The Sounds of Zion
Zion United
Methodist Church
Pa s t o r ’ s C o l u m n
I don’t know if this should be a
joy or concern: just as I was
starting to get used to winter,
it seems as though the sea-
sons are changing again!
Though we’re still in the “deep
freeze” we experience every
winter in the Upper Midwest,
there are starting to be small
signs that spring is on the ho-
rizon. With spring comes re-
newal, planting, and prepara-
tion for the glories of summer
and the celebration of har-
vest.
I orient a lot of my life to the
seasons (I suppose you really
can’t help it when you grow
up around agriculture), and to
me, the changing of the sea-
sons is a time of new energy
and inspiration. I mentioned
this to a good friend once,
and his response was, “Russ,
for some of us, it’s only ‘here
we go again.’”
Lent is fast approaching for us
– again. Ash Wednesday
falls on February 17 this year,
marking a change of season
in the life of the Church. Even
February 2010
though it may be cold and
snowy, the Church’s spring-
time is coming (Lent is de-
rived from a Middle English
word, ‘lente,’ meaning
‘spring.’). It’s time to reflect,
sow, plant, and ready our-
selves for the time when, as
the Bible says, “the fields are
white for harvest:” spring! help us see the positive – or,
as the Apostle Paul wrote,
I hope you’ll join me in this
“we know that in all things
time of spiritual preparation.
God works for the good of
Wesley UMC will worship with
those who love him, who have
us on Ash Wednesday here at
been called according to his
Zion (7:00 o’clock p.m.). Dur-
purpose.” (Romans 8:28 NIV)
ing 4 Sunday evenings in
Lent, I will be offering a study Please join me in moving for-
on the Apostle Paul, written ward in faith, planting the
by David Nasser: “Paul, the seeds of the future God is
Apostle.” preparing for all of Creation!
My Lenten teaching will focus Pastor Russ
on the “un” side of faith –
what does it do to our faith
and witness when we are
confronted with words such
as unworthy, unheard, un-
wanted? Each Sunday of
Lent, we will study a scripture
that will help us understand
how looking at the negative
with a faithful perspective can
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From the Parish Nurse

Cardiovascular diseases, including stroke, are our nation's No. 1 killer. To

urge Americans to join the battle against these diseases, since 1963 Congress
has required the president to proclaim February "American Heart Month”.
Wear RED on Sunday, Feb 7, as Zion celebrates “Go Red for Women”. Let’s
review the signs and symptoms of a heart attach and stroke.
Heart Attack Warning Signs
Some heart attacks are sudden and intense and there is no one doubts what's
happening. But most heart attacks start slowly, with mild pain or discomfort.
Often people affected aren't sure what's wrong and wait too long before getting help. Here are signs that can
mean a heart attack is happening:
• Chest discomfort. Most heart attacks involve discomfort in the center of the chest that lasts more than a
few minutes, or that goes away and comes back. It can feel like uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness or
pain.
• Discomfort in other areas of the upper body. Symptoms can include pain or discomfort in one or both
arms, the back, neck, jaw or stomach.
• Shortness of breath with or without chest discomfort.
• Other signs may include breaking out in a cold sweat, nausea or lightheadedness
As with men, women's most common heart attack symptom is chest pain or discomfort. But women are some-
what more likely than men to experience some of the other common symptoms, particularly shortness of
breath, nausea/vomiting, and back or jaw pain.
Stroke Warning Signs
If you or someone with you has one or more of these signs, don't delay!
• Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg, especially on one side of the body
• Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding
• Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes
• Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination
• Sudden, severe headache with no known cause
A TIA or transient ischemic attack, is a "warning stroke" or "mini-stroke" that produces stroke-like symptoms
but no lasting damage. Recognizing and treating TIAs can reduce your risk of a major stroke. The usual TIA
symptoms are the same as those of stroke, only temporary. The short duration of these symptoms and lack of
permanent brain injury is the main difference between TIA and stroke.
Dial 9-1-1 Fast
Heart attack and stroke are life-and-death emergencies — every second counts. If you see or have any of the
listed symptoms, immediately call 9-1-1. Not all these signs occur in every heart attack or stroke. Sometimes
they go away and return. If some occur, get help fast! Today heart attack and stroke victims can benefit from
new medications and treatments unavailable to patients in years past. For example, clot-busting drugs can stop
some heart attacks and strokes in progress, reducing disability and saving lives. But to be effective, these drugs
must be given relatively quickly after heart attack or stroke symptoms first appear. So again, don't delay — get
help right away!
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Dakotas Kits Go to Help Earthquake Victims (from Mondays @ Dakotas 1/25/10)

