Salem /Zion Tidings

November 2020

Salem Lutheran Church Zion Lutheran Church 333 E. Aurora St. 100 W. Midland Ave. Ironwood, MI 49938 P.O. Box 705 906-932-1510 Ironwood, MI 49938

906-932-1320

Service Times

Salem 9:00 am 1st and 3rd Sundays

Zion 9:00 am 2nd and 4th Sundays 5:00 pm Saturday Praise Service

All services will continue to be live streamed on each church’s website and Facebook page.

www.salemlutheranironwood.com www.zionlutheranchurchironwood.org

Pastor

Pastor Nicole Hanson-Lynn

Parsonage: 906–285-7334 Pastor Nicole Cell: 507-272-0905 Pastor’s E-mail: togetherinchristpastor@gmail.com

Salem Council Members President: Steve Thomas 906-932–5366 Vice-president: Linda Tilley 906-932-0332 Secretary: Karen Soine 715-561-2785 Treasurer: Karin Carlson 906-932-0476

Ed Fowler 484-467–8548 Elaine Pallin 906-932-3417 Janice Wyssling 906-285-0191

Karen Damgard 906-364-9321 Paul Luppino 715-561-4275

Robin Kafczynski 906-932-5189 Sandy Bentley 941-586-6620

E-Mail: office@salemlutheranironwood.com Website: salemlutheranironwood.com

Office Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 –12:00 For phone calls only

Zion Council Members: President: Marcia Nelson 906-932–5870 Vice-president: Ellen Metko 906-932-4801 Secretary: Barb Ahnen 906-663-4277 Treasurer: Sharon Matrella 906-285-3211

Brian Lintonen 612-720-6842 Paul Niemi 906-932-3758 Brian Tarro 715-561-3010 Elvira Zalewski 906-285-0043

E-Mail: zionevangelicallutheran@gmail.com Website: zionlutheranchurchironwood.org

Office Hours: Tues-Wed 9:00 –12:00 Thurs 9:00-1:00 For phone calls only

Grace and peace!

we used a set of readings prepared for us by local pastors Bill and Kay. These readings, which had been picked in December, focused on the idea of exile. We read about the Israelites in the Babylonian exile, wondering what it meant to worship God in this new place that was not of their choosing. When Pastor Bill and Pastor Kay offered this series of readings, we had no idea just how relevant they would be.

Now, for the season of Advent, Pastor Kay and I have been working on another story from the Old Testament: the Exodus story. This story begins as we all know, with the oppression and slavery in Egypt, the ten plagues, the journey through the Red Sea… and then it continues for another 40 years. We’re going to explore what this wilderness journey was like for the Hebrews wandering to a land they have been promised but have never seen. A land they have heard only rumors of. A land that is entirely different from what they knew.

We weren’t able to condense the story into four weeks, so we branched out a little bit. This will be both an Advent series and a Pre-Advent series. Our church year makes a circle, with the weeks between All Saints’ Sunday and Advent always repeating the promise that Christ is coming again. That Christ is coming to take us to a new way of being, that God’s kingdom will be in our midst and it will be like nothing we know. So we will be excited to share with you three extra weeks of midweek services, three Pre-Advent worship services. Celebrating the

Grace and peace!

Last Spring, for our Lenten Wednesday worship services,

end of our church year, celebrating the promise of Christ’s return.

These services will be entirely online or in the mail. I encourage you to embrace the “wandering” of the stories. If you can, consider worshiping from a different place in your house. As we’re remembering our spiritual ancestors in their journey through their wandering in the wilderness, and our own current journey that feels like wandering in the wilderness, let’s embrace the wild-ness of this time of waiting, wandering, and wondering.

Throughout the scriptures, the wilderness is a place of testing and training; God’s people learn what it means to be God’s people in the wilderness. Elijah learns what it means to be a prophet in the wilderness. What will we learn in the midst of our own wilderness? What are we being trained and tested for in God’s mission of love to this world?

