Chimes. The. Mark Your Calendars. Benefit BBQ Dinner. Sunday, August 14, 2016

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1 Chimes The MONTHLY NEWSLETTER ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH AUGUST 2016 Benefit BBQ Dinner Sunday, August 14, am till Sold Out TO-GO Plates Only $10 (drive-thru line starts on Main Street & turns right onto N. Edison Street) Seating available in Fellowship Hall BBQ Pork, Potato Salad, Beans, Bread & Dessert Benefits the Little Lambs Head Start Program & other local ministries God s Work, our HANDS Mark Your Calendars Lifetouch photographers will be with us to produce a new church directory, and will be taking photos on Aug 31, Sept 1 & Sept 2 from 2-9pm. Picture time slot signups begin this Sunday in the Atrium. Thank you!

2 Honoring First Please note that on September 10, there will be a free barbeque meal offered to all first responders in Gillespie County (some 225 men and women) and their families. Zion will be participating by bringing desserts and donating $1,000 Thrivent Choice dollars to the 100 Club of Gillespie County. Please mark your calendars and we will have more details about where to bring your favorite dessert! There will be sign-up sheets at the entrances. Contact Al or Dorcella Sunday for more information at Little Lamb News The school continues to run well this summer. We have had three children leave since their families are moving from Fredericksburg and two children move from the infant room to the toddler room. In addition our Family Service Worker resigned due to her long commute from Llano, and a teacher resigned who has been on sick leave since April. All of these moves involve a lot of staff shuffling and paper work as we search and interview for new employees. We had an unannounced health inspection during the month and received a 100 score! We are all very proud of our cook Sandra. We also received a $500 special gift to our school from a community resident in recognition of a Little Lambs Advisory Board member! Council Highlights In addition to the August 14 BBQ, Council also... 1) Agreed to support the Gillespie County First Responders Barbeque (see article on left hand side of this page). 2) Decided to further pursue a Child Protection Policy for all children and youth and for those who work with them. 3) Reviewed Capital Improvement needs and Vacation Bible School (Bible Day Camp). Proverbs 22:17 A merry heart does good like medicine Page 2

3 Special The Good Samaritan Center A Healing Place The Good Samaritan Center (GSC), is a charitable clinic meeting critical health needs for Gillespie County and some of our surrounding area through community partnerships. Their mission is to provide quality, coordinated, and affordable health care, as well as health and wellness education and information to their patients in a Christ-centered, safe environment. A healthy population is a vital element in a dynamic community like ours. Their services help keep employees at work and students in school. Improving the quality of life for their patients through disease prevention and health promotion is why they are here. Pastoral Act Jessie Mitchell passed away on June 27, 2016 at the age of 97. Her funeral service was held in Zion Lutheran Church on July 2, 2016 with Pastor Ensrude officiating. Internment was held at Greenwood Cemetery. Page 3

4 Join the Women of Zion for an The Joy of Poetry, released in April by T.S. Poetry Press, is Megan Willome s story of losing her mom to cancer and finding poetry. It is a memoir with a hearty sprinkling of poems and a story about a daughter s maturing relationship with her mother. Megan s book was listed on Christianity Today s website as one of the 10 books you should read this summer! While she was growing up in Austin, Megan often came to Fredericksburg with her mother to poke around Main Street and have lunch at the Peach Tree. In 2005, Megan and her husband, John, moved to Fredericksburg and traded their romantic getaway destination for a whole new life in the Texas Hill Country. Megan has an uncanny ability to entice even the biggest poetry doubter (or poetry hater) to take a few minutes with a few words. "Why poetry? Megan writes. "You might as well ask, why chocolate?" Join us in Fellowship Hall August 4 at 6:30pm for dessert (some of which will be chocolate) and a chance to hear Megan s story. If you don't already know her, we promise you will enjoy getting to know her. She will sign books and bring some along. RSVP appreciated but not necessary to Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. 2 Timothy 2:15 Page 4

