Driver Improvement Program

September 23, 2009 — Angela

This class will be held at Zion by the MN Highway Safety & Research Center and is open to the public. Pre-registration is requested.

Topics include the latest visual scanning and steering techniques, anti-lock braking (ABS) skills, airbag information, driver distraction, road rage and new vehicle technology. There are no written or behind the wheel tests.

The cost is $24 and the class will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday, October 13 and 14 from 9am-1pm each day. Minnesota law provides a 10% discount on their auto insurance premiums for three years for those age 55+ who complete this course .

A four hour refresher course will be available on November 10 from 9am-1pm, which will cost $20.

To register call the Minnesota Highway Safety Center at 1-888-234-1294. If you have questions you could also call Roger Brenny at 682-2979.

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Ephesians Study for Women

August 15, 2009 — Angela

Women United in Faith invites women to join them for their next study starting on September 29. They will be looking at the book of Ephesians, which “explores how Paul instructed the people of Ephesus to practice the skills of a God-fashioned life.” If you’ve never been in a bible study before, don’t let that keep you from trying this one; many participants are just beginners. Bring a friend and come when you can.

The Ephesians study will use the Life Changes bible study series and the study guide in the Serenditpity Study Bible (this Bible is not a requirement; bring your own Bible, as different versions can give us different insight). The group meets at Zion from 6:30-8pm on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month.

The mission of Women United in Faith is to strengthen our faith and provide a safe, comfortable and confidential environment where women can share their hurts, struggles, joys, and heartfelt emotions, while maintaining respect for each other. Contact Cheryl Mager (682.3777) or Judy Weis (682.7014) for more details about Women United in Faith or their study on Ephesians.

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Did You Miss ‘Holy Humor’?

August 13, 2009 — Angela

For those that missed Pastor Judy’s ‘Holy Humor’ last night, or wanted to share the clips with a friend, the clips shown were:

And the two ‘extras’ at the end were:

There are lots more out there… let us know what you find!

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Women’s Joint Bible Study

July 29, 2009 — Angela

There will be a Joint Women’s Bible Study on Tuesday, August 18th at 7:00PM, sponsored by the Naomi and Rebecca Circles. All women are invited for study and refreshments.

Pastor Judy will be leading a study on “Jesus Breaks the System: Jesus and the Widow of Nain”  from Luke 7:11-17.

Regular circles also meet monthly throughout the year. For more info contact Phyllis Bengtson.

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Men Seeking Wisdom

July 28, 2009 — Angela

The ‘Men Seeking Wisdom’ Bible Study will not be meeting during July and August, but will resume September 3, 2009. If you would like to join this group that meets at 8am on Thursdays at Zion, please call Sam Monson at 763.553.0326.

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Habits for a Healthy Heart

July 23, 2009 — Angela

From the Spring 2009 issue of Thrivent Magazine

Heart disease takes nearly 700,000 lives each year and afflicts more than 80 million people in the U.S. It’s also highly preventable.

Studies show that better lifestyle habits can help prevent a whopping 80% of the coronary heart disease in this country. Here’s how: Read the rest of this entry »

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Job Transition Workshop

June 22, 2009 — Angela

Thrivent Financial for Lutherans will be sponsoring a FREE Job Transition workshop at Zion on Tuesday, July 14.

Complete details including RSVP information can be found at changeyourstripes.net.  If that day or time does not work for you, alternate locations are listed here.

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Do You Suffer From Chronic Lyme Disease?

May 24, 2009 — Angela

Lyme Diseas Education

There will be a community film screening of Under Our Skin and forum on Lyme Disease at Zion on Sunday, June 7th from 1-4pm led by Zion member Cassie Smith.

Lyme disease is one of the fastest growing infectious diseases in the United States. Unfortunately, each year thousands remain undiagnosed or misdiagnosed.

Join us to learn more about the many misconceptions regarding Lyme disease including its diagnosis, treatment and support options. All are welcome to this free event.

Contact Cassie with any questions about this event.

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Zion Wellness Group

May 7, 2009 — Angela

Have you ever wondered what God thinks of nutrition and health? We live in a world that is laden with disease, anxiety and worry. God, our creator has biblical words for us concerning these matters because God loves us so much. 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 says: “Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own, you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with you body.”

Come for a fun evening on Wednesday, May 13th with Sarah Lea; a biblical health, nutrition and gardening teacher. We will gather at 6:30-8:00pm in Zion’s Library.

Sara and her husband Pastor Bob live on a hobby farm in Cokato. They are 95% sustainable with the crops and animals they raise on their farm. The crops they raise are heirloom plants. Sara speaks all over the country on this subject. Learn more at www.milkandhoneyfarm.com. Come listen to this amazing lady, there will be a love offering for Sarah to cover her expenses.

Please RSVP to Nancy Elam @ 612-581-0377.

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Zion Day of Prayer

April 28, 2009 — Angela

Please set aside about a half hour of your day on Wednesday, May 6, to come to the church and pray for our congregation.  The church will be open from 6am until 10pm to accommodate busy schedules.  Devotional materials will be provided.  If you cannot come to the church, the devotional guide will be availalble online and at the church before that date.

