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Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church 96 East Allendale Road Saddle River, New Jersey 07458 Office: 201-327-0655 | Fax: 201-327-9800 | Facebook: ZionlutheranSR [email protected] www.zionsr.org TRUMPET June 2019 Newsletter

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Dear Fellow Members and Friends of Zion, June 1, 2019 The Barn Sale is underway! Please check your attics, closets, basements and drawers… bring those items down to Fellowship Hall! Volunteers are needed (especially on sale day) – please check out the calendar or contact Jean Jones - [email protected] if you have any questions. Thank you to Chip Antonelli for serving on Sunday, May 26th – you gave a wonderful sermon and I’m pleased to include it in this issue of the Trumpet. Sunday, June 9th we will celebrate Pentecost, Pastor John Havrilla will preside. Anthony and Kyle Gentile will be confirmed. A special thank you to Phil and Donna for being Kyle and Anthony’s sponsors. Please keep them in your prayers. Before they officially move to Vermont, we will be honoring Phil & Donna Ciulla at a special dinner on Friday, June 21 – you must RSVP (invitation attached). We will sincerely miss them both and all they have done for Zion over so many years. Thank you to the following people for stepping forward to take on these responsibilities:

• Ingrid McMahon – Sunday School Superintendent • Dotti Tyndell and Lily Grady – Paterson Shelter Coordinators • Duane Topp – Financial Secretary • Lily Grady and I will handle collections for the Mahwah Center for Food Action

Volunteers are needed to assist with the Paterson Men’s Shelter food preparation, delivery, and serving for the upcoming months – please check the Narthex for the sign-up sheets or email [email protected] / [email protected]. Remember Zion’s Beatles concert featuring The Mystical Majesty Band – New Jersey’s #1 Beatles Cover Band is scheduled for Saturday, August 10th. Please contact Britt Jannelli - [email protected] if you would like to volunteer. Mark your calendars and start inviting your friends!! Blessings to you all ~ Faithfully yours, Karin Topp, Council President

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From our Vice Pastor…

The weekend after Easter I packed my car with an overnight bag and sleeping bag and headed off for church camp. I was invited to be the chaplain at Crossroads Camp and Retreat Center, the ELCA supported camp of the New Jersey Synod and shared ministry with the Episcopal Church. I was eager to return. I had visited Crossroads for short leadership retreats and our annual overnight confirmation retreat, but this time I was part of the Crossroad’s camp experience. The Elementary and Middle School Retreats in the late winter are opportunities to get a taste of summer camp. We sang silly songs with Rise and Shine, we painted our faces and played an all camp game called Mighty-Mighty-Scoop-Noodle-Challenge, we worshiped around a campfire, and dug deep into scripture in small groups while meeting new people and making friends. It was my first time in a camp program at Crossroads, but it was like returning to my childhood camps: Rainbow Trails and Sky Ranch in Colorado. When I was at church camp, I felt like I could fully be myself. When I was at church camp, I had courage to try new things and be creative. When I was at church camp, I felt the closest I had ever been to God. It was at church camp where I heard a clear call from God to go to seminary.

It was the summer before my senior year of college. I was sitting on the hillside overlooking an aspen grove and the Rocky Mountains rose up behind them. We heard the story of Jesus feeding the 5,000 and then as if we were part of the story, we received the bread and wine of Christ through Holy Communion. Returning to camp (now in New Jersey) was a reminder of why I wanted to become a pastor in the first place: I wanted to share the gift of Jesus’ meal. The Sunday after Easter, I picked up the bread, blessed it and gave it to the campers saying, “This is his body, given for you.” I ripped off piece after piece, one for the girl who always answered questions, one for the boy who often seemed lonely, one for the adult leader who looked out for him, one for the boy who almost made it to the top of the rock wall, one after one after one, given for you. Jesus is given for you. I heard this message at camp, and now I am sharing this message with others.

It is no surprise that over 75% of ELCA pastors site church camp as an important experience in their discernment into ministry. But camp isn’t just for making pastors. Camp helps youth grow in ways that deepen their faith regardless of the occupation they choose. This is good news for the church and for the world. In a world of declining faith affiliation and increasing isolation, church camps remain holy ground to explore faith. Recent research suggests that unique elements of camp ministry lead to deeper faith: “elements of being away from home for an extended period of time, caring Christian community, participatory learning environments, and the rhythms of daily Christian living open the space for deep and often transformative experiences” (Cultivating Teen Faith: Insights from the Confirmation Project, 77).

