A prophet is not received in his own country. Seventh Sunday after Pentecost. July 8, 2018 Rev. Eric Zacharias, Pastor Julianne Marcsisak, Organist

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1 Seventh Sunday after Pentecost A prophet is not received in his own country. July 8, 2018 Rev. Eric Zacharias, Pastor Julianne Marcsisak, Organist Co. Road 153, Cologne MN EDUCATION FOR LIFE!

2 Good Morning and Welcome! Prayer before worship: O Lord, you set all things in order and through your holy Word you establish order in our lives and faith in our hearts. By that same Holy Spirit guide us in thought, word and deed, so that we would live a noble life, in service to you and others, in Jesus' name. Amen. This Week s Prayer List remember these in prayer: We pray for a portion of Zion s family and friends Wayne and Betty Klaustermeier; Kyle Klaustermeier; Darell and Barb Knorr; Darcy and Mary Kroells; Bryce Kroells; Neal Kroells; and Henry Krueger. We pray for those under the care of a physician, undergoing treatment and therapy; for all difficulties meeting obligations, and a strong faith for every need. A Big Thank You to everyone who helped us celebrate our 65 th wedding anniversary. A special thank-you to the Ladies Aid for hosting the cake and coffee reception. We are so grateful to be a part of this wonderful congregation! -Arnold and Barbara Scholz and family Leah s Office will be Closed the week of July 15 th and July 29 th, so my office will be closed those weeks as well. Pastor s office will be open during this time. Bring Kids to Zion! Suggest to others that they send their children to Zion School. Great student-to-teacher ratio makes for great learning opportunity, along with familiarity with the Bible and growth in faith. VBS Updates: VBS is right around the corner. Please RSVP to Mrs. Rodman or Mrs. Morschen if you would like to register a child or volunteer for our upcoming week of fun. There are also a couple donation requests left. If you would like to help out, pull a sticky note from the big VBS banner in the narthex. Thanks! Thanks! To all who send words of encouragement and support to those who are in need; thanks to those who put their faith and love into action! It brings hope!

3 Opening Hymn #913 Holy Spirit, Enter In Confession of Sins and Absolution Page 151 Kyrie Page 152 Hymn of Praise This is the Feast Page 155 Collect of the Day O God, Your almighty power is made known chiefly in showing mercy. Grant us the fullness of Your grace that we may be called to repentance and made partakers of Your heavenly treasures; through Your Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. Old Testament Reading Ezekiel 2:1-5 P This is the Word of the Lord. C Thanks be to God. Epistle Reading 2 Corinthians 12:1-10 P This is the Word of the Lord. C Thanks be to God. Alleluia Verse Page 156 Gospel Reading Mark 6:1-13 Children s Message Sermon Hymn #861 Christ Be My Leader Sermon Astonished! Mark 6:1-13 Jesus was astonished with faith...and with a lack of it! Nicene Creed Page 158 Prayers The Offering The Offertory Page 159 The Preface Page 160

4 The Communion Distribution Hymn #618 Distribution Hymn #709 I Come, O Savior, to Thy Table The King of Love My Shepherd Is Post Communion Page 164 Benediction Closing Hymn #782 Gracious God, You Send Day Tour on 9/13 You Smell Barn! Gather up a special friend, mother, daughter, or neighbor and join the women of Zion Lutheran for a fun-filled, relaxing Day Tour on Thursday, September 13 th. We will meet at Zion at 8:45 AM and travel to Apple Valley for a brief stop at Abdallah Candies where we will view the candymaking process, visit their gift shop, and leave with the gift of some chocolates. We ll then travel to the Ames Center where we will hav a delicious lunch and see the showing of Church Basement Ladies, in their newest production of You Smell Barn. We expect to return to Zion at approximately 4:30 PM. Please check the narthex of brochures and a registration form, or contact Bev Eggers or Roxanne Pieper to get a registration form. Tickets are $69 and are all-inclusive beginning with breakfast treats, all admissions, lunch, transportation, taxes, tips, and surprises throughout the day! Your registration form and payment will reserve your seat! Will you consider using the gift of hospitality? Mayer Lutheran s international student program relies on families opening up their homes and hearts to students from around the world. In the current school year students from Vietnam, Liberia, South Korea, and Spain have been part of the Mayer Lutheran Family. As we look to the new school year we need new host families to come forward. Opportunities for next year: 2 students from China, 2 students from Spain, and anticipated opportunities with to bring in students from South Korea. If you are willing to open your home, learn about another culture and share the American way of life, and make sure these students meet Jesus along the way contact: Shannon

5 Finances Salary: Beginning Balance (1/1/2018) -$66, YTD Income *$197, YTD Expenses $189, Current Balance (6/12) -$57, Missions: YTD Total (5/9) $1, Budgeted $1, Unbudgeted $ Pledged $7, Goal $15, LHS: Year to date total (5/9) $4, Commitment $22, Per communicant member $55.00 Building/Repair Fund: Account Balance (3/19) $52, Suggested household contrib. $ *Includes a final increment of the Joyce Harms Trust ($64,288), released to the salary fund at the January Voter s Meeting. Chance Outreach Checks should be made out to Chance Outreach, NOT Zion Lutheran Church these won t be cleared at the bank. Food Shelf: The month of August is Zion s turn to work the food shelf (10 1 st Ave, NYA). We need 2 people to work a shift from 12-4:30 PM on the following Tuesdays: August 7 th, August 14 th, August 21 st, and August 28 th. They will ask you to pack boxes for the amount of food that the people get. Please call Lila Rolf at if/when you can help. Thanks!

6 Sunday, 8 th Monday, 9 th Thursday, 12 th Sunday, 15 th Mon. 16 th Fri. 20 th Monday, 16 th July 8 th July 14 th Sunday Service w/communion 9:00 AM Council Meeting 8 PM the Harbor 10:15 AM July 15 th July 21st Sunday Service w/communion 9:00 AM Vacation Bible School 6 8 PM Voters Meeting 8 PM Please Note: Our quarterly voters meeting is scheduled for July 16 8 PM. All members are encouraged to attend this meeting. Announcements: Please have bulletin/newsletter announcements to the office by noon each Thursday/the third Friday of the month, respectively. Please include the exact verbiage you would like used, with your note to make it an easy and accurate transfer of information. Thank you for your help. If you would like me to forward info on, please the exact info you would like forwarded. Thank you! Agnus Day Mark 5:21-43 June 24 th 158/123 July 1 st 115 Eric Zacharias, Pastor Leah Janzen, Administrator ericzacharias@zion-cologne.org leahjanzen@zion-cologne.org