Zion Lutheran Church, Wausau + Second Sunday of Easter + April 2 and 3, 2016

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1 For You Zion Lutheran Church, Wausau + Second Sunday of Easter + April 2 and 3, 2016 PRAYING In Our Prayers This Week Persecuted Christians in: Niger Oman Turkey Sister congregation: Lehurutshe Parish, South Africa Missionaries: Chris and Janine Pluger (Lutheran Bible Translators in Zambia) Studying at Seminary ~ Joe Pinzl Preparing for Marriage ~ Brittney Sternberg and Bradley Althoff ~ Megan Wanta and Tim Oelke ~ Brittany Yaeger and Jake Hanke ~ Barry Gilbert ~ Laurie Janke ~ Dan Kasten ~ Avery Kluck ~ Alan Lippert ~ Kevin Meier, son-in-law of Sandy Radunz ~ Grace Mueller ~ Earl Plautz ~ Sue Rahn ~ Barb Ramker ~ Johanna Schultz ~ Randy Thorn ~ Helen Tietz ~ Pearl Tranetzki ~ Greater Wausau Christian Services ~ We give thanks for the growing restoration of health granted to Bill Deneen, son-in-law of Dick and Diane Ames, and Ethel Ann, sister of Ruth Hochberger, both of whom were in our prayers in recent months. Those who need our on-going prayers ~ Bernice Baumann ~ Dorothy Carlson ~ Kimeron Darroux ~ Hazel Eckel ~ Anne Heian ~ Mary Fluehr Please submit your prayer requests to the church office ( ). We can print prayer requests that you make for yourself or immediate family members.

2 WORSHIPING The Liturgy This Week Matins + Wednesday, 10 AM A liturgy of morning prayer to praise God for the day and refresh our souls at midweek. (Chapel) Vespers + Wednesday, 6:30 PM A liturgy of evening prayer to praise God for the night and the light of Christ. (Chapel) Worship Notes Today is often called Low Sunday. It is the end of the octave of Eastertide, the eighth day of Easter. It is Low only in contrast to the High nature of our worship on Easter Day. Our worship is still festive as we continue to celebrate the Resurrection of Our Lord, but not quite to the extant it was on the first day of Easter. At Home The Easter season is a week of weeks. That means it is still Easter. Don t be in a hurry to shed the Easter decorations you have put up in your home. As a gentle reminder of the new life Christ s resurrection brings into the world, keep fresh flowers in a central place in your home during the rest of the Easter season. Next Sunday: Easter 3: Acts of the Apostles 9:1-22; Revelation 5:8-14; John 21:1-14; Psalm 30 LEARNING Nourished by God s Word Sundays, 10:15 AM NEW STUDIES: Resurrection in the Bible Christ in the Old Testament The Sunday morning Bible study will begin two new studies over the next several months. First, we ll look at what Scripture teaches us about the resurrection and the hope of eternal life. What doe Christians look forward to? Then we ll explore where the Old Testament points ahead to Jesus Christ in its stories and prophecies. Tuesdays at 9 AM: Acts Acts is the story of God acting through the Holy Spirit to spread the truth of the saving act of Jesus death and resurrection throughout the world. That is the story, its characters, its events, and its teaching, on which this class will focus. Beginning at Acts 10:1 Thursday Men s Breakfast at 7 AM: NEW STUDY: Genesis The word genesis means beginnings, and this book of the Bible tells us about the beginnings of more than just creation: the beginning of sin, the beginning of salvation, and the beginning of Abraham s family, the nation of Israel. As we learn our beginnings, we learn who we are and who we shall be in the light of Christ. Continuing at Genesis 3:2.

