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EASTER FLOWERS 2016 Allen & Linda Behrens In honor of Mariah’s Confirmation
Chris & Phyllis Boedeker In memory of Terry Boedeker
Joy Combs The Joy of Easter
Tim & Jane Drewelow In memory of Stan Drewelow
& Lewis & Irene Sander
Bill & Sharon Elijah In celebration of Easter
Brenda Esbaum In memory of Loved Ones
Marlene Fox & Family In memory of Roland Fox
Barry & Julie Hoffmeier In memory of our Parents
Deloris Kahl In Memory of Fred Kahl
Lou & Janis Krafock Organ Fund
Sharon Kruckenberg In memory of Jim & Family
members
Duane & Terry Lasack In memory of our Parents
Lois Latare In memory of Loved Ones
LeRoy & Donna Luepker The Glory of Easter
Elon & Marcine Miller In Honor of Veterans
Rodney & Renate Port In Memory of Mom & Dad Boettger
Pastor Steve & Jean Stepp In memory of Birdelle Stepp,
Carl & Phyllis Chappelow
Keith & Tanya Stewart In Memory of our Grandparents
Kent & Janice Strackbein In Memory of Loved Ones
Wilbert Wenndt, Debbie In memory of Nola Wenndt
Axline, Sherri Rouse, Robin Klein
Marlene Wiedenhoff In memory of Bob & Connie
Wiedenhoff
Darrell & Jody Yutesler In memory of Darrell Yutesler
Zion Sr. High Fellowship The Glory of Easter
Zion Youth Club Let the Children Come to Me.
The Palms are a gift from Marlene Wiedenhoff & family for the
celebration of Palm Sunday.
The Evening Circle thanks everyone who participated in the
decoration of the Church for Easter.
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Greetings Sisters and Brothers,
Praise God from whom all blessings flow!—is first line of the
Doxology that we sing in church following the collection of
our offering. In these first seven words, we lift up our thanks
and praise hoping that it is pleasing to God. We do this
knowing that Jesus looks right into our heart, our very soul,
and knows if we are true in our thanksgiving. It doesn’t
matter if we gave a dollar, or five, or twenty or a hundred, as
long as our giving is true to our heart and reflects the true
nature of our created image. That is the true image that
Jesus reveals to us as he gives his heart and soul and yes, all
that he has in this world to the mission of God. But what is
God’s mission? I will answer that as simply and completely
as possible, letting you know in advance that it cannot be a
complete answer, nor can we fully grasp it until we have
completely and fully accepted God as the absolute first
purpose of our life. And in saying that, I have already given
you a part of the answer.
The mission of God is to bring all people together as
believers in God so that we may all be made righteous, and
therefore join in the communion of saints for all time. Now
remember, I said this is not a complete answer, but I do
believe it is a concise answer which gives us a place to
begin.
Who do you think were the first missionaries on earth?
Some people might say Adam and Eve are a representation
of the first missionaries because even though they had
broken God’s law, God sends them out into the world to
proclaim their in God whose love, grace and forgiveness is
boundless. It is the first story where a man and woman
proclaim God’s word and desire for the world.
The very next story of Cain and Able, teaches us that
Able’s offering to God came from the heart, but Cain’s
offering to God did not and therefore it fell short of what
God expected. When God let Cain know this, he became
angry with his brother for doing what was right and pleasing
in the eyes of God, instead of placing the true fault on his
own shoulders. Something we still struggle with when we
come before God with our offerings of time, talent and
resources.
Now, this past week we celebrated Easter and as we
read the 20th chapter from the Gospel of John where we
heard how Mary Magdalene approached the tomb of Jesus
“while it was still dark” because she was filled with great
sorrow. But then Jesus called to her “Mary” and her eyes
were opened to the risen Jesus. Jesus told her, “Do not hold
on to me, for I have not yet ascended to the Father. Go
instead to my brothers and tell them, ‘I am ascending to my
Father and your Father, to my God and your God.’” Mary
was commanded by Jesus, one person of the Triune God, to
go and proclaim his words, the words of God. That makes
Mary the first Christian missionary to proclaim the God’s
words to the disciples. Later, the disciples are told by Jesus to
go and proclaim God’s word making them Christian
missionaries too!
Now it is our turn to proclaim the word of God through our
words and our actions. Men and women; young, younger,
and youngest; in the light and in the dark; and in good times
or bad; we are to be Christian missionaries by proclaiming
the word of God to all people in hopes that they too will find
their way to our risen Savior, Jesus Christ! Praise be to God!
