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Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church

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Zion Lutheran Church, Snohomish, Washington http://zionsnohomish.360unite.com * [email protected] * 360-568-2700 July 2019 Printed 6/21/19 Pastor’s Page Patriotism Deuteronomy 26:9 – He brought us into this place and gave us this land, a land flowing with milk and honey.

We recognize God’s guiding hand in the history of We also deplore our national fault. We know that our country. He brought our forebears here. He gave life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness lie in us this land which, in more respects than Israel’s obedience to the law and will of God. There is no true promised land, flows with milk and honey. Through patriotism without God to lead and guide us. If we the sacrifices of those who have gone before us, God want peace and prosperity to continue, we must be founded our great nation and made her a blessing to the ones who make it so. True patriotism will lead us the world. to purify that which is defiled. We shall not hold our As true patriots and God’s dear children we love our peace until the righteousness of God has gone out to country and are loyal to her ideals. We pray for her the very corners of the land. leaders and for those who serve us on a daily basis. We dedicate ourselves and our country to God the We pray that we ourselves might do those things and Father of all eternity, and to His Son who is Jesus be those people only which are pleasing to the Lord Christ the Lord. We pray His message of salvation and of help to many. to become the cherished possession of all people everywhere. May this land that we love be the helping friend of mankind the world over. Better citizens make for a better nation. Heavenly Father, we thank You for our land of liberty. We pray for our country and for those who hold public office. Purge our nation of the deep causes of our corruption and protect the rights of all people. May those who hold high office have the faith and daring to hold Your kingdom in their hearts. Help us to share our blessings with others and hasten the day of brotherhood in all the world; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.

Noel D. Koss, Interim Minister

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Thoughts from An Elder Dear Brother and Sisters in Christ, Now that we have completed the video portion of the Gospel DNA presentation, I would like to do a study of the Gospel DNA book starting in September. Milepost #25 Tentatively at 1 & 7 p.m. on Wednesdays unless Continuing the Walk with Your Pastor Iben wants to have a class then, if so, we will Servant Leader have to pick another day. The book is divided into five sections, each describing one of the five markers The Lord has granted us another evangelism of a flourishing church. Each section is divided into opportunity. A few months ago, the Seattle five chapters describing a different aspect of that Children’s Chorus director, Kris Mason, was marker. In the end the book provides a road map for introduced to the Trustees and me about the us to fulfill our mission statement. We will study one possibility of using 2 rooms in the lower level of the chapter (6 to 10 pages) per week and answer the church and the sanctuary for choir rehearsals once a questions at the end of each chapter. week from September through June of the following What I need to know is how many are interested so year. This idea was reviewed by the Board of enough books can be ordered. If you can't attend the Directors leaders last month and was unanimously class but you want to read the booklet let me know approved. This has evangelism written all over it. that also, but I think studying the book in a group What a great opportunity to welcome any of those would be beneficial. In either case you can call Judy families who don’t have a solid “church home” to in the church office or call me directly. come and visit us as we worship. Let’s welcome them in all we do and say. By the way, the In His Service, “choristers” will be singing in at least 2 of our future worship services by agreement. How about that? Richard Hellman

Just thinking, why do people come to church? The reasons vary far and wide. However, a common “thread” can be found in those reasons, that goes SUMMER Bible Studies! back to what God has already done for us in the person of His Son, Jesus the Christ. Our * The Sunday morning Bible class commonality is centered on Christ. We gather to meets in the Parish Hall Meeting celebrate a new life in forgiveness and salvation. We Room after worship services starting gather to share our faith and strengthen one another in July. in God’s Name. We gather to ask the Holy Spirit to * Study the book of James on Tuesday evenings “open our eyes and ears” to the truths found in the at 6:30 in the Parish Hall Meeting Room. words and promises of God Himself. God graciously Everyone is welcome to join us. gives us the faith to believe in Christ as our only * Tuesday, July 2nd, through August 6th, the Savior. Gables are hosting a study called “Explaining Let’s integrate the “stranger” or “new visitor” into All the Scary Stuff in Revelation.” The study becoming a part of the real reason we come to begins at 7 p.m. Questions? call Gary at 425- worship. Let’s reach out to bring in. 407-3128. A Part of the Fishnet, * Men’s Bible Breakfast meets on Wednesdays Gary Gable at 7 a.m. at the Collector’s Choice Restaurant, 215 Cypress Avenue in Snohomish. Men of any age are invited.

