Zion Hi-Lites January 2015 Volume 20 Issue 1

In This Issue:

School News

Choir Notes

Birthdays and

Anniversaries

Parish Records

Meeting Minutes

Hispanic News

Pancake Supper

Memorials

Adult Instru.

Class

Financial Update

Psalm 37:5 Commit your way to the LORD; trust in Him, and He will act.

Commitment. Our lives are built on commitments. Our families, friends, work and many

other things call to us for a commitment. It’s good to be active, but what is our return for

the commitments we make? Each and every one of us are looking ahead to what 2015

will bring, and how we hope to fare in the future. But have we thought about how our

relationship with our Lord and His Body, the “Church,” fit into our commitments in the

future? Have you thought about how much of your time, talents and treasures you’re

planning to commit to next year? How important is your relationship with God to you? If

God would have committed the same time we commit to Him, where would we be? The

truthful answer is, separated from Him. What if we are committed to our families and

friends the same way we are committed to the work of the Church? What would happen?

These are all honest questions we need to ask ourselves as members of Zion. But, it is not

hopeless. God has intervened. Just as God saw our sinfulness and sent Jesus to be our

Savior, God still sends His Holy Spirit to keep us in the faith and guide us to do His will.

One can do this by taking an interest in a fellow member who has not been in church.

Statistics report that 82% of people are likely to attend church if invited by a friend or

relative. People want someone to take an interest in their lives and care about them as a

child of God. Commit yourself to bringing someone to church with you.

Participate in the many ways to serve that are offered here at Zion. To carry out our mis-

sion and ministry requires a substantial financial commitment. As we head into this year

the leadership of the congregation is discussing opportunities for increased commitments

from the members. If each member increases their giving five to ten dollars a week (the

cost of a meal at McDonalds, or a soda a day for a week), we would have the opportuni-

ties to grow the mission. As God says in Malachi 3: “Bring the whole tithe into the store-

house, that there may be food in my house. ‘Test me in this,’ says the Lord

Almighty, ‘and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so

much blessing that there will not be room enough to store it.’” When there are activities,

commit to support them. Look for ways to increase opportunities for commitment.

(Adopt-a-Student, Sunday School, Praise Team, Fair, Golf and many others). God,

through His Holy Spirit, calls us to renew our commitment to Him. Hear His Word and

believe what He says; because the Lord of the Church is the Lord of the Church and His

action will be a blessing to you and Zion, as we commit ourselves to each other and to

the Lord.

Committed to Him,

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Scrip Program

January scrip orders are due by 9 am on the 12th and 26th.

We are selling on-hand cards along with taking orders after

services on Sundays. Pick up an order form in the narthex or

the office. There are many more options on the website,

www.shopwithscrip.com. Ask us how to order online! If you

see something on the website that’s not on our order form,

write it in and we can order it for you. Everything we make

from the scrip program goes directly toward Zion school’s 1:1

technology initiative. It benefits you and the school!

January 8 @ Home Vs.

Community Christian

January 10 Boone Triangular

January 13 @ Home Vs. Fort Dodge

January 16-18 Mid-Winter Tournament

@ Cedar Rapids

January 20 @ Des Moines

January 26 @ Home Vs. Arlington

January 30-31 Tournament @ Fort Dodge

Kindergarten News...

Our class has had a very busy fall. We went to the Yellow Smoke Nature Center to see animal tracks and signs of fall.

Then we went to visit the Blank Park Zoo in Des Moines to observe animals and their habitats at the zoo. We all really

like animals. We also count them for math, read about them in our reading class and write sentences about them.

November was great fun learning about the pilgrims and the native friends that helped them to learn how to live here in

America. We learned two Thanksgiving songs and some poems to perform for our Grandparent guests after lunch on

November 25th. We dressed as pilgrims and natives that day so we could act out the story of the first Thanksgiving in

the morning before our guests arrived! We praised God for all our blessings of home, school and country! Our focus is

now on Advent to prepare our hearts for the birthday celebration of our Lord and Savior, Jesus!

~Mrs. Kaiser

January 1-6 No School

January 19-23 Life Education Week

January 22 Pancake Supper

January 23 Spelling Bee

January 27 Open House/

Kindergarten Roundup

Chapel and Early Dismissal

January 7, 14, 21, 28

Prayer Party

January 9, 16, 23, 30

Spelling Bee

Friday, January 23rd

1:00 p.m.

