T Newsletter August 2013 Website

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Vacation Bible School just the mere mention of it arouses memories of crafts still sitting inboxes after 20 or even 30 years, Bible stories that we just cannot forget, and, of course, open-ing and closing songs with tunes that none of us can stop humming! I still remember some VBStunes from my youth I even sing them sometimes when I feel afraid or when I struggle withsomething that seems bigger than me. We cherish the days of VBS, but how often do we takethe time to ask the youth who participate, What really excited you at VBS?or, Whatdid you learn?

This year, I had the opportunity to ask those kinds of questions to the youth from our commu-nity. The answers amazed and amused me. Lest we laugh too loudly, however, let us remem-ber that all of the answers came from sincere minds! Thats why I often say that youth are not the Churchtomorrow; they are the Church today.

In the What excited you?category:

I like dancing and singing the songs!We really get to make some fun things like jewelry, musical instruments and bowls.Atlas and Hercules were funny. I want Hercules to win. (the opening skit)I met Paul. He told us about being put in prison and an earthquake came and none of them left

and the guard almost killed himself with a sword but Paul said, Stop we are all here!I like writing with ink and feathers and making jewelryand we even made a Trojan horse that

opens up and we can put stuff inWe played zombie tag in the olympic gamesthat was fun! (How many athletes can say that?)

In the What did you learn?category:

The work was hard but we learned the importance of working together and working for others inour community.

Pastor Mike was great. He led us in Bible study and then took us out to work in the community.I learned the Greek alphabet.I learned how to make a really pretty necklaceand then I made some music instrumentsI wanted

to use them when we sang the songs, but I cant get them yet, theyre still dryingGod loves everyone!We can give all of our worries and cares to God because God cares for us (one of the memory vers-

es from 1 Peter; its on the back of the VBS t-shirts)I learned how to make a cup and I put jewels all over itWell, we have to pay the people (shopkeepers) before we make our stuff. (Each youth was given

three coins each night to spend in the market place where they made crafts.)

Do you see why its important for us to listen to the youth? Their answers may seem simple and many ofthem are but the faith behind them goes so deep. Their willingness and openness to share shows you andme how we all can be when we are excited about God in our lives.

If you want to learn about yourself and have some fun teaching youth the faith that has helped youthroughout your life, volunteer next year for VBS! Christian Ed is always looking for volunteers. If you cantwait until then, our youth also need teachers for Sunday

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ZIONS LUTHERAN CHURCH

1801 East Second Street

Defiance, OH 43512

Rev. Timothy Reynolds, Pastor

419-782-8781

Fax: 419-782

-6719

August 2013

www.zionslutheranchurch.comVisit our website at:

Church Office Email:

[email protected]

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(Rev Timothy Reynolds continued)

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ELCA 25th AnniversarySeptember 8, 2013

Gods Work. Our Hands.For25years,theELCAhasbeenachurchdeeplyrootedinfaithandinsharingitspassionformakingpositivechangesintheworld.TocelebrateouranniversaryandourchurchscommitmenttosharingGodslovewithourneighbors,ourcongregationiscalledtotakepartinadedicateddayofserviceonSeptember 8, knownasGodswork. Our hands. Sunday.Youworkeverydaytowelcomeyourneighborsandmakeyourcommunityabetterplace.Nowletsdoittogetherasonebody,usingourhandstodoGodsworkinJesusChristsname.

OurchurchwillbeparticipatinginacommunityserviceprojectonSeptember8,sowewillbeorderingZionsLutheranChurcht -shirtstowearonthisday.Thereisan

orderformintheNarthexonthebulletinboard.Thet-shirtsareyellowandcost$8.00each.SizesincludeYouthSmall,MediumandLarge;AdultSmall,Medium,Large,andX-Large.Largersizeshaveanadditionalcharge:2XLis$2.00more;3XLis$3.00more;and4XLis$4.00more.

Theset-shirtsmust be ordered no later than August 4 inordertohavethemintime.

(sampleoft-shirtfrontandback)

Watchthechurchbulletinformorede-tailsontheserviceprojects.

School. Where else can you teach others and grow in your own faith at the same time?

Thank you to all who volunteered, spilled ink, sang songs, threw pottery, taped, glued or tied togethercrafts! Thanks to all the guys who played Paul; for Hercules Atlas and Athena and for all of the song lead-ers! Thanks to Kelly and Vicki from our own congregation for the planning and time behind the scenes aswell as implementation. Thanks to all four churches: St Paul Methodist, St Paul Lutheran, First Presbyterianand our own Zions for prayers, support and volunteers. As the ELCA logo says, Gods work. Our hands.Thanks be to God!

