ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH OF AMOR Sunday, July 30, 2017 ZION S MISSION STATEMENT: We are claimed, gathered, and sent forth to serve and witness in Jesus name. ZION S VISION STATEMENT: Zion is a welcoming church where all people will experience a vibrant lifelong journey in faith through worship, education, mission and service. WELCOME! It is a pleasure to have you worship with us this morning. Let us worship the Lord with gladness! If you are a visitor, interested in membership, would like to receive our newsletter, or would like a pastoral visit, please check the appropriate box on the fellowship pad. We hope to see you often. You are welcome at Zion. ----- The Cry Room: It s great to have children in church! That s the sound of a healthy congregation. If you ever feel as if you would like to step out with your children, our cry room has a window and speakers to keep you involved with the service while caring for your child(ren) s needs. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Giving Statements for the first half of 2017 are in the narthex/lobby. Pick up yours today! This is a good chance to review your pledge and to verify no errors have made by the office. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sundae s for Sunday August 6 th during fellowship All proceeds go to God s Acres landscaping.
Everyone needs help at some time At Zion, we have many ways to help you, a loved one, a friend or a neighbor. Here are a few: We can pray. Studies have shown that knowing that someone is praying for you relieves stress and promotes healing. Have a prayer request? Call or email the office/pastor Jim with your request at 495-2563 or zionamoroffice@prtel.com. We don t go thru life alone so when you find yourself in a difficult time, let us walk beside you. Stephen Ministers are lay people trained to provide one-to-one care to people experiencing a difficult time in life, such as grief, divorce, job loss, chronic or terminal illness, relocation, or separation. Stephen Ministers are available for anyone who has a need please call Pastor Jim at 495-2563. Do you have hardships due to disability, loss of income, or medical needs? Do you need some short term projects done around the house caused by age-related issues? Or maybe you need community services but don t know where to start? Helping Hands may be right for you. Contact the office at 495-2563 for more information. 2
ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH OF AMOR Phone..495-2563 Web site: www.zionamor.org zionamoroffice@prtel.com Pastor James Gronbeck Home phone..495-2450 Ministers: Congregation Today s Lead Musician..Sonja Holmgren Choir Pianist..Sandra Sedivy Choir Director..Sonja Holmgren Contemporary Music Director Sonja Holmgren Office Manager.Lynn Melchior Education Coordinator El J Arntson OTC LYO Youth Leader..Troy Olson (Otter Tail Central Lutheran Youth Organization) TODAY ZION ANNOUNCEMENTS 8:15 a.m. 9:15 a.m. 10:00 a.m. Worship Traditional Coffee Fellowship Worship - Informal TUESDAY 10:00 a.m. Bible Study WEDNESDAY 9:00 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 6:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. THURSDAY 9:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m. FRIDAY Dorcas Circle Pastor s Text Study Choir Praise Team Prayer Shawl Family Library Event Bible Study OTC Youth Mission Trip ends SATURDAY 8:00 a.m. Men s Breakfast NEXT SUNDAY Communion 8:15 a.m. 9:15 a.m. 9:15 a.m. 10:00 a.m. Worship - Contemporary Coffee Fellowship Sundaes for Sunday God s Acres Worship Traditional with Campers Chorus 3