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Community Kitchen The Snohomish Community Kitchen Visitor Cards offers a FREE meal every Monday Congregation members please be aware, that when and Thursday from 4:30 – 6 p.m. at greeting and talking with our visitors there are cards nd St. John’s Episcopal Church, 913 2 in the back pews for visitors to fill in follow up Street in Snohomish. Everyone is welcome! contact information. Zion is providing the meal on Monday, July 1st. Your help is needed. We begin the meal Most important pieces for visitor information are: preparations at 2 p.m. and begin clean-up at 5 p.m. If you need more information or would like to help, 1. Full Name please contact Carolyn Jensen (360-568-9384) or 2. Cell* or Home phone Janet Zwar (425-346-3565). 3. Email* 4. Notes at bottom of the card More awareness is coming in announcements by Evangelism Team to help you & Pastor for Here Is the “Scoop!” ...... [from Lynne Hereth] contacting future visitors (and potential members). Parish Education will put on a rather different Bible school plan. It is not In Christ, formal and there is no student sign up involved. We will call it “Summer Norm Anderson, Evangelism Elder Good News Reads and Cool Treats!”

The dates are July 9, 10, & 11 and we will need 3-4 volunteers each day Fishin’ For Who Are We? from 1 – 3 p.m. The recent Lutheran Witness, July 2019, page 25 I have ordered some books and pamphlets from the gave me some thoughts as our leadership Team and Christianbooks.com and plan to use those, as well Pastor are working this summer on Zion as other give-aways, to share the Gospel on the Evangelical Lutheran Church (ZELC) moving street corners around the church and Parish Hall. forward. There are excellent Bible references for We will also give away ice cream bars and you the ZELC Congregation to visit and act upon. popsicles at those times. Question 1: Colossians 2:9-14 I’ll have a banner made to advertise our theme. The Question 2: 2 Corinthians 5:14-17 plan is to have volunteers interact with the public, Question 3: 1 Corinthians 1:9-10 and Ephesians share the Word in a low key way, and send them off 4:1-6, 25-32 with the written word of God in a variety of formats Question 4: Philippians 4:1-9 as they munch on their cold treats. The cost will be low. We will have a few coolers with dry ice to For those who pursue the readings listed above, keep the ice cream and popsicles cold, and I was ENJOY! able to acquire the books and pamphlets at discount For those who need the questions to reflect and prices. We will also make available any church and ponder upon the readings, I will gladly provide school information we receive. them! At this point, we would like to secure church Blessings on your days this summer, volunteers for those dates and times. We won’t say no to anyone who wants to help. Norm Anderson, Evangelism Elder

Let me know if you have other questions. I’m excited about this plan for this year.

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Thank You Notes: * We want to Thank all who helped make Lynne Hereth’s Retirement Celebration a success. First Zion Lutheran Church and foremost, her family that shared pictures and Garage Sale dates with me. We wish to thank the Retirees and the LWML for their generous gifts that will go in Zion’s Parish Hall toward Lynne’s meals in Leavenworth. The card Friday & Saturday, July 19 & 20 shower was a success, and our basket was filled. Attendance at the celebration was inspiring. 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Pastor’s statements in church were gracious. Clean out your closets! Thanks go to Ragene Kimsey and Miriam Hansen for their help with the poster displays. We also Come buy really neat stuff! want to thank Laraine Hunt for her special recipes Come & help! in the kitchen and both Laraine and the LWML Contact Rosemary Randall at 360- for their Cinnamon rolls, warmed I might add. 568-8107 or Paula Lauterbach at Thank you to Lillian Bartelheimer for her work in 425-397-3773 for more information the kitchen. We thank also Tammy and if needed. Mark Anderson for helping us set up the tables and take them down. Gene Berner helped with the take -down also. The flowers were from Kathy and Gary Gables’ garden. A special Thank You to Zion’s Garage Sale – HELP NEEDED!!!! Gary Gable who helped in many ways so that I Alright everybody, it’s time to clean out those could finish the poster boards for Lynne at home. closets, rooms, garages, etc.! The garage sale Gary also helped set up tables. It takes a village to proceeds will be used to help buy batting to make raise a good Principal. quilts which are then donated to other non-profit From Kathy Gable organizations and needed supplies for making caps for chemotherapy patients.

* Thank you to Zion congregation Donations for Zion’s garage sale may be dropped for your well-wishes on my off at the Parish Hall: retirement. I’m blessed by your cards and • During office hours 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. Monday – thoughts and also efforts of Kathy Gable and her Thursday (July 15 – 18). crew to put on such a wonderful reception. I want to also extend a special thanks to the LWML and • And during the evenings: Tuesday, July 16, 6 – Retirees for their gifts. 7 p.m. and Wednesday, July 17, 6 – 7:30 p.m. As a servant of Christ, Lynne Hereth. Contact Rosemary Randall at 360-568-8107 or Paula Lauterbach at 425-397-3773 if other times are needed. Help with setting up tables, sorting and organizing, Volunteers Needed for Fellowship Hour and labeling tables is very much needed and Light refreshments are provided in appreciated Monday – Thursday, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. the Parish Hall after the worship or anytime during office hours Monday – Thursday, service each Sunday. 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. Volunteers (individuals, families, or groups) can We also need a lot of help on the days of the garage sign up with Judy in the church office at 360-568- sale, Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Please 2700 or by e-mail at [email protected]. volunteer by calling or contacting Rosemary Duties include preparing coffee, providing juice, Randall, Paula Lauterbach, or the church office. light treats, & clean-up. Thank you to those who And finally, help with clean-up starting on Saturday have volunteered! afternoon is also welcome and needed!

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Retirees’ Program ...... [from Laraine Hunt] The Retirees will not meet as a group during July or PLEASE JOIN US TO THANK & HONOR August. We encourage you to support our Vacation LYNNE HERETH Bible School and enjoy the church picnic in July. Educator, Colleague, Friend, & Mentor Have a great summer and we’ll see you at the Celebrating retirement & 34 years of loyal service Retirees’ gatherings in the fall! at Zion Lutheran School

OPEN HOUSE Sunday, July 14 Video Bible Series 3 – 6 p.m. It’s time for another small group Bible study video series. At Zion Lutheran School Beginning Tuesday, July 2nd, rd 3923 103 Ave. SE, Lake Stevens. through August 6th, the Gables are hosting a study called “Explaining All the Scary Stuff in Revelation.” The study begins at 7 p.m. Liquid refreshments provided. Please RSVP if possible. Box Tops for Education Questions? call Gary at 425-407-3128. It’s easy to earn cash for Zion In this study, Pastor Ken Klaus explains how Lutheran School every time you Revelation reveals God's divine plan for His shop for groceries. Clip Box Tops from hundreds of creation and has Him fully in control. Though your favorite products. Each Box Tops coupon is Revelation indicates God's people will endure worth 10¢ for your school—and that adds up fast! sufferings it reminds them their victory is final and Box tops earnings can be used to purchase anything sure. The text also gives believers the ultimate from playground equipment to classroom supplies! paradox: death in Jesus is not a disgrace, but the There is a collection box in the church narthex or ultimate victory. give them to any school teacher or parent. Thank you for your help!

