September 1st
Hamburgers/Hot Dogs served from 5:30-7:00 p.m.
Worship at 7:00 p.m.

Join us for games, fun, fellowship to reconnect during our last summer worship!  This carnival-type night will celebrate the new year of education and fellowship!  There will be a bounce house, as well as other outside games!

Tired of all that unused stuff in your house? Do you want to get rid of it but it is too good to throw away? Why not have a rummage sale. Create some more space for you and provide a way to benefit both the church and yourself. How you ask?? Once you have held your rummage sale, bring the proceeds to the Zion Lutheran Church office and donate the money to the church for its debt relief fund. Why would you do that instead of just keeping the money, you ask?? Why would you not want to get the most out of your money? By donating it to the church, you help the church reduce its debt and you get a receipt for the donation that you can use as a tax deduction on this year’s tax. You get twice the bang for your buck and some extra room in your house.

Mark Your Calendar!

ZLC Lutefisk Dinner
Saturday, September 25

Many workers will also be needed! Watch for the sign up sheets located in the Narthex. Please offer your help, or say “yes” when you are called.

Now is the time to buy the supplies for school kits and I‘m wondering if you would like to help...

 Come to Zion’s Adult Education series!  Current and Upcoming:

Summer holidays...  See you in September for the "Bible: Book of Faith Initiative"

Have you ever asked these questions?

What is the Bible?
Is the Bible True?
How is the Bible the Word of God?
Where did the Bible come from?
How can I Read the Bible with greater understanding?
Is there a “Center” to Scripture?
What kind of Authority does the Bible hold?

If you have then you will want to join the conversation this fall. The Adult Ministries Committee along with the staff of Zion will be leading an 8 weeks series on “Making Sense of Scripture” at study for anyone interested in learning more about the Bible.
There will be many opportunities to join in the conversation:
*Weekly sermons centering around the chapters of the book will be offered.
*Large group discussions will be offered on Wednesday night and Sunday
mornings. *Sign up for a small group to meet weekly.
This is a great opportunity to learn more about how the Bible is such an important book of faith for every person.
Look for the sign up sheets to come. Join in!!!
Peace to you all. Pastor John

Please read the Zion Visitor for all the announcements for the upcoming month.  Click on "Read more..."  for a quick link to the newsletter. 

The SEPTEMBER Visitor is now available.

 Confirmation students are required to do 20 sermon notes or "Word of God" worksheets during each confirmation year.  The "Word of God" readings and worksheets are available here... (click the 'Read more...' link below.)

Don't forget to bring your bag (with all your materials) to class each week...sometimes there is a bonus that comes to those who bring their materials.

6th, 7th and 8th Grade Lock-In
Saturday, September 18th from 6:30-10:30

Confirmation Guide Huddle
September 7th at 7:00pm
We will be meeting before September 8th as an opportunity to reconnect for our new year!

This year we are offering two sessions of Church School (4 year olds-5th Grade).

Session I - 4:15-5:30p.m.—Church School Rotation (4 year olds-5th Grade)—nursery would also be provided for parents who serve as leaders.
Family Meal—5:30-6:30 p.m.
Session II - 6:30-7:45 p.m.—Church School Rotation, Nursery, Confirmation, LYO, Adult Education

Registration form found in the August newsletter (under Publications).

We are looking for helpers!  See the August newsletter for more information...

Hey You! Who Me? Yeah, You!
Come join us each week for LYO (beginning September 8th)—a time for you to gather with friends and hang out. We will have fellowship, conversation and maybe (if you’re lucky) we will laugh a little too! Oh, and usually we have snacks of some kind to munch on! 

Join us for root beer floats and ice cream sundaes on September 8th as we kick-off the new year!

We will meet from 7:45-9:00 p.m.
(NOTICE THE TIME CHANGE!!)

LYO will be served and mentored by Kristi Burgess and Hanna Tollefson.