September 2018

ZION’S LUTHERAN CHURCH

1801 East Second Street
Defiance, OH 43512 Church Office Email:
Rev. Timothy Reynolds, Pastor rcasler@zionslutheranchurch.com
419-782-8781
Visit our website at:
Fax: 419-782-6719
www.zionslutheranchurch.com

Famous British composer, John Rutter, wrote many beautiful pieces of music including one called Mass of
the Children. As you may know, a choral mass follows the Western traditional worship service: Gloria, Kyrie,
Alleluia before the Gospel, Creed, Sanctus (“Holy, Holy, Holy”), Agnus Dei (“Lamb of God”), Peace, and
Amen. As the name implies, this particular one includes both adult and children’s choirs. In typical British
fashion, the version I have is the boys’ choir from Cambridge.
Each choral mass has its own way of celebrating by using either uplifting or somber music. John Rutter typi-
cally lifts his listeners to the rafters of heaven – and this rendition does not disappoint.
As I listened to the Mass of the Children the first time, I drove to some destination that allowed me to listen
to the CD in its entirety. Probably just like everyone else, when I listened I got lost in the music. Each move-
ment of the mass provided deeper and deeper layers that made me think about our own celebration of Eu-
charist each weekend. When the CD got to the singing of the Peace, I noticed a haunting melody that the
children sang.
While a lone baritone sang a solo, a children’s choir joined in with a familiar hymn, quietly, underneath his
strong voice. As I listened, I couldn’t think of the tune, but instead focused on the words, “Glory to you, My
God this night” (Give to us peace). Slowly, slowly, leading up to the children’s choir, I began to sing along. I
knew the tune – what was it?
Then it dawned on me, “They are singing the doxology!” It made me think of two things at once – Praise God
from whom all blessings flow, and Give us peace! Imagine that – John Rutter had taken us to the realm of
heaven by the doxology. An old tune, mixed within a new one! It was the perfect and most beautiful sound,
like the sound of what I imagine angels.
Have you ever heard a piece of music that just took you out of a present, perhaps difficult or challenging sit-
uation? Did it elevate you to the presence of God?
We have such wonderful musicians in this congregation; and I am not only talking about Neal Deniston and
Barb Stephens. We have young people who can sing, and play musical instruments AND we have a congrega-
tion that likes to sing! That is a wonderful blessing!
Martin Luther is attributed with saying, “The one who sings prays twice.” Singing is a form of prayer. Some-
times when we cannot think of the words to say, a song pops into our head and we begin to hum, or whistle,
or even to sing aloud. That’s prayer!
Think about the past 130 years, and about all of the prayers that have flowed from this congregation. Some
were in words spoken, some in scripture read, some in hymns sung, all with hearts so full that experiences
had to be shared with God.
Thank God, and all of the musicians in our congregation for helping us to pray and praise the Almighty God!
Peace,
Pr Tim

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 Sunday, September 23—Schedule of activities
“God’s work. Our hands.” Sunday is an opportunity to celebrate who we
are as the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) – one church,
freed in Christ to serve and love our neighbor. Since 2013, thousands of ELCA congregations have
participated in this opportunity and dedicated one day to serve communities in ways that share the
love of God with all people .
**11:00 am - Potluck Lunch in Luther Hall – hot dogs and burgers provided**
Bring your favorite soft drinks, sides and desserts.

Planned Projects include:

 Pack 16 School Supply Kits for LWR  Youth – Decorate 50 or more paper bags for
 Pack 16 Health Care Kits for LWR the Pantry Distributions

 Loads of Love Free Laundry Day at Spin City  Youth - Pack 50 bags in Pantry for October
Laundromat – Noon to 2:00 pm (see pg. 3) 10th distribution

 Bake, Package and deliver cookies to area  Shop for and donate groceries for 5 or
first responders & ERs more homebound

 Pack Care Boxes for College Students (see  Clean an elderly neighborhood woman’s home
pg. 4)

SAVE THE DATE!!! 130 years of gathering each week to praise God,
spread his word, and thank him for our many bless-
Zion’s Heritage ings, is a perfect time to celebrate! Please join us for
the Heritage Weekend celebration…you won’t want to
Weekend: 130 miss a moment, as both days will be different and
Years unique…plan to spend the weekend with us!!

