September 19, 2021

MONDAY EVENING BIBLE STUDY & LADIES BIBLE STUDY IN OCTOBER. Both studies resume the second week in Oct in person and via Zoom. The same study will be offered on both days. Pick the day that works for you!

NURSERY ROLL CIRCLE will meet at 1209 N Third St on Tuesday, Sept 21, at 1:30. We will discuss the fall QUARTERLY’S lesson titled “Mission: Compassion.”

We give thanks and praise for the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League as we celebrate LWML Sunday at both services October 3rd.

LUTHERAN WITNESS:

If you would like to receive, or continue receiving a subscription to Lutheran Witness, the cost is $22. Checks can be made out to Zion Lutheran Church (please note “Lutheran Witness” on the memo line) and left in the white church in the back of the Sanctuary, or given to the church office. Please have your payment to the office by September 30th. Thank you!

If you would like to receive Private Communion on a day other than Thursday, PLEASE contact the church office. We are happy to find a time that accommodates your schedule. There will not be Communion at either service October 3

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we will celebrate the Lord’s Supper at both services October 10

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The mission of Zion Lutheran Church is to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ to all people through Word and Sacrament, encouraging and supporting one another as a fellowship of believers.

Bible Studies

Sunday 9:45 am IN-PERSON & ZOOM

Monday Night Bible Study * RESUMES OCT 11

Ladies Bible Study * RESUMES OCT 12

413 East Ave D

Bismarck ND 58501

701-223-8286

Fax: 701-258-2146

E-mail:

zionlcmsbis@gmail.com

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Website:

www.zionbismarck.org

Zion Lutheran Church

Life & Growth

contact Shawna Rice @ 701-214-7914

The 17th Sunday After Pentecost

If you would like to be picked up by the church bus Sunday mornings, please contact the church office, 223-8286, to be added to the list and receive a driver schedule by mail.

Private Communion Dates: SEPT 23 & OCT 21

WE WILL NOT HAVE PRIVATE

COMMUNION OCT 7TH

Same Topic for Both studies

The youth raised over $1000 from the Cinnamon Roll/Bake Sale! All donations help fund expenses for Zion youth to attend the National Youth Gathering.

THANK YOU!!

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Children are born dreamers. You can watch them act out their dreams when they play and pretend. Wouldn’t it be interesting to flashback to your childhood and recount what you dreamed of being “when you get big.” There is nothing wrong with dreaming, even after you become an adult. In Jesus’ teaching even as you mature, you still need to keep a childlike heart that is willing to learn from Him, serve one another, and be at peace with one another. WHEN YOU GET BIG, YOU ARE SMALL ENOUGH TO LEARN (v. 30-32) You will never get big until you are small enough to learn from Jesus. As long as we live, God will be teaching us. He instructs us through His Word, the Bible. He tutors you through circumstances, both good and bad. One thing is sure: you will not learn from Jesus until you get small enough to listen and learn. WHEN YOU GET BIG, YOU ARE SMALL ENOUGH TO SERVE (v. 33-37) You don’t need to waste time worrying about who is greatest. (v. 33-34) The biggest person spiritually is not the one who stands on the top of the ladder and gives orders, but the one who stands at the bottom and serves. Jesus also makes the connection between the one who receives a child in His name, and the one who receives Christ Himself and God His Father. WHEN YOU GET BIG, YOU ARE SMALL ENOUGH TO BE AT PEACE (v. 37-50) Jesus wants you to know that no matter how big you get, you will always be His child. When you get big, you will be small enough to listen to Jesus and learn from Him. When you get big, you will be small enough to serve those who are the smallest. When you get big, you will be small enough to be at peace with God and others. What do you want to be when you get big? I hope you will say to the Lord, “When I get big, I want to be small.”

Questions: 1. What does it mean to have a childlike heart? 2. Why is serving so important for the Christian? 3. What does it mean to receive a “little child”?

Study Texts: The Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost

Memory Verse: James 3:17 "But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace loving, considerate, submission, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere."

THE OLD TESTAMENT LESSON: Jeremiah 11:18-20 1. Who revealed their plot to Jeremiah? 2. What did the Lord show Jeremiah? 3. To what did he compare himself? 4. What did he not realize? 5. What did they plan to do to the tree? 6. What did they want people to forget? 7. Who judges righteously? 8. For what did Jeremiah pray?

THE EPISTLE LESSON: James 3:13-4:10 1. Where did you find disorder? 2. How is the wisdom that comes from heaven? 3. What do peacemakers raise? 4. What causes fights and quarrels? 5. What don't they have? 6. Why don't they receive when they do ask? 7. What does he call friendship with the world? 8. What does the person who is a friend of the world become?

THE GOSPEL LESSON: Mark 9:30-37 1. Which area did they pass through? 2. Why did Jesus not want people to know where he was? 3. What did Jesus teach them? 4. How did they respond to what he taught them? 5. What question did Jesus ask them at Capernaum? 6. Why did they keep quiet? 7. What did Jesus use as an example? 8. Who do you welcome when you welcome a child in Jesus' name?

