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ZIONS LUTHERAN CHURCH

1801 East Second Street
Defiance, OH 43512
Rev. Timothy Reynolds, Pastor
419-782-8781
Fax: 419-782-6719
October 2014

www.zionslutheranchurch.com
Visit our website at:
Church Office Email:
zion111@embarqmail.com
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Early last week, when I went to the mailbox, I received a surprise: a box with my
name on it! I hadnt remembered ordering anything, what could it be? It was from
University of Chicago Press it had to be books! Was I excited, but I had not or-
dered any books. You can imagine the excitement as I opened the box and saw the
two titles inside two books I would have ordered, but could not remember actually
following through with it. That moment was like receiving a meal in a restaurant in
the South, and realizing as it is placed in front of me that grits which I did not or-
der have come with the meal!
In reality, I had pre-ordered the books weeks ago. When they finally published and shipped, I had
forgotten. In the meanwhile, the moment offered a time of reflection for me.
Grace comes in moments unexpected. Often like grits on a plate, or an unexpected box in the mail,
grace enters our lives and changes the moment. Grace is Gods way of reminding us that God still
loves us, and intends to surprise us from time to time by reminding us of that reality.
How often have you gone through the motions of the day, not realizing Gods moments of grace, or
even realizing Gods presence at all? Those are the moments that we need most to be reminded of
God with us, arent they? Those are the moments when God makes the greatest impact on our
lives.
Recently, a friend of ours in Minnesota had a bad car accident. Another vehicle t-boned her car at
50 miles per hour she never saw the other car coming; she only felt the extreme jolt, the tighten-
ing of the seat belts, and a forward lurching as her car was pushed along the road. To our friends
surprise, the OnStar immediately activated, and the woman on the speaker asked if Karen had
been in an accident. Within minutes, police and ambulance were at the scene our friend was tak-
en to the hospital and taken care of.
In that moment, who even thinks of having an OnStar system in their car? I would venture to
guess that most rational thinking gives way to fear and dread in such moments. Yet, in the silence,
Karen heard a voice, Are you OK? Was there an accident? another moment of surprise.
How has God surprised you? How did you react to the surprise? When God surprises you, is it a
happy moment, or a sad one?
What do you think?
Peace,
Pr Tim


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Sunday School

Sunday School for all ages will
begin on Oct. 19
from 9:009:45 a.m.

If you love kids and want to teach them
about Christ...then we NEED YOU to help
with our Youth and Sunday School pro-
grams. There will be a teachers meeting
on Oct. 12 directly after worship. Please
RSVP to Audrey Eis at 419-264-3914 or at
aeart2@henry-net.com.
Human Trafficking: How To Help Locally

Modern day slavery is on the rise in our nation and Ohio is one of the most prevalent states
when it comes to incidents of human trafficking. We see thousands of men, women, and children
being forced into slavery through the labor and sex industries. In an effort to battle this right here
in northwest Ohio, the Human Trafficking Protection Project was developed within Legal Aid of
Western Ohio, Inc. The project works to provide legal assistance, as well as collaboration to meet
the physical and emotional needs of victims. This effort requires participation from many people in
the area to offer a holistic path to recovery. We need your help to meet these survivor needs. Our
most pressing need at this time is in the form of $25 gift cards. Both grocery/super-center and gas
cards are needed as we help these survivors with basic essentials, transportation and housing. If
you would like to help, gift cards can be dropped off at the LAWO office at 118 Clinton Street,
Suite 101 Defiance, OH 43512 . There is a mail slot in the front door for after hours donations.
Please place in an envelope with attention to HTPP. If you need to arrange an alternate dona-
tion drop or have any questions, please email Kelly King at kellmking@yahoo.com.

Kelly King: Education/Awareness Coordinator
LAWO, Inc Human Trafficking Protection Project
NEW!! Wednesday Night Kids Club
We are seeking volunteers to work with children on Wednesday
nights on a rotatng basis beginning Oct. 15. Volunteers will need to
arrive by 5:30 p.m. and should be fnished by 6:30 p.m. All materials
will be provided. You will either read a Bible Story to the children or
watch a short Christan themed movie. There will be a teachers meetng on Oct. 12 direct-
ly afer worship. Please RSVP to Audrey Eis at 419-264-3914 or at aeart2@henry-net.com.

