March 2013

ZIONS LUTHERAN CHURCH

1801 East Second Street Defiance, OH 43512 Rev. Timothy Reynolds, Pastor 419-782-8781 Fax: 419-782-6719
Church Office Email: zion111@embarqmail.com Visit our website at:

www.zionslutheranchurch.com

What do you expect in Lent? Do you expect anything? I always expect to slow down a bit so that I can experience God in a different way, but usually I go at a quicker pace through each day. Visiting with a shut-in or someone who is sick permits me a moment to slow down and to listen to what God is doing. Maybe thats what Lent is about finding God in the midst of the fast-paced and over-charged days of late winter and early spring. When I go to visit with someone, whether in Lent or any other season, I can always expect a story. I like stories, especially ones that tell of how we touch each others lives. Sometimes theyre quite personal, sometimes funny, sometimes sad; but always, the stories that I hear remind me about two things: first, no matter the frailties and vulnerabilities of life I

experience, someone else is experiencing them, too; second, God is present always.
Recently, I visited with Joyce Motter. As is our custom, we shared communion and talked about family and friends. She always wants to know how everyone is getting along in my family and in the congregation. Without fail, she astounds me at her ability to remember so many details about the lives of so many who have passed through the doors of our congregation. She shared with me a story that has brightened her day since Advent Season! Joyce opened her doors to Christmas carolers from Zions on Sunday evening, 16 December 2012. As always before, she was in the process of decorating for Christmas. Her teddy bears lined the stair and hallway, her Christmas tree was not yet up and her train set didnt run that night, but she enjoyed the sounds of Christmas with the carolers. She especially enjoyed the voice of one young man who, in her words, was just about this tall (raising her hand to just a few inches above her 4ft); he had blonde hair and he wanted to sing me a song. That really made my Christmas! Do you know who he was? Well, Joyce, I said, it sounds like one of Charlie Stephens grandsons. I think Zach Stephens sang to you. Oh, that really impressed me to see a young man who wanted to sing for me and he sang so well, I tapped my toe and tried to sing along with him. She laughed as she remembered the experience. Zachs song touched her heart and reminded her that mere words cannot describe how God visits us in unexpected ways. His simple act of grace invited her into his life as together they participated in Gods dance of life. Zach did not count the cost of putting himself in a vulnerable situation of singing to Joyce and her heart opened up to Gods grace. He reminded Joyce, through his own presence with her that God was present with her. Perhaps too rarely do we think of our children as evangelists, but Zach shared Gods good news with Joyce that December afternoon; and she is still talking about it. Thats the way Gods good news is spread one person at a time. When one hears the good news, feels the joy inside and sees the joy of the one who shared with her, she cannot quit talking about it. The good news of God from Zach changed Joyces life! Way to go, Zach! Lets all follow the example of our children, as so simply and easily they share Gods good news with others. Gods peace for a blessed Lent, + Pr Tim
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Holy Week Worship Times

March 28 Maundy Thursday (with communion) 7:00 p.m. March 29 Good Friday March 30 Easter Vigil Eucharist March 31 Easter Sunrise Eucharist March 31 Easter Breakfast March 31 Easter Eucharist 7:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 7:30 a.m. 8:30 a.m. 9:45 a.m.

Lenten Worship Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m.

Lent 3 March 6 Jane Myers Sent with the Spirit Lent 4 March 13 Helena Morris Valuing Young People Lent 5 March 20 Audrey Eis Expecting to be Surprised Soup and Sandwiches will be served by the following Ministry Teams on Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. _____________________________

Bible Study Sundays During Lent

March 3, 10, 17 5:00 p.m.
Bring your Biblewe will be studying the Song of Solomon.

Lenten Meal Schedule

Date March 6 Ministry Team Chancel Choir March 13 Ladies Bible/Book Study Groups March 20 Council March 27 Innkeepers

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March 15-17, 2013 15-

Chicago, IL

Youth Grades 6-12 6Youth Retreat

Saturday evening eventCrazy Dress Night ...Pack your Crazy Outfit and Color your Hair. Come along and have some fun & go on a Faith Journey!!! See Deb Shockey or Vicki Stephens for more information.

