MT. ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH September 2015

505 13th St. S. Hudson, WI 54016

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

So much is going on this September! Rally Day, Sunday school starting, Confirmation starting, our new

Prayer Bible Study and our new Faith and Film Bible Study. September is also the start of our Stewardship

Season.

Our theme this year is “Loaves and Fish”. We will be exploring the story of Jesus feeding the 5000 and other

stories about abundance to talk about how small things can lead to great change. Just like Jesus took only a

few loaves of bread and a few fish to feed a great many people, we join together to accomplish great

change in our community and in the world. This Stewardship season we will spend time celebrating all the

work that our small congregation does and explore ways for us to continue to grow in our giving and

serving in the years to come!

I ran across this old story that I wanted to share with you this month;

Long ago, in a small Italian town in wine country, there lived an old priest. The priest had been a member of

the community for years and was beloved by everyone in town. Eventually, as he became older, it was time

for him to retire. Several of his parishioners said, “We have no money that we might give to buy Father a

retirement present to show him how much we love and appreciate him, but we do have several wineries in

town and each of us has some wine we could spare.” So they found a large wine barrel, which the men of

the church hauled from house to house in the village, and each family poured in some of their own wine

until the barrel was filled.

The parishioners presented the large barrel of wine to the old priest, whose eyes filled with tears over their

generosity. Several evenings later, the old priest, remembering their generosity and kindness, decided to

have some wine with his dinner. As he opened the spigot, his glass was filled, not with wine, but with water!

You see, everyone had thought that his or her water would not be noticed in so much wine.

This story is amusing, but it also teaches us a valuable lesson this Stewardship Season; that each of us

matters and what each of us contributes to our church, (both financially and of our time and talents) reflects

on the outcome.

Blessings,

Pastor Erin Nelson

RETURN TO FALL SCHEDULE Beginning Sunday, September 13 Mt. Zion returns to two services

8:15 am & 10:30 am

Office hours beginning September 14 Monday – Thursday 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

THE BOOK NOOK

By: Kathy Hunter

Among several biographies

and memoirs in the Mt. Zion library is Rebel

With a Cause, by Franklin Graham, son of

evangelist Billy Graham. A self-described rebel

who was once kicked out of school, Franklin

says God had His hand on him throughout

those difficult years.

A good portion of the book

is devoted to how he came

to lead Samaritan’s Purse

and how that Christian

relief organization works.

Though its popular

“Operation Christmas

Child” shoebox project is

not mentioned. Graham credits Bob Pierce,

founder of both World Vision and Samaritan’s

Purse, with the faith-building philosophy of

carefully calculating how much support can be

raised for a particular project, and then

promising more than that. What people can

plan logistically to carry out is human ability;

the extra is “when you pray and leave room for

God” to fill the gap “between what’s possible

and what He wants done that’s impossible.”

Franklin’s mother, Ruth Bell Graham, is the

subject of A Time for Remembering.

Biographer Patricia Daniels Cornwell describes

Ruth’s childhood in China where her father was

a medical missionary; her early ambition to

remain single for life as a missionary to Tibet;

and her adult life in the spotlight as her

husband became more and more well-known.

Billy Graham’s autobiography, Just As I Am, is

also in our library.

2015 CHAMPIONS!

Back Row – L-R Charlie Lodge, Nate Hibbard,

Brian Millar, Matt Johnson, Andrew Harstad &

Sam Horsman

Front Row – L-R Nick Lubinski, Chris

Gustafson, Caleb Ryberg & Nick Pilarksi

Missing from Photo: Mike Smith & Daniel

Stensgaard.

OUR MT. ZION MEN'S SOFTBALL TEAM

DEFENDED THE TITLE AND TOOK 1ST PLACE

IN THE HUDSON CHURCH SOFTBALL

LEAGUE!

Here’s to your UNDEFEATED Season, 12-0!

Way to Go!

RETURN TO FALL SCHEDULE

Beginning Sunday, September 13

Mt. Zion returns to two services

8:15 am & 10:30 am

Office hours beginning August 24

Monday – Thursday 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

THANK YOU!

