FEBRUARY Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast Spirit within me. Psalm 51:10

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1 THE MESSENGER A monthly publication of Zion Lutheran Church E. 2nd Street, Superior, WI Gathering together, Growing in faith, and Going into the world in Jesus name. FEBRUARY 2018 Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast Spirit within me. Psalm 51:10 Church Hours Winter Hours Monday to Friday 9:00a 1:00p

2 ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH SUNDAY SCHOOL ZION SUNDAY SCHOOL All Children ages 3 years through the 5th Grade are welcome at Zion Sunday School. Classes are Sunday mornings at 10:15 from September to May. To register your children for Sunday School, you may contact the church office ( ) or go to zionsuperior.org for a registration form or simply come to Zion on any Sunday to get your child started on his or her journey of faith! God loves our children and has wonderful things to teach them at Zion Sunday School. EVERYONE IS WELCOME! Zion Sunday School presents a Valentine s Day Party Sunday, February 11th Noon 2:00 pm Games Crafts Face Painting Cookie Decorating and Lunch! Free Event Everyone Welcome Invite your friends! Zion Sunday School presents the Upcoming Events 7th Annual Spud Luncheon Sunday, February 4th Sing at 2nd church service Sunday, February 11th Valentine s Party (Noon-2:00 pm) Sunday, February 25th 1st Communion Instruction (Noon) Sunday, March 4th Spud Luncheon (11:00 am) Sunday, March 4th at Zion Lutheran Church Enjoy a hot baked potato with all the fixins at 11 a.m. (following the 10 a.m. service) take-outs available free-will offering All proceeds support our Sunday School! 2

3 Meatball Extravaganza Super Bowl Subway Sandwiches February 3 rd and 4 th $5.00 each or 3/ $15.00 Order today! The New Day Band at Zion Lutheran Church is holding a fundraiser on Tuesday February 13th 3:00 pm to 6:30 pm all proceeds go to help replace sanctuary overhead projector Free Will Offering Take-Outs Available Zion Lutheran Church E 2nd Street, Superior, WI

4 Be a friend on Facebook at Sew N Sews I can't believe January loads us with benefits is coming to a close already. The Sew n' Sews are back working like Beavers again and catching up on all the reports of colds and viruses. Sounds like most of us suffered in some way so we are happy to get back to work. Blessed be the Lord, who daily bears us up. Psalm 68:19 We still need the names of military, prayer concerns and would like to get pictures, addresses, and information of each one (and the branch of service represented) to make a support system to insure them that we care. Please contact Jan Arena with the information. The Church Council is asking for volunteers to help organize a blood drive hosted at Zion. The Red Cross brings in the equipment needed for collection and will provide marketing materials. Red Cross is currently scheduling drives for Jan-March. They ask that Zion provide indoor space, donor recruitment to reach the goal of 25 units, and provide a few volunteers for the day (usually 5 or 6 hours). One unit of blood saves up to three lives. Please contact Polly or church office for more information. We need to decide on a date by January 15th. Thank you. Food Shelf: Second Sunday of the month. They always need canned veggies, fruits, assorted goods, peanut butter, and non perishable items. Thanks to all who help. Vicki WELCA We meet the second Sunday of each month during the 10:00 hour between Sunday Services. Please watch the bulletin for any last minute changes. -Sharon Check the Photo Gallery Zion Web superior.org A Bible study from Gather Magazine, led by Karen St. George, To be announced in the bulletins Coffee Fellowship There is a sign-up sheet on the counter in the Fellowship Hall. Thanks to all who serve. 4 Pennies Continue saving. Every penny does make a difference. Thanks, Sharon

