Zion Lutheran ChurchZion Lutheran Church CONNECTIONS May 2016

SPRING SHOW Zion’s Th eatre and Music Departments join forces to give you a night of elegance, showcasing some of the most beautiful music created for the theatre:

A Tribute to the Music of

Rodgers & Hammerstein and

Andrew Lloyd WebberTh is year’s Spring show is an elegant symphony pops concert-style revue, with a 60+-piece orchestra and top-of-the-line attire. Refreshments are available during intermission.

Th e three performances are: Th ursday, April 28 .............7:00pm Friday, April 29 ..................7:00pm Saturday, April 30 matinee ......2:00pm Reserved and General Admission tickets are still available. Adult seating $10 Child (11 & younger) $5

CONGREGATIONAL MEETING ON SUNDAY, MAY 22 Vote on recommendations for re-pairing Church 3. Th e meeting will begin at 12:30pm in the FLC. Details on recommendations will be published in the bulletin and Z-Mail.

PARKING UPDATES• Th e upper parking lot is closed

for excavation, fi ll and resurfac-ing. All other parking lots are open.

• Sidewalks will be reinstalled as soon as possible. In the mean-time, please walk on the path between the safety barrels along Leslie Road, and cross the road with the police offi cer or crossing guard.

• Reserved spaces are on Leslie Road in front of the FH, and in the Braun Road/FLC parking lot.

• Wheelchairs are available in the FLC and FH for anyone to use in getting into the buildings.

• Please do not block the sidewalk ramp in the curved FLC drive-way, for safe wheelchair access.

WEEKDAYS ON CAMPUS • Your group’s meeting location

may have changed. Check the bulletin, web calendar or call the church offi ce to double check class, rehearsal and meeting loca-tions, and please be prepared for last-minute switches.

• Th e conference room remains a meeting space, and access to the offi ces during business hours (8:30-5 Mon-Th ur and 8:30-3 Fridays).

• FLC Room 101 has café tables for small groups to meet.

• You may still access the offi ce wing through the front doors. PLEASE DO NOT ENTER THE CONSTRUCTION AREAS, indoors or out.

TAKING IT 2 THE STREETS

“The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you whatever you did for one of the least of these brother and sisters of mine, you did for me” Matthew 25:40

We are starting a service group that will go out and help serve the home-less a meal on the weekend with the Taking it 2 the Streets ministry. We will be working

in partnership with other groups in the church, and sometimes as smaller teams. It a chance get together as Christians and make diff erence. If you are interested in working with the Taking it 2 the Streets ministry, sign up on the kiosk in the FLC, or contact Tim, below. You won’t regret the experience!Tim Tiemann 210-248-9882

twtiemann@satx.rr.com

Holy SmokesHoly Smokes IIIFund-raiser for Habitat for Humanity

Sunday, May 15 from 10:00am to 1:30pm. Tickets are on sale now for the sausage, beans and potato salad plates prepared by Lutheran Men in Mission and Women of Zion. Plates to go, or dine in the Fellow-ship Hall. Adult meals are $8, and children $5

CAMPUS CAMPUS CONSTRUCTION CONSTRUCTION

CHANGESCHANGES

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Youth StuffTravis Baker, Youth Director688-3090 x206 tbaker@zionsa.org

Take Stock in Zion Youth Support our high school mission trip to the Rosebud Reservation in South Dakota this summer by taking stock in our youth. Stock certifi cates will be sold on Sundays, May 1 and May 8, in Room 101 after each worship service. When we return, we will host a Stock-holder’s Meal to share our experiences on the trip (date TBA).

Youth Night May 12Our fi nal Youth Night of the year is Th urs-day, May 12 at 6:30pm in the Fellowship Hall.

Cultivate May 26Join us for our cross-generational meal and worship on Thursday, May 26 at 6:30pm in the Fellowship Hall.

