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Zeal for Zion January 2020 Volume 1
Zion United Church of Christ, 415 South Main Street, North Canton, Ohio 44720
2020 By Rev. Eli O. Klingensmith
We are embarking on the headwaters of a brand new year – 2020. Can you believe it! As we look down the road at
the twelve months that will comprise 2020, none of us knows what lies ahead. Oh, we may make plans; but as an ancient
proverb puts it, “The plans are man’s, but the odds are God’s.”
My friend, for us the future is a blank page, but for God it has already been written. In Jeremiah 29:11 we read, “‘I
know the plans I have for you says the Lord. ‘They are plans for good and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope’”, (TLB).
You and I can trust that whatever we may face in the future that God has our best in mind. Remember Romans 8:28?
We read, “All things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His
purpose,” (TLB).
Think about some of the things we can do and need to do in 2020. We can enter this new year with a godly
awareness. The key to becoming spiritually effective on a personal level is essentially the same for effectively stemming the
influence of secularism. Allow the following steps to dominate your thoughts and become your way of life.
Number 1: Be faithful in reading God’s word every day. We need to give scripture a top priority. Psalm 119:99 says, “I
have more insight than all my teachers.” If there is ever a time when we need more insight for all the decisions that involve our
daily lives, it’s now in 2020.
As we read the scripture and live by it, God will strengthen us and prevent us from being dismayed and confused: “So
do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with
my righteous right hand”, Isaiah 44:10.
Number 2: Be diligent in prayer. Friend, one of our greatest resources and most powerful weapons is prayer. Jesus,
the Son of God, prayed to His father. This was immensely important to Jesus … and it should be to us.
Prayer has the powerful potential to “remove mountains.” The Bible affirms that “the prayer of a righteous man is
powerful and effective”, James 5:16. We should be in continual communion with the Lord as we walk and talk with God, and
seek God’s guidance in all that we do. God tells us to “pray continually”, I Thessalonians 5:17.
Number 3: Appropriate God’s personal peace. The Bible clearly teaches that in the last days perilous and dangerous
times will come. This year, 2020, may usher in some devastating events – events that will be very distressing unless we call
on the Prince of Peace to fill our hearts and minds with His peace. “You will keep in perfect peace Him whose mind is
steadfast, because he trusts in you,” Isaiah 23:2.
Though the world should crumble about us, or we hear bad news from a doctor, or we lose our job or a loved one, we
can rest assured that God cares for us. God will be there to help us and give us what we need.
Number 4: Seek God’s guidance and counsel. As we step into this new year of 2020 and walk each day with Jesus, it
is exciting to know that our omniscient God is eager to give us direction: “All this also comes from the Lord Almighty,
wonderful in counsel and magnificent in wisdom,” Isaiah 28:29.
What will happen in 2020? No one really knows for certain. But, I can personally say that no matter what transpires I
am resolved to walk with the Lord and follow these steps every day. How about you?
Eli
CONTACT US:
Phone: 330.499.8191
Website: OurZionUCC.org
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: Our Zion UCC
CHURCH BUILDING & OFFICE HOURS:
Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
STAFF CONTACT INFORMATION:
Joey Cronin [email protected]
Pat Hoffman ext. 313 [email protected]
Rev. Eli Klingensmith ext. 303 [email protected]
Michael Lucas ext. 312 [email protected]
Ralph Morrison ext. 311 [email protected]
Sherry Sampson ext. 301 [email protected]
CUSTODIANS ext. 308
Sunday - Luke Hawkins
Monday/Thursday - Denny Adams
Tuesday & Friday - Jeffrey Blankenship
Wednesday/Thursday - Mike Karam
Zeal for Zion January 2020 Page 2
Consistory Meeting Highlights
December 9, 2019
The Pipe Organ renovation project is moving forward.
The 2019 Stewardship Campaign has concluded. Rev. Eli
expects to report to Consistory in January with the results.
The Blessing Box continues to be a successful outreach
project. All non-perishable foods are needed, with an
emphasis on dry products such as soups, mac & cheese,
etc. that can withstand the sub-freezing environment. Of
course, paper products and personal hygiene products
are always appreciated.