Exchange Disciples
The Northwestern Ohio Synod Mission Partners Ministry Team (MPMT) has set a goal to have a representative from a Mission Partner congregation attend worship every Sunday at Redeemer, Salem, and other struggling churches in the Synod. We are calling this program "Exchange Disciples". Your congregation has supported Redeemer in the past and I pray that you will continue this vital support this year. As the liaison between the MPMT and Redeemer, I am seeking persons, families, or groups to attend services at Redeemer. Redeemer is located at 1702 Upton Avenue (corner of Oakwood) in Toledo and Sunday worship begins at 10:30 am. Pastor Lori Strang leads an inspiring, uplifting service and your members will be revitalized by attending. We are suggesting that those who attend worship at Redeemer contribute the offering they would normally give to their "home" church on that particular Sunday to Redeemer, instead. It is important that members of Redeemer's Mission Partner congregations become involved and support the ministries of Redeemer. If you are aware of anyone in your congregation who would like to worship for one Sunday at Redeemer (or would like more information), please have them contact me by phone at 419-8745215 or email at iserprsn@bex.net to schedule a Sunday. I am currently scheduling through September, 2013. Please continue to pray for our Mission Partner recipient congregations and consider supporting Redeemer as "Exchange Disciples". God's Peace to you, Tom Iserman Zoar Lutheran Church Perrysburg, Ohio

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EASTER FLOWERS 2013

We welcome you to order flowers to be used in the sanctuary on Easter. Flowers can be picked up after the late service on Easter Sunday. Payment must accompany order. The price is $12.00 for each plant. Lily________ Tulip_______ Hyacinth________ Amount Enclosed $___________ Please make checks payable to: Zions Lutheran Church. THE DEADLINE FOR ORDERING IS Sunday, March 17, 2012
Given By: (Please print name as you would like it to appear) ______________________________________________________________________________

In Memory of: _________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________

In Honor of: ___________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________

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Coffee Break
While your kids are in Sunday School or if you arrive early for Church, you are invited to come and connect with fellow Zions members. Well talk about the week and maybe share how your faith helped you get through it. On Sundays at 9:00 a.m. we will meet in the Church Library. This is a casual eventcome and go with your cup of Joe! Coffee will be provided or bring your favorite drink.
CHANCEL CHOIR
Will practice on Sundays at 9:00 a.m. during Lent.

ENDOWMENT FUND GRANTS

If you are involved in an organization or group and have a need for funding to accomplish one of the below three purposes, please submit a written request to: Chairman of Zions Lutheran Church Endowment Fund , by April 1, 2013. For outreach into the community or synod as grants to seminaries, colleges or students attending such schools. For Missions of the ELCA or to programs for persons in our parish area who are in spiritual or economic need. For capital improvements, debt reduction, or a building program of Zions Lutheran Church, Defiance, Ohio.
Please contact Chris Yoder at 419-438-3808 for

more information.

CONGRATULATIONS to Jeff and Mandi

Starner on the birth of a new son, Anderson Jay Starner, on January 14, 2013. Anderson has a big sister, Campbell.

Additions to the Zions Prayer List:

Phone Prayers: Barb Vogel at 419-393-2544 Eprayers: zeprayer@yahoo.com Call the Church office at 419-782-8781.
If you are calling for someone other than yourself, please be sure that you have permission.

CHURCH WOMEN UNITED

All ladies are invited to the Human Rights Celebration, to be held at Trinity United Methodist Church, 413 East Second St., on Friday, March 1, at 1:30 p.m. Refreshments and fellowship will follow the service. For more information go to www.churchwomen.org.
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Treasurers Report - January 2013

Beginning Balance 1/1/2013 Ministry Designated InnKeepers Schlegel Memorial Mission Prayer Youth Zions Capitol Bequest 32,500.00 TOTALS: 190,071.18 0.00 19,558.40 0.00 21,089.82 32,500.00 188,539.76 3857.41 6269.51 12386.49 1144.02 16,493.64 .80 3461.04 3043.38 3098.16 107,816.73 Receipts January 2013 15,392.40 3038.00 50.00 0 200.00 25.00 0 5.00 100.00 748.00 Disbursements January 2013 10,870.08 2096.86 627.03 80 0 0 2624.83 372.00 125.00 4294.02 Ending Balance 1/31/2013 8379.73 7210.65 11,809.46 1064.02 16,693.64 25.80 836.21 2676.38 3073.16 104,270.71

Respectfully submitted by,

Gwen Anderson
Gwen Anderson, Treasurer

A special thank you to Pastor Tim for his visits and prayers, to the choir who came out to Laurels and sang Christmas Carols, for the cards and flowers, thank you and God Bless you all. Waunita Badenhop

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Church Council Highlights February 21, 2013

Approved Fitzenriders to proceed with replacing the roof top heating unit that is no longer working. Reviewed major repairs that are needed on the church building. A prioritized list with quotes will be created. Treasurers books for 2012 have been audited and the report has been placed on file. The Youth Room will be open on Sundays, beginning March 3. Endowment Fund Committee is accepting grant requests until April 1. Lenore Doctor will be the new Chairperson for the Outreach Ministry Team.

