June 2014 Newsletter

ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH • BUFFALO, MN JUNE 2014

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The Young Swedish Singers

June 22 Concert at Zion

The Young Swedish Singers, a gospel singing group from Hässleholm, Skåne, Sweden, will present a concert at Zion on Sunday, June 22 at 7pm in the sanctuary, as part of their June 17-July 4 US tour.

No tickets are needed; a free-will offering will be collected during the concert. The Young Swedish Singers group was founded by director Birgitta Rosland in 1991, and comes from a very musical Lutheran church in the far south of Sweden. Choir members range in age from teenagers to young adults in their early 20s. This is their fifth US tour in twelve years.

The Young Swedish Singers' concert, sung mostly in English, will include gospel, hymns, and Swedish folk music. The choir is directed by Birgitta Rosland and the choir's pastor, Reverend Bo Johansson, will travel with the choir, providing spiritual guidance to the tour.

Pre-concert dinner and overnight hosts are needed for Swedish Singers. Check your calendars and consider helping with this great concert by:

Helping to cook and/or host a pre-concert dinner for the choir (approximately 60 people) with the Zionaires.

Hosting 2 or more of the Young Swedish Singers on Sunday night, June 22 after their 7pm concert at Zion. Pick up your students at Zion after the concert and drop them off at Zion on Monday morning. Families from Zion and from Buffalo Covenant will work together to provide housing for these great musicians.

Contemporary Worship

Russ and Beth Hane have lived in Buffalo for 25 years and are celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary in June. They have 3 children: Kelsey who will be a senior at Winona State University, Bryce who is graduating from Buffalo High School this month, and Alyssa who is entering 8th grade.

The Hane family has been members of ELCA Lutheran Churches for about 12 years, but just started attending Zion last summer.

We liked the welcoming atmosphere, numerous programs and events to choose from, and the staff. Our family feels truly blessed to be a part of such a welcoming family of believers at Zion.

(Beth Hane continued on page 17)

Births

May 2

Elijah LeRoy Young, son of Wayne &

Elizabeth

Baptisms

April 27

Kyler Lee Preston

Funerals

April 23

Betty Lou Anderson

Triathlon Traffic

Plan for extra travel time on Sunday,

June 1, as 1500 Buffalo Triathlon

participants will be active throughout

downtown Buffalo. If possible, avoid

downtown streets and use Highway 55

and Co Rd 147 (Bradshaw Ave NE).

Sunday Announcements

The relationships of our members with

one another bring a richness to our lives

and we want to foster these

relationships. If you would like your

church family to be aware of any

special celebrations in your life or the

lives of your loved ones, please let the

church office know by Thursday at

10am and we will include them in the

written announcement insert in the

bulletin.

Celebrating on Sundays

Creating Sunday morning experiences at Zion that invite, 2

Worship Services

8:30am traditional worship in the

sanctuary with nursery available,

Sunday school during the school year.

9:45am Family Express in Trinity Hall.

10:30am contemporary worship in the

sanctuary with nursery available,

Sunday school during the school year.

Lessons

Sunday, June 1 / Monday, June 2 Seventh Sunday of Easter

John 17:1-11

Pastor Luke Preaching

Sunday, June 8 / Monday, June 9 Day of Pentecost

John 7:37-39 / John 20:19-23

Pastor Ted Preaching

Sunday, June 15 / Monday, June 16 Trinity Sunday

Matthew 28:16-20


Sunday, June 22 / Monday, June 23 Second Sunday after Pentecost

Matthew 10:24-39


Sunday, June 29 / Monday, June 30 Third Sunday after Pentecost

Matthew 10:40-42

Pastor Luke Preaching

The Baptism Class

Anyone wishing to schedule a baptism is

asked to attend a class prior to the date

of the baptism. Expectant parents, as

well as those who already are parents,

may attend the class. Scheduling of

baptisms will take place at the class.

The next classes are Sunday, June 8,

and Sunday, August 10, at noon.

Register at ZionBuffalo.org/Baptism or

by calling the office.

welcome, engage and inspire people to live for Christ. 3

How Can I Keep From

Singing?

Summer Sermon Series

This summer our messages will focus on the songs of the Christian faith. Some will be traditional hymns that have endured the generations. Others will be traditional hymns that are relatively new. Still others will be contemporary songs that are very recent.

I look forward to discovering the personal stories of the composers and authors behind the songs we sing at church. With some of the songs, the time in history, what was going on in the world, was very important. Other songs are shaped by the personal experience of the author or their denominational background. Some songs are grounded in a particular passage of scripture or teach a Bible story.

We sing the songs of faith because the songs have meaning, state something we believe, or say it in a new, fresh way. We sing the songs because we like them. But singing the songs of the Christian faith affects us in many ways we don’t really think about. The songs of the faith:

1. Restore our souls and refresh our spirits. Sometimes just singing a song lifts us up – inspiring us deep within, assuring us of things we need to be reminded of.

2. Teach us the faith – We learn theology, Biblical story and concepts and the content of our faith by singing these songs throughout the seasons of our life.

3. Connect us to the community – We are connected with other people, from throughout history, seeking to live the faith. Our common beliefs, experience, hopes, fears and concerns are uncovered when we song these songs and we are reminded that we are not alone.

4. Express our prayer that this will be true for us too. When our faith is tired, weary, wondering or wandering, the songs of faith say the prayer for us.

5. Ennoble our faith – Inspired by and reminded of what we believe, the songs of faith often give us courage to act and to live the faith we believe.

So join us this summer and you will say with us, “How can I keep from singing?”

Pasta Supper & Concert

Whether you've signed up to do the June

1 Buffalo Triathlon, volunteering, or

cheering along the course, come to Zion

on Saturday, May 31 for the

pre-triathlon events. Zion hosts the

packet pick-up for approximately 500

triathlon participants on Saturday

between 4-7pm in Trinity Hall.

To accompany the packet pick-up the

women's ministry team is sponsoring a

fundraiser pasta supper in the Zion

fellowship hall during the 4-7pm time.

