Horizon. Middle School to Lutherhaven. Annual Art and Garden Show. Summertime at Zion. August Many thanks and farewell to Pastor Reitz

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1 August 2017 Z I O N L U T H E R A N C H U R C H Horizon Middle School to Lutherhaven Annual Art and Garden Show Summertime at Zion Sunday August 6 All-Church Picnic, after 2nd Service VBS Training, 6:30pm Mon-Thurs Aug 7-10 Vacation Bible School Day Camp Thursday August 10 Sunday August 13 Many thanks and farewell to Pastor Reitz H I G H L I G H T S All-Church VBS Celebration BBQ, 5:30pm Shopping Cart Sunday Sunday August 27 Godly Play training, 11:30-12:30 Office Closed on Fridays through September 1 In this issue Staff Message Faith at Home Ministries Bible Studies Events & Happenings Thank Yous & Letters Council Meeting Minutes Birthdays

2 FAITH AT HOME MINISTRIES Sunday School for Faith for the Summer ZION IS NOW ON A SUMMER BREAK FROM ORGANIZED SCHOOL FOR FAITH. THIS IS A GOOD TIME TO MAKE SUMMER PLANS TO NURTURE YOURSELF, YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY S FAITH IN OTHER WAYS! IF YOU NEED IDEAS, PLEASE CONTACT ANY FAITH AT HOME STAFF. ENJOY YOUR SUMMER & WE WILL SEE YOU BACK IN SUNDAY SCHOOL ON RALLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10TH! ADULT EDUCATION: COLLEGE: contact Monica Champoux SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL: contact Monica Champoux LIVING WORD (MIDDLE SCHOOL): contact Chrissy Stern Living Word is Zion s confirmation program for the 6th, 7th, and 8th graders. This group meets at the Parish House during the Sunday School hour in both large and small group classes. September 10 starts our year with a student/parent orientation and overview of the Sunday School year. This year we will be studying the New Testament and using a new and exciting curriculum! Mark your calendars and get ready for an amazing new year. September 10- Student/Parent Orientation GODLY PLAY (PRESCHOOL-5TH GRADE): contact Danielle Acay August 27 - Godly Play volunteer training, 11:30am 2 Adult Small Group Options Small groups are a great way for people to connect with one another in Zion s church family. Call the church office if you would like to learn more about any of the following small groups. Hardanger Stitchers every Monday, 12pm Join us in Zion s Library and learn to do this beautiful embroidery. Or bring your own project and join us for fellowship and fun. Next Hardanger: Aug 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th, 12pm Stitcher s Group every Wednesday evening, 6:30pm Come, bring a project to work on and join in on great fellowship in Zion s Library. Contact Sonya or the church office. Next Stitcher s: Aug 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd & 30th, 6:30pm Zion Book Club 3rd Tuesday of each month, 7pm to 8:30pm Our Summer read will be Hillbilly Elegy by JD Vance, which we will discuss in September. Contact Laurie or the church office Next Book Club: See you in September! Pinochle and Potluck 3rd Saturday, every other month, 6pm Good conversation, Christian fellowship, food and cards! Contact Bob & Barbara or the church office. Next Pinochle: Saturday September 16th, 6pm Mid-week Bunko Last Tuesday of each month, 6:30 pm Christian fellowship, a fun dice game, and a light appetizer-type dinner. We are always looking for substitutes. We take July off! Contact Jenise or the church office Next Bunko: August 29th, 6:30pm Ruth Rachel Circle 2nd Monday of each month (Sept - May), 7pm to 9 pm Join us for an evening of women gathering for Christian fellowship, Bible Study and Service (LWR Health Kits). Contact Pat or the church office Next Ruth Rachel Circle: See you in September! Naomi Circle - Has gone to a new schedule. They will meet several times during the year to communicate with various individuals through mailings. Contact the office for more information Next Naomi Circle: Watch the bulletin for more info.

