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ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH • BUFFALO, MN NOVEMBER 2009
Have Brunch at Harvest of Hands
Saturday, November 7
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Prayer Requests Call the church office at 763.682.1245 or visit Zion online at www.ZionBuffalo.org with your prayer requests. If you want a pastoral visit or would like to be included in pastoral prayers during worship, please use a yellow pew card or call the church office.
Address, Phone &
Email Corrections Zion maintains a database of all its members. If you have had any changes to your address, phone number, marital status, etc. please contact Angela with your name, phone number and the changes that need to be made.
If You Are Ill Hospitals no longer notify churches when their members are admitted for care. Call 763.682.1245, and let us know so we can support you with prayer and with presence.
Publishing Deadlines Weekly Bulletin: Thursday Noon
Send submissions to Diane in the church office or [email protected]
Newsletter: Monday 11/16 8am
Send your submissions to Angela in the church office or [email protected].
Zion seeks to share
Christ’s word,
strengthen faith and
serve those in need.
Sunday Worship Times 8:30 am Traditional Worship in the Sanctuary with nursery available 9:45 am Family Express in Trinity Hall 10:30 am Jubilee Worship in the Sanctuary with nursery available
Contact Us Email [email protected] Online www.ZionBuffalo.org Office Hours Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm Church Office (763) 682-1245 Fax (763) 684-1967 Street Address 1200 Highway 25 South, Buffalo (across from 13th St S.) Mailing Address PO Box 88, Buffalo, MN 55313
Zion Staff Ted Vanderpan Senior Pastor (starting 11/9) / x304 / [email protected] Judy Burgett Winzig Interim Associate Pastor / x305 / [email protected] Sherilyn Burgdorf Shared Ministry Director / x 307 / [email protected] Roxie Otten Co-Director of Christian Education / x 331 / [email protected] Holly Husom Co-Director of Christian Education / x331 / [email protected] Myron Crawford Director of Youth Ministries / x308 / [email protected] Jim Onstad Youth Staff Diane Montplaisir Administrative Secretary/ x302 / [email protected] Angela Bengtson Communications & Membership / x325 / [email protected] Sue Stensrud Financial Secretary / x303 / [email protected] Jill Pryor Building & Grounds Manager / [email protected] Tom & Melissa Janzen Evening / Weekend Custodians Jennifer Weese Nursery Staff Tina Eich Nursery Staff Michael Walsh Coordinator of Music
Zion Council Kevin Bergquist 2009-2011 Vice President /Zion Foundation Carol Clark 2008-2010 Secretary /Finance Dirk Foster 2008-2010 President /Personnel Jud Goerss 2008-2009 Treasurer /Memorials & Placement Kelly Hanson 2009-2011 Evangelism & Outreach Debbie Johnson 2007-2009 Social Ministry Charles Krause 2008-2010 Youth Kevin Lincicum 2007-2009 Worship & Music, Adult Education Colleen Manninen 2009-2011 Fellowship Scott Morin 2009-2011 Christian Education Steve Peterson 2009-2011 Stewardship Dave Schmidt 2008-2010 New Member Doug Schmidt 2008-2010 Property Marci Wold 2007-2009 Global Missions Idella Ziegler 2007-2009 Stewardship
And Pete & Judy Weis Stephen Ministry Leaders Julie Kabe Food For Friends Coordinator
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I just read Mitch Albom’s new book, Have A Little Faith. Albom is a sports broadcaster in Detroit and has written quite a few books, including Tuesdays With Morrie. As he did with his old professor, Morrie Schwartz, Albom chronicles his regular visits with his aging long time rabbi as well as an African American urban pastor who has a mission to the homeless in Detroit. Moving back and forth between the two men of God and their ministries, Albom is not just drawn into their life stories, but also has the opportunity to see his own faith stretched and strengthened. He finds how they have touched the lives of others, how they are saints of God. I reccomend this book to you!
Our celebration of All Saints Day is a celebration of the ways in which God has touched us through the lives of others: sometimes in big and dramatic ways, and sometimes in ways that are small. All Saints Day is about that remembrance of encouragement, spirit, and love that has been shared with us and our gratefulness for these gifts from God.
There is also in this day, a call to us to carry on this saintly touch to others. Not because we are so wonderful in our own faith, but because God had called
us to be saints through God’s pursuing grace and love. It’s our job to be saints, because we have been blessed and continue to be blessed by other saints of God. For me, it is what we profess as we say we believe in the ―communion of saints.‖
I want to thank the saints of Zion for this time that I have had to be with this part of the ―communion of saints.‖ This has been a happy and blessed time for me, to walk together with you and be encouraged by you. I am very grateful to God to have had this opportunity to serve as one of your pastors in this interim period. My last Sunday with you will be Christ the King Sunday, November 22. However, I look forward to hearing continued good things about the saints of Zion as they serve the community and the world in God’s mission. In his book, Five People You Meet In Heaven, Albom says: ―But all endings are also beginnings. We just don't know it at the time.‖ I look forward to the ways we may connect again!
Peace and blessings to you all!
Worship
Lectionary & Preachers Sunday, November 1 Twenty-second Sunday after Pentecost Mark 12:28-34 Pastor Kelly Chatman Preaching (Pastor Judy preaching at Redeemer) Sunday, November 8 Twenty-third Sunday after Pentecost Mark 12:38-44 Pastor Judy Preaching Sunday, November 15 Twenty-fourth Sunday after Pentecost Pastor Ted’s first Sunday Mark 13:1-8 Pastor Ted Preaching Sunday, November 22 Christ the King Sunday Pastor Judy’s last Sunday John 18:33-37 Pastor Judy Preaching Sunday, November 29 First Sunday of Advent Luke 21:25-36 Pastor Ted Preaching
Thanksgiving Eve Worship The annual Ecumenical Festival of Thanksgiving and Praise will take place at Zion on Wednesday, November 25 at 8:00pm. Invite your neighbors and friends to attend this service of thanks that brings our community together: This is truly a faith-filled experience for all families.