No need to be in the triathlon to come

to the supper! All are welcome to the

supper for a great meal.

Lincoln Merdoch will be speaking about

his personal and triathlon journeys at

4:30pm.

The Tim & Carol Duo will provide music

from 5-7pm in Fellowship Hall. Carol

Moore and Tim Lungstrom perform on

acoustic and classical guitars and

together they perform songs from folk,

jazz and light pop music. A great casual

night of music and pasta.

Cost for the pasta supper is $6/person.

Children 5 years and under eat free.

Welcome Summer Staff

Zion welcomes Emily Bengtson as our

first ever Summer Intern at Zion!

Emily will be working with Myron and

Kirsten and also with Zion Day Camp

throughout the summer. She will be

helping to plan and organize VBS and

Homecoming Sunday, as well as attend

the High School Mission Trip and camp

week at Wapo.

Emily is a Sophomore at Concordia

College in Moorhead. Welcome Emily!

Pam Freer has been hired as Zion Day

Camp Director for this summer.

Assistant directors are Caley Paripovich

and Frannie Pearson. ZDC Counselors

include Preston Bestick, Tyler Bruder,

Kacie Carlsted, Brianna Hartke, Jake

Huston, Ezmae Stevens, and Blair

Stewig.

Creating a community where people are connected 4

Women's Bible Study Series

Of Many Generations: Mary, Elizabeth, Lydia

Zion's women's ministry team will host a three session Bible study during the summer months. The study for these three sessions is written by Dr. Diane Jacobson, professor emeritus of Old Testament at Luther Seminary in St. Paul. She writes, “We are women of many generations, many ages, many places, and many experiences. We have a calling to come, learn, and serve together, as well as to rebuild, repair, and restore not only our own relationships, but also the world around us. To do this we look to Scripture for stories that take us into this calling. We look for stories of women who come together, women who understand themselves to be part of a multi-generational community and who have known both challenge and joy.”

Each month's Bible study will be held in the Fellowship Hall. Check your calendar and come to any or all of the sessions. Bring a Bible. Study guides and treats are provided. No charge for the study, but sign-up is helpful to plan for materials. Sign up online or at the information desk.

Session 1 is Tuesday, June 17 at 9:30am: Elizabeth and Mary, led by Amy Chalupnik

Session 2 is Tuesday, July 15 at 9:30am: Mary’s Song: The Magnificat, led by Mary Johnson

Session 3 is Tuesday, August 19 at 7pm: Lydia, led by Jill Davis.

Summer Opportunities for Seniors

Zionaires ministry leaders have put together a very busy schedule for retirees and senior adults this summer! All are welcome at any or all of these events:

Wednesday, June 11: Host Kids’ Choice at Buffalo Food Shelf, 10:30 to 12:30

Thursday, June 19: Tour the Adams’ Railroad Garden, 10:30 to noon

Saturday, June 21: Breakfast on the Farm event at the Warren & Charles Krause Farm, 8-10am

Sunday, June 22: Host the Swedish Singers for a meal before their concert, 5-8pm

Thursday, July 24: Visit to the Annandale Heritage Center and lunch at Irish Blessings in Maple Lake, 10am-1pm

Tuesday, August 5: Fishing and picnic on Lake Pulaski, 9:30-noon

Tuesday, August 12: Sons of the Pioneers at St Cloud Paramount Theater, show at 1:30. Cost is $30 for tickets and transportation

Sign up at the information desk.

Connecting With Care

Malted Milk

Dorothy Christensen was away, serving in the Women’s Army Corps, with the Signal Corps in Missouri, when her family moved to Buffalo in the 1940's, to a home that was in the area of the Discovery Center tennis courts.

Her brother, Art, and sister, Mary, attended school in what is now the Discovery building, and attended church at Zion, which at the time was just across the street in what is now the Assemblies of God church. Everything was within short walking distance. Dorothy joined the family in Buffalo after her discharge from the military in 1945.

On her first Sunday, she was invited to join the choir (her brother was already a member), so the following week she went to choir practice and was introduced to many who would become long time friends, including Ray Peterson, who had also recently been discharged from the military. After choir, it was the custom to go the Huber Hotel Cafe for treats. The Huber Hotel is now the Buffalo Hotel rooming house, near the library.

I waited on the front steps for my brother to take me but there were girls waiting for him. Ray happened to hear the conversation, and in 'Navy man fashion' said “I’ll take you for the malted milk!” So, on the steps of the old white church, I accepted and that’s the beginning of my story. By the way, Ray never bought the malted milk; a former choir member treated us both!

Dorothy quickly got involved with choir and the Sunday school program. She enjoyed Christmas caroling and working with the Junior and Cherub Choirs.

Music is a special part of worship with message in song; the words come back to you often in work or play. Church was a part of social life as it brought people together.

Young adults at the time were part of Luther League, and highlights of the year included New Year’s Eve and the ice cream social.

Ray and Dorothy Peterson were married in July of 1946.

The 80th anniversary picture of Zion that year is special to me, as it has many happy memories of family and special folks that made my part of Zion and its ministry so important.

We built our home and moved into it on February 14, 1950, we already had a busy life working together, blessed with three children (Gregory, Randine, and Bradley), and making everything a joy of life even the difficult times. Nothing comes easy without putting work and effort into it. The Lord gives you strength for the day.

Dorothy’s first job in Buffalo was at Campbell Abstract Company. Ray took over Peterson Painters from his father and uncle and it became Do-Ray Decorators.

(Dorothy Peterson continued on page 17)

in relationships and supported in need. 5

Active Military

Trey Wilson

Deployed to Bahrain

Cody Bauman

Stationed at Fort Knox, KY

Vinnie Pecarina

Stationed in Japan

Bradley Johnson

Stationed at Ft Drum, NY

Cory Nyholm

Stationed in Monterey, CA

Christopher Paulsen

Stationed in Norfolk, VA

Ben Pecarina

Stationed overseas

Doug Pecarina

Serving in the Army National Guard

Alex Euerle

Stationed in California

Kevin Osfar

Stationed in Japan

Will Dobbins

Deployed on the USS Peleliu

Greg Bremseth

Stationed at Ft Bliss, TX

Deanna Strommen

Stationed in Washington, DC

Fred Pierce

Stationed in Miramar, CA

Office Hours

With summer almost here, so comes the

changes in the church office hours.

