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Grace and peace to you! Here is the latest update from Zion Church...



"Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil," (Ephesians 6:11).




Prayer Requests:

George Kline (back pain, neuropathy)

Judy Vindich (bereavement after the loss of her son, Jason)

Marilyn Trego (in Wellspan hospital)

Portia Deibler (surgery)

Marion Deck (health)

Dawn Stohler (health)

Sherrie Bernard (lung cancer)

John Roberts (lymphoma)

Mary Leh (health problems)

Missy Krause (broken shoulder)

Robert Boltz (surgery on broken neck)

Theresa Gettle (Lou Gehrig's Disease)

Mike Dechert (brain cancer)

Jalisa Bernheisel (leukemia)

Denise - Friend of Conners' family (bone cancer)

Rick (friend of Edith, who has cancer)

Janet Harnly (liver issue)

Ellen (friend of Cookie, has lung and brain cancer)

Trena (breast cancer for the second time)

Kathy Barthelt (cancer)

Mel (friend of the Conners, who has kidney failure)

Tammy Weaver (lung cancer)

Barbara Sholl (pancreatic cancer)

Luke and Kim Winger (loss of two brothers recently)


Ash Wednesday Service - Wednesday February 18 at 6:30pm


CHURCH EVENTS AND MINISTRIES


Men's Conference - Saturday February 7th 9:00am - 2:00pm

Zion will be hosting a men's conference called "Surrender" which is livestreamed through Men with No Regrets. Lunch is included.  There is no charge to attend.  

Sign up online at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/men-with-no-regrets-mens-conference-tickets-1978926422200?aff=oddtdtcreator

More information can be found at https://www.noregretsconference.org/


Souper Bowl Sunday

Bring in your canned goods and non-perishables on Sunday February 1st and 8th and we will donate the items to the local food bank.  There will be a collection table at the back entrance of the church starting February 1st.


Valentine's Dinner and Concert - Friday February 13th (Dinner at 5:30pm; Concert at 6:30pm)

We will be having a Potluck dinner on Friday February 13th at 5:30pm. Sign up sheets are on the bulletin boards. Bring your favorite dish and enjoy good food and fellowship in the Fellowship Hall.   We will also have a free concert- "An Evening of African-American Sacred Music" offered by Rashard Allen at 6:30pm in the sanctuary.  Rashard will sing his unique style of gospel music that will surely bless you!


Women's Fellowship Breakfast - Saturday January 31st at 8:30am at Country Fare Restaurant - Sign up at bulletin board. All women are welcome to attend!


United Women in Faith - Next Meeting is Wednesday February 4 at 2:00pm


New Members Class - Sunday February 22nd at 12:30pm

If you are interested in joining Zion Church, please sign up for our New Members Class that is scheduled for Sunday February 22nd at 12:30pm.  Sign ups are at the church bulletin boards.


Needed - Health and Safety Committee Members - If you would like to serve on the Health and Safety Committee, please contact Denise Gouldey at DRGouldey@outlook.com


Needed - Kitchen Ministry Coordinator.  We are in need of someone (or a team of people) who will oversee the operation of our kitchen - ensuring we are properly stocked with utensils, plates, cups, etc, and keeping the kitchen clean and orderly, and assisting with meals and snacks at ministry events.  If you are interested in helping with this ministry, please contact Pastor Keith. 


Creations of Love: Creations of Love ministry is about providing a way for parents to be able to bond with their premature deceased child(ren). We make homemade clothing designed to be able to fit babies that were either late term miscarriages or early term stillbirths. If parents going through these difficult times are able to dress their child(ren) it gives them an opportunity to bond to them. We have free yarn/supplies available. 


If anyone is interested in participating in the new Creations Of Love outreach please contact Alex Rautzhan at 717-968-0556


Making Shopping Bag Mats for the Homeless ... Every other Saturday at 9:00am


LCCM Volunteers Needed    Are you looking for a way to serve our community?  Lebanon County Christian Ministries is looking for volunteers to help in their market on Thursday evenings from 4pm-7pm.  Sign up sheets are on the bulletin boards.  Contact Deb Carles if you have any questions at 717-954-2112

Also we help with serving noon time meals. Dates for the remaining noon meals this year are February 27, April 24, June 26, September 25, and October 23.  We gather at 9 AM and are done by 2 PM.  There are signup sheets on the rear bulletin board next to those for the market.  If anyone has questions they can call Keith Frantz (717) 866-4875 or (484) 797-8489, or email keith.frantz@verizon.net.


Interested in serving on our next Dominican Republic Mission Trip?

This Little Light Ministries is looking to send another group to the Dominican Republic the week of May 2, 2026.  If you are interested in going on this trip, please contact Pastor Keith at pastorbuckbee@gmail.com


Monday Night Bible Study - Begins Monday February 2nd at 6:15pm.  Come early for desserts and fellowship.  We will be studying the OT book of Ezra.


Women's Bible Study - Every second and fourth Saturday, from 8:30am to 10am. 

This 8 session video study will be held on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays from October 25th - February 28th, unless snow causes delays.  It will be a study with Kelly Minter titled "No Other Gods". We often think of idols as ancient graven images, but God's people still battle idolatry every day. Our idols look more familiar - money, fame, work, pleasure, people - to name a few. If we serve these 'gods' above the one true God, we miss the unrivaled joy of following and knowing Jesus. Kelly will help us identify and dethrone the idols we may unknowingly have in our lives . There is no cost, just let Robin Dower know if you will be attending so a study book can be reserved for you. rad.dower@comcast.net.


Reminder of Church Office Hours:  Our church office is open Monday through Friday from 9am to 1pm. If you have questions or need to submit information for the bulletin, please call Judy at 717-866-6839, or email at Zionumc22@gmail.com

Winter weather updates - Please watch for emails and updates to our social media and website in case of cancellations due to winter weather.

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Pastor Keith Buckbee
Zion Church, Myerstown