3 + RENEW THROUGH GOD S WORD... EVENTS AND HAPPENINGS 3 Interested in helping start up or attending a BIBLE STUDY? Please contact the church office. Three Weekday Morning Bible Studies are offered on Monday, Wednesday or Thursday mornings at Zion during the school year. Join us for fellowship, fun and to grow closer to our LORD. MONDAY FOR MEN: - in Office Conference Rm, 10am We will be taking the summer off. For information call Bruce or the church office. Next meetings: See you in September! WEDNESDAY: 1st and 3rd - in Zion s Library, 9:30am We will be taking the summer off. For information, call Joanne or Karen or the church office Next meetings: See you in September! THURSDAY: 1st and 3rd - in Zion s Library, 9:30am begins Sept. 7! We find that our Bible Study sessions are learning times, a time to share concerns as well as a time of joy and laughter. We would be delighted to have you join us! This year we will be digging into the book of Romans. Hope to see you there! For information, call Carol or the church office. Next meetings: See you in September! Monday Evening Men s Bible Study of Proverbs meets at Jim s home. For more information, call Bob or the church office. Next meetings: Aug 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th, 5pm Wednesday Lectionary Studies Join this weekly study examining Lectionary texts for the next Sunday. The morning study meets at IHOP in Covington, 7:30am. All are welcome. There is an equal balance of fellowship and study as we seek to understand what God s word has for the community of Zion. For more information, call Bob or the church office. Next meetings: Aug 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd & 30th, 7:30am Men s Saturday Morning Bible Study :: 3RD SATURDAY OF THE MONTH :: Come get connected with the men of Zion and share life with one another through conversation. Next meeting: Aug 19th, 9am Julefest Workshops on Mondays at 9:30am All are welcome to come, join in and help any or every Monday during the summer and until Julefest in November. Contact Pat or Sonya or the church office Hardanger stitching meets on Monday afternoons at 12pm All-Church Picnic Sunday August 6, after 2nd Service (about 11:30am) Join us for our annual All-Church picnic at Morrill Meadows Park following 2nd service! Bring a side dish, beverage or dessert to share; the Fellowship Committee will be grilling hotdogs. Join us as we celebrate Pastor Barry's first Sunday with us as lead pastor, and Zach s 5th birthday! Hope to see you there! Monday - Thursday, August 7-10 Masterpiece! Vacation Bible School Day Camp here at Zion! Thursday August 10, 5:30pm All of Zion is invited to join us for a VBS Day Camp BBQ! Please bring a side dish to share. Live entertainment following the dinner. Tuesday - Friday, August Property Committee has arranged for re-sealing and re-lining the parking lot. The lot will be blocked off and there can NOT be access. People will have to park by Sunshine Mountain or in the sports complex parking lot. Staying Connected - Early Stage Memory Loss Group in Kent, Wednesday August 16 A 4 week session at Arbor Village sponsored by the Alzheimer s Association. Open to the public and free to attend. Partner and pre-registration is required. Contact Jackie Aviles, , javiles@alz.org Wednesday August 16 - Saturday Aug. 19 A Brush with God - Icon Workshop with Peter Pearson at St. Andrew s in Seattle More info on bulletin board about this icon painting workshop.

