The Contact
Faith. Family. Community.
March 2015
In This Edition:
Pg. 2 Prayers, Birthdays &
Anniversaries,
Group Gatherings
Display Case
Pg. 3 Lenten Schedule
Pg. 4 Secretary Notes
Thank You
Address Changes
Lenten Menu
Daylight Savings
Lutheran Day
Pg. 5 Meetings, Choirs,
Congratulations, &
Readers
Adult Ed.
MY Group Help
Did You Know?
Pg. 6 Greeters
Called Together
Men’s Retreat
Companions in Christ
Pg. 7 Acolytes, Ushers,
Hospitality, & Altar
Faithful People
Zion Shirts
Pg. 8 Pajama Party
VBS Help Needed
Pg. 9 Calendar
GLOBAL BARNYARD
Barnyard Banks will be
sent home for Sunday
School children to use
during the Lenten
Season along with some
Global Barnyard stickers.
This helps them learn
that putting money in
their banks allows them
to purchase animals for
families around the
world. Adults are
encouraged to
participate also. Prices for animals as listed:
$10 - Chicks lay eggs and are meat which offers
nutritious meals for families who are hungry.
$20 - Ducks eat bugs and weeds that harm crops and
their large eggs make healthy meals.
$20 - Honey Bees pollinate plants and boost crop growth
which helps the community.
$30 - Pigs, after a few months, weigh a few hundred
pounds and bring a big income from the market.
$50 - Goats give fresh milk to drink or used for dairy
products like cheese and yogurt to eat and sell.
$125 - Sheep have wool to be made into clothing
and sold to provide a steady source of income.
$175 - Alpaca have soft fleece that can be made into
blankets and rugs bringing in family income.
$250 - A fish farm can provide an entire community
with a long-lasting supply of fish to eat.
$500 - Cows provide milk, meat, fertilizer, and calves
to strengthen a family’s financial security.
$1000 - A pair of oxen and a plow will help create
harvests and provide fertilizer for the fields.
PRAYERS AROUND ZION
SOWERS
“Let us pray for the whole
people of God in Christ
Jesus and for all people
according to their needs.”
FOR THOSE THAT ARE ILL:
Calling all sowers: We WILL NOT meet in
March but will meet on April 20 at 6:30
PM at Jeannette White’s.
Connie Giles
Kalen Maine
Ron Subbert
Chuck Hoffman
Bob Martz
Richard Peoble
Jade Ballenger
Elaine Van Grevenhof
Jean Orr
Karen Goodell
Dixie Ulch
Janice Nickell
Rev. Don Sondrol
Pat Tober
Scott Meerdink
Barb Buster
Doris Watson
OUT - TO - LUNCH BUNCH
Out-to-Lunch Bunch will be on March 12 at
11:30 AM at Applebee’s. Sign up is available
on the nursery bulletin board.
SUPPER CLUB
Supper Club will meet on March 21 at
6:00 PM at China Garden. Sign up is
available on the nursery bulletin board.
GROUP MEETINGS
FOR THOSE WHO HAVE LOST
A LOVED ONE:
Jean Heitmann on the loss of
her sister, Justine Freeborn.
Jessica Wagg on the loss of her
grandfather, Forrest Brady.
Group 5 will meet on March 17 at
9:30 AM at Zion with Betsy Martin
hosting. Group 6 will meet on March
26 at 7:30 PM at Vivien Halloran’s.
5
&
6
Z - BOOK CLUB
The next meeting will be on Monday,
March 2 at 5 PM at GeoJohnz. The
book for the month is Unbroken. As a
boy, Louis Zamperini was incorrigible.
BIRTHDAYS &
As a teen, he channeled his defiance into running
ANNIVERSARIES
which led him to the Berlin Olympics. When WWII
began, he became an airman embarking on a journey
*Denotes 90+ years, **denotes
100+ years, anniversaries listed that led to a doomed flight which he shouldn’t have
are 50+ years.
survived. See what happens to Zamperini and join
Genevieve McDaniel
3/1 Z-Book Club. (Contact Vivien Halloran if you’d like to
Marcelene Robinson
3/1
join Z-Book Club.)
George Blackwood
3/7
Wilmer Denker
Richard Koll
Harold Stange
Stan Johnson
Irmgard Shoppa
There are no March
Anniversaries.
