Wes and Mary Mahlberg, Judy Bergquist, & Dan Hanson
Golfers had a great day last Sunday at the Ed Blair Classic at Wild Marsh.
The winning team, with a score of 28 was Dan Hanson, Judy Bergquist, Wes and Mary Mahlberg. Closest to the pin was Melissa for women and Bob Strommen for men, and the longest drive was Joell Morin for women and Scott Morin for men.
Contests and the sale of “mulligans” raised $150 for the Buffalo Food Shelf.
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The events of A Promising Tomorrow begin in September with a three-week sermon series, the annual Ministry Fair, and the first of five congregational gatherings sponsored by the Vision Task Force.
Pastor Ted‟s sermon on Homecoming Sunday, September 12, will introduce the goals of A Promising Tomorrow and the integrated approach to ministry that it brings to Zion. Worship will include the first of a series of special A Promising Tomorrow weekly bulletin inserts designed to inform the congregation of those goals and to invite everyone‟s participation in crafting a vision for Zion‟s future.
At the annual Ministry Fair on that day, representatives of the four ministry components of A Promising Tomorrow will be available to respond to questions and listen to members‟ ideas. These four are the Power Surge book study, the visioning process, stewardship education and congregational resource development. You will also have the opportunity to sign up for one of the five congregational gatherings and to join a Power Surge book group.
Pastor Ted‟s sermon on September 19 will focus on listening to God‟s call and the question “Who is not here?” The weekly bulletin insert will include a message from Gordon and Wanda Weber, co-chairs of the Congregational Resource Development Team.
On September 26, Pastor Michael Foss, author of Power Surge will speak at morning worship on the topic of “our gifts” and the resources already present in the Zion community. That evening, he will also speak at the first congregational gathering.
The Wednesday night supper program at Zion has proven to be a great help for many people. Last year 5000 meals were served over a span of 30 Wednesdays throughout the year.
This year a sponsor program will help underwrite the cost of the meals.
Why Sponsors?
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 dessert.
Both corporate and individual sponsors will have the option to have their names publicized.
If interested in the sponsorship program please contact Sherilyn Burgdorf at the Zion office (682.1245 or via email), or Wednesday Night Supper coordinator Cindy Bonde (684.1467).
Zion’s Jubilee worship team will host a benefit dinner and concert with guest musicians from the community on Sunday, October 3, after worship services.
Proceeds will support Kevin Lincicum, a member of Zion and part of the Jubilee worship team who has large medical expenses from his amputation and hospitalization. He also has expenses for the purchase of a wheelchair and prosthetics for both legs to give him the ability to walk independently.
More information will be posted when it is available.
The Zionaires will be traveling to St. Cloud on Wednesday, September 15, to view the beautiful Munsinger Clemens gardens. These gardens are on the former site of a sawmill on the Mississippi River. The City of St. Cloud purchased the land in 1915 for a park, but it was really developed into its beautiful gardens during the Great Depression with help from the WPA (Works Progress Administration). The bus will be leaving from the church 9:30am and return about 2pm. The only cost will be $10 per person for transportation.
Sign up at the information desk at the church or call the Brennys at 682-2979.
Other upcoming Zionaires events include: October 20: Lawyer/Financial Planner/Community Center Director speaking at Zion November: Christmas Tree Decorating at the Wright County Museum December 16: Lunch with the Zion Staff
Are you looking for a way to contribute to ministry at Zion? Do you like to sing? Do you want to have fun with a great group of people? Then come to the Zion Senior Choir and Adult Handbells kick-off supper at 6pm on Wednesday, September 8. Join us for some good home cooking (burgers provided, bring a salad or dessert), great socializing, and stay for the rehearsal at 7pm.
For more details or any questions you might have, contact Mike Walsh, Minda Squadroni, or Sherilyn Burgdorf.
Women are invited to join Pastor Karri on Thursday, August 19, for the third in a series of Bible Study on Prayer. The group will meet at 9:30am in Fellowship Hall.
Naomi and Rebecca circles will not meet in August.
The Driver Improvement course is open to the public; pre-registration is requested. A MN Highway Safety & Research Center certified instructor teaches this class. By utilizing the most up-to-date research in the field, participants will be provided the latest information in regards to driver safety, new laws, and vehicle technology. This class has something for everyone! The fee for the four hour refresher course is $20 and the eight hour course is $24. For more information or to register, visit www.mnsafetycenter.org or call TOLL FREE 1-(888)-234-1294
The course will be held at Zion on these dates:
Persons age 55 and older who complete the course qualify for a ten percent discount on their auto insurance premiums for three years, according to Minnesota law. First time participants must complete the initial eight hours of training and a four hour refresher class every three years to maintain the 10% discount.
