ZION’S MESSENGER OCTOBER... For What It’s Worth…

ZION’S MESSENGER
OCTOBER 2014
For What It’s Worth…
4“Happy
are those who live in your house, ever singing your praise.
10For a day in your courts is better than a thousand elsewhere.”
Psalm 84:4,10
Even as football has taken over as our primary sports ritual these days, we would do
well not to forget that October is still the summit of baseball season. The boys of Fall still have
to grant due respect to the boys of October. I am reminded of this in these last days of
September as I cheer on our Brewers who overall all put up a good effort this year, despite
falling off the pace only to make it an interesting run for the pennant. Baseball, like football, and like many of our other
favorite pastimes and hobbies, are filled with ritual, in fact in many ways we can say that they are almost sacramental for
us. That’s not necessarily a bad thing, unless they actually take the place of God in our lives. I remember not too long ago
being told by a wife that her husband did not feel comfortable in the Lutheran church because we are too ritualistic with all
of our standing up and sitting down, our rote prayers, and our call and responding. And yet I thought, like millions of
people everywhere, including myself, he has no problem doing the same thing at a sporting event. It’s interesting isn’t it,
and we probably don’t spend much time reflecting on it, but what happens at a ball game? The crowd stands and sings the
national anthem. Someone throws out the first pitch. People wear goofy outfits, take a seventh-inning stretch, sing “Take
Me Out to the Ball Game,” and buy overpriced hot dogs. Most of them will never know that what they are doing is religion,
which of course is filled with ritual.
Like the man I referred to earlier, a common question posed by many is, “why do Christians need to do all these
rituals?” In light of our love affair with sports, it seems that rituals are important to us. The fact is that rituals are simply
what human beings do. Rituals make us feel close to one another and to God. They take away our guilt. They comfort us
in times of stress. They remind people of what they believe, and teach us the values of our culture. It must have been the
same way in the temple. The psalmist says that “one day in the temple courts is better than a thousand elsewhere,” and
he envies even the sparrow who makes its nest in a corner of the building (84:3). For these people, the temple was an
important place to gather. It was a place where they practiced their important rituals. Above all it was the place where they
could go to formally wipe the slate clean, to start their relationships with God all over again.
In dying on the cross Jesus performed a life giving act that changes who we are. It was an act that we now
remember and celebrate in the ritual of Holy Communion. By engaging in this ritual as often as we meet, we are
strengthened and renewed in our faith by the presence of the Risen Christ. Jesus’ death on the cross was more than just
a terrible injustice. It was more than just an inspiring act of nonviolent resistance. It was more than a ritual that makes us
feel better. Jesus’ death on the cross altered the very fabric of reality. Jesus’ action of offering his own blood - that divine,
life-giving substance, somehow made possible a new relationship between human beings and God. Our faith then is not
entombed in a set of rituals and dramatic actions that make us feel better. No, our faith is in a God who has acted once
and for all on our behalf so they we may have life, and have it more abundantly.
See you in church – Pastor Lloyd
ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES are in the
Conference room across from the Fellowship Hall. Bring your
coffee and snack and join us for a time of fellowship,
sharing and learning.
Bell Choir is 6:00-7:00pm.
Sanctuary Choir is 7:15-8:30pm.
Come & enjoy the great music &
fellowship! See Matt or email him:
[email protected]
Women's Fellowship Ladies Night Out! Women of Zion &
friends meet at 6:30pm for dinner the 4th Tuesday of each
month at varying local restaurants. Women of all ages are
welcome! Watch the bulletin for our next location.
Sign-up in the Narthex or call Sue Joosten at 739-0705 with
questions or to sign-up.
ATTENTION: PRESENT & NEWLY INTERESTED
VISITATION/COMMUNION MINISTERS…
Pastor Lloyd & Parish Nurse Judy ask for your attendance to
join them for an informational gathering on Sun., Oct. 26th,
9:15-10:15am in the Chapel. We wish to have a unified effort
for parishioner visits and the sharing of home communion and
would like more people involved with this wonderful ministry.
Please RSVP to Judy Zich 450-7997 or call the church office.
OWLZ - Watch the bulletin for our next meeting place at 6pm.
Sign-up in the Narthex.
