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And the one who was seated on the throne said, See, I am making all things new.-The Revelation according to St John 21.5

It seems odd to begin the year with a pastoral letter that cites the last book of the Bible, doesnt it? I mean,wouldnt it be better to start the year with a quote from Genesis or Matthew, or, at least from Jesus? Well,the sentiment of making all things new sounded appropriate for a new year.When John writes the Revelation, he has endured imprisonment, suffering, banishment. He had seen a lot ofdeath and destruction, no doubt in his life. John wrote around the first century and would have been ac-

quainted with the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem, the persecution of Jews and Christians and em-peror worship. Suffering and imprisonment would have brought enough hardship; falling down in worshipbefore an emperor as a god would have been tougher still. We say that we cannot imagine having such diffi-culties in life. Modern cultures of the more economically stable, industrially-developed world have a difficulttime imagining the same scenario today. But, have we fallen at the feet of erroneous theologies that lead usaway from Jesus?In the early years of the 20thCentury, development was happening so quickly and the Information Age was

just beginning, when literalist interpretations of the Revelation became vogue. No longer was Revelation un-derstood as the allegory that it was meant to be. It became a literal prophecy about the end of the world.The problem with the new interpretation was a distancing from the intent of the original author. The authorhad seen Christ as the center, as the Alpha and Omega, as the Lamb on the throne who was slain from thefoundation of the world. These more modern interpreters of Revelation began to search the scriptures for

support of their new point of view. Revelation, instead of Jesus, became the lens through which all of scrip-ture was read. Instead of the comforting message of hope in the midst of suffering, Revelation became astory of hell-fire and brimstone meant to scare people to become followers of Jesus. One theologians in-terpretation is that this new theology made Jesus a divine escape mechanism for those who follow Jesus.Christians no longer had to be concerned about this worldit was going to burn up and pass away, whocares about it! The problem is, Revelation 21.5 throws that whole interpretation on the theological rubbishheap.Revelation is full of imagery that cannot be taken literally. There is a lot about battles and bloody imagery ofthe martyrs, but in the end, God, through Jesus Christ makes all things new! The world is re-created, Godredeems all of creation! The reality is, God never leaves creation from Genesis to Revelation, and whatsmore, neither does God offer that option to Jesus followers.

Of course, in the creeds and from scripture, Jesus followers know that we will one day see Jesus, but thereis no theology of rapture to be found. There is no divine escape plan to escape the problems of this worldGod promises to go with us through the fires and tribulations. Luther called this the theology of theCross.How we will see Jesus is up to Gods doing and not up for conjecture. Will that be in this life or in the next

maybe both? In the meantime, God calls all of us to care for one another, to pray for one another, toreach out the hand to all in need. At the beginning of a new year, this is the message that can guide ourhearts and minds in Christ Jesus. This is the message of hope that can lead the world.

Gods peace be yours in Christ Jesus our Lord,Pr Tim

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ZIONS LUTHERAN CHURCH

1801 East Second Street

Defiance, OH 43512

Rev. Timothy Reynolds, Pastor

419-782-8781

Fax: 419-782

-6719

January 2014

www.zionslutheranchurch.comVisit our website at:

Church Office Email:

[email protected]

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The ecumenical groupGrowing Deeper in Faithwill meet for a new bookstudy on Richard Rohr's book:Falling Upward: A Spirituality for theTwo Halves of Life. We usually meet once or twice a month -check withPastor Tim for dates and times. This study begins on December 1, 2013and will continue into 2014.

Epiphany Season New Class:"Faithful Citizenship"with Robert Bellah.This class will concentrate on Christian witness in the public square andemphasize the importance of living in community. This class will be 6weeks long and there is no book required. Class will meet on Sundays at5:00 p.m. on January 12, 19, 26 and February 9, 16, 23.

Lenten Study on the Prophets:"Embracing the Prophets in Contempo-

rary Culture"with Pastor Walter Brueggeman (arguably the greatest livingauthority on the Old Testament and especially the prophets). This is a sixweek class meeting at 5 pm on Sundays during Lent, including Sunday ofthe Passion -March 9 through April 13.

