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THE ZION NEWS

PUBLICATION OF ZION EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH

TURBOTVILLE, PA

October 2019

ALL SAINTS’ SUNDAY

November 3, 2019

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Buffalo Valley Conference November Events

The following events are being held by churches throughout our conference. For additional information about a particular event, please contact the hosting church.

Also, the conference has a new Facebook page! Search Buffalo Valley Con-ference to ‘like’ and ‘follow’ the page. Announcements about activities and special events will come right to your news feed.

11/2, 11:00 AM-12:30 PM – Community Meal (First Evangelical, Mifflinburg [570-966-0266])

11/2, 3:30 PM-? – Pot Pie Supper [ham, chicken, and beef] (Christ’s United [4 Bells], Millmont [570-922-1860])

11/8 – Apple Dumpling Sale (Zion, Turbotville [570-649-5195]). $3.00 each. Orders must be placed by 10/25.

11/9, 8:00-11:00 AM – Free Veteran’s Breakfast (First Lutheran, Watsontown [570-538-5300])

11/10, 4:00-7:00 PM – Spaghetti Supper (Zion, Turbotville Cub Scout Troop [570-649-5195]).

11/16, 4:00–7:00 PM – Roast Beef Dinner (Zion, Turbotville [570-649-5195])

11/17, 6:00 PM – Buffalo Valley Conference Quarterly Meeting (Faith, Lewisburg)

11/21, 9:00 AM-4:00 PM – Life Line Health Screening (Holy Spirit, Turbot-ville). There is a charge for this service. Appointment required by calling 1-844-591-7170. 11/27, 7:00 PM – Thanksgiving Eve Service (Zion, Turbotville [570-649-5195])

11/28, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM – Free Thanksgiving Day Dinner (First Lutheran, Watsontown [570-538-5300]). Reservations helpful but not required.

Now through December – Collection for Christmas-at-Sea for the Seafarers

International House (St. John’s Delaware Run [570-538-2015])

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Disaster Relief Team

Orders for apple dumplings can be given to any Disaster Relief

Team member from now until October 27th or signup after

church. Pick up apple dumplings November 8th...

Price is $3.00 per dumpling.

We appreciate your helping us to serve others.

Last chance to purchase Zion’s,

Disaster Relief Teams

Apple Dumplings until 2020.

They freeze well so STOCK UP!!

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Dear Friends in Christ,

Many people wonder about what happens to the loved ones we

have lost in death. Every time we recite the Apostles' Creed, we share

the church's teaching about those who have fallen into the arms of our

loving God. In the Creed we confess that we believe in the

“communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the

body, and the life everlasting." These are the amazing promises that

our loving Father makes to all who are baptized into the death and res-

urrection of Jesus Christ. I am always intrigued and comforted by the

confession that we believe in the “Communion of Saints." Especially

since we are celebrating All Saints' Sunday in November, it is im-

portant to be clear about this.

First of all, where are those who have died in faith. Yes, their

bodies and ashes are buried in the ground, or perhaps held in a mauso-

leum, or the ashes scattered in God's good creation. But there is more

to it than that. Jesus, in the gospel of St. John 10:27-28, says this: "My

sheep hear my voice. I know them, and they follow me. I give them

eternal life, and they will never perish. No one will snatch them out of

my hand.”

It is clear from this passage the Jesus holds tightly to his chil-

dren even in death. The closest place that we can be to Jesus in this

life is when we receive his body and blood with the bread and wine of

the Holy Communion. It follows then, that the closest we can be to the

baptized dead is in the sharing of the Holy Communion meal. This is

what we call the Communion of Saints. This is where the church mili-

tant, the baptized who are still fighting the good fight of faith on this

earth, and the church triumphant, those who have died in Christ, meet.

As Lutheran Pastor, Brerthold von Schenck wrote in his book The

Presence (c. 1945), “At the altar we have fellowship with our risen

and ascended Lord. But there is also a fellowship with all the mem-

bers of the church. At the altar we join hands not only with the great

saints in heaven, but also with all our loved ones who have passed

within the veil, our faithful departed.”

The altar puts us in touch with the reality of the Communion

of Saints, and can provide a great source of love and joy for those who

are grieving. We must learn to lead one another in our grief to the al-

tar to receive the real presence of our Lord and come as close as we

can to our dear ones. It is true that we will some day meet our loved

ones again in the new heaven and new earth that Jesus will create. The

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Nave Renewal Update

We have received bids from two local contractors for our Nave Re-

newal project. Gray Builders and Zartman have both provided bids.

