1. Focus
Monthly Newsletter of Zion Lutheran Church, Shawano, WI July 2012
“Everything is Possible with God!”
Vacation Bible school was another big success this year
with 39 students attending to participate in Imagination
Station, Bible Blast, games, snack time, Chadder’s Theater,
Arts ’n Crafts, and plenty of singing. It was a fun week
where we know that “Everything is Possible with God!”
VBS kids sang at the Sunday, June 17th worship at the Lake.

2. 2012 Financial Update Thank you !!!
As expected, May was a positive month for our Dear Friends at Zion,
General Fund. Revenues exceeded expenses by Thank you for the meals you prepared for us after
about $3,000 bringing our operating fund balance
Kenley was born. It was very nice to have nice,
to over $15,000. Even though this year’s staff homemade meals, we enjoyed them!
retirements and vacancies have created some Everyone has been so nice and welcoming to us.
financial uncertainties, it appears we will be able Thanks again.
to handle the situation well.
~ Roy & Lacey Wilson
So far, June’s financial picture appears to look and baby Kenley
pretty good, also. Contributions are slightly above
normal and expenses appear to be slightly less than Dear Zion Members,
normal for a summer month so we are estimating
A sincere thank you for all the prayers and cards
the General Fund balance to increase to between
I received from you during my hospital stay and
18 and 20 thousand dollars. This should place us in
recovery.
good position as we enter the ‘slower’ summer
months. ~ Ted Rudie
Thank you, Zion members. We continue to appre- Dear Zion,
ciate your loyal support.
I wish to thank everyone for your prayers, cards,
food, flowers, rides to treatments, and all the help I
In Christ’s Service,
received during my illness. You kept my spirit up and
Your Finance Committee: made the trip for me so much easier. What a wonder-
Scott Glysch, President ful thing it is to have a congregation with such love
Renee Elertson, Vice President and caring individuals. I thank God for all of you.
Gordon Holten, Treasurer I feel so blessed. May God always be with you.
~ Kathie Schutt
The Parish Records
Attention Expecting Parents!
Transfer:
Please remember to contact Leigh at the
† Harvey & Ardell Jewel to St. John’s Lutheran
church office with information including your
Church, Prairie du Sac, WI
name, address, contact phone number, and due
Deaths: date of baby. This way we can be prepared for
† Victor L. Lund. Funeral June 23, 2012 at Zion. when the baby does arrive to “shower” you
† Erna A. Fletcher. Funeral June 28, 2012 at Zion. with some meals. 715-526-2017 or email
† Hazel A. Paulson. Private service at funeral home. famlife@shawanozion.org
P Ladies Evening Bible
E-mail Addresses for…..
Study will meet Monday,
Pastor Berninghaus.. pastor@shawanozion.org July 9th at 6:30 in the library.
Leigh Welander… famlife@shawanozion.org We will not meet in August!
Georgia Stapleton… nurse@shawanozion.org
Debbie / Office ….. zion@shawanozion.org P Faith Circle will meet the 3rd Thursday of
Please update your address book today! the month starting July 19th at 1:00 in Room 101.
P Afternoon Bible Study will meet the 4th
What happened to that bowl? Thursday of the month at 1:00 in Room 101.
It might be here at Zion! Anyone who has
dishes left at Zion please stop by to pick P Items Needed for the LWR Kits!
them up before the rummage sale or they Back-to-school sales are starting—please shop for
could be included in the rummage sale! School Kit items. We also need: cloth for flat-fold
Please check the table downstairs for any diapers and diaper pins.
dishes you may have left here. Thank you!

3. Gifts and Memorials
June 4—24, 2012
From Your Parish Nurse...
First, thank you to Zion Lutheran for the ability to attend
Missionary for a Day Concordia University twice in May. The first time was Parish
By: Anita Hartman Nurse training. I was able to return with numerous new and
By: Lois Krause updated resources to utilize in serving. The camaraderie
In memory of her brother among participants was enlightening. The second week was
Glenn Hartman the annual Concordia Parish Nurse conference. I was able to
By: Howard & Roberta Buenting attend at a student rate. The speakers and workshops at the
By: Donna Weishoff conference were very informative, ranging from the trials of
In memory of her husband Loyal. our returning veterans, women’s leadership, to the benefits of
community gardening. Each day at Concordia was rewarding.
Church in Society Thank you so much for these opportunities.
By: Kathie Schutt Second, as we think about summer with the temperatures in
By: John & Dejon Polzin the 90s on some recent days, I’d just like to mention the im-
By: Lois Kruse portance of staying well hydrated. It seems quite common sensical, but this
In memory of Edward Hartman simple piece of caring for ourselves and our family members can not only
save discomfort, but also Emergency Room visits. Young children and el-
Health Ministry derly adults are the most at risk.
By: Lois Kruse
Recommendations include drinking at least 8 eight oz. glasses of water for
In memory of Helen Kaurala’s
adults and 8 six oz. glasses of water for children. Keep in mind sugar and
mother, Aune Kaurala caffeine tend to dehydrate the body, so better to stay away from those types
By: Anita Hartman of beverages. Also, it is suggested to keep clothing light weight and light
In memory of Helen Kaurala’s colored. Plan outdoor activities for very early in the day. Eating fleshy and
mother, Aune Kaurala fresh fruits also helps combat dehydration – fruits such as mangos, water
melons and other melons.
Youth - Camp Scholarships
By: James Yeakey The Bellin Run, for example was still held this year despite the heat, partly
Helen Kaurala because extra precautions were taken to keep the runners hydrated. Our
body’s electrolyte system is a check and balance for our well being, so keep
National Youth Gathering the fluids near-by. Enjoy the summer by staying comfortable and safe.
By: James Yeakey
Georgia Stapleton, RN
Endowment Parish Nurse
By: Steve & Sandy Rhode
By: Marian Ellis
In memory of Rudy Ellis Peace Through Grief
Park Sound System Fund The Fox Cities Affinity Visiting Nurses Association is supporting
By: Donna & Jerry Milbauer a six week program called Peace through Grief.
In memory of Victor Lund
Tuesdays, August 7—Sept. 11 ~ 6:00 – 7:30 PM
Undesignated
By: Ken & Bonnie Wolf Please register by calling 920-727-2000. The purpose of the pro-
In honor of Pastor Sherven’s gram is to look at the many pieces of life that are affected by loss.
Retirement
By: Kalvin & Cheryl Boettcher
In honor of Pastor Sherven’s
Retirement Health Ministry Dates At A Glance...
By: Ed & Arlene Fenney
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5-6 p.m. – Evening Exercise Class
In honor of their 69th Wedding
Fellowship Hall. New comers always welcome!
Anniversary
No need to pre-register. Nancy Schultz, Exercise Leader
Ascension Lutheran in Navarino Wednesday, July 4: Happy 4th of July!
is hos ng “Thee Big Event” Saturday & Sunday, July 14 & 15: Blood Pressure Checks
August 25 ~ 9am—9pm
Musical guests, speakers, food, inflatables, Thursdays, July 12 & 26: In-Stitches 1:00 p.m., Commons
kid’s games, & more!

