Zion EvangelicalLutheran Church

LCMCApril, 2020 Newsletter

Table of ContentsA Moment with the PastorApril Birthday/AnniversaryMarch Council Meeting MinutesZWIC Meeting MinutesPrayer RequestsApril Church HelpersSunday School News Church & Area HappeningsMarch Financial Report Instructions to Join Monday Night Bible Study Online or Telephone

Come visit us on the web!

http://www.lutheransonline.com/zionmanawalcmc/newslettersFind us on Facebook at Zion Ev Lutheran Church

“A Moment with the Pastor”

Colossians 3:2 Set your affections on things above, noton the things of the earth.

During this time of confusion and instability let us thankthe Lord for his word and the sound instruction he gives.

I also want to inform everyone about our livestream service Sunday mornings on Tedd Lees Minister face book page at 9;30 amalso Monday night bible study will continue with the

instructions on how to link in on the churches face book page as well. you can also link in through your land lines as well.

April

Birthday Annivesary

3rd Floyd Rologg

5th Bill & Betty Piotter

8th Tracy Ogle

10th Ihla Peterson

16th Olivia Ogle

23rd Matt & Jenny Buchholz

29th Bob Glocke

Zion Lutheran ChurchCouncil Meeting Minutes

March 4th, 2020Council Members Present: Mike Thyssen, Walter Strebe, Cindy Levezow, Matt Buchholz,

Jake Ferg, Norris Brown, Jesse KnudsenCouncil Members Absent: -Others in attendance: Pastor Lees, Faye Wohlrabe, Dan Froding, Carrol Brown,

Jeff Jolitz, Dan Pomery, Betty Piotter, Elane Zuge, Alice LeesEsther Schmidt, Bill Piotter, Brenda Thyssen, Elizabeth Strebe

The meeting was called to order by Council President Mike Thyssen at 7:20 PMPastor Lees opened the meeting with a word of prayer.Approve AgendaA motion was made by Matt Buchholz to approve the agenda, seconded it by Jake Ferg. Motion carried.Secretary’s ReportA motion was made by Walter Strebe to approve the Secretary’s Report, seconded by Cindy Levezow. Motion carriedOpen ForumBrenda Thyssen spoke regarding the December meeting concerning fellowshipAlice Lees spoke showing support of Pastor TedPastor’s ReportPastor reported that confirmation class is going to be held April 26th.Informed council of his continuing education and approximately how long, and what courses he will betakingOld BusinessJesse asked regarding if anything was in the works for stickers for inside new hymnalsAny Other Old Business – NoneNew BusinessMother’s Day Event will be held May 9th. Food will be catered in, and men will serveElder- discussion as to whether Elders should be on councilRelease Form – discussion on whether to have members file a release form when leaving churchCommittee ReportsScrip – Building & Grounds – Bill Piotter and Jeff Jolitz spoke to the council regarding the furnace, ductwork, condensation, and the back north west door. Bids will be sought for storm windows, and prices for newdoors in back Northwest cornerWorship – April 29th Next Meeting

Treasurer’s Report See Attached.

A motion was made by Walter Strebe to adjourn the open meeting, with Norris Brown seconded it.Motion carried

The open meeting closed with the Lord’s Prayer.

Open Meeting adjourned at 8:15 PM

Council went into Executive session at 8:16 PM

A motion was made by Walter Strebe to adjourn the executive session, with Cindy Levezow seconded it.Motion carried

Executive Session adjourned at 8:48 PM

Next council meeting is Wednesday April 1st, 2020

Minutes submitted by Jesse Knudsen, Council Secretary

* * * * * * * * * * * * *

ZWIC MEETINGMarch 15, 2020

Meeting was called to order by President Betty Piotter.Secretary’s Report by BrendaTreasure’s Report. Elizabeth gave the treasurers reportOld Business: No one will be attending the Women of the Word Convention this year. Rummage Sale will be June 6, 2020Mother’s Day Banquet is May 9, 2020. The men will take care of the rest. April birthday/anniversary fellowship is April 5. Faye, Betty and Brenda will bring snacks.New Business:We will be serving breakfast between Sunrise service and regular service on Easter Sunday. Sign up sheet will be sent around during church.Handbags for Hope collects handbags for the homeless/needy. They put personal items in them and give away. We will collect and make bags. Start on Monday March 16 at 9a.m.Pampered Chef items for ZWIC are here. We earned $110 free items. We also received half price items. One of the items was the pretzel kit. We decided on a Pretzel & Prayer Party. Saturday April 25,2020 at 9a.m. We will also make ice cream sandwiches for rummage sale. Motion made by Faye and seconded by Elizabeth/Allyce to adjourn with The Lord’s Prayer.Next meeting is April 15, 2020.

Respectively submitted Brenda Thyssen

* * * * * * * * * * *

Please keep the following people in your prayers:

Donna Knudsen, Allen (Butch) Wegener, Forest Kreklow,Brenda Thyssen, Jana Peterson (relative to several members),Todd Klemm (son of Bill & Harriett Klemm), Cory Anderson(brother to Terry Levezow), Gail Haag (friend of Donna), KenNiemuth, Tracie Carrick, (daughter of Elaine Zuge), DaleMarcott, Betty Ball, Renee Graichen, (sister to Darla Graichen),Eileen Mittelstaedt, Danielle Davis, (daughter of Dan Froding),Tom Sajdak, Alan Tessen and Dennis Piotter, (nephews & brother of Bill Piotter) and Pastor Roger (St John's Lutheran Church) .

* * * * * * * * * * * *

CHURCH HELPERS FOR APRIL, 2020

Readers: Organist:April 5: Allyce Lees April 5: Carol BrownApril 12: Amanda Schuler April 12: Carol BrownApril 19: Elaine Zuge April 19: Carol BrownApril 26: Deb Sarna April 26: Carol Brown

Greeters: April 5: Walter & Elizabeth Strebe Money Counters:April 12: Jesse Knudsen Cindy Levezow & Elaine ZugeApril 19: Matt & Jenny BuchholzApril 26: Cheryl Severson

Altar Guild:Cindy Levezow & Brenda Thyssen

Ushers:April 5: Walter Strebe & Mike ThyssenApril 12: Jesse Knudsen April 19: Matt & Jenny Buchholz April 26: Mike & Rick Thyssen

A sincere thank you to all of our volunteer church workers!

* * * * * * * * * * *

Sunday School NewsHello Everyone!Hope this report finds everyone well! Everything is uncertain at this time but we are all in good hands with God!I had to make a difficult decision of suspending Sunday School classes last week. The health of the students is my #1 priority at this time. Thanks to everyone for your understanding and patience. I do not know if we will be holding any more classes for this school year. I will keep everyone updated with any decisions made.Take care of yourselves!Holly Wohlrabe Sunday School Superintendent

Date- Week #- (Number of Students Attended) Lesson Learned by ClassesMarch 1st 2020- Week Twenty Six (16 Students) A Hole in the RoofMarch 3rd 2020- Week Twenty Seven (10 Students) Money from a Fish

If you have any questions about any upcoming events – please feel free to contact me!Holly (920) 538-0842 hollynn26@gmail.com

Church & Area Happenings

READERS, GREETERS, USHERSA sign-up sheet will be passed around during worship services to sign up for these volunteer opportunities, or sign-up sheets will be located in the church entryway. If you are signed up to read, please pick up the 2019-2020 church year liturgical schedule readings from the church office. This schedule contains the scripture for each Sunday of the church year (December 1, 2019 through November 30, 2020).

VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDEDWe are in need of volunteers for the Altar Committee and the Money Counting Committee. Please leave your name and contact information in the church office if you can serve on either or both of these Committees. THANK YOU!!!

ST. MARK LUTHERAN CHURCH

St. Mark will be having a pancake supper Sunday, April 19 from 4 – 7 PM. The menu will include potato and buttermilk pancakes/REAL maple syrup/sausage/applesauce/cheese/dessert/beverages. The cost will be Adults - $8.00/Children (6 – 12) $4.00/Children (under 6) Free.

HELP FOR HOMELESS 2020 HYGIENE DRIVE

Everything was picked up, sorted, counted, and delivered to the agencies by March 13 - just before everything came to a halt with Covid19 restrictions. WHEW! It's looking like another record-setting year and we look forward to sending a celebration video in a few weeks. THANK YOU on behalf of our 3 participating crisis programs for all of the treasure...including 719 rolls of (impossible to find) toilet paper! YOU ROCK! � �

Kellie Donoho Waupaca County Program AssistantCAP Services, Inc.

AN EVENING OF HOPE

Foundations For Living is hosting an Annual Spring Banquet, April 23rd , 6 PM , at the Par 4 Bistro in Waupaca. Tickets are $30 and will include a great meal, live auction, 50/50 Raffle Baskets, Music by Singer/Songwriter Heather Ruesch. You can register at HTTPS://Waupaca.Co/Hope, or call 715-942-2725, or stop by FFL (no tickets will be sold at the door)

Per Allyce: Here are detailed instructions to join our Monday Night Bible Study, which begins at 6:30 PM. Please begin the process a little early to make sure you are connected.

Join with browser option:Go to bluejeans.comUpper right hand corner click “Join Meeting”Enter Meeting ID 9206763017Enter your nameClick join meeting(You may need to mute your microphone to reduce audio disturbance. You can unmute when you wantto speak).*If it asks you to download the app and you don't want to, just click “join with browser”

Join with Direct Link:Using a chomebook-bluejeans.com/9206763017/webrtc

Join with downloaded appIf you downloaded the bluejeans app, you can enter meeting ID 9203763017 to join

Join with telephone option:Alternatively, you can join via phone by dialing any one of the numbers below. At the prompt, enter meeting ID 9206763017 followed by ##CountryPhoneUnited States (Primary)+1.844.540.8065US Toll Free+1.866.226.4650

Blue Jeans Network online video bluejeans.com

Zion Lutheran Church157 North Bridge StreetManawa, WI 54949

RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED

Tidings from Zion

April, 2020