Zion Lutheran Church

Zion & Carpio Newsletter

June & July 2021

“Meet Jesus On Your Get-a-way”

Rev. George Schuessler

“Just after daybreak, Jesus stood on the beach; but the disciples did not know that it was Jesus. When they had gone ashore, they saw a charcoal fire there, with fish on it, and bread. Jesus said to them, ‘Bring some of the fish that you have just caught.’ Jesus said to them, ‘Come and have breakfast.’ Jesus came and took the bread and gave it to them, and did the same with the fish. This was now the third time that Jesus appeared to the disciples after he was raised from the dead.” (John 21:4,9,10,12a,13,14)

     Like you and me, Jesus likes to take a break from the routine of life’s work. We all need time away as well as fun relaxation. Lakeshores are great places for such get-a-ways for the variety of fun activities they provide.

     Often we are not alone on such lakeshores. We meet friends. We may even bring friends or family. Do you ever invite Jesus to such places? Do you ever expect Jesus at the lakeshore?

     Our weekend lakeshore get-a-way see’s us work the site, boating and fishing, with a campfire and the breaking of bread. We work, we play, we relax and eat, enjoying a moment in mortal time. However, this moment in time can be a gift in eternal life.

     Certainly Peter, Thomas, Nathanael, James, John, and a few others needed a lakeshore get-a-way following the witness of a friend’s death, a shocking surprise of a dead man’s appearance, and the stress of political and social change that could end their way of life. They sought a moment in mortal time to relax, but they received a gift of eternal life.

     On the lakeshore while boating and fishing, with a campfire and the breaking of bread, they meet Jesus, who is more than a friend. In a familiar place of shalom the stress is relieved. In a boat while fishing they hear and catch the Living Word of Truth. In the warmth of God’s Spirit they are fed with the “Bread of Life.” Meeting Jesus on the lakeshore was not a moment in mortal time rather it was a time of feasting in eternal life.

   This summer as the COVID-19 pandemic slows down, be on the lookout or better yet, invite Jesus on your weekend get-a-ways and on your vacation. Not only will you relieve stress, but you’ll discover that you will be feasting in eternal life as you enjoy time with Jesus the “Bread of Life.” Oh yes, as the disciples discovered, Jesus can be at the lakeshore!

PASTOR GEORGE WILL BE ON VACATION: June 14-22 and July 12-20. 

In case of a Pastoral emergency, please call Bethany Lutheran Church for a Pastor to help you. (701-838-5196)

ZION Sunday School & Crossroads:

Metigoshe Ministries will be at Zion

on June 1^st for Day Camp!

When: Tuesday, June 1^st, registration 9:30am-10am, Camp 10am-4pm

Who: Anyone entering first grade in the fall through those currently in 6^th grade.

Bring a Sack lunch, sunscreen, and a water bottle, snacks will be provided!!

Cost: FREE!!  If you have any questions, please text or call Amy @ 720-1442

 Metigoshe Ministries Shape Up the Shop & Mother the Camp

Help us fill the camp kitchen and shop with things needed for summer camp. Donations can be dropped off at the Christian Center or at summer camp on Pelican Lake. Thank you for your generosity, as your donations add up to a significant cost savings.

breakfast cereal                        honey                                  air compressor(60 gal)   ATV       

        tomato sauce                             Hershey kisses                   drill press                             peg board hooks

powdered sugar                                toilet paper                         napkins/paper towel       work gloves

old-fashoined oatmeal   pickles                                   mayonnaise                        garden carts       brown/white sugar        drink mix                     canned vegetables           kerosene             

        s’more ingredients   dish soap                             pasta                                     golf carts             

        chocolate chips                         gluten free baking mixes  cordless drills                   floor jack                             peanut bullter/jelly         band aids                             sunscreen                            chain saws

canned fruit                        permanent markers         paint brushes/rollers      rolls of screen

canned fruit                        paint trays/drop cloths  socket sets (standard and metric)                                              pancake syrup                     leaf blower                          wrenches (standard and metric)

 We also have a wish list on Amazon. To access, go to smile.amazon.com/charitylists and search for Camp Metigoshe.                        

