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May 2019
The Pastor’s Ponderings
Pastor David’s cell phone—765-330-4170 and email address—[email protected]
Zion’s 2019 Council Members
Elder & President ........................................ Jody Stanley
Elder & Vice-President ................................... Larry Hile
Secretary ................................................ Sandy Langdon
Deacons .....................................................Mike Clamme
Tim Stanley
Drew Walker
Trustees ........................................................ Neil Stroble
Max Langdon
Scott Clamme
Treasurer ................................................... Libby Stroble
Financial Secretaries ...................................... Julie Prout
Debbie Walker
I was going to write a foolish
article about mothers and Moth-
er’s Day.
I was going to talk about
how it is good to honor mothers
on Mother’s Day in worship, but
that we should also remember
those who have difficult relation-
ships with their mothers, or those
who have lost their children, or
those who cannot or do not wish
to be mothers.
I was going to talk about how Mother’s Day means
something different to me since we are expecting.
I was going to talk about my own experiences as a
child.
But I’m not going to write that article.
God knows that I’ve “mansplained” enough things.
I don’t need to mansplain mothering as well.
Instead, I’m going to be thankful for my mother (Hi
Mom!) and the many other non-biological mothers that
I’ve had.
I’m going to remember in prayer those who have
lost their mothers or their children; those who are es-
tranged from their mothers or their children; those who
cannot be mothers.
I’m going to be thankful for the mothers who raise
children in a fractured and frightening world.
No judgment on “good” or “bad” mothering here.
Not from me, when I don’t know the least thing about it.
Just prayer and gratitude.
Love to you all,
Pr. David
Blackford County Prayer Walk
"The lines are fallen unto me in
pleasant places; yea, I have a good-
ly heritage" (Psalm 16:6, KJV).
There will be a Prayer Walk for
Blackford County on Saturday, May
4th, beginning at 9 a.m at the 4-H
building. The idea with a prayer walk is to surround the
county in prayer as we walk along its boundaries. Zion's
mile is on SR 167, between 300 S and 400 S. Two peo-
ple from Zion have the opportunity to walk this mile and
pray. Let Pastor David know if you want to be part of
this ministry.
Coffee Hour for A Better Way
Zion's Mission and Ministry Team is hosting a Coffee
Hour and Breakfast to raise funds for A Better Way on
Sunday, May 5th at 9 a.m. A Better Way, based in
Muncie, is an agency that provides shelter and services
for victims of sexual violence and domestic assault. They
provide a wide range of services, including counseling,
support groups, a walk-in Rape Crisis Center, transitional
housing, and 24-hour crisis and suicide hotlines. Andrea
Carie, a Victim Advocate, will speak at the breakfast.
Please come, eat, learn, and give generously!
May 2019
Easter 3 - May 5th
1st Reading - Acts 9:1-20
Psalm 30
2nd Reading - Revelation 5:11-14
Gospel - John 21:1-19
Easter 4 - May 12th
1st Reading - Acts 9:36-43
Psalm 23
2nd Reading - Revelation 7:9-17
Gospel - John 10:22-30
Easter 5 - May 19th
1st Reading - Acts 11:1-18
Psalm 148
2nd Reading - Revelation 21:1-6
Gospel - John 13:31-35
Easter 6 - May 26th
1st Reading - Acts 16:9-15
Psalm 67
2nd Reading - Revelation 21:10, 22—22:5
Gospel - John 14:23-29
May Lectionary Readings
May Birthdays
Carolyn Hughes 5-1
Teresa Banter 5-1
Larry Langdon 5-2
Nolan Willman 5-4
Dick Smith 5-5
Dorothy Hale 5-14
Zackary Monce 5-14
Carolyn Smith 5-18
Joretta Hiday 5-19
Michael Habegger 5-20
Chris Walker 5-22
Bill Thomas 5-23
Welcome to Zion’s Newest Member
Barbara Schoel
We are delighted to welcome Barbara Schoel as a
member of Zion. Barbara, a cradle Lutheran, was bap-
tized and confirmed in Fort Wayne. She was previously
a member at Christ Lutheran Church in Boyne City,
Michigan, but moved to Hartford City to be closer to her
family.
