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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
September 2014

www.zionslutheranchurch.com
Visit our website at:
Church Office Email:
zion111@embarqmail.com
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Most people do their big cleaning early in the year Spring Cleaning they call it.
Not me! No, I wait until I am the busiest, and then I add more work on myself! Ac-
tually, I dont like major cleaning, so I put it off as long as I can!
Recently, I rented a Rug Doctor and cleaned our sofa, some chairs, and the carpet
in our bedroom. Something inside me just clicked, and off I went to the Kroger to
rent the cleaning machine. Boy, was that a lot of work! First, I put the water and
the chemicals in the wrong reservoir! I couldnt figure why it wouldnt clean proper-
ly. I was about ready to give up, when I had a thought Why not read the direc-
tions? As soon as all went well I cleaned everything in the house! After the sofa
was cleaned, the dog promptly took a seat and began to scold that awful machine that tried to eat
her spot! The cats are still skulking around lest I try to clean them!
Not only the inside needs work: we still have to do the spot painting on the house, do some repairs
to the gables, redo our garden to take out plants, separate and divide others, and to replace a
few, not to mention the regular mowing and weeding. Work always seems to materialize when you
have a home, doesnt it? Along with the daily duties of work, we all have chores at home. Somehow
we never seem to escape them!
You would think that adding a day of work for our com-
munity would be too much for us. I have chosen to look
differently at Gods work - Our Hands Sunday, 7 Sep-
tember. Instead of seeing more work, I have decided it is Gods
way of helping me to share the gospel with others! J esus did the
same kinds of things: he healed the sick, helped the poor, all the
while living the Good News of Gods reign here on earth.
Gods Work Our Hands is Zions way of focusing on our com-
munity in a more intentional way. Its the Churchs way of saying,
There are many ways of sharing the gospel with others, and sometimes it means getting out of
our pews and hitting the streets.
So, why not come join us on Sunday, 7 September as we hit the streets with the Good News of
Jesus! We have several ways lined up for you to get involved: painting chairs at the PATH Center,
helping an elderly woman with a handrail, helping out two members of the congregation, help in
Luther Hall with Quilts of Compassion, and help spruce up the playground at Good Samaritan
School. Before all the fun begins, we will worship outside (weather permitting) and have a picnic
lunch together with hot dogs and hamburgers, and homemade ice cream!
Pr. Tim

There are many ways
of sharing the gospel
with others, and some-
times it means getting
out of our pews and
hitting the streets.


BAPTISM
Charlotte Rose
Bussing
was baptized on
August 2, 2014




Charlotte is the daughter of
Shaun & Alexandria Bussing of Defiance.
Sponsors: Tristan & Michelle Sanders
Grandmother: Sonia Bussing

The Eis family recently gathered around their loved one James C.
and wished him a loving journey to be with our Lord. Those of us
who remain on our journey thank our extended Zion's family for their
comforting words, their outstretched arms and our gathering just as
Jesus asked of us as his children. We thank you for your heart-
warming support. God's blessings to each of you. The family of James C. Eis.

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Gods Work. Our Hands.
Sunday, September 7
GET READY TO SERVE!
Once again, we will be participating in the ELCA church-wide day of service on
September 7. We will have an outdoor service followed by a
picnic. The church will provide burgers and hot dogs. Salads,
side dishes, desserts and homemade ice cream will be pro-
vided by church members (think brownie sundaes!) Then we
will start our day of service projects.
Projects this year include: painting chairs at the PATH Center,
helping two church members, building an outside handrail,
spreading the playground material around at Good Samaritan
School, and helping with Quilts of Compassion. Bring your
rakes and shovels.