4 EVENTS AND HAPPENINGS (CONTINUED) Experience Historical Kent Soos Creek Botanical Garden and Heritage Center Saturday, August 19, am - 4pm Join us as the Sons of Norway share their experience and visit the Garden & Heritage Center to help celebrate the rich History of Kent and the Soos Creek Plateau. Jill s relaxed and wonderful watercolor classes are going full steam on Saturday's this summer at Create Studio in downtown Kent. Cost is $40 or if you don't have your own supplies, you can rent a "painting kit", cost is $55. jkildow@zionkent.org with questions and then register at Join her and paint your summer beautiful! Next classes: August 12th (Water lily pond), and 26th (Fuschia blossom - by request) WELCOME, PASTOR BARRY FRITTS AND FAMILY! 4 Save These Dates: >>>>Life Line Screening, a leading provider of community-based preventive health screenings will be in our community on Wednesday, September 13 here at Zion Lutheran Church. Ultrasound screenings to Identify risk factors for Cardiovascular disease include; Carotid Artery (plaque buildup-a leading cause of stroke), Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (an enlargement or weak area in the main blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the rest of the body), Peripheral Arterial Disease (hardening of the arteries in the legs), a Heart Rhythm Screening (an EKG to detect Atrial Fibrillation-irregular heartbeat) and an Osteoporosis Risk Assessment for men and women. Being proactive about your health by knowing your risks helps you and your doctor address problems early. >>>>Monday September 18, 7:30pm Casting Crowns, with Matthew West at the Puyallup Fair Part of the Columbia Bank concert series, come enjoy these Christian artists. On sale now at TheFair.com It is with great joy and thanksgiving to God that we welcome Pastor Barry Fritts, Marney, Zoe and Zach! Pastor Fritts will begin Tuesday, August 1. Pastor Richard Barry Fritts is a Western Washington native, having grown up in Kirkland. He earned a BA in Business from Western Washington University. He is a veteran, having served in the Washington Army National Guard from He has also worked for Boeing in Supply Chain Management. Pastor Fritts initial call to ministry came through teaching Sunday School for several years and volunteering with the Lutheran Youth of North Seattle. He received his M.Div. degree from Luther Seminary in 2007 and is currently rostered within the LCMC. He has served parishes in Montana, Pennsylvania, and Nebraska, is looking forward the opportunity to move back to Washington. Pastor Fritts gifts and talents include integrity in preaching and teaching; visitation to the vulnerable members of a congregation; serving as a worship leader; being approachable, personal, and demonstrating a good sense of humor; educating the priesthood of all believers in distinguishing salvation and vocation; providing leadership focused on practical outcomes, and coordinating with staff in the overall ministry of the church. Pastor Fritts is excited about the opportunity for ministry and comes with several ideas for strengthening the ministry at Zion. For example, improving the relationship with Sunshine Mountain through regular pastoral visits to interact with the children and their parents; rotating educational and other fellowship events with other Puget Sound LCMC congregations; and confirmation retreats with the pastor. Pastor Fritts wife, Marney, received her Ph.D. in Theology from Luther Seminary in 2012 and teaches for St. Paul Lutheran Seminary (an online seminary). Barry and Marney work together to equip the saints for studying and hearing God s Word, and training them in a variety of contexts. As Pastor Fritts states, Our proven strength is that in preaching and teaching together, our ministry is reinforced and multiplied across generations. Barry and Marney have two children, Zoe (7) and Zach (4). He loves spending time playing with his kids and is teaching them to love playing board games as much as he does. Barry & Marney s professional website is frittslutheran.com, which contains sermons, articles, videos & links to confessional Lutheran resources. You are encouraged to check out the website to learn more.

