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ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH • BUFFALO, MN JULY 2010

Sunday Worship Services

8:30 am Traditional Worship in the Sanctuary with nursery available 9:45 am Family Express in Trinity Hall 10:30 am Jubilee Worship in the Sanctuary with nursery available

Sunday School

Available for children ages 3 to grade 6 at 8:30 and 10:30 during the school year

Monday Evening Worship

7:00 pm Worship at Historic Marysville in June, July & August

Wednesday Nights

Programs for elementary students, choirs, handbells, confirmation and supper during the school year.

Contact Us

Email [email protected] Online www.ZionBuffalo.org Office Hours Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm (12:00pm summer Fridays) Church Office (763) 682-1245 Fax (763) 684-1967 Street Address 1200 Highway 25 South, Buffalo (across from 13th St S.) Mailing Address PO Box 88, Buffalo, MN 55313

Prayer Requests

Call the church office at 763.682.1245 or visit Zion online at ZionBuffalo.org with your prayer requests. If you want a pastoral visit or would like to be included in pastoral prayers during worship, please use a yellow pew card or call the church office.

Address, Phone & Email Corrections

Zion maintains a database of all its members. If you have had any changes to your address, phone number, marital status, etc. please contact Angela with your name, phone number and the changes that need to be made.

If You Are Ill

Hospitals no longer notify churches when their members are admitted for care. Call 763.682.1245 and let us know so we can support you with prayer and with presence.

Weekly Bulletin Insert

Deadline: Thursdays at Noon

The Voice

A monthly publication of Zion Lutheran Church

Upcoming Deadlines

July 19 for August 2010 Issue

August 16 for September 2010 Issue

Editor: Angela Bengtson

[email protected]

This Month’s Cover

Sandy, Pat & Idella greeting VBS participants

Zion Staff

Ted Vanderpan: Senior Pastor

ext. 304 | [email protected]

Karri Anderson: Interim Associate Pastor


Sherilyn Burgdorf: Shared Ministry Director


Roxie Otten: Co-Director of Christian Education


Holly Husom: Co-Director of Christian Education


Myron Crawford: Director of Youth Ministries


Jim Onstad: Youth Staff

Diane Montplaisir: Administrative Secretary


Angela Bengtson: Communications & Membership


Sue Stensrud: Financial Secretary


Tom Janzen: Interim Building & Grounds Manager

[email protected]

Holly Husom: Interim Part Time Custodian

Jennifer Weese & Tina Eich: Nursery Staff

Michael Walsh: Coordinator of Music

Congregational Council

Kevin Bergquist

Roger Brenny

Carol Clark

Dirk Foster

Tracy Gurneau

Kelly Hanson

Devonne Kent

Charles Krause

Sue Lyrek

Colleen Manninen

Scott Morin

Steve Peterson

Dave Schmidt

Doug Schmidt

Zion seeks to share Christ‟s word, strengthen faith and serve those in need. 2

Information

Worship Schedule

Sunday, July 4

Sixth Sunday after Pentecost

Luke 10:1-11, 16-20

Pastor Karri Preaching

Sunday, July 11

Seventh Sunday after Pentecost

Luke 10:25-37

Pastor Ted Preaching

Sunday, July 18

Eighth Sunday after Pentecost

Luke 10:38-42


Sunday, July 25

Ninth Sunday after Pentecost

Luke 11:1-13


July 7 Baptism Class

The next class for new or prospective

parents wishing to schedule a baptism at

Zion will be at 6pm on Wednesday,

July 7.

Expectant parents as well as those who

already are parents may attend the class.

Scheduling of baptisms will take place at

the class.

I often hear people say something about the size of Zion like, “Zion is a large church.” So what makes a church a “large church?” Both the number of people and the way a church functions make a church a “large church.”

The number of people that participate in Zion‟s ministry is what most people mean when they indicate that Zion is a large church. For instance, did you know that:

Based on a membership of 4,000 Zion is about the 35th largest of 10,400 ELCA congregations.

Our average worship attendance (everyone in the building on Sunday morning) is 885 which places Zion in the top 0.5% of all ELCA congregations for size.

Based on average attendance Zion is about the 60th largest ELCA congregation.

