“SHARING THE GOOD NEWS”

ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH

Sunday, July 2nd – “Patriotic Sunday”

Tuesday, July 4th – Church offices closed for holiday

No Mary Martha class in July

July 3rd-6th – Church secretary on vacation

Wednesday, July 5th – All Committees’ mtg @ 7pm

Sunday, July 9th – “Country/Western” Sunday with Craig Schmidt

July 10th-16th – Pastor Jill on vacation

Tuesday, July 11th – 4H Club meeting @ 7pm

No Ruth Circle meeting in July

Sunday, July 16th – “Rock-N-Roll” Sunday w/Robert Zientek with Pastor Borchardt presiding

Wednesday, July 19th – Church Council mtg @ 6pm

Sunday, July 23rd – “Polka Sunday” with Mason Nesvadba and Semi-Annual Congregational meeting after worship service

July 23rd-27th – Summer VBS 6-8pm

Tuesday, July 25th – Bluebonnet Club @ 11am

Sunday, July 30th – “Tropical Sunday”

July 30th - Aug 4th – Lutherhill Camp

Brenham Nursing & Rehab

Darlene Gaskamp

Mildred Pelkemeyer

George Rhodes

Brenham Rest Home

Sybil Kumaga

Gazebo Terrace

Dorothy Tockhorn

Kruse Village L.W. Miller

Homebound

Henry Ganske

Laverne Ganske

Bradley Grimm & parents

Josephine Helm

Viola Koehn

Alice Macik

Joyce Meyer

Fred Pelkemeyer

Burney & Edna Schramme

Glenn Schroeder

Al Stoddard

Mary Tockhorn

Zion Lutheran

Church 1800 FM 2679

Brenham, Texas

Pastor: Jill Vivroux Cell Phone (830) 358-8656

Church Phone (979) 836-7909

Email Address:

zionsville1800@gmail.com

zionsvillelutheranchurch.org

The Monthly Meeting of

Zion Lutheran Church

Council

June 21, 2017 The meeting was called to order by

Carol Gaskamp and Pastor Jill

gave a reading and the opening

prayer.

Members present: Carol

Gaskamp, Margo Teegardin,

Jeanette Ford, Steve Capan,

Herbert Hardan, Matt Supak and

Shonda Ziese.

The council minutes and financial

report for May were read and

approved.

Committee reports:

Pastor Report – Pastor Jill’s report

was submitted and unanimously

approved. She reported among

other things, that she will be gone

the week of July 10-16. Pastor

Craig Borchardt will replace her

that Sunday and that Pastor Ken

Weiss will be on call during her

absence.

Building-Grounds – Herbet

Hardan reported that all of the air

conditioner filters have been

replaced. The board also

unanimously approved Joe Gurka

to replace Jonathan Little, who

submitted his resignation, until the

end of this year.

Parish Education – Matt Supak

reported that the new dry erase

boards have been installed in the

classrooms and that Vacation Bible

School is set for July 23-27 with

the meals to begin at 5:30. He said

he will also be asking the

congregation to help provide

desserts for the meals.

Stewardship –Herbert Hardin

reported that his committee has set

the Fall Fundraiser for September

29th..

Worship – Shonda Ziese reported

that she has begun the spring

cleaning and it is still in progress.

She also noted that the special

2017 THEME music services have

been announced as follows: July

2, Patriotic Music, July 9, Country

& Western, July 16, Rock n Roll,

July 23, Polka, July 30, Tropical,

August 13, Give Me That Old

Time Religion. Attendees are

invited to dress to match the

music!!

Witness – Steve Capan reported

that the new website is better than

ever. Please view it at

zionlutheranchurch.org.

AGENDA

Joy Fuchs and Jane Peterson were

in attendance to give a report from

the Call Committee. Things are

under way and the Call should go

out soon. Council commended the

committee for their excellent and

dedicated work.