Medical Community Sunday April 24, 6:00pm in the Fellowship Hall

USAA, Insurance and Finance

Sunday May 1, 6:00pm in FLC Room 101Military - Active and Retired

Sunday May 15, 6:00pm in FLC Room 101

Educators

Sunday, May 22, 6:00pm in FLC Room 101

Open to All

Sunday June 5, 6:00pm in FLC Room 101

TUNE IN FOCUS GROUP MEETINGS Th e Listening Team wants to hear your insights, thoughts and views on our congregation in the the community. Stop by the table at the entrances and sign up for the one-hour meeting of your choice. Refreshments will be served at the meetings.

THE LITTLE CHURCH MOUSE IS SPREADING THE NEWS THAT......Mikaela Buhl-Webber was in-

ducted into the National Spanish Honor Society last month.

HOLY SMOKE III ON SUNDAY, MAY 15BBQ Plate Fund-Raiser for Habitat for Humanity Tickets on sale now - $8 for adult meals and $5 for children age 11 and younger. Sausage, beans and potato salad prepared by Zion’s Lutheran Men in Mission and Women of Zion.

3RD MONDAY FELLOWSHIP & BIBLE STUDYMay 16 at Bobby J’s Men of all ages are invited to meet for a short Bible study, fellowship and supper. Come to Bobby J’s Hamburgers, 13247 Bandera Road in Helotes, on the third Monday of each month at 6:30pm. Dave Newman 859-7860

ddnewman@mac.com

MEN’S BREAKFAST MAY 28Men meet on the last Saturday of each month in the Fellowship Hall from 8-9:00am. Sign up on the kiosk, or contact Nelson Domacassé 239-5075 neludom@gmail.com

LUTHERAN handy-MEN IN MISSION Zion’s Lutheran Men in Mis-sion volunteers will consider your request for minor repairs around your home, based on our skills and tools (no charge). Paul Goldenbaum 239-6840 goldenbaum.paul@gmail.com

AL-ANON Wednesdays at 7:00pm in the Fellowship Hall Al-Anon is a support group for the family and friends of those suff ering from alcoholism and addiction. Th e group is open to all. Heidi Dukes 210-382-5079

hsdukes@yahoo.com

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MUSIC REHEARSALS IN FLCRob Mikulski, Music Director rmikulski@zionsa.org

Music rehearsals are in the Family Life Center. Contact Rob if you have questions.

7:00 Monday ...........Brass Ensemble on Stage 6:30 Tuesday ............Handbells on Stage 7:45 Tuesday ............Men’s Chorus on Stage7:00 Wednesday ......Adult Choir through May 118:00 Wednesday ......Germany Tour Choir 7:00 Th ursday ..........Praise Team rehearses year-round

Youth and Children’s Choirs resume in fall.

SUNDAY MORNINGS IN FAMILY LIFE CENTER 8:00 Fellowship in FLC Room 101 9:00 Early worship in Family Life Center 10:15 Education time is 45 minutes

for Sunday School and Adult classes. 11:15 Late worship in Family Life Center

Enter the worship space via the Room 101 fellowship area or the north FLC entrance, up the steps on the Braun Road parking lot side. Nursery is in Fellowship Hall.

ZION ZIPPERSMonday, May 9 at 6:30pm

Adults age 50+ are invited for fellowship and sharing a potluck supper on the 2nd Monday of each month, in the Fellowship Hall. Events begin at 6:30pm. Th e May 9 meeting features Gene Festa and his musical comedy improv group. Hosts are Joanne Harris and La Nell Brauchle. Bring your dish to share for the potluck, and stay for entertainment and information. Th ere’s plenty of room for all.

Our thanks to April hosts Linnell & Dave Brewton, and Shirley & Ray Hengst. Questions or comments about Zipper events? Contact Yvonne or David Thamm, 210-834-2905 tubaman692@aol.com.

