Zion Lutheran Church 620 E 3rd Ave Mitchell, SD 57301 605.996.7530 Office@ZionMitchell.Org

ZionMitchell.Org Pastor Thomas Brown PastorBrown@ ZionMitchell.Org Pastor Daniel Grimmer PastorGrimmer@ ZionMitchell.Org

November 1st is All Saints’ Day. All Saints’ Day is one of my favorite Christian holidays, right up there with Christmas, Easter, Palm Sunday and Reformation Day. It's a day to come together as Christian brothers and sisters and rejoice that this life is not the end. We have a hope that goes far beyond this life. And the dead in Christ are not really dead – they are with Christ, dressed in snow-white robes with palm Last month, we explored what it means to be “members” of the body of Christ. By virtue of our baptism, we are members of the church whether we want to be or not. Our relationship to Christ also places us into relationship with each other, since we are all part of the same body. But what about being on the roster of a local congregation? This is what most people typically think about when they talk about

November 2019

Issue 11

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

Thanksgiving 2 Christmas Program 2 Musicians Wanted! 2 Kids for Christ 3 LWML 3 New in the Library 7 Missionary News 7 Church Council 8 A Scholarship 9 Voter Meeting 10 Those Serving Nov/Dec

Seminary Student News Calendar Funeral Planning Guide

We Know How it Ends – In Victory!

Why Should I Join a Congregation?

being members of a church. At Zion, we have a formal membership roster just like most congregations. A person becomes a member of our congregation when they are baptized here, or they can transfer their membership from another LCMS congregation, or take classes here to be confirmed as a member. But many wonder, “Why bother with all that? Why can’t I just attend church as I please, and not be bothered? What does it matter if my

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branches of victory in their hands, circled around the throne of the Lamb of God with myriads upon myriads of others. It is also yet another reminder that one day we too will take our place with them. We here in the Church militant continue to struggle against sin and death in our lives, clinging to the greatest weapon of them all: Jesus Christ and His Word.

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Thanksgiving Eve Meal & Service

Everyone is invited to a Thanksgiving Eve meal hosted by John & Tracy Fink at 5pm Nov 27 before the Thanksgiving Eve Worship Service at 6:30pm. A free-will offering will benefit the Mitchell Food Pantry.

Donations of bars for dessert are also appreciated! If you would like to help with this please talk to John or Tracy. Note – The church office will be closed both Thursday, Nov 28 & Friday, Nov 29 for Thanksgiving.

The Children’s Christmas Program is set for Sunday, Dec 15 at 4pm. Our Sunday school children from 3 years old-5th grade will be involved in proclaiming the Christmas story to the congregation, their friends, and family.

Practice schedule is as follows: Nov 9, 16, 23 9-9:45am – 3yr olds-1st grade 10am-12pm – 2nd-5th grades Dec 7, 14 9-11am – All ages We thank Marge Mischnick for directing this year’s program!

Our Midweek Singers will be singing Sunday, Nov 3 at the beginning of the 10:30am service.

We hope this time allows all the kids to participate!

We would love to hear from student musicians (elementary-high school) who are eager & willing to play preservice music for the Christmas Program, Sunday, Dec 15 4pm. We will make the music segment as long as necessary to accommodate all interested musicians. Contact Chris Foster, 770-0844 to sign up. Thanks!

We are also interested in having musicians share their talents with us throughout the Advent and Christmas seasons (or any time!). If you are interested please talk with Chris Foster to work out a time that will work for you to play or sing. Music is a beautiful way that we give glory and praise to God.

Children’s Christmas Program – Behold the Child

Midweek Singers – Grades 3-5

Musicians Wanted! – Youth (Elem-HS) & Adult

The Sunday school 3 year olds-2nd grade will be singing Nov 10 at the beginning of the 10:30 service.

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Kids for Christ – Grades 3-8

This month, both the older and younger groups will be meeting Sunday, Nov 17 to go shopping for items to fill the Thanksgiving baskets and decorating placemats for use at our Advent meal on Dec 4. Meet & pick-up at church.

Everyone is invited to our Dairy Queen Fundraiser night, Nov 10 from 5-8pm. Our group receives a percentage

of all menu sales during that time. Thank you for your support!