FROM ZION CHURCH COUNCIL PRESIDENT WENDY SACHS:
Change. I don’t deal well with change. I like the old ways because they are comfortable. When I am told we will be doing things
a new way, it takes me a bit to process that and be able to move forward. Wouldn’t you know, A Field Guide for the Missional
Congregation speaks to churches and change. It talks about how congregations are resistant to change even if it would
enhance ministry. The authors talk about the need for dynamic and healthy tension. They speak of the need to maintain
continuity but also to respond creatively to change. “Asking the pastor to resign or electing new lay leaders seems to be an all
too common approach to solving a crisis and seeking to revitalize a struggling congregation.” The authors of A Field Guide for
the Missional Congregation provide the following:
Kelly Fryer suggests there are five strategic behaviors that can effect change and also enable a congregation to become the
church God intends it to be.
A congregation that knows its purpose is to equip and empower people to be the kind of church God needs out
there will be a congregation where people engage in five strategic behaviors:
get focused
set people free
take action
expect surprises
be hopeful
We at Zion are in the midst of change. Are we able to adopt these strategic behaviors to move forward?
Blessings,
Wendy
The Council is asking for your support and participation in a very important effort. On October 22 nd and 23rd we will be hosting a
Listening Post. The goal of this Listening Post is to gather the thoughts and feelings of our congregation members concerning
the ministry of Zion. We hope to have as many people as possible in attendance for this effort.
You will be receiving a letter in the mail soon that will explain the importance of this effort. We treasure the opportunity to hear
of the joys and concerns that you are facing just now so that we might better form a plan of action for our Congregation’s
ministry.
Please contact any Council member with questions or concerns. Your participation and support is greatly appreciated.
Sign-up sheets for the Listening Post are in the narthex area. You may sign in along with up to five others in the areas marked.
We, your Church Council, hope this effort will play a critical role in our short term and long range planning for the future.
Let’s all strive to get involved in this process to support the ministry of our church and the mission we are called to share in the
name of Jesus Christ.
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FROM THE DESK OF MATT WALSH, ORGANIST
So if anyone is in Christ, there is a new creation: everything old has passed away; see, everything has become new! All
this is from God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ, and has given us the ministry of reconciliation; that is, in
Christ God was reconciling the world to himself, not counting their trespasses against them, and entrusting the message
of reconciliation to us. So we are ambassadors of Christ, since God is making his appeal through us; we entreat you on
behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God. For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might
become the righteousness of God. 2 Corinthians 5:17-21
Last month in my article I wrote about having faith to step out of the boat to tackle new adventures. This month I want to
expand on that thought, using the verses from 2 Corinthians.
Summer is always a test of my patience. I bemoan the fact that rehearsals have to come to an end. I would much rather
rehearse all year round; after all, the liturgical year doesn’t stop for the muggy Wisconsin summers. Each May/June I
sadly relieve the choir members of their Wednesday rehearsal duties, and wait rather impatiently for September to come.
This past summer was no different than any other summer, except this year it felt like September would never come.
Thankfully September has come and has once again provided a brand new set of opportunities and challenges. I am
grateful to the dedication of the people that are participating in either the bell choir, sanctuary choir, and in some instances
both. Most of the people in these groups have been a part of these groups for many years and return faithfully each year
to make music in praise to God.
As we move forward together in the upcoming months and years I want to encourage everyone to come and try a
rehearsal out, see what it feels like to be in the fellowship of one of our musical groups. There are some things that are
very new, like the location of the music room, but many things that are old. As we explore music together we are
discovering new ways of doing things, spicing things up a bit, but also claiming some of the rich heritage of the past.
Our rehearsals are welcoming, there is no negativity allowed to happen in the rehearsal space. When you walk through
the doors of the music room, the old passes away and we all start new upon entering. As Paul states, “We are
ambassadors of Christ,” and that is what we claim as musicians of Zion, now and always. Our music is founded on God,
not on instruments or people. We have the honor to serve the church, not just ourselves. I invite you to come and
experience God’s grace and love, even if it is just once. God has the power to make everything new through the gift of
music. Please, come and witness that great gift of being a musical ambassador of Christ.