When you look at the numbers, Zion is a large church. But numbers only tell part of the story. Another thing that distinguishes a large church from a smaller church is the way it functions. Last month I identified some characteristics of large churches:

An emphasis on excellence in music and programming

The congregation is made up of many “small congregations”

Members cannot know everyone – relationships form around common interests

The role of the Senior Pastor becomes more focused/less general

Staff become competent experts in their field, leading ministries with members

Decision making has several layers; elected leaders, staff, and committees

Pastoral care comes not just from the pastoral staff

Several of those bullet points are about the relationships we experience in a large church. Great relationships can be found in any size church. There is very little difference between the following two statements;

I know everyone but I know some people really well.

I don‟t know everyone but I know some people really well.

Both of the statements reflect meaningful, supportive relationships found in a church. In the large church, members cannot know everyone and so relationships form around common interests. Thus, large churches like Zion are made up of many small congregations. The large number of ministries, small groups, and worship experiences at Zion provide a variety of places for people to get to know others. Our common mission “To share Christ’s word, strengthen faith and serve those in need,” holds us together. Each of us can find a part of the mission that is particularly important and meaningful for us, which gives us a place to participate.

Understanding these dynamics can help us understand what to expect of life in a larger church. Stay tuned as next month I write about the role of paid staff in the large church.

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From the Pastor

What Makes A Church Large?

Summer Second Wednesdays are Back

Second Wednesdays were a hit last summer. All who came enjoyed the meals, the conversation and connections as well as the worship, and the variety of activities. Make memories this summer with an evening celebrating music and worship.

Supper served 5-6pm

BBQ sandwiches and root beer floats will be served. Free-will donations to cover the cost will be accepted.

Worship service at 6:15

The worship service led by youth director Myron Crawford will include some Gospel music, and will last about a half-hour.

Adult Education Program at 7pm

How Christians Worship

Christians worship with a wide variety of styles. Have you ever heard of snake handlers in worship? Have you ever wondered where the phrase “holy rollers” comes from? Do you know who the “liturgical police” are? All of these things have something to do with Christian worship. Pastor Ted will lead an adult education session on “Make A joyful Noise – How Christians Worship.” We will look at historical, generational, and ethnic trends in Christian worship and have an opportunity to reflect on our own preferences for worship.

Senior High Graceland at 7pm

Music: What Are You Listening To?

Gather with other students entering grades 9-12 to discuss the power of our choices, even in music.

Family Activity at 7pm

S'mores and camp songs led by Roxie down by the lake for young children and children at heart.

Harvest of Hands at 7pm

The HOH craft group will work on a bead project.

Baptisms

May 9

Aünika Lynlei Sankey

Carter James Lance

May 23

Jaelynn Rose Kistler

May births & pastoral acts will be

reported in the July Newsletter.

Active Military

Please Pray For

Ben Pecarina

Returned from Afghanistan, stationed at Las

Vegas, NV

Cody Bauman

Deployed to Afghanistan

Chris Paulsen-Schmidt

Deployed on the USS Eisenhower

Christopher Brophy

Deployed to Iraq

Fred Pierce

Stationed at Little Rock AFB, AR

Will Dobbins

Stationed in Japan

Korey Siltman

Deployed to Basrah, Iraq

Greg Bremseth

Stationed at the MEPS in Houston, TX

DeAnna Strommen

Stationed at Fort Hood, TX

Please let the church office know of any

additions or corrections to this list.

Twins Game Sold Out

The 2010 Thrivent Lutheran Night at

the Twins game at Target Field on

August 18 is sold out, so Zion is unable

to coordinate discounted group tickets

this year.

If you belong to the Wright County

Thrivent Chapter, already have tickets

and would be interested in free bus ride

to the game, contact county board

members Barb Schmieg at (320)543-

2010 or Margo Block at (763)682-

4865 before July 18 (they may suggest

contacting your congregational

advocate, but Zion does not yet have

any volunteers for that position).

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News and Views

Make a Joyful Noise! Wednesday, July 14

Fellowship & Study

See the Dead Sea Scrolls with Zionaires

Zionaries senior group will be taking a trip to the Science Museum of Minnesota on Tuesday, July 20 (the date has been changed from July 21).

