THE ZION & CARPIO
CHURCH NEWSLETTER
September 2019
“Promote Truth!”
Some young people claim to not have time for God right now in their life for fear of missing out on some fun of living. Some adults just can’t believe that good people will actually spend eternity in hell for not having a relationship with Jesus Christ. My heart breaks when I hear such talk.
Too often tomorrow and its aging do not arrive for our youth. The Bible clearly announces that wealth and good behavior are not able to provide passage through the “pearly gates”. Jesus did say, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” (John 14:6)
The Devil is working overtime to deceive humanity into being separated from God, Christ Jesus, and each other. The Apostle Paul writes to Timothy, “For the time is coming when people will not put up with sound doctrine, but having itching ears, they will accumulate for themselves teachers to suit their own desires, and will turn away from listening to the truth and wander away to myths.” (2ND Timothy 4:3-4)
Truth is that for all persons of any age, the risen Christ Jesus says, “Listen! I am standing at the door knocking; if you hear my voice and open the door, I will come into you and eat with you, and you with me. To the one who conquers I will give a place with me on my throne, just as I myself conquered and sat down with my Father on his throne.” (Revelation 4:20-21) Yes, Jesus desires a personal relationship with all humanity, but he will not force himself upon you.
Truth is that Christ Jesus suffered, died, was raised from the dead, and ascended into heaven to become humanity’s Lord and Savior. “But God, who is rich in mercy, out of the great love with which he loved us even when we were dead through our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ. For by grace you have been saved through faith, and this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not the result of works, so that no one may boast.” (Ephesians 2:4, 8-9) Only trust in the cross of Jesus, God’s gift, is our passage into eternal life with him.
Worship, “Church”, does have a purpose, for we gather together for a few moments each week to hear and dwell in the truth of life in God’s creation. A truth that empowers us to beat back Satan’s deceitful temptations to be separated from God and each other. Our worship binds us together in the grace of a heavenly Father as a cord that cannot be easily broken. Our worship of God in prayer, praise, and the sacraments of Baptism and Holy Communion that opens the door for loving relationships, the washing away of sin through the blood of Christ Jesus, feeds us with the bread of life, and uplifts us to joyfully living free in this world and the next. For in worship God promises to be there. “For where two or three are gathered in my name, I am there among them.” (Matthew 18:20)
We do have an awesome God in a heavenly Father who loves us, a Son who died to forgive our sin, a Holy Spirit who knows the Father and the Son, and is able to guide us to do what Jesus would do! Together we fight the deceit of the Devil by our participation in worship and by inviting the people around us to gather with us in the incarnate and ever living Word of God that proclaims the Truth!
Zion Sunday School
ALL ARE INVITED TO ZION’S Sunday School Rally Day!
When: Sunday, September 8th
Where: Zion Lutheran Church
Time: Worship 9am, Sunday School 10am
We will be welcoming new students and handing out Bibles to 3rd graders during worship!
Join us for a scavenger hunt, donuts, and help assemble school kits for Lutheran World Relief at 10am!
Regular Classes will begin on Sunday, September 15th!
Carpio Sunday School
ALL ARE INVITED TO:
Carpio Lutheran Sunday School Rally Day!
When: Sunday, September 8th
Where: Carpio Lutheran Church
Time: 10 a.m.
Sunday School Classes start
Sunday, September 15th! See
you there!
Games! Food! Fellowship!
Confirmation
Confirmation class
meets September 4th & 18th at 6:30pm at Zion!
This is for all 8th & 9th graders in Berthold &
Carpio!
Luther League
Luther League Kick-Off:
*Sunday, September 8th at 12:30pm at Zion in Berthold
*We will have Pizza & Games
*ALL Berthold & Carpio youth in grades 7-12 are invited!!
Our next regular meeting for LL will be Bible Study on Sunday, September 29th at 2pm in Berthold.
The youth that participated in the Denver City Trek in June will be sharing our experiences with each congregation during worship on September 15th!
Zion ZLCW
I can’t believe it is September already. Where did the summer go!
The ZLCW will be meeting on Sunday September 1 at 10:00 right after the service. Grab a cup of coffee and join us all you women. We will be electing new officers to the board.
The Western Prairie Cluster Fall Gathering will be on October 19 at Carpio Lutheran Church at 9:30 am. The theme is “I Choose Joy”. For all of you first time attendees there is a gift of the Whirlwind Magazine for one year. There will be several drawings during the day also. Breakfast, lunch and afternoon coffee will be served.
