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JUNE 2021 ZION NEWSLETTER Page 1
Zion Lutheran Church
June 2021
Be of Good Cheer
“The world is so full of a number of things I’m sure we should all be as happy as
kings.” Robert Louis Stevenson.
“Be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.” John 16:33.
What if you gave yourself permission to be happy today, this week, this month,
and this year? To just be content with what you have, who you are, and where you
are at. And not just content, but completely satisfied, and simply whole in the love of
the Lord, the trust of the Lord, the fear of the Lord. The weather makes it easy to be happy right now. Every-
where you look there are growing things, green things peeking out of the earth, birds pecking at bugs and
worms, flowers picked and in bouquets on your table, and the sun feeling warm on bare skin after all these
winter months.
If you want to be cheerful, a simple exercise is to list all the things that you are grateful for, which may
be different than it is at that other time of year, Thanksgiving, when we think of God’s goodness to us in a fo-
cused way and give thanks in prayer. Today I am grateful for the color of the sky, since it is my favorite color,
sapphire blue, because it reminds me of holy things since God’s throne is surrounded by stones that color. I am
grateful for the wildflowers on our table right now, since I can thank God that in His creation of the world, He
didn’t just create practical things, but He had an eye for beauty and was generous to us in that. There are many
reasons to be happy; if we take our eyes off the ground and lift them up to the heavens.
Another exercise that can make us cheerful is to think of God’s other creation, humankind, and what a
gift it is to not be alone in this world. We have family and friends we can be thankful for. We can even find it
a profitable exercise to contemplate what our enemies or those who hurt us can teach us, and that wisdom can
be welcome. When it comes to those around us, we can pray for them, of course, but we can also practice
looking for what is good in them. Just like in gardening, or going on a stroll, we can look for weeds, or we
can look for flowers. The same is true with people. We can find what we are looking for, and if we find a lot
of faults in others and not much to love, it might say more about us than about them.
Some things that don’t bring cheer:
1) The desires and lusts of the flesh
“Those who live according to the flesh have their minds set on what the flesh desires; but those who live in
accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires. The mind governed by the flesh is
death, but the mind governed by the Spirit is life and peace.” (Romans 8:5-6)
2) Fear and anxiety
“If God is for us, who can be against us?” Romans 8:31
JUNE 2021 ZION NEWSLETTER Page 2
“I sought the Lord, and he answered in the lives of others. As we abound in
me; he delivered me from all my fears.” His goodness to us, we too can abound
Psalm 34:1-4 in good works, in gratefulness, and in
sharing what is righteous and uplifting
3) Pride
with others. We are to look not only to
“With humility comes wisdom” our own interests, but to the interests of
Pastor Hinckley’s
Proverbs 11:2 others. (Philippians 2:4). As we do so,
Message
pages 1-2 As I write this article, we are still in we can have the privilege of doing the
______________________ the Easter season, looking forward to Lord’s work here on earth, spreading
Zion News Page 3 Pentecost and the gift of the Holy Spirit. good cheer and encouraging those who
______________________ I have always found it fascinating how are disheartened or alone. “The Lord is
Zion Lutheran Council we say in the Nicene Creed, “I believe in close to the brokenhearted and saves
May Minutes the Holy Spirit, the Lord and Giver of those who are crushed in spirit” (Psalm
Pages 4-5 Life.” It is because Christ is risen, be- 34:18). The Lord has everything we
______________________ cause He is alive, because of what He could ever need. Slow down a bit, you
LWML News has done for us, that we can celebrate don’t need to achieve it all, you just need
Page 6-7 every day as a gift. It is because we have to receive it all. Abide with Him, delight
______________________ the Holy Spirit, the Lord and Giver of in Him, and dwell with Him.
life, that we can celebrate and rejoice A Blessed Pentecost!
Around the Circuit every day, knowing that we are victori-
Pastor Hinckley and family
Page 8 ous over all our troubles through Christ.
______________________ Let us consider what our actions, and
Main Street Living our confession of Jesus can do to spread
and good cheer and the “good news”
LCMS Stewardship throughout the world.
