THE ZION & CARPIO
CHURCH NEWSLETTER
November 2019
"FESTIVE THANKSGIVING!”
Rev. George Schuessler
Gloom, despair, and agony on me,
Deep dark depression, excessive misery,
If it weren’t for bad luck,
I’d have no luck at all.
Gloom, despair, and agony on me.
Right now this song may express the sentiment of many people. November is typically a time of Festive Thanksgiving! A time of celebration for an abundant gathered harvest of the fruits of the earth, a gathering of family together around the dinner table renewing their relationships, and a remembrance of a mighty nation’s humble beginnings that required help and cooperation. But this November stretches our imagination to have a Festive Thanksgiving. Throughout America in the Mid-West, South East, and West have had devastating crop loss. There are far too many empty chairs around the dinner tables of our families. A raging political fire storm is bringing our mighty nation to a standstill in government functioning. Is it even possible to have a Festive Thanksgiving?
In the Book of Psalm we learn that we are not the first to experience devastating trials in life. “Save me, O God, for the waters have come up to my neck. I sink in deep mire, where there is no foothold; I have come into deep waters, and the flood sweeps over me. I am weary with my crying; my throat is parched. My eyes grow dim with waiting for my God.” (Psalm 69)
In the Book of Psalm we also learn we are not alone in our trials of life. “But may all who seek you rejoice and be glad in you; may those who love your salvation say continually, Great is the Lord! As for me, I am poor and needy, but the Lord takes thought for me. You are my help and my deliverer; do not delay, O my God!” (Psalm 40:16-17)
In the Book of Psalm, YES we can have a Festive Thanksgiving of celebration. “Ascribe to the Lord, O heavenly beings, ascribe to the Lord glory and strength. Ascribe to the Lord the glory of his name; worship the Lord in holy splendor. The voice of the Lord is over the waters; the God of glory thunders, the Lord, over mighty waters. The voice of the Lord is powerful; the voice of the Lord is full of majesty. The Lord sits enthroned over the flood; the Lord sits enthroned as king forever. May the Lord give strength to his people! May the Lord bless his people with peace!” (Psalm 29:1-4, 10-11)
Yes, we dare to celebrate this November in Festive Thanksgiving as the Lord strengthens us and blesses us once again with His peace. Nov. 3RD we’ll celebrate the renovation of Camp Metigoshe. Nov. 10TH we’ll celebrate God’s gift of Harvest for the fruits of the earth. Nov. 17TH we’ll celebrate our ministry to the aging seniors in thanking God for Bethel Home. Nov. 24TH we’ll celebrate as a community giving thanks for God’s many blessings as he journeys with us through the many trials of life in our ecumenical Thanksgiving Worship in Zion at 7pm. And finally on Nov. 28TH many of us will gather in a family home around a dinner table in thanksgiving for the love of family relationships.
This November, “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” (Romans 15:13)
Zion Sunday School
November 3: The Stone Tablets
November 10: No SS, Veterans Day
November 17: Christmas Program Practice
November 24: Christmas Program Practice
Carpio Sunday School
November 3: Christmas Program Practice
November 10: No SS, Veterans Day
November 17: Christmas Program Practice
November 24: Christmas Program Practice
Confirmation
Confirmation class meets November 6th & 20th at 6:30pm at Zion! This is for all 8th & 9th graders in Berthold & Carpio!
Luther League
Luther League will be shopping for the Horn of Plenty on Sunday, November 24th. We will leave from Zion in Berthold at 1pm. Pizza at the church before we leave!
EARLY HOLY COMMUNION CLASS
For both Carpio & Zion is planned for Sunday, November 3RD, at 3pm in Zion Lutheran. All 3RD Grade Children and Older may attend this class with a Parent who will also attend the class. Parents determine at what age they want their children to participate in a Holy Communion Class. No Quiz or Interview will be require as part of the class, for the Parent being in class will be able to determine if their child is prepared enough to receive Holy Communion. Class will likely run a little over an hour as a basic understanding of Holy Communion and how to receive it are taught. First Holy Communion will be offered in both Carpio and Zion on November 17TH during our regular worship times. Both Church Councils have discussed and approved this proposal that was brought forward by the Zion Board of Education.
