T Newsletter April 2015 Website

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ZION’S LUTHERAN CHURCH

1801 East Second Street

Defiance, OH 43512

Rev. Timothy Reynolds, Pastor

419-782-8781

Fax: 419-782-6719

April 2015

www.zionslutheranchurch.com

Visit our website at:

Church Office Email:

[email protected]

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O come, let us sing to the LORD; let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation!

Psalm 95.1

If the reality of global climate change has not extended winter weather, by the time you re-ceive this newsletter warmer weather should be the norm. That is my hope, at any rate – that warm weather has brought on sunny days and daffodils. Hope springs eternal for those of us who enjoy flowers. Whatever the situation, 21 March (the first day of Spring) has al-ready come and gone and we are in Holy Week!

Was the Resurrection morning adorned with such flowers of hope? When Jesus was raised from the dead, did lilies line the pathways to the tomb? Most likely not; though lilies are in-digenous to the Near East, and Narcissus as well, people didn’t adorn the cemeteries and graveyards with flowers like we do today. What did line the way to Jesus’ empty tomb, however, was a band of women who intended to anoint Jesus’ dead body with spices.

Hope had been lost. Time was up for Jesus; he had been in the tomb for a few days, and his body had be-gun to decompose. It’s gruesome to think about, but that’s the reality of death. All too painful is the loss of hope in the hearts of the spice bearers: all they had hoped for in Jesus was gone; hope had died. What they did not expect, however, was an empty tomb and a rolled away stone. The women had hoped to find a body, and a sealed tomb.

How often God has done the same with our lives: we reenact Jesus’ Passion in our lives, and do not expect God to raise us up from the pit of hell to which we have been handed over. When the proverbial “bad things happen to good people”, we wonder, “Where is God?” As followers of Jesus, we know how Jesus comes out in the end, but too often, we consign that to a magical act that has no meaning in daily life – only in the life to come. What difference does Jesus’ resurrection make in my life today? – that’s the question we should be asking.

Indeed, Jesus died – he was not “merely dead” he was “very sincerely” dead (to borrow words from L. Frank Baum). With him dies all the hope that you and I have in everything in which we place our hope – money, power, prestige, nationalism. In his resurrection, our eyes open to a new world that places our hope in God who suffers with us, God who has power to change even our darkest moments of hell to paradise. The flow-ers that spring forth at this time of year – crocuses, daffodils, tulips – they all remind us of hope buried deep in the ground for a time; hope that cannot be killed by snow, cold, hell, destruction, bleakness. Spring re-minds us of the new life, new birth that God grants each of us through the death and resurrection of Jesus, the Messiah – the reason for the season, the reason we celebrate each Sunday!

God grant you a joy-filled and joyful Paschal Season! God give you new eyes to see the beauty of the hope that lay dormant within you for too long! Sing a new song to the LORD!

+ Pr Tim

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Holy Week

Worship Times

April 2

7:00 p.m.

Maundy Thursday

(with communion)

April 3

7:00 p.m.

Good Friday Tenebrae

April 4

5:00 p.m.

Easter Vigil Eucharist

April 5

7:30 a.m.

Easter Sunrise Eucharist

8:30 a.m.

Easter Breakfast

9:45 a.m.

Easter Eucharist

11:15 a.m.

Easter Egg Hunt

Community Drug Awareness

Forum

April 28 at 7:00 p.m. at Zion’s

Speakers include:

Defiance County Sheriff Dave Westrick

A representative of the Multi-Area Narcotics Unit

Defiance County Prosecuting Attorney Morris Murray

Ken Bond—Recovery Services

NEWS FOR WOMEN OF THE ELCA The 2015 Synodical Convention will be June 20 at St Mark’s Lutheran Church in Bowling Green. The theme is “A Celebration of Generations”. The con-vention will open with worship led by Pastor Cathy Schibler, Assistant to the Bishop. Speakers include Karen Voris from Eagle River Alaska who is a representative from churchwide Women of the ELCA, Ivy Nehls and Kiesa Schwochow. The luncheon speaker is the director of “The Daughter Project” whose purpose is “to help survivors re-cover from the trauma of sex trafficking and to help prevent others from being trafficked”. More detailed information including the agenda for the day and registration form is on the bulletin board. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ The Maumee Valley spring assembly will be April 18 at St Stephen Lutheran in Hamler. The speak-er will be Robert Rogers who will inspire us to “Live a Life of No Regrets”. Mr Rogers lost his wife and four children in a flash flood in Kansas in 2003. Through his immediate trust in God, he has risen above adversity and shares his compelling message. A flyer including more information and a registra-tion form can be located on the bulletin board.


