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ZION’S LUTHERAN CHURCH
1801 East Second Street
Defiance, OH 43512
Rev. Timothy Reynolds, Pastor
419-782-8781
Fax: 419-782
-6719
November 2014
www.zionslutheranchurch.comVisit our website at:
Church Office Email:
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Righteousness through Faith – whose righteousness and whose faith?
“…now, apart from the law, the righteousness of God has been disclosed, and is at- tested by the law and the prophets, the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus
Christ for all who believe.” Paul’s letter to the Church at Rome, 3.21 -22
It’s a question that has been battled for centuries: About whose righteousness does
Paul speak? Is it my own “getting right with God” that draws me closer to salvation,or is it an “alien righteousness” outside of me (specifically, from God), that makesme “right with God”?
The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther, Augustinian monk that he was, struggled with always doing the rightthing, so that at the great Day of Judgment he would be judged on God’s side. Not until his impris-onment in the tower at Wartburg Castle did he have a breakthrough. In an event called affection-ately, the “tower experience”, as Luther translated the bible into German, he encountered in a newway the above quoted words from Paul’s letter to the Romans. In a moment of clarity, he realizedthat God’s righteousness and not his own mattered in the arena of salvation. Luther suffered from aMedieval piety that pushed him to see himself as worthless as “maggot fodder” and utterly incapa-
ble of attaining God’s righteousness. When he realized that God’s righteousness made him fit for God’s righteousness, a great burdenlifted from his heart – he understood for the first time Reformation grace. Now all that remainedwas faithfulness.
In the centuries since Luther, debates have waged over the subject of this faith – is it my faith inGod that saves me, or is it God’s faithfulness to humanity that saves? In Paul’s words, both mean-ings can be understood. What if Paul’s intent is that the Romans, and we know that salvation iscompletely God’s act? What if my act of faithfulness is nothing more than a faith-filled, trusting re-sponse to a righteous and faithful God who has chosen me simply out of love?
I choose to believe that the Reformation breakthrough is just that – God’s act in love toward hu-manity. Period. How I choose to respond to God’s action does not determine my salvation, but theextent to which I have accepted God’s love toward me. Period. It seems too simple, doesn’t it? Ithink that was Luther’s difficulty as well. He wanted to know that he had accomplished something,that he had worked in order to garner God’s attention. When he realized that God’s actions far out-weighed his own, Luther realized the depth and breadth of God’s grace.
So, how hard do you work for God’s attention? You know, you can stop trying so hard – you al-ready have God’s righteousness and faithfulness! Thanks be to God alone!
Peace, Pr. Tim
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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 needand 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 ospeaking with Pastor whenever the need arises. He wants to know your concerns to help provide solution or answers to your questions. He remains the best resource within our congregation to shar
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 yowhen your needs might require someone to talk with other than Pastor Tim. We are grateful for the opportunity to serve the members of Zion’s Lutheran Church and we encourageyou to reach out to your deacon whenever the need arises. Please call the church office for any assistance.
Dick Anderso
Operation Christmas ChildGet Ready — Get Set — SHOP!!
We’ll be filling boxes of gifts for children once again this year.
Boxes are available from John Diehl.
Collection Due Date: November 16
HARVEST WEEKEND — November 22 and 23
Zion’s food pantry is in need of the following items:all kinds of canned fruit, applesauce, cream soups
for cooking, chunky soups, chili, canned beef stew,manwich sauce, chicken noodle soup, ramen noo-dles, hamburger helper or other boxed meals, cere-al, pancake mix, syrup, canned meats, tuna, drynoodles, dried pasta, spaghetti sauce, Kleenex, toothpaste, shampoo, soap,deodorant, and toilet paper. We do not need green beans, corn, tomatosoup, or baked beans. Please bring your donations and place them in thechest in front of the office or in the sanctuary in front of the pews.
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SLIME TIME
Bring the kids and their friends!
Come out and watch the fun!
