FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER April 29, 2012 10:30 AM 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: Gary & Mary Ann Lofberg 8:30 Ushers: Jerod & Meg Kolden, Jan & Stan Upham 8:30 Kay Tischler, Ben Erickson 10:30 Organist: Phyllis Dalager 8:30 Pianist: Laura Rude 10:30 Call to Worship: Acolytes/Helpers: Austen Hanson, Hannah Swanson 8:30 Savannah Rolling, Aaron Sparby 10:30 May 6 Acolytes/Helpers: Dakota Miller, Hannah Swanson 8:30 Austin Brekkestran, Austin Selvig 10:30 Lay Reader: Trevor Swanson 8:30 Berta Kalsnes 10:30 Nursery: Available, but not staffed BROADCASTS TODAY are in loving memory of Marlin Sand who had his birthday April 21, given by his loving wife Joyce and family, Vanessa, Ron, Taylor, Valerie & Christopher. BUSY BAGS for preschoolers are available from an usher. LISTENING DEVICES & LARGE PRINT worship folders & bulletins are available from an usher. PLEASE REMEMBER our pastors and congregational leaders in your prayers. PREVIOUS SUNDAY BULLETINS are available outside the church office and Sunday announcements are also posted on our website. A REMINDER to those hospitalized to please notify Zion as the hospital does not do that anymore. PARISH NURSE: Parish Nurse hours are Mondays, 3-4:30 PM. Balance your life. Balance work with play, labor with leisure. Make time for recreation, exercise and hobbies. These are activities that relax the mind, renew the spirit, and relieve stress. JOIN THE STAFF -Tuesdays, 10:30 AM & Fridays, 9:30 AM for coffee, tea, etc. 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 Sarah Knopf, Youth Director ziontrfy@mncable.net 218-790-2467 Dilene Spielman, Office Manager ziontrf@mncable.net Sandy Knutson, Parish Nurse parishnurse21@hotmail.com www.ziontrf.org April: In memory of Josh Nelson given by Vernice Nelson & family
LEISURE FELLOWSHIP will be this Wednesday, May 2 at 2 PM in the Fellowship Hall. The program will be Reflections of a Pastor s Wife by Florence Moyer. All seniors are invited to attend & share in this fellowship. DAUGHTERS OF ZION BRUNCH will be held Saturday, May 12 at 10 AM. Mark your calendars! Tickets are on sale today & May 6 at $7/adults; $4 children 10 & under. MUGS!! Zion Lutheran travel mugs available. Get yours today in green or blue for only $10! GRIEF SUPPORT MEETING meets the second Tuesday of the month at 7 PM in the church lounge. For more information call Deb Holtan at 449-4645 or Judy Melby at 681-7194. Anyone dealing with grief is welcome. WHEN AWAY FROM ZION on Sundays, you can listen to the 8:30AM service. Go to ziontrf.org, click on Listen Online; click Listen in upper right hand corner, then click KTRF. MINISTRY NEEDS SUNDAY, April 22 Attendance 256 Offering: $ 7,025.88 (includes Simply Giving) Budgeted Income through April 15 $109,317.45 Budgeted Expenses through March 31 $ 97,654.29 APRIL IS FOOD SHELF MONTH here at Zion. Non-perishable food items can be left in the grocery carts. Checks can be made out to the TRF Food Shelf. PRAYER BLANKETS We are asking you to make prayer blankets for our seniors again this year. If there is a graduating senior that you would like to make a prayer blanket for, please sign up with Sarah. We still have lots of openings!! CAMP EMMAUS is having their Work/Clean Up Day on Saturday, May 5 beginning at 10 AM. Lunch will be served at 1 PM and the Rock Wall & Zip Line will be open after lunch for anyone (Grade 5 & up) who would like to try it. Please RSVP at 218-751-4208 if you plan to attend. Camp Emmaus is located near Menahga, MN. HELP OUR YOUTH & THEIR CHAPERONES get to New Orleans, LA for the National Youth Gathering next summer! There will be a kettle at the back of the church for you to donate money. Sarah & the Christian Ed/Youth Board are challenging YOU to give $1 every Sunday this school year. 2012 BROADCAST & WEBSITE LISTS are in the narthex. Broadcasts are $100; $50 for half. Website is $15. POP TABS are still being collected for the Ronald McDonald House. Tabs can be dropped off at the table near the office door. Thanks to those who have left tabs.