If you never had the chance to experience camp, visit Crossroads for Family Camp (week or weekend) in August. If you would like to provide the opportunity for a youth to attend camp ($510 for most weeks), donate online at https://crossroadsretreat.com/giving-donate/. Your support will not only provide an amazing experience for a young person, you will also help strengthen the church.

Confirmation May Field Trip: Our confirmation class visited Christ Church in Greenwich, CT for a special field trip on May 4th to hear Father Greg Boyle speak. Father Bolye or “G” is the founder of Homeboys Industry, an organization that seeks to rehabilitate ex-gang members into society. He shared stories of working with homeboys and homegirls and his belief that connection and kinship heals people. That’s what Jesus was all about. He said, “We go to the margins, not to change the world but to become changed.” He is also the author of Tattoos on the Heart and Barking at the Choir.

June Class: Our last confirmation class will be on June 2nd 4:30-6 pm. The lesson will be about vocation and service. For the second year students: Stay after class on June 2nd from 6-7 for pizza, preparation for your affirmation of Baptism on June 9th, and final blessing. Parents and faith mentors are expected at this final class from 6-7 pm.

Yours in Christ, Pastor Jenny

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Always in our hearts…

Phil & Donna

Please join us for a dinner honoring

Phil & Donna Ciulla

for their many, many years of serving at Zion

Friday, June 21 – 7 pm

Fellowship Hall

R.S.V.P. Sunday, June 16

Caroline Herburger / 201-493-7269 or [email protected]

A delicious spaghetti dinner will be served.

We ask that you bring an appetizer or dessert / BYOB

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Happening at Zion in June

June 1 Barn Sale Collection 6-9 pm June 2 Worship, 10 am, Refreshments on the Lawn June 3 Barn Sale Collection 10 - Noon June 4 Barn Sale Collection 10 - Noon June 5 Barn Sale Collection 10 – Noon & 6-9 pm, Quilters June 6 Barn Sale Collection 10-Noon, AA Meditation 6:30 – 8 pm; Choir June 7 Synod Assembly June 8 Synod Assembly, Barn Sale Collection 6-9 pm June 9 Worship, 10 am, Refreshments on the Lawn, WELCA Luncheon June 11 Committee Meetings June 12 Quilters June 13 AA Meditation 6:30 – 8 pm June 15 Barn Sale 8 am - 4 pm, Paterson Men’s Shelter Dinner June 16 Worship, 10 am, Refreshments on the Lawn June 18 Council Meeting June 19 Quilters June 20 AA Meditation 6:30 – 8 pm June 23 Worship, 10 am, Refreshments on the Lawn June 26 Quilters June 27 AA Meditation 6:30 – 8 pm June 30 Worship 10 am, Refreshments on the Lawn

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, Worship Assignments for June 2019 Altar Guild Ede Schaertel & Doris Nelson Flower Ministry Heidi Rispoli June 2 (Ascension) Communion Assistant Robin Hershman Lector Jackie Bryan Ushers Dotti & Ed Tyndell Acolyte N/A June 9 (Pentecost / Confirmation) Communion Assistant Karl Nelson Lector Lili Grady Ushers Ede Schaertel & Antoinette Walder Acolyte N/A June 16 Communion Assistant Donna Ciulla Lector Dotti Tyndell Ushers Gavin Roettger & Anne White Acolyte N/A June 23(Holy Trinity) Communion Assistant Krista Petersen Lector Lisa Raffaelli Ushers Tom & Kate May Acolyte N/A June 30 Communion Assistant Phil Ciulla Lector Ede Schaertel Ushers Dorothy Lux & Tom Wegman Acolyte N/A Starting on Sunday May 26 through the summer there will be no Acolytes. The ushers will need to light and put out the candles If you are unable to help with the service you are assigned to, please call Ede Schaertel at (201-444-9834) Please let the office know as soon as you have found your replacement / [email protected]. Thank you - Priscilla

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Altar Flowers If you know of any dates you would like to place flowers on the Altar, please email – [email protected] or call the church office (201) 327-0655 and we will place your name on the flower chart in advance of it being posted in the Narthex (2019).