3/13
3/16
3/16
3/17
3/25
DISPLAY CASE
The display case for April
will be favorite toys from
past to present. Please
have your items into the church office by April 6.
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LENTEN WORSHIP AT ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH
This Year’s Worship Theme: “Learning from Each Other: Faith Practices of the
members of Zion Lutheran Church”
This Lent as we prepare for the joy of the resurrection, we will take up the study of
Christian faith practices. Practicing our faith in Jesus Christ is a journey in which we
mature in faith as we seek deeper meaning in our communal life in Christ. Each
week, at Wednesday worship, we will hear from a member of Zion Lutheran Church
who has a good sense of the faith practice. The season of Lent is a time for us to
enrich our faith in the promises that Christ will redeem us and the world. Christ
enters the brokenness of the world and restores us through the cross. During this
season of Lent we will gather each Wednesday evening for a brief worship service
and meal. The worship service begins at 5:30 PM each Wednesday evening. Invite
your friends and neighbors to join us for worship!
Midweek services: February 25 through March 25 at 5:30 PM, followed by a meal.
March 4
“Worship - Seeking God’s Presence,” a conversation with Gary
Sebbert
March 11
“Study - Engaging God’s Word,” a conversation with Bill Dyar
March 18
“Give - The Joy of Sharing,” (to be announced)
March 22
Service of Healing
March 25
“Invite/Encourage - Sharing Strength in Faith,” a conversation with
Dyann Roby
following the 8 AM & 10:30 AM services
Holy Week Schedule
March 29
Palm/Passion Sunday
8 & 10:30 AM
Procession w/Palms
April 2
Maundy Thursday
2 & 5:30 PM Worship w/Holy Communion
“Spiritual Practice of Serving,” a conversation with Karen Landahl
April 3
Good Friday
Good Friday
Noon
Ecumenical Worship at 1st Presbyterian
7:30 PM
Procession of the Holy Cross at Zion
April 5
Easter Sunday
8 &10:30 AM
Resurrection Festival Worship
w/Holy Communion
Youth Fundraiser Breakfast following the 8 AM worship service on Easter Sunday.
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SECRETARY NOTES:
ZION LUTHERAN 2015 LENTEN MENU
March 4
THANK YOU:
Thank you to everyone who
March 11
helped with Marvin’s
memorial. The message,
music, luncheon, cards,
prayers, and memories
March 18
were great and meant so
much. What a wonderful
church family we have here
at Zion.
March 25
~ The Franklin Family
To Our Zion Family: Thank
you for all the cards, visits,
and most important, the
prayers. By the time you
read this we will be home. It
has been a long 9 1/2
weeks, but we always knew
we were in our Zion
Family's thoughts and
prayers.
~ Ron & Karolyn Subbert
ADDRESS CHANGES:
Grace Askam
Sunny Brook Asst. Living
3515 Diana Queen Drive
Muscatine, IA 52761
Youth Committee Walking Tacos/Salad,
Celery, Carrots, and Desserts
Bell/Senior Choir Ham Sandwiches,
Baked Beans, Potato Chips, Celery,
Carrots, and Desserts
Group 6 Baked Potato Bar,
Applesauce, Carrots, Celery, and
Desserts
Group 5
Sloppy Joes, Potato Chips,
Jello Salad, and Desserts
DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME
Daylight Savings Time Begins on Sunday,
March 8. Please remember to set your
clocks ahead one hour before bedtime so
you won’t have to miss out on worship!
LUTHERAN DAY ON THE HILL
Lutheran Services in Iowa (LSI)
invites you to attend Lutheran
Day on the Hill in Des Moines on
March 9, 2015. This day is
essential in giving voice to those
unheard, for seeking justice and
empowering people to exercise
their right and responsibility to be
part of the legislative process.
Come learn more about advocacy, hear from LSI
clients and have the opportunity to talk to your
legislators about making sure critical human services
are available for children, families, and individuals.
Lunch, transportation, and t-shirt are provided at no
cost. The bus will leave from Iowa City. Register at
www.LSIowa.org/LDH by March 5 or call
866-584-5293. If you attended last year’s event,
please wear the shirt you received to help us be good
stewards.
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UPCOMING MEETINGS:
ADULT EDUCATION
Gateway Committee @
3:30 PM - 3/4
Our Adult Education series for Lent will coincide with
our mid-week Lenten series on developing faith
practices to grow as disciples of Jesus Christ. We will
use the "Animate" DVD curriculum from Sparkhouse.
