Serving time is 5:00-6:15pm and the suggested donation is $3 per plate.
- December 2: Baked Potatoes Pizza (with salad and all the usual Wednesday supper sides)
- December 9: Pasta
- December 16: Sub Sandwiches
- December 23 & 30: No Meal (School Break)
394 Served: Another Year of Good Lute
November 23, 2009 — AngelaThe 2009 Lutefisk and meatball dinner is over for another year. Almost four hundred people enjoyed an evening of lutefisk, meatballs, potatoes, rutabagas, peas and dessert. Many positive comments were received on how good the lutefisk was.
This annual dinner brings people from all over the area to Zion. A special thanks goes out to all of the volunteers who donate their time year after year to make this event a success, the new people who volunteered this year for the first time, and youth who volunteered.
To keep the price from increasing and to satisfy those who never seem to get their fill of this delicacy, $1 contributions were collected for second helpings. The money raised from seconds went to the Buffalo Food Shelf and to others in need.
The money that is left after expenses will again be used in a number of ways:
- Buffalo Food Shelf
- Our partner church Redeemer in North Minneapolis
- Zion’s Sunday School
- Zion’s Youth Ministries
- Zion’s kitchen
Lastly, a portion of the proceeds will be supplemented by matching funds from Thrivent to help fund the Pastor’s Discretionary Fund to aid those in need.
Mark your calendars now for next October 29 – the 2010 Lutefisk and Meatball dinner.
Pastor Ted on Zion’s Mission Statement
November 15, 2009 — AngelaSome of Pastor Ted’s thoughts on Zion’s mission statement at the Zionaires breakfast last Wednesday:
Zionaires Visit with Pastor Ted
November 15, 2009 — Angela
Zionaires had a great trip to the Science Museum in October to view and participate in the Titanic exhibit. In November they had a little breakfast and were one of the first groups to meet, listen to, and question Pastor Ted! It was very gratifying to see the large group of seniors that came to greet our new Pastor. They also had a handchime lesson from Sherilyn.
And the fun is just beginning! Future events include:
- December—Annual Christmas worship and lunch with the staff on December 17
- January 20—Field trip in the Buffalo area
- February 17—Guest Speaker in the Fellowship Hall
Other suggested activities that we hope to be doing in coming months include a tour of area churches, the Arboretum, Minnesota Zoo, Fort Snelling, and other places of interest.
We had a great trip over to the Science Museum in October to view and participate in the Titanic exhibit and then had the opportunity in November to have a little breakfast and be one of the first groups to meet, listen to, and question Pastor Ted! It was very gratifying to see the large group of seniors that came to greet our new Pastor.
And the fun is just beginning! Future events include:
December—lunch furnished by the Staff (Angela, need you to put in date and time for this one—thanks)
January 20—Field to trip to see local site in Buffalo area
February 17—Guest Speaker in the Fellowship Hall
Other suggested activities that we hope to be doing in coming months include a tour of area churches, the Arboretum, Minnesota Zoo, Fort Snelling, and other places of interest.
Family Board Games and Crafts in November
October 28, 2009 — AngelaBring a snack to share, your favorite board games or crafts and your family or friends, and join other Zion friends for a Family Night in Fellowship Hall at 7pm (you are welcome to come earlier if you wish) on Friday, November 20.
Scrapbookers are especially welcome (there are no separate scrapbooking nights planned for this year at this time).
Beautiful Womanhood Christian Marriage Mentoring Program Starts Soon!
October 15, 2009 — AngelaWant to get together with other married sisters in Christ; learn Biblical, practical insights that will help strengthen your relationships; and have a source of support and encouragement along the journey? Then sign up now for a Beautiful Womanhood small group!
Beautiful Womanhood small groups:
- Meet day or evening in the home of a marriage mentor;
- Consist of up to six women that want to receive encouragement, motivation and the tools needed to strengthen their marriage relationships;
- Will unveil 12 of God’s truths for marriage that are guaranteed to improve each marriage.