Lydia Circle has beautiful, Christian Christmas (and other occasion) greeting cards for sale in the narthex starting Nov 2 & 3.

Christmas cards will be available before & after services until gone. Get yours early while the selection is good.

Martha Circle – Nov 7, 1:30pm at Countryside Living Topic – Thela Hansen Hostess – Marlys Mutschelknaus Lydia Circle – Nov 7, 3pm Topic/Hostess – Jeanie Shank Call for address – 996-7530 Dorcas Circle – Nov 7, 7pm at church in the Noah’s Ark Room Topic – Carol Brown Hostess – Paul Schnabel

Women – You’re invited to a Christmas Party Potluck Saturday, Dec 7 at 11am. Prayer partners will be revealed and new partners drawn. Bring a dish to share & come enjoy holiday fellowship with your sisters in Christ!

Giving electronically is easy! You are in complete control of how much you give, how often and into which fund. The online giving portal is at www.zionmitchell.org See Give.

Did you know that you can donate to the church directly from your taxable IRA and avoid having to report the withdrawal as taxable income? Your financial planner can tell you more.

Kids for Christ Dairy Queen Fundraiser night Nov 10, 5-8pm – Thanks for your support!

Christian Christmas Cards Available

LWML – Lutheran Women’s Missionary League

Ways to Give Financial Gifts

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It’s time to turn in your Coborn’s food receipts for the months of Aug, Sept, and Oct. They need to be brought by Sunday, Nov 10. You may put your receipts in the “Coborn’s Receipts” mailbox on the right-hand side of the mailboxes in the north narthex.

Cards of stamps from County Fair are also welcome! These may be placed in the narthex mailbox. Our LWML is grateful to all those who participate with both the Coborn’s receipts & County Fair stamps promotions. Thank you.

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One day, unless Christ comes first, these bodies will fail and our bodies too will be placed in the ground to await the resurrection. Our world teaches us that funerals are the end, and that there is nothing beyond. The world teaches that once you are dead, that’s it. But that is not us. We have hope. We have victory. We know how it ends. We have Jesus. We fight as men and women who know the outcome. We serve and struggle and die knowing that the victory has already been won. That's what the Christian Funeral is all about. It is a time to confess before God and our community what we believe in, what we hope for, Who we trust. This month you will find a Funeral Planning Guide along with this newsletter. Take a look at it. Read it. Study it. Ask questions. And then, fill it out and give it to somebody. We at the church would be happy to keep it for you. Hebrews 12 says, “…since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us.” We are surrounded by the witness of the saints in Christ who have gone before us, leaving behind their love, their Faith, but not their life. On the last day the dead in Christ will rise never to die again. On that day, an amazing, breathtaking day of resurrection, the cemeteries won’t be solemn places of death and quiet, but of life and joy. I love walking through cemeteries and wondering what it will look like that day when Christ appears. What better thing can we think about at a funeral?

Pastor Thomas Brown

We have hope. We have victory. We know how it ends.

Coborn’s Receipts Due

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name is on the roster or not?” In a certain way, I am sympathetic to this objection. The membership roster of Zion Lutheran Church is not the Book of Life. Having your name in that book is what really matters (Rev. 21:27). On the other hand, formal church membership is both beneficial and a necessary part of our profession of the Christian faith. Becoming a member of Zion or any church is about placing yourself under the care of the church’s pastors, and making a public confession of what you believe by joining a church that aligns with your confession. Saying you are a Christian but don’t want to belong to a congregation is a bit like saying you are a baseball player but don’t want to belong to a team. It is a tremendous blessing to be a member of a congregation. For one, membership means you have a pastor who cares for you and who will teach you and shepherd you on the way of everlasting life. The author of Hebrews in chapter 13 reminds us that our pastors will have to give an account of us to God on the last day. As a pastor, I take that charge extremely seriously. It is my responsibility to lead you to the Gospel, and call you back when your life or confession of faith goes astray. But, it is also a joy to care for you in that way (Heb. 13:7)! What a wonderful gift to possess as a Christian – to have pastors that love you and care about your eternal salvation and who watch over your soul. It is one of God’s greatest gifts to you, but it’s something you can really only have if you are a member of a Christian congregation. A question that is often connected with this is, “Which church should I become a member of?” Many think that the denomination of the church they belong to is not very important because they think most churches teach basically the same thing. For that reason, the tendency today is for people to “church shop” until they find a church that suits their preferences and desires. But this is not how God would have us choose a church. The most important thing about a church is what the church teaches. Whether or not the building is beautiful or comfortable, whether or not the pastor is friendly, whether or not the music is pleasing to me are things that really don’t matter to the mission of the church. The church’s mission is to preach the Gospel in Word and Sacrament. To do that, the only truly important thing is that the congregation teaches the pure Word of God and doesn’t mix in the word of man.

