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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

November 2014

www.zionslutheranchurch.comVisit our website at:

Church Office Email:

[email protected]

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Righteousness through Faith – whose righteousness and whose faith?

“…now, apart from the law, the righteousness of God has been disclosed, and is at- tested by the law and the prophets, the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus

Christ for all who believe.” Paul’s letter to the Church at Rome, 3.21 -22

It’s a question that has been battled for centuries: About whose righteousness does

Paul speak? Is it my own “getting right with God” that draws me closer to salvation,or is it an “alien righteousness” outside of me (specifically, from God), that makesme “right with God”?

The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther, Augustinian monk that he was, struggled with always doing the rightthing, so that at the great Day of Judgment he would be judged on God’s side. Not until his impris-onment in the tower at Wartburg Castle did he have a breakthrough. In an event called affection-ately, the “tower experience”, as Luther translated the bible into German, he encountered in a newway the above quoted words from Paul’s letter to the Romans. In a moment of clarity, he realizedthat God’s righteousness and not his own mattered in the arena of salvation. Luther suffered from aMedieval piety that pushed him to see himself as worthless as “maggot fodder” and utterly incapa-

ble of attaining God’s righteousness. When he realized that God’s righteousness made him fit for God’s righteousness, a great burdenlifted from his heart – he understood for the first time Reformation grace. Now all that remainedwas faithfulness.

In the centuries since Luther, debates have waged over the subject of this faith – is it my faith inGod that saves me, or is it God’s faithfulness to humanity that saves? In Paul’s words, both mean-ings can be understood. What if Paul’s intent is that the Romans, and we know that salvation iscompletely God’s act? What if my act of faithfulness is nothing more than a faith-filled, trusting re-sponse to a righteous and faithful God who has chosen me simply out of love?

I choose to believe that the Reformation breakthrough is just that – God’s act in love toward hu-manity. Period. How I choose to respond to God’s action does not determine my salvation, but theextent to which I have accepted God’s love toward me. Period. It seems too simple, doesn’t it? Ithink that was Luther’s difficulty as well. He wanted to know that he had accomplished something,that he had worked in order to garner God’s attention. When he realized that God’s actions far out-weighed his own, Luther realized the depth and breadth of God’s grace.

So, how hard do you work for God’s attention? You know, you can stop trying so hard – you al-ready have God’s righteousness and faithfulness! Thanks be to God alone!

Peace, Pr. Tim



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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 needand encourage you to bring your needs to the attention of Pastor, the deacon group or council whichever is appropriate. In turn, we trust you have an equally sincere interest in getting to know your deacon as a present and future friend and confidant. We also want to emphasize the importance ospeaking with Pastor whenever the need arises. He wants to know your concerns to help provide solution or answers to your questions. He remains the best resource within our congregation to shar

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 yowhen 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 encourageyou to reach out to your deacon whenever the need arises. Please call the church office for any assistance.

Dick Anderso

Operation Christmas ChildGet Ready — Get Set — SHOP!!

We’ll be filling boxes of gifts for children once again this year.

Boxes are available from John Diehl.

Collection Due Date: November 16

HARVEST WEEKEND — November 22 and 23

Zion’s food pantry is in need of the following items:all kinds of canned fruit, applesauce, cream soups

for cooking, chunky soups, chili, canned beef stew,manwich sauce, chicken noodle soup, ramen noo-dles, hamburger helper or other boxed meals, cere-al, pancake mix, syrup, canned meats, tuna, drynoodles, dried pasta, spaghetti sauce, Kleenex, toothpaste, shampoo, soap,deodorant, and toilet paper. We do not need green beans, corn, tomatosoup, or baked beans. Please bring your donations and place them in thechest in front of the office or in the sanctuary in front of the pews.




SLIME TIME

Bring the kids and their friends!

Come out and watch the fun!

Saturday, November 1st from 6-8 pm

at St. Paul Lutheran Church

Little FreeLibrary

The book box hasbeen installed in theprayer garden andfilled with donatedbooks for exchanging. All can enjoy agood book in the comfort of the gaze-bo or in the prayer garden. Take abook home to read or sit and enjoy agood book in one of our cozy chairs.Little Free Library locations are listednationally at www.littlefreelibrary. orgfor travelers to visit while on their journeys.

