T Newsletter March 2013

What do you expect in Lent? Do you expect anything? I always expect to slow down a bit so that I can experience God in a different way, but usually I go at a quicker pace through each day. Visiting with a shut-in or someone who is sick permits me a moment to slow down and to listen to what God is doing. Maybe that’s what Lent is about – finding God in the midst of the fast-paced and over-charged days of late winter and early spring.

When I go to visit with someone, whether in Lent or any other season, I can always expect a story. I like stories, especially ones that tell of how we touch each other’s lives. Sometimes they’re quite personal, sometimes funny, sometimes sad; but always, the stories that I hear remind me about two things: first, no matter the frailties and vulnerabilities of life I experience, someone else is experiencing them, too; second, God is present always.

Recently, I visited with Joyce Motter. As is our custom, we shared communion and talked about family and friends. She always wants to know how everyone is getting along in my family and in the congregation. Without fail, she astounds me at her ability to remember so many details about the lives of so many who have passed through the doors of our congregation. She shared with me a story that has brightened her day since Advent Season!

Joyce opened her doors to Christmas carolers from Zion’s on Sunday evening, 16 December 2012. As always before, she was in the process of decorating for Christmas. Her teddy bears lined the stair and hallway, her Christmas tree was not yet up and her train set didn’t run that night, but she enjoyed the sounds of Christ-mas with the carolers. She especially enjoyed the voice of one young man who, in her words, “was just about this tall” (raising her hand to just a few inches above her 4ft); “he had blonde hair and he wanted to sing me a song. That really made my Christmas! Do you know who he was?”

“Well, Joyce,” I said, “it sounds like one of Charlie Stephens’ grandsons. I think Zach Stephens sang to you.”

“Oh, that really impressed me to see a young man who wanted to sing for me – and he sang so well, I tapped my toe and tried to sing along with him.” She laughed as she remembered the experience. Zach’s song touched her heart and reminded her that mere words cannot describe how God visits us in unexpected ways. His simple act of grace invited her into his life as together they participated in God’s dance of life. Zach did not count the cost of putting himself in a vulnerable situation of singing to Joyce and her heart opened up to God’s grace. He reminded Joyce, through his own presence with her that God was present with her.

Perhaps too rarely do we think of our children as evangelists, but Zach shared God’s good news with Joyce that December afternoon; and she is still talking about it.

That’s the way God’s good news is spread – one person at a time. When one hears the good news, feels the joy inside and sees the joy of the one who shared with her, she cannot quit talking about it. The good news of God from Zach changed Joyce’s life! Way to go, Zach!

Let’s all follow the example of our children, as so simply and easily they share God’s good news with others.

God’s peace for a blessed Lent,

+ Pr Tim

ZION’S LUTHERAN CHURCH

1801 East Second Street

Defiance, OH 43512

Rev. Timothy Reynolds, Pastor

419-782-8781

Fax: 419-782-6719

March 2013

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Church Office Email:

[email protected]

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Lenten Worship

Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m.

Lent 3 March 6 Jane Myers “Sent with the Spirit”

Lent 4 March 13 Helena Morris “Valuing Young People”

Lent 5 March 20 Audrey Eis “Expecting to be Surprised”

Soup and Sandwiches will be served by the following Ministry Teams on Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m.

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Lenten Meal Schedule

Date Ministry Team

March 6 Chancel Choir

March 13 Ladies Bible/Book Study Groups

March 20 Council

March 27 Innkeepers

Bible Study Sundays

During Lent

March 3, 10, 17

5:00 p.m. Bring your Bible—we will be

studying the Song of Solomon.

Holy Week Worship Times

March 28 Maundy Thursday (with communion) 7:00 p.m.

March 29 Good Friday 7:00 p.m.

March 30 Easter Vigil Eucharist 5:00 p.m.

March 31 Easter Sunrise Eucharist 7:30 a.m.

March 31 Easter Breakfast 8:30 a.m.

March 31 Easter Eucharist 9:45 a.m.

