Make Your Picture Directory Appointment Now

Have you heard that Zion is doing a new picture directory?

All summer dates (July 21-25 and July 28-August 1) as well as initial fall dates (September 30-October 4) are open for church picture directory photography appointments. Additional fall days will be added as these times begin to fill up.

Click here to make your own appointment now

Those who have not yet made an appointment will receive a call from a Lifetouch representative (area code 419) on behalf of Zion. They are assisting us in contacting you to schedule your portrait appointment and to answer any questions you may have regarding your portrait session.

Marysville Restoration

Brickwork at the Marysville church had been in need of attention for some time, and part of the veneer on the back of the building collapsed in May.

Thank you to Doug and Dave Schmidt of F.H. Schmidt Inc. and Ward Carlson for their generous donations of time and materials to prepare the back wall for the brick work and repair that was needed.

Repair expenses were covered by designated gifts to the Marysville Preservation Fund.

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More Photo Appointment Times Open

The first week of fall time slots (Sept 30- Oct 4) are now open for appointments in addition to the first week of summer times (July 21-25). Additional days will be added as these times begin to fill up.

Those who have not yet made an appointment will receive a call from a Lifetouch representative (area code 419) in June on behalf of Zion. They are assisting us in contacting you to schedule your portrait appointment and to answer any questions you may have regarding your portrait session.

Church Directory Time

This year we will be working with Lifetouch, as we did in 2003, to take pictures of our church family during summer and fall photography sessions and produce a new pictorial directory, which is the family album of our faith community. This is a great opportunity for a family or individual portrait: professional photographers, close to home, inclusion in our church history, and no sitting fees.

Portrait Sign-Up Now Available

The first week of church directory photography (July 21-25) is now open for scheduling. To make your appointment, use the Lifetouch link and follow the instructions. Additional photography dates will be added as the initial dates are filled.

• July 21-August 1
• September 30-October 27

All those who are photographed for the church directory will receive a free 8×10 portrait and a free directory.

Redeemer Trip Report and Photos

The trip to Redeemer was a great experience for all involved! More than 80 Zion members traveled to Redeemer Lutheran, on April 20, to enjoy worship with our sister congregation. The children enjoyed a half hour Sunday school session with Redeemers youth. The topic discussed was the Heroes of the Bible, and the kids had a great time remembering the many important stories of the Bible that they had learned in each seperate Sunday school environment.

The worship time began at 10:30, and all members of the congregation, including the children, joined together in the sanctuary for worship and prayer. Pastor Kelly was an amazingly gracious host, and made all those visiting, from Zion and other places feel right at home. After the meaningful worship service, with glorious music ended, everyone gathered in the fellowship hall for a light lunch and great conversation. Redeemer was a gracious host. We look forward to continue building the community between the two congregations! To God be the glory!

Photos from the day are posted on Photobucket

Down By The Creek Bank

Zion’s Joy Choir presented their annual special music program during the 8:30 and 10:30 worship services on April 13. Most of the children had speaking parts or solos, and all of them did a great job. Thanks to director Kristi Wagner and accompanist Jackie Kuhns for a wonderful year.

Pictured is Jordan Sigurdson, with part of the choir in the background. More pictures are posted on the church website. More photos from Down by the Creekbank are posted at http://s30.photobucket.com/albums/c319/ZionBuffalo/2008/Joy%20Choir%20Musical/

Audio of the program is online at http://zionbuffalo.podbean.com/2008/04/13/joy-choir/ (it’s a large file, so please be patient).

40 Days of Community Video

A look back at our recent 40 Days of Community program. Video by Julie Kabe.

Sweetheart Dance Photos

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Variety Show Photos

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Christmas Program Photos & Audio

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Podcast of the Christmas Program

Ordination Photos

Photos & an audio recording of the Ordination service for Aaron & Mary Suomala Folkerds is now posted here: http://www.zionbuffalo.org/index.cfm?PAGE_ID=1417 (thanks to Myron for the Photos & Pete for the audio).

Young Ringers’ Conference

Twelve young ringers from Zion took time out of their summer to go to the Area VII Young Ringers Conference at Ironwood Springs Christian Ranch in Stewartville, Minnesota. The ringers spent the weekend of June 29-July 1 at the camp, using their time to ring, ring, ring, and ring more handbells, go horseback riding, swim, master a climbing wall, and enjoy games and a campfire. A final concert at the camp on Sunday morning completed the weekend.

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