The website was discussed and it

was reported that the new one is up

and running. The web address is:

www.zionsvillelutheranchurch.org

A landscaping quote was accepted

from Sebastian’s Lawn &

Irrigation Services to clean all

flower beds and trim shrubs. New

mulch will also be put down. The

council also asked if he can check

the sprinkler heads before any new

planting is done.

The Republic Services dumpster

has not been picked up. They say

they will not pick it up until

outstanding balance is paid even

though it’s not being used.

Negotiations are underway to get

this resolved as soon as possible.

The semi-annual congregational

meeting date has been set for July

23, 2017 immediately following

church. At that time the new bid

for High Definition cameras will

be voted on. Also congregational

approval is needed to begin the

first phase of the cemetery project.

There being no further discussion

or business, the meeting was

adjourned by Carol Gaskamp.

The committee closed with The

Lord’s Prayer.

Respectfully submitted, Margo Teegardin, Secretary

On behalf of Lauren & Zach,

from our family to yours, we

want to thank everyone who has

been helping with care, making

visits, sending prayers and

words of encouragement to get

us through these hard days. We

are blessed to be a part of God’s

extended family at Zion making

a difference with what is really

needed during times like this.

We all need help at some time

in our lives.

Thanks also for the noisy

offering directed to help

Lauren’s fight against cancer.

Each Sunday as the children of

Zion energetically help collect

our offerings, we see our own

children again carrying out

God’s wishes to help others.

Only God knows exactly what

our future holds, so every day

we should be thankful for what

we have been given and carry

out our lives accordingly.

As you have prayed for us, we

pray for you also in the name of

Jesus Christ our Lord.

Craig & Kathy Blum

Lauren & Zach Rupe

Audrey Blum & Cole Masters

“As many of you as were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ. There is no

longer Jew or Greek, there is no longer slave or free, there is no longer male and female; for all of

you are one in Christ Jesus.” Galatians 3:27-28

This year we tried something new at Zion in our “friendly” competition for Mothers and Fathers Day,

in trying to see who could fill the pews and sing the loudest. It was a fun competition and I certainly

loved parading the trophy around during announcements like one of the Price is Right girls, but it

made me realize that being the church is not a “we” and “them” concept, but an us.

As much as I would like to uplift the winner of the competition, I can’t. The way see it, in Christ we

are all winners. It takes the whole church to participate and if it was up to just the males or females to

bring on the win, it would be impossible. We are in this together!

It is this point that Paul is getting at in his letter to the Galatians. We are the body of Christ and as the

body we are one. Even though we come to this oneness with various gifts, we are one. God’s love is

freely given to all.

All too often in older congregations, where there are generations of family connections, there are

some who have the mind set that it is their church and there is a definite sense of an “us” and “them”

mentality. In these situations it becomes very difficult for that church to be a welcoming church,

because there is division between the people.

One of the great attributes about Zion is that there is more of an “us” feeling here. Despite being a

family church where there are families that go way back, there is not much of a distinguished division

between the “us” and “them.” This was seen in our friendly competition because on both Sundays, I

sensed support from the other side. On Mother’s Day, the men were singing loudly, as well as on

Father’s Day the women were singing just as loud. You were lifting each other up! You displayed

what it meant to be one in Christ! In my book, you all are winners!

It is this understanding of oneness in Christ that will grow the church. As for Zion, I see a bright

future as you move forward in this time of transition and discerning where God is leading you.

In God’s peace and love,

Pastor Jill

Hey gang, just a short note this month. As of newsletter deadline time, the Zion Youth Mission Team and I are still in California.

They are definitely keeping us busy with all the projects that are scheduled.

Since I am out of the office with the youth for most of this month, I will catch-up with my newsletter items in August.

Keep us all in your prayers and we will see you when we return.

Cindy Lyles Youth Director

Teaching preschoolers and children has many immediate rewards through hugs

and loving words, but it also can be very hard work. It is one of the less visible

or glamorous ways to serve in the church, and therefore can be overlooked

when it comes to expressing appreciation.

Most teachers would agree they do not serve for recognition-but it is nice when

someone remembers them and how they serve and what they do. We would like

to take this opportunity to show our love and special recognition this month to

all of our Sunday school teachers and their support staff. For a job well done,

may all God’s blessings be showered upon each of you.

