ZION NEWS - August (A monthly publication of Zion Lutheran Church)

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1 1216 WEST 8TH ST DAVENPORT IA (563) ZION NEWS - August (A monthly publication of Zion Lutheran Church) V OL I S SU E 8 J UL Y 31, 2015 The annual Zion Outdoor Worship & Family Picnic Sunday, August 23rd Fejevary Park Shelter (just 5 minutes from Zion!) Davenport IA Worship at 10:00am, with the Picnic and fun to follow For the Picnic: Pulled pork sandwiches, hot dogs & drink will be provided. Each family is asked to bring: a Salad or Vegetable a Dessert your own Tableware a Tablecloth if you have one Lawn chairs if you want them School-age Kids bring your backpack to be blessed during worship Family & Friends! Time to Collect School Supplies! Again this year Zion will be doing what we can to help out our two neighborhood elementary schools, Jefferson & Monroe, by collecting some basic supplies so that the kids have the opportunity for a great start to their school year. The list of items we re asking for is in Janine s article on p.4 check it out and bring what you can to Zion any time between now and Aug. 21st. We ll sort them out and get them to the schools to help out the kids (and teachers:)! Zion Community Dinner Wed., August 19th - 6:00pm It s an Italian Delight Night! Join your Zion family for food & fellowship with one another and our friends & neighbors! We ll be serving and enjoying a meal of Lasagna, French Bread, Tossed Salad, fresh Fruit, and Desserts of all kinds. delizioso! Sign up to bring what you can and/or help serve & clean-up across from the office. EVERYONE is invited to come and enjoy the great food & fellowship even if you are unable to bring anything or serve/clean-up. Just come! Thanks be to God for the gift of reaching out in Love! Worship with us this Summer! Sundays at 9:00am Aug. 2, 9 & 16 & 30 at Zion at Fejevary Park in Davenport worship at 10:00am, picnic to follow ALL are welcome!

2 Zion News monthly - August W. 8th St - Davenport IA page 2 From the Pastor... How marvelous God s greatness, how glorious God s might! To this the world bears witness in wonders day and night: in form of flow r and snowflake, in morn s resplendent birth, in afterglow at evening, in sky and sea and earth. (ELW #830) The author of this hymn reminds us that not only humans, but all of creation bears witness to God s greatness. We join together with stars, and fish and corn on the cob to tell others about God s goodness. These months certainly heighten our awareness of the beauty of the sky, sea and earth. The gardens have been so lush with flowers and tomatoes, cucumbers and melons. The skies are pink and golden, blue and loaded with clouds. The sea and all water ways wait for our canoes, paddle boats and fishing rods. The summer months shape our vision to see the glory of God in colorful and creative ways. I hope you have had or will still have the chance to enjoy God s playground and garden. If you travel, there are many Lutheran churches to visit around the country. If you are taking days off, know that the refreshment of vacation makes us ready to begin our fall activities once again. We look forward to hearing your stories of God s greatness wherever your summer months have taken you. We continue to worship and serve each week at Zion and we keep you all in our prayers as you travel and find new ways to witness to God s glorious might. Pastor Karen Ullestad ELCA Anti-Racism Webcast Join ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton and William B. Horne II, an ELCA member from Clearwater, Fla., for a live webcast conversation on the complexity and implications of racism on Aug. 6 at 8 p.m. (CDT). Through its social statement Freed in Christ: Race, Ethnicity, and Culture ELCA members have expressed this church s calling to confront racism and advocate for justice and fairness for all people. Talking about race and racism is hard work for most of us, says Horne. Our Christian witness compels us to confront our sinfulness in all forms from within and outside of ourselves. It is more beneficial if we do it together. Go to elca.org for further information. A live stream will be available at Twitter hashtag is #ELCAConfrontRacism. God s Work, Our Hands On September 13th churches around the ELCA will once again celebrate God's work in the world through our hands. This year Zion will gather immediately following worship for an intergenerational opening and continental breakfast, and then participate in a congregational project, detailed below. Don't forget to wear your God's Work Our Hands t-shirt. If you don't have one, contact the church office to inquire about ordering one. Our congregational project for God s Work, Our Hands this year is Personal Care Kits for Lutheran World Relief. Providing LWR Kits have been a long-time annual effort of Zion s Women, and now we are envisioning a new way to provide these kits. Joining with Zion's Faith Formation Team, we invite the entire Zion family to participate in a special "God's Work, Our Hands" response on September 13. Between now and Sept. 13th we invite everyone to collect items for the Personal Care Kits: 1 lt. weight bath-sized, dark colored towel (20"x40" - 27"x52") 2 bath size bars of soap (4-5ozs), left in original wrapping, any brand 1 adult-sized toothbrush in original pkg.* Tooth brush multi-packs may be used by sealing each toothbrush in business-sized envelope, no plastic bags or wrap 1 sturdy comb, packaging removed 1 metal nail clippers, attached file optional, packaging removed You can gather items at home and bring them on Sept. 13 or bring them on Sundays and place them in a box labeled LWR personal care kits. On the 13th during the Sunday School hour we will gather in Fellowship Hall, enjoy a simple brunch, and then put kits together as a community-intergenerational" activity, seeking to live out God's Work, Our Hands in a very "hands-on way! The gathering of Quilts will continue through Zion s Piece-corps quilters. This year fleece-tied blankets have been added. We have specific instructions for these from LWR. Individual women s circles may also do School Kits, and we have bags for them ( ask Carol DeBruyn or Cary Scott). We will have a special blessing for all items going to LWR during worship on Sunday, October 4th, and delivery to our distribution center in Cedar Rapids will be on Saturday, Oct. 17.