Both have come in higher than our budget permits. Rolf Rohn, our

Liturgical Designer has met with Drew Potts and Pastor Roux and

has been asked to review the bids and to revise our plans so we

have an affordable project that will meet our needs. As always, if

you have any questions, please ask Pastor Roux or Drew Potts,

Chairman of the Nave Renewal Committee.

one place that we can touch that new creation is in the Holy Com-

munion. This is why we sing in the liturgy, “Therefore with angels

and archangels and all the company of heaven."

The early Church knew this truth, and the celebration of the

Holy Communion in the first centuries was linked very closely to the

joyous victory that Jesus had over death in his resurrection. Although

we today may have grown up with an understanding of Holy Com-

munion as penitential and individual, the early church would not have

recognized that posture. The early church gathered around the altar

table as the Eucharistic prayer was lifted to God. Standing together

everyone would lift up their hands in praise to God. John Chrysostom

(c. 349-407), an early Church Father, described it this way: “When

the whole people together with the priestly assembly stands with

hands outstretched, at the awe-inspiring sacrifice, how can we fail to

please God by praying for the dead."

May we be people who learn to cherish our time at the altar,

close to our Lord Jesus Christ and close to the Communion of Saints.

Yours In Christ,

Pastor Roux

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Cub Scouts

Will be hosting a Spaghetti Supper on Sunday,

November 10 from 4PM to 7PM. Dinner in-

cludes salad, spaghetti and meatballs, garlic

bread and ice cream. The cost for this all you

can eat meal is $8, children 4-12 will be $4 and

everyone under 4 years old is free. (Take-outs

will be available.)

Thank you for supporting our Cub Scouts in their fundraising efforts.

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Students Grade School through College

In order to maintain our church records, we need

information. Please fill out the form below with the

information requested or you can email the office at

zionlc39@windstream.net. This information is

important to us so that we may contact you with

upcoming events.

Student (s) name ______________________

Students Grade in school (2019/2020) _____

Student (s) Birth date __________________

Email ________________________________

Parents/Students cell phone ___________________

Or the best way we can contact you

with upcoming events

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ZION EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH Middle School and High School Youth Groups

November 2019 We invite all youth to join us Middle School Youth Group is for 5

th

through 8th grades, and High School is for 9

th through 12

th grades.

Amanda Stoudt is serving as our Middle School advisor, and Lyd-ia Nugent as our Senior High advisor. Call Pastor Roux at home 570 437-9058 or church 570 649-5195 with any questions. Youth Group normally meets the 2nd Sunday of each month from 5:00—7:00 pm. Group builders, devotions, games, projects, and food are part of every meeting. Other events will be announced. Meeting for November include: Sunday, November 17 at the Church—5 -7 pm “Chopped” Cooking Challenge Night

FUN + FRIENDS + FOOD

FELLOWSHIP

Mark your calendars, invite your

friends, and plan to join us at

Youth Group!

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All Saints’ Sunday

All Saints Sunday is a special celebration set apart to honor Christian

friends and family members who, during the past year, have passed

from this life and sleep in Christ, awaiting the resurrection on the last

day. During the month of October we invite you to write the names

of these saints in the “Book of Resurrection and New Life” located

by the baptismal font. On All Saints’ Sunday, November 3rd, we will

remember them in prayer and as we receive the Sacrament of Holy

Communion.

Hannah Jarrett

3/12/19

Emily Gottschall

4/22/19

Finley Stahl

5/14/19

Nancy DeHart

9/25/19

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“Trunk or Treat” at the Zion parking lot.

Thursday, October 31, 6:00 – 8:00 pm.

Church members are invited to bring their Halloween

treats to the church and hand them out to the children.

Youth Group will provide drinks and hospitality. Feel

free to dress in costume and decorate the trunk of your

vehicle. Zion was a popular spot for visitors on

Halloween last year. Let's see if we can grow this fun

community activity.

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Thank you to our children and grand

children for the flowers for our 65th

Wedding Anniversary. Thank you to our

church family for sending cards .

Ross and Shirley McCollum

Dear Zion Church Family,

Thank you for the wonderful outpouring of supplies and gift

cards for preschool. We are off to a great start and appreciate

you continuing to pray for this precious ministry.

Blessings,

Jen and Wendy

To Our family here at Zion,

Thank you so much for all your thoughts and prayers during this

most difficult time.

The luncheon was very much appreciated.

God Bless all of you.

