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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
November 2014

www.zionslutheranchurch.com
Visit our website at:
Church Office Email:
zion111@embarqmail.com
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Righteousness through Faith whose righteousness and whose faith?

now, apart from the law, the righteousness of God has been disclosed, and is at-
tested by the law and the prophets, the righteousness of God through faith in J esus
Christ for all who believe.
Pauls letter to the Church at Rome, 3.21-22

Its a question that has been battled for centuries: About whose righteousness does
Paul speak? Is it my own getting right with God that draws me closer to salvation,
or is it an alien righteousness outside of me (specifically, from God), that makes
me right with God?

The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther, Augustinian monk that he was, struggled with always doing the right
thing, so that at the great Day of Judgment he would be judged on Gods side. Not until his impris-
onment in the tower at Wartburg Castle did he have a breakthrough. In an event called affection-
ately, the tower experience, as Luther translated the bible into German, he encountered in a new
way the above quoted words from Pauls letter to the Romans. In a moment of clarity, he realized
that Gods righteousness and not his own mattered in the arena of salvation. Luther suffered from a
Medieval piety that pushed him to see himself as worthless as maggot fodder and utterly incapa-
ble of attaining Gods righteousness.

When he realized that Gods righteousness made him fit for Gods righteousness, a great burden
lifted from his heart he understood for the first time Reformation grace. Now all that remained
was faithfulness.

In the centuries since Luther, debates have waged over the subject of this faith is it my faith in
God that saves me, or is it Gods faithfulness to humanity that saves? In Pauls words, both mean-
ings can be understood. What if Pauls intent is that the Romans, and we know that salvation is
completely Gods act? What if my act of faithfulness is nothing more than a faith-filled, trusting re-
sponse to a righteous and faithful God who has chosen me simply out of love?

I choose to believe that the Reformation breakthrough is just that Gods act in love toward hu-
manity. Period. How I choose to respond to Gods action does not determine my salvation, but the
extent to which I have accepted Gods love toward me. Period. It seems too simple, doesnt it? I
think that was Luthers difficulty as well. He wanted to know that he had accomplished something,
that he had worked in order to garner Gods attention. When he realized that Gods actions far out-
weighed his own, Luther realized the depth and breadth of Gods grace.

So, how hard do you work for Gods attention? You know, you can stop trying so hard you al-
ready have Gods righteousness and faithfulness! Thanks be to God alone!

Peace, Pr. Tim

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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.
Dick Anderson
Operation Christmas Child
Get Ready Get Set SHOP!!
Well be filling boxes of gifts for children once again this year.
Boxes are available from John Diehl.
Collection Due Date: November 16
HARVEST WEEKENDNovember 22 and 23

Zions food pantry is in need of the following items:
all kinds of canned fruit, applesauce, cream soups
for cooking, chunky soups, chili, canned beef stew,
manwich sauce, chicken noodle soup, ramen noo-
dles, hamburger helper or other boxed meals, cere-
al, pancake mix, syrup, canned meats, tuna, dry
noodles, dried pasta, spaghetti sauce, Kleenex, toothpaste, shampoo, soap,
deodorant, and toilet paper. We do not need green beans, corn, tomato
soup, or baked beans. Please bring your donations and place them in the
chest in front of the office or in the sanctuary in front of the pews.

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SLIME TIME

Bring the kids and their friends!
Come out and watch the fun!
Saturday, November 1st from 6-8 pm
at St. Paul Lutheran Church
Little Free
Library
The book box has
been installed in the
prayer garden and
filled with donated
books for exchanging. All can enjoy a
good book in the comfort of the gaze-
bo or in the prayer garden. Take a
book home to read or sit and enjoy a
good book in one of our cozy chairs.
Little Free Library locations are listed
nationally at www.littlefreelibrary. org
for travelers to visit while on their
journeys.
RAVENS COIN VORTEX
December 13, 2014
10 am8 pm
Volunteers are needed to
raise money for the
RAVENS organization. Sign
up sheet in the Narthex.

Demonstrate your
thankfulness this
season

Each holiday season, Zions anticipates
and relies on a seasonal increase in contri-
butions. It is through the donations of every
individual and family in the congregation
that we are able to carry on our work now
and throughout the year.