Shalom

Santa’s Headquarters will be held this year although it will be a little different. Due to Covid your help is especially needed this year.

November Stewardship will be for Santa’s Headquarters and Iron County Kids and Local School Kids. Please designate this on your envelope if you would like to contribute.

On October 31st and November 1st, we will observe All Saints Day in our churches. Each year we honor all who have died in the past year.

The scripture readings, hymns, and prayers help us celebrate the gift of eternal life and our fellowship within the communion of saints. During the worship we will remember each member of our churches by name and toll a bell in observance of their passing from this life into God’s glory.

Estola Reino Helvie PelkolaCarl Sauter Wendell “Toby” WebbRonald WilsonDon HittJoan WesenbergCarol JohnsonRobert “Bob” SecorRoger Langa

June LuomaCharles“Chuck” LorensonRaymond VolaskiDavid AimoneKristine BennettsRuth KettulaJeanette FredricksonDonald NewmanAdolph Passint

Book Club will meet on Thursday, November 12 at 1:00 pm using ZOOM. Please contact Pastor Nicole if you would like to join in and give her your e-mail address. November’s book will be:

The Storm Beyond the Tides by Jonathon Cullen.

Check out the link on our websites to catch all our videos and conversation starters. We have brand new puppet shows written by our very own Kids’ Club volunteers, Bible stories read every week, and questions to start faith conversations in the home. For most of us, faith does start in our homes, so we are trying to equip you all to have these conversations in your families. Questions and videos are for families of all ages.

Join us on Mondays at 9 am on Zoom for a virtual coffee time for fellowship and conversation. Let Pastor Nicole know if you would like a reminder. You can find the link every Monday morning at 9am on Salem and Zions Facebook pages.

We will be making a Salem and Zion Advent Devotional, with a different short reflection written by different members each day. If you are interested in more information about how you can participate, call our offices or contact Pastor Nicole with any questions.

Join us on Wednesdays at 6:30 pm starting on November 11 on our Facebook pages. We will be celebrating a Pre-Advent and Advent worship series about our spiritual ancestors journey of Exodus from Egypt to the

promised land. Join us to hear this story told from several different perspectives along the journey. Let us learn from our ancestors as they learned to trust God in the midst of the wilderness.

The Christmas trees are up at Salem for collecting items for Santa’s Headquarters. Mittens, hats, scarves, socks, slippers and blankets are needed to decorate the trees. You can drop your items off at Salem if you would like to help decorate the tree. Donations must be received by Friday, December 4th.

Bible Study and Tabitha Circle will both be done by video conferencing and phone. If you would like to join, please contact Pastor Nicole for Bible Study and Tracy Rowe for Tabitha Circle.

Bible Study: Thursday at 10:00 am

Tabitha Circle Please text or call Tracy Rowe for information on the next meeting.

A special thank you to Karen Thomas for sewing her third set of new table covers for Zion’s Bell Choir.

Karen had previously donated the white and purple cloth. Now she has completed the new blue cloths.

We are very grateful to Karen for sharing her time and talents with us.

Thank you, Karen!

ENROLLING IN FEMA INDEPENDENT STUDY COURSES 1) Enter https://training.fema.gov/ on your internet

2) Click on Independent Study in blue on top of the FEMA home page

3) Click on IS course list on the left of the page and an entire listing of all FEMA Independent Study (IS) courses will come up

4) The course list provided is all the courses required to complete the Engaging Faith Based Communities training; you can take the courses you are interested in or all of them if you would like

5) From the list enter the course number in the search bar (Example IS- 505)

6) You will be directed to whatever course you enter

7) Click on Interactive Web based course on the right of the page which is right below the link take this course to launch the course

8) You will go through the course as guided by the screen prompts with the lesson links

9) When you complete all the lessons in each course you will be ready to take the final exam; click on the take final exam link on the right of the page

10) You will then enter your FEMA SID number you received when you registered, your last name and then click on the blue I Agree button to begin the exam

