Zion Lutheran Church Ann Arbor
Midweek E-Update
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April's Focus statement
"Resurrection means the worst thing is never the last thing." - Fred Buechner
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Connecting with this week's Gospel:
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On this day the Lord has acted! On the first day of the week God began creation, transforming darkness into light. On this, the “eighth day” of the week, Jesus Christ was raised from the dead. We celebrate this new creation in the waters of baptism and in the feast of victory. With great joy we celebrate this day of days, even as we begin the great fifty days of Easter. Filled with hope, we go forth to share the news that Christ is risen.
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HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE
- Wednesday Chapel : noon with lunch
- Maundy Thursday: noon- foot washing, individual absolution & communion, 7pm- individual absolution, altar stripping & "Memories in the Garden" drama
- Good Friday: noon- The Way of the Cross (14 stations), 7pm- Tenebrae with choirs & choral scholars
- Easter Vigil: 7 pm- preaching by Pr. Vicky & choral praises to our Risen Lord
- Easter Sunday: 8am- traditional Easter liturgy & choir, 9am- blended liturgy & choirs with brass quartets to celebrate our Risen Lord, 11:11am- contemporary service with Praise Band
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Were you unable to come to church last Sunday? Don't worry- click on the PHOTOS below to watch the 9am or 11:11am service. Feel free to forward these links to someone who would enjoy these worship services as well! Spread the good news!
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Sola Worship: April 9th @ Zion Lutheran
Zion Lutheran Church does not own the rights to the music in this video. CCLI#1028554/CSPL#112131 OneLicense A-726095
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www.youtube.com
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Ignite Worship: April 9th @ Zion Lutheran
Zion Lutheran Church does not own the rights to the music in this video. CCLI#1028554/CSPL#112131 OneLicense A-726095
Read more
www.youtube.com
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Summer Worship Hours Begin May 28
8:30 Drive In, 9:30 and 11 am in sanctuary.
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*********SPIRITUAL EDUCATION*********
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FAITH FORMATION -- 10:10am
Bibleland-3years old-5th grade/2nd floor
C+C (Caffeine and Christ)-high school/Omega Room upstairs
JAM (Jesus and Me)-6th-8th grade/Youth room main floor
Bibleland Parents Coffee Hour: Upstairs in the Alpha room for families with young children.
Adult Discipleship: 2 different classes every Sunday
April 16
-EASTER- no classes today for adults & youth
April 23, 30 and May 7
- "Ageing Well" series by Parish Nurses & Memorial Garden Committee in Piper Hall
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LUTHER FUN FACT
In the early decades of the Reformation, there were many theological controversies. One of Luther's frequent opponents was the Swiss theologian Zwingli. Once citing a passage from the Bible to prove a point, Zwingli said to Luther, "This passage breaks your neck." Luther retorted, "Don't be too proud. German necks do not break that easily. This is Hesse, not Switzerland."
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Introducing Give+ Mobile
You can now make a contribution to Zion through a mobile app!
If you have an iPhone, you can download Give+ Church for free from the App Store. Simply search for “give plus church" & click on: Find churches near me. Then click on Zion Lutheran. It’s easy to make one-time or recurring donations to multiple funds with your credit or debit card.
We hope you enjoy this new way to contribute to our ministry. Thank you for your support!
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Pastor Jim's Blog
I was reading a blog today by David Staal, the president of Kids Hope USA. This is an interesting article about the need to be mentor. One line caught my attention. He wrote W"hat you believe by the time you're 13 is what you'll die believing."...
Read more
jamesdebner.blogspot.com
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*******APPRECIATION & THANKS!!******
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Pr. Vicky Lovell's internship will be ending on Sunday, April 30; 3 months shorter than planned. We will be celebrating her accomplishments & her graduation (May 21) from seminary. If you would like to make a monetary donation to her graduation or a personal gift, please make checks payable directly to Vicky Lovell, and place your gifts and/or cards in the box in the Welcome Center on Sundays or bring them to the church office during the week. We will present Vicky's gifts to her at one time on a date TBA. Thank you!