4. Who/What Is This Intentional Interim Pastor?
Hello, my name is Pastor Gisele Berninghaus, most folks call me Pastor
Gisele. I am looking forward to working with you and getting to know the
congregation and your ministry at Zion. I hope to get to know you over these
next few months as I get acquainted and I invite you to introduce yourselves
to me and help me get to know you and the gifts/talents God has given you.
A little information about me: I live in Appleton with my husband Tim
and I have been an ordained pastor for 26 years. My past ministry includes
calls in Caribou and Stockholm, Maine as well as Kankakee, IL. I was the
mission developer for an ecumenical ministry with the Deaf community and served as pastor of that
ministry for 13 years before participating in the training for Intentional Interim ministry. Most recently I
served the congregation of St. John's in Marion. My calling with you folks at Zion as your interim pastor
will be two fold. First, I will ensure that pastoral ministry is done; preaching and presiding at Holy
Communion, baptisms, weddings and funerals. Second, I will guide the congregation through this time
of transition as you determine the goals for your future ministry. So the ministry and service of this con-
gregation will continue while I am working with you; I will preach and lead worship. With the help of
your congregation's leadership, we will reflect on where God is calling Zion and how your gifts might be
used for future ministry.
One of the treasures I value in our Lutheran heritage is our understanding of the "priesthood of all
Believers." St. Paul writes in 1 Corinthians 12: 4-7 "There are different kinds of spiritual gifts, but the
same Spirit gives them. There are different ways of serving, but the same Lord is served. There are dif-
ferent abilities to perform service, but the same God gives to everyone ability for particular service. The
Spirit's presence is shown in some way in each person, for the good of all." So what are your gifts and
how is God calling you to use your gifts and talents? Please stop in the office to introduce yourself and
ask questions too so that together we can learn and grow.
God's Peace, Pastor Gisele
Confirmation Camp Was Fantastic!
Six awesome Zion youth
spent a week in June at
Confirmation camp at
Imago Dei Village. They
spent the week in worship,
Bible study, group build-
ing activities, camp fires, and many
other fun God-based experiences.
The week centered around the Holy
Spirit and what the Holy Spirit
means to our life.
Gabby Krueger, Meghan Hoffman, Landan Holtz,
Alex Zimmerman, Kale McHugh, and Josh Schill
attended camp!

5. Zion’s Annual
Zion Rummage
donations
Picnic may be
brought to
Zion’s
Sunday, & fellowship
hall thru
July 15 Bake August 1st.
at the
Shawano County Park Please schedule
your calendars to
Bring a dish to share: A—M …. Dessert Rummage Sale volunteer
N—Z ….. Salad August 2 - 3 - 4 the week of July
30 - August 4
Zion will provide hot dogs, hamburgers, ● Thursday 8am - 4pm for set-up, pric-
orange drink & water. ● Friday 8am - 4pm ing, selling, and
● Saturday 8am - Noon take-down!
Save the date for good food, a fun time, a chance to
meet new people, and have a few laughs! Bake Sale - Aug 2 - 3 Direct any questions to
● Thursday 8am - 4pm Donna & Jerry
Bingo! Prizes! Games! Fun for everyone!! ● Friday 8am - 4pm Milbauer.
JULY FOCUS
ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH
1254 SOUTH UNION STREET
SHAWANO WI 54166-3461
Address Service Requested
FOCUS is published monthly by
Zion Lutheran Church.
1254 S. Union St., Shawano, WI 54166
Rev. Gisele Berninghaus, Interim Pastor
Leigh Welander, Minister of Family Life
Rev. Howard Buenting, Visitation
Georgia Stapleton, Parish Nurse
Debbie Bernard, Admin. Assistant
Rev. James Sack, Missionary to Japan
Phone: 715-526-2017 People of Zion
e-mail: zion@shawanozion.org
Web site: www.shawanozion.org