Pastors from the Buffalo area churches join to give leadership to this community-wide time of worship. Choirs from many of the churches in Buffalo will combine to present anthems of thanks and praise. The handbell choirs from Zion, Buffalo Covenant, St. Johns Lutheran, and Buffalo United Methodist churches are preparing pieces to be rung in a massed choir. There will be over 130 musicians from different churches. Nursery is provided, and offerings are used to help those in need through the Buffalo Ministerial Association.
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Pastoral Changes
From Pastor Chris My time at Zion has come to a close. While I will miss the people of Zion very much, I am deeply grateful for our time together. We have been blessed to see God’s Spirit work so strongly in all that has transpired recently. There have been disappointments, frustrations and mistakes, yet God has used those moments to create a new reality. I hope you see what a wonderful and faithful people Zion continues to be. May your ministry be blessed in years to come. Thank you for this opportunity to serve as your interim senior pastor.
From Pastor Becky Thank you to all who helped plan and serve at the Farewell Open House. The time together, gifts and cards are truly appreciated. We will enjoy the picture painted by Howard Burgdorf and find specials ways for using the other gifts. But most important, thank you for your partnership in ministry and for the care and support to our family. We pray for all of you in this next stage of transition, asking for God's continued blessings for Zion.
In Christ, Pastor Becky, Mikaela & Annika Sogge
Service of Remembrance
Honoring Loved Ones who have Died Zion’s annual ―Service of Remembrance‖ will be held on Sunday afternoon, November 1, ―All Saints’ Sunday‖, at 4:00 pm in the Sanctuary. Everyone is invited to take this time to honor our loved ones who have died in the past year or previous years.
During the service the names of our loved ones will be read, and you will have the opportunity to light a candle in honor of them. The service will also include hymns, prayers, scripture readings, and a brief meditation.
Barbary Coast The Barbary Coast Dixieland Band will be with us again this year on November 8, as they have for the past several years.
The Barbary Coast Band started playing together as a banjo band leading group singing at a peanut and beer shack in 1967, and have led worship services of different denominations throughout the area since 1984.
This has been a very popular and well attended worship experience at Zion. They will participate in both the 8:30 and 10:30 services. Please come early and enjoy this unique worship opportunity.
Active Military
Please Pray For Fred Pierce, stationed at Little Rock AFB, AR; Will Dobbins,
stationed in Japan; Korey Stiltman, deployed to Basrah, Iraq; Greg Bremseth, stationed at the MEPS in Houston, TX;
Christopher Brophy, stationed at Fort Benning, GA ; DeAnna Strommen, stationed at Fort Hood, TX; Chris
Paulsen-Schmidt, stationed at Great Lakes, IL; Cody Bauman, stationed at Fort Bragg, NC; Destiny Johnson, deployed to Basrah, Iraq; Jay Iversen, deployed to Camp Liberty, Iraq; Aaron Hatling, stationed at Heidelberg, Germany; Ben Pecarina, stationed at Nellis AFB, NV; and Dirk Foster who has returned from California.
Please let the church office know of any additions or corrections to this list.
Family News
Births September 2 Lily Beth Onstad Daughter of Sarah & Pete
September 3 Lucy Arlene Comstock Daughter of Emily & Jay
September 4 Abigail Grace Lusti Daughter of Shelly & Brad
Baptisms September 13 Payton Jo Millerbernd Gavin Russell Tesmer
September 27 Nolaan Matteo Vere Sydney Michael Pink Adalynn Payne
Weddings September 12 at Zion Amanda Reitan & Christopher Lance
September 12 at Marysville Carol Elliot & Duane Olson
September 19 at Zion Alissa Elam & Luke Kiram
Funerals September 4 Dorothy Johnson
October births & pastoral acts will be reported in the December Newsletter.
Scrooge in Bethlehem 'A Christmas Carol in Bethlehem' is an adaptation of Dickens story that places Scrooge in Bethlehem at the birth of Christ, and will be performed by the Youth Choir during 8:30 and 10:30 worship on December 27.
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Annual Meeting The Annual Congregational Meeting of Zion Lutheran Church will be held on Sunday, November 22, 2009 following the 10:30 service (at approximately 11:30 am). All voting members are requested to attend. A voting member is defined as confirmed, communing, & contributing.
Accepting Nominations The nominating committee is accepting nominations for the following positions:
Church Council Members.
3 Nominating Committee Members. Two will serve for 2 years, and 1 to serve for 1 year.
2 Zion Foundation Trustees to serve for 3 years.
5 Minneapolis Area Synod Voting Members, including 1 youth member and at least 3 males to serve for 2 years. The 2010 synod assembly is on April 25 in Prior Lake.
Those interested in serving the congregation in one of these positions, please contact the church office (Office @ZionBuffalo.org or 682.1245) or a member of the nominating committee (Sue Foster, Kelly Schmidt, Martha Driscoll-Nelson, Michelle Swenson, or Teresa Sorenson) by November 2.
Council Update
Wednesday, September 16, 2009 A letter was read from a member who has decided to no longer financially support Zion’s general fund as long as Zion financially supports the Minneapolis Area Synod.
A letter was read from a member who expressed dismay over the deficit in Zion’s Building Fund and sent a generous donation to be applied to that account.
The call committee introduced Pastor Ted Vanderpan to the council. Pastor Ted shared his thoughts on answering a call to Zion and answered a number of council questions.
The AV subcommittee will likely have a deal approved and installation of projectors in Trinity Hall started by the next council meeting. This project is funded by the Gladys Gilbert Estate Memorial.
The Property Committee reported that the final cost of the parking lot project will not be completed until the City of Buffalo completes its projects in the Spring of 2010.
The Bylaws Revision committee presented a number of updates to the current bylaws to bring them into line with the recently updated and congregationally approved constitution. Council members recommended additional changes to the descriptions of the Global Missions and Stewardship standing committees and the process for removing an officer.
Complete minutes are available on the church website at www.ZionBuffalo.org/council.
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Runner
Zion Book Club The Zion Book Club will meet on Monday, November 9 at 7pm in the Library to discuss Runner by Robert Newton.
