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.
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.
Zion’s Social Ministry committee is sponsoring a breakfast on Sunday, January 31, to support Faith in Action and Zion’s 2010 Middle School Mission Trip to Duluth. Faith In Action is an organization to help keep the elderly and disabled people in their own homes as long as possible, and is Zion’s local mission partner for the month of January. Pancakes, omelets, sausages and juice or coffee will be served in Fellowship Hall from 9:30am to 12pm.
A special sampling of Aunt Else’s Æbleskiver (pronounced EB-el-sku-wyr) will be provided this year by Linda Engwall. Æbleskiver is Danish spherical pastry, described as cross between a pancake & a popover (this had been planned as part of the Santa Lucia supper last month but had to be rescheduled).
The cost is $5 for adults and $3 for children sixth grade and younger with a maximum of $15 per family. Come join the fun and fellowship and support some great causes.
Mark your calendar for Zion’s annual Italian Dinner & Variety Show on Saturday, January 23.
This event includes a 6pm Dinner & 7:15pm Variety Show. The menu includes Garden Salad, Baked Ziti, Chicken Alfredo, Garlic Toast, & Desserts.
Advance Tickets available online and in the narthex on Sundays:
All proceeds support Zion’s 2010 Senior High Mission Trip to Chicago
The 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:
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 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.
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 »
…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.
Get all the details at ZionBuffalo.org/Homecoming
See you there!
The 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.
Second 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!
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 
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 »
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.
There will be a short worship service from 6:15-6:45pm
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.
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.
Those interested in learning more about our partnership with Redeemer are invited to attend a special evening on Monday, August 17, at 7pm in the Zion Library/Chapel.
Meet and greet members of our partner congregation, Redeemer Lutheran Church in North Minneapolis. Representatives from Redeemer will include:
This will be a great time to hear Redeemer’s story, ask questions, and deepen our work together in God’s mission. This evening is hosted by the Global Missions committee.
This year’s golf outing is being planned for Rally Day, September 13. Further details will be available later this month… watch the website or bulletin.
Monday night (July 27) is the Ice Cream Social at Marysville from 5-9:30pm, with worship at 7pm. It will also include a dunk tank, with the opportunity to dunk some of Zion’s fine council members… don’t miss it!
PS: Contact Charles Krause to volunteer or provide a pie.
Come for food (burgers), worship (short), music, and more. Bring a blanket for a special concert with Kat’s Pajamas (including Tommy Polzine) in Trinity Hall. Bring your teddy bears, too, and be ready to bounce to fun music for the whole family.
Supper will be served from 5-6pm and the concert will be from 7-8pm. See you there!
Remember, the Minnesota All-State Lutheran Choir will be performing at Zion on Wednesday, June 24 at 7:30pm in Zion’s Sanctuary. 
The annual ice cream social that many remember from the past is coming back on Monday, July 27. Come and celebrate the beautiful Marysville Church with some pie and ice cream after the 7pm service.
For those of you who have never attended a historic Marysville service, this is the perfect opportunity to give it a try. A free will offering will support the Marysville Preservation Fund. If you would like to donate a pie for the occasion, please sign up by July 24.
All are welcome!
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