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Free Chirstian Fair at St Paul River Center

October 31, 2008 — Angela

Don’t miss out on The Christian Community Fair Nov. 14^-15,2008 at Saint Paul RiverCentre. This FREE event is GROWING.

There is something for everyone – kid’s zone (inflatables, petting zoo and VeggieTales), Northwestern Bookstore music stage (Sara Renner, Robert Robinson, Phil Joel – former Newsboys member, and more). Friday night “We Believe” with Dawson McAllister, Saturday night “Recovery Celebration” with Dave Anderson from Famous Dave’s, 150+ vendors, free CPR training, an archery range, silent auction, and much more.

Admission is free and free parking passes will be available from Zion.

Questions? www.christianfair.com.

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Bulletin Announcements Have Moved

October 31, 2008 — Angela

Remember that the current Sunday Bulletin announcement insert can now be found at http://www.zionbuffalo.org/LiteratureRetrieve.aspx?ID=22375. The link is aways the same and is updated to the new announcement sheet on Thursday afternoon or Friday morning.

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Sympathy to the family of Janet Halvorson

October 31, 2008 — Angela

Janet died on October 30. Visitation will be at the Peterson Chapel on Tuesday, November 4 from 4-8pm. The prayer service will be at 7:30pm. A memorial service will be held at Zion on Wednesday, November 5, with visitation at 1pm and service at 2pm.

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Zionaires Senior Group

October 27, 2008 — Angela

In September, a large group of seniors from Zion visited the Mill City Museum in Minneapolis. Watch the Sunday bulletin announcement insert for details of the November Zionaires activity. In December, there will be a dinner, served by the office staff, on December 18.

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Updating Zion’s Computers

October 27, 2008 — Angela

A gift from the Zion Foundation and a donation from 1st Audit have made possible the upgrade of many of the office staff’s computers. The staff appreciate being brought into the current century and hope to spend less time waiting for their computers to catch up to them! Thanks to the Zion Foundation and 1st Audit, as well as Scott Morin, and John Kreitlow who have been working to put the new hardware into service.

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Good For The Giver

October 27, 2008 — Angela

The Stewardship Committee is currently highlighting missions and ministries that are doing God’s work to show how God’s money is being used at Zion.

Sunday, November 23 will be Celebration Sunday and will conclude the campaign with a sermon by Pastor Paul Nelson, Senior pastor at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Eden Prairie and the turning in of Estimate of Giving commitments for 2009.

Stewardship is a spiritual ministry which seeks to strength our relationship and commitment to God though our offerings.

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Congratulations Confirmands

October 27, 2008 — Angela

Zion's Confirmation Class of 2008

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What’s For Supper: November

October 27, 2008 — Angela

November 5: Tacos
November 12: Soup & Chili
November 19: Baked Potatoes
November 26: No Meal (Thanksgiving Eve)
December 3: Pasta

Supper is served from 5-6pm, and the suggested donation is $3 per plate.

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Thanks, Servers

October 27, 2008 — Angela

Please thank the many volunteers who make Wednesday Night Suppers possible at Zion:

Baked Potatoes: Jane Crawford (Team Lead), Jenny Paripovich, Terri Miller, Betty Carlen, Jonay and Sandy Swanson, & the Lowell and Julia Lund family.
Pasta: Tom and Karen Pearson (Team Lead), Chris Campbell, Steve and Deanna Folkerds, & Tom Polzine and Chris Polzine.
Sub Sandwiches: Dorothy Valentine (Team Lead), Cindy & Jeff Bonde, Kim Schmidt and Brooke, Julie Swaggert, & Mary Mahlberg
Chicken Kiev: Linda Nerothin (Team Lead), LeAnn and Harley Pommier, Lora, Becca and Alexis Nichols, Deb Johnson, Dianna Skeen, & Sue Lyrek and Philip.
Tacos: Kelly and Beth Hanson (Team Lead), Denny Gleason, Crystal Stelton , Tammy and Chris Johnson, Kaye and Steve Johnson, & Vicki Schenk.
Soup and Chili: Kevin and Linda Olson (co-lead), Nicole Bjerke, Patti Stevens, Jodi Gilyard, Sandy and Roger Brenny (co-lead), Gerry and Paul Altringer, Jodi Gilyard, Deb Peterson, & Amy Youngquist.

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Annual Meeting December 7

October 27, 2008 — Angela

The Annual Congregational Meeting of Zion Lutheran Church will be held on Sunday, December 7, 2008
following the 10:30 service (at approximately 11:30 am). All voting members are requested to attend (a voting member is defined as confirmed, communing, & contributing).

The nominating committee is accepting nominations for the following positions:

5 Church Council Members
2 Nominating Committee Members
2 Zion Foundation Trustees
6 Synod Delegate

Please contact Pastor Chris Hagen with your suggestions ASAP.

