Transfiguration of Our Lord March 3, 2019 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 8:30 Ushers: Allen Aaseby, Judy Melby, Barbra Arett, Edward & Elizabeth Greeters: Tom & Kaylynn Wold Acolytes: Gracie Anderson Organist/Pianist: Sheila Nelson Reader: Communion Assistants: Sharon Wagner, Ruth Ostby 10:30 Ushers: Tom & Kaylynn Wold Smoothie Counter: Dylan Hahn Tech Director: Noel Thorpe Communion Assistants: Daniella Niebuhr, Mandi Coltum BROADCASTS TODAY are sponsored by Tom & Kaylynn Wold in memory of Dorothy & Virgil Wold and Herb Swenson. ZION S WEBSITE for March is sponsored by Zion memorials. 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. SUNDAY SERVICE RIDES Call/text Sarah Villanueva at 701-212-2637. 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. 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 Linda Hamrick, Office Manager ziontrf@mncable.net Sandy Knutson, Parish Nurse parishnurse21@hotmail.com Tiffany Sterry & David Lee, Custodians JOIN THE STAFF -Tuesdays at 10:30 AM & Fridays at 9:30 AM for coffee fellowship. PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR CELL PHONE DURING SERVICES THANK YOU!
PARISH NURSE HOURS Mondays 3:30 4:30 PM Winter has most of us thinking Spring to get us through this challenging winter. We all need to work hard at thinking positive thoughts of warm weather, green grass and gardens. Consider these thoughts as survival tactics. Take care and keep warm and safe. NO HANDSHAKING during the flu season. Elbows only! This will continue thru the winter season. THE EVANGELISM /LAY MINISTRY BOARD is seeking volunteers to bring home communion to shutins on Communion Sundays. This is a very simple yet wonderful way to serve our fellow members of our congregation. Please contact the church office or Marijo Nabben at 686-4277 if interested. If you are in need or know someone in need of, or would like home communion, please contact the church office. LWR QUILTING AND KIT WORKSHOP Please come and join us for our Lutheran World Relief Workshop the 1st, 3rd, and 5th (if there is one) Thursdays of the month. We meet from 1-4pm. Sewing quilts and preparing many different types of kits to send to the Lutheran World Relief is our mission. Come when you can, choose what you do and leave when you must. We have fun! its not all work. For more info call Sharon Bergerson 681-5445, or Carol Waswick 681-5907 about quilts; and Sharon Jorde 681-4739 or Sharon Wagner 681-2473 about kits. 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. BROADCAST SPONSORSHIP sign up is located on the wall next to the office door. Cost is $100 for entire broadcast; $50 for half. Many sponsor opportunities are still available for the coming year. WITNESSES EVENT with Jonathan Swenson is rescheduled for Sunday, March 10th. 7PM at Zion. There will be a supper served starting at 6PM in the fellowship hall. LWR KITS We are again asking you to contribute items for the Personal Care Kits during our Lenten services. Items needed are: bath towels (may be used, but clean); nail clipper; adult-sized toothbrush; sturdy comb; and two bath-sized bars of soap. A container will be available for you to deposit your items. We are still collecting flannel sheets to make diapers for the Baby Care Kits. They don t have to be solid colors; any print or floral will do! The confirmands assist with assembling and packing the kits. All these kits and the quilts are sent to Lutheran World Relief in early May. For more information, please contact Sharon Jorde at 681-4739 or Sharon Wagner at 681-2473. Thank you very much for your assistance in these projects!
