ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH • BUFFALO, MN
Office@ZionBuffalo.org
(763) 682-1245
NOVEMBER 2014
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Celebrating on Sundays Thanksgiving Choir Have you ever wanted to be a part of a large choir? All singers are welcome to join the vocal choirs from several Buffalo churches and sing in the Thanksgiving choir on Wednesday, November 26 at the Community Festival of Praise and Thanksgiving held at Zion. Rehearse with the Zion Choir at 8pm on Wednesday, November 12 and/or 19 or at massed rehearsals on Sunday, November 23, at 7pm and Wednesday, November 26, at 6:15pm. All rehearsals are in the Zion Sanctuary.
Barbary Coast Dixieland Band Returns The Barbary Coast Dixieland Band will be our guest musicians on Sunday, November 16, at 8:30 and 10:30 worship. Their mission is to Make a Joyful Noise unto the Lord and their music provides an uplifting experience for both the musicians and the congregation. All ages enjoy their Dixieland swing of hymn favorites from their 40 years of performing. If you are interested in helping to sponsor their visit to Zion, please contact Sherilyn Burgdorf.
December Bake Sale Are you already looking through your special recipes? Making choices of holiday favorites to bake? Zion’s Women’s Ministry is hosting a bake sale on Sunday morning, December 14. If you are interested in providing Christmas treats and sweets for the bake sale, contact Judy Weis (763.497.0052), Marian Hille (952.913.6684), Sherilyn Burgdorf (sburgdorf@zionbuffalo.org) or sign up at the Zion information desk. Proceeds from the bake sale will supplement funds for the January 2015 women’s retreat.
Thanksgiving Festival The 38th Annual Community Festival of Praise and Thanksgiving will take place at Zion on Wednesday, November 26, at 7:30pm. Invite your neighbors and friends to attend this service of thanks that brings our community together. This is truly a faith-filled experience for all families. Singers interested in joining the large vocal choir made up of singers from area churches are invited to these rehearsals. Pastors from the Buffalo area churches join to give leadership to this community-wide time of worship. Musicians from many churches are expected to participate. Choirs will combine to present anthems of thanks and praise with organ and brass and handbell choirs are preparing pieces to be rung in a massed choir. KRWC Radio / AM 1360 will once again broadcast the Festival of Praise and Thanksgiving live at 7:30pm on Wednesday, November 26, and will re-broadcast the service on Thanksgiving Day at 11am. Nursery is provided. Offerings are used to help those in need through the Buffalo Ministerial Association.
Making a Joyful Noise Hank Mattson is a native to the Buffalo area. He lives 2 miles west of Buffalo and is married to Karen. Hank and Karen have three grown children, Eric (married to Ashley), Catherine (married to Hans Johnson this past summer), and Emily. Eric and Ashley also attend Zion, along with their son Freddy. Hank retired last year after 32 years working in the Buffalo school district. He started out as a physical education specialist at Buffalo Primary School (now Tatanka), and later taught third grade at Parkside Elementary. Hank was baptized and confirmed at Zion. He remembers attending worship at Marysville, Zion in town, and now at the current location. His great grandfather, Erick Mattson, helped with the brickwork on the Marysville building, and his father, Fred Mattson, laid the cornerstone in our current building. As you can see, I have roots here at Zion that go back for many years. Pastor Andrew Cornell and Pastor Ed Blair were particularly influential role models in Hank's faith journey.
(Hank Mattson continued on page 16)
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Creating Sunday morning experiences at Zion that invite,
From the Heart
Worship Services
by Pastor Ted From The Heart, this year’s annual Fall Financial Stewardship Emphasis, begins in late October. Jesus spoke quite often about the role that money and possessions play in our lives. He regularly spoke of the relationship between our faith and our finances. Jesus talked about that which is of ultimate importance in our lives when he said, “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” In and of itself money is neutral, a tool to help us live. What God wants us to give is our heart. God wants our whole life given back to Him out of love. Money given back to God only reflects the giving of our hearts.
8:30am traditional worship in the sanctuary with nursery available, Sunday school during the school year. 9:45am Family Express in Trinity Hall. 10:30am contemporary worship in the sanctuary with nursery available, Sunday school during the school year.
Lessons Sunday, November 2
Twenty-First Sunday after Pentecost 2 Corinthians 8:1-11 Pastor Ted Preaching
Sunday, November 9 Twenty-Second Sunday after Pentecost John 6:1-14 Pastor Ted Preaching
Sunday, November 16 Twenty-Third Sunday after Pentecost 2 Corinthians 9:6-15 Pastor Luke Preaching
Sunday, November 23
Twenty-Fourth Sunday after Pentecost
Our mission at Zion Lutheran Church is: To share Christ’s Word, strengthen faith and serve those in need. So, in the name of Christ, we are:
Diligently striving to help people understand God loves them and that God can help them
Matthew 25:31-46 Pastor Luke Preaching
Sunday, November 30 First Sunday of Advent
Helping infants, children, youth and adults experience God’s loving presence
Isaiah 64:1-9 Pastor Luke Preaching
Striving to help thousands of our neighbors understand that God cares about their life
The Baptism Class
Healing hurting hearts, mending broken lives, offering God’s guidance and direction, and bringing meaning and hope to our neighbors.
For generations, Zion has continued to do what Jesus began, to help people in our day understand that God loves them and cares about their lives. That is why we develop programs and ministries, teach children Bible stories, help youth understand what it means to live life with Christ, preach, make music, and maintain a beautiful building. It takes financial resources to do the ministry Zion is known for: great programs, welcoming new members, great music. It takes financial resources to make it all
Anyone wishing to schedule a baptism is asked to attend a class prior to the date of the baptism. Expectant parents, as well as those who already are parents, may attend the class. Scheduling of baptisms will take place at the class. The next classes are Sunday, December 14, and Sunday, February 8, at noon. Register at ZionBuffalo.org/Baptism or by calling the office.
(From the Heart continued on page 9)
welcome, engage and inspire people to live for Christ.
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Connecting With Care Joy for the Journey Dawn Fischer and Beverly Koopman (pictured with Sherilyn Burgdorf) join to present a forum on maintaining the joy of the holiday season, even in times when stresses, worries, and the “not-so-good” days get us down. This will be held in the Zion library from 9:30-10:30am on Sunday, November 23, and is part of the Strength for the Journey forums series, held every fourth Sunday, each month with a different topic. These monthly forums will be held in the Library. Single event speakers will highlight some topics that are crucial to families and individuals in areas of wellness and health: physical, emotional, and spiritual. No cost, no preparation, but a great take-away of ideas and a way to connect with other Zion friends with similar interests.