CARDS, LETTERS AND E-MAILS

We wish to thank all our Christian friends who have called, prayed, sent cards, etc. during my time of adventure! Yes, we continue to see God’s hand in my care - from the caregivers at the hospital to visits from Pastors Schulte and Peek, bringing me communion. While we are not done with this chapter, we are dealing with it. Hope to be back at Zion soon to share wor-ship with you, our friends in Christ. God bless,Yvonne & David Thamm

Dear Zion. Words alone can not express how much my Zion Church Family means to me. Th ank you so much for all the love, hugs, cards, meals, and prayers you have given me and my family during this time. Losing a loved one is always diffi cult, but having all of your support surrounding me has helped so much. A spe-cial thank you to Pastor Dave, Pastor Russell, Rob, Sam, and Suzie for making Al’s memorial service so special. May God bless you all,Suzi Lockamy

BLESSED CHANGEEvery fi fth Sunday we collect spare change for an outreach ministry that is doing important work in God’s world. We invite you to bring spare change from home on May 29. Our re-cipient this time will be Water to Thrive, an organization that helps to provide clean drink-ing water to people in Africa.

HELOTES MOVIE NIGHTS BEGIN MAY 20Th is summer Zion is going to be at the Helotes Movie Nights. Th is summer we will be sell-ing lemonade at the movie nights. Th e profi ts from our sales will go to Water to Th rive (www.watertothrive.org), an organization that Zion has worked with in the past that provides clean water throughout rural Africa. Th e fi rst night is May 20 and we’ll be watching Minons. Look for more information soon.

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CHRISTIAN EDUCATION Karen Stein, Education Director

688-3090 x205 kstein@zionsa.org

“BUCK A CHICK” CHILDREN’S WORLD HUNGER PROJECT“Buck a chick” raised $140 for World Hunger. Th anks to all the children who decorated the chicks, and to everyone who purchased their chick pictures.

THANK YOUto all who donated both candy and eggs for the ZAP Easter Egg Hunt.

END OF THE YEAR SUNDAY SCHOOL CELEBRATION MAY 22We are celebrating the beginning of summer with games and snackins during the 10:15 Sunday School time. Call Karen Stein if you have questions.

MORNING VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL JUNE 20-24Registration May 1 through June 12 CAVE QUEST Vacation Bible School is just around the corner! Volun-teers can sign up NOW on the kiosk in the FLC. Many more volunteers are still needed to serve as crew leaders, storytellers, and craft, game and music leaders. We are off ering ONLY a morning session, 9:30am to Noon, with a limit of 150 children. VBS is a wonderful opportunity to reach out to our neighbors in the commu-nity, sharing God’s love with them. On-line registration begins May 1 (www.zionsa.org). Registra-tion in the narthex begins May 1 and ends JUNE 12. Late regis-trations will not be accepted, to ensure enough supplies and volun-teers to make it a safe and success-ful program for all involved. Don’t be disappointed – sign-up early! Late registrants and drop-off s will not be allowed.

SUNDAY SCHOOL BREAK BEGINS MAY 22 Sunday School is winding down for the sum-mer. Th e last day for classes will be May 22.

ACE ADULT EDUCATION Adult Education will continue during June. Classes are listed in the bulletin each week.

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WOMEN OF ZION • LWR Quilting resumes May 5 on Th ursdays and Saturdays. Come to

the Fellowship Hall at 9:00am and learn how to make simple hand-tied quilts to give to Lutheran World Relief. No sewing experience is necessary. Elane Jones, below.

• Dorcas Circle meets May 10 (2nd Tuesday of each month). Meet in Fellowship Hall at 10:00am. Elane Jones.

• Ruth Circle meets May 16 (3rd Monday) at 7:00pm in the Fellowship Hall. Rhonda Knisley.

• Pearl Brewery Farmers’ Market on Saturday May 21. Meet in the Braun Road/FLC parking lot at 9am to carpool to the Pearl Brew-ery for shopping. Lunch is at La Fonda on Main Ave. Sign up on the kiosk or contact Carolyn Pfeiff er, below.

