Third Sunday after Pentecost Rest in God alone, O my soul, for my hope comes from Him. Psalm 62:5 June 10, 2018 Rev. Eric Zacharias, Pastor Julianne Marcsisak, Organist 14745 Co. Road 153, Cologne MN 55322 www.zion-cologne.org EDUCATION FOR LIFE!
Good Morning and Welcome! Prayer before worship: Dear Father in heaven, though I run I cannot escape my problems. You call and I look to you, finding that you are my strength. I find rest in you. Blessings abound, in Jesus' name. Amen. This Week s Prayer List remember these in prayer: We pray for a portion of Zion s family and friends Robert Ische; Ben, Jenny, Mason, Ella, and Adeline Ische; Jim and Pam Ische; Muriel Ische; and James, Jean, Emmitt, Owen, Oliver, and Eddie Ische. We pray for those under the care of a physician, undergoing treatment and therapy; for all difficulties meeting obligations, and a strong faith for every need. Brand New Little Ladies! Congrats to the Rolf and Ghostley families, on the births of their brand new little ladies. Ryan and Jill welcomed Ruby Jane Rolf, while Kindra and Andrew welcomed Blaire Lorelle Ghostley, both arriving this past Sunday. God s Blessings to the Rolf and Boelke families on their additions! Scoops for Chance: Chance Outreach Int l is selling tickets for a hot dog and ice cream fundraiser on Father s Day. Tickets are $5 (all you can eat) and can be purchased in the narthex after church. VBS Updates: VBS is right around the corner. We will be having one of our last planning meetings on Thurs. June 14th at 6:00 PM in the meeting room. Please RSVP to Mrs. Rodman or Mrs. Morschen. If you would like to donate supplies for our upcoming week of fun, check out our list of items needed in the narthex. All of our requests are on sticky notes in the big VBS banner. Pull a sticky note or two if you would like to help out. Thanks! Thank you to Vickie, Martha, Mike, Jan and Jim, and Wally and Vivian for providing Fellowship treats, Nathan for his assistance in serving, and those that helped with set-up. A special thank you for all who joined us for a cup of coffee, treats, and fellowship. We will resume in September. Have a great summer. -The Raddes
Opening Hymn #553 (vv. 1-4) O Christ, Our Hope Confession of Sins and Absolution Page 151 Kyrie Page 152 Hymn of Praise This is the Feast Page 155 Collect of the Day Almighty and eternal God, Your Son Jesus triumphed over the prince of demons and freed us from bondage to sin. Help us to stand firm against every assault of Satan, and enable us always to do Your will; through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. Old Testament Reading Genesis 3:8-15 P This is the Word of the Lord. C Thanks be to God. Epistle Reading 2 Corinthians 4:13 5:1 P This is the Word of the Lord. C Thanks be to God. Alleluia Verse Page 156 Gospel Reading Mark 3:20-35 Children s Message Sermon Hymn #553 (vv. 5-6) O Christ, Our Hope Sermon It s What Family Does! Mark 3:22-35 God gives us the gift of family, as seen in this text! 1. The family, with Mary, arrives to care for Jesus' I. 2. Jesus declares that his family are those who B. 3. Our work is to connect Jesus with O. Nicene Creed Page 158 Prayers
The Offering The Offertory Page 159 The Preface Page 160 The Communion Distribution Hymn #575 Distribution Hymn #770 My Hope Is Built What a Friend We Have in Jesus Post Communion Page 164 Benediction Closing Hymn #643 Sent Forth by God s Blessing Feed My Starving Children: Join FMSC on Saturday, June 16 at the MPLS Convention Center. They have set a goal for 5,000 volunteers to pack 1,000,000 meals. For more info, visit go to fmsc.org/bettertogether. Summer Movie Series: a free, kids movie series is being offered by LHS. Concessions will be available for purchase. Movies will be shown in fine arts center in the air-conditioned auditorium on the big screen, with show times starting at 10 AM on June 13th (A Bugs Life), June 11 th (Toy Story 2), and August 8 th (The Sandlot). Mark your calendar, doors will open at 9:30 AM. Mark your calendars! Sept. 13th at 7:00 PM there will be a free training session for CPR that will be available to all Zion Parents and congregational members. Cardiac arrest is America's leading cause of death, but the survival rate goes up enormously if CPR is started at once. The one-hour training session will show the basics of CPR. This is a great opportunity for anyone who has children or older parents. So save the date. More information will be coming.
Finances Salary: Beginning Balance (1/1/2018) -$66,153.75 YTD Income *$183,100.56 YTD Expenses $145,927.00 Current Balance (5/25) -$28,980.19 Missions: YTD Total (5/9) $1,240.00 Budgeted $1,719.00 Unbudgeted $480.00 2018 Pledged $7,500.00 2018 Goal $15,000.00 LHS: Year to date total (5/9) $4,152.66 2018 Commitment $22,715.00 Per communicant member $55.00 Building/Repair Fund: Account Balance (3/19) $52,193.61 Suggested household contrib. $550.00 *Includes a final increment of the Joyce Harms Trust ($64,288), released to the salary fund at the January Voter s Meeting. Chance Outreach Checks should be made out to Chance Outreach, NOT Zion Lutheran Church these won t be cleared at the bank. Lester Henschen Memorial Zion Salary Fund $170 Zion Building Fund $5 Zion Lutheran School $370 MLHS $40 World Relief Efforts $100 Thrivent Choice: Thank you to Linda Bierstedt and Vivian Buetow for donating their Thrivent Choice dollars to Zion.
Sunday, 10 th Thursday, 14 th June 10 th June 16 th Sunday Service 9:00 AM Chapel @ The Harbor 10:15 AM June 17 th June 23 rd Sunday, 17 th Sunday Service 9:00 AM Scoops for Chance Ice Cream Social Following Service Tuesday, 19 th Evangelism Meeting 7:30 PM Announcements: Please have bulletin/newsletter announcements to the office by noon each Thursday/the third Friday of the month, respectively. Please include the exact verbiage you would like used, with your note to make it an easy and accurate transfer of information. Thank you for your help. If you would like me to forward info on, please email the exact info you would like forwarded. Thank you! Pizza! Pizza! Pizza! Mark your calendars for Sunday, September 16, 2018 for a Pizza Party Fundraiser at the Huinkers. Come for the afternoon of fellowship, fun, and FOOD! Watch for more details in the next newsletter but mark your calendars NOW!!! Answers to Sermon Questions 1. Illness 2. Believe 3. Others Agnus Day Mark 3:20-35 Eric Zacharias Leah Janzen revez123@juno.com leahjanzenzion@gmail.com