Thank You to all the grandparents/special

friends who were able to attend Grandparents Day

on November 25th. Everyone was treated to a

Thanksgiving meal, crafts, games and a special

chapel service.

Open House/Kindergarten Roundup

Tuesday, February 24th

6:00 p.m.

Find out how Zion can provide your

child with a Christ-centered education.

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Six LCEF scholarships, each in the amount of $1,000, will be

awarded to six graduating high school seniors or current

full-time, post-secondary students at an accredited institution

with at least one year of courses remaining. Candidates must

also be members of a congregation belonging to The Luther-

an Church-Missouri Synod. Learn more and apply online at

www.lcefuppermidwest.org/scholarships. The application

deadline is February 28, 2015.

A great big thank you to everyone who volunteered

their time and talents in 2014. We appreciate your

help! We are always looking for volunteers for

various projects around the church and school. Call

the office if you can help. We hope everyone has a

wonderful and safe new year with Jesus!

Have you ever wondered?

What about carbon dating?

How could people live to be 900 years old?

Did dinosaurs live with man?

Where did Cain get his wife?

What about cave men and the Bible?

How can we raise our children in today’s society?

Come hear the answers to these questions and others!

Presented by Brian Young, a nationally known speaker,

author of several books, and founder of Creation Instruction

Association. He has written for various magazines and jour-

nals. He also served as a teacher and principal for 10 years.

Join us Sunday, January 25 from 4-6pm here at Zion.

Free presentation and supper for all! Sponsored by Thrivent

Financial for Lutherans.

Memorials...

In loving memory of Harold Fredericks a gift of $25 was giv-

en to Zion Lutheran School and $17 was given to Zion Build-

ing Fund.

In loving memory of Virgil and Violet Boeck a gift of $50

was given to the church doors.

Starting

January 11th at 9:15 a.m.

Zion dining hall, lower level

Financial Update...

Please keep Zion in your prayers as we still owe

$55,000 towards the loan we acquired to meet Zion’s

2014 commitments in mission and ministry work.

We’ve got a New Year’s

Resolution for you!

We encourage you to look

into our electronic giving

option. You may find

electronic giving an easy

way to make contributions

and honor your tithe/pledge.

It’s safe, easy and free! Call

the office to sign up.

Thank You!

A big thank you to all that gave to the Christmas Sack

Fund. Because of the generous gifts, we were once

again able to bring back a wonderful tradition for our

Zion Sunday School children. All children that

participated in and attended the Sunday School service

received a sack of goodies. Merry Christmas to you all!

Changes...

Did you move?

Have children in your family moved to a new place?

Do you no longer have a landline phone?

Would you like your newsletter emailed to you?

If you have any updates/changes, please contact the Zion

office at 263-2235 or email us at info@ziondenison.org.

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Choir Notes... Happy New Year from your Zion choir! Practices will resume on Wednesday, January 7th at 7:30 p.m. in the church

basement. If one of your resolutions for 2015 is to get more involved at Zion, and if you’ve been musically blessed, then

choir is for you! We especially need mens’ voices (tenor and bass).

This month you’ll hear choir at the January 11th and 18th worship services. The first selection is “We Are Singing for

the Lord is Our Light,” which is actually an Afr ican melody. The following Sunday the selection is “To Thee, My

Heart I Offer,” which is a type of round, and perfect for the Epiphany season. Both of these songs are from our

files. I have received lots of spring choral anthem sample CD’s and music these past few months. So I will be looking to

purchase some new Lenten and Easter choir music. Because of those who remember

choir with memorials and gifts, it is possible to do this (without hitting up the general

fund!). Thank you!

Also, thank you for the many comments of gratitude for our choir concert last month. I’m

proud to say that every choir member was present for all three worship services. We

always feel privileged to enhance the Scripture readings in song!

Renee Miller, Director

Read the Entire Bible in a Year! Clip and Save. Look for February in next month’s newsletter!

