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



"Look among the nations and see; wonder and be astounded. For I am doing a work in your days that you would not believe if told," (Habakkuk 1:5).




Prayer Requests:


Judy Vindich (in the hospital with stroke)

Mindy Rohrer (surgery)

Marilyn Trego (in healthcare)

Portia Deibler (surgery)

Marion Deck (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)

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)

Nick (Alex Rautzhan's cousin - Nick's son passed away unexpectedly)

Pray for the upcoming disaffiliation trial - begins the end of March


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


CHURCH EVENTS AND MINISTRIES


Pancake Breakfast & Easter Egg Hunt


Saturday, March 28th from 9am-11am. The pancake breakfast will be from 9am-10am. The egg hunt, for infants - 5th grade begins at 10am. We always need help in the days before and day of the event. Please sign up on one of the bulletin boards. Contact Jackie Gostomski at 717.269.2971 or zionoutreachteam@gmail.com - Rain or shine! 

If attending, please consider completing this short form to help us plan for enough food and eggs:  https://forms.gle/oesU1fCDh6k4RPme9


United Women in Faith Book Sale - Saturday March 7 from 8:00am to 1:00pm

Continue to bring into the church your books and items for the sale. If interested in volunteering during the week of March 2-6, please sign up at the bulletin board or contact Beth Mellon at emellon7@comcast.net  


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 ... Contact Edith Thierwechter for more information - e_thierwechter105@comcast.net


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

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 are studying the OT book of Ezra.


Ladies of Zion - The Extraordinary Women's Conference September 25-26, 2026

Any women interested in attending this powerful time of prayer and worship can sign up at the bulletin board.  Questions - see Sherri Burkhart, Cookie Haag, Alex Rautzhan or Jackie Gostomski.  More information at https://ewomen.net/hershey-pa-2026/


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 the office 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.