The cost of each vase: $20.00. The following dates are available:

2019

June 6, 23 & 30 (1 vase available on the 23) July 14, 21 & 28 (1 vase available on the 21) August 4, 11, 18 (1 vase available on the 11 & 18) September 1, 15, 22 & 29 (1 vase available on the 15 & 29) November 3, 17 & 24 (1 vase is available on the 17) December 1 & 15 (1 vase available on the 15)

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Zion’s 5th Annual Barn / Garage Sale Saturday, June 15, 2019 8 am – Noon & 1pm - 4 pm

Spring clean now and make room for NEW!!!

Clothing Collection Only BEGINS on Wednesday, May 15 10 am to 12 noon / 6pm – 9 pm @ Fellowship Hall Clean, wearable, clothing will be accepted. If possible, bring clothes on hangers. Collections: Monday - Friday from 10 - noon, Wednesdays 6-9 pm, some Saturdays & Sundays Clothing Collection ENDS on Sunday, May 26 from 11:30-1 pm Non-Clothing / Household Collection BEGINS on Sunday, May 26 from 11:30-1 pm We will continue to collect Monday - Friday 10-12, Wednesday 6-9 pm, Saturday, June 1 and 8 ALL COLLECTIONS END on Sunday, June 9, 11:00 am - 12:30 pm

CLOTHING HOUSEHOLD/GARAGE SALE ITEMS

All sizes: men, women & children Glassware, dishes, kitchen gadgets

Clean clothing only — Baskets, pots & pans,

Coats, jackets, hats Electronics and office equipment

Sweaters, shirts - all types Drapes, linens-please measure & tag

Slacks, shorts, jeans Handyman & sports stuff

Shoes, sneakers, sandals Sheets, towels, blankets-please indicate size

Casual and dress attire Baby equipment

Pajamas Lighting, lamps

Maternity Toys, dolls

Infant clothing Games, puzzles, crafts

Fitness apparel Candles, silk flowers

Purses Art, Frames & Holiday items

Jewelry Paperback & hardcover books

NO textbooks, magazines or encyclopedias - No Printers or Computers

We also need shopping bags with handles (paper & plastic - Grocery store & Dept. store size)

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - A signup chart will be available in the Narthex.

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Sermon – Sunday, May 26th – Chip Antonelli

Today is the day designated as the 6th Sunday after Easter on our church calendar. Easter is a time for Christians all over the world to celebrate the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. This celebration follows a week of tears and sadness as we relive the arrest, torture and death of our Lord and Savior. Good Friday, a most tragic day in our Christian lives, reminds us of the great sacrifice that Jesus made on our behalf. To let us live free with the understanding that through His death on the cross, our sins are forgiven and that as true believers we will be rewarded with life-everlasting. As Jesus was hanging on the cross, he was taunted by the soldiers and citizens who had come to see this troublemaker put to death. We know that He could have taken action to stop this tragedy but He knew that this was His fate and the real purpose of His becoming part of the human race. Have you ever taken time to think about the sacrifice God had to make to allow this to happen to His only Son? Or the even greater sacrifice that Mary, his mother, made as she saw her oldest child being put through this degradation. She raised this perfect child who had done nothing wrong, yet here he was being put to death in a most extreme way, nailed to a cross. What a horror this had to be to her, however, she knew from His conception, that he was no ordinary man and that after his birth, she would allow him to do God’s will. God, on the other hand, knew the outcome and the purpose of Jesus’s crucifixion. Mary may have heard her son discussing this with his followers but just try to put yourself in her shoes. God knew that he would be united with His son after the resurrection but Mary probably reacted as all of us would upon losing a child. Losing a child is probably one of the hardest things parents would ever face. When I was asked to speak today, I knew that I was not a theologian, or one who knew the Bible and could interpret today’s readings. I looked over today’s lessons to see if there was anything in them that I would feel comfortable speaking about. At first I thought maybe I could talk about the crippled man at the well from the gospel but then, I felt that I would have a hard time interpreting this reading and then trying to connect it to today’s world. Then I realized that this is Memorial Day weekend, the start of summer. A weekend filled with family, barbecues and fun. Families getting 3 days to be together to celebrate the beginning of beach season or maybe hiking in the mountains after a long, cold winter. There are also those of us who love a good bargain, and Memorial Day means big sales and endless shopping. However, to many of us Memorial Day is a day to sadly remember the loss of a family member that served in our nation’s military. How many of us truly remember what Memorial Day really means and how it is to be celebrated? Sure we know that some towns will hold parades and that wreaths will be laid on monuments commemorating the day, but truly, how many of us will take the time to actually think about the meaning and the actual existence of this very special day? This day that celebrates the many men and women that have given the ultimate sacrifice, their lives, on battlefields all over the world to protect the freedoms that we so enjoy and most take for granted, like the freedom to choose one’s religion, which has brought us together today. It seems that many of my generation have forgotten the significance of this day and each subsequent generation takes less and less pride in our country’s great history. Young people fail to understand the great sacrifice that many families have made through the years as sons and daughters, husbands, uncles, aunts, cousins, have made the ultimate sacrifice while protecting our way of life and by honoring and serving our great country in time of need. Just like God and Mary sacrificed their son, so do many parents who unselfishly allow their sons and daughters to put their lives on the line so that the rest of us can enjoy the benefits of living in the greatest country that has ever existed on the face of the earth., Today, I would like to refresh you memories as to how and why we have a “Memorial Day”. There won’t be a quiz at the end, but I do hope that we can get back to Memorial Day’s roots and make an effort tomorrow, to think about and to pray for all those men and women who have died for our sake serving in the military as well as all those who are currently on active duty throughout the world. It was just after the Civil War that people began to decorate the grave markers of the soldiers that gave their lives in this tragic war. The Civil War saw more Americans killed in battle than all the other wars throughout our history combined. There were over 660,000 men lost on battlefields, not on foreign soil but throughout the states. Compare that to what I heard on the news recently, that there is a wall of 645,000 poppies displayed on the National Mall this weekend that represents all of the men and women that have died in battle from World War 1 to the present. The Civil War was a terrible war and one that could have destroyed the spirit of our nation. However, the nation survived and an era of reconstruction followed. On May 5th, 1868, General John A. Logan, the leader of an