First, explore a once in a lifetime archaeological find of the 20th century, the Dead Sea Scrolls, which includes the earliest texts of the Bible.

See the St John‟s Bible which represents history‟s newest hand written, illustrated Bible. It is a monumental project with artistic and spiritual significance and was created in Minnesota at St. John‟s University.

Finally, view the 45 minute Omnitheater film, Arabia, which gives an unprecedented look at the rich history, culture, and religion of Arabia.

The transportation, tickets for the Dead Sea Scrolls, the SJU Bible, and the Omnitheater are $30 per person. Leave from the church at 9:00 and return at about 3:30. Sign up at the Church Office or call the Brennys at 682-2979.

Other upcoming Zionaires events include:

August 11: Fishing and a picnic on Lake Pulaski

Sept 15: The Museums and Gardens of St Cloud

Oct 20: Lawyer/Financial Planner speaking at Zion

Nov : Christmas Tree Decorating at the Wright County Museum

Dec 16: Lunch with the Zion Staff

Zion Book Club

The Zion Book Club will meet on

Monday, July 12, at 7pm in the Library

to discuss A Northern Light by Jennifer

Donnelly, a coming-of-age novel set in

1906 against the backdrop of the

murder that inspired Theodore Dreiser’s

An American Tragedy.

Marysville Ice Cream

Social

The annual ice cream social at

Marysville will be on Monday, August

2. Come and celebrate the beautiful

Marysville Church with some pie and

ice cream before or after the 7pm

service. The council is also planning

some fun and games!

For those of you who have never

attended a historic Marysville service,

this is the perfect opportunity to give it

a try.

Softball League

The Zion Softball Team plays in the

Churches for Christ softball league on

Friday nights at the fields on the corner

of 34 & 134. The full schedule can be

found online, and everyone is invited to

come on out and support our team.

July 9: 8pm Field 2 vs Covenant 2

July 16: 8pm Field 2 vs Delano Catholic

July 23: 7pm Field 2 vs Covenant 1

July 30: 7pm Field 1 vs St. Paul’s

August 6: 9pm Field 1 vs St. Francis

Foundation Investment

Committee

The Zion Foundation, which supports

projects outside of the normal church

budget, is currently looking for 3

congregational members to be on a new

Foundation Investment Committee.

Applicants must have knowledge and/or

expertise in financial investing.

Contact the church office or Scott

Morin.

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Making shirts at VBS … more photos at ZionBuffalo.org/VBS/Photos

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The Church is Where Everyone Matters

by Pastor Kelly Chatman of Redeemer Lutheran Church in North Minneapolis. He is currently on sabbatical.

The new Twins stadium is within walking distance of Redeemer, and they have assembled a team that is exciting to follow. At Redeemer we have several things in common with the Twins. Through our capital campaign commitments we are making improvements to our stadium; I mean building. The improvements to our building make it possible that when people walk through the doors of our church, they will find that Redeemer is accessible and that our building is easy to navigate. When people enter into the bathrooms our future physical construction will make it easy to notice the time and attention our custodian (Maggie) dedicates to keeping the building clean. When they see the improvements to lighting, cabinets and storage in the kitchen, fellowship hall and hallways, it will add to the excitement of our gatherings.

When you visit the new Twins stadium you will notice that in reality the excitement is about more than just the baseball game. The real deal is that the stadium invites people into the excitement of a gathering where people experience community and share a social transaction.

My friend, Pastor Jason VanHunnik from Westwood, invited me to be his guest at the second home game at the new Twins stadium. I enjoyed the opportunity to spend time with a good friend, on a gorgeous day, in the beautiful new stadium we are all paying a lot of money for, and shared the excitement of the new season. I also appreciated that instead of parking at the stadium we were able to walk back to Redeemer after the game.

I observed another team experience when Redeemer generously granted to our worship leader a one month sabbatical. During the time of Yolanda‟s sabbatical

we experienced the deep reservoir of talent, gifts and spirit God has blessed us with at Redeemer. During the month we were

blessed to experience how our congregation is a team with many talented members. We experienced people playing

keyboard, guitar, singing, playing tambourine and other hand instruments. Each Sunday at Redeemer adults

freely distribute hand instruments to a field of people strategically located throughout the worship space. Worship is like

a baseball game where everyone is on the team. Worship is where everyone is a participant and everybody has a place and a role to play.

