TWENTY-THIRD SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST November 23, 2014 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 those assisting at worship this morning: Greeters: Amy Nelson, Vernice Nelson 8:30 Ushers: Jim & Darlene Hulteen, Vernice Nelson 8:30 Sharon & Richard Jorde 10:30 Organist/Pianist: Phyllis Dalager 8:30 Laura Rude 10:30 Acolytes: Savannah Peterson, Kendra Sparby 8:30 Tech Director: Josie Hahn Smoothie Counter: Bailee Kolden Lector: Travis Hawk Worship Leaders: Kayla Selvig, Kira Beier Lay Reader: Russell Rhen 8:30 Nursery: Available, but not staffed BROADCASTS TODAY are given in memory of Octavia Jorgenson by Family & Friends Our Sympathy to the family & friends of Theresa Alberg, whose funeral was held at Zion this past Friday. Our Sympathy to the family & friends of Angie Larson, whose funeral was held at Silver Creek yesterday. 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. A REMINDER to those hospitalized to please notify Zion as the hospital does not do that anymore. 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 Jay Krogstad, Youth Director ziontrfy@mncable.net call/text: 218-280-6713 Dilene Spielman, Office Manager ziontrf@mncable.net Linda Hamrick, Office Manager ziontrf@mncable.net Sandy Knutson, Parish Nurse parishnurse21@hotmail.com Griffin Newland, Custodian www.ziontrf.org November: In memory of Ione Sparby, given by the Sparby family PREVIOUS SUNDAY BULLETINS are available outside the church office and Sunday announcements are also posted on our website. PARISH NURSE: Parish Nurse hours are Mondays from 3-4:30 PM. During these busy times of the year, a time when people are enjoying the holidays, stop and call someone that you know, who may be lonely. For some people the holidays are a very diffi-
cult time. You can make their day and put a smile on their face by stopping by or giving them a call. PLEASE DO NOT TAKE IT PERSONALLY! Passing the Peace and shaking hands is an effective way to spread the flu virus. With that in mind we will not be shaking hands from today until the last Sunday in March 2015. JOIN THE STAFF -Tuesdays, 10:30 AM & Fridays, 9:30 AM for coffee, tea, etc. THE HERALD is available online at Zion s site or by mail. You must contact the church office if you would like it by mail. Extra copies are available on tables in the narthex or by the church office. WHEN AWAY FROM ZION on Sundays, you can listen to the 8:30AM ser vice. Go to ziontrf.org, click Listen Online; click TRF radio link; click Listen Live in upper right hand corner, then click KTRF. TODAY! 3PM, the Grand Forks Master Chorale is making its first appearance in TRF, kicking off the holidays, and opening the 2nd season for the Trinity Winter Concert Series, singing works of Monteverdi, Mendelssohn, Praulins, and closing with some Spirituals. Bring the family.trinity Lutheran Church, Horace and 4th, $10 adults, $5 students (high school and college students with ID). Reception following. Wanted: Brass players, woodwind players, and string players (grades 9 through adult) to play in an instrumental ensemble for the combined Thanksgiving Eve service at Redeemer on Nov. 26. We will be accompanying the hymns that evening and playing some special music. All are welcome! We will have a rehearsal on TONIGHT at 6 pm. It would be helpful to know ahead of time who is coming, in order to have enough sheet music prepared. Please contact Kristin Buckley at kristinbuckley2002@yahoo.com, or you can call or text to 686-3637. CIRCLES meeting Tuesday, Nov. 25: DORCAS CIRCLE 9:30 AM in the church lounge with Sharon Wagner as hostess. LYDIA CIRCLE 2 PM in the Lounge. ESTHER CIRCLE 2 PM at Oak Lodge. SARAH CIRCLE will meet at 6:30 PM at Valley Home Board Room, Vivian Knutson will be the hostess. CAROLING will take place on December 7th. We will meet at the church at 4:30 PM. After caroling we will have a light supper. Come and Carol with us! 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. Donate from your smart phone! Zion Lutheran Church now offers a mobile ver-
sion 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! MINISTRY NEEDS SUNDAY, November 16: Attendance 236 Offering: $30,937.33 (includes Simply Giving) Budgeted Income received through November 16: $301,922.40 Budgeted Income needed through November 16: $339,204.00 ($7374/ week) 2014 Budget: $383,458.00 SPIRIT OF GIVING will be held Satur day, December 6th from 8:00 AM to Noon. Donations may be dropped off in the fellowship hall starting Wednesday, December 3rd. No Computers or TV s please. GRAND FORKS MISSION Donations will be accepted through December 6 for the Grand Forks Mission Bags of Blessings. Items needed are: shampoo, deodorant, shower gel, toothbrushes, toothpaste, band-aids, underwear, socks, flip flops, shoes (men s and ladies), men s work boots (sizes 9-13), hooded sweatshirts (men s up to size 2XL, women s size M- XL). THE SENIOR CHOIR is always open to new members, Wednesdays, 6:45PM, choir room. SENIOR CHOIR ACCOMPANIST Contact Diane Johnson at 964-5034 if interested. SOUND SYSTEM operators for weddings & funerals. Contact Pastor John if interested. 9TH GRADE CONFIRMATION SMALL GROUP LEADERS Interested? Contact Jay. BROADCAST SPONSORSHIP LIST FOR 2014 is located in the hallway on the kiosk. Cost is $100 for entire broadcast; $50 for half. SUNDAY SERVICE RIDES Call/text Sarah Villanueva at 701-212-2367. TAB COLLECTION Leave tabs for the Ronald McDonald House in Fargo on the table outside the church office. Thank you for sharing.
