Matthew 5:
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Matthew 5:
Stewardship Matthew 5:7 “Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy.” This is one of many Bible passages that remind us that we reap what we sow. Likewise, what God puts into us (His own love, mercy, kindness, and generosity) – flows back out of us. For it all starts with His self-giving! Do you have Thrivent Choice Dollars available? If you do, please direct them to Zion Auburn by calling 1-800-847-4836 and say “Thrivent Choice” You will need to know the last 4 digits of your social security number and your member number or the number of one of your Thrivent products. Grow One Weekend: We give thanks to God for the many faithful stewards in our congregation and for all who indicated a desire to continue to grow in the grace of giving through their commitment forms. It is not too late to return a commitment form. They can be returned at any time either by handing them to an elder or placing them in the offering plate. Church Attendance October 25, 26 & 29 Saturday: 69 (C59) Sunday: 199 (C138) Wednesday: 24 Offerings October 25 & 26 $12,203.55 (Weekly need is $11,596.15) Those serving in our services this weekend: Organist: Leroy Engelhardt Altar Guild for November : JoAnn Satkowiak 989-662-6910 Sat: ELDERS: Dennis Hyatt and John Olson USHERS: Sandra Westphal, Matthew, Natasha & Chantelle Nichols Sun: ELDERS: Don Walter and Terry Wirsing USHERS : Mackenzie Hardy, Danielle Draves, Kevin Draves And Ayden Ordiway Next week November 5,8 & 9 Wed: ELDERS: Greg Wirsing Sat: Sun: ELDERS: USHERS: ELDERS: USHERS: Dennis Hyatt and John Olson Olivia & Kurk Kuizenga and Hunter & Eric Bickham Dean Kohn and Mark Steih Ben & Rick Walter and Carly & Kara Lightfoot Pastors: Michael G. Buchhorn 837-6528 Email: pastorbuchhorn@gmail.com Seth R. Hemme 989-600-5343 Email: pastorhemme@yahoo.com 1557 W. Seidlers Rd Auburn, MI 48611 Phone: (989)662-4264 Fax: (989)662-7052 Website: www.zionbeaver.com I was glad when they said to me, Let us go into the house of the Lord. November 1 & 2, 2014 Psalm 122:1 The mission of Zion Lutheran is to better know & show Christ’s love. Our Mission On All Saints Day we remember how those who have gone before us knew and showed Christ’s love. They helped us to better know Christ’s love by giving us a living, breathing example of faith in action. As we think of those who have reflected Christ’s perfect love to us, may we also seek to reflect that same love to others. Prayer Requests are always welcome. To have someone included in our prayers during worship please call the church office or write out the request and give it to a Pastor prior to the service. Valet Parking is available for those who need it. Let the Elder at the east door know. He will park your car for you, and bring it back after worship. Zion’s Web Site: www.zionbeaver.com The website contains the most recent church newsletter, and information about Zion’s ministries. Large Print Bulletins are available from an usher. These bulletins may also be helpful to our guests since they allow following the service without using a hymnal. Our focus today is on All Saints’ Day. Today the Christian Church remembers those believers who have gone before us. We give thanks to God for their lives of faith. They are alive with God forever. We also remember that we are living saints today. Through baptism and faith in Jesus, we are living saints who worship and serve the one true God. This week at Zion Sun 02 Mon 03 Wed 05 Fri Sat 07 08 Sun 09 Worship 9 AM Sunday School—10:15 AM Voters’ Meeting 10:15 AM Junior Confirmation Class 6-8 PM (MR) Adult Choir 7 PM Ladies Bible Class 9 AM (CB) Quilting 10 AM (CB) Informal Worship 7 PM No School Adult Bible Class 5:45 PM (N) Worship w/Communion 7 PM Worship w/ Communion 9 AM Junior Confirmation Class 6-8 PM (MR) CB=Church Basement PS=Pastor’s Study N=Nave of Church N=Narthex of Church C=School Cafeteria PAV=Pavilion PO=Principal’s office PR=Preschool Room K=Kindergarten Room BAL=Church Balcony Retable Flowers in loving memory of Kathy Behmlander from her mother Gail Spychalski, Debra, Bud and family. Last weeks Retable flowers given by Ken and Julie Selle were in remembrance of Deanna Lieber. In memory of Betty Buechler monetary gifts have been received for CGLT $500., Zion School $410., General Fund $180., and the Maintenance fund $50. Thank You for your kind and generous gift of a trip to Chicago in recognition of the 25th anniversary of my ordination into the Holy Ministry. I thank God for all of you and the privilege to serve as your pastor for these last seven years. May God continue to bless our life and work together. In Christ, Pastor Buchhorn Santa Store grave blankets will be on sale beginning November 1st to November 23rd., at Joyce Krieger’s residence located at 1233 11 Mile Rd., and at the Church Gazebo November 15th thru the 23rd. Large blankets will only be available at 1233 11 Mile Rd. Please call Joyce at 662-4170 with any questions you may have. Valley Lutheran's Booster Club Annual Fruit Sale: Florida Indian River Groves Navel Oranges ($25 for 20lbs/ $34 for 40lbs), Pink Grapefruit ($25 for 20lbs/ $34 for 40lbs), and Tangelos ($25 for 20lbs) and mixed boxes of Navel and Grapefruit ($26 for 20lbs/$35 for 40lbs). Money raised will help support the Music, Drama, and Athletic Programs. Deadline for receiving orders is Nov. 9th. Call to place an order with one of our VLHS students: Alex Arndt, Elliot and Rachel Diehl, Megan and Cameron Koch, Zachary Peil, or Andrew Trudell. Orders can be picked up Saturday, December 6th at Valley Lutheran from 7:30am until 2:00pm or delivery can be worked out with student when ordering. Thank you for your support. ATTENTION: We are looking for any Veterans to come celebrate Veterans Day with our school. We will have a small program starting at 1pm in the gym, with a dessert reception to follow in the cafeteria. We ask if you are a Veteran and would like to come share your stories, memorabilia, or even to dress in uniform to please join us in teaching our youth about what Veterans day is really about. To help us plan for the event, please RSVP by calling the office 989-662-4264 or email Mrs. Dominowski colettzionbeaver@Hotmail.com Thank you for your service and thank you for your consideration in joining us on November 11th at 1pm. Discussion Bible Class led by LeRoy Engelhardt will not meet today due to the voters’ meeting, but will resume next week at 10: 15 am. Pastor's Bible Class: The Saturday evening class will conclude the study of First John. There will be no Sunday morning class due to the Voters’ Meeting. Our Zion church family has shown Christ’s love by sharing $2,057 of their resources with the Dominowski family to help them during this trying time. Due to your generosity, Thrivent Financial will also be giving them an additional $1,000. Thanks to everyone who participated in this Sunday School: This week in Sunday School students will study, “Abraham’s Visitors from Heaven.” While Abraham received his visitors graciously, they brought more grace to him than he and Sarah could imagine. As a family discuss, “How does God brings us more grace than we can imagine or expect?” Assistant School Janitor: The school janitor job is being divided into two part-time positions. Applications are now being accepted for a part-time assistant janitor. The position will be for approximately 20 hours per week with daily duties but flexible hours. Applications and a job description are available in the church office. Applications need to be submitted no later than November 23.