January, 2009 Happenings
December 29, 2008
–Grow-Hanson Christmas letter now available under the “News” link
–Recycle used bulletins in the paper bag as you exit the sanctuary
–The Shack book discussion January 8 at 7 p.m.
–Informational Congregational Meeting to discuss capital expenditures January 11 at 9 a.m.
–Sunday School resumes January 11
–Pew Committee Meeting January 17 at 9 a.m.
–Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Event at the Aqua Turf January 18 from 2-5 p.m.
–Congregational Meeting January 25 at 4:30 p.m.
–Leadership Insights from Biblical Women Bible Study with Vicar Olsen January 22 & 29, February 5 & 12 at 7 p.m. Bring your bible!
–Souper Bowl of Caring – donate $1 at worship the weekend of January 31/February 1 to help feed the hungry
12/28/08 – Pastor Rinell & Vicar Olsen
December 28, 2008
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12/21/2008 Advent 4 – Pregnant With God’s Promise Vicar Olsen
December 23, 2008
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December 28, 2008 Announcements
December 23, 2008
The Bells and Blessings program originally scheduled for 12/21 has been postponed. Check back soon for a new date…Christmas Eve and Christmas Day worship schedule…Women of the Bible study led by Vicar Olsen…The Shack book discussion led by Pr. Debner…2009 Flower Chart now available…New recycling program…Offering envelope information…Stewardship message…Praise music group rehearsal schedule…Funeral information for Barbara Debner’s dad…Next Pew Committee Meeting…Sunday School resumes January 11, 2009…Coffee Hour sign-ups…Martin Luther King Community Event…Simply Giving…In Our Prayers Click on the link below to see the details:
December 28, 2008 Announcements
A Christmas Message from Pastor Debner
December 23, 2008
Dear Saints at Zion Lutheran
Merry Christmas!
How I wish that I could be with you this Christmas in body, I must however be content to be with you in spirit, as our family grieves the death of Duane Hanna, Barbara’s father. He was killed in a car accident and his funeral service is Christmas Eve morning. I wish to thank everyone for their concern, prayers and comforting thoughts. Our family will be alright, for now we must simply walk through the rituals that will allow us time to grieve and say our goodbyes to a man we loved. I’m so very grateful to pastors Rod and Will who will shepherd you through the Christmas worship services as well as Vicar Olsen. I long to be with you, but this is where I need and must be at this time.
Last night as we were flying to Iowa, I looked out the window and saw once again a view of the world that the angels saw that night long ago in Bethlehem. From 18,000 feet everything on earth is viewed with a different perspective. Certainly earthly things seem smaller. I thought about how the angels first flew to the shepherds to announce the birth of Jesus. And here I was flying, much like the angels, to not a birth but a death. Then I realized our family in Iowa was gathering to celebrate a life and a birth in heaven. For once again we hear with all of you the message of the angels, “Behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy…”
Tonight and tomorrow we listen to the beholding parts of our faith.
Behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy
Behold the Lamb of God.
Behold I stand at the door and knock.
Behold, this is my son with whom I am well pleased.
Behold, he is not here, he has risen from the dead.
This Christmas God will be holding us and may God be holding you as well, for this is the season to behold God’s love and to be held in our faith.
Behold—God is with us and that is the greatest gift that we can celebrate this Christmas.
Merry Christmas,
Pastor Jim
Christmas Week Happenings
December 23, 2008
**December 24 – 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. family Christmas Eve worship services; 11 p.m. Candlelight worship service
**December 25 – 10:15 a.m. Christmas Day Worship
**December 28 – 10:15 a.m. Service of Lessons & Carols (no service on Saturday 12/27 and no 8 a.m. service on Sunday 12/28)
Funeral Information for Linda’s Dad
December 23, 2008
The wake for Albert Spranzo, Linda Klopp’s dad, will be this Friday, December 26 from 3:30p – 7p at Luddy’s Funeral Home at 205 South Main Street in New Britain. The funeral service will be Saturday, December 27at 10a at St. Joseph’s church, right next to the funeral home (195 South Main Street).
Thank you for keeping Linda, Colleen, and their family in your prayers.
Loss of Linda’s Father
December 22, 2008
Loss of Linda Klopp’s Dad
| I learned today that Linda Klopp’s dad, Albert Spranzo, died on Saturday December 20th. We have been praying for Albert in our prayers for the people over these past few months. I do not have any specific information on the arrangements as the obituary has not yet appeared in the newspaper, but I believe the wake will be on Friday afternoon/evening and the funeral will be held on Saturday morning. I will forward the specific arrangements as soon as they become available. Please keep Linda and Colleen in your prayers along with the rest of the Spranzo family. |
Funeral Information for Barbara’s Dad
December 22, 2008
| Funeral Information for
Duane Hanna,
Barbara Debner’s Dad
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| The funeral service for Barbara Debner’s dad, Duane Hanna, will be on Wednesday, December 24, 2008 at the Evangelical Free Church, 810 Second Ave. SW in Britt, Iowa 50423. Visitation for family and friends in Iowa will be at the Cataldo Funeral Home – Woden Chapel, 310 Main Street in Woden, IA 50484 tomorrow, December 23.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Evangelical Free Church of Britt Missions Fund.
Below is a link to Mr. Hanna’s obituary:
Thank you for keeping the Debner and Hanna families in your prayers as we celebrate Christmas. As a reminder, Zion’s worship services will be held as planned. Christmas Eve worship will be held at 4 p.m., 6 p.m., and 11 p.m., and Christmas Day worship will be at 10:15. Thank you to Pastor Baumgartner, Pastor Rinell, and Vicar Olsen.
Please remember there is only one service of Lessons and Carols at 10:15 on December 28 — no 8 a.m. or Saturday service for the coming weekend.
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December 21st Happenings
December 22, 2008
Happenings at Zion Ministry
Sat 12/20 Saturday Healing Worship Service 4p Worship & Music
Sun 12/21 Sunday Worship Services 8a & 10:15a Worship & Music
Internship Support Committee Meeting 9:15a
Sanctuary Decorating 11:30a Various
Bells & Blessings Musical Program 7p Worship & Music
Mon 12/22 Stained Glass Team Work 7p Christian Fellowship
Wed 12/24 Christmas Eve Family Worship 4p & 6p Worship & Music
Christmas Eve Candlelight Worship 11p Worship & Music
Thur12/25 Christmas Day Worship 10:15a Worship & Music
Sat 12/27 NO SATURDAY WORSHIP TODAY
Sun 12/28 Sunday Worship Service 10:15a ONLY Worship & Music