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The

of the Zion Lutheran Church Congregation will be

Sunday, January 29th

immediately following the 9:00am worship service in the Sanctuary

Attn: Council Liaisons & Ministry Team Leaders -

Annual reports are due NOW. Please get them to the office by Jan. 8th

. THANKS!

ZION News - January A monthly publication of Zion Lutheran Church

1216 West 8th St - Davenport IA 52802 - (563) 322-3533 - ziondavenport.org

Copies of the Annual Report for 2016

will be available

in the Narthex

as of January 15th

ALL Members invited to be a

part as we review Zion's ministry

from the past year, approve a

budget for 2017 and elect

congregational leaders.

Zion’s monthly Community Dinner

will be Wed., January 18th

A “New Year celebration” Ham dinner, with good company and great

fellowship at 6:00pm

Sign up across from the office to bring what you can and Join us in being blessed to be a blessing!

Other January ‘Jewels’ . . .

Budget Forums

For those who want a pre-view of the

Finance Ministry Team’s hard work on

the 2017 budget to be submitted at the

Annual meeting, there will be two

Forums -

Jan. 15th & 22nd

at 10:15am in the Chapel

ALL members are encouraged to

attend one to get your questions

answered ahead of the Annual Meeting.

Vol. 2017 - Issue 1 January 3, 2017

From the Pastor ...

Zion News monthly - January 2017 1216 W. 8th St - Davenport IA 52802 page 2

What can I give him, poor as I am?

If I were a shepherd I would bring a lamb;

if I were a wise man I would do my part; yet what I

can I give him- give my heart. (ELW #294)

We have just gathered the wrapping paper

together for our recycle bins (!) and may still be ad-

miring our gifts from Christmas Eve. This last verse

of Christina Rosetti’s In the Bleak Midwinter recog-

nizes that God has given us all gifts. For some it is

giving life to notes on a music staff. For others it is

the ability to look at a financial spread sheet and know

which end is up. Many of you have the gift of shep-

herding others in our education ministry. And all of

you have done your part in supporting God’s work

here at Zion.

But what if we don’t think we have anything to

offer God, the world, our loved ones? These bleak

winter months are a time of darkness for some mem-

bers in our community. Grief or unemployment, sick-

ness or doubt can obscure the marvel that God has

created- our bodies, minds and spirits.

Rosetti reminds all of us that the gift God de-

sires the most is our heart- to put God first as the one

we turn to in times of joy and celebration, as well as

in times of need. To let God’s power and love direct

our thoughts and actions. When we give God our

heart we speak to God, through prayer, singing, serv-

ing, and confessing. When we give God our heart, we

also listen through prayer and through the words in

Scripture. We are strengthened and nourished to give

our heart to God through God’s holy meal, bread and

wine. We receive all these gifts in worship each

week. I look forward to another year of glorifying

and praising God for the gift of his Son here at Zion.

On the days you feel as though you do not have

anything to offer God, may you always know the gift

of God’s presence in your life, through Jesus Christ.

Tell someone about God in your life. That’s the

greatest gift we can offer God.

Pastor Karen Ullestad

Grazie … Mahalo … Asante sana …

Thank You!

THANK YOU, Zion for your gifts, prayers, cards

and greetings in this Christmas season. We rejoice

in our ministry at Zion, and look forward to

another year of sharing the Good News together!

the Zion Staff

Advent Devotional

One of our members commented that the Advent

Devotional was such a gift this year. Thank you

Carole and David Feeney, Kirby Winn, Dona Noble,

Zion Youth, Kris Preston, Janine Johnson, Keith

Haan, Tom Handlen, Char and Carl Engstrom, Cary

Scott, Libbie Babka, Beth and Mark Meyer, the Peter-

sen Family, Joe Obleton, Lisa Zosulis, Beth Longlett,

Kathy Morris, Anita Hagen and Carol Schaefer, and

Roxeann Ford for your reflections on our daily Advent

texts. My love for this congregation grew even more

through your willingness to offer yourselves in this

new way. Pastor Karen Ullestad

Baptized into …

Liam Roy Cherryholmes Dec. 11, 2016

… New Life!

