FROM THE COUNCIL
July 23, 2020 Minutes
Attendees:
Pam Thomas, Lori Albers, Judy Murphy, Barb Stoffers, Donna Swanson, Gary Wattenberg
Opening discussion: The Yordy's grand-son is living with them at the present time and he would like to park his car in the downstairs parking area. Council approved the request and will contact Mike and Connie with approval.
A friend of Pam's works with a youth group ("Kids At Their Best") who asked if they could spend an overnight at the Church some time in August. The group's plans are to do some hiking and participate in Leadership Training. Council approved the request. When a date has been decided upon Jimmy will be notified of the overnight stay.
The next item of business was planning for Zion's 125th Anniversary. At our Sunday Zoom worship service some very good ideas and suggestions were made to get things started. Because we don't know when the Coronavirus problems will end, suggestions were made which would be a good way to start the Celebration - beginning in this September and continuing through September of 2021. So -- to praise and give thanks to our God, His Son, and the Holy Spirit for all of the gifts and guidance through the past 125 years and to honor the Swedish Founders, the Pastors, the members and friends who have served the communities of Clear Creek County through Zion's history, we will begin our celebration with focusing on kindness and gratitude.
To notice and strive to be KIND in any manner for any reason, keep track of the situation (keep it between yourself and your God). The aim of your being aware of a needed kindness, or just out of love and care is to track the number of times you make it happen - 125 days in the year.
Focusing on and noticing GRATITUDE when you see it or feel it in your own life can be a way of thanks for what has been given to you - a way to honor our God, our Church, Pastors, members and friends. Tally up each time you feel gratitude - a kindness awareness to yourself - 125 days of the year.
Council meets the first part of August to finalize a way to track what we are doing. A tree made of construction paper will be made up and placed on a wall. We will have construction paper leaves available (as many as you need) to attach to the tree to show our KINDNESS and GRATITUDE growing. More information and clarity after the August meeting.
Respectfully Submitted
Donna Swanson
1
ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH NEWSLETTER
MARCH 2020 WELCOME TO ZION! VOL XX ISSUE III
March 1, 2020
A View from the Pew
AND ONE FOR GOD
We simply couldn’t believe it!
New Orleans is no different from other cities today, so
when we were making like the tourists we tended to
’keep our dukes up” to make sure we weren’t being
hornswoggled.
Therefore, when an artist told us, “No, don’t give me
any money for the painting, we knew there had to be
a catch.
There was.
But it was quite a nice catch.
That morning we had made fill circle, so to speak, of
historical Jackson Square, trying to select a painting
to purchase from many attached to the black iron
fence surrounding lovely St. Louis Cathedral, built in
1794. There were beautiful oils priced in the hundreds,
but none of those spoke to us as we feel a
painting should.
Then, at the last corner, cattycorner to the famous
café du Monde, we came upon Arthur Corliss and his
lovely wildlife drawings. We wanted the egret in
white ink on a brown background and matted in a
soft orange.
.It was eight dollars. We said we’d take it, and Arthur
Corliss began to wrap it..
But when I produced my wallet he held up one hand
as one might in taking an oath. “No, don’t pay me for
it. You are my tenth customer this morning, and ask
every tenth customer to give the money to the church
of his choice, regardless of the price of painting
chosen.”
”
(Continued next column)
* * * * *
AND ONE FOR GOD (continued)
“You’re kidding!” we said. “You mean you’ll
let us walk away with the painting and not pay
you anything at all?”
“
That’s right”.
But we live in Virginia.”
“Makes no difference. Any church anywhere.”
For Arthur Corliss this is “a way of life” He
says, “I want to do my share, and this is my
way of doing it.”
He sits there in his folding chair from early morn
to noon, creating scenes on his easel-nine for
him and one for God. Afternoons he drives for a
limousine company.
As we walked toward the café du Monde with
our treasure we still half expected to hear him
call out , “Wait a minute ! There’s no charge for
the painting , but the matting will cost you
something.”
But he was for real.
We ate three of the beignets (little French
donuts served hot hot and doused with powdered
sugar) with our coffee and enjoyed their
warmth- an the warmth of Arthur Corliss--
across the street, doing his share.
And, oh yes, we dropped his contributions in the
collection plate of our church at home, a long
distance tithe.
