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The mission of Zion Lutheran Church is to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ to all people through Word and Sacrament, encouraging and supporting one another as a fellowship of believers.
Cancelled
Life & Growth
April 12, 2020
413 East Ave D
Bismarck ND 58501
701-223-8286
Fax: 701-258-2146
E-mail:
Find us on Facebook, search:
Zion Lutheran Church
Website:
www.zionbismarck.org
Easter Sunday
Zion Lutheran
Church
Meals cancelled until further notice.
Join Kristin on Facebook at “Zion’s Sunday School” where you can follow along with Kristin for a Sunday School opening and devotion.
ALL WORSHIP SERVICES WILL BE LIVE STREAMED ON FACEBOOK.COM/ZIONBISMARCK AND AVAILABLE UNDER
THE VIDEOS TAB. A LINK ALSO AVAILABLE ON ZIONBISMARCK.ORG.
Easter Sunday: April 12 Traditional Worship 8:30 AM streaming on Facebook
Blended Worship 8:30 AM & 10:45 AM Parking Lot Service (worship from you cars in Zion’s south lot)
To continue your giving until we can again rejoice in the Lord’s house together, we have 3 options;
Mail directly to the church, (413 E Ave D Bismarck ND 58501) Visit our website at zionbismarck.org for online giving Text “zionbismarck” to: 77977 on your phone.
• A new e-mail has been set up for prayer requests. Please send all prayer requests to [email protected]. This e-mail will be checked by Zion staff and added to the weekly list of prayers.
• Please continue to pray for those affected by Covid-19, our healthcare workers, first responders, child care providers, for those who are unemployed during this time and those who are struggling both financially and emotionally.
• Due to the Coronavirus and not holding our services at the church, we had to cancel the order for Easter lilies. We will use the donations given for lilies later this fall when we order Poinsettias. If you have any questions or comments, please call Carol Baker at 530-9981. Thank you for your understanding.
Jesus tell us in John 16:33 “I have said these things to you, that in
me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation.
BUT take heart; I have overcome the world.”
Stewardship Opportunities
Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live, and everyone who lives and believes in me shall never die. Do you believe this?”
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Please pray for Zion Members in the Military.
Buck Thornton Bryce Johnson Marck Schlafman Shaundra Ziemann-Bolinske Shannon Ziemann Austin Link Steven Trautman Jared Juntunen Yurick Martis
Study Texts: Easter Sunday Memory Verse: Colossians 3:1 "Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God." THE FIRST LESSON: Acts 10:34-43 1. Who began to speak? 2. What did he realize? 3. What message had God sent to the people of Israel? 4. What had happened throughout Judea? 5. Of what had Peter been a witness? 6. What did they do to Jesus? 7. Who raised Jesus from the dead? 8. What did Jesus command Peter to do? THE EPISTLE LESSON: Colossians 3:1-4 1. What had happened to Christ? 2. What has happened to believers in Christ? 3. On what should believers set their hearts? 4. Where is Christ? 5. On what should we set our minds? 6. What has happened to our life? 7. Who is your life? 8. When will we appear with Him in glory? THE GOSPEL LESSON: Matthew 28:1-10 1. What new day was dawning? 2. What were the two Mary's doing? 3. What did the angel who came down from heaven do? 4. How did the guards react to all of this? 5. What message did the angels give the women? 6. What was their reaction to the news? 7. What greeting did Jesus use with women? 8. What message did Jesus give them?
Lessons for Next Sunday: The Second Sunday of Easter
Acts 5:29-42 1 Peter 1:3-9 John 20:19-31
April
MTD General Offering $ 16,494
Avg. Bdgt Monthly Exp $ 49,000
Sermon
Summary
Questions:
For personal & family Bible Study
April 12, 2020
Series A revised
Monday-13 Genesis 12-15
Tuesday-14 Joshua 16-20
Wednesday-15 Psalms 9-11
Thursday-16 Job 7-8
Friday-17 Isaiah 18-22
Saturday-18 Matthew 8-10
Sunday-19 Romans 7-8
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An emergency council meeting was held on April 2 through Zoom to
address loan opportunities with the Payroll Protection Program (PPP). The
federal government began accepting loan applications for the PPP for small
businesses and nonprofit organizations like Zion. The program allows us to
borrow up to 2.5 times the average monthly payroll. The money can be
used to cover payroll, mortgage interest, and utilities. If we retain our
employees at their current salary through June 30 and spend the money on
allowable expenses, all of the loan will be forgiven. If for whatever reason
we are not able to utilize the money for the designated expenses,
payments on the loan are deferred for six months. The loan would be short
term at a low interest rate. However, we anticipate all of the loan will be
forgiven. Go to this website for more information on the PPP:
https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/coronavirus-relief-
options/paycheck-protection-program-ppp
During this time of uncertainty and hurt, the ministry at Zion is needed more than ever. With job losses and sickness, there are financial concerns. After learning more about the PPP, we thought this would be an opportunity to help us through this challenging time. The PPP is a loan. According to Zion’s manual, voters approve any loans. Since we are in a pandemic, we felt a voters meeting was not feasible. However, the manual also allows church council to act on behalf of the voters in times of emergency. Since we felt this was an emergency, we held an emergency council meeting on behalf of the voters. The application was completed and submitted on Friday, April 3.
EMERGENCY COUNCIL MEETING HELD
If you have any questions on the PPP, you can contact
James Rath, Melody Hintz-Rau, or Jerry Cleveland.
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Rev. R. Dale Meyer, President of Concordia
Seminary, St. Louis, will present the Easter
Sunday message.
The Lutheran Hour Ministries animated program
“Easter Is” will replace the regular This Is The
Life program today.
April 12, 2020
Stephen Ministry Mission Statement “A Christian friend who listens, cares, prays, supports, and encourages”
If you know someone who needs care and support at this time. Please contact our Stephen Leaders:
Denise Agnew 400-1021 * Llona Sailing 391-9374 * Harley Trautman 391-3878
Zion Staff
Rev. Thomas R. Marcis, Jr. Senior Pastor (701) 220-8437 Email: [email protected]
Vicar Chris Durham (701) 220-5802 [email protected]
Kristin Nistler Director of Family Ministry (701) 400-2069 Email: [email protected]
Russ Weixel Director of Junior Youth Ministry (701) 400-6492 Email: [email protected]
Gayle Little - Administrative Secretary Email: [email protected]
Michele Agnew - Associate Secretary Email: [email protected]
Zion’s Church Council
President James Rath
Vice President Jerry Cleveland
Secretary Bonnie Chase
Treasurer Fred Ehrhardt
Board of Church Properties Vacant
Board of Adult Family Ministry Travis Rau
Board of Youth Family Ministry Melanee Cleveland & Denise Anderson
Board of Lay Ministry Brian Rosin
Board of Stewardship Melody Hintz-Rau
Special Projects Board Lynette Schumaker
Zion Foundation Roland Huber
Other Zion Ministry Leaders
Music Coordinator Melissa Piatz
Hosannas Director Kathy Rooke
Bells of Zion Director Melody Hintz-Rau
Acolyte Coordinator Gary Semmel
Stephen Leader Denise Agnew
LWML President Nancy Brown Bismarck-Mandan Lutheran School Association
Evelyn Orth & Roxanne Rosin
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