Tulossa! Kristus - Zion Lutheran Church, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario

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Good Tidings to Zion
Volume 7
Issue 4
Advent 2012
Watch
Katsele
Wait
Odota
Prepare
How to reach us…….. page 2
Pastor, Toimisto, Puhelin
Editor’s Notes ……………..…. 2
Pastorin Tervehdys…………..3
Pastor’s Message…………..…4
Events at Zion………………..…5
Bake Sale
Dedication and Opening of Hall
Lunches
Farewell
The Dream Team Reports…6
Valmistele
IN THIS ISSUE
varainkeräyskomitea
tiedottaa…………………………..7
Finance Committee Report…8
raportti talouskomitealta…..9
Kristus
on
Tulossa!
Reflections Upon
Retirement………………..12, 13
An Introduction……………….14
Church Council Notes……….15
FOR BULLETIN BOARD …10, 11
Sunday School in December
*Calendars of Events
*Worship for the Season
Bouquets of Thanks……16, 17
*Decorating the sanctuary
Wild Women and Goats…..17
*December Dinners
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tule mukaan auttamaan
*Ways to Service
*Christmas Carol Sing
Kauneimmat joululaulut
*Ministry of Music Change
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LCW Reports…………………...18
Steward of Creation…………19
Inspiration for Advent …….19
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ZION EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH
189 Upton Road, SAULT STE. MARIE, ON P6A 3W5
705 253-8703
Editor’s Notes
PASTOR JOUKO JYRKAMA
In office
Wednesday and Thursday Morning
9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
There is an abundance of good
reading in this edition of Good
Tidings to Zion. The centre page is
one that you may remove for your
bulletin board. It will remind you of
all events and their details that are
coming up. Pages 6 and 8 are reports
that may be more easily understood at
your leisure in this format.
Thursday Afternoon
2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Reach Pastor other times by calling …….
705 541-1170
Office Hours
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
I was disappointed not to receive any
original stories or poems for the
season, but I too hit a creative wall.
I have exhausted all my inspirational
memories from my Christmas journal.
Helma Fleming, Office Manager
zionlutheran@bellnet.ca
I have found a special seasonal
journal is a wonderful gift to have. I
find it a treat to read memories of
Christmases past. Why not give it a
try? Maybe I could anticipate more
of your inspirational submissions in
2013?
To include your event or meeting in SUNDAY
ANNOUNCEMENTS, please submit to Helma
by Tuesday afternoon by e-mail, or call.
ZION’S WEBSITE
http://www.zionlutheran-ssm.org
Find all the latest information.
NEXT DEADLINE SUBMISSION DATE
- Pastor’s Greeting and Sermon
- Upcoming Events and Newsletters
- Schedules of Serving
- Information on PAR
(Pre-Authorized Remittance)
- Lutheran Weddings and Funerals at Zion
Monday, February 25, 2013
elainebrownsc@shaw.ca
705 256-7392
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”Me olemme Jumalan työtovereita...te olette Jumalan rakennus”
(1 Kor 3:9)
Rakkaat Ystävät
On ollut mielenkiintoista seurata viime aikoina, kuinka uuden seurakuntasalin rakentaminen on edistynyt.
Sähkömiehet, putkimiehet, muurarit ja maalarit ovat kukin vuorollaan tehneet oman osuutensa ja
rakentaminen on edennyt vaihe vaiheelta. Kun yhden ryhmän työvaihe on saatu valmiiksi, tekijät ovat
siirtyneet toisaalle ja seuraavan vaiheen tekijät ovat tulleet tilalle.
Paavali puhuu 1 Korinttilaiskirjeessä seurakunnasta rakennustyömaana, jossa myös on erilaisia
työntekijöitä työssä. Olen erittäin kiitollinen siitä, että minulla, yhtenä lenkkinä pastorien pitkässä ketjussa,
on ollut tilaisuus palvella aluksi sekä Zionin että Marian seurakuntia, ja nyt seurakuntaliitoksen jälkeen
yhdistynyttä seurakuntaa. Meidän kaikkien pastoreiden yhteisenä tehtävänä on ollut pyrkiä rakentamaan
Jumalan seurakuntaa, että se jaksaisi kilvoitella ja tehdä sitä työtä, minkä seurakunnan Herra on sille
antanut, eli julistaa sanoin ja teoin ilosanomaa kaikille luoduille. Kun yhden työvaihe on päättynyt uusi
työntekijä on aina astunut tilalle jatkamaan työtä.
