ZIONEWS. Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church June May the light of Christ and the warmth of the Spirit be with you!

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1 ZIONEWS Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church June 2018 May the light of Christ and the warmth of the Spirit be with you! Summer is here, but don t go anywhere just yet. There will be all kinds of events happening in the life of Zion over the next three months. In addition to our regular weekly and monthly activities, there s quite a list! June 8 th and 9 th is the 2018 Northwestern Ohio Synod Assembly at Bowling Green State University. Please keep the all those at the assembly in your prayers, especially the voting members from Zion: Pastor Eric, Deacon Carolyn, Andy Castello, Richard Long, and Carla Mitchell. Several events will be happening around the 2018 ELCA Youth Gathering in Houston, Texas. At worship on June 24 th, there will be a sending litany for the youths and adults who are going on the trip so we can surround them with our prayers. On June 26 th, we ll gather at St. Paul s parking lot at 4pm for prayer before travel. And the Gathering itself will be from June 27 th through July 1 st. The 4 th of July Stars & Stripes Celebration downtown will include a table presenting a brief visual history of the FLAMe congregations and a game booth. Please plan on either volunteering to be part of the booths or stopping by to visit them. July 20 th is Zion s 166 th anniversary as a congregation, but we re holding off the big celebration for two days because July 22 nd is the Block Party with Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church and First Congregational United Church of Christ. As part of the Sandusky 2018 Bicentennial celebrations, congregations in Sandusky are participating in Heritage Sundays. The three congregations on the corner of Columbus and Jefferson will hold our Heritage Sunday together, even closing off part of Jefferson for food and activities. Please plan on being around for this celebration. July 23 rd through 27 th will be our Vacation Bible School God s Good Creation. We ll gather each morning from 9am-noon to learn about God s gift of creation. August 18 th, as I hope you know, is the Sandusky Bicentennial Founders Day. As part of that celebration, there will be a parade, and Zion will have a float in the parade. And August 19 th will be our annual congregational picnic down at Shoreline Park. Read through this and the forthcoming newsletters and announcements, check our website and Facebook page, or ask Deacon Carolyn or me for more information about any of these special summer events coming up. We don t really take much of a break over the summer! Peace, PE

2 Pastoral Acts April 16 May 15, 2018 IN MEMORY OF: Steve Yontz: Mom, Dad & Sisters, Gary & Kathy Yontz, Jean Gleason Jan Miller: Jim & Jeannette Toft, George & Betty Bickley, Jack & Lou Toft, Marianne Scott, Len, Susan, Danny, Liz & Genevieve Klohn, Carla Mitchell, Rich & Mary Ann Bevington, Frank & Darlene Lowery, Joan Mears, Richard Brunow, Bill & Barbara Biehl, Marguerite Minier, Keith & Louise Newton, Janet Angus Carl Gysan: Don & Judy McEowen, Joan Mears, Dale & Ann Cerny, James Bertsch, Alice Hodgson, Timothy & Jane Parker Dorothy Lipp: Jim & Jeannie Johnson, Susan Karbler, Sandusky Choral Society, Paul & Barbara Wiedenheft Ruth Bruns: Jim & Jeannie Johnson Evelyn Laepply: Evelyn Lynn George Clements: Zion Sandusky Dartball Team BAPTISMS: None WEDDINGS: Stephen Lippert & Harriet (Hallie) Minich 4/28/18 FUNERALS: Dorothy H. Lipp date of service 4/27/18 New Members: Linda Kerst Rudy Hartung Tom Kinsel Connie Hartung Garth Hartung Paul Poock Danyelle Poock Madilynn Poock Nathaniel Poock Harriet Lippert Join Us on Cantata Sunday June 3 rd Both Services 1954 Zion Choir