3 REMEMBERING Heroes of the Faith in April Saint Dietrich Bonhoeffer April 9 St. Dietrich was a German Lutheran pastor and theologian who worked to keep the Church free of Nazi influence. As part of that work, he helped organize a seminary for training pastors, and he wrote several volumes that are now famous, including The Cost of Discipleship. He is remembered for an ardent devotion to the Word of God. A member of the German resistance, he worked to maintain contacts with the Allies, and ultimately conspired to assassinate Adolf Hitler. He was consequently imprisoned, found guilty, and hanged on April 9, his feast day. Saint Johannes Bugenhagen April 20 God worked through St. Johannes Bugenhagen to shepherd the early Lutheran church. The chief pastor at Wittenberg, Germany, he served as the father confessor and pastor to St. Martin Luther (Feb. 18). During the Reformation, he organized the Lutheran churches throughout Germany and Denmark, where he installed seven men to the office of bishop and crowned the Danish king and queen. He also helped translate the New Testament into German. Free cards commemorating these holy brethren and others are available in the narthex. REACHING Zion s Monthly Mission Emphases Greater Wausau Christian Services Goal $3,750 Since 1981 (35 years ago!), Greater Wausau Christian Services has provided a pastoral presence and various programs of support to residents of our community s institutions. There are 13 churches who are members and who support GWCS. Specifically, the efforts of GWCS has centered on local nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and the county jail. In addition to the jail support and nursing homes, GWCS recently has put a greater emphasis on juvenile facilities and refurbishing the jail library. The GWCS worship program has 26 local pastors who are scheduled to lead worship services for the nursing homes on a weekly basis. Pastor Gjerde and Pastor Gulhaugen take their turns in the rotation. Residents have come to appreciate the variety of pastoral leadership types, as each week a different pastor shows up. In addition, church services are held each Sunday evening at the county jail. Twelve different pastors lead these services on a rotation basis. The service consists of singing, bible reading, a message and prayer, concluding by saying together The Lord s Prayer. Many Zion members are also

4 involved in an every-other-week ministry to women inmates of the jail. Zion has been a part of GWCS since its inception. Your special gift of support is greatly appreciated. SERVING Embodying the Love and Life of Christ Zion on TV Zion s Easter service was recorded by Wausau s public access channel (channel 980 on the TV) and will be broadcast on television in the following days after editing. As we know the broadcast times, we ll let you know; you may watch for it on channel 980 s program list. First Communion Each year, Zion provides instruction for anyone 4 th Grade and older in preparation for receiving the Lord s Supper for the first time. This year s First Communion class will begin on Wednesday, April 13 at 7:00 p.m. following Vespers. Students will participate in four classes pointing toward receiving their First Communion on Ascension Day, Thursday, May 5. Interested parents are encouraged to sign up for their children at the church office. If you have any questions, please call Pr. Ted at Quilting... Mondays: April 4 and 25, from 1:00 to 3:30 p.m. in the church hall. This project supports Lutheran World Relief. Volunteers are welcome! If you have any materials to donate, such as fabric, bed sheets, or old clothing, please put this in a bag, label it for Quilting, and bring to the church office. Quilters: Please label the items you bring to identify them as quilt tops, backs, or fillers. Each item should be 64 X 84. Women of Zion, Elders, Ushers, and Zion Members You are all encouraged to attend the Women of Zion meeting on Wednesday, April 6 at 12:30 p.m. in the church hall. Lenore Grosinske has found out that the Wausau Fire Department and Stevens Point Fire Department are doing a challenge to see which department can get the most people educated in regard to Hands-only CPR and AED info/training. They will be the guest presenters of the program, along with demonstrations for CPR and AED. All Are Invited to Fellowship, April 10 John Hochberger is being celebrated on the occasion of his 90th birthday! Join us after the 9:00 a.m. service in the church hall at fellowship for cake on Sunday, April 10. Organ Concert Series at Zion: Sunday, April 17, 2016 at 3:00 p.m. Craig S. Williams is only the fourth organist to hold the position of Organist and Choirmaster at the Cadet Chapel since the present building was erected in Mr. Williams plays the world s largest church all-pipe organ!

