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ZION Evangelical Lutheran Church 28005 Old Towne Road Chisago City, MN 55013 (651) 257-2713
To make the love of Christ known to all through worship, God's Word, the Sacraments and by the entire Zion Lutheran Church community. |
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CHILDREN, Youth & Family Ministries
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(Please Check Calendar for Sunday Worship Schedule) Moving forward in Faith Worship Service Traditional 8:30 Contemporary 10:45
ANNOUNCEMENTS – December 6, 2009 The Second Sunday of Advent ADVENT TWO: Today is the second Sunday of Advent. Today we light the candle of peace. The angels who announced the birth of Jesus also proclaimed “Peace on Earth!” Peace is like a light shining in a dark place: and the darkness shall not overcome it. As we look at this candle we celebrate the peace we find in Jesus Christ. We also prepare a place in our lives for Jesus, so that he can bring us the peace of God which is far beyond our understanding. May the Lord give strength to his people! May the Lord bless his people with peace! For a child has been born for us, a son given to us; authority rests upon his shoulders; and he is named Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God. Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Prayer: Gracious Lord, prepare our lives to receive your beloved Son as he comes to us in humble, peaceful and unexpected ways. Let us love the humble ones in our time and place. Let us be humble witnesses of your peace as we await your return. Amen WELCOME GUESTS! Please fill out a welcome card found in the pews and pass it to an usher or place it in the offering plate. Thanks for being here. Please join us for coffee after the first service at 9:30 am in the Fellowship Hall. HOLY COMMUNION We do have gluten-free communion wafers available upon request for those that would like them. Please let one of the servers know as you come up for communion. SMAC – SUNDAY MORNING ADULT CLASS This morning we will not meet due to a New Member Reception being held during the coffee hour in the Fellowship Hall. Please extend a hand to our newest members and welcome them! Next week, Pr. Mike will lead the class at 9:40 and the topic will be “Christ Alone (5 Solas)”. NEWEST MEMBERS OF ZION! Please extend a hand to welcome our newest members of Zion received this morning – Welcome Aboard! 1. Sally Ayers 2. Connie Rost 3. Rev. Richard & Sherri Baumann 4. Tim & Cynthia Carlson, Jenae & Kailee 5. Denise Dunn & Richard Ryan 6. Jaclyn & Troy Berneking 7. Janelle Wesloh FAIR TRADE GIVING IDEAS Coming Soon!! We will have “cake in a cup” gift bags available for purchase. Whenever Fair Trade products are sold between services, stop by and look for “cake in a cup” gifts. This is a great way to remember special people during the Holidays, with an indulgent treat. Follow the simple recipe enclosed and savor warm cake anytime of the day! And, even if you have dieters on your list, this is a portion-controlled recipe to indulge in a little special treat, but not overdo! A chocolate-lover’s dream gift. COOKIE PLATTER FUNDRAISER - YUMMY, YUMMY IN MY TUMMY!!!J Just in time for the Christmas season, the participants of the High School mission trip will be making home-made treats to help fund their trip. Each platter will be sold for $25. Order forms can be found at the welcome desk in the narthex area. Forms are due Dec. 9th by noon in the office. Pick up is December 13th from 9:30 am to noon or 3:00 to 6:00 pm. Thanks in advance for your support! YOUTH NEWS!!!! § TRAILER NO LONGER NEEDED! – The youth have found a trailer to use for the mission trip next summer. Thanks so much to Dave & Monica Tosteson for giving us permission to use their trailer!!!!!! § Family Movie Night Coming Soon…..