3 Carolyn's Corner... When I was five years old my great grandmother died. I remember being at her farmhouse with all our relatives she had 11 living children and I had lots of cousins. And I remember eating my last Grandmother-made cookie. These sugar cookies were probably about 4 inches across and always had either a raisin or hickory nut half in the middle. Every time we went to visit Grandmother, she would bring out her cut glass bowl and my brother Bob and I were allowed to have one cookie. Years later, when Bob and I were reminiscing and this story came up, Mom laughed at us. She said these were probably the worst and stalest cookies she had ever tasted! Memories are important. Sure, we interpret our memories and maybe we remember the same incident differently than another might. But memories help us to know those who lived before us; they help us form into the persons we are. My brother and I have shared this story with our children, so that they might also know just a little bit about this woman who shaped our grandparents, our parents and who was important to us. We hope they pass the story along to their children. As the Sandusky community celebrates its Bicentennial and we at Zion begin to look forward a few years to celebrating our 125 th anniversary, this is a time to reminisce. Those of us who have come from other places have the opportunity to hear your stories and to celebrate this place. This is the importance of the theme, Generation to Generation; not only to pass the stories on, but also to interact and care about those who are older and younger than we are; to pray for each other; to serve each other. In Genesis in the Old Testament of the Bible, God promises Abraham that he will become a great nation and that all people on earth will be blessed through (Abraham). In the New Testament, Matthew traces Jesus genealogy from Mary to Abraham to connect Jesus to this promise from God. Through all generations, to us living today and those in all future generations, God s promise continues. We here in Sandusky, Ohio are part of the promise; the promise that God provides forgiveness through Jesus our Lord and Savior. As we celebrate this time and place, may we continue to reflect on our role as we share our faith story from Generation to Generation. Blessings, Carolyn As our high schools and colleges celebrate graduations, please remember all students in your prayers. We especially pray for those from Zion that we know about: High school graduates are Jacqueline Butler from Edison High School, Jenna Hofer, Heather Leedy, Jaret Ohlemacher and Dawson Varuola from Sandusky High School, Sara Schultz from Margaretta High School, Hali Lyn Stull from St. Mary s Catholic School, and Brianna Armstrong, Emilio Calderon, Annabelle Gross, Madeline Kaseman, and Alexis Yontz from Perkins High School. College graduates are Elisha Hofer from Ashland College and Jeremy Meyers from Owens Community Technical College. If there is someone in your life who is graduating, please let the office know so that we can stay in touch.

4 Stars and Stripes Community Days Zion will again join with other FLAMe congregations to have a presence at the July 4 th celebration in downtown Sandusky. If you would like to volunteer to assist with activities (mostly hang out and greet your neighbors!) call This is a fun day and opportunity to share Zion s story in our community.

5 June NEWS from ZELCW Greetings on this beautiful Spring day! Our Spring Fling was another success. The food was great, and the program was both interesting and educational! The skills and knowledge demonstrated by Pat Cassidy and Amy Lowery were remarkable! Thank you, ladies, for sharing your talents with us! The Summer Bible Study will be held on Sat., Aug. 25. The location will be Plum Brook Estates (off of Galloway Rd.) Picnic shelter. We will start at 9:30 and end after lunch,12:30 ish. Please, bring your Bible, a sack lunch, and beverage. Carolyn Steinfeldt and Judy Mears will lead the study. All ladies are welcome, whether you normally attend a study group or not. This always proves to be a nice get together to study God s word and enjoy great fellowship. Circle of Friends and Agape will not meet in July or August. They will restart in September. May God Bless everyone with a restful, fun, safe, and healthy summer! As you take your vacations, remember, God does not take a vacation from you. He is always with us! Blessings, Carla Mitchell President ZELCW Circle meetings for June AGAPE - Wed. 6/6, Zion Library 6:00 pm Potluck followed with Bible Study CIRCLE of FRIENDS - Wed. 6/6, 4404 Woodridge Dr. 6:00 pm Potluck 7:00 pm Bible Study PRISCILLA - Thurs. 6/7, at Zion, 9:30 am. BOOK CONNECTION - Wed. 6/27, Zion Library. 2:30 p.m.