Article There is an abundant need in this
Page 9 world for us to share our light of Christ
______________________ and our life in Christ. We never know
Lutherans for Life the impact that we might have for people
Page 10 many years from now. I think particular-
______________________ ly of Christian music and hymns that
Puzzles uplift me, that bring me “good cheer.”
Page 11 As it says in Colossians 3:16: “Let the
______________________
word of Christ dwell in you richly,
teaching and admonishing one another in
Birthday & Anniversaries
Pages 12 all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns
______________________ and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in
Zion Calendar your hearts to God.” And 1 Thessaloni-
Pages 13 ans 5:18: “In everything give thanks: for
this is the will of God in Christ Jesus
concerning you.”
Count your blessings! God has
blessed us abundantly. He will continue
to bless us as we humble ourselves and
strive to be an encourager and blessing
JUNE 2021 ZION NEWSLETTER Page 3
VBS Nativity Figurines
There are ceramic nativity pieces available
in the basement kitchen FREE for anyone
who wants them. They will only be availa-
ble for a limited time.
Please pick them up soon!
Grades PK-5
Wednesday, June 2 & Thursday, June 3
from 5:30-8:00 p.m.
Tuesday, June 8 & Wednesday, June 9
From 5:30-8:00 p.m.
A lite supper will be served starting at YES! CAMP MINNEBOJI is happing this Summer
5:30 pm June 20-26, 2021. The theme is “Washed.” Camp
RSVP Tara Weeman 605.491.1903 (cell) Minneboji is for kids who have finished 4th – 8th
grade. Honors Camp Minneboji is for those who
finished 9th grad and this year only for those who
finished 10th grade because we did not camp last
VBS Family Night, June 11th— year.
6 pm They will not be mailing registrations. All registra-
Everyone is invited tions can be downloaded on-line at
Potluck supper with games and www.Minneboji.com. You may also make pay-
a showcase of VBS activities ments on-line using your credit/debit card. If you
are interested in going talk to Pastor Hinckley and
check the website for the Covid-19 guidelines
JUNE 2021 ZION NEWSLETTER Page 4
Concordia Pub $442.63 (bulletins/child fold-
ers)
Concordia Plan Ser $3,199.75
Maxwell Kelsey $120.00
Hand Sanitizer $25.00
CAMA (Jim Bregel) $150.00 (Donation assistance)
ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH
Bills Paid in April:(except payroll)
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES-MAY 12, 2021
Concordia Plan Serv $3,199.75
The May meeting of the Zion Lutheran Church Coun-
CPH $115.31
cil was held in the fellowship hall May 12, 2021.
Council members attending in addition to Pastor North Central Ins. $326.17
Hinckley were Rocky Knippling, Darrel DuVall, Rick NWE $601.48
Hargens, Kurt Kelsey, Eric Weeman, Todd Powell, CPH $45.22
Marsha Houska and Robert Lulf. The meeting was Office Products $175.73
called to order by Todd Powell at 8:05 PM. Pastor Larsen Tax $100.00
Hinckley opened the meeting with prayer. Burke Oil $290.76
The council minutes from the April 14, 2021 meeting Good News Radio $75.00
were provided by Secretary Marsha Houska and read
Midstate Comm. $89.33
individually. Rocky Knippling made a motion to ap-
prove the April minutes as provided. The motion was Vanco charges $26.15
seconded by Kurt Kelsey. Motion carried. CPS $3,199.75
The treasurer’s report was provided by Marsha Houska Chamberlain Variety $276.86
for Treasurer Todd Van Den Bosch in his absence. Garrett George $63.90 (March snow)
General Fund: Office Products $99.86
Beginning balance: $10,810.08 Midcon Restoration $4,641.00 (tuck)
Ending balance: $11,482.33 Feb. Missions $1123.66
Special Funds: March Missions $1667.11
Building Fund: $361.88 (.38 interest/$4,641 Outstanding Bills:
transfer for tuck point) Jim Pullen $144.00 (mowing)
Audio Fund: $659.70 Olson Pest $239.63
Memorial Fund: $25,686.78 ($13,000 Herman Good News Radio $75.00
Van Den Hul) CNA Surety Bond $100.00
Thrivent Choice: $18,963.97 ($8,396 on Picket Fence $39.74 (palms)
4/13/21) Burke Oil $372.90
Thrivent Speckels Fd: $17,662.00 Chamberlain Variety $115.70
Youth Group: $4,550.53 Larson Tax $100.00
Bills Paid in March: (except payroll) Office Products $212.96
Variety Plus $48.41 NWE $564.26
NWE $221.46 Concordia (CPH) $188.66
Midstate $89.71 Midstate Comm $89.44
Chilson Heating $2,126.03
Burke Oil (Feb) $1,166.70 Motion to approve the treasurer’s report and pay out-
Garrett George $447.30 standing bills as presented was made by Rocky Knip-
Servall $26.63 pling and seconded by Robert Lulf. Motion carried.