5 Thank You Notes Page 5 We had a GREAT Bible Day Camp, and thanks to all who chose to help. We could not have done it without you! We had 25 registered campers, and 3 youth helpers along with the four counselors. Special thanks to the Fellowship Committee for supplying the lunches, and to all who brought snacks. And thanks to all who helped with the Thursday night dinner. It was all a great success! Thanks to all who helped with the parade (see picture). All the campers had fun in the parade as well as great fun and learning the rest of the week. Thank you so much for allowing us the opportunity to share Gods word with your children. It was an amazing week full of unique opportunities. We loved every single moment of this day camp with passion. Thank you for everything from the food to the facilities! God Bless, Cross Trails Ministry Staff ~ Grace, Maddie, Ben & Gabbi The family of Jessie Mitchell would like to thank all the ladies of Zion that prepared all the food and beverages for the reception following the funeral services. Special thanks to Pat Podoll for coordinating everything. Thanks to Christi Fowler for preparing the beautiful program for the life celebration. Many thanks to all participants in making the service just what mom had wanted. Thanks to all the church family and friends for your attendance. ~The Jessie Mitchell Family Dear Zion family, thank you so much for welcoming my mom, Janet Smith, in church when she was able to attend. Your visits, cards, and prayers meant a lot to us. ~Janalee Hannemann On behalf of the Gillespie Literacy Council thank you for your contribution of $370. Your gift makes it possible for someone in our community to learn to read and speak English. Your gift will go toward student books and materials. Thank you for your support of this ministry. ~Barbara Sultemeier

6 Lutheran World Relief Backpacks Our women will again be asking the congregation to help donate school supplies for our LWR Backpacks. Our timeline starts Sunday, August 7 and continues through Sunday, September 11. We will have our poster boards up with school houses, school buses and apples marked with the various items we need to fill our backpacks. Please do not deviate from the requested items. Thank you in advance for your help with this worthwhile project. ~Laborers of Love God s Work, our HANDS Congratulations to Stan & Barbara Sultemeier who will celebrate 55 years of marriage on August 12, Our Shut-Ins Home: DORTHY HANNEMANN, 118 Clyde Run, Fredericksburg Knopp Healthcare & Rehab 1208 N. Llano: NESBITT BENNETT, MARLENE ERNST, LUCYLLE KUNZE, MARGARET WILKE Windcrest 210 W. Windcrest: DAVE MAYER FBG Nursing 1117 S. Adams: HARRIET SCHLAUDT Proverbs 22:17 A merry heart does good like medicine Page 6

7 Statistics Attendance: Early Late June July July July July General Fund Offerings: June 26 $ 1, July 3 $ 6, July 10 $ 4, July 17 $ 5, July 24 $ 4, Total $22, Building Fund Offerings: June 26 $ July 3 $ July 10 $ July 17 $ July 24 $ Total $ July s Totals Der Stadt Friedhof $ Lutheran World Relief $ Gen Fund Rev & Exp for JUNE: Gen Fund Revenue Total $31, Gen Fund Expense Total $28, Year-to-Date thru JUNE: Revenue/Expense $ 1, From Reserve/Conting. $ 0.00 Remaining Rev/Deficit $ 1, Special Concern Updates Lutheran World Relief $165 Capital Improvements $23,550 (goal is $90,000) Page 7

8 Zion Lutheran Church (830) W. Main Street (church location) 415 W. AUSTIN ST (OFFICE) Bulk Rate US Postage Non-Profit Organization Fredericksburg, TX Permit #103 SUNDAY WORSHIP 8AM & 10:30AM Worship Service with Communion 9:15am Sunday School 9:15am Adult Bible Study (No 9:15 classes Memorial Day through Labor Day weekends) Office Hours Monday Friday, 8am 3pm PASTOR RICK HARTMANN (day off is Friday) Dan McGookey, Pastoral Asst Christi Fowler, Administrator Council Members Cong President, Brett Beyer Cong Vice President, John Weaver Cong Treasurer, Wilfred Crenwelge Cong Secretary, Jodi Kasper Mark Becker Randy McBride