Zion Lutheran Church BOLDLY BUILDIN7 ZION’S MISSION March 17 A.D. 2019
IN OUR PRAYERS: OUR PARISHIONERS, ESPECIALLY Gary Wesson, Harriett Doepel, Sara Frerichs, Frances King, Anita Christensen; Virgil Heidbrink, Elizabeth Jahnke, Margaret Huber, Margaret and Richard Porter, Paul and Lou Strucely, Peggy Fontana; Linda Preece, Bunny Wood, Scott Grosskopf, Arit Aqua, Juli Schkade, Karen Friesen; Dr. Ken Piel; All caregivers; The Rev. Dr. James Haner. THE FRIENDS AND KINFOLK OF OUR PARISHIONERS: Marge Anderson, friend of the Simmons; Ruth Bowers, sister of Sarah Martin; Doug and Barbara Nelson; June Daniels; Marcy Gayle Bowen; Matt, brother of a parishioner; Dale Leath, father of Tracy Wallner; Earl Voss, father of Tina Wolf; Dr. George Wood, Caroline’s father; Bob and Carol Nance, Jenn Hoeppner’s parents; Charles Bowen, father of Julia Thorman; Dana Harrington, cousin of Melinda Rollins; Joan Bailey, sister of Joyce Pullen; Evelyn, mother of Angela Restivo; Ed Lemons, father of Brian; Malinda Stephen Sanders; Mrs. Delores Eisenweis, Kendra Boehne’s mother; Veronica Hurtado, friend of Graciela Reyna; Dennis Lippe, Donna Pipes’ brother; Joan Kohlmeier, Paul’s mother; Gracie Kilpatrick, ZLS Kindergarten Assistant, breast cancer; Jerry Don Gash, friend of Cheryl Gray; Laney Rolston, friend of the Magers; Deborah Jackson, Andre Jackson, and Susie Shadle, family and friend of Kay Lindsay; Joan Ochel, former parishioner; Joan Goslee, sister, and Karen Lashley, wife of Lance Lashley; Carolyn Robillard, friend of Bill Muenchinger; Elizabeth Scagel, Anna Jeffcoat’s friend; Rodney Fink, Lori’s dad; Nancy Burrows, friend of the Matthews family; The Rev. Tom Sorenson, at Traymore; Robert Lee Stamp, Michael’s father; Dave Keralla of Mustang Barbers; Michael McCluskey, stepfather of Rafael Colorado; Adalynn Palacios, niece of Audrey Colorado; Joe Zotter, brother-in-law of Rosemary Goodwin; James McHenry, family friend of the William and Karen Matthews. THOSE WHO MOURN Fritz + Stultz, father of Lucien and Mary, died 12/27/18 and a Memorial Service was held at Zion on 1/3/19. His ashes will be interred 3/21 at D-FW Nat’l Cemetery, RCP presiding.
The next meeting of Zion Senior Fellowship will be Tuesday, March 26 in Trinity Hall. We will have our own Zion member, Dr. David Mangelsdorf as our speaker. He is a PHD at Southwestern Medical Center and has been there for many years. He has done much research and has won a number of awards on several research programs. Members begin gathering at 10:00 for games, conversation and coffee. Lunch is served at 11:30. This week we’re having pizza. The cost is $5,00. If you would like to join us and are not in the regular call list, please call 214.693.6167 for a reservation.
Adult Inquirers Class! Taught by Pastor Preece in the Church Conference Room. The class explores the Christian Faith from a Lutheran perspective and leads to parish membership in this community of faith, if the Holy Spirit leads and one so desires. All are welcome. Bring your coffee and donuts from Trinity Hall and come join us!