What an awesome opportunity for you to reach out to the children in our community
who dont know Jesus!
Acolyte and Crucifer
Training

Sunday, October 5, 2014
at 11:00 a.m.

All youth who would like to be an
acolyte or crucifer are encouraged to attend
this training. This is for new and returning
acolytes and crucifers.

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Library news

Right now most of the books in the library have been donated. Here are a few that might be of in-
terest:

Laugh Your Way to Grace by Rev. Susan Sparks. Rev. Sparks is an ex-lawyer turned comedi-
an and Baptist minister. This is a book about how humor and laughter have everything to do with
God. Laughter can help you: find perspective when faced with adversity, heal-emotionally, physi-
cally and spiritually, keep your faith when God is silent, live with elegance, beauty and generosity
of spirit.

Snake Oil by Rev. Becca Stevens. Rev. Stevens is an Episcopal priest at Vanderbilt University.
She is also the founder of Thistle Farms and Magdalene. These two social enterprises work hand
in hand serving women who have survived prostitution, trafficking, and addiction. Rev Stevens
calls herself a snake oil seller. She infuses natural oils with powerful stories and believes they
help heal the world.

Mighty Be Our Powers by Leymah Gbowee. In a time of death and terror, Leymah Gbowee
brought Liberias women togetherand together, they led a nation to peace. This is a gripping
chronicle of a journey from hopelessness to empowerment that will touch all who dream of a better
world. Ms. Gbowee is also a noble peace prize winner.

Wounded Trapped and Voiceless by Emily Greta. Imagine being trapped in your own body!
This is a true story of Phyllis Klenk and her battle to prove she is alive. Unable to move or com-
municate this book draws you into her incredible journey from walking with God to a triumphant
emergence from coma to life.

We also have several books of fiction by authors such as: Janet Hitchcock, Wanda Brunstettler,
Dale Cramer, Beverly Lewis, Janette Oke, and Tracie Peterson to name a few.

We would like to enhance the library with some new releases. What type of books are you inter-
ested in reading? We welcome your input (you can leave the information in the church office).

____ Bible Studies/devotionals _____Christian living/motivational
____ biography/autobiography _____Lutheran materials & information
____ health issues _____non-fiction
____ fiction _____children, youth, teen
____ audio/visual materials _____other_________________________

What are some of your favorite books and/or authors?____________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
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Maumee Valley Conference of Women
Fall Retreat
Saturday, October 18
th
, 2014

at Bethlehem Okolona ,
30997 Gerken Road
Defiance, OH 43512

Stewards of Children

Theme Verse: Mathew 19:13-15: Some children were brought to Jesus so he could lay his
hands on them and pray for them. The disciples told them not to bother him. But Jesus said,
Let the children come to me. Dont stop them! For the Kingdom of Heaven belongs to such as
these. And he put his hands on their heads and blessed them before he lef. (NIV)

Devotons and Communion: Pastor Terry Courter
Speaker: Beth Gerken- Center for Child and Family Advocacy in Napoleon
Love Ofering: House of RuthNo money please, only items listed on following page.


Registration and Continental Breakfast at 8:30am
Program starts at 9:00am and runs until noon
Lunch will be served at noon
Registration Fee: $7.00 due by October 13
th
.

Make checks payable to: Maumee Valley Conference Women of the ELCA
Send payment to: Carolyn Schlade, 30370 Gerken Road, Defance, OH 43512

Registraton Form
NAME:
ADDRESS:
CHURCH CITY



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Maumee Valley Conference of Women
Fall Retreat
Saturday, October 18
th
, 2014

Love Offering: House of RuthNo money please, only items listed below:
CLEANING PRODUCTS
Unscented laundry soap for HE washers
Unscented fabric softener
Murphys Oil Soap
Electrasol Powerball dishwasher tabs
Furniture Polish
Window Cleaner
Disinfectant Spray

PAPER PRODUCTS
Paper towels
Toilet paper
Kleenex
Plastic storage bags (Gallon/Quart)
Aluminum foil
Garbage bags (13 gallon)

