Zion Lutheran Church LCMC

This Week at Zion August 22-29, 2010

Pastor Ron — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 19:40:10 +0000

Sunday: August 22

8:00 a.m. Worship Service

9:30 a.m. Worship Service (New Member Reception)

**September Newsletter Items Due**

Tuesday: August 24

7:00 p.m. 150^th Anniversary Meeting

7:00 p.m. Patriarchs

Wednesday: August 25

6:30 p.m. Contemporary Worship Service

7:30 p.m. Alpha/Omega Bible Study

Thursday: August 26

9:30 a.m. Quilting

Pastor Ron and Karen Begin Vacation

Sunday: August 29

8:00 a.m. Worship Service

9:30 a.m. Worship Service

This Week at Zion August 15-22, 2010

Pastor Ron — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 12:52:33 +0000

Sunday: August 15

8:00 a.m. Worship Service

9:30 a.m. Worship Service

Following late Service – Annual Picnic

Monday: August 16

7:00 p.m. Altar Guild Meeting

Tuesday: August 17

6:30 p.m. Sunday School Meeting

7:00 p.m. Patriarchs

Wednesday: August 18

6:30 p.m. Contemporary Worship Service

7:00 p.m. FOZ Meeting

Thursday: August 19

9:30 a.m. Quilting

11:00 a.m. Carpooling to WOZ Picnic @ Wampler’s Lake

Sunday: August 22

8:00 a.m. Worship Service

9:30 a.m. Worship Service

This Week at Zion August 8-15, 2010

Pastor Ron — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 18:10:33 +0000

Sunday: August 8

8:00 a.m. Worship Service

9:30 a.m. Worship Service

Wednesday: August 11

6:30 p.m. Contemporary Worship Service

Thursday: August 12

9:30 a.m. Quilting

Saturday: August 14

9:00 a.m. Men’s Bible Study Breakfast

Sunday: August 15

8:00 a.m. Worship Service

9:30 a.m. Worship Service

Entertainment Books On Sale August 2010

Pastor Ron — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 21:21:08 +0000

Entertainment Books

The books will go on sale in August @ $30 each.

Thrivent is sponsoring the sale.

Get your book(s) from Dolores Ostrander, Mary Desko, or Barb Holtz!

Operation Christmas Child August 2010 Needs

Pastor Ron — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 21:13:26 +0000

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD

In the month of August, we will be collecting crayons, pencils, pencil sharpeners, colored pencils, and small tablets. Take advantage of the back-to-school sales! There will be a collection box in the Fellowship Hall

Thank You!

Pastor’s Corner August 2010

Pastor Ron — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 21:09:13 +0000

Matthew 5:43-48 Is About Love for Enemies

(Verse 43) “You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ (Verse 44) But I tell you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you . . . (Verse 45) that you may be sons of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous. (Verse 46) If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Are not even the tax collectors doing that? (Verse 47) And if you greet only your brothers, what are you doing more than others? Do not even pagans do that? (Verse 48) Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.”

Who is your enemy? Right now there are many people turning on US. Did you know that? Who do I mean when I say they are turning on US? I mean other LutheranChurch bodies believe “WE” are the ENEMY. Why? To start with, because we have chosen to break away from the ELCA; we have shaken up the troops and created some unrest.

ARE WE THE ENEMY? If we have to choose between what is Biblically sound or what is politically correct, I guess we are the enemy, then. WE CHOSE to stay with what is BIBLICALLY CORRECT. The confusion and conflict has been over whether to accept the authority of the WORD OF GOD or vote to follow the BLOWING WIND OF the CULTURE. The word of god was God-breathed and never changing. The CULTURE IS CONSTANTLY CHANGING.

NOW that you know that you are the ENEMY, I ask you to pray for your BROTHERS and SISTERS in Christ. Pray for your ENEMIES that they, too, will be lead by the SPIRIT OFGOD and hold firm to what is BIBLICALLY SOUND. Pray without ceasing.

God Loves You and so do I…..Pastor Ron.

World Choir Games Update! Gold!

Pastor Ron — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 21:06:40 +0000

GOLD!!!!

As mentioned in our June Newsletter, my brother took his Ft. Wayne Youth Choir to the World Choir Games in China. This is a follow-up.

They competed in two categories: Popular Music & Gospel Spiritual. Earning medals is based on a points scoring system & they earned enough to take GOLD in both categories! In Popular Music, they were runner-up; meaning they’re the #2 choir in the world in that category. In Gospel, they took #1, making them Grand Champions and the #1 Gospel Choir in the world on the planet

Alpha Program Starting September 14, 2010

Pastor Ron — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 20:52:36 +0000

Alpha Celebration Dinner

There will be a free meal and a sample program to give you some insight into Alpha. Come fellowship with us, and answer your own questions about your faith: Who is Jesus? Why did Jesus die? How shall I pray? . . . and more. Please sign up in our Fellowship Hall for the FREE Celebration Dinner!

Zion’s Diners!

Pastor Ron — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 20:48:55 +0000

There’s a new group forming for dining out. Using the Entertainment Book coupons, the group will eat out every month. See Barb Holtz for more info.

Movie Night September 25, 2010

Pastor Ron — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 20:47:37 +0000

Movie Night Returns!

We will begin our Movie Nights on September 25^th @ 6 p.m., with a planned potluck dinner. The featured movie will begin @ 7 p.m. Fun for family and friends! The cost is a freewill offering, with proceeds going to fund Zion’s 150^th Anniversary Celebration.