MINISTRY NEEDS Attendance Sunday, Feb 24: 110 Weekly offering/simply Giving for week of Feb 18-Feb 24: $4,237. Envelope/Simply Giving Income from January 1 Feb 24:$50,551. 2019 Budget $456,635. ($8,781.needed per week to meet expenses) JAN-FEB average is $6,318. per week GIVEHUB KIOSK IS LOCATED BY THE STAIRS TO THE CHOIR LOFT - For debit/credit card donations to Zion. OUTDOOR ELECTRONIC SIGN Current donations/pledges: $6,190. The approximate cost is $37,000. The properties board and the PPC will proceed with the sign if 80% of the cost is raised before the project is started. Donations or pledges toward this project are appreciated. Any questions, contact Joel Rude at joelrude@mncable.net or Tim Numedahl at numedahl@mncable.net. Pledge cards for the electronic sign are available on the desk outside the church office. VANCO electronic funds transfer forms are available in the church office and on the desk outside the office, for those interested in automated giving. Sign up is also available thru the link on zion s website. WORSHIP CARDS are available in the pews. Use as needed to let the pastors or office know of any items/ concerns/ address /phone changes etc.. Please leave in the offering plate or the office drop box. Direct Thrivent Choice Dollars Eligible Thrivent Financial members: Show your appreciation for Zion Lutheran Church by directing Choice Dollars. The individual recommendations you make through Choice Dollars directions can make a profound impact. 2019 Offering Envelopes can be picked up in the church office. ZION FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP Applications for the Zion Foundation Scholarship may be picked up in the church office. The scholarship is available to anyone currently attending or who will be attending an ELCA college this fall. Application deadline is April 15th.
YOUTH NEWS Noisy Offering for March: Violence Intervention Project Please see Sunday School/Youth bulletin boards for current information March 17th BINGO Little Lambs-Gr 5 Event 2-4PM in Fellowship Hall God s Joy Choir meets on Wednesdays at 6PM. Contact Laura Rude if you are interested in this choir Confirmation Classes FEB 27: Menu: Chicken Alfredo Ash Wednesday March 6th Youth will be helping with the Lenten Supper clean -up each Wednesday. See Lent schedule or newsletter for dates Pathways Sunday March 17th 3rd Annual Hotdish Cookoff will be held March 17th at 4:30PM Jr High Event: March 17th @ 6:30 for 7th & 8th Grade, St. Patrick s Day Jr High Bingo Party, invite a friend to join us for pizza, bingo, prizes, and ice cream bar FLAPJACKS FOR FAITH March 17, 2019 Sign-up with Amber if you can help This is the Last Flapjacks of the school year First Communion Class for 5th graders & parents will begin Sunday, March 31st during Education hour. Continuing April 7 & 14. WITNESSES with Jonathan Swenson has been rescheduled for Sunday, March 10th at 7PM. There will be a taco bar supper served in the fellowship hall at 6PM. PATHWAYS CAMP DATES: June 9-14 th Elementary Classic for 4 th -5 th graders June 16-21 st Middle School Classic for 6-7 th graders June 23-28 th Jr. High Classic for 8-9 th graders July 7-9 th Elementary Mini for grades 2-3 rd graders July 7-12 th High School Classic for 10-12 th graders July 12 th Half Pint Day for K-2 nd graders which is 9:00am 4:00pm
COMMUNITY/AREA EVENTS LSS Caregivers Support Discussion is held at Zion the 2nd Thursday of each month at 10AM. Next meeting is March 14th. For more information contact Julie at 218-686-6228 STAY ACTIVE AND INDEPENDENT FOR LIFE (SAIL) Offered by the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) This is a FREE class for seniors. You will improve balance, feel stronger, remain independent, & have more energy. This is a 1 hour class 2x per week. You can stand or sit, weights are provided at no cost. Registration is required. Contact Tammy or Jennifer at RSVP or the RRV at 218-281-8289 to sign up. HOSPICE OF THE RED RIVER VALLEY welcomes 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. 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. RSVP HANDY MAN 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. 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. TAB COLLECTION Leave tabs for the Ronald McDonald House in Fargo on the table outside the church office. Thank you for sharing. SUPPORT GROUPS IN THIEF RIVER FALLS Caregiver: Second Thursday, 10 AM at Zion. Julie at 218-686-6228 FMI.
