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April 15, 2018 3rd Sunday After Easter Zion Lutheran Church Phone: (701) 223-8286 Fax: (701) 258-2146 Email: zionlcmsbis@gmail.com Website: www.zionbismarck.

Each retreat can accommodate up to eight individuals. The staff for each retreat includes two therapists, a chaplain and volunteers who provide outstanding hospitality.

All Shepherd's Canyon Retreats are held at Standing Stones Conference & Retreat Center, located fifteen miles west of Arizona's "Cowboy Town", Wickenburg, Arizona... 90 minutes from the Phoenix airport.

We expect and God has proven Himself to perform great and wonderful acts of mercy and grace in the lives of many who have participated in the ministry of Shepherd's Canyon Retreat.

Who made that first announcement that Jesus was alive? 3. Who did Jesus appear to along the road? Why? Nursery Roll Circle will meet at 1:30 pm, Tuesday April 24th at the home of Kathy Rath.

1 April 15, rd Sunday After Easter Zion Lutheran Church Phone: (701) Fax: (701) Website: Find us on Facebook, search: Zion Lutheran Church Shepherd's Canyon Retreat Ministry offers week-long counseling retreats for men and women in ministry crisis. Each retreat can accommodate up to eight individuals. The staff for each retreat includes two therapists, a chaplain and volunteers who provide outstanding hospitality. Participants will experience about 25 hours of counseling in group, couple, and individual settings. All Shepherd's Canyon Retreats are held at Standing Stones Conference & Retreat Center, located fifteen miles west of Arizona's "Cowboy Town", Wickenburg, Arizona minutes from the Phoenix airport. The name of the place, Standing Stones, comes from Old Testament references to Samuel, Joshua, Jacob and Moses who erected rock monuments to commemorate a great work of God's grace and mercy. We expect and God has proven Himself to perform great and wonderful acts of mercy and grace in the lives of many who have participated in the ministry of Shepherd's Canyon Retreat. OUR STEWARDSHIP LIFE AT WORK Worship Attendance Sermon Questions 1. What was the first evidence that Luke provided for the resurrection of Jesus? 2. Who made that first announcement that Jesus was alive? 3. Who did Jesus appear to along the road? Why? Nursery Roll Circle will meet at 1:30 pm, Tuesday April 24th at the home of Kathy Rath. Please bring your Spring Quarterly and Bible. We will study Lesson 1, Comfort Ye, Comfort Ye My People. The Get Acquainted Circle will meet on Wednesday, April 25, at 2:00pm in the Church Conference room. Please bring your winter Quarterly. Sat April 7 5:00 pm (Comm) 42 (35) Sun April 1 8:30 am 56 10:45 am (Comm) 88 (62) April MTD General Offering $22,384 Avg. Budgeted Monthly Expenses APRIL ALTAR FLOWERS Please contact Shawna Rice, The cost is $70 a pair. "DO YOU enjoy a hobby that you would be willing to share with others? Do you like to woodwork, quilt, or craft? Are you an artist who has an awesome piece that you would like to share with the community at large? Is your business looking for an opportunity to support a child's Christian education? Martin Luther School is asking you to partner with us for Mayfest. If you would like to donate to our ministry efforts, please contact Josh Douglas and he would be happy to help you with your donation. him at joshua.douglas@cune.org or call " In Christ s and Your Service, Josh Douglas Development Director MLS

THIS WEEK AT ZION Monday, April 16 8:00 AM MLS Band 8-11am/Chapel 10:50 AM MLS Choir/Chapel 2:00 PM Mrs.

Choir/Chapel 3:45 PM Violin - 7 & 8 Rm 6:00 PM Adult Fam Ministry 6:00 PM Bd of Lay Ministry Wednesday, April 18 8:30 AM MLS Chapel 9:30 AM MLS Band/Chapel till 11AM 10:00 AM Staff Mtg 10:50 AM MLS

Stelter/Conf Rm 2:30 PM MLS Choir/Bsmt 2:30 PM MLS Choir/Chapel 3:30 PM MLS Bells 3:45 PM Music 7/8 Gr Rm 5:00 PM Music PK2