Boxes for Operation Christmas Child are available now! We will be blessing and collecting these during our Harvest Festival Services on November 10th!
Zion ZLCW
The Cluster Gathering in Carpio was a very JOY filled day. We collected food for the Berthold Zion Food Pantry as well as a monetary donation of $670. There was also an offering of $1255 to the Synodical Women's Organization and the Scholarship Fund. The Carpio WELCA collected towels for LWR Kits. Thank you Carpio ladies for being our hosts! The food provide by CLCW and ZLCW was enjoyed by all. Great job!
We will have a meeting following the worship service on Nov 3. We will be planning the upcoming Christmas Party in Dec.
We are also planning a brunch for Nov 10, Harvest Fest Sunday. Bishop Narum is scheduled to be at Zion that day. If anyone is interested in helping out or bringing an egg bake or muffins, please talk to Nancy Hanson or myself.
Your sister in Christ,
Barb Cooper, ZLCW President.
Carpio CLCW
Thank you to everyone that helped with the Cluster gathering! The day was enjoyed by all, Great Job! The love offering collected was 54 towels and a few other items for the kits. THANK YOU EVERYONE!!
Serving in November @ Carpio:
WORSHIP ASSISTANTS: Ushers: Fay Knudtson & Cathy Armstrong
ALTAR GUILD: Altar Cloths, Communion, Flowers and Greenery: Cathy Armstrong
Serving in November@ Zion:
Readers: Acolyte: Greeters:
November 3 Bonnie Schepp Mason Roark Neil & Neadene Schwope
November 10 Neil Schwope Mason Roark Travis & Carissa Sorenson & Family
November 17 Randi Schumeier Alexis Bauer Hughie & Julie Ulberg & Family
November 24 Helen Grant Alexis Bauer Jerrolyn Wirtz & Barb Cooper
Fellowship for November is served by Luther League!
Please check the schedule in the kitchen to see when it is your turn to serve!!
Ushers: Chris Brown, Kyle Schepp, Kristen Schepp
Organist: Julie Deaver
Alter Guild: Barb Cooper & Julie Deaver
Ecumenical Thanksgiving service will be Sunday, November 24th at 7pm at Zion Lutheran in Berthold.
HARVEST FESTIVAL IS NOVEMBER 10th. Zion Harvest Festival Worship is at 9am and will be followed by a Harvest Fellowship brunch at 10am. Carpio Harvest Festival Worship is at 11am and will be followed by a Harvest Potluck meal at Noon. Harvest Festival is not only one of the ways we give thanks to God for the fruits of the earth, but also a way we can give thanks for who we are as stewards and for all of the things that we are personally stewards of. What an awesome responsibility each of us have been given to be “Stewards”, that is, God’s personal manager to various parts of God’s good creation. God’s blessing on your continued tasks of caring for what is God’s.
THANK YOU FOR CHURCH OFFERINGS!
Do you know what is made possible through church offerings?
A comfortable place for worshipping God.
A suitable kitchen & fellowship hall for not only Church events, but also for your family to use for large events.
A Pastor to lead worship, provide Biblical & doctrinal understanding, to make care visits, and to provide counseling.
To train people to be qualified Rostered Leaders as Pastors and Deacons here in North Dakota and throughout the United States.
To send out missionaries, chaplains, and campus Pastors throughout our nation and the world.
Provide Christian Education for children in Sunday School, for youth in confirmation class, Luther League, and Bible Camps, and for adults in Bible Studies.
To be the hands and feet of Christ that cares for those in need through the Berthold Zion Food Pantry, ZLCW, CLCW, Women of the ELCA, Lutheran Disaster Relief that not only comes at the beginning of disasters, but stays until the rebuilding is complete, Lutheran Social Services in its work with refugees, adoption services, child care services, senior companions and housing, and the Great Plains Food Bank, and Lutheran Rural Response that takes seriously the needs of rural America and the needs of people around the world in agriculture.
A voice for justice in international, national, state and local issues.
A joining together of resources that helps local ministry needs.
A way to recognize that all things and people belong to God.
