Pentecost 22

November 10, 2019 Announcements ——————————————————————————————————–———-

WELCOME VISITORS! Zion’s Lay Ministry/Evangelism Board says a special welcome to you this morning and may you be fed spiritually during this time of worship.

Our Thanks to todays worship assistants 8:30 Ushers: Jim & Darlene Hulteen, Sunny Tilahun, Rebeka Alamayehu Greeters: Theresa Hagman Reader: Cathy Golv Musician: Phyllis Dalager Acolytes: Daniella Niebuhr, Layla Forsberg

10:30 Ushers: Richard & Sharon Jorde Tech Director: Mya Bregier Communion assistants: Dylan Hahn, Aliyah Alby, Madison Bregier Smoothies: Abby Flaagan ——————————————————————————————————–———

Our Prayers for healing to Dorothy Jury, Mitch Dicken Our Sympathy to LaDawn Olson whose sister, Carol Lambert passed away last week. BROADCASTS today are sponsored by Dick & Jan Haugen in memory of Loved Ones. ZION’S WEBSITE for November is sponsored by Wally Sparby in memory of Ione Sparby. REMINDER to those hospitalized to please notify Zion as the hospital does not inform us. BUSY BAGS for preschoolers are available from an usher at the back of the sanctuary. LISTENING DEVICES & LARGE PRINT worship folders & bulletins are available from an usher. PLEASE SIGN & PASS THE RED FRIENDSHIP PADS. Please do introduce your self to people you do not know. PREVIOUS SUNDAY BULLETINS are available outside the church office and Sunday announce-ments are also posted on our website. SUNDAY SERVICE RIDES Call/text Sarah Villanueva at 701-212-2637. THE HERALD is available online at Zion’s site or by mail. Please contact the church office if you would like to re-ceive it by mail. Extra copies are available on tables in the narthex or by the church office. ZION WORSHIP SERVICE ONLINE Sunday mornings you can listen to the 8:30AM service online. Go to: www.ziontrf.org. in the black banner click Listen Online, Click on the RED link to KTRF. PLEASE REMEMBER our staff and congregational leaders in your prayers. Ministers: Every Member of the Congregation Office Phone: 681-3296 Fax: 681-3048 John Golv, Senior Pastor 683-5181 jcgolv@mncable.net Alemayehu Tulu, Associate Pastor 681-1866 alezion@mncable.net Linda Hamrick, Office Manager ziontrf@mncable.net Madison Crane, Youth & Family Ministries rzyouthfam@gmail.com Sandy Knutson, Parish Nurse Tiffany Sterry & David Lee, Custodians -Join the Staff on Tuesdays at 10:30 AM & Fridays at 9:30 AM for coffee fellowship.

PARISH NURSE HOURS Mondays 3:30—4:30 PM

Most Americans are not getting enough vitamin D especially in the winter months when being sun deprived. This vitamin is important as it helps us absorb much needed calcium from food and maintain healthy immune and nerv-ous system. To get more vitamin D try eating fatty fish like tuna or salmon, buy vitamin D fortified foods such as milk or breakfast cereal. Ask your healthcare provider if vitamin D supplements such as D2 & D3 are needed.

Medicare open enrollment closes December 7. The Senior LinkAge Line is a free service to give you assistance from the Minnesota Board on Aging. They will be in Thief River Falls November 6th and 20th. Call to schedule an appointment at 1-800-333-2433.

An Onsite Defibrillator (AED) for use on someone with Sudden Cardiac Arrest continues to be available if needed/ It is located in the elevator alcove on the wall in the narthex. There is signage visible in the hall.

LWR QUILTING Please come and join us for our Lutheran World Relief Workshop the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Thursdays of the month from 1- 4pm. For more info call Sharon Bergerson 681-5445, or Carol Waswick 681-5907.

PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY Thursday mornings at 10:00 in the Fellowship Hall. If you don’t know how to knit or cro-chet, we will help you learn! For more information call Deb Holtan at 449-4645.

