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Zion noiZ
The Newsletter of Zion Lutheran Church
Piedmont, California
February 2015
Pastor Paul writes…
“Here we have no lasting city, but we seek the city
that is to come!” (Hebrews 13:14)
Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, February 18th
and this Lenten season we will consider the eternal
truths that guide our pilgrimage toward eternity.
The short First Epistle of Peter, only 105 verses, is rich with guidance
and encouragement for living in a post-church and increasingly secular
society.
Five times Peter tells the scattered congregations of Asia Minor that they
are called by God and it’s these passages that serve as the starting point
for our midweek Lenten services. The overall theme of our Lenten series
is “Calling Us Home” based on 1 Peter.
Zion will again be joining in a “round-robin” of circuit churches
and pastors. Each congregation will keep their regular schedule of
Lenten suppers and services and the preachers will rotate among the
participating churches each Wednesday in Lent.
Wednesday evening Lenten services at Zion will begin at 7:00 p.m.,
commencing on Ash Wednesday, February 18th and running for six
consecutive Wednesdays, concluding on Wednesday, March 25th.
There will not be a dinner on Ash Wednesday, but on the remaining five
Wednesdays there will be a soup
and salad dinner preceding the
service at 6:00 p.m. in the Garden
Room. Please see the sign up sheets
in the narthex to sign up to bring
items.
See you in church, Pastor Paul
Weekly Worship
Sundays
8:30 am Traditional Worship
9:45 am Sunday School
4 year old through
6th grade
10:00 am Youth Bible Class
and Adult Bible Class
11:00 am Informal Worship
Wednesdays
10:00 am Bible Class
5201 Park Blvd • Piedmont, CA 94611 • ph: 510-530-4213 • fax: 510-530-2635
[email protected] • www.zionlutheran.net
Reaching UP Opportunities
Adults
Bible Class I - Sundays
Bible Class I led by Pastor Paul is
studying the Gospel of John. All
are welcome at 10:00 a.m. Sundays
in the 8th grade classroom!
Bible Class II - Sundays
Bible Class II is studying the Book
of Exodus on Sunday mornings at
10:00am in the conference Room.
The Book of Exodus is the second
Book of the Bible which is part of
the “Pentateuch”. Exodus records
the Lord’s miraculous deliverance
of his people from their Egyptian
oppressors and is a wonderful
presentation on the Doctrine of the
Trinity.
We encourage you to come join
us.
Contemporary
Worship
If you haven’t been to the
Contemporary Service yet, stop by
some Sunday and give it a try. The
music varies from week to week and
Rob Apger, our song leader keeps
it lively. His oldest son, Elijah, has
even joined him from time to time
to add some rhythms and extra
vocals to the songs.
Of course, we still hear the Word
and have the wonderful message
brought to us, by Pastor Paul.
We are still in transition. Please
feel free to put comments in the
Comment’s Box.
Come join us on Sunday, where
no church experience is necessary.
Sunday School
At the sound of the bell
(9:45AM), all children PreKindergarten through 6th grade
gather in the church for the
opening time. During opening,
students are recognized for special
achievements, birthdays, and other
milestones in their life. After
opening the students will move to a
classroom for a combine age lesson.
Who wants to be the bell ringer?
Ask Mr Harger.
Kid’s Church During
Contemporary Service!
Kid’s Church continues to meet
during the contemporary service.
This is a time to praise God in our
own way through songs, Bible story,
dance, crafts, and more.
New songs, videos and activities
have just arrived! Come join the
fun any time!
Wednesday
Morning Bible Class
Junior and Senior
Youth Bible Class
We meet each Sunday morning
to share with each other, to laugh
together, to support one another, to
pray with and for each other, and to
study God’s Word.
Come join us at 10:00 am in the
youth room as we grow in our faith
and join with the “great cloud of
witnesses” that have gone before us.
