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November 2015

ZIONS LUTHERAN CHURCH


1801 East Second Street
Defiance, OH 43512
Rev. Timothy Reynolds, Pastor
419-782-8781
Fax: 419-782-6719

Church Office Email:


zion111@embarqmail.com
Visit our website at:

www.zionslutheranchurch.com

On this mountain the LORD of Hosts will make for all peoples a feast of
fat things
Isaiah 25.6-9

For the prophet, the vision of the culture of God, a culture that exists in the age to
come, exists here on earth. That culture exemplifies Gods justice and mercy; that
culture also is promise and seal of Gods people: a promise that God will wipe
away all tears one day, and a seal set upon the hearts of Gods people as an enduring hope to give the people courage to meet the struggles of the present age.
Each prophet attests to this culture of God with words and actions. The culture that
God inaugurates lives in the flesh of the people who wait on God, rejoice in
Gods presence in each encounter, and recognize the feast of Gods abundance. For
the prophets, God enacted the promised culture in Israel; for Christians today, we see that same
culture lived through the Body of Christ.
Recently, I read a book by Johann Hari called, Chasing the Scream: The First and Last Days
of the War on Drugs. Before getting the book, I had watched a TED talk on the internet by the
same young man. He talked so provocatively that immediately I started to research his ideas about
addiction and sobriety. From that video, I remember, The opposite of addiction is not sobriety; the
opposite of addiction is community. Those words struck me as at once odd and delightful. For
Hari, the key to overcoming drug problems is not punishment, but community; in the Church we
would say, not Law but Grace. His book has proved just as delightful and odd as his talk, I highly
recommend it to anyone. Certainly, Western culture has much to learn from this young mans research. Maybe the Church has something to learn from him?
During this month of November, the Church winds down one liturgical year and prepares for a new
one. This year, we end Marks short, earthy Gospel that paints a picture of Jesus who is all too human, and prepare ourselves for the social justice of Lukes Gospel. Whereas Jesus, in Mark, cast out
demons and showed the world how to be authentically human, in Luke, by contrast, shows forth
Jesus humanity quite clearly through communion with others.
Right at the beginning of this month, on the Festival of All Saints, the Church recognizes the importance of the Body of Christ, mysteriously knit together in a way that only God could accomplish. As Gods people, we acknowledge that in order to share the Good News with others, we must
share our experiences, warts and all, with others. In that sharing, we must also share how God has
handled us with compassion, and care, not more rules, and punishment. To be the culture of
God, Gods people must attest to Gods justice and mercy created by the heart of Jesus, within that
carefully knit Body of Christ.
How can we better serve our community and the world for the sake of Jesus? How can Zions attest
to Gods culture with compassion and grace? How can we feast on the fat things of God with everyone, without distinction, without reservation, without pre-conceived notions?
Peace, Pr Tim
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Thanks 4 Giving Weekend


November 21 & 22
Throughout the month of Participate in Zions Reverse offering on
November we will be fo-

Sunday, Nov. 8

cusing on collecting items

Place your offerings at the altar

that are needed in Zions


Pantry. You will have opportunities to
have a little fun, while the pantry

The Giving Tree will be

shelves get restocked. This will culmi-

featured in the narthex

nate in the Thanks 4 Giving Weekend

take a leaf and buy that

celebration, November 21 & 22

item

Operation Christmas Child


Get Ready Get Set SHOP!!
Well be filling boxes of gifts for children once again this year. Boxes are
available in the church library. Last day to turn in your box is November 15.
SHOPPING LIST IDEAS:
Toys: Include items that children will immediately embrace such as toy 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, sunglasses, hair clips, jewelry, watches, flashlights (with extra batteries), etc.
Crafts: Make your own items such as hair bows, finger puppets, and friendship bracelets. Download instructions here.
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 figures; chocolate or food; out-of-date
candy; liquids or lotions; medications or vitamins; breakable items such as snow globes or glass containers; aerosol cans.