Beginning the week of June16, the

offices hours will be:

Monday through Thursday from

8:30am-4:30pm

Friday from 8:30am-noon

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First Sunday Musicians

First Sunday is looking for people who

play instruments to help make music over

the summer. Existing group members are

busy and occasionally have to miss

practice but groups find it hard to

practice without everyone present. At the

end of the summer you’d be free to go or

welcome to stay if all goes well.

Please contact Pam Freer or Sherilyn

Burgdorf for information.

Thank You Ushers

Many thanks to Darrell Anderson and Len

Bengtson and for their many years of

service as 8:30 head ushers.

Darrell and Len have been Zion's "go to"

duo for many years. They've trained in

new ushers; arrived early each Sunday to

make sure offering plates and bulletins

are in place; and greeted everyone with a

friendly smile as worshippers go into the

sanctuary for worship.

Can you guess how many Sundays these

two have worked officially as head ushers

at Zion? Submit your answer to the

information desk or to

[email protected] for a prize.

We'll give you the correct number in the

July newsletter.

There is an opportunity coming to be a

part of a Sunday Welcome Crew to carry

on the welcoming and worship leading

that Darrell and Len have done so well for

so many years. Contact Pastor Luke,

Sherilyn Burgdorf, Mary or Wes

Mahlberg if interested.

Living God’s Call

Deep Roots

Len and Phyllis Bengtson both have roots in Zion's congregation dating back to 1866. Founding members of the Carlslund Lutheran Church (which later became Zion) included Bengt Peterson, an ancestor of Phyllis and Nils Bengtson, an ancestor of Len. Len and Phyllis have known each other since childhood, growing up on almost adjoining farms, attending country school together at the original Carlslund location (now the Zion Cemetery), and Sunday school at Zion in town. Len was confirmed in 1959, and Phyllis in 1962, and they were married by Pastor Cornell in 1967. Pastor Cornell baptized their first child, Carrie, in 1969, and Pastors Blair and Folkerds baptized her three younger brothers, Kirk, Lee, and Jon. All four children were confirmed at Zion, and Len and Phyllis now have seven grandchildren, all members of Zion.

Len and Phyllis have been dairy and crop farmers just south of Buffalo for 42 years.

We get up early - 3:15 am - every morning and work together every day. And we still love each other!

Len has served on Zion's Property Committee, Memorial Committee, and two terms on the church council. He was chair of the building committee for the present church building which was completed in 1989. Len has also served as the cemetery sexton for 36 years.

Life at Zion is an ever growing family. I feel blessed to be a part of this ministry, both family-wise and community-wise.

To many, though, he is most familiar as the head usher for the 8:30 worship service for the last 15 years. Len filled the position when his brother-in-law, Richard Krause, could no longer continue the position due to illness.

I've enjoyed it immensely, having the opportunity to visit and talk with many people each Sunday. It's interesting to see how busy the church is on Sunday morning during the service!

Len retired from ushering after Easter this year, and is now adjusting to worshipping in the pews with his family.

Len has also been active in in farming and community organizations, including Minnesota Milk Producers, Minnesota Select Sires Co-op and the Discovery Elementary School advisory council. He is currently vice chair of Wright County Community Action. He doesn't have much time for hobbies, but enjoys woodworking.

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photo by Karin Bengtson

A Mission Trip for Everyone

by Pastor Luke

Sometimes life is about taking the next

logical step. That was the realization that

the Global Mission Committee made in

2012. We were taking a big picture look

at the ministry and mission of Zion and

were excited about our partnership with

AKCLI in Zambia and our yearly

adventure to Jamaica to build and heal.

We enjoy our relationship with Redeemer

Lutheran in Minneapolis as our local

mission partner as well. We have mission

trips through the youth ministry around

the country that are instrumental in the

life of our students, but there was

something missing in all of this. Mission

trips were either for a select age range, or

for a financial cost of $2000 and up.

I wanted another option. No age limits,

and dirt cheap. Pretty simple criteria,

really. So was born our All Ages mission

trip at a cost of $99. This is a way to take

the first step into mission work without a

huge financial outlay and with a relatively

comfortable location like Duluth/Superior.

Last year 30 people participated in the

first trip, and this year Zion’s 45 reserved

spots for July 17-20 are nearly full. Last

year’s group included 6 year olds,

grandparents, and everyone in between

and this year looks the same. I can’t wait

to see how relationships are built and how

God uses us in the communities of Duluth

and Superior.

With the All Ages mission trip in our

portfolio, I truly believe that we have

something for everyone in regards to

global mission. I hope you can find your

fit and get connected in the opportunities

that Zion presents here and around the

world!

You're Good at That!

LifeKeys Class in Summer or Fall

People may tell you that you have a gift for something, or there may be a spark in the back of your mind about something that interests you. Take time this summer or fall for the LifeKeys class at Zion, and learn more about what energizes you.

LifeKeys gives you a chance to dig into who you are, why you're here, and what you do best. It will be offered in a compact retreat style on July 30-31 and a Thursday night series in the fall.

The July class will begin on Wednesday evening, then finish with a full day together on Thursday. Location is yet to be chosen, but there's no overnight stay required since the retreat would be at Zion or a local site in Buffalo. If you have children Kindergarten to 12 years old, consider signing them up at Zion Day Camp for Thursday. Cost for child care is $25/child.

If this summer's LifeKeys retreat doesn't fit in your schedule, consider the four week series in the fall.

