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Why Hen House? The friendly chatter before Worship on Sundays reminds us of a Hen House! Since Jesus identified himself as a Mother Hen and, as an historical farm church, we enjoy being God's ‘Hen House’ and welcome everyone (town, urban, and rural) to our Worship and other programs - and invite you to even make Zwingli your Church home. The United Church of Christ values all people!
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Sing to God a New Song!
Based on Psalm 98
O Sing to God a new song, for God has done marvelous things!
Make a joyful noise to God all the earth; break forth into joyous song
and sing praises!
Let the sea roar and all that fills it; the world and those who live in it.
For God is coming to judge the earth. God will judge the world with righteousness and the peoples with equity.
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The Gospel of Luke begins with the births of John the Baptist and Jesus, both times of celebration. We often imagine Mary singing the Magnificat, praises to God, and the shepherds singing, "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to all". They raise their voices in joyful praises for the marvelous thing that God has done. And then, in the Gospel of Luke, Jesus grows and begins his ministry. He heals and preaches and teaches. As he nears the end of his life, and with fears that the people have not taken his message to heart, he warns more and more about God's judgment. Not much had changed since the time of the writers of the Psalms. But, he also lets people know what God requires, to love God by loving your neighbor.
We've heard many of the teachings from Luke this summer and this will be capped off by making a joyful noise to God. The service on the 31st of August will be a hymn sing. Please make your request for your favorite hymn to Becky soon. We are very fortunate to have such a talented pianist as well as many congregants who love to sing. This promises to be an uplifting service, even if some of the singing is more like noise, it will be joyful and all done in praise to our God who has done marvelous things!
We hope you can continue to attend worship this month. This Sunday Rev. Mark Yurs will lead worship and Pastor Petra is on deck for the 17th. Pastor Karla will be back with us on August 24, so be sure to come to welcome her back.
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Prayer List
Today, we invite you to keep in prayer:
Those suffering from drought, famine, accidents, fires, storms, flooding, tornados, excessive heat, violence, homelessness, illness, war in their communities.
Nations in crisis: Israel-Iran, India, Pakistan, Haiti, Sudan, The Congo, Ukraine, Israel-Palestine, Syria, Lebanon. Prayers for all those suffering from the broken ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, and for another ceasefire soon. Prayers for the peace talks between Ukraine and Russia. Prayers for those countries, companies and consumers who are affected by the escalating trade war.
For wise, compassionate leadership in our Executive, legislative and judicial branches of govt, and citizen action. For Civil Servants, immigrants, international students, and others facing uncertainty under the policies of the new administration.
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Calendar
This week we welcome Rev. Mark Yurs as our guest worship leader.
Pastor Petra will be our worship leader on August 17.
August 24 -- Council Meeting
Sept. 7 -- Fall Welcome Sunday with Potluck!
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Fun Facts!
- Do you know which hymn was Martin Luther King's favorite? (Precious Lord, Take My Hand)
- Did you know which hymn writer was blind from six weeks of age and is known as one of the most prolific hymn writers in U.S. history? (Fanny Crosby) She wrote between 5,500 and 9,000 hymns including To God Be the Glory, Blessed Assurance, Near the Cross.
- Do you know which hymn has the most verses? (Sing God's Song, by Carolyn Ann Aish of Inglewood, New Zealand is 754 verses or 3,016 lines long, with an additional 4-line refrain to each verse)
- Do you know which hymn is considered the most popular hymn today? (Amazing Grace)
We are blessed that Pastor Karla is very good at choosing hymns each Sunday that match the texts for the day - so our congregation already sings many of the hymns that are very popular in the Christian church today.
Which hymn or song would YOU like to sing at our hymn sing in a few weeks? Let Becky know by August 17.
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Marques Bovre Tribute Band Concert Coming to Paoli
Marques Bovre grew up at Zwingli and his mother, Sue, is still a very active and beloved member. Her grandson (Marques' son), Quintin Bovre and other members of the Marques Bove Tribute Band (Marques' former bandmates Doug Meihsner and Eric Dummer and friend Jeff Funk) will be playing in Paoli on Sunday August 31! Sue will be there and invites you to come too! This show is sponsored by the good people at the Hop Garden.
Location: The Mill, Paoli 6890 Paoli Road, Paoli, Wisconsin 5350
Website: Visit Event Website
Date & Time: Aug 31, 2025 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM +
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Friendship Time Schedule ready for Sign Ups!
The schedule for Fall to Spring Friendship Time is posted on the bulletin board. Please sign up to host when you know what dates you are free! It will begin on October 5.
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Donations for Pine Ridge Reservation
Jeanette Bossingham is so grateful to Zwingli for making so many donations for Pine Ridge Reservation over the years. Her trip there this year is planned for September and she is inviting us to bring our donations to the Church by Sunday, Sept. 7.
She gives these suggestions for donations (all sizes are okay): sweats (tops and bottoms), jeans, shoes, boots, socks, winter jackets and hats and mittens/glove, sweaters, bedding for twin size beds, school supplies. Jeanette says, “Mitakuye Oyasin” (we are all related). Please bring items in plastic bags and put Jeanette's name on the outside of the bag (and place them on the chairs near the mailboxes).
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Madison Area Faith Based Groups are invited to
join this public action on August 9:
Public action of hunger surrounded by plenty
Saturday, August 9th, 10-11 am
Dane County Farmers Market
Corner of King Street
We invite you to join us at "an empty table surrounded by plenty”. Bring your signs, bring your empty pots, bring your grief and anger, bring your hunger for justice. Bring your group’s banner!
Truckfuls of aid are being left to rot while people are left to starve. We call for a release of the aid and an end to the violence that causes the need for aid. End the blockade, end the genocide.
Kind regards,
Ruth Ann Berkholtz, Mennonite Action Madison
For questions, contact mennoniteactionmadison@gmail.com
Sponsored by Jewish Voice for Peace, Madison for a World BEYOND War, and Mennonite Action Madison
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Ideas for Signs
- Food blockade / Feeds genocide
- Genocide in Gaza: Starving children / Killing doctors / Bombing hospitals / Targeting food sites
- Feel like a snack? People in Gaza subsist on 250 calories per day.
- Feeling hungry for peace? Kids in Gaza are dying of starvation.
- Starvation as a weapon of war = Genocide in Gaza. OUR SHAME.
- Food sites as targets: that’s how US weapons kill people in Gaza. OUR SHAME.
- They said, “I was hungry …” Did our money give bread or did we finance starvation?
- They said, “I was thirsty …” and our bombs destroyed water stations in Gaza.
- Send Food, Not Bombs
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Opportunities for Citizen Advocacy through letters to Congress
The United Church of Christ offers us the opportunity to learn more about bills before Congress and voice our opinions to our legislators. They make it very easy to send an email. Check out the many topics on their page: https://www.ucc.org/action-center/.
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