5 LAY MINISTRY FOR FEBRUARY 2018 Traditional Contemporary Communion Assistant Minister Assistant Power Point Minister Assistant/Reader Polly Lohman Anthony Anderson 2-4 Tim Ingersoll Lucy Sullivan Karen St. George 2-11 Sara McKone Marilyn Starstead Aine Merrill 2-18 Lynn Rochon Mark Betterman Anthony Anderson 2-25 Tim Ingersoll Greeter Jack & Shirley Boris Unable to serve at scheduled time? 2-4 John & Jean Madsen Please call office at Linda Pelletier with name of your replacement Mary Hickman Thank you for your Sharon Miller service Usher Reader Counters (Both Services) Duane Betterman Mark Betterman Kate Maki Marian Maki Donna Meltz 2-4 Paul Freer, Beth Arnson, Julie Nelson Linda Moe 2-11 Lucy Sullivan, Carol Johnson Polly Lohman Janet Arena 2-18 Mary Jo Bartylla, Linda Pelletier Donald Anderson Anthony Anderson Polly Lohman 2-25 Kelly Thimm, Janet Arena Altar for January Linda Moe Home Communion Jeanette Betterman Food Shelf Faith United Methodist Church 5

6 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Every Sunday 9:00 Traditional 10:15 Sunday School 10:00 Coffee Hour 10:50 Contemporary 1 1:00 Sew N Sews 5:00 No Book Study with Pastor 6:00 Superior Singers Practice Subway sandwich prep Subway Sandwich prep and sale 4 Regular Services 5 6:00 AA Mtg 7:30 Band 6 4:00 Missions 6:15 Choir 6:00 Al-Anon 6:30 AA Mtg 7 4:00 LOGOS Parables of the Lost & Found 8 1:00 Sew N Sews 5:00 No Book Study with Pastor 6:00 Superior Singers Practice Food Shelf Sunday Regular Services 10:00 WELCA Kids sing at 10:50 12:00 Party Valentine 12 6:00 AA Mtg 7:30 Band 13 (recycling) 3-6 Meatball Fundraiser 4:00 Missions 5:00 Operations 5:00 Worship/ Music 6:15 Choir 6:00 Al-Anon 6:30 AA Mtg 14 Ash Wednesday 4:00 LOGOS The Rich Man and Lazarus 6:30 Lenten Worship 15 1:00 Sew N Sews 5:00 Book Study with Pastor 6:00 Superior Singers Practice 6:00 Council Mtg Regular Services 10:00 Bible Study with Karen 19 6:00 AA Mtg 7:30 Band 20 (no elections) 4:00 Missions- Birthday Celebration at Fullers 6:15 Choir 6:00 Al-Anon 6:30 AA Mtg 21 4:00 LOGOS Sheep and Goats 6:30 Lenten Worship 22 1:00 Sew N Sews 5:00 Book Study with Pastor 6:00 Superior Singers Practice Regular Services 12 1st Communion prep 26 6:00 AA Mtg 7:30 Band 27 (recycling) 4:00 Missions 6:15 Choir 6:00 Al-Anon 6:30 AA Mtg 31 4:00 LOGOS Parable of the Vineyards 6:30 Lenten Worship Pastor Victor will return from Vacation on February 10. Emergencies contact: Pastor Sarah Kerkes at:

7 February 23 Kenneth & Pamela Mertz Jr. 33 Paige Johnson Feb 1 Amanda Oaks Feb 2 Carol Johnson Feb 3 Mara Kittelson Feb 3 Melissa DeGraef Feb 6 Sheryl Robley Feb 6 Melvin Mattson Feb 9 Kim Pearson Feb 9 Linda DeGraef Feb 10 Blessing Braaten Feb 14 Angela Hagen Feb 16 Keira Corbett Feb 17 Sophie Goad Feb 19 Amanda Schlais Feb 19 Britny Bergson Feb 21 James Jackson Feb 24 Amy Anderson Feb 26 Marilee Parenteau Feb 28 Kaiden Valentine Feb 28 Janice M. Saari March 26, 1942 January 1, 2018 Memorial Service January 6, 2018 February 7 Parables of the Lost and Found February 14--Rich Man and Lazarus (Ash Wednesday) (Feb 14 and following the 6:15 Lenten services are required) February 21 Sheep and Goats February 28 Parable of the Vineyards Growing in Faith: As , we owe 90, YTD Interest paid is $34, YTD Principal:$9, Monthly mortgage payment was $ Please consider a gift to Growing in Faith above and beyond your regular giving. Thank you for your gifts. The recycle bin is now in library. Thank you and keep saving shinny paper. Keep Saving! Aine Care Basket Ministry Please take a Care Basket for those you know who have been ill, a death has occurred in the family, a person may need a smile to let them know we care about them. We have baskets with soup, a book, small presents in them and a card that states we care. Baskets are in the closet in the fellowship hall. Write on the clipboard the date, recipient of basket, and who will deliver the basket. Thank you for being the hands and feet to show others we care about them. SUNNIE We are working from a limited birthday list. Please check with the office to see if you are on Sheperd s Staff with a birth date. There are many names without the date. Let s plan ahead for FEBRUARY. Please call Pearl at the office Thanks.