SIGN UP sheets are posted on the bulletin board in the Narthex. We need more
people to help prepare food and to help with the projects!
FALL BIBLE STUDY
Pastor Tim will be teaching a 12 week class enti-
tled "Jesus, the Forgiving Victim" will meet on
Tuesdays at 7:00 pm on September 2, 9, 23, 30;
October 7, 14, 21, 28; November 4, 11; Decem-
ber 2, 9. Books are available and helpful for this
class. It is a set of 4 books entitled Jesus the
Forgiving Victim by James Alison. The books
can be ordered through Amazon.com. In this
class, James Alisons thought provoking books
help us focus on the importance of Jesus self-
giving example. What does it mean that Jesus
emptied himself? How important is Jesus death
on the cross and what does it mean for you and
me today? These and other questions will be
tackled in the group discussion and the books.

Please register online at the church website at
www.zionslutheranchurch.com.

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Women of the ELCA

The 9
th
Triennial Gathering for the Women of the ELCA was a very enjoyable ex-
perience for me. The theme was of many generations and there were 6 generations
present. One of the highlights for me was listening to Bishop Eaton, presiding bishop of
the ELCA, speak not once but twice during the week. She is so uplifting, down to earth,
full of the Spirit, and what a sense of humor.
The first 2-1/2 days consisted of the convention or business portion. I was elect-
ed as a delegate and many things were accomplished. New officers and 12 board
members were elected to the churchwide board. Our new president is Patti Austin from
Georgia. Two of the board members are from region 6. Barbara Miller and Dawn Smith
are both from Michigan. A budget of $2,941,593 was approved. A change to the consti-
tution to reduce the size of the executive board from 12 to 9 was defeated by a vast ma-
jority. Several memorials were passed for: awareness and prevention of human traf-
ficking; bullying, harassment, and related violence; creating safe churches for children;
solar energy for Phebe Hospital in Liberia; and immigration of children in crisis.
The gathering of many generations offered several opportunities of spiritual re-
newal. Speakers during the following 2-1/2 days included Bishop Eaton, Becca Stevens
who is the founder of Magdalene & Thistle Farms which is a community and social en-
terprise that stands with women recovering from violence, prostitution, addiction and life
on the streets; Susan Sparks who is a Baptist pastor, stand-up comedian, trial lawyer,
and breast cancer survivor; Elaine Neuenfeldt from the Lutheran World Federation in
Geneva; and the bible study was led by Diane Jacobson director of the Book of Faith
Initiative for the ELCA. All of these women were so inspiring and encouraging. There
were 12 workshops and 16 servant events to choose from. It was very difficult to select
just four. There were also many exhibitors and vendors.
We were asked to participate in a listening event to discuss, share and respond
to the work of the task force that is working to develop the social statement on women
and justice called for by the 2009 Churchwide Assembly.
We had an opportunity to attend a total of 4 worship services of Holy Communion
during the week with messages from Claire Burkat, Bishop of the Southeastern Penn-
sylvania Synod; Raquel Rodriguez from Global Mission Pastor Linda Norman, treasurer
of the ELCA; and Pastor Callista Isabelle, chaplain at Muhlenberg College. Music was
provided by the Global Musicians of the ELCA.
Women working together can do great things. The offerings collected totaled
$106,510.91. Other items that were collected included: $14,780 in gift cards; 15,877 in
phone minutes; 6,635 toiletry items, 3,716 socks and underwear, 118 quilt kits, 116
quilts, and 1,508 prayer shawls. The attendance for the convention was 363 and the
gathering was 2,382 women.
The next triennial gathering will be in 2017 in the city of Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Sue McKibben


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 chicken noo-
dle soup, toothpaste, shaving gel, pudding, paper towels, toilet paper, detergent,
boxed skillet meals, box potatoes, spaghetti and dry pasta noodles, bottled wa-
ter, canned meat tuna, sausage, chicken, Ramen noodles beef, chicken & shrimp, spaghetti
sauce, tomato sauce, bottled fruit juices, microwave popcorn, salad dressing and cooking
oil. On behalf of Diana Groll and myself, we thank you for your ongoing generosity.
Dick Anderson and Diana Groll
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DEACON SUPPORT TEAM