This in no way is a full listing of all that your offerings provide. This thought is shared to help you to feel good and smile as you give your next offering, for it is not about paying bills. All of God’s Church is humbled and grateful for all that you have given through your finances, time, and talents. Thank You!
A message from your Stewardship & Finance Committee.
PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS…
Lois Vincent, Duane Erickson, Diane Gustafson, Bentley Dick, Mark Nesheim, Debi Engelhard, Robert Hetler, Adam Erickson, Shirley Springer, Irene Knudson, Curtis Thompson, Vernon Thompson, Evelyn Lee, Bob Lee & son Gregg.
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.
Zion Council Notes October 9th, 2019
Present: Pastor George, Chad Schweitzer, Todd Finke, Curt Schumaier, Roger Haaland, Myron Rovig, Julie Deaver, Treas. Janelle Deaver. Absent: Kristen Schepp, Julie Ulberg , Kristen Berg
Pres. Chad called the meeting to order. Pastor George led us in prayer. Minutes from the previous meeting were reviewed. Motion by Curt to approve the minutes. 2nd Myron. Carried. Janelle gave the treas. report. Balance on hand at the end of Sept. was $2297.39 Discussion on the quarterly benevolences. Motion by Curt to pay the 2nd quarter benevolences ($1250). 2nd Roger. Carried. Motion by Julie to approve the treas. report. 2nd Myron. Carried.
Team Reports: Worship and Music; A speaker from the Gideons will talk on Oct. 13th, the Womens Thankoffering service will be Oct. 20th and the Metigoshe building project update will be on Nov. 3rd. Evangelism; Ecumenical Thanksgiving service will be at Zion on Sunday, Nov. 24th at 7pm. Stewardship and Finance; Harvest Fest will be Nov. 10t.hBoard of Education: The Sunday school kids will sing in church on Oct. 13th. Luther League; There will be a Halloween party on Oct. 27th at 2pm at Zion. Maintenance and Property; Estimates for the door by the altar. Fargo Paint and Glass -$1075; Thorsrud Supply-$585. Motion by Myron to go with the Thorsrud bid. 2nd Curt. Carried. Curt will replace the ridge cap on the church roof entrance. Pastor George mentioned about checking the west side of the parsonage roof for hail damage. Landscaping around the parsonage will be a spring/summer 2020 project.
Pastors Report: Pastor George made visits to the Hospital, Care facilities and some shut-ins. He officiated at the Arnold Knutson memorial in Carpio on Sept. 26th. He attended the Metigoshe board meeting in Minot on Sept. 30th. Attended the Ecumenical council meeting at St.Anns on Oct. 2nd. He will be participating in the Western Prairie cluster gathering in Carpio on Oct. 19th. Pastor George reported that there are 22 confirmation students this year.
Old Business: Discussion on the Confirmation picture holder. Will look into maybe purchasing a new one. The Carpio council has also decided to allow 3rd graders to take 1st communion class. The Bethel Home Sunday will be Nov. 17th. Helen Grant and Wes Hagen are planning that.
New Business: Chad and Curt met with some of the Carpio council members to discuss Pastor George’s insurance plan. It was decided to stay with the Gold Plus plan that we already have in place. Motion by Roger to keep that plan. 2nd Myron. Carried. Motion by Curt to allow Pastor George to use the rest of his vacation time-Nov.26th –Dec. 14th.Rick Hartle will fill in. 2nd Julie. Carried. Next meeting will be Tues. Nov. 12th. Motion to adjourn the meeting. We closed with the Lord’s Prayer. Respectively submitted, Julie Deaver council secretary.