NOV. 12 WELCA MEETING Women of Zion will hold their monthly gathering on Tuesday, Nov. 12 at 10:00 a.m. This is our "Thank Offering" month. Responsibilities for November are: Program - Elizabeth; Hostess - Rebekah; Hospitality - Lydia; and Visitation - Anna at Oakland Park. All ladies are invited for refreshments, Bi-ble study and fellowship. The board will meet at 9:00 a.m.

BELL CHOIR IS LOOKING FOR MEMBERS for the 2019/2020 season. If you have played handbells in the past or would like to learn, please join us - all are welcome! Call/text Amber Meier 218-242-4741 for more information. Practices are held at 4:45 on Wednesdays. DORCAS CIRCLE will meet November 19th at 9:30 AM at Ruth Ostby’s Home. SARAH CIRCLE will meet November 20th at 1:30 PM in the church lounge. REBEKAH CIRCLE will meet November 21st at 1PM in the church lounge. 70+ TURKEY DINNER, November 24th at 5PM. Invitation have been sent. Please call the church office to register for this event. Take-outs and delivery available. If you are 70+ and did not receive an invite it may be that we do not have your birthdate in our records. You may still register by calling the church office at 681-3296. PIE & DESSERT AUCTION will be held Sunday, November 24th at 9:30 AM in the fellowship hall. If you have ques-tions regarding this event, please contact Kittie Cornell at 681-3449.

Stewardship

Attendance: Sunday, November 3: 222 Weekly offering/Simply Giving for week of Oct 28 - Nov 3: $14,769. Envelope/Simply Giving Income from January 1– Nov 3: $292,463. 2019 Budget $456,635. /$8,781.needed per week to meet expenses JAN-OCT average is $6,458. per week Direct Thrivent Choice Dollars® Eligible Thrivent Financial members: Show your appreci-ation for Zion Lutheran Church by directing Choice Dollars. The individual recommendations you make through Choice Dollars directions can make a profound impact.

BROADCAST SPONSORSHIP sign up is located on the wall next to the office door. Cost is $100 for entire broadcast; $50 for half. GIVEHUB KIOSK IS LOCATED BY THE STAIRS TO THE CHOIR LOFT For debit/credit card donations. If you would like kiosk contributions to show on your offering statement, please include your first and last name on the transaction.

VANCO electronic funds transfer forms are available in the church office and on the desk outside the office, for those interested in automated giving. Sign up is also available thru the link on zion’s website. OFFERING ENVELOPES If you currently do not receive offering envelopes with your contributor # on them, and would like to, please contact the church office. Note: Those who sign up for vanco giving do not receive boxed envelopes. WORSHIP CARDS are available in the pews. Use as needed to let the pastors or office know of any items/ concerns/ address /phone changes etc. Please leave in the offering plate or the office drop box.

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Give to the Max Day—November 14th

Early giving begins November 1st

Message from the Bishop:

“We of the Northwestern Minnesota Synod know who we are and who we are becoming. We are

a people so emboldened by the grace of God through Jesus Christ that we have been freed to be-

come communities wholly devoted to loving Jesus and loving our neighbor. This year’s GiveMN

Give to the Max Day, Nov. 14 is an opportunity to practice that love. If you think about why we

give, there are really only two reasons: we give to love God, and we give to love our neighbor.

It’s another way of saying that we give out of joy and gratitude, and we give because we want to

make life better for the people we are called to care for.”

Send checks payable to -Northwestern Minnesota Synod, with GiveMN-Synod in the memo to:

Northwestern Minnesota Synod

Concordia College—901 8th St. S

Moorhead, MN 56562

Noisy Offering for November: Thief River Falls Food Shelf

November K-5 Event—Ornament Making Sunday, November 24th, 1pm-3pm in the Patio Room

FLAPJACKS FOR FAITH—NOVEMBER 17TH - Youth & Parents

sign up sheet is on Madison’s office door. Earn funds for your IFA!

