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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 January, with special
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Church Council |
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The church council meets the second Tuesday of each month. It consists of Chairman,Vice-Chairman, Secretary,
Treasurer, Financial Secretary, Ladies' Society Rep., Pastor,and the chairperson of each of the following boards:
Assimilation, Education, Elders,Evangelism, Stewardship, Trustees, and Youth. | |
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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 and help them to
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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. Kody Dougan (2008-2009)
+ Mr. David Coulson (2010---)
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