Larsen Tax $100.00
Good News Radio $75.00
JUNE 2021 ZION NEWSLETTER Page 5
Pastor’s/Elders’ Report: quote to replace dimmers with standard switches
• Visited two members in their homes and three and replace two 300 PAR 56 light bulbs $238.
members in Sanford Care Center • A motion was made by Darrel DuVall to update
• Bill Dahlman transferred to Corsica electrical as needed per bid and seconded by
• Attended MVCS spring program April 15 Rocky Knippling. Motion carried.
• Attended Circuit Pastors’ Mtg in Dimock April 20• Darrel reported that Bill Long will be at least an-
nd
• May 2 last day of Sunday school for the summer
other 3 weeks before working on eyebrow and
caps; wooden slats need to be painted at that time.
• May 5 Regency Communion
th • Still looking for youth group leaders
• May 9 held High School graduate recognition
• Second PPP applied for
• Pastor on vacation May 13-28; Pastor Bob Urbach
• Kurt Kelsey to get pricing for new BUNN coffee
filling in May 15/16 and May 22/23
maker
• In case of emergency, call head elder Darrel Du-
• Rick Hargens would like to donate 2 trees and a
Vall at 605-530-5045.
shrub.
• In case of emergency, Circuit Visitor Ryan Loeslie
• A motion was made by Rocky Knippling and se-
will be contacted at 605-630-1896.
conded by Eric Weeman for Rick Hargens to do-
• Vacation Bible School, PK-5 grade will be June
nate 2 trees and 1 shrub to plant. Motion carried.
2,3,8,9 from 5:30-8pm, family night June 11th.
Contact Tara Weeman if you would like to volun-New Business:
teer or help in any way. • Alex Permann (eye doctor in Chamberlain) would
like to donate a robotic vacuum/mop to Zion.
• RSVP to Tara Weeman 605-491-1903 (cell)
• Darrel DuVall made a motion to purchase a $100
• June 7&8 SD District Respite in Pierre
gift card for Dr. Alex Permann. Motion seconded
• June 15, Circuit Pastors’ Meeting Winner,11-3
by Kurt Kelsey. Motion carried.
• June 26 Philippians Stewardship Workshop 9-2
• Rick will send thank you with gift card included.
Zion/Mitchell
• A motion was made by Darrel DuVall and second-
• June 27 “Know Your Identity”-Genesis 1:26-27, 3-
ed by Rick Hargens to accept carpet donation from
4:30 pm Trinity in Hartford Mike Reimer for church basement and move to the
• Sunday School Superintendent Brittney DeHaai basement. Motion carried.
has stepped down from her position due to accept-
• Kurt will get together with Mike to pick up the
ing head coach volleyball position; June meeting carpet.
will decide on new superintendent
• Many nativity pieces still available in the church
• Reviewed Duties of the Elders
basement. Free. Please take what you want. The
remaining pieces will soon be donated or discard-
Trustees’ Report: ed. Announcement to be put in newsletter and bul-
• Kenny to check with Mike Reimer on carpet dona- letins.
tion • New exhaust fan needed in the kitchen. Trustees to
• Reminder to elders when serving communion, not replace.
to miss communicants at the rail Next council meeting will be held June 9th, 2021 at 8
• Dick Feltman turned on the sprinklers, repaired PM with elders meeting at 7 PM. Motion to adjourn
one, and showed Kenny and Rick how to turn on was made by Kurt Kelsey and seconded by Robert
Lulf. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:50 PM,
Life Team: No report closing with the Lord’s Prayer.