I pray that during my sabbatical Redeemer will share the kind of discovery and excitement we have discovered during our worship leader‟s sabbatical. I hope the congregation will discover that Redeemer is a team with a deep bench. My prayer is that you will experience a depth and excitement that grows when new people enter and are

welcomed, not only into the church, but invited to be on the team. I hope that people will venture out into the community to share with people the promise of a church that cares about them and is relevant to their lives. I pray that people will continue to experience how Redeemer is a courageous and hope-filled place where people believe that it really only matters when everyone matters.

Kelsey in Malaysia

Kelsey has had the opportunity to join

in a couple of cultural trips a little

further from the area where she is

staying.

In May, she was able to join a group of

other YAGM volunteers in a trip up Mt.

Kinabalu. She made it to the 11,000

foot point before altitude sickness got

the better of her, and she was unable to

make the final leg.

She also made a trip to Singapore

where they visited a jazz club, an arts

show, and the Singapore Zoo. “It is a

very large zoo with so many different

animals to see and shows to catch. We

were able to watch a water show and

the elephant show! Something unique to

this zoo is that many of the cages are

open. At some parts you needed to

watch your head because there could be

a monkey or two hanging above you!”

She has shared several photos from

both trips on her blog at http://kelsey-

malaysia.blogspot.com/.

Kelsey returns home in July.

Kelsey Mackereth is a member of Zion

who is spending a year volunteering in

Malaysia with the ELCA Young Adults

in Global Mission program.

Global Mission Ministry

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“He who gives to the poor will lack nothing, but he who closes his eyes to them receives many curses.” Proverbs 28:27

What is Love INC?

Love in the Name of Christ is a proven model that networks local churches, church volunteers, and community organizations together to help people in need. Through Love INC, churches and individual Christians are mobilized to work together, across denominational lines, to provide coordinated help to the poor with basic needs such as food and clothing, to longer-term responses such as life skills training and transitional housing programs.

Founded in 1977, today there are more than 140 Love INC affiliates in 30 states, representing a network of more than 9,000 churches, 6,000 community-based organizations, and 300,000 volunteers meeting more than one million needs each year. The Love INC National Headquarters assists communities in developing new affiliates and supports existing affiliates by providing training, technical assistance, marketing materials, networking opportunities, and best practices.

Love INC – Big Woods

Love in the Name of Christ Big Woods is a newly formed affiliate aiming to improve the overall health and wellness of individuals and families in the Wright County communities of Buffalo, Maple Lake, and Hanover. Currently, Love INC - Big Woods represents a group of eight Christian churches that will address the needs of our area with more churches to come on board. By using local church members to serve as volunteers and mentors, our mission is to mobilize the church to transform lives and communities in the Name of Christ. The church doorstep is a common destination for those in need. But most churches alone cannot fully meet the needs of every homeless family, unemployed father, single mom, hungry child or senior citizen. Love INC enables churches in a community to coordinate their resources and services, so that our neighbors in need are not turned away. This is a great opportunity for Christian denominations to come together in a truly ecumenical way to transform and serve people in the Name of Christ. Through Love INC - Big Woods, forces will be joined to improve the lives of people in need, and enrich the spirits of our individual churches and the communities in the process.

Making a Difference

As Love INC - Big Woods begins to demonstrate Christ‟s love to our neighbors, we will begin to see exciting results:

Families in need will receive immediate and long-term help.

Church members will use their gifts and talents in hands-on ministry.

Churches of all denominations will work together, showing the unity of the Body of Christ.

Individuals, families, and communities will be transformed.