8 Acts 10: On Peter s arrival Cornelius met him, and falling at his feet, worshiped him. 26 But Peter made him get up, saying, Stand up; I am only a mortal. 27 And as he talked with him, he went in and found that many had assembled; 28 and he said to them, You yourselves know that it is unlawful for a Jew to associate with or to visit a Gentile; but God has shown me that I should not call anyone profane or unclean. I should not call anyone profane or unclean. That s Peter s report about his vision on the rooftop concerning food that would not be considered kosher. Remember what Peter heard in his vision? The voice of God saying that nothing that God created was unclean. So now, Peter understands that not just food, but people are created by God and are therefore, not unclean. Peter is ready for the first time to accept the idea that God s intentions are for the whole world, every nation and every person is called to have a relationship with God. Cornelius is not Jewish, but still capable of having a relationship with God revealed through the Son. This is a major turning point in understanding God s relationship with the world. This shouldn t be too much of a surprise. Abraham was given a blessing in order to be a blessing to the whole world. But sometimes we need a little reminder that God loved the whole world, not just some narrow segment known as Jews. Or Christians, for that matter. We should embrace everyone who is created by God. And that s the whole world the world that God loves so much that he sent his son to save. Blessings, Pastor Victor 8

9 Church Council Meeting Thursday, December 21, 2017 Present: Pastor Victor, Polly Lohman, Ken Mertz Jr., Lynn Rochon, Laura Kilner, Linda Moe, Greg Kvam, Tim Ingersoll, Becky Hubbard, JR Pedersen, Don Anderson Absent: Vicky Holm, Marilyn Starstead, Meeting was called to order at 6:03 pm by President Polly Lohman. Polly provided December devotions. Linda will do January devotions. Reports Secretary's Report: Report was reviewed. Motion was made by JR and seconded by Becky to approve minutes. Motion carried. Treasurer's Report: Report was reviewed. Linda made a motion, seconded by Laura to approve the Treasurer s Report as submitted. Motion carried. Pastor's Report: Pastor is enjoying the Logos Advent skits. There have been over 20 people in attendance for the midweek Advent worship services. Pastor Putz will preside over worship on December 31 as Pastor Victor will be on vacation. Pastor s desk chair needs to be replaced as it is falling apart. Tri-State Business was suggested as the place to look at and price a replacement. Logos: (Lynn) Logos will be taking down the greens. As a side note, Community Dinner dates are as follows: the second Sundays in January, March and May. Lynn will take charge of the one in January and Vicky Holm and family will do the one in May. Perhaps Sunday School and Logos families could take the one in March. More discussion to come. Sunday school: (Laura) The Sunday School Christmas Program had around 75 in attendance. Sunday School will resume in January, as they are on winter break. Worship and Music: (Linda) There was discussion around how cards should be sent to visitors who sign the guest book. Council feels that it should be the church secretary s duty to check the guest book on Monday mornings and send cards as needed. Linda and Polly will check to see if there are cards appropriate for this purpose in the church. It was brought to the attention of the Worship and Music Committee that there aren t enough hymnals. The situation will be monitored. Missions: No report. Congregation & Caring: (Marilyn) No report. WELCA: No report. Audit Committee: (Polly) An invitation was made for an individual to fill the opening on the Audit Committee. Polly will follow up after Christmas. Operations & Finance: Three thermostats have been installed in the church on timers, to ensure the best use of heating. The committee is looking to add another light on the cross, and are planning to talk to Brad Carlson about the possibilities. The kitchen faucet has been repaired again. Unfinished Business Nominating Committee Status Update: Aine Merrill, Marilyn Starstead and Eve Bagan are on the committee. They need to fill four spots opening on the Council. New Membership Drive: Polly noted that she looked at the membership report from Shepherd s Staff. She recommended that a Membership Drive Committee should be considered for the future. Preparing for Annual Reports: All reports are due by January 12, 2018, to Pearl. Annual Meeting: Sunday, January 28, There will be one service at 10:00 am followed by a potluck meal and the meeting. Pastor Victor will not be in attendance. He was given council approval to be in attendance at an important family event. New Business 9