Bob DeHart and Dee Quigley

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Enrollment of Candidate for Baptism

Two of our children, Alijah and Lucian Marquez are preparing to

receive the sacrament of Holy Baptism on All Saints’ Sunday,

November 3 at the 10:30 worship. Alijah and Lucian are the chil-

dren of Rob and Katie Marquez, who will also be uniting with us

in membership.

Confirmation Class Underway

The 2019-2020 confirmation Class is

studying the Bible with the “See

Through the Scriptures” curriculum this

year. Confirmands include Madeline

Stoudt, Bella Shupp, Cole Shupp,

Alexis Nicholas, Thomas Royles and

Connor Snyder.

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Upcoming Fundraising Events

Mark Your Calendars

Details will be announced

Watch the Sunday Bulletins

Nov 16 - Roast Beef Dinner (4:00-7:00 pm)

Dec 21- Fish dinner (4:00-7:00 pm)

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Thanksgiving Eve Worship

at Zion Turbotville

Wednesday, November 27, 2019

7:00 pm

We are in need of Worship Assistants for Thanksgiving Eve

Worship. If you will be attending this please volunteer. Call

Cathy in the church office or sign the sign up sheet on the bul-

letin board in the narthex.

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Turbotville Community Thanksgiving Dinner

Saturday, November 23, 2019

4:00 to 6:00 p.m.

to be held at Turbotville Community Hall.

This dinner is free to all attendees

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Nursery Helpers Needed

We are in need of more adults to

watch our nursery at the 10:30 am

worship Service. Nursery is for

children up to and including age 5.

All nursery workers are required to

obtain the appropriate clearances.

If you can help please let us know.

YOUR HELP IS NEEDED IN THE

CHURCH OFFICE

Office coverage is needed to

cover Cathy’s vacation time

between the hours of 9:00

am—12:00 noon. Call Cathy

in the office if you can help or

have any questions.

Duties include answering the

telephone, taking messages,

fold and stuff the bulletins for

Sunday.

Coverage is needed in the church

office for the following days: November 1, 8, 29

December 6, 13

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SATURDAY 6:00 PM WORSHIP

Join us for Saturday Evening 6:00 pm Worship. Our Saturday

worship is meant to be helpful to those who find an evening

worship time more convenient. It is a simple but inspiring ser-

vice of Word and Holy Communion that includes organ music

and traditional hymns. Our worship on Saturday, November 2

will include “The Laying on of Hands and Anointing with Oil”

for those who wish to receive this healing ministry. We are

also recruiting to form a Praise Group that will lead worship

from time to time. If you play an instrument or sing, please

contact Pastor Roux at the church (570) 649-5195.

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All voting members are encouraged to attend the Congregational Meeting.

The Constitution of Zion Lutheran Church, Chapter 8 states Membership

*C8.02.c. “Voting members are confirmed members. Such confirmed members

shall have communed and made a contribution of record during the current or

preceding year.”

Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church Congregational Meeting

November 10, 2019 11:30 pm Meeting (immediately following the second service)

Call to Order – Leslie Hartline

Verify Quorum – Dave Hartman and Mary Kauffman

Devotions – Lisa Wehr

Approval of Minutes – February 17, 2019

Election of Council Members

5—3 year term (2020-2023)

Proposed Budget for 2020 — $296,285.00

Old Business:

Nave Improvement Project

New Business:

Adjacent Property Demolition

Set date for February Congregational Meeting

Adjourn

Benediction

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Upcycled Art

Why not turn your old worn out book pages into a work of art? Use a blank canvas, book pages, a paintbrush, and acrylic matte medium to create your artwork. Hang the finished piece in your home or gift it to a friend or family member. Great idea to create wall art for a child’s room. Great reads, both fiction and non-fiction, are available for your reading pleasure on the bookshelves in the narthex. Check out time is two weeks.

Excerpted and adapted from “Fun Ways to Upcycle Old and Worn Picture Boons” by Charnaie Gordon, Brightly, July 11, 2019.

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Electronic Giving Option

The Simply Giving Program

Endorsed by Thrivent Federal Credit Union

Zion is pleased to announce the introduction of an electronic

option for making regular offerings. Contributions can now

be debited automatically from your checking or savings

account. Our new electronic giving program offers

convenience for you and much-needed donation consistency

for our congregation.

If you are currently giving on a weekly basis, you will no

longer need to write out 52 checks a year or prepare 52

envelopes. And, when travel, illness or other circumstances

prevent you from attending services, this program will allow

your weekly offerings to continue on an uninterrupted basis.

An authorization form is available from the church office.

We are running out of Altar flower containers.