6 Worship Leaders for June Dates: 06/03/18 06/10/18 06/17/18 06/24/18 8 am Wine 10:30 am Randy Koch & Sarah Mears Earl & Bea Rosen Kris Stradtman & Andrew Castello Chet Leser & Suzanne Jeffrey Tom & Cindy Patterson John & Judy Mears Dick & Marlene Long Dan Willey & Ron Dahs 8 am Lectors 10:30 am Suella Davis Sarah Mears Addison Stradtman Alaina Keegan Andy Gundlach Suzanne Jeffrey Mike Bailey Dale Cerny 8 am Prayers 10:30 am Judy Mears Betty Bickley Ann Cerny Doris Suman Laura Stellhorn Children's Message Nancy Kinsel Dale Cerny Laurie Mears Hope Bailey 8 am Sound Board 10:30 am Andy Castello John Nejedly Dean Meyers Bob Butler Janet Stradtman John Nejedly Andy Gundlach Bob Butler Greeters Faye Gast Lyle Marquardt Rebecca Brown Bill Bossetti 8 am Gathering Hosts 10:30 am Nancy & Tom Kinsel Al & Juanita Mitchell Ron & Carol Albert Sandy Like Rebecca Brown Sandy Like Darlene Lowery Carla Mitchell June Ushers: (8:00) Bill Wood, Chris Antel, Bill Biehl, Andy Castello, John Castello, and Terry Pearston (10:30) Gary Gangluff, Gisela Ohly, George & Betty Bickley, and Julie Kessler Care & Share Volunteers June 1 June 8 June 15 June 22 June 29 Jeannie & Jim Johnson, Gisela Ohly, & Laura Stellhorn Mike & Hope Bailey & Roger & Barb Newton Kay Eash, Vicki Boesch, Bruce Bravard, & Lyle Marquardt Carol & Ron Albert, & Nancy & Tom Kinsel Virginia Neuman, Chris Hamilton, Gisela Ohly & Alan Mitchell

7 Youth and Young Adult News and Events It is almost here... just days now until we touchdown in Houston! Thank you to everyone who has been so supportive. Your generosity and prayers mean so much to all of us who will be traveling as well as our families. School s Out so...let s take a hike!!! June 7 Castalia Quarry Bring walking shoes and a dish to share! This is an all ages event so bring friends, neighbors and siblings! I would like to take a day and recognize our Graduates ( University, High school,kindergarten, preschool...) so if you are one or know of one please send in a good mailing address to the church office c/o Jenn Parkison so I have it no later than June 15. I look forward to hearing from you all. Please include a photo as well. We are starting a new committee for young adults (ages 14-25), if you are of that age or would like to work with people of that age please call or text Jenn We have some exciting things that we would like to do and we need your input! If you are interested in working with youth, 3rd- 8th grade, we have a committee for you as well. We meet the third Thursday of every month in the Zion. Please join us. All are welcome! Youth are welcome always as well! We will meet next in July as I will be preparing to travel in June! Please SAVE THE DATE July 22, 2018 BLOCK PARTY Zion Lutheran Church, First Congregational United Church and St. Peter & Paul Catholic Church! The party starts at 12:30 and goes until 3:30 p.m. We are planning tours to the three churches. There will be many activities including; Sand Art, Face Painting, Balloon Lady, Maritime Museum and much more! Food items include; root beer floats, popcorn, Cold Creek Vendor, pizza and baked goods. Save the date and look for more information in the bulletin, Zionews and Facebook.

8 SCAASP - Sandusky Churches Adopt A School Partnership The Zion Awards ceremony were held on June 1 st. This award is given to any student(s) who shows improvement in attitude, behavior, and overall social values. All Nehemiah Café volunteers are invited to the Nehemiah Center on June 8th at 6:00 p.m. for a volunteer appreciation dinner. Thank you to our congregation for prayers, volunteering at the school and behind the scenes. The school, families, and staff appreciate everything we do. We will continue to recruit volunteers for Osborne School! Seventh Annual Back to School Rally is scheduled for August 4 th from 12-3 p.m. at the Sandusky Bay Pavilion (Next to Damon s) We will need volunteers to help run the Zion booth. We will begin collecting school supplies at the end of May. We will be collecting scissors, pencils, 24 pack crayons, and any size uniform polo. We will pack backpacks on July 30th at Father s Heart Church. Time TBA. Pastor s Small Group for May June will take place every Saturday at 3:00 p.m. We will start at Zion by talking about what to pray for as we learn about and take part in prayer walking around Sandusky. Please join us! Bring a friend. ALL ARE WELCOME!

9 Open Game Night Sunday, June 24th at 6:00 p.m. We will meet in the basement. Come and join us for a fun and challenging evening!