October 13 & 14 Planned activities, in addition to both worship ser-

vices, a Saturday Social Hour, and a catered luncheon
on Sunday, include:
Heritage Memory Book
Saturday, October 13, 2018 Zion’s History Display
5:00 pm - Worship Self - Guided Memory Garden & Labyrinth Tours
Musical Entertainment
6:00 pm – Wine and Cheese Social Hour (along with
“Stuff the Bus” Service Project to benefit the pantry
other goodies)
Time Capsule Creation
Sunday, October 14, 2018
How can you help prepare?
9:45 am – Worship
Share a memory of what Zion’s means to you – submit
11:30 am – Luncheon catered by Slammin’ Sammies to the church office ASAP
*Special music and activities both days* Order a fall flower in memory of, or in honor of, a
loved one
**Free-will offerings will be collected to help defray
Invite family or past members that have moved away
costs ** Buy products to help “Stuff the Bus”
Prepare an item for the Time Capsule

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 LOADS OF LOVE CHILDREN’S
Free Laundry Day SUNDAY SCHOOL
A Pay it Forward Ministry of Zion’s NEWS
Lutheran Church FALL KICK OFF SEPTEMBER 16
Jesus is always at our side! Remember
Sunday, September 23, 2018 to call on him whenever you need assis-
12:00 pm—2:00 pm tance. Teach this to your children and they
will find comfort in this thought.
Spin City Laundromat Children and their parents are invited to
attend the Sunday School Breakfast Bar
804 Ralston Ave. and Scavenger Hunt on Sunday, Septem-
ber 16, at 9:00 a.m. This is a FAMILY Scav-
Sharing God’s Love, one load at a time! enger Hunt, so parents and children will
Guided by Grace, Encouraged by Faith, form a group to find 7 items and have some
Strengthened by God silly fun together.
Our new albs and cinctures have arrived
for our Acolytes! On September 16 after
*$ and Supplies Provided * church, please stay and try on your new alb
*Limit of 2 loads per family until all are served, please. if you are an Acolyte this year.
Monetary Donations needed Sunday School classes will begin on
September 23 with lessons and activities.
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Your gift, your choice

New contribution options available
September 1

Direct – Cash or check donation into the offering plate, always welcome!
ACH – Simply Giving – see church treasurer for details
Online – Make a donation on our website: www.zionslutheranchurch.com
Text to Donate – Text to: 216-242-4077
Simply text an amount (no dollar sign needed) to the number above and follow the
prompts to complete your donation!
Give+ App – Search “Give Plus Church” in your phone App
Store, download and find Church name by zip code, 43512

Thank you for your generous support!

More detailed information is available in the narthex or at the back of the sanctuary.

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 BAPTISMS
Kameryn Eugene Gustwiller and
Avary Victoria Gustwiller
Baptized: July 23, 2018
Kameryn & Avary are the children of
Kyle & Julie Gustwiller
IN CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY
We pray for God’s comfort for the following
family who recently lost a loved one:
 John & Fran Diehl family on the passing
of Fran’s mother, Rena Elizabeth “Lib” Rannick, on
August 8, 2018.
 Orville & Linda Hardy on the passing of Orville’s
brother, Wayne.