From HABITAT FOR HUMANITY….

Wild River Habitat for Humanity

“Using the resources God has given us to

eliminate poverty housing in Northwest

Wisconsin and beyond….

Thank you for your gift, Mt. Zion!

Amount of gift $800.00

Through-out our partnership with Wild River,

we, Mt. Zion Lutheran, have donated

$4000.00!

We couldn’t have done it without the support

of the entire congregation!

THANK YOU-

Thank you for helping to make our June

Birthday Party a success!! Sing-a-long is

always wonderful and your treats were a hit!

Thank you, Mt. Zion!

Ashley & CCH Staff

Thank you for coordinating the Thursday, July

30 blood drive. We were pleased with the

drive overall and the willingness of the donors

to share this life saving gift.

The efforts of Mt. Zion have always been

greatly appreciated and your support of the

community program will go a long way to

replenishing blood supplies and ultimately

saving lives!

Cory Miller

American Red Cross

OUTREACH

HOLIDAYS

FOR HAITI

Mark your

calendars for Saturday, September 19 9:00 –

3:00 pm for a Second Mile Haiti Fundraiser!

We will be hosting a “Holiday Décor/Home

Décor” sale at the church and here is how you

can help – DONATE!

Go through your old holiday decorations and

bring to church any time from now until

September 18. Any Holiday from New Years to

Christmas!

We will also be accepting the following:

Other Home Décor decorations – no

large items please

Themed Baskets for a silent auction

Hand-crafted Items for a craft sale!

Baked Goods

There will be a little for everyone!

COLLECT THOSE

RECEIPTS IF WE COLLECT 150,000

in receipts from Family

Fresh, they will donate

$1,000 to our Church! It’s

a WIN-WIN! You can bring them to church

and place them in the collection container in

the Commons or send them to 505 13th St.

Hudson, WI 54016

THE POWER OF PRAYER

One of the privileges of being part of the

body of Christ is the opportunity to share in

the joy and the sorrow of others. If you have

a special prayer request or would like to place

someone on the prayer chain, please call the

church office at 715-386-5409 or the prayer

chain coordinator, Joyce Johnson, and we will

make sure to add that person to our prayer

list.

We have two prayer chains at Mt. Zion,

1) You receive a phone call with the

prayer concern

2) You receive an email with the prayer

concern

If you would like to be a part of either of

these “chains”, please call the office and

indicate which would be your preference.

LUTHERAN WORLD RELIEF

BABY KITS We are wrapping up our Baby Kits soon and

are in need of:

Sleepers (long or short sleeve) without

feet

Jackets/Sweaters/Sweatshirts

Sizes 0-24 mo.

If you can help, just drop them off at the

church before September 30.

OUTREACH

As the school year

begins, the

backpack

program will again

resume. Thank-

you to the people who have donated

backpacks this summer. There is now an ample

supply to begin this year. Last year the need

at Rock Elementary was the greatest it has

been since the beginning of the program. It

will be a few weeks before we know what the

need will be this year. Please watch for the

bags and sign-up sheet in mid-September,

then remember the children in our community

who are hungry and if you can, fill a bag or two

each month.

CLOTHING DRIVE – On September 13 we are having a “DROP

YOUR DRAWERS’ drive for the residents of

Grace Place in New Richmond, WI.

Please consider bringing in new Socks or

Undergarments for both youth and adults –

male and female. There is a laundry basket in

the Commons Marked ….

Thank you for your continued support of our

Outreach Ministries!

HOME AND HOSPITAL VISITATION

NOTICE

There is some bad news about our new pastor!

She is not psychic!

Pastor Erin is always more than happy to visit

anyone who is homebound or in a hospital or

a nursing home (or for any other reason), you

just have to ask her! Pastor Erin isn’t always

aware of who is ill or homebound and would

appreciate your help. If you would like a visit

for any reason, please contact Pastor Erin and

ask for one.

For privacy reasons, Pastor Erin asks that you

or an immediate family member request a visit.

Please do not rely on a friend or neighbor. Lots

of people are private about their medical

concerns. For that reason, Pastor Erin would

appreciate a personal request for visits.

