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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
August 2014

www.zionslutheranchurch.com
Visit our website at:
Church Office Email:
zion111@embarqmail.com
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I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor rulers, nor
things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor
anything else in all creation will be able to separate us from the love of
God in Christ Jesus our Lord. [Romans 8.38-39]

Are you as confident, as convinced, as Paul that nothing can separate you from the
love of God? I wonder if I am able to understand the impact of Pauls bold state-
ment! For Paul, this list is exhaustive Nothing! can make the separation between
us and Gods love for us in Christ Jesus our Lord.
I wonder if I understand the fullness of Pauls statement because I want to make divisions and sep-
arations all the time. When I judge someones intentions, when I point out someones error, when I
fail to ask how someone is doing and jump to conclusions about her or his reactions to me, I take
possession of power and leave God out of the equation.
I want to make sure I am right and that I am in possession of Gods love. The ugly side of Pauls
question is this: I have it and you dont! Yes, when I make the judgment that I am right, I have
made sure that someone else is wrong. It is a question of a power struggle between you and me
with no room left for God.
That power struggle goes way past just you and me, Paul seems to say. This power struggle is
fought on the spiritual level between the powers of sin and death, and Gods life-giving power of
love. When I find myself submitting to the forces of power and recognition, am I really
submitting to the power of evil? Thats the question Paul is toying with, and Paul answers that
because of J esus, God has delivered us from the powers of sin and death.
Heres another question: What if I believe what Paul is saying? Would my trust in Pauls
words change the way I live? Could Pauls confident statement change anything about me? Thats a
scary thought I might change in the process of trusting in God!
I believe that is Pauls intent that I change into the likeness of Christ, more and more. Paul wants
all of humanity not just me to come to the realization that God has already accomplished the
impossible task of salvation for the whole cosmos. The conscious effort of recognizing Gods act on
my behalf places me on firm ground to trust God with anything even with protecting me from all
danger, always and ever.
As Paul claims, nothing shall separate me from God! Nothing means nothing!
Peace,
Pr. Tim

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Gods Work. Our Hands.
Sunday
September 7
GET READY TO SERVE!

Once again, we will be participating in Gods Work. Our
Hands Sunday on September 7. We will have an outdoor
service on September 7, followed by a picnic. The church will
provide burgers and hot dogs. Salads, side dishes, desserts
and homemade ice cream will also be served (think brownie
sundaes!) Then we will start our day of service projects.
If you know of any community volunteer opportunities or any-
one who needs help around their home, please call the church office or speak with
Pastor Tim as soon as possible.
We will be ordering t-shirts again for this special event. There is an order form in
the Narthex on the bulletin board. The t-shirts are yellow
and cost $8.00 each. Sizes include Youth Small, Medi-
um and Large; Adult Small, Medium, Large, and X-
Large. Larger sizes have an additional charge: 2XL is
$2.00 more; 3XL is $3.00 more; and 4XL is $4.00 more.
These t-shirts must be ordered no later than August 1 in
order to have them in time. Please pay for your shirt
when ordering.
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.
KINDERGARTEN CAMP
There is another great opportunity
for Zion members to get involved
with our community outside the
walls of the church! The United
Way is helping some of the Defiance County
schools with a kindergarten camp Aug. 4-8. Zi-
on's has graciously opened our kitchen to as-
semble 90 lunches and we need your help! As-
sembly of the lunch will be every day beginning
about 10:30 a.m. with transportation to various
schools immediately. The schools involved are
Defiance, Hicksville, Tinora, and Fairview.
Please consider volunteering to assemble or
transport for all 5 days or as many days as you
are able! Sign up sheet is in the Narthex.


Dear Friends in Christ,

Thank you for your recent (6-13-14) astounding gift of $500.00. We are so grateful
for your support and prayers on our behalf. The summer youth program is in full
swing and is very busy, as usual. We have a great staff this year and the children
are responding well. It is only because of the grace of God and friends like you that we can offer
this much needed program. Gods love is ever present. You are in our prayers.
In Him,
Marge Reas for Redeemer Lutheran Church

Zions,

Thank you for all of your support of all my accomplishments. The church family has been there
to support me in all I have done over the years. I am excited to start college and change the
world. Thank you all very much.
Thank you,
Kristen Gutman
QUILTS OF COMPASSION
Bringing Help and Hope to the Hurting
meets on August 3 at noon in Luther Hall.