Bernice Roer Neal
* * * * *
2
Date Attendance Collection
February 2 20 $ 1,605.00
February 9 no service*
February 16 19 730.00
February 23 18 273.00
Total for February $ 2,608.00
Total of Jar 14.00
Total for year $ 2 020 is $ 4207.00
* Church was cancelled due to bad weather
* * *
From the Council
March 1. 2010
ATTENDEES: Pam Thomas, Lori Albers, Stephanie
Behring, Gary Wattenberg,
Bryce Fellbaum , Donna Swanson
Holy Week Schedule
Palm Sunday—April 5th 10:30 am at Zion
Maunday Thursday—April 9th at Zion
Down Stairs—Pot luck at 6:00 pm
Worship service 7:00 pm
Pastor officiating
Good Friday , More information to follow regarding time
and place , Pastor Dave will be available to serve.
Easter Sunday, Breakfast Pot Luck at 9:00am\
Service at 10:30 am
Place for pot luck and service will be announced at a
later date, Pastor Terry will be leading the service. A sign
up sheet will be passed around at church for what they
will be bringing for the pot luck. This should be of help to
have some good dishes.
Bryce will order the palms for Palm Sunday for Zion and
New Beginnings.
Options for painting the back of the back of the church
was discussed. Ideas were: Zion Lutheran Church--
Lutheran Church—and adding a cross.
Council will be looking or who to do the job,
Before making a decision.
With no further business the meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully, Donna Swanson.
* * *
Prayer Requests
For those recovering from sickness, and/or surgery
For those in grief, For those needing wisdom
For those needing strength, For those in
the community, For those in fire, flood, typhoons,
and hurricanes areas, in the world, For comfort
and guidance: all the troops worldwide and their
families our children, teenagers, and parents, all
those traveling, Lutheran Campus Ministry, Urban
Servant Corps, ., for peace in the Middle East, for
the whole church around the world, especially our
companion
Synods of the Malagasy Lutheran church, the Mahayana
and Antsiranana Synods, all lay evangelists
who risk their lives to preach the Gospel, and
Zion Lutheran Church in this time of transition and
revitalization of membership. If pastoral services
are needed please contact the Church Office
* * *
Additional Bulletin Announcements
Sermons have been added to the web
page
If you miss church you can listen to
them by hitting “
Worship” tab on the website selecting
“Sermons” from the dropdown menu, or
click on this link.
www.zion-lutheran-church.com/
sermons.html.
* * *
Outreach Coordinator:
Interested in bringing forward ideas and
helping to plan events or efforts that
connect with our surrounding community?
This would be perfect for you.
The Outreach Coordinator would act as
a point-person for these sorts of activities
and events, Talk to Pam Thomas if
you’re interested.
* * * * *
3
(Thank you continued)
Especially, Jim, we thank you for the
use of your projector and the beautiful
pictures that are displayed on the
back of our church.
Thank you
* * *
Important Dates To REMEMBER IN MATCH
Sunday March 1. 2020
Pastor Dave/Terry
Council meeting 9:30 am
Worship Service 10:30 am
* * *
Sunday March 8, 2020
Worship Service 10:30 am
Pastor Dave/Terry
* * *
Sunday March 15 2020
Worship Service 10:30 am
Pastor David/Terry
* * *
Sunday March 22, 2020
Worship Service 10:30 am
Pastor David/Terry
* * *
Sunday March 29, 2020
Worship Service 10:30 am
Pastor David/Terry
Wednesday Evenings at Zion
Book Study 6:00—7:30 pm
* * *
Your Council Members Are
Lori Albers 303-567- 4155
lorialbers@comcast.net
Stephanie Behring 303-567-1546
sbehring@yahoo.com
Peggy Hickam 303-567-9108
peggyhickam@yahoo.com
Barbara Stoffer 720-975-6723
barbstoffer@gmail.com
Donna Swanson 303-567–2909
donalee998@comcast.net
Pamela Thomas 303-567-2866
dapamali@msn.co
Gary Wattenberg 303-567-0810
bluevalleywolf@q.com
* * *
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
MARCH
Stephaney Johnson March 5
D.J. Atkinson March 14
Jim Stahlhut March 20
Karin Gibbs March 25
Barbara Stahlhut March 26
* * *
The council would like to thank
Jim Blanchard for everything he
does, such as taking care of janitorial
duties for the church as well as
the Parsonage.