If you need a convenient way to make re-
curring contributions or plan to make an ad-
ditional gift before the end of the year, we
encourage you to check out our electronic
giving option, Simply Giving. As the pace of
life speeds up around the holidays, you
may find electronic giving a most welcome
way to make contributions.

To set up a recurring giving schedule,
please complete a Simply Giving paper au-
thorization form available from the church
secretary or Gwen Anderson and return it
to the church office.

Thank you for your generosity and support!



IN
CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY

We pray for Gods comfort for the
following family who recently lost a
loved one:

The family of Katherine May Gick, niece of Wilbur &
Margaret Gick, who died on October 20, 2014


A huge thank you to all of the volunteer instructors for Sunday School and for
the Wednesday Night Kids Club.

Sandy Eis, Deb Engel, Annie Reynolds, Sue McKibben, Lexi Eis, Eric Engel, Le-
nore Doctor, Linda Hardy, Pastor Tim, and Audrey Eis.

QUILTS OF COMPASSION
Bringing Help and Hope to the Hurting
meets on November 2
nd
at noon in Luther Hall.

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Human Trafficking: How To Help Locally

Modern day slavery is on the rise in our nation and Ohio is one of the most prevalent states
when it comes to incidents of human trafficking. We see thousands of men, women, and children
being forced into slavery through the labor and sex industries. In an effort to battle this right here
in northwest Ohio, the Human Trafficking Protection Project was developed within Legal Aid of
Western Ohio, Inc. The project works to provide legal assistance, as well as collaboration to meet
the physical and emotional needs of victims. This effort requires participation from many people in
the area to offer a holistic path to recovery. We need your help to meet these survivor needs. Our
most pressing need at this time is in the form of $25 gift cards. Both grocery/super-center and gas
cards are needed as we help these survivors with basic essentials, transportation and housing. If
you would like to help, gift cards can be dropped off at the LAWO office at 118 Clinton Street,
Suite 101 Defiance, OH 43512 . There is a mail slot in the front door for after hours donations.
Please place in an envelope with attention to HTPP. If you need to arrange an alternate dona-
tion drop or have any questions, please email Kelly King at kellmking@yahoo.com.

Kelly King: Education/Awareness Coordinator
LAWO, Inc Human Trafficking Protection Project
Teachers Meeting
Sunday, November 9
at 11:00 a.m.
for all Sunday School &
Wednesday Kids Club

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Library news

Right now most of the books in the library have been donated. Here are a few that might be of in-
terest:

Laugh Your Way to Grace by Rev. Susan Sparks. Rev. Sparks is an ex-lawyer turned comedi-
an and Baptist minister. This is a book about how humor and laughter have everything to do with
God. Laughter can help you: find perspective when faced with adversity, heal-emotionally, physi-
cally and spiritually, keep your faith when God is silent, live with elegance, beauty and generosity
of spirit.

Snake Oil by Rev. Becca Stevens. Rev. Stevens is an Episcopal priest at Vanderbilt University.
She is also the founder of Thistle Farms and Magdalene. These two social enterprises work hand
in hand serving women who have survived prostitution, trafficking, and addiction. Rev Stevens
calls herself a snake oil seller. She infuses natural oils with powerful stories and believes they
help heal the world.

Mighty Be Our Powers by Leymah Gbowee. In a time of death and terror, Leymah Gbowee
brought Liberias women togetherand together, they led a nation to peace. This is a gripping
chronicle of a journey from hopelessness to empowerment that will touch all who dream of a better
world. Ms. Gbowee is also a noble peace prize winner.

Wounded Trapped and Voiceless by Emily Greta. Imagine being trapped in your own body!
This is a true story of Phyllis Klenk and her battle to prove she is alive. Unable to move or com-
municate this book draws you into her incredible journey from walking with God to a triumphant
emergence from coma to life.

We also have several books of fiction by authors such as: Janet Hitchcock, Wanda Brunstettler,
Dale Cramer, Beverly Lewis, Janette Oke, and Tracie Peterson to name a few.

