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ZIONEWS
MAY 2019
Zion Lutheran Church
1906 - 2019
An active congregation of the Montana Synod of the ELCA
Christ is risen! He is risen indeed!! We are s�ll thoroughly enmeshed in the “Alleluias” of
Easter as Pentecost does not come un�l June 9th. Without rushing through this season of
Easter in the church year, I hope you will take �me to really learn what it means to live the
Easter life. May we all be able to fulfill at least in some small measure the message of Easter
to live as God’s people filling the world with God’s compassion and love. God has a dream for
His Crea�on — earth and all stars — and everyone and everything in it will at the end �me be
united in love. We fulfill only a �ny part of that dream by our lives in our �me on this earth.
God’s plan is for all eternity.
When you receive this I will be out of Glendive for about ten days taking some R & R. I hope
to see family and friends along the way to Cheyenne where my great-nephew Evan will be
confirmed and then on to Denver to see Aunt Dorothy, now 96. I hope the promise of Spring
and Summer will bring you �me to re-create your life as God intends us to do. Several places
in the gospels Jesus’ words are very direct as he tells his disciples to “Come away for awhile and
rest.” Jesus himself took �me in his life to draw away from the press of the crowds to prepare
himself for God’s will and work. Our Prayer Garden was established to be a place of medita�on
with reminders of the need to rest and benches to rest on and some meandering paths to give
us �me to just think. (It is Spring and the Prayer Garden needs some TLC for it to serve its
purpose. It is all a volunteer effort). You need to take �me to be with family and friends and to
be with yourself. Do you know who YOU are? Do you have �me to marvel at God’s Crea�on in
the wonderful person you are? That is what rest, re-crea�on, �me away is all about.
As I look forward to the summer months I hope you will see them as another of God’s good
grace gi
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ZIONEWS May 2019
In this issue:
1. A Word from Pastor Avis 2. Table of Contents, Church Staff Listing
3. Stewardship Corner, Opportunities, Attendance Statistics, Pastoral Acts
4. Council Minutes
5. Memorials, Financial Report
6. Youth and Family Ministry 7. ZLCW and Announcements 8. Congratulations-Please help by submitting INSERTS: Zion’s Church Calendar
Worship Leaders Schedule
Zion’s Mission Statement:
As a body of believers, created by God,
redeemed by Christ, empowered by the Spirit,
we are called to bear witness
to God’s love.
Church staff:
Interim Pastor: Avis Anderson
Office Administrator: Cammy Sue Oakland
Youth & Family Ministry: Cami White
Prayer Chain Contacts:
Church Office - 377-3369
Avis - 377-2617
Cammy Sue - 377-3491
ZIONEWS is published monthly by:
Zion Lutheran Church
401 Riverview Avenue
Glendive MT 59330
website: www.zionlutheran.us
Submit your news to:
Email: [email protected]
phone: 406-377-3369
fax: 406-377-3360
2019 Zion Council Members:
Bill Miller, President
Kevin Miller, Vice President
Janna McCormick, Treasurer
Marie Meland, Secretary
Gail Ring Leah Juneau
Tyler Gabbert Danielle Wold
Paul Shearer Larry Heimbuch
Kyle Voss Izabell Siegle
Vern Deaton
Right:
First Communion
Day, April 14, 2019
Kaleb Kirkpatrick,
Drew White, Joey
Barnick and Klariah
Snideman
Bo�om:
High School Youth
Group jumping for
joy.
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ZIONEWS May 2019
Stewardship Corner Since the appeal for more funds for
our Loaves and Fishes program, our
congrega�on has again responded
generously. We offer thanks to
those have given sacrificially
through their generous offerings and memorial gi
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ZIONEWS May 2019 ZION CHURCH COUNCIL MINUTES Tuesday, April 9, 2019
Call to Order: Council President, Bill Miller Devo,ons: Pastor Avis Anderson Minutes of Last Mee,ng: Marie Meland submiGed minutes for approval. Gail R moved to approve the minutes, and Vern D
seconded. The minutes were approved. Treasurer’s Report: Janna McCormick submiGed the Profits and Loss sheet for approval. The Kool Kidz grant awarded Zion $3,000.