Continued next column
4
Providing Food and Support to
Clear Creek and Gilpin Counties
Please don’t forget about our local food Bank
Loaves and Fishes serves almost 100 families a week. That is
100 cans of tuna, 100 macaroni and cheese,100 rolls of toilet
paper and on and on.
There are many homeless living in their cars in Clear
Creek County. They cannot afford the gas to find a job.
Loaves and Fishes also has special programs for school age children
to help supplement meals on weekends and during the summers
months as well as help provide to provide school supplies.
Please remember the hungry this summer and bring
something to church every Sunday
Almost always needed:
Toilet Paper Jelly
Macaroni and Cheese Canned beans
Tuna Boxed Cereal
Peanut butter Canned fruit
It is through your support that we will be able to give to those
“who have nothing prepared”.
Of course, we are grateful fur all donations, now and
throughout the year
Hours:
Food stocking and distribution
Thursdays 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
Fridays 11:00 am to 4:00 pm
Directions
Loaves and Fishes is located on hwy 103.
Behind Evergreen Sport and Spinal
ZION MEMBERS REMEMBER THE PURPLE TUBDOWNSTAIRS
FOR ITEMS FOR LOAVES & FISHES
LOAVES & FISHES (CONTINUED )
Also… Loaves & Fishes :To get more involved, find out
about volunteer opportunities on-line at:
http://www.loavesandfishesco.org /
donatevolunteer.html.
Monetary donations may be made through the above
website or mailed to: Loaves & Fishes
PO Box 967
Idaho Springs, CO 80452-0967/
Loaves & Fishes is a non-profit ministry of the churches
here in Clear Creek County. They provide food and
other forms of assistance to those in need
. DID YOU KNOW
An easy way to support Loaves and Fishes
Did you know you can bay a Safeway “gift card”
from Loaves and Fishes?
It’s pretty easy to use.
You just keep track of the value of the groceries in
your cart. When you get to the check=out you ask
the cashier to load that amount onto your gift card
And then use the card to pay for your groceries. That
way Loaves and Fishes gets a small percentage of
the cost of your groceries. It’s a small amount, but
we all buy groceries and together we can make a
nice contribution to help feed our friends and
neighbors. Talk to Pam Thomas if you want to learn
more about it..
* * *
This year we have expanded our mission. Homeless
Is a major concerned in our county. Many of our shoppers
live in the woods. (We even delivered to a man Living
in a cave) Some are caught in the vicious cycle Of
living in cheap motels, never able to save enough to pay a
deposit and first months rent on a home. People need to
have a home before they can secure a job. We would like
to help them. We have set up a $5000 Relief Fund (we
would like to make it more to help with temporary housing,
rents, & deposits and relocations to less expensive
venues or reuniting folks with family. Obviously,
we appreciate anything you can contribute. We
sincerely thank you for any support you give.
Loaves & Fishes
* * * * *
ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH NEWSLETTER
MARCH 2020 WELCOME TO ZION! VOL XX ISSUE III
March 1, 2020
A View from the Pew
AND ONE FOR GOD
We simply couldn’t believe it!
New Orleans is no different from other cities today, so
when we were making like the tourists we tended to
’keep our dukes up” to make sure we weren’t being
hornswoggled.
Therefore, when an artist told us, “No, don’t give me
any money for the painting, we knew there had to be
a catch.
There was.
But it was quite a nice catch.
That morning we had made fill circle, so to speak, of
historical Jackson Square, trying to select a painting
to purchase from many attached to the black iron
fence surrounding lovely St. Louis Cathedral, built in
1794. There were beautiful oils priced in the hundreds,
but none of those spoke to us as we feel a
painting should.
Then, at the last corner, cattycorner to the famous
café du Monde, we came upon Arthur Corliss and his
lovely wildlife drawings. We wanted the egret in
white ink on a brown background and matted in a
soft orange.
.It was eight dollars. We said we’d take it, and Arthur
Corliss began to wrap it..
But when I produced my wallet he held up one hand
as one might in taking an oath. “No, don’t pay me for
it. You are my tenth customer this morning, and ask
every tenth customer to give the money to the church
of his choice, regardless of the price of painting
chosen.”