Operation Christmas Child

Get Ready — Get Set — SHOP EARLY !!
Packing Party—November 11
We’ll be filling boxes of gifts for children once again this year. Even though it is early,
take advantage of sales when you see them! We will complete this project with a pack-
ing party on November 11. SHOPPING LIST IDEAS: Toys: cars, yo-yos, jump
ropes, balls, toys that light up and make noise (with extra batteries), etc. School Supplies: pens, pencils and
sharpeners, crayons, markers, notebooks, paper, solar calculators, coloring and picture books, etc. Non-liquid
Hygiene Items: toothbrushes, bar soap, combs, washcloths, etc. Accessories: T-shirts, socks, hats, sun-
glasses, hair clips, jewelry, watches, flashlights (with extra batteries), etc. Crafts: Make your own items such
as hair bows, finger puppets, and friendship bracelets. A Personal Note: You may enclose a note to the child
and a photo of yourself or your family. If you include your name and address, the child may be able to write
back. Do Not Include: Used or damaged items; war-related items such as toy guns, knives, or military fig-
ures; chocolate or food; out-of-date candy; liquids or lotions; medications or vitamins; breakable items such as
snow globes or glass containers; aerosol cans.

RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE

OCTOBER 28, 2018
11:00 a.m.—4:00 p.m.
Zion’s will be hosting a Blood Drive on Sunday, October 28, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The drive is
open to anyone, not just members of Zion’s, so please encourage your neighbors, family members and
friends to schedule a time to donate blood on this day. Our church will be helping serve food and bev-
erages. We need 8 dozen cookies and 3-4 volunteers to help serve. There is a sign up sheet for the
cookies and for the blood drive on the bulletin board in the Narthex.

College Student Care Packages

For GWOH we will be assembling care packages for our 6 college students.
Please bring in the following items for the care packages by September 16. Pens,
pencils, sticky note pads, highlighters, non-perishable snack items: such as pop-
corn, granola bars, ramen noodles, individual mac ‘n cheese bowls, nuts, small
cans of pringles, pretzels, individual cereal boxes, beef jerky, sugar free chewing gum...etc.

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CRUX—”Christ Readies Us for XI” is a new collaboration of rostered leaders in the
Maumee Valley Conference NWOS-ELCA, seeking to equip the laity by expanding
how ministry is done and who is responsible for various forms and functions of minis-
try.

On September 16, the following tracks will be presented:

SERVE—”It’s More Than a Casserole” A course entitled, Christian Caregiving as a Way of Life,
facilitated by Pastor Vicky Coombs and Pastor Mindy Elliott.
STUDY—”It’s Not Your Parents’ Sunday School Anymore” A course entitled, Making Sense of
Scripture, facilitated by Pastor Don Leckrone and Pastor Tim Reynolds.
SPEAK—”What Would God Have Me Say?” A course in listening to and crafting a Gospel mes-
sage and sharing it through preaching or public witness, facilitated by Pastor Mary Beth Smith-Gunn.
SEEK—”When Sighs and Groans Become Prayer and Pleading” A Course in seeking God
through prayer and meditation facilitated by Deacon Jean Wise.

This endeavor is in response to the increasing reality of the shortage of rostered leaders in the
ELCA, and an awareness that the gifts are present, awaiting opportunities to share in and beyond
current congregational contexts.

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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 con-
cerns or questions you may have had. If you have not been contacted by your deacon for a while, I encourage
you to call them to discuss your questions. Your deacons have a sincere interest in serving your needs and we
encourage you to bring your needs to the attention of Pastor, the deacon group or council whichever is appro-
priate. 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 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.
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 encourage you to reach out to your deacon whenever the need arises. Please call the church office for
any assistance.
Dick Anderson

Maumee Valley Women’s Conference Retreat

October 6, 2018
St. Martin’s ELCA
203 S. Defiance St.
Archbold, Ohio

Registration & Set-Up Displays 8:30 a.m.

Our Retreat Begins 9:30 a.m.
Opening Worship with Communion
Bible Study “The Parable of the Good Samaritan” from Luke 10:25-37—Bring your Bibles
Pastor Paul Reichert, Bible Study Leader
God’s Work! Our Hands!
A Time of Sharing—Bring a display that represents your hands at work (quilts, kits, cans
of food). This can be pictures, posters, etc. include congregation’s name.
Luncheon
Registration $ 8.00—deadline is September 25. Make checks payable to Maumee Valley Conference
WELCA.
See Sue McKibben for further information.