PERSONAL CARE PRODUCTS
Maxi pads/ tampons
Razors/shave cream
Shampoo/Conditioner
Body wash
Shower poufs
Hair styling products (hairspray, mousse, etc.)
Brushes
Barrettes/ponytail holders/ headbands

CLOTHING
Women and childrens underwear and socks (all
sizes) new please

BABIES
Diapers (all sizes)
Wipes (unscented)
Baby bath supplies
Baby bathtub
Baby lotions/powders
Diaper rash ointment


SCHOOL SUPPLIES
Single subject spiral notebooks
Notebook paper
Composition books
Ink pens
Pencils
Folders with pockets
Erasers
School scissors
White school glue
Glue sticks
Rulers
Colored pencils
Markers (including washable)
Pencil boxes
Backpacks/school bags
Lunch boxes

OTHER ITEMS
New childrens toys to use for gifts
Womens bath/make up sets to use for gifts
Gift certificates to meat market
Gas cards
Store gift cards (to purchase clothing, gifts for their
children, etc.)


Dear Zion friends,

Thank you for the many prayers during Steves illness and words of condolence, cards and fowers
since his passing. Your thoughtulness has helped relieve some of our sadness. Gods peace.
Chuck and Leona Bailey
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I want to thank you all for your prayers during these past 11 months for my son Noah Garcia. Noah was born October 8,
2013, at St. Vincent's in Toledo with a rare and severe form of dwarfsm called Hypochondrogenesis. Hypochondrogenesis
is on the spectrum of what is called a Collagen II mutaton. Noah's mutaton is considered a dominate mutaton and most
likely occurred at concepton. Totally random and nothing could have been done to prevent it.
Noah's dwarfsm has caused a small ribcage which resulted in small lungs. He also has a foppy airway as a result of his
collagen mutaton so he is prone to "blue spells". Afer 4 months in the NICU at Natonwide Children's in Columbus
(where he transferred at 2 weeks old) it was discovered Noah was refuxing and aspiratng his milk, further complicatng
his respiratory status.
Today Noah has a tracheostomy, is fed through a J Tube (into the intestnes), and is ventlator dependent. Noah, howev-
er, was able to come home on July 1, 2014 afer nearly 9 months in the NICU. He has been thriving since coming home.
He has begun to roll over, is interactve, reaching and problem solving. Noah is tastng baby food by mouth. He also loves
playing and interactng with his big brothers Miguel and Alex.
Noah stll has a long way to go. We have been advised Noah may require his trach untl he is 5 or 6 years old. He may not
walk untl he is 3 or 4 because of his dwarfsm. That said, Noah may have physical limitatons but he proves every day he
is normal in every other way.
If you are able, please contnue to keep Noah in your prayers. Cold and fu season are upon us, which can be very tough
on these kiddos with trachs and ventlators. Our family was separated for so long while Noah was in the NICU, we hope to
keep hospital visits going forward to a minimum.
We can never repay you for all your prayers but you all will always be in ours.

The Garcia Family, Inocencio, Alison, Miguel, Alex and Noah.
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DEACON SUPPORT TEAM

All members should be aware of their deacon and hopefully have met him or her to discuss any con-
cerns 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 which-
ever is appropriate. In turn, we trust you have an equally sincere interest in getting to know your dea-
con 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 resource within our congregation to share
wisdom and knowledge.
Deacons are not exempt from having a deacon of their own. At times we need someone willing to lis-
ten and we turn to our deacon. In our bi-monthly meetings, the nine deacons discuss a variety of top-
ics 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 Pastor Tim.
We are grateful for the opportunity to serve the members of Zions Lutheran Church and we encourage
you to reach out to your deacon whenever the need arises. Please call the church office for any assis-
tance.
Dick Anderson

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 cor-
rection, or birthday correction.
4. New email address and/or phone num-
ber.
THANK YOU!
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Lois Finkenbiner
The Laurels of Defiance Rm 308
1701 S. Jefferson Ave.
Defiance, OH 43512

Isabella Beindorf
The Laurels of Defiance
1701 S. Jefferson Ave.
Defiance, OH 43512

Lo Ann Peters
Kingsbury House # 136
245 W. Rosewood Ave.
Defiance, OH 43512

Norma Mansfield
Twin Rivers
395 Harding Ave.
Defiance, OH 43512

Joyce Lichty
Vancrest of Holgate
600 Joe E. Brown
Holgate, OH 43527



Area Members in Nursing Homes and Assisted Living
Please send a card
or stop by to visit.
IN
CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY

We pray for Gods comfort for the
following families who recently
lost loved ones:

The family of Carole Christen, who passed away on
August 30, 2014, in Atlanta, Georgia.
Additons to the
Zions Prayer List:


Phone Prayers: Barb Vogel at 419-393-2544
Eprayers: zionseprayer@yahoogroups.com
Call the Church ofce at 419-782-8781.