The study is now through Sunday, April 12. The
topics to be included are:
 Food; eating with Jesus - feat. Sara Miles (Mar. 1)
 Worship - featuring Mike Slaugher (Mar. 8)
 Sacraments - featuring Phyllis Tickle (Mar. 15)
 Money - featuring Shane Claiborne (Mar. 22)
 Service - featuring Enuma Okoro (Mar. 29)
 Community - featuring Doug Pagitt ( April 12)
All Committee Night @
6:30 PM - 3/5
Executive Committee @
6:15 PM - 3/12
Church Council @
7:00 PM - 3/12
CHOIRS PRACTICES:
Bell Choir @ 6:15 PM - 3/1
- 3/8
- 3/22
Senior Choir @ 7 PM - 3/4
- 3/11
- 3/18
- 3/25
CONGRATULATIONS:
READERS:
8:00 AM
3/1 - LoAnne Worth
3/8 - Charles Potter
3/15 - Sarah Evans
3/22 - Jim Haage
3/29 - No Reader Needed
10:30 AM
3/1 - Taylor Mandsager
3/8 - Sarah Perisho
3/15 - Evie Marr
3/22 - Bob Danner
3/29 - No Reader Needed
MY GROUP
MY Group (Muscatine Youth Group) meets on
Sunday evenings 5-7 PM at MCSA with program and
meal. Simple meal providers are needed (generally
about 6:30 PM) on the following dates: March 1, 22,
and 29, and April 12. Contact Jodi Hinrichs or Cathi
Bencken if you can help and/or for details. Pastor
Jodi's number at Shepherd of the Cross is 264-0784.
Rev. Bencken’s number at Trinity Episcopal is
263-2177.
DID YOU KNOW?
7 people are turning 80 in 2015: John
Robinson (1/20), Stan Johnson (3/17),
Emily Cole (7/22), Doris Evans (7/30),
Sharon Martin (8/1), Bev Johnson
(10/22), and Pat Tober (12/19). 7 people
are turning 90 in 2015: Marcelene Robinson (3/1),
George Blackwood (3/7), Richard Koll (3/16), Vivian
Buster (6/8), Walter Henke (7/12), Edmon
Montgomery (7/29), and Marietta Zimmerman (11/3).
The one member who will be celebrating her 100th
birthday in 2015 is Elsie Weber (5/9). How many
birthdays did you get right? How well do you know
your fellow Zion congregation members?
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GREETERS UP:
CALLED TOGETHER IN MISSION
8:00 AM
3/1 - Edwin & Beth Colon
3/8 - Larry & Reita Driskell
3/15 - Jake & Sarah Evans
3/22 - Al & Dee Miller
3/29 - John & Melody Evans
The Southeastern Iowa Synod will hold the Called
Together in Mission (CTIM) event at First Lutheran
Church in Cedar Rapids on Saturday, March 14. The
theme for the event will be “People of the Spirit” and
will welcome Dr. Troy Troftgruben, assistant professor
at Wartburg Seminary, as the keynote speaker.
Excellent workshops will continue the theme and
provide ideas and resources to fuel ministries at Zion
Lutheran. Please let Pastor Cauley know if you are
interested in joining this event. All costs are covered
by the congregation.
10:30 AM
3/1 - Duane & Christy
Williams
3/8 - Tasha, Carson, &
Hayden Cantrell
3/15 - Bob & Mary Danner
3/22 - Bill & Patty Chrisman
3/29 - Rose Marie Paul
LENTEN WORSHIP:
3/4 - Bill & Tyler Toyne
3/11 - Dick & Evie Marr
3/18 - Michelle Richardson
3/25 - Richard & Vivian
Buster
GREETERS DOWN:
8:00 AM
3/1 - John & Melody Evans
3/8 - Wilma Fosholt
3/15 3/22 3/29 - Mark & Julie Frye
10:30 AM
3/1 - Manley & Rose Marie
Doyle
3/8 - Dave & Terri Hanson
3/15 - Kim & Kandi
Dieckman
3/22 - Andrew & Kristine
Fangman
3/29 - Kent & Mary
Heckman
MEN’S RETREAT
Ready for a Guys’ Weekend?