IFA -(Individual Family Accounts) students of any age can start adding funds to their account. These funds can be used for church sponsored events.

2020 God’s Creation Wall Calendars

2020 God’s creation Calendars are now available for $8.00. Cards/notepads available also. If you would like to sell these on Sunday mornings (to earn $ for your IFA) see Kami. Confirmation Supper Menu– 5:15 PM November 13th: Tacos November 20th: Tater Tot hotdish November 27—No Confirmation December 4: Macaroni & Cheese (includes pop/water, fruit or vege, and dessert $4.00) November Confirmation Classes– 6 PM November 13th: Servant Event November 20th: Large and Small Group November 27th— Thanksgiving Eve Worship at Zion. Students are encouraged to attend. December 4th: Large and Small Group All Middle School Students- You are invited to join us every Sunday up in the Youth Room at 9:30 am. We will have a fun time of fellowship as we grow in our love and learn about Jesus!

—————————————————————————————— MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH GATHERING at Luther Crest, Alexandria

Saturday, November 23 – Sunday, November 24

Cost: $145 IFA funds can be used

Registration forms available on the bulletin board by Madison’s office.

Registrations due Monday, November 11th at 4PM

Questions? Contact Madison Crane, Director of Youth & Family Ministry

email: rzyouthfam@gmail.com

COMMUNITY/AREA EVENTS

Today—FRENCH TOAST BREAKFAST Sunday, November 10th at the Eagles, TRF. 9AM –1PM French toast, sausage, juice & coffee. served by Falls Delivered Meals to benefit the Meals on Wheels program. Free will donation.

“MORNING OUT” LSS CAREGIVER SUPPORT- DAY RESPITE at Zion Lutheran Church. Every Thursday from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. This service provides a safe enjoyable environment for your loved one (age 60+) so you are able to rest, shop, take care of health needs, or run errands. Par-ticipants will enjoy activities in a safe surrounding. For more information or to enroll contact Julie Praska-Moser at 218-686-6228

LSS CAREGIVERS SUPPORT - DISCUSSION is held at Zion the 2nd Thursday of each month at 10AM. Next meeting is November 14th. For more information contact Julie at 218-686-6228 STAY ACTIVE AND INDEPENDENT FOR LIFE (SAIL) Offered by the Retired and Senior Vol-unteer Program (RSVP) This is a FREE class for seniors. You will improve balance, feel stronger, re-main independent, & have more energy. This is a 1 hour class 2x per week. You can stand or sit, weights are provided at no cost. Registration is required. Contact Tammy or Jennifer at RSVP or the RRV at 218-281-8289 to sign up. HOSPICE OF THE RED RIVER VALLEY welcomes individuals to join its volunteer team as companionship volunteers. Hospice provides a flexible schedule. To apply, go to www.hrrv.org/volunteer or contact Nikki Dukart at 701-740-0370 or ndukart@hrrv.org. GROCERIES TO GO Do you need help getting your groceries? Call RSVP at 218-281-8288 or 800-862-6466 to discuss your needs or to volunteer to help people with this need.

RSVP HANDY MAN SERVICE Trained volunteers enable seniors to maintain their independence and safety by providing minor home maintenance repairs such as replace batteries, lightbulbs, install grab bars or smoke detectors, weatherization projects, etc. with no charge. Materials or supplies are paid for by the client, scholarships are available for those in need. Call RSVP at 218-281-8288.

HERITAGE COMMUNITY CENTER first Monday of the Month fundraiser supper, 5-6 PM. Min-imum donation $7; proceeds to running the Center. Open to all ages.

TAB COLLECTION Leave tabs for the Ronald McDonald House in Fargo on the table outside the church office. Thank you for sharing.