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The following is a list of the organizatons and individuals that were presented grants from
Zion's Endowment Fund this year. What an amazing outreach, that we are able to touch
people's lives all around the world!


ZION'S PRAYER GARDEN ABUNDANT LIFE TOGETHER
MAUMEE VALLEY CONF. OF WELCA THRESHOLD MINISTRY
INNKEEPERS DEFIANCE COMMUNITY VBS
ZION'S YOUTH RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE OF NW OHIO
BREAD FOR THE WORLD ST MARTIN'S LUTHERAN - SHORT HOUSE
SALEM LUTHERAN ST MARTIN'S LUTHERAN - FURNITURE BANK
GOOD WORKS / TIMOTHY HOUSE VICKI STEPHENS - MISSION TRIP
FILLING HOME OF MERCY QUILTS OF COMPASSION
REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH FOOD FOR THE POOR
WYCLIFF BIBLE TRANSLATORS ALLOSIOUS SNODGRASS - MISSION TRIP
ENDOWMENT FUND REPORT

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.
MAY COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTSMay 15, 2014
New group study planned for FallJesus the Forgiving Victim
Community Estate Planning/Will Planning Seminar will be presented by Atty. Steve
Snavely and Paul Miller of NY Life Ins. Date to be announced.
Dawn McKibbens interview with Pastor Tim on the Storybook Project will be shown
at Synod Assembly.
Community VBS will be J uly 7-10 at Defiance College.
Gazebo and garden were cleaned.
Will be participating in the Gods Work, Our Hands Sunday on Sept. 7
Endowment will be distributing grant awards soon.
Request for Kinder Camp to use kitchen to prepare lunches in early August.

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 family
who recently lost a loved
one:

The family of Jim Eis, who
passed away on June 25,
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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YOUTH POP CAN
RECYCLI NG
PROJ ECT
will pause for
the summer.
Please watch for
an
announcement
this fall.

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

AUGUST 5, 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,
August 11at
12:00 pm
for lunch at
Sweetwater
Chophouse. Contact
Marsha Deniston at 419-
782-6859.

Young at Heart
meets on WEDNESDAY,
August 13, 2014
at 11:30 am, at Leftys Pizza

Sisters in Christ will not
meet during the summer
months.
The next meetng will be
in September.
Sisters in Christ

Scrapbook
Club

Meets Saturday, August 2, from
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Hofer
Room. Bring your own drink and a
snack to share.
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Worship and
Music
Committee

Meets on
August 14 at
7:00 p.m.
D E A D L I N E S
BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENT
Every Thursday at 9:00 a.m.
(unless otherwise noted)


September
NEWSLETTER DEADLINE

August 15
th




AUGUST 2014
LESSONS



AUG 2 & 3 LIFE IN THE HOLY TRINITY 8
Isaiah 55:1-5
Psalm 145: 8-9, 14-21
Romans 9:1-5
Matthew 14:13-21

AUG 9 & 10 LIFE IN THE HOLY TRINITY 9
1 Kings 19:9-18
Psalm 85:8-13
Romans 10:5-15
Matthew 14:22-33

AUG 16 & 17 LIFE IN THE HOLY TRINITY 10
Isaiah 56:1, 6-8
Psalm 67
Romans 11:1-2a, 29-32
Matthew 15:10-28

AUG 23 & 24 LIFE IN THE HOLY TRINITY 11
Isaiah 51:1-6
Psalm 138
Romans 12:1-8
Matthew 16:13-20

AUG 30 & 31 LIFE IN THE HOLY TRINITY 12
Jeremiah 15:15-21
Psalm 26:1-8
Romans 12:9-21
Matthew 16:21-28
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CONGRATULATIONS!
to our new babies and their
families:

Charlotte Rose Bussing, born on
May 29, daughter of Shaun & Alex Bussing, and
granddaughter of Sonia Bussing.