Births September 10 Zane Leo Broecker, son of Paige & Mike Broecker Tristan Gustafson, son of Jennifer & Ryan Gustafson September 13 Tyler Gohl, son of Kate & Brent Gohl September 16 Caitlin Grace Allen, daughter of Nicole & Thomas Allen September 20 Evan Ryan Hermes, son of Brianna Diaz September 30 Walter Randal Modrow, son of Kristine & Shane Modrow October 7 Alexis Faith Vilmo, daughter of Nicole & Ryan Vilmo
Baptisms September 21 William Thor Hitz September 28 Piper Lorraine Johanson
Service of Remembrance A Service of Remembrance will be held on Sunday, November 2, at 4pm for all those who have lost someone close to them in the last year or in years past. The service will include scripture readings, hymns, prayers and an opportunity for you to light a candle in memory of your loved one.
Let there be this difference between the servants of Christ and the worshipers of idols, that the latter weep for their friends, whom they suppose to have perished forever …. But from us, for whom death is the end not of our nature but of this life only, since our nature itself is restored to a better state, let the advent of death wipe away all tears. —St. Ambrose (A.D. 340-397)
Weddings September 12 Nicole Duerre & Jake Blake at Marysville
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Creating a community where people are connected
From the Philippines to Buffalo On October 21, 1944, a young marine from Barnesville, Minnesota, stood on the shore of Leyte Island in the Philippines, witnessing the return of General Douglas MacArthur to the island. Two years earlier, 90,000 Filipino troops and civilians had been abandoned and trapped without food or supplies when the Japanese took possession of the Philippines. Jerry Specht, future member of Zion, was the young marine from Barnesville, standing on the shore. A few months later, the Friederichsen family, missionaries to the Philippines. were being released from a prisoner of war camp in Manila. The family included two sons, Bobbie, age 8, and Doug, 11. Interment camp was the only life Bobbie remembered. When MacArthur entered the prison camp in February of 1945, Bobbie and Doug were within a few feet, watching him. They were released from the camp and a new life began for little Bobbie Friederichsen. Marine Jerry Specht and little Bobbie Friederichsen were part of the same war, and the same liberation, in the same country. Little did they know that years later, their lives would cross half way around the world at Zion Lutheran Church in Buffalo, Minnesota. -----------------------------------Jerry Specht was born in Barnesville, Minnesota, and like most young Americans, had the choice of being drafted or enlisting in the service. Jerry chose to enlist in the US Marines. From 1942 until 1946 he was stationed in the South Pacific. Jerry was discharged from the Marines in 1946. Jerry was part of the first generation who were able to go to college with the help of the new GI Bill. He attended North Dakota State University, married Bea Holt, also a Barnesville native, and graduated with a wife, a son, and a degree. Jerry was connected with agriculture and public service throughout his working life, teaching agriculture in Hitterdal, Minnesota, as a county agent with the University of Minnesota Extension Service in Wright County for 15 years, and as customer service director for Wright Hennepin Electric for 18 years. Jerry and Bea became members of Zion in 1952. Jerry has served on the Board of Deacons (as the church council was called at that time) and Foundation Board, served as head usher, taught Sunday school, and served as a trained Stephen Minister. Jerry remembers when adult Sunday school was taught in the narthex, and portable dividers separated children's classes in the basement of the building in town (now occupied by the Assembly of God congregation). Before pew cushions, young children were given the job of dusting the pews. Jerry also taught about 5,000 students in the "55 Alive" driver training program over 23 years.
Photo: Jerry Specht & Bob Friederichsen
Supporting the Military Zion’s Social Ministry Committee will team with the Blue Star Mothers to honor our Armed Force Members during November. On Sundays, November 9 and 16, representatives of the Blue Star Mothers from Zion will have displays and will be asking for donations of cookies and other items to be sent to service personnel for Christmas. The Social Ministry Committee will be providing an opportunity for you to fill out a Thank You and Prayer Card to be sent to Zion Military members.
Bea Specht was always busy volunteering behind the scenes and was known for her skill in all sorts of Norwegian needlework, and also for her prowess at golf. (Jerry Specht & Bob Friederichsen continued on page 14)
in relationships and supported in need.
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Living God’s Call Where Does the Money Go?
36th Annual Harvest of Hands
The money raised by Harvest of Hands helps both the local community and a variety of global hunger projects.
Harvest of Hands celebrates 36 years of working to end hunger, with this year’s festival on Saturday, November 1.
Zion’s Harvest of Hands is one of the major contributors to the Buffalo Food Shelf, which helps feed families and individuals in our community of Buffalo who need some assistance. Because of Harvest of Hands donations, the food shelf can buy product from Second Harvest at tremendously reduced prices The donations are also timed to take advantage of matching funds from other organizations! According to Roger Brenny, Executive Director of the Buffalo Food Shelf (and a member of Zion), Harvest of Hands donations and associated matching funds alone have allowed the Buffalo Food Shelf to purchase about 40,000 lbs of food to distribute to their clients in the past year. “Their continuous support has been a true blessing to the Buffalo Food Shelf and our Community.”
You can make a difference!
Last April, Zion volunteers worked with Outreach Inc, Kid’s Care to package 57,036 meals through the Truckload of Life food-packing project, a project funded by the 2013 Harvest of Hands Festival ($14,259). The package meals were sent to Africa. This year the primary global project will be the Baby Animal Fair, an every-otheryear event supporting Heifer International. Zion purchased a Gift Ark in 2013, and plans to purchase another Gift Ark in 2015. The Gift Ark includes a donation of two water buffalo, two cows, two sheep, and two goats along with bees, chicks, rabbits, and more. The cost of a Gift Ark is $5,000. If enough is raised, a second global project is sometimes supported, with that decision being made after final accounting.
Doors open at 9am and highlights of the sale include:
Garden items like dried flowers and plants
Pickles, salsa, jellies, jams, etc.