LWML Mission Grants

Scrip/Gift Cards Support Zion Mighty Mites at Work Lutheran School Mites (coins, dollars, and checks) collected in Did you know you can buy cash LWML Mite Boxes fund mission grants. cards for many stores at Zion At the Washington – Alaska Lutheran School? Give them a call at District LWML Convention 425-334-5064. in June 2018, delegates When you purchase a cash card, funds between 2- selected mission grant 15% of the value of the card are generated for Zion recipients for the 2018 – 2020 Lutheran School. Zion Lutheran Church is donating biennium totaling $98,700. its share (also 2-15% of value of card) back to the school. At the national level the 2017 – 2019 biennium The cards are worth the value you pay for them. mission goal is $2,075,000. Praise God from whom This is a great way to purchase your groceries, gas, all blessings flow! You fully funded the 2017-2019 or buy gift cards and raise funds at the same time. LWML Mission Goal. With God, ALL things are possible! With God, we WILL reach and exceed our mite goals!

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July 2019 ~ LCMS Stewardship Ministry

Whenever the topic of stewardship and giving comes up, blesses you, because the place is too far from you, the conversation inevitably turns to the question: “How which the Lord your God chooses, to set his name much should I give?” Answers will vary because the there, then you shall turn it into money and bind up motive behind such questions also vary. the money in your hand and go to the place that the Lord your God chooses and spend the money for Sometimes the motive behind asking this question is for whatever you desire – oxen or sheep or wine or self-justification. Even though, as Lutherans, we know strong drink, whatever your appetite craves. we are not saved by our works but by grace through faith because of Jesus’ substitutionary atonement, the natural “And you shall eat there before the Lord your God religion of fallen man is to earn God’s favor by what we and rejoice, you and your household. And you shall do. not neglect the Levite who is within your towns, for he has no portion or inheritance with you. Take, for example, the response of our Lord to the rich young ruler who asked, “What must I do to inherit “At the end of every three years you shall bring out eternal life?” Jesus first tells him to keep the all the tithe of your produce in the same year and lay commandments. The rich young ruler responds by it up within your towns. And the Levite, because he indicating that all this he has kept from his youth. But has no portion or inheritance with you, and the Jesus tells him that he lacks one thing: He must sell all sojourner, the fatherless, and the widow, who are he has and give it to the poor and then follow Him. within your towns, shall come and eat and be filled, that the Lord your God may bless you in all the work This rich young ruler went away sad because he was of your hands that you do.” (Deut. 14:22–29) quite wealthy and could not part with his possessions. Here we see that those who seek to justify themselves by This principle of tithing is carried over into the New their giving will hear a response that intensifies the duty Testament, though not explicitly by calling it a tithe. St. that God places upon them. Indeed, they will hear a Paul teaches the Church at Corinth the following: response that makes it impossible to win God’s favor by We are to give to the church regularly (1 Cor. 16:1–2), their works. proportionally (1 Cor. 16:1–2; 2 Cor. 8:12), and But to those who genuinely desire to know their duty as generously (2 Cor. 8:20) of our first fruits (1 Cor. 16:1– Christians in the arena of giving, we look to the Bible for 2; Gen. 4:4; Prov. 3:9; Lev. 27:30) with a spirit of our answer. We believe the Bible is the Word of God. eagerness (2 Cor. 9:2), earnestness (2 Cor. 8:7), And we know that the Word of God has been “breathed cheerfulness (2 Cor. 9:7), and love (2 Cor. 8:23). And all out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for of this is because the “Lord has ordained that those who correction, and for training in righteousness, that the preach the Gospel should make their living by the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good Gospel” (1 Cor. 9:14), just as the Levites did. work” (2 Tim. 3:16–17). This is our New Testament standard. Since Christ So, we begin to answer the question, “What should I became poor for us in order to make us rich in Him – give?” with the question, “What does the Bible say about blessing us with the riches of heaven – so we have also how much we should give and to whom?” been so blessed to follow the example of our Lord and Savior and give of ourselves and the work of our hands The Old Testament is explicit. The expectation is that to bless others with the same. the people of God would give a tithe – 10 percent – of the first fruits of their labor to support the full-time If we have been lax in this, let us, like our Lord, who for ministry of the Levites. This is what the Lord gave the joy set before Him endured the cross and scorned its Moses to teach the people: shame, likewise begin to work toward this goal of regular giving of a generous proportion of the first fruits “You shall tithe all the yield of your seed that comes of God’s giving to us. from the field year by year. And before the Lord your God, in the place that he will choose, to make And let us do so not begrudgingly, but for the joy set his name dwell there, you shall eat the tithe of your before us – with a spirit of eagerness, cheerfulness, and grain, of your wine, and of your oil, and the firstborn love – to share the blessings of God with those placed of your herd and flock, that you may learn to fear the into our care. Lord your God always. “And if the way is too long for you, so that you are not able to carry the tithe, when the Lord your God