RAVEN’S COIN VORTEX

December 13, 2014

10 am — 8 pm

Volunteers are needed to

raise money for the

RAVEN’S organization. Signup sheet in the Narthex.

Demonstrate your

thankfulness this

season

Each holiday season, Zion’s anticipatesand relies on a seasonal increase in contri-

butions. It is through the donations of everyindividual and family in the congregationthat we are able to carry on our work nowand throughout the year.

If you need a convenient way to make re-curring contributions or plan to make an ad-ditional gift before the end of the year, weencourage you to check out our electronicgiving option, Simply Giving. As the pace of

life speeds up around the holidays, youmay find electronic giving a most welcomeway to make contributions.

To set up a recurring giving schedule,please complete a Simply Giving paper au-thorization form available from the churchsecretary or Gwen Anderson and return itto the church office.

Thank you for your generosity and support!



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CHRSIN MPATY

We pray for God’s comfort for thefollowing family who recently lost a

loved one:

The family of Katherine May Gick, niece of Wilbur &Margaret Gick, who died on October 20, 2014

A huge thank you to all of the volunteer instructors for Sunday School and for

the Wednesday Night Kids Club.

Sandy Eis, Deb Engel, Annie Reynolds, Sue McKibben, Lexi Eis, Eric Engel, Le-

nore Doctor, Linda Hardy, Pastor Tim, and Audrey Eis.

QUILTS OF COMPASSION

“Bringing Help and Hope to the Hurting”

meets on November 2nd at noon in Luther Hall.


Human Trafficking: How To Help Locally

Modern day slavery is on the rise in our nation and Ohio is one of the most prevalent stateswhen it comes to incidents of human trafficking. We see thousands of men, women, and childrenbeing forced into slavery through the labor and sex industries. In an effort to battle this right herein northwest Ohio, the Human Trafficking Protection Project was developed within Legal Aid ofWestern Ohio, Inc. The project works to provide legal assistance, as well as collaboration to meetthe physical and emotional needs of victims. This effort requires participation from many people inthe area to offer a

holistic

path to

recovery.

We need your help

to meet these survivor needs. Our

most pressing need at this time is in the form of $25 gift cards. Both grocery/super -center and gascards are needed as we help these survivors with basic essentials, transportation and housing. Ifyou would like to help, gift cards can be dropped off at the LAWO office at 118 Clinton Street,Suite 101 Defiance, OH 43512 . There is a mail slot in the front door for after hours donations.Please place in an envelope with attention to “HTPP.” If you need to arrange an alternate dona-tion drop or have any questions, please email Kelly King at [email protected].

Kelly King: Education/Awareness Coordinator LAWO, Inc Human Trafficking Protection Project

Teacher’s Meeting

Sunday, November 9

at 11:00 a.m.

for all Sunday School &

Wednesday Kids Club

mailto:[email protected]






Library news…

Right now most of the books in the library have been donated. Here are a few that might be of in-terest:

“Laugh Your Way to Grace” by Rev. Susan Sparks. Rev. Sparks is an ex-lawyer turned comedi-an and Baptist minister. This is a book about how humor and laughter have everything to do withGod. Laughter can help you: find perspective when faced with adversity, heal-emotionally, physi-cally and spiritually, keep your faith when God is silent, live with elegance, beauty and generosityof spirit.

“Snake Oil” by Rev. Becca Stevens. Rev. Stevens is an Episcopal priest at Vanderbilt University.She is also the founder of Thistle Farms and Magdalene. These two social enterprises work handin hand serving women who have survived prostitution, trafficking, and addiction. Rev Stevenscalls herself a “snake oil seller”. She infuses natural oils with powerful stories and believes theyhelp heal the world.

“Mighty Be Our Powers” by Leymah Gbowee. In a time of death and terror, Leymah Gboweebrought Liberia’s women together—and together, they led a nation to peace. This is a grippingchronicle of a journey from hopelessness to empowerment that will touch all who dream of a betterworld. Ms. Gbowee is also a noble peace prize winner.

“Wounded Trapped and Voiceless” by Emily Greta. Imagine being trapped in your own body!This is a true story of Phyllis Klenk and her battle to prove she is alive. Unable to move or com-municate this book draws you into her incredible journey from walking with God to a triumphantemergence from coma to life.