I am an Outreach co-coordinator for First wanted to let

United Methodist Church of Salt Lake you know that
City, UT. For the past few days I have your churches'
been helping to prepare health and school generous dona-
kits at the UMCOR Depot West in Utah in tions are going
preparation for a large shipment that will to have a direct
be heading out to Haiti soon in response to effect on vic-
the devastating earthquake this week. A tims of the Haitian earthquake. We often
few weeks ago I was at the Depot when a make donations or do mission work with-
large truck of supplies from churches in the out knowing who will benefit or what the
Dakotas Conference arrived. These are outcome will be but your churches should
now the supplies that are being prepared for know that they have made a difference in
Haiti. Box after box that our volunteers are the lives of thousands of people in Haiti.
opening to repackage in UMCOR boxes
Thank you and God bless,
have come from your conference. I just
Jessica Patton

Be sure to check out the

birthday and anniversary
section each month so that
you can celebrate in Chris-
Sunday, January 3rd tian love with one another.
Combined Service—82

Sunday, January 10th Don’t see your special day?

“footstool” Service— 39, Traditional Service— 64 Don’t be left out!

Sunday, January 17th Notify the church office

Combined Service for UMW Sunday—76 with your information as
soon as possible.
Sunday, January 24th
“footstool” Service—24; Traditional Service—79

Sunday, January 31st

“footstool” Service—55; Traditional Service—66
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Special Sundays in March Highlighting Zion’s Children’s

March 14th & March 28th
We will have two Sundays in March highlighting Zion's children! On Sunday, March 14th the
3rd through 8th graders will be singing, Amazing Grace/Pachelbel's Canon at the 11:00 a.m.
Service.

All of Zion's children are invited to participate in a special Palm Sunday service on March
28th. The children will open the 11:00 a.m. service processing with Palm Branches and a
special remembrance of Jesus. Please join us on Palm Sunday, welcoming Jesus into our
lives.

HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM SUNFLAKE PRESCHOOL

Zion’s Worship Team
The staff and children of Sunflake would like would like to thank
to thank everyone at Zion for making the
first 1 1/2 years here GREAT! We appreciate everyone who volunteered
all you do for us and for making us feel very their time with the
welcome in your building.
“Un-Hanging of
We enjoyed the warmer weather of January
by being able to play outside on many the Greens.”
days. What a difference it makes when we
can all get out and get some fresh air. On the
13 and 14 of January, we were entertained by
Missy Ohe and her "You Can" puppets. Missy
put on a program for the children about the
"You Can" attitude. Next month she will be
back with 2 new puppets and more positive
thinking. The week of January 19 was Teddy
Bear Week. Children were encouraged to
bring their teddy bears from home and
crafts, music time, and stories had the bear
theme all week. February brings Valentine's
Day parties, Presidents Day and Dental Health
month.
Have a Happy Valentine's Day!

Kelly Faller-Director
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02/202 Christie Taylor 02/12 Claire Hill

02/03 Jon Elden 02/12 Ron Holten
02/04 Shawna Brown 02/12 Gregory Taylor
02/04 Kwinn Milard 02/15 Jeremiah Krueger
02/05 Evan Tucker 02/16 Gary Mitchell
02/05 Emily Whaley 02/16 Tim Barwin
02/05 Chloe Whaley 02/19 Carol Drechsel
02/06 Matthew Cook 02/19 Samuel Pelling
02/07 Nancy Pasley 02/20 Terrie Dusek
02/09 Dorothy Ollman 02/20 Heather Johnson
02/09 Don Dobson 02/26 Elaine Matthew
02/09 Marlyn Hurley 02/26 Hannah Swiger
02/10 David Dusek 02/27 Matt Martin
02/10 Jay Welsh 02/27 Azylen Lunak