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…membership means you have a pastor who cares for you and who will teach you and shepherd you…

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Zion Members – Thank you so much for all the love & prayers while Colton was sick. We truly appreciate them. We are excited

to become members and be a part of the Zion family. – Tyler & Jamie, Colton Watembach

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This past summer, my family took a vacation to Mackinac Island. It is a beautiful island situated in the strait between the upper and lower peninsulas of Michigan that is only accessible by ferry. As we prepared to board the ferry to leave at the end of the day, there were two ferry boats that pulled into the dock. The ferry that we were in line for was getting crowded, while the other ferry looked more comfortable and empty. We switched lines and just as we were boarding that ferry, one of the workers said to me, “Are you going to St. Ignace?” We were not. We would have been much more comfortable on that empty ferry, and we would have been stranded on the wrong peninsula, without a car and no way to get to our hotel on the other side! When you are on a boat, the biggest consideration you should have is whether it will safely get you across the water and to the right destination. When you are a member of a church, your biggest concern should be that it preaches God’s Word which alone will give you faith that will save you. Finally, it is a blessing to belong to a congregation because a congregation is a family. Not only do the pastors look out for you, but the other members will too. Sometimes people say they don’t come to church because they don’t know anyone. But the truth is they also don’t know anyone because they don’t come to church! In a Christian congregation, there are so many people from all walks of life and all ages that are gathered around the gifts of Jesus. They are your brothers and sisters, and they want to love you and pray for you and encourage you. They also need your love and prayers and encouragement. That is something that can only happen when you are a committed member of a congregation. I hope this discussion of formal membership helps you to appreciate being a member of Zion all the more! Next month, we’ll finish our discussion of church membership with a discussion of why we come to church and what we receive.

Watching over you in Christ, Pastor Grimmer

The biggest consideration should be whether it will safely get you…to the right destination.

Thank You!

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Are you interested in Lutheran theology but not sure where to start? It can be intimidating! But, have no fear, our book this month is a good starting point. Zion member Adam Schulz recommends A Martyr’s Faith in a Faithless World by Bryan Wolfmueller. He says, “It is very concise and interesting with short, easy to read chapters. It follows the parable of the sower

taught by Jesus and does a great

job of describing the Lutheran theology all the while reminding us of some of the greatest examples of faith possible: early church martyrs.” You can find this book in our library in the north narthex. Would you be interested in reviewing one of the new books for the church library? Contact Angie in the church office for more information.

Albuquerque, NM – What a joy it was for us to gather together as a congregation on Sunday the 29th of September to officially become a constituted congregation in the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod. It was a warm day, with not a cloud in the sky. Fifty three souls attended the service, 27 of whom are members of St. Andrew. Rev. Dr. Steve Schave, President Roger Schlechte (Rocky Mountain Dist.) and Rev. John Heffelfinger (Redeemer, Albuquerque) were among our distinguished guests. We were very pleased to have such an outpouring of support and it was during the sermon that I preached of the gratitude that we have for our Gracious Lord’s faithfulness to us through all of

our supporters financial gifts and continued prayers. I am thankful that we were able to progress so quickly in this endeavor and the next steps will include a meager congregational budget and continued work of evangelizing the neighborhood. Overall, we are off to a good start. And although the work of St. Andrew has been going for almost 4.5 years I am pleased to say that we are headed in the right direction for what we pray will be a prolonged stay in Albuquerque. Thank you all for your continued support and prayers, I look forward to being in touch again soon. Peace to you in Christ, Missionary DeGroot