Church Council Highlights February 19, 2015

A Loads of Love - Free Laundry day will be held on Sunday, March 22, from 1-3 pm at Spin City.

“March of Love” – a love offering of designated items for the House of Ruth will take place during the 5 Sun-

days in March.

The Annual Chili Cook – off will be held on Sunday, March 15, following worship.

The deadline for Endowment Fund grant requests is April 1, 2015.

A Community Drug Awareness Forum is being planned for April – date to be determined.

Wednesday Lent Offerings are designated to the House of Ruth.

Connie Allgire will be assisting with Zion’s web page.

LIBRARY NEWS The book "25 Gifts: How a Month of Giving Can Change Your Life" by Cami Walker and donated by Chris and Randy Yoder has been placed in the church library. This book makes you more aware of the fact that the little things you do can make a difference in the daily lives of others. If you would like to read the books that Zion’s Book Club is reading, they will be placed in the library (usually monthly as they are completed). Right now the books "The Goldfinch" by Donna Tartt and "The Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline are available in the library.

SUNDAY SCHOOL HAPPENINGS

We have several opportunities for Zion’s young people to be involved with upcoming church events.

Palm Sunday—March 29th the children will join Pastor as he leads the procession with palm leaves.

Easter Sunday—April 5th our young people will make their offer of new creation (butterflies) to the Easter celebration during the procession. We will find the Alleluia Banner. After church the children will enjoy searching for Easter Eggs in the Prayer Garden. Pray for a beautiful weather day!

Mother’s Day—May 10th all Mothers will be recognized...surprise! Pentecost—May 24th we will offer a unique interpretation of what is Pentecost. Holy Trinity – May 31st we will share our concept in song and action about the Holy Trinity. Father’s Day – June 21st we will recognize our Fathers. As you can see we have many chances to share how important the Church Year is to each of us and how it provides the glue of what being a Christian means. WE HOPE AS MANY CHILDREN AS POSSI-BLE CAN BE PRESENT FOR THESE EVENTS. SEE YOU AT ZION’S LUTHERAN!

Waunita Badenhop

Kingsbury Place # 127

245 W. Rosewood Ave.

Defiance, OH 43512

Lowell & Norma Bailey



Defiance, OH 43512

Isabella Beindorf

The Laurels of Defiance

1701 S. Jefferson Ave.

Defiance, OH 43512

Lois Finkenbiner

The Laurels of Defiance # 308

1701 S. Jefferson Ave.

Defiance, OH 43512

Joyce Lichty

Vancrest of Holgate

600 Joe E. Brown

Holgate, OH 43527

Norma Mansfield

Twin Rivers

395 Harding Ave.

Defiance, OH 43512

LoAnn Peters



Defiance, OH 43512

Area Members in Nursing Homes and Assisted Living

Please send a card or

stop by to visit.

COUPONS

The Outreach and Evangelism Min-istry Teams are asking church mem-

bers to save and donate their coupon fliers from the Sunday paper. Coupons can be used by community members or to purchase food for Innkeepers. There is a donation basket in the Narthex for the fliers.

Additions to the Zion’s Prayer List:

Phone Prayers: Barb Vogel at 419-393-2544 E-prayers: [email protected]

Call the Church office at 419-782-8781.

If you are calling for someone other than yourself, please be sure that you have permission.


Please remember to call the church office when:

1. You will be or have already moved.

2. You have an addition to your family.

3. You have an address update and/or correction, or birthday correction.

4. New email address and/or phone number.

And the winner is ...

Jenny Epple

Chili Cook Off 2015

Thank you to all who participated in the 6th Annual Chili Cook - Off and

Junk Food Bingo! A great time was had by all … good

food, junk food, fun and fellow-ship :)

And - a Special thanks to the busi-nesses that generously donated

prizes: Dad's Dairy Depot, Little Caesars,

Padrone's Pizza, Subway

He's alive, He's alive, He's alive and I'm for-given, Heavens’ gates are open wide!