J udah Robert Deniston born on J uly 10, son of
Tim & Rene Deniston, and grandson of Neal &
Marsha Deniston.

AUGUST 2014
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SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WED THURSDAY FRIDAY SATUR-
DAY











1
Pastors Day Of
2
7:30 a Weight
Watchers
8:00a Scrapbook-
ing
5:00 p Worship


3
9:45 a Worship
12:00 p Quilts
of Compassion
4
8:00 p Barber-
shoppers
5
9:00 a Mens
Fellowship
9:00 a Weight
Watchers
1:00 p Text Study
2:00 p LLS
5:30 p Lighten Up
6
7:00 a Women @
Cabin Fever
5:00 p Worship
5:30 p Meal
7
9:00 a Bulletn
Announcements
due

5:00 p TOPS

8
Pastors Day Of


9
7:30 a Weight
Watchers

5:00 p Worship


10

9:45 a Worship
11
12:00 p Book
Group at Sweet-
water Chophouse
8:00 p Barber-
shoppers
12
9:00 a Mens
Fellowship
9:00 a Weight
Watchers
1:00 p Text Study
5:30 p Lighten Up

13
7:00 a Women @
Cabin Fever
11:30 a Young at
Heart at Lefys
5:00 p Food Pantry
Sign Up & Worship
5:30 p Meal
14
9:00 a Bulletn
Announcements
due

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

15
Pastors Day Of

3:00 p.m. NEWS-
LETTER DEADLINE




16
7:30 a Weight
Watchers

5:00 p Worship


17
9:45 a Worship

18
8:00 p Barber-
shoppers
19
9:00 a Mens
Fellowship
9:00 a Weight
Watchers
1:00 p Text Study
5:30 p Lighten Up


20
7:00 a Women @
Cabin Fever
5:00 p Worship
5:30 p Meal
6:00 p Food Pantry
Pick Up
21
9:00 a Bulletn
Announcements
due

5:00 p TOPS

7:00 p COUNCIL

22
Pastors Day Of


23
7:30 a Weight
Watchers
5:00 p Worship
24

9:45 a Worship


25
8:00 p Barber-
shoppers
26
9:00 a Mens
Fellowship
9:00 a Weight
Watchers
1:00 p Text Study
5:30 p Lighten Up
27
7:00 a Women @
Cabin Fever
5:00 p Worship
5:30 p Meal
28
9:00 a Bulletn
Announcements
due

5:00 p TOPS
29
Pastors Day Of
30
7:30 a Weight
Watchers
5:00 p Worship
31

9:45 a Worship

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KINDERGARTEN CAMP LUNCHESbegin at 10:30 am each day

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ALTAR FLOWERS
3 AVAILABLE
10 AVAILABLE
17 AVAILABLE
24 Bill & Myrt Brownson
31 Donna Ripke

BULLETINS
3 Ott & Fern Beindorf
10 AVAILABLE
17 AVAILABLE
24 Sue McKibben
31 AVAILABLE

ALTAR DUTY
3 Cindy Wendell
10 Kate Frank
17 Leona Bailey
24 Linda Hardy
31 Karen Graf

LECTOR & DEACON for Sunday 9:45 am
(* DEACONS)
3 * Patty VanDemark, Linda Hardy
10 Mary Boals
17 * Dick Anderson, Audrey Eis
24 Sue McKibben
31 Lenore Doctor

FELLOWSHIP HOUR for Sunday 9:45 am
3 Leona & Chuck Bailey
10 Cyndi Ensign
17 Kate Frank
24 Linda & Orville Hardy
31 Karen Bowling & Lenore Doctor

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
2 Sonia Bussing & Donna Ripke
9 Bob & Nancy Swingle
16 Gene & Barb Vogel
23 Bob Thomas & Donna Ripke
30 Bob Thomas & Donna Ripke

LECTOR & DEACON for Saturday 5:00 pm
(* DEACONS)
2 * Cindy Wendell
9 AVAILABLE
16 * Doug Eis
23 AVAILABLE
30 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 AUGUST 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
John Diehl
Lenore Doctor
Alexis Eis
Jim 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
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And, you can add your comments, too!
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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
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