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Parish News

OFFICIAL ACTS for June 2019: Baptisms (6-23-19): ✝ Layla Marie Nash JULY Wedding Anniversaries ✝ Cole James Nash July 6 Jason & Lynette Zwar ✝ Clay Boone Tibbets 11 Gary & Kathy Gable ✝ Magnolia Laura Rose Tibbets 14 Peter & Camille Hereth Transferred to Another LCMS 17 Neil & Melissa Hackmann Congregation: 20 Craig & Christine Heike 23 Kort & Gay Schwarzmiller ✝ Ryan & Michelle Bartelheimer, Andrew & Declan to Messiah LCMS, Marysville, WA (6-12-18) Every effort is made to keep the birthday and anniversary lists up to date. If there is an error, or Official Count: your name does not appear on these lists, please call the church office at 360-568-2700 185 Communicant Members 29 Baptized Only 214 TOTAL Birthday Gift to Christ All members of Zion Lutheran Church who are

In case of pastoral emergency contact: attending or plan to attend an institute of higher education of the Lutheran Church – One of the Elders: Missouri Synod may apply for funds from the Richard Hellman (director) ...... 425-232-7666 Birthday Gift to Christ scholarship fund. For Norm Anderson ...... 425-948-7575 more information, contact the church office or Wayne Franz ...... 425-334-5184 a Board of Stewardship member. John Hansen ...... 425-397-7324 HAPPY BIRTHDAY to these JULY birthday celebrants: Bryce Palmer ...... 360-563-5105

Jerry Sturlaugson ...... 425-334-4604 2 Tony Thomas 17 Julia Heike or 4 Carla Schoonover 17 Linda Peyton Gary Gable (President) ...... 425-407-3128 6 Shirley Heike 19 Barbara Franz or 8 Pam Cox 21 Carol Bauer 10 Claire Lepse 24 Arta Rose Lucas the church office and leave a message at 360-568-2700. 12 Gertrude Britton 26 Lisa Tuengel 12 Donna Goforth 29 Paula Lauterbach

12 Sam Lepse 29 Jason Rogers 15 Dan Miller 30 Dakota Cox 16 Bud Adams (96) 30 Julie Heike

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Reconciliation – Peacemaking Message Relational Wisdom 360 is a regular e-mail that is published by Ken Sande. We hope you enjoy this month’s excerpt. For more information on Relational Wisdom 360 please visit their website or subscribe to the e-mail at www. RW360.org.