Lutherdale and Lutheran Men
In Mission are having a
retreat that is made for guys,
by guys. There will be a
pentathlon team competition
appropriate for all ages and abilities, conversation and
getting to know new and old friends better, and
inspiration to be strengthened and encouraged in your
faith. The featured speaker will be Pastor Matthew
Poock of St. John’s Lutheran Church of Evansville, WI.
Theme for this retreat is “High, Deep, and Wide”
(Eph. 3:17-18). Cost is $75/person which includes
lodging, meals, and activities. Be sure to save the
dates for April 17 & 18 for a time of inspiration,
meaning, and fun! (Registration due by April 4. Talk to
Heather or Pastor Steve for details.)
COMPANIONS IN CHRIST
All are welcome to attend the Companion Synod/
Diocese Celebration on Saturday, April 18 at Faith
Lutheran Church in Clive. Participants will learn about
the companion relationship between the Pare Diocese
and the Southeastern Iowa Synod. Along with Bishop
Michael Burk, the keynote speakers are Bishop
Charles Mjema and Pastor Nahana Mjema of the Pare
Diocese. For more information, contact Sarah Perisho.
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ACOLYTES:
FAITHFUL PEOPLE, HOLY LANDS 2015
8:00 AM
3/1 - Katie Harris
3/8 - Phoebe Lawrence &
Lizzy Richardson
3/15 -Maddie Kokemuller
3/22 - Phoebe Lawrence
3/29 - Katie Harris
How big are the blocks of the temple? What color is the
wilderness? What does the wind on the Sea of Galilee
feel like? While we can learn a lot about Christ’s life and
death from scripture, there are a lot of details we can
only know from first-hand experience. September 11-25
members of the Southeastern Iowa Synod are making a
pilgrimage to Israel and Palestine. Pastor Dan Kuckuck
of St. Stephen, Urbandale, will host this trip along with
Monte Luker, Professor of Hebrew Scripture at
Lenoir-Rhyne University and Lutheran Theological
Southern Seminary. For more information, contact
Pastor Dan Kuckuck at 515-276-4628 or
[email protected]. or click on the link below:
10:30 AM
3/1 - Carson Borde
3/8 - Karson Cantrell
3/15 - Carson Borde &
Phillip Smith
3/22 - Destiny Williams
3/29 - Phillip Smith
LENTEN WORSHIP:
3/4 - Phillip Smith
3/11 - Phoebe Lawrence
3/18 3/25 - Carson Borde
USHERS:
8:00 AM
Jim Haage, Rosendo
Ramos, Ron Subbert,
Justin Dornbush, Julie
Haage
10:30 AM
Riley Padgett, Mike
Watson, Mark Perisho,
Duane Williams, Charles
Meyer, Casey Cantrell
HOSPITALITY:
3/1 - Property
3/15 - Stewardship
ALTAR GUILD:
Nancy Keel &
Stacey Ramos
http://www.jcbs.org/find_trip/detail.aspx?tour=JC15/K&d=09-11-2015&group=55867
ZION SHIRTS AND TOTES
Zion t-shirts, polo's, and totes are still
available for sale. The t-shirts and totes
are $12 and the polo's are $20. The
shirts are available in several colors
and in any size. Order forms are on the
office bulletin board. Checks can be
made out to Zion Lutheran with the memo stating
“shirts” (or totes). You may leave checks in the church
office with Heather or contact Dyann Roby at
563-299-1700.
FINANCIAL REPORT
Income 2014
Budgeted Income
Budgeted Expenses
Net Ordinary Income
12 /14
Actual
$330,209
292,479
37,730
Unbudgeted Income
Unbudgeted Expenses
Net Income
26,451
24,685
$39,496
Fund Balances
Unified Fund
Building Fund
Fellowship Hall
Memorial Fund
Gateway Apts Fund
$95,865
11,610
4,099
102,408
21,824
7
11/12ths Yr
Budget
300,816
300,816
-
Yr-to-Date
Difference
29,393
(8,337)
37,730
26,451
24,685
39,496
VEGGIE TALES PAJAMA PARTY
Friday, March 27 at 6:30 PM we will having the Veggie Tales Pajama
Party. This year’s story is “Noah’s Ark: A Lesson is Trusting God.” Noah
and his family along with a zoo full of animals take an adventure aboard
an orange slice ark. After 40 days and nights of rain, everyone's faith
has been tested, and they're ready to jump ship. Will they chart a new
course, or will they remember to trust God's promises? There will be
time for a game, coloring, snacks, and of course, the story. This family
event is for 3 year olds through 2nd grade and their parents. Please don’t forget to
wear your pajamas! Watch for the sign up sheet on the office bulletin board.
