Higher Things Congratulations to each of our elected officers “Blow the Trumpet in Zion” (Joel 2.15) and thanks to them for their service:
HIGHER THINGS ASSISTS parents, congrega- Thomas Habitz, Jr., chairman; tions, and pastors in cultivating, encouraging Jason Balaska, vice-chairman; and promoting a distinctively Lutheran identity Kristi Russell, secretary; among youth Eric Russell, deacon; and young Kevin Wiedelman, trustee; Zion Trumpet adults. Robert Kelly, III, Board of Parish Education; Zion Evangelical-Lutheran Church of Detroit November/December 2014 This sum- Kevin Wiedelman, Zion Endowment Board.
mer’s Higher Things gathering rejoices in the Thanks also to our other members who contin- gift of the Te Deum, “We Praise Thee, O God,” a ue to serve in their offices. The annual installa- St. Andrew by Father Braden
hymn of praise that gives us a foretaste of tion of officers will be done in January during a Jesus said to them, SAINT ANDREW WAS called immediately by the Lord to be an what’s happening in worship in heaven and on Sunday Mass, which will be announced in the “Follow Me, and I will earth. bulletin. Apostle. His name is derived from the Greek word for “manhood” make you fishers of
Higher Things is July 21- or “valor.” He was born in Bethsaida of Galilee, and was the broth- men.” They immedi- 24, 2015 in Grand Rapids. Thrivent Choice er of Simon Peter. Like Peter, Andrew was a fisherman, and lived ately left their nets and This year we have Zion in Capernaum, on the northwest shore of the Sea of Galilee. Mark youth interested in attend- IF YOU HAVE an account with Thrivent Fi- followed Him. 1.21, 29 tells us that Andrew and Peter lived together in Caperna- ing. Fr. Schultz, Vicar nancial for Lutherans (formerly Aid Association S T. M A T T H E W 4: 1 9 - 2 0 um (and, interestingly, that Peter was married). for Lutherans and Lutheran Brotherhood), you have from the Gospel Grieser, and Michael Ed- for St. Andrew, Apostle wards will lead the group. Thrivent Choice dollars to spend. You must From the Gospel according to St. John we learn that Andrew was Te Deum: The gatherings are primari- specify where you want your Thrivent Choice first a disciple of St. John the Baptizer. It was at John’s identifica- Higher Things 2015 ly geared toward high dollars to go every year before March 31. Please tion of Jesus as “the Lamb of God” that Andrew first followed Him. In This Issue school youth, but con- designate them to Zion. This can be done online Who? Andrew quickly found Peter and told him “We have found the St. Andrew P A G E S 1—2 firmed students of any age at Thrivent.com/thriventchoice, or by phone: Confirmed Youth, Messiah!” (St. John 1.35-42) It was Andrew that brought Peter to Church Year P A G E 3 High School Students, and college-aged students 800-847-4836. may also attend. Jesus. Later, Jesus called them with the promise “Come, follow Me, Christian Education College Students Zion Parish Record Registration begins No- Detroit Lutheran Singers and I will make you fishers of men.” The brothers’ response was to What? P A G E 4 vember 1 and fills up leave their nets and follow Jesus (St. Matthew 4.18-22). Youth Gathering Theological Conferences
quickly. Last year the con- THE DETROIT LUTHERAN Singers will pre- In St. John 6.8-9, before the Feeding of the 5000, it is Andrew who Standing Notices P A G E 5 When? ference was full by Janu- sent the concert series “Celebrate God’s Gift of Parish Anniversaries July 21-24, 2015 ary. We will need to make Love This Christmas.” Tickets are $15 ($10 sen- presents the “boy with five small barley loaves and two small fish- International Work Where? ior/student) and available at the door or reservations by mid- Continued on page 2 P A G E S 6—7 Grand Rapids, MI November. Registration www.DetroitLutheranSingers.com. St. Michael Liturgical forms are available from Sunday, December 7 Cost: Conference P A G E 8 $345 Father Schultz. 3:30pm: Historic Trinity—Detroit A Blessed End Has Come 7:30pm: at Last P A G E S 9—1 0 Voters’ Assembly Hosanna-Tabor—Redford Church Year: End and Be- THE FALL VOTERS’ Assembly was held on Friday, December 12 ginning P A G E 1 1 7:30pm: Sunday, October 12 following Holy Mass. The St. John the Parish Announcements Shepherd of the Lakes— usual reports were given. The 2014-15 budget Baptizer calls P A G E 1 2 Walled Lake was approved. Copies of the budget and Jesus the “Lamb Saturday, December 13 Enclosures: minutes are available from the parish office. The of God” and 7:30pm: TBA. November/December Andrew follows 2015 officers of the congregation were elected. Calendar Jesus. 12
