May 2017

ZIONS LUTHERAN CHURCH

1801 East Second Street
Defiance, OH 43512 Church Office Email:
Rev. Timothy Reynolds, Pastor rcasler@zionslutheranchurch.com
419-782-8781
Visit our website at:
Fax: 419-782-6719
www.zionslutheranchurch.com

Last month, I wrote about the framework of the liturgy: like a skeleton, it supports the worship
experience. Liturgy should not detract from the worship experience, but enhance it. For dyed in
the wool Lutherans, a worship experience is not complete unless we have followed a specific,
meaningful liturgy.
Times are changing, however; hymns are updated by changing words or the tune, translations of
the Bible reflect more modern language. The words of the liturgy also change with the times. All
of the changes should enhance the worship experience.
Another arena of concern in the Lutheran tradition stands out in the vestments: to wear them, or not to
wear them?
I recently had a conversation with a colleague who said that she would not wear vestments when the weath-
er was hot. I kind of like that idea, but, then again, I tend to more traditionalist ways in this arena. I guess
the question remains for me: Why vestments in the first place? What is their significance? Lets start with an
explanation of each of the vestments worn in a typical worship service.
First, the alb. The word comes from Latin, albus, which means white. We get the word albumen the white
part of the egg from albus. Originally, it was a white undergarment worn by clergy. Over the white was
worn an outer garment called a cassock. The cassock was typically black for a priest, purple for a bishop, red
for a cardinal, white for the pope, with variations through the centuries. This combination of cassock and alb
is the reason pastors wear a collared shirt. The white collar, or white tab in some shirts, is a remnant of the
undergarment. The black shirt, of course, is the remnant for the cassock.
In worship, an alb is typically worn. It is the first garment put on. Some are not white today, as in the one I
wear. Mine also has a hood, reminiscent of the monastic tradition. The alb represents the Christians white
garment of baptism. It reminds us that all of us are washed in the waters of baptism, and by Gods grace
have received life and salvation.
Second comes the stole, for a pastor or a consecrated deacon. The stole was originally worn by Roman au-
thorities like senators, or other government leaders. It was worn over the shoulders. Deacons, however,
wore, and still do today, a stole over one shoulder, draped across the front and to the opposite hip. The col-
or represented the rank or social status of the wearer. Ordinary people on the street did not have such col-
orful clothing; as a matter of fact, they could not afford them. The Church adopted the stole when the Em-
pire adopted Christianity as the State religion. Pastoral leaders became high authorities of the government.
Eventually, the Church has adapted stoles to the color of the Church season (Advent = blue or purple; Christ-
mas Season and Easter Season = white/gold; Ordinary Season = Green; Lent = Purple; Holy Week, Pentecost,
Palm/Passion = Red). The stole today represents the authority of the pastoral office, but it reminds that the
yoke of obedience to Christ, is on the neck of the pastor. In representing that obedience, the stole is a sym-
bol of the life of all Christians.
(Rev Timothy Reynolds continued on page 4)

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 Sock It To Me Saturday and
"Undie Sunday" May 13 & 14
Mom always told you to wear clean socks and undies !!! So honor her
by donating new packages of womens and childrens socks and underwear on
Mothers Day Weekend! All donations will go to the House of Ruth Domestic Vio-
lence Shelter of Defiance County. Many times those fleeing difficult situations only
arrive at the shelter with the clothing on their backs. All sizes of new unopened
packages of underwear and socks for women and chil-
dren are needed, so crack open your wallets and pick
up some Fruit of the Looms today! There will be a drop
your drawers donation basket for all gifts at the church.

RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE

Zions will be hosting a blood drive on Sunday, May 21, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00
p.m. The blood drive is open to anyone, not just members of Zions, so please en-
courage your neighbors, family members and friends to schedule a time to donate
blood on this day. Our church will be helping serve food and beverages. We need 8
dozen cookies. There is a sign up sheet for the cookies and for the blood drive on the bulletin
board in the Narthex. If you would like help serve food for the blood drive, please see Donna
Schindler.

