for the Rich. Each workshop will consist of a devotion and a short presentation followed by a question and answer session. No individual estate planning will occur, no financial products will be sold, and no one will solicit donations or pledges the workshops are strictly informational. The Endowment Committee ultimately hopes that the members of Zion will remember their spiritual home on earth as they plan for their future, but that is strictly a personal choice. The workshops are scheduled for Tuesday September 16 th at 1:00 and 6:30 and Thursday September 25 th at 1:00 and 6:30. Sign-up sheets will be available in Rooms 100 and 200 or you may call the Church office. Please contact Scott Schroer at (330) with any questions. Family Ministry At Zion Reformation Festival Meeting We will be holding a Reformation Day Festival planning meeting on September 22. This will be held in Room 200 at 6:00 p.m. This meeting is to plan events for Reformation Sunday. Please come help us plan a wonderful celebration of this important event in the life of the church. Sunday School Happenings Sunday school is back in full swing! Come join us for spiritual education as we learn about prayer! Sunday School starts at 9:30 a.m. We will have a pizza lunch on Sunday, September 14th at noon for parents of children from nursery age through high school. We would like to start a discussion on what they would like to like to see Zion provide in the way of spiritual education and youth activities. Young adults are welcome to join in as well. If you cannot make the meeting, please give your suggestions to Del Smarr. Live Nativity Meeting Marriage Encounter Weekend Enjoy a weekend of discovery together on a Lutheran Marriage Encounter Weekend. The next Weekend will be offered October 17-19, 2014 at the Fleming Falls Retreat Center at Camp Mowana in Mansfield, OH. Apply now at GodLovesMarriage.org, or contact Duffy & Nan Guthrie at nguthrie@suite224.net or for more information. Weekends fill fast and pre-registration is required don t miss out! Registrations must be received by September 17. Lutheran Marriage Encounter is an affiliate of Worldwide Marriage Encounter. We will have a meeting on September 8 at 6:00 p.m. Room 200 to plan this year s Live Nativity. Let us know what you would like to see and help us make it better than last year s event. We encourage you to sign up for a part. Thanks to Zion! The response to the Pee Wee Hollow Scout Camp s requests for funding for a land survey was great! All $6000 was raised and the camp is now able to go on with their good work. Zion s giving to this project was strong. Thank you for your support. Zion s Voice 4 September 2014

5 September Birthdays September 01 September 02 September 02 September 02 September 05 September 05 September 05 September 06 September 10 September 11 September 12 September 13 September 18 September 18 September 20 September 21 September 22 September 22 September 23 September 24 September 27 September 30 Kim Long Irene Rickett Cecil Trumphour Drew Baker Josephine Wright Linda Gabriel Isabella Kesner Jim Hand Christine Guili Lynette Buehler Kelly Carter Karin Schroer Jacqueline Gingery Jennifer Paulin John Guili Dru Badertscher Gloria Mackey Brenda Wagers Amanda Terakedis Lucas Drager Sara Pindell James (Jim) Pindell Conor Mallonn Howard Bonitz Chase Marlar Jon Bollinger Dawn Kloos Linda Davis Patrick Secrist Fred Ray James Schwinn Thomas Long Lucas Dudte Anna Steen Mary Basford Newly Baptized Congratulations to Ethan Gary Conrad, son of Chris and Laura Conrad. We welcome you into the body of Christ. May God bless your walk of faith with us! Congratulations to Dru Badertscher and Jon Ansel Jr. who were married at Zion Lutheran Church on August 16, Zion s Voice 5 September 2014

6 Assisting Ministers at Zion September, 2014 Zion s Prayer Ministry Coordinator: Sarah Brenneman Altar Guild: Lori Baker, Connie Saner Greeters (10:45 a.m.) Lectors (10:45 a.m.) 9/7 Fred & Dixie Ray 9/7 Fred Ray 9/14 Ginny Leighty 9/14 Jon Ansel 9/21 Todd & Cindy Hauser 9/21 Michelle Johnson 9/28 Cheryl Abernathy 9/28 Bill Dannley Acolytes (10:45 a.m.) Communion Stewards (10:45 a.m.) 9/7 Madison Schroer 9/7 Margaret Ports, Stan & Mary Ann Post 9/14 Maxwell Drager 9/14 Karolyn Miller, Julie Mennes, Karl Emler 9/21 Alex Ramsier 9/21 Don & Andrew Bogner, Ginny Leighty 9/28 Joe Kline 9/28 Mike & Connie Saner, Ginny Leighty Ushers (10:45 a.m.) 9/7 Chris Conrad, Fred Ray, Scott Schroer, Tom Long 9/14 Art Oswald, Dave Picking, Mike Saner, Wayne Wagner 9/21 Karl Emler, Todd Hauser, Larry Hilbert, Tom McFadden 9/28 Brett Burkey, Rick Dice, Randy Wengerd, John Strock DZ@6 Hosts Panera Bread Pick-up 9/7 Del Smarr & Ray Taylor 9/7 Andrew Lewellen 9/14 Todd Hauser & Bill Dannley 9/14 Mary & Jon McMillen 9/21 Mike Howard & Art Oswald 9/21 Barb Nemeth 9/28 Bill Buchwalter & Al Spradley 9/28 Todd Hauser Editor s note The deadline for the October 2014 issue of Zion s Voice is, Due to time constraints, I may not be able to write your article for you, so please your articles or turn a typed or handwritten copy into the office. Keep in mind, the article is subject to modification so it can fit properly on the page, however the details will not be affected. Please make sure your meeting dates are turned into the office for the church calendar. Thank you, Susan Mykrantz Zion s Voice 6 September 2014

7 Z I O N LU T H E R A N C H U R C H 301 North Market Street Wooster, OH Return Service Requested Zion s Voice September, 2014 The deadline for the October 2014 issue of Zion s Voice is, Office Hours: M-F 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Phone: (330) Fax: (330) office@zionlutheran-wooster.org Website: Worship Times 8:45 a.m. - Contemporary 9:30 a.m. - Sunday School 10:45 a.m. - Traditional 5:00 p.m. - Food Pantry 5:45 p.m. - DZ Outreach Zion Lutheran Church Be Disciples, Make Disciples Zion s Voice 7 September 2014