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organization for Northern Civil War Veterans, called for a national day of remembrance later in that same month. He declared that, ”The 30th of May, 1868, is designated for the purpose of strewing flowers, or otherwise decorating graves of comrades who died in defense of their country during the late rebellion, and whose bodies now lie in almost every city, village and hamlet churchyard in the land.” I’m sure there are some right outside in our own church cemetery. This day became known as “Decoration Day” People all over the country began placing flowers and flags on the graves of these fallen heroes. On the first Decoration Day, General James Garfield, who would later become President, made a speech at Arlington National Cemetery, and the 5000 people in attendance, participated in decorating the graves of the 20,000 Union and Confederate soldiers buried there. Many northern states held similar commemorative events and continued this tradition making “Decoration Day” a state holiday. However, many of the southern states chose to honor their Civil War dead on separate days until after World War 1. After WW1 it was determined that instead of just honoring the many soldiers that lost their lives in the Civil War, that all soldiers that lost their lives in any conflict would be remembered. The tradition of Decoration Day continued through World War II. It was then that Decoration Day gradually became Memorial Day as we know it today. The US government determined that on this day all fallen heroes from every conflict would be honored and that May 30th was designated as “Memorial Day”. They chose this day to honor General Logan’s first Decoration Day, which he had chosen because this date did not coincide with any of the dates of major Civil War battles. In addition in 1966, the government declared Waterloo, NY as the official birthplace of Memorial Day. In 1968, Congress passed the “Uniform Monday Holiday Act”, which would then move Memorial Day to the last Monday of May, which, this year, is tomorrow. This change was observed for the first time in 1971. This law also declared Memorial Day as a national holiday. In 1921, just following World War I, it was decided that the US would honor those soldiers that died on foreign soil whose identity could not be determined. This brought about the existence of the tomb of the unknown. A large tract of land in Arlington National Cemetery was selected for this honor. It rested on a hilltop overlooking the capitol a spot that became so popular for residents to gather and picnic that guards were assigned to protect the site. The procedure for selecting the first soldier to be honored was random. Four unidentified soldiers, buried in French cemeteries, were disinterred and the remains placed in identical coffins. A highly decorated WWI vet was asked to make the choice. The remains of that soldier were moved to Arlington and the other were returned to France. Over the years since then, unknown soldiers from WWII, Korea and Vietnam were added to this hallowed site. However in 1998, with the advances made in the use of DNA to determine identity, the remains of the Vietnam vet were identified and Air Force 1st Lt. Michael Joseph Blassie were removed from Arlington and returned to his family in Missouri . Through DNA testing, the military hopes that there will never be another unknown hero. The tomb of the Unknown Soldier is a frequently visited site. Each year on Memorial Day, the president, or his designee, lays a wreath on the tomb to commemorate the lives of all the victims of war, our fallen heroes. The most ubiquitous Memorial Day tradition is the sale of red poppies by the VFW to commemorate the day. The red poppy became synonymous with our fallen heroes through a poem written by Dr. John McCrae, a Canadian who served in WWI. McCrae wrote: In Flanders Fields the poppies blow, Between the crosses, row on row that mark our place; and In the sky the larks, still bravely singing fly scarce heard amid the guns below. This poem reminds us of the many fallen heroes that are buried on foreign soil throughout Europe. Each year veterans stand at intersections to sell red poppies whose proceeds go to other vets in need of assistance. Lately our country’s rich history has come under attack. Monuments have been vandalized, statues removed and school textbooks have been rewritten to paint a very different history of our proud nation. This rewrite is a slap in the face to all those who have given the ultimate sacrifice to help preserve the greatest nation on earth. We owe it to these men and women to support them while they’re serving as well as when they return no matter what their mental or physical condition. We should be proud of them and thankful for their service. How can we let them know that we care? I googled organizations that support our servicemen and women and came up with too many to list here. Barbara and I support the Wounded Warrior Project. This organization helps individuals with medical and emotional needs. We chose this charity because a family member was injured by a roadside bomb in Afghanistan and his parents attribute his emotional and physical recovery to this organization. There are many organizations out there that can use our help. Some provide housing for families. Others pay off debt or medical expenses. It’s up to you to stand up and be counted. I recently had a chat with Karl Nelson regarding a military support group he is involved with. This organization is called “Adopt a Soldier Platoon”. Founded in Fairlawn, NJ. This organization claims that 100% of its profits go directly to support our troops. There are no fancy offices or salaries being paid to the volunteers that run this program. Through generous donations from such as Shop Rite and Mars candy, care packages are sent to our troops stationed