In Christ;
Matthew
FROM DISCIPLES’ CLOSET:
A young woman in Appleton conceived the idea to give residents of the Emergency Shelter of the Fox Valley a day of
pampering to help them elevate their self esteem and give them some hope for a better future. The event video recorded
will be used at the annual fundraiser for the ESFV.
I was approached in mid-August to see if Disciples' Closet could provided the clothing portion of the process. Abbey
Larsen agreed to help in choosing the clothing from her Career Corner project. She also agreed to find a few high school
friends to help with any childcare that might be needed throughout the day. The timing of the event was unfortunate for
me as I was out of town, and while I got the DC portion started Abbey took over and did the bulk of our work.
The event was a resounding success. I was able to see several participants at the salon and they were glowing with
happiness. In all about 14 residents, both male and female, were involved.
For those of you who see Abbey in the coming weeks please take time to congratulate her on a job well done. She
showed true Christian kindness and concern for the less fortunate in our area. Disciples' Closet is an asset of Zion and
continues to appreciate the support from the Zion Congregation. ~ Marilyn Catlin
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SOCK IT TO ME & UNDIES SUNDAYS…
Disciples’ Closet is in need of men's, women's and children's socks & underwear. This
is a great time to make a donation. Please
consider a donation October 5 and 12. This
is the best OUTREACH OF ZION members and we are known
for helping others through Disciples’ Closet.
Help Support Zion’s Youth Programs by purchasing Scrip
all Year! When you purchase scrip, you buy a gift card for a
store you regularly shop at. You pay $25, you get a $25 gift
card. Zion then earns a percentage kickback on the amount
you purchase. Order forms are in the narthex and can be
dropped off in the box on the office door. We can now order
any amount for Festival Foods! FLEET FARM - Zion must
have $1000.00 minimum total to be ordered. MARY’S
RESTAURANT available for ordering. See Jodi to purchase
some!
The Central Lay School of Ministry of the East Central
Synod of Wisconsin presents the Fourth Annual
“Listen to My Teaching” - Proverbs 3:1-2
Saturday, October 25, 2014 from 8:15 am – 2:30 pm
Classes held at: Saint Andrew Lutheran Church
3200 North Mountain Road
Wausau, Wisconsin 54401
Come join us for a day of learning as we explore diverse
topics in spirituality, theology, Bible study, and more. There’s
something for everyone! Don’t miss it! Look for more info at
our website www.wausaulayschool.org
Blessings to all who are
celebrating a birthday,
anniversary or any special
occasion in October!
ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH MINISTRY PLAN
1/01/2014 thru 8/31/2014
CASH RECEIPTS
Member Donations
Rental Income
Interest Income
Other Income**
Total Cash Receipts
202,886
41,140
777
93,835
338,637
OPERATING COSTS
Personnel
Administrative
Property
Total Operating Costs
162,852
23,574
50,780
237,207
MINISTRY TEAMS/PROGRAM COSTS
Worship & Music
Family Ministries
Discipleship
Social Concerns
Hospitality
Communications
Benevolence
Total Ministry Teams/Program Costs
4,669
459
1,439
520
1,264
24,693
33,045
Cash Balance
68,386
**In the month of June, a bequest in the amount of $25,000
is included in Other Income. Council has approved the bequest be held to assist in cash shortages during the summer
months due to lower giving by members of Congregation.
In the month of August, a bequest in the amount of $52,500
is included in Other Income. These funds are being held to
assist in cash shortages through the end of the year. The
Ministry Plan projected Member Donations received by the
end of 8/31/14 to be $224,000. Zion is short $21,114.26 of
reaching this goal at this time.
EXCLUDING RECEIPT OF THE BEQUESTS TOTALING
$77,500, THE CASH SHORTAGE YEAR-TO-DATE
WOULD BE $(9,114).
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Wendy Sachs - President
Phil Meyer - Vice President
Tom Meltz - Secretary
Deb Reis - Treasurer
Amy Baehman - Family Ministry
Jamie Behnke - Worship & Music
Mike Grimmer - Personnel
2014 ZION CONGREGATION COUNCIL MEMBERS
[email protected]
Marilyn Hetzler - Hospitality
[email protected]
Tom Hintz - at large
[email protected]
Paul Murray - Property
[email protected]
Ray Pittman - ZLC Foundation
[email protected]
Carl Schelm - ZMH
[email protected] Steve Smith - Social Concerns
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
August 2014 Council Meeting Highlights
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Organ Committee: Jim Schley said the Organ Committee needs to be more open and transparent. Steve Smith felt
we have all handled the Organ Project poorly. There have been delays and a lack of communication in order to explain why these delays happened.