- Please mark your calendars and plan to join us for a showing of the “Grinch” movie starring Jim Carrey, rated PG on Friday, December 18th, 7:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall. Bring your family, your friends and a snack to share! NURSERY SURVEY For your information, a “nursery” survey has been placed in all the mailboxes. Thank you in advance for taking the time to fill in this short survey and place it in the box located at the welcome desk when you are finished completing it. NEW COUNCIL OFFICERS ELECTED Here is the breakdown of the Council positions since the last Council meeting on Dec. 1st: President – Jim Green, Vice President – Nancy Brunzel, Personnel & Finance – George Mickelsen, Treasurer – Chet Garness, Council Secretary – Shelly Sprain, Property – John Hawkinson, Christian Education – Nicole Stokes, Youth – Kelsey Braski (non-voting representatives; Frank Brezany & Aubrey Lawlor), Evangelism – vacant, Stewardship – vacant, Worship & Music – Nancy Grimm, Missions – Monica Tosteson. Deb Esmay was elected to be on council but has not been placed in a particular position at this time. SPAGHETTI DINNER FUNDRAISER This year following the SS Christmas program the high school mission trip youth will be sponsoring a Spaghetti dinner instead of the potluck dinner that is usually held. All visitors and members of Zion are invited to attend. There will be a free will offering which will go towards the mission trip for next summer. FYI - the Sunday School Christmas Program will be held next Sunday, Dec. 13th at 4:00 with the spaghetti dinner immediately following in the Fellowship Hall at 5:00 pm. VBS SUPERINTENDENT A volunteer is needed to take over as our Vacation Bible School Superintendent. This person would work closely with our staff to help plan and organize the VBS program for next summer. This could be a team effort if you and a friend would like to share the responsibilities of being our VBS Superintendents. If you are interested, please talk to Pr. Mike or Alicia DeNio. PARMLY ADVENT TEA All are welcome to attend the Advent Tea at The Residence of Parmly LifePointes today from 2:00 – 4:00 pm. RELAY FOR LIFE AUCTION BASKETS Don’t forget to take a look at the auction baskets in the Fellowship Hall this morning and make a bid! We have extended the date for this silent auction. They will be displayed next Sunday as well, December 13th. Proceeds will benefit Relay for Life, American Cancer Society. The bidding will be done following the Sunday School program fundraiser by the Mission Trip Youth. PLEASE NOTICE With the beginning of a new church year, we move to a new setting for Holy Communion. PARTICIPANTS IN TODAY’S WORSHIP Ministers: All Members of Zion, Preacher: Pastor Mike Peterson Council: 8:30 Nancy Brunzel, 10:45 Jim Green Senior Choir Director: Michael Savold, Organist: Joy Sietsema Ushers: 8:30 Bob & Joan Peterson, Stephen & Gretchen Langlie 10:45 Tom & Liz Alldritt, Doris Bay Greeters: 8:30 Val Reed & Gerry Hallberg, 10:45 Mel & Carol Stromgren Acolytes: 8:30 Tanner Rivard & Logan Shanahan, 10:45 Adam Nickelson & Thomas Braski Readers: 8:30 Gretchen Langlie, 10:45 Doris Bay Nursery: 8:30 Beth & Lila Tollefson, 10:45 Ann Trippler Coffee Servers: Kristy & Lindsay Dreckman, Van Driver: Gary Kerkow Parmly Wheelchair Pushers: John Hawkinson, Carl Thomsen & Jon Nickelson ZION THIS WEEK Today Sunday December 6, 2009 Thursday December 10, 2009 8:30 Traditional Worship 9:30 Confirmation class – Rm 108 6:30 Decorating sanctuary 9:40 New Member Reception - FH Friday December 11, 2009 9:40 Sunday School 9-10:00 Srs. Exercise - FH 10:45 Contemporary Worship Mission Trip youth using kitchen 12:00-1:00 YLT meeting Saturday December 12, 2009 12-2:00 7th grade Confirmation Retreat 9-10:30 SS Christmas Program practice 6-7:30 MS Youth Group 9:00 Mission Trip youth baking cookies Monday December 7, 2009 2-3:30 Cookie baking – Conf. youth 9-10:00 Srs. Exercise – FH Sunday December 13, 2009 6:30-8 Circle of Friends – Basement 8:30 Traditional Worship Tuesday December 8, 2009 9:40 Sunday School 9:30-11 Women’s Bible Study – Rm. 124 9:40 SMAC – Rm 124 6:30 Grace Notes 10:45 Contemporary Worship 6:30-8 Girl Scouts 4:00 Sunday School Christmas program 7:30 Stewardship 5:00 Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser - FH 7:30 CWLT (Free will offering) Wednesday December 9, 2009 9-10:00 Srs. exercise class – FH 11:30 Thrivent 12:00 Cookie orders are due in the office 12:30 Mission Workshop 3:30 LOGOS 5:00 Guitar Class 6:00 Confirmation 6:00 SS Parent/Teacher Meeting 7:30 Choir Thursday December 10, 2009 11:30-4:30 Lakes & Pines
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