Embroidered dishtowels
Christmas ornaments
Brunch in Fellowship Hall featuring create-your-own omelets and crepes
White Elephant sale
Previously-loved sweaters
Baked goods and candy
Silent Auction (closes 11:45am on Sunday, November 9)
The Harvest of Hands Festival is an annual event held at Zion to feed the hungry in our own community and around the world. Proceeds of the 2014 sale will benefit the Buffalo Food Shelf and a global hunger project. Volunteer opportunities are available leading up to, during, and after the sale. Check the information desk or church office for the latest details.
Supplies for Zambia Trip The Zion to Zambia Mission team continues to prepare for their upcoming trip to Villages of Hope near Lusaka, Zambia. Four Zion members (Julie Swaggert, Denny, Kim and Neil Gleason) will be traveling over the Christmas and New Year holidays to work with All Kids Can Learn International (AKCLI) missionaries, Kathleen and Benedict Schwartz, who have been serving in Zambia for over 20 years.
In addition to working in varied areas over two weeks, the four Zion members will be bringing needed supplies in their suitcases. Please consider helping out Zambia orphans by donating items from the list on page 16, or by contributing dollars for the team to purchase supplies. A donation container will be located by the information desk in the narthex. Checks can be made out to Zion Lutheran Church, and placed in a pew envelope marked “Zambia.” The mission of AKCLI is "To rescue and care for orphaned and vulnerable children, seeking economic sustainability, to the Glory of God through our Lord Jesus Christ." The team appreciates your prayers as they continue to seek out ways to support this mission and help Zambian orphans. May the light of Christ shine in each of you!
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Engaging people in a process of discipleship which inspires them
Full of Life
Meals on Wheels
Chong Jones moved to the United States from Korea in 1983, and started attending Zion around 1988. I truly believe in the name Immanuel, as I feel that throughout my life, especially in my journey to the United States, God is with me. I was going through some difficult times in my life, and I began praying to God, and my journey started there, and brought me to Zion. She loves Psalm 119:71, “It was good for me to be afflicted so that I might learn your decrees,” because it directly related to what she was going through in her life. Being at Zion is so comfortable for me. It feels like home. Zion is not like stagnant water, it is like water that is full of life, always moving forward in growing the faith of the congregation, especially the youth. Chong has been involved with Harvest of Hands for 18 years. Her daughter was crowned Miss Montrose for 1996-97, and in searching for a way to give back, in thankfulness to God, she made a Korean dinner to serve at church to raise funds.
Zion is asked to provide three drivers at 11:45am each day in November for approximately an hour of meal delivery to households in the City of Buffalo. This is a most rewarding activity and makes a good family service project. Consider which days you can help and sign up at the information desk or by emailing Sherilyn at Sherilyn@ZionBuffalo.org. You can also check the calendar at ZionBuffalo.org/ MOW. If you’ve driven before and prefer a specific route please request it when you sign up. If you’d like to try it, but you’re unfamiliar with Buffalo, let us know. We’ll find a partner for your first drive.
Thanksgiving Gifts If you’re ready to bring gift bags to a few of our Zion members and share a short visit with them, check your calendar for availability between November 17-26. Visitors arrange a time of their choice to visit Zion members at their home, apartment, or care center. A big thank you to members of the Rebecca and Naomi Circle for doing many of these visits. The gifts will be packaged by Zion’s Women’s Ministry and will be available to pick up in the Zion office by Sunday, November 16. Call Sherilyn if you’re interested in being a visitor.
People liked this, and asked if I would keep making more egg rolls. The rest is history! Chong’s Korean Egg Rolls soon became an important part of each year’s Harvest of Hands Festival. Harvest of Hands is a wonderful opportunity for people to share their God-given talents with our communities, which serves as a way to raise the much-needed money to aid in world hunger. It is a beautiful way to share the love that God has given us to share with the world.
Food Shelf Baskets
What Chong loves most about Harvest of Hands is the fellowship involved when they gather to prepare the egg rolls We have so much fun. There is so much laughter. Thank you to whoever aides me in my egg roll making! Chong has also served coffee fellowship, been part of the Rebecca women’s circle, and participated in the Duluth All-Ages Mission Trip both with her granddaughter, Trinity, and by herself. That was a wonderful and special spiritual and emotional experience for a grandma and grandchild to share. Her daily prayer is from 1 Chronicles 4:10: “Jabez cried out to the God of Israel,
The Buffalo Food Shelf will again be distributing Thanksgiving Holiday Baskets at Zion Church on Thursday, November 20. This provides the clients of the Food Shelf and others in our community who may need help an opportunity to get a turkey and all the fixings for a wonderful Thanksgiving meal. This year the major contributors of the meal will be Discovery School, St Francis Church, Wright County United Way and Love INC—Big Woods. To volunteer some time to help with this distribution, please contact Roger Brenny, Food Shelf Coordinator, at 763.682.2979.
(Chong Jones continued on page 16)
to trust in Christ, grow in faith, and serve God’s world.
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Finance & Stewardship Memorial Gifts Received
September 2014 Financial Report
A gift to Food for Friends in memory of Marge Vassar from Charles and Joanne Hatcher.
General Services Fund
A gift to the Memorial Fund in memory of Marge Vassar from Darlene Erickson. A gift to the Memorial Fund in memory of Frank Pfeifer from Kent & Lynn Pfeifer. A gift to the Zion Foundation in memory of Lucille Ellinger, mother of Patty Miller, from Mark & Louise Minkler. A gift to the Zion Foundation in memory of Barb McDonald, sister of Mary Mattson, from Mark & Louise Minkler.
Income
Sept 2014
YTD 2014
Sept 2013
YTD 2013
$66,315
$590,203
$62,032
$623,994
$1,000 59,353
$9,000 561,653
$1,000 59,462
$9,000 560,962
$60,353
$570,653
$60,462
$569,962
Sept 2013
YTD 2013
General Offering Rent and Sunday School WedNite Supper Income Missions and Hunger Other Designations
Total Income
Expenses
Synod Benevolence Other General Services
Total Expenses
$62,728 1,462 1,094 921 110
$551,053 12,149 4,453 11,222 11,326
A gift to the Zion Foundation in memory of Gloria, sister of Renae Sele, from Mark & Louise Minkler.
Checkbook balance as of 9-30-2014:
Wednesday Supper Sponsors
Building Fund
Just as the family grocery bill continues to grow, the cost for Wednesday supper ingredients also grows. Consider being a Wednesday Supper Sponsor by donating $100 that will be used to subsidize the meals in order to keep the suggested donation amount at a low cost for any and all Wednesday supper diners.