Turn Your Clocks back


one hour on
Sunday, Nov. 1 at
2:00 a.m.

Outreach & Evangelism Meeting


Wednesday, November 4, 2015
at 5:00 p.m. in the Hofer Room
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House of Ruth
Mom Space Project
Thanks to everyone who donated money,
ate at Applebees, and most of allate chicken!
The mission project is completed and we surpassed our fundraising goal!
With special thanks to the following organizations that provided grants and matching
funds:
NW Oh Synod of the ELCA Mission Match
Womens Giving Circle of Defiance
Thrivent Defiance/Paulding Chapter

From, Your Outreach & Evangelism Committee

ALL SAINTS SUNDAY


October 31 & November 1
If you have lost a family member in the
past year, please notify the church office
by Oct. 27, so their name(s) may be
printed in the bulletin for All Saints Sunday. You may email the office at zion
111@embarqmail.com or call at 419-782
-8781.

If you shop at Kroger and have a Kroger Plus Card and have
not signed up for the Community Rewards program the Outreach Committee members will be happy to help you. We just
need your card number and an e-mail address.
See Laurie Schey, Cyndi Ensign or Shawn Faryniarz for assistance or fill out this
form:
Kroger Community Rewards Sign up

(if you do not have an online account)

Name_________________________________________________________
Home address__________________________________________________
Kroger Card #__________________________________________________
E-mail Address_________________________________________________
Password suggestion_____________________________________________
IN CHRISTIAN
SYMPATHY
We pray for Gods comfort for the following families who recently lost a
loved one:
Ray & Sharon Carnahan on the loss of their son, Randal Carnahan, on October 13.
The Schaufele family on the passing of Phil, on October 22.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
The Outreach and Evangelism Ministry
Team is in need of more people to serve on
this committee. Meetings are generally
held on the first Wednesday of the month
at 5:00 p.m. in the Hofer Room. Please
contact Laurie Schey to be a part of this
ministry team.

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SUNDAY SCHOOL NEWS

November 22nd Childrens Music


December 13th Christmas Program ...Truly Christmas
We want to encourage more children to become involved with this program. Santa will be there...and
also a special visit by Jesus will help us with our program. If all parents, grandparents and children
would invite a friend to experience this program, especially anyone that has never been in a program,
we would be able to spread the news and joy to many more people. Announcements will be made concerning practices for this event.
Our Sunday School participants will become aware of giving to Jesus through an offering collected each
Sunday.
Coming Soon! Adults, parents, grandparents, and all members of Zions are invited to participate in a Sunday School Class of their own. Dawn McKibben will be our excellent facilitator of this class. Date to be announced!

Simply Giving Automatic Donation Program


Each holiday season, Zions anticipates and relies on a seasonal increase in contributions.
It is through the donations of every individual and family in the congregation that we are
able to carry on our work now and throughout the year.
If you need a convenient way to make recurring contributions or plan to make an additional
gift before the end of the year, we encourage you to check out our electronic giving option,
Simply Giving. As the pace of life speeds up around the holidays, you may find electronic
giving a most welcome way to make contributions.
To set up a recurring giving schedule, please complete a Simply Giving paper authorization
form available from the church secretary or Gwen Anderson and return it to the church office.
Thank you for your generosity and support!

DEACON SUPPORT TEAM


All members should be aware of their deacon and hopefully have met him or her to discuss any concerns or questions you may have had. Your deacons have a sincere interest in serving your needs and encourage you to bring your needs to the attention of Pastor, the deacon group or council 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 of speaking with Pastor whenever the
need arises. He wants to know your concerns to help provide a solution or answers to your questions. He remains the best resource within our congregation to share wisdom and knowledge.
Deacons are not exempt from having a deacon of their own. At times we need someone willing to listen and we turn to our deacon. In our bi-monthly meetings, the nine deacons discuss a variety of topics concerning the spiritual welfare of the congregation. Most importantly we are available for you when your needs
might require someone to talk with other than Pastor Tim.
We are grateful for the opportunity to serve the members of Zions 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
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Church Council Highlights


October 22, 2015

The Maumee Valley Conference will be held on Nov. 12 at Emmanuel Lutheran in Napoleon.