2 THIS WEEK AT ZION Monday, April 16 8:00 AM MLS Band 8-11am/Chapel 10:50 AM MLS Choir/Chapel 2:00 PM Mrs. Stelter 2:30 PM MLS Choir/Bsmt 2:30 PM MLS Choir/Chapel 6:00 PM Stephen Ministry Cont Ed 7:00 PM AA Mtg Tuesday, April 17 6:00 AM Leadership Mtg 8:00 AM MLS Band 8-11am/Chapel 2:30 PM MLS Choir/Chapel 3:45 PM Violin - 7 & 8 Rm 6:00 PM Adult Fam Ministry 6:00 PM Bd of Lay Ministry Wednesday, April 18 8:30 AM MLS Chapel 9:30 AM MLS Band/Chapel till 11AM 10:00 AM Staff Mtg 10:50 AM MLS Choir/Chapel 2:00 PM Mrs. Stelter/Conf Rm 2:30 PM MLS Choir/Bsmt 2:30 PM MLS Choir/Chapel 3:30 PM MLS Bells 3:45 PM Music 7/8 Gr Rm 5:00 PM Music PK2 5:00 PM Supper 5:45 PM Hosannas 6:00 PM Confirmation /K.K. LAST NIGHT 6:45 PM Zion Bells 7:30 PM Youth Group Please pray for Zion Members in the Military Buck Thornton Bryce Johnson Marck Schlafman Shaundra Ziemann-Bolinske Shannon Ziemann Austin Link Please sign up in the binder on the counter in the lower foyer. This allows us to have an accurate count for the meal. Thank you!! Steven Trautman Jared Juntunen Brady Letteer Justin Koivula David Schneider Yurick Martis 5:00 p.m. April 18 Chicken Nuggets Introducing Online & Mobile Giving Easy. Fast. Effective. Thursday, April 19 8:00 AM MLS Band 8:00-11:00 9:00 AM Quilting - Youth Room 1:15 PM Violin/Conf Rm 2:30 PM MLS Choir/Chapel Friday, April 20 8:00 AM MLS Band 9:00 AM Quilting - Youth Room 2:00 PM Mrs. Stelter Conf Rm 2:30 PM MLS Choir/Chapel Saturday, April 21 5:00 PM Contemporary Worship w/comm Sunday, April 22 8:30 AM Traditional Worship 9:30 AM Bible Study 9:30 AM Sunday School 10:45 AM Blended Worship w/comm Page 2 We are excited to provide two exciting new ways to financially give your offerings or designated gifts. Go to and click on Give Online From your mobile device, text ZIONBISMARCK to and a link will be sent to you to complete your offering.

Bus Contributions Did You Know? Zion has a weekly bus ministry for the 10:45 am worship on Sunday mornings?

Zion s bus needs replacement so we are able to safely continue this important ministry? BUS MINISTRY NEEDS!

to replace Zion s bus in order to continue to provide reliable and safe transportation.

We are anticipating finding a vehicle between $25,000-30,000. Thank you for your support!

3 Bus Contributions Did You Know? Zion has a weekly bus ministry for the 10:45 am worship on Sunday mornings? Zion transports children to camps at Shepherd s Hill at the Crossroads in St. John, ND each summer? Zion transports youth to various local and district events? Zion s bus needs replacement so we are able to safely continue this important ministry? BUS MINISTRY NEEDS! $30,000 $25,000 $22,500 Current Total $5,881 Due to multiple repairs needed over the past couple of years and the condition of the vehicle, it has become apparent that we need to replace Zion s bus in order to continue to provide reliable and safe transportation. $20,000 $17,500 $15,000 $12,500 $10,000 $7,500 If you wish to contribute to this endeavor, please indicate VAN on your offering envelope. We are anticipating finding a vehicle between $25,000-30,000. Thank you for your support!! $5,000 $2,500 Sunday, April 15 Elder Brian Rosin Van Driver Al Roe Sunday, April 22 Elder Eldor Goetz Van Driver Al Roe Acolytes 8:30 am - Julio Matthews Jose Matthews 10:45 am - Isaiah Lamontagne Evan Fuchs Acolytes 8:30 am - Maggie Anderson Isaac Anderson 10:45 am - Talea Furcht Megan Vadner Greeters 8:30 am - Orgena Schramm Kathy Rath 10:45 am - James & Rhonda Rath Greeters 8:30 am - Emma Siems 10:45 am - Eve Schultz Janice Guenthner Graduation & Confirmation Cards are available for purchase ($1.00) in the card racks in the upper foyer! Page 3

Our Youth Group was approached about selling concessions for the Later Gator kids consignment sale on Sunday, April 28th.