• Women’s Morning Bible Study series on the book “Th is Is Love”

by Max Lucado. Meet in Fellowship Hall on May 26 (4th Tuesday) at 10:30am. Location changed for better access.

• WOZ Helping Hand - Th e Women of Zion would like to lend a hand in time of need, illness or recuperation: a ride to a doctor’s ap-pointment or grocery store. A meal or two, or a little help around the house. If you need some help, or would like to join the new Helping Hand initiative, sign up on the kiosk in the FLC worship entrance, or contact Dawn Rodriguez.

• Women’s Card-Crafting Class for all ages. Meet in the Fellow-ship Hall on June 9 at 7pm. Learn to make a variety of cards to make including Birthday, Th ank You, and Sympathy. All women and girls are invited. $3 per card covers supplies, snacks and drinks. Watch for a signup sheet on the kiosk in the FLC.

For details on Women of Zion events, contact:

Elane Jones President, Dorcas 210-854-8697 elanej@sbcglobal.net

Linnell Sloan-Brewton VP 210-681-3627 linnellsb@att.net

Carolyn Pfeiffer Secretary 210-372-0434 carolynpfeiffer48@gmail.com

Jill Nunneley Treasurer 210-695-3593 jillnunneley@yahoo.com

Mary Jo Goldenbaum Member-at-Large 210-239-6840 goldenbaum.paul@gmail.com

Dawn Rodriguez Helping Hand 210-437-3072 rodrigueztdy@sbcglobal.net

Eileen Berg Sunshine Sisters 210-647-4374 cmejberg@sbcglobal.net

Rhonda Knisley Ruth Circle 210-680-3154 rknisley@satx.rr.com

LOOK WHAT YOU HAVE DONE! Th ank you to all those at Zion who have helped make our 2016 Lutheran World Relief quilts and kits a resounding success! Several members drove trucks with trail-ers to TLU on March 30 with 157 boxes. We packed 393 Mission Quilts, 200 School Kits, 120 Personal Care Kits, 46 Baby Care Kits, 15 Fabric Kits and 131 pounds of soap. In addition, $1943 was donated for LWR shipping expenses. All of this is a hefty increase from previous years and we could not have done it without all of your donations throughout the year, as well as all of the volun-teers who made quilts and put together kits. Lutheran World Relief boxes are bar-coded, which let us get feedback on where our donations have gone. Since 2014, our Mis-sion Quilts have been sent to the Philippines, Tanzania, Lebanon, Ukraine, and Angola; Baby Care Kits have gone to Yemen and Mali; School Kits have gone to Mali, and Fabric Kits have gone to Angola. I love being able to know where we have made a dif-ference! God’s blessing to all. Elane Jones President, Women of Zion

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MEMBER MILESTONES For Your Prayers

Our Christian Sympathy to... Th e family of Evelyn Shaw Susie Smith upon the loss of her husband

Charles “Chuck” Smith

Baptized This Month Maya Rose Rabold, baptized April 10 Hayes Joseph Waldron, baptized April 10 Hailey Isabell Fay Schuh, baptized April 17 Griffi n Zeus Pederson Hintz,

baptized April 17

Hospitalized Members+ Mary Mora + Connie Odell, nursery staff + Richard “Dick” Schwab+ Roger Suttles+ Yvonne Th amm+ Anny Weekley

Weddings Katie Lemmon & Emmanuel Toledo, mar-

ried on May 17

PLEASE LET THE CHURCH KNOWYour church family wants to know about the important events in your life. Please call or email the church offi ce when you need prayers, either for thanksgiving or healing. If you prefer confi dential prayers, please contact one of the pastors or the vicar directly. Let us know when you • Enter the hospital or have a serious medical

problem, even if you don’t want visitors• Lose a loved one• Have a baby or other new member of the

family• Get married• Have a change of address. Th e post offi ce

charges Zion for returned mail

FRIENDS ‘N FAITH Th ere’s much more to Zion than Sunday mornings Friends ‘N Faith groups provide a set of ready-to-meet friends with interests similar to yours.