Old Business: Respectfully Submitted,
• Rocky signed contract for new copier Marsha Houska, Church Council Secretary
• Quote obtained from Cozine Electric to remove
fuse boxes and replace with breaker box $2,310; if (These minutes are unofficial and will be presented to
new feeder wires needed additional quote $2,144; the church council for approval at the next meeting.)JUNE 2021 ZION NEWSLETTER Page 6
• Hope is looking for one or more women to serve
on the Christian Life Committee.
• A discussion was held about mentoring our Youth
after they are confirmed. This would include send-
ing card, texts on Holiday, Baptismal anniversaries,
Birthday’s, etc. More information will be coming
Zion Lutheran LWML Meeting so watch the bulletins and Newsletters.
May 5, 2021 th
• Graduation Recognition will be May 9 . A $50 gift
The Zion Lutheran LWML met on Wednesday, May 5, will be given to all graduates. Cake will be served
2021 at 5:30 p.m. Chairman Hope Lutter opened the following the worship service. Our graduates are:
meeting with a devotion and introduced our guest Cassie Dobberstein, Gracelinn Keiner, Delaney
speaker, Lisa Heth from the Pathfinder Center in Peterson, Garret Ristau, and Gunner Ristau.
Chamberlain. The Pathfinder Center is a long-term ref- The meeting closed with the Lord’s prayer.
uge for victims of human trafficking from all over
South Dakota. Lisa explained what is done to help the
victims and shared some ways in which we can help. Respectively Submitted,
After the presentation Hope called the meeting to or- Susan Swanson, Secretary
der. Secretary, Susan Swanson read the minutes of the
last meeting, a motion was made and seconded to ap-
prove the minutes. Treasurer Connie Cleland presented Zion Lutheran LWML Financial Report
the treasurers report and it will stand as presented. March 1 thru May 2, 2021
Shirley Bailey made a motion to pay the outstanding Meeting Date 5/5/21
bills, Ginger Koehn seconded it.
Beginning Balance brought forward: $1,293.01
Reports from other officers or committees:
• Lindy Hinckley presented the idea of a spaghetti Income: Mites offerings +109.50
supper and silent auction for our LWML fall event. Transferred from Scholarship fund
It will be held on Sunday, September 19, 2021. She for High School Graduates +250.00
will head the committee and is asking for volun-
teers to help her. Disbursements:
• Susan Swanson commented that she will be attend- SD District LWML/Mites,
ing the National LWML Convention in Lexington, HiLites, and Quarterlys -358.10
KY as the Chamberlain Zone Delegate on June 24- Donation to Zone LWML Funds - 50.00
27, 2021. Scholarships for Graduates -250.00
• Susan also gave some updates on the LWML SD
District Fall Christian Life Retreat, September 17- Ending Balance of Bank Account $ 994.41
18, 2021 in Pierre, SD. Plan to attend!
Unfinished Business: Scholarship Fund beginning balance $1,000.46
• Thank you notes were read from the confirmands.
Interest Earned + .02
Funds transferred to checking -250.00
• Will send thank you’ s to the Koehn’s for the
Ending Balance $ 750.48
wooden confirmation plaque that Tom made for the
confirmands. Outstanding Bills
• Sanford Hospital in Chamberlain has been contact- March, April & May Mites to District LWML
ed with calls/texts about receiving the donation of $129.50
the tie blankets that were made. We are still wait-
ing for an answer. Balance in Bank after Payments $864.91
New Business:
• The LWML will provide and serve a light meal for
VBS on June 2,3,8 and 9, at 5:30 pm.