Fall Bible Study -a 12 week class entitled"Jesus, the Forgiving Vic-tim"will meet on Tuesdays in 2014 at 7:00 pm on September 2, 9, 23, 30;October 7, 14, 21, 28; November 4, 11; December 2, 9. Books are availa-

ble and helpful for this class. It is a set of 4 books entitledJesus the For-

giving Victimby James Alison. The books can be ordered through Ama-zon.com or through the church office. All orders through the church officemust be placed by July 1st. In this class, James Alisons thought provokingbooks help us focus on the importance of Jesus self-giving example.What does it mean that Jesus emptied himself? How important is Jesusdeath on the cross and what does it mean for you and me today? Theseand other questions will be tackled in the group discussion and the books.

New Bible Studies for 2014

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EPIPH NY CELEBR TIONOn Sunday, January 5, 2014, at 11:15 a.m. or so, we will all gather in theSanctuary to celebrate Epiphany by watching "Amahl and the Night Visi-tors." The movie will be followed by a potluck lunch in Luther Hall. Pleasebring a dish to share. King's Cake will be provided. See Annie Reynoldsfor more information. You can also email Annie at [email protected] or call her at 419-782-7196.


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QUILTS OF COMPASSION

Bringing Help and Hope to the Hurting

Sunday, January 5that 12:00 p.m.

at Zions Lutheran ChurchWhether you are an expert quilter or have never tried quilting be-fore, we have an opportunity available to make a difference in thelife of someone who is in need or suffering. Please bring yoursewing machines, notions, supplies, fabric and a lunch to ourquilting. For more information, please see Shawn Farnyiarz.

BACKPACK BUDDIESZion's members will be stuffing backpacks for the Backpack

Buddy program run through the United Way and Defiance

College. We will be on a six week rotation and our first stuff-

ing will be Thursday, J anuary 9, 6:00 p.m. at the United

Church of Christ church on the Defiance College campus.

With 15 or more volunteers it will take about 35 minutes!

Hope we can get a great group going for this worthwhilecommunity projec t! For more information, please contac t

Patty VanDemark.

NEW BULLETIN FORMAT

Beginning in 2014, the Church Council and the WorshipCommiee have decided to experiment with a new bullen

format. In order to economize our resources, the majority

of the worship service will be placed on the large screen.

The bullen itself will be reduced in size and contain a con-

densed version of the worship service, along with room for

announcements and prayer requests.

2014 ALTAR FLOWERS

AND BULLETINS

SIGN UP CHARTSare available in the entry

Please print your name onthe desired week(s).

FELLOWSHIP HOUR and LECTOR2014 schedules for Fellowship Hour and Lectors willbe compiled during J anuary. I f you would like to beremoved or added to either list, please contact the

church office no later than J anuary 10th

. I f youserved last year, you will be kept on the list, unlessyou contact the office with a change.


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Youth Grades 6Youth Grades 6Youth Grades 6---121212

Please see Deb Shockey for more information.Please see Deb Shockey for more information.Please see Deb Shockey for more information.

Council Highlights

November and December 2013

Pastor is planning several small group studies for the new year.

The fire protection service is on-line and operating.

The basketball hoop is installed; with several reported sightings of

kids playing.

Prayer Quilts are being made, with plans to have the deacons dis-

tribute.

Operating Guidelines were approved; ready to be presented at the

Annual Meeting.

A volunteer Website Coordinator is needed to assist with placing

items on the site.

The Christian Ed team is in the process of re-evaluating the God

Squad Sat vs. Sun.

Ministry Team, usher and council meeting devotion assignments

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N CHRSIN MPATYWe pray for Gods comfort for

the following family who re-cently lost a loved one:

Chris Palmer and family on the un-

expected loss of Jack Palmer onDecember 22, 2013.

WEATHER

DELAYS & CLOSINGS

For any cancellations due to bad weather you may tune into:

Channel 11 (website: www.wtol.com) OR WDFM 98.1 websitewww.981 mix.com)


Our Innkeeper guests are continually thankful for the food and supplies given

by our members and others throughout the community. In order to continue

to serve their needs, we ask that you consider giving the following items: first

and foremost CANNED FRUIT & DRY CEREAL, but also important are chickennoodle soup, toothpaste, shaving gel, pudding, paper towels, toilet paper,

detergent, boxed skillet meals, box potatoes, spaghetti and dry pasta noo-

dles, bottled water, canned meattuna, sausage, chicken, Ramen noodles

beef, chicken & shrimp, spaghetti sauce, tomato sauce, bottled fruit juices, microwavepopc orn, salad dressing and cooking oil. On behalf of Diana Groll and myself, we thank

you for your ongoing generosity.