Offerings and Interest Other Receipts
Income
Total Income Expenses
Building Mortgage Bank Service Charge
Total Expenses
Sunday Announcements The relationships of our members with one another bring a richness to our lives and we want to foster these relationships. If you would like your church family to be aware of any special celebrations in your life or the lives of your loved ones, please let the church office know by Thursday at 10am and we will include them in the written announcement insert in the bulletin.
Evening Childcare Evening childcare is available for parents taking part in evening activities on Wednesdays.
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$57,846 1,627 964 950 645
$510,740 15,944 5,143 14,710 77,458
$43,957
Sept 2014
YTD 2014
$14,791
$132,608
$15,395
$136,146
$15,869 0
$142,821 30
$15,869 0
$142,821 15
$15,869
$142,851
$15,869
$142,836
$14,791 0
Checkbook balance as of 9-30-2014:
$132,608 0
$15,395 0
$136,146 0
$14,901
When we donate to charity, when we give faithfully, we reap the joy of sharing ‌ and God pours out His blessing !!
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Our Mission...
(From the Heart continued from page 3)
happen. At Zion, our giving is directed to either the General Fund or the Building Fund.
The General Fund is for the ongoing day-to-day expenses of the congregation and is approximately 79% of our annual expenses. The Building fund is almost entirely for mortgage payments and is approximately 21% of our annual expenses.
79% General Fund
Zion seeks to Share Christ’s Word, Strengthen faith, and Serve those in need.
21%
Building Fund
So during our From The Heart emphasis, we will focus on this connection between our faith and our finances. Our emphasis will include the following Sunday themes: October 26
From A Heart of Love For God
November 2
From A Heart of Compassion
November 9
From A Heart of Faith
November 16
From A Heart of Generosity
Our From The Heart Emphasis During this time, all of us will be invited to designate a portion of our financial wealth to be given during 2015 to support God’s mission through Zion. You will be invited to return an Estimate of Giving Card on Sunday, November 16, to indicate your intention of financial support for the mission and ministry of Zion in 2015. I want to thank you for your participation in God’s mission through Zion. It is great to have you at Zion! This fall, I hope that you will consider the financial role you play in making our congregation more effective at helping people understand that God is a God of love.
Our Vision… Helping people experience the joy of life in Christ by: 1. Celebrating on Sundays: Creating Sunday morning experiences that invite, welcome, engage, and inspire people to live for Christ. 2. Living God’s Call: Engaging people in a process of discipleship which inspires them to trust in Christ, grow in faith, and serve God’s world.
Electronic Giving Survey The E-Giving Task Force is formulating a questionnaire to find out some information from the congregation about their preferences when it comes to electronic giving through Zion. Please check bulletin or ZionBuffalo.org for the survey link which will be available November 1.
3. Connecting with Care: Creating a community where people are connected in relationships and supported in need.
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November 2014 Saturday November 1 9:00am Harvest of Hands Festival
Saturday November 8
Sunday November 2
Sunday November 9
8:00am Harvest of Hands After Sale 8:30am Traditional Worship Service 8:30am Sunday School 9:30am Coffee Fellowship 9:45am Family Express Worship 10:30am Contemporary Worship Service 10:30am Sunday School 11:30am Coffee Fellowship 4:00pm Service of Remembrance
8:00am Harvest of Hands After Sale 8:30am Traditional Worship Service 8:30am Sunday School 9:30am Coffee Fellowship 9:45am Family Express Worship 10:30am Contemporary Worship Service 10:30am Sunday School 11:30am Coffee Fellowship 11:45am Close of Harvest of Hands Silent Auction
Senior High Service Weekend
Daylight Savings Time Ends Holy Communion at 8:30, 9:45, & 10:30
Monday November 3 8:30am Men's Bible Study 9:00am Quilters 6:15pm First Sunday Rehearsal 7:00pm Mission Jamaica Meeting
Monday November 10 8:30am Men's Bible Study 9:00am Quilters 9:00am Women's Ministry Planning Committee Meeting 6:15pm First Sunday Rehearsal
Tuesday November 4 9:30am Staff Meeting 1:00pm Children & Family Staff Meeting
Tuesday November 11
Veterans Day
Wednesday November 5 7:00am Men's 50+ Bible Study 9:30am Women's Bible Study 2:45pm Class Ring 3:45pm Ring Forth 3:45pm SONshine Choir 3:45pm Kids' Place 4:45pm Joy Choir 5:00pm Wednesday Night Supper 5:15pm Youth Choir 6:00pm Confirmation 6:30pm Joyful Ringers 7:00pm Prayer Shawl Meeting 7:00pm Senior Choir 7:30pm Graceland Senior High Youth Group Thursday November 6 8:00am Men Seeking Wisdom Bible Study 7:30pm Worship Team Rehearsal Friday November 7
Senior High Service Weekend Military Recognition
9:30am Staff Meeting 1:00pm Children & Family Staff Meeting 6:00pm Outreach Committee 7:00pm Finance Committee Meeting 7:00pm Global Missions Committee Wednesday November 12 9:30am Women's Bible Study 2:45pm Class Ring 3:45pm Ring Forth 3:45pm SONshine Choir 3:45pm Kids' Place 4:45pm Joy Choir 5:00pm Wednesday Night Supper 5:15pm Youth Choir 6:00pm Confirmation 6:30pm Joyful Ringers 6:30pm Harvest of Hands Pack up & Meeting 7:00pm Property Committee Meeting 7:00pm Senior Choir 7:30pm Graceland Senior High Youth Group
Thursday November 13 8:00am Men Seeking Wisdom Bible Study 6:30pm UpGrade Middle School Youth Group Friday November 14 Saturday November 15 10:00am Worship Team Rehearsal Sunday November 16
Barbary Coast Dixieland Band Holy Communion at 8:30 and 10:30 Military Recognition
8:30am Traditional Worship Service 8:30am Sunday School 9:30am Coffee Fellowship 9:45am Family Express Worship 10:30am Contemporary Worship Service 10:30am Sunday School 11:30am Coffee Fellowship 11:30am TIM Team 2:00pm Parkview Devotions/Communion Monday November 17 8:30am Men's Bible Study 9:00am Quilters 9:00am Kitchen Cleaning 6:15pm First Sunday Rehearsal Tuesday November 18 9:30am Staff Meeting 9:30am Naomi Circle 1:00pm Children & Family Staff Meeting 5:30pm Stewardship Meeting 7:00pm Vision Team Meeting
