THE Chimes MONTHLY NEWSLETTER OF ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH

AUGUST 2015

Dear Friends in Christ, Thank you! Thank you for a generous vacation time that allows for refreshment and rest. It was a great time, lots of company and some alone time as well. Pam and I are grateful.

Thank you for a great Vacation Bible School week. Even though I don't feel intimately in-volved, it can wear out an aging pastor! Our volunteers, as always, stepped up and got the job done...and had some fun doing it! (See the list of those who helped on page 3).

Thank you to all those who participated in remodeling the Library. Check it out! Much thought and hard work was put into it, and supporting funds came from Thrivent for which we are grateful. Those involved were: Ernestine Grunau, Charles Schroeder, Al Sunday, Doug Travers, Glen & Peggy Treibs, Richard & Bee Troxell, and Tammy Jo Turner. To complete the project fully, you may contact Al Sunday to see how you can help.

Thank you for your kindness to Jui-Chen Huang as she left us on July 26. She was deeply moved by your response in every way, and I am grateful for the way you reached out to her.

And thank you in advance for your work on our annual BBQ Benefit. It is a little earlier, a lit-tle different, and a little easier...and you can buy your tickets NOW and save a buck! Tell your friends, let's make this the best BBQ EVER!

Thank you, and see you in church. Faithfully yours,

Volunteers at Zion, you guys were GREAT! We had a wonderful time getting to know you all. We think it is safe to say that without you, the day camp would not have been near as much of a success.

Thank you for all the meals, the fun and help with the kids. We are so thankful for you!

~Cross Trails Ministry Day Camp Staff 2015

COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS 1) Determined that Little Lambs and other local min-

istries will receive BBQ Benefit Funds.

2) Discussed strategy for hiring a new worship ac-

companist.

3) Reviewed a staff evaluation process.

4) Invited Bethlehem Christian families to come back

this year with their special Holy Land gifts to sell.

CONGRATULATIONS TO ...Don and Lindsey Hannemann in the birth of their daughter, Nicole Olivia Hannemann born on July 15, 2015. She is the granddaughter of Paul and Janalee Hannemann and the great-granddaughter of Claribel Hannemann and Janet Smith.

...Stacy and Tyler Warren in the birth of their son, Peyton Alan born on July 22, 2015. He is the grand-son of Sandy Schmidtzinsky.

...Clifford and Betty Jacoby who will celebrate 55 years of marriage on August 12.

...Jessie Mitchell who will turn 97 on August 22. She’s the second most senior member of Zion.

PASTORAL ACTS Lloyd Schlaudt passed away July 15, 2015 at the age of 59. He was the son of Harriett Schlaudt and sis-ter of Brenda Nicholas. His service was held on July 18, 2015 in Zion Lutheran Church with Rev. Rick Hartmann officiating. Interment followed at Der Stadt Friedhof.

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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS Jimmie & Linda Langerhans will be received into membership at Zion this month and we welcome them!

BENEFIT BBQ

DINNER ZION LUTHERAN ZION LUTHERAN ZION LUTHERAN ZION LUTHERAN

CHURCHCHURCHCHURCHCHURCH Sunday, August 16Sunday, August 16Sunday, August 16Sunday, August 16

11:00AM 11:00AM 11:00AM 11:00AM ---- TILL SOLD OUT TILL SOLD OUT TILL SOLD OUT TILL SOLD OUT

ToToToTo----Go Plates OnlyGo Plates OnlyGo Plates OnlyGo Plates Only (Seating available inside the

Fellowship Hall)

Drive-thru Line Starts on Main Street (426 W. Main) and (426 W. Main) and (426 W. Main) and (426 W. Main) and

Turns Right on N. Edison Turns Right on N. Edison Turns Right on N. Edison Turns Right on N. Edison

Cost is $10.00 per plate (Advance Tickets are available at the church office or Dutchman’s Market

for $9)

Meal consists of: BBQ pork, potato salad, beans,

bread & dessert

Proceeds will benefit: Little Lambs Early Head Start &

other local ministries

VBS UPDATE Thank you to everyone who helped VBS run smoothly and feed the 26 youth in atten-dance.

Volunteers: Rhonda Behrends, Glenn Beyer, Peggy Jander, Pam Hartmann, Susan Otto, Diane Mayer, Allen and Helen Rode, Al & Dorcella Sunday, Perry Strackbein, Tammy Jo Turner, John Weaver, Mary & Preston Wil-son and many kind souls who donated food & drinks.

Chrysalis Counselors: Brittany Fischer, Amber Moody, Ellen Pierce & Margi Wolf

Youth Helpers: Jarris, Kaston & Shailey Hawkins & Marissa Palomo

Counselor Housing: Jim & Bobbie Schonaerts

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ZION COFFEE MUGS Coffee Mugs with Zion’s picture on them are for sale in the church office for $5 each. The mugs are white with a black sketch of Zion.

Train up a child in the way he should go,

And when he is old he will not depart from it.

Proverbs 22:6

School Supplies Needed WE ARE IN NEED OF SCHOOL SUPPLIES TO FILL OUR

LUTHERAN WORLD RELIEF BACKPACKS!!!

In order to take advantage of the sale prices on school supplies, you are asked to check out the “BACK TO SCHOOL” display in the Atrium of the Fellowship Hall as well as the one in the Narthex beginning Sunday, August 9. There will be school buses, apples and school houses listing the items and quantities needed to fill our LWR Backpacks. Please pick-up as many as you would like, and after purchasing the items, please put them in the large container in the Atrium marked LWR School Supplies. It is important to purchase exactly what is listed. We will collect supplies through September 20th.

What a wonderful way to reach out to those less fortunate. Questions may be directed to Dor-cella Sunday.