10 Illness and age continue to prevent longtime ushers from continuing to serve. We are in need of help for the 8:00 service for the third quarter beginning in July. If you can commit to serve for several Sundays, the full third quarter, or even as a substitute on call, please contact Randy Koch at , or the Zion office at Church Addresses Pastor Eric Bodenstab: pastoreric@zionsandusky.org Carolyn Steinfeldt, AiM: csteinaim@zionsandusky.org Lori Harris, Office Admin.: loriharris@zionsandusky.org Lori Wobser, Office Secretary: loriwobser@zionsandusky.org Church Websites (Zion Lutheran Church) (Northwestern Ohio Synod) (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America) Deadline to submit articles and announcements for July's Zionews is day, June. 22, Please submit articles in a digital format. submissions to Lori Harris - loriharris@zionsandusky.org

11 As we were... With the ending of another school year, did you know there was once a Lutheran elementary school in Sandusky? The Lutheran Parochial School The Lutheran Parochial School existed for almost 35 years. After holding classes in the old Lutheran church in Washington Park since 1891, Zion Lutheran Church dedicated a new parochial elementary school at the southeast corner of Decatur and Madison Streets on September 24, The builder of the school was George Feick a member of our congregation. He also was the architect and builder of Zion Lutheran Church s new building (the current church) which was under construction at the time the school opened. The land for the school was purchased for $1000 and it was built for $6000. Classes were held in the school until 1923 or 1925 according to the source. The Lutheran Parochial School, in both locations, played a significant role in the education of Lutheran German immigrants and descendants in Erie County. The school building was sold to Sandusky City Schools in 1927 and became part of the (Jackson) Junior High School. The Sandusky Library had this list of teachers who taught at the school: Emil Meyer, F. Wiechert, C.F. Knauer, G. Al Allwardt, Carl Schaub, Walter Wietzke, Frank Ruprecht, Otto Woelke, Katherine Dornbirer, Minnie Dornbirer, Lena Lehman, Ella Brehmer, Laura Bing, Elise Gerlach, Bertha Jahraus, Fannie Kahler, Clara Arheit, Katherine Feddersen and Louise Neubiser Below are pictures of the school building today. SMCC High School is the building to the left of the school and Jackson Jr. High is the brick building behind it.

12 St. Peter, Norwalk Trinity, Sandusky Zion, Sandusky Zion, Huron Your FLAMe Board met on May 21, 2018 at St. John s. Does your church have a medical team? Do they have a security team? Do you know that only one person should call 911 in an emergency? Who is that person in your congregation? What key information does 911 need? Our local sheriffs want every congregation to have answers to these questions. The April 24 th Church Safety Seminar sponsored by FLAMe was so successful another will be hosted September 25th. Make plans to send a contingent from your congregation. This information is essential. Also, the ELCA Christian Youth Network is presenting a Congregational Safety Training Workshop September 22 nd in Perrysburg at Zoar Lutheran. Every congregation is encouraged to send a representative. Did you see FLAMe in the Sandusky Register? There was a great article on the front page featuring the Giving Garden s planting day. FLAMe thanks Sharon Barnes from Barnes Nursery for donating twenty yards of compost and Dan Wright from Dan Wright s Plumbing for using his truck to haul three loads of the compost to the garden. We need more helpers to weed and water. Feeding the hungry in our community is God s will and we can do it together by supporting the Giving Garden. Lifetree Café will meet the second Monday of each summer month. The meetings will now be hosted at the Christian Center at the Prayer Labyrinth behind Zion, Huron. The meetings consist of a short film and discussion of our thoughts, questions, and ideas. The topic for June is Make the Most of Your Life. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND FLAMe CHURCH NEWS: Friday, June 8 th and Saturday, June 9 th, 2018: Bowling Green, 2018 Synod Assembly Year of Purposeful Prayer Monday, June 11 th : Zion, Huron, 7-8PM Life Tree Café, Make the Most of Your Life. Thursday, June 14 th : St. Paul, JOY Time, 6:00-7:30 PM, night of faith and fun for adults with developmental disabilities. June 18-22: Lutheran Outdoor Ministry of Ohio, Day Camp, Zion Huron (sponsored by both Zion-H and St. John s) Tuesday, June 26 th: :St. Paul, ELCA Youth Sendoff, 4PM June 27 th -July 1 st : Houston, TX, ELCA Youth Gathering Thursday, July 12 th : St. Paul, JOY Time, 6:00-7:30 PM, night of faith and fun for adults with developmental disabilities. Wednesday, July 4 th : Sandusky Fourth of July Celebration, stop by the FLAMe Booth. Monday, July 9 th : Zion, Huron, 7-8PM Life Tree Café, Friends for Life. Sunday, July 22 nd : Zion, Sandusky Block Party with neighboring congregations as part of the Sandusky Bicentennial Celebration. Thursday, August 9 th : St. Paul, JOY Time, 6:00-7:30 PM, night of faith and fun for adults with developmental disabilities. Monday, August 13 th : Zion, Huron, 7-8PM Life Tree Café, Can God Love a Mess Like Me? Monday, August 20 th : St. John s Sweet Corn Potluck to celebrate The Giving Garden. Gather at 5:30, Serve at 6. Saturday, September 22 nd : Zoar Lutheran in Perrysburg, ELCA Congregational Safety Training Tuesday, September 25 th : Church Safety Seminar, Round 2 at St. Paul. Sunday, October 21 st, State Theater, 4 PM Celebration of Psalms with the LIFT Festival Chorus and Firelands Symphony Chorale

