Serving time is 5:00-6:15pm and the suggested donation is $3 per plate.
- 4th: Chicken Kiev
- 11th: Tacos
- 18th: Soup & Chili
- 25th: No Meal (Thanksgiving Eve)
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.
The Smash Hit of the Summer
August 21, 2009 — AngelaSecond Wednesdays were a smash hit, maybe the smash hit of the summer. All who came seemed to enjoy the meals, the conversation and connections as well as the worship, and the variety of activities for everyone. We want to give thanks to all who helped make to get Second Wednesday up as a new program and going strong!
- Grillers: Pastor Chris, Bill Husom, Larry Scherber, Dave Schmidt, and Doug Schmidt
- Kitchen : Sandy and Roger Brenny, Idella Ziegler, Jane Crawford, Quinn, Josiah and Kacey Crawford, Lana Scherber, Holly Husom, Sherilyn Burgdorf
- Worship: Myron and Rock N U, Children‟s Bell Workshop
- Activities: Holly Husom, Roxie Otten, The Kats Pajamas, Jennifer Weese, Dawn Johnson, Pastor Judy Burgett Winzig, Angela Bengtson and those who helped out in other ways!
And a great big thanks to everyone who came, had fun, praised God, brought bars and cookies and ate over 300 hamburgers, veggie burgers and hotdogs!
PS: here’s a video recap of the August 2nd Wednesday, and photos from July & August 
Have You Heard?
August 21, 2009 — Angela
We are having a great Homecoming Sunday on Sunday, September 13! There will be three great worship opportunities, a meeting for the parents of Sunday School children, a Mission Fair, lunch for everyone, a carnival, “The Great Big Zion Photo Shoot”, a golf outing, and even more surprises. You will want to be there!
Why do we want to start out the fall season with a big bang? Because it is time to return home, to return to this church home, this community of faith. It is time to move back into the rhythms of worship, education, support, and service known as the Zion Lutheran Church community.
An unknown author once said: “Homecoming means coming home to what is in your heart.” Deep within, our hearts yearn to know the presence of God, the peace of God that helps us build a faithful life. Read the rest of this entry »
The Last Second Wednesday
August 10, 2009 — Angela
This Wednesday evening, August 12, is the final Summer Second Wednesday of the summer. Enjoy a picnic dinner from 5-6pm followed by worship and activities, classes or just time to get together to enjoy the summer and each other. All are invited to come.
Supper will be served from 5-6pm.
- Hamburgers, Coleslaw, Chips & Fruit
- Meals will be picnic style. Free-will donations to cover the cost accepted.
- Volunteer Grill masters are needed: contact Pastor Judy or Myron to volunteer.
- Cookies & bars are needed for dessert: no need to sign up, just bring something if you are able.
There will be a short worship service from 6:15-6:45pm
- Worship led by Rock N U Youth
- Special music by students attending Young Ringers’ Mini Camp
At 7pm there are options for everyone
Holy Humor with Pastor Judy for adults. Come and share a laugh or two over some tweaks at our Christian faith such as “What if Starbucks Marketed like a Church?” For adults attending the education program, nursery will be available for children 3 years and under from 7-8pm.
Graceland for Senior High: “What Are You Worth?”
Mini-Carnival for Families. Including a duck pond, pop walk, and jumper.
To wrap up the Summer Second Wednesday series, we will finish the evening with ice cream Sundaes for all.
Annual Golf Outing
August 6, 2009 — Angela
Zion’s annual golf outing will be on Homecoming Day, Sunday, September 13, at Buffalo Heights Golf Course with a “shotgun” start at 4:30.
Golfers of all ages and abilities are welcome to join in the 4-person scramble, and may sign up as teams of 4, in groups of 3, in pairs, or as individuals. Sign up online or at the information desk. Deadline for registration is Sunday, September 6.
Cost will be $20 per golfer for 9 holes including a cart, payable to the golf course that day.
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