Grace and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ!
"But in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect," (1 Peter 3:15).
Prayer Requests:
Annette Miller (recovering from a fall)
Bob Sandoe (recovering from a fall)
Ruth Rudy (in Cedar Haven)
Mary Ellen Shearer (back pain and upcoming tests)
Deb Ludwig (recovering from surgery)
Janet Moyer (health concerns)
Joan Noll (blood pressure problems)
Mary Leh (health problems)
Theresa Gettle (Lou Gehrig's Disease)
Jalisa Bernheisel (leukemia)
Terry Bieber (pancreatic cancer)
Alan Walter (pancreatic cancer, in pain)
CHURCH EVENTS AND MINISTRIES
It may only be the beginning of summer, but we are preparing for our school supply drive which will be Saturday, August 10th! We are looking to collect gently used children's clothing to offer again for free with supplies. Please consider bringing in your donations or help us spread the word.
If you'd like to help support the school supply portion, we have slips of supplies needed at the back of the church. You can purchase and return them in the bins by the end of July. Amazon, Staples, or Walmart gift cards as well as monetary donations can be made to Zion UMC to help us buy lunch bags and backpacks. Please indicate outreach in the memo line or leave a note for our finance team.
Please consider taking a flyer by the bulletins and hand them out to your friends, neighbors, or to post at local businesses.
If you'd like to volunteer, sorting or the day of the event please email us at zionoutreachteam@gmail.com or see one of the outreach team members. There is also a sign up sheet at the back of the church.
National Night Out
We'll be participating in the National Night Out on Tuesday, August 6th at Fairlane Park. We need help from 4:30-9:00pm. Set up, clean up, face painters, volunteers to pray with the community, and hand out water and snacks. If you are able to help please email us at zionoutreachteam@gmail.com or see one of the outreach team members. There is a sign up sheet at the back bulletin board.
August is a very busy month for our outreach team and we appreciate all of your support!
Treasures in Heaven Bible Camp
Monday, July 29 through Friday, August 2, mornings 9:30-11:30 am for children ages 3 (potty trained ) through 6th grade. Bible stories, music, games, crafts and snacks. Children will learn the difference between earthly rewards and heavenly treasures. Sign up on our website or contact Mari Conners for more information - mariconners@yahoo.com
There is a meeting for all volunteers on Thursday July 18th at 9:30am in Fellowship Hall.
Agape Family Shelter is looking for new twin sized sheets as well as used ink cartridges. You can bring them in and place them in the boxes at the side of the sanctuary under the Missions board.
Game Night Friday July 19th - 6:00pm
First Friday Fun Night - Friday August 2nd at 5:00pm
Come out for some food, fun and a skit by our Drama Team. All are invited!
Monday Evening Bible Study
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.
Making Shopping Bag Mats for the Homeless - START TIME ... 9:00am to 11:00am in Fellowship Hall. We need "shopping bag cutters" and those who can crochet. We will take shopping bags of any and all colors, but no bread bags, only shopping bags. All are welcome to join us - 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month.
The women of Zion will be getting together for a breakfast on Saturday August 31st at 8:30am at Country Fare Restaurant in Myerstown. Sign ups are on the church bulletin boards. All women are welcome!
Mission Trip - Philly Dream Center
Friday August 30 - Saturday August 31 at Philly Dream Center. If you are interested, please contact Pastor Keith - Pastorbuckbee@gmail.com
Eastern PA will have a new bishop on September 1st as John Schol is retiring. The Eastern PA Conference released this article on the newly assigned bishop:
https://www.epaumc.org/news/bishop-cynthia-moore-koikoi-assigned-to-epagnj/
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.