Grace and peace,
Pastor Steve To participate in mission is to participate
in the movement of God's love toward
people, since God is a fountain of
sending love. David Bosch
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APRIL USHER SCHEDULE April 3 Church Council
April 10 Dennis Mostaert & Brett Esbaum
April 17 Dwight Niermeyer & Bob Fields
April 24 Senior High Fellowship
MAY USHER SCHEDULE
May 1 Church Council
May 8 Wilbert & Millie Muhs
May 15 Rick & Karne Bentrott
May 22 Brenda Esbaum & Sharon Kruckenberg
May 29 Senior High Fellowship
APRIL SCHEDULE April 3 Kelly Proesch & Mariah Behrens
April 10 Addie Luepker, Kaci Gottschalk
April 17 Mackenzie Poppe & Mariah Behrens
April 24 Kelly Proesch & Addie Luepker
MAY SCHEULE
May 1 Mackenzie Poppe & Addie Luepker
May 8 Kelly Proesch & Kaci Gottschalk
May 15 Addie Luepker & Mariah Behrens
May 22 Kaci Gottschalk & Mackenzie Poppe
APRIL VIDEOGRAPHERS
April 3 Cheryl Boedeker
April 10 David Niermeyer
April 17 Cody Fields
April 24 Jody Yutesler
MAY VIDEOGRAPHER
May 1 Jane Drewelow
May 8 David Niermeyer
May 15 Jean Stepp
May 22 David Niermeyer
May 29 Cheryl Boedeker
APRIL BIRTHDAYS
April 1 Debbie Axline, Dean Hamdorf
April 4 Cody Fields
April 5 Jacob Holst
April 6 David Niermeyer
April 7 Steve Kahl,
April 8 Megan Hamdorf
April 11 Logan Williams
April 14 Kirk Steinke
April 15 Gerald Rowold, Quenten Wiedenhoff
April 18 *Dean Frederick
April 20 Lisa Hamdorf
April 23 Dan Hamdorf
April 26 Wilbert Wenndt, Gladys Conrad
April 27 Kelli Hamilton
April 29 Stacy Traver
April 30 Jody Yutesler
APRIL BIRTHDAY CARD SHOWER
Honoring 80 years and over!!
April 15 Gerald Rowold, 307 Main St., Lowden, IA 52255
April 26 Wilbert Wenndt, PO Box 283, Lowden, IA 52255
April 26 Gladys Conrad, 300 Main Street, Apt. 1, Lowden,
Iowa 52255
APRIL ANNIVERSARIES
April 2 Dennis & *Diane Mostaert-50 yrs.
April 18 Steve & Rhonda Poppe 46 yrs
April 23 Merlin & Carma Conrad 51 yrs.
Jason & Shannon Hayton 18 yrs.
April 26 Gene & Jaynice Hamdorf 36 yrs.
April 29 Gene & Linda Horman 38 yrs.
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Come discover your Fearless Faith with courage in community
at Pilgrim Heights. You will experience building Christian
community through intentionally non-competitive, cooperative
activities that allows camper of all ages, abilities, and passions
to fully experience the joy of camp. Camps are available for all
ages from Kindergarten through adults there are several
camps to choose from. Come to the office to look at the
pamphlet to see if any camp would be of interest to you and
what the cost of it is. We are hoping to offer a little help with
the cost of camp but aren’t sure how much is going to be
available.
Matthew & Jenny Drewelow, Cedar
Rapids, wish to annonce the birth of their
daughter, Annalisa Claire on March 7,
2016, weighed 7 lbs. 13oz. and 20 inches
long. Annalise is welcomed home by big
brother, Easton. Grandparents are Brian &
Diana Kristein, Iowa City, Connie Pruess,
Mechanicsville and Tim & Jane Drewelow,
Lowden. Great gradparents are Paul &
Linda Kirstein, and Wanda Mechanicsville
and Marjean Drewelow of Davenport.
Zion United Church of Christ Council met at 7:00 p.m. on
March 15, 2016. The meeting was called to order by
President David Niermeyer. Pastor Steve opened with a
reading and a group prayer. Those in attendance were
Pastor Steve, Jamie Nabb, Tanya Stewart, Bonnie Kintzel,
David Niermeyer, Merlin Conrad, and Pete Johnson. Linda
Behrens was present thru the treasurer’s reports.
Joys and concerns were shared. News and happenings
were announced.
