September 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

Awe came upon everyone, because many wonders and signs were being done by the apostles. All who believed were together and had all things in common; they would sell their
possessions and good and distribute the proceeds to all, as any had need. Day by day, as
they spent time together in the temple, they broke bread at home and ate food with glad
and generous hearts, praising God and having the goodwill of all the people. And day by
day the Lord added to their number those who were being saved.
Acts of the Apostles, chapter 2, vv.43-47

It always amazes me how the early church so freely shared in common all that they had. There was a deep
realization among the community of believers that everything they had was a gift from God to be shared.
Luke, the writer of both the gospel named after him and the Acts of the Apostles, shows through his narrative that the sharing was not limited simply to those who had something to share Lukes Gospel and the
Acts of the Apostles reveal a community reaching out to everyone, regardless of ethnicity, social standing, or
class.
I often wonder what a world would look like that took this kind of life seriously?
Today, we are taught, Get what you need, and let everyone else fend for himself or herself. Whether we
like to admit it, we still live by the false assumption that one can pull oneself up by ones own bootstraps.
Not only is that phrase, Pull yourself up by your own bootstraps, ridiculously silly, and wrong it belies a
simple theological truth: without the other I am nothing. Ultimately, that other for Christian understanding is Jesus, who gives us the opportunity to be the other for our neighbor by following him.
In a world increasingly run by dog eat dog, this message from the Acts of the Apostles is revolutionary:
All who believed were together and had all things in common Just bringing people together today, where
there is so much division and hatred, is almost impossible. I dont think that first century Christians were
much different from us today in that respect. There were many things to divide people in those days. The
believers were together.
Once people are brought together, arguments ensue about how best to govern, how best to use the resources we have in common and yet, they had all things in common. How was that possible? Well, they
ate together and they prayed together. Wow! Thats revolutionary.
First Century Christianity, in many ways looked like 21st century, but they have something to teach us. The
fallen human will put emphasis on me while the will of humanity transformed by Jesus emphasizes we
as the African proverb says, I am because we are.
How can the Church today follow this example, and be together? How can we share all in common?
What do you think?
Peace,
Pr Tim

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Gods Work. Our Hands. Sunday, September 11

"God's work. Our Hands" Sunday is an opportunity to celebrate who we are as the Evangelical Lutheran Church in
America (ELCA) - our church, freed in Christ to serve and love our neighbor. Since 2013, thousands of ELCA congregations have participated in this opportunity and dedicated one day to serve communities in ways that share the love of
God with all people.
This year's date is Sunday, Sept 11....which also marks the 15 year anniversary of the Sept, 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on
the United States, so we will have at least one project that will be tailored to thank our community's first responders.
We are a church that rolls up our sleeves and gets to work - so we are planning service activities for all ages and abilities.
Make plans for your family to stay after worship...bring a potluck dish to share...wear your shirts and come dressed to
participate, at the church and in the community!
Planned activities:
Pack LWR School Kits
Pack LWR Personal Care Kits
Projects for local veterans
Serenity Haven outreach project
Bake cookies / treats for first responders & deliver
...and more!!
Bake Cookies for First Responders
Mix up and bring a batch up your favorite cookies and join in the cookie bake!
Cookies will be baked, packaged and distributed as a thank you to our local first responders.

SCHOOL KIT DONATIONS NEEDED

Back- to-school shopping has already begun, and you will be seeing some
fantastic sales on school supplies. Donations of specific supplies are needed for one of our God's Work. Our Hands projects - the making and assembling of School Kits to be shipped to Lutheran World Relief. Sign- up sheets
are posted on the Narthex bulletin board - please sign up soon, so we can
plan for the sewing of the backpack bags.

PERSONAL CARE KIT DONATIONS NEEDED

Personal Care Kits will be assembled and shipped to Lutheran World Relief, as one of our projects for God's Work. Our Hands Day. Please sign up on the Narthex bulletin board to donate
items. We need 12 of each: dark color bath towel, nail clippers, adult size toothbrush, 2-3 bars
soap (8-9 oz. total), and a sturdy comb. Please note - we are given specific instructions from
LWR as to what items are to be included. Please read over the instructions posted on the bulletin board before shopping and donating.
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SUNDAY SCHOOL NEWS

September 11We will join the congregation in offering our hands to Gods work. We plan to begin our
service to others by helping to organize and package kits as our mission. This will happen after worship
service and after a potluck lunch. We will then work on projects we can share with our community and
worldwide.
September 18Sunday School will begin with classes at 9:00 a.m. Our studies will continue with scripture
and activities that focuses on the readings and gospel provided during our church services. We have classes
for young children as well as intermediate participants. We are also looking forward to gathering our adult
members for classes and discussions. More information will be available soon on adult classes.
Our goal throughout our programming is to encourage our young members to help in as many ways possible
by offering our talents to our Lord.

Confirmation

ALTAR FLOWERS &

Classes

BULLETINS

begin on Wednesday,
September 14
at 6:00 p.m.
This year we will be studying the New
Testament. On September 14, we will
be meeting to discuss the upcoming
2016-2017 schedule.

