February 2016

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

The extraordinary biography of Robert J Oppenheimer, American Prometheus, recounts the life of one of the worlds greatest scientists. As you may know, he was the inventor of the atom bomb, the man who unleashed atomic fission onto the world scene. The
book documents not only Oppenheimers work, but also his life history and the psychology of
a man who opened up a new world the world of the atom.
Often, scientists are depicted as aloof, perhaps unconcerned with the vagaries of life. Oppenheimer definitely had every reason to be a proud man he could speak eloquently on
any subject, he was an expert in his field, he knew how to manipulate people to get what he
wanted (as well, he was a good political player), and he had a severe focus on how to
achieve what he desired. When the first atomic bomb was detonated at the Trinity sight in
Los Alamos, he knew that he had helped to unless a potentially deadly evil, but it was too late to stop the
progress. He quoted from one of his favorite books, Now I am become death, the destroyer of worlds.
Did Oppenheimer think that he held such power as to be the determining factor of death itself, or did Oppenheimer realize he had made a mistake? History may never know, but he did campaign to make good use
of atomic energy. The worlds governments, however, had wrested control and militaries won the day. It
wasnt until later that the atom would be tamed and used for peaceful purposes.
Today, the world still wars over the use of atomic energy, and for control of its use. Dare we assume the
place of determining death? Dare we presume that somehow the divine has placed those who have power to
decide who can and who cannot have technology? These perennial questions will haunt humanity, no doubt,
until we annihilate ourselves from the face of the earth. Humanity must find a place where determinations of
death or life are not based upon cultural, or political merit. Jesus offers us a way out of this insanity.
On the 3rd Sunday after the Epiphany, Jesus preaches his inaugural sermon in Lukes Gospel:

The Spirit of the Lord is upon me,

because he has anointed me
to bring good news to the poor.
He has sent me to proclaim release to the captives
and recovery of sight to the blind,
to let the oppressed go free
to proclaim the year of the Lords favor. The Gospel Acc. to Luke 4.18-19

Its radical and it doesnt sound very plausible. Why release captives? Wont they just reoffend? Who can
heal blind people? Freeing the oppressed sure seems too difficult for individuals and small communities!
These are not just words Jesus made up; they are words from the prophet Isaiah 61.1-2. The prophet has a
vision of what life looks like when God is in charge of the world. It looks extremely different from today.
What would it look like if humanity lived in the Spirit of Jesus sermon? Would it look like a community that
cared for all of its citizens, and worked to minister with even those who offend us?
I have seen glimpses of this Jesus culture in the recent preparation of a house for recently incarcerated individuals who are on their way back into society. This house is a safe space for such individuals, but it
takes our whole community to work together to help these individuals to succeed.
Remember the story from Genesis, when Adam speaks to God, that the woman that you gave me made
me sin? Its the human way. When in troubled times, its easier to point a finger than to say, What have we
as a society done to bring about this trouble.
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Join us for Souper Weekend February 6 & 7, 2016

All are welcome!

As one of our outreaches for this year, the Outreach and Evangelism Ministry
Team has chosen to minister to you, our Zions family, and your physical as well as
spiritual well being. Details and more will be shared at the worship services during
this kick-off weekend.

Soup and Salad lunch on Sunday, February 7, after worship bring a crock pot of
your favorite soup to share warm the tummy and the spirit. Sign up sheet on the
Narthex bulletin board.

Table decorating contest represent your favorite football team- rah rah!!

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2nd Place Peoples Choice #2

Decorate one of the round tables for the Souper Sunday meal
and you may win a gift certificate to an area restaurant!
SIGN UP in the Narthex
Be creative...and represent your
football team!
use your own supplies & decorations

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Football Team theme

Please include table
coverings, centerpiece,
favors, etc. Tables are 60
round

Zions dishes, flatware and

glasses will be used.

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Ash Wednesday Service

February 10, 2016
7:00 p.m.
Imposition of Ashes
Holy Communion

Lenten Meal Schedule

Soup and Sandwiches will be served
by the following Ministry Teams and
Churches on Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m.