Commended to God’s eternal care

Sara Kahler-Christner Johnson Dec. 8, 2016

Almighty God, source of all mercy and giver of comfort, graciously tend those who mourn that, casting all their sor-

row on you, they may know the consolation of your love…

Growing in Faith:

We want to say a big “AWESOME!” to the entire cast of the Sunday School progressive Christmas Pro-gram. You all did a terrific job all four Sundays of Advent and ALL the Zion

family delighted in it! Also a big “THANKS!” to Rosie Bates, director extraordinaire :), to our helpers who made sure our cast was here and ready for rehearsals, again to Carole Feeney for the beautiful progressive banners, and to all the SPARK leaders & families who helped us make our message clear to “Go… and Tell!” the good news of Jesus’ birth, and how blessed we are to be part of it!

Now—Looking Ahead …

Sunday mornings in January will include

Caring for Others In November and December, our Sunday School and Alleluia children collected winter wear to help keep our neighborhood children warm this win-ter! In January and February, we will take dona-tions for a "secret special offering". Please stay tuned for more information!

Martin Who? Beginning in January, on Sundays, intermediate & high school youth will be exploring Luther's life as written in When Lightning Struck.


Sunday-morning “Faith Talks”

On Sunday, January 8th, Faith Talks will

begin again after our Christmas break. We

will spend the next 3 weeks reflecting on

weekly scripture lessons and how they en-

courage our discipleship practices.

Grab a cup of coffee and a snack and join us in

Room 8. Facilitated by Janine Johnson

Sunday-Morning Fellowship T.G.I.S. (Thank-God-It’s-Sunday!)

in the Lounge 10:15am

The coffee and tea pots are on, the treats are

de-lish, and the conversation around faith &

daily life is friendly and casual.

Taste, see, and hear that the Lord is good!

Faith Formation ministries

Our 4th and 5th graders will be delving into the graphic novel, Papa Luther, during Wednesday 'Alleluia' time.

Also on Wednesdays…

Zion Wednesday evening activities with music, activities, treats, and FUN for all 3-yr olds thru 5th graders start up again on January 4th, with a family meal, followed by our rehearsals for “Belles” handbell choir and “Alleluia!” program including children’s choir & activities & fun for age 3 — 5th grade. We begin at 5:30pm and finish by 7:00. Parents are also invited to ‘hang out’ in Fellowship Hall or the Lounge upstairs while your children are singing, playing and learning.

Now is the perfect time to ‘jump in’ if your child has not been a part of it yet. Talk to Rosie Bates if you’d like to check it out or find out more.

Calendar Notes Wed., Jan. 4: 'Alleluia' Family Dinner

Sun., Jan. 8: Sunday School classes resume

Sun., Jan. 29: Zion Annual Meeting -

No Sunday School

New Year blessings to you! Your Zion Faith Formation team

Adult Learning in January …

Reaching out in Love: Outreach Ministries …


Janine's jottings ...

THANK YOU ZION FOR ALL

YOU DO!

THANK YOU Zion for your ongoing commit-

ment to the people of our neighborhood and

community. During this Advent and

Christmas season your generous gifts have

helped to make the holidays special for

many of our neighbors and friends. Working

together we provided a simple dinner in

December to about 35 people and were able

to fill 50 Christmas Ham Hop food boxes.

Your generosity and caring is deeply

appreciated by our neighbors and friends.

As I distributed the food boxes I was

thanked over and over again for the

generosity of Zion. You are a blessing.

Also THANK YOU for the gifts of hats,

mittens and scarves for the children of

Monroe and Jefferson Elementary Schools.

These will provide much needed warmth

during these upcoming cold winter days.

Also the boxes of Kleenex and hand sanitizer

will be welcomed as the cold and runny nose

season is upon us.

The students and staff of both these

neighborhood schools appreciate our re-

membering them throughout the year.

Zion’s Community Dinner this month will

“Celebrate the New Year” on January 18th

from 6:00-7:00p. We will welcome the New

Year with a dinner of ham, potatoes, veggies

and desserts. Join with neighbors, friends and

family as we share a meal together and greet

the New Year. The more the merrier and

what a great way to start the year!

Food Pantry News: A new year begins and the

pantry continues to serve our neighbors and commu-nity. Exciting news from the pantry—in Decem-ber a new refrigerator and freezer were pur-chased and delivered. These 2 new items will allow the pantry to purchase more frozen foods and will insure the safety of food need-ing refrigeration. So feel free to stop by and

take a look! Remember pantry hours are Monday & Thursday 3:30-5:00pm, and we always welcome new volun-teers. So please consider spending a couple hours with us and don’t worry if you have never helped we would love to show you around! Join us as we reach out in love.