Lessons for Next Sunday: The Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost

Numbers 11:4-6,10-16,24-29 James 5:1-20 Mark 9:38-50

“God's Plan”

Mark 9:30–37

Questions:

For personal & family Bible Study

Sept 19, 2021

Series B revised

September 19 8:30am: Celia & Stella Brandt 10:45am Adrial Zurmiller & Brady Unrath

September 26 8:30am: Lauren Miller & Gracie Parrish 10:45am Josie Schell & Avery Granlie A

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Monday Leviticus 7-9

Tuesday I Kings 19-22

Wednesday Psalms 75-77

Thursday Proverbs 7

Friday Ezekiel 13-18

Saturday Luke 15-16

Sunday Philippians 1-2

Worship Attendance

Saturday, Sep 11 5:00 pm: 21 (17) Sunday, Sep 12 8:30 am: 80 10:45 am: (79)

Stewardship Sept

MTD General Offering $ 24,810 Avg. Bdgt Monthly Exp $ 49,000

September 26 Al Roe 701-258-8252

October 3 Fred Ehrhardt 701-220-4872

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Sunday 19 8:30 AM Traditional Worship w/ Comm 9:30 AM Sunday School 9:45 AM Bible Study 10:45 AM Blended Worship

Monday 20 9:00 AM Counters 2:00 PM MLS Music/Chapel 7:00 PM AA Mtg

Tuesday 21 6:00 AM Leadership mtg 8:30 AM MLS Religion/Conf Rm. 11:00 AM Zion Staff Mtg 6:00 PM Elders 6:00 PM MLS Chess Club/Bsmt 6:30 PM MLS Bd Mtg

Wednesday 22 8:30 PM MLS Chapel 3:30 PM MLS Bells 6:00 PM Confirmation 6:00 PM King’s Kids 7:30 PM Zion Bells 7:30 PM Youth Gp

Thursday 23

8:30 AM Religion/MLS/ Conference rm. Private Communion 9:00 AM-12PM 2:00 PM MLS Music/ Chapel

Friday 24 2:00 PM MLS Music/ Chapel

Saturday 25 11:00AM-3:00PM Bsmt RSVD 5:00 PM Contemporary Worship w/Comm

WEEKLY CALENDAR

Sep 26: Rev. Robin Fish, Sr., Immanuel Of Barlett Township, MN, presents the message “God Is Serious and Hell Is Real,” based on Mark 9:38-50.

“This Is The Life” episode: “Home Free” - A family learns the real meaning of love, and that it comes free.

SCREEN OPERATORS

8:30 AM 10:45 AM Sept 19 Mary Bollinger Wyatt Hermanson

Sept 26 Arlan Henke James Rath

Oct 3 James Rath Brandon Hovda

Oct 10 Arlan Henke Isaac Nistler

The lesson this week is “A Mighty Wonder.” In six days-through His spoken Word alone-the heavenly Father creates a universe so vast and complex it defies our limited human understanding. Humankind, the crown of His creation, made in His own image, comes to be through the intimate work of His hands and with His own breath. Discuss the wonders of God’s creation with your family.

September 19: A Mighty Wonder-Creation

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ND District Middle School Gathering October 22-24, 2021 Ramada Inn, Fargo

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ABC CARE WORKERS: We are taking applications for

after and/or before school childcare workers for the school year. Before school hours would be 7:15-8:15am, M-F. After school hours are 3:00-5:30pm M-F Pay starts at $11/hr

TASKS INCLUDE:

• Getting snacks ready for students (after school only)

• Supervising students • Assisting with homework when needed • Supervising indoor/outdoor play • Light janitorial duties at the end of the day • Contact Denise Wolfgram at

wolfgram@lutherschools.org or call the school at (701) 224-9070 for further details or to apply.

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Beginning Oct 3rd

6:30 — 8:00pm

At Zion

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Zion Staff Senior Pastor: Rev. Thomas R. Marcis, Jr. (701) 220-8437 Email: tmarcisjr@gmail.com

Vicar: Aidan Moon (701) 220-5802 Aidan.m.moon@outlook.com

Deaconess Intern: Naomi Moon (719) 502-1942 Email: naomisdg@gmail.com

Director of Family Ministry: Kristin Nistler (701) 400-2069 Email: kristin.nistler@gmail.com

Director of Junior Youth Ministry: Russ Weixel (701) 400-6492 Email: weixelzion@gmail.com

Administrative Secretary: Gayle Little (701) 220-0582 Email: zionlcmsbis@gmail.com

Assistant Secretary: Michele Agnew (701) 223-8286 Email: magnewzion@gmail.com

Zion’s Church Council

President Jerry Cleveland

Vice President James Rath

Secretary Bonnie Chase

Treasurer Fred Ehrhardt

Board of Church Properties Vacant

Board of Adult Family Ministry Travis Rau

Board of Youth Family Ministry Melanee Cleveland & Denise Anderson

Board of Lay Ministry Brian Rosin

Board of Stewardship Melody Hintz-Rau

Special Projects Board Lynette Schumaker

Zion Foundation Roland Huber

Other Zion Ministry Leaders

Bells of Zion Director Melody Hintz-Rau

Music Leader Rachel Rusch

Acolyte Coordinator Gary Semmel

Stephen Leader Denise Agnew

LWML President Nancy Brown

Bismarck-Mandan Lutheran School Association

Evelyn Orth & Roxanne Rosin

Church Staff Zion’s Leadership...

Guest WI-Fi Password: Luther1517

MERCY MEALS AT MESSIAH is scheduled for September 25th. Please mark your calendars and set aside some time to help pack meals for Africa. Who: anyone ages 7 to 100+. Time: 9:30am —12:00pm (sign up for shifts). Snacks will be provided. For more info, contact Joyce Voss: 701-663-8545.

FALL SERVANT EVENT at Shepherd’s Hill at the Cross Roads (our North Dakota LCMS camp) is scheduled for the weekend of October 1st to 4th. There is plenty to do! There are jobs that are both large and small. If you are willing to be used by God as a blessing to our camp please plan to join us. It will be a great time of fellowship, food, and fun! For more information, please call Messiah Lutheran Church (701-663-8545).

Information and sign-up sheet located on the bulletin board outside Kristin’s office.