___________________________

Lenten Worship
Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m.
Theme: Lutheran Revival
Based on the book Five Practices of Fruitful
CongregationsCultivating Fruitfulness
Radical Hospitality
Passionate Worship
Intentional Faith Development
Risk-taking Mission and Service
Extravagant Generosity

CHANCEL CHOIR
Will practice on
Sundays at 9:00 a.m.
during Lent.

Date

Ministry Team

February 10

Zions Council

February 17

Defiance Christian Church

February 24
March 2

Zions Choirs
Kings Cross Church

March 9

Zions Deacons

March 16

Defiance Christian Church

March 23

Zions Innkeepers

(Rev Timothy Reynolds continued from page 1)

Had Oppenheimers friends and colleagues listened to one another, perhaps

history could have come out differently. Who knows? What I do know: once I
was poor, blind and oppressed, and Jesus brought salvation to me.
What a difference that has made in my life maybe it would do the same
for others?
What do you think?
Peace,
Pr Tim

FOOD AND PAPER PANTRY

We are always in need of personal care and hygiene items, paper products, and cleaning supplies, such as: laundry soap, dryer sheets, dish soap, paper towels, toilet paper, body soap,
deodorant, shampoo, conditioner, shavers for men and women, shaving cream, lip balm,
body lotion, feminine hygiene products, etc. We also need the following food items: rice,
canned fruit, spaghetti noodles, egg noodles, peanut butter, and cereal.
We will be partnering with Promedica Defiance Regional Hospital in 2016 to provide emergency food packs
to those in need and being released from the hospital. More information on this program will be announced
at a later date. Thank you for your generous support!

PLEASE DO NOT DONATE EXPIRED FOOD.

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Church Council Highlights

January 21, 2016

Cindy Wendell will fill the vacated council secretary position for 2016 and 2017.

February 6 & 7 will be Souper Sunday with soup mixes being distributed to the members,
and a Soup and Salad lunch following worship on Sunday with a table decorating contest.

We paid for 30 loads of laundry on the January 16 Loads of Love at Spin City Laundromat.

New LED parking lot lights will be installed.

The youth will be spearheading a recycling program called A Bench for Caps collecting
plastic caps, lids, etc. to be made into a bench for the playground area.

The Innkeepers have created a bookmark with their information to be distributed to

schools and other agencies in Defiance County.

Approved a $100 grant to each youth wanting to attend a LOMO camp this summer.

Next Council meeting will be moved to February 25.

SUNDAY SCHOOL NEWS

VALENTINES DAY is truly loved by children. I recall during my teaching
days that many young children were especially excited to receive valentines
from each other. We will carry on that interest and make valentines for others
which will be passed out. Hope you are as excited as we are! 1 Peter 1:22 states Now that you
have purified your souls by your obedience to the truth so that you have genuine mutual love,
love one another deeply from the heart.
Our children will plan some type of talent display for you this month on VALENTINES DAY.
Hope you like our surprise!

YOUTH NEWS
LOMO (Lutheran Outdoor Ministries in Ohio) offer Summer Camp &
Year Round Retreats at Camp Mowana, Lutheran Memorial Camp, and
Camp Luther. Several discounts are available on the poster display. Be sure to check the information board. This camp opportunity would be great fun along with a chance to meet new
young people. Ask your parents they may remember and share some of their own experiences. $100 grants are available for children wanting to attend. See Audrey Eis for more info.

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I would like to thank everyone

for their support and prayers
during Phils fight against
MS. Phil appreciated all your
prayers and thoughts and it
gave him great comfort to know
that all of you cared so much.
He also enjoyed receiving your encouraging cards
each month.
I want to thank Fern for the funeral dinner that she
had organized so well on such short notice. May
God bless each and everyone of you in the coming year.

Outreach & Evangelism

Meeting
Sunday, January 31st at 11:00 a.m.
Hofer Room

Marty Schaufele
Thank you to everyone for their donations of empty pill bottles for the Malawi Project. Two large
boxes (pictured at right) were mailed out recently.
Laurie Schey
Outreach & Evangelism Ministry Team

OUTREACH NEWS
Loads of LoveOn Saturday, January 16, 30 loads of laundry were paid for. Our next one
will be in March. We need more monetary donations for the March event.

Please start saving all your plastic caps and lids to be used for a new Outreach Project - A
Bench for Caps recycling program. More details coming soon ...

Coffee - Conversation Community

Join us at the Koffee Bar!
You may have noticed there is a new addition to the Narthex
kitchenette a single use Keurig coffeemaker, and a variety
of supplies to go with it. It is there for your use to enjoy a
cup of coffee (or tea) while attending meetings, worship,
Bible Studies, etc. Use our cups, or bring your own travel
mugand if you are able, place a donation in the can to help
offset the costs.
We want to provide an inviting and hospitable environment,
where everyone feels welcome!
Fellowship Hour will continue to be served as usual.
Thank you to The Hubbard Company for providing the
machine at no cost to the church and for offering the church
a discount on K-cups!
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Mens
Fellowship

WORSHIP
SCHEDULE

meets every Tuesday

Saturday 5:00 pm

at 9:00 a.m. in the

Sunday 9:45 am

Narthex

DCTV 5
You may watch Zions Lutheran
Worship services on Wednesdays
@ 6:00 p.m. and Sundays at 8:00
a.m. on DCTV 5 Defiance, OH.

Young at Heart

Sisters in Christ

meets on WEDNESDAY,
February 10

Sisters in Christ will meet

after worship on February
21.
The following Sunday, cards
will be placed in the Narthex
to be signed.

at 11:30 am, at Leftys Pizza

Worship and
Music
Committee

The Book
Group
meets on

Meets on February 11.

Monday, February 8 at
12:00 p.m. at Applebees.

Scrapbook
Club
Will not meet in
February, but will meet on March 5,
in the Hofer Room at 8:00 a.m.
Please bring a snack to share.

Lutherans of
Long Standing

Bringing Help and Hope to the

Hurting
Meets on Sunday, February 7 at noon.

DEADLINES

On sale throughout the year!!!!

ORGANIC COFFEE & TEA PRICES

Reading List is posted on

the Narthex Bulletin Board.

QUILTS OF COMPASSION

Equal
Exchange
Coffee

LLS
Meets on Tuesday,
February 2, at
2:00 p.m.
in the Library

See Neal Deniston for more

information.

Breakfast Blend $ 8.00

Decaf Breakfast Blend $ 9.00
English Breakfast Tea $ 3.00
K-cups $10.00 will not work in Keurig 2.0 /Vue

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BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS
Every Wednesday at 9:00 a.m.
(unless otherwise noted)
March
NEWSLETTER
DEADLINE

February 16th

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February 2016
LESSONS
Feb 6 & 7 Transfiguration
Exodus 34:29-35
Psalm 99
2 Corinthians 3:12-4:2
Luke 9:28-43a

Feb 13 & 14 Lent 1

Deuteronomy 26:1-11
Psalm 91:1-2, 9-16
Romans 10:8b-13
Luke 4:1-13

Feb 20 & 21 Lent 2

Snowbirds .
Please remember to notify the office when you will be heading south
for the winter. Updated addresses
for long-term moves are greatly appreciated
when it comes time to mail out church communications, giving statements, envelopes...etc.
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.

Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18

Psalm 27
Philippians 3:17-4:1
Luke 13:31-35

Feb 27 & 28 Lent 3

Isaiah 55:1-9
Psalm 63:1-8
1 Corinthians 10:1-13
Luke 13:1-9

Additions to the
Zions Prayer List:
Phone Prayers: Barb Vogel at 419-393-2544
E-prayers: zionseprayer@yahoogroups.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.