Charlie Feehan, 16, stuffs the holes in his boots with newspaper and runs through the streets of Melbourne, in 1919, to escape the cold and sadness in his mother's tiny flat since his father died. When the city's most notorious gangster, Squizzy Taylor, offers the teen a paying job as a runner, he secretly quits school and takes to the streets, delivering illegal liquor and collecting money for his boss. Vowing to surprise his mother with money to ease her burden, Charlie ignores obvious dangers. Teamed up with "Nostrils," he cowardly runs away from a gang one night, leaving the boy behind to be brutally beaten. Shaken, Charlie quits the illegal running and listens to his neighbor Mr. Redmond, who offers to train him to run for a purse in the Ballarat footraces. (Amazon.com)
Upcoming book club selections are Sarah's Key by Tatiana de Rosnay on December 14, and Astrid & Veronika by Diane Olsson on January 11.
Sign Up for Prayer Sisters What is a Prayer Sister? It is someone you are partnered with for the year, whom you remember in daily prayer. Secondly, you send cards and/or gifts for special occasions, or whenever God moves you to do so; HE knows when she needs a day brightener. In December, the identity of your Prayer Sister is revealed to you at the annual Christmas Tea.
fellowship & study
Wednesday Menu Wednesday Suppers are served at Zion each Wednesday from 5:00-6:15pm for a suggested donation of $3 per plate.
November 4: Chicken Kiev
November 11: Tacos
November 18: Soup & Chili
November 25: No Meal (Thanksgiving break)
Baptism Class
Wednesday, November 4 The next class for new or prospective parents wishing to schedule a baptism at Zion will be at 6pm on November 4.
Anyone wishing to schedule a baptism is asked to attend a class prior to the date of the baptism. Expectant parents as well as those who already are parents may attend the class. Scheduling of baptisms will take place at the class.
Beautiful Womanhood Small Groups Starting Soon! Beautiful Womanhood inspires women to discover God's heart for their marriage through small groups led by a marriage mentor. To learn about BW and upcoming small group opportunities contact Marissa Russell, BW Small Group Coordinator, at [email protected].
Secret Prayer Sister 2010
Name________________________________________________ Birth date _____________
Address_______________________________________________ Anniversary__________
Family________________________________________________________________________
(Husband) (Children)
Favorites_____________________________________________________________________
(hobbies, collections, colors, authors, etc.)
Least favorite times of year:__________________________________________________
House colors:_________________________________________________________________
Would you be willing to serve on the committee to plan next year’s tea?
Yes / No
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It’s Been 20 Years Twenty years ago, as Zion celebrated the first Sunday in our current church building, the congregation prayed together:
We now, the people of this church, surrounded by a great cloud of
witnesses, grateful for our heritage, aware of the sacrifices of our mothers
and fathers in the faith, and confessing that apart from us their work cannot be made complete, do
commit ourselves anew to the worship and service of Almighty
God; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Zion Lutheran Church began as two congregations of immigrants in the farm areas near Buffalo. Carlslund was founded in 1866 to the south and Marysville was founded in 1873 to the west. By 1900, Carlslund had located in town and both churches were served by the same pastor. In 1945 a new name, Zion, was chosen.
In 1983, a long range study determined that despite additions and remodeling of the church building in town, Zion still needed more space. In 1984 a building committee was formed and in 1985 the congregation voted to relocate to the present 15-acre site overlooking Lake Mary.
The first Sunday of worship in the current building was November 12, 1989. Worship on November 15, 2009 will include some music and worship elements from that first Sunday in the building.
Left: Len Bengtson, chair of the Building Committee, leads the processional into the 10:15 service on the first Sunday in the new facility. He is followed by
Carmen Blair, Anne Folkerds, Ruth Cornell, Pastor Ed Blair, Pastor John Folkerds, and the Senior Choir singing Lift High the Cross.
Family Board Games & Crafts
Friday, November 20 Bring a snack to share, your favorite board games or crafts and your family or friends, and join other Zion friends for a Family Night in Fellowship Hall at 7pm (you are welcome to come earlier if you wish) on Friday, November 20.
Scrapbookers are especially welcome (there are no separate scrapbooking nights planned for this year at this time).
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A Malaysian Farmer’s Market
Kelsey’s Update from Malaysia One place I always enjoy going to is a Farmer's Market. You are outside buying products from the people who worked hard to produce them. You can talk to the farmers, ask them questions about their products, and learn what goes into the food we sometimes take for granted. Well, in Malaysia there always seems to be a Farmer's Market going on. However, it isn't called a Farmer's Market here but is simply the way the fruit, meat, and vegetables are sold on a daily basis. After teaching English to the teachers at my school today my principal, Sylvia, needed to run to the market. We have swung by there before, but she was hurried so I had waited in the car.
Not this time. I went and took a look around and was fascinated by what I saw and kicked myself for not having my camera charged and handy. (Next time!) There were numerous stands full of fruit and veggies. I don't know what half of the items where but they all looked delicious. There was one called long bean (looks like a string bean) that was at least 12 inches long. I asked Evelyn, a fellow
(Kelsey continued on page 18)
A Tipping Point
Redeemer Lutheran Church In the September newsletter of Redeemer Lutheran Church, Pastor Kelly Chatman writes about Malcolm Gladwell’s book, The Tipping Point, and the ―Broken Window‖ theory of crime.
Many years ago, criminologists James Q. Wilson and George Kelling formulated this theory about how a neighborhood or community slowly gives in to increasing crime rates. They called it the Broken Window Theory. Wilson and Kelling said that crimes are more likely to be committed in areas where it appears that the residents have lowered their standards and no longer care about their community.
If a window is broken and left unrepaired, people start to assume that no one cares about maintaining that building. More windows will get broken. As the building becomes more dilapidated, there is a growing assumption of lawlessness by the residents. People assume that they can lower their standards of behavior, because no one will notice or care.
In contrast to Gladwell’s theory, Redeemer is a congregation where change occurs by building on the assets of people. Where others see people with problems, Redeemer sees children of God.
In September, Redeemer displayed a new banner along Glenwood Avenue proclaiming that their congregation is ―In the City for
Good.‖ They also have a newly constructed entrance.
