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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

May 2015

www.zionslutheranchurch.com

Visit our website at:

Church Office Email:

[email protected]

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“While in their joy they were disbelieving and still wondering, Jesus said to the disciples, “Have you anything here to eat?”

The Good News according to Luke 24.41

Teillard de Chardin, a Roman Catholic priest who was also a scientist once said, “We are not bodies of flesh seeking a spiritual experience; we are spiritual bodies seeking a bodily experi-ence.”

I am not certain I like, or even agree with Chardin’s observation. I think that human beings cannot be subdivided into spirit OR body – we are both. I don’t know about you, but I have experiences that I would call spiritual, others I would call “fleshy.” Maybe, however, I cannot divide them in such a way – human experiences, when God is in the mix, defy definition. Let me give some examples.

When I eat with my family, most times we are concerned with getting “reacquainted” after a day at school, or work. Rarely do we sit down to a meal together and someone says, “I haven’t eaten all day! I am fam-ished!” I would say that eating with my family is one of those inexplicable experiences: of course, we fulfill the bodily function of nourishing the body, but the spiritual nourishment is also there in the conversation.

If, on the other hand, I sit down to a meal with someone who has had nothing to eat for some time, the conversation does not come as easily; the body needs to be nourished. Perhaps, after the meal, the person will feel more comfortable and wish to share – perhaps not; but what is certain, spiritual experiences are not as easily discerned when the belly is empty.

The resurrected Jesus shows us that human beings are made up of both spiritual and bodily desires. In reali-ty, the spiritual always exists with the bodily experience, but when bellies are full, we more easily recognize the spiritual. Perhaps more importantly, when we eat, can we recognize that Jesus eats with us? Can we see Jesus in the other person with whom we eat, or are we too consumed with filling the belly?

As Luke tells us, joy is part of our experience when Jesus stands in our presence; but on its heels comes dis-believing and wondering. Faith is like that; just when I think I have everything figured out, God makes the ordinary extraordinary – and that makes me uneasy.

I want Jesus to be above human vulnerability, above the challenges I face so that he can be my “superman”! I don’t want a Savior who eats, cries, gets angry, or even dies; and yet, that is the kind of Sav-ior we actually have! The one who comes and gives peace, is the same one who dies on a cross; the same Jesus who suffers the punishment of Roman oppression, is the same one who sits with me, walks with me, and suffers with me every step of my faith journey.

We do not have the option of dividing which part of Jesus is human, which is divine; we also do not have the option of dividing out ourselves as spiritual/human. All that we have, all that we are is part of our experi-ence. Where is God in all that? Perhaps across the table from us asking for a piece of meat, or a smile, or just a word.

Alleluia! Christ is Risen!

+ Pr Tim

FOOD AND PAPER PANTRY

Our Innkeeper guests are grateful for the generosity of this community’s dona-

tions over the years. Food donations are still being accepted and encouraged, but

the Food Pantry will be starting to focus more on paper products, cleaning sup-

plies, and personal hygiene in the future. If you would like to help us with this

project, we will be collecting household cleaning products, laundry soap, dryer

sheets, dish soap, paper towels, toilet paper, body soap, deodorant, shampoo, conditioner, shav-

ers for men and women, shaving cream, toothbrushes, toothpaste, dental floss, lip balm, body

lotion, feminine hygiene products, etc. We thank you for your donations.

Richard Maxson and Laura Raines

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SUNDAY SCHOOL NEWS

We have several opportunities for Zion’s young people to be involved with upcoming church events. Mother’s Day—May 10th—All Mothers will be recognized...surprise! Pentecost—May 24th—Share in our interpretation of Pentecost Holy Trinity – May 31st—Music and action for the Holy Trinity Father’s Day – June 21st—We will recognize our Fathers...surprise! Zion’s Sunday School program will end with the month of May. Be sure to sign up to participate in

the Summer Vacation Bible School program at Defiance College. (see below)

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 POSSIBLE CAN BE PRESENT FOR THESE EVENTS.

Working with Zion’s young people has been a pleasure especially since many have developed a bond as a group. They look forward to spending time with each other and that is exactly what GOD has in mind. REMEMBER...WE NEED GOD & GOD NEEDS US!

We will look forward to the Fall and new programming for that season. Hopefully all of you will re-

turn and also bring a friend to enjoy our company. God Bless! SEE YOU AT ZION’S!

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL Defiance College

July 6-10 6:00 – 8:30 p.m.

Zion’s is a sponsor of the SUMMER VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL. We hope many of our young people will attend along with parents who may be able to volunteer an evening or volunteer to help prepare for this program. REMEMBER: WE NEED GOD & GOD NEEDS US!

