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Zion Lutheran Church Ann Arbor
Midweek E-Update
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January's Focus statement
"I am God's child, deserving of love and respect, and God will use me to change the world."
Connecting with this weeks Gospel:
Matthew 4: 12-23
1. How do you think Jesus sees you?
2. Do you see yourself in the same way that Jesus sees you? Explain.
3. In what ways, have you “left your boat” to follow Jesus?
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Pastor Jim's Blog
February of 2017 begins my second year as senior pastor of Zion. For those who may be wondering it will be day 731. During the last 24 months we have laughed together when I would announce how many days I have been your pastor.
Read more
jamesdebner.blogspot.com
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Dear Zion, there is a refugee in Washtenaw County right now that does not have adequate transportation to get to and from work (and other errands). He had an old car donated to him that quickly broke down. He is not near a bus line and his job is in jeopardy if he can't get consistent transportation. Do you know anyone who might have a car ready for donation OR have contacts at dealerships, car rental places, etc for low cost/donated wheels? Please email: [email protected]
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LUNCH WITH LUTHER IS THIS WEEKEND!
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As a kick-off to Zion’s celebration of the 500 Anniversary of Martin Luther, This weekend Zion will enjoy a German meal from Metzger’s, followed by a viewing of the film Luther. This stirring, sweeping, epic, stars Joseph Fiennes as Martin Luther, the brilliant man of God whose defiant actions changed the world. The film traces Luther’s exhilarating quest for the people’s liberation. Following the movie, Pastor Jim Debner will lead us in a thoughtful, informative discussion of the movie.
When: January 22, 2017 immediately following the Ignite Worship Service
Where: Piper Hall
What: German lunch catered by Metzger’s followed by the movie, Luther
Price: Adult $10.00,
Child (6-12) $5.00 , Child (5 and under free). C
onfirmands receive complimentary tickets
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Next Sunday: Bring a Friend Sunday! Join us for brunch from 8am-12pm in Stellhorn Lounge, sponsored by our Youth Group.
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Sola Worship: January 15th @ Zion Lutheran
Zion Lutheran Church does not own the music in this service. Copyright licenses under OneLicense.net and CCLI.
Read more
www.youtube.com
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Ignite Worship: January 15th @ 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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Zion’s women are celebrating National Pie Days on January 23 and March 14th. Bring your favorite pie recipe to share and wisdom to make the perfect pie crust. We will meet down in Piper Hall from 5:30-7:00pm on January 23rd. Women and girls will enjoy fellowship around a pie plate! During Lent, we are looking at what is inside. On March 14th we will be focusing on unique fillings. Come to one or both days. Bring a friends and make a memory with other cooks! Mothers are encouraged to bring daughters. Grandmas, please share your secrets!! Register at the Welcome desk before January 16th so we have enough forks. Questions? Contact Barbara Debner at: [email protected]
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Would you prefer to receive the Zion's Tower Newsletter electronically? Call the office to be put on the email list.
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A New Small Group for those looking for a Healthy Start to 2017. Join Zion’s 40 day journey to a heathier life. Each Thursday through February 16 from 6:45 to 7:30PM, the group will be meeting in class room A. This is a video-based small group study based on Rick Warren’s book, The Daniel Plan. This study focuses on an abundance of healthy choices, giving you the encouragement and inspiration needed to succeed. Join Pr. Jim and Barbara in deepening your relationship with God and making healthy choices each day. The six weekly sessions are: 1. Faith: Nurture Your Soul. 2. Food: Enjoying God’s Abundance. 3. Fitness: Strengthening Your Body. 4. Focus: Renewing Your Mind. 5. Friends: Encouraging Each Other. 6. Living the Lifestyle.
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Wednesday’s chapel at noon now has a meal each week that follows worship, which we share with our friends from the Delonis Center. Come and join us for both worship and the meal. Or if you would like to donate a meal, your time or a monetary donation, all would be appreciated!
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Faith Formation Is In Full Swing This Sunday For All Ages at 10:10.
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FAITH FORMATION
Christian Education Hour
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: Please note: there are 2 different classes every Sunday. In Piper Hall and Classroom C
Jan 22
Piper Hall-How to Pray, led by Pr. Jim Debner
**Classroom C-Dorothy Day, founder of Catholic Worker’s movement Led by Bernadette Quist
Jan 29
Piper Hall-From Death to Life & Food for Travelers in the Lords’ supper, Led by Pr. Jim Debner
**Classroom C-Writer Madeleine L’Engle, led by Layale Weinert
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Annual Congregational Meeting is February 19, 2017 at 10:10 in Piper Hall
No Bibleland or Adult Faith Formation
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Homeless Shelter starts February 27, runs through March 6th. Volunteers needed for overnight stays, personal hygiene items needed, and meals. Watch here for further details closer to February 27th.