THE COUNTRY, her leaders and her defenders: SGT Blair Caruthers, USMC; Major Douglas Smith; SSgt. Kris Lehmann, US Army, Ft. Hood; Sgt. Mahalie Phillipp-Barnat, USMC, San Diego; Luis Guerrero-Lopez, USN, San Diego, CA; George Garcia (military dog handler); LCpl Kreyton Williams, USMC, Okinawa, Japan; 1st LT Matthew Salazar, Ft. Hood, Texas; CPT James Burke, Chaplain, Kirkuk, Iraq; Chaplain Benjamin Hoemann, Army – Camp Dahlke, AFG; Chaplain Peter Baek, Army – medical support Iraq and Syria. The Missionaries We Support Near and Far: Ndoto Ministries in Kenya and Dallas; The Rev. Gary Martin and Vicar Luis Morales, Del Rio, TX; Ms. Yirgalem Ketema, Evangelist, Apartment and Immigrant Women Ministry, Dallas; The Mwangomo Family, Nairobi, Kenya; The Rev. Dr. Samuel and Mfon Udofia, Global Lutheran Outreach (GLO).; Ms. Pat Klekamp, Dir. of Education, Mission of Christ Network (LCMS); The Rev. Hiram Orea -Centro Cristiano Luterano (LCMS); The Rev. David Kim, Glocal, Houston; The Rev. Kbrab Issac, Eritrean Evangelical Lutheran Church, LCMS; The Rev. Ismael LaBorde Figueras, President of the Cuban Lutheran Synod; Seminaries of the LCMS; Kian -Keong Lai of Singapore serving in Christian ministry in Dallas, TX; The Rev. Shaun Daugherty (LCMS) and family.
UPCOMING EVENTS 3/17 Lent II Patrick, Missionary to Ireland 8a Holy Communion 9:15a Bible Class/Sunday Sch. 10:30a Service of the Word 1p Sagrada Communión 4p Youth Confirmation Class 5:30p Youth Garage Night 6p Sunday Eve. @ the Church 3/18 Monday St. Joseph, Guardian of Jesus 3/19 Tuesday 9:30a Quilters 3:45p Girl Scouts 7p Moonlighters
3/20 Wednesday 9:30a Braille (Zion) Noon Lenten Service 1p Ministers’ Meeting 5:45p Adult Handbells 6p Soup Supper 6:30p Men's’ BB 7p Lenten Service 7:45p Sr. Choir 3/21 Thursday 10a P4Z 11a Interment of Fritz + Stultz, D-FW National Cemetery (RCP) 7p Council 3/22Friday 1:30p Bulletin Folders 8p Estudio Biblica 3/23 Saturday 9a LWML Zone Rally @Zion 9a Men’s Bible Study 9:30a EELC Service 4p YAM S’mores night
3/24 Lent III 8a Holy Communion 9:15a Bible Class/Sunday Sch. 10:30a Service of the Word 1p Sagrada Communión 4p Youth Confirmation Class 6p Sunday Eve. @ the Church 3/25 Monday The Annunciation of Our Lord 3/26 Tuesday 10a Fellowship Club 6:45p BSF 3/27 Wednesday 8:34a ZLS Chapel Noon Lenten Service 1p Ministers’ Meeting 5:45p Adult Handbells 6p Soup Supper 6:30p Men's’ BB 7p Lenten Service 7:45p Sr. Choir 3/28 Thursday 10a P4Z 3/29Friday 1:30p Bulletin Folders 7:30 Sam Eatherton Final Organ Recital at Baylor, McCreary Hall. 8p Estudio Biblica 3/30 Saturday 9a Men’s Bible Study 9:30a EELC Service TBD LCNT Board Mtg., RCP 3p ZLS Spring Carnival 7p Zion Concert Series— Orchestra of New Spain
Lenten Devotionals (for adults and families) are available on the counters in the Narthex. We encourage you to be in God’s Word daily this Lent.
Please pick one up today!
STEWARDSHIP MESSAGE Sunday 3/3/2019 Attendance: 413 Needed per Week: $25,333 Received this week: $21,900 2019 Stewardship Pledges Received Thus Far: 126* Luke 9:36 – “And when the voice had spoken, Jesus was found alone.” Moses and Elijah point to Jesus, speak about Jesus and His sacrifice, and then they are happy to fade into the background. They know that what we need is Jesus. With our eyes focused on Him, and Him alone, the rest of our lives come into focus. He is primary; all else is secondary. When that order is right in our lives, things truly fall into place. Or as Jesus Himself said, “But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you” (Matthew 6:33). +++ *If you missed our annual Stewardship Sunday last month, don't worry, there's still time to turn in your committment of time, talent and treasure to the Lord for this year! You'll find extra plegde cards an envelopes in the pews, which can be placed in the offering plate, handed to an usher at any worship service, or mailed to the church office.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
WE PRAY FOR: Our Synodical President, The Rev. Dr. Matthew Harrison and 1st Vice-President, The Rev. Dr. Herbert Mueller; our Texas District President, The Rev. Michael Newman of Austin;1st Vice-President The Rev. John Davis, of Katy; our Area B Vice President, The Rev. Eloy Gonzalez of Irving; our Circuit #12 Visitor, The Rev. Paul Ferguson of Rockwall; and our Area B Mission and Ministry Facilitator, The Rev. Dr. Yohannes Mengsteab of Ft. Worth. PRAYER CHAIN: For petitions call Lou Strucely or Charline Keller.