Please, let Pastor Erin know if you need a visit!

She would love to serve in any way possible.

Please contact the church office (715) 386-

5409 or sent Pastor an email at

pastor@mtzionhudson.com

WORSHIP & MUSIC

TONE CHIMES

Ever wanted to try tone

chime choir but were too

afraid you would be lost? Been in a bell choir

before but need a refresher?

Come to TONE CHIME CHOIR BOOTCAMP, a

class designed to help you learn the basics of

ringing in a tone chime choir. This class is open

to everyone middle school and older. Class will

be Thursday, September 10, 2015 at 7:00 p.m.

in the lower level music room.

Don’t miss this opportunity to see what

ringing in a choir is all about. Contact

MaryKay Mahler with questions or for more

information.

JR CHOIR

Are you looking for a place to be part of

something special?

Share your musical talents with your friends in

the music ministry of the Jr. Choir.

Open to all 3rd through 8th graders.

Beginning Wednesday, September 16, 2015

from 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. in the lower level music

room.

Look forward to seeing you! If you have

questions, please feel free to contact MaryKay

Mahler. (Please call or e-mail the church office

for contact information for Mary Kay).

SENIOR CHOIR

(9th Grade – Adult)

Rehearsals for the 2015-16 church year begin

on Sunday, September 6 after the 9:00 am

worship.

Regular rehearsals are Sunday’s at 9:20 am in

the Choir Loft.

New voices, 9th Grade to Adult, are always

encouraged to join

SEPTEMBER

INFORMATION

Sunday Music

September 6

9:00 am Mark Romzek

September 13

8:15 am – Sr. & Jr. Choirs

10:30 am – Sr. & Jr. Choirs

September 20

8:15 am – Sr. Choir

10:30 am – Sr. Choir

September 27

8:15 am – Jr. Choir

10:30 am – Jr. Choir

WORSHIP AND MUSIC

HOSPITALITY TEAMS FOR SEPTEMBER 2015 MISSION:

To provide a welcoming experience for all who walk through our doors

Sunday, September 6 9:00 am

Greeters: Sonja & Jim Johnson

Ushers: Harley & Joan Saathoff

Reader: Jim Johnson

Communion: OPEN

Special Music: Mark Romzek

Acolyte: OPEN

Fellowship – Sandy Huppert & Sharon Tepper

Opener and Closer – Harley Saathoff

Sunday, September 13

8:15 am Lead - Jim Eral

Opener - Harley Saathoff

Greeters: Don & Linda Flatt

Ushers: Harley & Joan Saathoff

Reader: Randy Prawalsky

Communion: Gail Gerdts

Acolyte: Emily Gerdts

Fellowship: Anna Peterson

10:30 am Lead - Karen McConville

Greeters: Sandy Gillis & Karen McConville

Ushers: Einar & Mic Hanson

Reader: Chris Gustafson

Communion: Sandy Gillis

Acolyte: Brooke Dreier

*If you see a conflict with your schedule,

please contact your Lead and let them know.

Sunday, September 20

8:15 am Lead - Kristen Johnson

Greeters: Katie Jones & Don Kriegl

Ushers: Mike & Linda Yde

Reader: Judy Meincke

Communion: Melody Wahlberg

Acolyte: Nathan Becker

Fellowship: Kristen Johnson

10:30 am LEAD IS OPEN

Greeters: Dave & Jackie Anderson

Ushers: Jim & Gwen Paulson

Reader: Jon Schneewind

Communion: Jon Schneewind

Acolyte: Noah Flattum

Sunday, September 27

8:15 am Leads - Chris Gelina & Jack Johnson

Greeters: Florence Hopp & Fran Foslien

Ushers: Dave & Lisa Anderson

Reader: Floyd Foslien

Communion: Linda Yde

Acolyte: Avery Anderson

Fellowship: Linda Yde

10:30 am Lead - Andrea Dreier

Greeters: John & Nora Flavin

Ushers: Scott & Christine Jahns

Reader: Deb Tonsager

Communion: Nora Flavin

Acolyte: Sofia Gigure

WORSHIP & MUSIC PROPERTY

HOPITALITY TEAM NEEDS AND

INFORMATION

The Hospitality Team Ministry is voluntary,

consisting of organized teams of Mt Zion

members and regular attendees. Each team

remains together as a group, and includes a

Team Lead and 8-12 people. The ministry

team provides the following functions:

Hospitality Team Lead (one for each

team)

Greeter (welcome people to Mt Zion,

guide inside building, provide

information for opportunities and

services)

Usher (pass out bulletins, assist with

seating, oversee Sanctuary and

Narthex during worship, straighten

worship area after services)

Scripture Reader (read assigned text

during worship)

Communion Assistant (assist with

distribution of Holy Communion)

Sound Person (have very basic

understanding of sound system in case

adjustments are needed before or

during worship)

Opener (responsible for opening the

facility before the first service)

Closer (responsible for closing the

facility after the last service)

We are in need of people to volunteer for the

10:30 worships. If any of the above interests

you, please see Kristen Johnson or Pastor Erin

for more information.

There are 8 teams and each team is scheduled

for one Sunday a month.

BUILDING USAGE

It’s that time of year when our building will

become busy with fun events happening on a

daily basis. The Council would like to take this

time to remind you of the guidelines of

reserving space if the need arises.

When someone outside the church wishes to

use our facility the BOARD FOR OUTREACH

will take the request and determine if the event

meets the guidelines set forth by the 2013-14

council. If it is approved the person or group

that wishes to use the facility will contact the

secretary to determine if the space is still

available and is given proper paper work to fill

out.

Once an organization is approved – more

often than not, if they request usage again, the

secretary has the ability to give approval. If

there are any questions, the secretary will

contact Outreach for approval.

When an event is scheduled that is church

related, or church member requested, the

secretary can schedule on the spot. They will

still need to fill out paper work and/or double

check to make sure that spot is available.

When events are planned – ex. Book Club, that

are ongoing, [monthly, weekly, daily event] –

You need to let the secretary know so this

event can be repeated on the calendar

monthly. You do need to contact the secretary

when events are cancelled or dates/time

changed.

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION & YOUTH ACTIVITIES

SUNDAY

SCHOOL

KICK-OFF

You're invited

to bounce back

to Sunday

school! Join us in celebrating another year of

Sunday school with Rally Sunday on

September 13, 9:20-10:15.

This year we will have a bounce house and

yard games! Sunday school will be held in the

lower level of the church Sunday mornings

from 9:20-10:15 following Rally Sunday.

DONUTS AND DISCUSSION

IS BACK!

Hey Middle School Youth & Friends!

Join us for donuts and discussion this fall

during the Sunday school hour 9:20-10:15 am

in lower level of the church. There will be new

exciting games, activities and discussions

coming this Fall including.....food!

HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS –

“For where two or three gather in my name,

there am I with them."

We haven’t forgotten about you! Muffin

Bunch will continue this fall.

On Sunday Mornings – Gather in the

Commons as a group and we’ll travel to a local

Coffee Shop for Muffins and Fellowship!

OUR

NETWORKINGS!

Networks is our youth

ministry for middle and high school-age

students. Our goal is to know Christ Jesus and

make Him known.

MEET AND GREET FOR ALL STUDENTS Wednesday, September 9

The Point, 6pm - 8pm

NETWORKS’S KICKOFF Wednesday, September 16

St. Paul’s, 5:00 - 8:30pm

Come for games, pizza, and fun

Everyone is welcome! Grades 6-12.

(Please bring a dish to pass)

NEWS FOR SENIOR HIGH Senior High is for all 9-12 grade students.

We meet at The Point (220 Vine St.)

Wednesday’s from 5:15 - 8:30 pm.

Students are treated to an evening of games,

hanging with friends, dinner, music, message

and thought provoking small group time.

NEWS FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL Middle High is for all 6-8 grade students.

The Big Blue Bus picks up students at the North

entrance Flag Pole of the Hudson Middle

School at 3pm Wednesdays during the school

year.