tree, even patiently coax a reluctant calf from its Gracious Eyes mother’s womb.” Years ago I completed a particularly sad divorce His pockets are always filled with junk that I just can’t mediation. The husband had tried for years to meet his get him to throw away. It’s embarrassing when we’re wife’s expectations, but she was adept at finding fault shopping and he reaches into his pockets for change with everything he did. and has to pile all his junk on the counter. Shortly after our final meeting, I read an article in “He concentrates on things that grow … digging, Country Magazine in which M.G. Creight described planting and tending the earth … and the earth her husband with wonderfully warm and admiring responds to his husbandry.” words. I couldn’t help but imagine how differently my His hands are always dirty. I’ve told him a hundred divorce client would have described Mr. Creight, had times not to touch me until he’s washed. Fortunately, she been his wife instead. he finally got the message and learned to keep his To give you a glimpse of the difference between these distance. two women, here are the actual words Mrs. Creight “He knows the woods, fields, and the bog where the wrote about her husband, contrasted with the kind of deer hide on hot summer afternoons. Then there’s the words (indented italics) that my client would have hidden stream where silver minnows flash. He’ll take probably used to describe the same man. you with him and show you. There’s no need to ask— “He exudes the strength and perseverance of a man; just tag along when he leaves.” other times he is a fun-loving boy. Usually he’s a Just when I need him, he’s wandered off somewhere. combination of the two, the best of both.” He gets absorbed in his frivolous hobbies when he I don’t know how much longer I can stay married to should be inside helping with household duties. this man. Sometimes he’s so childish it embarrasses “This country cupid may not attend many opening me! nights with you. But he will wake you early and point “His habitat is the out-of-doors, with brief refueling to a magnificent sunrise.” stops at the kitchen table.” I can’t ever get him to take me out, even for the He’s always working, so we don’t spend much time opening night of a special movie or play. And when I together—except when he plunks down at the dinner go out myself and want to sleep in the next morning, he table and expects me to feed him. still gets up early and has the nerve to wake me to see the sun come up. “His britches in winter are shapeless cords, the kind that go whoop, whoop when he walks. In summer, his “He may not send you roses. But he will plant a bush jeans are faded, the knees more so.” of fragrant ones near the kitchen window without telling you.” I can’t stand the way he dresses. He has no taste at all for proper fashion, and he’s always walking around in I can’t remember the last time he did anything worn-out clothes. romantic, like sending me roses. All he thinks about are the plants in his yard. “He’s more concerned with the contents of his pockets than the label on the back one. Those pockets hold an “Anniversary dates he may not amazing collection of useful things: tape, bolts, wire, a remember. He lives by the pocketknife and maybe a length of baling twine. With season, not the calendar. In them, he can tame an unruly machine or critter, mend a spring, the first dog-toothed broken fence, remove a stone from a sore hoof, graft a violets will appear long before

July 2019 Zion Lutheran Church Call to Worship Page | 9 you noticed them … all the better to surprise you with a bouquet of them lying nestled in his hat, carefully wrapped in a scrap of damp moss, on the bench by the Board of Trustees News . [from Paula Lauterbach] back door when you go out to sweep the porch.” Avenue A roof and gutters are He forgets our anniversary half the time, and rarely on this Thursday (June 13). buys me a gift. Then he can’t understand why I’m not New windows are being excited about some wilted violets he picked from the installed in rooms 2, 3 and 4. yard and just left on the porch. The old windows have been on “He’s a country valentine, and a country girl wouldn’t the south side of the building have him any other way.” getting all kinds of weather. It is time for the new. He just doesn’t understand what a woman needs. I’ve tried to be patient, but I deserve better than this. I can’t We still need someone to step up to mow the lawns help but dream of trading him in on a man who knows and do some weeding. It would be greatly appreciated. Thank you to the ones who have been how to love a woman. mowing, Ken Lauterbach, Rosemary Randall, Brad Exactly the same man, but seen through very different Tuengel, and Craig Heike. eyes. If you are able and can help please call Ken What kind of eyes do you have for the people around Lauterbach at 360-568-3653 or call Judy in the you? office. May they be eyes that see others through the gracious filter of Philippians 4:8-9:

Finally brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, Newsletter & Sunday Bulletin Deadlines whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or The Newsletter Deadline is Monday, nd praiseworthy—think about such things…. And the God July 22 , for the AUGUST of peace will be with you. Newsletter! – Ken Sande All items for the Sunday bulletin must be received in the church office by Noon on Thursdays. Thanks! Reflection Questions: (Most effective when shared with a friend; James 1:22-25)

• How does the gospel change the way God looks at Lutherans for Life you? (John 15:15; 2Cor. 5:17; 2Thess. 2:13) • How is the gospel changing the way you look at “‘Before I formed you in the womb, others? (Col. 3:12-15) I knew you,’ says God. Each life, • Why does the apostle Paul say that the God of before even coming into existence, peace will be with people who view others God has cast His gaze upon, graciously? (Phil. 4:8-9) delighting in having us hear His • If people know you look at them with a critical voice and that we would be led home to Him.” eye, how will they feel when they are around you? Rev. Perry Hart, guest speaker on “The Lutheran • How would your relationships be different if Hour” – A Life Quote from Lutherans For Life • others sensed that you viewed them with gracious www.lutheransforlife.org eyes?

Permission to distribute: Please feel free to download, print, or electronically share this message in its entirety for non-commercial purposes with as many people as you like. © 2019 Ken Sande June 9, 2019

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 a.m. Men’s Bible Breakfast Independence Day 4:30 p.m. Community Kitchen - 6:30 p.m. James Bible Study (Collector’s Choice Restaurant) Church Office Closed at St. John’s Episcopal, Snoh. (PHMR) (2 p.m. meal prep./5 p.m. clean 9am–1pm Project Linus Quilting up) 7 p.m. Video Bible Study (PHMR) (Gables’ house) 7 p.m. Trustees (PHMR)

7 4th Sunday after Pentecost 8 9 10 11 12 13 8 – 9 am Screen setup & 1 – 3 p.m. “Summer Good Worship Music Practice 7 p.m. Bd. of Directors Meeting News Reads & Cool Treats!” 1 – 3 p.m. “Summer Good 1 – 3 p.m. “Summer Good 9 – 9:15 am Practice Time for (PHMR) News Reads & Cool Treats!” News Reads & Cool Treats!” Choir & Individual Soloists 6:30 p.m. James Bible Study 9:30 am Worship / (PHMR) 9am–1pm Project Linus Quilting Communion (PHMR) Fellowship & Bible Class after 7 p.m. Video Bible Study worship (PH) (Gables’ house)

7 p.m. Bd. of Elders (CO) 14 5th Sunday after Pentecost 15 16 17 18 19 20 8 – 9 am Screen setup & 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. & 6-7:30 p.m. 6-7 p.m. Garage Sale Drop Off 7 a.m. Men’s Bible Breakfast Worship Music Practice Garage Sale Set-up (PH) (PH) (Collector’s Choice Restaurant) 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. 9 – 9:15 am Practice Time for 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. Garage Sale Garage Sale (PH) Garage Sale (PH) Choir & Individual Soloists NO 4 – H Meeting 6:30 p.m. James Bible Study 9am–1pm Project Linus Quilting Set-up (PH) 9:30 am Worship / (PHMR) (PHMR) Communion Fellowship & Bible Class after 7 p.m. Video Bible Study 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. & 6-7:30 p.m. worship (PH) (Gables’ house) Garage Sale Drop Off & Set-up (PH) 7 p.m. Valley Spinners (PH)

th 21 6 Sunday after Pentecost 22 23 24 25 26 27 8 – 9 am Screen setup & 7 a.m. Men’s Bible Breakfast Worship Music Practice 6:30 p.m. James Bible Study (Collector’s Choice Restaurant) NO Retirees 9 – 9:15 am Practice Time for Newsletter Deadline! (PHMR) Choir & Individual Soloists 10am–3pm Project Linus 9:30 am Worship / 7 p.m. Video Bible Study Quilting Work Party (PHMR) Communion (Gables’ house) Fellowship & Bible Class after worship (PH)