CHILDRENS
SUNDAY SCHOOL NEWS
We begin with a most heartfelt thanks to all that made Holy Week such a fulfilling experience.
Special thanks to Pastor Tim, Neal, the choirs and all the children that God has blessed to partici-
pate in our programming. Thanks to all the parents, grandparents and staff that have faithfully
brought their children to practices, and also provided 320 filled Easter eggs for our young people
to find in our Prayer Garden. And, over the top thanks to Eric Engel and his team that became
the Easter bunny delivering eggs to be found. A special HUG to all!

May 21st will be our last Sunday school class until Fall. This is also the day for our graduates to
enjoy recognition for their achievements over the years as they step into world experiences, fur-
ther education, and careers of their choice. Please know that we as Gods church will be with you
always, right by your side. Many blessings!

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 INNKEEPERS PANTRY CHANGE
Beginning in June the Pantry will no longer be distributing food items. We will be
transitioning to a Paper / Cleaning Products / Personal Hygiene Products pantry,
with a goal of providing our guests with items that cannot be purchased via SNAP
or WIC programs. By streamlining our efforts, it is felt we can
continue to serve our community, to the best of our ability, and
utilize our resources (space, inventory, finances and manpow-
er) in the most efficient manner. As we proceed through this
transition, we will be communicating with the other pantries in
the area, to hopefully develop a collaborative effort. Stay tuned
for more updates!

Church Council Highlights

April 20, 2017

Pastor Tim has been working with Chris Krumnow on a new church website. Hope to launch
sometime this summer.
Loads of Love was very successful 34 loads were provided. We will be leaving the collec-
tion jar out every weekend.
Zions Pantry is moving from food to paper and hygiene products. Will begin distributing only
these items in June.
Community VBS is changing format to three consecutive Wednesdays in July with different
churches hosting at their locations instead of a week long VBS at Defiance College
Synod Assembly is May 19-20. Steve Graf and Laurie Schey are the delegates.
House of Ruth has requested the use of our building for a support group for domestic vio-
lence and sexual assault survivors. They will be meeting on Monday evenings in the Hofer
Room.
Sue McKibben has been selected as one of the NWOS delegates to the WELCA Triennial
convention in Minneapolis this July.

Attention Domestic Violence Support

Graduating Seniors
Please return your student profiles
to the church office no later than May 11. You
may drop them off at the office or email them
to rcasler@zionslutheranchurch.com.
Graduation recognition day is set for Sunday,
May 21.
Group
Meets at 5:30 p.m. on the 1st and
3rd Mondays of each month in the
Hofer Room at Zions.
Please contact Jane Sharp of the
House of Ruth at 419-980-2000 for
more information.

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 I would like to convey my apprecia-
May 2017 tion for all of the cards, letters, pray-
LESSONS ers, and visitations since I have
been recovering from my recent
May 6 & 7 Easter 4 bouts of illnesses.
Acts 2:42-47 Thank you,
Psalm 23 Gaylon Davis
1 Peter 2:19-25
John 10:1-10

May 13 & 14 Easter 5 THE CHURCH OFFICE

Acts 7:55-60
Psalm 31: 1-5, 15-16 WILL BE CLOSED ON
1 Peter 2:2-10
John 14:1-14 Monday, May 29 for
May 20 & 21 Easter 6 Memorial Day
Acts 17:22-31
Psalm 66:8-20
1 Peter 3:13-22
John 14:15-21

May 27 & 28 Easter 7

Acts 1:6-14
Psalm 68:1-10, 32-35
1 Peter 4:12-14; 5:6-11
John 17:1-11

(Rev Timothy Reynolds continued from page 1)