Students can look forward to hanging with

friends, snack, music, a message and small

group discussions.

P. 715.386.1446

E. networksyouth@gmail.com

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION & YOUTH ACTIVITIES

KIDS CLUB IS STARTING WEDNESDAY,

(KINDERGARTEN – 5th GRADE)

Kids Club goal is to

provide a physically and

emotionally safe place

for Mt. Zion youth and

neighborhood kids to

experience the love of

God. Each Wednesday

after school has been dismissed, the kids will

be walked from E.P. Rock to Mt. Zion by an

adult member of the church. KIDS CLUB

MEMBERS will enjoy snacks, games, bible

story, music, and lots of laughs.

Parents will need to pick up their kids before

6:00 pm.

If you would like to enroll your child, or know

of a neighborhood child that would like to be

included, they will need to fill out a permission

slip and return it to the office or Amanda

Stojan before their child can attend.

ADULT

VOLUNTEERS

NEEDED Are you free for 2.5

hours once a month?

Kid's Club is looking for

volunteers to help Wednesdays 3:30-

6pm. Volunteers can specify their interest in

helping with snack prep, clean up, leading a

song and game, or just being an active listener

when a kid needs to talk. We are hoping to

find helpers that can commit to one

Wednesday per month. Please see Amanda

Stojan if you are interested.

KID'S CLUB IS ACCEPTING SNACK

DONATIONS

Keep an eye out for sales on the following

items; large box of extra cheddar goldfish,

string cheese, apple sauce, fresh apples,

pretzels, juice. Please drop of in the lower

kitchenette and remember to LABEL them!

KIDS CLUB PICNIC – A great way to get to know each other!

Extend the Rally Sunday morning by joining

Kids Club families for Bring Your Own Picnic

(and more jump-house). You can bring your

own picnic from home or

jaunt over to the Pita Pit,

Subway, etc.

Lay out a blanket at noon

and let the kids jump till the

rental return guy comes

around 1:30.

BACKPACK BLESSING

KINDERGARTEN MILESTONE

On Sunday, August 30 we

scheduled a special blessing for

the members of our

congregation who will be

starting Kindergarten this fall.

These families are starting on

a 13 year journey with their children and we, as

a church, are a part of that journey providing

support, love, and care along the way.

Our young members are:

Lauren Dombrock, Aubrey Flattum, Rosa

Gigure, Andrew Krochalk & Gracie Romzek

Thank you to everyone who helped celebrate

this big event in their lives

4th – 8th Grade

Movie Night

Sunday, September 13

5:00 – 7:00 pm

At the Church

SERVICE HOURS & WORSHIP NOTES

All 6th – 9th grade Confirmation students are

required to complete 5 hours of Service hours

& fill out 15 Worship notes.

Service hours can be any outreach hours you

do within the church or in the community.

There are scheduled events each year that

youth can sign up for to earn their service

hours such as Feed My Starving Children,

Grace Place Meals, Fellowship Events and

Church Clean-up days.

Sermon notes can be taken during any worship

service students attend. If traveling to a

different church for worship, we encourage

taking notes and returning them to Pastor

when you return.

6th, 7th& 8th Grade Middle school aged youth meet for five weeks

in September and October. Parents and

mentors alternate taking turns attending

classes with students. The material taught is on

a three year rotation.

The focus this year will be on the

10 Commandments

Meal & Conversation 6:00 – 6:30 pm

Confirmation Class 6:30 – 7:30 pm

September 16 [Parents and Mentors]

September 23 [Mentors]

September 30 [Parents]

October 7 [Mentors]

October 14 [Parents]

LOOKING

AHEAD . . . 4th – 6th Grade – Bible Late Night

Friday, October 16

6:00 – 10:00 pm

Friends are welcome to attend also!

ADULT HAPPENINGS

W.E.L.C.A.

INFORMATION

OUR MISSION & PURPOSE As a community of women created in the image

of God, called to discipleship in Jesus Christ, and

empowered by the Holy Spirit, we commit

ourselves to grow in faith, affirm our gifts, support

one another in our callings, engage in ministry

and action, and promote healing and wholeness

in the church, the society, and the world.

