SECOND SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY January 15, 2017 Announcements WELCOME VISITORS! Zion s Lay Ministry/Evangelism Board says a special welcome to you this morning and may you be fed spiritually during this time of worship. OUR THANKS to worship assistants: Ushers: 8:30: Ginny Armstrong, Vivian Knutson, Marijo Nabben; 10:30 Bob Nelson Greeters: Norman & Darlene Blackstad Reader: Charles Lundgren Organist/Pianist: Phyllis Dalager, Laura Rude Acolytes: Kylie Alby, Hannah Cleven Communion Assistants: Tom & Kaylynn Wold Nursery: Available, but not staffed Tech Director: Mason Iverson Smoothies: Aden Alby, Dawson Brevik Communion Assistants: Kylie Alby, Hannah Cleven, Trista Spears TODAY WE WELCOME THROUGH THE SACRAMENT OF HOLY BAPTISM: (10:30) Maddex Jared Daley, son of Jared & Lindsey Daley. His sponsors are Nick & Kellie Daley and Kelsey Hoglo OUR SYMPATHY TO Cathy and Pr John Golv on the death of Cathy s mother, Joy Ingman. BROADCASTS TODAY are given by Dale & Mavis Newton in memory of Loved Ones. REMINDER to those hospitalized to please notify Zion as the hospital does not inform us. BUSY BAGS for preschoolers are available from an usher at the back of the sanctuary. LISTENING DEVICES & LARGE PRINT worship folders & bulletins are available from an usher. PREVIOUS SUNDAY BULLETINS are available outside the church office and Sunday announcements are also posted on our website. PLEASE REMEMBER our staff and congregational leaders in your prayers. Ministers: Every Member of the Congregation Office Phone: 681-3296 Fax: 681-3048 John Golv, Senior Pastor 683-5181 jcgolv@mncable.net Alemayehu Tulu, Associate Pastor 681-1866 alezion@mncable.net Kelsey McGowan, Y outh Director ziontrfy@gmail.com NEW EMAIL ADDRESS Linda Hamrick, Office Manager ziontrf@mncable.net Sandy Knutson, Parish Nurse parishnurse21@hotmail.com Griffin Newland, Custodian JOIN THE STAFF -Tuesdays at 10:30 AM & Fridays at 9:30 AM for coffee fellowship.
THE HERALD is available online at Zion s site or by mail. Please contact the church office if you would like to receive it by mail. Extra copies are available on tables in the narthex or by the church office. ZION WORSHIP SERVICE ONLINE Sunday mornings you can listen to the 8:30AM service online. Go to: www.ziontrf.org. in the black banner click Listen Online, Click on the RED link to KTRF. PARISH NURSE: Parish Nurse hours are Mondays from 3-4:30 PM. Relief for arthritis pain...keep moving! If your arthritis is mild to moderate, your best bet for relief may be strengthening and flexibility exercises. Repetitive activities help pump synovial fluid into the joint which helps decrease the friction that causes pain. Flu season is definitely here as some people know only too well. What can we do to decrease the spread of flu to family & friends. Individually, remember to get your flu shot. Again we will not be sharing peace with handshaking. Do share God s peace with a smile and genuine love, or even an elbow bump. We will resume handshaking in April when our flu bugs have lessened. Thank you for doing your part to decrease the spread of the flu and also to keep safe some members that have compromised immune systems for any number of reasons. God s Peace and a smile to all. Zion s LWR Quilting Workshop meets on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month from 1-4PM. Please consider joining us. We work on quilting and /or preparing the various kits to send overseas. You don t need to know how to sew, there s plenty more to do. If anyone would be interested in sewing tops at home, let us know as we have lots of fabric to share. We pause for coffee of course. Questions? Call Carol at 681-5907 or Sharon Bergerson at 681-5445. PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY meets on Thursday mornings at 10:00 in the Fellowship Hall. We are always looking for more crocheters and knitters! If you don t know how to knit or crochet, we will help you learn! For more information call Deb Holtan at 449-4645. Zion Annual meeting will be held January 29th at 9:30 AM DORCAS CIRCLE