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 September 2018
LESSONS PANTRY
The second Wednesday of each
September 1 & 2 Pentecost 15 month from 5:00 p.m.—6:00 p.m.
Deuteronomy 4:1-2, 6-9 is distribution night. We are especially in need of
Psalm 15 shower gels/body wash for men & women, baby
James 1:17-27 wipes, and bar soap. Thank you all so much for your
Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23 continuing generosity. A complete list of what is
September 8 & 9 Pentecost 16 needed is printed below.
Isaiah 35:4-7a
Psalm 146
James 2:1-17 Innkeepers’ shopping list:
Mark 7:24-37 Laundry Detergent
September 15 & 16 Pentecost 17 Paper Towels
Isaiah 50:4-9a Toilet Paper
Psalm 116:1-9
James 3:1-12 Facial Tissues
Mark 8:27-38 Dish Soap
September 22 & 23 Pentecost 18 All Purpose Cleaner
Jeremiah 11:18-20 Bleach
Psalm 54 Toothpaste & Toothbrushes
James 3:13-4:3, 7-8a
Mark 9:30-37 Deodorant
Bar Soap & Body Wash
September 29 & 30 Pentecost 19
Numbers 11:4-6, 10-16, 24-29 Shampoo & Conditioner
Psalm 19:7-14 Disposable Razors
James 5:13-20
Shaving Cream
Mark 9:38-50
Feminine Hygiene Products
Disposable Diapers
Church Council Highlights Baby wipes
August 16, 2018 Adult incontinence diapers
 Zion’s will be working with United Church of We also accept volunteers & monetary
Christ to “Pray for Teachers”. donations.
 Give+ program will start September 1, 2018.
 Sunday School will start September 16 with a (Sunday School News continued from page 3)
breakfast bar and family scavenger hunt. We will then stay for a potluck meal and help deco-
 Acolyte robes have been ordered. rate paper bags for God’s Work. Our Hands.
 The roof is “on deck” to start in the next couple Sunday School is also looking to go on several
weeks. outings this coming season. Further details will be
sent out soon so you can plan your family calendars.
 The new sign is to be delivered the week of Au-
gust 20th.
 Red Cross Blood drive scheduled for October 28.
 130th Anniversary plans are moving along. Invi-
tations have been mailed to past Pastors.
 GWOH has several activities planned. Grace
Episcopal has been invited to participate.

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 Area Members in Nursing Homes and Assisted Living
Happy Birthday Waunita Badenhop Norma Mansfield
Kingsbury Place # 127 Twin Rivers
September 245 W. Rosewood Ave.
Defiance, OH 43512
395 Harding Ave.
Defiance, OH 43512

Bill Boyd LoAnn Peters

Brookview #221 Kingsbury Place
Sophia Bussing 9/3 214 Harding St. 245 W. Rosewood Ave.
Tracy Cook 9/3 Defiance, OH 43512 Defiance, OH 43512
Terry Calvin 9/4
Bob Fields 9/5 Linda Chehi Shirley Retcher
Vernon Mullett 9/6 Twin Rivers # 408 The Laurels of Defiance
Bud Engel 9/8 395 Harding Ave. 1701 S. Jefferson Ave.
Carter Kistner 9/9 Defiance, OH 43512 Defiance, OH 43512
Norma Mansfield 9/11 Don Dunbar Juanita Rosebrock
Randy Engel 9/12
The Lutheran Home 1724 Ralvan Dr.
Gary Smith 9/12
1036 S. Perry St. Defiance, OH 43512
Kristen Gutman 9/13
Napoleon, OH 43545
John Jacob 9/14
Robert Zachrich Jr. 9/18
Mary Frank 9/19
Elizabeth McNeely
Dick Heilmann
9/19
9/20 August
Melissa Hoeffel 9/20 ATTENDANCE & OFFERINGS
Loryn Wright 9/20
Diana Groll 9/21
Jim Brown 9/26 ATTENDANCE MINISTRY BLDG IMP.
John Bostelman 9/29 DATE 5:00p/9:45a FUND $ FUND $