All members should be aware of their deacon and hopefully have met him or her to discuss any con-
cerns or questions you may have had. Your deacons have a sincere interest in serving your needs
and encourage you to bring your needs to the attention of Pastor, the deacon group or council which-
ever is appropriate. In turn, we trust you have an equally sincere interest in getting to know your dea-
con as a present and future friend and confidant. 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
solution or answers to your questions. He remains the best resource within our congregation to share
wisdom and knowledge.
Deacons are not exempt from having a deacon of their own. At times we need someone willing to lis-
ten and we turn to our deacon. In our bi-monthly meetings, the nine deacons discuss a variety of top-
ics concerning the spiritual welfare of the congregation. 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 office for any assis-
tance.
August Church Council Highlights
August 21, 2014

Approved requests for transfer of memberships; Roxanne Maxson to Grace Lutheran in Long
Beach, MS and the Kim Grossenbacher family to Trinity Lutheran in Wauseon, OH.
A contnuing educaton session for area pastors, concerning mental health issues, will be
held at Zions on Sept 17. Innkeepers will prepare the lunch.
Major repairs will be made to the organ, approved at a cost of $8,750.
Community VBS was a huge success with around 200 children atending.
Outreach commitee / John Diehl are gearing up for the start of Operaton Christmas Child.
The list of Inactve Members has been updated, per Zions consttuton.
Council approved obtaining a State Bank VISA credit card for the church ofce to use.
Karen Bowling and Audrey Eis were approved to fll the vacant council positons.

Please remember to call the church
office 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 cor-
rection, 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

Lo Ann Peters
Kingsbury House
245 W. Rosewood Ave. Apt. 136
Defiance, OH 43512

Norma Mansfield
Kingsbury House Apt. 102
245 W. Rosewood Ave.
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.
IN
CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY

We pray for Gods comfort for
the following families who re-
cently lost loved ones:

Joyce Lichty and family, on the death of her son,
David Lichty who passed away on July 19, 2014.

Chuck and Leona Bailey, on the death of their
son, Steve Bailey on August 12, 2014.

Additons to the
Zions Prayer List:


Phone Prayers: Barb Vogel at 419-393-2544
Eprayers: zionseprayer@yahoogroups.com
Call the Church ofce at 419-782-8781.

If you are calling for someone other than yourself,
please be sure that you have permission.
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Volunteers Needed
to teach the Youth and
Sunday School programs

Please contact Kelly
Worline at 419-782-9062
if you are interested in
helping teach.
Choir Season Begins
Soon!






The new choir season will begin with
regular Wednesday rehearsals on
September 10. Bell Choir will re-
hearse at 6:00 p.m. and Chancel
Choir will rehearse at 7:00 p.m. If
you would like to join Bell Choir or
Chancel Choir, please see Neal Den-
iston soon. New members are al-
ways welcome.

WORSHI P
SCHEDULE
Saturday 5:00 pm
Sunday 9:45 am
DCTV 5
You may watch Zions Lutheran
Worship services on Wednesdays
@ 6:00 p.m. and Sundays at 8:00
a.m. on DCTV 5 Defiance, OH.
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LLS
Lutherans of
Long Standing

SEPTEMBER 2, 2014
2:00 p.m.
In Luther Hall
Mens Fellowship
meets every Tuesday
at 9:00 a.m. in the Library
ORGANI C COFFEE & TEA PRI CES

Breakfast Blend $ 8.00
Decaf Breakfast Blend $ 9.00
English Breakfast Tea $ 3.00
Equal
Exchange
Coffee
On sale throughout the year!!!!
The Book Group
meets on
Monday,
September
8 at 12:00
pm
for lunch at
Jerseys Gameday
Grill. Contact Marsha
Deniston at 419-782-6859.