Do you like Crafts? We are looking for someoe to head up crafts for Jesus is Born rotation for Sunday School. This will start Nov. 30-Dec. 14th. If interested please see Amber. The Sunday School Christmas program Kids Sabbath Jesus is Born will be held Sunday, December 21st. YOUTH NEWS Thanks to our Muffin Makers: November 30: Stephanie Benson, Steve & Cathleen Carlson, Steve & Rosemary Johnson, Steve Fellman, Sunny Tilahun & Ale Tulu, Susan Ortloff December 7: Tara Lunsetter, Terri Efteland, Terry & Becky Stavenes, Terry & Dawn Hawk CONFIRMATION CLASSES No Confirmation classes this week. Have a great Thanksgiving break! NO YOUTH GROUP Wednesday, Nov. 26 YOUTH Check out online newsletter for details. CALENDAR & NOTE PAD SALES Calendars are $8.00 and magnetic note pads $3.00. If you want to sell them, contact Jay. 9TH GRADE CONFIRMATION CLASS is in search of a few good adults for small group leaders. One person could tackle it, but it would be great to have two or three adults switch off. If you are interested or want more information, contact Jay at church. Anyone age 21-99 can be the small group leader. COMMUNITY/AREA EVENTS HOSPICE OF THE RED RIVER VALLEY is seeking individuals to join its volunteer team as companionship volunteers. Hospice provides a flexible schedule. To apply, go to www.hrrv.org/volunteer or contact Nikki Dukart at 701-740-0370 or ndukart@hrrv.org.
UPCOMING EVENTS TODAY - 5 PM 70+ Turkey Dinner serving begins at 5:10 TONIGHT JR HI Youth return from gathering Wednesday, Nov. 26-7PM Thanksgiving Worship at Redeemer Thursday, Nov. 27 - Thanksgiving Day (offices closed) Friday, Nov. 28 Offices Closed Sunday, Nov. 30-10:30 Radniecki Baptism - Jay gets head and beard shaved Saturday, Dec. 6-8AM-12 noon Spirit of Giving Sunday, Dec. 7 10:30 Langlie Baptism - Potluck Thank you & Farewell for Dilene Spielman after 2nd service - 4 PM Opdahl Baptism/ Patio Room - 4:30 PM Caroling Sunday, Dec. 14-10:30 AM Christmas Choir Concert Sunday, Dec. 21-10:30 AM Sunday School Christmas Program Wednesday, Dec. 24-4PM Christmas Candlelight Service at Zion - 6 PM Christmas Worship at Silver Creek with Holy Communion - 10PM Christmas Eve Service with Holy Communion at Zion Thursday, Dec. 25 - Christmas Day (offices closed) Friday, Dec. 26 - Offices Closed Sunday, Dec. 28-10:30 Brinkman Baptism HERITAGE COMMUNITY CENTER first Monday of the Month fundraiser supper, 5-6 PM. Minimum donation $7; proceeds to running the Center. This is open to all ages. 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. 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. Gamblers Anonymous: Tuesdays, 7 PM. 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.
Opportunities for the Week Today - Sunday, November 23 8:30 AM Worship Cable 3/KTRF Broadcasts 9:30 AM Ed. Hour 10:00 AM Silver Creek Worship/ Council meeting following 10:30 AM New Traditions Worship 5 PM 70+ Turkey Dinner 6-6:30 JHYG return Monday, November 24 9:00 AM Bone Builders 3-4:30 PM Parish Nurse Hours Tuesday, November 25 9:30 AM Staff Meeting 9:30 AM Dorcas Circle in Lounge 10:30 AM Coffee Time w/staff Noon Text Study/Redeemer 2 PM Lydia Circle in Lounge 2 PM Esther Circle at Oak Lodge 6:30 PM Sarah Circle at Valley Home 6:30 Pack 59 meeting Wednesday, November 26 9:00 AM Bone Builders 7 PM Thanksgiving Service at Redeemer Thursday, November 27 Thanksgiving Day (offices closed) Friday, November 28 7:00 AM Men s Breakfast/Biff s Offices/Building Closed Sunday, November 30 8:30 AM Worship Cable 3/KTRF Broadcasts 9:30 AM Ed. Hour 10:00 AM Silver Creek Worship H.C. 10:30 AM New Traditions Worship 11:30 AM Jay s head gets shaved