We also have several books of fiction by authors such as: Janet Hitchcock, Wanda Brunstettler,

Dale Cramer, Beverly Lewis, Janette Oke, and Tracie Peterson to name a few.

We would like to enhance the library with some new releases. What type of books are you inter-ested in reading? We welcome your input (you can leave the information in the church office).

____ Bible Studies/devotionals _____Christian living/motivational ____ biography/autobiography _____Lutheran materials & information

____ health issues _____non-fiction

____ fiction _____children, youth, teen

____ audio/visual materials _____other_________________________

What are some of your favorite books and/or authors?____________________________

_____________________________________________________________________

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WORSH I P

SCH EDULE

Saturday 5:00 pm

Sunday 9:45 am

DCTV 5You 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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LLSLutherans of

Long Standing

NOVEMBER 4, 2014

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

offee

On sale throughout the year!!!!

The Book Group

meets onMonday,

Nov. 10 at12:00 pm

for lunch atLefty’s Piz-

za. Contact MarshaDeniston at 419-782-6859

for more information.

Young at Heart

meets on WEDNESDAY,

Nov. 12 2014

at 11:30 am, at efty’s Pizza

Sisters in Christ will meet

aer worship on Novem-

ber 16.

Cards will be placed in the

Narthex to be signed on

November 23.

Sisters in Christ

ScrapbookClub

Meets Saturday, Nov. 1, from 8:00

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

Room. Bring your own drink and a

snack to share. See Lenore Doctor

for more informaon.

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Worship and

MusicCommittee

Meets onNov. 13.

See Neal Denistonfor moreinformation.

D E A D L I N E S

BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENT

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

December

NEWSLETTER DEADLINE

November 14th



November 2014

LESSONS

NOV 1 & 2 ALL SAINTSRevelation 7:9-17

Psalm 34:1-10, 22

1 John 3:1-3

Matthew 5:1-12

NOV 8 & 9 LIFE IN THE HOLY TRINITY 22 Amos 5:18-24

Psalm 70

1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Matthew 25:1-13

NOV 15 & 16 LIFE IN THE HOLY TRINITY 23Zephaniah 1:7, 12-18

Psalm 90:1-12

1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

Matthew 25:14-30

NOV 22 & 23 CHRIST THE KINGEzekiel 34:11-16, 20-24

Psalm 95:1-7a

Ephesians 1:15-23

Matthew 25:31-46

NOV 29 & 30 ADVENT 1

Isaiah 64: 1-9 Psalm 80: 1-7, 17-19

1 Corinthians 1:3-9

Mark 13:24-37

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Snowbirds ….

Please rememberto notify the office

when you will beheading south forthe winter. Updated

addresses for long-term movesare greatly appreciated when itcomes time to mail out churchcommunications, annual giving

statements, envelopes, etc.



November 2014

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SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WED THURSDAY FRIDAY SATUR-