Church Year: parable of the Ten Virgins. The theme of the im- Continued from page 1 minent return of Christ in glory to judge both es” to Jesus. When some Greeks asked Philip “Sir, flag. The decussate cross, Andrew’s apostolic sym- End and Beginning the living and the dead is not thrown to the way by Vicar Grieser we want to see Jesus,” Philip’s response was to find bol, is found as are the symbols of all the Apostles, side with the start of Advent. Rather, we pray Andrew, who went with him to tell the Lord. carved into the buttressed beams of Zion’s nave THE CHURCH YEAR is rapidly coming to a that God would “stir up His power and come.” Advent is a penitential season and a time of ceiling and highlighted in gold. close. We begin our preparations for Advent. The longest and fullest recorded teaching of the One way that the church denotes a change in the preparation. The church remembers both Christ Lord Christ on the end times was the response to a In the liturgical calendar, the Feast of St. Andrew liturgical season is by the paraments (those gar- coming in the flesh as Immanuel to save His question posed in part by Andrew. The Lord’s an- has an important place. The Sunday closest to St. ments which adorn the altar) changing colors. If people and eagerly awaits His return as King of swer to the question can be found in St. Matthew 24.1 Andrew is also the first Sunday in Advent. Thus it were not for the paraments chang- kings and Lord of lords. For this rea- -25.46, and the parallel passage in St. Mark 13.5-37. the first day of every liturgical year is determined son that the Gospel reading for the ing from green to violet, the change The only mention of Andrew after Christ’s great by Andrew’s commemoration before God. in season might go unnoticed by first Sunday in Advent is Christ’s entry into Jerusalem. By this Gospel eschatological discourse is in the apostolic list in It has long been the practice of Zion to celebrate many. As the church enters Advent, the church proclaims that Christ Acts 1.13. There, as in most lists, he ap- Holy Mass on the Feast day of every Apos- pay special attention to the seamless came into the world as a man, not to pears fourth. He would have been with tle. This year November 30 falls on a Sun- transition from the end of the church rule but to save sinners. This then is the Apostles at the Resurrection of the day. As Ad Te Levavi, the first Sunday in year to its beginning. The way to no- tice the subtle change is by paying how the season of Advent is differ- Lord, in the upper room Jesus miracu- Advent, has liturgical precedence, the special attention to the propers. ent from the end of the Church year. lously entered, and he would have been Feast of St. Andrew is transferred to Mon- Propers are those parts of the ser- In Advent we are both looking for- present at Pentecost as one of the Twelve. day, December 1. Plan to join us, won’t vice which change week to week, ward and back. We remember that Andrew is not mentioned by name in the you, to receive the Lord’s Gifts and return such as the hymns, the introit, collect and scrip- our king came in meekness and humility, but Epistles or in Revelation. The tradition of the thanks and praise to Him for His grace and good- ture readings. The readings and the hymns con- that He will come again with power and great church through Eusebius (who cites Origen) is that ness, especially in calling St. Andrew to be His tinue to emphasis the same theme: That our glory. This is expressed in the hymn “Once He after the Resurrection, Andrew went to Scythia to Apostle, and for the many who came to saving faith Lord Jesus will come to judge the world and Came in Blessing.” The first stanza looks back to preach the Gospel there. Other early testimony in Jesus Christ through him. take His Bride, the Church, to enjoy His nearer Christ’s Incarnation, and the second stanza places Andrew in Cappadocia, Galatia, and Bithyn- presence and the eternal wedding banquet. looks forward to His triumphant return: ia, and then later further west in Macedonia, Thes- At the end of the Church year, the church pre- Once He came in blessing, salonica, Achaia, and Byzantium.