Each family is asked to bring some baked goods to the church on Saturday, April 27th.

Following worship we will meet in the basement to divide up the baked goods, and load up all the supplies. On Sunday, we need to be at the 4H building (by Buckstop Junction) at 10:00 am to get set up.

Students will sign in and out so we are able to put the funds raised into the proper accounts. Please let us know what times you can be there so we are properly staffed.

Please email me so I know who will be there: kristin.nistler@gmail.com. I try to send out a Remind message each week with our activities.

Please keep your eyes & ears open for more information regarding the National Youth Gathering (NYG 2019). The actual event is July 11-15, 2019 in Minneapolis.

4 Our Youth Group was approached about selling concessions for the Later Gator kids consignment sale on Sunday, April 28th. The Board of Youth Family Ministry is gathering all the supplies & food needed. We are including baked goods as part of the concessions. Each family is asked to bring some baked goods to the church on Saturday, April 27th. Since we are missing church on Sunday for the fundraiser, we would like to go to the Saturday 5:00 service together. Following worship we will meet in the basement to divide up the baked goods, and load up all the supplies. On Sunday, we need to be at the 4H building (by Buckstop Junction) at 10:00 am to get set up. The concessions will run from noon-4:00 pm. Items offered includes pizza, chips, pop, water & baked goods. We also need to help clean up afterward. Students will sign in and out so we are able to put the funds raised into the proper accounts. Please let us know what times you can be there so we are properly staffed. They are expecting 200+ people at the event, so this could be a great money making opportunity for those interested in going to camps, National Youth Gathering, etc. Parent volunteers are welcome. Please me so I know who will be there: kristin.nistler@gmail.com. I try to send out a Remind message each week with our activities. To receive reminders (student & parent) text the to You will be prompted to download the Remind App. This is not a group text, so you won t get a ton of messages in response. Please keep your eyes & ears open for more information regarding the National Youth Gathering (NYG 2019). The actual event is July 11-15, 2019 in Minneapolis. Those interested in attending will have plenty of opportunities to earn money to pay for the trip. At this point, our best guess was that it would cost about $1,300 per participant. Zion pays 1/3 of the cost, the youth accounts (through fundraisers) can cover up to 1/3, and the family is responsible for the final 1/3. There is a sign up on a bulletin board in the lower foyer. CAMP LUTHER! Summer Enrichment Program For students age 6-6th Grade Hosted by Martin Luther School 413 E. Avenue D * Bismarck, ND Tuesday, May 29 - Friday August 10 Hours 7:30 AM-5:30 PM Registration is open! $ per camper/week This covers M-F, 7:30-5:30 Registration/Activity Fee $60.00 (This will secure your child's registration.) To register, contact the school office at or office@lutherschools.org. Feel free to contact Denise Wolfgram at wolfgram@lutherschools.org or at the school phone if you have any questions. For the month of April, the Men s Network will be participating in Mandan s Community Clean-Up Day on April 28th, from 9:00am noon. Men of all ages are welcome to join us as we meet at Dykshoorn Park at 9am. Doughnuts are provided at the start, and an appreciation lunch provided afterwards. Any questions, please contact Pastor Walla at Bethel ( ). Page 4

SUMMARY A round table meeting was held on April 7 to discuss goals for Zion. There were 20 in attendance. The meeting summary can be found on Zion s website.