Saturday, November 1st from 6-8 pm
at St. Paul Lutheran Church
Little FreeLibrary
The book box hasbeen installed in theprayer garden andfilled with donatedbooks for exchanging. All can enjoy agood book in the comfort of the gaze-bo or in the prayer garden. Take abook home to read or sit and enjoy agood book in one of our cozy chairs.Little Free Library locations are listednationally at www.littlefreelibrary. orgfor travelers to visit while on their journeys.
RAVEN’S COIN VORTEX
December 13, 2014
10 am — 8 pm
Volunteers are needed to
raise money for the
RAVEN’S organization. Signup sheet in the Narthex.
Demonstrate your
thankfulness this
season
Each holiday season, Zion’s anticipatesand relies on a seasonal increase in contri-
butions. It is through the donations of everyindividual and family in the congregationthat we are able to carry on our work nowand throughout the year.
If you need a convenient way to make re-curring contributions or plan to make an ad-ditional gift before the end of the year, weencourage you to check out our electronicgiving option, Simply Giving. As the pace of
life speeds up around the holidays, youmay find electronic giving a most welcomeway to make contributions.
To set up a recurring giving schedule,please complete a Simply Giving paper au-thorization form available from the churchsecretary or Gwen Anderson and return itto the church office.
Thank you for your generosity and support!
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CHRSIN MPATY
We pray for God’s comfort for thefollowing family who recently lost a
loved one:
The family of Katherine May Gick, niece of Wilbur &Margaret Gick, who died on October 20, 2014
A huge thank you to all of the volunteer instructors for Sunday School and for
the Wednesday Night Kids Club.
Sandy Eis, Deb Engel, Annie Reynolds, Sue McKibben, Lexi Eis, Eric Engel, Le-
nore Doctor, Linda Hardy, Pastor Tim, and Audrey Eis.
QUILTS OF COMPASSION
“Bringing Help and Hope to the Hurting”
meets on November 2nd at noon in Luther Hall.
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Human Trafficking: How To Help Locally
Modern day slavery is on the rise in our nation and Ohio is one of the most prevalent stateswhen it comes to incidents of human trafficking. We see thousands of men, women, and childrenbeing forced into slavery through the labor and sex industries. In an effort to battle this right herein northwest Ohio, the Human Trafficking Protection Project was developed within Legal Aid ofWestern Ohio, Inc. The project works to provide legal assistance, as well as collaboration to meetthe physical and emotional needs of victims. This effort requires participation from many people inthe area to offer a
holistic
path to
recovery.
We need your help
to meet these survivor needs. Our
most pressing need at this time is in the form of $25 gift cards. Both grocery/super -center and gascards are needed as we help these survivors with basic essentials, transportation and housing. Ifyou would like to help, gift cards can be dropped off at the LAWO office at 118 Clinton Street,Suite 101 Defiance, OH 43512 . There is a mail slot in the front door for after hours donations.Please place in an envelope with attention to “HTPP.” If you need to arrange an alternate dona-tion drop or have any questions, please email Kelly King at [email protected].
Kelly King: Education/Awareness Coordinator LAWO, Inc Human Trafficking Protection Project
Teacher’s Meeting
Sunday, November 9
at 11:00 a.m.
for all Sunday School &
Wednesday Kids Club
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Library news…
Right now most of the books in the library have been donated. Here are a few that might be of in-terest:
“Laugh Your Way to Grace” by Rev. Susan Sparks. Rev. Sparks is an ex-lawyer turned comedi-an and Baptist minister. This is a book about how humor and laughter have everything to do withGod. Laughter can help you: find perspective when faced with adversity, heal-emotionally, physi-cally and spiritually, keep your faith when God is silent, live with elegance, beauty and generosityof spirit.