Today, Redeemer remains both a place of hope (assets) and a tipping point (transformation) where people experience the restoration of life and community, and for this we say, “thanks be to God!”
missions & social ministry
Global Missions Update The 2009 Minneapolis Area Synod trip to Nigeria is in full swing. Kris Perry, the Companion Synod Coordinator, and Bishop’s Associate Heather Hammond left in mid October to attend the annual LCCN Partner Conference in Jos. Later, six women from St. Paul -Reformation Lutheran Church left to visit their partner congregation at Pella, where they are working together on an experiment for regular use of bed nets and attending the annual Women’s Fellowship Convention. Joining them are three ELCA deaconesses who are also working with the Women’s Fellowship and an engineer who will be learning about current and upcoming water projects.
Kris Perry was able to take a $1,000 gift from Zion’s Global Mission offering, which was designated by the Global Mission Committee to go to help in the upgrading of health care through the LCCN. Current goals from the LCCN’s Medical Board are to continue to upgrade the hospital/clinic in Demsa and begin to refurbish the outlying clinics. Kris reported that it looked like she was able to bring with her enough resources to refurbish two clinics.
You can learn more about the trip at http://bit.ly/1zFy0Q, or follow along at http://29thstreetstation.wordpress.com/.
In Germany, Bishop Craig Johnson was invited by the Leipzig District of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Saxony to preach at St. Nikolai Church for the 20th anniversary of the events that lead to the fall of the Berlin Wall. The Leipzig District is our other Synodical Global Partner.
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Top 10
Reasons to Give Blood: 1. You will get free juice and cookies.
2. You will weigh less — one pint less when you leave than when you came in.
3. It's easy and convenient — it only takes about an hour and you can make the donation at a donor center, or at one of the many Red Cross mobile blood drives such as the one at Zion.
4. It's something you can spare — most people have blood to spare... yet, there is still not enough to go around.
5. Nobody can ask you to do any heavy lifting as long as you have the bandage on. You can wear it for as long as you like. It's your badge of honor.
6. You will walk a little taller afterwards — you will feel good about yourself.
7. You will be helping to ensure that blood is there when you or someone close to you may need it. Most people don't think they'll ever need blood, but many do.
8. It's something you can do on equal footing with the rich and famous — blood is something money can't buy. Only something one person can give to another.
9. You will be someone's hero — you may give a newborn, a child, a mother or a father, a brother, or a sister another chance at life. In fact, you may help save up to three lives with just one donation.
10. It's the right thing to do.
Service, Advocacy & Ministry
This Month: Bloodmobile The American Red Cross Bloodmobile is coming to Zion on November 10. Both donors and volunteers are needed; please call Bev Smith at 763.675.3182 or 763.742.7493 to get involved.
Giving blood is a simple (but not a small) thing to do. The whole donation process takes about an hour; the donation itself takes only about ten minutes.
First you will register, you’ll be asked to read some information about donating blood and complete a form with demographic and basic health
information. You will also need to show an ID, so don’t forget to bring that with you.
A trained staff person will conduct a private and confidential interview. They will ask you some health history questions, take your temperature, iron level, blood pressure and pulse.
Staff will cleanse an area of your arm and insert a needle for the blood drawing procedure. You will then have 7-10 minutes to relax while the bag is filling. When about a pint of blood has been collected,
the needle will be removed and an adhesive bandage will be placed on your arm.
Then you get to spend a few minutes enjoying refreshments to allow your body time to adjust to the slight decrease in fluid volume before you leave the donation area and continue on with your normal daily activities.
Do you have other questions about blood donation? They are probably answered at http://www.givelife2.org/donor/faq.asp.
Next Month: Rivers of Hope For 20 years Rivers of Hope has served families and youth in Wright County by building violence-free homes and communities. You will be able to learn more about what this organization does and how we can help them as they will be our Social Ministry Mission of the month in December.
Learn more about Rivers of Hope by attending a brief presentation in Fellowship Hall after the first service on Sunday, November 22.
Send a Card The response of the congregation to the ―Hello and Thanks‖ project has been wonderful!
Addresses of those serving in the military will be available at the display in front of Fellowship Hall until November 11. Blank cards are also available, and if cards are left in the mailbox at the display, will be stamped and mailed for you. There is also still time to leave an address for someone you would like to add to the list.
Sunday, November 1, is the last chance to order popcorn through Cub Scout Troop 358 to be sent to military personnel.
On Sunday, November 8, we will take time in worship to honor all those serving and having served in the US military. Please plan on attending!
Remember to Fall Back: Daylight Savings ends at
2:00 am on Sunday, November 1.