Finally, the pastor wears a chasuble. Again, this was originally a Roman garment worn by governmental authori-
ties. It was worn, especially on important occasions, and represented, like the stole, the position of the wearer.
As with the stole, the Church adapted the color to seasonal preference according to the Church liturgy. In theo-
logical symbolism, it represents the shield of faith that Paul tells the Christian to wear in Ephesians 6.10-18. No,
it is not a Batman cape but it does look like one! It is worn over the alb and stole, and worn at Eucharistic cele-
brations (when there is Holy Communion). I, however, like the colorfulness of my stoles, so I wear them over
the chasuble.
So, apart from the symbolism, are the pastors robes necessary for worship? The short answer is, No. The ra-
ther more complicated answer is attached to the idea of whether it enhances everyones worship experience.
No one, after all, walks around in a toga today if you start to, we can get you help! Government authorities
today separate State and Religion, and wear business suits no stoles, no chasubles.
What do you think about pastor collars, stoles, chasubles, and albs?
More on the liturgy in the coming months in the newsletter. I also continue to work on the liturgy class. I will
give you more info as I finish up the class preparations.
Peace,
Pr Tim

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 Area Members in Nursing Homes and Assisted Living

Waunita Badenhop LoAnn Peters

Happy Birthday
Kingsbury Place # 127
245 W. Rosewood Ave.
Island Parkway Manor
1602 E. Second St. May
Defiance, OH 43512 Defiance, OH 43512
Valeria Browns Bob Retcher
The Laurels of Defiance
Mary Rickard 5/2
The Laurels of Defiance
1701 S. Jefferson Ave. 1701 S. Jefferson Ave. Liam Gustwiller 5/3
Defiance, OH 43512 Defiance, OH 43512 Dwaine Schey 5/5
Linda Chehi Juanita Rosebrock Laurie Schey 5/5
Twin Rivers # 408 1724 Ralvan Dr. Mary Kay Reineke 5/9
395 Harding Ave. Defiance, OH 43512
Defiance, OH 43512 Sophie Reynolds 5/9
Roberta Schmunk Patty VanDemark 5/14
Don Dunbar Glenn Park
The Lutheran Home 2429 William A. Diehl Ct. Debra Engel 5/15
1036 S. Perry St. Defiance, Ohio 43512 Mandi Starner 5/15
Napoleon, OH 43545
Jennifer Epple 5/16
Norma Mansfield Dale Mumy 5/17
Please send a card or
Twin Rivers
stop by to visit. Matthew Engel 5/19
395 Harding Ave.
Defiance, OH 43512 Jean Boyd 5/20
Kate Frank 5/20
Will Brown 5/21
Robert Thomas 5/27
April Jason Hoffman 5/28
ATTENDANCE & OFFERINGS Wyatt Leatherman 5/28
Charlotte Bussing 5/29

Please help keep our records accu-

ATTENDANCE MINISTRY BLDG IMP. rate! If your birthday is not here or
DATE 5:00pm/9:45am FUND $ FUND $ is incorrect, please call the church
office at 419-782-8781 or email the
April 1 & 2 22/69 $ 4,723.50 $ 0.00 church secretary at rcasler@zions
April 8 & 9 25/93 $ 2,356.25 $ 161.00 lutheranchurch.com Thanks!
April 13/14 33/17 included in Easter weekend
April 15 & 16 28/37/123 $ 4,536.30 $ 8.00
April 22 & 23 $ 2,036.25 $ 180.00

Lenten offerings (as of April 24) $1,745.00

In order to meet our weekly budget guidelines, we need
$3,860.00 for the Ministry Fund each week.