Saavuttaessani eläkeiän tammikuussa, minun vuoroni on nyt tullut siirtyä syrjään. Tiedän, että sen myötä
Zionin suomalaistyö on uuden vaiheen edessä. On mietittävä, miten työ tulee jatkumaan uudessa
tilanteessa. Zionin kirkkoneuvostossa asia on ollut jo esillä ja he ovat ilmaisseet lämpimän tukensa
seurakunnan suomalaistyölle ja suomalaistyön toimikunnalle, jonka tehtävänä on koordinoida ja kehittää
työtä. Pastori Paul Raappana, jonka monet tuntevat entuudestaan ja joka on suomalaista sukujuurta tulee
toimimaan seurakunnan väliaikaisena pastorina, kunnes uusi vakinainen pastori valitaan. Pastorin
kutsukomitea, jossa on myös suomalaisedustus on jo nimetty ja aloittamassa työtään. Suomi-Konferenssi
on myös luvannut olla tukemassa ja avustamassa, kun etsitään ratkaisuja suomalaisten jumalanpalvelusten
toimittamiseen Zionissa. Vaikka emme vielä tiedäkään miten asiat tulevat järjestymään tulevaisuudessa,
useita mahdollisuuksia on kuitenkin olemassa. Toivoni ja rukoukseni on, että suomalaistyö saisi edelleen
jatkua niin kauan kuin sitä seurakunnassa tarvitaan. Onneksi asia ei ole vain meidän ihmisten varassa,
vaikka jokaisen aktiivista panosta tarvitaan, vaan ennen kaikkea Hänen, seurakunnan Herran, Vapahtajan
Kristuksen, joka on luvannut olla kanssamme loppuun asti.
Kuluneista hyvistä ja siunausrikkaista yhteisistä vuosista lämpimästi kiittäen ja Vapahtajan runsasta
siunausta teille kaikille ja koko Zionin seurakunnalle rukoillen ja toivottaen,
Jouko- pastori
PS. Tahdomme Mariannan kanssa toivottaa teille kaikille myös siunausrikasta adventin ja joulun aikaa.
Tervetuloa joulukirkkoon ja muihin joulunajan tilaisuuksiin ja erityisesti uuden salin käyttöönottojuhlaan,
joka on 20.1.2013. Adventtina 2.12. laulamme kaksikielisessä jumalanpalveluksessa Hoosiannan ja
sunnuntaina 9.12. kllo 18 lauletaan Kauneimpia joululauluja jälleen kolmella kielellä. Tilaisuuden jälkeen
on Ompeluseuran järjestämä puuro- ja kahvitarjoilu.
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“We are God’s servants, working together; you are…
God’s building.”
1 Cor. 3:9
Dear friends,
It has been interesting to watch the developments at our new hall’s building site. Phase by phase things
have been moving forward as different workers, plumbers, electricians, bricklayers, painters, etc. have
done their part of the construction. After one group of workers completes their job, they move to another
building site and others take their place.
In his letter to the Corinthians, the apostle Paul compares the church to a building site, where different
workers work together. This applies well to our congregation, too. I remember vividly one of the first days
when I began my term as your pastor at Zion over six years ago. One day as I was walking around in the
sanctuary trying to get more acquainted, one particular thing caught my eye. The floor of the pulpit looked
quite worn. It touched my heart as I realized that many pastors had been standing there before me
proclaiming the good news. Now it was my turn to step there and continue the work they had done, to
continue to build up the congregation. As I thought about it, I realized that I actually knew many of the
previous pastors that had served at Zion: Ab Lorch, David Hardy, James Garey, Krister Ulmanis and Pastor
Paul Raappana who served as the interim pastor before I came. We all are different and also equipped with
different gifts and talents for our job, but our common task has been to work together to build up the
congregation.