We can no longer obtain the containers we use for you

to take your Altar flowers home.

If possible, please return them.

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JOLLY BUNCH November 13, 2019

10:30 am

We will have a memorial service.

Lunch we be the annual Thanksgiving Dinner. The clipboard is

located in the narthex for members to sign up for the dinner.

The cost is $10.00. The Disaster Relief Team will be cooking

and preparing the meal this year. Let’s have a good turnout.

We meet the second Wednesday of the month. Mark your calendars!

Jolly Bunch members with Birthdays in November

Bob Calhoun—1st

Helen Neyhart—4th

Celeste Biggans—6th

Barbara Hartline—8th

Lois Sommers—10th

Shut-in members with Birthdays in November

Dulcinea Eck—1st

Thanksgiving Dinner

Menu

Winter Salad

Turkey, Filling Gravy

Mashed Potatoes

Sweet Potatoes

Succotash

Cranberry Sauce

Coffee/Tea

Dessert

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Coasters

Using ceramic tiles, book pages, and a few layers of decoupage glue and varnish, you can create beautiful coasters. It’s fun to upcycle old book pages into meaningful gifts or holiday-themed decorations like coasters for hot or cold beverages. Learn how to make your own coasters: http://www.cardstore.com/blog/diy-photo-coasters/ Bookmarks

Using your favorite book pages, fold them into a rectangular shape and add ribbon. To make them more durable, you can laminate the bookmarks before adding the ribbon. Craft Stick Puzzle

For this easy craft, all you need is craft sticks, scissors, and glue. This is a great activity for younger kids. Kids will have hours of fun putting together these puzzles. Bonus: this activity helps with developing fine motor skills and can be a great teaching tool too. Learn how to make your own craft stick puzzle: https://www.skiptomylou.org/diy-craft-stick-puzzles-by-better-in-bulk/ Table Runner

You can make an adorable table runner from old book pages by taping the pages together and using an edge-puncher to create a decorative border. To ensure the table runner is a sturdy, you may want to lacquer the book pages so it’s not too fragile. This would be great to use for literary themed parties or celebrations. Illustrated picture book pages would also make a great runner for on top of a child’s dresser. Learn how to make your own table runner: https://thistlekeylane.com/diy-book-page-table-runner/ Envelopes

When giving gift cards or cash as a present, it’s fun to use unique envelopes. This is a great idea for books that have missing or torn pages that can’t be donated. Learn how to make your own envelope: https://www.wikihow.com/Make-an-Envelope

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LIBRARY NOTES

“There have never been, nor are there now, too many good books.”

~~ Martin Luther

Recycling Old and Worn Picture Books

If you’re a diehard bookworm, the thought of throwing away old books probably makes you cringe. Whenever some of your beloved picture books start getting worn out, you can upcycle them into things you’ll use. This way, you still get to keep your treasured books and make good use out of them. By using recycled and reusable materials, affordable craft supplies, and a glue gun, you can turn books into so many different items — including jewelry, furniture, décor, and more. Old and worn out picture books don’t have to be relegated to your recycle bin. Try some of these book craft ideas instead or come up with your own! Greeting Cards

Simply tear out old book pages and turn them into greeting cards that you can use for all types of occasions — birthdays, graduations, and more. Fold a book page in half and glue a blank piece of paper inside. Write your message on the blank paper and gift it! These homemade cards are usually a hit at children’s birthday parties. Pinwheels

Your kids will love making and playing with pinwheels made from old book pages. Use lollipop sticks, wooden sticks, or wire to attach your folded book pages. Give them a spin and watch them twirl! Learn how to make your own pinwheels: https://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Pinwheel

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November 13 Newsletter deadline is

November 13, 2019

Are you aware that we have … … large print Portals of Prayer?

...devotional booklets located on the table in the narthex and at

the back of the church?

Large print bulletins are available for all

worship services.

Children’s bulletins are also available

for worship services. Just ask an usher.