Camp Metigoshe’s Work Day is June 5 @ 9:00am at Pelican Lake.

Please join us on June 5, 2021 at Pelican Lake to help spruce up camp in preparation for the Summer Camp season! We need help with cleaning, mowing, gardening and building. There will be different projects available to work on, so many hands will be appreciated.         

Metigoshe Ministries’ Quilt Auction

June 26 @ 10:00am at the Christian Center

PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS all who are ill.

CONTINUED PRAYERS for all nursing home residents and home-bound members. CONTINUED SAFETY for all military personnel who are stationed around the world.

 ZLCW

I hope you all have a wonderful summer. We will meet up again in the Fall.

Your sister in Christ,            Barbara Cooper, ZLCW President

Mark your Calendars for June 23, the ZLCW is having a get together at Mouse River Park at 6pm with our sister Church, Evanger!

CLCW

Carpio Lutheran Women Chat:  We are moving through more seasons in our lives.

We have been busy with Celebrations of joy and victories in God's Glory, and shed tears that we share with families young and old

God LOVES us so much !  We are so Blessed.  I feel we have found Peace through Prayer and this is a short Sunday School Song

that has brought me Comfort this season and the next of our lives!  

When we talk to HIM... He will hear us; He will listen to all that we say.

For the Lord of all is our Closest friend; He is with us as now we pray.     Sec. CLCW  K McG 

Meals on Wheels will be starting again. M W F, of each week…our first meal will be June 2nd @11:30

Carpio Sr. Citizens will also be starting up again…1st meeting June 12 at 9:30 pot luck breakfast...50 and older.

Carpio Lutheran Church Mission Project 2020 RAISED PRODUCE GARDEN BEDS
Carpio Lutheran Church is once again starting our Mission project with the raised garden beds. Produce will be free to the public and the surrounding communities and the rest will be donated to the food pantries in Minot. With this project we hope to educate all ages with planting and growing food, meet new members of the community, and share FELLOWSHIP.  It is a Great way for adults and youth of all ages to come together!  We will serve the area food pantries as well with extra produce to better nourish our community. ~ We will be planting soon.

Serving in June & July @ Carpio:

 Usher: Jeff Huber        Altar Guild: Cathy Armstrong

Serving in June & July @ Zion:

Readers:

June 6:  Barb Cooper                                       July 4:  Jill Brown                    

June 13: Helen Grant                                      July 11: Lorna Hansen

June 20: Carol Rovig                                        July 18: Laurie Gathman

June 27: Bob Grant                                         July 25: Lyle Gorseth

Ushers:            June:    Wes Hagen & Connie Hagen               July:     Ushers are still needed for July!

Altar Guild:     June:    Julie Deaver & Barb Cooper                July:     Jill Brown & Lorna Hansen

Organist:          June:    Kristin Berg                                         July:     Dawna Helfrich

Fellowship for June, July, and August is served by the Church Women.

No Carpio Council Meeting in May, Next meeting scheduled for June 2nd at 7pm.

Carpio Financials ~ As Of April 30, 2021

Bremer Bank Checking Account:   $25,142.81      Thrivent Contingency Fund:           $3,746.78

Thrivent Lindberg Fund:                 $10,843.00     

Total Funds:                          $39,732.59

PASTOR PAYROLL ACCOUNT (ZION & CARPIO)

Beginning Balance April 2021                                                                                                     $3,770.32

Zion Deposits                                                                                                                                     $3,600.00

Carpio Deposits                                                                                                                                $3,600.00

Total Deposits                                                                                                                                       $7,200.00                   

Expenses: Portico (Pastor’s Benefits)                                                                                      $2,569.83

Mileage                                                                                                                                       $   309.68

Pastor George Payroll                                                                                                                 $4,395.72 

Total Expenses:                                                                                                                                     $7,534.75    

                Ending Balance: April 2021                                                                                                $3,435.57

No Zion Council Meeting in May, Next Council meeting scheduled for June 9^th at 7pm.

