Financial Report 2023.02

by John Lindlief

Posted March 2023

Contributions to the General Fund continue to exceed our giving of last year. In February those amounted to about $51,000 which is 11.5% more than last February. Expenses for the month exceeded our income by about $9,800. These are only 1.4% greater than those of a year ago. For the year so far our giving to the General Fund is around $129,400. Our expenses have been about $128,400.

While the Building Fund income for February was slightly down from a year ago, the giving to that fund for the year has just about equaled our mortgage expense. This fund continues to be stable.

As we look ahead, with the formation of a Call Committee for a second pastor, we know that this will impact our General Fund expenses. We trust that we will meet this challenge as Zion continues to move forward. Thanks to all who contribute with their time, talents, and financial contributions.

Wednesday Morning Workers 2023.05

Zion’s Wednesday morning workers have been meeting for about three years. Just as the name implies, every Wednesday morning in…

Thanks from Kim

A grateful and heartfelt thank you to all of you who have served in any capacity at Zion this year!…

Josie LaFave

Josie was elected to the Zion Council in 2022 to serve 2023-2025.

Getting To Know Your Zion Volunteers

Josie LaFave is an amazing volunteer at Zion! She has served with Wednesday Night Suppers, and the Transition Team, and is currently active as part of a Welcome Crew, lector, Meals on Wheels, on the Call Committee for our next Senior Pastor, and is excited to re-join the Global Missions Committee after a two-year absence.
Josie loves to be a team player and building up her fellow teammates!

A few things about Josie:

Q. If you could write a book, what would it be about?
A. It would be a children’s book, chronicling the shenanigans that my five siblings and I have had together.

Q. What is the scariest thing you’ve ever done for fun?
A. Skydiving~ and I don’t need to do that again!

Q. What is the best gift you’ve ever received?
A. Time with family and friends.

Q. What is your dream job?
A. Running a pet resort to be able to play and snuggle with dogs all day.

Q. What is something you were known for in high school/college?
A. I was voted teacher’s pet senior year of high school.

Q. If you could transform into any animal, what would it be?
A. A dog.

Q. If you were a color what would it be?
A. Blue

Q. What superpower would you choose to have?
A. I would want to fly. It would sure cut down on travel costs!

Q. What was your favorite TV show as a kid?
A. Little House on the Prairie; I had a small crush on Almanzo.

Q. If you could only eat one thing for the rest of your life, what would it be?
A. Salads, because the ingredients can be endless!

Q. What song best describes you?
A. “Murder in the City” by The Avett Brothers. It’s a dark song title, but the lyrics are touching and it reminds me how grateful I am to have my husband and family.

Many thanks to Josie for her service! We love and appreciate our Zion volunteers! If you are interested in getting involved at Zion contact kim@zionbuffalo.org or 763-682-1245 ext. 103.

If you are interested in getting involved at Zion contact kim@zionbuffalo.org or 763-682-1245 ext. 103