Christ’s Center for Excellence

In Discipleship and Outreach

August 24-26, 2019

Zion Lutheran Church, 510 W. Ivy, Bay City, Michigan 48706; 989-894-2611

Worship: Saturday 5:00pm; Sunday 9:30am; Monday 7:00pm Steve Schilke, Intentional Interim Pastor (pastorsteve@zionbaycity.org)

Julie Glumm, Principal (principal@zionbaycity.org) Website: www.zionbaycity.org (Church and School) Church Office: secretary@zionbaycity.org (Church)

School Office: schoolsecretary@zionbaycity.org (School)

STAFF REDEDICATION/INSTALLATION: This Saturday, August 24, during the worship service, we will rededicate our school staff and install Jonathan Kamin as our 3rd/4th grade teacher for the 2019-2020 school year. Please see this weekend’s insert for school staff biographies. LABOR DAY WORSHIP SCHEDULE: Worship services will be held as usual on Saturday, August 31 at 5 p.m. and Sunday, September 1 at 9:30 a.m. There will be no worship service on Monday, September 2. (Church office will also be closed.) DATES TO REMEMBER… CAB will meet Wednesday, September 11, at 6 p.m. in Ministry Room A. LADIES GUILD will meet Thursday, September 5, at 12:00 noon at Krzysiak’s House Restaurant. Please call Jeanne Alcorn (684-8259) with any questions. LWML QUILTING will meet Monday, August 26, at 6:30 p.m. in Ministry Room A. All ladies are invited to attend. TRANSITION TEAM will meet Tuesday, September 3 at 6:30 p.m. in Ministry Room A. ATTENTION ALL INTERESTED YOUTH! Please save the date, September 10, will be the Kickoff of Confirmation 2019-2020. Stay tuned for more information to come.

Zion’s Music Ministry is always looking for new

volunteers. There are many groups that would welcome you with open arms. If you are interested in praising the Lord with your singing voice or musical instrument, please talk to our Music Administrator,

Bobbie Jo Upton. Various opportunities for your consideration:

Men’s Chorus rehearsals are on Thursdays at 8 p.m. beginning on

October 3. Mixed Choir rehearsals are on Thursdays at 5 p.m. beginning on

September 5. Orchestra rehearsals are on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. beginning on

September 10. Rock of Zion rehearsals are on Thursdays at 6:15 p.m. beginning on

September 5. The Hand Bell Choir is looking for ringers. Ability to read music is helpful, but not required. Practices: Mondays at 5:30 on September 9, 16, 23, 30, & October 7. Performance: Sunday, October 13. Please contact director Traci Witzke by September 2 if interested in joining for this performance (989-415-1252).

KIDS FOR CHRIST (KFC) will be returning on Saturdays, starting September 14. It is open to children ages 3 to 3rd grade. If you would be interested in teaching or helping or need more information, please contact Mandy Beam (989.233.9504 or beam.mandy@yahoo.com). "The Zion Educational Trust Fund is pleased to announce that Maxwell Wood, son of members, Charles and Kim Wood, and Zion Lutheran Day School graduate, has received a $1000 scholarship to Concordia College Ann Arbor from the Fund. Max is majoring in Elementary Education. Congratulations Max!"

HELP NEEDED: We are in need of a few people to wash both the interior and exterior of the church windows. If interested, please contact the church office (894-2611).