Bill Gaither

Zion’s Lutheran is known for its mission to rally around those in need. Recently I was the recipient of the “Zion’s Rally” and I must say it is a most heart warming experience. Most appreciated were visits by Pastor Tim and members along with numerous cards, verbal ex-pressions, and genuine concern shown by members living as a ”Child of God”. THANK YOU for including me in your mission to care for others. I must remember to thank my family for their hovering and provision for needs. I am truly blessed! Pass it on!

GOD BLESS ALL! Audrey Eis

DEACON SUPPORT TEAM

All members should be aware of their deacon and hopefully have met him or her to discuss any concerns or questions you may have had. Your deacons have a sincere interest in serving your needs and encourage you to bring your needs to the attention of Pastor, the deacon group or council which-ever is appropriate. In turn, we trust you have an equally sincere interest in getting to know your dea-con as a present and future friend and confidant. We also want to emphasize the importance of speaking with Pastor whenever the need arises. He wants to know your concerns to help provide a solution or answers to your questions. He remains the best resource within our congregation to share wisdom and knowledge. Deacons are not exempt from having a deacon of their own. At times we need someone willing to listen and we turn to our deacon. In our bi-monthly meetings, the nine deacons discuss a variety of topics concerning the spiritual welfare of the congregation. Most importantly we are available for you when your needs might require someone to talk with other than Pastor Tim. We are grateful for the opportunity to serve the members of Zion’s Lutheran Church and we en-courage you to reach out to your deacon whenever the need arises. Please call the church office for any assistance.

Dick Anderson

YOUTH CORNERYOUTH CORNERYOUTH CORNER Christian Education has information about spring and summer opportunities for our youth. TAKE A LOOK!

Community Vacation Bible School will once again be held at Defiance College – July 6-10, 2015 from 6:00 – 8:30 p.m. There are four churches that are sponsoring this event and if any of you are available to help please contact the church office or Audrey Eis (419-438-4947 or [email protected]) to offer your services. You may volunteer for one day or the whole week!

Youth Encounter," IMPACT", in Chicago, Il, June 25-28, Chicago Marriott Oak Brook

Summer Camp Registration Guide for Lutheran Hills, Lutherwald, and Lake Luther, in or near An-gola, Indiana. Starting June 14... various camps will be held for all age groups.

Check the church bulletin board for details on each opportunity. Hope you find something to inspire you!

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Loads of Love – Laundry Day Report Our second Loads of Love – Free Laundry Day was held on Sunday, March 22. During the 2 hour time span, we supplied money and de-tergent for 38 loads of laundry. Spin City Laundromat was a busy place! Let’s keep it going !!

mailto:[email protected]

mailto:[email protected]

MAR ATTENDANCE & OFFERINGS

ATTENDANCE DATE 5:00pm/9:45am Feb 28 & Mar 1 29/48 Mar 7 & 8 18/80 Mar 14 & 15 30/66 Mar 21 & 22 17/66

WORSHIP

SCHEDULE Saturday 5:00 pm

Sunday 9:45 am

DCTV 5

You may watch Zion’s Lutheran

Worship services on Wednesdays

@ 6:00 p.m. and Sundays at 8:00

a.m. on DCTV 5 Defiance, OH.

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LLS Lutherans of

Long Standing

APRIL 7, 2015

2:00 p.m.

In Luther Hall

Men’s Fellowship

meets every Tuesday

at 9:00 a.m. in the Library

ORGANIC COFFEE & TEA PRICES

Breakfast Blend $ 8.00

Decaf Breakfast Blend $ 9.00

English Breakfast Tea $ 3.00

Equal

Exchange

Coffee

On sale throughout the year!!!!

The Book Group

meets on

Monday, April 13 at 12:00 pm for lunch

at China Garden.

Young at Heart

meets on WEDNESDAY,

April 8, 2015

at 11:30 am, at Lefty’s Pizza

Sisters in Christ will meet after worship on April 19.

The following Sunday, cards will be placed in the Narthex to be signed.

Sisters in Christ

Scrapbook

Club

Meets Saturday, April 4, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Hofer Room. Bring your own drink and a snack to share.


Worship and Music

Committee

Meets on April 9.

See Neal Deniston

for more information.