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March 15March 15March 15---17, 2013 Chicago, IL17, 2013 Chicago, IL17, 2013 Chicago, IL

Youth Grades 6Youth Grades 6Youth Grades 6---121212

Youth RetreatYouth RetreatYouth Retreat

Saturday evening event—Crazy Dress Night ...Pack your Crazy Outfit and Color your Hair. Come along and have some fun & go on a Faith Journey!!! See Deb Shockey See Deb Shockey See Deb Shockey

or Vicki Stephens for more information.or Vicki Stephens for more information.or Vicki Stephens for more information.


Exchange Disciples The Northwestern Ohio Synod Mission Partners Ministry Team (MPMT) has set a goal to have a repre-sentative from a Mission Partner congregation attend worship every Sunday at Redeemer, Salem, and other struggling churches in the Synod. We are calling this program "Exchange Disciples". Your con-gregation has supported Redeemer in the past and I pray that you will continue this vital support this year. As the liaison between the MPMT and Redeemer, I am seeking persons, families, or groups to attend services at Redeemer. Redeemer is located at 1702 Upton Avenue (corner of Oakwood) in Toledo and Sunday worship begins at 10:30 am. Pastor Lori Strang leads an inspiring, uplifting service and your members will be revitalized by attending. We are suggesting that those who attend worship at Redeemer contribute the offering they would normally give to their "home" church on that particular Sunday to Redeemer, in-stead. It is important that members of Redeemer's Mission Partner congregations become involved and support the ministries of Redeemer. If you are aware of anyone in your congregation who would like to worship for one Sunday at Redeemer (or would like more information), please have them contact me by phone at 419-874-5215 or email at [email protected] to schedule a Sunday. I am currently scheduling through Septem-ber, 2013. Please continue to pray for our Mission Partner recipient congregations and consider supporting Redeemer as "Exchange Disciples". God's Peace to you, Tom Iserman Zoar Lutheran Church Perrysburg, Ohio

mailto:[email protected]

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EASTER FLOWERS 2013

We welcome you to order flowers to be used in the sanctuary on

Easter. Flowers can be picked up after the late service on Easter

Sunday. Payment must accompany order.

The price is $12.00 for each plant.

Lily________ Tulip_______ Hyacinth________

Amount Enclosed $___________

Please make checks payable to: Zion’s Lutheran Church.

THE DEADLINE FOR ORDERING IS

Sunday, March 17, 2012

Given By: (Please print name as you would like it to appear)

______________________________________________________________________________

In Memory of: _________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

In Honor of: ___________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________


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Additions to the Zion’s Prayer List:

Phone Prayers: Barb Vogel at 419-393-2544

Eprayers: [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.


CHANCEL CHOIR

Will practice on

Sundays at 9:00 a.m.

during Lent.

“Coffee Break”

While your kids are in Sunday School or if you arrive early for Church, you are invit-ed to come and connect with

fellow Zion’s members. We’ll talk about the week and maybe share how your faith helped you get through it. On Sundays at 9:00 a.m. we will meet in the Church Library. This is a casual event—come and go with your cup of Joe! Coffee will be provided or bring your favor-ite drink.

ENDOWMENT FUND GRANTS

If you are involved in an organization or group and have a need for funding to accomplish one of the below three purposes, please submit a written request to: Chairman of Zion’s Luther-an Church Endowment Fund , by April 1, 2013. For outreach into the community or synod

as grants to seminaries, colleges or stu-dents attending such schools.

For Missions of the ELCA or to programs for persons in our parish area who are in spiritual or economic need.

For capital improvements, debt reduction, or a building program of Zion’s Lutheran Church, Defiance, Ohio.

Please contact Chris Yoder at 419-438-3808 for

more information.

CONGRATULATIONS to Jeff and Mandi

Starner on the birth of a new son, Anderson Jay Starner, on January 14, 2013. Anderson has a big sister, Campbell.