pares for the return of our Lord Jesus Christ, All our ills redressing; The tradition of the church records that Andrew and this is reflected in the propers used in the Came in likeness lowly, was put to death by the Roman emperor Aegeas in Mass. The text for the second-to-last Sunday is Son of God most holy; Bore the cross to save us, Achaia. There Andrew was crucified, but not Matthew 25.31-46. In this pericope, our Lord de- Hope and freedom gave us. nailed, rather tied to the cross, which made the scribes what the final judgment will look like; Still He comes within us; death slower. He received the martyr’s reward on how He will separate the righteous form the un- Still His voice would win us righteous as a shepherd separates the sheep the November 30, probably in the year 60. An- From the sins that hurt us; drew’s cross was a “saltire” or “decussate” cross, from the goats. Our appointed readings, pray- Would to truth convert us an “X” shape rather than a “T” shape. The saltire ers, and hymns at the end of the church year re- From our foolish errors mind the Christian that the earth is not our cross is now known as a St. Andrew’s cross. As he Ere He comes in terrors. (# 74) The Rev. Sem. Winston P. A. Grieser was inducted as Vicar of home and that we are to remain vigilant, await- is the patron saint of Scotland, his cross gave birth Zion on Sunday, September 7 at Holy Mass. Pictured with Vicar Enjoy the putting up of lights and trees, but Grieser are the Rev. Fr. Gary W. Schultz, Kantor; Mr. Thomas A. ing the return of our God and King. The prepa- to the Union Jack, and to the confederate American also pay close attention to this wonderful con- Habitz, Jr., Chairman of the Board of Deacons; the Rev. Fr. Mark ration for the Church during this time is P. Braden, Pastor; and Mr. James Gramzow, Altar Server sistency given in the liturgy. summed up nowhere more clearly than in the
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hosts of heaven—patriarchs and prophets, un- numbered choirs—in Zion, the heavenly Jerusa- The Zion Trumpet is the infor- lem. mational and educational news- Coming Up in the Church Year letter of Zion Evangelical- The final stanza of Martin Schalling’s hymn Lutheran Church. It communi- ADVENT BEGINS SUNDAY, November 30. Our Advent mid- (429) is a treasure of the church: cates the news of Zion and in- week Masses will be Wednesdays at 9:30am and 7pm in the Lord, let at last Thine angels come, structs members in various as- Church. Advent is a penitential season: one of preparation and To Abraham’s bosom bear me home, The Good Shepherd Institute pects of the Christian Faith. increased fasting, almsgiving and prayer. Please plan to join us for
That I may die unfearing; by Father Schultz our special midweek Masses. The Advent sermon series will be The Trumpet is published six And in its narrow chamber keep announced in the bulletin in mid-November. Vicar Grieser will My body safe in peaceful sleep EACH YEAR, THE Good Shepherd Institute of times each year. It is free for members of Zion. Non- have the opportunity to preach at one of the Wednesday Masses as Until Thy reappearing. Concordia Theological Seminary holds an annu- members are invited to contrib- well. And then from death awaken me, al conference to discuss pastoral theology and ute toward the production and That these mine eyes with joy may see, sacred music. Each year since the Institute was mailing of the Trumpet. THE NATIVITY OF OUR LORD is celebrated with Holy Mass Decem- O Son of God, Thy glorious face, ber 25 at Midnight and 10am. These Christmass Masses compli- begun in 2000, I’ve had the opportunity of at- My Savior and my Fount of grace. Zion Evangelical-Lutheran ment each other and are intended to be attended by all, not one in- tending. The Conference consists of worship, Lord Jesus Christ, Church is a parish of the one, stead of the other. It has been our tradition at Zion to celebrate recitals, seminars, a hymn festival, and the my prayer attend, my prayer attend, holy catholic and apostolic Mass daily for the Twelve Days of Christmass. Following these chance to visit with col- And I will praise Thee without end. Church and is affiliated with the days, on January 6, the Epiphany of our Lord is also marked by a leagues. English district of the Lutheran special Mass. Mark your calendars now, and join us for the daily Space prohibits discussing all of the greatest Church—Missouri Synod. The goal for the fifteenth- Christmasstide Masses. hymns for use at funerals. A number that must annual conference is to look be mentioned: “For All the Saints” (463), Zion Evangelical- ST. AMBROSE DECEMBER 7 Ambrose was a lawyer and politician be- at the Church Year, discuss- Lutheran Church fore he became the bishop of Milan, Italy in 374. He became well- “Farewell I Gladly Bid Thee” (407), “I Fall ing philosophical and theo- known for his sermons, prolific writings, and hymns. He died on