August 2022 - Page 2 of 2 - Zion Lutheran Church

Fall 2022 at Zion!

08/22/2022

Our mission is to partner with families for faith formation and connection. We are always looking for ways to connect with you and to be helpful to families as they seek to raise their children in the faith. There is nothing like fall in Minnesota! But, there is also nothing like the busyness that accompanies it. Registrations, new schedules, new routines, new forms to fill out and keep track of, new school supplies to find and purchase, and new anxieties to calm. We started

Meditation Trail

08/22/2022

Are you aware of Zion’s meditation trail just to the south of our main parking lot? The trail has a new theme of “Peace “ for its second year, chosen by one of Zion’s confirmation groups (pictured). What perfect timing as the whole world seems to be searching for peace in our troubled world. Please take some time to find your own peace of mind by walking this trail and reading scriptures along the way. My personal favorite of these verses is

“Advent” Appreciation

08/17/2022

After two years of waiting, the Zion staff was delighted to be able to share a fun celebration honoring some of our wonderful volunteers on August 3. We enjoyed worship with communion and a picnic lunch, followed by some light entertainment. We are so grateful to each of our volunteers! Please know that you matter and each of your contributions make a difference. Every time we think of you, we give thanks to God for you! More Photos

Deb Rude

08/15/2022

My name is Deb Rude. My husband, Keith, and I have been married for 50 years. We have lived in the same house just south of Buffalo for 44 years, where we raised our three daughters, Karen, Kathy, and Becky. I grew up on a farm near Young America. My dad was a farmer and a rural mail carrier, my mom was an RN & farmer’s wife (which as many of you know is a career of its own!). I