Zion Financials ~ April

BEGINNING BALANCE – April 2021                                                                                            $26,574.72          

INCOME: Offerings   4/04/2021   $2,793.00             4/11/2021                           $1,455.00            

4/18//2021                                          $ 1,225.00            4/25/2021                            $935.00                

Carpio Luth Reimb.-Utilities         $  308.43              Simply Giving                     $442.15                                

State Bank and Trust- Interest    $      2.38               Donations                           $100.00                                

   TOTAL INCOME-April                                                                                                                $7,260.96

EXPENSES:          Western ND Synod                                                                                          $ 512.64

Church Mutual Insurance                                                                                                            $ 392.14

MDU (Church - $248.29; Parsonage - $72.24)                                                                        $ 320.53                     

Xcel Energy (Church - $254.11; Parsonage- $72.27)                                                              $ 326.38

SRT (Church- $82.66; Parsonage $148.14)                                                                              $ 230.80

City of Berthold (Church- $42.50; Parsonage- $58.00)                                                          $ 100.50

One Write Co. (weekly books)                                                                                                    $ 180.14

Dawna Helfrich (Piano)                                                                                                                $ 260.00

Julie Deaver (Piano)                                                                                                                      $ 130.00

Curt Schumaier (Custodian)                                                                                                        $ 350.00

Amy Neshem (Secretary)                                                                                                              $ 500.00              

Kylene Hornberger (Treasurer)                                                                                                    $ 550.00

Go Daddy (Church Website Renewal)                                                                                         $  38.34

Alexis Christman (Summer Camp reimb)                                                                                  $175.00

Carol Rovig (Reimbursement for Baccalaureate)                                                                     $  86.17

Transfer to Pastor Account                                                                                                           $3,600.00

TOTAL EXPENSES                                                                                                                             $7,752.64

ENDING BALANCE – April 2021                                                                                                   $26,083.04

10am – Noon on 2^ND Tuesday and 3^RD Tuesday is 3-5pm and 7-9pm.

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, or Barb Cooper at 701-629-5075.

CARPIO LUTHERAN CHURCH IS LIVE STREAMING 9am SUNDAY WORSHIP. You may find the services on the Zion & Carpio Lutheran Churches FACEBOOK Page. They will also be posted to be viewed at any time that you choose. For those who choose to use the FACEBOOK version of worship, your OFFERINGS may be mailed to the Financial Secretary of your congregation. The name and address of both Financial Secretaries are listed below:                          

CARPIO FINANCIAL SECRETARY Marlis Peterson                 ZION FINANCIAL SECRETARY       Connie Hagen

4230   74^TH Street NW                                                                    6101   310^TH Street NW

Carpio, ND. 58725                                                                             Berthold, ND. 58718

SPECIAL PROVISIONS have been made concerning Holy Communion to allow individuals in their homes who are worshipping virtually by Live Stream, to have bread and grape juice or wine available to be used during the time of Communion during the Live Streamed worship service. During Holy Communion follow the directions of the Pastor as you would if you were worshipping in person at the church. This will be allowed until the health crisis is over and people can safely gather in person at the church for worship with Holy Communion. Any questions, contact Pastor George.

CELEBRATE INSERTS TO BE DISCONTINUED! The April Zion Church Council had a brief discussion about the preprinted prayers on the Celebrate. Some in our Parish are upset with some of the prayers as they see them from a political perspective that is not in line with their political views. As such the Zion Church Council voted to discontinue the Celebrate and to have another Scripture Insert ordered in its place. Due to subscription printing and delivery the Celebrates will be used through September. If you have any questions or concerns, you are always encouraged to visit with one of your Church Council Members.

Pastor George will be on Vacation June 14-22 & July 12-20.

In case of emergency, please call Bethany Lutheran Church of Minot for a Pastor. 701-838-5196