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Luther Fun Fact
One of Luther’s fans was Henry VIII, King of England. Can you guess why?
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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” to quickly find and start using the app. 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. You can also choose whether to donate as a guest or set up an account that allows you to securely and conveniently manage, schedule and review donations using Touch ID, PIN or password.
We hope you enjoy this new way to contribute to our ministry, and thank you for your support.
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Washtenaw Lutheran Men's Retreat
Gentlemen! It is time once again to add the Washtenaw Lutheran Men's Retreat to your calendar. The topic for the 2017 Washtenaw Men's Retreat will be Reformations in Christian History and Today. Pastor Walt Schmidt will be our presenter. The dates are Friday, February 10 - Sunday, February 12. Please feel free to spread the word!
The retreat as usual will be held at the Weber Center in Adrian, Michigan, Friday evening through Sunday mid-morning. The cost for a single room for 2 nights and 4 meals is $175 (checks payable to Zion Lutheran Church); if you are unable to afford the full amount, partial and full scholarships are available. Sign up at the Welcome Desk at Zion, or by contacting this year’s coordinator Steve Johgart, [email protected] or 734-904-4936. Please join us! God loves you, and so do we.
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If you would like to donate altar flowers for a specific Sunday in 2017, please contact Ruth Huff at 734-665-3273. Please do not delay as dates have already been requested. Also, there are several times during the year when general funding is needed to purchase flowers, such as palms for Palm Sunday and carnations for Mother’s Day. Donation envelopes for these purposes are available in the pew racks. Your flower donations are greatly appreciated!
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Wittenberg University Choir Concert
Host Families Needed
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Zion Lutheran will be hosting the Wittenberg University choir during their 2017 choir tour. They will present a concert at Zion on Sunday, March 5th at 7 p.m. Admission is free. A free-will offering will be collected for the choir.
We are in need of host families for the choir members! Host families will provide overnight housing (students are in pairs of two), breakfast, and return choir members to Zion the next morning (March 6th). If you are interested in hosting 2 or more students, please contact Natalie Downs: [email protected]
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Do you like to greet people? Help them find a seat? Show them our beautiful church? Well then we have a spot for you!! All three of our services are in need of ushers. 8:00, 9:00 and 11:11. If you are interested in this ministry, please contact the church office and Diane [email protected] will be happy to get you in contact with the lead usher for the individual services. Thank you for your interest in helping us out!! See you in the pews!
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Martin Marty's book, Luther, has been chosen as Zion's common read in 2017 on the topic of Luther. That fall day when Martin Luther tacked a challenge on the door of his local church, he was not doing a totally new thing, but what he wrote was new and led to a revolution in Christendom. Marty's book can be purchased now; sale will continue through March 2017, when Pastor Debner will lead discussions based on the book. The cost of the book is $10 and is available in the Welcome Center.
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Four words to ponder as you begin 2017
Simplify, Beautify, Clarify, Fortify
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American Cross Blood Drive!
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Monday, February 13th. NOTE NEW LOCATION: 2nd floor in The Gathering, from 1:00pm-7:00pm
Due to Ann Arbor closing schools on Tuesday January 17th, Red Cross had to cancel 4 blood drives. So they are urgently seeking blood donors. Thank you for signing up in the Welcome Center.
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Seeking Co-chair/Chair of Zion Special
Senior
Luncheon Ministry.
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After almost 12 years, Carol Brodbeck has decided to step down coordinating/co-chairing the Zion Special
Senior
Luncheons in order to begin the next leg of her life’s journey.
We
hope that someone will step up and chair/co-chair this incredible ministry at Zion.
This ministry started in order to thank Special Seniors (those 70 years and older) who sacrificed so we could enjoy this beautiful church building from which and in which we proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ. Historically, these luncheons were held quarterly on a Saturday,
noon-2:00
for 50-125. If you love to work with Seniors, this may be just the ministry that you have been seeking.
f you would like more information, you may contact Carol Brodbeck ([email protected] or
734-434-3795
)
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Know Christ, Grow in Christ, Make Christ Known
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Winter 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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