Secretary’s minutes from Church Council Meeting February
16, 2016 were read and approved, on a motion made by
Pete, second by Merlin. Motion carried.
The treasurer’s general fund was reviewed and passed. A
motion was made by Merlin and second by Bonnie. Motion
carried. All remaining monthly financial reports were
temporarily postponed.
Calendar Review:
March 28-30th Pastor in Dubuque for Continueing Ed. Class.
April 3rd Spring Dinner
April 10th Communion, blood pressure Checks, and Family
Day during Sunday School.
April 17th Mission Meeting following worship
April 24th Pastor on vaction thru 5/6
May 1st Pastor Charles Mills will lead Worship/communion.
Pastor’s report was read and accepted on a motion made
by Pete, seond by Jamie. Motion carried.
Discussion topic: What is the number one priority of the Zion
Church Council?
OLD BUSINESS:
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Jamie presented Spring Dinner updates.
Light bulb are all inservice. Thank-you to Rodney &
Renate Port, Jamie Nabb, Keith Stewart, Pete Johnson
and President David Niermeyer for their time and
labor!
Bonnie made a motion to pay the bills. Tanya second.
Motion carried. Merlin Conrad was reimbursed $24.64
for the office lock set and Linda $41.63 for batteries for
Clocks and smoke detectors.
NEW BUSINESS:
Marvin Mooney will be given a $100.00 Commercial
club gift certificate in exchange for his snow removal
Services. A motion was made by Jamie and second
by Pete. Motion carried.
Reviewed lawn mowing contract bidding
President David is working on the insulation rebate.
Discussed cleaning the Fellowship Hall Floors
Conversed about implementing a transporation
service to Sunday worship, adding a Welcome
Committee, further ideas welcomed for attracting
new members and retaining current membes.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Pastoral Relations suggested add greeters at the main
doors.
Mission soup luncheon was well attended and ruled
success ful. Donations were given to the Ronald
McDonald House.
Next meeting Tuesday, April 19, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. Pastor
Steve closed with a group prayer. Meeting adjourned
with a motion made by Merlin, second by Tanya. Motion
carried
Tanya Stewart Secretary
Zion Evening Circle—March 21. 2016
Sharon led devotions entitled “And The Women” Also with
Joy reading the scriptures to begin our evening on March 21,
2016. Eight guests joined us in the sanctuary to hear our
guest speaker, Elaine Mercado, give a very interesting talk
about the Orphan Train. She also showed a short video.
After a short question and answer period we adjourned to
Fellowship Hall for refreshments. Adding to the enjoyment of
the evening was a dinner speech given by Avery Luepker.
He wrote and gave this speech at speech contest and did
an excellent job.
Our business meeting began with Pastor Steve and 17
members attending. The secretary’s report was read and
approved. The treasurer’s report was read and approved.
A motion by Marlene W., 2nd by Marilyn to pay bills was
made and approved.
Donna thanked all who had helped at the Fields funeral;
those who ordered, purchased and arranged the flowers for
Easter; Millie and Janis K. for serving the Committee on
Ministry and all those who helped with the Lenten meal. A
report on the Lenten supper will be given next month.
The senior breakfast was discussed and Carolee and
Annette volunteered to serve the breakfast on May 15th with
the help of Marlene W. .
In April our speaker will be Katy Kash who will talk to us about
her mission trip to Liberia. Flowers in May will be taken care
of by Millie; Janice S. will have devotions and Phyllis and
Millie will serve refreshments.
Sharon Elijah, Secretary
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Christian Education News:
Ronald McDonald House Mission Trip – March 9, 2016
Since this fall; our oldest Sunday School class has been preparing to
take a mission trip to the Ronald McDonald House in Iowa City.
The class decided they wanted to make tie blankets for patients at
the University of Iowa Hospital. We spent some time in class
making six blankets to give away. We also asked other classes if
our Annual Bake Sale proceeds could go as a donation to the
Ronald McDonald House. The classes agreed and together with the
support of the Missions Committee we were able to deliver a
monetary donation of $640! Thanks to everyone making this
possible!
With six young, active students it was a difficult task to make a date
work for everyone but we finally made it happen on March 9th
!
Special thanks to Dean Behrens who volunteered to drive all of us
and help out on the trip! We first were given a tour of the house.