The LifeKeys Discovery Course offers participants a structured opportunity to discover or affirm our talents, spiritual gifts, passions and personality — all that God made us to be. The printed materials use engaging stories, inventories, self-tests and other easy-to-use exercises, while the class time offers explanation, support, and just a bit of fun! Pastor Sara Vanderpan will be teaching the class. Please consider participating! Sign up now for the July retreat. Cost to cover materials is $20. All other costs are being funded by a grant from the Zion Foundation. Sign up online at ZionBuffalo.org/lifekeys.

A Great Big Push

Dave Tauscher serves on the Zion Church Council as a way of helping himself and others grow in their faith.

These past 2 years have been very eventful and quite an interesting time for Dave. He and his wife, Merrilyn, built and moved into a new home, joined Zion Church, Dave was elected to Zion's Church Council, and they decided to spend their 30th wedding anniversary on a Mission trip to Jamaica.

Dave works at Acosta in Eden Prairie as a Business Account Manager in wholesale food

(Dave Tauscher continued on page 16)

photo by Anita Bazan

to trust in Christ, grow in faith, and serve God’s world. 7

March 2014 Financial Report

General Services Fund

Income Apr 2014 YTD 2014 Apr 2013 YTD 2013 General Offering $72,258 $262,563 $52,968 $241,577

Rent and Sunday School 925 2,806 2,237 9,724

WedNite Supper Income 603 2,883 949 3,735

Missions and Hunger 1,961 6,318 1,483 5,997

Other Designations 3,862 7,011 32,820 71,861

Total Income $79,608 $281,580 $90,457 $332,894

Expenses Synod Benevolence $1,000 $4,000 $1,000 $4,000

Other General Services 65,798 270,303 62,803 264,246

Total Expenses $66,798 $274,303 $63,803 $268,246

Checkbook balance as of 4-30-2014: $39,378

Building Fund

Income Apr 2014 YTD 2014 Apr 2013 YTD 2013 Offerings and Interest $14,242 $59,539 $13,267 $63,987

Other Receipts 0 0 0 0

Total Income $14,242 $59,539 $13,267 $63,987

Expenses Building Mortgage $15,869 $63,476 $15,869 $63,476

Bank Service Charge 0 0 0 0

Total Expenses $15,869 $63,476 $15,869 $63,476

Checkbook balance as of 4-30-2014: $17,207

Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap …

Luke 6:38

Summer Step Up

Join Pastor Luke in the Summer Step

Up! Find the opportunity that will

allow you to grow in your faith journey

as you take on something new. Here are

4 ideas:

1. Consistent giving – Sign up for

automatic giving at church

at ZionBuffalo.org/electronic.

2. Increased giving – Step up for the

summer and give it a shot.

3. Intentional giving – Study up for

the summer, get to know your

budget, and make giving a portion

to God a regular part of your

finances. Start at daveramsey.com/

tools/guide-to-budgeting/.

4. Memorial giving – Lift up the

memory of someone by giving a

special gift to the memorial fund at

ZionBuffalo.org/memorial-fund.

Memorial Gifts Received

Gifts to the kitchen project in memory

of Bea Spect from Mark & Karen

Worner, Marlys Gillund, Laverne

Halverson, Maurice & Nila Ellis, and

S.M. and E.P. Dierks.

A gift to the Memorial Fund in memory

of Bea Specht from Marlys Corhouse.


of Ferne Peterson from Ronald &

Harriet Holtmeier.

Gifts to the Memorial Fund in memory

of Arnold Rude from J. Nuernberg,

Greg & Susan Powelk, Edna Rude,

Shirley Sodergren, Judy Sandeen, and

Robert & Becky Mortvedt.

A gift to the Memorial Fund for the

highway sign in memory of Arnold Rude

from Keith and Debbie Rude.


of Frank Pfeifer from Kent Pfeifer.

Gifts to the Zion Foundation in memory

of Bea Specht from Darrell Anderson,

Norman & Kathryn Varner, John

Halvorson, Howard Burgdorf, and

Duane Olson.

(Memorial List continued on page 9)

Finance & Stewardship

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Zion Fishing Club

Pastor Ted and the Zion Fishing Club will

be fishing area lakes on Thursday

evenings from May 29 to June 26 from

6-8pm.

Meet at the assigned boat ramp any or

every week. Sign up for weekly reminders

via the Fishing Club Facebook

page at facebook.com/ZionFishingClub.

Memories of Miracles

Adapted from Thrivent.com by Karen

Worner

Jesus’ miracles: We are all familiar with

them, right? You may remember the

pictures from an illustrated children’s

Bible or the Arch Books. Or you may

recall them from your Sunday school

lessons. So let’s see how much you really

recall.

1. In addition to the two small fish, how

many loaves of bread did Jesus have when

He fed the crowd of 5,000? (Matthew 14:

16-21)

A. 2 B. 5 C. 7 D. 12

(Memories of Miracles continued on page 14)

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Joy of Giving

by Dawn Schmidt

“Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.”

(2 Corinthians 9:7)

All things come from God: love, grace and eternal salvation. The whole world is a gift of God, a completely generous gift. God gives to us because he wants to, because He loves us.

God has given us so many gifts, but none can compare with the gift of salvation. We have not earned our salvation; it is a gift from God. God’s grace is the ultimate gift, and we owe to Him the ultimate in thanksgiving. We return our Father’s love by accepting His grace and by sharing His message and His love with others.

Giving is a natural expression of love. Friends do it. Lovers do it. Parents do it. Even children do it. We give presents to those we love. The motivation for gifts is not because it is something we should do but because it is something we want to do. There is a connection between love and giving. Giving should come from the heart.

There are many things we can offer to those around us. We all have talents and skills. Isn’t there plenty of love in your heart to share it with those you care about? Isn’t there a smile on your lips to offer to those who presently think they’ve got none?

I want to share with you a really beautiful story I read a few weeks back about the joy and beauty of giving and the happiness that comes from giving without expecting anything in return.

A woman who was traveling alone in the mountains found a precious stone in a stream.

The next day she met another traveler who was hungry. The woman opened her bag to share her food. The hungry traveler saw the precious stone and asked the woman to give it to him. She did so without hesitation.

