zion communications



Weekly Update – 
OFFICE IS CLOSED ON JULY 3, 2026

Grace and peace to you!

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

Upcoming Events
DateEventTimeDetails / Contact
July 5 (Sun)Combined Worship Service - Piercing Word10:00 AMBreakfast at 8:30 AM. Sign up to bring food or help set up at the bulletin board.
July 10 (Fri)Friday Fun Night - Movie Night5:30-7:30 PMHot dogs and the movie "David." All are welcome! Desserts are welcome.
July 19Women’s Ice Cream Social6:00 PMIn the Courtyard. Bring a lawn chair. All Women are invited! Sign up on the Women in Faith bulletin board. 
July 27-31Treasures in Heaven9:30-11:30 AMTreasures in Heaven Bible CampAges 3 years through 5th grade
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 if we have 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 9School 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.

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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!
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 board. 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? Contact Jennifer Buckbee: jenniferbuckbee@yahoo.com
Zion LibraryOpen during church hoursOver 600 items - books, DVDs, CDs, audiobooks. Located to the right of the sanctuary. Questions: ask Kris Primm
   
Disaffiliation LettersOngoingPlease consider writing to the Bishop. Pastor Tony has a template available.
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
Marion DeckHealth - Stoneridge skilled care
Joyce WenrichProblems walking; husband Ron is in the hospital
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 MoyerMargo Moyer's granddaughter - Cancer
Amelia DicksonBlood clot from surgery - pray it dissolves
Barbara DicksonFell and damaged her knee
Cindy and Brian BeckHealth issues
Brock ClauserAl and Marae Clauser's son - neurological testing
Gary WellsChemotherapy
Janet SchellHealth issues
Lorah Layser CarrieColorado wildfires endangering their home.
Donna KlineEye Surgery