As it is now my time to leave the “building site” at the end of January and for a new pastor to step in to
continue the work, I would like to express my gratitude for these almost six and a half years that I have
had the privilege of serving you as your pastor. These have been very good years both for me and
Marianna. We have got to know many wonderful people and also that Zion has a lot of potential in its
membership. And now as St Mary’s has merged with Zion the church has even more resources to continue
its important mission. I’m sure that the new hall will also open up many possibilities to communicate the
good news to the world around us.
As our common journey is now getting closer to its end, Marianna and I would like to extend a special
thank you to all of you with whom we have had the chance to work and worship together. We pray that God
will continue to richly bless Zion and also guide the call process, so that before too long you will have a
new pastor to continue the work.
We would like to wish you all a Blessed Christmas and we hope that we will still see many of you at our
Advent and Christmas services and especially at the festive dedication of the new hall on January 20 th,
2013.
God bless,
Pastor Jouko & Marianna
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December 1 & 2
Saturday - the 1st
10:00 a.m. To 1:00 p.m.
Sunday - the 2nd
After 10 a.m. Service
Variety of Baking
Assorted Baking
And
and
Finnish Coffee Bread
Pulla
FOR SALE
FOR SALE
Contributions of baking, packed and priced, will be most appreciated before
10 a.m. Saturday.
Contact Susanne Walls if you need baking picked up.
All proceeds to go to the Building Fund.
January 27
January 20th Potluck Luncheon
Jouko-pastorin ja Mariannan lähtöjuhla
Following 10 a.m. Worship
Bilingual Dedication Service
Soup, Sandwich, & Dessert Luncheon
A time of fellowship in our new hall
For
And
New Hall
A time to wish Pastor Jouko and Marianna
God’s speed as this will be their last Sunday
with us before departing for Finland, and
retirement.
With Bishop Michael Pryce
Contributions of food and some assistance with organizing the 2 events above will be
needed. Contact Ken Frier of the Fund Raising Committee if you are able to help with coordinating. People Providing food may consider this their donation to the
luncheons.
There will be a basket provided, however, for cash donations if not bringing
food, or if you wish to make a thanksgiving offering at these special first
events in our new hall. All proceeds will go to the building fund.
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Our new hall continues to delight us! The bricking will soon be completed
and interior work continues to progress. Appliances and cupboards are on
ordered for the kitchen; colour schemes are being considered for the whole
structure.
On the financial end, our contributions are approaching $60,000. Well
done to all who have contributed. Also a big thank you to all who
have been assisting with the actual construction. Despite our best
efforts, however, we are going to have to assume a sizeable mortgage, so
continue to contribute what you can on a regular basis and support fund
raising events. Fund raising and fellowship events many of which, if plans
stay on target, will be in a bright new accessible facility beginning in late
January. Dates are noted in centrefold calendar for your bulletin board
and details follow below and on the previous page.
One area of support to consider is through what is called “Planned Giving”.
Remembering your church through a bequest gift is a significant way to
leave a legacy of support. To make a bequest please indicate in your will
your wishes for to have your specific bequest support go to Zion Evangelical
Church Lutheran Building Fund.
Please to continue to make regular donations to the building fund as you
are able and the ‘dream team’ is looking forward to seeing you and friends
at our fundraising events.
Ken Frier, Chairperson, Fundraising Committee
EVERYONE
ENJOYS DINNER OUT WITH FRIENDS
Starting in January, plans are in the works to have one meal a month, - it
could be a soup and sandwich or salad or a potluck. Watch for more details
in Sunday announcements.
Free will offering at these meals will go toward the building fund.
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Varainkeräyskomitea tiedottaa
Uudesta salistamme on tulossa todella hieno! Muuraustyöt ovat juuri
valmistumassa ja sisätyöt jatkuvat vielä jonkin aikaa. Keittiön kalusteet
ja koneet on tilattu ja värisuunnitelmat sisätilojen osalta ovat myös
valmiina. Varainkeräyksen osalta olemme juuri saavuttamassa $ 60.000
dollarin rajan. Haluamme kiittää kaikkia jotka ovat tehneet lahjoituksia
rakennusrahastoon sekä myös heitä, jotka ovat olleet mukana itse
rakennustyössä talkoolaisina. Huolimatta kerätystä summasta,
seurakunta joutuu ottamaan melko suuren lainan kattamaan loppuosan
rakennuskustannuksista. Toivottavasti voimme edelleen olla jokainen
mahdollisuuksiemme mukaan tukemassa hanketta varoillamme sekä
osallistumalla erilaisiin varainkeräystilaisuuksiin, kuten päivällisiin jne.