Zion Financials ~ September
BEGINNING BALANCE – 9/01/2019 $621.79
INCOME: Offerings 09/01/2019 $1,614.00
09/08/2019 $1,145.00
09/15/2019 $1,388.00
09/22/2019 $1,946.00
09/29/2019 $3,034.00
Simply Giving $442.17
Carpio Luth Reimbursement -Util, Exp $162.71 State Bank and Trust- Interest $.26
TOTAL INCOME- SEPTEMBER $9,932.14
EXPENSES: Western ND Synod- Benevolences $765.53
MDU (Church - $25.89; Parsonage - $24.73) $50.62
Xcel Energy (Church - $262.29; Parsonage- $71.21) $333.50
SRT (Church- $81.46; Parsonage $138.56) $220.02
City of Berthold (Church- $42.00; Parsonage- $55.00) $97.00
Church Mutual Insurance $364.46
1517 Media (Worship) $42.00
George Schuessler (Synod Reimb.) $298.41
Christian Carico (Mowing) $160.00
Kristin Berg (Piano) $325.00
Sheila Schmidt (Custodian) $400.00
Amy Neshem $500.00
Janelle Deaver (Treasurer) $600.00
Transfer to Pastor Account $4,100.00
TOTAL EXPENSE- SEPTEMBER $8,256.54
ENDING BALANCE – 09/30/2019 $2,297.39
PASTOR PAYROLL ACCOUNT (ZION & CARPIO)
Beginning Balance August $301.66
Zion Deposits $4,100.00
Carpio Deposits $4,100.00
Total Deposits $8,200.00
Expenses:
Portico (Pastor’s Benefits) $3,242.40
Mileage $240.12
Pastor George Payroll $4,395.72
Total Expenses: $7,878.24
Ending September Balance: $623.42
Carpio Lutheran Church Council Minutes
The council meeting was held on October 6, 2019 at 12:00 pm. The meeting was called to order by President, Alvis Martinson.
The secretary’s report was given by Tammi Moen and approved as presented.
Treasurer’s Report: No report at this time.
CLCW: The CLCW will be hosting the Western Prairie Cluster Fall Gathering on October 19th. The WELCA Thankoffering will be on October 20th.
Pastor’s Report: The pastor has made visits to the hospital, care facilities, and some shut-ins. He officiated the Arnold Knutson memorial in Carpio on Sept 26th. He attended the Metigoshe board meeting on Sept 30th in Minot. He attended the Ecumenical council meeting on October 2nd at St. Ann’s. He will assist in hosting the Western Prairie Cluster Fall Gathering on October 19th. He will host the Ecumenical Thanksgiving Worship on November 24th at 7pm at Zion.
Old Business: No update on the James Swift estate sale. The Gideons will speak during services on October 13th and a door offering will be received. The Metigoshe Captial Campaign Thank You Celebration will be on November 3rd. The Harvest Festival will be on November 10th with a potluck dinner. Bishop Mark Narum will be attending. The rain gutters on the north side of the front door and possibly on the back side of the church will be removed to help with snow build up. Aaron Haaland motioned to lower the age for the beginning participation in Holy Communion to 3rd grade. Tammi Moen seconded, motion carried.
New Business: Travis Engelhard motioned for Portico Gold + be the pastor’s medical insurance for 2020. Aaron Haaland seconded, motion carried. Travis Engelhard motioned to accept the pastor’s request for vacation on November 26th thru December 14th. Jeff seconded, motion carried. We will be sending out another bulk mailing of postcards to Carpio & Donnybrook.
The next council meeting will be held on November 3rd at noon. The meeting was closed with The Lord’ Prayer.
Meeting adjourned.
Tammi Moen
Recording Secretary.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
EARLY HOLY COMMUNION CLASS for both Carpio & Zion is planned for Sunday, November 3RD, at 3pm in Zion Lutheran. All 3RD Grade Children and Older may attend this class with a Parent who will also attend the class. Parents determine at what age they want their children to participate in a Holy Communion Class. No Quiz or Interview will be require as part of the class, for the Parent being in class will be able to determine if their child is prepared enough to receive Holy Communion. Class will likely run a little over an hour as a basic understanding of Holy Communion and how to receive it are taught. First Holy Communion will be offered in both Carpio and Zion on November 17TH during our regular worship times. Both Church Councils have discussed and approved this proposal that was brought forward by the Zion Board of Education.
TURKEY BINGO! (Fun for the whole Family!)