Young at Heart
meets on WEDNESDAY,
September 10, 2014
at 11:30 am, at Leftys Pizza

Sisters in Christ will meet
afer worship on Septem-
ber 21.
Cards will be placed in the
Narthex to be signed on
September 28.
Sisters in Christ

Scrapbook
Club

Meets Saturday, September 6, from
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Hofer
Room. Bring your own drink and a
snack to share. See Lenore Doctor
for more informaton.
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Worship and
Music
Committee

Meets on
September 11
D E A D L I N E S
BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENT
Every Thursday at 9:00 a.m.
(unless otherwise noted)


October
NEWSLETTER DEADLINE

September 19
th

Zions Members at the Luther Home Golf Scramble 8-15



September 2014
LESSONS



SEPT 6 & 7 LIFE IN THE HOLY TRINITY 13

Ezekiel 33:7-11
Psalm 119:33-40
Romans 13:8-14
Matthew 18:15-20

SEPT 13 & 14 LIFE IN THE HOLY TRINITY 14

Genesis 50:15-21
Psalm 103:1-13
Romans 14:1-12
Matthew 18:21-35

SEPT 20 & 21 LIFE IN THE HOLY TRINITY 15

Jonah 3:10-4:11
Psalm 145:1-8
Philippians 1:21-30
Matthew 20:1-16

SEPT 28 & 29 LIFE IN THE HOLY TRINITY 16

Ezekiel 18:1-4, 25-32
Psalm 25:1-9
Philippians 2:1-13
Matthew 21:23-32
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Snowbirds .
Please remember
to notify the office
when you will be
heading south for
the winter. Updated addresses
for long-term moves are greatly
appreciated when it comes time
to mail out giving statements, etc.


September 2014
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SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WED THURSDAY FRIDAY SATUR-
DAY


1
Pastors Day Of

LABOR DAY
ofces closed

2
9:00 a Mens
Fellowship
9:00 a Weight
Watchers
1:00 p Text Study
2:00 p LLS
5:30 p Lighten Up
7:00 p Bible Study

3
7:00 a Women @
Cabin Fever
5:30 p Meal
4
9:00 a Bulletn
Announcements
due

5:00 p TOPS
5

6
7:30 a Weight
Watchers
8:00a Scrapbook-
ing
5:00 p Worship


7
9:45 a Worship

GODS WORK.
OUR HANDS
PICNIC and Day
of Service
8
Pastors Day Of

12:00 p Book
Group

8:00 p Barber-
shoppers
9
9:00 a Mens
Fellowship
9:00 a Weight
Watchers
1:00 p Text Study
5:30 p Lighten Up
7:00 p Bible Study
10
7:00 a Women @
Cabin Fever
11:30 a Young at
Heart at Lefys
5:00 p Food Pantry
Sign Up
5:30 p Meal
11
9:00 a Bulletn
Announcements
due

5:00 p TOPS
7:00 p Worship &
Music Meetng
12


13
7:30 a Weight
Watchers

5:00 p Worship


14

9:45 a Worship
15
Pastors Day Of

8:00 p Barber-
shoppers
16
9:00 a Mens
Fellowship
9:00 a Weight
Watchers
1:00 p Text Study
5:30 p Lighten Up
7:00 p Deacons

17
NAMI Conference
8:30a4p
7:00 a Women @
Cabin Fever
5:30 p Meal
6:00 p Food Pantry
Pick Up
18
9:00 a Bulletn
Announcements
due

5:00 p TOPS

7:00 p COUNCIL
19

3:00 p.m. NEWS-
LETTER DEADLINE




20
7:30 a Weight
Watchers

5:00 p Worship


21
9:45 a Worship
11:00 a Sisters
in Christ

22
Pastors Day Of

8:00 p Barber-
shoppers
23
9:00 a Mens
Fellowship
9:00 a Weight
Watchers
1:00 p Text Study
5:30 p Lighten Up
7:00 p Bible Study

24
7:00 a Women @
Cabin Fever
5:30 p Meal
25
9:00 a Bulletn
Announcements
due

5:00 p TOPS
26


27
7:30 a Weight
Watchers
5:00 p Worship
28

9:45 a Worship

11:00 a Sign
Cards
29
Pastors Day Of

8:00 p Barber-
shoppers
30
9:00 a Mens
Fellowship
9:00 a Weight
Watchers
1:00 p Text Study
5:30 p Lighten Up
7:00 p Bible Study