Nämä tilaisuudet pyritään saamaan käyntiin heti uuden rakennusosan
valmistuttua.
Eräs merkittävä tapa olla tukemassa seurakuntamme varainhankintaa on
sisällyttää seurakunta lahjan saajana mukaan omaan testamenttiimme.
Olemme juuri äskettäin saaneet kaksi testamenttilahjoitusta, joilla on
ollut tärkeä merkitys ja siunaus toiminnallemme. Kaikkien lahjoitusten
ohjaamiseksi oikeaan osoitteseen, tulee mukaan merkitä sanat ”Zion
Evangelical Lutheran Church Building Fund”.
Otamme jatkuvasti kiitollisuudella vastaan lahjoituksia hankkeen hyväksi
ja varainkeräyskomitea toivoo näkevänsä mahdollisimman monia
seurakuntalaisia sen järjestämissä tilaisuuksissa.
Vrainkeräsyskomitean puolesta,
Ken Frier, puheenjohtaja
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FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT
We have a few other suggestions for us to
consider when thinking of ways to make
up this $17,000 shortfall as well as other
financing options and increasing our
revenue for the future.
It was on February 12th of this year, that
the congregants in attendance voted 80%
in favour of proceeding with the new
expansion. This is an important and
exciting time in the history of our church
and we all need to be a part of it! 1.) Ongoing fundraising.
The Finance Committee has approached
the Northern Credit Union to seek
financing in the amount of $300,000. We
have requested an interest only loan of
$135,000 for up to one year, until the St.
Mary's property sells. We have also
requested another loan for $165,000 over
20 years with a 20% annual prepayment
option. We should know of their decision
in the next few days.
We have estimated, to the best of our
ability, our revenue and expenses for next
year given many variables. There is
a shortfall of approximately $17,000 which
is 10% of our offerings received for 2011.
We are asking everyone to consider if they
can increase their givings by 10% to cover
this shortfall. While this may not be
possible for everyone, we are asking
everyone to do what they can.
2.) Increasing our revenues with rental of
our new addition.
We hope that we can share this beautiful
facility for many different events both
within our congregation and within the
community. Please share the good news!
3.) It has also been suggested that we let
the congregation know that if there are
members who are able to lend the church
money, if necessary, we would like to
consider that. 4.) Bring a friend to church.
Do you know someone who would like to
attend services with you and become a
part of our congregation? Please give this
some thought. Keeping our church strong
through numbers will help support our
mission. Thank you for your time and ongoing
commitment to Zion.
Mimi Silk, Finance Committee
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Raportti Talouskomitealta
Kuten muistamme, 12.2. 2012 seurakuntalaiset äänestivät 80% enemmistöllä uuden
seurakuntasalin rakentamisen puolesta. Meidät kaikki on kutsuttu mukaan tähän tärkeään
hankkeeseen!
Hankkeen loppurahoitusta varten Talouskomitea on joutunut anomaan Northern Credit
Unionista $ 300.000 dollarin lainaa, josta $135.000 on vuoden mittainen laina, josta olisi
maksettava vain korko. Laina maksetaan takaisin välittömästi kun Marian kirkko on saatu
myytyä. Toinen lainaosa $ 165.000 on tarkoitus ottaa 20 vuodeksi siten että sitä voidaan
halutessa lyhentää vuosittain 20% saakka. Pankin päätös lainoista saatanee lähipäivinä.
Komitea on valmistanut talousarvioehdotuksen, joka osoittaa noin $17.000 dollarin
alijäämää ensi vuodelle. Summa on n 10% vuonna 2011 saaduista kolehtituotoista.
Alijäämän kattamiseksi komitea pyytää nyt kaikkia seurakuntalaisia miettimään
mahdollisuutta lisätä vuoden 2013 kolehtikannatustaan 10% verran, joka peittäisi
alijäämän. Kaikkien kohdalla tämä ei ehkä ole mahdollista, mutta kaikkia pyydetään
kuitenkin miettimään, kuinka paljon he voivat lisätä kannatustaan.