will meet Tuesday, January 24th at 9:30 AM in the church lounge with Mavis Newton, hostess. Ethan Johnson s YAGM Blog can be found at: https://www.smore.com/5a49s-ethan-s-update Recent Post: I've been in Australia for almost four months now and I'm finally starting to get into the swing of things. With the Christmas season just ending, the biggest difference I've noticed has been the weather! I spent Christmas in Adelaide which hit temps of 102 degrees Fahrenheit! This holiday season was my first away from home so that presented a new challenge as well. It serves as a reminder of the things back home which I am most thankful for: my family and my friends. Without either of these, I wouldn't be where I am now. So in this Christmas season know that I am incredibly thankful for each and every one of you. God Bless, Ethan
MINISTRY NEEDS Attendance Sunday, Jan. 8: 160 Weekly offering/including Simply Giving Jan 8: $ 13,543. Envelope/Simply Giving Income thru Jan. 8: $ 14,946. Budgeted income needed thru Dec 31: $437,864.($8,420./week) Income received 2016: 356,400. SIMPLY GIVING If you would like a convenient way to make regular offerings, we encourage you to check out our electronic giving options. As the pace of life speeds up, you may find electronic giving is the way to go. It takes just a few minutes to setup a recurring giving plan. Visit the church website, www.ziontrf.org and locate the donation link or complete a paper authorization form & return it to the church office. NOTE: If you choose to set up Simply Giving through the website, please know that your Member ID number needs to be your offering envelope number, for proper recording on giving statements. Donate from your smart phone! Zion Lutheran Church now offers a mobile version of our online giving page to make it easy for you to give anytime from your smart phone. Simply scan the image you see here using your phone s Quick Response (QR) code reader! SUNDAY SERVICE RIDES Call/text Sarah Villanueva at 701-212-2637. TAB COLLECTION Leave tabs for the Ronald McDonald House in Fargo on the table outside the church office. Thank you for sharing. BROADCAST SPONSORSHIP SIGN UP LIST FOR 2017 IS LOCATED ON THE WALL BY THE OFFICE DOOR. Cost is $100 for entire broadcast; $50 for half. FLAPJACKS FOR FAITH! will be held TODAY between services. ****Fall Delivered Meals January 30 February 3**** If you can help deliver meals for Falls Delivered Meals the week of January 30 February 3, please call Koni Johnson at 218-681-1344. PLEASE PICK UP YOUR 2017 OFFERING ENVELOPES IN THE NARTHEX. Thank You!
YOUTH NEWS Confirmation January 18th and 25th are regular classes. Supper will be served at 5:30, Jan. 18 Menu: Spaghetti & meatballs and garlic bread. Jan. 25th: Hamburger hotdish and crescent rolls Meals $3.00 Pop 0.50. Youth Group January 18th: Day 2 Present over Perfect. Jan. 25th: Movie Day. 2017 Pocket Calendars $6. 00 ( only 7 left), Magnet pads $3. 00 Notepads $1.00. Contact Kelsey at ziontrfy@gmail.com Wall Calendars sold out Thank you for your support! Thank You to our Muffin Makers: January 15: Jessica Owen, Jill Anderson, Jim & Mandi Nelson, Joe & Heather Breiger January 22: Joel & Laura Rude, Joni Skjerven, Jorja Daley, Josh & Amber Knott. January 29: Josh & Angie Jensen, Kelley Baune, Kelly & Kelsey Brateng Confirmation Pictures are here, Please see Kelsey to pick them up. FLAPJACKS FOR FAITH! will be held TODAY between services. K-5 Events January is sledding at Hartz Park! Sunday, January 22nd starting at 1 PM. Bring a sled! February 12, 3PM-5PM K-5 Event will be swimming at Grand Stay. $5 per swimmer. A parent is a must for this event. March event will be bowling on Sunday, March 19th. SKI Trip to Buena Vista for Grades 6-12. will be held March 11th. Stay tuned for details. ELCA National Youth Gathering will be happening June 23rd thru July 2nd 2018 in Houston, Texas. Youth that are eligible to attend are in 8th 12th grade at the time of registration. See or contact Kelsey at ziontrfy@gmail.com if you are interested in going. Fundraising is a big help with this event.