10 Christmas Tree: Discussion was held about the difficulty and huge amount of time it takes to put up the sanctuary Christmas tree. Getting a new tree that is not so labor-intensive will be considered if it is affordable and attractive. Further discussion will be entertained at a future date once information is gathered. Credit/Debit Card Giving: It would be helpful to look at ways to allow for easier giving. Additionally, when we have events such as pasty sales, cookie sales, etc., it would be beneficial to provide alternate ways for people to pay. Having the equipment on hand to allow people to make credit/debit card payments on site is an easy to do. Greg will order a card reader from ebay and we will pursue ways to make this technology available in the future. Prep for Annual Meeting: Announcements will be made as the Constitution outlines regarding the Annual Meeting time and date. Next Pasty Bake: March 15-17, Readers and Minister Assistants are needed. Please contact Vicky Holm for more information. A motion was made to adjourn by Tim at 7:30. Becky seconded. Motion carried, and we closed with the Lord s Prayer. Respectfully submitted, Lynn Rochon, Secretary Church Council for year 2018 Term Ends January 2019 Term Ends January 2020 Term Ends 2021 Knute Pederson, Jr., Treasurer Linda Moe Sara Schubert-McKone, Vice- President Lynn Rochon, Secretary Donald Anderson Cheryl Kucharski Ken Mertz, Jr. Laura Kilner Patricia Hovi Vicky Holm, President Tim Ingersoll Anthony Anderson Pastor Victor St. George Audit Committee: Kendra Lohman, Libby Gray, Lucy Sullivan and Sam Gray. Annual Synod: Sam and Libby Gray Conference Assembly: Aine Merrill and Becky Hubbard 10

11 Zion Easter Garden Easter is fast approaching and it s time to order Easter flowers for the Sanctuary. There will be a variety of choices for the Easter Garden. We will be ordering from Engwall s, and the prices are listed. To order, please fill out the information below. *price each quantity total price Easter Lily $12.99 $ Tulips $16.99 $ Chrysanthemum $18.99 $ Reiger Begonia $18.99 $ Azalea $24.99 $ *All prices include foil and a bow for each plant. Total Paid $ In loving memory of In Honor of From (Prices increase if ordered after March 1, 2018.) Please return this form with your check or cash to the church office. The deadline to order flowers is Wednesday, February 28 h. Thank you! Cut and return the Form to the Church office prior to February 28th. Thank you. Lenten Services begin Mid February this year. All services will be on Wednesday beginning at 6:15 pm. Ash Wednesday is on February 14 Please join us for the meal at prior to each Wednesday Service. The meal begins at 5:45 pm. 11

12 ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH 2022 East Second Street Superior, WI Contact Zion Pastor Victor St. George, Office Secretary Pearl Swanstrom Choir Director Samuel Gray Organists Libby Gray, Samuel Gray Custodian Jerry Johnson Newsletter Pearl Swanstrom Prayer Ministry and Requests Sunday School (ages 0-5th grade) Laura Kilner Missions Sunnie Lamppa LOGOS Greg Kvam, Lynn Rochon THE MESSENGER is a monthly publication of Zion Lutheran Church 12 THE MESSENGER JANUARY 2018 ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH - ELCA Gathering together, Growing in faith, and Going into the world in Jesus name Victor St. George, Pastor Worship Services Sundays at 9:00 am and 10:50 am Sunday School 9:45 am Coffee Hour in Hall between services Youth Ministries Grades 6-12 on Wednesdays LOGOS 4-7 pm Adult Learning Ministries Wednesdays Bible Study 2:00 pm Service/Ministry Opportunities available throughout the week Church Office Winter Hours 9-1 M-F churchoffice@zionsuperior.org