The 2020 Financial Budget was proposed and will be
voted upon in our January 2020 meeting.
The "Blueprint Through Faith into our Future" Ad Hoc
Committee submitted its report. A discussion followed and
Consistory unanimously voted to forward the report to the
congregation in the December 15, 2019 Congregational
Meeting.
Rick Fisher, Consistory President
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We reach out in love to our Church family
and friends who have lost loved ones.
May God’s blessing, comfort and peace
surround you and your family.
The family and friends of Audra Frank who passed on
November 22.
Marvin & Melissa Trickett and Jean Blackstone on the
November 23 passing of their aunt, Donna Myers.
Jean Class and Pam, Dean, Alycia, and Erica Kakos on
the November 17 passing of their husband, father and
grandfather, and our loving, dedicated member of Zion,
Marlyn Class.
The Brandau family on the December 4 passing of, Barb
Tucker, a dear family friend.
Shirley Lundstrom and family as her husband and our
dear church family member, Don, went to his heavenly
reward December 6.
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To my Church Family and Friends of Zion United
Church of Christ: I want to thank you - each and
every one - so very much for all your prayers, kind
words and thoughts and for your help to me on the
loss of my beautiful, precious daughter, Susan Lynn Turner. A
very special thank you to Rev. Eli for the plane trip to Chicago
and return so I could be with my Suzie one more time.
She was my only child and I miss her so very much. Blue was
her favorite color and she was buried in her blue jeans and
blue shirt. Susan was cremated and her ashes will be taken to
Wyoming near the Crazy Horse Monument - as a last request.
She loved the open land and blue sky. Susan’s very special
friend, Sue Picman, promised Susie that she would do that for
her in springtime.
It was October 28 at 12:30 am when our Lord called her home
to be with him. Susan was also a member of the United
Church of Christ in Hillside, Illinois with her minister, Rev.
Sally Scheib, who officiated at Susan’s funeral.
Thank you everyone and May God bless each of you,
Helen Shelton
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Zion Church Family and Staff,
We would like to thank Rev. Eli for his visit to the hospital and
prayers with our family.
Also to Sherry and the office staff for the preparations and
support during the service.
To Jeff and Dave for the preparations before and after the
service.
To the Funeral Luncheon Team for a wonderful lunch after the
service with all of Dad’s favorites.
To all of Zion Church Family……Thank you for the prayers,
phone calls and cards. He loved his church and church family
very much. Each of you holds a very special place in Dad’s
heart. We will all miss him dearly but always remember Dad
is looking down on us with his smile, and sending a “Hug” to
each of you.
Blessings to you all,
Dean, Pam, Alycia, and Erica Kakos
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The Missions Team would like to thank all of those who
helped to make Christmas a little brighter for two local families
by providing gifts and gift certificates. May God continue to
bless you!
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Winter Weather Cancellation
In the event of a winter weather cancella-
tion, Zion will notify the following: WKYC -
TV3, WEWS - TV5, Fox 8, WHBC 1480,
and Mix 94.1. You may also call the Church
Office weekdays between 9-4 to see if your
evening activity has been cancelled. Safety
is our utmost concern. Please keep this
information handy!
Zeal for Zion January 2020 Page 3
The Church building will be closed on
Wednesday, January 1.
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The Ultimate New Year’s Resolution List With a new year comes a fresh start, use it to expand
your relationship with God!
1. Take time every day and dive into the Word!
2. Do devotionals every day!
3. Improve prayer life! Talk to God in depth and often! It could
be about anything at all, just talk to Him!
4. Make an effort to attend more pre-service classes on
Sundays!
5. Become more involved with the church and the many
activities!
6. Make an effort to be intentional in small group preparations!
7. Learn more about everyone in the Bible! Specifically,
Jesus' family tree!
8. While reading the Bible, try writing about what you read to
ensure a deeper understanding that will be difficult to
forget.
9. Don't study just for show! Study for the sake of growing
closer to God, not for the sake of getting more Face
book or Instagram likes!
10. Be honest and intentional in faith. Tests are coming so be
prepared!
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Pipe Organ Hymns+ is January 9
Our organist, Ralph Morrison, shares his great
talent playing hymn-based selections and
other pieces on January 9 at 1215 in the
Sanctuary. Join us for some musical
inspiration at the Pipe Organ Hymns +.