Dick Anderson

DEACON SUPPORT TEAM

All members should be aware of their deacon and hopefully have met him or her to discuss any

concerns or quesons you may have had. Your deacons have a sincere interest in serving your needs and

encourage you to bring your needs to the aenon of Pastor, the deacon group or council whichever is

appropriate. In turn, we trust you have an equally sincere interest in geng to know your deacon as a present and

future friend and condant. Deacons are not exempt from having a deacon of their own. At mes we need someone

willing to listen and we turn to our deacon.

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 soluon or answers to your quesons. He remains the best resource within our

congregaon to share wisdom and knowledge.

In our bi-monthly meengs, the nine deacons discuss a variety of topics concerning the spiritual welfare of the

congregaon. 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 oce for any assistance.

ANNUAL

COMMITTEE

REPORTSare DUE to the church sec re-

tary by J ANUARY 10, 2014.Email reports to zion111@

embarqmail.com


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HOLIDAY OFFICEHOURSWE WILL BECLOSED ON:

Tuesday, December 31

Wednesday, January 1

Monday, January 20

Christmas Un-Decorating

We will put away the decorations onJanuary 11 at 11:00 am. All are asked

to come and help out.

Church Library Book FairPlease stop by the church library and check out what we haveto offer. There are books of fiction, bible study materials, bi-ographies, childrens books, videos and cassettes. These areall free for the taking. New more up-to-date books have al-ready been donated and will soon be available to borrow. If

you would like to financially support the purchase of new material, just drop it inthe offering plate and designate Library.

2014 Offering Envelopes

Please pick up your 2014 offering envelopes from the boxes in the entryway.

They are organized alphabetically. If your name is not listed on the sheets ofpaper, and you would like a box of envelopes, please ask Donna Ripke or GwenAnderson for a box or stop in the church office and a box will be assigned toyou.

2013 Giving Statements will be available to pick up by the end of January.Watch the bulletin for an announcement.

FREE PHOTOSPlease stop by the church library to check outthe old and duplicate pictures from the church

archives.

Feel free to take any that youwant.


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HELP STILL NEEDED !!

The Innkeepers still need volunteers to help make food for

the Wednesday night meals. Ingredients and recipes will

be provided from the soup kitchen. All that is needed is a

ready-made 9 x 13 foil pan casserole or a salad or side

dish delivered by 3 p.m. on Wednesdays.

There are sign-up sheets in the Narthex. If you have questions, please contact

Elaine Davis or Shawn Faryniarz.

Please prayerfully consider donating a little bit of your time.

Many hands make the work light!

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Respectfully submitted by,

GwenAndersonGwen Anderson, Treasurer

Treasurers Report - November 2013Beginning Balance

11/1/2013Total Receipts

Nov 2013Total Disbursements

Nov 2013Ending Balance

11/30/2013

MINISTRY FUND YTD Income$155,869.57

$ 15,029.17YTD Income

$ 170,898.74

$ 13,990.03YTD Expenses

$ 180,413.00

YTD -$ 9,514.2

SPECIAL FUNDS

Designated 6,246.37 12.00 0.00 6,258.3

Inn Keepers 8,918.77 0.00 83.35 8,835.4

Schlegel 404.02 0.00 140.00 264.0

Memorial 17,489.69 260.00 0.00 17,749.6

Mission 160.00 889.00 54.00 995.0

Prayer Garden 1,030.34 0.00 0.00 1,030.3

Youth 3,384.20 59.90 282.97 3,444.1

Zions 3,310.96

0.00

125.00

3,185.9

Bldg. Maint. Fund 109,475.32 1,092.00 1,981.23 108,586.0

Bequest Reserves 22,510.92 0.00 4,303.70 18,207.2

SPECIAL FUND $172,930.59 $ 2,312.90 $ 6,970.25 $ 168,556.2


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Please remember to call the churchoffice when:

1.You will be or have already moved.