Zion News monthly - August 2015 1216 W. 8th St - Davenport IA 52802 page 3 Let s Talk LEARNING, YOUTH, FAMILY, FUN and FELLOWSHIP! SUNDAY SCHOOL SCOOP Get Ready It s coming We re Igniting the SPARK!

3 Zion News monthly - August W. 8th St - Davenport IA page 3 Let s Talk LEARNING, YOUTH, FAMILY, FUN and FELLOWSHIP! SUNDAY SCHOOL SCOOP Get Ready It s coming We re Igniting the SPARK! A new program year for Sunday School and Wed. Alleluia will soon be upon us! The Faith Formation team remains committed to helping our children learn of God s awesome love through Bible stories, music, and worship participation. An informational meeting for parents, grandparents, and all faith formation partners of Zion will be held after worship on Sunday, August 30. Come to... review old procedures and hear about new ones, complete the necessary enrollment forms for your children, and find out how you can help. Join us as we ignite our spark for the coming year! Your Faith Formation & SPARK Team 30,000 youth scattered around Detroit like a box of Skittles! News media capitalized on one participant s image of a box of Skittles as youth from around the US and the world came together with multi-colored T-shirts the week of Where there are two or more of God s people together waiting for a bus, or the house band to perform, there is dancing! What a great opportunity it was to travel together with our young people and to watch them share their faith with other young people and the folks in Detroit. Grace, Anna, and Mateo participated enthusiastically, and I do believe the high 5 s used by the Music and more Mid-week Activities begin VERY Soon!! MARK YOUR CALENDARS - Fall will be here before we know it, and our midweek activities for children, youth, and adults will begin again: Wednesdays (6:00-7:00p; begins Sept. 9) For the younger set, the Alleluia! program, including Cherub-Chapel choir for kids age 3 5th grade, and Beginner Bells (6:45 7:15) for kids & adults who would like to start playing handbells. The Alleluia! program also includes stories, activities, and crafts. Wednesdays (5:30-6:00p; begins Sept. 9) the Belles, a handbell choir for 5th graders and older who have played bells for at least one year prior. If you have questions about these groups, would like to help with the Alleluia activities, or are planning to ring with the Belles, please contact Rosie Bates ( ). Thursdays (6:30-7:30p; begins Sept. 3) Adult Choir, for high schoolers and older, directed by Dr. Keith Haan. This choir provides special music for the Sunday worship about every other week, plus special festival services like Christmas, Easter and some of our midweek Lenten worship. If you have questions, just ask Keith. Thursdays (7:30-8:30p; begins Sept. 3) Adult Bells, is a handbell choir that plays more complex or difficult pieces. If you have questions about this choir or are planning to ring this year, talk to Rosie Bates. "All God's critters got a place in the choir!" Hope to SEE YOU there. whole assembly was initiated by our own Grace Babka! We will have a Rise Up presentation during worship August 30 where you will see and hear experiences from our trip. Thanks to all who made this trip possible in so many ways. Not only did we benefit from your financial support, but we were blessed with your prayers and your good wishes.

Zion News monthly - August 2015 1216 W. 8th St - Davenport IA 52802 page 4 Janine's Jottings.