A Happy and Blessed New Year to All. Janine

Looking ahead toward Lent … As part of our food ministry, we invite everyone to take part in another

“Pack the BackPack” Volunteer Opportunity Saturday, March 4th at RiverBend Food Bank

Log onto www.riverbendfoodbank.org/volunteer and sign up for this event. They will have a running number of participants for the two shifts (8:00-10:00am & 10:30a- 12:30p). We hope for 100 people per shift. Minimum age to participate is usually 12 years, but since it is a family event we suggest age 6 and above with guardian.

Happy “New Year” Birthdays to these Zion

Seniors who will celebrate in January!

1/02 Nancy Bell

1/07 Audrey Ernst

1/20 Grace Haller

1/20 Mary Lou Vikdal

1/24 Shirley Bradley

1/29 Rodney Behr

O.W.L.’s (Older, Wiser

Lutherans)

Feels like ol’ man winter has finally hit us

and we hope all are keeping warm during

‘hibernation’ season. In February we’ll

heat things up a bit (weather permitting)

with an outing for lunch, games and fun.

Stay tuned for details ...

In the meantime, have a safe, happy, and

blessed beginning to the new year!

Grace & Kathy, OWL planners

Morning Book Review

On Monday, January 16th at 9:00am, in Zion’s Dengler Lounge, there will be a review of Just Mercy, by Bryan Stevenson

A story of justice and redemption … a memoir that aggregates and personalizes the

struggle against injustice in the story of one activist lawyer.

Says one reviewer, “A searing, moving and infuriating memoir . . . Bryan Stevenson may, indeed, be America’s Mandela. For dec-

ades he has fought judges, prosecutors and police on behalf of those who are impoverished, black or both. . . . Injustice is easy not to no-

tice when it affects people different from ourselves; that helps explain the obliviousness of our own generation to inequity today. We

need to wake up. And that is why we need a Mandela in this country.”—Nicholas Kristof, The New York Times

Availability: Check libraries and bookstores. ALL are invited and welcome to join the group!


Seniors . . . Small Groups . . . and Such

Women’s News … Congratulations and welcome to our ZLCW Board for 2017!

Gabrielle Machalek, president Ellen Heritage vice president Carol Witt, unit secretary Taina Machalek, treasurer Sue Cherryholmes, Discipleship secretary Barb Grady & Mary Lou Kelley, Stewardship secretaries Wanda McDonnell, Justice (community) secretary Ellen Housley, Sunshine Chair

Thanks be to God for the mission we share …

as a community of women created in the image of God, called to discipleship in Jesus Christ and empowered by the Holy Spirit!

Attn: Zion Men

ALL MEN OF ZION are invited to a monthly Breakfast, Bible

study, and fellowship one Saturday each month, beginning

this year on January 21st

, at 8:00am at the Hickory

Gardens restaurant in Davenport (a week later this month

than our ‘usual’ day—hope everyone’s schedule will accommodate).

Bring your Bible — and a guest if you know someone

who’d like to come!

Call Tom Handlen (391-0825) if you are interested but

have not attended before.

Figures & Financial Facts

As of December 31st (100% through the budget year),

Zion has received 96.4% toward Giving, and spent 95.1% of budget expenses,

finishing the year with a modest surplus.

God’s work … our hands. Thanks be to God!

MANY THANKS TO ALL WHO GAVE

the Poinsettias, Wreaths, and Trees for Christmas services.