Dinner Out May 21If you enjoy dining out at local restaurants, try a place you’ve never been before, new food, new culture. Usually meets on the 3rd Saturday of each month at 6:30. On May 21, the group will meet at Scuzzi’s Italian Grill on 1604 at NW Miliary. RSVP to ...

Sandy or Jim Chillstrom 210-695-6310 or 771-7573 chillstrom@sbcglobal.net Lutheran World Relief Quilters Resume Work May 5 Meet on Th ursday and Saturday mornings in the Fellowship Hall, 9am-noon. Learn how to make simple hand-tied quilts for LWR distribution around the world. All levels of sewing experience are wel-come, including beginners. Elane Jones 210-854-8697 elanej@sbcglobal.net

Prayer Shawl Ministry May 2Meets on the 1st Monday afternoon at 1:00pm in the Conference Room to pray and crochet (or knit) and have fellowship. Gail Josephson 210-696-9797 gailjosephson@hotmail.com

Couples in Christ May 20 Get together on the 3rd Friday of each month at 6:30pm for Bible study, food and fellowship. Couples take turns hosting evenings in their homes. Th e May 20 hosts are the Steens.Beth Blaylock 210-215-5327 bethblaylock@hotmail.com Amiable Assemblers Put together bulletins every Friday at 2:00pm. Newsletters are also as-sembled once a month. Meet in the church offi ce. Sonja Shimkus 210-685-8132 sbshimkus@satx.rr.com

Crafty Bunch Every Wednesday at 9:30am, bring your own craft project or see what’s in the closet to do. Sewing and socializing in the Fellowship Hall until noon.Bonnie Harrell 210-722-2209 bonnie@fusemeister.com

Game Group May 2 and 16 Play card & domino games on the 1st and 3rd Mondays at 1:00pm. Games are in the Fellowship Hall. Algine Perry 210-695-4422 perryalgine@gmail.com

CampersHead to the woods several times a year, usually over school holidays.Rachel & Brett Kraemer 210-496-6806 kraemerb@sbcglobal.net

Get the latest updates and changes to Zion events. Subscribe to the weekly Z-Mail by sending an email

to jrodehickey@zionsa.org.

BUILDING TEAM Don Josephson, Chair Kathy Null Chris Jones David Brodbeck Suzi Lockamy Bill Birdwell Jim Meadows Pastor Dave Schulte Gary Williams

CAPITAL CAMPAIGN LEADERSHIP TEAM Pastor Rev. David Schulte Pastor Rev. Russell Peek Consultant Luke Bouman Campaign Chair Chris Jones Advance Commitments Jerry Nelson Audio-Visual Keri Petersen Banquet Beth Blaylock Bible Study Nancy Lund Children & Youth Courtney Lindsey Commitment Visits Dave Newman Continuation Suzi Lockamy Enrichment Gatherings Susan Johns Hospitality Debbie Christian Schulte Planned Giving Rick Lund Prayer Vigil Lisa Hoelscher Promotions Allison Duysen Resources David Miller

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INVESTMENT REPORT General Fund

Contributions March ‘16 81,030YTD Contributions 219,280Expenses March ‘16 81,497

YTD Expenses $242,819March ‘15 Contrib 80,100

YTD ‘15 Contrib 223,655

YTD ‘15 Expenses $241,628

ATTENDANCE

YTD average ‘16 543YTD average ‘15 570

Capital Funding as of April l Total Commitments .............$1,803,633Received ...............................$1,209,275Percent of Goal ..................................67%