New in Zion’s Library – Member

An Update from Missionary Rev. DeGroot

New in Zion’s Library – A Member Book Review

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Zion Lutheran Council Meeting—October 10, 2019 The Council meeting was called to order by President Davyd Titze. Members in Attendance—Pastor Brown, Pastor Grimmer, Davyd Titze, Bryan Titze, Matt Luczak, Frank Luczak, Nick Bartscher, Justin Iburg, Adam Popp, Kerri Lutjens, Jenna Byrd, Doug Nelson, Jerry Shank, Larry Weigandt, Shirley Baumgartel. Elders attending—Chris Foster, Larry Schnabel. Devotion—Pastor Brown read the devotion from Ephesians 6. A prayer was given by Pastor Brown for the needs of all people. Adoption of the Agenda –The motion was made and seconded to adopt the agenda as given. Motion passed. Secretary’s Report—A motion given and seconded to accept this report as presented. Report accepted. Treasurer’s Report—Doug Nelson reported that the expenses for the month of September were within the budgeted amount. Income for the month was enough to cover these expenses. Further discussion was presented concerning this report. Some further questions were presented and answered by the treasurer. The motion was made and seconded to accept this report as given. Report accepted. Income for September 2019 Expenses for September 2019 $29,869.26 $25,934.40 Pastor Brown—No report Pastor Grimmer—The crosses placed on the church lawn are from Lutherans for Life. Discussion was made that there was a need to have a place to store the trailer which is used to haul these crosses. The past access to these crosses has been too far away for easy use. The discussion was made to keep this trailer at Zion for easier access for the other area churches. This idea will be presented to the Lutheran for Life users for their consideration. Youth & Parish Education Report—Two members of the Board were present – Kerri Lutjens and Jenna Byrd – to give the report to the Council. The Christmas program is planned for December 15 and information has been given concerning this program. Marge Mischnick will be in charge of this program and performance. Elder’s Report—Chris Foster reported the officials acts for September— Transferred Out—Buchmann, Zachary & Hannah (including son, Gabriel); September 26, 2019 – To Faith

Ev. Lutheran Pierre, SD (Son Gabriel) Transferred In—Wegehaupt, John September 4, 2019 From Our Redeemer, Sioux Falls, SD Received By Profession of Faith—Taber, Cindy Sept. 3, 2019 Trinity, Chamberlain-ELCA, (LCMS background) Received by Confirmation—None Marriages – Jamie Iburg/Tad Lysne September 29, 2019 Baptisms—Watembach, Colton Thomas Tyler & Jamie Watembach Sept. 8, 2019 Iburg, Bennett, Justin Justin & Brittany Iburg Sept. 15, 2019 Funerals—Dikoff-Jacobson, Bonnie August 5, 2019 September 7, 2019 Pemrick, Marlys September 13, 2019 September 19, 2019 @ Bittner’s Trustee’s Report—Did the yearly discussion with the janitor and all was well. This interview is done each year. The janitor-Dawn Olsen- doing a great job. The gutters were cleaned at the Pebble Beach

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The Central Region of the Lutheran Church Extension Fund (LCEF) will award $1,000 scholarships to graduating high school senior or current full-time post-secondary students with at least one year remaining at an accredited institution who are LCMS members. At least one applicant from each district in the LCEF Central Region will be awarded a scholarship.

The scholarship will be awarded on merit and need, and distributed following successful completion of one semester at the accredited institution the student is attending. All scholarships are subject to confirmation that the recipient is in compliance with all Rules & Eligibility requirements. To apply go to: http://LCEFcentral.org/scholarships Questions? Contact LCEF Rep. Randy Gayken randy.gayken@lcef.org