Sunday November 1 All Saints' Day Holy Communion at 8:30, 9:45, and
10:30 8:30am Traditional Service & Sunday
School 9:30am Coffee Fellowship 9:45am Family Express Worship 10:30am Contemporary Worship
Service & Sunday School 4:00pm Service of Remembrance Monday November 2 8:00am White Elephant Set-up 3:30pm Christmas Program Practice 6:30pm Prayer Sister Tea Meeting 7:30pm Alcoholics Anonymous Tuesday November 3 8:00am White Elephant Set-up 9:30am Staff Meeting 12:00pm LSS Counseling 3:30pm Christmas Program Practice 6:00pm Kaleo Band Rehearsal 7:00pm Jubilee Rehearsal Wednesday November 4 2:45pm Class Ring 3:45pm SONshine Choir 3:45pm Kids' Club 3:45pm Ring Forth 4:45pm Joy Choir 5:00pm Wednesday Night Supper 5:15pm Youth Choir 6:00pm Confirmation 6:00pm First Sunday Rehearsal 6:00pm Baptism Class 6:30pm Joyful Ringers 7:00pm Senior Choir 7:00pm Graceland 7:30pm Harvest of Hands Set-up Thursday November 5 8:00am Men Seeking Wisdom Bible
Study 9:00am Harvest of Hands Set-up 3:30pm Christmas Program Practice
Friday November 6 8:00am White Elephant Set-up 9:00am LSS Counseling 9:00am Harvest of Hands Set-up Saturday November 7 9:00am Harvest of Hands Event Sunday November 8 8:30am Traditional Service with
Barbary Coast Dixieland Band & Sunday School
9:30am Coffee Fellowship 9:45am Family Express Worship 10:30am Worship Service with
Barbary Coast Dixieland Band & Sunday School Sunday School
Monday November 9 3:30pm Christmas Program Practice 7:00pm Book Club 7:30pm Alcoholics Anonymous Tuesday November 10 9:00am Kitchen Cleanup 9:30am Staff Meeting 12:00pm Blood Mobile LSS Counseling 3:30pm Christmas Program Practice 6:00pm Kaleo Band 6:30pm Women United in Faith 7:00pm Jubilee Rehearsal Wednesday November 11 Veterans Day 10:00am Devotions at Park View 2:45pm Class Ring 3:45pm SONshine Choir 3:45pm Kids' Club 3:45pm Ring Forth 4:45pm Joy Choir 5:00pm Wednesday Night Supper 5:15pm Youth Choir 6:00pm Confirmation 6:00pm First Sunday Rehearsal 6:30pm Joyful Ringers 7:00pm Senior Choir 7:00pm Graceland 7:00pm Harvest of Hands Crafts
Thursday November 12 8:00am Men Seeking Wisdom Bible
Study 3:30pm Christmas Program Practice 7:00pm Finance Committee Meeting Friday November 13 9:00am LSS Counseling 6:00pm Club 456 Bowling at Huikkos Saturday, November 16 Sunday November 15 Pastor Ted’s first Sunday Holy Communion at 8:30 and 10:30 8:30am Traditional Service & Sunday
School 9:30am Coffee Fellowship 9:45am Family Express Worship 10:30am Contemporary Worship
Service & Sunday School Monday November 16 3:30pm Christmas Program Practice 7:30pm Alcoholics Anonymous Tuesday November 17 9:30am Staff Meeting 9:30am Naomi Circle 12:00pm LSS Counseling 3:30pm Christmas Program Practice 6:00pm Stephen Ministries 7:00pm Property Committee Meeting 7:00pm Jubilee Rehearsal Wednesday November 18 9:15am Devotions at Sunrise 2:45pm Class Ring 3:45pm SONshine Choir 3:45pm Kids' Club 3:45pm Ring Forth 4:45pm Joy Choir 5:00pm Wednesday Night Supper 5:15pm Youth Choir 6:00pm Confirmation 6:00pm Curriculum Team Meets 6:00pm First Sunday Rehearsal 6:30pm Joyful Ringers 7:00pm Senior Choir 7:00pm Graceland 7:00pm Harvest of Hands Wrap-Up 7:30pm Church Council Meeting
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look for updates & links at: www.ZionBuffalo.org
Thursday November 19 8:00am Men Seeking Wisdom Bible
Study 3:30pm Christmas Program Practice 7:30pm Rebecca Circle Friday November 20 9:00am LSS Counseling 6:00pm Family Night: Board Games,
Crafts & Scrapbooking Sunday November 22 Christ the King Sunday Pastor Judy’s last Sunday Sanctuary Sunday 8:30am Traditional Service 9:30am Coffee Fellowship 9:45am Family Express Worship 10:30am Contemporary Worship
Service 11:30am Annual Meeting Monday November 23 3:30pm Christmas Program Practice 7:30pm Alcoholics Anonymous Tuesday November 24 9:30am Staff Meeting 12:00pm LSS Counseling 6:30pm Women United in Faith 7:00pm Jubilee Rehearsal
Wednesday November 25 9:00am Newsletter Crew 9:30am Devotions at Lakeridge 10:30am Devotions at Park View TBA Joint Handbell Rehearsal TBA Joint Choir Rehearsal 8:00pm Ecumenical Thanksgiving
Worship at Zion Thursday November 26 Thanksgiving Day Friday November 27 Saturday November 28 Sunday November 29 The First Sunday of Advent 8:30am Traditional Service & Sunday
School 9:30am Coffee Fellowship 9:45am Family Express Worship 10:30am Contemporary Worship
Service & Sunday School Monday November 30 7:30pm Alcoholics Anonymous
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Why Lutherans Do What We Do In the Fall 2009 issue of Thrivent Magazine, Gretchen Roberts asks ―How many Lutherans does it take to change a light bulb?‖ The answer is ―None. Lutherans don't believe in change.‖ The joke makes us chuckle because we see ourselves in it, however on the outskirts of actual truth it may be. It's not that we're inflexible when it comes to change. It's just that we put our hope in someone who does not change – God. His love, His grace and His word are eternal.
She goes on to shed a humorous light on 10 things that help make us Lutherans a unique bunch.
Go to https://www.thrivent.com/magazine/fall09/feature_2.html to find out why Lutherans:
1. Sit in the back of the church.
2. Reprint the entire worship service in a bulletin when we have hymnals.
3. Consider our main form of socialization the potluck (with mandatory Jell-O®).
4. Consider it a badge of honor to show as little emotion as possible.
5. Approach the church's spending with a careful eye, but often give anonymously to those in need.
6. Live our faith all day and all week, even in our work.
7. Avoid saying hello to new people in church.
8. Volunteer endlessly even though we believe we're saved by grace alone.
9. Pass the peace when secretly we feel that shaking hands and/or hugging our neighbor in church is too intimate.
10. Baptize babies.
The Beginning of Advent November is the month of Thanksgiving, but it often also includes the beginning of a new church year. This year, November 29 is the first Sunday of Advent. The season of Advent is about Jesus, the Word, ―coming.‖ It’s about anticipating and preparing for Christ’s arrival. God comes to us in many and various ways. He speaks to us through the prophets and saints. He comes and speaks to us when we are listening. He comes in the beauty and mysteries of nature. Most of all, God comes in the person of Christ, speaking to his listeners face to face. That’s what Advent is really all about: God visiting the earth in person to speak with anyone and everyone who is ready to do so.
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Consider Ushering at Zion Take time for a few weeks of ushering. Ushers at the 10:30 worship are especially needed.