The Treacy grant awarded $5,000. Kyle V moved to approve the treasurer’s report, and Paul S seconded. The report was
approved. Pastor’s Report: Pastor Avis has been quite busy preparing for the upcoming Holy Week. The schedule of worship is heavy during
that �me, and she and Cammy Sue will be working closely to prepare bulle�ns for the various services. She has been visi�ng
shut-ins and offering communion to those who wish to have it. Patrick Atkinson, Execu�ve Director of God’s Child Project, will be
speaking the Southeast Cluster mee�ng of the Women of the ELCA on Saturday, April 27th
. He will also offer the message on
Confirma�on Sunday, April 28th
. Five youth confirming their bap�sm. Pastor has been working with Mr. Atkinson and with the
officers of the Women’s Cluster as they prepare for this busy �me. Pastor will be taking vaca�on days beginning on April 28th
following worship. Pulpit supply will be arranged by the Worship CommiGee. Commi�ee Reports: Property and Management – Bill M reported Steve Merrill con�nues to work on the schema�cs necessary to update or eliminate
the pneuma�c thermostat system. Currently the system relies on a compressor working through tubing. The tubing is
deteriora�ng. Property and Management will be working closely with the Sanctuary Refresh CommiGee as projects begin.
Evangelism and Stewardship – Don I and Kevin M are currently working to update a list of available readers to assist with
worship. Two of the Council Members, Tyler Gabbert and Marie Meland, added their contact informa�on to the list.
Social Ministry – No report was given.
Worship – Pulpit Supply has been arranged for the �me Pastor Avis is away on vaca�on. Leah J will cover May 2nd
, Norm U will
cover May 5th
. The other dates are in progress, and the Council will be updated as necessary. Summer worship at Makoshika has
been arranged, and will begin on schedule. Leah J and Kelley M will be going to Great Falls to be recognized for the comple�on of
their LPA training. They will also serve as vo�ng members for Zion.
Youth and Educa�on – Cami White presented the quarterly report and updated strategic plan goals for this commiGee. She has
been working on a Sunday morning faith forma�on survey. Sunday School GIFT made Easter cards to send to shut-ins. The youth
have wriGen “room blessings” for various rooms at Zion. Cami read a sample, and the Council agreed that the youth-generated
blessings should be printed and posted in the appropriate rooms. Pastor Avis said she would like to ask the youth to write
blessings for other areas of Zion. It was stressed that these should be youth work. Cami assured us that the youth had wriGen all
of the blessings. It was suggested that Gibbs Graphics should be contacted to print the blessing for the building entrance. Vern D
moved we approve the quarterly report, and Paul S seconded. The quarterly report was approved.
Call CommiGee – The Call CommiGee met with Jason from the Synod Office. They reviewed the Profile Survey with him, and they
found his help valuable. A Ministry Site Profile was offered for the Council’s approval. It was discussed and approved. The next
step will be to send it to the Bishop. It is reviewed and sent on to the Synod office, and ul�mately is distributed to prospec�ve
candidates for Zion’s pastor posi�on.
Sanctuary Refresh CommiGee – Chuck and Doug from Koch furniture plan to make a site visit on the 24th
, and they will measure
for carpet at that �me. We will then have a final quote for the carpet we need. Since there is wear and tearing to the present
carpet (near the front door) that will be repaired by Koch’s also. The discussion con�nues about whether to replace or refinish
the pews. Pain�ng will be done. Funds available will be $12,700 from the ceiling repair insurance, $5,000 from the Treacy grant,
$11,200 rolled over from the window repair project, and $13,800 from the Memorial CommiGee. The total available is $42,877.24.
A �meline for the upcoming projects will be available soon.