HELP NEEDED FOR VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
Vacation Bible School at Zion this year will be June 8-12. The
theme is Everest: Conquering Challenges with God’s Mighty Power.
Help is needed everyday of VBS, 9:15 AM to Noon. There will be
daytrips on some afternoons for students in grades 2-6. Please fill
out this form and return it to the church office on or before May 8:
____ I will be a Crew Leader (“teacher”) Grade _________
(If you can’t be there everyday, list the days that you are available.)
____________________________________________________________
____ I would like to be an Activity Site Leader: (circle one)
Imagination Station
KidVid Cinema
Games
____ I will help in the kitchen: Days: ____________________________________
____ I will help with games. Days: ______________________________________
____ I would like to be a helper. Days/areas:______________________________
____ I will help with chaperoning on daytrips for the 2nd through 6th graders.
____ I will help with transportation on daytrips for the 2nd through 6th graders.
Name: ___________________________________
Phone: _______________ email: _____________
*If you have any questions, please speak with Stacey Ramos (571-0363) or Heather in the office.
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Monday
Thursday
M a r c h 2015
Wednesday
5
Tuesday
4
Sunday
3
6:30 PM All Comm. Night
7:00 PM Boy Scouts
12
2
11
1
10
5:30 PM Z-Book Group GeoJohns
7:00 PM Boy Scouts
6:30 AM Men's Bible Study
9:00 AM Quilting Ladies
3:30 PM Gateway Meeting
5:30 PM Lent Worship/meal
7:00 PM Senior Choir
9
6
Friday
7
14
4
28
Saturday
6:00 PM Supper Club China Garden
13
27
11:30 AM Out-to-Lunch Bunch
- Applebee’s
6:15 PM Exec. Comm.
7:00 PM Church Council
26
6:30 PM Veggie Tales Noah’s Ark Pajama Party
6:30 AM Men's Bible Study
9:00 AM Quilting Ladies
5:30 PM Lent Worship/meal
7:00 PM Senior Choir
17 St. Patrick’s Day
9:30 AM Group 5 - Betsy
Martin's
7:00 PM Boy Scouts
25
9:00 AM Contact Assembly
7:30 PM Group 6 - Vivien
Halloran's
21
24
6:30 AM Men's Bible Study
9:00 AM Quilting Ladies
5:30 PM Lent Worship/meal
7:00 PM Senior Choir
20
7:00 PM Boy Scouts
1
19
16
31
6:30 AM Men's Bible Study
9:00 AM Quilting Ladies
5:30 PM Lent Worship/meal
7:00 PM Senior Choir
23 Contact Articles Due
7:00 PM Boy Scouts
30
2 Maundy Thursday
2:00 PM Worship
5:30 PM Worship
3 Good Friday
12:00 PM Ecumenical
Worship @ 1st Pres.
7:30 PM Worship @ Zion
6:30 AM Men's Bible Study
9:00 AM Quilting Ladies
3:15 PM Gateway Meeting
7:00 PM Senior Choir
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8:00/10:30 AM Worship
9:15 AM Sunday School/
Adult Ed.
12:00 PM Bell Choir
5:00 PM Youth Group @
MCSA
8 Daylight Savings Time:
Set Your Clocks Ahead!
8:00/10:30 AM Worship
9:15 AM Sunday School/
Adult Ed.
12:00 PM Bell Choir
5:00 PM Youth Group @
MCSA
15
8:00/10:30 AM Worship
9:15 AM Sunday School/
Adult Ed.
5:00 PM Youth Group @
MCSA
22 Service of Healing
(after both services)
8:00/10:30 AM Worship
9:15 AM Sunday School/
Adult Ed.
12:00 PM Bell Choir
5:00 PM Youth Group @
MCSA
29 Palm Sunday
8:00 AM Worship
9:15 AM Sunday School/
Adult Ed.
10:30 AM Worship
5:00 PM Youth Group @
MCSA
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MARCH 2015 | KEEPING ZION CONNECTED
THE CONTACT
Zion Lutheran Church
513 Sycamore Street
Muscatine, IA 52761
563.263.5074
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