The Zionaires 55+ group is going out fishing on beautiful Lake Pulaski on Wednesday, August 11! The fishing pontoon will be leaving from Griffing Park at 9:30am. After a couple of hours of fishing, there will be a picnic lunch in the Park. There are limited seats on the boat, so sign up early—if the fishing boat is full, there will be an option for a pontoon ride around the lake or just meet at the park at 11am for the picnic. There will be no charge for this event. For more information and to sign up, please stop by the information desk or call Roger and Sandy Brenny at 763.682.2979.
Other upcoming Zionaires events include:
On Saturday, August 14, a group from Zion will package life-saving meals for the people who need them most all over the world.
The group will meet at Zion at 10am, bus to Coon Rapids and serve at Feed My Starving Children from 11:30-1:30, and then go to Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park, which is very near the facility and Pastor Karri‘s home, for a picnic hosted by Pastor Karri. Estimated time back at Zion is 4pm.
Sign up for this event is at the information desk only.
Spots are available for 75 participants. Facility policy is that all children must be in grade 3 or above, and student-to-adult ratios range from one adult per 3 students for grades 3-6 to one adult per 5 students for grades 10-12.
For more info on the facility and what can be expected you can visit http://www.fmsc.org.
It’s the Ed Blair Classic again! Pastor Ed will be in town for this classic and historic event. Golfers of all ages and abilities (and whether you know Pastor Ed or not) are encouraged to join us for a 4- person scramble golf event. Sign up as individuals, pairs, threesomes, or foursomes.
The afternoon begins at 4pm with social hour and a shotgun start at 5:30pm. The cost is $25 for 9 holes (including cart).
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Some topics that have been covered in Café include:
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Café also has a monthly audio program. Listen to the MP3 file or add it to your iTunes at www.boldcafe.org/listen.html.
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.
BBQ sandwiches and root beer floats will be served. Free-will donations to cover the cost will be accepted.
The worship service led by youth director Myron Crawford will include some Gospel music, and will last about a half-hour.
Christians worship with a wide variety of styles. Have you ever heard of snake handlers in worship? Have you ever wondered where the phrase “holy rollers” comes from? Do you know who the “liturgical police” are? All of these things have something to do with Christian worship. Pastor Ted will lead an adult education session on “Make A joyful Noise – How Christians Worship.” We will look at historical, generational, and ethnic trends in Christian worship and have an opportunity to reflect on our own preferences for worship.
Gather with other students entering grades 9-12 to discuss the power of our choices, even in music.
S’mores and camp songs led by Roxie down by the lake for young children and children at heart.
The HOH craft group will work on a bead project.
The annual ice cream social at Marysville will be on Monday, August 2. Come and celebrate the beautiful Marysville Church with some pie and ice cream before or after the 7pm service. The council is also planning some fun and games!
For those of you who have never attended a historic Marysville service, this is the perfect opportunity to give it a try.
Zionaries senior group will be taking a trip to the Science Museum of Minnesota on Tuesday, July 20 (the date has been changed from July 21).
The transportation, tickets for the Dead Sea Scrolls, the SJU Bible, and the Omnitheater are $30 per person. Leave from the church at 9:00 and return at about 3:30. Sign up at the Church Office or call the Brennys at 682-2979.
Other upcoming Zionaires events include:
The 2010 Thrivent Lutheran Night at the Twins game at Target Field on August 18 is sold out, so Zion is unable to coordinate discounted group tickets this year.
If you belong to the Wright County Thrivent Chapter, already have tickets and would be interested in free bus ride to the game, contact county board members Barb Schmieg at (320)543-2010 or Margo Block at (763)682-4865 before July 18 (they may suggest contacting your congregational advocate, but Zion does not yet have any volunteers for that position).
Lew and Marian Hille served as ELCA missionaries to Cameroon (1966 – 1977) and Senegal (1984-1986). On Tuesday, June 22, they will speak at Zionaires Seniors Group about their work during those years and give an update on the work and ministry of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Cameroon today. The program begins at 9:30am, and will be followed by a sing-along.
Other upcoming Zionaires events include:
The Zion Softball Team plays in the Churches for Christ softball league on Friday nights at the fields on the corner of 34 & 134. The full schedule can be found online, and everyone is invited to come on out and support our team.
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