“Snake Oil” by Rev. Becca Stevens. Rev. Stevens is an Episcopal priest at Vanderbilt University.She is also the founder of Thistle Farms and Magdalene. These two social enterprises work handin hand serving women who have survived prostitution, trafficking, and addiction. Rev Stevenscalls herself a “snake oil seller”. She infuses natural oils with powerful stories and believes theyhelp heal the world.
“Mighty Be Our Powers” by Leymah Gbowee. In a time of death and terror, Leymah Gboweebrought Liberia’s women together—and together, they led a nation to peace. This is a grippingchronicle of a journey from hopelessness to empowerment that will touch all who dream of a betterworld. Ms. Gbowee is also a noble peace prize winner.
“Wounded Trapped and Voiceless” by Emily Greta. Imagine being trapped in your own body!This is a true story of Phyllis Klenk and her battle to prove she is alive. Unable to move or com-municate this book draws you into her incredible journey from walking with God to a triumphantemergence from coma to life.
We also have several books of fiction by authors such as: Janet Hitchcock, Wanda Brunstettler,
Dale Cramer, Beverly Lewis, Janette Oke, and Tracie Peterson to name a few.
We would like to enhance the library with some new releases. What type of books are you inter-ested in reading? We welcome your input (you can leave the information in the church office).
____ Bible Studies/devotionals _____Christian living/motivational ____ biography/autobiography _____Lutheran materials & information
____ health issues _____non-fiction
____ fiction _____children, youth, teen
____ audio/visual materials _____other_________________________
What are some of your favorite books and/or authors?____________________________
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WORSH I P
SCH EDULE
Saturday 5:00 pm
Sunday 9:45 am
DCTV 5You may watch Zion’s Lutheran
Worship services on Wednesdays
@ 6:00 p.m. and Sundays at 8:00
a.m. on DCTV 5 Defiance, OH.
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LLSLutherans of
Long Standing
NOVEMBER 4, 2014
2:00 p.m.
In Luther Hall
Men’s Fellowship
meets every Tuesday
at 9:00 a.m. in the Library
ORGANIC COFFEE & TEA PRICES
Breakfast Blend $ 8.00
Decaf Breakfast Blend $ 9.00
English Breakfast Tea $ 3.00
Equal
Exchange
offee
On sale throughout the year!!!!
The Book Group
meets onMonday,
Nov. 10 at12:00 pm
for lunch atLefty’s Piz-
za. Contact MarshaDeniston at 419-782-6859
for more information.
Young at Heart
meets on WEDNESDAY,
Nov. 12 2014
at 11:30 am, at efty’s Pizza
Sisters in Christ will meet
aer worship on Novem-
ber 16.
Cards will be placed in the
Narthex to be signed on
November 23.
Sisters in Christ
ScrapbookClub
Meets Saturday, Nov. 1, from 8:00
a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Hofer
Room. Bring your own drink and a
snack to share. See Lenore Doctor
for more informaon.
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Worship and
MusicCommittee
Meets onNov. 13.
See Neal Denistonfor moreinformation.
D E A D L I N E S
BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENT
Every Thursday at 9:00 a.m.(unless otherwise noted)
December
NEWSLETTER DEADLINE
November 14th
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November 2014
LESSONS
NOV 1 & 2 ALL SAINTSRevelation 7:9-17
Psalm 34:1-10, 22
1 John 3:1-3
Matthew 5:1-12
NOV 8 & 9 LIFE IN THE HOLY TRINITY 22 Amos 5:18-24
Psalm 70
1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
Matthew 25:1-13
NOV 15 & 16 LIFE IN THE HOLY TRINITY 23Zephaniah 1:7, 12-18
Psalm 90:1-12
1 Thessalonians 5:1-11
Matthew 25:14-30
NOV 22 & 23 CHRIST THE KINGEzekiel 34:11-16, 20-24
Psalm 95:1-7a
Ephesians 1:15-23
Matthew 25:31-46
NOV 29 & 30 ADVENT 1
Isaiah 64: 1-9 Psalm 80: 1-7, 17-19
1 Corinthians 1:3-9
Mark 13:24-37
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Snowbirds ….