11) When you complete the exam, you will submit it and if you pass the course you will receive an email with your certificate; if you do not pass the email will give your score and you can go back and take the exam again until you pass it and get your certificate 12) Please forward the emails with course completion certificate link to brianlintonen@hotmail.com so I can keep the files organized as we go on with the training

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Nov. 2 Brianna Hellier, Judy Holst Nov. 3 Donald Dugan Nov. 4 April Bekkala, Jeri St. John, Natalie VanEpern Nov. 6 Devin Czerneski Nov. 7 Sarah Svoboda Nov. 8 Betsy Pekuri Nov. 10 Mason Sommer Nov. 12 Christine Secor Nov. 15 Ruth Aspinwall, Joneen Buckovetz Nov. 16 Susan Davis Nov. 18 Wendy Hagstrom Nov. 19 Monica Maki, Betty Recla Nov. 20 Joan Bartley, Steve Thomas Nov. 21 Stephanie Matonich, Greg Metko, Rayne Weir Nov. 22 Laurence Kangas, Nicole White Nov. 23 Jessica Devereaux, Darryl Johnson, Jaxon Ribich Nov. 24 Aaron Livingston Nov. 25 Heather Heikkila, Joanne Langa, Tim Lorenson,

. Deb McDonell, Nov. 27 John Tincher Nov. 28 Taylor Berry, Drew Dabb Nov. 30 Susan Buck

Nov. 3 James & Diane Halverson Nov. 7 Lloyd & Nancy Jacobson

Dale & Sandy Wehmas Nov. 9 Darryl & Kaye Johnson Nov. 25 Wayne & Bridgette Nasi

Thanksgiving BeatitudesBe thankful that you don’t already have everything you desire. If you did, what would there be to look forward to?Be thankful when you don’t know something, for it gives you the opportunity to learn.Be thankful for the difficult times. During those times you grow.Be thankful for your limitations, because they give you opportunities for improvement.Be thankful for each new challenge, because it will build your strength and character.Be thankful for your mistakes. They will teach you valuable lessons.Be thankful when you’re tired and weary, because it means you’ve made a difference.—Author unknown

Members: Paul Niemi-Z, Clyde Taivalmaa-Z, Darlene Perlberg-Z, Joy Paquin-S, Bob Johnson-S, Marilyn Vuorenmaa-Z, Don Stenstrom-S, Virginia Heczko-Z, Arlene Olson-S, Lisa Mildren-Z, Polly Hiipikka-Z, Elvie Strand-S, Kathleen Grbavcich–Z, Jean Passint-S, Nancy Hill-S, Diane Halverson-Z, Deb Haustein, all homebound members

Family and Friends: Dave Kantala, Joy Kantala, Percy Smith, Debbie Wahlberg, Sally Porter, Ron Smith, Raney Smith, Sarah Ceccon, Gail Kniska, Eila Kivi-Thomas, Bob and John Alleva, Karen Neumann, Larry Nezworski, Robert Lintonen, Charlene Lintonen, Marlys Edwards Ahlstrand, Jan Eschbach, Greta Nasi, Jim Kangas, Jeff Chiapuzio, Lillian Pigg, Kenny Koosmann, June West, Cathy Voyce, Jean Berding, Roger Cornetto, Jack Fowler, Lorraine Hansen, Theresa Koosmann, Liam Murphy, Gary Olkonen, Liz Peltier, Rob Rye, Steven Sacco, DeeDee Sawaski, Stevie Waukau, Dale Yurchak, Sandy Yurchak

Members of the military and their families: Justine Anderson, Einar Manki, Adam Miller, Nathan Stutz, Will Taylor, Nathan Warren

Bishop Katherine Finegan, Pastor Jim Duehring and the NGLS staff, Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton

Please contact the office for names to be added or removed from the list. Unless we are informed otherwise, names will remain 4 weeks.