2. You have an addition to your family.

3. You have an address update and/or correction, or birthday correction.

4. New email address and/or phone num-ber.

THANK YOU!

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Lois Finkenbiner

The Laurels of Defiance Rm 308

1701 S. Jefferson Ave.

Defiance, OH 43512

Isabella Beindorf

The Laurels of Defiance

1701 S. Jefferson Ave.

Defiance, OH 43512

Loann PetersKingsbury House

245 W. Rosewood Ave. Apt. 136

Defiance, OH 43512

Norma Mansfield

Kingsbury House Apt. 102

245 W. Rosewood Ave.

Defiance, OH 43512

Helen Rosebrock

Glenn Park

2429 William A. Diehl Ct. Apt. 155

Defiance, OH 43512

Mary ZirkleGlenn Park

2429 William A. Diehl Ct. Apt. 112

Defiance, OH 43512

Joyce Lichty

Vancrest of Holgate

600 Joe E. Brown

Holgate, OH 43527

Area Members in Nursing Homes and Assisted Living

Please send a card or

stop by to visit.

Addions to the

Zions Prayer List:

Phone Prayers: Barb Vogel at 419-393-2544

Eprayers: [email protected]

Call the Church oce at 419-782-8781.

If you are calling for someone other than yourself,

please be sure that you have permission.


Little Free Library Coming Soon!Zions will soon be the site of a Little Free Library. The little book boxconstructed by Bill Wendell and painted by Lexie Eis and Oakely Demarwill be installed in the prayer garden and filled with donated books forexchanging. Once the warm weather returns, all can enjoy a goodbook in the comfort of the gazebo or in the prayer garden. Take abook home to read or sit and enjoy a good book in one of our cozy

new chairs. Little Free Library locations are listed nationally at www.littlefreelibrary.orgfor travelers to visit while on their journeys. Watch for the upcoming installation andbring your books to fill our Little Free Library.


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WORSH I P

SCH EDULE

Saturday 5:00 pm

Sunday 9:45 am

DCTV 5You may watch Zions Lutheran

Worship services on Wednesdays

@ 6:00 p.m. on DCTV 5 Defiance,

OH.

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LLSLutherans of

Long Standing

JANUARY 7, 2014

2:00 p.m.

In Luther Hall

Mens Fellowship

meets every Tuesday

at 9:00 a.m. in the Library

ORGANICCOFFEE& TEAPRICES

Breakfast Blend $ 8.00Decaf Breakfast Blend $ 9.00

English Breakfast Tea $ 3.00

EqualExchangeoffeeOn sale throughout the year!!!!

The Book Group

meets on

Monday,

Jan. 13that7:00 pm

in the

Shepfer Room.

Young at Heart

meets on WEDNESDAY,J anuary 8th 2014

at 11:30 am, at eftys Pizza The next meeng will beJanuary 19thaer theWorship Service.

Cards will be placed in the

Narthex to be signed duringFellowship Hour on Jan. 26

th.

Sisters in Christ

Scrapbook

Club

Meets Saturday, January 4th, from8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Hofer

Room. Bring your own drink and a

snack to share.


Worship andMusic

Committee

Meets onJanuary 9that7:00 p.m.

D E A D L I N E S

BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENT

Every Thursday at 9:00 a.m.(unless otherwise noted)

February

NEWSLETTER DEADLINE

January 17, 2014


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J anuary 2014LESSONS

JANUARY 4 & 5 CHRISTMAS 2Saturday:

Sunday: Jeremiah 31:7-14

Psalm 147:12-20Ephesians 1:3-14

John 1:1-18

JANUARY 11 & 12 BAPTISM OF OUR LORDSaturday:

Sunday: Isaiah 42:1-9Psalm 29

Acts 10:34-43Matthew 3:13-17

JANUARY 18 & 19 EPIPHANY 2Saturday:

Sunday: Isaiah 49:1-7Psalm 40:1-11

1 Corinthians 1:1-9John 1:29-42

JANUARY 25 & 26 EPIPHANY 3Saturday:

Sunday: Isaiah 9:1-4Psalm 27: 1, 4-9

1 Corinthians 1:10-18

Matthew 4:12-23

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January fun facts:

The Roman Senate, in 153 BC, declared

January 1st to be the beginning of the

new year. During the Middle Ages, the

Church remained opposed to cele-brang New Year's Day -it has only

been celebrated in the western world

for about 400 years.

