OPENING ANNOUNCEMENTS AND PRAYER Pastor Tony Etzel
PRELUDE “Praise to the Lord, the Almighty” David Schell arr. by Michael Burhardt
CALL TO WORSHIP Pastor Tony Etzel
PASTOR: Come to the Lord, whose love can dispel all our worries and fears.
PEOPLE: Even though we trust in the Lord, we still face the future afraid of the storms life brings.
PASTOR: Commit yourself completely to the care of our loving God. Only then will your faith be greater than your fears.
PEOPLE: Come into our hearts, Lord. Abide with us and turn our fears into fearlessness.
HYMN Awesome God #179
‘Til the Storm Passes By #543
APOSTLE’S CREED Pastor Tony Etzel
OFFERING “In the Love of Christ Jesus” David Schell
Paul Benoit
DOXOLOGY David Schell
MEET AND GREET
TIME OF PRAYER AND THE LORD’S PRAYER Pastor Austin Lamos
SCRIPTURE Luke 8:20-26 Linda Etzel
SERMON "When We are in a Storm" Pastor Tony Etzel
HYMN It Is Well with My Soul #705
BENEDICTION Pastor Tony Etzel
POSTLUDE "Softly and Tenderly" David Schell
W.L. Thompson
Childcare is available for children ages 7 and under during the 11:00 service in the nursery room on the second floor.
Hearing assistance devices are available for your convenience.
Restrooms are located in the lobby and in the hallway near the rear of the church.
The Altar Flowers are in honor of our daughter’s and son’s birthdays and our Daughter & Son-in-laws Anniversary by Geoffrey & Joy Ebling.
COMBINED SERVICE – Sunday, July 5, 2026, with Piercing Word. Sign up for a morning fellowship breakfast. Sign-up is on both bulletin boards.
BIOS – Please see Mari Conners if you would like her to write one for your family.
CROCHETERS NEEDED – to assemble mats for the homeless. We meet on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays from 9 am-11 am in the Fellowship Hall. If you have any questions, please call Sue at (717) 383-9399.
Philly Dream Center Missions Trip – Friday, July 24 and Saturday, July 25, 2026. Sign up on either bulletin board.
Thank you, everyone, for prayers, hugs, and flowers during Wayne’s illness and death. Margo Moyer.
TESTIMONY - Looking for people who want to share a brief testimony on why they picked Zion as their church. Please get in touch with Pastor Keith to schedule.
DISAFFILIATION - Please consider writing a letter to the Bishop regarding disaffiliation from the Methodist church. If you could bring it into the office, we will make a copy for our records and send it via certified mail.
MISSION - A kind reminder – During June, we are collecting Walmart and Aldi Gift Cards for the Lebanon Rescue Mission. Your gift cards will help cover the cost of fresh fruits/vegetables and perishable foods. Gift cards can be placed in the offering plate during the Sunday worship service. Thank you for your support.
Alpha Course Summer Series meets every Monday evening from 6:00–7:30 p.m. between July 20 and September 21, except August 3. Alpha is a free, non-judgmental series of group sessions designed to introduce people to the basics of the Christian faith through conversation, discussion, and short talks. It is open to anyone—whether you are Christian, from another faith tradition, or have no religious background. Join us in the Fellowship Hall for a light meal or refreshments and an engaging discussion.
Save the Date – Outreach Opportunities
Mark your calendars for two upcoming outreach events:
National Night Out–August 4, volunteers needed for this community event.
School Supply & Children's Clothing Drive – August 9
Volunteers are needed both on the day of the event and during the week leading up to it. If you have gently used children's clothing or shoes to donate for the clothing drive, we are accepting donations at any time. Please place items under the coat rack at the back of the church and notify the church office or Jackie and Jerry Gostomski. In-kind donations and monetary contributions to support the School Supply Drive will be collected following VBS. More details will be shared soon.
Thank you for your continued generosity and support as we serve our community!
Tuesday – Prayer Meeting, “Revival” 2:00 pm, in the Parlor
Wednesday – Prayer Meeting, 6:30 pm, in the Parlor
Thursday – Praise Band 5:30 pm
Saturday – Men’s Group 7:30 am – 1st & 3rd Saturdays