The Simply Giving form is being updated for distribution.

A Thank you was received from the synod for Zions support of the Synod Mission Partners.

The 2013 audit of the Treasurers books has been completed with a few minor issues to answer.

The 2014 audit of the Treasurers books has been completed with a couple of documentation issues to follow up on.

Finance Team will be preparing the proposed 2016 Operational Guidelines by Nov. meeting.

The Sunday School Christmas program will be held on Sunday, Dec. 13.

An adult Sunday School class will be taught by Dawn McKibben, starting in Nov.

The furnace needs a new burner unit will be repaired within a week.

Property Team is seeking solutions to repairing the lights for the cross on the east side of the building.

Zions will be manning the RAVENS collection at the Northtowne Mall on Sat. Dec. 12.

Thanks 4 Giving Weekend will be celebrated on Nov. 21 & 22, with a focus on items needed for Zions pantry.

Kroger Community Rewards payment for the period ending on Oct. 30 is $197.18.

Renovations to the Memorial Garden have been completed and everything is thriving.

The House of Ruth Mom Space project is completed and the fundraising goals were surpassed.

RAVENS COIN VORTEX


December 12
10 am8 pm
Volunteers are needed to
help raise money for the
RAVENS organization. Sign
up sheet in the Narthex.

VETERANS WEEKEND
will be celebrated Nov. 7 & 8. Please
submit the names of current, living,
and deceased veterans of our church
no later than Nov. 3. You may email
the office at zion111@embarqmail.
com or call at 419-782-8781.

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Mens
Fellowship

WORSHIP
SCHEDULE

meets every Tuesday

Saturday 5:00 pm

at 9:00 a.m. in the

Sunday 9:45 am

Narthex

DCTV 5
You may watch Zions Lutheran
Worship services on Wednesdays
@ 6:30 p.m. and Sundays at 8:00
a.m. on DCTV 5 Defiance, OH.

Young at Heart

Sisters in Christ

meets on WEDNESDAY,
November 11, 2015

Sisters in Christ will meet


after worship on November
15.
The following Sunday, cards
will be placed in the Narthex
to be signed.

at 11:30 am, at Leftys Pizza

Worship and
Music
Committee
Meets on November 12.

Monday, November 9 at
12:00 p.m. at Jewell Caf.

See Neal Deniston for more


information.

Reading List is posted on


the Narthex Bulletin Board.

Scrapbook
Club
Will meet on November 7, in the Hofer Room at
8:00 a.m. Please bring a snack to
share.

Lutherans of
Long Standing
Meets on Tuesday,
November 3, at
2:00 p.m.
in the Library

QUILTS OF COMPASSION
Bringing Help and Hope to the
Hurting
Meets on Sunday, November 1 at noon.

DEADLINES

Equal
Exchange
Coffee

LLS

On sale throughout the year!!!!

ORGANIC COFFEE & TEA PRICES

The Book
Group
meets on

Breakfast Blend $ 8.00


Decaf Breakfast Blend $ 9.00
English Breakfast Tea $ 3.00
K-cups $10.00 will not work in Keurig 2.0 /Vue

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BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENT
Every Wednesday at 9:00 a.m.
(unless otherwise noted)
December
NEWSLETTER
DEADLINE

November 16th

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November 2015
LESSONS
OCT 31 & NOV 1 ALL SAINTS
Isaiah 25:6-9
Psalm 24
Revelation 21:1-6a
John 11:32-44

NOV 7 & 8 PENTECOST 24


1 Kings 17:8-16
Psalm 146
Hebrews 9:24-28
Mark 12:38-44

NOV 14 & 15 PENTECOST 25

Snowbirds .
Please remember to notify the office when you will be heading south
for the winter. Updated addresses
for long-term moves are greatly appreciated
when it comes time to mail out church communications, annual giving statements, envelopes...
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.