WEATHER
DELAYS & CLOSINGS
For any cancellations due to
bad weather you may tune
into: WTOL Channel 11
(website: www.wtol.com) or
check the church website at:
www.zionslutheranchurch.
com.
If Defiance City Schools are canceled on
a Wednesday, there will be no Community Meal or Confirmation Classes.

THE CHURCH OFFICE WILL BE

CLOSED ON
February 15 for
Presidents Day

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February 2016
SUNDAY

MONDAY
1
Pastors Day
Off
8:00 p Barbershoppers

7
9:00 a Sunday
School
9:45 a Worship
SOUPER
WEEKEND

8
Pastors Day
Off
12:00 p Book
Group at Applebees

TUESDAY

9:00 a Choir
9:00 a Sunday
School
9:45 a Worship

21

15
OFFICE
CLOSED
Presidents Day
8:00 p Barbershoppers

22

9:00 a Choir
9:00 Sunday
School
9:45 a Worship
11:00 a Sisters in
Christ

Pastors Day
Off

28

29
Pastors Day
Off

9:00 a Choir
9:00 Sunday
School
9:45 a Worship
11:00 a Sign Cards

8:00 p Barbershoppers

THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

2
9:00 a Mens
Fellowship
9:00 a Weight
Watchers
1:00 p Text Study
2:00 p LLS
5:00 p Lighten Up

3
7:00 a Women @
Cabin Fever
9:00 a Bulletin Announcements due
5:30p Meal
6:00 p Confirmation
6:00 p Bells
7:00 p Choir

10

11

9:00 a Mens
Fellowship
9:00 a Weight
Watchers
1:00 p Text Study
5:00 p Lighten Up

7:00 a Women @
Cabin Fever
9:00 a Bulletin Announcements due
11:30 a Young at
Heart at Leftys
5:00 p Food Pantry
Sign Up
5:30 p Meal
6:00 p Confirmation
6:00 p Bells
7:00 p.m. ASH WED
Service

16

17

9:00 a Mens
Fellowship
9:00 a Weight
Watchers
1:00 p Text Study
2:00 p.m. NEWSLETTER DEADLINE
5:00 p Lighten Up

7:00 a Women @
Cabin Fever
9:00 a Bulletin Announcements due
5:30p Meal
6:00 p Food Pantry
Pick Up
6:00 p Confirmation
6:00 p Bells
7:00 p Lenten Service

23

24

9:00 a Mens
Fellowship
9:00 a Weight
Watchers
1:00 p Text Study
5:00 p Lighten Up

7:00 a Women @
Cabin Fever
9:00 a Bulletin Announcements due
5:30p Meal
6:00 p Confirmation
6:00 p Bells
7:00 p Lenten Service

8:00 p Barbershoppers

14
VALENTINE DAY

WED

6
7:30 a Weight
Watchers
5:00 p Worship
SOUPER
WEEKEND

5:00 p TOPS

12

13

12:00 p Worship
& Music Meeting

7:30 a Weight
Watchers

5:00 p TOPS

5:00 p Worship

18

19

20
7:30 a Weight
Watchers

5:00 p TOPS
5:00 p Worship

25
5:00 p TOPS

26

27
7:30 a Weight
Watchers

7:00 p Council
5:00 p Worship

8:00 p Barbershoppers

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Faith Active in Love

ALTAR FLOWERS
7 AVAILABLE
14 Lent
21 Lent
28 Lent
BULLETINS
7 Karen Bowling
14 AVAILABLE
21 AVAILABLE
28 AVAILABLE
ALTAR DUTY
7 Kate Frank
10 Kate Frank (Wed Lenten services also)
14 Marsha Leaders
21 Karen Graf
28 Lois Dodt
LECTOR & DEACON for Sunday 9:45 am
(* DEACONS)
7 * John Diehl, Audrey Eis
10 * Patty VanDemark, Dick Anderson
14 Angela Mack
21 * Tom Boals, Dawn McKibben
28 Linda Hardy
FELLOWSHIP HOUR for Sunday 9:45 am
7 Souper Sunday
14 Cindy & Bill Wendell
21 Barb & Gene Vogel
28 Audrey Eis