New Business: Discussion about extending Pastor Avis’s contract resulted in the Council agreeing to contract her for another six months at her
current rate of pay, which is the 16 year pay scale. Kyle V moved that we con�nue her contract at that rate for six months
beginning on May 1. Paul S seconded, and the mo�on passed. Council mee�ngs will resume the post-Lent schedule, which means forthcoming mee�ngs will be on the second Wednesday of
the month at 7 p.m.
Unfinished Business: No unfinished business was discussed. Adjourn: There being no further items on the agenda, the mee�ng was adjourned by Bill M. Closing: Council prayed the Lord’s prayer and recited the Council’s mission statement. Next Mee,ng: Wednesday, May 8, 2019 SubmiGed by Marie Meland, Council Secretary
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ZIONEWS May 2019 FOR THE RECORD: March 2019 Treasurer’s Report
Income
Loaves and Fishes offering 205.44
Tithes/Offerings 14,227.00
Total Income $14,432.44
Expense
Advertising and Promotion 64.00
Benevolence (ELCA) 1,308.00
Dues and Subscriptions 120.00
Evangel, Stewardship, Spec Event 659.55
Insurance Expense
Worker’s Compensation 150.25
Total Insurance Expense 150.25
Janitorial Expense 288.91
Loaves and Fishes expense 100.00
MDU 1,762.41
Mileage Reimbursement 50.00
Ministry Expense -146.62
Miscellaneous Expense 236.42
Mortgage (window debt) 415.00
Office Equipment 199.00
Office Supplies 945.11
Pastors Housing 450.00
Payroll Expenses 6,427.06
Postage and Delivery 93.67
Repairs and Maintenance 114.00
Snow Removal 775.00
Telephone/Internet Expense 120.36
Wage Tax 2,261.84
Water 106.38
Youth Group Expense 38.00
Total Expense $16,538.34
Net Ordinary Income -2,105.90
Net Income -2,105.90
Year to date Net Income -4,668.89
3/31/19 Statement Balance $36,616.24
3/31/19 Savings Balance $112,808.23
3/31/19 Mortgage (Windows Balance) $30,948.63
April Memorials
Radio broadcast May 5th
in memory of Walter M.
Meland’s May 8th
birthday, father
from Marie & Janet Meland
Radio broadcast April 14th
in memory of Ray Anderson’s
April 21st
birthday, father
from Avis Anderson
Radio broadcast April 21st
Easter Sunday in memory of
Ambert & Alice Oliver
from the Oliver Trust of 1988
Radio broadcast April 28th
in memory of Erna Aldinger’s
27th
birthday
from Roland & Ann Aldinger
In memory of Agnes Kinney, her cousin,
from Sheila Kennedy for Loaves & Fishes
In honor of our March birthdays, Morgan and Jodi
from Bill & Rita Hanley
In memory of sister Lyne�e
from Sharon Towberman for Loaves & Fishes
In honor of our niece Lauren and her new journey
from Bill & Rita Hanley for Loaves & Fishes
In honor of April birthdays, Bill Hanley & Nathan Stortz
from Bill & Rita Hanley for Loaves & Fishes
In memory of Maggie Thompson
from Doug Rogness for Undesignated
In memory of Merle Aus
from Tom Trangmoe for Undesignated
from Marie & Janet Meland for Loaves & Fishes
from Esther Shearer for Loaves & Fishes
from Marian Chouinard for Undesignated
from Adam & Barb Gartner to the Window Fund
from Karen Schock for Undesignated
from Don & Adele Idso for Loaves & Fishes
from Neil & Cammy Sue Oakland for Undesignated
from Vance & Linda Vickers for Loaves & Fishes
from Carl & JoAnn Roe for Loaves & Fishes
from Gail Ring for Undesignated
from Gary & Maureen Lundman for Loaves & Fishes
from Kevin & Angela McPherson for Undesignated
In memory of family & friends
from Bill & Rita Hanley for Loaves & Fishes
In memory of Bruce Smith
from Neil & Cammy Sue Oakland for Undesignated
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ZIONEWS May 2019
** Check the youth table and bulletin board in the Narthex for resources for all ages and stages, schedules for the month and Taking
Faith Home resources.**
May 1
6:30 pm YG Core
May 5 YG Bowling after the church potluck
in Whipkey Park
May 22 4 pm 5th - 8th grade Youth Group Event
(laser tag, anyone?) 6:30 pm YG Core
June 2 - 4 High School Road Trip
VBS/Day Camp 2019
June 17 - 20
Pre-registra"on is
greatly appreciated.