Daniel 12:1-3
Psalm 16
Hebrews 10:11-25
Mark 13:1-8

NOV 21 & 22

CHRIST THE KING

Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14


Psalm 93
Revelation 1:4b-8
John 18:33-37

NOV 28 & 29

ADVENT 1

Jeremiah 33:14-16
Psalm 25:1-10
1 Thessalonians 3:9-13
Luke 21:25-36

WEATHER
DELAYS & CLOSINGS
For any cancellations due to bad weather you may tune into: WTOL Channel
11 (website: www.wtol.com) or check the
church website at: www.zions
lutheranchurch.com.

THE CHURCH OFFICE WILL BE


CLOSED

Additions to the
Zions Prayer List:

ON THURSDAY,
NOVEMBER 12

Phone Prayers: Barb Vogel at 419-393-2544


E-prayers: zionseprayer@yahoogroups.com
Call the Church office at 419-782-8781.

FOR VETERANS DAY and

If you are calling for someone other than yourself,


please be sure that you have permission.

THURSDAY & FRIDAY,

WEEKLY BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS

NOVEMBER 26 & 27 FOR


THANKSGIVING

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


unless otherwise noted.
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November 2015
SUNDAY
1
9:00 Sunday
School
9:45 a Worship
11:00 Endowment
12:00 p Quilts of
Compassion
Change Clocks

8
9:00 a Sunday
School
9:45 a Worship

MONDAY

TUESDAY

3
2
Pastors Day Off 9:00 a Mens
8:00 p Barbershoppers

Fellowship
9:00 a Weight
Watchers
1:00 p Text Study
2:00 p LLS
5:00 p Lighten Up

10

Pastors Day Off 9:00 a Mens


12:00 p Book
Group at Jewell
Cafe
8:00 p Barbershoppers

Fellowship
9:00 a Weight
Watchers
1:00 p Text Study
5:00 p Lighten Up

THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

4
7:00 a Women @
Cabin Fever
9:00 a Bulletin Announcements due
5:00 p Outreach/
Evangelism Meeting
5:30p Meal
6:00 p Confirmation
6:00 p Bells
7:00 p Choir

11

12
13
VETERANS DAY
OBSERVANCE
OFFICE CLOSED

14

12:00 p Worship
& Music Meeting

5:00 p Worship

7:00 a Women @
Cabin Fever
9:00 a Bulletin Announcements due
11:30 a Young at
Heart at Leftys
5:00 p Food Pantry
Sign Up
5:30 p Meal
6:00 p Confirmation
6:00 p Bells
7:00 p Choir
7:00 p Bible Study

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

5:00 p TOPS

7:30 a Weight
Watchers

5:00 p TOPS
7:00 p Deacons

16

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

9:00 a Mens
8:00 p BarberFellowship
shoppers
9:00 a Weight
3:00 p.m. NEWSWatchers
LETTER DEADLINE
1:00 p Text Study
5:00 p Lighten Up

7:00 a Women @
Cabin Fever
9:00 a Bulletin Announcements due
5:30p Meal
6:00 p Food Pantry
Pick Up
6:00 p Confirmation
6:00 p Bells
7:00 p Choir

22

23

24

25

26

27

28

9:00 a Mens
Fellowship
9:00 a Weight
Watchers
1:00 p Text Study
5:00 p Lighten Up