February 2016
OFFERING COLLECTORS for Sunday 9:45 am
1st Sunday
Randy Groll & Mary Boals
2nd Sunday
Angela Mack & Randy Groll
3rd Sunday
Mary Boals & Cindy Wendell
4th Sunday
Marsha Leaders & Angela Mack
5th Sunday
Randy Groll & Mary Boals
USHERS for Sunday 9:45 am
1st Sunday
John & Fran Diehl
2nd Sunday
Shawn & Mark Faryniarz
3rd Sunday
Tom & Mary Boals
4th Sunday
Sue McKibben
5th Sunday
Youth
HOSTS for Saturday 5:00 pm
6 Sonia Bussing & Helena Morris
13 Barb & Gene Vogel
20 Donna Ripke & Bob Thomas
27 Nancy & Bob Swingle
LECTOR & DEACON for Saturday 5:00 pm
(* DEACONS)
6 * Doug Eis
13 Helena Morris
20 * Audrey Eis
27 AVAILABLE
OFFERING COUNTERS
Gene Vogel, Larry Wagner, & Sue McKibben
Subs: Bob Thomas, Bill Wendell

AUDIO-VISUAL
ACOLYTES & CRUCIFERS for Sunday 9:45 am Doug Eis, Eric Engel, Stormy Gutman, Shaun
Holley, Angela Mack.
Acolytes
Crucifers
7 Sophie Reynolds
Chancel Choir
IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO FULFILL YOUR COMMITMENT,
14 Pre-lit
Chancel Choir
PLEASE ARRANGE FOR A SUBSTITUTE AND INFORM THE
21 Austin Hubbard
Ashley Hubbard
CHURCH OFFICE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
28 Luke Reynolds
Chancel Choir

BULLETINS

WEEKLY BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS

Suggested donation for

bulletins is $20.00.

are due on Wednesday mornings, by 9:00 a.m.

unless otherwise noted on the calendar.
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ZIONS MISSION STATEMENT

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

Prayer List

DEACONS
Dick Anderson
Tom Boals
John Diehl
Audrey Eis
Doug Eis
Craig McKibben
Dawn McKibben
Patty VanDemark
Cindy Wendell

COUNCIL MEMBERS
2016
Laurie Schey, President
Shawn Faryniarz, V-President
Gwen Anderson, Treasurer
Cindy Wendell, Secretary
John Diehl
Lenore Doctor
Alexis Eis
Audrey Eis
Marion Hanson
Angela Mack
Sue McKibben
Carl Snyder

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.

Church Council has enacted a 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 - Thursday
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

ZIONS EMAIL ADDRESSES

Office Secretary - zion111@embarqmail.com

COUNCIL MEETS ON

Pastor - prtim@embarqmail.com

the third Thursday of each month

(except July) at 7:00 p.m.

Treasurer - ziontreasurer@embarqmail.com
Website - www.zionslutheranchurch.com

Get your copy in the church narthex!

Devotional Books : The Upper Room
Christ in Our Home and Word in Season

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Zions Lutheran Church

1801 E. Second St.
Defiance, OH 43512

KROGER COMMUNITY REWARDS

If you shop at Kroger and have a Kroger Plus Card and have not
signed up for the Community Rewards program the Outreach
Committee members will be happy to help you. We just need your
card number and an e-mail address. Zions ID # 71792
See Laurie Schey, Cyndi Ensign or Shawn Faryniarz for assistance or fill out this form:
Kroger Community Rewards Sign up (if you do not have an online account)
Name_________________________________________________________
Home address__________________________________________________
Kroger Card #__________________________________________________
E-mail Address_________________________________________________
Password suggestion___________________________________________
ALL 2015 ENROLLEES WILL NEED TO RE-ENROLL FOR 2016. Just log into your
account and click on the re-enroll tab at the bottom.
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