The traveler left, rejoicing in his great fortune. He knew the stone was worth enough to give him security for a lifetime. But a few days later he came back to return the stone to the woman. “I’ve been thinking,” he said, “I know how valuable the stone is, but I give it back in the hope that you can give me something even more precious. Give me what you have within you that enabled you to give me the stone.”

The woman smiled, “The joy of giving!”

Gifts to the Zion Foundation in memory of

Arnold Rude from Marlys Gillund and

Darrell Anderson.

A gift to the Zion Foundation in memory

of Jan Halvorson from John Halvorson.


of Lillian & Walter Wodtke from Gerald

& Rosemary Wodtke.


of Ferne Peterson from Del Haag.

(Memorial List continued from page 8)

Tuesday June 10

7:30am VBS Early Care

9:00am Harvest of Hands Crafts

9:00am Vacation Bible School

9:30am Staff Meeting

12:00pm VBS After Care

7:00pm Finance Committee Meeting

7:00pm Global Missions Committee

7:00pm Jubilee Rehearsal

Wednesday June 11




7:00pm Property Committee Meeting

7:00pm Harvest of Hands Crafts

7:30pm Branding Task Force Meeting

Thursday June 12




6:00pm Fishing Club

Friday June 13




7:00pm Softball Team 1


Saturday June 14

Sunday June 15

Father's Day

Holy Communion at 8:30 and 10:30

7:00am Cinnamon Rolls

8:30am Traditional Worship Service

9:30am Coffee Fellowship

9:45am Family Express Worship

10:30am Contemporary Worship Service


Monday June 16

6:00am Zion Day Camp

9:00am Quilters

9:00am Kitchen Cleaning

6:15pm First Sunday Rehearsal

6:30pm Overeaters Anonymous

7:00pm Marysville Worship Service

Tuesday June 17



9:30am Summer Women's Bible Study

5:30pm Stewardship Meeting


7:00pm Vision Team Meeting

Wednesday June 18


7:00am Men's 50+ Bible Study

9:30am Women's Bible Study

5:45pm Worship & Music Committee

Meeting

7:30pm Church Council Meeting

Thursday June 19


6:00pm Fishing Club

6:30pm Youth Board Meeting

Friday June 20


Saturday June 21

Sunday June 22






7:00pm Young Swedish Singers Concert

Monday June 23


9:00am Quilters

9:00am Women's Ministry Planning

Committee Meeting




7:00pm Personnel Committee Meeting

Tuesday June 24


9:00am Harvest of Hands Crafts



ZionBuffalo.org/Calendar 10

Sunday June 1

Extra Buffalo Triathlon Traffic

Holy Communion at 8:30, 9:45, & 10:30

7:00am Cinnamon Rolls






Monday June 2

9:00am Quilters

11:00am CFM Staff Meeting




Tuesday June 3



Wednesday June 4

7:00am Men's 50+ Bible Study

9:30am Women's Bible Study

5:30pm Outreach Committee

Thursday June 5

6:00pm Fishing Club

Friday June 6



Saturday June 7

Sunday June 8






12:00pm Baptism Class

12:00pm VBS Teacher Training

Monday June 9


9:00am Quilters






June 2014

Wednesday June 25


9:00am Newsletter Assembly

9:30am Devotions at Lake Ridge

10:30am Devotions at Park View

7:00pm Harvest of Hands Crafts

7:30pm Children & Family Ministry

Team Meeting

Thursday June 26


6:00pm Fishing Club

Friday June 27




Saturday June 28

Sunday June 29






Monday June 30


9:00am Quilters




Meals on Wheels in June

Zion is asked to provide three drivers at

11:30am each day in June for

approximately an hour of meal delivery to

households in the City of Buffalo. This is

a most rewarding activity and makes a

good family service project.

Consider which days you can help and

sign up at the information desk or by

emailing Sherilyn. You can also check the

calendar at ZionBuffalo.org/MOW.

If you’ve driven before and prefer a

specific route please request it when you

sign up. If you’d like to try it but you’re

unfamiliar with Buffalo, let us know.

We’ll find a partner for your first drive.

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Marysville Worship Each summer (June-August) Zion offers members and friends

the opportunity to worship at our historic Marysville church. This beautiful historic country church is located among farmland on County Road 9

between Buffalo and Waverly. The worship service begins at 7pm each Monday evening, starting Monday, June 2.

Just remember … this is a little country church with no modern amenities :)

Services will be cancelled when severe weather (tornado or severe thunderstorm) threatens the immediate Marysville area. On evenings when

heat indices and high humidity are a concern, scheduled services will be held and worshippers will be encouraged to make their own decision about

attendance. Cancellations will be posted on the church website and on KRWC radio by 6pm.

Director of Youth Ministries

Myron Crawford

763-682-1245 ext. 308

[email protected]

Engage. Grow. Proclaim.

Zion Youth Ministries exists to

engage youth, help them grow

and proclaim faith in Christ.

Friday Breakfast Crew

Senior high students are invited to

Perkins on Friday, June 6, at 6am, for

a chance to check-in, have good food

and great conversation.

All graduating seniors that show up for

breakfast will have their food paid for

by Myron.

Don’t forget to bring money for food

and a tip for our great servers!

Youth Board

The Youth Board meeting will be

Thursday, June 19 at 6:30pm.

Confirmation Classes

Remember that all confirmation

requirements are due by August 1!

Go to ZionBuffalo.org for any

homework or other info that you might

need.

Graceland Youth Group

All Senior High students are invited to

come to Zion on Wednesday, June 25

at 6pm for a night of food and

fellowship!

1 Timothy 4:12

Don’t let anyone look down on

you because you are young, but set

an example for the believers in speech,

in life, in love, in faith and in purity.

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A Graduate Blessing

For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven.

Graduates, we at Zion are so proud of you who you are and what you have accomplished.

A blessing based on Proverbs 3:

Graduate, never forget the things that have been taught to you. Remember these things - store them in your heart - for they will enrich your

life and your well being.