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************UPCOMING EVENTS**********
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- April 13, 12noon & 7pm-- Maundy Thursday worship services
- April 14, 12noon & 7pm-- Good Friday worship services
- April 15, 4-5:30pm-- Easter Egg Hunt at church
- April 15, 7pm-- Saturday Vigil
- April 16, 8am,9am & 11:11am-- Easter Sunday worship services
- April 19, 6:30pm-- Women's bible study at Mrs. Debner's house
- April 22, 5:30pm-- Chick Flick movie social in the Gathering
- April 22, 7-9pm-- Earth Day Jubilee at Episcopal Church
- April 23, 10:10am-- Catechism for 6/7/8 graders in Youth Room
- April 28, 2pm-- Zion Singers at Brookdale
- April 29, 10:30am-- Step by Step at Willows Metro Park
- April 30, 12:30-2:30pm--New Discipleship orientation in Piper Hall
- April 30-- Pr. Vicky's last day of internship
- April 30-- Youth Bake Sale at church
- May 4-6-- Southeast Michigan Synod Assembly in Port Huron
- May 7, 9-11am-- Photo Directory Session in Stellhorn Lounge
- May 7, 3pm-- Step by Step at North Bay Park
- May 13, 10:15am-- Step by Step at Dexter Library
- May 14, 9am-- Bibleland sings during service
- May 14, 9 & 11:11am-- HS senior recognition
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Easter Egg Hunt
This Saturday, April 15 at 4 pm outside at Zion. If bad weather, the event will be inside.
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New Bible Study: "Love Lives Here"
Women are invited to a Bible Study beginning April 19 at 6:30 pm. This will take place at Barbara Debner's home. Please sign-up at the welcome center.
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EARTH DAY JUBILEE
Come & honor our beloved planet on Saturday, April 22 from 7-9pm at the Episcopal Church of the Incarnation in Ann Arbor. For specific event details, click on their Event Website
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Zion is looking for photos, stories & memories of the church's refugee involvement from the 1970s & 80s. Please contact Marilyn Granner at (734)646-3997 or [email protected] for memories to be included in an Informed Minute on 4/30.
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8th GRADE CONFIRMATION SCHEDULE
4/23 - Final Lesson on Lord's Prayer
5/7 - Review Day, Decorate Stoles and Faith Statements are due.
6/3 - Rite of Confirmation Day, practice from 9- 11 in the sanctuary.
6/4 - Rite of Confirmation at the 11:11 service in the sanctuary.
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HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR PARENTS
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The church will be recognizing our high school seniors with a video at the 9am & 11:11am services on May 14. Please send pictures, HS name, college or work plans to Chris Gajar at [email protected] by 5/1.
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If you want to be included in Zion's online photo member directory, we will be hosting a photo session in Stellhorn Lounge on Sunday 5/7 from 9-11am. If you can not make it, you can also email a recent JPG format photo with names of your family, address, phone # & email to Joanne Dence at [email protected]
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Saturday, May 13 11am-1pm: Come join us for an informational meeting on Refugee Foster Care at King of Kings Lutheran Church in Ann Arbor to find out how you can get involved. RSVP to Diane Pizzo at [email protected] or (517)827-5154.
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Mark your calendars: June 19-23
Contact Jessica Rudy -
[email protected]
Family Night is Thursday - June 22
VBS Celebration Service - June 25
You can start to
register your children and/or yourselves
for VBS using the links below:
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*******VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES******
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Zion Choral Scholars Program:
We invite university vocal music students to participate in worship & share their musical talents at Zion. $800 in scholarship money is awarded to each student per semester to help aid their music education. If you would like to contribute to the Choral Scholars fund, please fill out the blue form in the Welcome Center & return to the office. Questions? Contact Natalie Downs at [email protected]
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Digital Knowledge Volunteers
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We need volunteers with digital & computer knowledge to join the Zion IT (Information Technology) group. Please contact Bob Thompson at (734)677-0159 or [email protected] if interested.
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DO YOU LIKE TO GREET PEOPLE? Consider being an usher!
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All 3 of our services are in need of ushers- 8:00, 9:00 and 11:11. If you are interested in this ministry, contact the church office and Diane [email protected] will get you in contact with the lead usher.
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Coffee Hour Volunteers Needed
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We're looking for families, individuals & small groups to set up the coffee & cookie station between services. Please sign up at the Welcome Center desk if you are willing to help.
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************PRAYER REQUESTS**********
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PRAYERS READ BY MEMBERS: A microphone will be available in the center aisle for members to read the prayers of the people during all 3 services. Pick 1 petition at the beginning of the service, which will be numbered so you will know the order in which it should be read during the Prayer Reading time within each of the services.
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Would you prefer to receive Zion's Tower Newsletter electronically? Call the office or email [email protected] to be placed on the email list.
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CONNECT WITH US ON FACEBOOK
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Know Christ, Grow in Christ, Make Christ Known
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Spring 2017 Sunday Morning Schedule
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7:45 am - Early Bird Coffee Hour
8:00 am - First Light Worship Service
9:00 am - Sola Worship Service
10:10 am - Faith Formation
11:11 am - Ignite Worship
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