It's that time of year again! Operation Christmas Child is in full swing! I would like to encour-

age everyone to help fill at least one box, or if you would like to donate items you can do that

also. There are drop off boxes throughout the church for your items. Money donations are

also welcomed to help with shipping cost or we can use the money to buy items to fill more

boxes. A small shoebox can have a big impact. What goes into the box is fun, but what

comes out of it is eternal. Be a part of changing lives through the power of a simple gift.

Gift Suggestions:

TOYS or a “WOW” item: Include items that children will immediately embrace such as dolls, toy cars, stuffed ani-

mals, kazoos, harmonicas, yo-yos, jump ropes, balls, toys that light up and make noise (with extra batteries), etc.

SCHOOL SUPPLIES: pens, pencils and sharpeners, crayons, markers, notebooks, paper, solar calculators, color-

ing and picture books, etc.

PERSONAL CARE ITEMS: toothbrushes, bar soap, combs, washcloths, adhesive bandages (Colorful ones can

help a child be more willing to wear a bandage.) Do not include liquid antibiotic ointment.) , Reusable plastic con-

tainers: cup, water bottle, plate, bowl, (Consider filling an empty container with non-liquid items such as hair bows,

bracelets, sunglasses, or washcloths to maximize the space.) blanket, non liquid lip balm, nail clipper & file, etc.

CLOTHING & ACCESSORIES: t-shirts, socks, hats, sunglasses, hair clips, jewelry, watches, flashlights (with extra

batteries), etc.

CRAFTS & ACTIVITIES: Puzzles, Binoculars, Compass, Chalkboard and chalk, Sewing kit, fabric (1-2 yards), and

ribbon,. Laminated decorative pictures with looped ribbon attached as a picture hanger, Gardening kit with gloves

and trowel hand tool (Do not include gardening seeds.), Playing cards, Skipping rope/Jump rope

A PERSONAL NOTE: You may enclose a note to the child and a photo of yourself or your family. If you include

your name and address, the child may be able to write back.

DO NOT INCLUDE: Candy; toothpaste; gum; used or damaged items; war-related items such as toy guns,

knives, or military figures; chocolate or food; seeds; fruit rolls or other fruit snacks; drink mixes (powdered

or liquid); liquids or lotions; medications or vitamins; breakable items such as snow globes or glass con-

tainers; aerosol cans.

Oct 20th: Personal Care & Clothing Items Oct. 27th: Toys & "Wow" Item Nov 3rd: School supplies Nov 10th: Crafts & Activities

PLEASE RETURN BOXES BY NOVEMBER 18TH TO BE PACKED FOR SHIPPING.

Opportunities for the Week

Today, November 10: 8:30 Zion Worship /Cable 3 BC’s 9:30 Coffee Fellowship Education hour December Sharing Servants meet 10:00 Holy Communion Worship at Silver Creek 10:30 New Traditions Worship

Monday, November 11: 9 SAIL Exercise Group 3:30- 4:30 Parish Nurse Hours Tuesday, November 12: 9 WELCA Executive Board 9:30 Staff meeting 10 Women of Zion 10:30 Coffee with staff Noon Pastors text study 5:15 Christian Ed board

Wednesday, November 13: 9 SAIL Exercise Group 4:45 Handbell practice 5:15 Confirmation supper 6 Confirmation classes 6 God’s Joy Choir 6:45 Senior Choir

Thursday, November 14: 9 SAIL Exercise Group 9-1 LSS Group Respite Care 10 LSS Caregivers Discussion 10 Prayer Shawl ministry 1 Quilting/ LWR Workshop 4:30 Falls Delivered Meals mtg. Friday, November 15: 7 Men’s Breakfast/Biff’s 9 SAIL Exercise Group 9:30 Coffee with Staff 2 Valley Home Next Sunday, November 17: 8:30 Zion HC Worship with Pastor Bob Dahlen /Cable 3 BC’s 9:30 Flapjacks for Faith Education hour 10:00 Silver Creek Worship with Pastor Mark Helgeland 10:30 New Traditions Worship/baptism 11:30 fellowship hall reserved 6-8PM—Middle School Movie Night

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