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ALTAR FLOWERS
7 Robert Thomas
14 AVAILABLE
21 Gaylon & Elaine Davis
28 AVAILABLE

BULLETINS
7 AVAILABLE
14 Judy Mekus
21 AVAILABLE
28 AVAILABLE

ALTAR DUTY
7 Cindy Wendell
14 Marsha Leaders
21 Sue McKibben
28 Barb Jones

LECTOR & DEACON for Sunday 9:45 am
(* DEACONS)
7 * Tom Boals, Audrey Eis
14 Dick Heilmann
21 * Dick Anderson, Patty VanDemark
28 Annie Reynolds

FELLOWSHIP HOUR for Sunday 9:45 am
7 Picnic
14 Audrey Eis
21 Judy & Duane Engel
28 Elaine & Gaylon Davis

ACOLYTES & CRUCIFERS for Sunday 9:45 am
Acolytes Crucifers


NO ACOLYTES OR CRUCIFERS IN SUMMER




OFFERING COLLECTORS for Sunday 9:45 am
1st Sunday Randy Groll & Mary Boals
2nd Sunday Bill Brownson & Randy Groll
3rd Sunday Mary Boals & Cindy Wendell
4th Sunday Marsha Leaders & Chuck Bailey
5th Sunday Randy Groll & Mary Boals

USHERS for Sunday 9:45 am
1st Sunday John Diehl
2nd Sunday Shawn Faryniarz
3rd Sunday Laurie & Dwaine Schey
4th Sunday Tom & Mary Boals
5th Sunday Youth

HOSTS for Saturday 5:00 pm
6 Donna Ripke & Bob Thomas
13 Sonia Bussing & Donna Ripke
20 Gene & Barb Vogel
27 Bob & Nancy Swingle

LECTOR & DEACON for Saturday 5:00 pm
(* DEACONS)
6 * Cindy Wendell
13 AVAILABLE
20 * Dawn McKibben
27 AVAILABLE

OFFERING COUNTERS
John Jacob, Gene Vogel, & Larry Wagner. Subs:
Bob Thomas, Dwaine Schey, Sue McKibben

AUDIO-VISUAL
Doug Eis, Dale Worline, Stormy Gutman, Shaun
Holley.

IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO FULFILL YOUR COMMITMENT,
PLEASE ARRANGE FOR A SUBSTITUTE AND INFORM THE
CHURCH OFFICE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.


Faith Active in Love September 2014
PHOTO GALLERY
Check out the new Photo Gallery page on the church website
(www.zionslutheranchurch. com). If you have pictures from a church event
for the website, please email them to the church office at zion111@ em-
barqmail.com

ZIONS EMAIL ADDRESSES

Office Secretary - zion111@embarqmail.com
Pastor - prtim@embarqmail.com
Treasurer - ziontreasurer@embarqmail.com
Website - www.zionslutheranchurch.com
COUNCIL MEMBERS
2014
Tom Boals, President
Shawn Farnyiarz, Vice
President
Gwen Anderson, Treasurer
Laurie Schey, Secretary
Mary Boals
Karen Bowling
John Diehl
Lenore Doctor
Alexis Eis
Audrey Eis
Stormy Gutman
Carl Snyder
Mark Stephens


COUNCIL MEETS ON
the 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 C 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 too we 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 searching type in
Zions Lutheran Defiance and that
should find it for you). If you would like
to post an event you may email it to
zionlutheranfbpage@gmail.com.
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BULLETINS
Suggested donation
for bulletins is
$20.00.
Prayer List
Church Council has
enacted a policy re-
garding the names
placed on the church
prayer list in the bulle-
tin. If you would like
prayers on the list for
longer than 3 weeks,
please make another
request. Requests can
be sent to the church
office via phone 419-
782-8781 or by email
at:
zion111@embarqmail.
com