5 + REACH OUT TO SERVE OTHERS... 5 Coming soon... A great opportunity for outreach and exposure of God s Church here at Zion into our community! Beginning in September on Wednesdays during the school year the classrooms in our Education Building will be busy and filled with 9 families and approximately 48 students who are part of a Christian home school group. The Property committee has approved this usage and will wave the rental fee for the first year to help support this Christian based education group. OPPORTUNITIES TO HELP AND SERVE Shopping Cart Sundays are on the 2nd Sunday of every month. Please bring, when you come to worship, a food donation to add to the shopping cart. This food goes to the Kent Food Bank and is greatly appreciated. This month Shopping Cart Sunday will be on Aug. 13th. Would you like to help with VBS? We are recruiting teens and adults to help with partner with Camp Lutherhaven for Zion s VBS camp. If you are interested please contact Danielle Acay at or dacay@zionkent.org. Do you enjoy going to the Puyallup Fair? Do you love sharing your faith? Here is a chance to do both! Young Life, a Christian outreach program, designed to bring the Good News to youth in our area, is looking for volunteers to work in their Dippin Dots booth at the Puyallup Fair September It is their largest source of revenue to support the many YL volunteers, activities, and materials it takes to reach as many kids as possible, and share the love of Jesus Christ, and what he can do in their lives! If interested, please contact Jill for further details, or the church office jkildow@zionkent.org Meet and Greet Pastor Barry and Marney Fritts July 8, 2017

6 6 WITH JOY AND THANKSGIVING WE OFFER OUR TIME AND OUR TREASURES... 2-Jul-17 9-Jul Jul-17 Year to Date Worship Income $8, $9, $4, $268, Required for Budget $9, $9, $9, $270, Excess/(Shortfall) ($1,216.00) $ ($4,444.38) ($1,733.04) Other Income (Designated) Reimbursements $75.00 $5, Misc Designated Gifts $ $7, $ $42, Rent $ $6, Special Offerings $ Building Fund $ $ $ $7, Thanksgiving Offering $0.00 Christmas Offering $0.00 Total Other Income $ $8, $ $61, Total General Fund $8, $17, $5, $330, Trust Fund Income Memorials $1, $1, Endowment Loan interest $1, $7, Good Samaritan Fund $ $ Other Trust $ $2, Total Trust Income: $0.00 $0.00 $3, $12, Total Funds $8, $17, $9, $343, CHILDREN S ACTIVITY Draw and color your favorite animal: "Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven." Matthew 5:12a (NIV) Sermons4Kids.com

7 + REJOICE IN GOD S GRACE... Thank you Zion Lutheran Church for your donations & gifts: From: Union Gospel Mission... $ 1, From: St. Paul Lutheran Seminary... $ Dear Patch Klatch & Members at Zion, Thank you so much for the wonderful quilt and thoughtful messages in my Bible. I will take them with me up to college to remind me of Christ s love and my Church family back home. God Bless, ~Nathan Thank you for your support of LBT s vision, God s Word for Every Language. We appreciate your partnership in mission with us. ~Dorothy B. - Lutheran Bible Translators Thank you, July Horizon Helpers! Evelyn, Nancy, Barbara, Debora, Sonya and Karen Members, Staff and Quilters of Zion Lutheran Church, Thank you so much for the quilt and custom Bible! I m in love with the creative quilt design. The time and effort everyone put into signing and highlighting passages in my Bible warmed my heart. All your wonderful words of encouragement will be with me as I start the next chapter of my life at UW, Tacoma. God bless! Kind regards, ~Angela Dear Zion Church Family: Thank you for the prayers, cards, and support you have showered upon me and Phil, first, while I was in the hospital, and now, at home recuperating from back surgery. I have been overwhelmed with your kindness! You are truly a blessing in our lives! ~Janet A NOTE FROM THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE 7 A big THANK YOU to everyone who helped support the middle school youth trip to camp Lutherhaven. A special thank you to the drivers Chrissy, Nicole, Karah, Marta, Pastor Philip Reitz, and Mike and Kirsten. The kids had a wonderful week unplugged, spending time outdoors, exploring their relationship with God and enjoying fellowship with their peers! What a wonderful experience for them! Good Afternoon: I wanted to share with you that our North Puget Sound Fundraising Luncheon is slated for Sun, Sept. 24, at the DoubleTree Suites at Southcenter. The afternoon beings with a social hour at 12:30 pm, followed by lunch and program at 1:30pm We would like to have all our favorite congregations represented at our annual fundraising event, & are looking for a table host from your congregation. Are you interested in attending, and hosting a table for you & 9 of your closest friends from your church? There is no cost to host or attend the luncheon, but there is an opportunity to support our programs in the North Puget Sound area that include: Adoption & Foster Care, Immigration Services, Refugees Northwest and Family Support Centers. If you cannot host, can you think of someone else in your congregation who would be a great table host, & would you mind giving me their name, so I can reach out? Thank you for your support to Lutheran Community Services NW. I look forward to hearing from you! Sincerely, Julie Kissick Malloy, Lutheran Community Services Special Events Coordinator, Western Washington ***Is your child uncomfortable around people that are different from them? Check out our Parenting Christian Kids Newsletter for ways to help kids embrace people s differences. Who knows, these may even help you live out Christ-like compassion daily, too! R e m e m b e r... Faith At Home is for everyone! This is an exciting time at Zion with the arrival of our new pastor. We should be thankful for the excellent job our officers and council members did in leading us during this transition period. It is the steady and on-going leadership and work of the council and committees that sustains and maintains our church as a gathering place where we as Christians share and grow our faith to do the work of the church. In late August and September the Nominating Committee may contact you to be part of the leadership team here at Zion. We will ask you to prayerfully consider saying yes to help Zion continue to do this important work in God s kingdom.