We would like to enhance the library with some new releases. What type of books are you inter-
ested in reading? We welcome your input (you can leave the information in the church office).

____ Bible Studies/devotionals _____Christian living/motivational
____ biography/autobiography _____Lutheran materials & information
____ health issues _____non-fiction
____ fiction _____children, youth, teen
____ audio/visual materials _____other_________________________

What are some of your favorite books and/or authors?____________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________

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 # 136
245 W. Rosewood Ave.
Defiance, OH 43512

Norma Mansfield
Twin Rivers
395 Harding Ave.
Defiance, OH 43512
Joyce Lichty
Vancrest of Holgate
600 Joe E. Brown
Holgate, OH 43527

Lowell & Norma Bailey
Kingsbury House # 151
245 W. Rosewood Ave.
Defiance, OH 43512

Jim Cochran
Brookview Healthcare Center
214 Harding Ave.
Defiance, OH 43512
Area Members in Nursing Homes and Assisted Living
Please send a card
or stop by to visit.
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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ALL SAINTS SUNDAY
November 1 & 2
If you have lost a family member in the past year, please let the
church office know their name by Oct. 29, so it may be printed in
the bulletin for All Saints Sunday. You may email the office at zi-
on111@embarqmail.com or call at 419-782-8781.
THE CHURCH OFFICE
WILL BE CLOSED
ON MONDAY, NOV 10
FOR VETERANS DAY and
THURSDAY & FRIDAY,
NOVEMBER 27 & 28 FOR
THANKSGIVING
VETERANS WEEKEND
will be celebrated Nov. 8 & 9.
Please submit the names of
current, living, and deceased
veterans of our church no
later than Nov. 4. You may
email the office at zion111@
embarqmail.com or
call at 419-782-
8781.

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

NOVEMBER 4, 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,
Nov. 10 at
12:00 pm
for lunch at
Leftys Piz-
za. Contact Marsha
Deniston at 419-782-6859
for more information.

Young at Heart
meets on WEDNESDAY,
Nov. 12, 2014
at 11:30 am, at Leftys Pizza

Sisters in Christ will meet
afer worship on Novem-
ber 16.
Cards will be placed in the
Narthex to be signed on
November 23.
Sisters in Christ

Scrapbook
Club

Meets Saturday, Nov. 1, 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
Nov. 13.
See Neal Deniston
for more
information.
D E A D L I N E S
BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENT
Every Thursday at 9:00 a.m.
(unless otherwise noted)



December
NEWSLETTER DEADLINE

November 14
th




November 2014
LESSONS



NOV 1 & 2 ALL SAINTS
Revelation 7:9-17
Psalm 34:1-10, 22
1 John 3:1-3
Matthew 5:1-12

NOV 8 & 9 LIFE IN THE HOLY TRINITY 22
Amos 5:18-24
Psalm 70
1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
Matthew 25:1-13

NOV 15 & 16 LIFE IN THE HOLY TRINITY 23
Zephaniah 1:7, 12-18
Psalm 90:1-12
1 Thessalonians 5:1-11
Matthew 25:14-30

NOV 22 & 23 CHRIST THE KING
Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24
Psalm 95:1-7a
Ephesians 1:15-23
Matthew 25:31-46

NOV 29 & 30 ADVENT 1
Isaiah 64: 1-9
Psalm 80: 1-7, 17-19
1 Corinthians 1:3-9
Mark 13:24-37
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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 church
communications, annual giving
statements, envelopes, etc.

November 2014
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SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WED THURSDAY FRIDAY SATUR-
DAY








1
7:30 a Weight
Watchers
8:00a Scrapbook-
ing
11:00a New
Heights Sat class
5:00 p Worship
2
TURN CLOCKS
BACK 1 HOUR
9:00 a Sunday
School
9:45 a Worship
11:00 a Endow-
ment
12:00 p Quilts
of Compassion
3
Pastors Day Of


8:00 p Barber-
shoppers
4
9:00 a Mens
Fellowship
9:00 a Weight
Watchers
1:00 p Text Study
2:00 p LLS
5:00 p Lighten Up
7:00 p Bible Study
5
7:00 a Women @
Cabin Fever
5:30 p Meal
5:45 p Kids Club
6:00 p Bells
7:00 p Choir
6
9:00 a Bulletn
Announcements
due
5:00 p TOPS