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in Afghanistan and Iraq. AASP tries to bring a little bit of home to the soldiers. They even send them hot sauce to spice up military chow. In addition, they help with wounded care and help veterans with their mortgage payments and utility bills until they are back on their feet. AASP started in NJ but it has become a national organization. One expense they do incur is an annual trip that they sponsor which takes veterans in their program for a day of food and fun. Karl mentioned that AASP works with Special Forces, Green Berets and also submariners, when they are in port. Karl is the chairman of the 7th Annual Salute To American Heroes, sponsored by AASP, which will be held in Garfield,NJ on Oct 17 at the Royal Manor. If you want additional information about this organization or want to make a donation, go on its website: aasp.vet. I’m hoping that some of you have stayed awake and now better appreciate the sacrifices families have made through the years to help make the United States the most successful country in the history of the world. Our fallen heroes need our respect and our current heroes need our support as they struggle to maintain our security and our freedom. As we celebrate Memorial day tomorrow let us remember to thank God for the great sacrifice of his Son, Jesus Christ as well as all the men and women in the military who have given the ultimate sacrifice and those who daily lay their lives on the line to defend our constitutional rights and freedoms, especially freedom to worship our Lord and Savior. Amen!

As part of Bishop Bartholomew’s Challenge – Zion raised over $500 for World Hunger from January – May 2019.

Zion’s cow will be displayed at the Synod Assembly – June 7-8th.

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Zion Lutheran Church Call Committee Report | May 2019

May 19, 2019

Call Committee Members: Anne Naramore (Chair), Tom Wegman, Lisa Raffaelli, Cartney Ezyk, Cathie Smeedy, Nina Peterson The Call Committee did not receive any pastoral candidates for review during the month of May, and therefore, did not meet during May. If anyone in the congregation becomes aware of a potential pastor candidate, please do the following. 1. Provide Anne Naramore with the pastor candidate’s name and contact information. 2. Encourage the pastor candidate to submit their Ministry Profile to the ELCA pastor recruiting

website. By following these two steps, Zion will be ensuring that we are following the Call process appropriately as outlined by the Bishop and the ELCA. The Bishop informed the Call Committee that she has continuingly been searching the ELCA pastor recruiting website for potential candidates. She contacted several potential candidates in May, but unfortunately they were not interested in Zion. The Bishop has several interviews scheduled in late May and June, and will keep us posted of these discussions. The Bishop understands our impatience with this Call process. She provided the below quote that we must be kept in mind as we go through this process. “Please do not feel desperate for someone -- waiting for the right pastor is hard but calling the wrong pastor is harder! I am confident the right pastor is out there.” The Call Committee will keep the congregation updated as news develops. With Christ’s Love, Anne Naramore, Call Committee Chairperson

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Christian Education

The Christian Education of our congregation is an important part of our lives. Through the years we have had many opportunities for all ages to learn about our faith, our church and our beliefs and how all of it impacts our lives.