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Midweek Bible Class meets at
10:00 a.m. every Wednesday. In
order to accommodate our growing
class, we now meet in the Garden
Room. We are studying the Old
Testament book of Isaiah and we
will complete our study of this
magnificent book before we break
for the summer in June. Our study
is open to everyone and we have
lively discussion among participants of all ages. Will you join us?
The first Wednesday of each
month we celebrate Holy Communion at the end of class and the
last Wednesday of each month we
watch a Christian video, followed
by lunch together at a nearby
restaurant. Coffee and treats are
provided at every class!
Zion noiZ, contains the information we want to make noise about, to celebrate, to invite others, to tell the
world. Notice the way that it is capitalized, as if a reflection, this reminds us that we are a reflection of Zion: what
we do and how we conduct ourselves all reflect upon Zion.
LET’S GO OUT AND MAKE SOME NOIZ FOR ZION!
Junior and Senior High Youth
Walk by Faith - that was the theme of the Confirmation retreat at Mt. Cross
on January 9-11. We had a wonderful time studying Hebrews 11, that great
chapter of the heroes of faith in the Bible. Five of the confirmands and Mr.
Harger were able to attend and besides studying God’s word, there were many
activities to be done, the high ropes course was a hit with us, archery, and arts
and crafts were also fun. One of the greatest parts of the trip was making new
friends and learning that we all can help and support each other. The study
concluded with Hebrews 12:1, “Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great
a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so
closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us.” We all are
part of the cloud of witnesses and others may be looking to us as the example set forth by God for them.
Sadly, the youth did not go skiing in January, due to the unavailability of the youth and the somewhat poor
conditions of the ski resorts again this year. It has been warm up in Tahoe and the snow doesn’t like that, we will
try again next year.
Thank you to everyone who supported or last E-waste event, while not our best ever it turned out to be a good
event. Fun and fellowship was had by those who helped unload and sort all
of the electronics. You would be amazed by what people still have.
Once again your help is needed at the Super Bowl Party as we serve
stadium food and charge stadium like prices to raise money for our
National Youth Gathering trip.
Did you
In March, we will be going to dinner and a movie as a fun night out
submit your photo? Many of you
together.
have submitted a photo and wow
Upcoming Events:
do we look good! If you did not
Sunday, February 1 ~ Super Bowl Party
receive an email asking you to
Saturday, March 14 ~ Dinner and a Movie
submit a photo, please email the
July 2016 ~ National Youth Gathering in New Orleans “In Christ Alone”
church office so we can correct
our email list and include you.
The directory is now available
on-line from your desktop
or laptop, not just on mobile
devices. Simply click on link
on our website or go to https://
members.instantchurchdirectory.
com/ and create a login now. For
your mobile device, download
Instant Church Directory from
your app store and login in
with your email on file with
the church office. If your email
is not recognized,please email
[email protected]
so your email information can be
updated. This is a safe and secure
system.
Print copies will be made
available upon request once we
have most of the family pictures .
Pictures for
New Online
Directory
Movie Night: Alone Yet Not Alone
Saturday, February 28th 6:30 pm
ALONE YET NOT ALONE is based on an inspiring true story
taken from a novel of the same name written by Tracy Leininger
Craven and depicts a family at a critical juncture in America’s history.
Fleeing religious persecution in Germany, the Leininger family
seeks a new start in uncharted country - America. It is the mid-1700s
and British and French forces are struggling for control over the
abundant resources of this new territory.
Despite the escalating tension mounting around them, the
Leiningers give thanks and praise for the sparkling streams and
majestic forests around Penns Creek and above all, their freedom
to worship. Carving out a homestead can be arduous work, but
the Leiningers labor joyfully. After all, what the land will not
yield, the cherished family Bible would, providing the everlasting
nourishment of God’s promise.
Then the unthinkable: In a terrifying raid, Delaware warriors kidnap the two young Leininger
daughters and attempt to indoctrinate them into native culture. Through their ordeal they never lose
hope and “their faith becomes their freedom”.