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 Treasurers Report - March 2017
Funds Beginning YTD YTD Ending
Balances Balances
Income Expenses
1/1/17 3/31/17

Ministry Operating Fund $ 2,863.46 $ 50,906.48 $ 43,770.95 $ 9,998.99

Designated Fund Balances

Audio Visual $ 1,893.38 $ 5.00 $ 613.80 $ 1,284.58
Bells & Music $ 368.22 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 368.22
Rose Fund $ 213.93 $ 14.00 $ 14.00 $ 213.93
Special Designations $ 69.00 $ 15.00 $ 0.00 $ 84.00

Innkeepers Funds
Community Meals $ 10,892.47 $ 50.00 $ 463.38 $ 10,479.09
Food Pantry $ 4,972.79 $ 0.00 $ 1,461.22 $ 3,511.57
Angel $ 444.86 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 444.86
Community Garden $ 554.30 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 554.30

Memorial Fund $ 15,329.99 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 15,329.99

Bequest Reserves $ 7,153.14 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 7,153.14
Prayer Garden $ 1,511.75 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 1,511.75
Youth Fund $ 1,645.26 $ 0.00 $0.00 $ 1,645.26
Zions Fund $ 4,909.72 $ 500.00 $ 495.00 $ 4,914.72
Bldg. Improve & Maintenance $ 113,890.72 $ 956.00 $ 3,143.97 $ 111,702.75
Designated sub totals $ 1,540.00 $ 6,191.37
CASH BALANCES $ 166,712.99 $ 169,197.15

Respectfully submitted by,

In order to meet our weekly budget guidelines for 2017,
we need $3,860.00 each week for the Ministry Fund. Gwen Anderson
Gwen Anderson, Treasurer

Please see Gwen Anderson if you would like more specific information about the
churchs finances.

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 WORSHIP Mens DCTV 5
Fellowship You may watch Zions Lutheran Wor-
SCHEDULE meets every Tuesday ship services on Wednesdays @ 6:00
Saturday 5:00 pm at 9:00 a.m. in the p.m. on DCTV 5 Defiance, OH. Sched-
ules are subject to change. Go to
Sunday 9:45 am Narthex
www.dctv.org for up to date schedule.

Worship and The Book

Sisters in Christ Music Group
Sisters in Christ will meet Committee meets on
after worship on May 21. Will meet on May Monday, May 8 at 12:00 p.m. at
11. Location Dairy Queen.
The following Sunday, cards
to be an- The Reading List is posted on
will be signed in the Narthex. nounced. the Narthex Bulletin Board.

Young at Heart Scrapbook Club

meets on WEDNESDAY, Will meet May 6, in the
May 10. Library at 8:00 a.m.
at 11:30 am, at Leftys Pizza Please bring a snack to share.

LLS Coffee DEADLINES

Lutherans of &
BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS
Long Standing Tea Every Wednesday at 9:00 a.m.
(unless otherwise noted)
Meets on On sale throughout the year!!!!
Tuesday,
May 2, at ORGANIC COFFEE & TEA PRICES June
NEWSLETTER
2:00 p.m. Breakfast Blend $ 8.00
DEADLINE
in the Library Decaf Breakfast Blend $ 9.00
May 15th
English Breakfast Tea $ 3.00

Please remember to call the church office when:

1. You will be or have already moved.
2. You have an addition to your family.
3. You have an address update and/or correction, or
birthday correction.
4. New email address and/or phone number.

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 May 2017
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

1 2 3 4 5 6
Pastors Day 9:00 a Mens 7:00 a Women @ 8:00 a Weight
Off Fellowship Cabin Fever 5:00 p TOPS Watchers
9:30 a Weight 9:00 a Bulletin An- 8:00 a Scrapbook
5:30 p Domestic Watchers nouncements due Club
Violence Group 1:00 p Text Study 5:30 p Meal 1:00 p NAMI Class
8:00 p Barber- 2:00 p LLS 6:00 p Bells 5:00 p Worship
shoppers 5:00 p Lighten Up 7:00 p Chancel Choir
5:30 p Budo Taijutsu
6:30 p Yoga