Zion Day of Prayer

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Survivor Writing Workshop

April 20, 2009 — Angela

Creative writing has been known to have a therapeutic effect on the healing process for survivors of sexual trauma.  For many survivors, writing in a group setting can create a comfortable, supportive atmosphere in which to explore themselves and the practie of writing.

The Central MN Sexual Assult Center is offering a series of group writing workshops for women survivors.

The group will meet at Zion on Tuesdays from 9:30-11:30am (June 16-21).
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i thank you God

April 16, 2009 — Angela
i thank you God for most this amazing day:
for the leaping greenly spirit of trees
and a blue true dream of sky;
and for everything which is natural
which is infinite
which is yes

(i who have died am alive again today,
and this is the sun’s birthday; this is the birth
day of life and of love and wings: and of the gay
great happening illimitably earth)

how should tasting touching hearing seeing
breathing any – lifted from the no
of all nothing – human merely being
doubt unimaginable You?

(now the ears of my ears awake and
now the eyes of my eyes are opened)

– e.e. cummings (1894-1963)

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More on The Shack by William P Young

March 22, 2009 — Angela

A conversation about this popular book will be take place at Zion in May.  More specific times and dates will be announced, but you can start the reading now!

Mackenzie Allen Philips’ youngest daughter, Missy, has been abducted during a family vacation, and evidence that she may have been brutally murdered is found in an abandoned shack deep in the Oregon wilderness. Four years later, in the midst of his Great Sadness, Mack receives a suspicious note, apparently from God, inviting him back to that shack for a weekend. Against his better judgment, he arrives at the shack on a wintry afternoon and walks back into his darkest nightmare. What he finds there will change Mack’s world forever.

You can read more about this book at Christianitytoday.com.

If you would like to listen to Chapter 1 as an audio book, check out this free download.

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Changing Lanes on March 20

March 11, 2009 — Angela

You may have missed “The Power of Forgiveness” on March 6, but you won’t want to miss “Changing Lanes” on March 20!

Join Pastor Chris for a movie and conversation about the theme of forgiveness woven through this movie.

There is no cost.  Popcorn and soda will be provided.  You are welcome to bring your own comfortable folding chair (such as a lawn chair) if you prefer that to the usual Trinity Hall chairs.

This movie is rated R and is for adults; there will also be childcare and a movie for children (Kung Fu Panda) shown in a separate room.

More information

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China Connections at Luther Seminary

March 9, 2009 — Angela

The China Connections event at Luther Seminary features:

  • Exhibit of Luther Seminary’s collection of Chinese clothing and artifacts from the mission field
  • Commentary by Luther Seminary Archivist Paul Daniels

The program at both events will be similar. You are invited to attend either or both.

April 25, 2009
Morning brunch and silent auction, 10 am: $25.00
Evening dinner and live auction, 5:30 pm: $40 per person or $75 for two

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1,573 and Counting

March 7, 2009 — Angela
Library Cataloging Party

Library Cataloging Party

Today 11 volunteers worked at getting much of Zion’s library cataloged and online.  You can now browse over 1,500 of the library’s books at librarything.com from home or work as well as in the library on the computer provided and set up by the Zion Foundation.

Thanks to Donna, Beth, Cheryl, Amy, Charlene, Anita, Scott, Roxie, Chris, Mindy & Maurean; to our younger helpers: Kasenia, Meghan, Brynn, McKenna & Hanna; and to Thrivent Financial for Lutherans & the Zion Foundation.

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Freed-Up Financial Living

March 2, 2009 — Angela

March 14 from 1-5, and the following Monday evenings: March 16, 23, & 30 from 7-8:30 p.m.

The Freed-Up Financial Living curriculum “outlines biblical essentials on earning, giving, saving, spending and reducing debt, while providing practical tips to help participants achieve their own financial, personal, and spiritual goals.”

Sign up today for this series of classes on perhaps the most pertinent topic of our day.

A $15 suggested donation covers the cost of materials.

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Weather Cancellation: Fireproof

February 26, 2009 — Angela

Fireproof will not meet tonight due to the snowstorm . . .  see you next week :)

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Have You Read “The Shack” by William P Young

February 23, 2009 — Angela

One of the hottest reads around the country is “The Shack” by William P. Young. It is a novel about the grief and unanswered questions that a father has after the tragic death of his daughter. How God meets this man and speaks to him is quite unique.

A conversation about this book will be take place at Zion after Easter. More specific times and dates will be announced, but you can start the reading now!

In keeping with our Lenten theme of Forgiveness, Pastor Chris Also Suggests

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Freed-Up Financial Living

February 23, 2009 — Angela

Learning to manage our financial resources with a biblical perspective: March 14 from 1-5, and the following Monday evenings, March 16, 23, & 30 from 7-8:30 p.m.

Join Dave Wright and Mark Minkler for this workshop as we explore our relationship to money in a fun and non-threatening environment, and why that has such an incredible amount to do with our relationship to God. Sign up by March 8.

A $15 suggested donation covers the cost of materials.

Sign Up Here

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