NOVEMBER 10TH at 3pm in the Berthold Senior Center there will be Bingo! All proceeds from the Bingo will go to the Berthold Zion Food Pantry. The cost for playing is $3.00 for the First Bingo Card and $1.00 for each additional card you wish to play. The Bingo Cards are good for all 12 of the games played throughout the afternoon. You may play as many Bingo Cards as you pay for with all of the money going to the Food Pantry. A total of 12 Bingo games will be played. The First game will be for an extra Bingo Card. The next Five games will be played for Turkeys. Then we’ll have an intermission with a Free Will Offering Lunch. The First Game after lunch will be for a Cornish Hen. The next Four games will be for Turkeys. The last game will be a Black-Out Bingo for a Turkey Dinner with all the fixings. All expenses of fees and lunch were donated by Thrivent Financial. Turkeys were donated by Cash Wise Foods of Minot.
WEEK-END FOOD PACKS FOR STUDENTS
The Berthold Zion Food Pantry has teamed up with the Berthold Lewis & Clark School to provide weekend food packs for Students. ANY STUDENT or Parent of a Student may contact the school office to be included in this school managed food program.
BERTHOLD ZION FOOD PANTRY IS OPEN IN NOVEMBER
November 12th Tuesday morning from 10am until Noon. November 20th Wednesday from 3pm- 5pm and 7pm- 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!
A METIGOSHE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN THANK YOU will be celebrated on November 3RD in both Carpio and Zion. Please note that this is a Thank You and NOT a plea for more money. Our Camp Director Jon Halvorson and the Campaign Chair Carey Burke will be sharing Up-Dates on both completed and continuing construction at the camp, as well as, a HUGE THANK YOU for participating in this gift of “Ensuring the Adventure Anchored in Christ” at Metigoshe Ministries.
HARVEST FESTIVAL will be celebrated November 10TH in both Carpio and Zion. Bishop Mark Narum will gather with us to celebrate God’s gifts from what has been a very difficult Harvest Season. Zion will have a Harvest Fellowship Brunch at 10am and Carpio will have a Harvest Potluck at Noon on Nov. 10TH. Yes, we will celebrate with prayers of thanksgiving for what has been harvested. Yes, we will celebrate with prayers of thanksgiving and for strength for Farmers & Ranchers who are great stewards of God creation with much difficult work ahead to complete the harvest. Plan to be present as we gather in worship and in mutual support for one another in rural North Dakota.
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3 All Saints Day 9:00 AM Worship at Zion HC 10:00 AM Sunday School & Fellowship 11:00 AM Worship in Carpio HC 12:00 PM Carpio Church Council Meeting 3:00 PM Earl Holy Communion Class at Zion |
4 1:00 PM Ecumenical Quilting(z) |
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6 10:00 AM Ecumenical Council at St Ann's 6:30 PM Confirmation |
7 10:00 AM Bible Study in Carpio |
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10 Harvest Festival 9:00 AM Worship at Zion 10:00 AM Brunch Fellowship at Zion, No SS 11:00 AM Worship in Carpio 12:00 PM Potluck at Carpio 3:00 PM Turkey Bingo at Berthold Senior Citizens |
11 No School Veterans Day 1:00 PM Ecumenical Quilting(z) |
12 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Food Pantry Open 7:00 PM Zion Church Council |
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14 10:00 AM Bible Study in Carpio |
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17 1st Communion 9:00 AM Worship at Zion HC & Bethel Home Sunday 10:00 AM Sunday School & Fellowship 11:00 AM Worship in Carpio HC |
18 1:00 PM Ecumenical Quilting(z) |
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20 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Food Pantry Open 6:30 PM Confirmation 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Food Pantry Open 7:00PM Abigail Circle 7:00 PM Mary/Martha Circle |
21 10:00 AM Bible Study in Carpio 6:30 PM Bethel Home Annual Meeting, Our Saviors Free Lutheran in Stanley |
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24 9:00 AM Worship at Zion 10:00 AM Sunday School & Fellowship 11:00 AM Worship in Carpio 1:00 PM Horn of Plenty Shopping for LL 7:00 PM Ecumenical Thanksgiving Worship at Zion |
25 1:00 PM Ecumenical Quilting(z) |
26 Pastor George on Vacation Nov. 26 - Dec. 14 |
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Happy Thanksgiving! |
29 4:30 PM Wedding Rehearsal in Carpio |
30 3:30 PM Wedding in Carpio, McKenzie Jensen & Alex Bloms, Rev. Carol Wendel |