Given by

Kathy Anderson &Sharon Neilson memory of parents: Laverne & Marianna Johnston

Kathy Anderson & Sharon Neilson memory of grandparents: Anna & Karlo Rindler

and John & Jenny Johnston

Libbie, Grace & Sarah Babka memory of Ralph, Lois & Jeff Kershaw

Cherryholmes Family honor of US Military & families serving overseas

Bill & Penny Dressler memory of Loved Ones –and– honor of Family

Matt, Molly, Grace, Carter & Sarah memory of Brian Clapp & Our Grandparents

Engstrom

Carl & Char Engstrom memory of Loved Ones

Audrey Ernst memory of Loved Ones

David & Carole Feeney memory of Loved Ones

Jon & Anne Flynn memory of Loved Ones

Mike Gohlmann & Joyce Jentz memory of Loved Ones

Larry & Kathy Goodknight memory of Loved Ones

Anita Hagen & Family memory of Bud Hagen

Anita Hagen honor of Nicholas Justin Mannhardt

Steve & Nancy Howland honor of Family

Steve & Sue Keller honor of Children & Grandchildren

Chris & Sharon Lorenzen memory of Loved Ones

Alice Lynch honor of Sunday School Teachers

Al & Wanda McDonnell memory of Loved Ones

Mark & Beth Meyer memory of Loved Ones –and– honor of Family

Mark & Beth Meyer thanksgiving for Grandchildren

Morris Family memory of Loved Ones

Noble Family honor & memory of Grandparents

Kris Preston honor of Family

Chris & Sharon Lorenzen memory of Loved Ones

Gene & Donna Rome memory of parents: Gene & Leona Rome

and Bill & Doris Evans

Gene & Donna Rome honor of Grandchildren

Cary Scott memory of Mel Scott –and– honor of Family

Pastor Karen Ullestad memory of family who have died

Mary Lou Vikdal memory of Allen Vikdal

Mary Lou Vikdal honor of children: Dianne, Karen, David, Yvonne

& families

Judie Vollenweider memory of Opal Brickley

Judie Vollenweider memory/honor of parents, Helen & Chuck

* * * * * * * * * * * *


Augustana College Invites You to a CELEBRATION & MUSICAL TRIBUTE to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Saturday, January 14, 2017

Community Youth Forum 3:00pm — Wallenberg Hall Community Celebration, “Solidarity: Use Your Voice” 6:00pm—Centennial Hall An evening of inspirational words, awards, music and dance.

Call 309-794-8275 for more information.


ALTAR FLOWERS ‘GIVING’

– JANUARY

Jan. 1 - OPEN Jan. 8— OPEN Jan. 15—OPEN Jan. 22— OPEN Jan. 39—OPEN Thank you to all who gave Poinsettias & Wreaths for Christmas services! If you haven’t yet picked up your plant,

please do so as soon as possible.

The new flower chart for 2016 is posted now. Please sign

up for a Sunday –or- an alternate offering, to the fund of

your choice in lieu of flowers.

USHERS – January 2017

Steve & Sue Keller, Bill & Penny Dressler, Anthony Howland Attn: Ushers ...

WE NEED MORE OF YOU!! Please ask someone you think might be interested in the easy job and let Darrell Longlett or the Zion office know so we can call them with details.

Assisting Ministers - January

Jan. 1 - Dona Noble Jan. 8 - Doug Kalkwarf Jan. 15 - Anna Winn Jan. 22 - Kris Preston Jan. 29 - Julie Kalkwarf

Lectors— January 2017

Jan. 1 - Janine Johnson

Jan. 8 - OPEN Jan. 15 - OPEN

Jan. 22 - OPEN

Jan. 29 - OPEN (sign up across from the Zion office)

Greeters for January 2017

Jan. 1 Cary Scott

Jan. 8 Gene & Donna Rome

Jan. 15 Chuck Dau

Jan. 22 Mary Lou Vikdal & Libbie Babka

Jan. 29 Jerry & Barb Grady

We NEED GREETERS! Sign up across from the Zion office to help out with this EASY and FUN ministry of hospitality!

Communion Set-up & Clean-up - JANUARY -

Jan. 1 - Altar Care (intinction) Jan. 8 - Kealey family (intinction) Jan. 15 - Winn family (intinction) Jan. 22 - Flynn family (intinction) Jan. 29 - Babka family (intinction)

LINENS Care: Altar Care THANKS!

TELLERS – JANUARY

Jan. 1 Chuck Dau, Carl Engstrom, Eva Hammond, Lisa Zosulis

Jan. 8 John & Roxeann Ford, Bill & Penny Dressler

Jan.15 Stu Goldsmith, Delores Smith, Matt Engstrom

Jan.22 Mark & Beth Meyer, Sue Keller, Gene Rome

Jan.29 Mark & Beth Meyer, Mike Detmer, Lisa Z.

ACOLYTES – JANUARY 2017

Jan. 1 OPEN—any volunteers?

Jan. 8 Kate Kealey & Jessica Elliott

Jan. 15 Grace Engstrom & Anna Winn

Jan. 22 Addison & Peyton Flynn

Jan. 29 Grace & Sarah Babka THANKS BE TO GOD FOR EACH OF YOU!! Please contact one of your fellow Zion Acolytes if you need a sub or to switch for the date we are counting on you. Beth has names & numbers in the Zion office.

(322-3533) PEACE! Jody Kealey

ATTENDANCE in DECEMBER

Dec. 4 75 Christmas Eve 199

Dec.11 127 Christmas Day 45

Dec.18 62

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