7:45pm - Executive session called.
Motion to accept the July Council minutes as printed, seconded and passed.
Treasurer’s Report - ZMH $100 move in fee required and returned to renters provided the renter has cleaned up. A
$25 background check fee for new renters. A $10,500 payment was made to Steve Russell in August. Motion for
50% of the General Benevolence Mission Support in August to go to the Gathering Place at UW-O.
In September the ministry teams will receive a copy of their spending in 2014 to prepare their spending plan for 2015.
Finance Team will review the ministry teams’ information in October. Preliminary ministry plan will be reviewed by
Council in November. Final ministry plan will need to be approved at the December Council meeting for presentation
to the congregation in the annual report.
Pastor’s Report - New members: Matthew, Steffanie, Hayleigh, Gabriel, Lukas Walsh, Cambri Reuter. Removed Pete & Lynn Glienke per their request - no contact info. Marlin & Kim Butt at their request - moving.
Dorothy Hottenstine - death. Motion to accept membership matters was passed.
There was a motion to spend $2150.00 for risers in the Sanctuary.
Matt Walsh will attend the Council meetings to present Musician’s Report.
There was a motion not to participate with Work Experience with W-2 program by Disciples’ Closet. It was seconded
and passed.
There was a motion to complete the work on the Zion parking lot which would total $6755.00. It was seconded and
passed.
There was a motion to rescind the Staff Insurance motion Health Compensation Package from the April 24, 2014
Council Meeting. Motion seconded and passed.
A motion to go forward with a Parish Nurse as opposed to a Visitation Pastor for the foreseeable future.
Reactivation of Worship & Music Team - we need to survey the Congregation. We base decisions on the survey
results to plan types and quantities of services.
Copies of the Constitution edits to date were given to Council members with the
expectation the edits through Chapter 7, will be reviewed and comments brought to
September Council Meeting.
A COMPLETE COPY OF THE MINUTES IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST FROM THE
CHURCH OFFICE
Director of Choirs – Zion is seeking a part-time director of choirs. The director of choirs
will be responsible for directing all choirs of the congregation. Working knowledge of
Zion’s worship services and a theological understanding of church music is desired. A
full job description is available on our web site at www.zionappleton.com or in the
church office.
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ALTAR FLOWERS:
Clarice & Jim Belling and Carol & Frederick Weiss in memory of Elmer & Helen Belling.
Jim & Ellie Wilz in celebration of their 57th wedding anniversary.
SPECIAL GIFTS AND MEMORIALS GRATEFULLY RECEIVED:
Katherine Schefe in loving memory of Earl Schefe, designated for the Organ Fund.
The following people remembered Carl Dittmar with their gifts to Zion’s Organ Fund:
Charles & Karen Arnoldussen, Roger & Sally Fieck, Shirley Frank, Marlene Gorman, Harry Hameister, Don & Marilyn
Hetzler, Tom & Sue Joosten, Jim & Bev Kohl, Karen Meyer, Don & Gwen Schwandt, Diana Staedt, Dave & Janice Weber,
George & Vera Zimmer, Family & Friends of Carl Dittmar.
Joni Keider (Schinke), Jim Schinke, Bill Schinke, Jan Keider in memory of Mavis Schinke, designated for roof repairs.
Geri Paschke in memory of Vi Sagert, designated for the General Fund.
WEDDINGS: Pirkola & Minkebige - September 27, 2014
BAPTISMS: Mateo Lee Millard - August 31, 2014
Karrinah Louise Moderson - September 15, 2014
Expressing Your Thanks to God
How are you saying THANKS to God for all that he has given and entrusted to you? When you think of Christian
stewardship, you probably think of what you place in the offering plate. I hope that you are showing your gratitude through
generous giving, but what about using your talents for God through the church?