January birthstone is the Garnet.

"In January it's so nice

while slipping on the sliding ice

to sip hot chicken soup with rice.

Sipping once Sipping twice."

- Maurice Sendak - In January


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January 2014

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SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WED THURSDAY FRIDAY SATUR-

DAY

1

OFFICE CLOSED

NEW YEARS DAY

2

9:00 a Bullen

Announcements

due

5:00 p TOPS

3 4

7:30 a Weight

Watchers

8:00a Scrapbook-

ing

NO God Squad

5:00 p Worship

5

9:00 a Adult Sun-

day School

9:00 a Youth

Breakfast Club

9:45 a Worship

11:15 Epiphany

Celebraon

12:00 p Quilts of

Compassion

Shut In Communion

6

Pastors Day O

8:00 p Barber-

shoppers

7

9:00 a Mens

Fellowship

9:00 a Weight

Watchers

1:00 p Text Study

2:00 p LLS

5:30 p Lighten Up

8

7:00 a Women @

Cabin Fever

11:30 a Young at

Heart at Leys

5:00 p Food Pantry

Sign Up

5:00 p Worship

5:30 p Community

Dinner

6:00 p Hand Bells

6:30pConrmaon

7:00 p Choir

9

9:00 a Bullen

Announcements

due

5:00 p TOPS

7:00 p Worship &

Music Meeng

10 11

7:30 a Weight

Watchers

5:00 p God Squad

5:00 p Worship

12

9:00 a Adult Sun-

day School

9:00 a Youth

Breakfast Club

9:45 a Worship

5:00 p Bible Study

13

Pastors Day O

7:00 p Book

Group

8:00 p Barber-

shoppers

14

9:00 a Mens

Fellowship

9:00 a Weight

Watchers

1:00 p Text Study

5:30 p Lighten Up

15

7:00 a Women @

Cabin Fever

5:00 p Worship

5:30 p Community

Dinner

6:00 p Food Pantry

Pick Up

6:00 p Hand Bells

6:30pConrmaon

7:00 Chancel Choir

16

9:00 a Bullen

Announcements

due

5:00 p TOPS

7:00 p COUNCIL

MEETING

17

1-3 New Heights

Enrichment

Class

3:00 p.m.

NEWSLETTER

DEADLINE

18

7:30 a Weight

Watchers

5:00 p God Squad

5:00 p Worship

19

9:00 a Adult Sun-

day School

9:00 a Youth

Breakfast Club

9:45 a Worship

11:00 Endowment

11:00 a Sisters in

Christ

5:00 p Bible Study

20

OFFICE CLOSED

MLK Jr. Day

Pastors Day O

8:00 p Barber-

shoppers

21

9:00 a Mens

Fellowship

9:00 a Weight

Watchers

1:00 p Text Study

5:30 p Lighten Up

7:00 p Deacons

22

7:00 a Women @

Cabin Fever

5:00 p Worship

5:30 p Community

Dinner

6:00 p Hand Bells

6:30pConrmaon

7:00 Chancel Choir

23

9:00 a Bullen

Announcements

due

5:00 p TOPS

24 25

7:30 a Weight

Watchers

5:00 p God Squad

5:00 p Worship

26

9:00 a Adult Sun-

day School

9:00 a Youth

Breakfast Club

9:45 a Worship

11:00a Sign Cards

5:00 p Bible Study

27

Pastors Day O

8:00 p Barber-

shoppers

28

9:00 a Mens

Fellowship

9:00 a Weight

Watchers

1:00 p Text Study

5:30 p Lighten Up

29

7:00 a Women @

Cabin Fever

5:00 p Worship

5:30 p Community

Dinner

6:00 p Hand Bells

6:30pConrmaon

7:00 Chancel Choir

30

9:00 a Bullen

Announcements

due

5:00 p TOPS

31

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ALTAR FLOWERS5 AVAILABLE

12 AVAILABLE19 AVAILABLE26 AVAILABLE

BULLETINS5 Judy Mekus

12 AVAILABLE19 AVAILABLE26 AVAILABLE

ALTAR DUTY5 Cindy Wendell

12 Karen Graf19 Barb Jones26 Lois Dodt

LECTOR & DEACON for Sunday 9:45 am(* DEACONS)

