SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT
“Everyone thinks of
changing the world, but no one thinks of changing
himself.” – Leo Tolstoy
A VOTERS'
MEETING will be held this Sunday, April 19, at 9:00am in
Ministry Room A.
1ST QUARTER STATEMENTS are available on the narthex
table.
NO TREASURE SEEKER TIME this Sunday, April 19. Classes
resume next Sunday, April 26.
REMINDER – Confirmation Families: Fees and the green
Confirmation Form are due in the church office by
Friday, April 24.
The Penny Drive is back!! Do you have pennies (or any
other coins) taking up space at your house? Bring them
to the church. The Penny Donation Jar will be in the
church office starting Monday, April 20. Monies
collected will be used to update and remodel the school
bathrooms as part of the Foundations For the Future
campaign. If you have a heavy container of coins and
need help getting them to the church, call the office
(894-2611) and someone will be glad to assist you.
Musical Opportunity: Zion’s "Summer Ensemble" is seeking
musicians interested in getting together to work on some
Praise and Worship music for some summer services. If
you’re interested, contact Becky Morgan (893-9044) or
Claire Morgan (928-6294). High school and college
students: We're especially looking for you!
SCHOOL NEWS…
Preschool/Kindergarten Roundup for the 2009-2010 school
year will be Tuesday, April 28, at 6:30pm. Join the
Luau. Children are invited to attend with their parents.
Enrollment packets and information about the programs
will be distributed at this time. We will meet in the
school dining room.
Achievement Testing will be conducted Tuesday, April 21,
through Thursday, April 30.
"Chat With the Principal" – On Monday, April 27, at
8:10am or 6:30pm, Miss LaRocque will be in the Music
Room to answer any questions you may have.
Re-enrollment packages for next school year have been
sent home with students. To receive the lowest rate,
fees must be paid by
May 1. Contact the school (893-5793) if you have any
questions.
Continue saving:
Pop can tabs for the Ronald McDonald House in Ann Arbor.
Campbell Soup Products UPCs – send the entire label
(we'll trim it)
General Mills Boxtops – don't cut the expiration date
off!
Aunt Millie's Bread UPCs – found on bottom of bread bags
Scrip:
New Kroger Program: Effective May 1, Kroger will launch
a new Community Rewards Program. To participate, you
will no longer use the reloadable Kroger card – simply
use your Kroger Plus Card. However, you must register
your Kroger Plus Card (you'll find your card number on
the back) at www.KrogerCommunityRewards.com and follow
"New Customer Sign Up" instructions. Zion's Non-Profit
Organization (NPO) number is 83383. Please sign up so
Zion can take advantage of this opportunity. Have
questions or need more info? Call Gail Klemm (686-2469).
Scrip Orders due on Monday, April 20; delivery on
Friday, April 24. Select cards are also available in the
church office during the week. For Scrip information,
call Kim Weiss (892-5708) or Rebecca Kaiser (662-7149)
HEAD TO HEART: What you cannot see: The third person of
the Trinity is the Holy Spirit. Like the wind, the Holy
Spirit cannot be seen, but we can see the evidence of
its work. When people come to faith in Jesus, the Holy
Spirit has been working. When a child of God stands up
against the persecution of the world, the Holy Spirit
has been at work. When we are motivated to come to
worship, the Holy Spirit has been at work. Join us this
Tuesday, April 21, at 6:30pm in Ministry Room A as we
consider the work of the Holy Spirit. Remember, your
attendance is also evidence that the Holy Spirit is
working among us.
A Thought for Parents: Want happy kids? Nurture their
spirituality. Researchers found that spirituality is a
major factor in whether or not kids are happy.
Researchers measuring the happiness levels of 9- to
12-year-olds discovered that spirituality accounted for
many children's sense of happiness. They also found that
spirituality had a bigger factor on happiness in
children than it did for adults (USA Today, March 26,
2008). Taken from: Youth Ministry E-Bulletin April 2009
LAWN MOWERS (Men and Women) are needed to help keep
Zion's grounds looking tidy this year. Depending on how
many volunteers we have, mowers work approximately one
weekend a month. For more information or to volunteer,
call the church office (894-2611) or Gerhard Klemm
(686-2469).