BE SURE TO CHECK OUR JUNE NEWSLETTER FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT SUMMER VA-CATION BIBLE SCHOOL!

IN CHRISTIAN

SYMPATHY

We pray for God’s comfort for

the following families who re-cently lost a loved one:

The Schey family on the loss of Laurie’s aunt, Virginia Emmerich, who passed away

on April 5.

The Diehl family on the loss of John’s aunt, Mary Diehl Eifrig, who passed away April 7.

Dear Zion’s Lutheran Church Members and Pastor Reynolds, Thank you so much for inviting me into your church home last month, to speak on behalf of our agency and domestic violence shelter, The House of Ruth. Thank you also for the numerous donations you have made to us to better allow us to serve a very vulnerable population in our community. We are so blessed to have your help and support.

Beth Gerken, Executive Director Center for Child and Family Advocacy

————————————————————————————————————————————–———- I just wanted to say thank you for the four people that were at the laundry on Sunday [March 22] af-ternoon giving out soap and quarters. I received some quarters to dry my clothes. What a wonderful way to show the love of Jesus by helping each other. This truly made my day extra special. May each of you be blessed in Jesus’ name. Anonymous ————————————————————————————————————————————–———- Zion’s Sunday School Children, Thank you for the special card for Easter Season. God Bless You!

Norma & Lowell Bailey ———————————————————————————————————————————————— Zion’s Lutheran Sunday School Children, Thank you for the Easter card, we all loved it.

Pat Morrison, Laura & Jared Raines


GARDEN and

GROUNDS

GROOMING

The Prayer Garden, Commu-nity Vegetable Garden, church grounds, and flower beds will need some attention this spring. We are looking for some helpers who don’t mind getting down and dirty! Sign up sheets for helpers and more details will be coming soon!

Little Free Library

The Little Free Library in the prayer garden is filled with donated books for exchanging. All can enjoy a good book in the comfort of the gazebo or in the prayer garden. Take a book home to read or sit and enjoy a good book in one of our cozy chairs. Little Free Library locations are listed nationally at www.littlefreelibrary. org for travelers to visit while on their journeys.

Get your copy in the church narthex!

Devotional Books : The Upper Room

Christ in Our Home and Word in Season

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

Church Council Highlights March19, 2015

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

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

A Community Substance Abuse Awareness Forum will be hosted on April 28, 7:00 pm.

Zions will be participating in the Community VBS again this year.

Monthly communications will be going out to parents of Sunday School children.

Remaining James Eis memorial monies + additional $2,000 from the Memorial Fund was approved for the

Audio Visual Committee to replace outdated equipment; which will allow the enhancement of the live-

streaming and the website.

Property Committee is awaiting a quote on repair of the pipe and ceiling in Luther Hall.

The Pantry will be transitioning away from food products to paper, cleaning and personal hygiene products.

Garden Committee is obtaining quotes on replacement of shrubs.

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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 Ministry

Teams are asking church members to save and donate their coupon fliers from the Sunday paper. Coupons can be used by community mem-bers or to purchase food for Innkeepers. There is a dona-tion 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.

Thank you for the fantastic job the choirs, Youth Sunday School class, and teachers did for the late Easter Sunday Service! It was just heartwarming to see our youth’s participation in the ser-vice!!! The addition of their smiling faces, the spring colors and deco-rations, the banner, the waving streamers and Pastor’s art work, made for a most joyous Easter celebration! The egg hunt and beautiful weather was a perfect ending to the morning. We could feel Jesus smiling too!

NICE JOB EVERYONE!! Kate Frank

The Church

office will

be closed on

Monday, May 25, 2015,

in observance of Me-

morial Day.

FREE PERENNIAL PLANTS

Anyone wanting free perennials, please come to Lenore Doctor’s gar-den. Dig up what you want and take it with you!

LIVE STREAMING UPDATE Live Streaming of our Worship Services has grown in popularity since we first began. In 2014, we had 133 hits (times our services were viewed) and 116 visitors. In the first four months of 2015, we have already had 256 hits and 85 visitors! Many thanks to our current Audio Visual team of Doug Eis, Eric Engel, Stormy Gutman, Shaun Holley, Angela Mack, , and Garnet McGladdery.


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

MAY 5, 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, May 11, at 12:00

pm for lunch at Applebee’s.

Young at Heart

meets on WEDNESDAY,

May 13, 2015

at 11:30 am, at Lefty’s Pizza

Sisters in Christ will meet after worship on May 17.

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

Sisters in Christ

Scrapbook

Club

Meets Saturday, May 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 May 14.