• It was discussed to volunteer at the Pathfinder Cen-
ter and show the women there how to make the
sleeping mats.JUNE 2021 ZION NEWSLETTER Page 7
• Pathfinder Center - The center, which is a long term
refuge for survivors of human trafficking in Chamberlain,
Zion LWML Service Opportunities
is looking for volunteers who will just visit with the resi-
dents or teach a craft or gardening skill. You can con-
• VBS Meals : We (LWML) are serving light meals (mac-
tact Kendall Cadwell, coordinator, at 605-234-1540 if
n-cheese, sandwiches, etc) for VBS on June 2, 3, 7,
interested or talk to me. A few may go at some point to
and 8. VBS is 5:30-8:00 pm. Shirley Bailey and Ginger
teach how to create the plastic bag PLARN sleeping
Koehn are organizing the food and servers. We will plan
mats. Let me know if you are interested in this.
to serve the meal at 5:30 pm. Please contact Shirley or
Ginger if you are willing to help with this. Family night
on 6/11 will be potluck.
• Youth Encouragement Card Project- We will be get-
ting informational sheets out to parents of youth in June.
We hope to get those back over the course of June. 2021 LWML SD District
Then cards to draw for a youth participant to send Christian Life Retreat
notes/cards of encouragement to will be available late
July with the goal of starting the annual program first Faith Lutheran Church, Pierre, SD
part of August. More information to come on the specif- September 17 & 18, 2021
ics.
• Christian Life Committee Members or Chair -Seeking
interested person(s) who would choose from the many
available LWML and Lutheran Devotions and Bible
study resources to lead or organize devotions or Bible
studies or retreats for our group. Is this your passion or
calling? Know someone who would enjoy this? Talk to
them. Long term or annual commitment too much?
Then just agreeing to do one meeting or event would be
great. We can rotate and you choose a season that
works for you. Here is an example of the many re-
sources out there that can be followed: https://
bit.ly/2sHZ9fp.
• Fundraising Committee Members- Lindy Hinkley is
leading a committee to organize a silent auction pasta “God’s Quilt of Comfort—Wrapping Up in the
dinner for September 19 for LWML. Please consider Psalms”
being a part of this committee. This can be a one time
commitment for this year's project. Dinner party organiz- Scripture Verse: Let your steadfast love com-
ers and crafty ladies, this is for you! Share your wonder- fort me according to your promise to your
ful talents for a good cause. We seek to serve our com- servant
munity and world and also promote Christian fellow- (Psalm 119:76).
ship.JUNE 2021 ZION NEWSLETTER Page 8
There will be a Mitchell Circuit Youth Picnic on Philippians Conference
Sunday, June 13
Immanuel Lutheran Church - rural Dimock. Zion Lutheran Church, 620 E 3rd Ave, Mitchell
We will begin with Responsive Prayer in the Saturday - June, 26, 2021 from 9:00am to 2:00pm
sanctuary at 3pm. Did you know that Christian Stewardship is not just
Then there will be lawn games, volleyball, soft- about money?
ball, and other fun activities. A cookout will begin
Are you interested in how to be a better steward for
about 5pm. Any interested circuit youth are wel-
Christ in your church and community?
come along with their youth leaders' and pastors'
families. Then you will be interested in what Reverend Dr. Na-
Please RSVP to Pastor Loeslie by June 6 with than Meador has to say about stewardship.
the number of people with your group. Zion Lutheran Church is hosting a Philippians Confer-
ence presented by Rev. Dr. Nathan Meador. This con-
ference will be free of charge and lunch will be pro-
vided. A free-will offering will be taken to help cover
KNOW your identity the costs of the conference. We encourage all pastors
and laymen to contact Zion's office (605/996-7530) or
email (office@zionmitchell.org) to register.
Rev. Dr. Meador is the Senior Pastor at St. John Lu-
What: “KNOW Your Identity” Genesis 1:26-27 theran Church in Plymouth, WI and is the Assistant
When: Sunday, June 27, 2021 3:00 p.m.—4:30 p.m. Coordinator for the LCMS Stewardship Ministry. If
you have ever heard him speak, you know it will be a
Where: Trinity Lutheran Church, Hartford, SD
day full of fun-filled learning.
