November 2019

Zion Lutheran Church, Hemlock, Michigan

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November Calendar Page 2

November Birthdays Page 2

November Anniversaries Page 2

Pastor’s Page Page 3

Thank You Veterans Page 3

Operation Polar Drop Page 4

Voters’ Meeting Summary Page 5

LWR Quilters Page 6

A Thanksgiving Prayer Page 6

Zion’s Annual Bake Sale Page 6

Stewardship Update Page 6

Thanksgiving Word Search Page 7

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God’s Helping Hands

Open 2nd and 4th Saturday

9 am—12 pm Open Sundays after worship service for

our members

Give Thanks With a Grateful Heart!

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November 2019

Nov 2 Daylight Saving Time Ends ~ Fall BACK Nov 3 9:30 am Worship w/Communion Wheeler/Zion Combined Choirs at Wheeler 10:30 am Fellowship Nov 5 9:00 am LWR Quilters 6:30 pm Church Council Nov 6 10:30 am Bible Study Nov 7 6:30 pm Amen’s Bible Study Nov 9 9 am—12 pm God’s Helping Hands Nov 10 9:30 am Worship Wheeler/Zion Combined Choirs at Zion 10:30 am Fellowship following in the narthex Nov 11 Veteran’s Day 9:00 am Evangelism/Stewardship Nov 12 9:00 am LWR Quilters Nov 13 10:30 am Bible Study Nov 14 6:30 pm Elders Nov 17 9:30 am Worship w/Communion 10:30 am Fellowship 10:45 am Choir Rehearsal Nov 19 9:00 am LWR Quilters Nov 20 10:30 am Bible Study Nov 21 Amen’s Bible Study Nov 23 9 am—12 pm God’s Helping Hands Nov 24 9:30 am Worship 10:30 am Fellowship 10:45am Choir Rehearsal Nov 26 9:00 am LWR Quilters Nov 27 10:30 am Bible Study 7:00 pm Thanksgiving Eve Worship Nov 28 Thanksgiving Day

2 Ken Gath Brittany Cline Arlene Rohn Scotty Rose 3 Aimee Gath 4 Elsie Bluemer Aaron Kocsis 5 Ann Klink 7 Diane Mc Quiston Barry Neuenfeldt 8 Bonnie Wietfeldt 9 Jessica Coulter Joel Hutfilz 10 Michelle Beyersdorf Bob Burdick 11 Tina Osmond 13 Rachel Hilbrandt Janice Hingston Judy Hingston Carson Hodges Joyce Little

15 Jim Gardner Fred Kruth 16 Ryan Kade Mitchell Rowe 17 Dave Kade 19 Grant Hollingsworth Theresa Miller 20 Joyce Zastrow 21 Tom Clapp Les Hyatt 23 Elmer Blehm Dick Bluemer 24 Noah Rowe 26 Aaron Coty 23 Willie Brickel Shaun Byron Vincent Werry 28 Jaxson Hildebrant Mark Hingston 30 Jadon Mayer Lynnette Rossow

1 Jim & Diane McQuiston 7 Bob & Carol Eggebrecht 21 Tim & Brenda Northrup 25 Leon & Noreen Zastrow

There is no more lovely, friendly and charming relationship, communion

or company than a good marriage. ~ Martin Luther

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Pastor’s Page “Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 5:18 It is the National Day of Thanksgiving this month. It is a time of Thanksgiving every day for us Christians. For who or what are you and I thankful…? I’d like to challenge you to think, then thank God and others every day. On Thanksgiving Day, may you share with others this grateful practice. “Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His love endures forever.” 1 Chronicles 13:34 What are you most thankful for today about God and why? Share it with God and someone! Who are you most thankful for today and why? Share it with God and that person! What are you most thankful for today and why? Share it with God and another person. What would make you thankful today if it happened, and ask God for it in prayer, with thanksgiving already, so sure by faith that He will either give you exactly what you want and need, or something better! What would make someone else thankful today? Go and pray for this to happen for them, and be a part of the answer to that prayer by making it happen, if you are at all able to do so. You write the rest of this article by answering the questions above and doing what I, your pastor, call you to do, along with God. We will show our thanks by, not just being hearer of God’s Word but, being Doers of it, with thankfulness in our hearts to God for Christ Jesus, and all He means for us and our lives! Amen? “And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.” Colossians 3:17 Thankful to God for each of you!

Pastor Paul Hauser

Pastor Paul Hauser

Thank you, veterans! On Veterans Day, we honor men and women who’ve served and sacrificed in one of America’s armed services. On November 11, 1918, America and her allies signed a truce with German leaders, ending World War I. In 1919, President Wilson decided the United States should remember with gratitude the end of that war and honor mili-tary members by marking Armistice Day, or “truce” day. In 1954, Congress changed the name to Veterans Day, honoring veterans of every era. Veterans Day highlights our country’s quest for peace, justice and freedom throughout the world. Followers of Jesus, the Prince of Peace, pray for unity among all nations and for the day when “nation will not take up sword against nation, nor will they train for war anymore” (Isaiah 2:4, NIV).