Senior High Service Weekend
6:00am Friday Breakfast Crew
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ZionBuffalo.org/Calendar
Wednesday November 19 7:00am Men's 50+ Bible Study 9:00am Newsletter Assembly 9:15am Sunrise Devotions 9:30am Women's Bible Study 2:45pm Class Ring 3:45pm Ring Forth 3:45pm SONshine Choir 3:45pm Kids' Place 4:45pm Joy Choir 5:00pm Wednesday Night Supper 5:15pm Youth Choir 5:45pm Worship & Music Committee Meeting 6:00pm Confirmation 6:00pm Family Matters: Discipline that Connects with Your Child’s Heart 6:30pm Joyful Ringers 7:00pm Small Groups 7:00pm Prayer Shawl Meeting 7:00pm Senior Choir 7:00pm Church Council Meeting 7:30pm Graceland Senior High Youth Group Thursday November 20 8:00am Men Seeking Wisdom Bible Study 6:30pm Youth Board Meeting 7:00pm Rebecca Circle 7:30pm Worship Team Rehearsal Friday November 21 Saturday November 22 Sunday November 23 8:30am Traditional Worship Service 8:30am Sunday School 9:30am Coffee Fellowship 9:30am Strength for the Journey: Joy for the Journey 9:45am Family Express Worship 10:30am Contemporary Worship Service 10:30am Sunday School 11:30am Coffee Fellowship 5:30pm Thanksgiving Handbells Rehearsal 7:00pm Thanksgiving Choir Rehearsal 7:30pm Children & Family Ministry Team Meeting
Monday November 24 8:30am Men's Bible Study 9:00am Quilters 6:15pm First Sunday Rehearsal 7:00pm Personnel Committee Meeting Tuesday November 25 9:30am Staff Meeting 1:00pm Children & Family Staff Meeting Wednesday November 26 9:30am Devotions at Lake Ridge 9:30am Women's Bible Study 5:30pm Thanksgiving Handbells Rehearsal 6:15pm Thanksgiving Choir Rehearsal 6:15pm Thanksgiving Handbells Pizza Dinner 7:30pm Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service
Wednesday Suppers On Wednesday nights, families, confirmation students, musicians, committee members, and people of all ages get together for a Zion family meal in Fellowship Hall. Seven supper teams rotate, giving variety to the menu each week. Serving runs from 5:00-6:15pm, with a suggested donation of $4 per person or $15 per family.
Thanksgiving Zion Office Closed
If you have time to give as a supper team member, contact Cindy Bonde at cindyb@bwig.net. Teams serve only 4 times a year; an easy serving option with great groups of people.
Friday November 28
Supper Menus
Thursday November 27
Zion Office Closed
Saturday November 29 10:00am Worship Team Rehearsal Sunday November 30
Sanctuary Sunday
November 5: Pasta
November 12: Breakfast for Supper
November 19: Tacos
November 26: No Supper (Thanksgiving Break)
8:30am Traditional Worship Service 9:30am Coffee Fellowship 9:45am Family Express Worship 10:30am Contemporary Worship Service 11:30am Coffee Fellowship
Zion Celebrates 148 Years this Month Zion was born as a congregation on November 7, 1866, as a group of Swedish immigrants gathered together at the home of Sven Erickson, led by Pastor John S. Nelson of Watertown for the first meeting of Carlslund Evangelical Lutheran Church (now Zion). That first congregation included 58 members, 27 adults and 31 children. The Swedesburg (also known as Marysville) Church was also organized by Pastor Nelson, in 1873. Each pastor served both churches until 1950 when the Marysville Church joined in with Zion.
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Youth & Children’s Ministry Director of Youth Ministries Myron Crawford 763-682-1245 ext. 308 Myron@ZionBuffalo.org
Engage. Grow. Proclaim. Zion Youth Ministries exists to engage youth, help them grow and proclaim faith in Christ.
Friday Breakfast Crew Are you a 9th-12th grader and want a great way to start your Friday right? Then come to Perkins for breakfast on the first Friday of each month at 6am. This is a great time to check in with your friends and have some great food. This month’s Friday Breakfast Crew is Friday, November 7, at 6am. If you need a ride to school, contact Myron. Make sure to bring money for food and a tip for our great servers!
Confirmation Class Schedule Confirmation at Zion is open to all 6th - 8th graders and meets each Wednesday evening from 6pm-7:30pm. Students should remember to always bring their Bibles and a pen/pencil.
November 5 - Abraham and Sarah - The Ordinary Patriarchs
November 12 - Rahab - The Faithful Opportunist & 8th Grade Service Night
November 19 - Family Matters Event - All parents are encouraged to attend!
November 26 - NO CLASS - Thanksgiving Break
ELCA Youth Gathering Meeting Current Senior High students are encouraged to come check out the 2015 ELCA Senior High Youth Gathering, July 15-19, 2015, in Detroit, MI at Ford Field. This will be a time to learn with over 35,000 other high school youth and adults on how to engage and share a common commitment and faith in Christ with peers from across the United States and the world and see how we can all “Rise Up Together.” A $100 deposit/student and a 2015 ELCA Youth Gathering Youth Agreement & Emergency and Medical Form are needed to register your Senior High student are due .
Graceland Senior High Youth Group Graceland, which is open to all 9th-12th graders, meets Wednesdays from 7:30pm-9pm in the Youth Room.
Middle School Youth Group Students in grades 6-8 … are invited to come and UpGrade your life with real talk, games, food and more on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month from 6:30pm-8pm. All are welcome! UpGrade will meet on November 13 in the Youth Room (and will not meet on Thanksgiving)!
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1 Timothy 4:12
November 5 - Echo - Exodus
November 12 - Senior High Service Project Night
November 19 - Echo - Commands
November 26 - NO CLASS - Thanksgiving Break
Teens in Mission (TIM) Team Are you currently in Senior High? Do you have gifts and talents? Are you not sure if you do? Are you willing to serve others? TIM Team could be a great fit for you! TIM Team (Teens in Mission) is open to all Senior High youth and is an opportunity to learn, develop and use your skills, talents and gifts to serve Zion and the community! Contact Myron if you are interested or come to a TIM Team meeting on Sunday, November 23 @ 9am in the Youth Room to discuss all of the possibilities!
Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith, and in purity.
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Family Matters Speaker
Director of Children & Family Ministry
Discipline that Connects with Your Child's Heart
Children & Family Ministry Assistants
Kirsten Kelly
763-682-1245 x331 Kirsten@ZionBuffalo.org
Marsha Watkins Kristin Lotthammer
Parents of all aged children are invited to join us for a special night with an important topic on Wednesday night, November 19 from 6-7:30pm.
763-682-1245 x308 Marsha@ZionBuffalo.org Kristin@ZionBuffalo.org
Every parent struggles at times with the best way to discipline their child/ren. Jim and Lynne Jackson from Connected Families will provide practical information that will be immediately useful. When parents are thoughtful about discipline, their kids grow up knowing that they are valued people built for God’s purposes. Join us as we learn from Jim and Lynne and hear practical ideas for parents of any age child. Childcare will be provided. Don't miss it!
Teaching Law and Gospel Emily Splittstozer grew up as a member of Salem Lutheran Church in Greenfield, and attended Salem Lutheran School up until eighth grade. Emily participated in many church functions as a parochial school student. She was assigned Psalm 27:1 as her confirmation verse, "The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?" I can reference this verse at any time during the day and know that whatever lies on my plate or troubles that are in the world, God reassures us that he has a plan and we shall not fear. The family knew that finding a home church nearby was important to them. They had previously lived in Monticello, where they had visited several Lutheran churches in hopes of finding a church home, but kept returning to Salem. The first time that we attended Zion we were welcomed, obtained an informational packet, spoke with Pastors Ted & Luke and knew that we could call Zion our home.
I feel that Zion wants us all to grow in Christ and their passion for youth ministries and development shines
Emily loves that Zion has three distinctly different worship services to meet the needs of everyone. I do not pretend to know everything in the Bible but what I do know is that Zion Lutheran preaches the law and the gospel in accordance with the Bible and that is the number one reason we attend Zion Lutheran. I feel that Zion wants us all to grow in Christ and their passion for youth ministries and development shines.
Sunday School Calendar
November 2: Abraham & Sarah's Visitors (2)
November 9: Isaac's Blessing (1)
November 16: Isaac's Blessing (2)
Wednesday, November 19: Family Matters (see separate details)
November 23: Queen Esther (1)
November 30: Sanctuary Sunday (worship with your family... wherever you are)
Stay & Play Join other parents on Friday, November 20, from 1-2:30pm in Trinity Hall, for our first Stay & Play event for parents and preschoolers! The goal of these events is to provide a fun place for kids to run off steam while parents connect. The first event will be hosted by Karl Ortquist and Mike Honsey. Preregistration is requested, but not required.
Trunk or Treat Thanks Thanks to everyone who made a donation, hosted a trunk and volunteered at our Trunk or Treat event on October 25! It was a wonderful event and we are so grateful for everyone's participation to make it such a success! Check Zion’s Facebook page for photos from the event.
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Active Military Dirk Foster Deployed to Afghanistan Fred Pierce Stationed at Fort Huachuca, AZ Joe Schmidt Stationed in San Diego Trey Wilson Stationed in Virginia Cody Bauman Stationed at Fort Knox, KY Vinnie Pecarina Stationed in Japan Bradley Johnson Stationed at Ft Drum, NY Cory Nyholm Stationed in Monterey, CA Ben Pecarina Stationed overseas Doug Pecarina Serving in the Army National Guard Kevin Osfar Stationed in Japan Will Dobbins Stationed at Camp Pendleton, CA Greg Bremseth Stationed at Ft Bliss, TX Deanna Strommen Stationed in Washington, DC
Keeping in Contact Zion is a big place, and sometimes things happen in life that keep us from being as connected to the community as we would like. We would like to make sure that all Zion members feel like part of the church, whether they are able to worship regularly or not. If you or someone you know is unable to worship regularly, or would consider themselves homebound, or are living in a senior care facility, please let us know so we can make sure you are receiving communion and pastoral care. We want to make sure all the people of Zion are able to stay connected. Please call or email Ann or Dawn in the office with information as to how we can reach you or someone you know that you’d like us to include in our visitation schedule.
Thanks, Pastor Luke and Pastor Ted
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(Jerry Specht & Bob Friederichsen continued from page 5)
They have three children, all confirmed at Zion. Daughter LeAnn is married to Harley Pommier (Harley is currently serving on the church council), daughter Sharon lives in Golden Valley, and son Jeff is retired and living in Mesa, Arizona. Bea passed away earlier this year, and Jerry says that one of the blessings of Zion membership has been the support members have given him at the time of her death. --------------------------------------The Reverend Paul Friederichsen and his wife Kay had been serving as missionaries in the Philippines when the war broke out. Bob Friederichsen was five years old when the war began. The family spent six months in hiding before being interred in the city of Illilio, and later Santo Tomas Internment camp in Manila
same war same liberation same country
Bob's mother, Kay, kept a diary, a courageous story of God, faith, and prayer, from the first night when they fled through the jungle with little Bobbie on his father's shoulders, Doug holding his mother's hand, with only the possessions they could carry. This was the beginning of a dreadful three years in war camps with fleas, bedbugs, and a starvation diet. One camp averaged ten deaths per day. Bob came down with tuberculosis, and was desperately sick for more than a year. The war began to go badly for the Japanese. The prison guards had planned to douse the camp with gasoline, mow down any prisoners who tried to escape, and then take their own lives on February 4, 1945. Instead, God saw to it that American tanks broke through the fence of the compound on the evening of February 3. The internees were saved. A military doctor, on examining young Bob, saw the scars of tuberculosis and wondered how he had survived it in such a place, on a starvation diet. Bob's mother would say that it was an answer to prayer. After the war, the family returned to the States and the boys began their schooling. Bob attended schools in Florida and Wheaton, Illinois, Oakland High School and San Francisco State in California, and Bethel College in St. Paul. He became an artist for Sacred Design and the Evangelical Free Church Press. He taught art at Penn State for five years, and then moved back to the Twin Cities and taught at Augsburg College for 25 years. Bob is married to Cleo (Munson) who grew up in Howard Lake, and they have three children and three grandchildren. Bob and Cleo became members of Zion in 1975. Bob has contributed to the architecture of Zion as the designer of the large wooden panels on the west wall of the Sanctuary, as well as the star suspended over the altar. Bob is recovering from cancer and firmly believes that "God is in charge" whether it be in a prison camp or in Buffalo. Thanks to Howard Burgdorf for help with this story.
