President's Perspective
Planting Seeds -- Not Just a Spring Thing First, on behalf of your Council let me thank you -- the membership at Zion -- for supporting the ministry here with your time, talent and treasure. We've been able to get a lot of important work accomplished over the past several years and your support is very much appreciated. At the Voter's Meeting on Sunday, April 28th following the 10:30 service, we're going to have a chance to put some action on the Great Commission here at Zion.
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Each service at Zion Lutheran Church (normally the first of our two services) is streamed LIVE on our YouTube channel. This includes Sunday’s, Wednesday’s, Lenten, Advent and special services. The entire service is streamed from beginning-to-end. Weddings and Funerals can also be streamed, if requested in advance.
This audio-only file includes all the readings from scripture, along with the sermon — and when available, the announcements, adult choir, men’s choir, and/or bell choir. Also posted along with the audio file is the text for all the scripture readings, and a link to the current bulletin, and our YouTube channel if you prefer to watch the LIVE Stream.
Zion Women’s Ministries Spring Rally
”Day by Day: Growing in the Lord”Sunday May 5th — 12 Noon to 2:00 p.m. in Zion’s Fellowship HallCatered LunchFlower BarBracelet Making
RSVP by Tuesday, April 30, 2024 to tharris@zlcb.org
At last year’s convention, we reaffirmed the simple, elegant truth at the heart of Lutheran doctrine: We preach Christ crucified.
The focus on the cross as the beating heart of our theology and practice was tremendously well received, though — as you might expect — we did get the occasional complaint that we were putting Jesus back on the cross and ignoring the resurrection. Nothing could be further from the truth! To confess Christ crucified is not to ignore the resurrection.
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Zion Women’s Ministries Spring Rally
”Day by Day: Growing in the Lord”Sunday May 5th — 12 Noon to 2:00 p.m. in Zion’s Fellowship HallCatered LunchFlower BarBracelet Making
RSVP by Tuesday, April 30, 2024 to tharris@zlcb.org
In “Celebrate the Savior” Vacation Bible School, students will discover that our loving God has given us so much to celebrate—family, friends, food, and especially forgiveness through faith in Jesus, our Savior. As kids explore five key events in the life of Jesus from the Bible, they will discover how the love of Jesus fills us with joy!
Program Details
VBS kids will be organized into either early childhood or elementary crews. Each crew will have 6-10 children per crew and two crew leaders.
We'll enjoy Bible stories, crafts, games, snacks and lively music as we celebrate God’s gifts.
Bring a plain white, cotton t-shirt for your child for a crafting project!
Registration Details (DEADLINE 6/22)
Complete the online REGISTRATION FORM (one per each child in a family) no later than Saturday, June 22nd.
VBS is FREE this year … no fees to attend!
In order to ensure the best VBS experience for all children, the number of “crews” is limited, so be sure to register early to reserve your spot.
A great way to start each day, readings feature a Bible passage, meditation, and prayer in an easy-to-read format. Portals of Prayer is great for personal devotions and can be used to open church meetings or Bible studies. Published in the convenient and popular pocket size, large-print, or digest editions. Published quarterly, authors change each month.
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Deaconess Update
In recent weeks Zion's Call Committee has reviewed documentation from seven candidates, and from there narrowed its search down to two. Most recently, on March 20th the Committee interviewed the two candidates. Following the interviews and much discussion, the committee unanimously chose Joanna Lee as the candidate to whom they would like to extend a call.
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Vacation Bible School Announced for 2024
VBS week is set for July 22nd - 26th please mark your calendars!
We thank Karen Kress for again volunteering to lead Vacation Bible School this year. The date for VBS week has been selected as July 22-26, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (time-tentative). Our program will be Concordia Publishing House's "Celebrate the Savior" VBS Promo Video.
Volunteers are needed!!! If you are interested in helping, please contact Karen at kkress5@gmail.com. There are lots of opportunities to help in hands-on roles with children, and with behind-the-scenes tasks!!
Zion’s 2024 Congregational Art Show
Will be held on Friday November 8th from 6:15 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.
Confirmation Age and up for submissions
Wine, Appetizers and Dessert - We will provide
Music during event - Provided by members of the church
We’re announcing this now so you’ve got time to prepare existing artwork, or create new artwork in time for the show. This exhibit is being planned for the Fellowship Hall on Friday November 8, 2024. Paintings, drawings, sculptures, photography, ceramics, fiber art, art-form jewelry, and more may be submitted. It may be a current or past original works of art.
Download Zion Lutheran Church’s latest newsletter. It includes Pastor’s Corner, the President’s Perspective, Church and Sunday School news, service participants, this month’s schedule of events at Zion, along with birthdays and anniversaries — and more.
DEACONESS UPDATE:
Thanks be to God, our search for a Deaconess at Zion is progressing nicely! In recent weeks Zion's Call Committee has reviewed documentation from seven candidates, and from there narrowed its search down to two. Most recently, on March 20th the Committee interviewed the two candidates. Following the interviews and much discussion, the committee unanimously chose one Deaconess to whom they would like to extend a call.
Use the link below for additional details
Zion’s 2024 Congregational Art Show
Art show entries will be accepted from members of Zion. We know Zion’s got talent, now let’s see it!
We’re announcing this now so you’ve got time to prepare existing artwork, or create new artwork in time for the show.This exhibit is being planned for the Fellowship Hall in November 2024. Paintings, drawings, sculptures, photography, ceramics, fiber art, art-form jewelry, and more may be submitted. It may be a current or past original works of art.
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The EASIEST way to fold a Palm Leaf cross for Palm Sunday. Learn how to prepare the leaves too. Click on the photo above to play the YouTube Video.
Join us for the … ZION EASTER BREAKFAST!
Easter Sunday, March 31, 2024
Join us in the Fellowship Hall in between Services
Where do you fit?
Volunteers are needed: Make egg casseroles (recipe & pan provided), make fruit salad (bowl provided), help set up, help clean up, help serve.
Sign up in the Church Narthex or email events@zlcb.org
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Zion Events Committee Co-Chairs Megan Pasquini and Deborah Sterba, along with the team, kicked off the new year with good fun, fellowship, and food. More than 60 members and guests came out for Zion's Bingo & Potluck Night on Friday, March 1st. It was a rousing good time with Pastor G as Bingo Caller! The lucky winners posed with their prizes at the end of the festivities. A great time was had by all!
Zion equips, educates, and encourages believers in Christ, sending them into the world to share the Gospel.
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VIDEO: Life Together Digest with LCMS President Harrison
In this Life Together Digest, the Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison, president of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS), discusses ways that the LCMS advocates and cares for human life, both before birth and after.
He announces that 125 congregations that have received grants for pro-life care and work through LCMS Life Ministry's Million Dollar Life Match, and encourages locals to attend Coalition Life's March on the Arch on Saturday, March 23 (stlmarch.com).