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Weekly Update 

Grace and peace to you!

“For our God is a consuming fire.”  — Hebrews 12:29


Upcoming Events
DateEventTimeDetails / Contact
August 4National Night Out National Night Out-Volunteers NeededNational Night Out will be held on Tuesday, August 4, from 6:00–9:00 p.m. at Fairlane Park in Myerstown. This community event celebrates our neighbors and first responders.

We hope our church can continue to participate in this wonderful community event, but we can only do so with enough volunteers.

Volunteers are needed to help before the event and with teardown. (Fireworks begin at 9:15 p.m.) A volunteer sign-up sheet is posted on the bulletin board. Please include your email address or phone number when signing up so we can contact you.

Questions? Contact Jackie at jackie.gostomski@gmail.com.

August 8School Supply & Children's Clothing Drive School Supply & Clothing Drive – Volunteers and Donations Needed

Our School Supply & Clothing Drive will be held on Saturday, August 8, from 9:00–11:00 a.m. (or until supplies last).

 

There are several ways you can help:

- Sign up to sort school supplies and clothing during the week before the event (dates and times will be announced closer to the event).

- Sign up to volunteer on the day of the event from 8:30–11:30 a.m. We can always use more helping hands!

- Donate gently used children's clothing. Ask friends, family, and neighbors if they have items to contribute.

- Pick up a school supply donation slip from the back of the church and help purchase needed items such as notebooks, pencils, highlighters, and more.

 

Volunteer sign-up sheets and school supply donation slips are available at the back of the church.

Questions? Contact Jackie Gostomski.

August 9WIF Pool Party4:00 PMCookie & Harold’s home. Hot dogs will be provided. Please bring a side dish or dessert to share with everyone. Sign-up sheet is on the WIF bulletin board.
August 14Friday Fun Night5:30 PMTalent Show, potluck, share your talent in what you want to cook and/or on stage. Sign-up sheets are on both bulletin boards.
August 16ZYM Pool PartyTBDYouth Group Pool Party – more details to come.
Sept 11Friday Fun Night5:30 PMGame Night – more details to come.
Sept 25-26Extraordinary Women's ConferenceTBDSee Sherri Burkhart, Cookie Haag, Alex Rautzhan, or Jackie Gostomski. Info: ewomen.net/hershey-pa-2026
Oct 24-31Dominican Republic Mission TripAll DayContact Beth Mellon: emellon7@comcast.net or sign up at the bulletin board.

 

Ongoing Ministries & Committees
Ministry / CommitteeScheduleDetails / Contact
Men's Saturday Bible Study1st & 3rd Saturdays, 7:30 AMStudy of the book of James. All men welcome!No sessions in August.
Crocheters / Mat Ministry1st & 3rd Thursdays, 9-11 AMFellowship Hall. Assembling mats for the homeless. Questions: call Sue at 717-383-9399
LCCM VolunteersThursdays, 4-7 PMLebanon County Christian Ministries market. Sign up at the bulletin boards. Questions: Deb Carles, 717-954-2112
Creations of LoveOngoingMaking clothing for premature/deceased infants. Free yarn/supplies available. Contact Alex Rautzhan: 717-968-0556
Children's Sunday SchoolSundays (Summer)K-2 and 3-5 classes combined for summer in the K-2 classroom. Interest in teaching? Looking for Teachers for the Fall. Contact Kelly Lorenzetti: kjlorenzetti@gmail.com
Zion LibraryOpen during church hoursOver 600 items - books, DVDs, CDs, audiobooks. Located to the right of the sanctuary. Questions: ask Kris Primm
   
Separation LettersOngoingPlease consider writing to the Bishop. Pastor Tony has a template available at the information desk. Stop by and pick one up, write your letter, and drop it off in the Church office.
CommunicationsOngoingSocial media ministry – Please go to www.facebook.com/ZionChurchMyerstownPA & www.youtube.com@ZionChurchMyerstown – PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to the YouTube page, pick a video, and share it with someone.

 

Church Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM    

Phone: 717-866-6839   |   Email: zionumc22@gmail.com

 

Prayer List
NamePrayer Need
David SchellBack spasms – going to therapy
Marion DeckHealth - Stoneridge skilled care
Joyce & Ron WenrichHealth problems
Larue KreiserRecovering from a stroke
Mary LehHealth problems
Mike DechertBrain cancer
RickA friend of Edith has cancer
TrenaBreast cancer (second occurrence)
Kathy Barthelt, co-worker of Pastor TonyCancer
Sharon EvansLiver issues
Barbara ShollPancreatic cancer
Gracie HalpinMargo Moyer's granddaughter - Cancer
Amelia DicksonBlood clot from surgery - pray it dissolves
Barbara DicksonFell and damaged her knee
Cindy and Brian BeckHealth issues
Gary WellsChemotherapy
Janet SchellHealth issues
Donna KleinEye surgery postponed due to some bleeding in the eye.
Will WeaverHealth concerns
Anna ShaakHMC – Rehab
Janie Tiganelli’s cousin, RutheyLost her son to a heart attack; he was 64 years old. Janie is also asking for prayers for her family as they drive back to Kansas. 
William HamiltonHe is in the hospital and recently had bowel surgery. He is in a lot of pain.
Jane HowerHome - recovering
Lori SwangerSevere sciatica – injection today