Zion Lutheran · 2020. 1. 12. · Zion Lutheran Church will share their IMPACT ONE mentorship partnership program with BHS and SOTV will highlight our partnership with Wachter Middle

The mission of Zion Lutheran Church is to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ to all people through Word and Sacrament, encouraging and supporting one another as a fellowship of believers.

FOOD PREP FOR WEDNESDAY NIGHT MEAL IS DONE ON TUESDAY. TO ENSURE WE HAVE

ENOUGH FOOD, WE ASK THAT YOU PLEASE SIGN UP IN THE BINDER IN THE LOWER FOYER

BY MONDAY EVENING PRIOR TO THE MEAL.

Jan 15, 2020: Taco Bar

• January Altar Flowers, please contact Barb Affeldt @ 223-9307.

• Altar Flowers today are in loving memory of Jerilyn Oswald,

from sister Alvina Allmendinger, and brother Gordon Fode. • The District Men’s Retreat will be January 17-18 at

Shepherd’s Hill. • The quilters will not work this month. • Pastor Zellers, from Messiah Lutheran Church in Mandan, is

currently making plans for taking a delegation from North Dakota, Lutheran Church Missouri Synod congregations, to the “March for Life” in Washington, D.C. scheduled for January 24, 2020. If you have any interest in participating in this vital task of “speaking up for those who cannot speak for themselves” (Proverbs 31:8) please text, or speak directly to Pastor Zellers. 701-712-1981 Right now we are looking for a head count...details to follow.

Thank you Rev. Christianson for assisting with Liturgy today, as Pastor Marcis is out of town to attend his uncle’s funeral. Pastor will be back Tuesday afternoon.

• The next Council Meeting has been moved to Thursday, Jan

23, at 6:00 p.m. • Fiesta Fundraiser for Lutherans Engaged in mission today,

noon - 1:30 p.m. at Bethel Lutheran Church. Serving taco & nacho bar with dessert and entertainment. This is a free will donation .

Zion will have a potluck following the second service, before the Annual Voter’s Meeting, January 26, 2020. Zion will provide the Sloppy Joe’s and buns; Zion members can bring salads, side dishes, and desserts.

Life & Growth

January 12, 2020

413 East Ave D

Bismarck ND 58501

701-223-8286

Fax: 701-258-2146

E-mail:

[email protected]

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Zion Lutheran Church

Website:

www.zionbismarck.org

The Baptism of Our Lord

Zion Lutheran

Church

5:15 - 6:00 PM Please sign up!

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Please pray for Zion Members in the Military.

Buck Thornton Bryce Johnson Marck Schlafman Shaundra Ziemann-Bolinske Shannon Ziemann Austin Link Steven Trautman Jared Juntunen Yurick Martis

Study Texts: The Baptism of Our Lord

Memory Verse: Isaiah 42:1 “Here is My Servant whom I will uphold; here is My Chosen One in whom I delight; I have put My Spirit upon Him. He will bring justice to the nations.”

THE OLD TESTAMENT LESSON: Isaiah 42:1-9 1. Who will bring justice to the nations? 2. Where will his voice not be heard? 3. In faithfulness he will bring what? 4. What will not be crushed? 5. Who created the heavens and stretched them out? 6. What does the LORD have to say? 7. He will appoint you to what? 8. Those in darkness will be brought out of what?

THE EPISTLE LESSON: Romans 6:1-11 1. What question does Paul ask? 2. Are we to now live in sin? 3. What happened when were baptized into Christ? 4. How might we live a new life? 5. What happens if we are united with Jesus? 6. What happens to those who die? 7. Can Jesus die again? 8. What are we to now count ourselves?

THE GOSPEL LESSON: Matthew 3:13-17 1. Where did Jesus come from? 2. Why did Jesus come to the River Jordan? 3. What was John’s reaction? 4. What was Jesus’ answer? 5. What did Jesus do after He was baptized? 6. What did the heavens do? 7. How did the Spirit of God appear? 8. What did the voice from heaven say?

Lesson for Next Sunday: Second Sunday after Epiphany

Isaiah 49:1-7 1 Corinthians 1:1-9 John 1:29-42a

Worship Attendance

Jan.

Sat, Jan 4 5:00 p.m 41 Sun, Jan 5 8:30 a.m. 77 (61) 10:45 a.m. 109

MTD General Offering $ 10,427

Avg. Budgt Monthly Exp $ 49,000

Sermon

“The Baptism of Jesus”

Matthew 3:13-17 Summary

Today the children learned about “Jesus and Zacchaeus” in Luke 19:1-10. When Jesus went to Zacchaeus’s house, He demonstrated that God blesses and fills our hungry souls with His gifts.