Dale & Bonnie Taylor Dale & Patti Jensen

February 10th February 24th


The Sounds of Zion
Monday, February 1, 2010
7:30 p.m.—Evening Small Group at Zion. All welcome.
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
6:30 a.m.—Morning Small Group at Zion. All welcome.
6:00 p.m.—New Vision Circle
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
10:30 a.m.—Zion Staff Meeting
6:00 p.m.—“footstool” Practice
7:00 p.m.—Youth Group
7:45 p.m.—Choir Practice. Child care provided.
Sunday, February 7, 2010 – Holy Communion
Go Red for Women Sunday
8:45 a.m.— “footstool” Worship Service
9:45 -10 a.m.— 3rd-8th grade practice in the Choir room
10:00 a.m.—Continental Fellowship & Sunday School
11:00 a.m.—Traditional Worship Service
12:20 p.m.—Confirmation Class (after church)
Monday, February 8, 2010
5:30 p.m.—United Methodist Men
6:30 p.m.—Finance and Stewardship Committee Meeting
7:30 p.m.—Administrative Council Meeting
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
6:30 a.m.—Morning Small Group
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
10:30 a.m.—Zion Staff Meeting
6:00 p.m.—“footstool” Practice
7:00 p.m.—Youth Group
7:45 p.m.—Choir Practice. Child care provided.
Sunday, February 14, 2010
8:45 a.m.—“footstool” Worship Service
9:30-10:45 a.m.—Blood pressure screening by UND stu-
dents in the Narthex.
10:00 a.m.—Continental Fellowship and Sunday School
11:00 a.m.—Traditional Worship Service
12:20 p.m.—Confirmation Class (after church)
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Monday, February 15, 2010
7:30 p.m.—Evening Small Group.
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
6:30 a.m.—Morning Small Group.
3:30-5 p.m.—NAS Orientation. Narthex.
7:30 p.m.—Renaissance Circle
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
9:15 a.m.—Miriam Circle
6:00 p.m.—Joint Choir Practice with Wesley.
7:00 p.m.—Ash Wednesday Service at Zion.
Sunday, February 21, 2010
8:45 a.m.—“footstool” Worship Service
9:45 -10 a.m.—3rd-8th grade practice in the Choir room
10:00 a.m.—Continental Fellowship & Sunday School
11:00 a.m.—Traditional Worship Service
12:20 p.m.—Confirmation Class (after church)
Monday, February 22, 2010
7:30 p.m. – Evening Small Group.
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
6:30 a.m.—Morning Small Group.
5:30-7p.m.—Love Feast. United Lutheran serving.
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
10:30 a.m.—Zion Staff Meeting
6:00 p.m.—“footstool” Practice
7:00 p.m.—Youth Group
7:45 p.m.—Choir Practice. Child care provided.
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Bishop Kiesey to preach at both services
8:45 a.m.— “footstool” Worship Service
9:45 -10 a.m.—3rd-8th grade practice in the Choir room
10:00 a.m.—Continental Fellowship & Sunday School
11:00 a.m.—Traditional Worship Service
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Fe b r u a r y S e r v i n g G r o u p
Serving Group Chairs: Arlene Krueger, Cathy Perry,
Jone Barnick, Louise Rethemeier
Members:
Gene/LaVonne Brown Mel/Amy Bugbee

“You, my brothers, Nathan/Susan Carter Steve/Stephanie Christian

were called to be Stephen/Karin Cook Red/Melly Drake

David/Terrie Dusek
free. But do not
Roger/Carol Helland
use your freedom
Jean Jacobson
to indulge the
Scott/Jill Kuster
sinful nature; Steve/Sherry Lindquist
rather, serve one Brandon/Melissa Lunak
another in love.” Jeff/Laurie Millard
Kenn/Nora Foltz
Mike/Carrie Jackson
Michael/Christine Klaers
Elayne LaFave
Kent/Karen Lovelace
Matt/Heather Martin
Don Miller/Deb Glennen

Galatians 5:13 (NIV) Gary/Jackie Mitchell Don/Sandy Nagle

Earl/Norma Olson
Mike/Diana O’Shaughnessy
Doug Peters/Angela Cheney
Gary/Margaret Ramberg
John/Cynthia Shabb
Brian/Heidi Stevens
Lori Troyer
Steve/Kristi Whiteside
Laura Olson
Robb/Nancy Pasley
David/Marlys Pung
Wayne/Dorothy Rowe
Everett/Grace Sondreal
Chris/Tara Taylor
JoAnn White

Any youth in the 9th or 10th grade is welcome to attend (classes for older students avail-
able – if interested, please see Pastor Russ). Confirmation Sunday is 2 May 2010. In
order to be confirmed this year, you will need to begin attending by 14 February.

If interested, contact Pastor Russ (russ@pastorwhaley.com) or just come to class.