”
(Continued next column)
* * * * *
AND ONE FOR GOD (continued)
“You’re kidding!” we said. “You mean you’ll
let us walk away with the painting and not pay
you anything at all?”
“
That’s right”.
But we live in Virginia.”
“Makes no difference. Any church anywhere.”
For Arthur Corliss this is “a way of life” He
says, “I want to do my share, and this is my
way of doing it.”
He sits there in his folding chair from early morn
to noon, creating scenes on his easel-nine for
him and one for God. Afternoons he drives for a
limousine company.
As we walked toward the café du Monde with
our treasure we still half expected to hear him
call out , “Wait a minute ! There’s no charge for
the painting , but the matting will cost you
something.”
But he was for real.
We ate three of the beignets (little French
donuts served hot hot and doused with powdered
sugar) with our coffee and enjoyed their
warmth- an the warmth of Arthur Corliss--
across the street, doing his share.
And, oh yes, we dropped his contributions in the
collection plate of our church at home, a long
distance tithe.
Bernice Roer Neal
* * * * *
2
Date Attendance Collection
February 2 20 $ 1,605.00
February 9 no service*
February 16 19 730.00
February 23 18 273.00
Total for February $ 2,608.00
Total of Jar 14.00
Total for year $ 2 020 is $ 4207.00
* Church was cancelled due to bad weather
* * *
From the Council
March 1. 2010
ATTENDEES: Pam Thomas, Lori Albers, Stephanie
Behring, Gary Wattenberg,
Bryce Fellbaum , Donna Swanson
Holy Week Schedule
Palm Sunday—April 5th 10:30 am at Zion
Maunday Thursday—April 9th at Zion
Down Stairs—Pot luck at 6:00 pm
Worship service 7:00 pm
Pastor officiating
Good Friday , More information to follow regarding time
and place , Pastor Dave will be available to serve.
Easter Sunday, Breakfast Pot Luck at 9:00am\
Service at 10:30 am
Place for pot luck and service will be announced at a
later date, Pastor Terry will be leading the service. A sign
up sheet will be passed around at church for what they
will be bringing for the pot luck. This should be of help to
have some good dishes.
Bryce will order the palms for Palm Sunday for Zion and
New Beginnings.
Options for painting the back of the back of the church
was discussed. Ideas were: Zion Lutheran Church--
Lutheran Church—and adding a cross.
Council will be looking or who to do the job,
Before making a decision.
With no further business the meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully, Donna Swanson.
* * *
Prayer Requests
For those recovering from sickness, and/or surgery
For those in grief, For those needing wisdom
For those needing strength, For those in
the community, For those in fire, flood, typhoons,
and hurricanes areas, in the world, For comfort
and guidance: all the troops worldwide and their
families our children, teenagers, and parents, all
those traveling, Lutheran Campus Ministry, Urban
Servant Corps, ., for peace in the Middle East, for
the whole church around the world, especially our
companion
Synods of the Malagasy Lutheran church, the Mahayana
and Antsiranana Synods, all lay evangelists
who risk their lives to preach the Gospel, and
Zion Lutheran Church in this time of transition and
revitalization of membership. If pastoral services
are needed please contact the Church Office
* * *
Additional Bulletin Announcements
Sermons have been added to the web
page
If you miss church you can listen to
them by hitting “
Worship” tab on the website selecting
“Sermons” from the dropdown menu, or
click on this link.
www.zion-lutheran-church.com/
sermons.html.
* * *
Outreach Coordinator:
Interested in bringing forward ideas and
helping to plan events or efforts that
connect with our surrounding community?
This would be perfect for you.
The Outreach Coordinator would act as
a point-person for these sorts of activities
and events, Talk to Pam Thomas if
you’re interested.
* * * * *
3
(Thank you continued)
Especially, Jim, we thank you for the
use of your projector and the beautiful
pictures that are displayed on the
back of our church.