Church E-Mail: zionlc39@windstream.net

Website: zionturbotville.com

Facebook: zion turbotville pa Check out the pictures on Facebook

Synod USS Ark Want to keep up with the Upper

Susquehanna Synod news? Here is the link

http://www.uss-elca.org/uss-ark/

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Please remember in your prayers our members who are homebound,

in nursing homes or assisted living, and the military:

Birthdays are listed

At Home Janet Reasner – 1/5 Earle Jarrett – 2/28

Alice Durlin – 6/9 Freda Keefer- 10/13 Dulcinea Eck—11/1

Elizabeth Sampsell 11/7 Maxine Reimensnyder – 12/20

Watsontown Rehab—Watsontown Eleanor Trefsger –9/21 Wolf Run – Hughesville Joyce Snyder – 6/17

Rockwell- Milton Dodie Day – 6/23

Manor Care North – Williamsport Janice Metzger 4/15

Elmcroft—Montoursville Phil Bower 12/30

Riverwoods – Lewisburg Gladys Durlin – 2/26

Joan Webb – 10/10 Nottingham Village - Northumberland

Joyce Osman – 2/27 Joyce McCollum - 12/2

Military - R. Scott Keister-3/12 John Rump-3/26 Christopher Keister-4/2 Keenan Young—6/27 Alisha Cox Welch - 12/16

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Current Fund

Daily Expenses

Balance brought forward (8/31/19) 3,141.26 12,999.05

September YTD Monthly Contributions 21,999.92 179,640.17

Monthly Disbursements 18,967.16 185,429.24

Balance (9/30/19) 5,982.02 5,982.02

Building Fund—$12,298.49

Nave Improvement—$80,348.39

September Attendance

Total Congregational attendance at services:

8:00 am - 287

10:30 am - 250

Saturday Evening - 56

Wednesday Prayer - 48

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Wednesday Prayer

Service Our Wednesday Prayer

services are held at 9:00 am.

For those looking for an

additional opportunity to

receive Holy Communion, the

Prayer Group celebrates the

sacrament at its service on the

fourth Wednesday of every

month. Join us for prayer on

Wednesdays.

IS YOUR ADDRESS CHANGING ?

We need your help to maintain our church

records and to keep in touch with you. If your

address has changed please notify the church

office. You can call 570-649-5195 or email us

your new address

zionlc39@windstream.net

We are being charged for every item that is

returned to us due to an incorrect address,

even 911 changes.

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WARRIOR RUN NEIGHBORS

HELPING NEIGHBORS

October – The month isn’t over yet; there is still time to

bring cans of sweet potatoes and yams. Remember, our

goal is 100 cans. We can do this! Let’s color this month

“orange”.

NOVEMBER

PUMPKIN – Are you thinking of the approaching holidays

and all those wonderful traditional desserts you might

make with pumpkin? Think of the pies, the cookies, and

the pumpkin breads, all so very yummy and they all require

cans of pumpkin. Let us think of our neighbor’s holiday

meal and bring cans and cans of pumpkin to make these

wonderful desserts during November. Bring any size can

or any brand of pumpkin – all are needed and appreciated.

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Rev. Erwin C. Roux, Pastor (570-437-9058)

Leslie Hartline, Council President (570-716-3850)

Michael Yohn, Organist

Rev. Kenneth Elkin, Organist

Rev. Steven Middernacht, Minister of Music

Cathy J. Kelley, Secretary

Jennifer Woland, Preschool Teacher

Wendy Wood, Preschool Helper

Rick Rovenolt, Custodian

Office Hours: M-F 8:30 am to 4:30 pm - 570-649-5195

Church e-mail: zionlc39@windstream.net

Church website: zionturbotville.com

Facebook: zionturbotville pa

Prayer Chain Anchors:

Call before 9:00 pm

Team 1 Barbara Zettlemoyer 649-5358

Team 2 Clissie Sheatler 437-2215

Team 3 Martha and Lauren Weidner 649-5438

Team 4 Brenda Reasner 649-5749

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COMMITTEES AT A GLANCE

MONDAY

Disaster Relief Team 1st Monday at 6:30 pm

Jeff Furman—Chairperson

TUESDAY

Outreach 2nd Tuesday at 7:00 pm

Pastor Roux-Chairperson

Brenda Reasner—Council Rep

Stewardship 3rd Tuesday at 7:00 pm

Barry Durlin-Chairperson

Lisa Wehr—Council Rep

Property 4th Tuesday at 7:00 pm

Lynn Watson and Lee Bieber– Co-Chairs

Dave Hartman—Council Rep

Social Ministry 4th Tuesday at 6:30 pm

Rick Rovenolt-Chairperson

Dennis Webb—Council Rep

THURSDAY

Executive Committee 1st Thursday at 7:00 pm

Church Council 2nd Thursday at 7:00 pm

Worship and Music 3rd Thursday at 7:00 pm

John Craven -Chairperson

Leon Hagenbuch—Council Rep

Staff Support Meets went needed

Melissa Kilgus -Chairperson

John Myers—Council Rep

SUNDAY

Christian Education meets quarterly

Jeff Furman—Council Rep