Please rememberto notify the office
when you will beheading south forthe winter. Updated
addresses for long-term movesare greatly appreciated when itcomes time to mail out churchcommunications, annual giving
statements, envelopes, etc.
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SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WED THURSDAY FRIDAY SATUR-
DAY
1
7:30 a Weight
Watchers
8:00a Scrapbook-ing
11:00a New
Heights Sat class
5:00 p Worship
2
TURN CLOCKS
BACK 1 HOUR
9:00 a Sunday
School
9:45 a Worship
11:00 a Endow-
ment
12:00 p Quiltsof Compassion
3
Pastor’s Day O
8:00 p Barber-
shoppers
4
9:00 a Men’s
Fellowship
9:00 a Weight
Watchers
1:00 p Text Study
2:00 p LLS
5:00 p Lighten Up
7:00 p Bible Study
5
7:00 a Women @
Cabin Fever
5:30 p Meal
5:45 p Kids’ Club
6:00 p Bells
7:00 p Choir
6
9:00 a Bullen
Announcements
due
5:00 p TOPS
7
1:00 p New
Heights Fri class
8
7:30 a Weight
Watchers
11:00a New
Heights Sat class
1-4 Teen Leaders
5:00 p Worship
9
9:00 a Sunday
School
9:45 a Worship
11:00 Teacher’s
meeng
10
VETERAN’S DAY
OBSERVANCE
OFFICE CLOSED
Pastor’s Day O
12:00 p Book
Group at Lefy’s
8:00 p Barber-
shoppers
11
9:00 a Men’s
Fellowship
9:00 a Weight
Watchers
1:00 p Text Study
5:00 p Lighten Up
7:00 p Bible Study
12
7:00 a Women @
Cabin Fever
11:30 a Young at
Heart at Lefys
5:00 p Food Pantry
Sign Up
5:30 p Meal
5:45 p Kids’ Club
6:00 p Bells
7:00 p Choir
13
9:00 a Bullen
Announcements
due
12:00 p Worship
& Music Meeng
5:00 p TOPS
14
1:00 p New
Heights Fri class
3:00 p.m. NEWS-
LETTER DEADLINE
15
7:30 a Weight
Watchers
11:00a New
Heights Sat class
5:00 p Worship
16
9:00 a Sunday
School
9:45 a Worship
11:00 a Sisters
in Christ
Operaon
Christmas Child
boxes due
17
Pastor’s Day O
8:00 p Barber-
shoppers
18
9:00 a Men’s
Fellowship
9:00 a Weight
Watchers
1:00 p Text Study
5:00 p Lighten Up
7:00 p Deacons
19
7:00 a Women @
Cabin Fever
5:30 p Meal
5:45 p Kids’ Club
6:00 p Food Pantry
Pick Up
6:00 p Bells
7:00 p Choir
20
9:00 a Bullen
Announcements
due
5:00 p TOPS
7:00 p COUNCIL
21
1:00 p New
Heights Fri class
22
7:30 a Weight
Watchers
11:00a New
Heights Sat class
5:00 p Worship
HARVEST SATUR-
DAY
23
9:00 a Sunday
School
9:45 a Worship HARVEST SUN-
DAY
11:00 a Sign
Cards
24
Pastor’s Day O
8:00 p Barber-shoppers
25
9:00 a Bullen
Announcements
due9:00 a Men’s
Fellowship
9:00 a Weight
Watchers
1:00 p Text Study
5:00 p Lighten Up
26
7:00 a Women @
Cabin Fever
NO MEALS
NO CHOIRS
27
OFFICE CLOSED
28
OFFICE CLOSED
29
7:30 a Weight
Watchers
5:00 p Worship
30
9:00 a Sunday
School
9:45 a Worship
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ALTAR FLOWERS
2 Paul & Kate Frank
9 Donna Schindler
16 AVAILABLE
23 AVAILABLE
30 AVAILABLE
BULLETINS
2 Judy Mekus
9 AVAILABLE
16 Karen Bowling
23 AVAILABLE
30 AVAILABLE
ALTAR DUTY
2 Cindy Wendell 9 Marsha Leaders
16 Kate Frank
23 Kate Frank
30 Kate Frank
LECTOR & DEACON for Sunday 9:45 am