Komitealla on muitakin ehdotuksia $17.000 alijäämän kattamiseen sekä muutenkin
seurakunnan tulojen lisäämiseen tulevaisuudessa. Ne ovat:
1) että varainkeräystä jatketaan edelleen,
2) että uutta salia tullaan aktiivisesti vuokraamaan erilaisiin sopiviin tarkoituksiin niin
seurakuntalaisille kuin ei seurakunnan jäsenille. Kertokaa asiasta tutuillenne!
3) että seurakuntalaisilta tiedustellaan mahdollisuutta antaa lyhyempi- tai
pitempiaikaista lainaa seurakunnalle. Toivmme, että voisitte harkita myös tätä
mahdollisuutta,
4) että koetamme hankkia lisää jäseniä seurakuntaamme. Kutsukaa ystäviänne ja
tuttujanne jumalanpalveluksiin ja muihin seurakunnan tilaisuuksiin! Jäsenistön
vahvistaminen vahvistaa meitä myös seurakunnan varsinaisessa tehtävässä!
Talouskomitean puolesta,
Mimi Silk, puheenjohtaja
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December
REGULAR SUNDAY WORSHIP
English Language
Every Sunday - 10:00 a.m.
2nd and 4th Sunday - 8:30 a.m.
Pauline’s Place Manna Basket
Sunday Worship
2nd - Bilingual Worship - 10:00 a.m.
With Holy Communion, HOOSIANA
Finnish Language + Jumalanpalvelus
1st and 3rd Sunday - 1:00 p.m.
8th
When no one is in the office, an answering machine
takes messages and provides times and up-to-dated
details on worship opportunities, changes, and
special services.
2 p.m.
Decorating And Tree Trimming
Saturday afternoon at 2 p.m.
December 8
Come out as a family.
Small and tall are needed to place all
the stars from the bottom to the top.
Garland, lights, and angels are going
up. Snacks to share are welcome.
Vincent Place Dinners
Dec. 12th - Zion has its regular turn
preparing and serving a hot meal.
More men volunteers in particular
are needed between 3:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Dec. 19th
Christmas Party
Desserts from Zion have always been a
very appreciated addition to the festive
meal. Please consider what you may
contribute. Melanie Wheelan has details
at 705 942-5493.
Joulukirkko, Kaleva-kuoro,
kirkkokahvit
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J anuary
Opportunities for Service
Pauline’s Place Manna Basket
1. Volunteers are needed to work
at our Christmas Cheer
distribution Depot December 20.
SUNDAY WORSHIP
- Epiphany Sunday
- Ministry of Music Recognition
on this Retirement Day.
2. Sign-up to assist, read, or usher
at any of the Christmas services.
12th - Boyz of Zion -9:00 a.m.
Breakfast (potluck)Resume
Dec. 9 at 6:00 p.m.
Tri-lingual
Christmas Carol sing along,
followed by coffee and rice
pudding by the Finnish Ladies.
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Please turn in reports in for Congregational
Meeting as soon as possible.
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9.12. klo 18 Kauneimmat
joululaulut kolmella kielellä,
kahvi- ja puurotarjoilu, järj.
20th -Bilingual Dedication Service - 10:00 a.m. Ompeluseura.
Bishop Michael Pryce in Attendance
27th - Bilingual Service at 10:00 a.m.
Pastor Jouko’s Retirement Sunday
Soup, Salad, and Dessert Luncheon to follow
February
Pauline’s Place Manna Basket
Treats
Dates for Annual Meeting, Mission Sunday,
and pancakes to be announced, and also
posted on Zion’s website.
13th - ASH WEDNESDAY +
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MUSIC MINISTRY
CHANGE
I know that I am not the only one at
Zion that truly loves to worship in
song. Where would we be as a
singing congregation without the
leadership of the gifted person at the
piano or organ? On January 6,
Nancy Huizing retires from this
devoted leadership and on January
13, Tasha Filice begins as our new
pianist/organist.