Why: To equip the saints with the truth of Scripture
Who: Pastor Nour, Presenter
Please RSVP to:
Patsi Wenzlaff
Patsi.venzlaff@agricarenutrition.com
Or
patsi@hartfordtlc.comJUNE 2021 ZION NEWSLETTER Page 9
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod
LCMS Stewardship Ministry
Newsletter Article – June 2021
“There are three conversions necessary to every man: the
head, the heart, and the purse.” Attributed to Luther, though
Main Street Living June 2021 yet to be located in his vast writings, this statement echoes
June 6, 2021 what Jesus taught about hearts and treasures. He said, “For
where your treasure is, there will your heart be al-
10:00 AM-This is the Life-“Some People Need Help”- A so.” (Matthew 6:21; Luke 12:34)
crusty amputee from a Veteran’s hospital must learn that
hurting others will not help him. But which conversion comes first? I submit that the order
is this: first the head, then the purse, then the heart. Let’s ex-
10:30 AM-Rev. Sam Bobby, Senior pastor at St. Paul’s plore this topic.
Lutheran Church in Aberdeen, SD, presents the message
Our Lord Jesus Christ dwelt among us to save us. He took
“A Crazy Mindset.” The sermon is based on Mark 3:21- on our flesh, fulfilled the demands of the law in our place,
22. The program is interpreted and closed captioned for became sin for us, and suffered torture and death on our be-
the hearing impaired. For more information go to the web half. He did this in order that we would be free from sin,
site: www.mainstreetliving.com death, and hell. He gives us what He accomplished through
Baptism, Absolution, and the Lord’s Supper. And so, He
June 13,2021
doesn’t just do it for us but gives it to us. He makes what He
10:00 AM-This is the Life-“Jeremy”-Deals with the rela- did ours by making us His. Thus, we are called by His name:
tionship between a mother and a mentally challenged son Christians. We have a new life in Him.
who lives in a home. Through the preaching of Law and Gospel, God grants us
10:30 AM-The message is presented by Rev. Martin Her- repentance, a changing of our minds. It is a conversion of the
zberg of Trinity Lutheran Church in Corona and Our Sav- mind. We are called to turn away from our sins and turn to-
ward Him for forgiveness, life, and salvation. For when God
ior Lutheran Church in Wilmot, SD. Titled “Don’t Lose calls us away from something, He is, at the same time, call-
Heart! Believe! God Raised Jesus!,” the sermon is based ing us to something.
on 2 Corinthians 4:13-5:1. The program is interpreted and
And thus, He calls us to a new life, with new deeds. This
closed captioned for the hearing impaired. For more infor-
is the conversion of the purse. Jesus said that “it is easier for
mation go to the web site: www.mainstreetliving.com a camel to enter through the eye of a needle than for a rich
June 20, 2021 person to enter the kingdom of God.” (Matthew 19:24) “For
where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.” Notice
10:00 AM-This is the Life-“Flight Plan”-A man has to that our hearts follow our treasures, not the other way
deal with the death of a young boy with a terminal illness. around. As Christians, God calls us to invest our treasures in
Will it strengthen his faith or destroy it? His Kingdom to ensure that the gospel is preached and the
10:30 AM-Rev. Andrew Wolfgram pastor at St. John’s and sacraments are administered. He calls us to share all good
things with the one who teaches us the doctrines of Christ.
Zion Lutheran Churches in Groton and Adover, SD brings
He calls us to be generous in giving to the church, for it is
a message based on Mark 4: 35-41. The sermon is titled more blessed to give than to receive.
“Do You Not Care That We Are Perishing?” The program
is interpreted and closed captioned for the hearing im- So where is your treasure? If it is not invested in the king-
dom of God, then the only response is repentance – a conver-
paired. For more information go to the web site: sion of the heart – and to begin doing just that. And as our
www.mainstreetliving.com Lord promised, where your treasure is there your heart will
June 27 , 2021 be also.