CHURCH WOMEN UNITED

All ladies are invited to the Human Rights Celebration, to be held at Trinity United Methodist Church, 413 East Second St., on Friday, March 1, at 1:30 p.m. Refreshments and fellowship will follow the service. For more information go to www.churchwomen.org.

http://www.churchwomen.org

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Treasurer’s Report - January 2013

Respectfully submitted by,

Gwen Anderson Gwen Anderson, Treasurer

Beginning Balance

1/1/2013 Receipts January

2013 Disbursements

January 2013

Ending Balance

1/31/2013

Ministry 3857.41 15,392.40 10,870.08 8379.73

Designated 6269.51 3038.00 2096.86 7210.65

InnKeepers 12386.49 50.00 627.03 11,809.46

Schlegel 1144.02 0 80 1064.02

Memorial 16,493.64 200.00 0 16,693.64

Mission .80 25.00 0 25.80

Prayer 3461.04 0 2624.83 836.21

Youth 3043.38 5.00 372.00 2676.38

Zions 3098.16 100.00 125.00 3073.16

Capitol 107,816.73 748.00 4294.02 104,270.71

Bequest 32,500.00 0.00 0.00 32,500.00

TOTALS: 190,071.18 19,558.40 21,089.82 188,539.76

A special thank you to Pastor Tim for his visits and prayers, to the choir who came out to Lau-

rels and sang Christmas Carols, for the cards

and flowers, thank you and God Bless you all.

Waunita Badenhop


Church Council Highlights February 21, 2013

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COME AND HANG OUT WITH ZION’S YOUTH GROUP!

Beginning the first Sunday of March (and all the following Sun-days), the newly remodeled Youth

Room on the lower level of the west wing will be open for the

teens to have their own space to relax, hang out, and play games.

Please come and join the fun!

Approved Fitzenrider’s to proceed with replacing the roof top heating

unit that is no longer working.

Reviewed major repairs that are needed on the church building. A

prioritized list with quotes will be created.

Treasurer’s books for 2012 have been audited and the report has

been placed on file.

The Youth Room will be open on Sundays, beginning March 3.

Endowment Fund Committee is accepting grant requests until April

1.

Lenore Doctor will be the new Chairperson for the Outreach Ministry

Team.


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 cor-rection, or birthday correction.

4. New email address and/or phone num-ber.

THANK YOU!

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Lois Finkenbiner

The Laurels of Defiance

Room 308

1701 S. Jefferson Ave.

Defiance, OH 43512

Isabella Beindorf

The Laurels of Defiance

1701 S. Jefferson Ave.

Defiance, OH 43512

Elizabeth Mumy

Kingsbury 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 Zirkle

Glenn 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.

***IMPORTANT REMINDER***

If you are the last person to leave a room or the building, please check to make sure that all lights, especially those in the bathrooms, are turned off. Please check that all of the doors are completely closed and locked before you leave for the night. Thank you for helping to conserve energy and for keeping the building safe.

NEW WEBSITE with Live

Streaming We now have Live Streaming of our

services on the new website. Even

if you can’t be here in person, you

can still worship with us!

Our new web address is:

www.zionslutheranchurch.com


ATTENDANCE & OFFERINGS

ATTENDANCE MINISTRY CAP IMP

DATE 5:00pm/9:45am FUND $ FUND $

Feb 2/3 19/74 $ 4,651.81 $ 350.00

Feb 9/10 25/87 $ 3,288.90 $ 66.00

Feb 13—Ash Wed 65

Feb 16/17 21/73 $ 3.057.07 $ 275.00

Feb 20 47

Feb 23/24 21/59 $ 2,890.26 $ 101.00

WORSHIP

SCHEDULE Saturday 5:00 pm

Sunday 9:45 am

DCTV 5

You may watch Zion’s Lutheran

Worship services on Wednesdays

@ 6:00 pm and on Sundays at

9:00 am on DCTV 5 Defiance, OH.

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LLS Lutherans of

Long Standing

MARCH 5, 2013

2:00 p.m. in the Hofer

Room

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

March 11 at 7:00 pm

in the Shepfer Room

Young at Heart

meets on WEDNESDAY,

March 13 , 2013

at 11:30 am, at Lefty’s Pizza

The next meeting will be March 17th after the Worship Service. Cards will be placed in the

Narthex to be signed dur-ing Fellowship Hour on March 24th.