Jan. 1: Genesis 1-3 Jan. 12: Genesis 35-37 Jan. 23: Exodus 16-18

Jan. 2: Genesis 4-7 Jan. 13: Genesis 38-40 Jan. 24: Exodus 19-21

Jan. 3: Genesis 8-11 Jan. 14: Genesis 41-42 Jan. 25: Exodus 22-24

Jan. 4: Genesis 12-15 Jan. 15: Genesis 43-45 Jan. 26: Exodus 25-27

Jan. 5: Genesis 16-18 Jan. 16: Genesis 46-47 Jan. 27: Exodus 28-29

Jan. 6: Genesis 19-21 Jan. 17: Genesis 48-50 Jan. 28: Exodus 30-32

Jan. 7: Genesis 22-24 Jan. 18: Exodus 1-3 Jan. 29: Exodus 33-35

Jan. 8: Genesis 25-26 Jan. 19: Exodus 4-6 Jan. 30: Exodus 36-38

Jan. 9: Genesis 27-29 Jan. 20: Exodus 7-9 Jan. 31: Exodus 39-40

Jan. 10: Genesis 30-31 Jan. 21: Exodus 10-12

Jan. 11: Genesis 32-34 Jan. 22: Exodus 13-15

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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

Hispanic Worship &

Event Times

Sunday - Worship -

12:45 pm

Sunday School -

1:30 pm

Thursday - Hispanic

Family Night -

6:00 pm

1 Office Closed

No School

2 No School

3

6:30 Worship

4

8:00 Worship

9:15 Sunday School

9:15 Bible Classes

10:30 Worship

7:00 Fellowship

Club

5 No School

1:30 Sewing Group

6

No School/

Teacher In Service

6:00 Board of

Stewardship

7:00 Board of

Elders

2:20 Early Dismissal 6:30 Confirmation 7:30 Choir Practice

8 10:00 Bible Class

1:00 Nifty

Needles

4:00 Basketball

Game @ Home vs.

Comm. Christian

5:30 Praise Team

Practice

6:00 Hispanic

Family Night

9

6:30 Men’s Bible

10

Boone Triangular

Basketball Tourn.

6:30 Worship

11 8:00 Worship

9:15 Sunday School

9:15 Bible Classes 10:30 Worship

12

1:30 Sewing Group

7:00 Board of

Evangelism

13

4:00 Basketball

Game @ Home

vs. Ft. Dodge

7:00 Board of

Education

7:00 Board of

Trustees

15 10:00 Bible Class

1:00 Nifty

Needles

5:30 Praise Team Practice 6:00 Hispanic Family Night

16 BB Tournament @

Cedar Rapids

6:30 Men’s Bible

Class @ Cronks

7:30 Prayer Party

17 BB Tournament @

Cedar Rapids

6:30 Worship

18 BB Tournament @ Cedar Rapids

8:00 Worship 9:15 Sunday School 9:15 Bible Classes 10:30 Worship

19 20

4:00 Basketball

Game @

Des Moines

21 22

10:00 Bible Class

1:00 Nifty Needles

4:30 Pancake

Supper

6:00 Hispanic

Family Night

236:30 Men’s

24

6:30 Worship

25 26

1:30 Sewing

Group

4:00 Basketball

Game @ Home

vs. Arlington

7:00 Men’s Club

27

1:00 Newsletter

Assembly

28

6:30 Women’s Bible

Class @ Cronks

8:30 Chapel

1:00 Craft Time

2:20 Early

Dismissal

6:30 Confirmation

7:30 Choir Practice

29

10:00 Bible Class

1:00 Nifty Needles

5:30 Praise Team

Practice

6:00 Hispanic

Family Night

31

6:30 Worship

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Basketball Tournament @ Ft. Dodge

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“Thy Strong Word”

Monday – Saturday, 6:25 a.m. KDSN (107.1 FM) These 3 to 4

minute devotions are sponsored by the local LCMS

congregations. This month’s schedule:

Jan. 5-10 Rev. Ross Fritz Trinity, Manilla

Jan. 12-17 Rev. Merle Mahnken Immanuel, Schleswig

Jan. 19-24 Rev. David Loeschen Bethlehem/Our Savior

Jan. 26-31 Rev. Richard Merrill St. John, Charter Oak

If you would like to financially support these broadcasts, please send donations

to Zion and earmark for “Thy Strong Word.” Thank you!