Asleep in Jesus’ Wounds” (585), “This Body in www.ZionDetroit.org logical implications of time 4305 Military Avenue Good Friday in 397. Ambrose is considered one of the greatest the Grave We Lay” (596), “Jerusalem the Gold- to practical considerations of Detroit, MI 48210-2451 doctors of the Christian Faith. en” (613), “I Know that My Redeemer how to bring it all together PARISH OFFICE ST. THOMAS DECEMBER 21 Also known as Didymus Lives,” (200), “Jesus Lives! The Victory’s on a Sunday morning. Also Telephone (the twin), Thomas was the Apostle who did not be- Won!” (201), and “Who Knows When Death considered will be how the 313.894.7450 lieve that Jesus appeared to the others on Easter May Overtake Me” (598), among others. Church Year impacts lives Facsimile night. After Pentecost, he ministered the Gospel in during the time between 313.894.7871 These hymns aren’t just for funerals. They are India, where he was martyred. Because this feast Sundays. [email protected] sung throughout life so that they may be on the falls on a Sunday, it is transferred to Monday, De- lips of the dying, and comfort those over- The Good Shepherd Institute serves the church THE REV. FR. MARK P. BRADEN, cember 22. Holy Mass at 10am in the Chapel. Pastor whelmed in loss. They are not sad hymns – they and the world as a theological center of conver- [email protected] ST. STEPHEN DECEMBER 26 Shortly after he became one of the original sation, research, and resources for congrega- are triumphant in Christ’s Resurrection. We Mobile deacons, Stephen the protomartyr (“first martyr”), was murdered tions, pastors, and musicians. Established in the 313.404.1883 sing them because they confess the reality of by a Jewish mob. Saul (later St. Paul) witnessed the death. Ste- year 2000, the Good Shepherd Institute is dedi- Home Christ’s victory over death. We sing them be- phen’s confession of the faith was two-fold—in word and in death. cated to the care of souls by means of hearing 313.429.9252 cause they prepare us for our own death. We Holy Mass at 10am. and discerning the clear voice of Christ, the sing them because they are a comfort in all of THE REV. FR. GARY W. SCHULTZ, Good Shepherd, through preaching, teaching, Kantor ST. JOHN DECEMBER 27 John was one of Jesus’ “inner- the tribulations of life, especially when we re- liturgy, and hymns. The Good Shepherd Insti- [email protected] circle.” After Jesus’ death and resurrection, John member our loved ones departed in the faith. tute provides scholarly, theological, and practi- cared for the Blessed Virgin Mary. He wrote the Gos- SEM. WINSTON P.A. GRIESER, pel and Epistles that bear his name, and recorded the cal resources of pastoral theology and sacred Vicar music for the church. [email protected] revelation of Jesus Christ. John was the only Apostle to die a natural death. Holy Mass at 10am.
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Christian Education at Zion know about the hymns you’ve chosen with your A Blessed End Has ALL OF OUR classes are open to all members and visitors. In addition to Sunday and many special Masses, pastor. Consider the hymns that a pastor might in the Chapel we also pray Matins five days a week, and Vespers two times a week. Faith is hungry. Faith Come At Last: suggest for a funeral. desires to grow in the Word. Please plan to join us for some of the many opportunities Zion offers to receive Nearing the end of the liturgical year, the God’s gifts, and for Christian growth. Hymns At A Funeral themes of the end of our life and the end times by Father Schultz SUNDAY SCHOOL 11:30AM | ACTIVITIES CENTER | Sunday School is for ages 3-12. Lessons are Bible-story become a focus at Mass. A number of the hymns based and activities are designed to reinforce the biblical lesson. THOUGH A PASTOR never sets out to offend in the “death and burial,” “communion of saints,” SUNDAY ADULT STUDY 11:30AM | UNDERCROFT | Our current study is the book of Hosea. This class enables people, often some take offense when the pastor and “life everlasting” sections of the hymnal will parents to study the Holy Scriptures while their children attend Sunday School. Coffee and snacks are pro- discusses funeral hymns. The reason? Many be sung in upcoming Masses, and are fitting for vided. Thanks to those who provide snacks. Anyone is welcome to bring donuts, bagels, fruit, etc. to share. hymns considered the “default” for funerals range use at a Christian funeral. This class is for age 13 through adult. from theologically weak to entirely inappropriate A good place to start is Martin Luther’s “In the WEDNESDAY ADULT STUDY Immediately following Holy Mass, this study is reading “Ministry, for the Christian funeral. The pastor must insist Word, and Sacraments: An Enchiridion” by Martin Chemnitz (1522-1586), an important leader in that the hymns sung clearly proclaim: Midst of Earthly Life” (# 590). Based on a tenth- early Lutheranism. Coffee and snacks are provided. Often the group goes out to lunch following original sin; century medieval antiphon, Luther added two the study. Christ’s atonement; stanzas to a German version of the antiphon, which includes the Trisagion of the Greek liturgy: YOUTH CATECHESIS SATURDAY 10AM | RECTORY | This class teaches the chief parts of the Small Catechism to Christ’s victorious resurrection over the grave; learn the essential beliefs of Christianity as taught in Holy Scripture. This study of the Catechism prepares the resurrection of the body; “Holy and righteous God!” Clearly proclaiming students in third—eighth grades for First Communion. dying and rising with Christ in Holy Baptism; original sin leading to death and Christ’s victory
