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Salem /Zion

Tidings

January 2020

Salem Lutheran Church Zion Lutheran Church 333 E. Aurora St. 100 W. Midland Ave. Ironwood, MI 49938 P.O. Box 705 906-932-1510 Ironwood, MI 49938 906-932-1320

Service Times

Salem 9:00 am 1st and 3rd Sundays Each service live streamed on facebook. (Salem Lutheran Church, Ironwood)

Zion 9:00 am 2nd and 4th Sundays

Pastor

Pastor Nicole Hanson-Lynn

Parsonage: 906–285-7334 Pastor Nicole Cell: 507-272-0905 Pastor’s E-mail: togetherinchristpastor@gmail.com

Birthdays

Jan. 1 Cheri Hoff

Jan. 2 Tanner Nelson, Tad Rowe

Jan. 3 Lee Maffesanti

Jan. 4 Patti Jahn

Jan. 5 Dave Nezworski, Gay Stevens, Laura Stolt

Jan. 6 Rhonda Svoboda

Jan. 8 Ellen Mildren

Jan. 10 Pam Johnson

Jan. 11 David Aimone

Jan. 12 Donald Stenstrom

Jan. 14 Michael Hitt, Charlene Synkelma

Jan. 15 Ed Fowler

Jan. 16 Myles Rowe

Jan. 17 Richard Aho, Alexis Hagstrom, Carol Johnson

Jan. 20 Lisa Mildren

Jan. 21 Lindsay Carli, James Oja

Jan. 25 Elvie Strand

Jan. 28 Brooklyn Dyon, Ashley Jarvenpaa, Brett Johnson

Jan. 29 Donna Heikkila, Donna Nasi

Jan. 30 Dave Arthur, Dave Hjalmquist, Kaylee Saari,

Francis Strong

Jan. 31 Michael Osterholm

Anniversary

Jan. 30 Paul & Vickee Saari

Salem Council Members President: Steve Thomas 906-932–5366 Vice-president: Linda Tilley 906-932-0332 Secretary: Karen Soine 715-561-2785 Treasurer: Karin Carlson 906-932-0476 Sandy Beals 906-932-5579 Ed Fowler 484-467–8548 Kaye Johnson 906-932-4632 Paul Luppino 715-561-3003 Bonnie Maki 906-663-4644 Elaine Pallin 906-932-3417 Janice Wyssling 906-932-0320

E-Mail: office@salemlutheraniwd.com Website coming soon: salemlutheranironwood.com

Office Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 –12:00

Zion Council Members: President: Marcia Nelson 906-932–5870 Vice-president: Sharon Matrella 906-285-3211 Secretary: Barb Ahnen 906-663-4277 Treasurer: Donna Heikkila 906-932-2210 Ellen Metko 906-932-4801 Brian Lintonen 612-720-6842 Paul Niemi 906-932-3758 Elvira Zalewski 906-285-0043

E-Mail: zionevangelicallutheran@gmail.com Website: zionlutheranchurchironwood.org

Office Hours: Tues-Wed 9:00 –12:00

Thurs 9:00-1:00

Grace and peace to you, people of Zion and Salem.

I am so excited to begin serving as your pastor. It has been a

long journey of studying, praying, and discerning for all of us,

but now we are ready to begin this time together.

And how joyous to be in this time of beginning so close to the

beginning of the church year! To be together for the seasons of

Christmas into Epiphany is a delight. A time when our liturgi-

cal calendar invites us to pay close attention to God’s work in

our midst. The word “epiphany” comes from a Greek word

meaning “revelation.” It points us to the revelation of God with

us, Immanuel. For me, it is so much easier to pay close atten-

tion when I am beginning something new. My mind is focused

on how much I need to learn and observe in a season of new-

ness, so I feel a special blessing to have that boon at the begin-

ning of Epiphany. “Pay attention!” is my task right now, and let

us do this together. Let us keep watch for each other. What is

the Spirit stirring up around us and in our lives?

So let us begin this time together with eyes wide open to how

the Spirit of God is moving among us. To how God is active in

this place. I invite you to stop in and greet me in the office. I

also invite you to watch for sign up sheets for small group con-

versations. Let us get to know each other and hear each others’

stories. I am so delighted to be here with you.