P4Z (Pray for Zion) meets Thursdays, 10 a.m., in Trinity Hall. Call Donna Pipes for more information.
PLEASE KEEP THE DIAPERS COMING FOR YRGALEM KETEMA’S MINISTRY! THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT IN THE PAST AND THE FUTURE.
3/17 Christine Clemons, Lindsey Mendenhall; 3/18 Robert Lee Young, Melissa Gardner; 3/19 Matthew Smith, Sawyer Broden, Jeffrey Green; 3/20 Justin Harris, Emily Gorham James, Kathryn Treece, Kirk Ulrich, Katie Wietjes; 3/21 Caitlin Breedlove, Colin Zreet; 3/22 Norah Gustafson, Britton Balfay, Kurt Argubright, Nico Mejia, Daniel Reisdorf; 3/23 Katerina Hinkel. HAPPY ANNIVERSARY 3/17 David and Nina Bartley; 3/18 Todd and Juli Schkade; 3/19 Bryan and Valerie Green; 3/22 Patrick and Jeannette Grazioli; 3/23 Daniel and Brigitte Puffe.
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Sunday’s Christian Education Classes How sweet is God’s word to my taste; sweeter than honey to my mouth! Psalm 119:103 Toddlin’ to Jesus, a class for Parents and children under 2—Led by Sara Jensen—Nursery Room Sing songs, have a toddler friendly devotion, eat a snack, and most importantly, talk about Christian parenting issues. It’s a come as you are class, no strict schedule to follow, so don’t worry if your little one is cranky (or if you are!) from a missed nap or a rough night. Two-Year Olds– Led by Faith Morrison- P2 Classroom Two-year olds are invited to attend their own Sunday School class where we will play, sing, hear a Bible story, and do a craft! Children’s Sunday School— Opening in the 1st Grade Classroom Today, students hear about Jesus and the Samaritan woman and learn that Jesus gives the Spirit, who cleanses us from sin in the living water of Baptism. Talk with your children about how sin causes us to have guilt and shame before God. Emphasize that through Holy Baptism all guilt and shame are removed. Discuss, “Jesus comes for all people. Ordinary water leaves us thirsting for more, but the living water of Jesus, which flows from His Word and the font of Baptism, quenches our spiritual thirst forever. “ 7th& 8th Grade– Led by Jack Harris & Amy Kuhlman -5th Grade Classroom– Gory Deaths in the Bible High School– Led by Amy Heuer- The Garage- Today we will continue our study of the Psalms. Adult– Led by Rev. Dr. James Haner and Minister of Music, Sam Eatherton- Worship: Where Heaven Meets Earth– Sanctuary– Join us as the adults of Zion come together to learn more about the “why” behind the worship we experience each Sunday morning. We will explore the wealth God gives to us in the worship service through His Sacraments Donations are now being accepted for the next 8 th Grade Yard Sale in the spring. When you do that spring cleaning, or just need to free up some space – consider donating those unwanted items to our sale. Donations may be dropped off anytime at the west gym/cafeteria entrance. Look for the “Donate Items Here” sign or you can put them directly on the stage. Look for a big sale on April 4. Thanks!
Important dates: 4/13 Workday
4/14 Palm Sunday 4/21 Easter!
Helping 6th-12th grade students CONNECT to one another, LEARN from God’s Word, GROW as a disciple of Jesus, and make an IMPACT on the world in His name. Garage Night– March 17– 5:30-7:00 PM Celebrate your last evening of Spring Break with us tonight in the youth garage! We will embark on an evening of mystery and intrigue as we celebrate Sherlock Holmes week! Join us for some fun! Concessions at Zion’s Spring Carnival— March 30– 2:30-6:00 PM Help is needed to staff the concession booth. Please sign up on the signup genius page or talk to DCE Amy if you are able to help out! If you have any questions about Zion’s Youth Ministry, please contact DCE Amy Heuer at
[email protected] or call 214-363-1639. God’s blessings! ****************************************** A couple of pictures from National Anthem Garage night (Thanks, Kaitlin Forke!). Students were challenged to perform the national anthem in several musical styles like country, opera, and rap! Many laughs ensued!