Consider discussing, “How did Jesus show His care for Zacchaeus? How does He show

His care for us?”

Questions:

For personal & family Bible Study

Jan 12, 2020

Series C revised

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Zion Events This Week

WAYS TO GIVE AT

ZION LUTHERAN

Envelope

cash + check

Online

zionbismarck.org

Mobile

Text: “zionbismarck”

To: 77977

M O N T U E W E D T H U F R I S A T S U N 13 9:30 AM Zion Staff Mtg 7:00 PM AA Mtg

14 6:00 AM Leadership

Mtg

15 5:15 PM Meal 6:00 PM Confirmation 6:00 PM Kings Kids 6:45 PM Zion Bells 7:30 PM Youth Group

16 1:30 PM

Ladies

Bible

Study

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18 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Contemporary Worship w/ Comm

19 Grandparents Day/ Bake Sale 8:30 AM Traditional Worship w/Comm 9:30 AM Bible Study 9:40 AM Sunday School 9:45 AM Zion MWL 10:45 AM Blended Worship 12:00 PM BSMT RSVD

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Zion

Lutheran Church

Paving the Parking Lot

Check out Zion’s App

You will find the opportunity

to donate to the

Fund on a weekly, monthly,

or annual basis.

Financial

Talk with one of our financial planners

to arrange your long term support.

Join Us!

Attend and support upcoming Fundraising events.

Watch for dates and times, then join us,

bring your family and friends

for fun and fellowship!

Grandparent’s Sunday

January 19th

The Board of Youth Family Ministry are asking Pre-school - 12

th grade to

bring a dozen baked goodies to be sold between services and after the

second service.

* Proceeds will go toward youth activities/education.

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Is your congregation interested in providing an outreach event/project designed to reach those who don't know Christ? Need funds to help your vision become a reality?

LCEF District grant funds are available for LCMS organiza-tions in the following districts of the Central Region: Iowa Dis-trict East, Iowa District West, Minnesota North, Minnesota South, Nebraska, North Dakota and South Wisconsin.

Lutheran Church Extension Fund is a nonprofit ministry of the Church; therefore, fiscal year end operating results are put right back into mission and ministry. LCEF is blessed by strong investors and faithful borrowers.

Each grant is $1,000.

Deadline to apply is January 31, 2020.

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MEDIA OPERATOR

Sunday, Jan 12 8:30 am: James Rath 10:45 am: Tara Hovda

Saturday, Jan 18 5:00 pm: Wyatt Hermanson

Sunday, Jan 19 8:30 am: James Rath 10:45 am: Dylan Bader

ACOLYTES

Sunday, Jan 12 8:30 am: Jayden Wolf

Wyatt Miller 10:45 am: Evan Anderson Sara Anderson

Sunday, Jan 19 8:30 am: Stella Brandt Celia Brandt 10:45 am: Jamie Bean Jessie Bean

GREETERS

Sunday, Jan 12 8:30 am: Wilbur & Mavis Pfennig 10:45 am: Eldor & Mavis Goetz

Sunday, Jan 19 8:30 am: Steve & Bonnie Chase 10:45 am: Jerome & Helen Klein

ELDER & VAN DRIVER

Sunday, Jan 12 Elder: Ken Paul Van: Fred Ehrhardt

Sunday, Jan 19 Elder: Josh Schuh Van: Oren Danielson

“MERCY IN ACTION” will take place at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran on Saturday, February

29 from 9:00am – 3:00pm. Save the date and plan to attend as we highlight ministry opportuni-

ties and hear how lives are impacted as God’s people serve the Lord with gladness. You’ll meet

Gideon, official Comfort Dog with Lutheran Church Charities and hear the amazing impact that

Comfort Dogs have when people are in crisis. Rev. Adam Filipek will present “Rich In Mercy”.

Zion Lutheran Church will share their IMPACT ONE mentorship partnership program with BHS

and SOTV will highlight our partnership with Wachter Middle School and People Matter. Rev.

Rick Jones, chaplain with Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch, will share the impact of caring for

children. Cost is $15 pre-registration or $20.00 at the door. Lunch will be provided. Register at

https://sotv-bis.org/mercy-in-action-registration/ Contact Pastor Wolfgram at 701-400-0646 or

[email protected] if you have questions or for more information.

This Week...

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Lutherans Engaged in Mission

This year, LEM is going to be serving the community of El Cenizo, Texas (on the US side of the border). We will be there February 14-23. The cost is only $400 for the entire trip! Please join us to learn more about how you might serve God as we prepare for the mission trip.