5 *Craig McKibben, Cindy Wendell, Dick Anderson12 Sue McKibben19 * Patty VanDemark, Craig McKibben26 Annie Reynolds

FELLOWSHIP HOUR for Sunday 9:45 am5 Kate Frank

12 Linda & Orville Hardy19 Karen Bowling & Lenore Doctor26 Marsha & Neal Deniston

ACOLYTES & CRUCIFERS for Sunday 9:45 amAcolytes Crucifers

5 Sophie Reynolds Jared Raines12 Luke Reynolds Elizabeth McNeely19 Zack Stephens Eric Engel26 Jake Stephens Lexie Eis

OFFERING COLLECTORS for Sunday 9:45 am1st Sunday Randy Groll

2nd Sunday Jim Eis & Bill Brownson

3rd Sunday Randy Groll & Cindy Wendell

4th Sunday Marsha Leaders & Chuck Bailey

USHERS for Sunday 9:45 am1st Sunday John Diehl2nd Sunday Shawn Faryniarz3rd Sunday Laurie Schey4th Sunday Youth

HOSTS for Saturday 5:00 pm4 Bob & Nancy Swingle

11 Donna Ripke & Bob Thomas18 Donna Ripke & Bob Thomas25 Gene & Barb Vogel

LECTOR & DEACON for Saturday 5:00 pm(* DEACONS)

4 * Audrey Eis11 AVAILABLE18 * Linda Hardy

25

AVAILABLE

OFFERING COUNTERSMarv Widmer, Jim Eis, John Jacob, Chuck Bailey

AUDIO-VISUALDoug Eis, Dale Worline, Shaun Holley, VickiStephens, Stormy Gutman.

Fellowship Hour substitutes: Roxanne Maxson

IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO FULFILL YOUR COMMITMENT,

PLEASE ARRANGE FOR A SUBSTITUTE AND INFORM THE

CHURCH OFFICE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

If you would like to help with Fellowship Houror be a Lector during Worship in 2014 or if you

want your name taken off of either list, please

let the church secretary know before January10th.

FaithActive in Love JANUARY 2014

Thank you for all the prayers and support that you showed my family over the last yearduring my battle with cancer. The cards and prayers meant a lot to us. Because of yourprayers I am here today to celebrate the holidays with my family this year. I hope every-one has a Merry Christmas and treasure your family always. May the season be filledwith precious treasures.

Merry Christmas,Robin Castillo

(sister of Rhonda Casler, Church Secretary)


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ZIONS EMAIL ADDRESSES

Office Secretary [email protected]

Pastor - [email protected]

Treasurer [email protected]

Website-

www.zionslutheranchurch.com

COUNCIL MEMBERS

2014

Tom Boals, President

Deb Shockey, Vice Pres.

Gwen Anderson, Treasurer

Laurie Schey, Secretary

Mary Boals

John Diehl

Lenore Doctor

Alexis Eis

Jim Eis

Shawn Faryniarz

Stormy Gutman

Roxanne Maxson

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

ZIONS MISSION STATEMENT

Driven by Gods spirit we will grow in faith and make Christs love known

O F F I E H O U R S

Monday-Friday

9:00 a.m. -3:00 p.m.

Find us and Like us we need more

followers to spread the word! Are you

friends with a former member? invite

them toowe 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 searchingtype in

Zions Lutheran Defiance and thatshould find it for you). If you would like

to post an event you may email it to

[email protected].

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BULLETINSSuggested donation

for bulletins is$20.00.

Prayer ListChurch 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.

com



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Zions Lutheran Church

1801 E. Second St.

Defiance, OH 43512

RECYCLE YOUR POP CANS & SUPPORT ZIONS YOUTH

Zions Youth will be collecting clean, rinsed pop cans forrecycling throughout the year. Each Sunday there will be a bin in theentryway for your cans to be placed in. If you need to have your cans

picked up, please contact Deb Shockey.

Get your copy in the church narthex!

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Christ in Our Home and Word in Season

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