5 SUMMARY A round table meeting was held on April 7 to discuss goals for Zion. There were 20 in attendance. The meeting summary can be found on Zion s website. Three goals were identified at the outcome of the meeting. The goals include: Staffing (Adding a Second Pastor) Awareness and understanding the need for a second pastor Prayer Develop plan to financially achieve this goal Reach (inside or outside of Zion) Unique ways to connect with community Partner with other LCMS churches Events for more participation short term And more Relationships (Building and equipping) Prayer Mentorship Building Bridges training And more The next steps include developing action plans to meet these goals. A meeting is planned between services on April 29 to discuss the three goals and plans to meet those goals. All are encouraged to attend. Giving with a Cheerful Heart Did you know a recent survey showed that 80% of our congregation feels as though we need a second pastor? Did you know the primary reason we have been unable to fill that role is because our current financial situation does not allow us to sustain another full-time pastor? Did you know we as a congregation can make a second pastor a reality? Did you know the New Testament indicates we are to give: Voluntarily and cheerfully. Current Giving must be done voluntarily, Contribution 2% 4% 6% 8% 10% 15% 20% not under compulsion, and $10 $10 $10 $11 $11 $11 $12 $12 cheerfully, not grudgingly. $20 $20 $21 $21 $22 $22 $23 $24 Our firstfruits. Giving should $30 $31 $31 $32 $32 $33 $35 $36 be from the firstfruits of our $40 $41 $42 $42 $43 $44 $46 $48 labor. Our giving is what we do on the first day of the week $50 $51 $52 $53 $54 $55 $58 $60 before other expenses come $75 $77 $78 $80 $81 $83 $86 $90 due. $100 $102 $104 $106 $108 $110 $115 $120 Proportionally. Giving should $150 $153 $156 $159 $162 $165 $173 $180 not be an arbitrarily set dollar $200 $204 $208 $212 $216 $220 $230 $240 amount each week, but rather it is to be in accordance with how $250 $255 $260 $265 $270 $275 $288 $300 one has prospered each week, $300 $306 $312 $318 $324 $330 $345 $360 a percentage. $350 $357 $364 $371 $378 $385 $403 $420 Faithfully. We do have the $400 $408 $416 $424 $432 $440 $460 $480 promise that God will give us $450 $459 $468 $477 $486 $495 $518 $540 what we need for this body and $500 $510 $520 $530 $540 $550 $575 $600 life. Therefore, we should give in faith, trusting that God will $600 $612 $624 $636 $648 $660 $690 $720 provide for all our needs. $700 $714 $728 $742 $756 $770 $805 $840 Can we sow generously by $800 $816 $832 $848 $864 $880 $920 $960 working towards a 10% $900 $918 $936 $954 $972 $990 $1,035 $1,080 increase in offerings in the next year? The chart below shows $1,000 $1,020 $1,040 $1,060 $1,080 $1,100 $1,150 $1,200 us how easy this may be. Page 5

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Women s Fellowship Event Shoes Have a Message For Us LWML Salad Supper Tuesday, May 8, 2018 6:00 pm The ladies of Zion and guests are invited for fellowship, fun and fantastic food!

7 Women s Fellowship Event Shoes Have a Message For Us LWML Salad Supper Tuesday, May 8, :00 pm The ladies of Zion and guests are invited for fellowship, fun and fantastic food! If you plan to attend, please sign-up by Sunday, May 6th on the sheet provided on the table in the back of the sanctuary or call Doris Eiseman or Carol Baker and leave a message. LWML Members please bring a salad based on your last name beginning with: A-G H-P R-Z bring main salad bring fruit salad bring vegetable salad Put on all of God s armor so that you will be able to stand firm against all strategies and tricks of the Devil...For shoes, put on the peace that comes from the Good News, so that you will be fully prepared. Ephesians 6:11, 15 Page 7

The mission of Zion Lutheran Church is to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ to all people through Word and Sacrament, encouraging and supporting one another as a fellowship of believers.

org Study Texts: The Third Sunday of Easter Rev. Thomas R. Marcis, Jr. Senior Pastor (701) 220-8437 Email: tmarcisjr@gmail.

com Gayle Little - Administrative Secretary Email: zionlcmsbis@gmail.com Michele Agnew - Associate Secretary Email: magnewzion@gmail.

Travis Rau Board of Youth Family Ministry Stephanie Ell Board of Lay Ministry Brian Rosin Board of Stewardship Melody Hintz-Rau Special Projects Board Lynette Schumaker Zion Foundation Roland Huber

Zion is now offering Gluten-Free communion wafers. If you wish to receive the Gluten-free wafers, pick up a white disk from the stands before the communion rail.