DEADLINES

BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENT

Every Thursday at 9:00 a.m. (unless otherwise noted)

May NEWSLETTER

DEADLINE

April 16th

April 2015 LESSONS

APRIL 2 MAUNDY THURSDAY

Exodus 12:1-14 Psalm 116: 1-2, 12-19 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 John 13:1-17, 31b-35

APRIL 3 GOOD FRIDAY TENEBRAE

Isaiah 52:13-53:12 John 18:1-19:42

APRIL 4 EASTER VIGIL

Genesis 1:1-2:4a Exodus 14:10-31;15:20-21

Isaiah 55:1-11 Ezekiel 37:1-14 Daniel 3:1-29

Romans 6:3-11 John 20:1-18

APRIL 5 EASTER DAY

Acts 10:34-43 Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24 1 Corinthians 15:1-11

Mark 16:1-8

APRIL 11 & 12 EASTER 2

Acts 4:32-35 Psalm 133

1 John 1:1-2:2 John 20:19-31

APRIL 18 & 19 EASTER 3

Acts 3:12-19 Psalm 4

1 John 3:1-7 Luke 24:36b-48

APRIL 25 & 26 EASTER 4 Acts 4:5-12 Psalm 23

1 John 3:16-24 John 10:11-18


BULLETINS Suggested donation

for bulletins is $20.00.

WEEKLY BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS

are due on Wednesday mornings, by 9:00 a.m. unless otherwise

noted.

The March of Love collection for the

House of Ruth is winding down – but

there is still time to make your love of-

fering of bath soap, paper towels, toilet

paper, new bath towels and boxes of tis-

sues. Donations will be taken to the shel-

ter after Easter Sunday. Thank you to all

who have donated! Outreach & Evangelism Committee

April 2015

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SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WED THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

1 7:00 a Women @ Cabin Fever 9:00 a Bulletin An-nouncements due 5:00 p Outreach/Evangelism Meeting 5:30 p Meal 5:45 p Kids’ Club 6:00 p Bells 7:00 p Chancel Choir

2 5:00 p TOPS 7:00 p Maundy Thursday Service

3 7:00 p Good Friday Tenebrae Service

4 7:30 a Weight Watchers 5:00 p Easter Vigil Service

5 7:30 a Easter Sunrise Service 8:30 a Break-fast 9:00 a Sunday School 9:45 a Easter Service 11:15 a Easter Egg Hunt

6

Pastor’s Day Off

8:00 p Barber-shoppers

7

9:00 a Men’s Fellowship 9:00 a Weight Watchers 1:00 p Text Study 2:00 p LLS 5:00 p Lighten Up

8 7:00 a Women @ Cabin Fever 9:00 a Bulletin An-nouncements due 11:30 a Young at Heart at Leftys 5:00 p Food Pantry Sign Up 5:30 p Meal 5:45 p Kids’ Club

9 12:00 p Worship & Music Meeting 5:00 p TOPS

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11 7:30 a Weight Watchers 5:00 p Worship

12 9:00 a Sunday School 9:45 a Worship 11:00 a Sisters in Christ 12:00 p Quilts of Compassion

13 Pastor’s Day Off 12:00 p Book Group at China Garden 8:00 p Barber-shoppers

14 9:00 a Men’s Fellowship 9:00 a Weight Watchers 1:00 p Text Study 5:00 p Lighten Up

15 7:00 a Women @ Cabin Fever 9:00 a Bulletin An-nouncements due 5:30 p Meal 5:45 p Kids’ Club 6:00 p Food Pantry Pick Up 6:00 p Bells 7:00 p Choir

16 3:00 p.m. NEWS-LETTER DEADLINE 5:00 p TOPS

17


19

9:00 a Sunday School 9:45 a Worship 11:00 Sisters in Christ

20 Pastor’s Day Off 8:00 p Barber-shoppers

21 9:00 a Men’s Fellowship 9:00 a Weight Watchers 1:00 p Text Study 5:00 p Lighten Up

22 7:00 a Women @ Cabin Fever 9:00 a Bulletin An-nouncements due 5:30 p Meal 5:45 p Kids’ Club 6:00 p Bells 7:00 p Choir

23 5:00 p TOPS 7:00 p COUNCIL

24


26 9:00 a Sunday School 9:45 a Worship 11:00 Sign Cards 11:00 Endow-ment Meeting

27 Pastor’s Day Off 8:00 p Barber-shoppers

28 9:00 a Men’s Fellowship 9:00 a Weight Watchers 1:00 p Text Study 5:00 p Lighten Up 7:00 p Drug Fo-rum

29 7:00 a Women @ Cabin Fever 9:00 a Bulletin An-nouncements due 5:30 p Meal 5:45 p Kids’ Club 6:00 p Bells 7:00 p Choir