DAY

1

7:30 a Weight

Watchers

8:00a Scrapbook-ing

11:00a New

Heights Sat class

5:00 p Worship

2

TURN CLOCKS

BACK 1 HOUR

9:00 a Sunday

School

9:45 a Worship

11:00 a Endow-

ment

12:00 p Quiltsof Compassion

3

Pastor’s Day O

8:00 p Barber-

shoppers

4

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

7:00 p Bible Study

5

7:00 a Women @

Cabin Fever

5:30 p Meal

5:45 p Kids’ Club

6:00 p Bells

7:00 p Choir

6

9:00 a Bullen

Announcements

due

5:00 p TOPS

7

1:00 p New

Heights Fri class

8

7:30 a Weight

Watchers

11:00a New

Heights Sat class

1-4 Teen Leaders

5:00 p Worship

9

9:00 a Sunday

School

9:45 a Worship

11:00 Teacher’s

meeng

10

VETERAN’S DAY

OBSERVANCE

OFFICE CLOSED

Pastor’s Day O

12:00 p Book

Group at Lefy’s

8:00 p Barber-

shoppers

11

9:00 a Men’s

Fellowship

9:00 a Weight

Watchers

1:00 p Text Study

5:00 p Lighten Up

7:00 p Bible Study

12

7:00 a Women @

Cabin Fever

11:30 a Young at

Heart at Lefys

5:00 p Food Pantry

Sign Up

5:30 p Meal

5:45 p Kids’ Club

6:00 p Bells

7:00 p Choir

13

9:00 a Bullen

Announcements

due

12:00 p Worship

& Music Meeng

5:00 p TOPS

14

1:00 p New

Heights Fri class

3:00 p.m. NEWS-

LETTER DEADLINE

15

7:30 a Weight

Watchers

11:00a New

Heights Sat class

5:00 p Worship

16

9:00 a Sunday

School

9:45 a Worship

11:00 a Sisters

in Christ

Operaon

Christmas Child

boxes due

17

Pastor’s Day O

8:00 p Barber-

shoppers

18

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

19

7:00 a Women @

Cabin Fever

5:30 p Meal

5:45 p Kids’ Club

6:00 p Food Pantry

Pick Up

6:00 p Bells

7:00 p Choir

20

9:00 a Bullen

Announcements

due

5:00 p TOPS

7:00 p COUNCIL

21

1:00 p New

Heights Fri class

22

7:30 a Weight

Watchers

11:00a New

Heights Sat class

5:00 p Worship

HARVEST SATUR-

DAY

23

9:00 a Sunday

School

9:45 a Worship HARVEST SUN-

DAY

11:00 a Sign

Cards

24

Pastor’s Day O

8:00 p Barber-shoppers

25

9:00 a Bullen

Announcements

due9:00 a Men’s

Fellowship

9:00 a Weight

Watchers

1:00 p Text Study

5:00 p Lighten Up

26

7:00 a Women @

Cabin Fever

NO MEALS

NO CHOIRS

27

OFFICE CLOSED

28

OFFICE CLOSED

29

7:30 a Weight

Watchers

5:00 p Worship

30

9:00 a Sunday

School

9:45 a Worship

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ALTAR FLOWERS

2 Paul & Kate Frank

9 Donna Schindler

16 AVAILABLE

23 AVAILABLE

30 AVAILABLE

BULLETINS

2 Judy Mekus

9 AVAILABLE

16 Karen Bowling

23 AVAILABLE

30 AVAILABLE

ALTAR DUTY

2 Cindy Wendell 9 Marsha Leaders

16 Kate Frank

23 Kate Frank

30 Kate Frank

LECTOR & DEACON for Sunday 9:45 am

(* DEACONS)

2 * Tom Boals, Cindy Wendell 9 Carl Snyder

16

* Dick Anderson, Craig McKibben

23 Sue McKibben

30 Mary Boals

FELLOWSHIP HOUR for Sunday 9:45 am

2 Barb & Gene Vogel 9 Linda & Larry Wagner

16 Cindy & Bill Wendell 23 Leona & Chuck Bailey

30 Annie Reynolds

ACOLYTES & CRUCIFERS for Sunday 9:45 am

Acolytes Crucifers

2 Luke Reynolds Eric Engel 9 Sophie Reynolds Lexi Eis

16 Austin Hubbard Ashley Hubbard

23 Luke Reynolds Eric Engel 30 Choir Choir

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

1 Sonia Bussing & Helena Morris

8 Barb & Gene Vogel 15 Donna Ripke & Bob Thomas

22 Bob & Nancy Swingle

29 Donna Ripke & Bob Thomas

LECTOR & DEACON for Saturday 5:00 pm

(* DEACONS)

1 * Doug Eis

8 AVAILABLE

15

* Dawn McKibben

22 AVAILABLE

29 AVAILABLE

OFFERING COUNTERS

John Jacob, Gene Vogel, & Larry Wagner. Subs: Bob Thomas, Dwaine Schey, Sue McKibben

AUDIO-VISUAL

Doug Eis, Dale Worline, Stormy Gutman, ShaunHolley.

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 November 2014



ZION’S EMAIL ADDRESSES

Office Secretary - [email protected]

Pastor - [email protected]

Treasurer - [email protected]

Website-

www.zionslutheranchurch.com

COUNCIL MEMBERS

2014

Tom Boals, President

Shawn Farnyiarz, VicePresident

Gwen Anderson, Treasurer

Laurie Schey, Secretary

Mary Boals

Karen Bowling

John Diehl

Lenore Doctor

Alexis Eis

Audrey Eis

Stormy Gutman

Carl Snyder

Mark Stephens

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

ZION’S MISSION STATEMENT

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

O F F I 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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