Rated: PG-13 Run Time: 1 hours 43 minutes.
Invite your family and friends to join us.
As always FREE popcorn and Fresh Squeezed Lemonade!
Thank You
“I thank my God upon every
remembrance of you…”
Philippians 1:3 The family of
Marian Zutz wishes to thank
everyone for every prayer,
card, thought, word, deed, and
expression of kindness over the
past seven months as well as now
at the time of her passing. It is
deeply appreciated.
Greeters
Greeters are still needed for
both services as regular or backup.
All you need is a smile and “Glad
to have you worshiping with us.”
This can and
does make a
stranger or even
a member feel
welcome and at
home.
Happy Birth Day Zion!
It was on February 19, 1882
when our founders officially created
and began Zion Lutheran Church
in Oakland CA. We are 133 years
young .
Ladies Aid
Ladies Aid has a variety of jams
and walnuts for sale plus other
items you may have seen at our last
boutique. If interested, please see
Nancy Keep or Charlotte between
services. Walnut meats can be
refrigerated or frozen. Our walnuts
are $6.00 for a one-pound bag or
two bags for $11.00.
Our next boutique is just around
the corner on July 26th. Don’t
laugh and say it’s too soon to
advertise – January 2015 has just
flown by.
Ladies Aid meets the last
Wednesday of each month after
Midweek Bible Study.
“PASTOR PAUL’S
PONDERINGS”
Have you found Pastor on
Facebook yet? If not, become a
“friend” and follow Pastor simply
by going to our Zion homepage and
clicking on the link right below the
Facebook symbol on the right-hand
side. This will allow you to follow
Pastor’s daily ponderings about life
and ministry at Zion. Through his
ponderings, he strives to encourage
us and to promote Zion with the
joy of God’s promises and the
stories of God’s love in action at
Zion!
Reaching Out To Others
Stamps
Pillow Case
Dresses
It’s that time of year again! Start
looking for pillow cases (new
or gently used) to be made into
dresses for girls in developing
nations. Place the pillow cases in
the basket in the narthex.
Do you sew? Also look for the box
of kits in the basket. Everything is
in the kit to make a cute dress. Let’s
get started and make this project a
huge success.
Reaching In and
Out
You can Reach In and Out every
week by being an unofficial
greeter. It’s really easy, just three
steps. First, pray before you get
out of your car on Sunday morning that the Holy Spirit would
guide your words and actions in
love of Lord. Second, pray that
all who worship with you that
day may be strengthened in their
faith in Jesus Christ. Third, go up
to someone you haven’t talked
to, smile and introduce yourself.
You will make a new friend and
that helps make Zion a friendly
place and a friendly church is a
church that will grow.
More hints on ways we can reach
out coming soon.
Just a reminder, January through
March are our months for canceled
stamps for veterans. Hope you are
bringing them to the Stamp Box in
the Narthex. Betty Galambos has
volunteered to trim off all excess
paper so please just bring them in.
The stamps are used in therapy in
veterans’ hospitals for Jewish Veterans of American Wars. Our trash is
their treasure!
Montclair
Farmers’ Market
In a continuing effort to let
the community know what is
happening at Zion. Several times
a month members of Zion spend
part or all of Sunday morning at the
Montclair Farmers’ Market. This
time provides the opportunity to
just visit with people and encourage
them to attend one of the many
events that take place at Zion.
Arne Brillinger, Peter Katzman,
and Barb Van Fossen have been
regular participants sharing Zion
with the people they meet. Fliers
are handed out with worship
opportunities and happenings at
Zion. In January the fliers, included
information about the CORE
classes and Movie Night, as well as
the spring retreat.
More faces are needed to have a
presence each week at the Farmers’
Market. Contact Barb Van Fossen
to step out of your comfort zone
and meet the people where they
are at (the Farmers’ Market) any
Sunday you can.