“Zion Worship Service”

A recording of Zion’s worship service is aired on

Denison’s local cable channel 13, Sundays at 4:30 p.m.

Call the Zion church office to sponsor a broadcast.

Cost is $60 per broadcast.

Transfers Scott Ellis transfer red from Our Savior Lutheran

Church, Denison, Iowa.

Curtiss Bruhn transfer red to Chr ist Our Savior

Lutheran Church, Norwalk, Iowa.

Removed from Membership

Erienne Farrington, Becky Finn, Gidget Harris, Alissa

Wright, Abbygail and Grace Harris, Willard Pressley and

Wondimu Woldegiyorgis.

Baptisms

Jacob Eli, son of Aaron and Kristen (Kontak) Leiding

on November 23, 2014.

Nathanael Aaron, son of Aaron and Kr isten (Kontak)

Leiding on November 23, 2014.

“The Lutheran Hour”

… aired Sundays on KDSN-FM (107.1) at

6:30 a.m. and on KDSN-AM (1530) at 10:30

a.m. It can also be heard on satellite radio, XM

Family Talk Radio 170, Sundays, 1p.m.

“The Good Shepherd Hour”

...broadcasts Sundays on: Fort Dodge-KVFD

(1400 AM) 8:00 a.m.; Sioux City-KSCJ (1360

AM) 8:00 a.m.; Storm Lake-KAYL (101.5 FM)

10:30 a.m.

“The Word Today”

...aired on KDSN-AM or FM, Sundays at

9:45am

“On Main Street”

A Christian talk show on today’s issues sponsored by

Lutheran Hour Ministries. Aired on KETV channel 7 on

Saturdays at 4:00 and 6:00am and Sundays at 5:00am.

...before going to hospital

…birth of your baby

...death in the family

...wish private counseling

...making wedding plans

...address or name changes

...desire private communion

...entering armed services

...desire to serve your Lord through the church

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Adult Confirmations

David Malone, Stephanie Malone, David Harrington and

Samantha Aldag. Deaths

Shirley Fineran died on December 14 and her funeral

service was held on December 18, 2014.

Rhonda Friedrichsen died on December 13 and her

funeral service was held on December 20, 2014.

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1 Marlene Anderson

Lindsay Bandow

Teresa Barnes

Goanar Biliew

Nancy Jors

Brian Kempfert

Ron Luth

Sandy Luvaas

Evelyn McMinemee

Sandy Luvaas

Evelyn McMinemee

Steve Schurke

Beverly Winn

Bob Wulf

2 Lorraine Groth

Brian Knudsen

Joe Rank

3 Donna Ahart

Joan Fryar

Elliott Green

Scott Hast

Diane Poggensee

Jason Vogt

4 Dominik Garcia

Colby Johnson

Brad Scott

5 Ashley Green

Deb Gress

Dorothy Hulsebus

Cindy Mathies

Bradley Meeves

Kelsey Meyer

Trig Mumm

Blaze Schneller

Colleen Wessel

Doug Wessel

6 Kris Anastasi

Troy Dahleen

Phillip Schurke

Samantha Segebart

Meggan Watson

7 Irene Bryan

Jan Cornelius

Hunter Emery

8 Aaron Hansen

Gaylon Reetz Jr.