Sisters in Christ

Scrapbook

Club

Meets Saturday, March 2, 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 Thursday, March 14

at 7:00 p.m.

DEADLINES

BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENT

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

APRIL

NEWSLETTER DEADLINE

March 15, 2013

March LESSONS

MARCH 2 & 3 3 LENT Saturday: Luke 15:1-32 Sunday: Isaiah 55:1-9

Psalm 63:1-8 1 Corinthians 10:1-13

Luke 13:1-9

MARCH 9 & 10 4 LENT Saturday: Luke 16:19-31 Sunday: Joshua 5:9-12

Psalm 32 2 Corinthians 5:16-21 Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32

MARCH 16 & 17 5 LENT Saturday: Luke 18:31-19:10

Sunday: Isaiah 43:16-21 Psalm 126

Philippians 3:4b-14 John 12:1-8

MARCH 23 & 24 PALM SUNDAY Saturday: Luke 19:29-44 Sunday: Isaiah 50:4-9a

Psalm 31:9-16 Philippians 2:5-11 Luke 22:14-23:56

MARCH 28 MAUNDY THURSDAY Exodus 12:1-14

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

MARCH 29 GOOD FRIDAY Isaiah 52:13-53:12

Psalm 22 Hebrews 10:16-25 John 18:1-19:42

MARCH 30 EASTER VIGIL Romans 6:3-11 John 20:1-18

MARCH 31 EASTER DAY Acts 10:34-43

Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24 1 Corinthians 15:19-26

Luke 24:1-12

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Please help keep our records accu-rate! If your birthday is not here or is incorrect, please call the church office at 419-782-8781 or email the church secretary at [email protected]

Thanks!


Happy BirthdayHappy BirthdayHappy Birthday March 2013March 2013March 2013 Stephanie Demar 3/1

Connie Allgire 3/2

Jim Cochran 3/2

Debra Smith 3/3

Barbara Jones 3/4

Marilyn Engel 3/6

Daniel Bostelman 3/8

Betsy Wagner 3/9

Danielle Engel 3/10

Mckenna Frank 3/10

Dawn McKibben 3/10

Thomas Davis 3/12

Cyndi Ensign 3/12

Marty Frank III 3/12

Herb Delventhal 3/13

Annie Reynolds 3/13

Nick VanDemark 3/13

Ron Allgire 3/14

Ordis Hahn 3/14

Beth Heilmann 3/14

Tracey Kennedy 3/15

Phil Schaufele 3/15

Elaine Davis 3/17

Carolyn Brown 3/18

Ardith Wilson 3/19

Jason Bostelman 3/21

Philip Rickard 3/22

Rodell Behlke 3/23

Glenn Graf 3/23

Ashley Hubbard 3/24

Austin Hubbard 3/24

Henry Hoffman 3/26

Carsen Hageman 3/27

Karen Bostelman 3/29

Julie Leatherman 3/29

Richard Bostelman 3/30

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Our Innkeeper guests are continually thankful for the food and supplies given by our members and others throughout the community. In order to continue to serve their needs, we ask that you consider giving the following items: chicken noodle 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, Ramen noodles – 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 thank you for your ongoing generosity.

Dick Anderson

DEACON SUPPORT TEAM

Included in the last few months’ Trumpets were articles about your deacons. If you were not aware of your deacon, do you now know her or him? We hope you have a sincere interest in getting to know your deacon as a present and future friend and confidant. Our Pastor is the best resource with whom to discuss questions and concerns, but your deacon can also serve

you 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 than Pastor Tim occasionally. We are grateful for the opportunity to serve the members of Zion’s Lutheran Church and we encourage you 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


FREE PUBLIC FORUMS

School Safety and Guns

Monday March 4, 7-9 pm at Knights of Columbus in Archbold, OH

Thursday, March 7, 7-9 at the Bryan Eagles in Bryan, OH

Tuesday, March 19, 7-9 pm at Defi-ance College—Schomburg Auditorium

Defiance, OH

Come listen and share your concerns and ideas for safety in our schools.

