April 2015

ZIONS LUTHERAN CHURCH

1801 East Second Street
Defiance, OH 43512
Rev. Timothy Reynolds, Pastor
419-782-8781
Fax: 419-782-6719

Church Office Email:

zion111@embarqmail.com
Visit our website at:

www.zionslutheranchurch.com

O come, let us sing to the LORD;

let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation!
Psalm 95.1
If the reality of global climate change has not extended winter weather, by the time you receive this newsletter warmer weather should be the norm. That is my hope, at any rate
that warm weather has brought on sunny days and daffodils. Hope springs eternal for those
of us who enjoy flowers. Whatever the situation, 21 March (the first day of Spring) has already come and gone and we are in Holy Week!
Was the Resurrection morning adorned with such flowers of hope? When Jesus was raised
from the dead, did lilies line the pathways to the tomb? Most likely not; though lilies are indigenous to the Near East, and Narcissus as well, people didnt adorn the cemeteries and graveyards with
flowers like we do today. What did line the way to Jesus empty tomb, however, was a band of women who
intended to anoint Jesus dead body with spices.
Hope had been lost. Time was up for Jesus; he had been in the tomb for a few days, and his body had begun to decompose. Its gruesome to think about, but thats the reality of death. All too painful is the loss of
hope in the hearts of the spice bearers: all they had hoped for in Jesus was gone; hope had died. What they
did not expect, however, was an empty tomb and a rolled away stone. The women had hoped to find a
body, and a sealed tomb.
How often God has done the same with our lives: we reenact Jesus Passion in our lives, and do not expect
God to raise us up from the pit of hell to which we have been handed over. When the proverbial bad things
happen to good people, we wonder, Where is God? As followers of Jesus, we know how Jesus comes out
in the end, but too often, we consign that to a magical act that has no meaning in daily life only in the life
to come. What difference does Jesus resurrection make in my life today? thats the question we should be
asking.
Indeed, Jesus died he was not merely dead he was very sincerely dead (to borrow words from L. Frank
Baum). With him dies all the hope that you and I have in everything in which we place our hope money,
power, prestige, nationalism. In his resurrection, our eyes open to a new world that places our hope in God
who suffers with us, God who has power to change even our darkest moments of hell to paradise. The flowers that spring forth at this time of year crocuses, daffodils, tulips they all remind us of hope buried deep
in the ground for a time; hope that cannot be killed by snow, cold, hell, destruction, bleakness. Spring reminds us of the new life, new birth that God grants each of us through the death and resurrection of Jesus,
the Messiah the reason for the season, the reason we celebrate each Sunday!
God grant you a joy-filled and joyful Paschal Season! God give you new eyes to see the beauty of the hope
that lay dormant within you for too long! Sing a new song to the LORD!
+ Pr Tim

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Community Drug Awareness

Forum

Holy Week
Worship Times
April 2
7:00 p.m.

April 28 at 7:00 p.m. at Zions

Speakers include:

Defiance County Sheriff Dave Westrick

A representative of the Multi-Area Narcotics

Unit

Defiance County Prosecuting Attorney Morris

Murray

Ken BondRecovery Services

Maundy Thursday
(with communion)
April 3
7:00 p.m.
Good Friday Tenebrae
April 4
5:00 p.m.
Easter Vigil Eucharist
April 5
7:30 a.m.
Easter Sunrise Eucharist

NEWS FOR WOMEN OF THE ELCA

The 2015 Synodical Convention will be June 20 at
St Marks Lutheran Church in Bowling Green. The
theme is A Celebration of Generations. The convention will open with worship led by Pastor
Cathy Schibler, Assistant to the Bishop. Speakers
include Karen Voris from Eagle River Alaska who
is a representative from churchwide Women of
the ELCA, Ivy Nehls and Kiesa Schwochow. The
luncheon speaker is the director of The Daughter
Project whose purpose is to help survivors recover from the trauma of sex trafficking and to
help prevent others from being trafficked.

Easter Breakfast

More detailed information including the agenda

for the day and registration form is on the bulletin
board.

9:45 a.m.

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8:30 a.m.

Easter Eucharist
11:15 a.m.
Easter Egg Hunt

The Maumee Valley spring assembly will be April

18 at St Stephen Lutheran in Hamler. The speaker will be Robert Rogers who will inspire us to
Live a Life of No Regrets. Mr Rogers lost his
wife and four children in a flash flood in Kansas in
2003. Through his immediate trust in God, he has
risen above adversity and shares his compelling
message.
A flyer including more information and a registration form can be located on the bulletin board.

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Church Council Highlights

February 19, 2015

A Loads of Love - Free Laundry day will be held on Sunday, March 22, from 1-3 pm at Spin City.

March of Love a love offering of designated items for the House of Ruth will take place during the 5 Sundays in March.

The Annual Chili Cook off will be held on Sunday, March 15, following worship.

The deadline for Endowment Fund grant requests is April 1, 2015.

A Community Drug Awareness Forum is being planned for April date to be determined.

Wednesday Lent Offerings are designated to the House of Ruth.

Connie Allgire will be assisting with Zions web page.

SUNDAY SCHOOL HAPPENINGS

We have several opportunities for Zions young people to be involved

with upcoming church events.
Palm SundayMarch 29th the children will join Pastor as he leads
the procession with palm leaves.
Easter SundayApril 5th our young people will make their offer of
new creation (butterflies) to the Easter celebration during the procession. We will find the Alleluia
Banner. After church the children will enjoy searching for Easter Eggs in the Prayer Garden. Pray
for a beautiful weather day!
Mothers DayMay 10th all Mothers will be recognized...surprise!
PentecostMay 24th we will offer a unique interpretation of what is Pentecost.
Holy Trinity May 31st we will share our concept in song and action about the Holy Trinity.
Fathers Day June 21st we will recognize our Fathers.

As you can see we have many chances to share how important the Church Year is to each of us and
how it provides the glue of what being a Christian means. WE HOPE AS MANY CHILDREN AS POSSIBLE CAN BE PRESENT FOR THESE EVENTS. SEE YOU AT ZIONS LUTHERAN!

LIBRARY NEWS
The book "25 Gifts: How a Month of Giving Can Change Your Life" by Cami Walker and donated by
Chris and Randy Yoder has been placed in the church library. This book makes you more aware of
the fact that the little things you do can make a difference in the daily lives of others.
If you would like to read the books that Zions Book Club is reading, they will be placed in the library
(usually monthly as they are completed). Right now the books "The Goldfinch" by Donna Tartt and
"The Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline are available in the library.

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Area Members in Nursing Homes and Assisted Living

Waunita Badenhop
Kingsbury Place # 127
245 W. Rosewood Ave.
Defiance, OH 43512

Joyce Lichty
Vancrest of Holgate
600 Joe E. Brown
Holgate, OH 43527

Lowell & Norma Bailey

Norma Mansfield

Kingsbury Place # 151

245 W. Rosewood Ave.

Twin Rivers
395 Harding Ave.
Defiance, OH 43512

Defiance, OH 43512
Isabella Beindorf
The Laurels of Defiance

LoAnn Peters
Kingsbury Place # 136
245 W. Rosewood Ave.

1701 S. Jefferson Ave.

Defiance, OH 43512

Defiance, OH 43512

Lois Finkenbiner
The Laurels of Defiance # 308
1701 S. Jefferson Ave.
Defiance, OH 43512

Please send a card or

stop by to visit.

He's alive, He's alive, He's alive and I'm forgiven, Heavens gates are open wide!
Bill Gaither

COUPONS
The Outreach and Evangelism Ministry Teams are asking church members to save and donate their coupon fliers from
the Sunday paper. Coupons can be used by
community members or to purchase food for
Innkeepers. There is a donation basket in the
Narthex for the fliers.

And the winner is ...