The cross represents:

the center of God's love for us

the very center of who Love In the

Name of Christ is

the foundation of the Church

the unifying force of the Love INC

movement

hope for the present and future

The color red represents:

the blood of Christ

the love of Jesus Christ and the

supreme sacrifice He made for us all

The heart represents:

the love of God for all

the love we have for each other, the

Church, and people in need

The color purple represents:

redemption

redemptive love

transforming love

The freehand drawing and unfinished edges

represent:

Love INC's grassroots, relational

approach to ministry

“Do not withhold good from those who deserve it, when it is in your power to act. Do not say

to your neighbor, „Come back later; I'll give it tomorrow‟—when you now have it with

you.” Proverbs 3:27-28

ZionBuffalo.org/Local 7

Community Mission Ministry

Monday July 12

6:30am Zion Day Camp

7:00pm Marysville Worship Service

7:00pm Zion Book Club

7:30pm Alcoholics Anonymous

Tuesday July 13


9:00am Harvest of Hands Crafts

9:00am Kitchen Cleaning

9:30am Staff Meeting

12:00pm LSS Counseling

7:00pm Jubilee Rehearsal

7:00pm Global Missions Committee

Wednesday July 14

Summer Second Wednesday


10:00am Devotions at Park View

5:00pm Second Wednesday Supper

6:15pm Second Wednesday Worship

7:00pm Adult Education with Pastor

Ted: How Christians Worship

7:00pm Graceland Senior High Group

7:00pm S’mores & Camp Songs

7:00pm Harvest of Hands Crafts

7:00pm Foundation Meeting

Thursday July 15


7:00pm Foundation Meeting

7:30pm Rebecca Circle

Friday July 16


9:00am LSS Counseling

Saturday July 17

Sunday July 18

Holy Communion at 8:30 and 10:30

8:30am Traditional Worship Service

9:30am Coffee Fellowship

9:45am Family Express Worship

10:30am Contemporary Worship Service,

sending service for Senior High

Chicago Mission Trip

2:00pm Park View Devotions

5:00pm “Reaching Out” Gospel Festival

at Sturges Park

Monday July 19


7:00pm Marysville Service


Tuesday July 20



9:30am Naomi Circle


5:30pm Stewardship Meeting

7:00pm Property Committee Meeting


Wednesday July 21


7:00am Men's 50+ Bible Study

9:15am Devotions at Sunrise

6:00pm Capital Campaign Meeting

7:30pm Church Council Meeting

Thursday July 22


5:00pm Wedding Rehearsal

Friday July 23



Saturday July 24

Sunday July 25




10:30am Contemporary Worship Service

Monday July 26




Tuesday July 27


9:00am Harvest of Hands Crafts




7:00pm Personnel Committee Meeting

Thursday July 1


Friday July 2



Saturday July 3

Sunday July 4

Holy Communion at 8:30, 9:45, and

10:30

Independence Day





11:45am Executive Committee Meeting

Monday July 5

Office Closed



Tuesday July 6




6:30pm Social Ministry Committee


Wednesday July 7


7:00am Men's 50+ Bible Study

6:00pm Baptism Class

7:00pm Call Committee Meeting

Thursday July 8


Friday July 9



Saturday July 10

Sunday July 11





ZionBuffalo.org/Calendar

July Calendar

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Wednesday July 28


9:00am Newsletter Assembly

9:30am Devotions at Lake Ridge

10:30am Devotions at Park View

7:00pm Harvest of Hands Crafts

Thursday July 29


Friday July 30



Gospel Festival at Sturges Park

A collaborative effort between Zion Lutheran in Buffalo and Redeemer Lutheran in Minneapolis will bring together multiple congregations to form a gospel choir which will perform on July 18 at 5pm in the Sturges Park band shell. Inclement weather location is the Zion sanctuary.

Since the concert is in Sturges Park you‟re invited to bring a picnic, your lawn chairs or blankets and enjoy a night of great music at the band shell. We may also have vendors at the park selling treats during the concert. Put the date on your calendar and invite your neighbors and friends for a great event.

Gospel music is the core unifying thread and will be presented by a mass choir, various small groups, and accomplished band members. The event will also include a praise and worship element, hip hop ministry presentations and a pastoral message.

Rehearsal information for those interested in being part of the choir for this event is available at ZionBuffalo.org/GospelFestival.

Mondays at Marysville

During June, July & August services are held each Monday evening at 7pm at the Historic Marysville Church, on County Road 9 between Buffalo and Waverly.