4 Zion News monthly - August W. 8th St - Davenport IA page 4 Janine's Jottings... Neighborhood & Outreach Ministries First things first Thank you to Lloyd Bartling for his generous gift of pizza for the Community Dinner. It was a wonderful treat enjoyed by everyone. Thanks Lloyd! August Community Dinner: All are invited for food and fellowship August 19th at 6:00 pm. We will come together to share a meal of Lasagna, bread, salad, fruit and dessert. Come One Come All! Annual School Supply Drive: School starts August 24 and we are collecting school supplies and will distribute them to our neighborhood schools (Monroe and Jefferson). School staff will then share them with students in need. We are asking for donations of: boxes of Kleenex, pump bottles of hand sanitizer, #2 pencils, blue and red pens, loose leaf paper and notebooks (wide lined only), glue sticks and 4 oz. bottles of glue, crayons-16 or 24 count, 2 pocket solid colored folders and back packs. These are just a few of the many items children need to start the year off ready to learn. If you are interested in making a donation or have a question feel free to stop and talk with me. Donations can be dropped off at the office or left under the Hospitality Table. The Jefferson and Monroe staffs express their thanks and appreciation for these much needed supplies. Food Pantry: Thank you and welcome to all who have been assisting at the food pantry this summer. The less hectic schedule of the summer has allowed some of our younger members to help out. What a blessing it has been to see their energy and excitement as they have been serving our neighbors and the community. Thanks be to God for All who serve at the food pantry. As a people of God we believe we have been called to this neighborhood to serve. Thus, we respond to the needs of our neighbors with what we have. It may be food, a smile, a handshake or words of greeting. In sharing these simple acts of hospitality and kindness each of you radiates the love of Christ. Zion not only do you nourish the body, but you also nourish the soul with your presence. Remember that God is present to others through you. Your work at the pantry and the community dinners are greatly appreciated by our neighbors as over and over again those who work at the pantry hear the thank yous and God bless yous of our neighbors. God s work. Our hands. Peace, Janine Thank you... Standing United Against Hate Stand together at the River with others of faith to pray for an end to hate. When: August 30, 5:00p.m. Where: LeClaire Park- Davenport Leach Park- Bettendorf Ben Butterworth Park- Moline Sunset Marina- Rock Island Hosted by local religious leaders in the QC. For more information contact Pr. Ullestad Thank you to the members of the choir for their work to make "Chorale Midwest" Sunday ( 26th) a success! We had a good turnout for the concert, and many Choral Midwest members thanked me for our Zion hospitality. Thanks also to Pastor Karen for her support and to Beth for all the extras she does so well. All of these things make Zion the special place that it is. Keith Haan Thank you to all my Zion friends for all your prayers, cards, calls and visits, during my recent surgery and recovery. I really appreciate knowing you are thinking of me, and I hope to be good as new soon! It s also good to know God is by my side as well as all of his followers. Bless you all, Delores Smith I want to give LONG-overdue thanks to my Zion family for supporting & encouraging me through these months of diagnosis, treatments, and finding new normals in life. God s care through doctors and through YOU all in so many forms - especially those hugs :) - has worked nothing short of miracles. Recent reports show a very positive response to treatment so far renewing hope that we can LIVE even with Cancer. Thanks be to God! In love & gratitude, Beth Longlett

5 Zion News monthly - August W. 8th St - Davenport IA page 5 Small Groups Special Interest and Such Zion s O.W.L.s (O.lder W.iser L.utherans) We re heading for the Radisson Hotel in downtown Davenport for a great meal, fun conversation, and the fellowship of friends on Thursday, August 27th, 11:30am. We ll meet there, order from the menu, then linger as long into the afternoon as long as we d like to visit. ALL 60-plus folks even you 50-something youngsters are welcome we ll show you how its done! Call Grace Haller ( ) or Kathy Longlett ( ) by Aug.25 if you ll be joining us. Warmest Birthday blessings to our Zion Seniors who will celebrate in August! 8/03 Gail Abbs 8/08 Bob Tank 8/09 Jim Koens 8/11 Harold Bell 8/12 Ellen Housley 8/19 Darrell Longlett Morning Book Review - The Morning Book Review will meet Monday, August 17th at 9:00am in the Dengler Lounge to discuss Falling Upward: Spirituality for the two Halves of Life by Richard Rohr. Rohr is a Franciscan friar ordained to priesthood in the Roman Catholic Church. Rohr writes of the two halves of life s journey. He takes us on a path, when we are ready, that will hopefully give us an understanding of how our challenges in life are stepping stones to the spiritual joys that the second half of life has in store for us. Former Zion pastor Ken Gamb and his wife Barbara will be our guests and share their insights on the book along with the group. Availability: about $20 in hardback and can be ordered from the Catholic book store in the East Village for $14.95 perhaps other book stores, too. May be hard to find, but check any book stores and libraries. ALTAR GUILD Here is bread here is wine Christ is with us Bread and Wine to be offered with our money offerings Starting in September, during the Offertory, when our tithes and offerings are brought forward, we will also bring forward the bread and wine for communion. We offer to God our gifts of money and God uses them to strengthen our ministries. We also offer the first fruits of the field, bread and wine, and God uses them to strengthen us and send us into the world in witness to his saving love. If you would like to carry in the bread and/or wine, please let the ushers know. Figures & Financial Facts: Reg./Budget giving: JULY 2015 = $ 19, (JULY 2015 Expenses) (19,509.38) Current month status -- (218.76) Food Pantry Fund 7/31/15 $4, Thank-you, Zion family, and Thanks be to God! Zion gratefully acknowledges receipt of the following Memorial gifts In loving memory of Tom Fretty from Beth & Eric Longlett In loving memory of Wilma Skripsky from Ellen Housley, Gene & Donna Rome, Miles & Delores Smith, Carl & Char Engstrom, Al & Wanda McDonnell, Mary Lou Vikdal, Gail Abbs, Cary Scott