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parsonage. The leak on the north side narthex roof has been repaired and the damaged ceiling tile will be replaced. Finance Committee Report—There is a need for a couple more money counters. Building Finance Committee Report—The Noah Ark fundraiser received approximately $15,000. The year to date amount is approximately $34,000. Another fundraiser is being planned Nomination Committee—The committee met on Tuesday night to discuss the reduction of the number of trustees needed. Also a possible need of only eight elders. The nominating committee had a very successful response. Budget Committee—Some discussion of the budget was presented and this budget will be explained to the voters at the October voter meeting. A request has been received at Zion to adopt another seminary student from our district—Tom Mueller. The amount would be $1500 yearly from Zion. The motion was made and seconded to help this student. Motion passed to do the help starting in January 2020. Agenda Items for Voter Meeting – The Building Finance Committee will give a prelude to the voters at October 22 voter meeting and explain that this full information will be presented at the November 12 special voter meeting. Next Council Meeting—Thursday, November 14, 2019 The motion made and seconded to adjourn the Council meeting. Meeting adjourned. Closed with the Lord’s Prayer. Submitted by Council Secretary Shirley Baumgartel

Scholarship Available for LCMS Students

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Zion Lutheran Voters Meeting – October 22, 2019 Meeting called to order by President Davyd Titze. Opening Devotion—Pastor Grimmer gave a devotion from an article written by Tim Pauls and this was followed by a prayer. Excused Voters—17 Attending Voters –58 Removal of Absentee Voters – None Request to Become Voting Members—Chad Popp, Jenna Byrd, Kathy Schuldt, Seth Weeman, Josh Schultz, Amber Schultz, Randal Holmquist, Julie Holmquist. The motion made and seconded to approve this request-motion passed. Adoption of Agenda—Motion made and seconded to accept this agenda as presented. Agenda accepted. Secretary’s Report—Motion made and seconded to accept this report. Motion passed. Treasurer’s Report—Doug Nelson presented the report of October funds and expenses. He stated that expenses were higher this year due to the water repair work. The treasurer discussed the location of these accounts in the reports. General funds go down if the monthly income is not enough to cover the monthly expenses. He stated that each account has its own income and expenses listed. Motion made and seconded to accept this treasurer’s report. Motion passed. Pastor Brown’s Report—There are about 80 candidates coming out of seminary each year to try to cover the needs of vacancies due to retirement and pastors being called elsewhere. In Pastor Brown’s position as Circuit Visitor he covers about 180 square miles. Right now there are no vacancies in our area. There is discussion in the South Dakota District to have the Lutheran Family Services of Iowa here to help with the needs of families and churches in our state. Pastor Brown also stated that he would like to have the students involved in the Bible Bowl again. This would involve students in 6th to 12th grade. He also discussed that our Sunday services are available online at ZionMitchell.org. The donation of a Violet Knickrehm Endowment Fund is being considered as a possible donation to be used for church education. Deceased member memorial monies are being given for an endowment for Zion but a special fund has not been created yet. Pastor also discussed his doctorate degree studies and needs. Pastor Grimmer’s Report—Pastor discussed the outreach program and how it works to be in contact with the members who are in need, inactive or home bound. He also discussed the attendance card process. Inactives are always welcome to come back. He will be attending a Doxology education course in Indiana. Elder’s Report—Chris Foster reported the official acts from April to October. The average attendance is 292 which is the same as in 2018. The list of members to be removed through the inactive process is as follows:

Campbell, Jamie (children Analiese & Levy Nix) Inactive letter returned—No Address Geidel, Scott No response to 3 letters Hansen, Katie (daughter Emily) No response to 3 letters Marquardt, George & Valon No response to 3 letters Marquardt, Hayley (son Braxon) No response to 3 letters Reyes, Alayna (daughter Leticia) No response to 3 letters Schladweiler, Jeff No Response to 3 letters

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Our Midweek Advent meals & services will be held on Dec 4, 11, and 18. Our youth groups will be serving a meal starting at 5:15pm and our Advent services will begin at 6:30pm those evenings.

During Advent our Midweek & Confirmation classes will begin at 4pm. This year our Advent services will follow the theme, Behold the Child.