7:00 a Women @
Cabin Fever
5:30p Meal

THANKSGIVING
OFFICE CLOSED

OFFICE
CLOSED

7:30 a Weight
Watchers

Pastors Day Off


9:00 a Bulletin
Announcements
due

18

15

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

17

WED

19

20

21
7:30 a Weight
Watchers

5:00 p TOPS
7:00 p Council

5:00 p Worship

5:00 p Worship

8:00 p Barbershoppers
29
9:00 Sunday
School
9:45 a Worship

30
Pastors Day Off
8:00 p Barbershoppers

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Faith Active in Love


ALTAR FLOWERS
1 Karen Bowling
8 Donna Schindler
15 Jason & Jenni Hoffman
22 AVAILABLE
29 AVAILABLE
BULLETINS
1 AVAILABLE
8 Judy Mekus
15 Karen Bowling
22 AVAILABLE
29 AVAILABLE
ALTAR DUTY
1 Sue McKibben
8 Lois Dodt
15 Diana Groll
22 Kate Frank
29 Marsha Leaders

November 2015
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
7 Gene & Barb Vogel
14 Sonia Bussing & Donna Ripke
21 Donna Ripke & Bob Thomas
28 Bob & Nancy Swingle

LECTOR & DEACON for Sunday 9:45 am


(* DEACONS)
1 * Patty VanDemark & Craig McKibben
8 Sue McKibben
15 *John Diehl & Patty VanDemark
22 Cyndi Ensign
29 Marsha Deniston

LECTOR & DEACON for Saturday 5:00 pm


(* DEACONS)
31 * Doug Eis
7 AVAILABLE
14 * Audrey Eis
21 AVAILABLE
28 AVAILABLE

FELLOWSHIP HOUR for Sunday 9:45 am


1 Leona & Chuck Bailey
8 Audrey Eis
15 Judy & Duane Engel
22 Elaine & Gaylon Davis
29 Laurie & Dwaine Schey

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

ACOLYTES & CRUCIFERS for Sunday 9:45 am


IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO FULFILL YOUR COMMITMENT,
Acolytes
Crucifers
PLEASE ARRANGE FOR A SUBSTITUTE AND INFORM THE
1 Sophie Reynolds
Choir
CHURCH OFFICE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
8 Pre-lit
Choir
15 Austin Hubbard
Ashley Hubbard
22 Luke Reynolds
Choir
29 Choir
Choir

BULLETINS
Suggested donation for
bulletins is $20.00.

Annual Congregational Meeting will be


held on Sunday, December 6 after
worship services.
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ZIONS MISSION STATEMENT

Driven by Gods spirit we will grow in faith and make Christs love known

Prayer List

DEACONS
Dick Anderson
Tom Boals
John Diehl
Audrey Eis
Doug Eis
Craig McKibben
Dawn McKibben
Patty VanDemark
Cindy Wendell

COUNCIL MEMBERS
2015
Tom Boals, President
Shawn Farnyiarz, Vice
President
Gwen Anderson, Treasurer
Laurie Schey, Secretary
Mary Boals
Karen Bowling
John Diehl
Lenore Doctor
Alexis Eis
Audrey Eis
Carl Snyder

COUNCIL MEETS ON
the third Thursday of each month
(except July)
at 7:00 p.m.

Find us and Like us we need more


followers to spread the word! Are you
friends with a former member? invite
them too we love staying in contact!
Have a question about an upcoming
event? you may find your answer.
And, you can add your comments, too!
(If you have trouble searching type in
Zions Lutheran Defiance and that
should find it for you). If you would like
to post an event you may email it to
zionlutheranfbpage@gmail.com.

Church Council has enacted a policy regarding


the names placed on
the church prayer list in
the bulletin. If you
would like prayers on
the list for longer than
3 weeks, please make
another request. Requests can be sent to
the church office via
phone 419-782-8781 or
by email at: zion111@
embarqmail.com

OFFICE HOURS

Monday - Thursday
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

ZIONS EMAIL ADDRESSES


Office Secretary - zion111@embarqmail.com
Pastor - prtim@embarqmail.com
Treasurer - ziontreasurer@embarqmail.com
Website - www.zionslutheranchurch.com

Get your copy in the church narthex!


Devotional Books : The Upper Room
Christ in Our Home and Word in Season

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