Your sister in Christ, Barb Cooper, ZLCW President
Carpio CLCW
Our mission projects for the year are underway - School Kits are almost completed and with the help of the Sunday School children and Crossroad young adults they will be packed up! We would like to Thank the Congregation and others who have bought or donated items for the School Kits.
Carpio will be hosting the Western Prairie Fall Cluster Gathering Oct. 19th with the help of Berthold ZLCW
+++++++Roll Call - will be going to Zion Berthold Food Pantry
+++++++ Our love donation will be going to: Mission Project – for money for or for items (like the towel) to be used for the Personal Care Kits for our spring Mission Project.
+++++++Worship Offering 50% Scholarship and 50% Synodical
PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS…
Evelyn Lee, Bob Lee and son Gregg, Arnold & Irene Knudson, Curtis Thompson, Vernon Thompson, Gary & Shirley Springer, Adam Erickson, Karen Rademacher, Robert Hetler, Joan Laumb, & Debi Engelhard.
CONTINUED PRAYERS for all nursing home residents and home-bound members.
CONTINUED SAFETY for Carneen Cotton, Lucus Zabka, Aaron Zabka, Zach Trail, Jeremija Arnold, Chaplain David Johnson, & all military personnel who are stationed around the world.
Serving in September @ Carpio:
WORSHIP ASSISTANTS: Ushers: Jim & Kathy McGuire
ALTAR GUILD: Altar Cloths, Communion, Flowers and Greenery: Kathy
Serving in September @ Zion:
Readers: Acolyte: Greeters:
September 1 Jill Brown Tika Wallace none
September 8 Corine Christman Tika Wallace Myron & Carol Rovig & Tika
September 15 Amy Neshem Laney Brown Kristen & Melissa Schepp & Family
September 22 Laurie Gathman Laney Brown Kyle & Bonnie Schepp & Family
September 29 Lyle Gorseth none Curt & Randi Schumaier & Family
Fellowship for September is served by the Luther League!
Ushers: Steve Helfrich & Joel Hansen
Organist: Kristin Berg
Alter Guild: Nancy Hanson & Helen Grant
Zion Council Notes August 14, 2019
Present: Pastor George, Chad Schweitzer, Kristen Berg, Myron Rovig, Curt Schumaier, Roger Haaland, Todd Finke, Julie Deaver. Absent: Julie Ulberg, Kristen Schepp and Treas. Janelle Deaver
President Chad called the meeting to order. Pastor George led us in devotions and a prayer. Minutes from the previous meeting were read. Motion by Curt to approve the minutes. 2nd Myron. Carried. Chad presented the treas. report. Balance on hand the end of July was $1522.72. The 2nd and 3rd quarter benevolences to be paid out total $2500. Motion by Curt to pay those in October or when funds are available. 2nd Todd. Carried. Motion by Julie to approve the treas. report. 2nd Kristen. Carried.
Team Reports: Worship and Music; we will have a hymn fest of Scandinavian music for worship on Sept. 29th. Evangelism; None. Stewardship and Finance; None. Board of Education; Rally Sunday is Sept. 8th. Luther League; the mission trip was a success-everyone had a great time! Maintenance and Property; Windows in the Sunday school wing still need to be scraped and painted. Discussion on having Sealcoat on the church parking lot and parsonage driveway. Estimate from J.Jennings Blacktop Sealcoating was $3000. Curt will try to get another bid or two to see how they compare. Fill needs to be put around the parsonage because of water seeping in the basement. Someone will talk to Keller paving and landscaping about getting an estimate. Some of the windows on the church roof and the ridge cap on the church entrance need repair.
Pastors Report: Pastor George made visits to the hospital, care facilities and some shut-ins. He officiated the burial of Arne Moen at the Deslacs Valley cemetery and the burial for Matthew Rovig at the Berthold cemetery on June 15th. He officiated the wedding of Ashley Emerson and Chris Larson in Carpio on June 15th. Officiated the funeral for Edna Rovig at Thomas Funeral Home on July 11th, the Memorial service for Kevin Anderson in Carpio on Juliy 12th and the funeral for Debbie Nieman at Zion on Aug. 1st. Pastor George had a baptism for Jameson Huston in Carpio on July 28th.