Pastors have taught various classes and studies. There have been mid-week vespers and summer vespers. We have had multiple “Theologian in Residence” weekends with visiting Pastors, Priests and Educators.

Each new Pastor has brought different opportunities. As adults, we have missed some of these opportunities this past year being without a pastor.

However, our children have not missed a beat!

Thanks to Donna Ciulla and her faithful teachers she has been at the helm of our Sunday School forever, taking over from her father. Before she was the superintendent, she was a teacher.

Phil has been right there with Donna teaching and supporting our Sunday School program. He has also been the church’s financial secretary and the force behind whatever social ministry projects we have provided.

This year they have been the confirmation sponsors for Kyle & Anthony Gentile and have been the contact for the confirmation program for our church with Calvary, Redeemer & Good Shepherd.

Actually, both Phil & Donna are a team that Zion will miss immensely.

We are fortunate that Ingrid Mc Mahon will step up and continue with our Sunday School and confirmation programs. Along with Susan Gadd and Cartney Ezek, Sunday School will continue.

Yours in Christ,

Jean Jones, Chairperson, Christian Education

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Change for Your Directory

Pete Minck

202 E. Saddle River Road Saddle River, NJ 07458 Phone: 1-919-369-2770 Email: [email protected]

REFRESHMENTS ON THE LAWN – SIGN UP!

The sign-up sheet for Refreshments on the Lawn is in the Narthex. All paper products are provided…you bring beverage(s) and light snacks.

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MYSTICAL MAJESTY BANDONE OF THE BEST BEATLES

COVER BANDSSaturday, August 10th at 7:30pm

OUTDOOR CONCERT at Zion Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall 96 East Allendale Road, Saddle River, NJ 07458

ADMISSION: $5.00 PER PERSONCHILDREN FREE

Bring Your Own Lawn Chair!For more information visit www.zionsr.org | Or call: 201-327-0655

Food, snacks and refreshments available. All proceeds to benefit Zion Lutheran Church 200th Anniversary

* In case of rain, concert will be held indoors at Zion’s Fellowship Hall

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For those of you who might have been interested in the class that Pastor Bowman taught at Good Shepherd...here are on the notes from what was taught. It was very interesting and I would encourage more of us to attend his next class. ~Karin

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SIMPLY E-GIVING PROCESS

Help Us Grow Through e-Giving In just seconds, you can make weekly offering, respond to an appeal or pay for events, programs and activities. • Give anytime, anywhere using your computer or mobile device.

• Make regular church offerings without writing a check or preparing envelopes.

• Schedule recurring contributions so they arrive even when you can’t attend service.

• Give using your debit/credit card or banking information.

If you would like to give electronically, go to

www.zionsr.org/give or contact Stephen at [email protected]

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ZION EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH

We began our Brick Garden in 2008. Some of the bricks are memorials of loved ones, some are in celebration of loved ones and some are in celebration of life. We invite all of you to

participate and add to our garden with any memory or celebration you would like to preserve. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Each 4x8 brick costs $75 and will match the existing bricks in the garden.

Yes, we’d like to reserve a permanent brick. Please engrave our brick as follows: 18 Characters per line

3 Lines only ANY SYMBOL IS CONSIDERED ONE SPACE (PERIOD, COMMA, DASH)

ALL TEXT IS CENTERED UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED 4 x 8 Brick

4 x 8 Brick

EXAMPLE

G O N E W T O N H I G H L I O N S S T A T E C H A M P I O N S 2 0 0 2 , 2 0 0 3 , 2 0 0 4

PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM AND YOUR CHECK PAYABLE TO: Zion Lutheran Church

(please note “Memorial Brick” in the Memo) mail to the church or put in the collection plate

Name: ________________________________________ Phone: (_______) _________________________

Address: _______________________________________________________________________________ Email Address: _______________ _____________________________Amount paid: ___________________

Signature: ______________________________________________________________

Your signature verifies that the above lettering is what you desire to be on the brick

If you have any questions, please call Jean Jones @ 201-445-6715 or email: [email protected]

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