If you are calling for someone other than yourself,
please be sure that you have permission.
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BAPTISM
Palin Mae Moore
was baptized on
September 27,
2014

Palin is the daughter of Matthew
Bowers and Danielle Moore

Sponsors: Rachel Ricker and
Andrew Moore
ALL SAINTS SUNDAY
November 1 & 2
If you have lost a family member
in the past year, please let the
church office know their name by
Oct. 28, so it may be printed in
the bulletin for All Saints Sunday.
You may email the office at zion
111@embarqmail.com or call at
419-782-8781.

WORSHI P
SCHEDULE
Saturday 5:00 pm
Sunday 9:45 am
DCTV 5
You may watch Zions Lutheran
Worship services on Wednesdays
@ 6:00 p.m. and Sundays at 8:00
a.m. on DCTV 5 Defiance, OH.
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LLS
Lutherans of
Long Standing

OCTOBER 7, 2014
2:00 p.m.
In Luther Hall
Mens Fellowship
meets every Tuesday
at 9:00 a.m. in the Library
ORGANI C COFFEE & TEA PRI CES

Breakfast Blend $ 8.00
Decaf Breakfast Blend $ 9.00
English Breakfast Tea $ 3.00
Equal
Exchange
Coffee
On sale throughout the year!!!!
The Book Group
meets on
Monday,
October 13
at 12:00 pm
for lunch at
Bob Evans.
Contact Marsha Deniston
at 419-782-6859 for more
information.

Young at Heart
meets on WEDNESDAY,
October 8, 2014
at 11:30 am, at Leftys Pizza

Sisters in Christ will meet
afer worship on October
19.
Cards will be placed in the
Narthex to be signed on
October 26.
Sisters in Christ

Scrapbook
Club

Meets Saturday, October 4, from
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Hofer
Room. Bring your own drink and a
snack to share. See Lenore Doctor
for more informaton.
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Worship and
Music
Committee

Meets on
October 9.
See Neal Deniston
for more
information.
D E A D L I N E S
BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENT
Every Thursday at 9:00 a.m.
(unless otherwise noted)



November
NEWSLETTER DEADLINE

October 17
th




October 2014
LESSONS



OCT 4 & 5 LIFE IN THE HOLY TRINITY 17
Isaiah 5:1-7
Psalm 80:7-15
Philippians 3:4b-14
Matthew 21:33-46

OCT 11 & 12 LIFE IN THE HOLY TRINITY 18
Isaiah 25:1-9
Psalm 23
Philippians 4:1-9
Matthew 22:1-14

OCT 18 & 19 LIFE IN THE HOLY TRINITY 19
Isaiah 45:1-7
Psalm 96:1-13
! Thessalonians 1:1-10
Matthew 22:15-22

OCT 25 & 26 REFORMATION SUNDAY
Jeremiah 31:31-34
Psalm 46
Romans 3:19-28
John 8:31-36
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Snowbirds .
Please remember
to notify the office
when you will be
heading south for
the winter. Updated
addresses for long-term moves
are greatly appreciated when it
comes time to mail out church
communications, annual giving
statements, envelopes, etc.