Be careful to act with loyalty and kindness at all times! Practice these traits: write them deep within your heart. Then you will be able to live at peace with both God and people, And you will always have a good reputation.

Trust in the lord with all your heart; Do not depend on your own understanding. Seek God’s will in all you do, and He will direct your paths.

Don’t be overly impressed with your own wisdom. Instead, fear the Lord. Turn your back on the things you know to be wrong. If you do, you will stay healthy and whole, both in body and spirit.

Honor God with everything you earn and accumulate. If you do, God will bless you.

Don’t get angry or discouraged when God corrects you, When He points out to you the ways in which you have fallen short Of what He desires for you. Remember that He does it because He loves you!

When you set out your goals and plans, be wise. Think carefully about the decisions you make; Seek good advice from people you trust. Then you can walk through life without fear, and without stumbling.

Don’t be anxious about things that may happen in the future. Always remember that God is at your side, And that He surrounds you with His love and mercy.

Graduates, wherever you go, remember who you are and whose you are.

May the Lord bless you and keep you;

May He cause his spirit to shine on you and be gracious to you;

May He lift up His smile on you and give you peace. Amen.

Youth & Children’s Ministry

Director of Children & Family Ministry

Kirsten Kelly

763-682-1245 x331

[email protected]

Children & Family Ministry Assistants

Marsha Watkins

Kristin Lotthammer

Jason Prigge

763-682-1245 x308

[email protected]

[email protected]

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Zion Day Camp

Summer Christian Childcare

June 16 - August 22

6:30 am - 6 pm

Monday-Friday

$25/day/child Kindergarten through 12 year olds.

Daily activities include age appropriate Bible study and discussion, crafts,

snacks, games, reading time, skits and so much more!

Sign up for 1 or 5 days a week - ZDC is flexible for all families’ schedules!

Contact Myron Crawford with any questions.

ZionBuffalo.org/zdc

Thank you Teachers and

Shepherds!

We can't thank our Sunday School

teachers and Shepherds enough... what an

awesome year! We sang, laughed,

learned, read, grew together and had

fun! Thanks for giving of your time and

yourselves to Zion's kids. Teachers that

complete the year end evaluation (check

your email) will be entered in a drawing

for a $20 Target gift card!

VBS Registration

VBS is filling up fast (and it will be limited to 360 total children) but it's not too late to sign up!

Online registration (ZionBuffalo.org/vbs) will be open until June 4th at 11:59 pm. If there are still spaces available after June 4, please stop in the office to register.

Cost is $20/child after May 28 and $25/child after June 4. However, scholarships are available by contacting Kirsten... we want everyone to be able to participate! Help us to eliminate all walk-in registrations and sign up today!

VBS Zoo Crew (Volunteers)

Volunteers are still needed for VBS... we can't do it without you! We mainly need Adult Crew Leaders and Station Leaders/Assistants (Craft, Games, Bible Adventure and Kid Vid Cinema). Please talk to Kirsten, Marsha or Kristin if you are able to join the fun for the whole week or just a few days! All volunteers will receive a Zoo Crew t-shirt... and you'll also develop awesome relationships with kids and help them grow in their faith. Don't miss out!

Zoo Crew Volunteer Trainings

All VBS Crew Leaders/Assistants and Station Leaders/Assistants are required to attend one of the Zoo Crew Trainings... even if you have been a leader in past! The two training options are: Thursday, May 29 from 6-8 pm or Sunday, June 8 from 12-2 pm. If you haven't already, sign up to be on the Zoo Crew (and also choose your training) at www.zionbuffalo.org/vbs.

VBS T-Shirt/CD Pick-Up

All families are asked to pick up their VBS shirt/s and CD from Zion's main office no later than June 6th at 4 pm. We also ask that you make your payment at this time if you haven't already. Bible Buddies (set of 5) or extra CD's are also be available for $5.

What’s In Your Faith

By Pastor Kelly Chatman , in the May 2014 newsletter of Redeemer Lutheran Church

I recall the famous words from a recently popular television commercial, and I can’t recall the exact product it was promoting, but that doesn’t really matter. The memorable tag line from each of the commercials asks: “What’s in your wallet?” I would like to paraphrase the words from that commercial, and ask all of us: “What’s in our faith?”

God blesses us with the power to make a difference in the life of our community and in the world. As always, the question people of faith must confront is: How are we stewards of these powerful gifts? Or, in other words: “What’s in our faith?”

As members of this particular church and the Harrison Community, we have within our means a non-profit organization, Redeemer Center for Life, and an entire block of land surrounding our congregation. Within our means is the potential for new development which could provide affordable housing and commercial opportunities in North Minneapolis. Plans are set for future light rail stops within a half mile of our congregation. Together, this means we have the opportunity to develop housing which includes access to jobs throughout the metro area, without requiring the expense of a vehicle.

We can help create a future where the entire block surrounding Redeemer is filled with the buzz and excitement of business and new affordable housing for families. Imagine as many as 60 housing units filled with families being served by Venture North Bike and Coffee shop. Imagine the potential for light rail stops, within walking distance, providing access to jobs in downtown and throughout the northwest metro. Now, imagine that God is making all of this, and more, possible beginning with Redeemer. It’s in our wallet - I mean, it’s in our faith. In 1999, with the mission to be a beacon of light for the neighborhood, Redeemer Congregation established the non-profit Redeemer Center for Life (RCFL). It was that same year when, Milda herself, the owner of Milda’s, cried out for help when she was considering closing the restaurant, an anchoring business in the neighborhood. With a strong board, and leadership composed of members from mission partner congregations, RCFL was able to save Milda’s Café. The board of RCFL purchased the property to build the multi-use building, which remains today as a North Minneapolis anchor.

Currently, RCFL is aggressively seeking to develop the entire block surrounding Redeemer. The development plan includes as many as 60 new housing units, along with retail space for Venture North Bike and Coffee Shop, as well as green space. This is an ambitious project for RCFL, and it will require the support and prayers of our entire congregation, neighborhood, mission partners and our allies in public office. The development will need the approval of zoning, success with this project will require vision and support from Redeemer. I believe that through this project, God is providing us with another opportunity to answer the question, “What’s in your faith?”