We are asking for used eyeglasses
and hearing aids for the Lion’s Club.
There is a container in the Narthex
for them.
Food Collection Bins
Zion showed its love once again
this past holiday season with our
generous gifts of food. But now
that the holidays are over the need
for food at the food pantries still
exists and may even be greater.
Many people were helped over
the holiday and the food banks
are running low. Please continue
to share the blessing the Lord has
given to you by keeping our food
bins overflowing.
ZION’S VIDEO LIBRARY
A new feature for Zion members to enjoy at
Zion—A Video Library will be in one of the new
cubbies under the bulletin board in the Narthex! All
the old VHS movies will be eliminated, so anyone
wanting to take one home, please have a look (in
the Garden Room behind the curtain!) & enjoy!
What’s left we’ll recycle! All the new DVDs will
be family friendly, inspirational, educational,
or entertaining! NOW, if you happen to have
some DVDs at home, that fit that category &
would like to contribute them to the library, feel
free to donate them!! Each video will have a ‘Zion Video Library’ label
on the DVD and on the case to remind you to return them back to
Zion. There will be a 3-ring binder where you will PLEASE put the
date, your name, your phone #, the date you returned it, and even a
space to critic the movie (for others info)!! Some cases have 2 or 3
DVDs in them, if there are sequels! Please enjoy, and remember to be
responsible to return them!! Any suggestions are certainly welcome!!
LENTEN SOUP & SALAD DINNERS
Plan now to join us for the Soup and Salad Dinner
before each Lenten Midweek Service (except Ash
Wednesday) beginning February 25th at 6:00 p.m.
in the Garden Room. Please see the sign up sheets
in the narthex to sign up to bring items. Mark
your calendars so that you don’t miss the great
food and fellowship before worship!
DAY ADVENTURERS
TRIP
On Thursday, February 12th our
Zion “Day Adventurers” will take a
guided tour of the exquisite Nourot
Glass Studio in Benicia. The studio
began in 1973 when Michael
Nourot returned from Murano,
Italy. What sets Nourot Studio
apart is that their glass is melted
from original formulas, exclusively
used for over 35 years. Because
they do not purchase manufactured
“batch” to melt, their glass creations
are known for their breadth of
color and original designs in hand
blown glass.
On our tour, the techniques of
glassmaking will be explained and
demonstrated. We will visit the
furnace room, the blow shop, the
grinding room, and the finishing
and packing room. Afterwards we
will have time to explore the gallery
and make purchases.
You will be delighted to hear
that there is no charge for the tour!
That means you can apply those
savings toward a souvenir for
yourself or a gift for that special
someone.
Bunco Night
Looking for a place to send your kids or grandkids for a week this
summer? Look no further! Send them to beautiful Mt. Cross, nestled
in the redwoods of the Santa Cruz mountains. There are programs for
children from entering 3rd grade up through high school. You can sleep in
the redwoods and go to the beach, many different programs available and
all centered on God’s word. This year’s theme is “Love the Lord your God
with all your heart, all your soul, and all your might.” Deuteronomy 6:5
Check out the display in the narthex and consider what are your
children or grandchildren learning at camp. Where do you want to send
them? Mt. Cross offers a wide variety of camp experiences and activities,
such as hiking, swimming, archery, arts and crafts, creek walking, low
ropes course, high ropes course, beach trips, Bible encounter, and of
course what would camp be without campfires.
Registration is now open at www.mtcross.org or pick up a brochure in
the narthex.
Another fun filled evening
at LWML’s BUNCO night!! It’s
Friday, February 20th, at 6 9:00 PM in the Garden Room.
Hearty appetizers & desserts
will be provided & door prizes
at the end of BUNCO!! There’s
a $10 fee for the evening which
will cover expenses for LWML’s
many projects through the year Dress-A-Girl expenses & mailing,
Shredding Truck, & some Care
Package mailing, etc. Come &
help entertain each other!!