Barbara Schoel, Pr. David Fleener and Sarah Fleener
Pastor David's Recital!
On Sunday, May 26th at 3 p.m., Pastor David will
sing a recital with Margaret Hammond accompanying on
piano and organ (There may also be some special musi-
cal guests!). They will perform works by George F. Han-
del, J.S. Bach, Aaron Copland, and Richard Rodgers. A
freewill offering will be collected to support the Black-
ford County Community Choir. There will also be a re-
ception afterward in the Fellowship Hall! Invite your
friends and neighbors! Come enjoy a lovely spring after-
noon of music.
Baby Shower
Ladies, you are invited to at-
tend a Baby Shower for Sarah
Fleener at Zion on Saturday, May
18th, at 1:00 p.m. in the fellow-
ship hall. Sarah is registered at
Target.
May 2019
March Council Minutes
Congregation Council met on March
14, 2019.
President Jody Stanley opened the
March 14 council meeting.
Present: Pastor David Fleener, Jody
Stanley, Tim Stanley, Drew Walker,
Max Langdon, Scott Clamme, Julie
Prout and Debbie Walker.
Absent: Larry Hile, Sandy Langdon, Libby Stroble,
Mike Clamme and Neil Stroble
Devotions: Max Langdon gave the devotions.
Secretary’s Report: The secretary's report from Feb-
ruary was approved with a motion from Scott Clamme
and seconded by Drew Walker.
Correspondence: A letter was received from the
Hartford City Fire Department requesting a donation for
the safety program presented to elementary school chil-
dren. Scott Clammed moved to donate $62.50 from the
general fund for this project. Debbie Walker seconded
the motion and the motion passed.
New items: New items added to the agenda were pa-
ternity leave for Pastor David, questions concerning im-
plementing the new constitution and voting members for
the synod convention.
Pastor’s Report: Pastoral Care in February
Pastor's totals for February: 5 shut-in visits, 5 sick/
hospital visits, 1 pastoral visit, 9 home/hospital commun-
ions
Soul Care Team totals for February: 1 shut-in visit, 1
sick/hospital visit
Deacons’ Fund use in February: Check #1064 - $140
to Hartford City Water
Christian Education: The Confirmation Class has
continued to study the New Testament. We’ve done an
overview of the types of writings found in the New Tes-
tament and where/when they were written. We’ve also
studied what the Church believes about the person of
Jesus (100% human, 100% divine, joined together in one
Christ, a.k.a. “hypostatic union”). We’ve also practiced
lectio divina prayer again, as well as prayer with icons.
We had a movie night on February 10th, on which we
watched a performance of Mark’s Gospel, and a bowl-
ing/pizza night on February 24th.
Upcoming sessions:
March 17th – Acts of the Apostles
April 7th – Paul, his theology, and the Early Church
April 14th – The Letter to the Galatians
May ? – Revelation, part 1
May ? – Revelation, part 2
Late May/early June – Final test and review
Confirmation Day – June 9th
The Judges study concluded on Tuesday, March 12th.
No other Tuesday night Bible studies are currently sched-
uled.
Other Events in February:
4, 11, 18, 25 – Joe and Jesus at Common Grounds
5-9 – Final Spiritual Companionship Program session
12, 19, 26 – Judges study
12 – ECIC Ministerial meeting at Trinity, Union City
13 – Gave invocation for State of the City address
14, 21, 28 – Mentoring at Southside
20 – Meeting with Ben Hodgin
20 – Mission and Ministry meeting
27 – Worship, Music, and Memorials meeting
Upcoming Events:
Remember that every Wednesday night in Lent, we
have Evening Prayer at 7 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. We
are focusing on often-overlooked men of faith.