All of us, to one degree or another, have the ability to do things that can be of benefit to our church. In other words—after
you have heard the sermon and participated in Holy Communion—now it’s time to show your thanks by doing some work
for the Lord. You may ask: “Why should I?” Think for a moment about our situation. Many do not realize that sin is a big
problem and obstacle in this world. We do. Thanks to the Word of God, we have been brought to the realization that
forgiveness is needed every day. Scripture also tells us that salvation is a free gift that we can’t earn. That fact should
make us more eager to say thanks to God who has saved and freed us from eternal condemnation and who gives us a
fresh start every day.
As stewards, we realize that our talents and abilities are gifts from God that are to be used in his service. When we use our
gifts for God’s glory, we are acknowledging that he is the provider, and we express our thanks for what he gives to us.
Some of the tasks that we can do around the church are fairly obvious, such as being kind and courteous to fellow
worshippers and visitors, giving words of encouragement, singing in the choir,
ushering, teaching Sunday school, serving on committees or boards, washing
the windows, etc. If you’re unsure, please check with us in the church office to
see how you can use your gifts.
There are many ways of expressing thanks to the Lord. We hope that one of
the ways that you will say thanks is through using your talents at our church.
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OCTOBER WORSHIP ASSISTANTS
OCTOBER 5/6
OCTOBER 12/13
OCTOBER 19/20
OCTOBER 26/27
Altar Care
8:00 Diana Staedt
10:30
6:00 George/Vera Zimmer
Altar Care
8:00 Behnke Family
10:30
6:00 George/Vera Zimmer
Altar Care
8:00 Bob & Jodie Larsen
10:30
6:00 George/Vera Zimmer
Altar Care
8:00 Sue Joosten
10:30
6:00 George/Vera Zimmer
Assisting Minister
8:00 Mary Turner
10:30 Jo Schiedermayer
Assisting Minister
8:00 Wendy Sachs
10:30 Emma Desens
Assisting Minister
8:00 Janice Weber
10:30 Dave Murphy
Assisting Minister
8:00 Deb Reis
10:30 Jo Schiedermayer
Communion Assistants
8:00 Steve, Kaylee Daniels
Sari, Zach Ashauer
10:30 Lynn Murphy, Shirley Frank
Tommy Meltz, Jane Dittmar
Communion Assistants
8:00 Karen Arnoldussen,
Deb Reis, Amy Baehman
Harry Hameister
10:30 Grace Van Eyck, Phil Meyer
Alden Kuschel
Amy Luedeman
Communion Assistants
8:00 Elmer & Karen Luedtke
LeRoy & Darlene Roehl
10:30 Dan & Liz Ebben
Wendy Sachs, Shirley Frank
Communion Assistants
8:00 Sue Joosten, Bob Pautz
Mary Turner, Wendy Sachs
10:30 Mike/Dawn, Aimee Grimmer
Gary Neumann
Tommy Meltz
Fellowship
Luedtkes & Doris Murray
Fellowship
Larsen Family
Fellowship
Behnke Family
Fellowship
Doris Murray
Greeters
8:00 Shorty Managan
Vivian Schutte
10:30 Sonja Eick
Greeters
8:00 Shorty Managan
Sally Fieck
10:30 Gail Dutcher & Family
Greeters
8:00 Shorty Managan
Behnke Family
10:30 Behnke Family
Greeters
8:00 Shorty Managan
10:30 Ken & Sandy Lange
Lectors
8:00 Mary Turner
10:30 Jo Schiedermayer
6:00 Jennifer Massey
Lectors
8:00 Wendy Sachs
10:30 Emma Desens
6:00 Val Smith
Lectors
8:00 Janice Weber
10:30 Dave Murphy
6:00 Matt Walsh
Lectors
8:00 Deb Reis
10:30 Jo Schiedermayer
6:00 Jennifer Massey
Linens:
Linens:
Linens:
Linens:
Ushers:
8:00 Dave Rades, John Becker
Lyle Butts, Clyde Bergmann