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Memorial Education Fund Fundraiser
The Memorial Education Fund provides grants
to our outstanding Zion college students. The
Committee is inviting all Zion members and
friends and family to grab their favorite team spirit wear and
gather around for a warm, simple soup and sandwich supper
on Friday, January 3 from 430-7 pm in Beck Hall. There will
be a sign-up sheet in the Cloister for anyone willing to bring
their favorite tailgate dessert! A freewill offering will be taken
to benefit the Zion Memorial Education Fund. Please come
out and support this fundraiser for our college students.
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Come and Share in the
New Year Communion
on January 5.
Zion Lunch Away at Red Lobster
Join your Church family as we head out for
some great seafood on January 5 after
worship. At Red Lobster you will find amazing
seafood, the best cheddar biscuits and even
chicken and burgers. Come for the fellowship!
Please sign up in the Cloister or call the Church Office to help
with the planning.
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ACME Community Cash Back
Now that the holidays are over, please turn in
your cash register slips dated from August
through December 28 for the Missions Team.
There is a box located in the Cloister for all of
your tapes.
Zion will get 5% of the Community Cash Back printed on the
bottom of your receipt on the store brands that you
purchased. Please have all slips turned into the Community
Cash Back box by Sunday, January 12. The Missions Team
thanks you for your support of this fundraiser. This money will
be used for Community Outreach.
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Movie Night - January 12 at 5 pm
Join us in the Church Parlor for the
movie A Question of Faith on Sunday,
January 12. In the movie, Pastor David
Newman is a loving husband and father,
set to take over his dad's church while
neglecting the promises he's made to
his 12-year-old son, Eric. Kate
Hernandez is a spiritually driven single-
parent and owner of a local restaurant. Her daughter Maria is
a free-spirited teenager aspiring to be the first in her family to
go to college. John Danielson is the owner of a failing
construction company who sees his daughter Michelle’s
fledgling singing career as a way out of financial trouble. The
lives of these strangers collide when two twists of fate strike
back to back. The first: while texting and driving in her car,
Maria accidentally hits Eric, which
lands Maria in jail and leaves Eric's
family with an unthinkable dilemma.
The second: while auditioning for a
major record label, Michelle
collapses, leading to a discovery
about her health which rocks the very
foundation of her father's dream. Join
us at 5 pm for this inspiring movie.
Pizza, snacks and beverages and
great fellowship will be provided.
Zeal for Zion January 2020 Page 4
Epiphany
1. Epiphany is defined as a sudden and profound understanding of
something.
2. The definition of Epiphany is a Christian celebration on January
6th that remembers when the Wise Men first saw Jesus.
3. Epiphany means when a God appears to someone.
The Epiphany Story - January 6
On this day, according to the liturgical calendar, the Christian
Church commemorates the visit of the wise men to the Christ
Child. Some, like Lutherans, call the day Epiphany; others, like the
Orthodox Church, celebrate Christmas. Whichever label you use,
the fact is that the account of this call on Jesus’ household by the
Magi is recorded only once in Scripture, in the Gospel of Matthew:
Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of
Herod the king, the Magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem,
saying, “Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we
saw His star in the east and have come to worship Him.” When
Herod the king heard this, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with
him. Gathering together all the chief priests and scribes of the
people, he inquired of them where the Messiah was to be born.
They said to him, “In Bethlehem of Judea; for this is what has been
written by the prophet: ‘And you, Bethlehem, land of Judea, are by
no means least among the leaders of Judah; for out of you shall
come forth a Ruler who will shepherd My people Israel.’”