Questions: 1. What was the name of Jesus’ mother? 2. What was the name of the garden where Adam & Eve lived? 3. With what food did Jesus feed 5,000 people? 4. What method did the Romans use to kill Jesus? 5. From which part of Adam’s body did God create Eve?

(Too Easy? Don’t worry, they’ll get a little more difficult each month)

1. Mary (Matt 1:18) 2. Garden of Eden (Gen 2:8) 3. Loaves of bread & fishes Matt 14:19) 4. Crucifixion (Mark 15:25) 5. Rib (Gen 2:21)

TAKE THE PLUNGE!

Summer Vacation Bible School

“Great Bible Reef”

Dive Deep into God’s Word

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Join us for an underwater-

themed program of faith-filled

fun!

Great Bible Reef invites kids

to share the good news of

Jesus’ love for us by being his

disciples.

July 23-27, 2017

Meal to be served @ 5:30 pm

Bible Study from 6:15 pm till

8 pm

You may register online at:

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Or registration forms are available on the round table

in the narthex

For more information: email zionsundayschool1800@gmail.com

Volunteers Are Still Needed!

Silent Auction ~ Live Auction

~ Raffle ~ Wine Wall ~ Wishing Wall ~ Dinner &

Dancing

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2017

6 O’CLOCK IN THE EVENING

THE WOODLANDS WATERWAY MARRIOTT

Sponsorship & Underwriting

Opportunities

Donate to the Silent or Live Auction

A room block has been set up at the Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel for the night of

the Gala. Please contact the hotel directly

or make reservations online:

The Woodlands Waterway Marriott (location of the Gala)

1601 Lake Robbins Drive, The Woodlands, TX 77380

800-262-1509

Lutherhill Ministries rate: $169/night + tax

Questions? Please contact

Anne Liddle at anne@lutherhill.org

“Makers Fun Factory”

continues during Sunday school.

The Sunday school offerings will go to their service project

which is providing clean water to villages in Peru.

Our thoughts and prayers

during the past month of

June have gone out to:

Family of Joe Martinez

Earl Blum

Linda Boehnemann

Marchel Brennan

Chuck Cargill

Joe Cobb

Lily Faist

Anne Frank

Jennifer Getz

Leslie Gilbert

Debra Harrison

Ryan Hegefeld

Sienna Jayne

Laura Winkelmann Jones

Frances & Leon Konieczny

Wanda Kramer

Garrett Krause

Cindy Lara

Tara Limmer

Bob Lukeman

Elmer Marburger

Marvin Marburger

Diane Merkel

Heather Meyer

L.W. Miller

Bruce Muske

Kyla Pietch

Ralph Poehlmann

Steven Ramirez

George Rhodes

Jannet Rosenbaum

Blaine Runge

Lauren (Blum) Rupe

Mary Lee Schneider

Ervin Schulz

Kyee Koehn Shaver

Russell Sommer

Kinlee Stevens

Al Stoddard

Raymond Walker

Sandy Winkelmann

Lisa Wise

We are pleased to let you know that a deposit has

been made to Zion on behalf of the Thrivent Choice

Dollars program. Members directing Choice

Dollars to Zion were:

Shirley McCord

Ranell Arens

M/M Larry Koehler

Charlotte Gaskamp Elvera Drews

Mable Knippel M/M Allan Niemeyer

Gloria Marien Joyce Boeker

Danny Muegge M/M Ricky Buro

M/M Larry Koehler

M/M James Vaughn

Laura Beth Schilling M/M Aubert Jaeger

Nicolas Torres M/M Larry Koehler

Jodie Ray Vaughn Natalie Bell

M/M Gary Dannhaus

Gracy Lange

M/M Elroy Maass

M/M Allan Niemeyer

M/M James Vaughn

M/M Nathan Zibilski

Herbert Zwahr M/M Aubert Jaeger

Date Worship Sunday

School

5/28 145 34

6/04 150 33

6/11 130 38

6/18 116 24

6/25 95 0

Date Regular Memorial

5/28 4675.00 100.00

6/04 4753.00 135.00

6/11 2964.00 70.00

6/18 3599.00 215.00

6/25 1822.00 50.00

Coy Gurka 2-Jul

Viola Koehn 2-Jul

Melissa Raley 2-Jul

May Dell Steinfeld 2-Jul

Dylan Bentke 3-Jul

Ivy Mueller 5-Jul

Donnie Reynolds 6-Jul

Jerry Ford 7-Jul

Sandra Winkelmann 7-Jul

Natalie Bell 8-Jul

Kelley Neumann 10-Jul

Charlene Hahn 11-Jul

Joy Fuchs 12-Jul

Emily Conner 13-Jul

Matthew Conner 13-Jul

Kay Nell Glaesmann 14-Jul

Larissa Maass 14-Jul

Jacy Niemeyer 14-Jul

Faye Stelter 14-Jul

Jeffrey Maass 15-Jul

Joshua Gaskamp 18-Jul

Viola Weiss 18-Jul

Leah Hardy 19-Jul

Alton Seilheimer 19-Jul

Florence Borchardt 20-Jul

Belinda Vincent 20-Jul

Fred Blum 21-Jul

Sarah Emshoff 21-Jul

Weldon Krinke 22-Jul

Michael Roehling 22-Jul

Tucker Gurka 23-Jul

Mary Tockhorn 23-Jul

Shelby Mantey 24-Jul

Gloria Rauch 24-Jul

Jerry Joe Vaughn 24-Jul

Susan Henske 25-Jul

Carsyn Hodde 26-Jul

Kevin Blum 28-Jul

Howard Wilson 28-Jul

Cheryl Davis 29-Jul

Theresa Orts 30-Jul

Josephine Helm 31-Jul

Janice Rau 1-Jul

Paul Cmajdalka 3-Jul

Brodie Neumann 5-Jul

Wyatt Hohlt 6-Jul

Nathan Carroll (Meyer) 7-Jul

Michala Emshoff 7-Jul

Cody Kunkel 7-Jul

Rebecca Meyer 7-Jul

Reid Bentke 8-Jul

Brady Rau 8-Jul

Jeff Weirich 8-Jul

Mary Lee Mertz 9-Jul

Paisley Schulz 12-Jul

Brian Bentke 13-Jul

Alice Macik 14-Jul

Clinton Marburger 15-Jul

Michael Marburger 15-Jul

Kathryn Wittner 16-Jul

Dawson Draehn 17-Jul

Allan Niemeyer 17-Jul

Nate Rau 18-Jul

Mildred Pelkemeyer 19-Jul

Braxton Parker 20-Jul

Erin Pepper 20-Jul

Ruth Maass 21-Jul

Ivy Mueller 22-Jul

Kimberly Cmajdalka 23-Jul

Gladys Hodde 23-Jul

Luke Hardy 26-Jul

Jessica Meyer 26-Jul

Ethan Orts 26-Jul

Cody Davis 28-Jul

Gary Marburger 30-Jul

Cheryl Davis 31-Jul

Articles for the August newsletter must be

received by July 24th. Thank you.

Henry & LaVerne Ganske 2-Jul

Lance & Holly Lehde 9-Jul

Herbert Jr. & Kay Nell Glaesmann 15-Jul

Larry & Susan Henske 22-Jul

Ray & Theresa Rodenbeck 24-Jul

John & Mary Keienburg 25-Jul

Jerry & Beth Kunkel 27-Jul

Ronnie & Cindy Kelm 28-Jul

Mark & Connie Klausmeyer 30-Jul

BAPTISMAL

ANNIVERSARIES

Non-Profit Organization

PAID

Brenham, Texas PERMIT NO 3

Zion Lutheran Church

1800 FM 2679 Brenham, TX 77833 Phone: 979-836-7909

www.zionsvillelutheranchurch.org Email: zionsville1800@gmail.com

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