Zion member Jerry Specth has been named one of Wright County’s 2008 Outstanding Senior Citizens.
From the Wright County Journal Press:
The purpose of the program is to recognize that the senior citizen population is a very valuable resource to our communities, acknowledging their experience, skills, wisdom and how they continue to give their time and talents to our communities.
Jerome “Jerry” Specht, 85, a former county agent, remains involved with his community. His activities follow:
There will be a special meeting of the voting members of Zion Lutheran Church on Sunday, July 13, following the 8:30 service.
This meeting will begin at 9:45 a.m., and will be for the sole purpose of considering a proposal from the Church Council that a contract, not to exceed $130,000.00, be entered into to install a new roof on the Zion building. No other business will be considered at this meeting.
The 9:45 a.m., Family Express worship will be held as usual for those wishing to attend.
Friday June 20th was a tough night for the Zion men’s softball team. Salem scored early and often to route Zion 21-8. Zion’s record now stands at 2 wins and 5 losses, with 3 games remaining.
This Friday, June 27th, Zion takes on Buffalo Covenant 2 at 9PM at Bentfield Mills.
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Do you have any old wool sweaters that you would like to donate to Harvest of Hands? The group is planning to make wool pincushions and bowls from the old sweaters. Bring your old sweaters to the front office or to the Harvest of Hands craft nights.
It is with much regret and sadness that the Zion Church Council accepts the resignation of Pastor Steve Svoboda from Zion. Pastor Steve has been an outstanding pastor, servant and advocate for Zion the past 3 1/2 years. He has fulfilled his duties as Associate Pastor with enthusiasm, dedication, commitment and will be deeply missed. Pastor Steve decided to pursue a new opportunity for professional development and growth as he will assume the lead pastor role at a small church in the Cities.
You’re invited to a pot luck picnic to celebrate Dennis and Kari Murnyak’s return to Minnesota. Kari’s brother, Kristopher Hartwig, will also be with us. Zion has supported his hospice project in Tanzania and he will give us a short report on the progress of this ministry.
Monday, July 7, 2008 6:15 p.m. at Dave and Sue Wright’s Garden near Zion on 12th St. S.Bring a dish to share. We’ll provide beverages, paper plates, and picnic utensils. Please RSVP so they know how many to plan for. Invite anyone else you know who know the Murnyaks or who are interested in Zion’s mission activities. Hope to see you there for this mission celebration.
Dave and Sue Wright
Missionary Dennis Murnyak is moving back to USA from Tanzania on July 2 and is in the midst of sorting, packing, moving and saying farewells.
His family will spend the summer in Minnesota as they search for jobs and places to live.
Dennis has a new email address, so please delete old addresses and contact the church office for his new address.
Planning is underway for this year‟s golf event, scheduled for Sunday, September 7, with a tentative tee time of 1:30 pm. Check the website or August newsletter for complete details and registration information.
I suppose a fellow can worship on the golf course – but it’s almost as unhandy as playing golf in church.
~Author Unknown
The annual Women of Zion Joint Bible Study will be held in August this year, tentatively on August 7 at 7pm. If you would like to help coordinate this event, please attend the planning meeting on July 8 at 6:30 pm. Details for the Joint Bible Study will be available in the August newsletter.
Have you heard that Zion is doing a new picture directory?
All summer dates (July 21-25 and July 28-August 1) as well as initial fall dates (September 30-October 4) are open for church picture directory photography appointments. Additional fall days will be added as these times begin to fill up.
Click here to make your own appointment now
Those who have not yet made an appointment will receive a call from a Lifetouch representative (area code 419) on behalf of Zion. They are assisting us in contacting you to schedule your portrait appointment and to answer any questions you may have regarding your portrait session.
On June 15, Zion members Natalie Svoboda and Jolene Tokkesdal were named as Buffalo royalty for 2008-2009. Natalie is the daughter of Pastor Steve and Beth Svoboda, and Jolene is the daughter of Wayne & Sharon Tokkesdal. Both are 2008 Buffalo High School graduates.
Brickwork at the Marysville church had been in need of attention for some time, and part of the veneer on the back of the building collapsed in May.
Thank you to Doug and Dave Schmidt of F.H. Schmidt Inc. and Ward Carlson for their generous donations of time and materials to prepare the back wall for the brick work and repair that was needed.
Repair expenses were covered by designated gifts to the Marysville Preservation Fund.
The transition committee is in the final stages of completing its task and by the end of June expects to send the Congregational Mission Profile the Minneapolis Area Synod. This document will also help inform the Call committee when it is appointed later this summer.
A power point presentation about Zion is being prepared for the Call committee to use in contacting candidates and will also be available to be viewed by the congregation.
It is expected that a Senior Pastor will be selected by the end of 2008.
Joseph Casey passed away on Monday, June 16. His funeral will be at Zion at 11am on Friday, June 20 with visitation one hour before the service, and lunch to follow.
There will not be any kitchen cleaning in July. The group will meet again on Tuesday, August 5 at 9am.
The Zion men’s softball team played a solid game on Friday June 13th, and came away with a 25-13 win over St. John’s. Aggressive baserunning, smart pitch selection, a rare show of homerun power were catalysts for the victory.
Zion takes on Salem Lutheran this Friday June 20th at 9PM under the lights. The team appreciates the fan support we’ve had recently, and would like even more! Come on out to Bentfield Mills!
On Sunday, June 8, Pastor Steve Svoboda submitted his letter of resignation as Associate Pastor to Idella Ziegler, council chair, in order to accept a call to Grace Lutheran Church in Bloomington, MN. In the letter that follows, Pastor Steve reflects on his ministry at Zion and his hopes for the future.
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