TWENTY-THIRD SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST November 16, 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: Vernice Nelson, Jana Erickson 8:30 Ushers: Jed Nelson, Jay Nelson, Jim Nelson, Ben Nelson 8:30 Cindy and Galen Clow 10:30 Communion Assistants: Patty Schob, Vivian Knutson Organist/Pianist: Phyllis Dalager 8:30 Laura Rude 10:30 Acolytes: Maddie Stewart, Abbie Nomeland 8:30 Tech Director: Bailee Kolden Smoothie Counter: Blake Bowen Lector: Elise Kalsnes Worship Leaders: Kayla Selvig, Kira Beier Lay Reader: Dave Morken 8:30 Nursery: Available, but not staffed BROADCASTS TODAY are given by Della Burstad in memory of loved ones. 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. It is fall vaccination round-up time. Consider protection against the flu, shingles, pneumonia, and tetanus. Talk to your doctor about these to make sure they are right for you.
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. KIDS SABBATH The Sunday School students would like to invite you to the Kids Sabbath "Daniel and the Lions" today, November 16th @ 10:30 service. Also we will be extending our serving time of Flap Jacks for Faith till 12:30. Hope to see you there! 34th ANNUAL 70+ TURKEY DINNER is Sunday November 23rd at 5 PM. Reservations by Tuesday, November 18th by calling/emailing the church office. 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! Mark your calendars! Sunday, Nov. 23, 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. 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. 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 Sunday, Nov. 23rd 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. 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 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! MINISTRY NEEDS SUNDAY, November 9: Attendance 129 Offering: $2,486.50 (includes Simply Giving) Budgeted Income received through November 9: $270,985.07 Budgeted Income needed through November 9: $342,347.82 ($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.
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD A reminder that Operation Christmas Boxes are still available for pick up. We would like to have boxes brought back to the church office no later than Nov. 21st. Examples of some items for boxes are: school supplies, personal hygiene items (no liquids), toys, games, socks, t-shirts, hair bands, hard candy or bubble gum. Money is welcome to buy items for boxes or to use for shipping costs. There will be a packing party with the Sunday school kids in mid-november. 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 23: Shannon & Darla Boen, Shaun & Nicole Thompson, Shawn & Kelly Bugge, Shawna Thorpe, Stacy Hahn November 30: Stephanie Benson, Steve & Cathleen Carlson, Steve & Rosemary Johnson, Steve Fellman, Sunny Tilahun & Ale Tulu, Susan Ortloff CONFIRMATION CLASSES Wednesdays from 6-7:30 PM, with supper at 5:30. 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. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: in need of youth parents to work 70+ Dinner on November 23rd. This is a way the youth give back to our memebers over 70 years of age. This is also a 9th grade confirmation service event. Please sign up on the sheet outside of Jay s office ASAP to work or donate. 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 Saturday, Nov. 22-Sunday Nov. 23 JR HI Youth Gathering in Alexandria Sunday, Nov. 23-5 PM 70+ Turkey Dinner Wednesday, Nov. 26-7PM Thanksgiving Worship at Redeemer Thursday, Nov. 27 - Thanksgiving Day Sunday, Nov. 30-10:30 Radniecki Baptism Saturday, Dec. 6-8AM-12 noon Spirit of Giving Sunday, Dec. 7 - Potluck Thank you & Farewell for Dilene Spielman after 2nd service - 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) 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 16 8:30 AM Worship, Holy Communion Cable 3/KTRF Broadcasts 9:30 AM Ed. Hour 9:30-12:30 French Toast for Faith 10:00 AM Silver Creek Worship 10:30 AM Kids Sabbath Worship Monday, November 17 3-4:30 PM Parish Nurse Hours 5:30-8:30 PM AAUW/ Patio Room & Lounge 6:30 PM Boy Scout Troop 59 Tuesday, November 18 9:30 AM Staff Meeting 10:30 AM Coffee Time w/staff Noon Text Study/Redeemer 1:00 PM Quilting Workshop 2:30 Greenleaf Holy Communion 7:00 PM Parish Planning Council Wednesday, November 19 Noon Bulletin Items Due 9:30 Anna Circle at Durelle Storhaug s home 3-5:00 PM JH Youth Group 4:30 PM Jubilate Campana (Bells) 5:30-6 PM Confirmation Supper 6-7:30 PM Confirmation 6:00 PM God s Joy Choir (K-6th Grades) 6:45 PM Senior Choir 7:30-9:30 PM Sr Hi Youth Group 4:30 PM Falls delivered meals meeting 6:00 PM Girl Scouts Friday, November 21 7:00 AM Men s Breakfast/Biff s 9:30 AM Coffee Time w/staff 2:00 PM Valley Home Holy Communion 3:15 PM Oakland Park Holy Communion 3:30 PM TRCC Holy Communion Saturday, November 22 Depart at Noon for JR HI Youth Gathering in Alexandria Sunday, November 23 8:30 AM Worship Cable 3/KTRF Broadcasts 9:30 AM Ed. Hour 10:00 AM Silver Creek Worship Council Meeting after Service 10:30 AM New Traditions Worship 5:00 PM 70+ Turkey Dinner 6-6:30 PM-JHYG returns Thursday, November 20