7 8 9 10 11 12 13
Pastors Day 9:00 a Mens 7:00 a Women @
9:00 a Sunday School Off Fellowship Cabin Fever 12:00 p Worship & 8:00 a Weight
9:45 a Worship 12:00 p Book 9:30 a Weight 9:00 a Bulletin An- Music Watchers
11:00 a Outreach Group at Dairy Watchers nouncements due
Meeting Queen 1:00 p Text Study 11:30 a Young at 5:00 p TOPS 5:00 p Worship
8:30 p AA 5:00 p Lighten Up Heart at Leftys
8:00 p Barber- 5:30 p Budo Taijutsu 5:00 p Food Pantry
shoppers 6:30 p Yoga Sign Up
7:00 p NAMI 5:30 p Meal
6:00 p Bells
7:00 p Chancel Choir

14 15 16 17 18 19 20
7:00 a Women @
9:00 a Sunday School Pastors Day 9:00 a Mens Cabin Fever 8:00 a Weight
9:45 a Worship Off Fellowship 9:00 a Bulletin An- 5:00 p TOPS Watchers
8:30 p AA 9:30 a Weight nouncements due 7:00 p Council
2:00 p News-
Watchers 5:30 p Meal Baby Shower
letter Deadline
1:00 p Text Study 6:00 p Food Pantry
5:30 p Domestic
5:00 p Lighten Up Pick Up 5:00 p Worship
Violence Group
5:30 p Budo Taijutsu 7:00 p Chancel Choir
8:00 p Barber- 6:30 p Yoga SYNOD ASSEMBLY
shoppers

21 22 23 24 25 26 27
9:00 a Sunday School 9:00 a Mens
9:45 a Worship Pastors Day Fellowship 7:00 a Women @ 8:00 a Weight
Graduate Day Off 9:30 a Weight Cabin Fever 5:00 p TOPS Watchers
Watchers 9:00 a Bulletin An-
BLOOD DRIVE 8:00 p Barber- 1:00 p Text Study nouncements due 7:00 p Deacons 5:00 p Worship
shoppers 5:00 p Lighten Up 5:30 p Meal
11:00 a Sisters in
5:30 p Budo Taijutsu
Christ
6:30 p Yoga
8:30 p AA

28 29 30 31
MEMORIAL
9:00 a Sunday School DAYOffice 9:00 a Mens 7:00 a Women @
9:45 a Worship Closed Fellowship Cabin Fever
11:00 a Sign Cards 9:30 a Weight 9:00 a Bulletin An-
8:30 p AA Watchers nouncements due
1:00 p Text Study 5:30 p Meal
5:00 p Lighten Up
8:00 p Barber-
5:30 p Budo Taijutsu
shoppers
6:30 p Yoga

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 Faith Active in Love May 2017

ALTAR FLOWERS USHERS for Sunday 9:45 am

7 AVAILABLE 1st Sunday John & Frances Diehl
14 AVAILABLE 2nd Sunday Laurie & Dwaine Schey
21 Dwaine & Laurie Schey 3rd Sunday Shawn & Mark Faryniarz
28 AVAILABLE 4th Sunday Sue McKibben
5th Sunday Youth
BULLETINS
7 AVAILABLE HOSTS for Saturday 5:00 pm
14 Dwaine & Laurie Schey 6 Bob Thomas
21 AVAILABLE 13 Barb & Gene Vogel
28 AVAILABLE 20 Donna Ripke & Bob Thomas
27 Nancy & Bob Swingle
ALTAR DUTY
7 Cindy Wendell LECTOR & DEACON for Saturday 5:00 pm
14 Karen Graf (* DEACONS)
21 Sue McKibben 6 * Eric Engel
28 Linda Hardy 13 Helena Morris
LECTOR & DEACON for Sunday 9:45 am 20 * Dawn McKibben
(* DEACONS) 27 AVAILABLE
7 * John Diehl & Audrey Eis OFFERING COUNTERS
14 Mary Boals Gene Vogel, Larry Wagner & Steve Graf.
21 * Dick Anderson & Patty VanDemark Subs: Bob Thomas, Bill Wendell, Sue McKibben,
28 Neal Deniston Tom Boals
FELLOWSHIP HOUR for Sunday 9:45 am AUDIO-VISUAL
7 Kate Frank Doug Eis, Eric Engel, Stormy Gutman, Angela
14 Linda & Orville Hardy Mack.
21 Karen Bowling
28 Marsha & Neal Deniston
OFFERING COLLECTORS for Sunday 9:45 am IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO FULFILL YOUR COM-
1st Sunday Sue McKibben & Cyndi Ensign MITMENT, PLEASE ARRANGE FOR A SUBSTI-
2nd Sunday Angela Mack & Randy Groll TUTE AND INFORM THE CHURCH OFFICE AS
3rd Sunday Cindy Wendell & Sue McKibben SOON AS POSSIBLE.
4th Sunday Marsha Leaders & Angela Mack
5th Sunday Randy Groll & Sue McKibben