5 Mr. Williams oversees the music programs of five chapels, in which over 400 services, concerts, and other functions are presented annually! Mr. Williams performs at approximately 200 of these chapel functions, including VIP organ demonstrations for royalty as well as national and international government and military figures! You won t want to miss this presentation! Zion Spring Rummage and Plant Sale Women of Zion s Spring Rummage and Plant Sale will be held on Saturday, April 30 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in Zion s gym. Setup day is Friday, April 29 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Anyone may bring items to be sold before 3:30 p.m. on April 29. HELP is needed both days. Lunch will be served on Friday. We begin setup at 9:00 a.m. Come when you can to help and leave when you must. If you have questions, call the church office; or call Nancy at Help us make this a successful sale! Spaghetti Supper Results We had another successful fundraiser as a result of this year s spaghetti supper held on March 13. Refer to the insert in today s announcements for a financial report. Zion Organ Concert Broadcast If you would like the opportunity to hear and see the fine organ concert presented by Timothy Olsen here at Zion last October, the program is now being aired on Wausau Area Access Channel Channel 980. The programming schedule for the Timothy Olsen Concert presented at Zion on October 4, 2015 is: 12:30 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 7:00 a.m. Link to upcoming broadcasts from Zion: Departments/PublicAccess/ Schedules.aspx A Volunteer Coordinator of Music is needed at Kennedy Park on Fridays from 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. If interested, call Cheryl at Calling All Lay Ministers: Past, Present, and Future! Or Anyone Interested in Volunteering! Greater Wausau Christian Services is in need of Lay Ministers or those that have recently graduated from Lay School Ministry, OR anyone interested in volunteering, to help with our Nursing and Elder Care Service Rotation. Days, facilities, and times that we need volunteers are: Tuesdays Mount View at 2 p.m.; Kennedy Park at 3 p.m.; Wednesdays Benedictine Manor at 9:45 a.m.; Colonial Manor at 10:45 a.m.; Wausau Manor at 2 p.m. If you are able, or know someone that is able, please contact GWCS at Please Note Articles for the weekly bulletin are due at the church office on Wednesdays each week. The bulletins are then printed on Thursdays to ensure that Zion s home-

6 bound members may receive the bulletins in the mail by Saturday. Membership If you are not yet a member of Zion, and would like to join, please contact one of the pastors at the church office ( ). They will assist you in connecting with Zion s fellowship and life of faith. Coram Deo Zion s devotional fellowship, Coram Deo, is a gathering of your fellow believers who have committed themselves to a shared path of prayer and Scripture reading. Join the Path! For more information, contact Pr. Gjerde. Weekly E-Devotions from Zion Zion s pastors prepare midweek devotions sent via each Wednesday or Thursday. To receive these devotions in your , contact the church office and sign-up! Portals of Prayer for April through June are available in the narthex and by the church office reception area. Large print copies are also available on the table by the church office reception area. IN THE COMMUNITY Events around Central Wisconsin 2015 Income Tax Preparation now through April 13, the AARP Foundation offers FREE income tax preparation for low-to-moderate income taxpayers, with emphasis on persons age 60+. The appointments can be made for Tuesday and Wednesday mornings from 8 a.m. to 12 noon at UW Extension, 212 River Drive, Wausau. There are other locations and dates. Refer to the postings on the north entry bulletin boards at Zion for more information. Appointments required! Call weekdays between 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. to schedule an appointment. Spring Planning Seminars for Final Wishes Join Valorie, Ashley, and Mary from Helke s Funeral Home and Cremation Services for free presentations on Tuesday, April 5 at Gulliver s Landing, 1701 Mallard Lane, Wausau (just off 17th Ave. in Rib Mtn.). Two sessions: 10 a.m. 12:30 p.m., and also 5 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Pizza will be served and door prizes will be given. Stepping On: Building Confidence & Reducing Falls Is falling a concern? You can be helped by learning at a prevention program that meets 2 hours a week for 7 weeks: Thursdays, April 7 May 19 from 9:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m. at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, and also Monday, May 2 June 13 at ADRC-CW, 1000 Lakeview Drive, Wausau. Suggested contribution is $10. This program is for seniors age 60+ that have a fear of falling, want to avoid falling, or have fallen. Enrollment is made by calling Peggy at the