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November 2019

Operation Polar Drop Food Give Away Paul Bohn

On Saturday, Oct. 19th, God's Helping Hands distributed a truck load of food to help those in need. Operation Polar Drop was done in partnership with the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan, the United Way of Saginaw County, and Pepsico. Stuart T. Wilson, CPA, PC bought 5 trucks of food to be distributed at different locations is Saginaw county and we were asked to be one of the sites. Because we had another event going on that day at Zion, we moved the distribution to St. Peter Lutheran Church on Rauchholz Road. Along with the food... hats, gloves and other goodies were given away. I prayed to God that he would hold off on the rain for that day and not only did he hold off on the rain, he provided a BEAU-TIFUL day for us. We were told that we would need 50 volunteers to make this an easier day for us. We ended up with 80! Once again, God came through for us! One hundred fifty one boxes where handed out to 130 families. Ninety eight cars came through helping 423 people. Not all the food was distributed and we probably had enough food to do another 100 boxes. A lot of it went to Hidden Harvest to be

distributed by other agencies and some it went to Zion to be given out by God's Helping Hands.

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October Voters’ Assembly Meeting Summary Meeting called to order at 10:55 a.m. by President Fred Kruth. A quorum was determined. Pastor opened with prayer. Minutes from May 2019 Voter’s Meeting were read and approved with one correction. Pastor opened with prayer. Minutes from May 19, 2019 was reviewed and approved with following changes:

Paul Bohn, not James Bohn reported with Board of Elders and God’s Helping hands Paul Bohn stated he had asked for members to join Board of Elders because board members have been removed & not replaced over past

10 years & the board continue to look at inactive members. Paul Bohn stated he made report where he talked about Pastor & him planning on attending Stephen Ministry leader training in Pittsburgh in

August 2019 and that we need volunteers to become Stephen Ministers Pastor’s Report: (written report attached) Board of Elders: Paul Bohn reported. Need more men to be Stephen Ministers. Larry Feusse will be joining Board of elders and board still could use more members. God’s Helping Hands: Paul Bohn reported. Need volunteers to go to St Peter’s on Saturday, 10/19/19 at noon to help unload semi. Board of Evangelism/Stewardship: Lois Tessin reported. Zion’s float received 2nd place at Hemlock’s Sawdust Days. Continue coffee hour after church. Working on 125th church anniversary & requested volunteers to help. Board of Christian Education: No report given General Fund Report: (written report attached) Capital Projects Report: (written report attached) Financial Secretary Report: No report given Memorial Fund Report: (written report attached) Board of Trustees: Dave Hutfilz reported. Resurfacing of parking lots done. There has been no contact with parsonage property manager through RE-Max, another email sent to them last week, ongoing – needs walk through done. Bids for west lower church windows, on-going. East lower church windows caulked. South door in school rusted with new door ordered (door not there yet). New sign for M-46 & Iva Road was completed and is placed. Mike Walton continues as the maintenance person. Thank you to Dick Bluemer & Don Hollingworth for mow ing grass this year. Thank you to Irene Kruth for all her help. Snow removal this coming winter will be done by Joel Hutfilz. Old Business: None New Business: Actions:

Pastor’s Housing allowance of $20,800 for 2020 was approved. Election of Officers approved with addition of Larry Feusse to Board of Elders approved. Salary Recommendations including 1.5% COL for all Zion’s employees approved. 2020 Budget including $18,000 for Michigan District, LCMS approved.

Other Business: Jerry Neuenfeldt stated there is a need for more funeral ushers. Linda Laurenz stated choir will be in Wheeler’s Immanuel church on November 3, 2019 and that their choir will be at Zion on November 10, 2019. She requested ideas and for help with luncheon on November 10, 2019. Meeting was adjourned with singing of the doxology. Respectfully submitted, Carol Little, church council secretary

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November 2019

Zion’s Annual Bake Sale Saturday, December 7, 2019

9 am to 1 pm

Homemade Raised Donuts!

Help will be needed to

make donuts! Donated baked goods will be appreciated.

Cookies, candies, pies, etc.

Look for sign up sheet in the narthex.

Offerings Received for the Lord’s Work As of October 27, 2019

Income received from: Loose Plate $ 4,415 General Fund Envelopes $ 139,111 Mission $ 4,318 Maintenance $ 11,157 Total Offerings Received $ 159,001 Misc. Other Income, Rent $ 10,130 Total Income $ 169,131 Offerings 1/1/19 thru 10/27/19 $ 159,001 Expenses 1/1/19 to 10/27/19 $ 163,459 Income minus Expense $ -4,458

Amount needed weekly $4,504 per budget Total offerings received thru 10/27/19 $159,001 Offerings needed thru 10/27/19 - 43 wks $193,672 Offerings short per budget $- 34,671

LWR Quilters

The LWR quilters recently displayed in the sanctuary the 114 full size quilts and 25 baby quilts that were made over the past year. Quilts are shipped all

over the world.

Anyone is invited to join the quilters who meet every Tuesday in the quilting room beginning at 9 am. You are invited to

come for the day or just a few hours.

Sauerkraut available $3 per quart

or $2 per pint!

A Thanksgiving Prayer

O God of all creation,

Giver of all good gifts,

You bless our lives

with your generous love,

By giving us once more

the fruit of the fields,

our family and friends,

our faith, our work,

and our lives together.

We thank you for these gifts,

and ask that you help us

to imitate your goodness,

to share our blessings

with those who are in need.

Amen.

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Thanksgiving Word Search Find and circle all of the words that are hidden in the grid.

The remaining 26 letters spell a popular Thanksgiving Day event.

The mission and vision of Zion Lutheran Church is to share Jesus with all people as we

J~oyfully worship E~ducate all people S~hare God’s Word U~tilize all gifts S~erve all souls

Zion Lutheran Church 17927 Dice Road Hemlock, Michigan 48626

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