Arnie Walde

9 Lori Asmus

Kevin Goslar

Dave Haase

9 Ruth Hoffmeier

Jill Jahn

Megan Plagge

Jason Stover

10 Jason Arn

Matt Gosch

Brynn Potts

Kelly Rosburg

11 Maddox Franck

Linnae Hansohn

Ernie Hulsebus

Marsha Kracht

Gavin Miller

Jacob Pedersen

Myron Peters

12 Jan Christiansen

Troy Curnyn

Riley Miller

Tami Nelson

Macy Scott

Alex Spahn

Asher Valentine

13 Walt Miller

Kristin Webb

Butch Wiebers

Lori Wight

14 Colleen Goering

15 Larry Berner

Dorothy Bielfeldt

Kenny Christiansen

Ritchie Meeves

Marc Meyer

Marcella Schneller

16 Jenny Bevar

Blaine Bohlmann

Donna DeVolld

Janet Iversen

Holly Meyer

Zac Petersen

17 Chris Fink

Lorena Fink

Troy Huisinga

Kryson Krapfl

Mike Miller

Sandra Nemitz

Myron Plagge

Jessenia Vazquez

18 Jeremy Brown

Amy Malone

Marie Peterson

Roger Siemer

Donavon Sonnichsen

19 Dakota Boger

Karen Book

Tara Donar

Mandy Hartwig

Walt Poggensee

Evelyn Staller

Logan Volkmann

20 Samantha Thies

Jordan Voss

Janice Arnold

Kathy Miller

James Werkmeister

22 Joe Brown

Lois Duncan

Colton Fineran

Brittany Fischer

Marsha Kolls

Brianne Malone

22 Connie Meyer

Evan Schroeder

Karlen Watson

Parker Wessel

23 Cindy Fastje

Dan Fastje

Justin Hauser

Justin Kahl

Joanne Sachau

Shirley Schneider

Hollie Weltz

24 David Parr

Ron Rothe

25 Justin Barnett

Cindy Huisinga

Mandi Kluver

Jeff Lamaak

Tasha Nelson

Lynn Salzkorn

26 Kimberly Gleason

27 Jim Bielfeldt

Chris Blum

Marsha Stoll

Morgan Winey

28 Angie Eubanks

Bill Gehring

Glen Miller

29 Larry Boeck

Lester Boettger

Tayen Cornelius

Linda Curnyn

Dan Grill

Kayla Kremin

Barb Lueck

Lyle Meyer

Brittany Pittman

Mike Scherff

Marlyce Schraeder

Alethea Valentine

30 Kaylie Baker

Howard Christiansen

Marc Gosch

Howard Kremin

Ann Lackman

Shari Meyer

Philip Sharon

31 Tatum Fink

Giana Garcia

Dave Hidding

Andrea Hoffmeier

Robert Jepsen

Johnathon Mengwasser

Bob Olson

2 Jamie & Adam Stoll

27 Jared & Rayanna Bretey

30 Eric & Steph Mahoney

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Please call the church office with any additions

or corrections.

Note: If no birthday is provided, it is defaulted to January 1st. Call the office with any corrections.

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Ladies’ Aid by Lanette Matthiesen, Secretary

We met on December 5th with our Christmas potluck.

Pastor Kaiser read the Christmas story. We had 16

members and 6 guest present. The November minutes

were read and approved. The treasurer’s report was given

with a balance of $1,868.93. Marie sent 1 get well card, 1

birthday card and 2 thank you cards. She also reported that

they would have sewing on Mondays the next couple of

weeks. Susan reported that there $7.01 in the Kitchen

Fund. Marion and Pat reported no funeral lunches, and

they had 5 Eventide bingo helpers. The December work

committee will be Pat and Susan. Marion read “Christmas

Shallow or Christmas Deep” from Christian Life and

reported $54.50 for mites in November. Marion visited

Anna Harm and Susan visited Shirley Jensen at Eventide.

December birthdays are Clara Hoffmeier and Helen

McCoid. Anniversaries are Lorraine and Norman

Christiansen and Pat and Mark Jorgensen. We will be

assembling newsletters on December 23rd at 1:00. In

December, we will give $25 to the Sunday School, Zion

School, Pastor Kaiser and Pastor Sewing, $20 to the 2

secretaries and 2 janitors and $50 to Eventide. Susan

thanked Corinne, Shirley and Bea for setting up for our

Christmas lunch. The January serving committee will be

Gen and Pat. We closed with the Lord’s Prayer. We had a

drawing for 4 centerpieces, 2 bouquets of flowers, sang

Christmas carols and had a gift exchange.

Evening Guild by Marcella Schneller , Secretary

We met on December 4th. Before our meeting began, we

had our Christmas meal. We had 21 members and 10

guests present. Pastor Kaiser opened with the Christmas

story and a prayer. We served roast beef, and all of the

members brought a cold or a hot dish. Pastor Sharp and his

wife spoke about their upcoming mission trip to Uruguay.

Reports were given and approved. We voted and approved

to move our next meeting from January 1st to January 8th.

The December resource center workers are Edrie on the

7th, Deb Green on the 14th, Betty Bilsten on the 21st,

UnaBell Frehse on the 28th and Marcella on January 4th.

