TIDINGS

VOLUME 78 January 2021 Number 301

Happy New Year, Dear Members of Zion! Well here we are, a new year once again. I don’t know about you, but I’ve never been much for new year’s resolutions. Most years in January, gym memberships spike, fitness equipment is swept from the floors of stores. Promises are made. And don’t get me wrong, there’s nothing wrong with New Year’s resolutions or any of these aforemen-tioned efforts. We venture into these efforts to bet-ter ourselves, almost with the mentality of making us new again. There is something very alluring about a clean slate. God knows that a ‘clean slate’ can be a great de-sire of ours, and perhaps God created us with this desire in mind knowing full well, He would be ful-filling this in Jesus Christ. Spiritually, we are made new in God’s grace, and then from a daily perspective, when we adapt the ways of Jesus into our lives, we start to see others differently, we see ourselves differently. This doesn’t mean everything will always be rosy, but when faith is the lens through which we see the world, we experience the newness God promises, even if only recognized intermittently. We might have this great desire for newness at the start of every new year, but God is right there with you saying, “I want to give this to you every day.” And God does make us new, but whether or not we realize it, is what can change our lives, from our own perspective, not just from God’s perspective. Every person of faith has periods where we are seemingly gong through the motions. But if you were going to be more intentional about your faith, where would you start? What would this look like for you? There is no mold, and while there are

commonalities, an active vibrant faith looks

different for everyone.

In the book of Jeremiah, God’s people were com-

pared to Clay in the hands of the potter, in how

God can mold us and make us new. This New

Year, if you want to set some new health goals,

that is great and just remember that the clean slate

we long for, is actually something God gives us.

Remembering this can give us life and strength to

follow the path ahead. Blessings to you and your

family this new year.

Zion Minsitry Update

Morning Coffee and Devotions- Join Pastor Joe

and a few Zion members each morning over a cup

coffee, or whatever you prefer. This is a nice

chance to check in, see a few friendly faces, and

get the day going with a bit of God’s word. Go to

Zoom.com Mon-Thur @ 10AM, and enter the meet-

ing ID number: 895 7935 5561. Hopefully we’ll see

you soon!

Outdoor Trekking Small Group- This will be the

First Saturday morning of the Month. Watch the

‘Take Home’ email for details. Please reach out

with your email preference if you are not receiving

these emails with updates, prayer requests, the

worship bulletin, and ministry opportunities.

Lutheran Catechism Bible Study: Jan 3rd-Feb.

4th

Sundays 10:45am over Zoom.com

Meeting ID: 846 0968 6163

Blessings to you as we start the new year! In His Grip of Grace ><> Pastor Joe

“Behold, I am making all things new.

these words are trustworthy and true.”

-Revelation 21:5

December Reports

Attendance & Giving Reports

November 22 Online worship — $1,600

November 29 Online worship — $6,636

December 6 Online worship — $12,030

December 13 Online worship — $7,040

December 20 Online worship — $6,706

Please include in your prayers those of our Zion family who reside in extended care fa-

cilities in the area.

Ina Baer Arvid Evenson Ardell Hilt Bev Kohlmeyer Nona Nehring Kate Nelson Roger Nelson Anna Marie Brudos Ada Schaller

A Few December Highlights

Morning coffee at 10:00am via online or phone

Sunday morning worship continues online and via phone at 9:30am

Campfire worship services Christmas Eve “Drive-in” worship service

Little Food Pantry

Please consider assisting with this very important outreach. Judy Roehl has graciously volun-teered to coordinate the Little Food Pantry project until the middle of this month. With the impact Corona virus has on families in our ar-ea, we have reinstituted the Little Food Pantry in front of the church on the bottom shelf of The Little Library.

Until our building is open, actual food items will not be solicited. Interested members are invited to financially contribute to this project. Checks can be mailed directly to: Zion Lutheran Church, 20335 West Gale Ave., Galesville, WI 54630 Cash or checks can be placed directly into the church lock box located on the wall left of the front doors · Bill Pay can be set up through your online banking · Online giving can be done on this website: https://ziongale.churchcenter.com/giving . Please write Little Food Pantry on the memo line of your check.

Outdoor Trekking Small Group

This will be on the first Saturday morning of

the month. Watch the ‘Take Home’ email

for details. Please contact us with your

email preference if you are not receiving

these emails, including updates, prayer re-

quests, the worship bulletin, and ministry

opportunities.

January Bulletin Board

Annual Meeting Date Change In a Zoom meeting early in December with the Synod we learned that since our congrega-tion is incorporated, even as a non-profit organization, there are state statues regarding congregational meetings that we must follow. There are two options for congregations meetings: face to face or via electronics (Zoom), either require our quorum of 40 active members.

The council discussed both options and voted to move the an-nual meeting, normally held in February, to an outdoor meet-ing on Sunday April 25

th with a rain delay date of May 2. We

will operate under the 2020 budget until a new budget can be passed.

Please mark your calendars and plan to attend. Reminder no-tices will be given in the weeks prior to the meeting.

