All July 2012 Newsletter Updates

The Social Ministry Committee wishes to thank those who reached out in our community in June to help our neighbors by delivering meals 7 days a week, 3 routes a day to shut-ins in Buffalo with the Meals on Wheels program.

by Pastor Ted You know, writing as a pastor, it really is great to be a part of growing congregation like Zion. There is renewed enthusiasm and excitement about our congregation and the mission that God has given us. I can tell that you, the members, are excited and proud of our church. I can [...]

The ELCA Church Council appointed an Addressing Social Concerns Review Task Force this past fall in response to the 2011 Churchwide Assembly action calling for a review of our social statement process. The task force is currently addressing how we as a church will respond to social concerns and a desire to find the best [...]

Plans are progressing for several Zion members heading to Villages of Hope, Zambia, in late July. Inoculations were received in June and no one cried… Tickets are purchased, and bags will soon be packed with extra items for the children. Funds to support this team’s mission to lead a teacher’s workshop can be given by [...]

Meet Alyssa Schwitzer of Redeemer Lutheran Church. Alyssa sang at Zion on Global Mission Sunday this past May. Alyssa, along with Kent Goodroad, will be part of worship at Zion again on Sunday, July 15. Being the daughter of a musician, I have been musical my entire life. I was born in Minnesota and have [...]

Sign up now for the annual 9 hole scramble at Wild Marsh to be held on Saturday, September 8. Sign-in and fellowship from 3:45pm Classic begins with a 5pm shotgun start. Cost is $25 which includes the 9 holes and the cart. Payment will go directly to Wild Marsh that day. Sign up as individuals, [...]

By Myron Crawford In July, 41 Senior High youth and adult leaders will embark on a YHWH (Yahweh is the name of the God of Israel in the Hebrew Bible) Experience. This year’s trip will have a different feel to it then the “normal” mission trip. Every few years, it is important for youth to [...]

Do you have fond memories of childhood church ice cream socials? Have you never yet experienced the delight of spending a warm summer evening with pie and friends and games on the church lawn? This year’s annual ice cream social will be held at the beautiful Marysville Church on Monday, July 30, starting at 6pm [...]

The Harvest of Hands group has been busy working on crafts for the fall sale, including stepping stones, Christmas ornaments, painted outlets and frames, mosaic bird houses, and garden objects. Harvest of Hands regulars also participated in  Vacation Bible School, packing Mac & Cheese for the Food Shelf, and helping with the mosaic project.  The HOH [...]

A huge thank you to all the wonderful VBS volunteers that worked all week to make this years program such a success. A special thank you to those who devoted many hours of time…above and beyond the call of duty…to make the week special for all 367 kids enrolled in VBS: Thank you to Lyle [...]

We are sad to announce that Diane Montplaisir will be leaving her position as our Administrative Secretary effective Friday, July 6. Please join us on Friday morning, July 6, from 9-11am, to say good-bye and thank you to Diane for her nearly 8 years of service in the office. Diane and her family will remain [...]

As you therefore have received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him, having been firmly rooted and now being built up in Him and established in your faith, just as you were instructed, and overflowing with gratitude. Colossians 2: 6, 7 by Mary Abramowski We are taught from an early age to show gratitude. [...]

This summer, Zion members Dave and Colleen Wray are spending several weeks sailing 750 miles from Racine, Wisconsin, to Bayfield, Wisconsin. Dave and Colleen met at Zion through their involvement with Boy Scout groups using the building. They have a combined five grown children, all confirmed at Zion. Colleen is part of the Rebecca Circle, [...]

Denise Kuhlman is one of several Zion members who participated in the Buffalo Triathlon in June. Denise has been a lifelong member of Zion and was baptized, confirmed and married here. She and her husband Joe both grew up and graduated from Maple Lake, and now they live in Buffalo with their children Zach (17), [...]

Mike Newman was elected to the Zion council in December, and is serving a three-year term. Please tell us about your family: I am married to Julie, who works as an accountant. We have two children, Hunter (12) and Leah (11). Where do you work? I am the owner of A Step Beyond Building and [...]