8 ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES - JULY 11, 2017 Council Members for 2017 Patti President Rob VPres./Personnel Jerry Treasurer Vera Secretary/Stewardship Chris Evangelism Johanna Audit Mark Property Barbara Faith at Home Sandy Evangelism Nancy Worship/Music Paul Stewardship George Faith at Home/Flship Evelyn Fellowship Pat Stewardship Meeting called to order at 7:03 pm by President Patti. Present: Patti, Rob, Vera, Jerry, Pastor Philip Reitz, Evelyn, Mark, Barbara, Paul, Nancy, Chris, George, Johanna Absences with cause: Sandy, Pat Motion to approve the agenda: MSP Scripture Reading, Reflection and Prayer: Pastor Philip Reitz: Matthew 13: 1-9, Motion to accept minutes for June 13, 2017 council meeting. MSP Treasurer s report: For the month of June 2017 Year-to-date Operating Income $ 43, $ 256, Operating Expenses $ 37, $ 224, Excess (shortfall) $ 5, $ 32, Business: 1. Motion for Council approval of the following funding recommendations from the Stewardship Committee: Friend to Friend $1,000.00, Kent Community Suppers $1,000.00, Street Youth Ministry $1,250.00, Tape Ministries NW $1,250.00, Zion Good Sam Fund $ MSP 2. Rob reported that the Home School group s use of the Education Bldg has been approved by the Property committee. They will start using the facility in September on Wednesdays. No rental fee will apply for the first year to help support this Christian based education group. 3. Congregational meeting on July 9th went smoothly. Thanks to those that helped out. The Letter of Call and Statement of Specific Responsibilities, Compensation, Benefits and Conditions were signed by President Patti, Secretary Vera and Reverend Richard Barry Fritts shortly after the meeting. 4. Pastor Barry will start on August 1, 2017 and his first worship service as Lead Pastor will be on August 6, Pastor Philip Reitz s last day with us will be Sunday, July 16, He has arranged supply Pastors for the remaining Sundays until Pastor Barry starts. 7/23 Jim Rismiller & 7/30 Arden Barden 6. The following council positions will be vacated in January 2018, Vice President - Rob, Secretary Vera, Council positions: #2-Mark, #3- Chris, #5 - Nancy. 7. Patti will not be at the August 8th council meeting. Rob will be filling in. 8. There will be one service on July 9th at 9 am, with a reception following to thank Pastor Philip for serving this congregation since May 12, Motion to approve a appreciation gift for Pastor Philip Reitz not to exceed $ MSP Closed with the Lord s Prayer Respectfully Submitted, -Vera, Council Secretary. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Pastor s Report to Council Meeting closed 8:33 pm Date of Report: July 11, 2017 Covering Period: June/ July 2017 Transition / Call process: In June, the Call Committee brought forward a candidate for the Office of Pastor at Zion. The congregation voted to extend the call on Sunday, July 9. This brings to a close my work as Interim Pastor and this is my final report to the Zion Church Council. Some of the key events of June include: 8 Celebration of Confirmation on Sunday, June 4. Baptism of Ashton on Sunday, June 11. Pastoral visits with Chris/ Richard Two weeks vacation. Tasks in concluding my interim ministry include: Updating personnel files (unofficial) that will be turned over to Pastor Fritts, including time sheets. Updating personnel information with Personnel Committee. Transferring Account Ownership and person taking over: MailChimp (Joann); zionkent.org account (Don); Realm - membership database (Joann); Zion web (George). My membership or account access in these tools will be terminated on Monday, July 17. Transferring Pastoral Care Information: I will write a note address specifically to Pastor Fritts outlining the few pastoral care issues that he might connect with early in his ministry. Received and processing the resignation of Dianne from her contract as Lay Pastoral Visitor, ending on July 31. Submitting all final vouchers, including for full time staff retirement fund