BULLETINS WEEKLY BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS

FLOWER & BULLETIN ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Suggested donation for
are due before 9:00 a.m. Wednesday mornings,
bulletins is $20.00. unless otherwise noted on the calendar.

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 ZIONS MISSION STATEMENT
Driven by Gods spirit we will grow in faith and make Christs love known

DEACONS Prayer List

Dick Anderson Church Council has en-
Tom Boals acted a policy regarding
Find us and Like us we need more
John Diehl the names placed on
followers to spread the word! Are you
Audrey Eis the church prayer list in
friends with a former member? invite
Doug Eis them too we love staying in contact!
the bulletin. If you
Eric Engel Have a question about an upcoming would like prayers on
Dawn McKibben event? you may find your answer. the list for longer than
And, you can add your comments, too! 3 weeks, please make
Patty VanDemark
(If you have trouble searching type in another request. Re-
Cindy Wendell Zions Lutheran Defiance and that quests can be sent to
should find it for you). If you would like the church office via
COUNCIL MEMBERS to post an event you may email it to
phone 419-782-8781 or
zionlutheranfbpage@gmail.com.
2017 by email at: rcasler@
Laurie Schey, President zionslutheranchurch.
Angela Mack, V-President com
Gwen Anderson, Treasurer
Cindy Wendell, Secretary OFFICE HOURS
John Diehl
Lenore Doctor
Monday - Thursday
Audrey Eis
Shawn Faryniarz 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Marion Hanson
Sue McKibben ZIONS EMAIL ADDRESSES
Carl Snyder
Steve VanDemark
Office Secretary - rcasler@zionslutheranchurch.com
COUNCIL MEETS ON Pastor - prtim@zionslutheranchurch.com
the third Thursday of each month
(except July) at 7:00 p.m. Website - www.zionslutheranchurch.com

Get your copy in the church narthex!

Devotional Books : The Upper Room

Christ in Our Home and Word in Season

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Zions Lutheran Church
1801 E. Second St.
Defiance, OH 43512

DEACON SUPPORT TEAM

All members should be aware of their deacon and hopefully have met him or her to discuss any concerns
or questions you may have had. Your deacons have a sincere interest in serving your needs and encourage you
to bring your needs to the attention of Pastor, the deacon group or council whichever is appropriate. In turn,
we trust you have an equally sincere interest in getting to know your deacon as a present and future friend and
confidant. We also want to emphasize the importance of speaking with Pastor whenever the need arises. He
wants to know your concerns to help provide a solution or answers to your questions. He remains the best re-
source within our congregation to share wisdom and knowledge. Deacons are not exempt from having a dea-
con of their own. At times we need someone willing to listen and we turn to our deacon. In our bi-monthly
meetings, the nine deacons discuss a variety of topics concerning the spiritual welfare of the congregation.
Most importantly we are available for you when your needs might require someone to talk with other than Pas-
tor Tim. We are grateful for the opportunity to serve the members of Zions Lutheran Church and we encour-
age you to reach out to your deacon whenever the need arises. Please call the church office for any assistance.
Dick Anderson