10:00 AM-This is the Life-“Amazing Grace”-A man who This is not to say that you earn your way into heaven. It
has come from a poor beginning to a rich and full life is simply to say that as Christians, those who have been
must learn not to forsake his Christian faith. made to be temples of the Holy Spirit, who have been given
a new life in Christ, who are dead to sin and now alive in
10:30 AM-The message is presented by Rev. Kevin Him, we are actually to live – think (conversion of the mind),
Koester, Associate pastor at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church do (conversion of the purse), and be (conversion of the heart)
in Huron, SD. He bases the message on Mark 5:21-43 and – a new life in Him. And when you fail, know that God in
titled “Just in Time.” The program is interpreted and Christ loves and forgives you and still calls you away from
that and to Himself.
closed captioned for the hearing impaired. For more infor-
mation go to the web site: www.mainstreetliving.coJUNE 2021 ZION NEWSLETTER Page 10
in his (and our!) image to join in exercising rightful
dominion over all creation.
Procreation: The First Purpose of Marriage:
Procreation is a primary purpose, not an optional add-
on for marriage. Genesis gives two primary purposes
for marriage: procreation (chapter 1) and love union
For Life Live – Procreation: (chapter 2). The two creation accounts complement,
not compete against, each other. So, Christians are to
The First Blessing, Purpose, and Command similarly elevate equally the two original purposes of
marriage. However, procreation is commonly pushed
‘For Life Live’ an LFL Zoom Event to the backseat while “love” drives the marriage. But
biblically, procreation and love union go hand-in-hand,
June 1, 2021 – 7:00 p.m. CDT / 8:00 p.m. EDT
naturally joined in the one-flesh embrace of husband
Register in advance for this meeting: and wife. Sadly, when church and state no longer see
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ procreation as essential to the meaning of marriage,
tZAuce2gqjkqG9agnZrDnHln0tdUMlJpA0xg the door is opened to all manner of deviations and de-
valuations of sexuality and life.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation
email containing information about joining the Procreation: The First Command:
meeting. While emphasizing that procreation is a blessing, we
What is the first blessing God gives? What is the first also need to be clear that the Bible also speaks of it as
purpose of marriage? What is the first command? Pro- a command. In fact, it is the first command God gives,
creation! “Be fruitful and multiply and fill the and it’s the only command given pre-Fall that remains
earth” (Genesis 1:28). But too often procreation is not in effect post-Fall. This command is explicitly given at
seen as a “first” when people, including Christians, creation and immediately after the Flood. However,
look at sexuality, marriage, or general good living. But the force of the command is seen throughout the Old
… what if procreation is still God’s first blessing, pur- Testament. The New Testament does offer an alterna-
pose, and command for humanity even today? tive to marriage (celibacy). It also infuses marriage
with additional meaning (represents the relationship
Deciding to have or not have (more) children is a con- between Christ and the church). Even so, it does not
versation that too often centers on the desires and de- repeal procreation as the first blessing, purpose, and
vices of the couple. But what if we begin the discus- command. God restores, not replaces, his good crea-
sion instead with God’s purpose and plan? tion.
Procreation: The First Blessing: About the Speaker:
Procreation is a blessing, not a burden. In the very be- The Rev. Joseph D. Signore III received a B.A. in the-
ginning, God made man (male and female) in his im- ology and theological languages from Concordia Uni-
age and blessed them to be co-creators with him. It’s versity Chicago in 2008. He was formed for pastoral
in man’s nature to reflect the creativity of God. From ministry at Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, Missouri
buildings and bridges to symphonies and sculptures, and graduated with an M.Div. in 2013. He was the
man desires to make things that are good and beautiful. pastor of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Pomona, Cali-
But there is no bigger or better way that man mirrors fornia, for the next five years. In 2018 he was called to
the Creator than procreating children according to Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Ocala, Florida, and
God’s design and training them up in the will of God. has been their pastor to this day. His hobby is to re-
Imagine that amazing invitation that God gives hus- search, write, and speak on the ethics of contraception.
bands and wives to join him in his ongoing and eternal He is married to Anna. Their children include Danny
work of creation! Fallen human nature tries to be “like (5), Titus (nearly 3), and Julia due soon to be born.