October 2014
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SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WED THURSDAY FRIDAY SATUR-
DAY






1
7:00 a Women @
Cabin Fever
5:30 p Meal
6:00 p Bells
7:00 p Choir
2
9:00 a Bulletn
Announcements
due

5:00 p TOPS
3
11:30 a Friday Fun
DaysNew
Heights Educ.
Group
4
7:30 a Weight
Watchers
8:00a Scrapbook-
ing
5:00 p Worship
5
9:45 a Worship
11:00 a Acolyte
& Crucifer
Training
12:00 p Quilts
of Compassion
6
Pastors Day Of


8:00 p Barber-
shoppers
7
9:00 a Mens
Fellowship
9:00 a Weight
Watchers
1:00 p Text Study
2:00 p LLS
5:00 p Lighten Up
7:00 p Bible Study
8
7:00 a Women @
Cabin Fever
11:30 a Young at
Heart at Lefys
5:00 p Food Pantry
Sign Up
5:30 p Meal
6:00 p Bells
7:00 p Choir
9
8:30 a Pastors
Prayer Group
9:00 a Bulletn
Announcements
due
12:00 p Worship
& Music Meetng
5:00 p TOPS
6:30 When Help-
ing Hurts study
group

10

11:30 a Friday Fun
DaysNew
Heights Educ.
Group
11
7:30 a Weight
Watchers

5:00 p Worship


12

9:45 a Worship
11:00 a Sunday
School & Wed.
Teacher
meetng
13
COLUMBUS DAY
OFFICE CLOSED
Pastors Day Of

12:00 p Book
Group

8:00 p Barber-
shoppers
14
9:00 a Mens
Fellowship
9:00 a Weight
Watchers
1:00 p Text Study
5:00 p Lighten Up
7:00 p Bible Study
15
7:00 a Women @
Cabin Fever
5:30 p Meal
5:45 p Kids Club
6:00 p Food Pantry
Pick Up
6:00 p Bells
7:00 p Choir
16
9:00 a Bulletn
Announcements
due

5:00 p TOPS

Bishops Fall Con-
ference in
Wauseon
17
11:30 a Friday Fun
DaysNew
Heights Educ.
Group

3:00 p.m. NEWS-
LETTER DEADLINE



18
7:30 a Weight
Watchers

5:00 p Worship


19
9:00 a Sunday
School begins!
9:45 a Worship
11:00 a Sisters
in Christ

20
Pastors Day Of

8:00 p Barber-
shoppers
21
9:00 a Mens
Fellowship
9:00 a Weight
Watchers
1:00 p Text Study
5:00 p Lighten Up
7:00 p Bible Study

22
7:00 a Women @
Cabin Fever
5:30 p Meal
5:45 p Kids Club
6:00 p Bells
7:00 p Choir
23
9:00 a Bulletn
Announcements
due

5:00 p TOPS

7:00 p COUNCIL
24
11:30 a Friday Fun
DaysNew
Heights Educ.
Group


25
7:30 a Weight
Watchers
5:00 p Worship
26
9:00 a Sunday
School
9:45 a Worship

11:00 a Sign
Cards
27
Pastors Day Of

8:00 p Barber-
shoppers
28
9:00 a Mens
Fellowship
9:00 a Weight
Watchers
1:00 p Text Study
5:00 p Lighten Up
7:00 p Bible Study

29
7:00 a Women @
Cabin Fever
5:30 p Meal
5:45 p Kids Club
6:00 p Bells
7:00 p Choir
30
9:00 a Bulletn
Announcements
due

5:00 p TOPS
31
11:30 a Friday Fun
DaysNew
Heights Educ.
Group


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ALTAR FLOWERS
5 AVAILABLE
12 AVAILABLE
19 Dale & Pam Mumy
26 Bob Retcher

BULLETINS
5 AVAILABLE
12 AVAILABLE
19 AVAILABLE
26 AVAILABLE

ALTAR DUTY
5 Cindy Wendell
12 Lois Dodt
19 Leona Bailey
26 Linda Hardy

LECTOR & DEACON for Sunday 9:45 am
(* DEACONS)
5 * Craig McKibben, Audrey Eis
12 Cyndi Ensign
19 * Patty VanDemark, Tom Boals
28 Marsha Deniston

FELLOWSHIP HOUR for Sunday 9:45 am
5 Laurie & Dwaine Schey
12 Annie Reynolds
19 Donna Schindler
26 Fern & Ott Beindorf

ACOLYTES & CRUCIFERS for Sunday 9:45 am
Acolytes Crucifers

5 Training Day Training Day
12 Sophie Reynolds Lexie Eis
19 Ashley Hubbard Austin Hubbard
26 Choir Choir


OFFERING COLLECTORS for Sunday 9:45 am
1st Sunday Randy Groll & Mary Boals
2nd Sunday Bill Brownson & Randy Groll
3rd Sunday Mary Boals & Cindy Wendell
4th Sunday Marsha Leaders & Chuck Bailey
5th Sunday Randy Groll & Mary Boals