Mission Sunday March 24, 2019 Experience a Drawn to the Word worship and artistic experience where Artist and Pastor Paul Oman will paint a larger-than-life sized mural before your eyes at Zion s 8:30 and 10:30 Worship services. The story will unfold artistically, musically, narratively and Scripturally during the event. All are welcome. Come and see! Paul Oman Drawn to the Word Artist www.paulomanfineart.com Paul Oman, artist and pastor, shares his Drawn to the Word artistic ministry with audiences ecumenically across the country. He served as a science teacher, then Lutheran pastor when, in 2011, he took up work as an artistic pastor full-time. Paul seeks to give new vision to God s Word by using the process of painting to captivate audiences in our visually oriented culture. Painting and drawing have been a part of Paul s life since childhood. Receiving national & international recognition for his work in watercolor, Paul uses this gift to proclaim the Gospel unique and powerful ways that impact lives and inspire mission. Paul works in many settings, including congregations, schools, universities, seminaries, camps, prisons, non-profits, and more. The larger-than-life sized murals are painted with acrylics on stretched canvas. Paul lives near Amery, Wisconsin with his wife, Jana, and their children.
LENT - 2019 This Lenten season we are again using the Holden Evening Prayer worship service and participating in the Round Robin. Featured speakers for the services are area ELCA pastors, rotating among congregations. Please join us to share a meal and worship together during this Lenten season. Ash Wednesday March 6 5:30 Supper Anna Circle: Hamburger/Tomato/Macaroni Hot Dish; Clean Up-Grades 5-6 6:30 Ash Wednesday Service Pastor John Golv & Pastor Ale Tulu, Zion 1 st Wednesday of Lent March 13 5:30 Supper Dorcas Circle: Chicken ala King; Clean Up-Grades 3-4 6:30 Worship Prayer & Fasting Pastor Jonathan Dodson 2 nd Wednesday of Lent March 20 5:30 Supper-catered: Scalloped potatoes; Clean Up-Grades K-2 6:30 Worship Built on the Rock Pastor Gary Graff 3 rd Wednesday of Lent March 27 5:30 Supper Elizabeth Circle: Tater Tot Hot Dish; Clean Up-Grade 7 6:30 Worship Blessed are You Pastor Linda Molitor 4 th Wednesday of Lent April 3 5:30 Supper - Rebekah: Stew; Clean Up-Grades 10-12 6:30 Worship Salt & Light Pastor Ale Tulu 5 th Wednesday of Lent April 10 5:30 Supper Sarah Circle: Chili; Clean Up-Grade 9 6:30 Worship Don t Worry Pastor Carl Hansen 6 th Wednesday of Lent April 17 No Supper or Service tonight Maundy Thursday - April 18 6:00 Seder Meal for First Communicants & Family Lydia Circle: Seder Meal; Clean Up-Grade 8 7:30 Worship/Holy Communion Good Friday - April 19 6:30 Worship (Free-Will donation for the Lenten Suppers) ZLCW supper proceeds go to support youth campers
Opportunities for the Week Sunday, March 3: 8:30 Zion Holy Communion Worship/ Cable 3 Broadcasts 9:30 Blood Pressure Screening 9:30 Education hour/coffee fellowship 10:00 Silver Creek Worship 10:30 New Traditions Worship 2-4 Girl Scouts/fellowship hall Monday, March 4: 9 SAIL exercise 3:30 4:30 Parish Nurse Hours Tuesday, March 5: 9:30 Staff meeting 10:30 Coffee with Staff Noon Pastors Text Study 4 Parish Health BOARD MEETINGS Wednesday, March 6: 9 SAIL Exercise Group 5:30 Supper 6:30 Ash Wednesday Worship 6 God s Joy choir 7:15 Senior Choir Thursday, March 7: 9 AM SAIL Exercise Group 9:30 TRF Ministerial meeting 10 Prayer Shawl ministry 1 Quilting/ LWR Workshop 1 Skylite 2 Riverside Terrace Friday, March 8: 7 Men s Breakfast/Biff s 9 SAIL Exercise 9:30 Coffee with Staff Saturday, March 9: Daylight Savings set clocks ahead 1 hour Sunday, March 10: 8:30 Zion Worship/ Cable 3 Broadcasts 9:30 April Servants meet in lounge 9:30 Education hour/coffee fellowship 10:00 Silver Creek Worship, Holy communion 10:30 New Traditions Worship/baptism 6 PM Taco Bar served in fellowship hall 7PM Witnesses with Jonathan Swenson