Carl Abendroth
Karen Arnoldussen
Dave Weber
10:30 Tex Goehring
Al Gresl, Carl Schelm
Lynn Walter
Gary Neumann
6:00 Duane Schoepke
Ushers:
8:00 Dave Rades, John Becker
Lyle Butts, Clyde Bergmann
Carl Abendroth
Karen Arnoldussen
Dave Weber
10:30 Tex Goehring
Al Gresl, Carl Schelm
Lynn Walter
Gary Neumann
6:00 Duane Schoepke
Ushers:
8:00 Dave Rades, John Becker
Lyle Butts, Clyde Bergmann
Carl Abendroth
Karen Arnoldussen
Dave Weber
10:30 Tex Goehring
Al Gresl, Carl Schelm
Lynn Walter
Gary Neumann
6:00 Duane Schoepke
Ushers:
8:00 Dave Rades, John Becker
Lyle Butts, Clyde Bergmann
Carl Abendroth
Karen Arnoldussen
Dave Weber
10:30 Tex Goehring
Al Gresl, Carl Schelm
Lynn Walter
Gary Neumann
6:00 Duane Schoepke
Communications Team:
Jason Ashauer
Zach Ashauer, Dan Weber
Jacob Weber, Ray Hestres
Sidney Hestres
Curt Swanson
Communications Team:
Jason Ashauer
Zach Ashauer, Dan Weber
Jacob Weber, Ray Hestres
Sidney Hestres
Curt Swanson
Communications Team:
Jason Ashauer
Zach Ashauer, Dan Weber
Jacob Weber, Ray Hestres
Sidney Hestres
Curt Swanson
Communications Team:
Jason Ashauer
Zach Ashauer, Dan Weber
Jacob Weber, Ray Hestres
Sidney Hestres
Curt Swanson
If you are unable to serve on the date you are scheduled, please make sure to have a replacement and let Jodi know in the church office.
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October 2014
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
9:30am Bible Study
3:30pm Property
Team
Meeting
6:00pm Confirmation
6:00pm Kingdom for
Kids
6:00pm Bell Choir
7:15pm Sanctuary
Choir
6
7
8
6:00pm Worship - 1:00pm Caregivers 9:30am Bible Study
Amy
Group
10:30am Social
Marie
Concerns
Meeting
6:00pm Confirmation
6:00pm Kingdom for
Kids
6:00pm Bell Choir
7:15pm Sanctuary
Choir
2
9:00am LEAVEN
9:00am Disciples’
Closet
3
4
9
9:00am LEAVEN
9:00am Disciples’
Closet
6:00pm Executive
Meeting
10
11
Kitchen
Fellowship Hall
Reserved
12
8:00am Worship
9:15am Sunday School,
Confirmation,
Adult Education
9:15am Fellowship
10:30am Worship
13
6:00pm Worship
14
9:00am Zion
Place
Meeting
10:00am Staff
6:00pm Finance
Team
Meeting
15
Newsletter Deadline
9:30am Bible Study
6:00pm Confirmation
6:00pm Kingdom for
Kids
6:00pm Bell Choir
7:15pm Sanctuary
Choir
16
9:00am LEAVEN
9:00am Disciples’
Closet
17
18
19
8:00am Worship
9:15am Sunday School,
Confirmation,
Adult Education
9:15am Fellowship
10:30am Worship
20
6:00pm Worship
21
1:00pm Caregivers
Group
6:00pm Council
Meeting
22
9:30am Bible Study
5:00pm-9:00pm
Listening Sessions
6:00pm Confirmation
6:00pm Kingdom for
Kids
6:00pm Bell Choir
7:15pm Sanctuary
Choir
23
24
9:00am LEAVEN
9:00am Disciples’
Closet
9:00am-9:00pm
Listening Sessions
25
26
8:00am Worship
9:15am Sunday School,
Confirmation,
Adult Education
9:15am Fellowship
9:15am Visitation
Ministers
Meeting
10:30am Worship
27
6:00pm Worship
28
Newsletter
Assembly
10:00am Staff
6:30pm Women’s
FellowshipLocation TBD
29
9:30am
6:00pm
6:00pm
7:15pm
30
9:00am LEAVEN
9:00am Disciples’
Closet
5
8:00am Worship
9:15am Sunday School,
Confirmation,
Adult Education
9:15am Fellowship
9:15am Blood Pressure
Checks
10:30am Worship
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Bible Study
Confirmation
Bell Choir
Sanctuary
Choir
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From the desk of Judy Zich, RN, Parish Nurse
Happy Fall – no matter what we see outside our window!