Tia Mathre-Adams, Director 210-688-3090 tadams@zionsa.org

CHURCH STAFF Rev. David Schulte Senior Pastor dschulte@zionsa.org Rev. Russell Peek Pastor rpeek@zionsa.org Rev. Dale Brand Visitation Pastor dale.brand@sbcglobal.net Suzie Wyatt Administrator swyatt@zionsa.org Julie Rode-Hickey Publications jrodehickey@zionsa.org Martha Perez Administrative Assistant mperez@zionsa.org Karen Stein Christian Education Ministry kstein@zionsa.org Travis Baker Youth Ministry tbaker@zionsa.org Rob Mikulski Music Ministry rmikulski@zionsa.org Sammy Mikulski Drama Ministry theatre@zionsa.org Tia Mathre-Adams Lutheran Campus Ministry tadams@zionsa.org David Thamm Handbells, Men’s Choir Kim Olsen Accompanist Daniel Miller Brass Ensemble Janice Favor Housekeeping David Blank Facilities Maintenance Connie Odell Nursery Coordinator Katie Velasquez Nursery Attendant Laura Velasquez Nursery Attendant Kris Stein Staff Support COORDINATORS Geri Dalum Memorials Elane Jones Women of Zion Joanne Harris Bereavement LeShea Clabough Sound Team Buddy Howard Video Team Ed Kimball &Dan Graham 9:00 Ushers Sarah Nichols & Dennis Kneifel 11:15 Ushers Shirley Jonas Funeral Ushers Susan Johns Altar Guild Pat Bangart Welcome Center Open Adult Education Yvonne & David Thamm Zion Zippers (50+) Algine Perry Game Group Dave Newman Cemetery Contact Allison Duysen Zion Action Pack (ZAP) Grades K-2 Group Open G-Kids@Z Grades 3-5 Group Pastor Russell Peek Stephen Ministry Jim Meadows Global Mission Team

2016 CONGREGATION COUNCIL Brett Kraemer, President Chris Gold, Treasurer

Alyssa Brodbeck, Vice President Bud Halstead, Secretary Rob Rothen Shannon Rios

Julie Dupont

Council meetings are the 3rd Tuesday of each month, and are open to everyone. Approved meeting minutes are posted on the kiosk in the narthex.

2016 CEMETERY BOARDEd Kimball, Chair David Brewton Jim Chillstrom, Secretary Ken Pohlmann Keith Jedele Dave Newman, Contact

210-859-7860 ddnewman@mac.com

May Event ListFull calendar is at www.zionsa.org

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CONGREGATIONAL MEETING ON SUNDAY, MAY 22 AT 12:30pm

Sunday May 1

VBS Registration OpensYouth Stock SalesTune In Focus Group Mtg

May 2 Prayer Shawl MinistryGame GroupBrass Ensemble *

May 3 Handbells *Men’s Chorus *

May 4 Crafty Bunch *Adult Choir Al-Anon Mtg *Germany Tour Choir *

May 5 Quilting for LWR *Kaleidoscope Bible Study * Baptismal WorkshopFiesta Flutes *Praise Team *

May 7 Quilting for LWR *Sunday May 8

Mother’s Day Youth Stock Sales

May 9 Zion ZippersMay 10 Dorcas Circle

Executive CommitteeMay 11 Early Morning Study at Jim’s

Adult Choir - last rehearsalMay 12 Stephen Ministry

Youth Night - last event

May 14 Auditions for Joseph/Dreamcoat

Sunday May 15

New Member Class #1 and LunchHoly Smoke Lunch PlatesBloodmobile Auditions for Joseph/DreamcoatTune In Focus Group Mtg

May 16 Game Group LMM Dinner Bobby J’sRuth Circle

May 17 Germany Tour Choir May 20 Couples in Christ May 21 Women to Pearl Brewery

Farmer’s Market & LunchDinner Out at Scuzzi

Sunday May 22

New Member Class #2Tune In Focus Group Mtg

May 24 Women’s Bible StudyMay 25 Early Morning Study at Jim’sMay 26 CULTIVATE Meal & WorshipMay 28 Men’s BreakfastSundayMay 29

Blessed Change Collection

May 30 Memorial Day - Offi ce Closed

* Every week