There are thirty-one rooms for families to use while a family
member is in the hospital. We were all impressed with the
facilities! Next we were put to work. Three of the girls headed to
the pop tab collection room to sort tabs that were metal. The
sorting needs to happen before the tabs are boxed up and turned in
for redemption. The other three girls headed to the kitchen to make
some desserts for dinner and cinnamon rolls for breakfast. At about
an hour into the process; we switched jobs and continued with our
mission to help out and lend a hand. As we worked we met a
couple patients that were given a tie blanket and showed sincere
appreciation for them! Each family tells their story on a dry erase
board on their door. The girls decided to read the stories and select
three other families to leave the blankets for at their doorstep. We
ended our time at the Ronald McDonald with a group prayer. I
believe each of us were touched by the stories we heard and took
away a good feeling inside us that we could help make their day
brighter! It is my hope this trip can become an annual one with our
older youth! Please consider saving your pop tabs and we will soon
have a collection box here at church for all pop tabs to be collected
in and given to the Ronald McDonald House. Thank you!
Kelly Nabb Christian Education Coordinator
Greetings to you my Brothers and Sisters,
Is God tempting you with his glorious beauty? Spring is here!!! It
is a time of rebirth and renewal. Everywhere we look God is
sharing his love for us and with us. As we look upon the landscape,
no longer do we see only darkness and drab, but we see beautiful
shades of green. Our world around us is springing forth new life.
We are greeted each day with songs from the many birds which
have returned bringing us hope for another season. Flowers are
poking up from the once frozen soil and the majestic trees are
once again starting to bud. God’s promise of new life is evident in
our homes and on our farms with the many babies being born.
Yes, spring is here indeed.
Our annual Spring Dinner is almost upon us. Please be sure to
check the worker’s list in this Herald for your time to work or bring a
dish. Remember if something comes up and you are unable come
to the dinner; please call another member on the reserve list
which is also in this Herald. As a capstone to our Spring Dinner, it
would be wonderful if anyone who is working till the end would
join together and enjoy their meal in the main dining room.
Let us, as a community in Christ, come together in a spirit of
rebirth and renewal and enjoy God’s promise of new life together
as one body.
The Spring Dinner Committee 2016
SPRING DINNER NOTE
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PUBLICITY
Spring dinner Committee
ANSWER PHONE FOR HOME DELIVERIES (8:30-10: am)
Marlene Wiedenhoff
SATURDAY COOKING PREPARATIONS (9:00 am)
Vicki Mohr
Brett Esbaum
Aldie Klahn
Dean Behrens
Brian Lohman
David Niermeyer
SET UP FELLOWSHIP HALL (9:00am)
Spring Dinner Committee
SUNDAY
HEAT VEGETABLES (9:00am)
Jodi Yutesler
Jaynice Hamdorf
FILL COFFEE & WATER PITCHERS (10:00 am)
Terry Lasack
HEAT GRAVY (9:00am)
Jean Stepp
MAKE POTATOES (9:00 am)
Linda Behrens
Rose Horman
PORTION TOGO & DINING ROOM SALADS (9:00am)
Annette Behrens
Donna Luepker
PLATE DESSERTS (11:15 am)
Millie Muhs
Tanya Stewart
CASHIER FOR DINNING ROOM (11:15 am)
Duane Lasack
CASHIER FOR CARRY OUTS (11:15 am)
Carolee Lohman
HOME DELIVERIES (11:00 am)
Kent Strackbein
Pete Johnson
PLATE MEALS & CARRY OUTS (11:00 – end)
Sharon Elijah
Joy Combs
Carmen Fields
Sharon Johnson
Julie Hoffmeier
Jean Stepp
Cheryl Boedeker
DINING ROOM SERVERS (11:15-end)
Makayla Schluter
Grace Proesch
Kelli Proesch
Avery Luepker
Pavin Esbaum
Kelly Nabb
Jessica Coppess
Kaci Gottschalk
Mackenzie Poppe
Heather Easterly
TAKE OUT SERVERS (11:15 – end)
Jacob Holst
Cody Fields
Addie Luepker
Stacie Luepker
Mariah Behrens
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DISHWASHERS (11:30 – end)
Tim & Jane Drewelow
Karen & Rick Bentrott
HOST / HOSTESS (11:15 –end)
Mary Huffman
DOOR GREETER AT ELEVATOR (11:15-end)
Wilbert Muhs
FOOD DONATIONS
DROP OFF BY 9:00 AM