Redeemer Intern Lamar Bailey Adapted from the October newsletter of our mission partner, Redeemer Lutheran Church, in North Minneapolis It is difficult to describe the excitement I feel at the start of my internship year at Redeemer Lutheran Church. It is truly an honor and a blessing to be a part of this community. This is reinforced daily as we settle in to our new church, home, and neighborhood. As soon as my family and I learned we were coming to Redeemer for internship, we feverishly began following the Redeemer website and reading all we could about Redeemer, Minneapolis, and the Harrison neighborhood—childishly trying to absorb as much information as we could. Now that we are here, we are experiencing what we could not learn from any of the materials we read—the Redeemer community is a community that is special and innovative and open to God working through it. Sometimes, it is surreal to realize that I am actually living in the Harrison neighborhood, worshiping in the Redeemer sanctuary, and getting to know community members at Venture North or just walking down the street.
Annual Meeting The Annual Congregational Meeting of Zion Lutheran Church will be held in Trinity Hall on Sunday, December 7, at 11:45am. All voting members are requested to attend. A voting member is defined as confirmed, communing, and contributing. The nominating committee is accepting nominations for the following positions:
4 Church Council Members to serve for 3 years
6 Nominating Committee Members to serve 1-year terms.
2 Zion Foundation Trustees to serve for 3 years.
2 adult Minneapolis Area Synod Voting Members to serve for 2 years. It is preferred to have at least three male and three female members representing our congregation, so at least one of the two adults should be female. The 2015 synod assembly is May 15-16.
1 youth Minneapolis Area Synod Voting Member to serve for 1 year.
When you move into the Redeemer community, a crowd of people shows up and helps you unload your moving truck, and unpacks and organizes your house.
Redeemer shows up and offers a helping hand and sincerely welcomes you. Redeemer is a community that hugs; the stoic/cold handshake of the northeast that I’m accustomed to just will not do. Further, Redeemer does not only hug behind the walls of the church on Sunday mornings but also hugs outside in the community.
Learn to be a hugger at Redeemer, embracing each other and the community. We arrived in Minneapolis in time to experience the Redeemer Block Party. It was not a party for a select few, but rather, a party for all. At the block party I observed that community at Redeemer does not exist only for the sake of the Redeemer community. Instead, the Redeemer community looks beyond itself, beyond the four walls of the church and into the neighborhood.
God is working through Redeemer today! For me, it is obvious that the God of Peace is present and shining in this community and in the world. Just walking down Glenwood Avenue, having a cup of coffee at Venture North, or playing at the park at the Harrison Education Center with my children, it is easy to recognize that this faith community is a beacon of hope. It is a community that is creating a safe, healthy and welcoming place for the Harrison neighborhood, just as we are called to do in the Gospel of Matthew: “...let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven” (5:16).
Those interested in serving the congregation in elected positions, please contact the church office (Office@ZionBuffalo.org or 682.1245) or a member of the nominating committee (Bill Deneen, Bev Koopman, Mike Davis, or Linda Lear) by November 4.
The Write Stuff Adapted by Karen Worner from the Summer 2014 issue of Thrivent Magazine Improving your health and overall happiness can be as simple as keeping a journal. Are you looking for an easy way to reduce stress, improve your health and work through life’s challenges? The answer could be as easy as putting pen to paper. Keeping a regular record of your thoughts, hopes, dreams prayers and experiences in a journal is a low-cost, easy and rewarding way to find answers to (Write Stuff continued on page 17)
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Supply List for Zambia
(Chong Jones continued from page 7)
These items can be dropped off in the collection bin near the Information Desk starting November 12.
Oh that you would bless me and enlarge my territory. Let your hand be with me and keep me from harm so that I will be free from pain. And God granted his request.”
Skeins of yarn
Chong tells about a time she was surprised by God:
White socks for girls (knee socks preferred/dressy socks preferred) (all sizes)
Navy blue or dark socks for boys (all sizes)
Christian/worship music CDs
School supplies: pencils, black and red pens, lined paper, scissors, erasers, pencil sharpeners
Coloring books for younger children
Teaching aides (books, teacher help items)
Soccer balls (especially), volleyballs and basketballs (deflated)
Pumps with needles for blowing up the balls
Ink cartridges for HP 85A printer
Xyron ezLaminator Refill Cartridge (60ft. two-sided laminate)
The team is also looking for cash contributions to be used to purchase items that need to be bought in Zambia because the electric voltage is different:
CD players for each of the houses and classrooms and
HP85A Printer
Read more about the Zambia mission trip on page 6.
"In you the Orphan finds mercy" ~ Hosea 14: 3b (The Message)
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One Sunday, many years ago, when both my daughters were still in school and living at home, I laid down to take a nap. During this time in my life I was working overtime in addition to taking my children to their various after-school activities and friends’ houses. I was very tired. While I slept, I thought that one of my daughters had put a blanket over me. I woke up after three hours of a very deep sleep, but there was no blanket. I asked the girls if either of them had put a blanket on I came to realize me, and neither had. I came to realize later, that it was God’s of blessing me with the rest and comfort that I needed at later, that it was way the time.
God’s way of blessing me with the rest and comfort that I needed at the time
Chong worked as a hearing aid inspector for Miracle Ear for a little over 25 years before retiring in 2010. She has two daughters, Kathy & Lynda. Chong loves to travel, grow flowers and vegetables, play ping pong, bowl, watch other sports, and is learning to play the piano. She goes camping with the family every year, and loves to play with grandchildren, Trinity (12) and Grant (2).
Beyond Zion, Chong likes to exercise at the health club, where she has made many wonderful friends that now get together outside of their exercise classes. She also enjoys going to local musical and theater events, and attends a monthly Korean Bible study. Thanks to Chong’s daughter, Kathy, for help with this story. (Hank Mattson continued from page 2)
My confirmation years were really fulfilling with these two men answering the questions of adolescent boys. Hank has been a member of Zion's Senior Choir for about ten years. I love all the different types of music and music groups Zion has to offer.
I love all the different types of music and music groups Zion has to offer.