Edrie asked if we wanted to move our book store account

to Crawford County Bank from Wells Fargo. It was

seconded and approved. We have a few large and small

apple pies left to sell. Eventide Bake Sale will be held on

December 16th from 9am to 1pm. Edrie Wellendorf

(president) and Marcella Schneller (Secretary) will be

retiring on December 31st. Deb Green will be the new

president, Jolene Rickers will be vice-president, Deb Os-

born will be treasurer and Annette Boeck will be

secretary. Our best wishes go with them. We voted to give

a poinsettia to the church. A poinsettia was also given to

Marcella and a gift certificate was given to Edrie

Wellendorf. Our sincere thanks and gratitude to both la-

dies for their service. Our servers for December were Jo-

lene Rickers, Sharon Peters and Jeanette Venzke.

January servers are Roxana Duncan and Judy Blunk, with

Lori Brockman as an alternate. December birthdays are

Judy Blunk on the 15th, Betty Bilsten on the 20th,

UnaBell Frehse on the 26th and Janice Weltz on the 27th.

December anniversaries are Richard and Arlene Wessel on

the 12th, Chuck and Roxana Duncan on the 18th and Ter-

ry and Judy Blunk on the 20th. Meeting was

adjourned. We sang some Christmas carols and exchanged

gifts. Wishing and praying everyone has a safe and blessed

Christmas and New Year!

Operation Barnabas by Carol Segebar t, Secretary

We met November 17th. Minutes were read and approved.

Financial report was given with a balance of $2,307.43. A

donation was made to Moving Veteran’s Forward for

$500. There was some discussion regarding the change in

donations from the door offering. Because there wasn’t a

need for the catechisms, the committee decided to donate

to the Moving Veteran’s Forward organization. Carol will

contact the office to get a notice in bulletin to inform the

congregation of this change. George Salmon will continue

to serve as president next year, Carol as secretary and

Lanette as treasurer. We agreed to get pictures of those

service men and women that have died in service over this

last year and make ornaments to decorate a Christmas tree

during the Festival of Trees. We will plan to put these

together at our next meeting on December 8th. Susan will

bring pictures and Pam will bring supplies. We will all

bring snacks for a Christmas celebration.

Fellowship Club by Lois Greder , Secretary

We met December 7th for our Christmas pot luck. There

were 10 members present. Pastor Kaiser read the Christ-

mas story. We gave $2 each for postage to Orphan Grain

Train instead of a gift exchange. We also bought a poin-

settia for the church. After a short meeting, we closed with

the Lord’s Prayer. Bob, Delores and Lisa Meyer served.

Harold Beermann and Jerry Boger will serve in January,

with James and Mary Buss as alternates.

Ladies’ Aid Sewing by Mar ie Peterson

We will start sewing again on January 5th, weather per-

mitting. We want to thank all that helped sew, gave mate-

rial and yarn and to those who helped deliver. Over the

year we gave: 2 quilts to Operation Barnabas; 64 caps, 2

crocheted crib blankets and 13 crib quilts to Phil’s

Friends; 28 quilts, 92 gloves and scarves, 101 stocking

caps and bags of clothing to Orphan Grain Train; 3 quilts

to the police station for veterans; 2 quilts to John Ems-

weiler for veterans; 2 quilts to the homeless in Omaha; and

3 crocheted lap robes to a nursing home.

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¡Amigos En Cr isto !

MY TYSON CHAPLAINCY AT THE PLANT

IN DENISON:

What’s new at Tyson? Lots of new improvements. But the

greatest blessing at Tyson is the privilege I have to serve the

spiritual needs of the plant workers. Last month, Simon came to

me at break time and asked me to pray for him and his family.

After 20 years of marriage, he is going through a divorce and

doesn’t feel like there is a chance of reconciliation. He was very

anxious. So we prayed right in the busy hallway that God in His

mercy would guide, comfort and strengthen Simon through his

work and through this difficult family time.

TO CONTACT ME:

Rev. Daniel Vogel

32678 Aspen Ave.

Manning, IA 51455

712-653-2354 or Cell: 712-309-1292

or email Dan.Vogel@idwlcms.org

Please forward this newsletter

to a friend!