WOMEN’S GROUP TWO SATURDAYS A MONTH 1PM | RECTORY | Gathering shortly before 1, we move to the as the only comfort in death, it is an immense help Chapel of the Holy Incarnation in the Rectory to pray the Office of Vespers and then continue with the study. There are numerous reasons weak funeral to the bereaved: “Lord, preserve and keep us, In Coffee and snacks are provided. We are currently studying the book of Jude. All women are encouraged to hymns run rampant, even among Lutheran par- the peace that faith can give. Have mercy, O attend and bring guests. ishes. Among them: lack of catechesis, misguided Lord!”
MEN’S GROUP ONE THURSDAY A MONTH 7PM | RECTORY | Gathering shortly before 7, we move to the ideas among the unchurched about funerals, in- The Chief Hymn for the Feast of All Saints is Church to pray the Office of Vespers, and then return to the Rectory for our study. Following the study, there sufficient training in hymnody among the clergy, “Oh, How Blest Are Ye Whose Toils are is food and Gemütlichkeit. We are studying the Solid Declaration of the Formula of Concord. All men are en- and an overall misunderstanding about the pur- Ended” (# 589). A prolific Lutheran couraged to attend and bring guests. pose of a funeral.
hymnwriter, Simon Dach (1605-1659) ADULT CATECHESIS THREE THURSDAYS A MONTH 7PM | RECTORY | This class is for those considering mem- Often funeral hymns are discussed only in the bership, and existing members to review and deepen their understanding of the Christian faith, using Luther’s expresses the joy of heaven: “Christ has Small Catechism annotated by Edward W. A. Koehler. difficult days as death is drawing near, or among wiped away your tears forever,” com- family members who have recently lost a loved memorating the saints freed from im- one. It is difficult for a pastor to decline hymn se- prisonment to life on earth. The Rev. The Zion Parish Record lections in these situations, and yet, sometimes it Fr. Kenneth Runge, Zion’s third pastor, For September & October 2014 must be done. Working with funerals as the pas- translated the 1737 text by P. Pfeffer that was sung
Additions None tor or musician for fifteen years, I can count only a in alternation with Dach’s hymn. It was recently handful that made exclusive use of strong hymns. republished in “Walther’s Hymnal,” a 2012 trans- Removals Several times all of the choices have been unusa- lation of the 1892 Kirchen-Gesangbuch für Evange- Transfer ble, and I’ve had to gently guide people toward Carl and Sarah Paulus — to Our Savior—Arlington, VA (September 7, 2014) lisch-Lutherische Gemeinden ungeänderter Augs- greener pastures. burgischer Confession, (“Church Hymnbook for Membership 215 Members Evangelical-Lutheran Congregations of the Unal- In whatever stage you’re at in life, take time to New Address tered Augsburg Confession”). consider quality hymns for use at a funeral. Dis- Drucilla Huddleston 15181 Ford Road—Apt 312 cuss the hymns with your pastor. Make sure “Jerusalem, Thou City Fair and High” (# 619) Dearborn, MI 48126 those who will make your final arrangements triumphantly expresses the Christian’s joining the
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HOLY MASS is celebrated every Sunday and Theological Conferences Wednesday at 10am, and on major feasts as an- day concluded with Gemütlichkeit in the Under- by Father Braden St. Michael Liturgical nounced. croft. Conference Thanks to the many Zion members who served IN ADDITION TO the St. Michael Liturgical Con- COMMUNICANTS are baptized Christians who on the St. Michael Committee, and the members ference, we are active in several other theological have been instructed in and publicly confess the THE SEVENTEENTH-ANNUAL St. and friends of Zion that accomplished the plan- conferences. On September 20, I presented at the St. Evangelical-Lutheran Faith. If you desire to Michael Liturgical Conference, Mon- ning, set-up, registration, service, and clean-up for Andrew Confessional Conference in Memphis, commune, please visit with the Pastor before day, September 29, was a great suc- the conference. They all worked hard to make the Michigan. I spoke on the life of Luther and the de- approaching the Altar.