The LWML Moonlighters will meet Tuesday, March 19 at 7 p.m. in Trinity Hall. We will conclude our study of Anxious for Nothing by Max Lucado. As always, Christian fellowship and delicious goodies are shared. Won't you join us! More info...contact Pam McCallister at
[email protected] 50 years ago, the LWML Texas Star Zone and LWML Dal-North Zone were organized. Lutheran women began to do the Lord's work in North Texas. On Saturday, March 23 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. a Jubilee celebration will be held at Zion Lutheran Church, Dallas to recognize the continued work of the LWML in the North Texas area. There will be fellowship, speakers from the Heart-to-Heart Sisters, as well as lunch. Come join the celebration. COST is 10.00 at the door. A request from the Church Office: If you leave something on the desk of a staff member, please be so kind as to leave a note of explanation along with it! It will help us handle your request (or bequest) more efficiently. Thanks! 5
Zion Young Adult Ministry (YAM) March Happenings Chili & S’mores at the Morrison’s Home– Saturday, March 23rd - Please bring a pot of chili (if you'd like to compete for YAM bragging rights of best chili!), a chili topping, or a s'mores topping to share! We will provide a big first pot of chili, graham crackers, and 'mallows. We'll have the fire pit going on the back patio (weather permitting) for fellowship and s'mores. If you have an extra outdoor chair, please bring it as we only have a few! As always, new friends and kids welcome. Fellowship will kick off at 4:00PM. Address is 1314 Glen Cove Dr, Richardson, TX 75080. RSVP/Sign Up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0849A4A828A13-chili Volunteer with Hunger Busters!- Sunday, March 24th- Volunteers will participate in preparing sandwiches and packing sack lunches for children within the Dallas Independent School District. Our scheduled time is from 1 PM - 3PM with arrival at 12:45pm. Location is 3116 Sylvan Ave, Dallas, TX 75212. Please RSVP via Facebook event so we can let the group know how many of us to expect. YAM welcomes all those in their 20s and 30s (married, single, kids, no kids) to these monthly activities. We welcome Briana Jordan and Leah Werling to Zion for the next 8 weeks as they complete their Student Teaching assignment. These two students are from Concordia University—Nebraska and, upon graduation, will serve in a Lutheran church and school. We are pleased to have them learn from some of the talented teachers here at Zion. They will be working specifically in Kindergarten and 3rd grade, but will spend time visiting other classes and learning as much as they can from us during the next two months. Please make them feel welcome during their time here in Dallas. A Message from the Minister of Music... I would like to thank Zion congregation for its support of my pursuit of the DMA in Church Music degree at Baylor University these past four years. A generous gift from a private donor has covered the financial side of this endeavor, and the congregation has been nothing but supportive in their words of encouragement and interest in my work. In addition, words of thanks to Lois Eatherton are in order; Lois has been teaching the bulk of the school music in my stead since I began the program, and she has been doing an exemplary job. I am now coming to the end of my last semester, and I would like to invite you to my final organ recital in Waco. It is on Friday, March 29 at 7:30 p.m. in Jones Concert Hall in the McCrary Music Building on the campus of Baylor. Thank you again for your support, and I thank God for the people of Zion. — Sam Eatherton
Dr. Abel’s son Jon and family (wife: Alicia and children: Gregory, Jacob, Daniel, and Mary) are members of Zion. This is quite a recognition of Dr. Abel and his family.
CHILDREN AND CHURCH Why do we have children in our church services? Wouldn’t it be better to put them somewhere else so the adults can worship in peace? Questions like these have received renewed attention, and many churches answer them in different ways. Would you like to hear why our church (Zion) chooses to welcome children into our services and what we can do to help embrace them? Come to the adult Bible class in the church nave on Sunday, March 31st to hear how children are an integral part of our worship. If you have children, have ever had children, seen other children in church, or been a child yourself, this class is for you! Join us for Worship: Where Heaven Meets Earth—every Sunday morning at 9:20 a.m. in the church nave. 7
The 2nd Quarter Chapel Offerings from Zion Lutheran School were sent to LCMS World Relief and Human Care to support their Disaster Relief projects. “ Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous and ready to share.” 1 Timothy 6:18