Jenny Epple
Chili Cook Off 2015
Thank you to all who participated in
the 6th Annual Chili Cook - Off and
Junk Food Bingo!
A great time was had by all good
food, junk food, fun and fellowship :)
And - a Special thanks to the businesses that generously donated
prizes:
Dad's Dairy Depot, Little Caesars,
Padrone's Pizza, Subway

Please remember to call the church

office when:

Additions to the
Zions Prayer List:

1. You will be or have already moved.

Phone Prayers: Barb Vogel at 419-393-2544

E-prayers: zionseprayer@yahoogroups.com
Call the Church office at 419-782-8781.
If you are calling for someone other than yourself, please be
sure that you have permission.
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2. You have an addition to your family.

3. You have an address update and/or
correction, or birthday correction.
4. New email address and/or phone
number.
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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
concerns 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 whichever is appropriate. In turn, we trust you have an equally sincere interest in getting to know your deacon 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 listen and we turn to our deacon. In our bi-monthly meetings, the nine deacons discuss a variety of
topics 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 assistance.
Dick Anderson
Zions Lutheran is known for its mission to rally around those in need. Recently I was the
recipient of the Zions Rally and I must say it is a most heart warming experience. Most
appreciated were visits by Pastor Tim and members along with numerous cards, verbal expressions, and genuine concern shown by members living as a Child of God. THANK
YOU for including me in your mission to care for others. I must remember to thank my
family for their hovering and provision for needs. I am truly blessed! Pass it on!
GOD BLESS ALL! Audrey Eis

YOUTH CORNER
Christian Education has information about spring and
summer opportunities for our youth. TAKE A LOOK!

Community Vacation Bible School will once again be held at Defiance College July 6-10, 2015
from 6:00 8:30 p.m. There are four churches that are sponsoring this event and if any of you are
available to help please contact the church office or Audrey Eis (419-438-4947 or aeart2@henrynet.com) to offer your services. You may volunteer for one day or the whole week!

Youth Encounter," IMPACT", in Chicago, Il, June 25-28, Chicago Marriott Oak Brook

Summer Camp Registration Guide for Lutheran Hills, Lutherwald, and Lake Luther, in or near Angola, Indiana. Starting June 14... various camps will be held for all age groups.

Check the church bulletin board for details on each opportunity. Hope you find something to inspire
you!

Loads of Love Laundry Day Report

Our second Loads of Love Free Laundry Day was held on Sunday,
March 22. During the 2 hour time span, we supplied money and detergent for 38 loads of laundry. Spin City Laundromat was a busy
place! Lets keep it going !!
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WORSHIP
SCHEDULE
Saturday 5:00 pm
Sunday 9:45 am

LLS

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.

MAR ATTENDANCE & OFFERINGS

Lutherans of
Long Standing
APRIL 7, 2015
2:00 p.m.
In Luther Hall

Young at Heart
meets on WEDNESDAY,

ATTENDANCE
5:00pm/9:45am

DATE
Feb 28 & Mar 1
Mar 7 & 8
Mar 14 & 15
Mar 21 & 22

April 8, 2015
at 11:30 am, at Leftys Pizza

29/48
18/80
30/66
17/66

Mens Fellowship
meets every Tuesday
at 9:00 a.m. in the Library

Sisters in Christ

Sisters in Christ will meet

after worship on April 19.
The following Sunday,
cards will be placed in the
Narthex to be signed.

The Book Group

meets on

Monday,
April 13 at
12:00 pm
for lunch
at China Garden.

Equal
Exchange
Coffee
On sale throughout the year!!!!

ORGANIC COFFEE & TEA PRICES

Breakfast Blend $ 8.00
Decaf Breakfast Blend $ 9.00
English Breakfast Tea $ 3.00

DEADLINES
Worship and
Music
Committee
Meets on
April 9.

See Neal Deniston

for more
information.