Shalom

Pastor Nicole

SALEM NEWS

“Kindness is like snow — it beautifies everything it covers.” —Kahlil Gibran

Monthly Financial 11/1/2019 - 1/30/2019

2019 Year to Date

Revenue

8,783.18

112,567.98

Expenses

8,026.62

95,525.91

Surplus/(Deficit)

756.56

17,042.07

SALEM

SALEM’S ANNUAL MEETING will be held

on Sunday, February 2, directly following

the worship service. All Salem members are

encouraged to attend.

ALL REPORTS AND INFORMATION for the Annual Report MUST be in the Salem office by Friday, January 10.

SALEM NEWS

Salem Council Highlights - November

Stewardship: Stewardship letters went out to congregational members and the council thought the committee did a good job.

Worship and Music: will continue as a joint committee.

Old Business: Website: Janice Wyssling said they have sent pictures to web designer, but they need wording for webpage. Webpage will allow us to live stream service at the same time Ellen Wyssling Alonen is streaming service on Facebook.

Lighting: Karen reported that Kevin replaced bulbs in 2 fixtures to see time involved and if there were any problems. He feels amount of bulbs can be reduced in each fixture as lighting is better with LED bulbs. If we order the bulbs and want to proceed, Kevin would just install when he is in town and has time. Linda Tilley made a motion we move forward with this, check out application for rebates, and order bulbs second by Elaine Pallin.

Salem Budget: Steve Thomas said there was a brief meeting with Zion before council tonight to set a joint budget which Salem's portion of budget would be approximately $42,500.00. Steve Thomas explained Pastoral compensation package (this is based on synod recommenda-tions). Costs for joint items will be reviewed by member of each church monthly then Salem as the fiscal agent will pay bills and Zion will reimburse half to Salem.

New Business: Christmas Newspaper Ad: Steve said we previously did this as a Parish and wanted to know what Salem would like to do. Deadline is Dec. 13, for Christmas Eve: 4" ad is $46.69 or larger ad for $92.00 The way this is written it could include times for both churches but Linda Tilley said we need to see if Zion wants to pay part if we do both churches times.

Meeting with Zion to Establish Budget: Steve feels we should get to-gether with Zion and establish a budget for costs of shared ministry so Salem can have an amount to work with for planning Salem’s budget.

Pastor Nicole’s ordination service will be held January 25 at

1pm at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Kasson, MN. There is an

open invitation to all who would like to attend, and I ask that

you hold this special date in your prayers this month as well.

There will be an installation service at both Salem and Zion

sometime following the ordination service.

Pastor Nicole wants to meet you!

Watch for sign up sheets for a chance

to meet our new pastor in small

groups and for her to meet you.

Salem Servers for the Month - January

Lectors

Jan. 5 Linda Tilley

Jan. 19 Peter Blomquist

Ushers

Jan. 5 Tim Lorenson Steve Thomas

Jim Lorenson Dave Winkowski

Jan. 19 Janice Wyssling John Wyssling

Karen Soine Dan Soine

Greeters

Jan. 5 Marilyn Nezworski Dave Nezworski

Jan. 19 Helen Slining Karen Damgard

Tellers

Jan. 6 Sandy Beals

Jan. 13 Karen Damgard

Jan. 20 Elaine Pallin

Jan. 27 Karen Thomas

Altar Guild Elaine Pallin Carol McRae

Altar Flowers for January

Altar Flowers

Jan. 5 OPEN

Jan. 19 OPEN

ZION NEWS

MEMORIALS

In Memory of David Mallard

by Frank & Elvie Pusakulich

In Memory of Reino Estola

By Nick & Marcia Nelson

ZION FINANCIALS

Resolve to “be there” Let our New Year’s resolution be this: We will be there for one

another as fellow members of humanity, in the finest sense of

the word.

11/31/19 –

11/30/19

1/1/19 –

11/30/19

Revenue 7,091.71 78,768.14

Expenses 3,566.16 66,384.36

Surplus/

Deficit

3,525.55 12,383.78

ZION NEWS

Zion Lutheran Church Annual Meeting will be held following the

February 9th Sunday Service. All annual Reports can be emailed

to the Zion Office at zionevangelicallutheran@gmail.com or

dropped off at the church. Deadline is January 20th.