If you have signed up to provide

altar flowers or bulletins, please remember
to call or email the church office or leave a
note in the offering plate stating what you
would like to have printed for an acknowledgment. This information is
needed no later than the Monday before the reserved date.

Each fall, local radio stations run a campaign to help

combat hunger in northwest Ohio. The goal is to provide assistance to local food pantries.
Our 2016 campaign will kick off on September 16th,
and we will collect donations through November
26th.
In addition to all of our live drive locations, collection barrels can be found throughout
the campaign at many locations in Defiance, Bryan, and Paulding. Additionally, you
will see collection cans in businesses all over northwest Ohio that you can make your
monetary donations!
There are so many individuals and families around our community that use food pantries on a local basis to put meals on their tables. Our collection of non-perishable
food items and monetary donations goes directly into local food pantries. 100% of
everything collected STAYS LOCAL!!
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Church Council Highlights

August 18, 2016

Annual installment from McKibben bequest was received. Ninety percent

was added to Building and Maintenance Fund, ten percent to be sent to
Northwest Ohio Synod.

Steve Graf replaces Sue McKibben as an offering counter on Monday mornings

Gods Work, Our Hands scheduled for September 11, 2016.

Sunday School starts on September 18,2016

Kitchen inspection by Northwest Ohio Food Bank has been scheduled

Declaration of the Way was initiated at the ELCA National Assembly promoting unity in the Lutheran and Catholic faiths.

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 do not
currently need any canned goods. Thank you for your generous support!

Dick Maxson and Laura Raines

BAPTISM
Ethan Lee Brown
Baptized: July 17, 2016
Ethan is the son of Jason & Andrea
Brown

A BENCH FOR CAPS

Everyone has been such good stewards of our EARTH in
recycling caps and lids for a bench. We have achieved
our first goal to provide a free bench for our playground
area. It has been decided that we will continue to collect for a second bench since there has been such great
support from church and community members. KEEP
THEM COMING!!!

Sponsors: Julie Gustwiller & Dane

Sabo

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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

Sisters in Christ

Sisters in Christ will meet

after worship on Sept. 18.
The following Sunday, cards
will be signed in the Narthex
to be signed.

DCTV 5
You may watch Zions Lutheran Worship services on Wednesdays @ 6:00
p.m. on DCTV 5 Defiance, OH. Schedules are subject to change. Go to
www.dctv.org for up to date schedule.

The Book
Group
meets on

Worship and
Music
Committee
Will meet at Bob
Evans on
September 8
at noon.

Scrapbook Club

Young at Heart
meets on WEDNESDAY,
September 14
at 11:30 am, at Leftys Pizza

Lutherans of
Long Standing
Meets on
Tuesday,
September 6,
at
2:00 p.m.
in the Library

Will meet on September 3,

in the Hofer Room at 8:00
a.m. Please bring a snack to share.

DEADLINES

Equal
Exchange
Coffee

LLS

On sale throughout the year!!!!

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

ORGANIC COFFEE & TEA PRICES

Monday, September 12 at 12:00

p.m. at Leftys Pizza.
The Reading List is posted on
the Narthex Bulletin Board.

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

October
NEWSLETTER
DEADLINE

September 15th

Attention All Bakers

The Innkeepers are in need of some cookies, brownies, cupcakes,
bars, etc. for their Community Meals served each Wednesday.
About 4-5 dozen baked items are needed every other week. All donations can be
placed on the center island in the kitchen. Please see Donna Schindler if you need supplies or
have any questions.
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September 2016
LESSONS
Sept 3 & 4 Pentecost 16
Deuteronomy 30:15-20
Psalm 1
Philemon 1-21
Luke 14:25-33

September 10 & 11 Pentecost 17

Exodus 32:7-14
Psalm 51:1-10
1 Timothy 1:12-17
Luke 15:1-10

SISTERS IN CHRIST
This group meets monthly to prepare greeting
cards for the sick and shut in, and to
acknowledge special occasions, etc. The group
is in need of some cards such as Thinking of
You and Missing You. Would anyone care
to donate cards or postage stamps to this on
going card project ? Please give donations to
Lois Dodt or you can drop them off at the
church office.

September 17 & 18 Pentecost 18

Amos 8:4-7
Psalm 113
1 Timothy 2:1-7
Luke 16:1-13

September 24 & 25 Pentecost 19

Amos 6:1a, 4-7
Psalm 146
1 Timothy 6:6-19
Luke 16:19-31

Thank you for all the donated baked goods

and purchases at our Bake Sale in July. We
raised almost $275.00 towards research
for a cure for Crohns and Colitis. There is
still time to make a donation or sign up to walk with us
at the Take Steps NW Ohio event at the Toledo Zoo on
September 24. Please see one of us for more information.
Shawn Faryniarz & Rhonda Casler

