Gloria Siemers

by Kim Haggen

Posted September 2022

Getting To Know Your Zion Volunteers

Gloria Siemers is one of our amazing volunteers at Zion. She serves every month as a greeter on a Sunday Welcome Crew. Gloria’s work on Sundays helps people to feel seen and welcomed as they enter Zion’s doors. She describes herself as a cheerleader and wants everyone to know that whatever it is, THEY CAN DO IT!

A Few Things About Gloria:

Q. What is your proudest accomplishment?
A. Becoming a dairyman’s wife.

Q. If you could write a book, what would it be about?
A. Children

Q. What is the happiest moment in your life?
A. When I said I do.

Q. What is your dream job?
A. I work early child- special needs.

Q. What is something you were known for in high school/college?
A. With one exception, boys meant nothing to me.

Q. What does your ideal day look like?
A. Sunshine, partly cloudy with a breeze.

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

Q. If you were stranded on an island, what would you bring with you?
A. Music and a book.

Many thanks to Gloria 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

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Each Sunday in September will have extra special ways of connecting with children & youth in worship (beyond our ever-popular children’s sermon time. Enjoy the breather and grace this new start date will provide and connect with friends old and new at worship this September. After all, God has commanded Sabbath rest, because we need it!

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