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Church Council and Boards |
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Voters Assembly |
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All members, male and female, 18 and older are voting members. The annual meeting is held in
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The church council meets the second Tuesday of each month. It consists of Chairman,Vice-Chair-
man, Secretary, Treasurer, Financial Secretary, Ladies' Society Rep., Pastor,and the chairperson
of each of the following boards: Assimilation, Education, Elders,Evangelism, Stewardship, Trustees,
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Church Boards |
Selection:
All chairpersons of church boards are elected by congregational vote. All trustees and elders are
also elected. Other members of all boards are appointed by the Church Council.Purposes:
- Assimilation: Seeks to involve all members in meaningful ways.
- Education: Coordinates all educational programs.
- Elders: Directs the spiritual welfare of the congregation.
- Evangelism: Empowers members for outreach and sharing the Gospel with all people.
- Stewardship: Leads us in using our time, talents, and treasure.
- Trustees: Maintains the physical properties of the church.
- Youth: Coordinates youth ministry by adults and youth serving together. | |
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Books |
CHILDREN'S BOOKS are chosen to help the reader respond positively to Christian beliefs and
to grow in faith and understanding of one another.ADULT'S BOOKS are selected to meet the needs of Christians in all facets of life. Our library
also contains materials that support, strengthen, and broaden teachings and programs of our
church. It is the goal of our library to aid in the spiritual growth and enrichment of all groups and
in all facets of life. | |
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Videos and Audio Cassettes |
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The videos for children are chosen to help the viewer see and better understand Christian beliefs
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History |
ZION WAS ORGANIZED on October 4, 1945. The present property was purchased in 1946 and
a temporary basement structure was built. The present church building was dedicated in 1961.
The education wing was added in 1985.PASTORS: Zion has been served by four pastors
+ Rev. Herbert Bussman (1946-1970)
+ Rev. Ronald Jansen (1970-1978)
+ Dr. James Heining (1979-1994)
+ Rev. Paul Aldrich (1994-2006)
+ Rev. Joel Vano (2007- CHRISTIAN EDUCATION: From 1976 to 2004, the congregation had a full-time Director of
Christian Education; which they resumed in 2008. Serving in this capacity are:
+ Mrs. Janae Clausen (1976-1979)
+ Mr. John Grohs (1980-1984)
+ Mr. Curt Green (1985-1988)
+ Mr. Tim Stroming (1988-2000)
+ Mr. Stephen Heimer (Jan.-June 2001)
+ Ms. Tami Braget (2001-2004)
+ Mr. Kody Dougan (2008-2009)
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