DEACON SUPPORT TEAM

All members should be aware of their deacon and hopefully have met him or her to discuss any concerns
or questions you may have had. Your deacons have a sincere interest in serving your needs and encourage you
to bring your needs to the attention of Pastor, the deacon group or council whichever is appropriate. In turn,
we trust you have an equally sincere interest in getting to know your deacon as a present and future friend and
confidant. We also want to emphasize the importance of speaking with Pastor whenever the need arises. He
wants to know your concerns to help provide a solution or answers to your questions. He remains the best resource within our congregation to share wisdom and knowledge. 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. In our bi-monthly
meetings, the nine deacons discuss a variety of topics concerning the spiritual welfare of the congregation.
Most importantly we are available for you when your needs might require someone to talk with other than Pastor Tim. 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.
Please call the church office for any assistance.
Dick Anderson

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September 2016
SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

1

8:00 a Weight
Watchers
8:00 a Scrapbook
5:00 p Worship

5:00 p TOPS

9:45 a Worship
11:00 Outreach
Meeting

Labor Day
Office Closed

9:00 a Mens
Fellowship
9:30 a Weight
Watchers
1:00 p Text Study
2:00 p LLS
5:00 p Lighten Up

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

13

14

15

9:00 a Mens
Fellowship
9:30 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
7:00 p Choir

2:00 p Newsletter
Deadline

8:00 a Weight
Watchers

5:00 p TOPS

5:00 p Worship

22

11
9:45 a Worship
Gods Work. Our
Hands. Sunday

12
Pastors Day
Off
12:00 p Book
Group at Leftys
Pizza
8:00 p Barbershoppers

18

19

20

21

9:45 a Worship w/
Baptism
11:00 a Sisters in
Christ

Pastors Day
Off

9:00 a Mens
Fellowship
9:30 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
6:00 p Food Pantry
Pick Up
5:30 p Meal
6:00 p Confirmation
7:00 p Choir

8:00 p Barbershoppers

25

26

27

28

9:45 a Worship
11:00 Sign Cards

Pastors Day
Off

9:00 a Mens
Fellowship
9:30 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
5:30 p Meal
6:00 p Confirmation
7:00 p Choir

8:00 p Barbershoppers

10
8:00 a Weight
Watchers

12:00 p Worship
& Music at Bob
Evans

5:00 p Worship

5:00 p TOPS

16

17

7:00 p Council

23

24

5:00 p TOPS

8:00 a Weight
Watchers

7:00 p Deacons
Meeting

5:00 p Worship

29

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5:00 p TOPS

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Faith Active in Love

ALTAR FLOWERS
4 AVAILABLE
11 AVAILABLE
18 Gaylon & Elaine Davis
25 Susan McNeely
BULLETINS
4 Robert Thomas
11 Judy Mekus
18 AVAILABLE
25 AVAILABLE
ALTAR DUTY
4 Cindy Wendell
11 Marsha Leaders
18 Barb Jones
25 Lois Dodt
LECTOR & DEACON for Sunday 9:45 am
(* DEACONS)
4 * Dawn McKibben & Cindy Wendell
11 Carl Snyder
18 * Patty VanDemark & Audrey Eis
25 Sue McKibben
FELLOWSHIP HOUR for Sunday 9:45 am
4 Marion Hanson
11 Linda & Orville Hardy
18 Karen Bowling
25 Marsha & Neal Deniston

September 2016
OFFERING COLLECTORS for Sunday 9:45 am
1st Sunday
Randy Groll & Cyndi Ensign
2nd Sunday
Angela Mack & Randy Groll
3rd Sunday
Cindy Wendell & Sue McKibben
4th Sunday
Marsha Leaders & Angela Mack
5th Sunday
Randy Groll & Sue McKibben
USHERS for Sunday 9:45 am
1st Sunday
John & Fran Diehl
2nd Sunday
Shawn & Mark Faryniarz
3rd Sunday
Laurie & Dwaine Schey
4th Sunday
Sue McKibben
5th Sunday
Youth
HOSTS for Saturday 5:00 pm
3 Donna Ripke & Helena Morris
10 Donna Ripke & Bob Thomas
17 Barb & Gene Vogel
24 Nancy & Bob Swingle
LECTOR & DEACON for Saturday 5:00 pm
(* DEACONS)
3 * Audrey Eis
10 Helena Morris
17 * Doug Eis
24 AVAILABLE

OFFERING COUNTERS
Gene Vogel, Larry Wagner & Steve Graf. Subs:
Bob Thomas, Bill Wendell, Sue McKibben, Tom
ACOLYTES & CRUCIFERS for Sunday 9:45 am Boals
Acolytes
Crucifers
AUDIO-VISUAL
Doug Eis, Eric Engel, Stormy Gutman, Shaun
No acolytes or crucifers for September.
Holley, Angela Mack.
IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO FULFILL YOUR COMMITMENT,
PLEASE ARRANGE FOR A SUBSTITUTE AND INFORM THE
CHURCH OFFICE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

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

RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE

Zions will be hosting another blood drive on Sunday, October 30,
from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The blood drive is open to anyone,
not just members of Zions, so please encourage your neighbors,
family members and friends to schedule a time to donate blood on this day. If you
would like to donate blood or help make food for the blood drive, please see Laurie
Schey.