Gods peace,

Pastor Tim


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We pray for Gods comfortfor the following family whorecently lost a loved one:

Lenore Doctor on the loss ofher daughterin-law, Kari Doctor on July4, 2013.

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Thank you to the donor of the"Scripture and Words of Insption for Men" provided for thefathers on Fathers Day.

Gaylon D

Thank you for all the prayers, hugs, thoughacts and donations during Kari's passing. Itgood to have loving friends. Len

Altar GuildAnyone looking for a rewarding behind the scenes minis-try, please join us in the Altar Guild. This involves aboutone hour on Saturdays and Sundays about once a quarterpreparing the altar for the Lords Supper. The new year

begins at Advent and we could use some extra hands. Ifyou are interested in helping, please see Kate Frank orCindy Wendell.

W A N T E D

Pictures taken at the dedication ofZions Lutheran Church in May 1958.

If you have any pictures that you are willing to loan or to have digitally scanned, pleasecontact the church office at 419-782-8781 or Karen Bowling at 419-980-1027. Thereare plans to create a display so that everyone can see all of the changes made to thebuilding through the years.


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WORSH IP

SCHEDULE

Saturday 5:00 pm

Sunday 9:45 am

LLSLutherans of

Long Standing

AUGUST 6, 2013

2:00 p.m. in the HoferRoom

The Book Group

meets on

Monday,

August 12 at

7:00 pmin the

Shepfer Room.

The next meeng will be

August 18th

aer the

Worship Service. Cards will be placed in the

Narthex to be signed during

Fellowship Hour on Aug. 25th

.

Sisters in Christ

Scrapbook

Club

Meets Saturday, August 3rd

, from

8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Hofer

Room. Bring your own drink and a

snack to share.

Worship andMusic

Committee

Meets onAugust 8 at

7:00 p.m.


Zions LibraryHave you been in the library lately? The

materials, books, and videos are pretty

outdated. Would you like to see more re-cently written books from Christian authors

both fiction and non-fiction, spiritual

growth, and self-help as well as items for

teens and younger? Would you use the

library if it contained more current litera-

ture? I would be interested in your

thoughts about the use of our library.

Sue McKibben


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Please remember to call the churcoffice 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 num-ber.

THANK YOU!

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Lois Finkenbiner

The Laurels of Defiance Rm 308

1701 S. Jefferson Ave.

Defiance, OH 43512

Isabella Beindorf

The Laurels of Defiance

1701 S. Jefferson Ave.

Defiance, OH 43512

Elizabeth MumyKingsbury House

245 W. Rosewood Ave. Apt. 144

Defiance, OH 43512

Loann Peters

Kingsbury House

245 W. Rosewood Ave. Apt. 136

Defiance, OH 43512

Helen Rosebrock

Glenn Park

2429 William A. Diehl Ct. Apt. 155

Defiance, OH 43512

Mary ZirkleGlenn Park

2429 William A. Diehl Ct. Apt. 112

Defiance, OH 43512

Joyce Lichty

Vancrest of Holgate

600 Joe E. Brown

Holgate, OH 43527

Norma Mansfield

Kingsbury House

245 W. Rosewood Ave.

Defiance, OH 43512

Area Members in Nursing Homes and Assisted Living

Please send a card or

stop by to visit.

Addions to the

Zions Prayer List:

Phone Prayers: Barb Vogel at 419-393-2544

Eprayers: [email protected]

Call the Church oce at 419-782-8781.

If you are calling for someone other than yourself,

please be sure that you have permission.

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PRAYERGARDEN

Volunteers are

needed to water thegarden this summer. There is a sign up cal-endar on the Narthex small bulletin boardfor those wanting to help out. See Gwen

Anderson for details.

COMMUNITY MEALS

RESUME

After a brief break this summer, the Inn-keepers will resume the Community Din-ners on August 14th at 5:00 p.m. Volun-

teers are needed and welcomepleasecontact Elaine Davisfor details.


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August 2013LESSONS

AUGUST 3 & 4 PENTECOST 11Ecclesiastes 1:2, 12-14; 2:18-23

Psalm 49:1-

12

Colossians 3:1-11Luke 12:13-21

AUGUST 10 & 11 PENTECOST 12Genesis 15:1-6Psalm 33:12-22

Hebrews 11:1-13, 8-16Luke 12:32-40

AUGUST 17 & 18 PENTECOST 13Jeremiah 23:23-29

Psalm 82

Hebrews 11:29-12:2Luke 12:49-56

AUGUST 24 & 25 PENTECOST 14Isaiah 58:9b-14Psalm 103:1-8

Hebrews 12:18-29Luke 13:10-17

AUGUST 31 & SEPT 1 PENTECOST 15

Proverbs 25:6-7Psalm 112

Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16Luke 14:1, 7-14

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DCTV 5You may watch Zions Lutheran

Worship services on Wednesdays

@ 6:00 p.m. on DCTV 5 Defiance,

OH.

