Second Sunday in Lent March 17, 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, Cathy Golv, Patty Schob Greeters: Lorraine Mathieu, Sharon Bergerson Acolytes: Josh Berzinski, Jonah Kalsnes Organist/Pianist: Sheila Nelson Reader: Sarah Villanueva Communion Assistants: Darlene Hulteen, Pam Cwikla 10:30 Ushers: Mike & Jodi Flaagan Smoothie Counter: Tayli Brekkestran Tech Director: Zach Lubitz Communion Assistants: Edward Arett, Kaylee Lilja, Madison Bregier OUR SYMPATHY to the family of LeRoy Ostby whose funeral was held Friday at Johnson Funeral Service. OUR SYMPATHY to the Wayne Nomeland family on the death of his step-father, Bernie Picolet. BROADCASTS TODAY are sponsored by Ray & Kathy Wagner in memory of Lorae Johnson. ZION S WEBSITE for March is sponsored by Dick & Jan Haugen 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. 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 Norovirus is a serious gastrointestinal illness that causes inflammation of the stomach and/or intestines. This inflammation leads to nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and abdominal pain. This stomach flu as some say is extremely contagious. Washing hands before preparing food or eating, after using the bathroom or changing diapers is your best defense. Good hand hygiene will prevent spreading of the norovirus as well as the regular respiratory flu. NO HANDSHAKING during the flu season. Elbows only! This will continue thru the winter season. An Onsite Defibrillator (AED) for use on someone with Sudden Cardiac Arrest continues to be available if needed/ It is located in the elevator alcove on the wall in the narthex. There is signage visable in the hall. Look for the sign in case you get asked to run for it. It is much like a fire extinguisher, you hope you do not need to use it but it is ready if needed. THE EVANGELISM /LAY MINISTRY BOARD is seeking volunteers to bring home communion to shut-ins 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 684-1919 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. LWR KITS we are asking for your help by donating items for the Personal Care Kits. The kits require a bath towel (may be used); adult-size toothbrush; comb; nail clipper; and 2 bath-size bars of soap. Please place your items in the designated boxes. Confirmands will help assemble the kits. Thank you in advance for your donations. SARAH Circle will meet on Wed., March 27th at 1:30 in the church lounge 3RD ANNUAL HOTDISH COOKOFF TODAY March 17th at 4:30PM in the Fellowship Hall. ALL ARE INVITED For $5 a plate you can taste all the hot dishes (breadstick, jello and beverage) $1 to vote for your favorite! Proceeds to the Faith Fund for youth director IF YOU WANT TO BE A HOTDISH CONTESTANT SIGN UP OUTSIDE THE YOUTH OFFICE!
MINISTRY NEEDS Attendance Sunday, March 10: 80 Wed Mar. 6: 200 Weekly offering/simply Giving for week of Mar 4-Mar 10: $5,709. Envelope/Simply Giving Income from January 1 Mar 10:$62,960. 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. BROADCAST SPONSORSHIP sign up is located on the wall next to the office door. Cost is $100 for entire broadcast; $50 for half. 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 BINGO TODAY: 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 3rd Annual Hotdish Cookoff will be held TODAY at 4:30PM Jr High Event TONIGHT -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 First Communion Class for 5th graders & parents will begin Sunday, March 31st during Education hour. Continuing April 7 & 14. Any student above 5th grade who has not attended this class, please contact the church office if you would like to attend. FLAPJACKS FOR FAITH TODAY March 17, 2019 9:30 AM Join us for the Last Flapjacks of the school year 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 EARLY BIRD DEADLINE IS MARCH 16TH
COMMUNITY/AREA EVENTS ST BERNARD S FRIDAY FISH FRYS 5:30 to 7PM Carry-out and delivery available. $13 two fillets, $11 one fillet Deep-fried walleye, potato, vege, coleslaw, bread. 681-3560 LSS Caregivers Support Discussion is held at Zion the 2nd Thursday of each month at 10AM. Next meeting is April 11th. For more information contact Julie at 218-686-6228 THRIVENT FINANCIAL Educational Event Turn retirement into confidence Topics: 5 Keys to Retiring Fearlessly and US Tax Reform: How it could affect you Thursday, March 28th at Lincoln High School NE Entrance. 2 sessions offered: 4:00PM or 6:00PM Reserve your spot! Call or email Beth Tvedt at 218-683-5113 or beth.tvedt@thrivent.com Hor d oeuvres will be served at the event BENEFIT for Jerry & Ruthie Owen will be held Thursday, March 28th 4-7PM at the Eagles Club in TRF. Spaghetti, salad, bread, dessert Free-Will donation. Silent Auction, 50/50 tickets, and bake sale. See flyers in entry for more information or call Brenda Marben at 218-280-1405. 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. TRF Area Community Fund Memorial Gift Cards These cards are offered free of charge to anyone who would like to make a memorial gift. They are available at various churches, the Chamber, and other locations around TRF. You may also contact Jan Strandlie at (218) 686-7740. They are available on the table in the narthex.
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. 2 nd Wednesday of Lent March 20 5:30 Supper-catered: Scalloped potatoes; Clean Up-Grades K-2 6:30 Worship Build on 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 17: Pathways Sunday 8:30 Zion Holy Communion Worship/ Cable 3 Broadcasts 9:30 Education hour 9:30 Flapjacks for Faith in fellowship hall 10:00 Silver Creek Worship 10:30 New Traditions Worship 2-4 LL-Grade 5 Bingo in Fellowship hall 4:30 Hotdish Cook-off 6:30 Jr High Gr. 6-8 St Patrick s Day Bingo & More in fellowship hall Monday, March 18: 9 SAIL exercise 3:30 4:30 Parish Nurse Hours Tuesday, March 19: 9:30 Staff meeting 10:30 Coffee with Staff 10:30 to 1:30 RSVP in Patio Room Noon Pastors Text Study 2:30 Greenleaf communion 5:30 Parish Planning Council Thursday, March 21: 9 AM SAIL Exercise Group 9:30 Pastor s conference 10 LSS Caregivers discussion (rescheduled) 10 Prayer Shawl ministry 1 PM LWR Workshop/ Quilting 2 Valley Home 3 Oakland Park Friday, March 22: 7 Men s Breakfast/Biff s 9 SAIL Exercise 9:30 Coffee with Staff Sunday, March 24: Mission Sunday Guest: Pr. Paul Oman, Drawn to the Word 8:30 Zion Worship/ SS Sings/Cable 3 Broadcasts 9:30 Education hour 10:00 Silver Creek Worship 10:30 New Traditions Worship/ SS Sings Wednesday, March 20: Newsletter Deadline 9 SAIL Exercise Group 5:30 Supper 6:30 Lenten Worship 6 God s Joy choir 7:15 Senior Choir