cess. Our keynote speaker, the Rev. conference a success. velopment, structure, and flow of the Augsburg THE DIVINE OFFICE is prayed in the Chapel of Dr. D. Richard Stuckwisch of Emmaus Committee: Kathleen Atkins, Fr. Braden, Shirley Confession. I also presented on the same theme at the Holy Incarnation in the Rectory. MATINS: Lutheran Church, South Bend, Indiana, was well Cross, Judi Donnell, Thomas Habitz, Jr., Fr. Schultz, in the Earhart Mansion at Concordia University as Daily 8:45am (except when there is a morning received. His presentation “Pastoral Care of Cate- and Kevin Wiedelman; Gemütlichkeit: Jason & Jen- part of their Reformation celebration. Mass); VESPERS: Tuesday/Thursday 6:30pm. chumens and Communicants” was scholarly, pas- Vicar Grieser and I attended the annual nifer Balaska, Eric & Kristi Russell; Preparation: Nan- PRIVATE CONFESSION AND ABSOLUTION is toral and a bit provocative. Among our churches cy Gramzow, Al Holmes, Eddie Holmes, Kristi Rus- Gottesdienst Oktoberfest theological conference at St. available on Saturday from 9-10am or by ap- the practice of Confirmation and First Commun- sell, and Sherrie Williams; Paul—Kewanee, IL, where Fr. Burnell Eckardt, a pointment. ion varies widely. With can- Mass Servers: Fr. Ryan Beffrey, frequent St. Michael Conference presenter, serves as PASTORAL CONSULTATION based on the Holy dor and honesty, Fr. Stuck- Fr. Braden, Michael Edwards, Fr. pastor. The keynote speaker was Dr. John Stephen- Scriptures is available by appointment. wisch treated a controversial Eric Forss, Bill Gramzow, III, Vicar son, of Concordia Seminary—St. Catherines, Ontar- topic thoroughly, with a focus Grieser, Thomas Habitz, Jr., Bobby io, who spoke at our St. Michael conference a couple THE SACRAMENT OF HOLY BAPTISM is for in- on the care of the souls en- Kelly, III, Eric Maasel, Blake Mart- of years ago. For the last few years, Fr. Eckardt has fants and adults, and may be arranged by con- tacting the Pastor. trusted to him at Emmaus. zowka, Fr. David Petersen, Eric invited me to serve as deacon at the Mass during the The sectional papers by Fr. Russell, Fr. Schultz, Bishop David conference. It is an honor to serve. COUPLES DESIRING HOLY MARRIAGE should Joel Baseley (Emmanuel— Stechholz, Fr. Brian Westgate, and Last year, I taught New Testament at Concordia contact the Pastor before finalizing the wedding Dearborn), Dr. Daniel Reun- Kevin Wiedelman; University. This year they’ve invited me to teach date. Bible instruction in Holy Marriage is re- ing (Redeemer—Fort Wayne), Thanks also the many generous Christian Ethics. If the schedule stands as proposed, quired. All marriages are conducted by the and Fr. Burnell Eckardt (St. I’ll be doing that spring semester. I’ve already be- Pastor according to Zion’s usual order. donors who supported the con- Paul—Kewanee) were like- ference this year. Thrivent, gun to prepare the lectures. NEW MEMBERS are received by baptism, confir- wise excellent. through our agent Mr. Jeff Long, mation, transfer or profession of faith. Instruc- Fr. Baseley presented on the provided a gracious gift to make Zion on the Internet tion in Luther’s Small Catechism and Private First Communion and Confir- the conference possible. Several Absolution are required for all new members. SINCE 1999, ZION has maintained a Ya- mation practice in the Mis- faithful members and friends also Visit with the Pastor for further details. hoo! Groups e-mail list updating members souri Synod during her first used their Thrivent Choice dol- THE SICK AND HOMEBOUND are visited regular- and friends about news and upcoming 50 years. His paper included lars to support the conference. It ly by the Pastor. Please contact the Parish Of- events at Zion. If you aren’t subscribed, do some original translation is our goal to increase donations fice if you know of any parishioner in need of so today by sending a message to zionnews from the German of im- to the conference in the years to pastoral visitation. [email protected]. portant historic documents. come. Additionally, in recent PARISH ORGANIZATIONS Adult Choir, Altar Dr. Reuning taught the The eighteenth-annual St. Mi- months, we have established a Guild, Children’s Choir, Jubilate Deo Women’s group to point Psalms according to the historic chael Liturgical Conference is Monday, September page on Facebook, Twitter, Choir, St. Seraphim Prayer Guild, Society of St. Gregorian modes. 