Thank you to Jim Peterson for his donation of a snowblower as

the Zion snowblower was beyond repair.

There will be a special council meeting on January 6th at 6:30 pm

to finalize the budget.

There will be NO quilting on December 23rd or December 30th.

The Christmas Wreaths at the Church entrance were given in

memory of Rev. Michael J. Hellier by the Hellier Family: Ed,

Crystal, Gale and Leonard.

From Karen and Donald Newman:

We hope you have a Blessed Holiday Season and our

Dearest Holiday Blessings/Greetings to everyone at

our beloved Zion.

Pastor Nicole’s beginning Zion office hours will be Tuesday and

Wednesday in the am. She will flex between Salem and Zion

on Thursdays. Understandably, hours will be flexible due to

Pastoral needs.

MEMBERS IN SERVICE

COMMUNION ASSISTANT

Jan. 12 – Judy Holst

Jan. 26 – Kathy Niemi

LECTOR

Jan. 12 – Megan Noren

Jan. 26 – Marcia Nelson

GREETERS

Jan. 12 – Elvira Zalewski * Helen Ademino

Jan. 26 – Marcia Nelson * Sharon Matrella

TELLERS

Jan. 12 – David & Deb McDonnell

Jan. 26 – Jean & Virginia Heczko

USHERS

Jan. 12 – Jacob Hautanen * Jean Heczko

Paul Niemi * Joy Pelssero

Jan. 26 – Jacob Hautanen * Sandi McManman

Robert Ahnen * Barbara Ahnen

ALTAR CARE - Jim & Jane Waitanek

ZION NEWS January 2020

Book Club will meet on Thursday, January 9 at 2:30 pm at Salem. (Note the time change)

January ’s book is “Fire Road” by Kim Phuc Phan Thi.

February’s Book is “Women of the Copper Country”

by Mary Doria Russell.

Bible Study continues being held each Thursday at 11:00 am at Zion. Anyone interested in attending is welcome to join them.

Parish Stewardship for November raised $430.00 for Santa’s Headquarters and Iron County Kids plus items from the mitten tree, including hats, mittens, gloves, etc.

January Stewardship will be for Fortune Lake Lutheran Camp. All loose money collected in the basket in the narthex will be used for this purpose.

Kids’ Club will be having their Christmas/Epiphany Program on Wednesday, Jan. 15 at 5:00 pm. After a short program, a pizza party will follow. Everyone is invit-ed to attend!

Thank you to all who helped out with the float for the Jack Frost parade, including everyone who helped build it, rode on it, and to the Luppinos for the use of their truck and trailer.

The Salem Council has decided to end the Radio Broadcast as of December 31, 2019. December 29 will be the final broadcast, which will be the Salem Christmas Eve Worship. This was a diffi-cult decision but with the lack of sponsors, it is getting expensive to keep this outreach going. We are live streaming the service each Sunday at 9:00 am on the Salem Lutheran Church facebook page.

PrayerList Members: June Luoma-Z, Jean Passint-S, Gail Kniska-SP, Dale Kangas-SP, Linda Fowler-S, Eila Kivi-Thomas-SP, Chris Bentley-S, Joan Wesenberg-S, Nancy Hill-S, Kris Bennetts-S, Diane Halverson-Z, Deb Haustein-S, all homebound members Family and Friends: Sarah Ceccon, Bob and John Alleva, Karen Neumann, Larry Nezworski, Robert Lintonen, Marlys Edwards Ahlstrand, Jan Eschbach, Greta Nasi, Jim Kangas, Jeff Chiapuzio, Lillian Pigg, Kenny Koosmann, Russell Saari, June West, Charlene Lintonen, Cathy Voyce, Jean Berding, Roger Cornetto, Jack Fowler, Lorraine Hansen, Theresa Koosmann, Liam Murphy, Evelyn Nelson, Gary Olkonen, Liz Peltier, Rob Rye, Steven Sacco, DeeDee Sawaski, Stevie Waukau, Dale Yurchak, Sandy Yurchak

Members of the military and their families: Justine Anderson, Einar Manki, Adam Miller, Nathan Stutz, Will Taylor, Nathan Warren

Bishop Katherine Finegan, Pastor Jim Duehring and the NGLS staff, Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton