
Rev. Dr. Michael Foss
Many members of the congregation are currently reading the book Power Surge, written by Pastor Foss when he was serving as senior pastor of Prince of Peace in Burnsville, Minnesota. Pastor Foss now serves at St. Mark Lutheran Church in West Des Moines, Iowa, and will be joining us at Zion on September 26 for two special events.
In the morning, Pastor Foss will be preaching at each worship service. His sermon will focus on the gifts and resources already present in the Zion community. The 8:30 and 10:30 services will also include special music from the Senior Choir, Joyful Ringers, and the Jubilee Worship Team.
In the evening, Pastor Foss will be the guest speaker at the first of five congregational gatherings that will help reveal the gifts, interests and passions of the people of Zion in preparation for the work of the Visioning Task Force in 2011. Additional congregational gatherings will be held in October, and all members are encouraged to participate in one of them.
Stop by the website, information desk, or the “A Promising Tomorrow” booth at the September 12 Ministry Fair to reserve your place at one of these gatherings.


The ministries of Zion are in full swing over the summer, and new and exciting plans are being made for the Fall, including the call to an Associate Pastor, the beginning of a visioning process that will lead us into the next three to five years, and a new approach to stewardship.
Second Wednesdays were a hit last summer. All who came enjoyed the meals, the conversation and connections as well as the worship, and the variety of activities. Make memories this summer with an evening celebrating music and worship.


The doctor was holding the handle of the door; on the other side of which came a sound of scratching and whining, and as he opened the door, a dog sprang into the room and leaped on him with an eager show of gladness. Turning to the patient, the doctor said, “Did you notice my dog? He’s never been in this room before. He didn’t know what was inside. He knew nothing except that his master was here, and when the door opened, he sprang in without fear.