Here is a list of items that can be collected all year long & donated at either Messiah Lutheran Church, or Zion Lutheran Church. Feel free to use these items as a Sunday School offering project, or a church in-gathering:

• Layette Kits – Goal of 10

• School kits – Goal of 100 {Pencils, pens, notebooks,

crayons or markers, kid scissors, pencil sharpeners,

erasers, construction paper, rulers, backpacks}

• Hygiene kits – Goal of 50 {Full size towels (new or

gently used), washcloths, bar soap, combs/brushes,

toothbrushes, toothpaste, shampoo & conditioner (even

hotel size), band-aids, nail clippers, small lotion bottles}

• Quilts from church groups

• Clothing for kids & adults - Gently used & laundered

shirts, undershirts, sweatshirts, jeans/pants, practical

shoes or flip flops (no dressy shoes, or heels please),

socks in all sizes, undergarments, etc.

• Walmart gift cards to help with the cost of the

volunteer meals, and to purchase dried beans and

rice to hand out as giveaways.

• Toys – small gently used toys work best. Some ideas

would be small stuffed animals, balls (especially soccer

balls), outdoor games, blocks, bubbles, etc.

• This year we do not need suitcases because we are

not crossing the border, but we would store them

for future years.

Ways YOU can help: • We are looking for an individual or group who can gather, sort and label the clothing items! • Help with maintenance or oil changes for our van • Attend our “Fiesta Fundraiser” – Jan 12 at Bethel Lutheran Church • Sponsor one of the people going on the trip

If you have questions, please contact: Pastor Zellers [email protected]

or Kristin Nistler [email protected]

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Zion Lutheran Church Staff & Leadership

Zion Lutheran Church has an Automatic External Defibrillator unit located in the lower foyer below the television.

An unattended nursery for infants and parents with a changing

table, glider rocker, toys and a video feed are located up the steps and to you your right as you exit the sanctuary.

Hearing assistance is available. Please check with an usher.

Zion offers Gluten-Free communion wafers.

If you wish to receive the Gluten-free wafers, pick up a white disk from the stands before the communion rail. Show the disk to the Elder distributing wafers and leave on the communion rail when

finished.

KFUO Radio Program Guides:

Please take a program guide located on the table in back of the sanctuary or from the counter in the upper foyer.

• Sacred Music & Prayer • Worship Services • Bible Studies • Lutheran Confessions • Practical Talk • And much more!

KFUO.org worldwide.

Search “KFUO” wherever you get your podcasts.

Zion Staff

Rev. Thomas R. Marcis, Jr. Senior Pastor (701) 220-8437 Email: [email protected]

Vicar Chris Durham (701) 220-5802 [email protected]

Kristin Nistler Director of Family Ministry (701) 400-2069 Email: [email protected]

Russ Weixel Director of Junior Youth Ministry (701) 400-6492 Email: [email protected]

Gayle Little - Administrative Secretary Email: [email protected]

Michele Agnew - Associate Secretary Email: [email protected]

Zion’s Church Council

President James Rath

Vice President Jerry Cleveland

Secretary Bonnie Chase

Treasurer Fred Ehrhardt

Board of Church Properties Vacant

Board of Adult Family Ministry Travis Rau

Board of Youth Family Ministry Melanee Cleveland & Denise Anderson

Board of Lay Ministry Brian Rosin

Board of Stewardship Melody Hintz-Rau

Special Projects Board Lynette Schumaker

Zion Foundation Roland Huber

Other Zion Ministry Leaders

Music Coordinator Melissa Piatz

Hosannas Director Kathy Rooke

Bells of Zion Director Melody Hintz-Rau

Acolyte Coordinator Gary Semmel

Stephen Leader Denise Agnew

LWML President Nancy Brown Bismarck-Mandan Lutheran School Association

Evelyn Orth & Roxanne Rosin

Stephen Ministry Mission Statement

“A Christian friend who listens, cares, prays, supports, and encourages”

If you know someone who needs care and support at this time.

Please contact our Stephen Leaders:

Denise Agnew 400-1021

Llona Sailing 391-9374

Harley Trautman 391-3878

Home Bible Study Week (1-year study)

Monday (Law) Deuteronomy 7-9 Tuesday (History) II Chronicles 29-32 Wednesday (Psalms) Psalm 125-127 Thursday (Poetry) Ecclesiastes 3-4 Friday (Prophesy) Zephaniah Saturday (Gospels) Acts 11-12 Sunday (Epistles) James 4-5

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