The Swedesburg (AKA Marysville) Church was organized by Pastor Nelson in February 1873. The same pastors served the Swedesburg and Carlslund (later know as Zion) congregations until Swedesburg disbanded in 1950 and the members joined Zion. In 1973 the building was restored to celebrate the centennial of Swedesburg, and Monday evening summer services commenced at that time.

Marysville is just a short 10-15 minute drive from downtown Buffalo. From the stoplights by the courthouse/library, head west on Lake Blvd N/CR 35. After 3 miles turn left and follow CR 35/CR 9. After 1.8 miles turn left and continue on CR 9. Marysville is a further 2.5 miles on the right. Remember that this is a little country church with no modern amenities.

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Financial Report

May 2010

General Services Fund

Income May 2010 YTD 2010 May 2009 YTD 2009 General Offering $54,619.00 $286,157.15 $64,427.93 $274,457.23

Rent and Sunday School 965.78 10,238.87 1,480.61 15,350.80

Missions and Hunger 834.00 5,328.00 959.00 5,244.00

Other Designations 1,514.00 7,210.25 1,521.00 6,434.50

Total $57,932.78 $308,934.27 $68,388.54 $301,486.53

Expenses Synod Benevolence $1,500.00 $7,500.00 $1,500.00 $7,500.00

Other General Services 48,940.77 292,117.53 48,012.98 297,558.77

Total $50,440.77 $299,617.53 $49,512.98 $305,058.77

Account Balance as of 5-31-10: $8,686.60

General Fund Note: $20,000 was borrowed from Klein Bank in 2009 on an established Line of Credit to assist with cash flow. An additional $20,000 was borrowed on 6-4-10 to pay for the parking lot seal coating which is scheduled for late June 2010. We have been making Interest only payments on this line.

Forward in Faith Fund

Income May 2010 YTD 2010 May 2009 YTD 2009 Offerings and Interest $16,346.00 $85,025.04 $21,097.87 $75,149.46

Other Receipts 0.00 0.00 0.00 1,500.00

Total Income $16,346.00 $85,025.04 $21,097.87 $76,649.46

Expenses Building Mortgage $17,087.30 $85,436.50 $17,087.30 $85,436.50

Roof/Parking Lot Loan 1,305.03 6,525.15 522.22 $2,654.75

Major Building Repairs 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

3% Tithe Expense 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

Kairos Consulting -5,000.00 5,000.00 0.00 0.00

Bank Service Charge 15.00 30.00 0.00 0.00

Total Expenses $13,407.33 $96,991.65 $17,609.52 $88,091.25

Account Balance as of 5-31-2010: $20,487.64

Thank you for your continued support of Zion Lutheran Church with your prayers, your service and your offerings.

Gifts to Zion

To the Zion Foundation in memory

of Jan Halvorson from John

Halvorson.

To the Library Fun in memory of

Robert Ziegler from Donna Stedje.

To the Zion Foundation in memory

of Robert Ziegler from family and

Zion friends.

Generous Giving to God

Luke 12:34- Jesus says, “For where your

treasure is, there your heart will be also.”

This month the Stewardship Committee

touches on value #3, “Generous

Giving,” from “Ask, Thank, Tell” by

Charles R. Lane. Mr. Lane refers to the

above Bible passage as he introduces

this value. It seems like such an obviously

true statement today. Most people have

something that gets us motivated, excited

or eager to participate. Maybe it is

some sort of hobby like gardening,

sewing, fishing, reading, singing or

maybe golfing to name a few. Many

people focus on a particular charity or

organization that helps to raise funds

and gives our time to others with

various challenges in their lives.

No matter what may excite you to

participate, remember that all of this is

possible because God has provided it to

you. Mr. Lane states that, “God’s

incredible generosity is the basis for any

call for generous giving on the part of

God’s people. We can’t out-give God.

As Christians, one of our key faith

statements must be that we will always

have enough, because God provides us

with all we need. Because God has

blessed us so generously, we can, and

must, give generously to others,

especially those in need.”

Are you a “Generous Giver”? Are the

treasures that God has provided you

being shared back to do God’s work?

Are your treasures and your heart in the

same place?