28, 2015. Please mark your calendars now and Samuel (Altar Boys), Usher Club, Zion Endow- ZIONDETROIT and Instagram. Find us on Fr. Eckardt presented on the touch of Jesus and plan to attend. We have selected a proposed top- ment Board. each of these at ZionDetroit. Our YouTube page is healing, and the incarnational implications of the ic, and have several tentative speakers. When the Zion Evangelical-Lutheran Church. We are also de- DEACONS William Gramzow, III, Thomas Pastoral Office. topic and keynote speaker have been confirmed, it veloping a Wikipedia entry. Habitz, Jr., Eric Russell; TRUSTEES Gregory The Conference began with Holy Mass com- will be announced in the bulletin and the Trum- Our website remains an important source for in- Gramzow, Paul Snoes, Kevin Wiedelman; memorating St. Michael the Archangel. Our guest pet. formation about Zion. It contains information about BOARD OF PARISH EDUCATION Shirley Cross, preacher was Fr. David Petersen from Redeem- The conference papers and videos are available our parish history, theological papers and studies, Robert Kelly, III, Pamela Ruffin; OFFICERS OF er—Fort Wayne. The Divine Office of Sext was on the St. Michael Liturgical Conference page of THE VOTERS Thomas Habitz, Jr. (chairman), Ja- and is updated weekly with the sermons from Sun- prayed at noon, and Solemn Vespers at 4pm. The the Zion website. son Balaska (vice-chairman), Kristi Russell day and Wednesday Mass, festival Ordos, and the (secretary), Jessica Chavez (financial secretary) weekly bulletin. 8 5
International Work have to fly into a neighboring country like Colom- work of taking the saving Gospel of Jesus Christ bia or Brazil, and take a bus ride across the border “to the ends of the earth” (Acts 13.47-48). by Father Braden to make it happen. Please consider joining me, or supporting Zion’s IN LATE JULY, I taught a course for pastors in I hope to make a couple of quick trips to Colom- international work with a gift, as we strive to Bolivia. The course was well received. I spent a bia this year in support of the mission we are sup- help our Christian brothers and sisters in other Birthday Anniversaries Baptism Anniversaries few days in St. Louis in September with the Luther porting in the city of Medillín, the first in January. countries.
November November Academy discussing international theological edu- I usually fly in on a Monday, and back on a Fri- 7 Renee Simmons 1 Douglas Faerber cation and my service to the Academy as a Fellow. day, so I’m at Zion on Sunday. It is a wonderful The Great O Antiphons 10 Josiah Edwards 2 John Chavez comfort and encouragement to Pastor Mario Ma- It was my honor to meet the Rev. Carlos Schu- AS ADVENT CONCLUDES, the seven days 14 Hannah Adams 8 Nicholas Alford mann, a pastor in Chile, and Luther Academy Fel- rín to have us visit in support of the struggling 15 Nicholas Alford 8 Carlos Henderson prior to the Vigil of Christmass each has an an- low for South America. I have been working with mission he serves. The congregation is small and 18 Linda Buskirk 8 Nekiessia Henderson cient solemn antiphon consisting of a fervent 19 Charlotte Gramzow 8 Aisha Williams Pr. Schumann through the internet for some time. quite poor. Most of the members must ride the prayer to the Messiah, whom it addresses by 21 Paula MacMunn 8 David Williams We will be continuing in our work together as we bus to get to church, and bus fare, while cheap, is one of the titles given Him in the Scriptures. 