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Motion made and seconded by the voters to remove the inactive members. Motion passed. Trustee’s Report—No Report Youth & Parish Report—The Chairman of the Board of Youth & Parish Education is Kerri Lutjens and the Vice-Chairman is Jenna Byrd. No further report given. Finance Secretary Report—No Report Building Planning/Finance Committee Report—Chris Foster reported that the sum of $15,000 was received from the Noah’s Ark Fund raiser--$36,000 from the former fund raiser and a total thus far of $772,677.15. A special voters meeting will be on November 12 for this building plan to be discussed with the voters. A display will be shown of the building plan. No Old Business New Business – Board of Trustees- A request to lower the need of trustees from six to five members was presented to voters. The motion was made and seconded to grant this request. Motion passed. Election of Officers – Frank Luczak thanked all the members of the nominating committee for their hard work. The following is the result of the 2020 vote for officers. President—John Fink, Vice President—Bryan Flanagan, Trustee—Bryan Titze. Due to the election of Bryan Flanagan and John Fink to new positions, a unanimous vote was given for all three Elder candidates, Warren Bult, Josh Schulz, Seth Weeman to be elected. Approved. Thanks to all who have served previously. 2020 Budget- Doug Nelson informed the voters that another seminary student has been adopted for 2020 by Zion to help-his name is Tom Mueller. Regarding the reduction in the pastors’ expense allowances: A credit card for church and pastors to use has been issued and the general fund then pays the bill. A two per cent increase was made to the 2020 budget. The changes were discussed for the voters. A motion was made and seconded to accept this budget for 2020. Motion passed. November 12, 2019 at 7:00 PM will be the special voters meeting. Adjournment-Motion made and seconded to adjourn voters meeting. Meeting adjournment. Closed with the Lord’s Prayer. Submitted by Council Secretary Shirley Baumgartel.

Advent Schedule

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We are very thankful for all of our volunteers here at Zion! There are many opportunities to serve the Lord by serving our congrega-

tion members. We appreciate everyone who cheerfully offers their help in ways both big and small. Thank you!

Nov 2–6:30pm Nov 9 –6:30pm Nov 16–6:30pm Thanksgiving Eve

Nov 23—6:30pm

Ushers Ed Sigmund Jr. Tom Patzer Louis Sullivan Travis Degen Travis Degen Dale Smith Duane Conzemius Ray Heiser Larry Stolz Luke Nagel Bryan Titze Doug Hamaker

Greeters Cindy Ibis Lori Layman Diane Sullivan Judy Hamaker

Acolytes Trey Degen Xavier Axsom Ky Milekovich Nathan Schoon

Kali Milekovich

Nov 3–8am Nov 10–8am Nov 17–8am Nov 21–6:30pm Nov 24—8am

Ushers Frank Luczak Bob Norwick Adam Schulz Chad Popp Nick Bartscher Oran Sweet Chris Fischer Frank Luczak Loren Brech Marvin Strand Alan Goldhammer Marvin Strand Matt Luczak Chris Foster Oran Sweet Nick Bartscher Adam Schulz Mike Ostbye Tyson Driggs David Buchmann

Greeters Amy Sweet Gayle Norwick Angie Luczak Lois Brech Marjean Strand

Acolytes Trevor Sweet Katie Hohn Riley Mayer Jackson Brown Kamryn Thelen

Nov 3–10:30am Nov 10–10:30am Nov 17–10:30am Nov 24—10:30am

Doug Nelson III Larry Weigandt Nathan DeGeest Chad Popp Ushers Doug Nelson Jr. Nathan Flanagan Josh Schultz Zeke Brown Justin Iburg John Thompson Doug Schley Tim Konrad John Jerke Paul Thompson Chris Wehrman Travis Schnabel

Tracy Fink Dorothy Weigandt Tracy Fink Carma Pop Greeters Rose Neugebauer Paula Schnabel Sharon Rehorst Joyce Hohn

Alex Schelske Kaden Jurrens Lilly Smith Abbi Schnabel Acolytes Olivia Brown Lora Titze Addie Siemsen Natasha Foster

Those Serving in November

Dec 4 – 6:30pm Nov 30 – 6:30pm Dec 7 – 6:30pm Dec 14 – 6:30pm Dec 21 – 6:30pm Christmas Eve – 4:00pm

Dec 28 – 6:30pm

Ushers John Thompson Ed Sigmund Jr. Tom Patzer Doug Hamaker Ed Sigmund Jr. Adam Popp Lance Olson Paul Thompson Lance Olsen Luke Nagel Dale Smith Bryan Titze Travis Schnabel Travis Degen Josh Schultz

Rob Ewing Robert Olsen Larry Stolz Robert Olsen Ray Heiser Larry Schnabel

Oran Sweet Louis Sullivan

Greeters Karen Ewing Lyla Sigmund Barb Stolz Tracy Fink Olga Ibis Carma Popp Diane Sullivan Acolytes David Von Eye Trey Degen David Von Eye Ky Milekovich Nathan Schoon Abbi Schnabel Trey Degen Kamryn Thelen Kali Milekovich Carter Popp

Dec 11 – 6:30pm Dec 1 – 8am Dec 8 – 8am Dec 15 – 8am Dec 22 – 8:00am Christmas Eve – 6:30pm

Dec 29 – 8:00am

Ushers Chris Foster Chris Fischer Frank Luczak Russ Whaley Bob Norwick Doug Schley Frank Luczak John Fink Russ Whaley Matt Luczak David Buchmann Oran Sweet Tyson Driggs Mike Ostbye Tim Konrad Bob Norwick Adam Schulz Marvin Strand Alan Goldhammer Doug Nelson Jr. Matt Luczak Loren Brech Alan Goldhammer Mike Ostbye Chris Fischer Nick Bartscher Rod Neugebauer David Buchmann

Greeters Lois Brech Gayle Norwick Angie Luczak Marjean Strand Amy Sweet Krista Neugebauer Jean Whaley

Acolytes Lilly Smith Katie Hohn Trevor Sweet Kamryn Thelen Trevor Sweet Lora Titze Xavier Axsom Nathan Schoon Addie Siemsen

Dec 18 – 6:30pm Dec 1 – 10:30am Dec 8 –10:30am Dec 15 –10:30am Dec 22 – 10:30am Christmas Day – 9:30am

Dec 29 – 10:30am

Ushers Zeke Brown Doug Driggs Justin Iburg Chris Mayer John Fink Chris Foster Doug Nelson III Shawn Nagel Tyson Driggs Paul Thompson Mark Nagel Derrick Schuldt Rob Ewing Doug Nelson Jr. Mark Nagel John Jerke Nathan DeGeest Shawn Nagel Nathan Flanagan Larry Weigandt Larry Schnabel Doug Driggs Loren Brech Ray Havrevold John Thompson Adam Popp Rod Neugebauer Ray Havrevold Greeters Diana Roth Lois Brech Judy Havrevold Tracy Fink Tracy Fink Karen Ewing Paula Schnabel Tracy Fink Lois Pueppke Rose Neugebauer Joyce Hohn Carma Popp Dorothy Weigandt Judy Havrevold

Acolytes Olivia Brown Lilly Smith Alex Schelske Riley Mayer Olivia Brown Natasha Foster Lora Titze Jackson Brown Kaden Jurrens Natasha Foster Jackson Brown Abbi Schnabel Kamryn Thelen Addie Siemsen

Wednesday

Advent Services

Christmas

Services

Those Serving in December

New Year’s Eve 6:30pm Ushers: Duane Conzemius, Chris Fischer, Russ Whaley Greeters: Joyce Hohn Acolytes: Ky & Kali Milekovich

September 29, 2019

the Steadfast ServantOur family's journey of education, ministry, and vocation.

The 2019-2020 school year has begun, and the

Baumann family is back. Adam is back in class, as are the

kids, and everyone is studying.

Nate and Sam are starting to learn Latin this year,which is a big step for everyone. They've already noticed

some of the words in worship are from Latin. So far this year

they have studied Christopher Columbus, Pocahontas, andBenjamin Franklin.

Sam has been excelling at karate. He is quite serious

in his practice, and his teachers have said he is a great

student. Just recently he tested and earned his next belt. At

the rate he is working it would not be surprising if he is ready

to earn his next belt before vicarage starts.

The kids really enjoyed doing one of

their favorite fall things: apple picking.The whole family was quite excited to discover a

small apple orchard in our area. Apple picking has always

been an activity the kids have enjoyed immensely Getting to

walk among the trees and discuss how God made them is as much fun as getting to eat the apples.

Adam is back in class and has been hard at work, as we had all hoped. He has been able to

brush the cobwebs off his Greek and Hebrew, and is going to be making hospice visits soon.

But our big news is that there will be a new member of our

family celebrating a birth in January The children are really

excited to have another brother or sister. God is good.

i

Thank you all so muchfor your support and

prayers as we continue

on this journey!

-Adam, Meg, Nate,

Sam, Lydia, and Joe

Joe is so excited to share our famil/s

exciting news that we'll be having

another baby that he felt it necessary to

practice.

Write to us at...

Our home address:

9616 Butt Rd., Fort Wayne IN,

46818

or Adam's campus mailbox, at:

6600 N. Clinton St., Box 208,

Fort Wayne IN, 46825

Or call us at...(402) 860-4701

Zion Lutheran Church November 2019 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 2 8:30 am Basement Reserved 12:00 pm Altar Guild Fall

Gathering-Overtime 6:30 pm Divine Service

3 8:00 am Divine Service 9:15 am Ed Hour/Adult Instr. 10:30 am Divine Service

4 9:00 am Staff Meeting 1:00 pm Quilting 2:00 pm Countryside Liv Bible

Study 5:10 pm Mixed Choir

5 8:30 am Women's Bible Study 5:15 pm Handbells 6:30 pm Outreach

6 9:00 am Playgroup 1:00 pm COFFEE Bible Study 6:00 pm LifeLight Bible Study 6:00 pm Midweek/Confirmation 7:30 pm Women's Chorus

7 7:00 am Men's Bible Study 1:30 pm Martha Circle 3:00 pm Lydia Circle 7:00 pm Dorcas Circle

8 9 9:00 am Christmas Program

Practice-3yr -1st gr 10:00 am Christmas Program

Practice-2nd-5th gr 6:30 pm Divine Service

10 8:00 am Divine Service 9:15 am Ed Hour/Adult Instr. 10:30 am Divine Service 5-8 pm Dairy Queen

Fundraiser-KfC

11 9:00 am Staff Meeting 2:00 pm Countryside Liv Bible

Study 5:10 pm Mixed Choir

12 8:30 am Women's Bible Study 11:00 am Winkel-Winner 5:15 pm Handbells 7:00 pm Special Voter

Meeting

13 9:00 am Playgroup 9:30 am Service @Firesteel 1:00 pm COFFEE Bible Study 6:00 pm Midweek/Confirmation 7:30 pm Women's Chorus

14 7:00 am Men's Bible Study 6:00 pm Elders Mtg 8:00 pm Council Mtg

15 16 9:00 am Christmas Program

Practice-3yr -1st gr 10:00 am Christmas Program

Practice-2nd-5th gr 6:30 pm Divine Service

17 8:00 am Divine Service 9:15 am Ed Hour/Adult Instr. 10:30 am Divine Service 1:00 pm Kids for Christ-All 6:00 pm Table Talk-Grimmers’

18 9:00 am Staff Meeting 1:00 pm Quilting 2:00 pm Countryside Liv Bible

Study 5:10 pm Mixed Choir

19 8:30 am Women's Bible Study 5:15 pm Handbells 6:30 pm Outreach

20 9:00 am Playgroup 12:00 pm Newsletter Deadline 1:00 pm COFFEE Bible Study 6:00 pm Midweek/Confirmation 7:30 pm Women's Chorus

21 7:00 am Men's Bible Study 7:00 pm Board of Education

22 23 9:00 am Christmas Program

Practice-3yr -1st gr 10:00 am Christmas Program

Practice-2nd-5th gr

2:00 pm Reinhart/Albrecht Wedding

6:30 pm Divine Service

24 8:00 am Divine Service 9:15 am Ed Hour/Adult Instr. 10:30 am Divine Service

25 9:00 am Staff Meeting 11:00 am Newsletter Assembly 2:00 pm Countryside Liv Bible

Study 5:10 pm Mixed Choir

26 8:30 am Women's Bible Study 2-6 pm Blood Drive 5:15 pm Handbells 6:30 pm Outreach

27 9:00 am Playgroup 1:00 pm COFFEE Bible Study 5:00 pm Thanksgiving Eve

Meal 6:30 pm Thanksgiving Eve

Service

28

Thanksgiving

Offices Closed

29

Offices Closed

30 6:30 pm Divine Service