Fee is $10 and includes t-shirt
Zion Lutheran, United Methodist, and First
Congregational Churches welcome all area youth to
Vacation Bible School 2019! Day camp is scheduled
for Monday, June 17th - Thursday, June 20th at Zion
Lutheran Church, 401 Riverview Ave.
For preschoolers (ages 3 - 5), our camp day will be
from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM, and K-5th (grade for 2018-19
school year) attend from 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM.
Badlands Ministries staff will lead this program for
children in preschool (3 years of age) through 5th
grade and their friends! Youth who have completed
6th grade and up are invited to serve as Staff in
Training (SIT). Each day is action-packed with Bible
stories, crafts, indoor and outdoor games, songs, and
more! It will be a great week for all kids in the
community!
Thanks to generous local fundraising, a week of Day
Camp costs $10.00 per youth and includes a camp
T-shirt. You can register at Zion Lutheran Church,
Monday – Friday 9:00 AM to noon and 1:00 PM to 3:00
PM or call Cami White at 377-3369. Pre-registration is
appreciated. Photo by Bill LaFond Photography
Special News and Events Zion Youth and Family Ministry
Graduate Reception
Sunday, May 12th at 9:15 am
in the Fellowship room and
presentation of quilts and scholarships
at 10 am Worship.
Brooke Buxbaum Coy Emerson
Emma Gabbert Madison Juneau Kane Knudson Caden Nerison Bailey Pearcy
Kjersten Rieger Amber Sickler
Andrew Svenvold Dalton Vickers
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Zion Lutheran
Church Women
Bible Study Circles and Groups:
Deborah: Thursday, May 2 at 5:30 p.m.
at Maddhatters
Hannah/Dorcas: Tuesday, May14 at 10 a.m.
Sarah: Friday, May 17 at 1:30 p.m.
Hostess: Cami W, Fellowship room
Circle of Prayer meets: Wednesdays at 10 a.m.
Chancel Guild meets:
Wednesday, May 15 at 2 pm
Quilters meet Mondays at 9 a.m.
Potluck Picnic on Sunday, May 5th
at Whipkey Park (weather permitting,
otherwise in the church basement).
All are invited to this celebration of Zion’s Choir
and their 112th Anniversary. Water, coffee,
paper plates and utensils provided.
(Youth Group Bowling following Potluck Picnic)
Remember when shopping at Reynolds Market to say
“Shopper 7000” and a por,on of your purchase will
benefit Zion Youth Ministry.
Total free will offering from
Easter Breakfast, $139, will
benefit VBS/Day Camp 2019.
Your support is appreciated for
this community outreach.
If you would still like to donate for this year’s
VBS/Day Camp, there is still time.
Call Committee Update
The Call Committee has completed and
submitted Zion's ministry site profile to the
Montana Synod and it was accepted by the
synod bishop on April 14, 2019. Members
of the congregation may nominate possible
candidates. Please note that each
candidate for call to a congregation of the
Montana Synod must be a pastor of the
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
who is in good standing on the roster of
ordained ministers in his/her synod.
Names should be submitted to the call
committee in writing.
Candidate nomination forms are available
in the church office. If the committee
determines this nominee as a possible
candidate, the name will be forwarded to
the synod office to determine if the nominee
is open and available for call.
Nominees are not to be contacted by either
the individual making the nomination or by
the call committee.
Oak Grove Lutheran High School Choir
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M23 2019 CONGRATULATIONS TO:
Welcome to Sharon Ba�erman who recently joined our congrega�on. More voices joined in prayer and praise is always a
blessing.
Tom Kalloch on his re�rement a