SCHOOL NEWS… School begins Monday, August 26, with opening chapel at 8:15 a.m. School will be closed for the last summer hurrah - Labor Day, Friday, August 30 to Monday, September 2. Classes resume on Tuesday, September 3. Robotics is an opportunity for students to work cooperatively, solving real life situations in a competitive atmosphere. Working together with mentors, students build a robot, program it, fundraise for competitions, and share positive team spirit as they compete against teams from around the state in a robotics sporting event. If you are interested in volunteering your time this season to Zion’s Courageous Cougars, please email Jon Bernau at jbernau@zionbaycity.org. Normal School Office Hours begin Monday, August 26, at 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Please help promote our school by placing yard signs in front of your home or business. If you do not already have a sign you can pick one up by the church library. Thank you for your support. SCRIP NEWS… Scrip orders are due weekly on Mondays by 4 p.m. at the church office. UPCOMING AREA EVENTS… Brent R. Smith 3rd Annual Golf Scramble will be held on Saturday, Sept. 7 at 1:00pm at Twin Oaks Golf Course, 6710 Freeland Rd. Enjoy 18 holes of golf, cart, dinner, door prizes, and toast to Brent at the turn. $75 per person or $250 for a foursome. Proceeds go to the Brent R Smith Scholarship for a Valley Lutheran student or college student who has recently lost a parent and is in need of tuition assistance. For questions or to register, call Mary at 450-8018. 8TH ANNUAL JME MEMORIAL RUN/WALK Please join St. Paul Frankenlust (6100 Westside Saginaw Rd, Bay City) for a morning of exercise, fellowship, and remembrance. Our Annual JME Memorial Run/Walk will be held Saturday, Sept. 14. Children, ages 10 and under, can participate in the ¼ mile run at 9 a.m. The 1 mile and 2 mile run/walk for all ages will begin at 9:15 a.m. All races will begin on Ziegler Rd (just next to the church). Please register online at stpaulbaycity.org/news-events-registration by Sept. 6 to guarantee a race t-shirt ($10). All are welcome! Come for the race and stay for even more family-friendly fun. Hot dogs, chips, popcorn, pop, bounce house, lawn games, and more from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. We hope to see you on Sept. 14!

CHURCH EXTENSION FUND (August Rates): 3-5 mos. 1.10%; 6-11 mos. 1.35%; 12-23 mos. 2.10%; 24-59 mos. 2.40%; 60 mos. 2.75% FINANCIAL INFORMATION:

July 2019 2019 YTD

Income $ 57,576.60 $ 517,745.87

Expenses $ 71,716.60 $ 532,357.25

District Missions $ 0 $ 0

Local Missions $ 0 $ 0

Net $ (14,140.00) $ (14,611.38)

Outstanding Obligations excluding payables: $61,474.82 Church Extension Loan (paying interest only): $35,000.00 Remaining mortgage on 1700 Raymond Street property (monthly rental income): $26,474.82

A STEWARDSHIP MOMENT… Our Christian life is one of being a steward of all of God’s gifts.

“Offer to God a sacrifice of thanksgiving, and perform your vows to the Most High.” (Psalm 50:14)

ATTENDANCE: Last Weekend: Saturday (65), Sunday (80), Monday (26) Sunday's Hymns: 785, 867, 783, 629, 623, 782 This Weekend – August 24-26: Sunday Worship Setting: Divine Setting 1 Readings: Isaiah 66:18-23; Hebrews 12:4-24; Luke 13:22-30 Next Weekend – August 31-September 1: Sunday Worship Setting: Less Structured Setting Guest Pastor: Kurt Eichinger Readings: Proverbs 25:2-10; Hebrews 13:1-17; Luke 14:1-14 AVAILABLE AT THE WELCOME CENTER: 2018-2019 Monthly Reports September calendar of events “Our Daily Bread” devotionals for September-November Portals of Prayer devotionals for July-September DID YOU KNOW…You can have the bulletin, Prayer Concerns, and any other inserts delivered weekly to your inbox? Just send a request to secretary@zionbaycity.org or call the church office (894-2611), and we'll add you to the contact list!

Zion's Weekly

Prayer Concerns August 24-30, 2019

Those ill, hospitalized (or recently hospitalized),

seeking medical treatment or with long term needs…

Linda Barcia

Gary Jankens

Joe Kato

Jim Pisarski

Beth Rahe

Jane Royer

Michael Sutton

Those with struggles who suffer silently

For those celebrating Anniversaries…

Bill & Peggy Klopf II - August 25 (40 years)

Al & Cheryl Fox - August 26 (52 years)

Ken & Erma Thomas - August 26 (58 years)

D.J. & Claire Heredia - August 28 (4 years)

Hank & Billie Meylan Jr. - August 28 (54 years)

Christopher & Shannon Lynch - August 29 (10 years)

