ANNOUNCEMENTS
READERS NEEDED!! For those who may be interested in reading the lessons for the next block of time there is a sign-up sheet in the back of the church. A copy of the text readings for each day are available on the table for you to take once you sign up. Thank you to those who have been reading during the Worship services. Everyone has done a wonderful job!
August 9th Pastor Al and Kathy will be celebrating the 35th anniversary of their ordination. There will be a special service
in honor of this occasion. Church services will be held at 9:00AM at the Blumhagen barn at the Dennis & Donna Blumhagen
farm. Potluck will follow. The Church will provide meat, baked beans, drinks and table service. The youth group has offered
to supply games for everyone. There will be a representative from the Synod on hand as well as friends and family of the Wicks.
If able, please bring extra food and additional seating for these honored guests.
When Pastor Wicks is away from Zion Lutheran and Castalia.
Part of Pastor Wicks’ ½ time call to Zion is to be away from Zion 12-15 Sundays through the year. For example, this summer Pastor Wicks
will be away 3 Sundays in June and July. When Pastor Wicks is out of town, Pastoral emergencies and needs will be addressed in the following way.
Pastoral Emergencies or if a member dies:
Call Mike and Laurie Tallman - cell phone (641-330-8160) or
Council President Brett Willey - Home phone (563-567-8324) or cell phone (563-419-5987).
They will arrange visits as well as help make arrangements for funerals in case of a death of a member.
They will contact Pastor Wicks to inform him of what is going on.