Nancy graciously said yes when
asked to write about her history at
Zion, and Tasha answered the call
to provide facts to (re)introduce
herself. See following pages.
Thank you ladies.
Elaine Brown, Editor
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November 28, 2012
Dear people of Zion:
After much discussion, prayer and thought it is with mixed emotions that
I am announcing my retirement from the position of pianist/organist at
Zion Lutheran Church effective December 30, 2012. I have been playing
worship services for twenty-nine years here at Zion and for approximately
five years prior to that at St. Mary’s Lutheran Church. The decision was
not an easy one to make especially since I am a member of the
congregation and sharing my music has been such an enjoyable and
fulfilling part of my life.
My involvement in church music started in the early 1970’s as a teenager
playing the piano for the folk services that Pastor Ab Lorch held once a
month on Sunday evenings. I give credit to him as the one who encouraged
me to get involved in church music. My position as organist/pianist/choir
director (junior and senior choirs) at Zion began in January of 1984 . I
worked closely with Pastor David Hardy, Pastor Jim Garey, Pastor Krister
Ulmanis and Pastor Jouko Jyrkama as well as all of our interns, planning
and leading worship with them. I also worked with Pastor Paul Raapana
during the time of our last vacancy and call process. I am thankful for the
opportunity to have learned so much from all of them. As well as the
regular worship services of the church I have provided music for so many
weddings and funerals throughout the years. It was always a pleasure to
do so!
I started off playing liturgies and hymns on the organ from the Lutheran
Book of Worship which had been introduced shortly before I became
organist at Zion. Since that time we have seen many changes and new
additions to our hymns, liturgies, instruments and worship opportunities.
During Pastor Jim’s time we introduced the 8:30 a.m. service and I started
the Praise Group which has continued to provide contemporary hymns
and liturgies as a change from our regular worship styles.
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The Praise Chorus introduced Global Music, music of the African and
Hispanic traditions along with the rhythm instruments to enhance these
styles. During my time of service we were also blessed with the addition
of a baby grand piano. The introduction of Evangelical Lutheran
Worship (ELW) brought with it even more opportunities to add variety
to our worship experience. One of my favourite liturgies to lead has been
Holden Evening Prayer by Marty Haugen.
My heart is with the people of Zion but there comes a time when we all
must take stock and realize we cannot continue doing everything we
have been doing forever. Nick and I own a little piece of heaven on earth,
our cottage on beautiful Lake Superior and we both look forward to
enjoying more weekends together unwinding from life’s hectic pace and
hopefully soon making the move to live out there.
I want to especially thank Karen Kettles our choir director with whom I
have enjoyed a very rewarding musical partnership with for several years.
The choir and Praise Group have brought much joy to my life and I thank
you all for your dedication to the music making at Zion! I am also so
thankful for the young people of our congregation who over the years
have been inspired to share their music with us here by providing solos,
singing in the choirs and also taking on leadership roles when asked. It
warms my heart knowing that they are carrying on the mission of the
church by getting involved. I also want to wish my successor Tasha Filice
all the best as she returns to her home church to be my successor! When
you need someone to fill in Tasha, know that I am available!
I want to recognize how I have been blessed in my career in church
music, with its unique schedule, by the understanding and love of my
family to whom I give much thanks. I wish also to thank you, the people
of Zion, for your wonderful support and kind, generous words over the
years! It has been a pleasure and a blessing to serve God and to serve my
church.
Nancy
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TASHA FILICE RETURNS TO ZION
NOW AS ORGANIST\PIANIST
Zion has been fortunate to secure a talented and experienced musician and
Lutheran to take on the duties of organist and pianist. Tasha (Ader) Filice
was baptized, confirmed, and married at Zion. She began her career as
Music Director and Parish Musician at St. Matthew’s Anglican Church
fourteen years ago. Throughout her career, she has also been blessed to
have had the special opportunity to work under the guidance of the late
Arno Ambel as the organist of St. Mary’s Estonian Church. Now she says that
she is fulfilling a childhood dream becoming the organist/pianist at Zion.