November 1 All Saints Day

Revelation 7:9-17 Psalm 34:1-10, 22 1 John 3:1-3 Matthew 5:1-12

November 8 23th Sunday after Pentecost

Amos 5:18-24 Psalm 70 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Matthew 25:1-13

November 15 24th Sunday after Pentecost

Zephaniah 1:7, 12-18 Psalm 90:1-8 (9-11) 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 Matthew 25:14-30

November 22 Christ the King

Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24 Psalm 95:1-7a Ephesians 1:15-23 Matthew 25:31-46

November 29 First Sunday of Advent

Isaiah 64:1-9 Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19 1 Corinthians 1:3-9 Mark 13:24-37

If you would like to have the bulletins, celebrates and sermons sent to you each week, please let the office know.

ZION FINANCIALS9/1/20 –

9/30/20

1/1/20 –

12/30/20

Revenue 7,335.47 75,102.00

Expenses 7,775.57 68,954.57

Surplus/Deficit (440.10) 6,147.43

ZION NEWS Zion’s website is www.zionlutheranchurchironwood.orgSOCIAL MEDIA: Participants in worship and events at Zion Lutheran Church may appear in photos or videos on social media websites such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc. Anyone wishing NOT to be depicted on sites administered by Zion Lutheran may opt out by submitting written notice to the church office

ZION NEWSNovember 2020

TELLERS Jean and Virginia Heczko will once again take care of the deposits for this month. Thank you so much.

WELCA President Virginia Heczko has reported that there will be NO FALL FESTIVAL this year because of

the Covid. However, she does have some new sympathy and get-well cards for sale. Call her at 906-932-1959.

Together in ChristMy donation for:

Zion Lutheran Church

Date______________________

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______ Roof/Furnace

______ Monthly Stewardship

______ Memorial/Special Offering for

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Name_______________________

Amount_____________________

We would like to

extend our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of:Ruth Kettula who passed away on September 29, 2020 at the Gogebic Medical Care Facility in Wakefield. There will be no funeral services.

Jeanette Fredrickson who

passed away on October 1, 2020, at the Mapleton Care Center in Lakewood, Colorado. A memorial service and celebration of life will be held in the summer of 2021.

Don Newman who passed away on October 5, 2020 in Fort Meyers, Florida. A private virtual service will be held.

MEMORIALS

In Memory of Ron Wilson by Brother-in-Law – Bill Wallis

In Memory of Henry Morello by Doris Morello

In Memory of Ray Kuula by George & Verna Nasi

In Memory of Dale Kangas by Ken & Virginia Heczko

In Memory of Ruth Kettula by Sherry L. Holm by Bertha Erickson

by James & Jane Waitanek by Helen & Art Kujansuu

by C. D. “Kelly” & Sheila Johnson by Ken & Virginia Heczko

In Memory of Jeanette Fredrickson by Jane Sobolewski

by David & Kathy Peshke by Joy Pelissero

by Jake Hautanen byBrian Tarro

by Sherry Holm by Betsy & Gordon Pekuri

by Don & Judy Holst by Cathy King by Gail Cowger by Jan Peshke

by Cheryl & John Fredrickson

In Memory of Don Newman by Paul Forslund

by Mel & Dolores Luoma by Michael & Sandra Patrick

by Joy Pelissero by Jake Hautanen

by Brian Tarro by Sherry Holm

by Don & Judy Holst by Ken & Virginia Heczko

ZION MEMBERS IN SERVICE SATURDAY Ushers Nov. 7: Jacob Hautanen & Brian Lintonen Nov. 14: Dave Manki & Jacob Hautanen Nov. 21: Jacob Hautanen & Jim Waitanek Nov. 28: Jacob Hautanen & Dave Rowe

Readers Office Nov. 7: Marcia Nelson Marcia Nelson Nov. 14: Ellen Metko Ellen Metko Nov 21: Marcia Nelson Marcia Nelson Nov. 28: Tracy Rowe Ellen Metko

Live Streamer: Nov. 7: Anna Mae Anderson Nov. 14: Claire Nikula Nov. 21: Virginia Heczko Nov. 28: Anthony Hanson-Lynn