30 5:00 p TOPS



ALTAR FLOWERS 5 Bill & Cindy Wendell 12 AVAILABLE 19 AVAILABLE 26 Randy & Chris Yoder

BULLETINS 5 AVAILABLE 12 Judy Mekus 19 Karen Bowling 26 AVAILABLE

ALTAR DUTY 5 Cindy Wendell 12 Marsha Leaders 19 Leona Bailey 26 Linda Hardy

LECTOR & DEACON for Sunday 9:45 am

(* DEACONS) 2 7:00 p * Craig McKibben, Dick Anderson 5 7:30 a * Patty VanDemark, Doug Eis 5 9:45 a * Dawn McKibben, Tom Boals 12 Dick Heilmann 19 * Tom Boals, Audrey Eis 26 Carl Snyder

FELLOWSHIP HOUR for Sunday 9:45 am 5 Easter Sunday 12 Leona & Chuck Bailey 19 AVAILABLE 26 Audrey Eis

ACOLYTES & CRUCIFERS for Sunday 9:45 am Acolytes Crucifers

5 Ashley Hubbard Austin Hubbard

12 Choir Choir

19 Luke Reynolds Eric Engel

26 Sophie Reynolds Lexi Eis

OFFERING COLLECTORS for Sunday 9:45 am

1st Sunday Randy Groll & Mary Boals

2nd Sunday Bill Brownson & Randy Groll

3rd Sunday Mary Boals & Cindy Wendell

4th Sunday Marsha Leaders & Chuck Bailey 5th Sunday Randy Groll & Mary Boals

USHERS for Sunday 9:45 am 1st Sunday John Diehl 2nd Sunday Shawn Faryniarz 3rd Sunday Laurie & Dwaine Schey 4th Sunday Tom & Mary Boals 5th Sunday Youth

HOSTS for Saturday 5:00 pm 4 Bob Thomas & Donna Ripke 11 Sonia Bussing & Nancy Swingle 18 Barb & Gene Vogel 25 Bob Thomas & Donna Ripke

LECTOR & DEACON for Saturday 5:00 pm

(* DEACONS) 4 * Cindy Wendell, Doug Eis

11 AVAILABLE

18 * Dawn McKibben

25 AVAILABLE

OFFERING COUNTERS

John Jacob, Gene Vogel, & Larry Wagner. Subs: Bob Thomas, Dwaine Schey, Sue McKibben AUDIO-VISUAL Doug Eis, Stormy Gutman, Shaun Holley.

IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO FULFILL YOUR COMMITMENT,

PLEASE ARRANGE FOR A SUBSTITUTE AND INFORM THE

CHURCH OFFICE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

Faith Active in Love April 2015

QUILTS OF COMPASSION

“Bringing Help and Hope to the Hurting”

meets on Sunday, April 12 at noon in Luther Hall.

ZION’S EMAIL ADDRESSES

Office Secretary - [email protected]

Pastor - [email protected]

Treasurer - [email protected]

Website - www.zionslutheranchurch.com

COUNCIL MEMBERS

2015

Tom Boals, President

Shawn Farnyiarz, Vice President

Gwen Anderson, Treasurer

Laurie Schey, Secretary

Mary Boals

Karen Bowling

John Diehl

Lenore Doctor

Alexis Eis

Audrey Eis

Carl Snyder

COUNCIL MEETS ON the third Thursday of each

month (except July)

at 7:00 p.m.

DEACONS

Dick Anderson

Tom Boals

Audrey Eis

Doug Eis

Craig McKibben

Dawn McKibben

Patty VanDemark

Cindy Wendell

ZION’S MISSION STATEMENT

“Driven by God’s spirit we will grow in faith and make Christ’s love known”

OFFICE HOURS

Monday - Thursday

9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Find us and “Like” us – we need more

followers to spread the word! Are you

“friends” with a former member? – invite

them too – we love staying in contact!

Have a question about an upcoming

event? – you may find your answer.

And, you can add your comments, too!

(If you have trouble searching – type in

”Zions Lutheran Defiance” and that

should find it for you). If you would like

to post an event you may email it to

[email protected].

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Prayer List

Church Council has en-acted a policy regarding the names placed on the church prayer list in the bulletin. If you would like prayers on the list for longer than 3 weeks, please make another request. Re-quests can be sent to the church office via phone 419-782-8781 or by email at: zion111@ embarqmail.com

Get your copy in the church narthex!

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Christ in Our Home and Word in Season


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