The choir rehearses on Wednesday evenings at 7pm and always welcomes new members. So if you look good in blue please consider joining us. You will enjoy the time we spend practicing. Make a joyful noise unto the Lord! Hank also enjoys the outdoors. He likes to fish and hunt, as well as spending time gardening and reading. He raises exhibition poultry, waterfowl, and New Zealand rabbits. He volunteers with 4H, and spent time this summer chaperoning Wright County 4H kids at the State Fair.
Santa Lucia Supper You are invited to the Santa Lucia Supper on Tuesday, December 9, from 6-7:30pm, sponsored by Women of Zion for women and their families and friends. Special guest speakers will be Zion’s own Mary Lynn Leff and Arden Solheim. Mary Lynn and Arden are both creators of Scandinavian carvings and figures. They will tell the stories of the nisse and tomte, little impish characters in Scandinavian Christmas folklore, and display some of their creative arts. Holiday music will be presented by the wRight Ringer Community Handbell Ensemble. Also featured will be the Santa Lucia legend, and a visit from Santa Lucia herself bringing delicious rolls especially for the day! Cost is $4/person or $15/family for the meal of soups, breads, cheeses, and many Scandinavian specialties and desserts. Child care will be provided if requested, but supper is not available in the nursery. Sign up by December 7 at the info desk, online, or by calling the Zion office (763.682.1245).
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Emily began teaching Sunday school in high school, and started co-teaching again at Zion last year when daughter, Adeline, began Sunday school. I was an active member of the young people’s association at Salem so teaching Sunday school was an easy fit as I knew the lessons quite well. I have always loved children, I have 2 younger siblings, several younger cousins, and have babysat and worked as a nanny growing up. I applaud the effort that Kirsten has taken so that we are able to have the same students for the second year. I feel that previously having a connection with the children has made us more in tune with their knowledge in Christ and we have been more able to fit the needs of the children. Emily's children would say what they most like about Sunday school is the treat of having a donut and juice if they are good, but Emily teaches because spreading God’s word accurately is important to her. Last year her son was not old enough to enroll in Sunday school, but participated almost every Sunday in Emily's class. He was welcomed by the students even though they were 2 years older than he is, and they assisted in his growth in Christ. Micah even participated in the Palm Sunday service. Emily's other interests include spending time with family, fishing, hunting, anything that has to do with the outdoors, gardening, and canning fruits and vegetables.
(Write Stuff continued from page 15)
life’s everyday questions.
Health Helper
According to research published in “Advances in Psychiatric Treatment”, people who write about their emotional experiences have stronger immune systems, lower blood pressure and improved lung and liver function. They also feel less depressed. The research showed that people who journal are less likely to miss days at work, get hired more quickly after losing a job and perform better at sports. Some people use a journal to track diet or exercise. That’s a health benefit, too. A study in the “American Journal of Preventive Medicine” found that people who kept a food diary six days a week over six months lost about twice as much weight as those who recorded their diet one day a week or less.
Prayer Guide
Journaling also can help you focus on your faith. Rev. Pete Mueller of ACTS Church Lakeway in Austin, Texas, teaches his congregation that writing things down can help them pray. “I never considered myself to be very good at prayer”, he says. “For me, prayer was on the fly, and I’d be praying in my car or at night as I fell asleep. But with journaling, and actually writing out my prayers… I really started to pray intentionally. The most important things about the day rise to the top, either insights, or relationships, or struggles.”
Outlet for Kids
Journaling offers a safe way for people of any age to express feelings, appropriate or not, without being judged or criticized. “It helps our youth achieve greater understanding of their feelings and can foster additional ideas on how they want to handle these feelings,” says Amanda Martin, clinical director of Krause Children’s Center. Whether tracking your exercise regimen, writing down a daily blessing, or working through a tough time, journaling can help us be healthier and happier. For more information about Thrivent Financial and its products, please call Mark Worner at 763.682.6011.
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The Voice A monthly publication of Zion Lutheran Church Upcoming Deadlines November 10 at 8am for December Issue December 3 at 8am for January Issue Editor: Angela Bengtson Angela@ZionBuffalo.org This Month’s Cover Handbells set up for Thanksgiving Worship
Contact Us Office@ZionBuffalo.org
www.ZionBuffalo.org Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am4:30pm Ph 763.682.1245 / Fax 763.684.1967 1200 Highway 25 South, Buffalo (across from 13th St S.) PO Box 88, Buffalo, MN 55313
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Zion Staff Ted Vanderpan: Senior Pastor ext. 304 | PastorTed@zionbuffalo.org Luke Schmidt: Pastor of Congregational Life ext. 305 | PastorLuke@zionbuffalo.org Sherilyn Burgdorf: Shared Ministry Director ext. 307 | Sherilyn@zionbuffalo.org Kirsten Kelly: Director of Children & Family ext. 331 | Kirsten@zionbuffalo.org Marsha Watkins: CFM Coordinator ext. 308 | Marsha@zionbuffalo.org Kristin Lotthammer: CFM Coordinator ext. 308 | Kristin@zionbuffalo.org Myron Crawford: Director of Youth Ministries ext. 306 | Myron@zionbuffalo.org Jim Onstad: Youth Staff Dawn Bestick: Office Administrator / Receptionist ext. 302 | Dawn@ZionBuffalo.org Ann Lyons: Office Administrator / Receptionist ext. 301 | Ann@ZionBuffalo.org Angela Bengtson: Communications & Membership ext. 325 | Angela@zionbuffalo.org
Sue Stensrud: Financial Secretary ext. 303 | Sue@zionbuffalo.org Joel Mackereth: Building & Grounds Manager ext. 328 | Joel@zionbuffalo.org Lynn Botts: Facilities Manager ext. 328 | Lynn@zionbuffalo.org Cory Sherman: Part Time Custodian Missy Peterson & Angie Smith: Nursery Staff Michael Walsh: Coordinator of Music Bob Strommen: Sound System Coordinator Mike Rome: Video Technician
Congregational Council Kelly Hanson Alisa Ireland Deana Jeske Sarah Klett Tom Moline Heather Moseley
Mike Newman Nancy Olson Harley Pommier Thomas Stanforth Dave Tauscher Kristin Wilson
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Harvest of Hands Festival Saturday, November 1 at 9am Crafts ~ Brunch ~ Baked Goods ~ White Elephants After sales and silent auction through November 9