Thursday Evening Bible Study Nurture in Nature, an evening Bible study, continues with the book of Psalms. The study is at 7:30 p.m. every Thursday through the summer and will last for about an hour. Each Thursday is a new Psalm(s), so don t worry about attending each night. A light snack and good fellowship is to be enjoyed. Bring the whole family! Everyone is welcome. Tuesday Bible Study This Tuesday, Bible Study will continue looking at the passages in Romans that were key to the Reformation. Luther wrote: It is impossible to read or to meditate on this letter too much or too well. Luther s (1483-1546) Preface to Romans. Everyone is welcome to attend on Tuesday mornings at 10:00 a.m. Office Assistant Needed at Zion Are you interested in helping in the office? Zion has a part time, paid position open. The work is primarily related to the bulletins, Tidings, and answering phones. Aug 5 th Men s Breakfast open to ALL! On August 5 at Men s Group, Amy Dallman from Land of the Dancing Sky-Area Agency on Aging will be there to present A Matter of Balance and integrate some of their Tai Ji Quan movements, which similar to Tai Chi. This is a good event for both gentlemen and ladies to learn some ways to keep moving and avoid falls. Can you help? The council is once again looking for a congregation member to fulfill 6 months of a resigning member s term. If you have interest, please see, Pastor Jim or stop in the office. 4
FAMILY LIBRARY EVENT The August book discussion is for the young and the young at heart on Thursday, August 3 at 6:00 p.m. A hot dog picnic will be served before a discussion of the book A Dog Called Kitty. It was written by Bill Wallace and is a classic story of a boy and a dog. Jessica Honer and her service dog will give a presentation on Patriot Assistance Dogs (PAD). A free will offering will go to PAD. Don t forget: Grand Finale of Summer Reading Program is Sunday, August 20 th at 9:15 a.m. zionamoroffice@prtel.com Children and young adults may record your book titles, minutes, or just the number of books read and email your response to the office at The Summer Reading Program is in full swing. This year the theme is Celebrate the Reformation. Adults may pick up a Summer Reading Program card, and read at your leisure. In addition, each time you take part in a book discussion, it counts towards being eligible for a prize and an invite to the grand finale. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BEER & HYMNS! Fun, community and a sing-a-long of favorite hymns on Sunday, August 6 th, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Rusty Nail in Battle Lake. A time to experience the beauty, joy, and community that comes from singing old beloved hymns, on or off key. We will sing some songs, drink some beer (if you choose) and make some new friends. All are welcome! ADULT FORUMS The goal of Adult Forums is to educate and engage adults about a variety of topics. Sun, Aug. 13 at 9:15 a.m. Project New Hope Presenter: Dale Johansen Where: Gathering Room Sun., Aug 27 at 9:15 a.m. Youth Mississippi River Mission Trip Where: Gathering Room 5
30th Annual Convention Northwestern Minnesota Synodical Women's Organization of the ELCA September 14 & 15 Fair Hills Resort on Pelican Lake Keynote speaker on Friday will be Kevin Wallevand at 1:00 p.m. Registrations are due by August 12. Please contact Carol Gealow or the office for further information and registration forms. Physical Offering At the 2017 SWO convention our physical offering will go to Pinehaven Youth and Family Services. Most children come to foster care with their stuff in a garbage bag. We want to give these children a bag of their own. We are asking you to bring duffle bags, tote bags or small suitcases along with some of the items listed below. Just think of the things a child from 0 18 would want or need. Suggestions of items to include in bags: Pajamas Blankets Diapers Wipes Baby bottles Toothbrushes Toothpaste Sippy cups Stuffed animals Books Gift Cards Underwear A complete list of items is on the poster in the narthex, along with a basket to put them in. Today s Stewardship Thought: We know that all things work for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose. - ROMANS 8:28 Do you really trust God? Do you believe that all things work for good? Faith is a challenge for everyone at times. Putting our trust in God, in everything we do, means that God s plan for our lives may be different than our plan. When one door closes, another one opens. Trust in God, His plan is always better.