The Many Faces of Zion
Opportunities to Serve at Zion
February
2015
Sunday, February 1st
8:30 a.m.
Communion + Choir
Crucifer:
Ms. Lisa Cameron
Acolyte:
Ms. Diana Katzman
Acolyte:
Ms. Ashlyn Norris
11:00 a.m.
Acolyte:
Ms. Payton Johnson
Sunday, February 8th
8:30 a.m.
Communion +
Choir
Crucifer:
Mr. Louis Busch
Acolyte:
Mr. Robert Busch
Acolyte:
Mr. John WIndle
11:00 a.m.
Acolyte:
Ms. Ella Nelson
Sunday, February 15th
8:30 a.m.
Communion +
Choir
Crucifer:
Ms. Tasha Harger
Acolyte:
Ms. Diana Katzman
Acolyte:
Ms. Jewel Turner
11:00 a.m.
Acolyte:
Ms. Raquel Butner
Ash Wednesday, February 18th
7:00 p.m. Communion
Acolyte:
Mr. Henry Windle
Acolyte:
Ms. John Windle
Sunday, February 22nd
8:30 a.m.
Communion +
Choir
Crucifer:
Ms. Bridget Croke
Acolyte:
Ms. Kristina Randrup
Acolyte:
Mr. Henry Windle
11:00 a.m.
Communion
Acolyte:
Mr. Roger Levaux
Wednesday, February 25th
7:00 p.m.
Acolyte:
Ms. John Windle
,
February 1st:
Mike Dal Ferro,
David Haskins,
Tim Hebel,
Roger Holt
February 8th:
Herb Gardner,
Kelly Greenan
Juno Ann Krohn,
Brad Nordstrom
February 15th:
Bob Bishop,
Ken Easley
Roger Holt,
Dave Pratt
February 22nd:
George Berge,
Heesoo Bushnell
Harriett Harris,
Keith Katzman
February 1st
Sharon Murphy
February 8th
Nancy Keep
February 15th
Diana Katzman
February 22nd
Judy Schaff
Sunday,February 1st
8:30 a.m
Mr. Paul Johnson
Sunday, February 8th
8:30 a.m.
Mr. Keith Katzman
Mr. Cliff Cooper
Sunday, February 15th
8:30 a.m.
Mr. Steve Bush & Mr. Dave Nemy
Sunday, February 22nd
8:30 a.m.
Mr. Woody McWhorter
Mr. Brian Walsh
11:00 a.m
Mr. Hugh Levaux
Sunday, March 1st
8:30 a.m.
Mr. Steve Harger
Mr. Keith Katzman
Sunday, March 8th
8:30 a.m.
Mr. Cliff Cooper
Mr. Paul Johnson
Sunday, March 15th
8:30 a.m.
Mr. Woody McWhorter
Mr. Dave Nemy
Sunday, March 22nd
8:30 a.m.
Mr. Steve Busch & Mr. Brian Walsh
11:00 a.m.
Mr. Paul Johnson
Sunday, March 29th
Palm Sunday/Confirmation
Both services Traditional
8:30 a.m
Mr. Keith Katzman
Mr. Hugh Levaux
11:00 a.m.
Mr. Steve Harger & Mr. Jonathan Schaff
Opportunities to Serve at Zion
Coffee Hour
February 1st
Spiritual Life Committee
February 8th
LWML
February 15th
Youth Group
February 22nd
Choir
Sunday,February 1st
8:30a.m.
Mrs. Heesoo Bushnell
Sunday, February 8th
8:30 a.m.
Mrs. Barbara Van Fossen
11:00 a.m.
Mrs. Marisa Reom
Sunday, February 15th
8:30 a.m.
Mrs. Georgette Pratt
February 1st: Mary Lou
Weggeman
February 8th: Juno-Ann Krohn
February 15th: Open
February
Bunnie Moeller
and
Ramona Vogt
Informal Worship
Set Up
February 1st
George and Barb Van Fossen
Sunday, February 22nd
February 4th
8:30 a.m.