The Beautiful Womanhood small group program provides a structure for ongoing fellowship and accountability in order to apply the truths learned in Beautiful Womanhood: A Biblical, Practical Guide for Wives, by Sandy Ralya, international speaker and founder and director of Beautiful Womanhood.
To sign up for a Beautiful Womanhood small group, contact Marissa Russell, Beautiful Womanhood Coordinator: 763.684.3953 or marissa@beautifulwomanhood.com For more information about the Beautiful Womanhood ministry visit www.BeautifulWomanhood.com.
Zionaires 55+ Group Trip to Titanica
October 6, 2009 — AngelaThe Zionaires 55+ group will visit the Science Museum of Minnesota in St Paul on Tuesday, October 20 to travel back to 1912 and experience the unforgettable story of the world’s most famous ship of its time at TITANICA: The ARTIFACT EXHIBITION. They will also visit the Omnitheater for a giant film screening of TITANICA!
The group leaves from the church at 9:00 Tuesday morning and return about 3:30. Cost for this fun adventure will be $30, including transportation, admission to all exhibits and film, coffee break with bakery item, and discount prices at the museum’s Explore store.
Please sign up at the information desk or call the Brennys at 763.682.2979.
Farewell Reception for Pastor Becky
October 2, 2009 — Angela
Pastor Becky Sogge
Pastor Becky’s sabbatical is ending this month, and there will be a farewell reception on Saturday, October 10, starting at 5pm.
If you wish to be included in the congregation’s gift, please make a donation (marked with Pastor Becky’s name) by Wednesday, October 7.
October Supper Menu
October 1, 2009 — AngelaServing time is 5:00-6:15pm and the suggested donation is $3 per plate.
- 7th:Baked Potatoes
- 14th:No Supper (Fall Break)
- 21st: Pasta
- 28th: Sub Sandwiches
Upcoming Plans for 55+
September 24, 2009 — Angela- October: Field trip to the Science Museum in St Paul to see the Titanic Exhibit, probably on October 20, with an estimated cost of $25-30.
- November: Featured guest speaker!
- December: Christmas Luncheon with the Staff
Driver Improvement Program
September 23, 2009 — AngelaThis 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.
A Viking Delicacy
September 23, 2009 — Angela
Zion’s Annual Lutefisk Dinner will be on October 30th this year . . . get the full scoop & purchase tickets online
The Scandinavian delicacy known as lutefisk – which means, literally, “cod soaked in plutonium”- dates to the Viking era.
Journals from that era tell us that Vikings often came ashore and shuffled along with their hands in their pockets. Their funny appearance (huge, musk ox trousers) and vocabulary (“Whooaa! Like Svenjornssen, dude! Whooaaa!”) frightened the villagers.
So one day, women from the Jvoorssen, Bjaastivik and Njorkssen families prepared a special meal for the Vikings.
First, they gathered cod in the traditional Scandinavian way. That’s right, they wrapped their sturdy arms around the middle sections of seals Read the rest of this entry »
Golf Outing Results
September 21, 2009 — Angela
Bob, Denny, Jud & Dave at Zion's 2009 Golf Outing
Zion’s annual golf outing on Homecoming Sunday, September 13, at Buffalo Heights Golf Course was attended by 28 golfers.
The team from the Huston & Morin families triumphed with a score of 31. Other winners were Larry Huston & Joell Morin with the longest drives, Scott Morin with the closest to the pin in 1 and in 2, and Rick Johnson with the longest putt.
The golf outing will be held on Homecoming Sunday again next September.
Come Home To Zion This Sunday
September 8, 2009 — Angela…Everyone is invited to come home to Zion on September 13 for a celebration of the new program year. Have you have been at the cabin for the summer? Are you are ready to give church another try. Are you thinking about visiting Zion for the first time?
What Is Homecoming Anyway…Homecoming is a celebration of this community of faith and a time to move back into the rhythms of worship, education, support, and service.