See Neal Deniston

for more information.

BULLETINS Suggested donation

for bulletins is $20.00.

DEADLINES

BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENT

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

June/July NEWSLETTER

DEADLINE

May 21st

WEEKLY BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS

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

May 2015 LESSONS

MAY 2 & 3 EASTER 5

Acts 8:26-40 Psalm 22:25-31 1 John 4:7-21 John 15:1-8

MAY 9 & 10 EASTER 6

Acts 10:44-48 Psalm 98

1 John 5:1-6 John 15:9-17

MAY 16 & 17 EASTER 7

Acts 1: 15-17, 21-26 Psalm 1

1 John 5:9-13 John 17:6-19

MAY 23 & 24 PENTECOST

Acts 2:1-21 Psalm 104:24-35, 35b

Romans 8:22-27 John 15:26-27; 16:4b-15

MAY 30 & 31 HOLY TRINITY

Isaiah 6:1-8 Psalm 29

Romans 8:12-17 John 3:1-17


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SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WED THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

1

2 7:30 a Weight Watchers 8:00 a Scrapbook Club 5:00 p Worship

3 9:00 a Sunday School 9:45 a Worship 12:00 p Quilts of Compassion

4

Pastor’s Day Off

8:00 p Barber-shoppers

5

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

6 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

7 5:00 p TOPS

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9 7:30 a Weight Watchers 5:00 p Worship

10 MOTHER’S DAY 9:00 a Sunday School 9:45 a Worship

11 Pastor’s Day Off 12:00 p Book Group at Apple-bee’s 8:00 p Barber-shoppers

12 9:00 a Men’s Fellowship 9:00 a Weight Watchers 1:00 p Text Study 5:00 p Lighten Up

13 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 6:00 p Bells 7:00 p Chancel Choir

14 12:00 p Worship & Music Meeting 5:00 p TOPS

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17

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

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

19 9:00 a Men’s Fellowship 9:00 a Weight Watchers 1:00 p Text Study 5:00 p Lighten Up 7:00 p Deacons

20 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

21 3:00 p.m. NEWS-LETTER DEADLINE 5:00 p TOPS 7:00 p COUNCIL

22


24 9:00 a Sunday School 9:45 a Worship 11:00 Sign Cards

25 MEMORIAL DAY Office Closed Pastor’s Day Off 8:00 p Barber-shoppers

26 9:00 a Men’s Fellowship 9:00 a Weight Watchers 1:00 p Text Study 5:00 p Lighten Up

27 7:00 a Women @ Cabin Fever 9:00 a Bulletin An-nouncements due 5:30 p Meal 5:45 p Kids’ Club

28 5:00 p TOPS

29 30

31 9:00 a Sunday School 9:45 a Worship



ALTAR FLOWERS 3 Bill & Cindy Wendell 10 AVAILABLE 17 Donna Ripke 24 AVAILABLE 31 AVAILABLE

BULLETINS 3 AVAILABLE 10 AVAILABLE 17 AVAILABLE 24 AVAILABLE 31 AVAILABLE

ALTAR DUTY 3 Kate Frank 10 Marsha Leaders 17 Sue McKibben 24 Lois Dodt 31 Kate Frank

LECTOR & DEACON for Sunday 9:45 am

(* DEACONS) 3 * Patty VanDemark & Craig McKibben 10 Sue McKibben 17 * Dick Anderson & Audrey Eis 24 Carl Snyder 31 Marsha Deniston

FELLOWSHIP HOUR for Sunday 9:45 am 3 Linda & Larry Wagner 10 Elaine & Gaylon Davis 17 Laurie & Dwaine Schey 24 Donna Schindler 31 Fern & Ott Beindorf

ACOLYTES & CRUCIFERS for Sunday 9:45 am Acolytes Crucifers 3 Luke Reynolds Eric Engel 10 Choir Choir 17 Austin Hubbard Ashley Hubbard 24 Choir Choir 31 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 2 Sonia Bussing & Helena Morris 9 Donna Ripke & Bob Thomas 16 Nancy Swingle & Donna Ripke 23 Barb & Gene Vogel 30 Donna Ripke & Bob Thomas

LECTOR & DEACON for Saturday 5:00 pm

(* DEACONS) 2 * Doug Eis

9 AVAILABLE

16 * Cindy Wendell

23 AVAILABLE

30 AVAILABLE

OFFERING COUNTERS

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

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 May 2015

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

QUILTS OF COMPASSION

“Bringing Help and Hope to the Hurting”

meets on Sunday, May 3 at noon in Luther Hall.


Zion’s Lutheran Church

1801 E. Second St.

Defiance, OH 43512

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