Bible Study- Starting the first Sunday in January at 10:45am, we are going to have a Lutheran Catechism themed Bible Study with a study guide, from Jan 3rd to Feb 4th For bible study on Zoom.com Go to zoom.com, Click on, "Join a meeting", Enter meeting ID number 846-0968-6163 Phone (listen live) 1. Call: 1-(415) 762-9988 2. Enter meeting ID number 846-0968-6163 # 3. Press the “#” key one last time

Join us for our weekly worship service

Sundays: 9:30 am (via online or phone)

Online options: Zoom.com and Facebook Live

For worship services on Zoom.com For worship services on Facebook Live

1. Go to zoom.com Go to Zion’s Facebook page 2. Click on, "Join a meeting." Click on the Facebook Live link

3. Enter meeting ID number 891-911-162 4. Click the blue "join" button

Phone (listen live) 1. Call: 1-(415) 762-9988 2. Enter meeting ID number 891-911-162# 3. Press the “#” key one last time

Replays Available on Ziongale.com and Zion Facebook

Very funny New Years resolutions 1. May all your troubles last as long as your New Year’s resolutions. 2. A New Year’s resolution is something that goes in one year and out the

other. 3. My New Year’s resolution is to start buying lottery tickets at a luckier

store. 4. My New Year’s resolution is to stop hanging out with people who ask me

about my New Year’s resolutions. 5. I resolve to work with neglected children – my own. 6. I will think of a password other than “password.” 7. I will no longer waste my time reliving the past, instead I will spend it

worrying about the future. 8. I will finish all the DIY projects I started and abandoned in 2019. Or, well,

maybe just one of them 9. I will be unashamed about the fact that I’m wearing pajamas in public 10. I will check my work e-mail account at least once this year 11. I will stop buying worthless junk on eBay because QVC has better

specials 12. I will help kids stay safe by not texting on my cell phone while eating

McDonald’s and speeding through crosswalks in school zones with a frost covered windshield

13. I will not eat medicine just because it looks like candy.

Offering options during Covid 19:

Mail- Zion Lutheran Church, PO Box 684, Galesville WI 54630

Drop off- Locked box outside the front doors on the left Side wall.

Your Bank- Most banks have an automatic direct deposit option for customers.

Online- visit Ziongale.com that will soon have a link to planningcenter.com used by over 50,000 churches for online and mobile giving.

God’s peace be with you and your family. In His Grip of Grace, Zion Lutheran Leadership

Color Me

Zion Lutheran Council Minutes

November 17, 2020

Council Members Present: Pastor Joe Iverson, President: .Kathy Meunier, Vice President: Eric Moen, Treasurer: Sheryl Arms, Finance and Stewardship: Joe Roehl, Social Concerns: Karen Weltzien, Property and Grounds: Dave Nuland, Membership and Shepherding: Louise Janke Worship and Music: Jackie Joanis

Council Members Absent Youth Ministry: Allison Redsten, Outreach: Steve Putz: Secretary: Kelly Gardner

Meeting called to order at 6:38pm. Pastor Joe opened with a devotion and a prayer. Approval of September Minutes. Motion made to approve the minutes. Motion passed. Approval of September Treasurer’s Report. Motion made to approve the minutes. Motion passed.

Information/Old Business Pastor’s Report. Pastor Joe indicated he continues to lead the daily morning coffee hour devo-tion and prayer event, along with the weekly Wednesday campfire worship service. The Sunday morning worship service is now being filmed with a new camera with hopes of a better picture via Facebook/Zoom. There has also been some communication with the internet company to im-prove the connectivity challenges for all online services. Following the weekly Sunday morning worship, a bible study is being offered via Zoom at 10:45am. A new outdoor ministry is being organized with the first event of a hike at Perrot Park scheduled for December 5th at 8:30am. Pastor Joe also reported the Visioning and Strategic Planning Group continues to meet weekly to discuss long range planning ideas for the church. Finally, Pastor shared that Confirmation Care Packages are will be mailed out very soon with classes to begin in January. In addition, an “Advent Lights” project is also being discussed to construct ‘Blessing Bags’ for members of the community to include socks, snacks, etc.

Report from Youth and Family Ministry. Brianna Iverson indicated that she has been working on Zion’s website and social media based on the Sunday School curriculum. This will include a YouTube channel. She also shared that she is reviewing various Parenting Books/Journals for families of the confirmation youth. Other electronic resources are currently being developed. Committee Reports. No updates. Results of Electoral Meeting. 67 ballots were received and all persons listed on the ballot were elected. Budget – Kathy Meunier reminded Council members to submit their committee budget request for 2021 by the end of November.

New Business Kathy stated concern about the lack of fellowship and connection during this time of COVID. Council members discussed a variety of ideas for outreach. Kathy will organize the ideas and reach out to members for assistance. Dave Nuland indicated there was a break in at the church at the end of October. The safe was damaged but a full break in was unsuccessful. Two locks were replaced, and one window re-paired. There was no vandalism, and the damage was minimal. Dave indicated the local police suggested the church purchase a security system/cameras. Dave will research potential security options and update the Council. Motion to adjourn the meeting. Motion passed. Meeting adjourned at 7:56 pm followed by the Lord’s Prayer. Next Council Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, December 15th, 2020 via Zoom. Respectfully submitted, Louise Janke

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ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH 20335 West Gale Avenue, PO Box 684 Galesville, WI 54630

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WORSHIP SCHEDULE

Sunday 9:30 am On-line worship service

Sunday 10:45 am On-line bible study

Monday—Thursday 10:00 am Coffee, scripture, devotions, and prayer time (online and via phone)

Church Website: ziongale.com

Contact Information

Church office

Phone: 582-2818

Open 9 am to 1 pm, Mon.& Wed.

e-mail: zziongale@gmail.com

Emergency contact:

Pastor Joe Iverson

Phone: (608) 865-0203