Aug 4 & 5 29/47 $ 4,472.50 $ 55.00

Please help keep our records accu- Aug 11 & 12 23/52 $ 2,312.00 $ 106.00
rate! If your birthday is not here or Aug 18 & 19 23/65 $ 2,583.21 $ 15.00
is incorrect, please call the church Aug 25 & 26 19/43 $ 1,398.75 $ 30.00
office at 419-782-8781 or email the
church secretary at rcasler@zions In order to meet our weekly budget guidelines, we need $3,935.00 for
lutheranchurch.com Thanks! the Ministry Fund each week.

CHANCEL & BELL CHOIRS KROGER COMMUNITY

Bell Choir practices begin REWARDS ACCOUNT #
September 12 at 6:00 p.m. CHANGED

Chancel Choir practices on Please go to your Kroger account at www.kroger.

September 5 at 7:00 p.m.
com. In the Community Rewards section, please
make sure that Zion’s is your choice for Community
Rewards dollars. Our new account # is HA853.
If you need assistance with this update, please have
your Kroger account information handy and see Lau-
rie Schey or Cyndi Ensign.

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 Treasurer’s Report - June & July 2018
Funds Beginning YTD YTD Ending
Balances Balances
Income Expenses
1/1/18 7/31/18

Ministry Operating Fund $ 446.99 $ 113,497.36 $ 114,438.41 $ - 494.06

Designated Fund Balances

Audio Visual $ 753.67 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 753.67
Bells & Music $ 398.22 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 398.22
Rose Fund $ 213.93 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 213.93
Special Designations $ 109.00 $ 220.00 $ 195.00 $ 134.00

Innkeepers’ Funds
Community Meals $ 9,369.07 $ 25.00 $ 2,067.02 $ 7,327.05
Pantry $ 1,102.32 $ 3,785.99 $ 1,583.96 $ 3,304.35
Angel $ 369.86 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 369.86
Community Garden $ 554.30 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 554.30

Memorial Fund $ 15,991.64 $ 3,274.00 $ 13,798.00 $ 5,467.64

Bequest Reserves $ 5,541.14 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 5,541.14
Prayer Garden $ 586.85 $ 0.00 $ 256.49 $ 330.36
Youth Fund $ 1,645.26 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 1,645.26
Zion’s Fund $ 5,014.72 $ 200.00 $ 2,500.00 $ 2,714.72
Bldg. Improve & Maintenance $ 105,531.25 $ 18,415.45 $ 13,555.34 $ 110,391.36
Raise the Roof 0.00 46,350.34 0.00 46,350.34
Church Sign 0.00 16,298.00 8,149.00 8,149.00
Designated sub totals $ 88,568.78 $ 42,104.81
CASH BALANCES $ 147,628.22 $ 185,002.14

In order to meet our weekly budget guidelines for 2018, Respectfully submitted by,
we need $3,935.00 each week for the Ministry Fund.
Gwen Anderson
Please see Gwen Anderson if you would like more specific information about the Gwen Anderson, Treasurer
church’s finances.

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 WORSHIP Men’s DCTV 1021
Fellowship You may watch Zion’s Lutheran Wor-
SCHEDULE meets every Tuesday ship services on Wednesdays @ 6:00
Saturday 5:00 pm at 9:00 a.m. in the p.m. on DCTV Defiance, OH. Sched-
ules are subject to change. Go to
Sunday 9:45 am Narthex
www.dctv.org for up to date schedule.

Worship and The Book

Sisters in Christ Music Group
 Sisters in Christ will meet Committee meets on
after worship on September Will meet on Sep- Monday, September 10 at 12:00
16. tember 13. p.m. at Kissner’s.
 The following Sunday, cards will Location to The Reading List is posted on
be an- the Narthex Bulletin Board.
be signed in the Narthex.
nounced.

