Zion Lutheran Church 700 Main St., Clyman, WI 53016-0220 (920) 696-3495

The Grapevine

April 2015 www.zionclyman.org

In this issue:

Pastor’s Message

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Council Minutes

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ALL THINGS WERE CREATED BY HIM AND FOR HIM

“For by Him all things were created, both in the heavens and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions, or rulers or authorities – and all things have been created by Him and for Him.” Col. 1:16 They’re back! Have you heard their unique, low pitched, rrrrrrrrrrrr… call, as they fly over-head? Sandhill cranes are returning to Wisconsin after spending the winter down south. Smart birds! Smart, not just because they prefer Texas over Wisconsin in the winter, but smart because they know how to navigate thousands of miles during their annual migration. Like their whooping crane cousins they were also an endangered species about a century ago. They’ve made quite a comeback. They seem to dot the landscape in every direction. Dull grey in color, their striking face features white cheeks with a splash of brilliant red above their eyes. They stand 3 to 4 feet tall having a wingspan of 6 to 7 feet. They live 20 to 30 years and are one of the largest birds in America. Cranes fly at altitudes up to 5000 feet and stay aloft for many hours without flapping their wings, riding air thermals to soar long distanc-es. How long? Migratory flights average 200 to 300 miles per day but with a tailwind cranes have flown 500 miles in a day. About a half million are currently gathered along the banks of the Platte River in Nebraska. They congregate there every year for about a month, gaining strength as they scavenge for grain left in the fields. After about a month they wing their way to northern states, Canada, and even as far as Russia. Sometime, somewhere, some bird is going to catch your attention in the coming months as

God’s winged marvels return to our state in numbers. The bright plumage of a Baltimore ori-

ole, the blurred wings of a hummingbird, the majestic strength of an eagle or hawk, the exotic

color patterns of a wood duck or pheasant, the unique call of a loon, the sheer numbers of

coot or mallards at Horicon Marsh, or even the common sight of a cardinal or robin in your

back yard; birds are a testimony to God’s creative genius. As the old adage in advertising

goes, “often imitated, never duplicated” that’s how it is with birds. No man made machine can

ever match God’s elegant and gorgeous examples of living flight. Such marvelous variety,

such awesome characteristics; the birds cause us to contemplate our loving God’s creative

skill. Indeed, all things have been CREATED BY HIM AND FOR HIM. Birds, no less than the

rest of His fabulous creation testify that no one has the engineering skill, the artistic imagina-

tion, or the life giving power of our creating God. Thank you God for birds! “Then God said,

Let the waters teem with swarms of living creatures, and let birds fly above the earth in the

open expanse of the heavens. And God created the great sea monsters, and every living

creature that moves, with which the waters swarmed after their kind, and every winged bird

after its kind; and God saw that it was good.” Was it ever good!!!! On the fourth day of crea-

tion God made the birds whose delightful progeny we will again enjoy during the warm days

of summer. As an added bonus God uses the most common bird of all to impress upon us

His loving care. “Are not two sparrows sold for a cent? And yet not one of them will fall to the

ground apart from your Father. But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Therefore

do not fear; you are of more value than the sparrows.” Mt. 10:28-30 What a comfort! If God

pays close attention to every sparrow, how much more He watches over you! ALL THINGS

HAVE BEEN CREATED BY HIM AND FOR HIM. Birds, no less than the rest of His awesome

creation give Him glory. Praise God for birds! P.S. How many birds can you name that

are mentioned in the Bible? There are more than 20. See answers in upcoming bulletins.

Also, what bird is a Christian symbol and why? Hint: starts with P.

Birthdays Anniversaries Notices

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Zion Lutheran Church Clyman WI

Minutes March 5, 2015

Attendees: President Dan C, Secretary Connie K, Treasurer Erica G, Elder Jason J, Stewardship Caro-line J, Pastor Schempf

Call to order at 7:00 pm by President Dan C. We opened with devotion form the book of Joshua. Secretary’s report: Reviewed February’s minute’s motion made by Ericka to accept minutes as writ-

ten seconded by Dan, MOTION CARRIED. Treasures report: Reviewed Treasures report Erica pointed out that the Year to date report in the

savings account section was not correct there were dollar amounts that were transferred but not adjusted on the year to date, if you look at the month to date report that is correct. Dan made a motion to accept the treasures report, Connie seconded, MOTION CARRIED.