Zion News monthly - August 2015 1216 W. 8th St - Davenport IA 52802 ALTAR FLOWERS GIVING AUGUST Aug. 02 Aug. 09 - Greeters for August 2015 (One Svc - 9:00am ) Aug. 2 - Bonnie & Kaylyn Miller Aug.

6 Zion News monthly - August W. 8th St - Davenport IA ALTAR FLOWERS GIVING AUGUST Aug. 02 Aug Greeters for August 2015 (One Svc - 9:00am ) Aug. 2 - Bonnie & Kaylyn Miller Aug. 9 - Mary Lou Vikdal - Taina & Gabrielle Machalek - Everyone! (Picnic) - Anita Hagen OPEN Gail Abbs Carl & Char Engstrom Picnic! OPEN We need Greeters! Call Grace Haller ( ) to help us. Want to give flowers (or an alternate offering) but not sure how? Instructions sheets are available in the hallway underneath the flower chart. Remember, you can give flowers for the altar or an alternative offering to one of Zion s special funds (ie: Brown Bag, Scholarship fund, etc.) in lieu of flowers. On such Sundays, we will have 2 lovely green plants adorning the altar. USHERS August 2015 (9:00am at Zion Aug.2, 9, 16 & 30 10:00am at Fejevary Aug.23) Stuart Goldsmith, need a couple more August COMMUNION Set-Up/Clean-Up 8/02 Darrell & Kathy Longlett (glasses) 8/09 Harrison family 8/16 Babka family 8/23 Outdoor worship: Staff 8/30 Winn family Ushers needed for ALL services Contact the Zion office if you could serve for a month or two. Lectors August 2015 Sunday 9:00am Aug. 2 Aug. 9 Assisting Ministers - AUGUST Aug. 2 Aug. 9 Kirby Winn Joseph Obleton Doug Kalkwarf Janine Johnson Julie Kalkwarf Please sign up to help on the Bulletin board across from the office. TELLERS August 8/02 Chuck Dau, Lisa Zosulis, Carl Engstrom, Eva Hammond 8/09 John & Roxeann Ford, Jim & Sherry Koens 8/16 Stu Goldsmith, Delores Smith, Matt Engstrom 8/23 (outdoor svc - 10:00a) Eva Hammond 8/30 Mark & Beth Meyer, Mike Detmer, Lisa Zosulis page 6 Linda Baustian Dona Noble Doug Kalkwarf OPEN (outdoor svc 10:00am) OPEN ACOLYTES - August 2015 Aug. 02 Kate Kealey & Aug. 09 Katey Harrison & Cristina Lopez Grace & Sarah Babka PICNIC come enjoy! Anna Winn & Jessica Elliott THANKS BE TO GOD FOR EACH OF YOU and the leadership you give to our worship. If you cannot serve when assigned, please try to switch with someone or get your own sub. Call Beth in the Zion office if you need a number for one of your fellow acolytes. PEACE! Jody K. ATTENDANCE in JULY (w/guests: Chorale Midwest)

Zion News monthly - March W. 8th St - Davenport IA page 2 ELW #326

Zion News monthly - March W. 8th St - Davenport IA page 2 ELW #326 (563) 322-3533 zionlutheranchurch@mchsi.com ZION NEWS - March Vol. 2017 - Issue 3 March 3, 2017 A monthly publication of Zion Lutheran Church The Lenten Journey continues Wednesdays, March 8, 15, 22, and