(* DEACONS)
2 * Tom Boals, Cindy Wendell 9 Carl Snyder
16
* Dick Anderson, Craig McKibben
23 Sue McKibben
30 Mary Boals
FELLOWSHIP HOUR for Sunday 9:45 am
2 Barb & Gene Vogel 9 Linda & Larry Wagner
16 Cindy & Bill Wendell 23 Leona & Chuck Bailey
30 Annie Reynolds
ACOLYTES & CRUCIFERS for Sunday 9:45 am
Acolytes Crucifers
2 Luke Reynolds Eric Engel 9 Sophie Reynolds Lexi Eis
16 Austin Hubbard Ashley Hubbard
23 Luke Reynolds Eric Engel 30 Choir Choir
OFFERING COLLECTORS for Sunday 9:45 am
1st Sunday Randy Groll & Mary Boals
2nd Sunday
Bill Brownson & Randy Groll
3rd Sunday Mary Boals & Cindy Wendell
4th Sunday Marsha Leaders & Chuck Bailey
5th Sunday Randy Groll & Mary Boals
USHERS for Sunday 9:45 am 1st Sunday John Diehl 2nd Sunday Shawn Faryniarz
3rd Sunday Laurie & Dwaine Schey
4th Sunday Tom & Mary Boals
5th Sunday Youth
HOSTS for Saturday 5:00 pm
1 Sonia Bussing & Helena Morris
8 Barb & Gene Vogel 15 Donna Ripke & Bob Thomas
22 Bob & Nancy Swingle
29 Donna Ripke & Bob Thomas
LECTOR & DEACON for Saturday 5:00 pm
(* DEACONS)
1 * Doug Eis
8 AVAILABLE
15
* Dawn McKibben
22 AVAILABLE
29 AVAILABLE
OFFERING COUNTERS
John Jacob, Gene Vogel, & Larry Wagner. Subs: Bob Thomas, Dwaine Schey, Sue McKibben
AUDIO-VISUAL
Doug Eis, Dale Worline, Stormy Gutman, ShaunHolley.
IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO FULFILL YOUR COMMITMENT,
PLEASE ARRANGE FOR A SUBSTITUTE AND INFORM THE
CHURCH OFFICE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
Faith Active in Love November 2014
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ZION’S EMAIL ADDRESSES
Office Secretary - [email protected]
Pastor - [email protected]
Treasurer - [email protected]
Website-
www.zionslutheranchurch.com
COUNCIL MEMBERS
2014
Tom Boals, President
Shawn Farnyiarz, VicePresident
Gwen Anderson, Treasurer
Laurie Schey, Secretary
Mary Boals
Karen Bowling
John Diehl
Lenore Doctor
Alexis Eis
Audrey Eis
Stormy Gutman
Carl Snyder
Mark Stephens
COUNCIL MEETS ONthe third Thursday of each
month (except July)
at 7:00 p.m.
DEACONS
Dick Anderson
Tom Boals
Audrey Eis
Doug Eis
Linda Hardy
Craig McKibben
Dawn McKibben
Patty VanDemark
Cindy Wendell
ZION’S MISSION STATEMENT
“Driven by God’s spirit we will grow in faith and make Christ’s love known”
O F F I E H O U R S
Monday- Friday
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
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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
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Prayer List
Church Council hasenacted a policy re-garding the namesplaced on the churchprayer list in the bulle-tin. If you would likeprayers on the list forlonger than 3 weeks,please make another
request. Requests canbe sent to the churchoffice via phone 419-782-8781 or by emailat:zion111@embarqmail.
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