In the October newsletter, I wrote about Jesus’ story of the shepherd leaving 99 sheep to go find that one sheep who did not show up for the morning roll call. We considered that there is an element of that story we don’t often focus on. Not only was the one found, but there were also 99 who were there to bring the one back to. The 99 made being together possible. The 99 made the reunion and celebration possible.
The members of your Call Committee are hard at work and we continue to ask for your prayers and support for our work. We are finishing up the necessary paperwork which we are required to submit to the Minneapolis Area Synod. This paperwork is a framework for helping us describe Zion to potential candidates. We pull together all kinds of details like what our mission is, how many people worship at Zion, how big our Sunday school is, what the
We love seeing Zion members around the building as well as in the community and hope you are finding ways to engage at Zion this fall. As we approach our annual meeting on Sunday, December 4, we want to make sure every eligible member can vote and make their voice heard. Voting membership offers you the opportunity to cast your vote for things like the budget, changes to ZLC’s constitution, voting on the call for the new senior pastor, and
September was an encouraging financial month for Zion. Our General Fund income/offering for the month was 6.6% higher than what we received in September 2021. Our weekly average income for the month was just a few dollars short of $15,000. For the year to date, we are still lagging behind last year’s income by 3.2%. But with more months like September, we will be closing that gap. Our expenses for September are considerably greater than they were a year ago.
Welcome Pastor Jen Collins Pastor Jen Collins was installed as pastor of Redeemer on Sunday, October 16. Pastor Jen comes to Redeemer from the St Paul Area Synod. She is married and has two young daughters. Pastor Jen is excited to be in partnership with and lead Redeemer members in ministry and to get to know ministry partners such as Zion. She recognizes how God’s spirit has the power to strengthen relationships and build community. Redeemer is so excited to
From the evening hours of October 7, well into the morning hours of October 8, our awesome Zion ninth graders participated in the first annual confirmation lock-in. It began with a meaningful worship service geared specifically for them, led by Pastor Bahe and the Youth and Family Worship team. Pastor Bahe walked the kids through what promises were made on their behalf at their baptism and what the affirmation of baptism is and what that faith handoff will look like.
Recording Holy Communion and Financial Contributions We are so glad you have decided to re-establish your voting membership with the Zion family and/or update your information. You can re-establish your voting membership with Zion by doing both of the necessary steps between now and the annual meeting. By (1) filling out a communion card and (2) using an envelope, check, or electronic giving so your communion and contribution can be attributed to you. When you receive communion (on the first
Welcome Pastor Jen Collins Pastor Jen Collins was installed as pastor of Redeemer on Sunday, October 16. Pastor Jen comes to Redeemer from the St Paul Area Synod. She is married and has two young daughters. Pastor Jen is excited to be in partnership with and lead Redeemer members in ministry and to get to know ministry partners such as Zion. She recognizes how God’s spirit has the power to strengthen relationships and build community. Redeemer is so excited to