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Young at Heart

meets on WEDNESDAY,August 14, 2013

at 11:30 am, at Leftys Pizza

Mens 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

EqualExchangeCoffeeOn sale throughout the year!!!!

D E A D L I N E S

BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENT

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

September

NEWSLETTER DEADLINE

August 16, 2013

Some generous friends of Lutheran WorldRelief have issued a challenge. They willdouble the value of gifts receiveddollar for dollar between now and Au-gust 31, up to a total of $171,000! To do-nate, please mark LWR on your regulartithing envelopes, or use the green LWRenvelopes in the pews.
http://lwr.org/


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DEACON SUPPORT TEAM

Included in the last few months Trumpets were articles about your deacons. If you were notaware of your deacon, do you now know her or him? We hope you have a sincere interest ingetting to know your deacon as a present and future friend and confidant. Our Pastor is thebest resource with whom to discuss questions and concerns, but your deacon can also serveyou in a similar way.

Deacons are not exempt from having a deacon of their own. At times we need someone willing to lis-ten and we turn to our deacon.

As mentioned the last several months, deacons meet bi-monthly to discuss a variety of topics, but

more importantly we are available for you when your needs might require someone to talk with other thanPastor Tim occasionally.

We are grateful for the opportunity to serve the members of Zions Lutheran Church and we encourageyou to reach out to your deacon whenever the need arises.

If you are unsure about your deacon, please call the church office for assistance.Dick Anderson

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Altar FlowersAltar FlowersWe now have a

lovely crystal altar

vase for anyonewanng to donate

fresh owers from their garden

for the altar. If you would like

to do this, please sign up on the

ower chart in the entryway.

Pictures needed

Please feel free to email your digital

pictures of Zions events or Zions

members (with their permission please)

for our website and Facebook page.Please send pictures in either .jpeg

or .tif format. Our email address is:

[email protected]

SAY CHEESE!

Our Innkeeper guests are continually thankful for the food and supplies givenby our members and others throughout the community. In order to continue toserve their needs, we ask that you consider giving the following items: chickennoodle soup, hot & cold cereal, toothpaste, shaving gel, canned fruit, pudding,

jello, paper towels, toilet paper, detergent, boxed skillet meals, box potatoes,

spaghetti and dry pasta noodles, bottled water, canned meat tuna, sausage, chicken, Ramennoodles beef, chicken & shrimp, spaghetti sauce, tomato sauce, bottled fruit juices, micro-wave popcorn, salad dressing and cooking oil. On behalf of Diana Groll and myself, we thankyou for your ongoing generosity.

Dick Anderson


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August 2013

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SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WED THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

1

Pastor on vaca-

on unl Aug 69:00 a Bullen

Announcements

due5:00 p TOPS

2 3

7:30 a Weight

Watchers

8:00a Scrapbooking

5:00 p Worship

Shut In Communion

4

9:45 a Worship

Shut In Communion

5 6

Pastor Returns9:00 a Mens

Fellowship

9:00 a Weight

Watchers

2:00 p LLS5:30p Lighten Up

7

7:00 a Women @

Cabin Fever

8

9:00 a Bullen

Announcements

due5:00 p TOPS

7:00 p Worship &

Music Meeng

9 10

7:30 a Weight

Watchers

5:00 p Worship

119:45 a Worship

12

Pastors Day O

7:00 p Book

Group

13

9:00 a Mens

Fellowship

9:00 a Weight

Watchers

5:30 p Lighten Up

14

7:00 a Women @

Cabin Fever

11:30 a Young at

Heart at Lefys4:00 p Food Pantry

Sign Up

5:00 p CommunityDinner

15

9:00 a Bullen

Announcements

due5:00 p TOPS

7:00 p COUNCIL

MEETING

16

2:45 p.m.