While looking up what national health issues were on the list for awareness or observation, I was surprised at the variety –
yet interconnectedness of many.
* Arthritis awareness * Mental Health month * Healthy vision month * Better hearing and speech month
* National Osteoporosis (generalized loss of bone density, causing skeletal weakness) awareness and prevention.
* National physical fitness and sports month
* Melanoma / skin cancer detection and prevention month; Ultraviolet awareness and UV safety month.
* National Asthma and Allergy awareness month
* And as always nutritional recommendations and guidelines.
As I skimmed several sites for info on some of these topics, the general “theme of moderation and taking care of
ourselves” was often included. Taking good care of your body and mind can make a difference in how healthy you are in
general and how well you cope and adapt to change.” Even if we are coping with a major illness or life changing situation
such as loss of job, divorce or financial difficulty, the key factors of rest, relaxation and exercise are vital.
Stress is a normal part of everybody’s life, sometimes just from not sleeping well or having too much to do or worrying
about someone or something. In response to stress, your body to counter increases blood pressure, heart rate, respiration,
metabolism and blood flow to your muscles to help your body react quickly and effectively to a high pressure situation.
However, prolonged or continued stress without making adjustments to counter the effects can threatened your health.
The tips for reducing or controlling stress include:
* Be realistic – learn to say No!
* Shed the “Superman / Superwoman” urge
* Meditate – pray
* Share your feelings
*Take one thing at a time
* Be flexible
* Go easy with criticism – of others and yourself
I am including healthy eating websites: Mediterranean Diet Pyramid = http://oldwayspt.org. This pyramid continues to be a
well known guide to what is now universally recognized as the gold standard eating pattern that promotes lifelong good
health. It has been widely used for years by consumers, educators, and health professionals alike to implement healthier
eating habits.
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Reminder…. “The Caregiver Gathering” held at Zion, that is facilitated by the Parish Nurse, will
continue in October on Tuesdays 7 & 21 from 1:00pm-2:30pm in the Conference Rm.
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NATIONAL YOUTH GATHERING - JULY 15-19, 2015 in DETROIT, MI
The ELCA Youth Gathering for high school-age youth takes place every three years and is
about faith formation, worship, study, fellowship, service and play. It is an opportunity for
youth to engage with peers from across the United States and the world who share a
common commitment and faith in Christ.
The Gathering is a five-day event that begins on a Wednesday evening and ends with a
service of communion the following Sunday morning. The opening night sets the stage for
the days ahead in which young people may have an encounter with Jesus that energizes
their faith and helps them discover their call to serve in the world — locally and globally.
On the days between Wednesday & Sunday, young people rotate through a variety of
service learning experiences in the surrounding community. They explore and strengthen
their faith by studying God’s word, serving their neighbor, sharing bread and wine in
worship, participating in lively faith discussions and broadening their experience of God’s world and diverse communities
through travel.
The theme for the 2015 ELCA Youth Gathering, Rise Up Together, was discerned by a diverse group of people. It was
particularly important that the group intentionally reflect a diversity that mirrors the population of Detroit.
Any teenager going into ninth, tenth, eleventh or twelfth grade or having just graduated from high school at the time of the
2015 ELCA Youth Gathering is eligible to register as part of a congregational group. All registrants should be members or
guests of ELCA congregations.
The registration fee is $325 per person and includes five inspirational sessions in Ford Field, Community Life activities in
Gathering venues, interactive, faith-informing, service-learning experiences, and community-based justice projects.
Additional fund raising will need to be done to cover transportation, housing food & other costs. Sign-up on the youth
bulletin board in the chapel hallway if you are interested in going. Adult chaperones are also needed.
Organ Committee Update
With each visit from our builder, Russell Organ Builders, Zion’s organ rebuilding project moves closer and closer to
completion!
The latest trip to Zion, during the week of 9/22, included the installation of pipes, pipes and more pipes. The builder team
added a variety of new reed sounds and some of the softer flutes to enhance the tonal qualities of pipes that were installed
during previous visits. During this visit, an educational meeting was held in the balcony with Steve Russell, members of the
Council, and the organ committee to demonstrate the organ’s “playability” and to address questions that anyone had about the
project.