COMMUNITY/AREA EVENTS LSS RESPITE SERVICES is for families caring for individuals 60+ with chronic health conditions. They provide a volunteer to come into the home to assist a loved one while the Caregiver can run errands, attend appointments or just get some needed time away. Call coordinator Brandi Halland at 218-280-3773 for more info. RSVP HANDYMAN SERVICE Trained volunteers enable seniors to maintain their independence and safety by providing minor home maintenance repairs such as replace batteries, lightbulbs, install grab bars or smoke detectors, weatherization projects, etc. with no charge. Materials or supplies are paid for by the client, scholarships are available for those in need. Call RSVP at 218-281-8288. MORNING OUT LSS CAREGIVER SUPPORT/ DAY RESPITE PROGRAM at Trinity Lutheran Church. Every 1st and 3rd Monday from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. This service provides a safe enjoyable environment for your loved one (age 60+) so you are able to rest, shop, take care of health needs, or run errands. Participants will enjoy activities in a safe surrounding. For more information contact Loretta Drevlow at 218-681-7454. Please bring a sack lunch. Coffee and water provided. GROCERIES TO GO Do you need help getting your groceries? Call RSVP at 218-281-8288 or 800-862-6466 to discuss your needs or to volunteer to help people with this need. HERITAGE COMMUNITY CENTER first Monday of the Month fundraiser supper, 5-6 PM. Minimum donation $7; proceeds to running the Center. Open to all ages. SUPPORT GROUPS IN THIEF RIVER FALLS Brain Injury: Third Thursday, 7 PM at United Methodist. Cancer: First Wednesday, 5:30-6:30 PM at Sanford Medical. Alicia at 683-4380 FMI. Caregiver: Second Thursday, 10 AM at Heritage Center. Lori at 218-945-6808 FMI. Dementia/Alzheimer s: Third Monday, 6:30PM at GrandStay Hotel meeting room. Kari 686-4487 FMI. Gamblers Anonymous: Mary at 218-684-0813 FMI. Grief: First Tuesday, 1-2:30 PM, Hospice of the RRV. Jennifer at 888-237-4629 FMI. Overeater s Anonymous: Mondays, 6:30 PM at United Methodist. Parkinsons: Second Thursday 4PM at Valley Home Board Room. Joannie at 681-2914 or Judy 681-6631.
Opportunities for the Week Sunday, January 15: 8:30 Holy Communion Worship at Zion Cable 3 Broadcasts 9:30 Education Hour, Flapjacks for Faith 10 AM Silver Creek Worship/Annual Meeting 10:30 New Traditions Worship Sunday, January 22: 8:30 Worship at Zion Cable 3 Broadcasts 9:30 Education Hour, Fellowship 10 AM Silver Creek Worship 10:30 New Traditions Worship 1 PM K-5 Sledding Monday, January 16: 9 SAIL exercise 3-4:30 Parish Nurse Hours Tuesday, January 17: 9:30 AM Staff Meeting 10:30 Coffee with Staff 2:30 Greenleaf Holy Communion 5:30 PPC Wednesday, January 18: 9 AM SAIL exercise 4:30 Jubilate Campana 5:30 Confirmation Supper 6 God s Joy Choir 6 Confirmation Classes 6:45 Senior Choir 7:30 Sr Hi Youth Group Thursday, January 19: 9 SAIL Exercise 10 Prayer Shawl ministry 1 Quilting/ LWR Work Day 2 TRCC 3 Greenleaf 6:30 Parent/Leader meeting Scouts Friday, January 20 NEWSLETTER ARTICLES DUE 7 AM Men s Breakfast at Biff s 9 SAIL exercise 9:30 Coffee with Staff 7:30 PM Boy Scout Lock-in