Old Business: We’ve received $1600 in memorials for the folding doors by the kitchen and chapel. Myron reported that the confirmation picture holder would only hold 3 pictures per page. Will talk to Carpio about maybe trading a picture holder that would work better for displaying our photos. Motion by Myron to plan a LSS centennial celebration with a door offering the fall. 2nd Roger. Carried.
New Business: Motion by Julie to approve the transfer of Sharon Inman, Sheryle and Darrell Borud as new members of Zion. 2nd Curt. Carried. Motion by Roger to receive Sawyer Ried Simonis (baptized Aug. 9th) as a baptized member of Zion. 2nd Curt. Carried. Motion by Todd to approve a Bethel Home Sunday sometime this fall. 2nd Myron. Carried. Motion by Julie to have someone talk about the Metigoshe Capital Campaign project. Possibly have a thank-you party! 2nd Kristen. Carried. The church bid jobs letter will be sent out and posted in the newsletter and the bulletins. Next council meeting will be September 11 at 7pm. We closed with the Lord’s Prayer. Respectively submitted, Julie Deaver, council secretary
Zion Financials ~ July
BEGINNING BALANCE – 7/01/2019 $691.30
INCOME: Offerings 07/07/2019 $1,085.000 7/14/2019 $934.00 07/21/2019 $817.00 07/28/2019 $1,408.00
Carpio Luth Reimbursement -Util, Exp $144.94 Simply Giving $443.00
State Bank and Trust- Interest $.36
TOTAL INCOME- JULY $4,832.30
EXPENSES: Western ND Synod- Benevolences $374.96
MDU (Church - $80.83; Parsonage - $26.83) $107.66
Xcel Energy (Church - $338.05; Parsonage- 72.30) $410.35
SRT (Church- $80.69; Parsonage $137.79) $218.48
City of Berthold (Church- $42.00; Parsonage- $57.80) $99.80
Church Mutual Insurance $364.46
Postmaster (Stamps) $55.00 MPF (Worship- Wine) $18.17
Barb Cooper (Synod Assembly) $170.00 Dawn Eide (Camp Reimb) $175.00
Rick Hartle (Guest Speaker) $92.00 Christian Carico (Mowing) $120.00
Kristin Berg (Piano) $65.00 Dawna Helfrich (Piano) $130.00
Sheila Schmidt (Custodian) $400.00 Amy Neshem (Secretary) $500.00
Janelle Deaver (Treasurer) $600.00 Transfer to Pastor Account $100.00
TOTAL EXPENSE- JULY $4,000.88
ENDING BALANCE – 07/31/2019 $1,522.72
PASTOR PAYROLL ACCOUNT (ZION & CARPIO)
Beginning Balance July $81.40
Zion Deposits $4,100.00
*$4,000 of Zion’s money came from Mission Investment account*
Carpio Deposits $4,100.00
Total Deposits $8,200.00
Expenses:
Portico (Pastor’s Benefits) $3,242.40
Mileage $646.12
Pastor George Payroll $4,395.72
Total Expenses: $8,284.24
Ending July Balance: $81.40
Carpio Lutheran Church Council Minutes, June
The council meeting was held on June 2nd at 7:00pm, & was called to order by President, Alvis Martinson.
The secretary’s report was given by Tammi Moen and approved as presented.
The treasurer’s report was given by Shirley Springer, reported by Alvis Martinson, and approved as presented.
Checking Account $14971.63 Thrivent Contingency Fund $3687.38
Thrivent Lindberg Fund $13623.24 Total Funds $32282.25
Old Business: The bulk post card mailing for Donnybrook and Carpio was completed. The cost of this project was $132.49 for cards & printing from the Kenmare News, and $105.00 postage. The work day was April 27th which 8 people attended. The council contacted the Gray family about the bells and what their thoughts were on them. The Gray family will take the bells and do as they wish. Aaron Haaland motioned, Jeff Huber seconded, motion carried. The boilder control box has been fixed and needs to be recertified.
CLCW: The Western ND Synodical Convention will be held on June 28-29.
Pastor’s Report: The Pastor has made visits to the hospital, took vacation time on May 9-12, and attended continuing education on May 13-17. Pastor George was the VBS bible lesson leader on May 20-24. He officiated the Berthold Memorial service on May 27. The Metigoshe board meeting was held on May 31st at the Christian Center. He attended the Pre-Assembly Workshop and Synod Assembly in Minot on June 6-8. June 8, he will officiate the Walker/Miller wedding at Zion. He will participate in the Zion Day Camp on June 10-14 and the Donnybrook American Legion Centenniial on June 22, The Pastor will be providing an alternative joint worship service on Monday nights at 7 pm at Zion in June. Pastor George will be on vacation July 1-8. Rick Hartle will lead worship on July 7th. Pastor Chris Lenning will be on call for pastoral needs.