13 Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church Council Meeting May 9, :00 p.m. CALL TO ORDER: President Richard Long called the meeting to order at 6:59 p.m. ROLL CALL: Rev. Eric Bodenstab, Carolyn Steinfeldt, Carol Albert, Chris Antel, Andy Castello, Savannah Castello, Karen Dehn, Andy Gundlach, Tim Kostel, Richard Long, Darlene Lowery, Judy McEowen, Carla Mitchell, Wendy Schonhardt and Lori Harris, Recording Secretary. Not Present: Jennifer Parkison OPENING DEVOTIONS: Pastor Eric said the opening prayer; the devotion was Chapter 4 of Dwelling in the Word. CORRESPONDENCE: Correspondence was read by Recording Secretary. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: The agenda was amended to include in New Business: Annual Review of staff. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The April 11, 2018 minutes were approved. STAFF REPORTS: Pastor Eric report submitted. Carla Mitchell and Karen Dehn volunteered to help with five year vision plan. Carolyn Steinfeldt report submitted. Council invited to attend Teacher Appreciation Brunch. Jennifer Parkison no report submitted. OFFICER REPORTS: Secretary/Treasurer Andy Gundlach The Treasurer s report, financial reports and Invoice List were reviewed and discussed. President Richard Long noted the death of Viola E. Shockney, Pastor Phil Gardner s mother in law. Darlene Lowery made a motion to send an acknowledgement, Andy Gundlach seconded the motion.

14 MINISTRY TEAMS REPORTS: Worship & Music Carol Albert Worship Leaders set for the quarter. June 3 is the Cantata. Inventory has been completed, list and pictures on file in church office. Faith Formation Chris Antel Report submitted. Finance & Administration Andy Castello Nothing to report. Youth & Young Adult Karen Dehn Report submitted Property & Facilities Tim Kostel Tim thanked everyone who helped with the spring clean-up. The Nursery is being painted. Basement upgrades are being considered. Room 206 has been designated as the Decorating Committee storage room. Parish Life Darlene Lowery Greeters and Gathering Host schedules submitted. Block Party meeting scheduled for 5/21 at 1 p.m. at First Congregational Church. Donations needed for balloon vendor. Electricity needed for food vendor. Outreach Judy McEowen Pictures of New Members will be taken. Planning for the July 4 event underway, the theme is Generation to Generation. The plan for God s Work Our Hands this year is to deliver cookies to nursing home workers. Founders Day parade will be August 18, float committee meeting scheduled May 10. Mission & Stewardship Wendy Schonhardt An update was given on activities on Global Mission. FLAMe: Covenant updated to be dedicated 10/28/18. Giving Garden will be planted 5/19/18. OLD BUSINESS: Capital Campaign no updates to be reported. NEW BUSINESS: Carol Albert made a motion to accept as an Associate Member: (no voting rights) Harriet (Minich) Lippert and to accept as Members by Letter of Transfer: Paul, Danyelle, Madilynn and Nathaniel Poock. Carla Mitchell seconded the motion. Annual Review of staff will be handled by Executive Committee. ADJOURNMENT: Meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m. with The Lord s Prayer. Respectfully submitted, Lori Harris, Recording Secretary

15 Vacation Bible School Information Zion Lutheran Church, 2018 July 23-27, 2018 Student s Name Parent/Guardian Name Address Address Phone Numbers: Home Cell Work Age Information Date of birth Age Last school grade completed Home Church Allergies/Medical Information/Other Emergency Contacts Name Phone Name Phone Dismissal Information Name(s) of person(s) who may pick up this child from VBS Other Information (church use only) Are parents helping with God s Good Gifts VBS? If yes, where? Return completed form to: Carolyn Steinfeldt Zion Lutheran Church 503 Columbus Ave. Sandusky, OH There may be occasion during VBS for photos to be taken of the children. If you do not want your child photographed, please sign: Date

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