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2. Which of Jesus’ disciples joined Him

when He walked on water?( Matthew 14:

22:23)

A. Matthew B. Paul

C. Peter D. James

3. How many days had Lazarus been in his

tomb before Jesus raised him? (John

11:38-44)

A. 2 B. 4 C. 7 D. 8

4. How many stone water jars did Jesus

turn to wine at the wedding at Cana?

(John 2: 1-11)

A. 2 B. 4 C. 5 D. 6

5. How many men suffering from leprosy

were in the group that Jesus healed when

He was traveling along the border between

Samaris and Galilee? (Luke 17:11-19)

A. 4 B. 7 C. 10 D. 16

Answers below.

For more information about Thrivent

Financial and its products please contact

Mark Worner at 682-6011.

Off to Jamaica

At the end of April, Denny Gleason and

Duane Rolstad organized a crew to load

up the storage pod for transport to

Jamaica. Dr. Burgdorf estimated the

medical equipment to be valued at a

million dollars. Transport was expected to

take around three weeks.

(Memories of Miracles continued from page 9) Quiz Answers

1: B / 2: C / 3: B / 4: D / 5: C

Keeping in Contact

Zion is a big place, and sometimes things

happen in life that keep us from being as

connected to the community as we would

like. We would like to make sure that all

Zion members feel like part of the church,

whether they are able to worship regularly

or not. If you or someone you know is

unable to worship regularly, or would

consider themselves homebound, or are

living in a senior care facility, please let

us know so we can make sure you are

receiving communion and pastoral care.

We want to make sure all the people of

Zion are able to stay connected. Please

call or email Ann or Dawn in the office

with information as to how we can reach

you or someone you know that you’d like

us to include in our visitation schedule.

Thank you!

Pastor Luke and Pastor Ted

Let Us Know

Address, Phone & Email Corrections

If you have had any changes to your

address, phone number, marital status,

etc. please contact the office with your

name, phone number and the changes that

need to be made in our database.

If You Are Ill

Hospitals no longer notify churches when

their members are admitted for care. Let

us know so we can support you with

prayer and presence.

Prayer Requests

Please use a yellow pew card, post on the

Prayer Wall of our online community, or

contact the office with your prayer

requests.

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Harvest of Hands

In April, Zion volunteers packages 57,036 meals through the Truckload of Life food packing project. The Harvest of Hands committee is very grateful for all the help and donations that made it an awesome event. Everyone had a great time working on this project, and singing, laughing, and music could be heard throughout the morning. A very special thank you goes to Leon, coordinator at Outreach Inc. Kid’s Care; we could not have done this project without him.

Craft groups work on a variety of projects throughout the year in preparation for the annual sale in November. In June they will be creating small stained-glass projects as well as a larger collaborative piece for the silent auction.

The Tuesday morning group will meet on June 10 and 24 at 9am.

The Wednesday evening group will work on creating cards, envelopes, meet on June 11 and 25 at 7pm.

All are welcome at the craft groups, either to work on the planned projects or to bring your own projects and enjoy the time with friends. Join us for fun, fellowship, and a sense of accomplishment. Both groups meet in the Wilderness Room.

Crafters can also work on projects at home. Supplies are available for home projects. Contact Joy Arens for more information.

Harvest of Hands is an annual event held at Zion to feed the hungry in our own community and around the world. Proceeds of the 2014 sale will benefit the Buffalo Food Shelf and a global hunger project.

photo by Anita Bazan

Our Mission... Zion seeks to

Share Christ’s Word,

Strengthen faith, and

Serve those in need.

Our Vision… Helping people experience the joy of

life in Christ by:

1. Celebrating on Sundays:

Creating Sunday morning experiences that invite, welcome, engage and inspire people to live for Christ.

2. Living God’s Call:

Engaging people in a process of discipleship which inspires them to

trust in Christ, grow in faith, and serve God’s world.

3. Connecting with Care:

Creating a community where people are connected in relationships and

supported in need.

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sales. Merrilyn has worked for Byerly’s for over 28 years, and currently is the FoodE Expert at the Byerly’s in Maple Grove. They have three grown children and three grand-children; daughter Jill; son Greg & wife Shehla, grand-daughter Riley, grand-sons Jack and Ben; daughter Lisa & husband P.J.

Dave & Merrilyn had a seasonal cabin on Lake Pulaski. They visited Zion often and found it to be a very welcoming church with a sense of community belonging. They built a new home where the cabin had been, and moved into it in 2012. They became members of Zion in February 2013.

Dave enjoys boating, fishing with the grand-children, and entertaining family & friends. He also serves on the Board of Directors for the Lake Pulaski Improvement District.

I am a Green Bay Packers Shareholder, and while I don’t really bleed green & gold, I do ardently support my team!

Dave started getting involved at Zion by serving as a Sunday Host and helping with some Social Ministry events. He found them to be personally enjoyable and a wonderful way to help others in need in our community.

There are a lot of great things happening at Zion.

Dave and Merrilyn found the Mission Jamaica Trip to be a uniquely rewarding experience.

She helped with the Medical Clinic Team and I helped build a Jamaican “abode.” I didn’t think I had the skills to do this, but while standing on a scaffold along with Pastor Ted, I discovered that I was being pushed along by the encouraging support of the other team members and that I actually could accomplish the needed carpentry tasks.

While in Jamaica in February of this year, the Winter Olympics was underway, and the original Jamaican bobsled was on display at the airport.

As I imagined myself piloting that bobsled down the steep course, it struck me that everything, and everyone, it seems - needs a great big push at some time! There is no doubt the hand of God was guiding me – and you might even say - pushing me along on this journey!

Dave encourages others to allow themselves to be pushed into some sort of volunteer work, or committee service within Zion and the surrounding community.