bonus. Holding final consults with various committees re. items that I had been involved with. I have secured a guest preacher for the final two Sundays in July. 7/23 Jim Rismiller; 7/30 Arden Barden. I want to share a special thanks to the staff and the leadership at Zion, who have all contributed to making this transition year a time of energy, engagement, discussion, discovery and mutual respect and accomplishment. I will continue to hold Zion in my prayers, and Pastor Fritts as he takes the helm at Zion. I like the closing scripture that Patti used in the Quick Takes announcement for this weekend: For I know the plans I have for you declares the Lord. Plans to prosper you & not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11! Sincerely In Christ, Pastor Philip Reitz Home Staff Reports for June 2017 Danielle Acay - Elementary Report Current: VBS Day Camp: August 7 August 11 from 9:00am 3:00pm recruiting volunteers planning VBS training for volunteers planning community supper planning housing and meals for Lutherhaven staff see sign-up board gathering supplies Chapel last day was June 8 Parentlink Website Staff meetings Sunday school planning purchased Spark Activate Faith rotation curriculum Curriculum calendar completed for Cleaning classrooms and supply room AOB Dinner, worship service & reception Graduate Sunday worship service & reception Attended KSD informational meeting for faith based organizations Upcoming Events/Ministry items: July 30 4:30pm 6:30pm VBS training for youth August 6 6:30 8:00pm VBS training for all volunteers August 7-10 VBS Day Camp August 10 - VBS community supper August 13 VBS Sunday I will be out of office June 25-July 22 per contract requirements.

9 Comments & Goals: The Faith at Home staff has been diligently looking at programming and implementing changes to the current ministry program for the year. We are also partnering with local agencies to offer opportunities for families to strengthen faith development at home and in the community. Chrissy Stern FAH Middle School Current: Clean & organize the Parish House AOB dinner, worship, & reception Graduate Sunday worship & reception Staff meetings VBS August Helping Danielle with whatever she needs to make this opportunity successful Lutherhaven preparation July 9 14 (13 kids committed) Transportation is figured out YAY!! Thank you to Pastor, Nicole, Karah, Mike & Kirsten, and Marta :-) July 16th Lutherhaven Sunday Planning for the Sunday school year purchased Spark Collaborate Lutheran curriculum. Finalizing curriculum curriculum calendar Recruiting large group leaders for Sunday school year Upcoming July 9 14: Camp Lutherhaven Will be driving youth to Lutherhaven. July 30 4:30pm 6:30pm VBS training for youth August 6 6:30 8:00pm VBS training for all volunteers August 7-10 VBS Day Camp I will be out of the office : July per contract requirements Comments & Goals: We ended the Sunday school year on a positive note! I am excited to implement the new Collaborate curriculum for the upcoming year. My focus will be to continue building a safe and welcoming environment where the middle school youth feel welcome and accepted along with teaching them how to use their faith skills in the world around them. Monica Champoux FAH Senior High School Graduate Sunday preparations Graduate Sunday service/reception June 21 3rd Mission Trip bible study/team building Fall curriculum planned through February 2018 Working on final preparations for the mission trip Upcoming Events/Ministry Items Item for F&H meeting: Compensation while on mission trip July 12 - Last Mission Trip Bible Study/Team Building July 23 Mission trip to New Orleans August 7-10 VBS Day Camp Goals/Challenges: Continue to build and nurture relationships with students and parents through the busy summer months, especially those going on the mission trip. Property Management: (Mark*) Date of meeting: July 2017 As part of our sale of the land in front of the rental for the 132nd pedestrian improvements, the City of Kent