Organizational meetings are held once a month on the 1st Tuesday at 7:30pm. All are welcome.
Excerpt from 2008 Annual Report...
The Adult Ministries Team has had another busy, productive year. Team members in 2008 were Kaaren Stuck, Joel and Sonja Hernes, Kristi and Todd Asendorf, Melody Sundbakken, Sarah Hicks, Rod Torgeson and Pete Hugret (Council Liaisons), and Kathy Solberg. Pastor Mary Lou Aune gave us wonderful support and guidance until she left in the fall for her new position in Beulah. In September we were joined by Christian Education Director Chris Torgeson, who has provided invaluable creativity, inspiration, and leadership. Kristi Asendorf resigned her position on the Team in December; she will be sorely missed.
Throughout 2008 the Team planned and coordinated adult education classes for Wednesday evenings and Sunday mornings. Our goal is to offer a variety of inspirational and educational opportunities for adults, and to hold duplicate sessions to reach as many as possible. Sunday morning sessions were suspended from October 2006 through May 2008 during Zion’s trial of a new Sunday morning schedule that shortened the time between services. Comments from members indicated that the Sunday morning sessions were greatly missed. After the Church Council’s evaluation of the change in the spring, the worship schedule was changed to allow more time between services, and Sunday morning adult sessions have been resumed. In January, Joel Hernes led a study on I John. After Easter, Sally Jenkins of the Minot Public Schools Foundation led a very popular 5-week “Love and Logic” parenting class. In September and October, Kathy Solberg led a 6-week “Poetry and Faith” series, and in November and December, Joel Hernes taught a 6-week Bible study titled “Forgiveness,” both of which were well-attended.
We achieved major progress on Zion’s library in 2008. The entire collection was sorted, and children’s books were placed in the classrooms. After research by Todd Asendorf, in the spring we purchased new shelving with a Trust Fund grant. In September Kristi Asendorf spearheaded a work day for many willing volunteers, who sorted and shelved the books for adults, teens, and families. The library is now located in the west hallway, and members are invited to browse and take out materials. Plans are underway to offer a video collection as well, and donations to the library are always welcome.
During 2008 several Fun and Fellowship events were held, including two game nights and a New Year’s Eve party. Book Club and Sisterhood continue to meet monthly, and they encourage everyone to take part. Kaaren Stuck continues her excellent work in maintaining Zion’s excellent web site. Plans for 2009 include an “Our Neighbor’s Faith” series in January and February and sessions on religious art after Easter taught by Sarah Hicks. We on the Adult Ministries Team enjoy our work, and we welcome folks who would like to join us!
Submitted by Kathy Solberg