23 Josef Ruffin 8 Dushawn Williams prohibitive for them. At the end of the Service plan theological conferences for South America in They are called the “O’s of Advent” because 24 Charles Sherk 15 Sequoia Gray the upcoming year. they frequently divide up the offerings to pay for 27 Monika Hoffmann 16 Darwin Terry they all begin with that interjection. The Divine My trip to Venezuela last year was cancelled due their trips home, and there is nothing left for the 27 Frank Jarecki 17 Silas Gray Office of Vespers has been selected as the most 29 Delores Scharf 21 Karen Cline to the violence and rioting there. The inflation Pastor. Pr. Marín has faithfully served in these appropriate time for this solemn supplication to 24 Anna Edwards driven by progressive and socialist policies has de- circumstances for many years. our Savior, because, as the church sings in one December 24 Elijah Edwards stroyed the value of the Venezuelan currency, It is my hope to have Vicar Grieser accompany of her hymns, it was in the 1 Patricia Gabrail 24 Josiah Edwards which is generally worthless outside of the coun- me on one of the trips to South America. It would evening of the world that 1 Karen Simmons 25 Joshua Chavez try. This has driven the cost of a round-trip ticket be great experience for him. Vicar Eckardt went the Messiah came among us. 2 Jeanne Beaupied 25 Robert Ganz These antiphons are sung at 2 Jessica Chavez 26 Tammy Barbee up to over $5,000 (my last trip to Colombia, which to Venezuela with me during his Vicarage, and he the Song of Mary, the Mag- 4 Anna Edwards shares a border with Venezuela, was just over is now preparing for service in the mission field in December nificat (“My soul magnifies”) 8 Elizabeth Murdock $800). Flights are frequently oversold with no re- a Spanish-speaking country. 6 Keith Cobb to show us that the Savior 8 Jerrell White The Rev. Daniel Conrad, a friend of Zion, is be- 8 Karen Simmons funds available. In whom we expect is to come 9 Anthony Barbee 15 Paula MacMunn that case, you have ing deployed to the newly-reclaimed seminary in to us by Mary. They are 12 Jennifer Gramzow 18 Sandra Garzon to wait for days to Mexico City. He has invited me to visit Mexico as sung before and after the 14 Theodore Krey 23 Charlotte Gramzow he gets established there in the upcoming year. 16 Deborah Faerber 25 Deborah Faerber get a space on the canticle. The assist us to en- 17 Kathleen Atkins 29 Theodore Krey next plane out. This Venezuela I recently taped a Spanish video course for our ter into the spirit of the 19 Fayth Atkins happened to me in Fort Wayne seminary. It is a course in Christolo- Church and reflect on the 20 Leslie Braden Marriage Anniversaries Colombia 2007. gy, the doctrine of Jesus Christ. The course is run- great day which is coming. 20 Revelle Cross November ning in Spain this year. There may well be an op- 20 Roselle Cross III 28 The violence has O Sapientia (O Wisdom) DECEMBER 17 22 Laura Fox William & Nancy Gramzow quieted down in portunity to visit Spain in the near future. DECEMBER 18 O Adonai (O Lord) 25 Thomas Habitz, Jr. December Venezuela, thanks be Jesus said, “The harvest truly is plentiful, but the O Radix Jesse (O Root of Jesse) DECEMBER 19 27 Janet Schulz 15 to God, but the inflation is worse. Kidnapping for laborers are few. Therefore pray the Lord of the O Clavis David (O Key of David) DECEMBER 20 Michael & Sherry Edwards money is a significant problem. The people lack harvest to send out laborers into His harvest” (St. O Oriens (O Dayspring) DECEMBER 21 necessities for daily life. The black market, and Matthew 9.37-38) Zion is blessed with the oppor- O Rex Gentium (O King of Nations) DECEMBER 22 tunity to serve the Lord of the harvest. I am al- O Emmanuel (O Emmanuel) DECEMBER 23 hence crime, has ballooned. Our churches and pas- tors are suffering. I’m working with the Venezue- ways glad to take Zion members with me when I The seven stanzas of “O Come, O Come, Em- lan church to plan a trip after Easter. I am to teach travel. Members can be of great help in interna- manuel” are based on these antiphons. a course on Ecclesiology, the doctrine of the tional settings, teaching English, doing service - Adapted from Dom Guéranger, “The Liturgical Church, in San Félix (the east side of the country), projects for local churches, and supporting the Year: Volume 1,” 1949. where I taught Revelation two years ago. I may 6 7