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Advent Resources

October 27, 2008 — Angela

The season of Advent begins on November 30. During this advent time of preparing for Christ’s coming at Christmas please pick up some of the resources provided by the Zion Worship and Music Committee. Devotional books for individuals and for families with children are available, as well as key fob advent tags. Advent resources are available at the information desk in the narthex.

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Zion News Your Way

October 25, 2008 — Angela

If you want to know what’s going on at Zion, there are more options now than ever. Check them out at www.zionbuffalo.org/news

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Thanksgiving Eve Service

October 25, 2008 — Angela

Invite your neighbors and friends to attend this service of thanks that brings our community together: On Wednesday, November 26 at 8:00pm, the annual Ecumenical Festival of Thanksgiving and Praise will take place. This is truly a faith-filled experience for all families. Each year entire families have been blessed in a special way by coming together for this worship.

Pastors from the Buffalo area churches join to give leadership to this community-wide time of worship. Choirs from many of the churches in Buffalo will combine to present anthems of thanks and praise. The handbell choirs from Zion, Buffalo Covenant, St. Johns Lutheran, and Buffalo United Methodist churches are preparing pieces to be rung in a massed choir. There will be over 130 musicians from different churches. Nursery is provided.

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Zion to be an Election Site

October 25, 2008 — Angela

This year, Zion is the polling site for Precinct 3, City of Buffalo for the General Election on November 4.
Precinct 3 is the southern most part of the city bounded by 2nd Street S on the north side, south along Hwy 25 S on the east side and Montrose Blvd on the west side along Buffalo Lake.

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From the Pastor

October 25, 2008 — Angela

A hundred years ago Frederick Nietzsche said that God was dead. He was not suggesting that the Almighty had ceased to exist, just that God did not matter anymore. It is difficult to see God’s grace in an angry world. It is hard to believe in a benevolent God when there is so much violence and wrong. Even if God exists, it seems God does not have much to do with our daily struggles.

And so a common attitude in our modern world is Read the rest of this entry »

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Position Vacant: PT Nursery Staff

October 21, 2008 — Angela

Zion is currently hiring a part-time nursery staff to work:

Wed. evenings from 5:30-8:30 pm
Sunday mornings from 8am-12pm

If you would like to be considered for this position, please come to the church office and fill out an application or download an application and return it to the office.

The deadline for accepting applications is October 31st.

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GIVING is GOOD for the GIVER

October 21, 2008 — Angela

Are you one who thinks the church talks about giving too much? Why?
Does it bother you when we talk about financial stewardship? Why?
When you place your offering into the plate on Sunday does it feel good? Why?
Are you a happy giver or one who feels they better give something? Why?
Do you truly feel you are blessed? Why?
When you do something for someone else, do you feel good about it? Why?

Take sometime this week to ponder and pray about these questions.

Giving is Good for You!!!

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Harvest of Hands Needs EVERYONE!

October 21, 2008 — Angela

Harvest of Hands is an annual bazaar and brunch organized by Zion members to benefit the World Hunger Appeal.

Consider how you can contribute . . . . by making crafts, donating brunch ingredients, volunteering your time, shopping (gifts, crafts, food items, white elephants & more) or enjoying brunch here that morning. Consider donating an item for the silent auction.

All procedes from the Harvest of Hands goes to the World Hunger Appeal. With the money raised, the Lutheran World Federation provides food, water, emergency shelter, quilts and health kits to people in need around the world.

We are down to the last few weeks of preparations for our annual bazaar and brunch, which is set for November 1, 9 am to 1 pm. Many extra hands are needed to help this event be a success. (Only 10 Days left). Please check out the activities and upcoming volunteer opportunities.

There might be an extra craft session scheduled to finish some projects next week. Look for more information in the next few days.

Something new this year to involve the younger generation: a table for “Crafts by Kids”. If your child (any age) makes a craft that can be donated for sale, please encourage them to make something to help the hungry.

Craft Session
Wednesday, October 22 – Wilderness Room

Other volunteer opportunity dates:
Saturday, October 25 – Candy and Cookie Baking Session

Set-up for Harvest of Hands
Many helpers are needed on any of the following dates to set-up and organize for the event:
Wednesday, October 29 — Friday, October 31 (check the book for times)

Friday, October 31 – baking goodies for the event. (starts at 9:00)

Saturday, November 1 – Harvest of Hands Event
Check the book in the narthex, as we still need many volunteers to help the day of our event. Please bring your family and friends to shop and have brunch.

You may begin bringing items for the White Elephant Sale on Monday, October 27. Please do not bring them earlier as we do not have the space to accommodate extra items at this time.
If you have any questions, please contact Joy at 763.300.4542.

Thank you.
The Harvest of Hands Committee

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