Co-sponsored by Shalom Counseling & Mediation Center and Defiance College Criminal Justice Program.

81ST ANNUAL LENTEN TEA

First Lutheran Church in Bryan invites all ladies to their Lenten Tea on Sunday, March 17th, at 3:00 pm. There will be a program of scrip-ture and song honoring St. Patrick and our Irish-American heritage. Refresh-ments will be served after the program. Please RSVP by March 15 to Janet Schumm at 419-636-1251.

March 2013

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SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WED THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

1 2 7:30a Weight Watchers 8:00a Scrapbook 5:00 Worship Shut In Communion

3

9:00 Sunday School 9:00 Chancel Choir 9:45 Worship

Shut In Communion

5:00 Bible Study

4

Pastor’s Day Off

7:30a —5p HELP ME GROW SCREENING

5 9:00 a Men’s Fellowship 9:00 a—Weight Watchers 2:00 p—LLS 5:30—Lighten Up 6:30 –Discipleship 101

6 7:00 a Women @ Cabin Fever 5:00 p Community Dinner 6:00 p Hand bells 7:00 p Lenten Worship

7

9:00 a—Bulletin Announcements due 5:00—TOPS

8 9

7:30 Weight Watchers 5:00 Worship

10

CHANGE CLOCKS 9:00 Sunday School 9:00 Chancel Choir 9:45 Worship

Shut In Communion

5:00 Bible Study

11

Pastor’s Day Off

7:00 Book Group

12

9:00 a—Men’s Fellowship 9:00 a—Weight Watchers 5:30—Lighten Up

13 7:00 a Women @ Cabin Fever 11:30 a Young at Heart—Leftys 4:00 Food Pantry Sign Up 5:00 p Community Dinner 6:00 p Hand bells 7:00 p Lenten Worship

14

9:00 a—Bulletin Announcements due 5:00 TOPS 7:00 - Worship & Music Meeting

15

2:45 p.m. MARCH NEWS-LETTER DEADLINE

16


17

9:00 Sunday School 9:00 Chancel Choir 9:45 Worship 11:00 Sisters in Christ 5:00 - Bible Study

18

Pastor’s Day Off

19

9:00 a—Men’s Fellowship 9:00 a—Weight Watchers 5:30—Lighten Up 7:00 p—Deacons Meeting

20 SPRING

7:00 a Women @ Cabin Fever 5:00 p Community Dinner 5:45 p Food Pantry Pick Up 6:00 p Hand bells 7:00 p Lenten Worship