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Life is hectic, and every day holds so many things to fit into your busy schedule. Zion
UMC is pleased to offer the convenience of making your offering to the church by automatic withdrawal from your
bank account. Giving in this fashion benefits you because it means that your giving commitment is moved into ac-
tion, and you are able to build better stewardship into your life. Zion benefits from this program because it helps us
fund our ministries more consistently and weather seasonal “slumps.”

If you would like to participate in this program, please complete the form below and return it to the church office
along with a voided check. We will transmit your information to our bank on your behalf.

Thank you, and God bless you!

AUTHORIZATION AGREEMENT FOR ACH TRANSACTIONS

I (we) hereby authorize United Valley Bank (FI) to initiate debit entries to my (our) account as indicated below
and the financial institution name below, hereinafter called Financial Institution, to debit the same to such ac-
count. I (we) agree to have available funds in my (our) account on the designated date to effect this transfer.
This authority will remain in effect until I (or either of us) notify the bank in writing at least one week prior to
the next settlement date. I (we) acknowledge that the origination of ACH transactions to my (our) account
must comply with the provisions of U.S. law.

United Valley Bank

2718 Columbia Road
Grand Forks ND 58201

Transfer to:
Grand Forks Zion United Methodist Church

Routing Number: 091301640 Account Number: 9841002242

Frequency of Transfer Date/Day of Transfer Amount of Transfer

If this date falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or bank holiday, this transfer will automatically be made on the following business day.

Transfer From:

Bank Name: _________________________

Routing Number: _______________________

Account Number: _______________________

Account Type: _________ Checking _______ Savings

Customer Name: _______________________

Signature: _________________________

Date: _________________________

Please attach a voided check for this account to this form.

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UMC North Central Jurisdiction prepares for realignment

Dakotas and Minnesota to become new Episcopal Area in 2012

CHICAGO, IL January 26, 2010 - The United Methodist Church (UMC) North Central Jurisdiction
(NCJ) College of Bishops announced its decision today on how it will reduce the number of Episco-
pal Areas from 10 to nine in 2012. Effective September 1, 2012, the Dakotas Annual Conference
and Minnesota Annual Conference will be served by only one bishop, but maintain their current
boundaries and structures. No other boundaries of annual conferences or Episcopal areas will be
affected by this decision.

The reorganization comes as a result of action at the 2008 General Conference of the UMC. Four of
the five jurisdictions in the United States are each required to phase out one Episcopal area by
2012.

"We regret that financial considerations have forced us to make this decision," said Bishop Jona-
than D. Keaton, president of the NCJ College of Bishops. "Regardless, we know that nothing will
prevent us from our mission to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world."

In exploring this issue, The NCJ College of Bishops consulted with the NCJ Committee of the Epis-
copacy and considered input from lay and clergy leaders at the most recent Jurisdictional Confer-
ence in 2008.

"We will be forming a joint transition team in the next couple of weeks to begin our planning," said
Bishop Sally Dyck of the Minnesota Area.

Bishop Deborah Kiesey of the Dakotas Area said that she hoped that all United Methodists in the
jurisdiction will support each other during this transition. The Bishops will request an immediate
grant of $40,000 from the NCJ Mission Council to cover initial transition costs, as well as ongoing
support for the conferences forming the new Episcopal area.

Our Family UPC’s Collected

Zion United Methodist Woman are collecting UPC’s from Our Family items. Fifty dol-
lars will be awarded for the first 500 labels that are returned and $25 for every 500
labels sent afterwards. A UPC Jar is located in the
Narthex for collection.

Thank you from Zion United Methodist Women.

 Zion United
Methodist Church

1001 24th Avenue South

Grand Forks, ND 58201
Phone: 701-772-1893
Fax: 701-772-8391
E-mail: zionumc@midconetwork.com
Web address: www.zion-umc.org

O u r H e Organization
arts, our Minds and
our Doors are always Open.

Thank you to those who serve Sunday Worship Schedule

Pastor: Russell Whaley Contemporary “footstool”
Ministers: The Congregation Worship Service
Church Secretary: Buffie Yarbrough 8:45 a.m.
Parish Nurse: Bette Olson
Continental Fellowship &
Church Custodian: Earl Olson
Sunday School
Choir Director: Ken Sherwood
10:00 a.m.
Organist: Laurie Guy
Lay Member to Annual Conference: Ellen Myrick Traditional Worship Service

Lay Leader: Don Miller 11:00 a.m.

“You do not make yourself holy by keeping yourself pure and clean from the world, but by plunging into the ministry
on behalf of the world’s hurting ones.”
– John Wesley