Young at Heart Scrapbook Club

meets on Wed. Sept. 12, Will meet at 8:00 a.m. on
September 8th in the Hofer
at 11:30 am, at Lefty’s Pizza
Room. Please bring a drink and snack to share.
Won’t you join us!

LLS DEADLINES
Lutherans of BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS
Coffee Long Standing Every Wednesday at 9:00 a.m.
(unless otherwise noted)
Meets at 2:00
ORGANIC COFFEE PRICES p.m. on Sep-
AVAILABLE IN THE KITCHENETTE
tember 4 in the October
USE SPECIALLY MARKED ENVELOPE FOR PAYMENT Library. NEWSLETTER
DEADLINE
 Medium Roast $ 8.00 All ladies are
September 17th
 Decaf $ 9.00
welcome.

Additions to the Zion’s Prayer List:
Phone Prayers: Barb Vogel 419-393-2544
E-prayers: zionseprayer@yahoogroups.com
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.

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 September 2018
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURS- FRIDAY SATURDAY
DAY
1
8:00 a Weight
Watchers
8:00 a Scrapbook-
ing
5:00 p Worship

2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Labor Day— 9:00 a Men’s 7:00 a Women @
9:45 a Worship
Offices Closed Fellowship Cabin Fever 5:00 p TOPS 8:00 a Weight
8:30 p AA 9:30 a Weight 9:00 a Bulletin An- Watchers
Watchers nouncements due
2:00 LLS 5:30 p Meal 5:00 p Worship
7:00 p Choir

9 10 11 12 13 14 15
9:00 a Men’s 7:00 a Women @
9:45 a Worship Pastor’s Day Off Fellowship Cabin Fever 12:00 p Worship 8:00 a Weight
12:00 p Book 9:30 a Weight 9:00 a Bulletin An-
8:30 p AA & Music Watchers
Group at Kiss- Watchers nouncements due
ner’s 5:00 p Lighten Up 11:30 a Young at 5:00 p TOPS 5:00 p Worship
8:00 p Barber- Heart at Leftys
shoppers 7:00 p NAMI 5:00 p Pantry Distri-
bution
5:30 p Meal
6:00 p Bells
7:00 p Choir

16 17 18 19 20 21 22
9:00 a Sunday Pastor’s Day Off 9:00 a Men’s 7:00 a Women @
School & Confirma- 2:00 p NEWS- Fellowship Cabin Fever 5:00 p TOPS Wedding Re- 8:00 a Weight
tion LETTER DEAD- 9:30 a Weight 9:00 a Bulletin An- 7:00 p Council hearsal Watchers
9:45 a Worship LINE Watchers nouncements due
11:00 a Sisters in 5:30 p Meal Wedding
Christ 8:00 p Barber- 6:00 p Bells
shoppers 7:00 p Choir
8:30 p AA 5:00 p Worship

23 24 25 26 27 28 29
9:00 a Sunday Pastor’s Day Off 9:00 a Men’s 7:00 a Women @
School & Confirma- Fellowship Cabin Fever 5:00 p TOPS 8:00 a Weight
tion 7:00 p Democra- 9:30 a Weight 9:00 a Bulletin An- 7:00 p Deacons Watchers
9:45 a Worship cy in Action Watchers nouncements due
11:00 a Sign Cards 10:30 a NOWAC 5:30 p Meal 5:00 p Worship
11:00a God’s Work 8:00 p Barber- Mtg 6:00 p Bells
Our Hands Day shoppers 5:00 p Lighten Up 7:00 p Choir
8:30 p AA

30
9:00 a Sunday
School & Confirma-
tion
9:45 a Worship

8:30 p AA

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 Faith Active in Love September 2018