Sharon Murphy and Ms. Charlotte Calliott
DeJuana Aldrich
11:00 a.m.
February
15th
Brad & Betty Bredemann, Hugh and Kim Levaux
Kai & Duke
February 22nd
Dan and Jan Matthews
New Greeters are always wel- come. Let Pastor know if you would
like to be a greeter.
Church Humor
What are the pictures?
February 22nd: Lent - No
flowers
A young lad was visiting a church for the first time, checking all
the announcements and posters along the walls.
Candle: Juno-Ann Krohn
Cost: Flowers-$45
Eternal Candle-$30.
When he came to a group of pictures of men in uniform, he
asked a nearby usher, “Who are all those men in the pictures?”
If you would like a special message or dedication in the Sunday
announcements for the Sunday
that you have signed up for, please
let the church office know.
The usher replied, “Why, those are our boys who died in the
service”.
Dumbfounded, the youngster asked, “Was that the early service
or the late service?”
OFFICE CLOSED
8:00 pm AA - GR
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10:00 am Bible Class
7:00 pm Choir
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9:00 am Day
Adventurers
7:30 pm AA - GR
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7:00 pm LWML -CR
7:30 pm AA - GR
THURSDAY
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7:30 pm AA - GR
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ZIONLUTHERAN.NET
February 1~ Super Bowl Party
February 18 ~ Ash Wednesday and Lenten Services begin
February 25 ~ Lenten Service Soup and Salad Suppers begin
February 28~ Love: Inside and Out Spring Retreat
March 4 ~ Lenten Service
March 8 ~ Daylight Savings Time Begins
March 11 ~ Lenten Service
March 18 ~ Lenten Service
March 24 ~ Lenten Service
March 28 ~ Confirmation Questioning
March 29 ~ Palm Sunday / Confirmation Sunday
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6:00 pm BUNCO
Night
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FRIDAY
NEWSLETTER
ARTICLES DUE
UPCOMING EVENTS
7:30 pm AA - GR
10:00 am Bible Class
6:00 pm Girl Scouts
and lunch at
7:00 pm Confirmation
Fenton’s
8:00 pm AA - GR
6:00 pm Soup & Salad
Supper
7:00 pm Lenten Service
7:45 pm Choir
7:00 pm Confirmation 6:30 pm Guide Dogs
8:00 pm AA - GR
7:00 pm
Ash Wednesday
Service
8:00 pm Choir
17 10:00 am Bible Class
18 7:00 pm Blue Star 19
Moms
10
6:00 pm Girl Scouts
7:00 pm Christian
Concerns
7:00 pm Worship
Committee
7:00 pm Confirmation
8:00 pm AA - GR
3
WEDNESDAY
10:00 am
10:00 am Bible
Congregational
Class with Holy
Life Committee
Communion
7:00 pm Confirmation 6:30 pm Guide Dogs
8:00 pm AA - GR
7:00 pm Choir
TUESDAY
Zion Lutheran Church
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8:30 am Worship with Communion & Choir 22
8:00 pm AA - GR
9:45 am Sunday School
10:00 am Bible Classes
11:00 am Informal Worship with Communion &
Kid’s Church
8:30 am Worship with Communion & Choir 15
9:45 am Sunday School
10:00 am Bible Classes
11:00 am Informal Worship & Kid’s Church
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8:00 pm AA - GR
8
8:30 am Worship with Communion & Choir
9:45 am Sunday School
10:00 am Bible Classes
11:00 am Informal Worship & Kid’s Church
2
6:30 pm Property
Committee -CR
8:00 pm AA - GR
MONDAY
8:30 am Worship with Communion 1
& Choir
9:45 am Sunday School
10:00 am Bible Classes
11:00 am Informal Worship & Kid’s Church
3:00 pm Super Bowl Party
SUNDAY
February 2015
Zion Lutheran Church
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