SUNDAY Ushers Nov. 8: Robert Matrella & Gus Matrella Nov. 22: Paul Niemi & Brian Lintonen Nov. 29 Larry Kangas & Jean Heczko

Readers Office Nov. 8: Brian Tarro Marcia Nelson Nov 22: Kathy Niemi Marcia Nelson Nov. 29: Barb Ahnen Barb Ahne

Live Streamer: Nov. 8: Dave McDonald Nov. 22: Dave McDonald Nov. 29 Dave McDonell

The Zion Lutheran ChurchCapital Campaign

Needed: New Furnace and Canopy Roof Repair

Our Goal is to raise $50,000

The Canopy Roof leaks and forms ice on the front steps, which is very dangerous. The wood underneath has water damage which need repair as well. The present Furnace was installed in 1995 -approaching the end of its life. An energy-efficient furnace would lower our bills substantially and in a short time would pay for itself.

Should you find it in your heart to give weekly, we’ve simplified the process by enabling you to authorize a regular, automated transfer from your checking, savings or credit card account directly to the church campaign fund account by going to our website: www.zionlutheranchurchironwood.org OR you can give cash or a check during regular weekly worship service. Simply specify Canopy Roof/Furnace on the memo line of your personal check or giving envelope.

Sunday, November 1

USHERS: Dan Soine Karen Soine

LECTOR: Karen Damgard

LIVE STREAM: Dave Winkowski

Sunday, November 15

USHERS: John Wyssling Janice Wyssling

LECTOR: Dave Winkowski

LIVE STREAM: Linda Tilley

Salem News November 2020

If you would like to sign up for Altar Flowers, please call the office. Cost is $30.

Website:Go to www.salemlutheranironwood.com

About 2/3 of the way down the page you will see this:

We are making every effort to live stream all Worship Services.

If you’re having trouble finding the worship service each week we can help!

We extend our sympathy to the family and friends of Adolph Passint who passed away on Sunday, October 18 in Chippewa Falls, Wi.

A private service will be held at a later date.

November 1: OPEN

November 15: Given in honor of Steve Thomas, Stephanie Matonich and Chloe Ceccons’ birthdays by Karen Thomas

To watch live please click here few minutes before worship time.

Facebook: On Facebook, search for Salem Lutheran Church, Ironwood Click on it and scroll to the worship service.

Monthly Financial9/1/2020 - 9/30/2020

2020 Year to Date

Revenue

12,214.31

148.999.15

Expenses 11,203,60

122,970.80

Surplus/(Deficit)

1,010.71

26,028.35

Lesson learned

Some time after Eddie Rickenbacker and his companions were rescued while floating for 21 days on a life raft in the Pacific Ocean, he was asked, “What is the biggest lesson you learned from that experience?”

SALEM

“The greatest lesson I learned,” he answered, “is that if you have all the fresh water you want to drink and all the food you want to eat, you ought never to complain about anything.”

If you have those basic things, give thanks for them this Thanksgiving Day … and every day.

Here is an offering form to use if you would like to send in your offering to Salem. You can cut this out, fill it in and return it in the enclosed envelope with your offering. Thank you!

Thank you for your continued financial support. It is greatly appreciated.

Salem Lutheran Church

333 E. Aurora St. . Ironwood, MI 49938

General Fund____________________ S Special Offering

Designated for___________________

Name________________________________ Date____________

Salem is now accepting offerings online!

You can now give to Salem by using either acredit/debit card or a check online.

Go to www.salemlutheranironwood.com

On the top right of the page is a button for online giving.

Select Your Funds and Amount. Select your fund and click the “Blue” button. (contribute, donate or support) From here, you can choose a donation amount and frequency, then proceed to payment.

Enter Payment Method Enter your credit card, debit card or checking account information. If you sign up for a free account, you can save your payment information for future donations.

Complete Donation Review and submit your gift by clicking “Submit”.

The cost of giving online is 2.35% + $0.35 by credit/debit card or 0.80% + $0.35 for checking account. You can choose to pay this cost by clicking the button to cover these costs if you would like to.

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