Zion Lutheran Church has an Automatic External Defibrillator unit located in the lower foyer below the television.

Bismarck-Mandan Lutheran School Association Lisa Miller & Evelyn Orth Stephen Ministry Mission Statement A Christian friend who listens, cares, prays, supports, and encourages If you know someone who

8 The mission of Zion Lutheran Church is to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ to all people through Word and Sacrament, encouraging and supporting one another as a fellowship of believers. Zion Lutheran Church QUESTIONS for Personal and Family Bible Study Phone: (701) Fax: (701) zionlcmsbis@gmail.com Website: Study Texts: The Third Sunday of Easter Rev. Thomas R. Marcis, Jr. Senior Pastor (701) tmarcisjr@gmail.com Kristin Nistler Director of Family Ministry (701) kristin.nistler@gmail.com Russ Weixel Director of Junior Youth Ministry (701) rweixelzion@aol.com Gayle Little - Administrative Secretary zionlcmsbis@gmail.com Michele Agnew - Associate Secretary magnewzion@gmail.com ZION S CHURCH COUNCIL President James Rath Vice President Jerry Cleveland Secretary Bonnie Chase Treasurer Fred Ehrhardt Board of Church Properties David Kemnitz Board of Adult Family Ministry Travis Rau Board of Youth Family Ministry Stephanie Ell Board of Lay Ministry Brian Rosin Board of Stewardship Melody Hintz-Rau Special Projects Board Lynette Schumaker Zion Foundation Roland Huber An unattended nursery for infants and parents with a changing table, glider rocker, toys and a video feed are located up the steps and to you your right as you exit the sanctuary. Zion is now offering Gluten-Free communion wafers. If you wish to receive the Gluten-free wafers, pick up a white disk from the stands before the communion rail. Show the disk to the Elder distributing wafers and leave on the communion rail when finished. Zion Lutheran Church has an Automatic External Defibrillator unit located in the lower foyer below the television. Music Coordinator Melissa Piatz Hosannas Director Kathy Rooke Bells of Zion Director Melody Hintz-Rau Acolyte Coordinator Gary Semmel Stephen Leader Denise Agnew LWML President Nancy Brown Bismarck-Mandan Lutheran School Association Lisa Miller & Evelyn Orth Stephen Ministry Mission Statement A Christian friend who listens, cares, prays, supports, and encourages If you know someone who needs care and support at this time. Please contact our Stephen Leaders: Denise Agnew Thursday 6:30 am Will not meet until April Home Bible Study Gospel Sunday 1. Matthew Law Monday Genesis Tuesday Judges 1-6 Psalms Wednesday Psalms Thursday Job Prophecy Isaiah Epistle Saturday Poetry Friday History Page Sunday 9:40 am Adult Bible Study Book of Romans Llona Sailing Harley Trautman Hearing assistance is available. Please check with an usher. OTHER ZION MINISTRY LEADERS Memory Verse: 1 John 3:1-7 See what kind of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God Romans THE FIRST LESSON: Acts 3:11-21 Where did the people run together? What had the people done to Jesus? How were the people acting? What was God fulfilling through their action? What does the author urge the people to do? How long will Jesus remain in heaven? What had Moses the prophet said? What does he call the people? THE EPISTLE LESSON: 1 John 3:1-7 What kind of love does the Father have for us? Why does the world not know us? What are we now? What has not yet appeared? How shall we see the Father? What happens to those who practice sinning? Why did Jesus appear? What does John call us? THE GOSPEL LESSON: Luke 24:36-49 Who suddenly appeared before the disciples? What did He say to them? How did the disciples react? What did Jesus ask the disciples to do? How did He try to show them He was alive? What did Jesus do to them so they could understand the Scriptures? What message were they to preach? What was Jesus going to send them? Lessons for Next Sunday: The Fourth Sunday of Easter Acts 4: John 3:16-24 John 10:11-18

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February MTD General Offering $40,620

February MTD General Offering $40,620 March 4, 2018 The 3rd Sunday in Lent Zion Lutheran Church Phone: (701) 223-8286 Fax: (701) 258-2146 Email: zionlcmsbis@gmail.com Website: www.zionbismarck.org Find us on Facebook, search: Zion Lutheran