All Church Council Updates

At the December 2, 2012, annual meeting the Congregation approved a motion to discuss and pray for God’s guidance concerning the practice of filing leadership positions in the church. Philosophy of Elections motion (pdf) Open forums to discuss and seek God’s guidance concerning changing the method of filing vacant positions from an open election process to [...]

Harley has just begun his 3-year term on Zion’s church council. He is married to LeAnn who is a lifetime member of Zion, and the daughter of Jerry & Bea Specht. They were married at Zion almost 40 years ago, and their son Josh was baptized and grew up enjoying the ministry of Zion.  Josh [...]

Mike and Jill Davis live in Rockford. They have two daughters, Ellie (10) and Tia (soon to be 8). Both of them enjoy piano, horseback riding, Girl Scouts and other interests which keep the family very busy. They were visiting churches shortly after they were married in the summer of 2000 when they first came [...]

Kelly Hanson is  serving on the council for the years 2012-2014, was vice president of the congregation in 2012, and is president of the congregation for 2013. Tell a little about your family I am married to Beth Hanson. We have 4 kids. Where do you work? I’m an Attorney in private practice in Buffalo. [...]

At their monthly meeting last night the Church Council elected the following congregational officers for 2013: President – Kelly Hanson Vice President – Bill Deneen Treasurer – Mike Davis Secretary – Deana Jeske

Tom Moline works as a graphic artist at Tolomatic, Inc. in Hamel, MN. He is married to Karen and has two sons, Taylor (a student at North Hennepin Community College), and Dan (a senior at Buffalo High School). Tom describes himself as “closer to 60 than 50, but when averaged against my emotional maturity my [...]

At today’s annual meeting the following were elected Church Council: Alisa Ireland, Harley Pommier, Ryan Rud, Kristin Wilson Nominating Committee: Roger Brenny, Sue Lyrek, Steve Peterson, Judy Weis, Duane Olson, Ed Cox. Zion Foundation: Sandy Brenny, Phil Giddings Minneapolis Area Synod Voting Members: Jason Chalupnik, Lois Monson, Blair Stewig All motions that were included in [...]

The Annual Congregational Meeting of Zion Lutheran Church will be held in Trinity Hall on Sunday, December 2, following the 10:30 service (at approximately 11:30 am). All voting members are requested to attend. A voting member is defined as confirmed, communing, and contributing. Accepting Nominations The nominating committee is accepting nominations for the following positions: [...]

Wanda’s council term is for the years 2011 to 2013. Wanda previously served on the council from 2000-2002. Please tell us about your family: I am married to Gordon and have three children, Cameron (18) who just graduated and will be attending MSU Moorhead this fall, Erik (17) who will be a senior this year, [...]

Sue Lyrek has served on the church council since 2010 and will complete her council term at the end of this year. Tell Us About Your Family: We live off Pelican Lake between Saint Michael and Buffalo where the fields and trees are a plenty. My copilot in life, Tim Smith, who I have been [...]

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 [...]

Deana Jeske was elected to the Zion council in December, and will be serving a three-year term. Please tell us about your family: I am married to Mike Jeske and live in Buffalo. I am the daughter of Ray and Dianne Hermosillo who have both passed away. I have an amazing Aunt Sue who is [...]

Steve Peterson recently completed a standard 3-year term on the church council and is currently serving a 1-year term to fill an open position. He is the chair of the council. Please tell us about your family: I am married to Kathy, who is a member of St Francis Catholic Church. We have two adult [...]

Church Council officers for 2012 were elected last week at the regular council meeting: Steve Peterson, Council President Kelly Hanson, Vice President Roger Brenny, Treasurer Tom Moline, Secretary

Bill Deneen is new to Zion’s congregational council in 2012. His term runs through the end of 2014. Please tell us about your family: I’ve been married to Katie for 16 years. We have two children, Abby (14) and Peter (11). Where do you work? I’ve been employed by Excel Energy at the Monticello Nuclear [...]