28 7th Sunday after Pentecost 29 30 31 Zion Ev. Lutheran Church 8 – 9 am Screen setup & 7 a.m. Men’s Bible Breakfast 331 Union Ave. Worship Music Practice 6:30 p.m. James Bible Study (Collector’s Choice Restaurant) CH = Church 9 – 9:15 am Practice Time for (PHMR) Snohomish, WA 98290 Choir & Individual Soloists CO = Church Office (360-568-2700) 9am–1pm Project Linus Quilting Church office: 360-568-2700 9:30 am Worship / 7 p.m. Video Bible Study (PHMR) PH = Parish Hall Communion [email protected] (Gables’ house) Fellowship & Bible Class after PHMR = Parish Hall Meeting Room worship (PH) ZLS = Zion Luth. School (425-334-5064)

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Servants in God’s House for July 2019 July 7 July 14 July 21 July 28 4th Sunday after Pentecost 5th Sunday after Pentecost 6th Sunday after Pentecost 7th Sunday after Pentecost Elders: Wayne Franz Richard Hellman Norm Anderson Richard Hellman Jerry Sturlaugson Richard Hellman Ushers: Bud Adams Marlin Heike Larry Heike Herman Bosse Harlin Keil Jerry Sturlaugson Ken Heike John Hansen Greeters: Herman & Judy Bosse Jerry & Kathy Sturlaugson Ken & Julie Heike Miriam Hansen Acolytes: Volunteer Needed Volunteer Needed Volunteer Needed Volunteer Needed Children’s Peter Martin Melissa Hackmann Gary Gable Lynne Hereth Message: Readers: Wayne Franz Miriam Hansen Doris Brickman Richard Hellman Scriptures: Isaiah 66:10–14 Leviticus (18:1–5) 19:9–18 Genesis 18:1–10a (10b–14) Genesis 18:(17–19) 20–33 Psalm 66:1–7 Psalm 41 Psalm 27:(1–6) 7–14 Psalm 138 Galatians 6:1–10, 14–18 Colossians 1:1–14 Colossians 1:21–29 Colossians 2:6–15 (16–19) Luke 10:1–20 Luke 10:25–37 Luke 10:38–42 Luke 11:1–13 Musician(s): Karen Berner Karen Berner Karen Berner Karen Berner Josh St. Marie Josh St. Marie Josh St. Marie Josh St. Marie Special Pat Bjerkan (folk harp) God Bless Music: America Fellowship: Mark & Tam Anderson Kathy Sturlaugson Rosemary Randall Wayne Franz Counters: Helen Heck Ken Heike Miriam Hansen Loreen Atkinson Kathy Sturlaugson Vi Hellman Richard Hellman Kathy Sturlaugson Flowers: Gary & Kathy Gable (anniversary) Randalls Randalls Randalls Altar Guild: ------Rosemary Randall ------

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Tuesday - Thursday,

July 9 – 11

1 – 3 p.m.

Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church Join us for worship and (The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod) Mailing address: 331 Union Ave., Snohomish, WA 98290- Bible class this Sunday: 2825 Church address: 329 Avenue A, Snohomish, Washington Parish Hall address: 330 Union Ave., Snohomish, 9:30 a.m. Worship Service with Washington Phone: 360-568-2700 Holy Communion E-mail: [email protected] Fellowship & Bible Class follow Website: zionsnohomish.360unite.com the worship service Mission Statement for Zion Lutheran Church: Reaching out with Christ’s gift of grace and forgiveness as we preach, teach, and serve so all may know Jesus Christ as Savior.

Zion Lutheran Church is a member of the Lutheran School Association (LCMS) of Snohomish County. Zion Lutheran School office: 425-334-5064 July 2019 Zion Lutheran School website: www.zionls.org Zion Lutheran Church