There are plans to have additional pipes installed later this fall. Discussions are under way for completing the casework and
façade and for the dedication activities. Exciting times are upon us! Look for additional
news in the coming weeks.
We would like to thank the members of the congregation that help reduce costs for the
project by providing housing for our builder and his crew during their stays! Memberprovided housing eliminates hotel costs. If you would be able to provide housing for two
or three individuals during future stays, please contact any member of the Organ
Committee.
Thank you to the many members who provide support for this project!
The Organ Committee
Jim Schley
Greg Pettigrew
Gwen Schwandt
Matt Walsh (Organist)
Ellen Gast
Marilyn Hetzler (Council Liaison)
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Please join the Fox Valley Warming Shelter for our 3rd annual
October 12th - Registration
Grateful Plateful fundraiser on Oct. 9th! The event will be
begins at 12:30pm, walk at 1pm
held at the Grand Meridian, 2621 N. Oneida St. in Appleton
Memorial Presbyterian Church from 5-8 p.m. Guests will enjoy a heavy hors d’oeuvres buffet,
803 E. College Ave
program, silent auction, and entertainment by Druids Table,
Choose 1, 3 or 6 miles walk. Faith communities, school
a local Celtic band. Tickets for $50 available online at
groups, organizations, families, individuals, neighbors,
www.foxvalleywarmingshelter.org, at Festival Foods in
strollers, wheelchairs, leashed dogs are all welcome!
Darboy, Appleton & Neenah, or call Connie at 419-0928 to
purchase.
BENEVOLENCE AT WORK!
Grace Van Eyck
“For as one body we have many members, and not all the members have the same function, so we, who are many, are one
body in Christ, and individually we are members of one another.” Romans 12:4-5
Mission Support
When you give at Zion, a percentage of that money is shared with your synod and with the ELCA churchwide organization.
The portion of your offering that is shared with the wider church is called Mission Support. As members of the ELCA, we are
freed in Christ to love and serve our neighbor, open to the Holy Spirit’s invitation to be active in the world. By sharing your
time, talents and financial resources, you are participating in God’s work throughout the United States and around
the world.
Mission Support that is shared with the churchwide organization returns back to our congregation and synod in the form of
services, programs, resources or grants.
Following is a “Faith in Action” story about a new ELCA worshipping community that Mission Support dollars has helped to
start:
“Whenever community members worship at Followers of Christ, a new ELCA worshiping community at the Nebraska State
Penitentiary in Lincoln, Neb., they are always astonished. “These people look like me. They could be my neighbors,” they say.
To which Bob Bryan, the ministry’s pastor, nods and replies, “They are.”
Followers of Christ is supported by ELCA members, grants from the ELCA Nebraska Synod and the ELCA churchwide
organization. And along with its partner ministries at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in Lincoln, it works hard to restore the
broken relationships between the inmates, God and society.
Most inmates get out in four years and are eager to return to normal lives. Followers of Christ is there to make that transition
easier. Bob says he meets many people in the community who think that the inmates don’t deserve such a service, to which
he will reply: “We are all equal at the foot of the cross.”
To find our more on what Mission Support does look for “Your Offering at Work” and “Mission of the Month” flyers on the
bulletin boards and in the Fellowship Hall.
ZION EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH
A Congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
912 North Oneida Street, Appleton, WI 54911 ♦ (920) 739-3104
Fax # (920) 832-8680
[email protected] ♦ Website – www.zionappleton.com
Office Hours: Monday-Friday: 9:00am-3:00pm
Zion Place
Worship Experiences
Monday: 6:00 p.m. ♦ Sunday: 8:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.
Fellowship on Sunday: 9:15 a.m.
Reverend Lloyd Leo Luedeman
Grace Van Eyck
Matthew Walsh
Jodi Hoesli
Judy Zich RN
Nao Bee Moua
Sari Ashauer
Ashley, Brei, Jenni Governile
Steve Smith
Elmer Luedtke
Senior Pastor
Finance Manager
Organist
Secretary
Parish Nurse
Building Manager
Confirmation Youth
Sunday School
ZP Maintenance & Manager
ZP Maintenance
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