COMMUNITY/AREA EVENTS ANNUAL WELCA MAY DAY SALAD LUNCHEON Tuesday, May 1 from 11 AM-1 PM at Redeemer Lutheran in TRF. Cost is $6 per person. Come and enjoy food, fellowship & fun we look forward to seeing you. ST. HILAIRE SENIOR CENTER FUNDRAISER on Sunday, May 6 from 9 AM-1 PM at the center. Free will offering for scrambled eggs, sausage & pancakes. Proceeds towards meals served in the new addition of the center. HERITAGE COMMUNITY CENTER first Monday of the Month fundraiser serving supper from 5-6 PM. Minimum donation of $7 with all proceeds to the running of the Center. This is open to all ages. PARKINSONS SUPPORT GROUP meets May 10 at 4 PM at Zion. Everyone is invited. For more information or a ride, call Joannie or Denny Minks at 681-2914 or Judy Evenson at 681-6631. ANGELS NEEDED LSS Caregiver Support & Respite Program is looking for volunteers to provide short -term, non-medical care while caregivers get a break. Call Tammy Sykes at 1-218-945-6808 with questions or email her at tammy.sykes@lssmn.org. CANCER SUPPORT GROUP meets first Wednesday of the month from 5:30-6:30PM at Sanford Medical Center. Questions, call Alicia Haviland at 683-4380. CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP meets May 10, 11AM at the Heritage Center. YOUTH NEWS Thanks to our Muffin Makers: April 29: Brian & Becky Fredrickson, Brent & Becky Smith, Brandon & Suzanne Nelson, Brandon & Frances Tougas, Bobbi Jo Loffler May 6: Bob & Nancy Fladeland, Bob & Lynell Wayne, Beth Nelson, Ben & Jennifer Myers GRADUATING SENIORS!! If you will be attending an ELCA college this fall, $200 scholarships are available through the Northwestern MN Synodical Women s Organization. Please stop by the church office to pick up an application which is due by April 30, 2012. GIFT CARDS for sale! Two for $1 or a package of 12 for $6.00. CONFIRMATION PICTURES: Pictures will be this Wednesday, May 2 at 5:30 PM. Please be on time and bring your robe & dress like you will on Confirmation Sunday. Remember-we ll be able to see you from about the knee down and boys-button up shirts & ties look best. Don t forget your picture order forms that were handed out at the retreat. RECEPTION for 9th graders and families will be Saturday, May 5 at 6:30 PM with rehearsal to follow. 8th graders will serve at this reception and it will be your last servant event for the school year! CONFIRMATION is Sunday, May 6 at the 8:30 service.
Acolytes: If you are signed up to acolyte at the 10:30 service for the rest of this year, you will be asked to help with the service by greeting & serving communion. Our 10:30 service is more contemporary and we don t need acolytes anymore. As long as you sign in and help with the service, it will count as an acolyte time. JR. HIGH Youth Group (JHYG) Next one: May 2, 3-5 PM. Sarah will pick you up from school then we ll come to church for fellowship, snacks, games & Bible study. SR. HIGH Youth Group (SHYG) Next one: May 2, 7:30-9 PM. Come hang out at church for fun and fellowship. NYG 2012! We have our April Getting Ready Meeting today, Sunday, April 29 (yes, I know that s the day after prom but remember I was at the post prom party too!). Our meeting will be at Redeemer at 2 PM. If you re going with this summer, you need to be at this meeting. CAMP EMMAUS BOUND THIS SUMMER!! These are the weeks that Sarah will be taking kids to camp. Keep in mind that there are other weeks you can go if these don t work for you. June 10-15: Elementary Classic (Grades 4-5) at Camp Emmaus June 10-15: Middle School Classic (Grades 6-7) at Camp Emmaus June 20-22: Elementary Mini (Grades 2-3) at Camp Emmaus June 22: 1/2 Pint Day (K-2nd Grade) at Camp Emmaus June 24-29: Jr. Hi Classic (Grades 8-9) at Camp Emmaus Registration forms are available outside of Sarah s office. You can fill them out and return them to Sarah with your deposit or you can register online at www.pathwaysbiblecamps.com. Zion Lutheran Church Women will again pay for 1/2 of each camper s registration fees.
SUMMER WORSHIP Starts Sunday, May 27, 2012 8:30 AM Service at Zion 10:00 AM Service at Silver Creek No 10:30 AM Service at Zion Summer worship times: Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend
Opportunities for the Week Today 8:30 AM Worship; Cable 3/KTRF Broadcasts 9:30 AM Education Hour 10:00 AM Worship at Silver Creek 10:30 AM New Traditions Worship 2:00 PM NYG Meeting/Redeemer 7:00 PM Rude Recital Monday, April 30 3-4:30 PM Parish Nurse Hours 6:30 PM Troop & Pack 59 Tuesday, May 1 9:00 AM Quilting Workshop & Potluck Lunch (last one) 9:30 AM Staff Meeting 10:30 AM Coffee Time w/staff Noon Text Study/Redeemer 4:00 PM Parish Health Committee 5:15 PM Public Relations 5:45 PM Worship Board 6:30 PM Parish Fellowship; Evangelism/Lay Ministry 7:00 PM Properties; Stewardship; Christian Ed./Youth Wednesday, May 2 Noon Bulletin Items Due 2:00 PM Leisure Fellowship 3-5 PM Jr. High Youth Group 4:30 Jubilate Campana 5:30 PM Confirmation Pictures 6:30 PM Senior Choir & Potluck 7-9 PM Sr. High Youth Group Thursday, May 3 9:30 AM TRF Ministerial 2:00 PM Riverside Terrace Service 3:00 PM Oakland Park Service Friday, May 4 7:00 AM Men s Breakfast/Dee s Kitchen 9:30 AM Coffee Time w/staff Saturday, May 5 6:30 PM Confirmation Banquet and Rehearsal Sunday, May 6 8:30 AM Holy Communion & Confirmation; Cable 3/KTRF Broadcasts 9:30 AM Education Hour Blood Pressure Screening 10:00 AM Worship at Silver Creek 10:30 AM New Traditions Worship