Ushers come about 20-30 minutes before worship begins to hand out bulletins, help with the offering plates during offering, and direct people to communion on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Sundays. Ushers can be adults and youth, men and women. After worship the ushers take a quick check through the pews to collect the extra bulletins and then their job is done for the day.
Volunteers are usually asked to help for a month, knowing that there may be a Sunday that would be a ―vacation‖ day due to other plans.
Please consider helping especially during November, December, or January with this Sunday morning task. It’s a very important one! Contact Sherilyn Burgdorf at [email protected] or call 682.1245 ext. 307.
God's Gardeners Thanks to our Volunteer Gardeners for this past season of beautiful Garden plantings at Zion. If you are interested in tending a garden space at Zion next year, please contact the
Meals on Wheels Thank you to all of those who have been quick to sign up for Meals on Wheels. Many slots have already been filled.
Zion is asked to provide three drivers each day in November at 11:45am for approximately an hour of meal delivery to households in the city of Buffalo. This is a most rewarding activity and makes a good family service project.
Consider which days you can help and sign up at the information desk or by emailing [email protected]. You can also check the calendar at ZionBuffalo.org/MOW.
If you’ve driven before and prefer a specific route please request it when you sign up. If you’d like to try it but you’re unfamiliar with Buffalo, let us know. We’ll find a partner for your first drive.
Let's try to fill the entire month by November 8th! Thank you for participating in this special community outreach.
Food For Friends Online
ZionBuffalo.org/FFF Food For Friends now has its own corner on the church website at http://www.ZionBuffalo.org/FFF - check it out! From the website, you can see current needs (names and personal information will not be shared), notify us of a need and even sign up to volunteer. (Maybe you’ll find there’s a need in your neighborhood you’d like to help with!)
Food For Friends is a ministry to help ease the burden of our fellow brothers and sisters in Christ who are going through a particularly difficult time in their life. If you know of someone who could use a meal, feel free to pick up one of these freezer meals to deliver yourself or call the church (or email [email protected]) with details of the need and Food For Friends will arrange a warm meal to be delivered by a volunteer.
If you are interested in using your gifts to serve in the Food for Friends ministry (making a freezer meal, making/delivering a warm meal, donating food or money), please contact the church or email [email protected].
Prayer Sister Tea Planning Meeting There will be a meeting on Monday, November 2nd at 6:30pm in the library to plan the upcoming Prayer Sister Tea. If you have ideas you would like to share to make this a successful event, please attend. Contact the office (682.1245) or Diane Berglund (682.1852) with any questions.
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Mark your calendars
November 7 is the 31st Annual Harvest of Hands The Harvest of Hands Festival will be held at Zion on Saturday, November 7, starting at 9am. Bring your family, your friends and your neighbors over for brunch and shopping. All proceeds from Harvest of Hands go to the Buffalo Food Shelf to help people in need in our own community and to the World Hunger Appeal through the Lutheran World Federation to help people in need around the world.
Coordinators & Volunteers Needed Harvest of Hands is an event that is planned out all year-round, but now is the time you can help the most. Only one week remains to prepare for this awesome day. The one thing most needed to make this another successful year is volunteers and coordinators. Many of you are already very busy, but would you be willing to spare 2-4 hours of your time to help out before or during the festival? Event set up will be November 4-6. Please check the HOH page on the Zion web site and let us know how you would like to be involved! This is a great time to meet new people and see the fun it provides. The Harvest of Hands Group works so hard all year-round to make this successful. Please say you can help out on Saturday.
ZionBuffalo.org/HOH
Willing Hands
for Harvest of Hands When Helen Nelson of Buffalo Township returned from her winter home in Sun City, Arizona this May, she missed the volunteer work she does during the winter at Banner-Bowell Hospital. Helen had noted what she thought was a generous practice in the Arizona hospital; when a patient was chilled, the patient would be given a lap robe made by volunteers of the hospital auxiliary. When the patient was discharged, the lap robe also went home.
Helen’s grandmother, a resourceful North Dakota farm housewife, let nothing go to waste. After a garment was no longer wearable, it was fodder for the beautiful quilts her grandmother made. A retired Home Economics Teacher from the Minneapolis public schools, Helen had already made heirloom ―Wedding Quilts‖ for each of her three grandchildren.
So Helen took on what she thought was a small project this summer; making a lap robe to be given to someone in need. Having finished one, she kept sewing and creating. The basement of the home she shares with her daughter, Kris, and son-in-law Mike Cruikshank, holds Mike’s pool table. Mike enjoys golf, and makes more use of the green pool table after the greens at Wild Marsh are covered with snow. Helen found a summer time use for the pool table; it was a convenient work surface for planning and working on her creations. By the time Helen was packing to go back to Arizona, she had created eleven smaller quilts.
A member of Zion Lutheran Church, Helen has donated nine of her summer creations for Harvest of Hands.
You can do one small thing right now to help Harvest of Hands raise money for the Buffalo Food Shelf and the World Hunger Appeal. Go to http://bit.ly/2vdwsD and print off a flyer to post at your workplace or on a community bulletin board.
Helen Nelson with the lap quilts she has made for Harvest of Hands
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Memorials To the Music Fund in memory of Dorothy Johnson from Sandra Lundholm.
To the Zion Foundation in memory of Dorothy Johnson from Darrell Anderson.
To the Memorial Fund in memory of Frank Pfeifer from Betty Pfeifer.
A Zion Hymnal in memory of Clarence Fischer from Lydia Heins and Family.
A Zion Hymnal in memory of our friend, Perry Guertin from Al & Dorothy Valentine.
To the Zion Foundation in memory of Don Brettingen from Howard Burgdorf.
To the General Fund in memory of Don Brettingen from Marge Brettingen.
A gift in memory of Francis Schmidt from the Pfeifer Family.
To the Sunday School in memory of Clarence Fischer from Joel Duske and Norman Duske.
Food Shelf Update During the month of September, the Buffalo Food Shelf distributed 33,671 pounds of food to help feed 1004 men, women and children. This included 127 first time recipients. This was a record month for the Food Shelf which services people in the Buffalo community and they need help to continue their efforts. You can continue to support the Food Shelf by:
1. Bringing non-perishable food items to the grocery cart in the hallway near the choir room.
2. Picking up a beautiful HOPE Candle to light your Thanksgiving table and making a donations to help defray the cost of a Family Thanksgiving meal that will be distributed by the Buffalo Food Shelf. The recommended donation is at least $15.