PLEASE PRAY: In thanksgiving for our annual Unity joint worship service. For the honor of

serving Advent services at the churches in Kiron and Deloit. For God’s

Christmas blessings as we worship the Christ Child with special services. In

thanksgiving for our Hispanic voters as we finalize the

process of

affiliating with the Iowa District West-LCMS. For my

work as a Chaplain at Tyson and for opportunities to

share the Gospel in the workplace. In thanksgiving for

the mission hearts of the many individuals and congrega-

tions of the Iowa District West who monthly support the

Lord’s work among Hispanic immigrants in Denison and

in our other 3 Hispanic missions.

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(Above) ANNUAL UNITY/

THANKSGIVING SERVICE:

For the 7th year, our Iowa District West

Hispanic congregations have met to worship

together on the Sunday before Thanksgiving.

This year for the first time, our 4th Hispanic

church from Des Moines joined us. It was a

joy- filled day with more than 75 in attend-

ance. In the past we have been blessed to meet

at Trinity in Odebolt, but this year we met at

Zion in Manning as it is now more central. We

gathered to celebrate our united faith in the

Lutheran Reformation with song and worship.

Rev. Eric Moeller of Storm Lake was the

preacher of the day. Pastors Lincon Guerra of

Des Moines, Henry Witte of Sioux City and

myself of Denison were the liturgists. Pastor

Witte and I played our brass instruments and

our choir from Denison sang: “Amigos en

Cristo”. We thank Zion of Manning for their

hospitality and support and hope we can con-

tinue this special annual tradition in the future.

(Below) OUR VOTERS ARE MOVING

FORWARD:

Our new church: Amigos en Cristo Evangelical

Lutheran Church is moving forward to become

part of the Iowa District West, LCMS. Last month

our members met twice to consider our new

Constitution, a budget for 2015, and our future

together. Our newly elected officers are from left:

Adriana Mendoza (Financial Secretary), Jose

Mendoza (President, holding a copy of the

Constitution), myself, Paula Vogel (Secretary),

Marcia Mendoza (Treasurer, holding a copy of the

Iowa Articles of Incorporation). This is a special

moment for our Hispanic ministry. For our

Hispanic immigrants, this process is a major

historic effort for each of them. Please pray for

our brothers and sisters in Christ as we move

forward in 2015.

(Above) WELCOME

MISSIONARIES SCHULLERS:

Last month, our friends Pastor Rick and Gema

Schuller of Houston, Texas came to visit

Mission Central as they prepare to serve as

missionaries to Puerto Rico. They spent the

week with us. Here we are at St. John’s in

Kiron for the Advent service. They also helped

us with our Posada service. Pastor Rick and

Gema have more than 30 years of mission

experience in the U.S. and foreign fields. God

bless and keep the Schullers.

(At left) ADVENT/POSADA

TIME: Our unique Hispanic Ad-

vent home celebrations began last

month at the home (the Posada) of

Alejandro and Faviola Orizaba. We

sang, we read God’s Word in

Spanish and English (for the

children), and of course we ate

great food. Each week, we will fill

the home of a family from our

church to tell the true story of the

coming of the Savior. This makes

Christmas a special time as we

remember Joseph and Mary seek-

ing refuge in Bethlehem and in our

hearts.

!FELIZ ANO NUEVO!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

To all of our prayer partners we thank

you for another year of support and

blessings. As we enter our 11th year of

ministry, we pray God’s grace and

blessings as together we share the

Gospel of Jesus’ love for all the world.

Worship Times

Sundays

8:00 & 10:30 a.m.

Saturdays 6:30 p.m.

Education Hour

Sundays 9:15-10:15 a.m.

Church Office 712-263-2235

School Office 712-263-4766

Fax 712-263-6010

E-Mail: info@ziondenison.org

Website: www.ziondenison.org

Thursday, January 22nd

4:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Zion, Denison

Sponsored by Zion teachers

Everyone Welcome!

Adult $5

Ages 5-10 $3

Under 5 Free

Thank you to all for the Christmas

gifts, cards, goodies and wishes we

received! We truly appreciate your

generosity. May God continue to shower

His many blessings upon you throughout

the year. Thank you everyone!

Pastor Kaiser - Pastor Sewing - Tammy

Carol - Michelle - Kristi