New Buisiness: Aaron Haaland motioned that Siri Askvig , Hannah Feland, and Jayson Kurtz who have affirmed their Baptism on May 5th be received as confirmed members of the Carpio Lutheran Church. Jeff Huber seconded, motion carried. Aaron Haaland motioned for Pastor George to officiate the Ashley Emerson & Christopher Larson wedding at 4:30 pm on June 15, in the Carpio City Park. Tammi Moen seconded, motion carried. A discussion about having an entry in the parade at the Donnybrook American Legion Centennial on June 22 and setting up and organizing a rummage sale for Jim Swift’s belongings was tabled at this time. It was decided to bring this to the Congregation. Austin & Emily are doing a great job with the church grounds.
The next council meeting will be held on July 14, at 7 pm. The meeting was closed with the Lord’s Prayer.
Meeting adjourned Tammi Moen , Recording Secretary
Carpio Lutheran Church Council Minutes, July
The council meeting was held on July 14th at 7:00pm. The meeting was called to order by President, Alvis Martinson.
The secretary’s report was given by Tammi Moen and approved as presented.
The treasurer’s report was given by Shirley Springer, reported by Alvis Martinson, and approved as presented.
Checking Account $10659.10 Thrivent Contingency Fund $ 3705.50
Thrivent Lindberg Fund $13690.56 Total Funds $28055.06
Pastor’s Report: The Pastor has made visits to the hospital, care facilities and some shut-ins. He participated in the Zion/Metigoshe day camp on June 10-14. Officiated the burial of Arne Moen, the burial of Matthew Rovig, and the wedding of Ashley Emerson and Chris Larson on June 15th. He participated in the Donnybrook American Legion Centennial event on June 22nd. He took vacation on July 1-8. He is preparing for the wedding of Brittna Gregory and Ian Richard on Sept 14th at Zion. He is continuing to have Wednesday morning Confirmation class this summer at Zion. The Monday night joint worship service at Zion has been discontinued due to lack of interest. He will officiate the Baptism for Jameson Huston on July 28th at Carpio. He officiated the funeral for Evelyn Rovig and the memorial service for Kevin Anderson.
Old Business: The Bells will be going back to the Grey family to be gifted elsewhere. There is continued discussion on the offer for Carpio to manage the Swift estate rummage sale.
New Business: Travis Engelhard will be in charge of lining up ushers for worship services. The water heater was turned down and the ultra violet bulb needs to be replaced. There is a leak in the vent above the stove. We may hold a celebration for the Carpio Metigoshe Capaital Campaign and the Lutheran Social Services Centennial.
The next council meeting is August 11th at 7:00pm. The meeting was closed with the Lord’s Prayer.
Meeting adjorned Tammi Moen, Recording Secretary
CARPIO CONFIRMATION PICTURES are needed for 2018, 2017, 2016, & 2011
ZION CONFIRMATION PICTURES are needed for 2004-2008, 2011, 12, & 16.
CARPIO SENIOR CITIZENS the Meals on Wheels program will not be available any longer as we have not been able to get a COOK!
FLU SHOTS AT THE CARPIO SENIOR CITIZENS will be given on October 9th starting at 8:30 – 9:30 and then also the Foot Clinic will be held at 9:30 -
FIRST DISTRICT HEALTH UNIT is holding a walk-in flu shot clinic on Friday, September 20, 2019 from 8:30AM-4:00PM at our Minot office. Can’t make it that day? Visit www.fdhu.org for a list of community clinics available in your area!
5TH SUNDAY MUSIC FESTIVAL
September 29TH is going to be a Music Festival with a Worship Service of Hymns and special music. We are looking for people to sing solos and duets, and for playing instruments. Perhaps at Zion our Choir and Bell Choir could participate. Let Pastor George know as soon as possible if you are able to provide music for our September 29TH Worship Service at either Carpio or Zion as we praise the Lord through music.
CARPIO RALLY SUNDAY is September 8TH with Brunch at 10am with various fun activities and worship at 11am with Teacher installation and 2ND Grade Youth receiving Bibles. Grandparents will receive carnations!