- Worship in the Sanctuary at 8:30, 9:45, and 10:30am
- Ministry Fair in the Narthex from 9:30am
- Parent Meeting in Trinity Hall at 9:40am
- The Great Big Photo Shoot on the Lawn at 11:30am
- Lunch in Fellowship Hall at 11:45am
- Carnival on the Lawn at 11:45am
- Senior High go to Jesus Justice Jazz at Augsburg College
- Golf Outing at Buffalo Heights at 4:30pm
Get all the details at ZionBuffalo.org/Homecoming
See you there!
September Supper Menu
August 26, 2009 — AngelaWednesday Suppers start up again on September 9 with the popular sub sandwich meal, including cold cut subs, meatball subs, with cheese and all the toppings.
Serving time is 5:00-6:15pm and the suggested donation is $3 per plate.
- 9th: Sub Sandwiches
- 16th: Chicken Kiev
- 23rd: Tacos
- 30th: Soup & Chili
Family Night: Board Games and Crafts
August 26, 2009 — AngelaBring a snack to share, your favorite board games or crafts and your family or friends, and join other Zion friends for a Family Night in Fellowship Hall at 7pm (you are welcome to come earlier if you wish) on Friday, September 18.
Scrapbookers are especially welcome (there are no separate scrapbooking nights planned for this year at this time).
It‟s a relaxing way to spend an evening… meet friends, and make new friends at Zion. The movie room and /or gym could also be available for activities if there is a volunteer to supervise.
Over $900 for Marysville
August 26, 2009 — AngelaThe Ice Cream Social at Marysville in June raised $924 toward restoration for the historic building. Thanks especially to all who donated pies, the confirmation students who volunteered, and the council members who took their turn in the dunk tank.
Can You Help with Wednesday Suppers?
August 22, 2009 — AngelaWednesday Suppers start up again on September 9 with the popular sub sandwich meal, including cold cut subs, meatball subs, with cheese and all the toppings.
Serving time is 5:00-6:15pm and the suggested donation is $3 per plate.
You can offer a few hours of time and make a big impact on families here at Zion. Wednesday night supper teams are welcoming new team members.
Can you help?
Families or individuals cook (it really is lightweight prep), serve, and clean up meals once every 6 weeks. Meals are served in a 6 week rotation giving each team the benefit of cooking the same meal each time they serve. You can choose which meal team you‟d like to join. Each team will be serving only 5 times during the entire year. Volunteer a few hours as a small commitment with a great reward for many people.
If you are willing to give time to help with this great outreach to Zion families and community members please contact Sherilyn Burgdorf in the church office, Cindy Bonde or Dorothy Valentine.
You‟ll benefit by meeting other Zion members that will become new friends and you‟ll also help many families and youth by providing a great “home-cooked” meal on busy Wednesday evenings.
Be a Supper Sponsor This Year
August 22, 2009 — AngelaThe Wednesday night supper program at Zion has proven to be a great help for many people. Last year 4500 meals were served over a span of 30 Wednesdays throughout the year.
This year a sponsor program is being created to help underwrite the cost of the meals.
Why Sponsors?
- Youth and families that are attending who are not able to pay fully or consistently for their meals.
- A 33% jump in attendees from 2008 to 2009.
- Financial realities that make coming to a dinner like these helpful in weekly family nutrition.
- The quality of the meals needs to be maintained.
- We don‟t want to limit the number of people served.
Individual Sponsors
Each sponsor would be asked to donate $100 to help defray the Wednesday meal costs. The suggested donation of $3 per meal would continue each Wednesday but families and individuals who come to the Wednesday night suppers are welcomed even if they are unable to pay a full amount.
Corporate Sponsors
Does your employer encourage corporate sponsorships? Corporate sponsors would be asked to donate $100-200 in order to support families and individuals who come to the Wednesday night suppers but are unable to pay a full amount. Corporate sponsor might choose instead to donate a specific part of a meal, such as desert.
Both corporate and individual sponsors will have the option to have their names publicized.
If interested in the sponsorship program please contact Pastor Judy or Sherilyn Burgdorf at the Zion office or Wednesday Night Supper coordinators Cindy Bonde or Dorothy Valentine.
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