The ELCA strongly recommends that rostered leaders
attend a Boundaries Workshop every three years. It’s
been three years since my last workshop, so I will attend
one in Louisville, KY on Thursday, March 21st.
Every year, the bishop holds chrism liturgies across
the synod at which rostered leaders renew their vows to
the church and oils for baptism and healing are blessed. I
will attend the one offered on Tuesday, April 16th at St.
Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church in South
Bend.
That week is also Holy Week. Worship services are
as follows:
Maundy Thursday (April 18th) – 7 p.m.
Good Friday (April 19th) – 3 p.m. at Zion, 6:30 p.m.
at Grace UMC
Easter Sunday (April 21st) – 10:30 a.m.
Committee Reports: There were no reports from the
Parish Education or Land Use committees. The Worship/
Music/Memorial committee met on February 27th and
chose hymns through Easter Sunday. The Mission and
Ministry committee met on February 20th and March 3rd.
(continued on following page)
Council Reports: There were no reports from the el-
ders, trustee, or financial secretaries. The deacons report
was presented.
Treasurer’s Report: The treasure report ending
March 7 was presented. There is $8,506.55 in the gen-
eral checking fund and $474.29 in the deacon checking
account.
Drew Walker moved to accept all reports and Scott
Clamme seconded the motion. The motion passed.
Old Business: There was discussion concerning Pas-
tor David's request for paternity leave. No decision has
been made at this time.
It was discussed if there would be a special election
to implement the new constitution. This will be decided
when more information is secured.
May 2019
March Council Minutes continued
Shay Clamme, Mike Clamme and Sarah Fleener will
be the voting delegates at the IK Synod convention.
New Business: Debbie Walker asked for a week off
in the next couple months. She wasn't sure of the exact
time. She will have the bulletin prepared before she
leaves. It was agreed that she could take this time off.
Pastor David asked to take April 1st-2nd, April 24th-
27th and May 6th-12th as vacation days. This was ap-
proved.
The meeting was closed by all praying the Lord's
Prayer.
The next meeting is April 11 and Scott Clamme will
have devotions.
Respectfully submitted, Max Langdon,
Acting Recording Secretary and
Sandy Langdon, Recording Secretary
The Zion Herald May 2019
“Happy are those whose strength is in God, in whose heart are the highways to Zion.” (Psalm 84:5)
Sunday School at 9:15 a.m. with Worship at 10:30 a.m.
Zion Lutheran Church
308 S. Monroe Street
Hartford City, IN 47348
David Fleener, Pastor
Church Office: 765-348-3157
www.zionhc.org
Serving the Lord in Gladness
May 2019 Lay Ministry Servers
Greeters
Ushers
Acolytes
Assisting Ministers
May 5 Larry and Virginia Langdon—Gene and Aneta Gardner
May 12 Max and Sandy Langdon—Eldon and Ann Willmann
May 19 Claretta Dutro—Cindy Knote
May 26 Eldon and Ann Willmann—Barb Hardwick
May 5 Tim Stanley, Drew Walker, Eldon Willmann and Bill Hiday
May 12 Tim Stanley, Drew Walker, Eldon Willmann and Bill Hiday
May 19 Tim Stanley, Drew Walker, Eldon Willmann and Bill Hiday
May 26 Tim Stanley, Drew Walker, Eldon Willmann and Bill Hiday
May 5 Ryne Clamme
and Kaylin Clamme
May 12 Keaton Walker
May 19 Ryne Clamme
and Keaton Walker
May 26 Kaylin Clamme
May 5 Mark Prout
May 12 Jody Stanley - worship
leader
May 19 Sarah Fleener
May 26 Michelle Walker
Lectors
May 5 Virginia Langdon
May 12 Sandy Langdon
May 19 Cindy Knote
May 26 Carolyn Goetz