God” in ways God has forbidden. That always and on-
ly leads to disastrous results. But through godly pro-
creation, man and woman actually become like God in
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June 1 Liberty Hinckley June 25 Brook DeHaai June 23 Pam Bryan
June 2 Dorothy Monson June 26 Desirae Toomey Emily Hargens
Cindy Walker Jenna Hieb Stephen Thomas
Robert Hinckley Lucas Bunker Alyvia Larsen
Doug Mahrt June 27 Mason Mahnke June 25 Warren Kiehn
Leo Swanson June 28 Wayne Thompson June 26 Gregory Powell
June 3 Russell Lutter Leslie Reuer Keith Reuer
June 5 Gregory Powell June 29 Taygen Knippling Shane Bryan
Molly Odens June 28 Cooper Smith
June 6 Jeanette Burull Acacia Heth
Keith Reuer June 29 Kay Lynn Thomas
Jennifer Toupal Thomas Powell
Kay Lynn Thomas June 30 Scott Powers
June 7 Sutton Swanson
June 9 Janet Taber June 1 Matthew Mueller
Jim Ketelhut June 2 JoAnn Giedd
June 10 Susan Swanson Courtney Tyrell
Jenna Anderson June 4 Brad Byre
Jeffrey Bode Rowan Lulf
June 11 Kristofer Hickey Marlee Lulf
June 12 Bruce Dobberstein June 5 DeLaus Creamer June 1 Garret & Lindsay Chilson
Connor Powell Connie Bailey June 4 Charles & Tanya Totton
June 13 Larry Cleland Barbara Powell
June 6 Ken & Gloria Anderson
Nila Wagaman June 6 Eric Strande Bill & Jennifer Kurtz
Darrel DuVall June 7 Ezra Richardson
William Mahnke June 10 Daniel & Melissa Rybak
Cora Lutter June 8 Beverly Dockter June 12 John & Susan Swanson
Rachel Kelly Dorothy Dockter June 13 Richard & Mavis Hansen
June 14 Melva Doerr June 9 Dana Byre June 18 Darrel & Yvette DuVall
Scott Powers Finley McConniel
June 21 Joel & Carol Bowers
June 15 Scott Walker June 12 Mavis Hansen
June 24 Josh & Melissa McConniel
June 17 Phyllis Killen June 13 Russell Lutter
Russell Bunker Jade Ristau June 29 Kevin & Leslie Olesen
June 19 Gary Gunter June 14 Terry Kenobbie
Jerry Herbst Gwendolyn Dobberstein
June 20 Lindy Hinckley Amelia Smith-GravattZION LUTHERAN CHURCH WORSHIP TIMES
Pastor Rev. Robert Hinckley 605-413-2671 Sunday, Divine Service 9:00 AM
Email rmhjr2@gmail.com Saturday, Divine Service 7:00 PM
Administrative Assistant Susan Swanson
Email zionlutheran@midstatesd.net MEETINGS
Web Site www.zionchamberlain.com Elders Second Wednesday 7:00 PM
Church Office (605) 234-9466 Council Second Wednesday 8:00 PM
President Rocky Knippling Men’s Bible study in person-Wednesday 6:45 AM
Vice President Todd Powell Woman’s Bible study via Zoom-Sundays 4 PM
Secretary Marsha Houska
Treasurer Todd Van Den Bosch
Elders Kurt Kelsey, Darrel DuVall, Lutheran Women’s Missionary League
Rick Hargens, Mike Reimer, Chairman Hope Lutter 680-3658
James Ristau, Philip Wendling, Vice Chair Sharlene DuVall 894-4405
Eric Weeman, Robert Lulf Secretary Susan Swanson 894-4597
Treasurer Connie Cleland 734-5487
Trustees Tom Schmidt, Ken Knutson,
Scott Walker, Garrett Chilson
Stewardship Tom Schmidt
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