7
1:00 p New
Heights Fri class

8
7:30 a Weight
Watchers
11:00a New
Heights Sat class
1-4 Teen Leaders
5:00 p Worship


9
9:00 a Sunday
School
9:45 a Worship
11:00 Teachers
meetng

10
VETERANS DAY
OBSERVANCE
OFFICE CLOSED
Pastors Day Of

12:00 p Book
Group at Lefys

8:00 p Barber-
shoppers
11
9:00 a Mens
Fellowship
9:00 a Weight
Watchers
1:00 p Text Study
5:00 p Lighten Up
7:00 p Bible Study
12
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
5:45 p Kids Club
6:00 p Bells
7:00 p Choir
13
9:00 a Bulletn
Announcements
due
12:00 p Worship
& Music Meetng

5:00 p TOPS


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1:00 p New
Heights Fri class


3:00 p.m. NEWS-
LETTER DEADLINE



15
7:30 a Weight
Watchers
11:00a New
Heights Sat class

5:00 p Worship


16
9:00 a Sunday
School
9:45 a Worship
11:00 a Sisters
in Christ
Operaton
Christmas Child
boxes due
17
Pastors Day Of

8:00 p Barber-
shoppers
18
9:00 a Mens
Fellowship
9:00 a Weight
Watchers
1:00 p Text Study
5:00 p Lighten Up
7:00 p Deacons

19
7:00 a Women @
Cabin Fever
5:30 p Meal
5:45 p Kids Club
6:00 p Food Pantry
Pick Up
6:00 p Bells
7:00 p Choir
20
9:00 a Bulletn
Announcements
due

5:00 p TOPS

7:00 p COUNCIL
21
1:00 p New
Heights Fri class


22
7:30 a Weight
Watchers
11:00a New
Heights Sat class

5:00 p Worship
HARVEST SATUR-
DAY
23
9:00 a Sunday
School
9:45 a Worship
HARVEST SUN-
DAY

11:00 a Sign
Cards
24
Pastors Day Of

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

NO MEALS
NO CHOIRS
27

OFFICE CLOSED


28

OFFICE CLOSED
29
7:30 a Weight
Watchers

5:00 p Worship
30
9:00 a Sunday
School
9:45 a Worship

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ALTAR FLOWERS
2 Paul & Kate Frank
9 Donna Schindler
16 AVAILABLE
23 AVAILABLE
30 AVAILABLE

BULLETINS
2 Judy Mekus
9 AVAILABLE
16 Karen Bowling
23 AVAILABLE
30 AVAILABLE

ALTAR DUTY
2 Cindy Wendell
9 Marsha Leaders
16 Kate Frank
23 Kate Frank
30 Kate Frank

LECTOR & DEACON for Sunday 9:45 am
(* DEACONS)
2 * Tom Boals, Cindy Wendell
9 Carl Snyder
16 * Dick Anderson, Craig McKibben
23 Sue McKibben
30 Mary Boals

FELLOWSHIP HOUR for Sunday 9:45 am
2 Barb & Gene Vogel
9 Linda & Larry Wagner
16 Cindy & Bill Wendell
23 Leona & Chuck Bailey
30 Annie Reynolds

ACOLYTES & CRUCIFERS for Sunday 9:45 am
Acolytes Crucifers

2 Luke Reynolds Eric Engel
9 Sophie Reynolds Lexi Eis
16 Austin Hubbard Ashley Hubbard
23 Luke Reynolds Eric Engel
30 Choir Choir
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
1 Sonia Bussing & Helena Morris
8 Barb & Gene Vogel
15 Donna Ripke & Bob Thomas
22 Bob & Nancy Swingle
29 Donna Ripke & Bob Thomas

LECTOR & DEACON for Saturday 5:00 pm
(* DEACONS)
1 * Doug Eis
8 AVAILABLE
15 * Dawn McKibben
22 AVAILABLE
29 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 November 2014

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
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