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Finance & Stewardship

Will You Try the Power Surge?

The ministries of Zion are in full swing over the summer, and new and exciting plans are being made for the Fall, including the call to an Associate Pastor, the beginning of a visioning process that will lead us into the next three to five years, and a new approach to stewardship.

To help us prepare for this important time in Zion‟s history, the Vision Team, the Capital Campaign Leadership Team, the Stewardship Committee and the staff are encouraging the entire congregation to participate in a book study and discussion of Power Surge: Six Marks of Discipleship for a Changing Church by Pastor Michael Foss.

During August and September, you are invited to read Power Surge and participate in a series of discussions with others (in your families, with small groups that are already formed, and in new groups to be formed soon, or online). The study will be a time where everyone at Zion has an opportunity to read, discuss, and pray together about our mission and our future. Copies of the book will be available at a reduced price for Zion families in late July, and Jim Pence, from

Kairos Associates, is planning to be at Zion to kick off the study with an introduction to the book in early August.

On September 12, Pastor Ted begins a three-part sermon series on topics drawn from Power Surge. In October, the Vision Team will organize a series of events based on the concepts in Power Surge, including a presentation by Pastor Foss. In November, the two stewardship groups will lead us into a new way of responding to the call to discipleship.

Watch for more information about Power Surge in the coming weeks.

A Promising Tomorrow: God’s Call, Our Gifts.

“A Promising Tomorrow” has been selected as the unified theme for the visioning process, the capital campaign, the annual stewardship appeal, and activities related to them. Jason Kabe explained that “the theme represents that we are headed somewhere good and with God‟s guidance and our time, talents, and support we will build [Zion‟s] future together.”

Work on related graphics is underway and a logo is expected to be presented in late July.

Marie “Bunnie” Wegler

Marie is a great-grandmother of four,

grandmother of seven, mother of four

and the main provider of embroidered

dish towels for Zion’s annual Harvest of

Hands festival.

Where does Marie find the time to sit

down and embroider? Marie’s mother

taught her how to embroider when she

was a child and she returned to this type

of needlework in retirement.

Approximately, nine years ago, Sandy

Brophy (her daughter and a Zion

member) asked her Mom if she would

be interested in embroidering some dish

towels for Harvest of Hands. Marie

replied “Yes” and she has been making

them every year since. A couple of

years ago, Marie embroidered one

hundred dish towels! Her embroidered

towels are sought after at the Harvest

of Hands event and quickly added to the

baskets of the shoppers as her

needlework is beautiful – both front and

back sides. Marie’s dish towel stitching

themes vary from funny to traditional.

Marie is 82 years young and lives in a

St. Cloud senior residence where she is

a very active participant in bingo, cards

and visiting with everyone. Her other

interests include reading and singing.

Harvest of Hands is very lucky and very

appreciative to have Marie as one of its

“stitching treasures.”

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Confirmation Registration

Attention all students who will be in Grade 7 or 8 in Fall of „10:

Registration for Confirmation is now open online.

This is for all new and returning students.

Registration for classes this year closes on Friday, August 20 and late registrations cannot be accepted.

Parents: Confirmation small group guides are needed as well. Take time to prayerfully consider making a two year commitment to foster the spiritual relationships of students.

Senior High Mission Trip News

All students who are attending the Senior High Mission Trip this summer should be paid in full. If you have questions or concerns, please contact Myron.

Remember these upcoming dates:

July 7: Mission Trip Training - 6pm - Students - 7:15 - Parents

July 18: Blessing/Sending of Students - 10:30am

July 23: Packing Party - 4:30pm-5pm

July 24: Depart for Mission Trip - 7am

Graceland Schedule

Graceland, the Senior High youth group, will meet throughout the summer at Zion from 6pm-8pm on the following dates and topics:

July 14: Music - What are You Listening To? The Power of Music

August 11: Faith Life - What Do You Need? Each night, there will be a meal, worship, games, and study. These nights are open to all students who will be in grades 9-12 in Fall „10. Come prepared with a Bible and notebook.