For those celebrating Birthdays…

Kim Bitzer - 8/24 Christian Bossbach - 8/24

Lisa Johnson - 8/24 Joshua Lebsack - 8/24

Shelli Nellett - 8/25 Benjamin Scherzer - 8/25

Nora Maza - 8/26 Bill Hunt Sr. - 8/28

Danielle Bugenske - 8/29 Jeffery Feinauer - 8/29

Gary Janiskee - 8/29 Debby Jankens - 8/29

Aaron Oleniacz - 8/29 Richard Poppe - 8/29

Brendan Colberg - 8/30 Allen Gradowski - 8/30

Birth…

Kirklyn Ruthruff – August 18 to Jack & MacKenzie

(Wieland) Ruthruff

Use this list as a daily reminder for your personal prayer

time.

If you would like a prayer noted in upcoming weeks, please

call the church office at 989.894.2611 or you may email the

church secretary at secretary@zionbaycity.org. Requests

may be made for you, a family member, or a friend.

Those noted on the ill, hospitalized, seeking medical

treatment or long-term list will remain on the insert for

three weekends; after that, they or a family member may

call to have them remain listed for an additional period of

time.

Meet Zion's School Staff for 2019-2020

Julie Glumm (Principal and 6th-8th Grade) – Now in

her 21st year of teaching at Zion,

Julie is a Zion School graduate and

daughter of member Carol Boes.

She received her B.A. from SVSU,

her colloquy as a Lutheran teacher

from Concordia University-Ann

Arbor, and a Master’s Degree in

Curriculum and Instruction from

Concordia University-Ann Arbor.

She and her husband Tony have

three sons and a daughter-in-law: A.J. and Samantha,

Charles, and Dan.

Rebecca Schlosser (Childcare Center Director) –

Becky is in her 5th year at Zion. She

graduated from MSU with a

Bachelor's Degree in Apparel and

Textile Design. She has more recently

received her Early Childhood

Education credentials from Delta

College. She continues to attend early

childhood workshops and conferences.

She has 3 nieces and 3 nephews and

enjoys supporting them at their various activities. Becky is a

member of Trinity Lutheran Church (Broadway) and is

actively involved in various music programs there. In her

free time, she enjoys reading, sewing, quilting, and doing

alterations.

Hilary Beetham (3-year-old Preschool Teacher) –

Hilary graduated from Delta in 2015

with an Associate’s in Applied Arts in

Child Development. She is married to

Michael Beetham since October 1,

2016 and have two dogs Chewie and

Jabba. Hilary enjoys basketball,

watching movies, taking her dogs for

walks and spending time with friends

and family.

Gail Stallings (4-year-old Preschool Teacher) – Gail is

in her 18th year of teaching

preschool at Zion. She received her

CDA from Delta College and is a

licensed hairdresser and operates a

salon in her home. She and her

husband John have 4 daughters

and 6 grandchildren. Gail enjoys

spending as much time with her

family as possible!

Pam Degg (Kindergarten; Library) – Pam is in her 22nd

year of teaching at Zion, having

been a teacher’s aide in various

grades before teaching full-time.

She has a B.S. in Education from

CMU and a Masters of Arts &

Education from SVSU. Pam

completed the colloquy program

through the Concordia University

Education Network. She has one

son, Neil Klemm. Pam is married

to James Degg and they enjoy camping.

Sadie Priem (1st/2nd Grade) – This is Sadie's 4th year at

Zion. She graduated from CMU

with a B.S. in Education and a B.S.

focusing on museum studies.

Currently taking colloquy classes to

become a commissioned minister of

the LCMS. Sadie and husband Ben

have a 2 year old daughter, Piper

Jean, who keeps them very busy.

She enjoys spending time with

family and friends, being outside,

singing, taking boat trips out on the bay, and drinking coffee

on her porch.

Jonathan Kamin (3rd/4th Grade) – Jonathan received

his B.A. Degree from Valparaiso

University in Classics in 2001,

and his M.E. Degree from

Valparaiso in 2003. Completed

the LCMS School Leadership

Development Program in 2008,

received his Lutheran Teacher

Diploma from Concordia

University-Ann Arbor in 2013

and completed the Van Lunen Fellowship for Christian

School Leadership in 2015. Jonathan married Emily, a

friend from his days at Valpo in 2012 and they have a son,

Noah, born in 2013. Jonathan enjoys watching sports,

traveling, seeing live theater, and exploring creation.