Scrapbook
Club
Meets Saturday,
April 4, 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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BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENT
Every Thursday at 9:00 a.m.
(unless otherwise noted)
May NEWSLETTER
DEADLINE
April 16th

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April 2015
LESSONS

The March of Love collection for the

House of Ruth is winding down but
there is still time to make your love offering of bath soap, paper towels, toilet
paper, new bath towels and boxes of tissues. Donations will be taken to the shelter after Easter Sunday. Thank you to all
who have donated!
Outreach & Evangelism Committee

APRIL 2 MAUNDY THURSDAY

Exodus 12:1-14
Psalm 116: 1-2, 12-19
1 Corinthians 11:23-26
John 13:1-17, 31b-35
APRIL 3 GOOD FRIDAY TENEBRAE
Isaiah 52:13-53:12
John 18:1-19:42
APRIL 4 EASTER VIGIL
Genesis 1:1-2:4a
Exodus 14:10-31;15:20-21
Isaiah 55:1-11
Ezekiel 37:1-14
Daniel 3:1-29
Romans 6:3-11
John 20:1-18

WEEKLY BULLETIN
ANNOUNCEMENTS
are due on Wednesday mornings,
by 9:00 a.m. unless otherwise
noted.

APRIL 5 EASTER DAY

Acts 10:34-43
Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24
1 Corinthians 15:1-11
Mark 16:1-8
APRIL 11 & 12 EASTER 2
Acts 4:32-35
Psalm 133
1 John 1:1-2:2
John 20:19-31
APRIL 18 & 19 EASTER 3
Acts 3:12-19
Psalm 4
1 John 3:1-7
Luke 24:36b-48

BULLETINS
Suggested donation
for bulletins is
$20.00.

APRIL 25 & 26 EASTER 4

Acts 4:5-12
Psalm 23
1 John 3:16-24
John 10:11-18

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April 2015
SUNDAY

5
7:30 a Easter
Sunrise Service
8:30 a Breakfast
9:00 a Sunday
School
9:45 a Easter
Service
11:15 a Easter
Egg Hunt

12
9:00 a Sunday
School
9:45 a Worship
11:00 a Sisters
in Christ
12:00 p Quilts
of Compassion

MONDAY

TUESDAY

6
7
Pastors Day Off 9:00 a Mens

9:00 a Sunday
School
9:45 a Worship
11:00 Sisters in
Christ

26
9:00 a Sunday
School
9:45 a Worship
11:00 Sign
Cards
11:00 Endowment Meeting

THURSDAY
3

7:00 p Maundy
Thursday Service

7:00 p Good
Friday Tenebrae
Service

5:00 p Easter Vigil

Service

10

11

13

14

15

16

Pastors Day Off

12:00 p Book
Group at China
Garden

9:00 a Mens
Fellowship
9:00 a Weight
Watchers
1:00 p Text Study
5:00 p Lighten Up

7:00 a Women @
Cabin Fever
9:00 a Bulletin Announcements due
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
21
Pastors Day Off 9:00 a Mens
8:00 p Barbershoppers

22

29
7:00 a Women @
Fellowship
Cabin Fever
9:00 a Weight
9:00 a Bulletin AnWatchers
nouncements due
1:00 p Text Study 5:30 p Meal
5:00 p Lighten Up 5:45 p Kids Club
7:00 p Drug Fo6:00 p Bells
rum
7:00 p Choir

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4
7:30 a Weight
Watchers

7:30 a Weight
Watchers
5:00 p Worship

17

18
7:30 a Weight
Watchers

3:00 p.m. NEWSLETTER DEADLINE

5:00 p Worship
5:00 p TOPS

23

7:00 a Women @
Fellowship
Cabin Fever
9:00 a Weight
9:00 a Bulletin AnWatchers
nouncements due
1:00 p Text Study 5:30 p Meal
5:00 p Lighten Up 5:45 p Kids Club
6:00 p Bells
7:00 p Choir

28
27
Pastors Day Off 9:00 a Mens

8:00 p Barbershoppers

SATURDAY

2
5:00 p TOPS

12:00 p Worship
& Music Meeting
5:00 p TOPS

8:00 p Barbershoppers

FRIDAY

1
7:00 a Women @
Cabin Fever
9:00 a Bulletin Announcements due
5:00 p Outreach/
Evangelism Meeting
5:30 p Meal
5:45 p Kids Club
6:00 p Bells
7:00 p Chancel Choir