I know they will feel the same as I do, that the experiences are richly rewarding, truly satisfying, and almost as much fun as sailing down an Olympic bobsled course - really “goose-bump” stuff!

(Dave Tauscher continued from page 7)

As I imagined myself

piloting that bobsled

down the steep course, it

struck me that

everything, and

everyone, it seems -

needs a great big push at

some time!

Online Event Registration

The first place members will see the

effects of the transition to new software is

in event registrations. The very first

registration you complete in the

Fellowship One system will take just a

couple of extra steps … but will make

things so much easier for future

registrations and for the staff behind the

scenes. All future registrations will be

done through Fellowship One, so it is

important for every member with internet

access to create an account.

When you click any sign up link on the

website, you will be taken to a log-in

screen.

The very first time you will need to

click on [Create an account] on the

right hand side with the email

address and password you choose.

When you create your account, the

system will send you a verification

email with a link to activate your

Fellowship One account, and when

you click on the link in the email, you

will be able to finish creating your

account.

When your account is fully created

you will be brought to the registration

page (in future you will log in to skip

directly to this step).

Click on [Select] next to the name of

the person you want to register or [+

Add Person] to add someone new to

your household.

Now fill out the registration form.

If you have additional family

members to register, click [Register

Another Person].

Find more detailed instructions at

ZionBuffalo.org/vbs-registration-

instructions.

If you have any problems with the new

online registration system, don’t hesitate

to contact Angela in the office.

“Registered all three of my kids and the

registration was slick! Great instructions

on how to use the new system! Looking

forward to VBS”

~Suzie Meier via Facebook

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When Ray passed away in 1962, Dorothy finished out the contracts and closed the business down after about a year. After the three children were all in school, she opened her own shop, Interiors by Dorothy. She enjoyed wonderful relationships in the business world and was part of the growing Buffalo community.

Family members were finding their individual identities and it was a three-ring circus for me, but God has given us everything we need for the journey of life. Have faith! There’s hope! God loves you!

Now retired from all the hustle and bustle, Dorothy has been given time to think about her life, and finds herself grateful for the support of community, church, and family, and for the opportunities she has been given.

After 66 years as members of Zion, Dorothy could write a history book on changes in the congregation and the many ministries she has been part of, including Luther League, Sunday school, Ladies Aid, Women’s Missionary Society, Miriams, and Lutheran Brotherhood, but she has a special place in her heart for music and choirs.

(Dorothy Peterson continued from page 5)

Beth quickly found ways to get involved at Zion. She has served as a 7th grade girls’ Confirmation Guide this year, performed in the talent show fundraiser for the youth group, sung in the Zion Choir for the Thanksgiving Ecumenical Service, and has volunteered for some outreach service projects throughout the year.

Music and especially piano is Beth’s passion, and she teaches over 20 piano students out of her home on a weekly basis. She has been a part of worship teams and choirs for most of her life. She has a long history of playing and leading worship with Russ and Mitch Weinzetl and they have been enjoying leading worship together at Zion’s 9:45am Family Express worship service together since last October.

You will notice that we choose current and familiar songs, but we also repeat them frequently to allow for people to really get to know them. Participation from the congregation is important to us.

In that time, Beth has enjoyed getting to know some other members of Zion who have joined them in singing and sharing their various musical talents, and has appreciated the opportunity to work with them.

The 9:45 Family Express worship service in Trinity Hall is a service full of energy, with a focus on families with small children.

A little-known fact about this service, though, is that it still gives a condensed adult sermon, so the whole family leaves there each week having all been enriched in many ways. We invite you to check out this service over the summer!

Beth also enjoys travelling to warm places, gardening, cooking, planning parties and spending time with family and friends at the pool in her backyard.

(Beth Hane continued from page 2)

The Voice

A monthly publication of Zion Lutheran Church

Upcoming Deadlines

June 16 at 8am for July Issue

July 14 at 8am for August Issue

Editor: Angela Bengtson

[email protected]

This Month’s Cover

Part of the VBS woodworking team prepping

projects for June

Contact Us

[email protected]

www.ZionBuffalo.org

Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-

4:30pm (closes at noon summer Fridays)

Ph 763.682.1245 / Fax 763.684.1967

1200 Highway 25 South, Buffalo

(across from 13th St S.)

PO Box 88, Buffalo, MN 55313

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Zion Staff

Ted Vanderpan: Senior Pastor

ext. 304 | [email protected]

Luke Schmidt: Pastor of Congregational Life


Sherilyn Burgdorf: Shared Ministry Director


Kirsten Kelly: Director of Children & Family


Marsha Watkins: CFM Coordinator


Kristin Lotthammer: CFM Coordinator


Emily Bengtson: Summer Intern

Myron Crawford: Director of Youth Ministries


Jim Onstad: Youth Staff

Dawn Bestick: Office Administrator / Receptionist


Ann Lyons: Office Administrator / Receptionist


Angela Bengtson: Communications & Membership


Sue Stensrud: Financial Secretary


Joel Mackereth: Building & Grounds Manager

Cory Sherman: Part Time Custodian

Missy Peterson & Angie Smith: Nursery Staff

Pam Freer: Zion Day Camp Director

Frannie Pearson & Caley Paripovich: ZDC

Michael Walsh: Coordinator of Music

Bob Strommen: Sound System Coordinator

Jay Comstock: Video Technician

Congregational Council

Kelly Hanson

Alisa Ireland

Deana Jeske

Sarah Klett

Tom Moline

Heather Moseley

Mike Newman

Nancy Olson

Harley Pommier

Thomas Stanforth

Dave Tauscher

Kristin Wilson

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PO Box 88

Buffalo, MN 55313

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Swedish Singers Concert 2

Beth Hane 2

How Can I Keep from Singing 3

Of Many Generations 4

Dorothy Peterson 5

Len Bengtson 6

LifeKeys Gifts Discovery 7

Dave Tauscher 7

The Joy of Giving 9

Graduate Blessing 12

VBS & ZDC 13

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Pasta Supper

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Saturday, May 31

4-7pm

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