3. Helping Zion supply dessert items needed for the Food Shelf Christmas Meal Basket distribution. Please watch the December newsletter and bulletins for details.
4. Making a financial contribution using an envelope available at the information booth or Church Office.
Any help in feeding the hungry right here in our community is appreciated!
finance & stewardship
Financial Report September 2009
General Services Fund Income Sept 2009 YTD 2009 General Offering $47,363.01 $475,454.87 Rent and Sunday School 4,315.98 22,273.48 Missions and Hunger 770.00 8,865.10 Other Designations 950.00 11,197.44 Total $53,398.99 $517,790.89 Expenses Synod Benevolence $1,500.00 $13,500.00 Other General Services 55,425.40 521,051.73 Total $56,925.40 $534,551.73 Account Balance as of 9-30-09: $5,455.95 General Fund Note There were surplus funds available in the General Fund account on 1-1-09. Because of month-end deficits in 2009, this surplus was exhausted early in the year. The church continues to carry a balance owed of $20,000 on the line of credit with Klein Bank. We have been making Interest Only payments on this line.
Forward in Faith Fund Income Sept 2009 YTD 2009 Offerings and Interest $12,631.72 $132,184.66 Other Receipts 0.00 1,500.00 Total Income $12,631.72 $133,684.66 Expenses Building Mortgage $17,087.30 $153,785.70 Roof/Parking Lot Loan 1,305.03 5,561.26 Major Building Repairs $0.00 4,225.00 3% Tithe Expense $0.00 2,561.90 Total Expenses $18,392.33 $166,133.86 Account Balance as of 9-30-09: $37,203.67
Stewardship Season And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good
work. As it is written: "He has scattered abroad his gifts to the poor;
his righteousness endures forever." Now he who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will also supply and increase your store of seed and will enlarge the harvest of your righteousness. You will be
made rich in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving
to God.
This service that you perform is not only supplying the needs of God's people but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanks to God. Because of the service by which you have proved yourselves,
men will praise God for the obedience that accompanies your confession of the gospel of Christ, and for your generosity in sharing with them and with everyone else. And in their prayers for you their
hearts will go out to you, because of the surpassing grace God has given you. Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!
2 Corinthians 9:8-15
The Stewardship season is a time for all members of Zion to ponder just what stewardship means for each of us. We have all heard it before– Stewardship is managing the resources God has given us so that we can give of our time, talents, and possessions. How are we doing?
We need to embrace good stewardship every day of our lives. This is the season to reassess our blessings and pray we can take our stewardship to a next level.
As we begin a new chapter at Zion it is an excellent time to again recognize the value of the many opportunities at Zion to grow spiritually, to appreciate the programs that serve every age group, and to each consider our part in supporting Zion’s mission statement.
Those programs include:
Educational programs and Bible studies for all ages.
Extensive rosters of volunteers who visit homebound members, serve communion, usher, keep the gardens, clean the kitchen, serve on committees and much more.
Music programs that enrich worship for both participants and congregation members.
And many other ways that we share our talents and show we truly care for others.
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Zion Lutheran seeks to share Christ’s word,
strengthen faith and serve those in need.
Congratulations Confirmands!
These Students Affirmed their Baptism September 26, 2009:
Lance Berg
Katie Bock
Aimee Bogren
Kathryn Brainerd
Sarah Brainerd
Steven Carlson
Trevor Dahlof
Kevin Danielson
Leah Danielson
Jacob Davidson
Mandi Davidson
Emily DeVore
Kaitlin Duske
Nick Engfer
Lindsey Erickson
Megan Euerle
Alexa Evenson
Ethan Freer
Austin Gregg
Adam Hartung
Andy Hartung
Kayla Henne
Maddi Herzfeld
Travis Johnson
Damon Kassulke
Kasenia Keller
Emily Klatt
Andrew Krause
Nicole Krug
Dylan Kumlin
Mandi Kurash
Olivia Laskey
Phil Lyrek
T.J. Mason
Lisa McCain
Dan Moline
Taylor Moynagh
Emma Pearson
Chad Peterson
Ellie Poikonen
Chris Polzine
Haley Prim
Sam Reed
Charlie Rentz
Joshua Rollag
Jackson Schepp
Brooke Schmidt
Nikki Schmidt
Zach Schmidt
Emily Spier
Lauren Steinbach
Ben Stelton
Brody Stevens
Sandy Swanson
Claire Thompson
Kiara Trigg
Erik Weber
Bradley Williams
Trey Wilson
Spencer Wright
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ZionBuffalo.org/Youth
1 Timothy 4:12 Don’t let anyone look down on you
because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity.
Director of Youth Ministries Myron Crawford
763-682-1245 ext. 308 [email protected]
Zion Youth Ministries We exist to reach out to youth, to come
together and learn how to be for God and others through worship, study, fellowship
and service.
youth ministries
Confirmation
Middle School Mission Trip
To encourage students to live out their faith life, Zion is will not be going to Confirmation Camp this year.
Instead, 7th & 8th Graders are invited to take part in a Middle School Mission Trip to Duluth, MN, June 20-25, 2010.
Space is limited! There are only 24 spots open for students!
Parents are needed to chaperone/drive.
The cost is only $300/student! This includes housing, food, lesson materials, staffing and a whole lot more!
Registrations and deposits need to be in by November 4 to reserve a spot!
Confirmation Schedule
Weekly Topics:
November 4: Protect Property
November 11: Defend Truth
November 18: Do Not Covet
November 25: NO CLASS - Thanksgiving
Be sure to bring your Bibles, Lutheran Handbooks and a pen each week.
Confirmation Homework
Statement of Faith - Due Nov 18
7th Grade - Who is God?
8th Grade - What is the Church?
Worksheet #1 & Memory Work #1
All - Due November 18
Senior High
Senior High Leadership The Senior High Leadership Team will meet on Wednesday, November 4, @ 4:30pm in the Youth Room.