Confirmation Schedule

Students that will be attending Confirmation this fall, please mark your schedules with the following dates:

September 8: Small Group Leader Meeting - 6pm - Fellowship Hall

September 15: Parent Meeting - 6pm - Trinity Hall

September 22: First Night of Confirmation Classes - Large Group - 6pm

September 29: Confirmation Class - Small Groups begin - 6pm

Photo: Tony Abramowski and Tommy Middagh volunteering at VBS

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Current Confirmation

Students

Just a reminder to current 7th & 8th grade students, ALL work must be completed for the year by August 1!

Make sure that your work is in.

Still Need Service Hours?

Contact Myron for some ideas!

Attention 8th Graders

The Affirmation of Baptism Service will be Saturday September 18 @ 1pm. Pictures will be taken at 10:30am.

There will be a retreat for all of the confirmands on Saturday September 11 @ 9am.

All requirements must be completed by August 1 to be confirmed. Late work will not be accepted.

Director of Youth Ministries

Myron Crawford

763-682-1245 ext. 308

[email protected]

Zion Youth Ministries exists to reach out

to youth, to come together and learn how

to be for God and others through worship,

study, fellowship and service.

Summer Schedule

Sundays July 4, 11, 18, 25

Everybody worship

Monday July 5

Zion Day Camp closed

Tuesday July 6 - Friday July 9

Zion Day Camp 6:30 AM-6:00 PM

Wednesday July 14

Summer Second Wednesday activities

Monday July 19 - Friday July 23

Zion Day Camp

Monday July 26 - Friday July 30

Zion Day Camp

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Vacation Bible School

“Thank you” isn‟t enough to say. It takes so many volunteers to turn VBS into a wonderful faith-building, fun-filled week for so many children from Zion and the community. Thank you to all of the volunteers who helped with decorating, set-up, leading, cutting blankets, sewing bears, sorting, painting, teaching, donating supplies, caring for kids, cleaning , taking down and putting away. Thank you for donating time and finances to make a faithful impact on the hearts of 350 kids. Check out the photos at ZionBuffalo.org/VBS/Photos.

Summer Second Wednesday

Come and help us celebrate a tradition that started last summer. This is our second summer of the “Summer Second Wednesday” activities. Wednesday, July 14th will include S‟mores and camp songs for young children and children at heart. See page 4 or the website for more details.

Zion Day Camp

If you are looking for a place for your school-aged children this summer or planning ahead for next summer, consider Zion Day Camp. Now is a great time to try it out ! With only a few weeks left, it would be an opportune time to try Zion Day Camp to see if your kids would like to come next year. Contact Roxie for details.

Young Ringers Mini-Camp

If you're a young handbell ringer or would like to be, mark your calendars for August 11-13, 9am-2pm. Sherilyn Burgdorf and the “handbell pros” will lead a three day mini-camp for young musicians entering 4th grade-6th grade this fall.

New and experienced ringers are welcomed, Zion members and friends. Bring bag lunches. Snacks will be provided. A $5 fee is all we need to cover costs thanks to a generous gift from the Zion Foundation. Register early: there's a 22 ringer limit!

During the three days we will learn "ringing 101," practice some new music and have plenty of time for activities, music games, a field trip, tie dying, and more. Ringers will be invited to ring at the Summer Second Wednesday worship on Wednesday night, August 11 at 6:15pm. On Friday afternoon the group will present a mini-camp mini-concert for family and friends. Watch for more details at ZionBuffalo.org.

Sunday School Registration

Summer has only begun, but it‟s already time to plan for fall ... Watch for Sunday school registration to begin soon.

Photo: Skylar & Sofia after their visit to the Egyptian salon at VBS

CoDirectors of Christian Education

Roxie Otten

763-682-1245 ext. 311

[email protected]

Holly Husom

763-682-1245 x308

[email protected]

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Skyler, Anna & Mason at VBS. More photos at ZionBuffalo.org/VBS/Photos

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1200 Highway 25 S.

PO Box 88

Buffalo, MN 55313

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Dead Sea Scrolls Trip 5

Love INC - Big Woods 7

Gospel Festival 9

Monday Night Worship 9

Power Surge 11

A Promising Tomorrow 11

Marie “Bunnie” Wegler 11

Youth Ministries 12

Children‟s Ministries 13

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