Thank you
* * *
Important Dates To REMEMBER IN MATCH
Sunday March 1. 2020
Pastor Dave/Terry
Council meeting 9:30 am
Worship Service 10:30 am
* * *
Sunday March 8, 2020
Worship Service 10:30 am
Pastor Dave/Terry
* * *
Sunday March 15 2020
Worship Service 10:30 am
Pastor David/Terry
* * *
Sunday March 22, 2020
Worship Service 10:30 am
Pastor David/Terry
* * *
Sunday March 29, 2020
Worship Service 10:30 am
Pastor David/Terry
Wednesday Evenings at Zion
Book Study 6:00—7:30 pm
* * *
Your Council Members Are
Lori Albers 303-567- 4155
lorialbers@comcast.net
Stephanie Behring 303-567-1546
sbehring@yahoo.com
Peggy Hickam 303-567-9108
peggyhickam@yahoo.com
Barbara Stoffer 720-975-6723
barbstoffer@gmail.com
Donna Swanson 303-567–2909
donalee998@comcast.net
Pamela Thomas 303-567-2866
dapamali@msn.co
Gary Wattenberg 303-567-0810
bluevalleywolf@q.com
* * *
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
MARCH
Stephaney Johnson March 5
D.J. Atkinson March 14
Jim Stahlhut March 20
Karin Gibbs March 25
Barbara Stahlhut March 26
* * *
The council would like to thank
Jim Blanchard for everything he
does, such as taking care of janitorial
duties for the church as well as
the Parsonage.
Continued next column
4
Providing Food and Support to
Clear Creek and Gilpin Counties
Please don’t forget about our local food Bank
Loaves and Fishes serves almost 100 families a week. That is
100 cans of tuna, 100 macaroni and cheese,100 rolls of toilet
paper and on and on.
There are many homeless living in their cars in Clear
Creek County. They cannot afford the gas to find a job.
Loaves and Fishes also has special programs for school age children
to help supplement meals on weekends and during the summers
months as well as help provide to provide school supplies.
Please remember the hungry this summer and bring
something to church every Sunday
Almost always needed:
Toilet Paper Jelly
Macaroni and Cheese Canned beans
Tuna Boxed Cereal
Peanut butter Canned fruit
It is through your support that we will be able to give to those
“who have nothing prepared”.
Of course, we are grateful fur all donations, now and
throughout the year
Hours:
Food stocking and distribution
Thursdays 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
Fridays 11:00 am to 4:00 pm
Directions
Loaves and Fishes is located on hwy 103.
Behind Evergreen Sport and Spinal
ZION MEMBERS REMEMBER THE PURPLE TUBDOWNSTAIRS
FOR ITEMS FOR LOAVES & FISHES
LOAVES & FISHES (CONTINUED )
Also… Loaves & Fishes :To get more involved, find out
about volunteer opportunities on-line at:
http://www.loavesandfishesco.org /
donatevolunteer.html.
Monetary donations may be made through the above
website or mailed to: Loaves & Fishes
PO Box 967
Idaho Springs, CO 80452-0967/
Loaves & Fishes is a non-profit ministry of the churches
here in Clear Creek County. They provide food and
other forms of assistance to those in need
. DID YOU KNOW
An easy way to support Loaves and Fishes
Did you know you can bay a Safeway “gift card”
from Loaves and Fishes?
It’s pretty easy to use.
You just keep track of the value of the groceries in
your cart. When you get to the check=out you ask
the cashier to load that amount onto your gift card
And then use the card to pay for your groceries. That
way Loaves and Fishes gets a small percentage of
the cost of your groceries. It’s a small amount, but
we all buy groceries and together we can make a
nice contribution to help feed our friends and
neighbors. Talk to Pam Thomas if you want to learn
more about it..
* * *
This year we have expanded our mission. Homeless
Is a major concerned in our county. Many of our shoppers
live in the woods. (We even delivered to a man Living
in a cave) Some are caught in the vicious cycle Of
living in cheap motels, never able to save enough to pay a
deposit and first months rent on a home. People need to
have a home before they can secure a job. We would like
to help them. We have set up a $5000 Relief Fund (we
would like to make it more to help with temporary housing,
rents, & deposits and relocations to less expensive
venues or reuniting folks with family. Obviously,
we appreciate anything you can contribute. We
sincerely thank you for any support you give.
Loaves & Fishes
* * * * *
Invitation to on-line worship at Zion Lutheran of Idaho Springs CO
We will not be getting together here at this building for a while…
but,
We will keep getting together!
If you want to join our worship via internet
Send your email address
to
our email address which is
zion.lutheran.co@gmail.com
We will send you an invite to our worship service via the ZOOM app
You also are invited to check out
www.zion-lutheran-church.com
and/or our Facebook page
Thank you
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