Jonathan Bernau (3rd-5th Grade) - Jonathan is starting

his second year of teaching at Zion

after teaching 3-4th grade for 6

years at St. John Amelith. He is a

2004 graduate of Concordia-St.

Paul. Jonathan and Jaylyn

celebrated 6 years of marriage this

year. Their daughter Lillian is a

recent graduate of Western High

school and will be attending

Saginaw Valley this fall. Their son

Nicholas enjoys playing and learning with mom at home. He

enjoys spending time with his family biking and camping.

Christine Bossbach (Admissions Counselor) –

Christine, along with Holly Essex,

serves as Admissions Counselor. She

has 4 children: Ethan in 11th grade,

Wyatt in 10th grade, Christian in 6th

grade, and Liya in 4th grade. She

enjoys spending time with her kids.

Holly Essex (Admissions Counselor) – Holly, along with

Christine Bossbach, serves as

Admissions Counselor. She has a

Bachelor's of Business Management

from Western Michigan University. A

lifelong member of Zion and graduate

of Zion school, Holly is married to

Jason Essex. They are parents of Zion

students Henry (5th grade) and

Wilma (1st grade). They enjoy

spending time at the Nuffer family compound in northern

Michigan. Holly also enjoys working on school functions with

her Zion family, gardening, and getting out for a jog when

she has time.

Bobbie Jo Upton (School Music) – Bobbie Jo has a major

in Fine Arts, a minor in Language

Arts from U of M Flint, an

Associates from Mott Community

College, is certified in Kindermusik

from Kindermusik University and

has 29+ years of experience as a

Music Director. Bobbie Jo is

married to Tom. They have 2

daughters, Angel and Allie, 1 son,

Anthony, and a granddaughter,

Emily. She enjoys spending time with family, making teddy

bears, and traveling.

Carla Laboda (School Secretary) – Carla has been the

school secretary for 24 years: from

1987-2000 and then rejoining the

staff in 2008. Carla was born and

raised in Hemlock. Her family

includes her husband Tim and their

"four-legged children," Riley and

Roscoe. She has 1 brother, 1 sister, 4

nephews, and 1 niece. She enjoys

organizing, crafts, and quilting.

Mark Hillabrand (Custodian) – Mark was a policeman

for 33 years. He recently retired from

the Delta College police force. Mark

brings his experience as a safety

officer in schools, as well as a desire

to just stay busy to Zion. We are

blessed to have him on staff.

Joy Willis (Cook) – Mrs. Joy Willis from Twining, MI has

agreed to be Zion’s “Lunch Lady

Cook”. Joy has been working in food

service for over thirty years. Joy has

worked as the head cook at the Bear

Track Inn in AuGres and is currently

the head chef at Ali’s Up North (the

old Dunleavy’s in AuGres). Joy will

be cooking with organic, healthy

ingredients for our students and food

will be prepared on site and homemade.

Wood Family Update Matthew, Kali, Laurel, and Eleanor serve in Medan, Indonesia with LCMS International. Matthew supports The Indonesian Christian Lutheran Church, by mentoring pastors, providing continuing education, and overseeing translation projects.

Our Family Grows!

Greetings in the name of our Gracious Lord, We want to give you all a quick, but important and exciting update.

After several regular check up with our doctor (whom we really like!) everything with Kali’s pregnancy is going well and the doctor says we are ready for the birth! So, Kali is scheduled to give birth to our third child on Monday, August 26th! We are eagerly anticipating the arrival of our new family member. Please keep Kali and the baby in your prayers. For most of you it will be Sunday night when the child arrives. Could you please request prayers in your worship services on Sunday morning? We so appreciate all the prayers and encouragement we receive from you all! Stay tuned for more news about gender, name, and most importantly baptism! The expansion of our family also initiates a somewhat complicated process of registration, citizenship confirmation, and passport application. Please keep these things in prayer also. Again, thank you for all your support! In Christ The Wood Family.