Reformation Bible Reading Challenge Our accomplishment: 13,174 chapters Left to read: 186,826 chapters (as of 7/27/2017) While it would take a miracle to reach that goal, the important part is the journey and not necessarily the destination. Our journey into the Bible is going well. Let us continue striving to make daily Bible reading a habit. Why should I read the Bible? Because it.. is God's Word to us equips us to serve helps us grow spiritually provides comfort and hope OTC YOUTH Mississippi River Mission Trip: July 29 Aug 4. Please pray for our youth as they help others and experience mission work. Alexandra Escape: August 9 Food Drive: August 13 is collection Day. Stump the Pastor Night: August 13 at 7:00 p.m. at First Lutheran in Battle Lake. God s Acres Disc Golf Tournament: August 16 at 6:30 p.m. Faith N Films: August 20 at 6:30 p.m. at Zion. An intergenerational event! We watch a classic movie and then discuss the themes and where we see God s work. School Clothes for Richville Clothing Mission A collection container is in the narthex/lobby to accept used, nice clothing. It is always nice to start the school year off with new clothes! 7
6 th Annual Charity Golf Tournament for Faith Haven Camp Tipsinah Mounds Golf Course Saturday, September 9 th Hole in One Prize Win a CAR! More information and registration is the narthex/lobby. Don t golf? Don t need to be part of the Golf Tournament to attend the banquet. Banquet starts at 6:00 p.m. with dinner, raffle, games and awards. Outdoor Worship with Patrick Murphy! On Sunday, Aug. 13 th at 10:00 a.m., Patrick Murphy will be leading Zion s Contemporary Worship Service. In case of inclement weather, the service will be held in the sanctuary. Patrick Murphy is a very talented local musician who is currently a sophomore at Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee, studying Music Business. Please bring a lawn chair. Golf carts will be available for transportation. CAMPERS CHORUS Sunday, August 6 th 10:00 a.m. All singers are invited to join the Zion Choir for a day and sing at the 10:00 a.m. service. This tradition began over fifty years ago! There will be one rehearsal on Sunday morning (Aug. 6 th ) at 9:15 a.m. The anthem will be Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus. Invite your neighbors, guests and friends to join us. We will rehearse in the sanctuary. If you have questions, please call Sonja Holmgren at 731-7068. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 31 st Annual Summer Polka Mass And Prime Rib and Chicken Dinner St. Lawrence Church, Sunday, August 6 th Outdoor Mass: 10:30 a.m. Dinner served 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Bingo, Country Store, Silent Auction, Children s Games, Soft Serve Ice Cream and music! 8
BENEFIT FOR VICKIE AND STEVE KLEMM Vickie Klemm was diagnosed with a kidney disease many years ago and has been on dialysis for the past year. She and her husband, Steve, became a part of the Paired Living Donor Transplant Program at Mayo Clinic. Steve will be donating a kidney to a recipient and Vickie will receive a kidney from another donor. Vickie and Steve are originally from the Wahpeton / Breckenridge area and currently live on Pickerel Lake. When able they attend church at Zion Lutheran of Amor. Donations will go to help defray ongoing expenses for medical needs. The benefit will be held on Saturday, August 26 th at Beach Bums on Ottertail Lake from 2:00 6:00 p.m. There will be a live auction starting at 5:00 p.m. and a silent auction will begin at 2:00 p.m. If you are unable to attend the benefit, monetary donations can be made to the Bank of the West in Fergus Falls and Wahpeton. Missions Reflection: Every Christian is a part of God s great rescue mission to bring the world back into harmony. You all have a part to play and you come to church each weekend to be charged up for doing it. Your primary work as Christians is outside the church. The church is the charging station so that you can go to your home, your work, your school, your neighborhood and serve God and serve your neighbor. When you go out, you go out intending to build relationships with each other and God." - - - (Intending To Build. Read: Luke 14:25.33.) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Help bid God Speed and Farewell to Troy and Laura Olson August 14 th at 6:00 p.m. Potluck at First Lutheran in Battle Lake Troy has resigned as OTC Youth Director and the Olson s are moving back to Iowa. 9
The Polka Dots Family Fun Night Silly Music, Silly Songs, Silly Jokes At Nidaros Lutheran Monday, August 7 th at 7:00 p.m. Free Will Donation ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Zion WELCA will have their General meeting on Wednesday, August 16 th at 1:30 p.m. The guest speaker will be Pastor Nancy Monke who will speak about her trip to Germany. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I wish to thank the Music & Worship Committee, Pastor Jim, the choir and all the people of Zion for a day I will not forget. You thanked me I thank you for the opportunity to serve. In the beginning someone told me Let go and let God and I knew they would help. Through the years many gave me help and many still do. I thank you and I thank the many who are no longer here. Before the special day was over my patient family reminded me in love and with a gift how I had their support all the time! And I thank them!! It is fun to serve! THANK YOU! LaVerne Nelson 10