Tasha has not only brought talent and passion to her duties at St. Matthews,
but has been an active member of the congregation and shown leadership
sharing the love of Christ through the wider community. She has participated
in a variety of Christian Educational studies, workshops, and ministries such as
weekly Bible studies, Hymnfests, Alpha Course, and Post Alpha. Tasha has a
thirst for further developing her theological studies . Support and enthusiasm
for events and fellowship with her church family is also a priority.
Tasha worked for the Federal Government for nine years before changing
careers to obtain full-time employment as a French Immersion Teacher with
the Algoma District School Board. She is currently working towards her
Masters of Education: Policy Leadership with Western University.
Tasha and her husband, Deni are proud parents of Maximus Valente Filice
who was born in July of this year. Tasha describes her son as ‘our sweet
little guy’, a fact that anyone meeting him would endorse. Tasha reports
Maximus will surely practice his vocals sometimes during the services, (to
which she apologizes ahead of time!). She is looking forward to seeing
Maximus grow and build his faith in the Lutheran Community!
Welcome Tasha to the Worship and Music Team at Zion!
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CHURCH COUNCIL NOTES
In the One Room School
Council has been working very diligently
the last two months. Providing leadership
for a Covenant People in mission for
others, planning activities for Advent and
Christmas, exploring missionary support,
facilitating pastoral and music ministry
changes, keeping a conscious eye to the
Stewardship of Creation. These
responsibilities, along with regular decision
making on building, construction and
financial management, has Council working
through long agendas and extra meetings.
Sunday School children, ages 4
and up will have some special
activities in December downstairs.
2nd and 9th - Advent Lessons
16th - Craft Sunday
At the November meeting, Council elected a 23rd - A Birthday Party
Call Committee from the names put
forward. The committee is to be made up
of Mary Ann Markkula, John Gabriel, Bob
Schroeder, Elaine Brown, Eileen Sharp,
Mimi Silk, andLinda Marasco, with Jim Best
as an alternate. The work of the committee
There will be games, music, the
has begun now that Riitta Hepomaki,
Christmas story, and, of course, Assistant to Bishop Pryce met with the
group to set forth duties and procedures.
cake!
NO CLASSES
DEC. 30 AND JAN. 6
Give a Penny
Save a life.
“Yes Jack even though the last meeting lasted an
eternity, we’ll continue to call this report the
minutes.”
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Bring your pennies to the Sunday
School in support of the CLWR
project to buy Mosquito nets for
families as a safe effective way to
prevent malaria.
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Bouquets of Thanks
kiitos
Thank you to everyone that contributes reports, news, and thank you's to the
newsletter. At times a simple bunch of computer generated flowers seems
hardly adequate for the recipients of thanks.
To the those
that fill the manna
To the
To the people who
basket for Pauline’s
crew of workers
decorate our sanctuary so
Place monthly, and
in mission in the
beautifully for Jesus’ birthday
find something
community that
celebrations, and those that
special for the
prepare and
will be part of the group that
December basket to
serve hot meals
takes down and puts away.
give the youth in the
at Vincent Place.
shelter a Christmas
of good memories.
To knitters for the
To
Christmas Cheer Mittens.
Nancy Huizing
for introducing us to so
To Pastor Jouko for being our shepherd for
many melodies and
six years, - caring for us in prayer, in word,
rhythms with which to sing
and giving support and comfort in times of
praises to our Lord, and all
illness, trouble, and loss with the message
the numerous ways her
of our God and Saviour’s Grace and Love.
ministry of music enriched
our worship.
Kiitos Mariannalle kaikesta taustalla tehdystä
työstä jumalanpalvelusten valmistelussa ja
tuesta pastorin työparina.
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Bouquets
Women on The Wild Side
To everyone that has been involved in
all the many aspects of the building
project - carpenters, volunteer
coordinators, fund raisers, movers,
bakers for the crew, site cleaners, and
interior design consultants. Al Riutta,
Steve Cochrane, deserve special
mention, and Lenni Luoma of the
Building Committee who is on site
perhaps every day,
THANK YOU!
The women that went to Kenya in
February meet to talk of their
adventures, share memories, and hear
reports on the work they did there.
You may remember how they took
goats to a remote village. The goats
were given very significant names.
The travellers recently received news
of their namesakes.