Pastor’s report: See printed report. Board Reports and Submission of Business Items

Elders Report: April 26 will be the last day of Sunday school. It was reported to the Elders that on a couple of occasions the basement lights and lights have been left on. Elders are working on putting together their SOP, once completed it should be kept in a binder and electronically. Special voters meeting regarding the basement will be held on March 15. They are working on calling people who have been absent for a long time in coming to church, getting positive responses so far. We want to have a rededication for the Nar-thex when complete something during the service and then some refreshments after the service.

Trustees: None present but we did discuss moving the small safe off of the money counting table possibly put it on a stand in the Narthex. Further discussion on who knows how to get in to the large safe and what if anything do we use it for if we can get into the large safe do we need the small safe. Will need to find out for sure who has the combination.

Stewardship: Still need to figure out what stewardship committee needs to do for our congre-gation. Dan said he will set up a meeting with the committee to discuss.

Finance: Nothing to report Archivist: Not present

Old Business: Church Secretary Position: Nancy K took the Secretary position she will put something in the

bulletin. Carpet for balcony: Waiting on quotes to come in. Someone volunteered to pay for new car-

pet for the balcony instead of reusing the carpet from the Narthex Alter Guild: Elders will need to talk to Helen K and find out who has volunteered to be on the

alter Guild. Constitution: Chris L sent Dan an e-mail that the synod never got the constitution so Chris

resent it to them; they now have it and are going over it.

New business:

We will need to put something in the bulleting looking for a volunteer to take charge of planning the meals for any funerals that may come up.

Discussion on who will do things like order palms for Palm Sunday, confirmation gifts things like that, will need to discuss further.

Next council meeting will be April 9th at 7:00pm Motion was made by Connie to adjourn the meeting seconded by Ericka MOTION

CARRIED. Respectfully Submitted Connie K

Easter Flowers:

Flowers should be brought to the church

basement at the time of Holy Week ser-vices: Apr. 2 7:00 PM, Apr. 3 1:00 PM & 7:00 PM or Sat. Apr. 4 by 10:00 AM.

If you wish to pick your flowers up after the Easter services please label with your name.

If someone in your family isn’t listed on the birthday notices or your anni-versary is missing, please contact— Zionclyman@gmail.com and we’ll get that set up for you. Thanking you for your patience.

LWML Spring Rally April 25 at 8:30 AM at Good Shep-herd, Watertown. More infor-mation to follow in Sunday bulletins.

April 2015

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 2 Maundy Thursday Service 7pm Elder: Wally

3 Good Friday Services at 1pm & 7pm Elders @: 1pm Scott 7pm Gary

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5 Easter Sunrise Service 6:30am Elder: Jason Late Service 9:30am Elder: Scott Easter Breakfast 8-9 am

6 7 Elder Meeting 6:30pm

8 1—5 Bethesda Workers 5:30 pm Confirmation 6 pm Bell Choir 7 pm Choir

9 Council Meeting 7pm

10 11 Lutheran Schools Night at Miller Park

12 Elder: Joel Usher Team # 2 8:30 am Divine Service 9:30 am Sunday School 10:00 am Adult Bible Class

13 Elder: Gary 7 pm Mid-Week Service

14 15 5:30 pm Confirmation 6 pm Bell Choir 7 pm Choir

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19 Elder: Gary Usher Team # 3 8:30 am Divine Service 9:30 am Sunday School 10:00 am Adult Bible Class

20 Elder: Wally 7 pm Mid-Week Service

21 22 5:30 pm Confirmation 6 pm Bell Choir 7 pm Choir GRAPEVINE ARTICLES ARE DUE

23 24 25 Spring Rally @ Good Shepherd @ 8:30am

26 Elder: Wally Usher Team # 4 8:30 am Divine Service 9:30 am Sunday School

27 Elder: Scott 7 pm Mid-Week Service

28 29 5:30 pm Confirmation 6 pm Bell Choir 7 pm Choir

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