LWML NEWS…
LWML Spring Rally: Saturday, April 25, at Trinity-St.
James (Munger). Cost is $5.00; registration begins at
8:45am. Contact Paulette Allwardt (686-4273) for more
information.
LWML'S Confirmand & Prayer Partner Revealing will be
held on Sunday, April 26, at 6:30pm in the school dining
room. Bring your family and come meet the person that
has been praying for you throughout your confirmation
journey. Mrs. Gail Stallings will enlighten us with her
mission presentation. Refreshments will also be served.
To RSVP, contact Sondra Yantz (686-8448).
Mite boxes and April calendars are in the office
hallway.
COUPLES CLUB will be going out to dinner on Saturday,
April 25, at 6:30pm and then having dessert at the Lisk
house. To find out where and to RSVP, call Laura
(686-3996). All couples are welcome.
THRIVENT GIVING PLUS PROGRAM…Within a calendar year,
Thrivent full-benefit members can contribute up to $600
(which will give us up to $300 in matching funds from
Thrivent). Forms are available in the church office.
FOOD Pantry NEEDS: Thank you for your generous donations
throughout the year. Keep watching for specials at the
grocery store – we can always use staple items to
restock the Food Pantry. Needs this week include pancake
syrup.
UPCOMING AREA EVENTS
Pig Roast Benefit Fundraiser – St. Paul (Frankenlust) -
Sunday, April 19, 11:00am-4:00pm. Cost is $8 per person.
Proceeds will benefit Tammy Verity who is struggling
with health issues.
Organ Recital by Maurice Clerc – St. Lorenz
(Frankenmuth) – Thursday, April 23, at 7:30pm. Freewill
offering will be gathered.
Mexican Buffet – Trinity-St. James (Munger) – Friday,
May 1, 4:00-7:00pm. Cost is $8 for adults; takeouts
available.
"I would sincerely like to thank everyone for making my
30th anniversary in the teaching ministry so special. It
is such an honor to be able to serve the Lord here at
Zion. Thank you so much." Jan LaRocque
ALTAR FLOWERS are placed by Nancy Bailey in memory of
her sister, Amy Brown, on the anniversary of her birth
(April 19).
Acknowledgments, GIFTS, And MEMORIALS
In memory of Hannah Rider, from family and friends…$360
to the General Fund and $10 to Foundations For the
Future.
In memory of William Pichiotino, from family and
friends…$45 to the General Fund.
Text Box: THRIVENT GIVINGPLUS PROGRAM (In 2008, 99
individuals participated; $25,108.50 in Matching Funds)
WEEK #16 - Totals for 2009: GivingPlus Contributions
$12,706.00 ($650 this week) Matching Funds Amount
6,353.00 TOTAL $ 19,059.00 38 Thrivent members have
participated in 2009
Financial Information
2009 General Fund Deficit through
2/28/09............................. $53,000
Line of Credit
Balance..........................................................
$50,000
Needed weekly in offerings to meet budget (not including
income from tuition and Thrivent GivingPlus matching
funds) ........... $14,050
LAST WEEKEND'S ATTENDANCE
Maundy Thursday
(Wed/Thurs)................................. 159
Good
Friday............................................................
241
Easter
(Sat/Sun)......................................................
919
"WHO AM I?"
Guess this week's Bible figure: After the women, I was
the first to see the empty tomb. I saw the empty strips
of cloth that Jesus was wrapped in and saw the cloth
that had covered His head lying folded all by itself.
Though I often acted or spoke before thinking, Jesus
still allowed me to serve Him and see amazing things.
Who am I?
LAST WEEK'S ANSWER: The centurion. (Luke 23:47)