COME AND HANG OUT WITH ZIONS YOUTH GROUP!

Beginning the first Sunday of March (and all the following Sundays), the newly remodeled Youth Room on the lower level of the west wing will be open for the teens to have their own space to relax, hang out, and play games. Please come and join the fun!

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NEW WEBSITE with Live Streaming

We now have Live Streaming of our services on the new website. Even if you cant be here in person, you can still worship with us!

Please remember to call the church office when:

1. You will be or have already moved. 2. You have an addition to your family. 3. You have an address update and/or correction, or birthday correction. 4. New email address and/or phone number. THANK YOU!

Our new web address is:

www.zionslutheranchurch.com

***IMPORTANT REMINDER***
If you are the last person to leave a room or the building, please check to make sure that all lights, especially those in the bathrooms, are turned off. Please check that all of the doors are completely closed and locked before you leave for the night. Thank you for helping to conserve energy and for keeping the building safe.

Area Members in Nursing Homes and Assisted Living

Lois Finkenbiner The Laurels of Defiance Room 308 1701 S. Jefferson Ave. Defiance, OH 43512 Helen Rosebrock Isabella Beindorf The Laurels of Defiance 1701 S. Jefferson Ave. Defiance, OH 43512 Elizabeth Mumy Kingsbury House 245 W. Rosewood Ave. Apt. 144 Defiance, OH 43512 Glenn Park 2429 William A. Diehl Ct. Apt. 155 Defiance, OH 43512 Mary Zirkle Glenn Park 2429 William A. Diehl Ct. Apt. 112 Defiance, OH 43512 Norma Mansfield Kingsbury House 245 W. Rosewood Ave. Defiance, OH 43512 Loann Peters Kingsbury House 245 W. Rosewood Ave. Apt. 136 Defiance, OH 43512 Joyce Lichty Vancrest of Holgate 600 Joe E. Brown Holgate, OH 43527

Please send a card or stop by to visit.

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WORSHIP SCHEDULE
Saturday 5:00 pm Sunday 9:45 am

DCTV 5
You may watch Zions Lutheran Worship services on Wednesdays @ 6:00 pm and on Sundays at 9:00 am on DCTV 5 Defiance, OH.

LLS
Lutherans of Long Standing MARCH 5, 2013 2:00 p.m. in the Hofer Room

ATTENDANCE & OFFERINGS

ATTENDANCE DATE Feb 2/3 Feb 9/10 Feb 13Ash Wed Feb 16/17 Feb 20 Feb 23/24
5:00pm/9:45am

Young at Heart
meets on WEDNESDAY, March 13 , 2013 at 11:30 am, at Leftys Pizza Mens Fellowship

MINISTRY FUND $ $ 4,651.81 $ 3,288.90 $ 3.057.07 $ 2,890.26

CAP IMP FUND $ $ 350.00 $ 66.00 $ 275.00 $ 101.00

19/74 25/87 65 21/73 47 21/59

meets every Tuesday at 9:00 a.m. in the Library

Sisters in Christ

The Book Group meets on Monday March 11 at 7:00 pm in the Shepfer Room

Equal Exchange Coffee

On sale throughout the year!!!!

The next meeting will be March 17th after the Worship Service. Cards will be placed in the Narthex to be signed during Fellowship Hour on March 24th. Worship and Music Committee
meets on Thursday, March 14 at 7:00 p.m.

ORGANIC COFFEE & TEA PRICES

Breakfast Blend $ 8.00 Decaf Breakfast Blend $ 9.00 English Breakfast Tea $ 3.00

DEADLINES
Scrapbook Club
Meets Saturday, March 2, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Hofer Room. Bring your own drink and a snack to share. BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENT Every Thursday at 9:00 a.m. (unless otherwise noted) APRIL NEWSLETTER DEADLINE March 15, 2013

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March LESSONS
MARCH 2 & 3 3 LENT
Saturday: Luke 15:1-32 Sunday: Isaiah 55:1-9 Psalm 63:1-8 1 Corinthians 10:1-13 Luke 13:1-9

Happy Birthday March 2013

Stephanie Demar Connie Allgire Jim Cochran Debra Smith Barbara Jones Marilyn Engel Daniel Bostelman Betsy Wagner Danielle Engel Mckenna Frank Dawn McKibben Thomas Davis Cyndi Ensign Marty Frank III Herb Delventhal Annie Reynolds Nick VanDemark Ron Allgire Ordis Hahn Beth Heilmann Tracey Kennedy Phil Schaufele Elaine Davis Carolyn Brown Ardith Wilson Jason Bostelman Philip Rickard Rodell Behlke Glenn Graf Ashley Hubbard Austin Hubbard Henry Hoffman Carsen Hageman Karen Bostelman Julie Leatherman Richard Bostelman 3/1 3/2 3/2 3/3 3/4 3/6 3/8 3/9 3/10 3/10 3/10 3/12 3/12 3/12 3/13 3/13 3/13 3/14 3/14 3/14 3/15 3/15 3/17 3/18 3/19 3/21 3/22 3/23 3/23 3/24 3/24 3/26 3/27 3/29 3/29 3/30

MARCH 9 & 10

4 LENT

Saturday: Luke 16:19-31 Sunday: Joshua 5:9-12 Psalm 32 2 Corinthians 5:16-21 Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32

MARCH 16 & 17 5 LENT

Saturday: Luke 18:31-19:10 Sunday: Isaiah 43:16-21 Psalm 126 Philippians 3:4b-14 John 12:1-8

MARCH 23 & 24 PALM SUNDAY

Saturday: Luke 19:29-44 Sunday: Isaiah 50:4-9a Psalm 31:9-16 Philippians 2:5-11 Luke 22:14-23:56

MARCH 28 MAUNDY THURSDAY

Exodus 12:1-14 Psalm 116:1-2, 12-19 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 John 13:1-17, 31b-35

MARCH 29 GOOD FRIDAY

Isaiah 52:13-53:12 Psalm 22 Hebrews 10:16-25 John 18:1-19:42

MARCH 30 EASTER VIGIL

Romans 6:3-11 John 20:1-18

MARCH 31 EASTER DAY

Acts 10:34-43 Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24 1 Corinthians 15:19-26 Luke 24:1-12

Please help keep our records accurate! If your birthday is not here or is incorrect, please call the church office at 419-782-8781 or email the church secretary at zion111@embarqmail.com Thanks!

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81ST ANNUAL LENTEN TEA

First Lutheran Church in Bryan invites all ladies to their Lenten Tea on Sunday, March 17th, at 3:00 pm. There will be a program of scripture and song honoring St. Patrick and our Irish-American heritage. Refreshments will be served after the program. Please RSVP by March 15 to Janet Schumm at 419-636-1251.

FREE PUBLIC FORUMS School Safety and Guns Monday March 4, 7-9 pm at Knights of Columbus in Archbold, OH Thursday, March 7, 7-9 at the Bryan Eagles in Bryan, OH Tuesday, March 19, 7-9 pm at Defiance CollegeSchomburg Auditorium Defiance, OH Come listen and share your concerns and ideas for safety in our schools. Co-sponsored by Shalom Counseling & Mediation Center and Defiance College Criminal Justice Program.

DEACON SUPPORT TEAM

Included in the last few months Trumpets were articles about your deacons. If you were not aware of your deacon, do you now know her or him? We hope you have a sincere interest in getting to know your deacon as a present and future friend and confidant. Our Pastor is the best resource with whom to discuss questions and concerns, but your deacon can also serve you in a similar way. Deacons are not exempt from having a deacon of their own. At times we need someone willing to listen and we turn to our deacon. As mentioned the last several months, deacons meet bi-monthly to discuss a variety of topics, but more importantly we are available for you when your needs might require someone to talk with other than Pastor Tim occasionally. We are grateful for the opportunity to serve the members of Zions Lutheran Church and we encourage you to reach out to your deacon whenever the need arises. If you are unsure about your deacon, please call the church office for assistance. Dick Anderson

Our Innkeeper guests are continually thankful for the food and supplies given by our members and others throughout the community. In order to continue to serve their needs, we ask that you consider giving the following items: chicken noodle soup, hot & cold cereal, toothpaste, shaving gel, canned fruit, pudding, jello, paper towels, toilet paper, detergent, boxed skillet meals, box potatoes, spaghetti and dry pasta noodles, bottled water, canned meat tuna, sausage, chicken, Ramen noodles beef, chicken & shrimp, spaghetti sauce, tomato sauce, bottled fruit juices, microwave popcorn, salad dressing and cooking oil. On behalf of Diana Groll and myself, we thank you for your ongoing generosity. Dick Anderson
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March 2013
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WED THURSDAY
1

FRIDAY

SATURDAY
2
7:30a Weight Watchers 8:00a Scrapbook 5:00 Worship
Shut In Communion

3
9:00 Sunday School 9:00 Chancel Choir 9:45 Worship
Shut In Communion

6
7:00 a Women @ Cabin Fever 5:00 p Community Dinner 6:00 p Hand bells 7:00 p Lenten Worship

7
9:00 aBulletin Announcements due 5:00TOPS

9
7:30 Weight Watchers 5:00 Worship

9:00 a Mens Pastors Day Off Fellowship 7:30a 5p HELP 9:00 aWeight Watchers ME GROW 2:00 pLLS SCREENING 5:30Lighten Up 6:30 Discipleship 101

5:00 Bible Study

10
CHANGE CLOCKS 9:00 Sunday School 9:00 Chancel Choir 9:45 Worship
Shut In Communion

11 Pastors Day Off

7:00 Book Group

12
9:00 aMens Fellowship 9:00 aWeight Watchers 5:30Lighten Up

13
7:00 a Women @ Cabin Fever 11:30 a Young at HeartLeftys 4:00 Food Pantry Sign Up 5:00 p Community Dinner 6:00 p Hand bells 7:00 p Lenten Worship

14
9:00 aBulletin Announcements due 5:00 TOPS 7:00 - Worship & Music Meeting

15 2:45 p.m.
MARCH NEWSLETTER DEADLINE

16
7:30 Weight Watchers 5:00 Worship

5:00 Bible Study

17
9:00 Sunday School 9:00 Chancel Choir 9:45 Worship 11:00 Sisters in Christ 5:00 - Bible Study

18 Pastors Day Off

19
9:00 aMens Fellowship 9:00 aWeight Watchers 5:30Lighten Up 7:00 pDeacons Meeting

20 SPRING
7:00 a Women @ Cabin Fever 5:00 p Community Dinner 5:45 p Food Pantry Pick Up 6:00 p Hand bells 7:00 p Lenten Worship 27 7:00 a Women @ Cabin Fever 5:00 p Community Dinner 6:00 p Hand bells

21
9:00 aBulletin Announcements due 5:00 TOPS 7:00 Council Meeting

22

23
7:30 Weight Watchers 5:00 Worship

24 PALM SUNDAY
9:00 Sunday School 9:00 Chancel Choir 9:45 Worship 11:00 Cards 31 7:30 Easter Sunrise Eucharist 8:30 Breakfast 9:45 Easter Eucharist

25
9:00 aBulletin Announcements due

Pastors Day Off

26 9:00 aMens Fellowship 9:00 aWeight Watchers 5:30Lighten Up

28 29 7:00 pMAUNDY 7:00 PGOOD THURSDAY SERFRIDAY SERVICE VICE

30 7:30 Weight Watchers 5:00 PEASTER VIGIL

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Faith Active in Love

ALTAR FLOWERS:
March 31 Charles & Barb Stephens

March 2013
LECTOR & DEACON for Saturday 5:00 pm
(* DEACONS) March 2 * Dawn McKibben 9 Sally Grosenbacher 16 * Dick Anderson 23 AVAILABLE 28 *Craig McKibben, Dawn McKibben, Cindy Wendell 30 *Cindy Wendell, Audrey Eis, Linda Hardy

BULLETINS:
March 3 AVAILABLE 10 AVAILABLE 17 AVAILABLE 24 AVAILABLE 31 AVAILABLE

LECTOR & DEACON for Sunday 9:45 am

(* DEACONS) March 3 *Cindy Wendell, Audrey Eis, Linda Hardy 10 Dick Heilmann 17 * Doug Eis, Patty Vandemark, & Tom Boals 24 Sue McKibben 31 7:30 *Dick Anderson, Doug Eis, Patty Vandemark 31 9:45 *Tom Boals, Craig McKibben, Dawn McKibben

ALTAR DUTY
March 3 Cindy Wendell 10 Marsha Leaders 17 Barb Jones 24 Kate Frank 28 Kate Frank 31 Kate Frank

ACOLYTES
March 3 Oakely Demar 10 Skyler Grosenbacher 17 Luke Reynolds 24 Zack Stephens 31 Alexis Eis

OFFERING COLLECTORS for Sunday 9:45 am

1st Sunday 2nd Sunday 3rd Sunday 4th Sunday 5th Sunday Randy Groll & Mary Boals Jim Eis & Bill Brownson Mary Boals & Cindy Wendell Marsha Leaders & Chuck Bailey Randy Groll & Mary Boals

USHERS for Sunday 9:45 am

1st Sunday 2nd Sunday 3rd Sunday 4th Sunday 5th Sunday Randy & Diana Groll Gene & Barb Vogel Donna Schindler & Annie Reynolds Mike & Deb Shockey Elizabeth McNeely & Youth

CRUCIFERS
March 3 Eric Engel 10 Worship Team Member 17 Elizabeth McNeely 24 Eric Engel 31 Oakely Demar

OFFERING COUNTERS
Marv Widmer, Jim Eis, John Jacob, Chuck Bailey

FELLOWSHIP HOUR for Sunday 9:45 am

March 3 Kate Frank 10 Karen Bowling & Lenore Doctor 17 Marsha & Neal Deniston 24 Audrey & Jim Eis 31 EASTER

AUDIO-VISUAL
Doug Eis, Dale Worline, Vicki Stephens, Shaun Holley, Stormy Gutman.

HOSTS for Saturday 5:00 pm

March 2 Sonia Bussing & Donna Ripke 9 Sonia Bussing & Donna Ripke 16 Bob & Nancy Swingle 23 Sonia Bussing & Donna Ripke 30 Sonia Bussing & Donna Ripke

IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO FULFILL YOUR COMMITMENT, PLEASE ARRANGE FOR A SUBSTITUTE AND INFORM THE CHURCH OFFICE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. Fellowship Hour substitutes: Roxanne Maxson and Laurie Schey.

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ZIONS MISSION STATEMENT

Driven by Gods spirit we will grow in faith and make Christs love known

DEACONS Dick Anderson Tom Boals Audrey Eis Doug Eis Linda Hardy Craig McKibben Dawn McKibben Patty VanDemark Cindy Wendell COUNCIL MEMBERS Tom Boals, President Deb Shockey, Vice Pres. Gwen Anderson, Treasurer Laurie Schey, Secretary Mary Boals Kim Chehi Lenore Doctor Randy Groll Stormy Gutman Roxanne Maxson Elizabeth McNeely Carl Snyder Mark Stephens Dale Worline
Find us and Like us we need more followers to spread the word! Are you friends with a former member? invite them too we love staying in contact! Have a question about an upcoming event? you may find your answer. And, you can add your comments, too! ( If you have trouble searching type in Zions Lutheran Defiance and that should find it for you). If you would like to post an event you may email it to zionlutheranfbpage@gmail.com.

Prayer List
Church Council has enacted a new policy regarding the names placed on the church prayer list in the bulletin. If you would like prayers on the list for longer than 3 weeks, please make another request. Requests can be sent to the church office via phone 419-782-8781 or by email at: zion111@embarqmail.com.

OFFICE HOURS

Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

MOVE YOUR CLOCKS AHEAD ONE HOUR AT 2:00 A.M. ON MARCH 10.

ZIONS EMAIL ADDRESSES

Office Secretary - zion111@embarqmail.com Pastor - prtim@embarqmail.com Treasurer - ziontreasurer@embarqmail.com Website - www.zionslutheranchurch.com

BULLETINS Suggested donation for bulletins is $20.00.

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WEATHER
MARCH 17

DELAYS & CLOSINGS

For any cancellations due to bad weather you may tune into: Channel 11 (website: www.wtol.com) OR WDFM 98.1 (website www.981mix.com)

Get your copy in the church narthex!

Partners

Mission

Walk a Mile in My Shoes April 22, 2013 6:30 p.m. Downtown Defiance
Attention All Men and Boys: Please sign up to walk a mile in a pair of red ladies shoes. This walk is to raise awareness about domestic violence. There is a sign up sheet in the Narthex. Shoes are provided, please list your shoe size. ALL MALES ARE GREATLY ENCOURAGED TO SIGN UP FOR THIS WALK!

OFFERING ENVELOPES
Please assist the counters and church secretary in accurately recording your tithes and offerings by using your assigned numbered offering envelopes. If you did not receive a box of envelopes, and would like to have one, please stop by the church office or you may ask Treasurer, Gwen Anderson for a box. Please do not use the designated World Relief envelopes for regular offerings as that may cause confusion and inaccuracies in our remittances to World Relief and on your annual contribution statements.
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