Thank you for assisting us in this worthwhile project. ~Laborers of Love

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THANK YOU NOTES Thank you for all your prayers, cards and calls of concern during my mom, Alice “Allie” Grobe’s illness and death, and to those who gave memorials. I am truly blessed to be a part of such a loving congregation. ~Karen Beyer

Thank you for your sympathy and kindness. Thank you for preparing and serving food at the reception following the service for our loved one. Norma was a caring, loving mother, grand-mother, great-grandmother, sister, and aunt and our loss is too great. Your kind words and food service helped us in a difficult time. Thank you again ladies for your thoughtfulness. Special thanks to: Dawn Bourgeois, Julia Hahn, Ruby Koennecke, Vera Kneese Audrey Mayer, Helen Rode, Charles Schroeder, Carolyn Smith, Margaret Solbrig, Cris Strackbein and Julia Weden.

~Blessings, Delton & Jennett Kneese and family members

Dear Members of Zion Lutheran Church, thank you for providing the meal for our friends and family following Norma Kneese’s service. We appreciate your help and love during this time. ~Love, The Norma Kneese Family

On behalf of Cross Trails Ministry, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for the generous expression of support of $219 you gave in May. We are delighted to assist in your ministry work and look forward to partnering with you soon.

~Yours in Christ, Deanna Christensen, Exec. Director

Thank you for your recent gift of $430 in support of the World Hunger and Malaria Campaign of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Your generosity is appreciated and is making a difference.

~In Christ, Christina Jackson-Skelton, Exec. Director, Mission Advancement Page 5

SPECIAL CONCERN FOR AUGUST The Good Samaritan Center is a local non-profit clinic dear to the heart of many of our mem-bers. Many of our members are ardent supporters of this charity and for good reason. It is a local effort to provide medical care and consultation to those members of our community uninsured and unable to find affordable health care. The Good Samaritan began as a “Free Clinic” in 1992. They started using a new electronic health record (EHR) on April 7, and over the first eight weeks the medical clinic served nearly 600 unduplicated individuals. They see between 1,000 and 1,100 indi-viduals a year for around 2,100 medical appointments. As you know, the Good Samaritan Center does not accept any state or federal monies. Sev-enty (70) percent comes directly from you our faithful and generous donors. They sincerely hope you feel the honor and respect they have for you as partners in their work to provide affordable health care to our neighbors in need. They thank you, and bless you.

THANK YOU NOTES CONTINUED

Thank you for your recent gift of $1,120 to the Nepal Area Earthquake. Gifts like yours make it possible for our church to continue its effective and efficient response to disasters. Thank you for providing help, hope and healing.

~In Christ’s service, the Rev. Daniel Rift, Director Disaster Appeal, ELCA

Thank you Zion for loving your neighbors, well with your gifts totaling $659 given in May, June and July to Upbring, the New Lutheran Social Services. You are God’s people in ac-tion! Your people are a blessing! Your gift is an inspiration!

~Sincerely, Joshua Mauk, Gift Officer

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Statistics for July Attendance: Early Late June 28 44 73 July 5 42 95 July 12 34 66 July 19 34 69 July 26 43 84

General Fund Offerings: June 28 $ 5,269.56 July 5 $ 7,327.00 July 12 $ 4,797.50 July 19 $ 5,451.00 July 26 $ 2,877.10 Total $ 25,722.16

Building Fund Offerings: June 28 $ 18.00 July 5 $ 161.00 July 12 $ 107.00 July 19 $ 60.00 July 26 $ 167.00 Total $ 513.00

July’s Totals Der Stadt Friedhof $ 160.00 Lutheran World Relief $ 470.00

Gen Fund Rev & Exp for JUNE: Gen Fund Revenue Total $ 22,924.97 Gen Fund Expense Total $ 30,049.36

2015 Year-to-Date thru JUNE: Revenue/Expense ($13,073.62) From Reserve/Conting . $ 0.00 Remaining Rev/Deficit ($13,073.62)

Our Shut-Ins

SPECIAL CONCERN UPDATE

JUNE—

Gillespie Literacy Council—$470

JULY—

Lutheran World Relief—$470

Home— NESBITT BENNETT PO Box 273, Fredericksburg

DORTHY HANNEMANN 118 Clyde Run, Fredericksburg

Austin—

CORA DEIKE Gracy Woods #1, 12021 Metric Blvd, Austin 78758

Knopp Healthcare & Rehab—1208 N. Llano:

FLORA BURRER MARLENE ERNST LUCYLLE KUNZE JESSIE MITCHELL MARGARET WILKE

Morning Star— 106 Heritage Hills Dr: FLORA CRENWELGE

Windcrest— 210 W. Windcrest: DAVE MAYER

FBG Nursing— 1117 S. Adams: HARRIET SCHLAUDT IRENE SPENRATH

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Zion Lutheran Church (830) 997-2195

www.zion-lutheran.com 426 W. Main Street (church location)

415 W. AUSTIN ST (OFFICE) Fredericksburg, TX 78624

Council Members

Cong President, Brett Beyer

Cong Vice President, Evelyn Wells

Cong Treasurer, Jill Minshew

Cong Secretary, Jodi Kasper

Laurie Hartmann

Randy McBride

John Weaver

Office Hours Monday—Friday, 8am—3pm

PASTOR RICK HARTMANN 830-383-9310

revh83@hotmail.com (day off is Friday)

CHILDREN/YOUTH MINISTER CASEY COWAN (210) 414-1774

cc1445@hotmail.com

SUNDAY WORSHIP

8AM & 10:30AM Worship Service with

Communion

9:15am Sunday School 9:15am Adult Bible Study

(No Adult classes Memorial Day through Labor Day)