7 Aging & Disability Resource Center at Hope Life Center 2016 Banquet Faces of Hope will be held on two dates: Wausau Tuesday, April 26 at Central WI Convention and Expo Center, and Antigo Thursday, April 28 at Peace Lutheran Church. Doors Open at 5:15 p.m.; Dinner at 6:00 p.m. For reservations, call ; or HopeWI.org. St. John School Board is Looking for Elementary Teacher Due to the retirement of a teacher, we are accepting applications for the school year at this time. If you are interested, or if you know of anyone who might be interested, please have them contact or send resume to: St. John School, E10723 Hwy Z, Wausau, WI 54403; or admin@mailstjohn.com. Contact Mary Jo ext.108 if you need more information. Loss of Spouse Support Group These free Ministry grief support groups will be held in Wausau on Fridays, April 8 May 13, from 10 a.m. to noon at Ministry Home Care, 2600 Stewart Ave., Suite 160, Wausau. Call to register. DATES TO REMEMBER Upcoming events at Zion Sunday, April 17 3:00 pm: Craig Williams Organ Recital Saturday, April 30 9:00 am to 1:00 pm: Women of Zion Rummage Sale in gym Tuesday, May 10 6:00 pm: Women of Zion Salad Buffet in church hall Attendance: March 24 thru 27: Maundy Thursday: 10:00 am 23 6:30 pm 96 Good Friday: 12 pm 3 pm 175 Easter Vigil: 6:30 pm 96 Easter Sunday: 9:00 am :00 am 140 Wednesday: 10:00 am 11 6:30 pm 11 Total: 855 Zion s Financial News Income last week: $ 21,854 Year-to-date income: $146,585 Year-to-date expenses: $155,033

8 CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK Sunday April 3 9:00 am Holy Communion WSAU Radio 9:15 am Sunday School 9:15 am Pre-Confirmation 10:15 am Bible Study 11:00 am Holy Communion Monday April 4 1:00 pm 3:30 pm: Quilting in church hall 6:15 pm Handicapped Ministry Tuesday April 5 9:00 am Bible Study 10:30 am Staff Meeting Saturday April 9 5:15 pm Holy Communion Sunday April 10 9:00 am Holy Communion WSAU Radio 9:15 am Sunday School 9:15 am Pre-Confirmation 10:15 am Bible Study 11:00 am Holy Communion Next Sunday: Easter 3: Acts of the Apostles 9:1-22; Revelation 5:8-14; John 21:1-14; Psalm 30 Wednesday April 6 10:00 am Matins 10:45 am Learning with Luther Lenten Study 12:30 pm Women of Zion meeting 1:00 pm Jail Ministry 6:30 pm Vespers 6:30 pm Confirmation 7:15 pm Learning with Luther Lenten Study 7:30 pm Handchime Choir Thursday April 7 7:00 am Men s Bible Class 6:30 pm Kantorei Rehearsal

9 SPAGHETTI SUPPER, MARCH 13, 2016 ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH SPAGHETTI: INGREDIENTS PURCHASED: 40 # Ground Chuck $ $ # Ground Chuck $3.49: $ less 5% non-profit discount $ Gallons 2% $ Gallon Whole Milk Tomato $ Tomato $ Green Peppers (donated by Phyllis) Garlic, peeled Worcestershire Sauce Onions Real Lemon Juice Bread Bags # $ Salt and Pepper Coffee, Regular and Decafe Oregano Garlic Salt Parmesan Cheese Whipped Topping # Spaghetti Noodles Dessert Plates Carry-out Trays Supper Expenses Total: $ Bread Expenses Total: $51.64 Total: $ BREAD: INGREDIENTS PURCHASED: Oil Sugar Yeast Eggs Flour Bread Expenses Total: $51.64 Total of All Expenses: $ Less: Donation from Thrivent: $ Total Expenses: $ Baked 69 loaves of bread; used 26 loaves for the supper;...sold 43 $3.00 = $ FINANCIAL: Tickets, Bread Sales & Donations: (Note: 154 tickets were turned in by customers who ate)... $1, Less Expenses: Total Profit: $1, PROCEEDS DISTRIBUTED AS FOLLOWS: Zion Missions: $ Help Fund: $1, Total: $1, We had another successful fundraiser, and what great fellowship. The help was fantastic. Everyone is important in their own way. What a great way to get to know people at Zion. Thanks to all. Phyllis Bliese