This will be an opportunity to discuss Confirmation, LUV 2 SRV, Graceland, Friday Night Fun Night and more.
Please make every effort to attend this meeting.
Mission Trip News The Senior High Mission Trip, for current 9th-12th Graders, will be July 24-31, 2010 to Chicago, IL.
As of Nov 11, your mission trip account should have a balance of $150. This is when the next payment is due.
Registrations will not be accepted after Nov 11. To be a part of this amazing service opportunity, register today!
Adults Needed
Adults are needed to help assist with Graceland and other events, such as small groups for Senior High, this year.
Requirements are:
Must be 25 years old or older
Have relationship with Christ
Willing to be real and open.
We can offer any training / supplies that might be needed. Contact Jim Onstad or Myron if interested.
Graceland Schedule Graceland, which meets on Wed nights from 7:15-9pm, is open to all Senior High students!
Weekly Topics: Nov 4 - Belief part 3
Nov 11, 18 & Dec 2 - Changed
Senior High
Winter Lock-Out/Lock-In
Mon Dec 28 6pm-12am
Open to all Senior High students!
Come hang for a night of bowling, movies, food & more!
Cost is only $10 for the evening (plus spending money)!
Register by Wednesday, December 23!
Middle School
Thursday Night Fun Night
Thursday, November 12, 7pm-10pm
Open to all 6th-8th Graders!
There is no school the next day, so come out for a night of games, food, speaker, music and more at the St. Francis Education Center.
Cost is only $5 for the night OR $3 plus a non-perishable item for the Buffalo Food Shelf!
Bring your friends!
Sunday School
November schedule: November 1: Fiery Furnace
November 8: Daniel and the Lions Den, meet in rooms as usual and then sing in church
November 15: Jonah
November 22: Sanctuary Sunday, worship together with your family
November 29: No Sunday school (Thanksgiving break), worship together with your family
* Watch Sunday Bulletin and Hallway maps for 1st through 4th
pick-up locations. *
Did You Get Your Bible? Kindergarten and Third-grade Bibles were distributed on Sunday, October 25th. If your Kindergartener or third grader did not receive a Bible, contact Holly or Roxie.
Christmas Program Practice It’s hard to believe that students in the Christmas program are beginning practice already!
Practices will be Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays November 2-24 from 3:45-5:00pm. There are no buses from the schools on those days, so please make your own transportation arrangements.
Club 456 Bowling Fourth to sixth graders can go bowling with Club 456 on Saturday, November 14 from 1-3pm. Registration and details are online at http://www.ZionBuffalo.org/Club 456. The cost is $10 per person for shoe rental, 2 games, pop, & pizza.
Club 456 offers quarterly adventures for students in grades 4-6. Older children have an opportunity to engage in activities that appeal to their interests.
Co-Directors of Christian Education Roxie Otten
Holly Husom [email protected]
763-682-1245 ext. 331
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November
Open Your Bible Challenge: Stop in the Sunday School office with your answer and to choose your prize!
Kindergarten through second grade question: Who was the Giant that David had to fight?
Third grade through sixth grade question: Where was the Giant Goliath from?
Kids’ Club
Schedule November 4: Follow God
November 11: God is on our side
November 18: Listen to God
November 25: There is no school and no Kids’ Club
Kids’ Club has several opportunities for you to be involved! If you’d like to volunteer once or several times, contact Roxie.
ZionBuffalo.org/Children
Sunday School students learning about Moses and the Burning Bush earlier this fall.
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teacher who came along, what some of the names were. She didn't know what a lot of them were and the ones she did know where the Chinese names. (I have no idea how to spell them.)
Walking around this market showed how similar and also how different the Malaysian and Mid-West crops are from one another. There were a few things I recognized: cucumber, eggplant, tomatoes, potatoes, lettuce, beans, and more. But also there are some fruits only grown in this part of the world. (I have had the opportunity to try a bunch of them and they are delicious!) After spending time at the fruit/veggie market we went and enjoyed fried bananas, fried potatoes, and tea. The fried items reminded me of the Minnesota State Fair. All you would need to do is throw them on a stick and you are set. However, the real treat of this outing was yet to come.
After eating and drinking we walked over to the fish and meat market. Let me just say you can smell this market a block away. It was crazy to see piles of fish and meat just laying out on counters. Some of them looked like they might start flopping around if you poked them. I don't think I have
ever seen so much raw fish laying on slabs of counter in my life. Looking around I realized that it wasn't just fish but also squids (they look like jelly and I was tempted to poke one), prawns, and crabs too! Sylvia bought some fish and they were gutted for her right there and then. It was interesting to see this process. They scrape off all the scales, cut at the bottom of the head, slice underneath the belly, and gut out the innards. This process is completed in mere seconds and then the fish is bagged and handed to the buyer for supper.
Now, the meat section is another story all together. There were some large slabs of meat and some smaller ones depending on what you are looking for. Honestly, this part was both fascinating and sickening to me. Many of the legs still had the hoof or claw still attached and on some tables there were heads. I'm not going to go into too much detail. Let's just say you probably could have reassembled the whole animal if you were there early enough or even see it whole before they slice and dice.
Overall, the Malaysia market is an adventure and the next time I go back, there will have to be a camera involved!
Kelsey Mackereth is a member of Zion who is in Malaysia for a year with the ELCA Young Adults in Global Mission program.
(Kelsey continued from page 8)
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Thanksgiving Eve Worship 3
Barbary Coast at Zion 4
Annual Meeting Details 5
20 Years Ago 7
Malaysian Farmer’s Market 8
Bloodmobile 9
Why Do Lutherans... 11
Harvest of Hands 13
Stewardship Season 15
Youth Ministries 16
Children’s Ministries 17
Out of Town? You can hear sermons, read the
weekly announcements, and more on our website:
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Congregational Meeting
Sunday, November 22 Candidates for Church Council, Nominating Committee, Zion
Foundation Trustees, and MAS Voting Member candidates must have their
names to a member of the nominating committee by November 2.
See page 5 for further details.