21

9:00 a—Bulletin Announcements due 5:00 TOPS

7:00 Council Meeting

22

23


24 PALM SUN-DAY 9:00 Sunday School 9:00 Chancel Choir 9:45 Worship 11:00 Cards

25

9:00 a—Bulletin Announcements due

Pastor’s Day Off

26 9:00 a—Men’s Fellowship 9:00 a—Weight Watchers 5:30—Lighten Up

27 7:00 a Women @ Cabin Fever 5:00 p Community Dinner 6:00 p Hand bells

28 7:00 p—MAUNDY THURSDAY SER-VICE

29 7:00 P—GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE

30 7:30 Weight Watchers 5:00 P—EASTER VIGIL

31 7:30 Easter Sunrise Eucharist 8:30 Breakfast 9:45 Easter Eucharist


ALTAR FLOWERS: March 31 Charles & Barb Stephens

BULLETINS: March 3 AVAILABLE

10 AVAILABLE

17 AVAILABLE

24 AVAILABLE 31 AVAILABLE

ALTAR DUTY March 3 Cindy Wendell

10 Marsha Leaders

17 Barb Jones

24 Kate Frank 28 Kate Frank 31 Kate Frank

ACOLYTES March 3 Oakely Demar

10 Skyler Grosenbacher

17 Luke Reynolds

24 Zack Stephens 31 Alexis Eis

CRUCIFERS March 3 Eric Engel

10 Worship Team Member

17 Elizabeth McNeely

24 Eric Engel 31 Oakely Demar

FELLOWSHIP HOUR for Sunday 9:45 am March 3 Kate Frank

10 Karen Bowling & Lenore Doctor

17 Marsha & Neal Deniston

24 Audrey & Jim Eis 31 EASTER

HOSTS for Saturday 5:00 pm March 2 Sonia Bussing & Donna Ripke

9 Sonia Bussing & Donna Ripke

16 Bob & Nancy Swingle

23 Sonia Bussing & Donna Ripke 30 Sonia Bussing & Donna Ripke

LECTOR & DEACON for Saturday 5:00 pm (* DEACONS) March 2 * Dawn McKibben

9 Sally Grosenbacher

16 * Dick Anderson

23 AVAILABLE 28 *Craig McKibben, Dawn McKibben, Cindy Wendell 30 *Cindy Wendell, Audrey Eis, Linda Hardy

LECTOR & DEACON for Sunday 9:45 am (* DEACONS) March 3 *Cindy Wendell, Audrey Eis, Linda Hardy

10 Dick Heilmann

17 * Doug Eis, Patty Vandemark, & Tom Boals

24 Sue McKibben 31 7:30 *Dick Anderson, Doug Eis, Patty Vandemark 31 9:45 *Tom Boals, Craig McKibben, Dawn McKibben

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 5th Sunday Randy Groll & Mary Boals

USHERS for Sunday 9:45 am

1st Sunday Randy & Diana Groll

2nd Sunday Gene & Barb Vogel

3rd Sunday Donna Schindler & Annie Reynolds

4th Sunday Mike & Deb Shockey

5th Sunday Elizabeth McNeely & Youth

OFFERING COUNTERS

Marv Widmer, Jim Eis, John Jacob, Chuck Bailey

AUDIO-VISUAL Doug Eis, Dale Worline, Vicki Stephens, Shaun Holley, Stormy Gutman.

IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO FULFILL YOUR COMMIT-

MENT, PLEASE ARRANGE FOR A SUBSTITUTE

AND INFORM THE CHURCH OFFICE AS SOON

AS POSSIBLE.

Fellowship Hour substitutes: Roxanne Maxson and Laurie Schey.

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Faith Active in Love March 2013

ZION’S 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

DEACONS

Dick Anderson

Tom Boals

Audrey Eis

Doug Eis

Linda Hardy

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 - 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 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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MOVE YOUR CLOCKS AHEAD ONE HOUR AT 2:00 A.M. ON

MARCH 10.

BULLETINS Suggested donation

for bulletins is $20.00.

Prayer List

Church Council has en-

acted a new policy re-

garding 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 an-

other request. Requests

can be sent to the

church office via phone

419-782-8781 or by

email at:

[email protected].


Get your copy in the church narthex!

Partners Mission in

WEATHER

DELAYS & CLOSINGS

For any cancellations due to bad weather you may

tune into: Channel 11 (website: www.wtol.com)

OR WDFM 98.1 (website www.981mix.com)

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MARCH 17

“Walk a Mile in My Shoes”

April 22, 2013

6:30 p.m.

Downtown Defiance

Attention All Men and Boys:

Please sign up to walk a mile in a pair of red ladies’ shoes.

This walk is to raise awareness about domestic violence.

There is a sign up sheet in the Narthex.

Shoes are provided, please list your shoe size.

ALL MALES ARE GREATLY ENCOURAGED TO SIGN UP FOR

THIS WALK!

OFFERING ENVELOPES

Please assist the counters and church secretary in accurately recording your tithes and offerings by using your assigned numbered offering envelopes. If you did not receive a box of envelopes, and would like to have one, please stop by the church office or you may ask Treasurer, Gwen Anderson for a box. Please do not use the designated World Relief envelopes for regular offerings as that may cause confusion and inaccura-cies in our remittances to World Relief and on your annual contribution statements.

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T Newsletter March 2013