Then Herod secretly called the Magi and determined from them
the exact time the star appeared. And he sent them to Bethlehem
and said, “Go and search carefully for the Child; and when you
have found Him, report to me, so that I too may come and worship
Him.” After hearing the king, they went their way; and the star,
which they had seen in the east, went on before them until it came
and stood over the place where the Child was. When they saw the
star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy. After coming into the
house they saw the Child, with Mary His mother, and they fell to
the ground and worshiped Him. Then, opening their treasures, they
presented to Him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. And hav-
ing been warned by God in a dream not to return to Herod, the
Magi left for their own country by another way. Matthew 2:1-12
(NASB)
1st: Pat Cole, Nick Stock
2nd: Morgan Kahler
3rd: John Cross
4th: Julie Cross, Lucy Essner, Sandra
Hawkins, Peggy McClusky, Carol Schiltz
8th: Chris Dahler, Kenneth Melin, Jeff Palmerton
10th: Jennifer Kintz
11th: Kathy Tobin
13th: Tony Okray
14th: Joe Cronin
15th: Amanda Boeshart, Erin Luke
16th: Caitlin Cronin
18th: Julie Stahl
19th: Keith Hart
20th: Carla Carper, Harry McClelland, Jim Sanford
22nd: Karen Stock
23rd: Dennis Close, Mark Morris
24th: Ruth Gross
26th: Pam Kakos, Lily Ramey
27th: Nancy Fogle, Megan McMaster
29th: Tim Bailey
30th: Dick Carper
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January 2, 1993 Jean & Charles Mears
January 8, 2005 Paul & Joann Roush
January 17, 1986 Marvin & Melissa Trickett
January 20, 1973 Rev. Eli & Ruth
Klingensmith
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Everyone is welcome at Zion,
especially a Service Dog!
2019 Zion United Church of Christ Calendar
Phone: 330.499.8191 Email: [email protected] Facebook: Zion UCC North Canton Website: OurZionUCC.org
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
Events and
meetings are
subject to change.
Please refer to the
weekly bulletins.
ROOM CODES
B - Beck Hall
C - Chapel
CSR - Cub Scout Rm
L - Library
O - Office
P - Parlor
MP - Multi-Purpose
S - Sanctuary
SR - Scout Room
1
Church Building
is Closed
2
7 Troop 111 - MP
730 Choir - Chapel
3
430-7 Soup &
Sandwich Dinner
Fundraiser - B
8 AA - MP
4
10 Sponsored
Group - MP/104/109
5 New Year
Communion
9 Adult SS - 111/C
1015 Youth Attend
Worship
1015 Worship
12 Zion Lunch Away
- Red Lobster
630 AA-MP/104/109
6
630 Missions - L
630 Cub Committee
- CSR
7 Executive - O
7 Property - 103
7
8-330 CC Challenge
9 Quilters - 223
915 TOPS - C
10 Staff - P
630 Pack Meeting - B
7 AA - 104
7 Troop 1 - SR/MP
8
9
1215 Pipe Organ
Hymns + - S
615 Bells - S
7 Troop 111 - MP
730 Choir - Chapel
10
12 February Zeal
Due
8 AA - MP
11
10 Sponsored
Group - MP/104/109
12 9 Adult SS - 111/C
1015 Youth SS -208
1015 Worship
5 Movie Night - P
630 AA-MP/104/109
13
630 Consistory - 103
14
8-330 CC Challenge 9
Quilters - 223
915 TOPS - C
10 Staff - P
7 Christian Ed - L
7 AA - 104
7 Troop 1 - SR/MP
15
16
6 MOPS - P/104/109
615 Bells - S
7 Troop 111 - MP
730 Choir - Chapel
17
8 AA - MP
18
10 Sponsored
Group - MP/104/109
19
9 Adult SS - 111/C
1015 Youth SS -208
1015 Worship
630 AA-MP/104/109
20
21
8-330 CC
9 Quilters - 223
915 TOPS - C
10 Staff - P
7 New Women’s
Group - P
7 Memorial Ed - L
7 AA - 104
7 Troop 1 - SR/MP
22
23
615 Bells - S
7 Troop 111 - MP
730 Choir - Chapel
24
8 AA - MP
25
10 Sponsored
Group - MP/104/109
26 630 Oatmeal
Breakfast - Canton
9 Adult SS - 111/C
1015 Youth SS -208
1015 Worship
630 AA-MP/104/109
27 28
8-330 CC
9 Quilters - 223
915 TOPS - C
10 Staff - P
7 AA - 104
7 Troop 1 - SR/MP
29
30
615 Bells - S
7 Troop 111 - MP
730 Choir - Chapel
31
8 AA - MP