7:00 a Women @
Fellowship
Cabin Fever
9:00 a Weight
9:00 a Bulletin AnWatchers
nouncements due
1:00 p Text Study 11:30 a Young at
2:00 p LLS
Heart at Leftys
5:00 p Lighten Up 5:00 p Food Pantry
Sign Up
5:30 p Meal
5:45 p Kids Club

8:00 p Barbershoppers

19

WED

24

25

5:00 p TOPS

7:30 a Weight
Watchers

7:00 p COUNCIL

5:00 p Worship

30
5:00 p TOPS

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Faith Active in Love

ALTAR FLOWERS
5 Bill & Cindy Wendell
12 AVAILABLE
19 AVAILABLE
26 Randy & Chris Yoder

April 2015
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

BULLETINS
5 AVAILABLE
12 Judy Mekus
19 Karen Bowling
26 AVAILABLE

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

ALTAR DUTY
5 Cindy Wendell
12 Marsha Leaders
19 Leona Bailey
26 Linda Hardy
LECTOR & DEACON for Sunday 9:45 am
(* DEACONS)
2 7:00 p * Craig McKibben, Dick Anderson
5 7:30 a * Patty VanDemark, Doug Eis
5 9:45 a * Dawn McKibben, Tom Boals
12 Dick Heilmann
19 * Tom Boals, Audrey Eis
26 Carl Snyder
FELLOWSHIP HOUR for Sunday 9:45 am
5 Easter Sunday
12 Leona & Chuck Bailey
19 AVAILABLE
26 Audrey Eis

HOSTS for Saturday 5:00 pm

4 Bob Thomas & Donna Ripke
11 Sonia Bussing & Nancy Swingle
18 Barb & Gene Vogel
25 Bob Thomas & Donna Ripke
LECTOR & DEACON for Saturday 5:00 pm
(* DEACONS)
4 * Cindy Wendell, Doug Eis
11 AVAILABLE
18 * Dawn McKibben
25 AVAILABLE
OFFERING COUNTERS
John Jacob, Gene Vogel, & Larry Wagner. Subs:
Bob Thomas, Dwaine Schey, Sue McKibben

ACOLYTES & CRUCIFERS for Sunday 9:45 am AUDIO-VISUAL

Acolytes
Crucifers
Doug Eis, Stormy Gutman, Shaun Holley.
5
12
19
26

Ashley Hubbard
Choir
Luke Reynolds
Sophie Reynolds

Austin Hubbard
Choir
Eric Engel
Lexi Eis

IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO FULFILL YOUR COMMITMENT,

PLEASE ARRANGE FOR A SUBSTITUTE AND INFORM THE
CHURCH OFFICE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

QUILTS OF COMPASSION
Bringing Help and Hope to the Hurting
meets on Sunday, April 12 at noon in Luther Hall.

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ZIONS MISSION STATEMENT

Driven by Gods spirit we will grow in faith and make Christs love known

Prayer List

DEACONS
Dick Anderson
Tom Boals
Audrey Eis
Doug Eis
Craig McKibben
Dawn McKibben
Patty VanDemark
Cindy Wendell

COUNCIL MEMBERS
2015
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
Carl Snyder

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.

Church Council has enacted a policy regarding

the names placed on
the church prayer list in
the bulletin. 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

OFFICE HOURS

Monday - Thursday
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

ZIONS EMAIL ADDRESSES

Office Secretary - zion111@embarqmail.com

COUNCIL MEETS ON

Pastor - prtim@embarqmail.com

the third Thursday of each

month (except July)

Treasurer - ziontreasurer@embarqmail.com

at 7:00 p.m.

Website - www.zionslutheranchurch.com

Get your copy in the church narthex!

Devotional Books : The Upper Room
Christ in Our Home and Word in Season

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