will also be providing a paved driveway. The parking lot is scheduled to be re-sealed & re-lined on Aug 15-18th. During this time parking lot will be off-limits. Annie, attended our meeting to discuss logistics on our approval to allow the Christian home school access to our classrooms on Wednesdays during the school year. There will be 9 families and approximately 48 students. This is a great opportunity for outreach & exposure of Zion into our community. There was discussion with Technology Committee about working closer with Property and the first topic of discussion was about the sound and video system. We will be reaching out to additional professionals to get ideas and prices to improve our sound and video system in the 9 sanctuary including the replacement of the computers driving the system. Stewardship Committee: (Paul*) Date of meeting: July 6, 2017 Members present: Cheryl, Pat, Paul, Marion Cheryl will respond to a request from World Vision about a future presentation from them. Christmas in July school supplies for Kent Communities in Schools project is presently going on. July 30th is the end date for collecting school supplies. We will schedule a fall meeting date with the new pastor to discuss going over pledge/stewardship drive. There is $4, available for undesignated benevolence for the 2nd quarter. Next meeting will be in October. Technology Committee: (Don*) Date of meeting: July 2017 We were not able to get reimbursed from Elephant Drive although now they let us know if the backup isn t being used. The sound system congregation mic is not recording. So far we have not been able to figure out why. We do have a work around which seems to be working well. We just leave the lectern mic on, when other mics are not on, and it picks up all the background sound. All the mics pick up back ground sound when on. So far we have not had a feedback issue. Audit Committee: (Johanna*) Date of meeting: June 29, 2017 On June 29th members met for a session with Leo and Pat for instruction and explanation of the Zion Lutheran financial system. At this meeting we scheduled the audit for the first half of 2017 to take place on July 16th at approx.11:00 am. Trust Committee: (Charlene*) Date of meeting: May 2017 The speaker for Reformation has been secured. He is Dr. Chris Croghan. Cash on Hand Endowment funds-cash -Non-Spendable Principal -Available Interest -Fund Total Trust fund Total Cash $ 75, $ 35, $110, Accounts Receivable Loaned to General Fund Interest only $ 255, Total Trust Fund Assets $ 397, This month payment of principal was received in the amount of $ The new interest payment will be $1, effective July 1, Still at the rate of.5% Worship/Music Committee: (Nancy*) Date of meeting: No meeting Evangelism Committee: (Sandy*) Date of meeting: No meeting Reformation Committee: (Nancy*) Date of meeting: No meeting Fellowship Committee: (George*) Date of meeting: No Meeting Faith at Home Ministry Committee: (George*) Date of meeting: No Meeting *person responsible for report

10 Zion Lutheran Church nd Ave SE Kent, WA Return Service Requested 10 Non Profit Organization U.S. Postage P A I D PERMIT No. 96 Kent WA KENT, WASHINGTON Summer Worship Schedule 8:30 am Worship 10:00 am Worship Pastor Barry Fritts pastor@zionkent.org (ext 112) Faith at Home Ministries Coordinators: Adult: High School: Monica Champoux mchampoux@zionkent.org (ext 114) Middle School: Chrissy Stern (Tues & Thurs) cstern@zionkent.org (ext 116) Elementary: Danielle Acay (Tues, Wed, Thurs) dacay@zionkent.org (ext 115) Office Manager: Joann Kildow jkildow@zionkent.org (ext 110) In Jesus Christ we... REJOICE in God's Grace, RENEW through God's Word and REACH OUT to serve others,... all to the Glory of God! Office phone: Web site: Office fax: Office hours: Monday - Thursday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm; Friday 8:30 am to 12:00 pm September Horizon Deadline: Tuesday, August 15th To submit articles for the Horizon: jkildow@zionkent.org or drop off at the church office