ALTAR FLOWERS +++ see below ACOLYTES

2 Duane & Judy Engel 2 AVAILABLE
9 AVAILABLE 9 Caden Eis
16 Gaylon & Elaine Davis 16 Campbell Starner
23 AVAILABLE 23 Alex Fields
30 AVAILABLE 30 Robbie Fields
BULLETINS +++ see below OFFERING COLLECTORS for Sunday 9:45 am
2 AVAILABLE
9 AVAILABLE
1st Sunday Angela Mack & Randy Groll
16 Judy Mekus 2nd Sunday Cindy Wendell & Randy Groll
23 AVAILABLE 3rd Sunday Angela Mack & Sue McKibben
30 AVAILABLE 4th Sunday Marsha Leaders & Sue McKibben
ALTAR DUTY 5th Sunday Randy Groll & Sue McKibben
2 Cindy Wendell USHERS for Sunday 9:45 am
9 Marsha Leaders
1st Sunday John Diehl
16 Sue McKibben
23 Karen Graf
2nd Sunday Dwaine & Laurie Schey
30 Kate Frank 3rd Sunday Bill & Cindy Wendell
4th Sunday Sue McKibben
FELLOWSHIP HOUR for Sunday 9:45 am 5th Sunday Youth
2 Marsha & Neal Deniston
9 Fern & Ott Beindorf OFFERING COUNTERS
16 Cindy & Bill Wendell Gene Vogel, Larry Wagner, Steve Graf.
23 Barb & Gene Vogel Subs: Tom Boals, Bill Wendell, Sue McKibben,
30 Audrey Eis
AUDIO-VISUAL
LECTOR & DEACON for Sunday 9:45 am Doug Eis, Eric Engel, Stormy Gutman, Angela
(* DEACONS) Mack, Luke Reynolds.
2 * Dick Anderson & Tom Boals
9 Neal Deniston IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO FULFILL YOUR COMMITMENT,
16 * Patty VanDemark & Audrey Eis PLEASE ARRANGE FOR A SUBSTITUTE AND INFORM THE
23 Cyndi Ensign CHURCH OFFICE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
30 Angela Mack
LECTOR & DEACON for Saturday 5:00 pm +++ FLOWER AND BULLETIN ACKNOWLEDGMENTS to
(* DEACONS) be printed in the bulletin should be sent to the
1 * Eric Engel church office AT LEAST one week BEFORE the
8 Helena Morris assigned date; and NO LATER than the Monday
15 * Dawn McKIbben before. Earlier is always better!
22 AVAILABLE
29 AVAILABLE

BULLETINS WEEKLY BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS

Suggested donation for are due before 9:00 a.m. Wednesday mornings,
bulletins is $20.00. unless otherwise noted on the calendar.

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

DEACONS Prayer List

Dick Anderson Church Council has en-
Tom Boals acted a policy regarding
Find us and “Like” us – we need more
John Diehl the names placed on
followers to spread the word! Are you
Audrey Eis the church prayer list in
“friends” with a former member? – invite
Doug Eis them too – we love staying in contact!
the bulletin. If you
Eric Engel Have a question about an upcoming would like prayers on
Dawn McKibben event? – you may find your answer. the list for longer than
And, you can add your comments, too! 3 weeks, please make
Patty VanDemark
(If you have trouble searching – type in another request. Re-
Cindy Wendell ”Zions Lutheran Defiance” and that quests can be sent to
should find it for you). If you would like the church office via
COUNCIL MEMBERS to post an event you may email it to phone 419-782-8781 or
zionlutheranfbpage@gmail.com.
2018 by email at: rcasler@
Laurie Schey, President zionslutheranchurch.
Angela Mack, V-President com
Gwen Anderson, Treasurer
Cindy Wendell, Secretary OFFICE HOURS
Bill Clark
John Diehl Monday - Thursday
Lenore Doctor
Audrey Eis 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Marion Hanson
Sue McKibben ZION’S EMAIL ADDRESSES
Steve VanDemark
Sharon Washington
Office Secretary - rcasler@zionslutheranchurch.com
COUNCIL MEETS ON Pastor - prtim@zionslutheranchurch.com
the third Thursday of each month
(except July) at 7:00 p.m. Website - www.zionslutheranchurch.com

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Devotional Books : The Upper Room

Christ in Our Home and Word in Season

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Zion’s Lutheran Church
1801 E. Second St.
Defiance, OH 43512

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