Deborah Circle

Tuesday, September 1

7:01 pm

Hosted by Katie Jones

Joy Circle

Thursday, September 10

9:15 am at the Church

Hosted by Sandy Gillis

Hope Circle

Tuesday, September 15

1:30 pm

Hosted by Florence Hopp

Dinah Circle

Tuesday, September 15

6:30 pm at the Church

Hosted by Olive Olson

We will continue the “Twelve Women of the

Bible”. If you do not have a study guide, please

see Olive Olson or Melody Wahlberg

WELCA LEADERSHIP

TRAINING WORKSHOP Event: Leadership Training Day

Where: Christ Lutheran Church – Menomonie

Date: September 26, 2015

Time: 9:00 am Registration and Coffee -

12:15 pm - Lunch

Breakouts for officers

Other Learning Opportunities

Worship with Communion

Pre-Registration at

http://mtzionhudson.com/adult-

ministry/welca.html

NEW BOOK

ANNOUNCED

BOOK CLUB BOOK

MONDAY,

SEPTEMBER 14

6:00 pm – Hudson

Bagel

True Sisters

By Sandra Dallas

CARD MAKING

Anyone who would

like to help restock

the “FREE CARDS”

display is invited to

join us on

September 27 in the

Fellowship Hall.

We will meet at 11:30 am.

NO EXPERENCE NEEDED!

Tons of fun, fellowship and laughter!

MILESTONES

CELEBRATING

BIRTHDAYS IN

SEPTEMBER

1 - Paul Mahler

2 - Sierra Keyes

3 - Jim Gelina & Cory Spence

4 - Dennis Saathoff

5 - Mason Keyes & Andrew Stanek

6 - Scott Horsman

8 - Art Alger

10 - Daryl Jones

12 - Richard Claybaker, Lorrie Jeske &

Aylah Tepper-Engh

13 - Mykel Eickstadt

15 - Chuck Studelska

16 - Floyd Johnson

17 - Judy Meincke

19 - Einar Hanson & Lois Tervo

21 - Cody Hines

22 - Stacy Tepper & Alyssa Tonsager

23 - Alexis Eickstadt, Lori Griffin,

Katie Jones & Dylan Nitti

25 - Lauren Dombrock & Bill Peterson

29 - Dennis Opland, Abigail Romzek &

30 - Jason Gigure

PRAYER BEAR MILESTONE On Sunday, September 28 we will be introducing our new 2 Year Old – Prayer Bear – Milestone.

Lucy Adams, Ariana Krochalk, Levi Lockwood, Mirabelle McDonald, Ameila Spence,

Andrew Stahek & Leisch Watson.

*If your child is 2 years old and we have missed their name – please contact the church office at 715-386-5409

BAPTIZED IN SEPTEMBER

September 1 - Maura Whiteley

September 9 - Colleen Fellrath

September 11 - Amelia Stojan

September 12 - Joan Christopher

September 18 - Christopher Matzek &

Karen McConville

September 19 - Avery Anderson &

Bill Johnson

September 23 - Emily Gerdts, Noah Gerdts

MARRIED IN

SEPTEMBER

September 1 - Carl & Judy Meincke

September 16 - Jason & Lori Griffin

September 18 - William & Tracy Oswald

September 24 – Kevin & Tracy Whiteley

September 25 - Ken & Donna Revoir

September 27 - Cory & Shaina Spence

September 28 - Jonathan & Allie Jahubek

September 30 - Chris & Kristen Johnson

If we have the wrong information,

please contact the office and let us

know.

CONTACTING US

www.mtzionhudson.com

Church Office (715) 386-5409

Pastor ~ Erin Nelson

pastor@mtzionhudson.com

Secretary ~ Anna Peterson

secretary@mtzionhudson.com

Milestones ~ Christine Jahns

Organist ~ Deb Tonsager

Sr. Choir Director ~ Craig Gustafson

Jr. Choir/Tone Chime Choir ~ MaryKay Mahler

Parish Nurse ~ Eileen Wymer

President ~ Nicole Gelina