PASTA SALAD
Bonnie Kintzel
Sharon Elijah
Vicki Mohr
Jane Drewelow
Annette Behrens
Amy Mohr
Lori Dittmer
Liz Norton
ORANGE COOKIE SALAD
Tanya Stewart
Carma Conrad
Linda Freese
Florence Deerberg
Marilyn Klahn
Beth Kalh
Sandra Horman
Megan Horman
CHOCOLATE LASAGNA (9 X 13 PRECUT)
Terry Lasack
Gail Hamdorf
Joy Combs
Marlene Fox
Julie Hoffmeier
Donna Luepker
Linda Behrens
Laurie Steinke
Landon Griesbach
CHERRY CHEESECAKE DESSERT (9 X 13 PRECUT)
Bonnie Kintzel
Sig Schumer
Diane Esbaum
Deb Axline
Jonie Fields
Renate Port
Kelli Hamilton
Tessa Holst
Linda Horman
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Balke, Rick & Mary
Bentrott, Jared
Boedeker, Henry
Boedeker, Scott
DeJesso, Hilary
Dittmer, Alex
Dohmen, Anna
Drewelow, Matt
Ehlts, Chelsea
Esbaum, Darren
Esbaum, Kip
Esbaum, Laettner
Fields, Robert III
Fields, Scott
Fox, Ian
Freese, Mark
Glover, Jennifer
Gottschalk, Kyle
Gottschalk, Royce
Hamdorf, Dean & Lisa
Hamdorf, Josh
Hamdorf, Megan
Hamdorf, Robert & Doreen
Hamilton, Cole (college)
Hamilton, Mel
Hamilton, Ryan
Havel, Larry & Kerri
Hein, Jay
Horman, Adam
Horman, Angie
Horman, Harold & Mary Louise
Horman, Josh
Jensen, Donna
Jensen, Michael
Kahl, Andy
Kahl, Steve
Kahl, Tim
Kain, Kelli
Klahn, Gary & Kim
Klahn, Kalab
Klahn, Kody &
Klavemann, Fred
Koch, Allen & Sandra
Luepker, Lonnie
Luepker, Landon
Miller, Elon & Marcine
Mohr, Al
Mohr, Dan
Monson, Sue
Moran, Dana
Mostaert, Dennis
Neill, Heidi
Niermeyer, Dwight
Norton, Meredith
O'Howell, Jamie
O'Howell, Robert
Peet, Angela
Poppe, Cody & (*Shannon)
Poppe, Steve & Ronda
Proesch, Judy
Proesch, Joby
Rowold, Bob
Steinke, Kirk & Laurie
Tank, Merle & Donna
Spring Dinner Worker Reserve List
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Senior High Fellowship met on Sunday,
February 28th following the worship service. All
members were in attendance. The Luepker’s
provided a splendid meal. Avery Luepker gave
the opening devotional an
d prayer. President, Cody Fields, then
called the meeting to order. Makayla Schluter
gave the financial report. There was a vote to
buy Easter lilies, which was passed. As a fun
activity SHF decided to join Christian education
in their trip to Air-Fx at the end of the year. There
was a discussion held about finding a new SHF
sponsor for next year. The Food Drive held
February 22nd through the 25th at North Cedar
schools was a success. We collected a good
amount of food and it got split up between the
Lowden UCC and the Clarence UCC food
pantries. The Easter Sunrise service was planned.
Senior High Fellowship’s next meeting is
Saturday, March 26th at 10:00 am to practice
and set up for the Sunrise service and Easter
breakfast on Sunday, March 27th.
Tessa Fields, Secretary
ZION SUMMER LAWN CARE
The Church Council is accepting
bids for summer lawn care for the
church and parsonage. A copy of
the lawn care contract listing the expected
duties of the job can be reviewed at the
church office. The deadline for submitting
written bids is April 15th. Thank You.
Important Dates April 3 –
Spring Dinner from11:30 to 1:00
No Communion today. April 10
Worship Service with Communion
April 18 Evening Circle meeting with
Katy Kash— “Mission Trip to Liberia”
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April 2016 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURD
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April Fool’s
Day
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9:00 a.m. C. E.
Classes
10:15 a.m. Worship no
Communion
Spring Dinner
10:00 a.m.
Wheatland
Manor Service
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9:00 a.m. C. E.
Classes
10:15 a.m.
Worship Service
With Communion
3:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Z.Y.C.
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9:00 a.m. C. E.
Classes
10:15 a.m.
Worship Service
Comm. Mtg.
7:00 p.m. Evening
Circle with guest speaker Katy Kash
“Mission to Liberia”
7:00 p.m. Council
Meeting
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9:00 a.m. C. E.
Classes
10:15 a.m.
Worship Service
Music & Worship meetting
3:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Z.Y.C.
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