USHERS for Sunday 9:45 am
1st Sunday John Diehl
2nd Sunday Shawn Faryniarz
3rd Sunday Laurie & Dwaine Schey
4th Sunday Tom & Mary Boals
5th Sunday Youth

HOSTS for Saturday 5:00 pm
4 Donna Ripke & Bob Thomas
11 Sonia Bussing
18 Donna Ripke & Bob Thomas
25 Bob & Nancy Swingle

LECTOR & DEACON for Saturday 5:00 pm
(* DEACONS)
4 * Cindy Wendell
11 AVAILABLE
18 * Dawn McKibben
25 AVAILABLE

OFFERING COUNTERS
John Jacob, Gene Vogel, & Larry Wagner. Subs:
Bob Thomas, Dwaine Schey, Sue McKibben

AUDIO-VISUAL
Doug Eis, Dale Worline, Stormy Gutman, Shaun
Holley.

IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO FULFILL YOUR COMMITMENT,
PLEASE ARRANGE FOR A SUBSTITUTE AND INFORM THE
CHURCH OFFICE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.


Faith Active in Love October 2014
QUILTS OF COMPASSION
Bringing Help and Hope to the Hurting
meets on October 5
th
at noon in Luther Hall.


ZIONS EMAIL ADDRESSES

Office Secretary - zion111@embarqmail.com
Pastor - prtim@embarqmail.com
Treasurer - ziontreasurer@embarqmail.com
Website - www.zionslutheranchurch.com
COUNCIL MEMBERS
2014
Tom Boals, President
Shawn Farnyiarz, Vice
President
Gwen Anderson, Treasurer
Laurie Schey, Secretary
Mary Boals
Karen Bowling
John Diehl
Lenore Doctor
Alexis Eis
Audrey Eis
Stormy Gutman
Carl Snyder
Mark Stephens


COUNCIL MEETS ON
the third Thursday of each
month (except July)
at 7:00 p.m.


DEACONS

Dick Anderson
Tom Boals
Audrey Eis
Doug Eis
Linda Hardy
Craig McKibben
Dawn McKibben
Patty VanDemark
Cindy Wendell
ZIONS MISSION STATEMENT
Driven by Gods spirit we will grow in faith and make Christs love known

O F F I C E H O U R S


Monday - Friday
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.


Find us and Like us we need more
followers to spread the word! Are you
friends with a former member? invite
them too we love staying in contact!
Have a question about an upcoming
event? you may find your answer.
And, you can add your comments, too!
(If you have trouble searching type in
Zions Lutheran Defiance and that
should find it for you). If you would like
to post an event you may email it to
zionlutheranfbpage@gmail.com.
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BULLETINS
Suggested donation
for bulletins is
$20.00.
Prayer List
Church Council has
enacted a policy re-
garding the names
placed on the church
prayer list in the bulle-
tin. If you would like
prayers on the list for
longer than 3 weeks,
please make another
request. Requests can
be sent to the church
office via phone 419-
782-8781 or by email
at:
zion111@embarqmail.
com
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Zions Lutheran Church
1801 E. Second St.
Defiance, OH 43512




Get your copy in the church narthex!
Devotional Books : The Upper Room
Christ in Our Home and Word in Season
Our Innkeeper guests are continually thankful for the food and supplies given by
our members and others throughout the community. In order to continue to
serve their needs, we ask that you consider giving the following items: first and
foremost CANNED FRUIT & DRY CEREAL, but also important are chicken noo-
dle soup, toothpaste, shaving gel, pudding, paper towels, toilet paper, detergent,
boxed skillet meals, box potatoes, spaghetti and dry pasta noodles, bottled wa-
ter, canned meat tuna, sausage, chicken, Ramen noodles beef, chicken & shrimp, spaghetti
sauce, tomato sauce, bottled fruit juices, microwave popcorn, salad dressing and cooking
oil. On behalf of Diana Groll and myself, we thank you for your ongoing generosity.
Dick Anderson and Diana Groll
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