SEPT. NEWSLET-

TER DEADLINE

17

7:30 a Weight

Watchers

5:00 p Worship

18

9:45 a Worship

11:00 a Sisters in

Christ

19

Pastor on vaca-

on unl Aug

27

20

9:00 a Mens

Fellowship

9:00 a Weight

Watchers

5:30 p Lighten Up

21

7:00 a Women @

Cabin Fever

5:00 p Community

Dinner

5:45 p Food Pantry

Pick Up

22

9:00 a Bullen

Announcements

due

5:00 p TOPS

23 24

7:30 a Weight

Watchers

5:00 p Worship

25

9:45 a Worship

11:00 a Cards

26 27

Pastor Returns9:00 a Mens

Fellowship

9:00 a Weight

Watchers

5:30 p Lighten Up

28

7:00 a Women @

Cabin Fever

5:00 p Community

Dinner

29 30 317:30 a Weight

Watchers

5:00 p Worship

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ALTAR FLOWERSAUGUST

4 AVAILABLE11 AVAILABLE

18

Donna Ripke25 Bill & Myrt Brownson

BULLETINSAUGUST

4 Betty Hohenberger11 AVAILABLE18 AVAILABLE25 AVAILABLE

ALTAR DUTYAUGUST

4Cindy Wendell

11Marsha Leaders

18 Barb Jones

25 Linda Hardy

31 Cindy Wendell

FELLOWSHIP HOUR for Sunday 9:45 amAUGUST

4Laurie Schey & Roxanne Maxson

11 Linda & Orville Hardy

18 Barb & Gene Vogel

25 Myrt & Bill Brownson

LECTOR & DEACON for Sunday 9:45 am(* DEACO NS)

AUGUST4*Tom Boals, Cindy Wendell, Audrey Eis

11

18 *Dawn McKibben, Dick Anderson, Doug Eis

25 Sue McKibben

IF YOU ARE UNA BLE TO FULFILL YOUR COMM ITMENT,

PLEASE ARRANGE FOR A SUBSTITUTE AND INFORM THE

CHURCH OFFICE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

HOSTS for Saturday 5:00 pmAUGUST

3Donna Ripke & Bob Thomas

10 Bob & Nancy Swingle

17 Sonia Bussing

24 Gene & Barb Vogel

31 Donna Ripke & Bob Thomas

LECTOR & DEACON for Saturday 5:00 pm

(* DEACO NS)

AUGUST3* Patty VanDemark

10 AVAILABLE

17 *Craig McKibben

24 AVAILABLE

31 *Linda Hardy

OFFERING COLLECTORS for Sunday 9:45 am

1st Sunday Randy Groll & Mary Boals

2nd Sunday Jim Eis & Bill Brownson

3rd Sunday Mary Boals & Cindy Wendell

4th Sunday Marsha Leaders & Chuck Bailey

USHERS for Sunday 9:45 am1st Sunday Randy & Diana Groll2nd Sunday Gene & Barb Vogel3rd Sunday Donna Schindler

4th Sunday

Mike & Deb Shockey

OFFERING COUNTERS

Marv Widmer, Jim Eis, John Jacob, Chuck Bailey

AUDIO-VISUALDoug Eis, Dale Worline, Shaun Holley, VickiStephens, Stormy Gutman.

Fellowship Hour substitutes: Roxanne Maxsonand Laurie Schey.

FaithActive in Love August 2013

Pastor Tim will be on vacation from July 29-Aug 5 and Aug 19-26. If you have an emer-gency, please contact the church office orPastor Eric Peltz of First Presbyterian Churchat 419-782-2781 or cell: 815-603-3880. Youmay also contact your Deacon.


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ZIONS EMAIL ADDRESSES

Office Secretary - [email protected]

Pastor- [email protected]

Treasurer- [email protected]

Website-

www.zionslutheranchurch.com

COUNCIL MEMBERS

Tom Boals, President

Deb Shockey, Vice Pres.

Gwen Anderson, Treasurer

Laurie Schey, Secretary

Mary Boals

Kim Chehi

Lenore Doctor

Randy Groll

Stormy Gutman

Roxanne Maxson

Elizabeth McNeely

Carl Snyder

Mark Stephens

Dale Worline

COUNCIL MEETS ONthe third Thursday of each

month (except July)

at 7:00 p.m.

DEACONS

Dick Anderson

Tom Boals

Audrey Eis

Doug Eis

Linda Hardy

Craig McKibben

Dawn McKibben

Patty VanDemark

Cindy Wendell

ZIONS MISSION STATEMENT

Driven by Gods spirit we will grow in faith and make Christs love known

O F F I C E H O U R S

Monday-

Friday

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 thatshould find it for you). If you would like

to post an event you may email it to

[email protected].

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BULLETINSSuggested donation

for bulletins is$20.00.

Prayer ListChurch Council hasenacted a new policyregarding the namesplaced on the churchprayer list in the bulle-tin. If you would likeprayers on the list forlonger than 3 weeks,please make another

request. Requests canbe sent to the churchoffice via phone 419-782-8781 or by emailat:zion111@embarqmail.

com

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