“Lois gave birth to a male kid one
month ago, congratulations are in
order! Marilyn Christenson, Maxine,
A great big thank you to all shepherds and Mary are pregnant awaiting to
over the last 10 years. Even though
deliver bouncing kids by the end of the
the program has come to a close, we year or early next year. Cris (the Billy
hope the entire congregation carries
goat) has continued to do his job
on the spirit of caring, sharing and
faithfully. Please keep praying for the
outreach to those in their own circle of expectant goats and those yet to
conceive and of course for Cris as he
influence. Linda Marasco Coordinator.
undertakes his noble task!”
And in Sault Ste. Marie, another
Maxine extends a thank you to all that
are contributing to her ongoing clean
water project. The donation box is on
the bulletin board in the narthex. She
will be raising more funds with friends
for this purpose at the Moose Lodge
from 2-4 p.m. on December 2. She will
be selling her stained glass art work.
“Very few people realize this, but the
cornerstone of this hall actually is a
fruitcake given to me by Ethel White
back the Christmas of 1972.”
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LCW -Successful and Interesting Meetings - LCW
Twenty women attended our October 22 meeting. Melanie Wheelan spoke to
us about a Christian Retreat in Battle Creek, Michigan that she and her husband,
Bob attended. The Michigan Youth Challenge Academy for at-risk youth is
operated there by the Michigan National Guard. It is a boot camp where youth
learn respect and discipline while continuing school. The youth shared their
stories at the retreat and developed new friendships with those attending.
On November 19, Irene Frier led us in the “ Ingathering” Service for the
Fellowship of the Least Coin. This is the worldwide prayer movement using the
least coin of the countries around the world to aid programs to help all nations.
We welcome all women to join us for our monthly meetings the third Monday of
each month. Come out, learn new things, and spent time with friends.
Please note that our December meeting will be a Christmas Fellowship and be
held at a restaurant. Sign-up sheet is in the cloakroom. Contact Karin Seidemann
for details or with questions. Sunday, Dec 2 is the final day for reservations.
Gloria Lang, Secretary
A lady lost her purse in the bustle of Christmas shopping.
It was found by an honest little boy who returned it to
her. Feeling the bag’s weight, the lady looked inside and
said,
" That's funny. When I lost my bag there was a $20 bill in
it. Now there are 10 toonies weighing me down!”
The boy quickly replied, "That's right, lady. The
last time I found a lady's purse, she didn't have
any change for a reward.”
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“It’s a perfect Christmas gift Hope on a rope.”
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Stewards of Creation
toivo, rauha, ilo, ja rakkaus
VIRUS WARNING
Do Make a Difference!
Were you aware that a large conglomerate
out of Boston, within recent years, bought
up 2,316 acres of potato producing farm
land in the Orangeville area? This
Highland Companies then applied for a
licence to mine the acreage for limestone
deep below the rich soil. The operation
would create a pit 930 hectares wide nearly
20 storeys deep, 60 metres below the
water table. The daily explosions were to
be phenomenal. The loss of the potato
crop would greatly impact a major food
source in Ontario. Concerned citizens
gathered in their church basements;
community groups were formed. Petitions
and complaints were filed with the Ontario
government.
Be on the alert for symptoms of inner Hope, Peace,
Joy and Love. The hearts of a great many have
already been exposed to this virus and it is possible
that people everywhere could come down with it in
epidemic proportions. This could pose a serious
threat to what has, up to now, been a fairly stable
condition of conflict in the world. Watch for
infectious signs and symptoms.
On November 21, 2012, Highland
Companies announced it has withdrawn it
mining application! This is good tidings
indeed for Stewards of Creation.
A tendency to think and act spontaneously
rather than on fears based on past
experiences.
An unmistakable ability to enjoy each
moment.
A loss of interest in judging other people.
A loss of interest in conflict.
A loss of the ability to worry. (This is a very
serious symptom.)
Frequent, overwhelming episodes of
appreciation.
Contented feelings of connectedness with
others and nature.
Frequent attacks of smiling.
An increasing tendency to let things happen
rather than make them happen.
An increased susceptibility to the love
extended by others as well as the
uncontrollable urge to extend it.
Please share this warning with family and
and all you meet.
Anonymous via email
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