BERTHOLD ZION FOOD PANTRY IS OPEN IN SEPTEMBER
SEPTEMBER 10TH Tuesday morning from 10am until Noon.
SEPTEMBER 18TH Wednesday afternoon from 3pm until 5pm and also in the night from 7pm until 9pm.
If the above times do not work for you, you may make an appointment at an alternate day and time by calling Ladora at 453-3121 or on her cell phone at 701-562-0041.
Any household may come Once per Month to Select items in the Food Pantry Free of Charge. All that is needed from anyone using the Food Pantry is to give your NAME, STREET ADDRESS, PHONE NUMBER, and NUMBER OF PEOPLE in the Household. NO OTHER QUESTIONS will be asked. All are welcome! Our mission is a Hunger Free North Dakota!
VOICES OF THE NORTH concert is September 20th at 4:30pm at Metigoshe Ministries. There will be an authentic Norwegian meal served following the concert at 6:00pm!
RENEWAL OF BID CONTRACTS AT ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH
This September all of Zion Lutheran Church’s Bid Contract positions will be reviewed and opened up for Bids. The Bid Contract Positions are: *Zion Congregation Treasurer for three years. *Zion Church Office Secretary for three years.
*Zion Church Custodian for three years. *Zion Church Lawn Care for one year.
The New Bid Contract for Treasurer, Office Secretary, and Custodian will be for three years, and will start January 1, 2020 and will end on December 31, 2022.
The New Bid Contract for Lawn Care will be for one year only, and will start January 1, 2020 and will end on December 31, 2020.
All Bid Contract Positions are open to the public for bids. Bids will be received through the Zion Lutheran Church Office until October 31, 2019. Please place your Bid Contract into a sealed envelope that is marked, “Bid Contract”. Then you may contact either Pastor George or Amy Neshem to hand the sealed envelope to them for safe keeping in the Zion Church Office, or you may place the sealed envelope into another envelope addressed to:
Zion Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 98, Berthold, ND. 58718,
and place it into the US Postal Service for delivery to the Zion Church Office by October 31, 2019.
The Bid Contracts will be opened by the Zion Lutheran Church Council at its regular November meeting. The Zion Council will award Bid Contracts during their December meeting and put together the 2020 Proposed Zion Congregation Budget to be presented at the Zion Annual Congregation Meeting in 2020.
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1 (c)=Carpio (z)=Zion 9:00 AM Worship at Zion HC 10:00 AM Fellowship 11:00 AM Worship in Carpio HC |
2 1:00 PM Ecumenical Quilting(z) |
3 DAY OFF |
4 6:30 PM Confirmation |
5 10:00 AM Bible Study in Carpio |
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8 Rally Sunday! 9:00 AM Worship at Zion 10:00 AM SS & Fellowship 11:00 AM Worship in Carpio 5:00 PM Pastors Gathering in Medora |
9 Pastors Gathering in Medora 1:00 PM Ecumenical Quilting(z) |
10 Pastors Gathering in Medora 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Food Pantry Open |
11 7:00 PM Zion Church Council |
12 10:00 AM Bible Study in Carpio |
13 6:00 PM Wedding Rehearsal at Zion |
14 5:00 PM Brittna Gregory & Ian Richards Wedding at Zion |
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15 Denver City Trek Report 9:00 AM Worship at Zion HC 10:00 AM SS & Fellowship 11:00 AM Worship in Carpio HC 12:00 PM Carpio Church Council Meeting |
16 1:00 PM Ecumenical Quilting(z) |
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18 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Food Pantry Open 6:30 PM Confirmation 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Food Pantry Open |
19 10:00 AM Bible Study in Carpio 7:00 PM Mary/Martha Circle at Helen Grant's |
20 4:30pm Voices from the North concert at Metigoshe, |
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22 9:00 AM Worship at Zion 10:00 AM SS & Fellowship 11:00 AM Worship in Carpio 12:00 PM Taco-in-a-Bag |
23 1:00 PM Ecumenical Quilting(z) |
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26 10:00 AM Bible Study in Carpio |
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29 MUSIC FESTIVAL 9:00 AM Worship at Zion 10:00 AM SS & Fellowship 11:00 AM Worship in Carpio |
30 NO SCHOOL 1:00 PM Ecumenical Quilting(z) |
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