"Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord!" (Philippians 3:1a).
Prayer Requests:
Cindy Wise (foot surgery)
Dawn Stohler (health)
Peg Fitzkee (hip surgery)
John Roberts (lymphoma)
Joan Noll (blood pressure problems)
Mary Leh (health problems)
Janet Moyer (healing)
Robert Boltz (broken neck)
Mike Calhoun (cancer)
Theresa Gettle (Lou Gehrig's Disease)
Jalisa Bernheisel (leukemia)
Denise - Friend of Conners' family (bone cancer)
Rick (friend of Edith, who has cancer)
Lonnie (Mari Conners' brother - has stage 4 lung cancer and diabetes)
Ellen (friend of Cookie, has lung and brain cancer)
Ruben Houser (pneumonia)
Teena Hibshman (healing)
Mike Dechert (healing - brain cancer)
Stella (granddaughter of Beth Weihrauch, ruptured appendix)
Special Staffing Announcement
On Sunday June 22nd, Pastor Rob announced that he, Keara and their family will be leaving Zion at the end of August. We are sad to see them go, but rejoice that God is calling Pastor Rob into a new season of ministry in another church in Manheim. We will be planning a farewell party for August 31st after the combined worship service. Everyone is invited to attend the service and party and we encourage you to write letters of thanks to Pastor Rob and Keara for their years of service at Zion. Please also be in prayer for the SPRC as we move forward with the hiring of a new Youth Pastor and Worship Leader.
CHURCH EVENTS AND MINISTRIES
Zion Outreach T-Shirts
Zion Outreach t-shirts are back by popular demand! There is a new design and color and you can order one for only $18. There is a table in the front of the church with an order form or you can email Kaloni Doll at ksdoll921@gmail.com to order one. Thank you for continuing to support outreach!
National Night Out - Tuesday, August 5th: We need volunteers to help us set up prior to the event (4-6pm) and also during the event (6-9pm). Join us for a great night out with our Myerstown Community! Sign ups are located on both bulletin boards or you can sign up online https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0A4EACAA2FABFD0-57383730-national
School Supply & Clothing Drive - Saturday, August 9th:
Volunteer opportunities: We need help the date of the event and the week ahead as we prepare. Sign ups are located on both bulletin boards or you can sign up online: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0A4EACAA2FABFD0-57419274-school
Clothing Collection: We give away used children’s clothing during our drive for free. If you have gently used children’s clothing, or know someone who might, we would welcome donations. Please contact us to facilitate pick up or drop off. Due to space we are only accepting children’s clothing.
School Supply Collection: Donation slips will be on a table outside the fellowship hall. If you’d like to contribute you can pick one up and purchase the items listed. Monetary donations are also welcome. Please make all checks payable to Zion Church with outreach/school supply drive in the memo and bring them to the church office.
Any questions? Please contact Jackie Gostomski at zionoutreachteam@gmail.com or 717.269.2971.
This Little Light Mission Trip to the Dominican Republic
If you are interested in going on a mission trip October 25-Nov 1 to the Dominican Republic, please contact Jim Mellon at jameslmellon@comcast.net
First Friday Fun Night - Talent Show
Our next First Friday Fun Night is Friday August 1st at 5pm. For our August First Friday Fun Night, we will be hosting a talent show. If you are interested in performing for the talent show, please see Pastor Rob or email him at Robedagen@gmail.com by July 25th. We ask that all performances be appropriate to be performed in front of the church audience.
We are excited for our Treasures in Heaven Bible Camp, which will be held from Monday July 28 through Friday August 1 from 9:00am to 11:00am in Fellowship Hall. All children are welcome to join us up to 6th grade (entering 7th grade in the fall). Contact Mari Conners if you have any questions at mariconners@yahoo.com
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
Biblical Citizenship Class meets Thursday evenings at 5:30pm starting May 22nd. Sign ups are on the bulletin boards, or email Carol Kline at cakl45@comcast.net
Pastor Keith will be leading a summer Bible study for anyone 18-30 years old on Sunday evenings at 6:30pm from July 13th through August 17th. Meet in the Parlor and dinner is included. Contact Pastor Keith if you are interested in being a part of this study - pastorbuckbee@gmail.com
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 ... Every other Thursday at 9:00am
Here is a link to a video that Sarah Buckbee created that features the mat making ministry:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=FbinwEmDQI0
We have two services here at Zion on Sunday morning, but we are really just one body of believers. When a member from the 11 am service mentioned that she is finally getting to know some 9 am people by attending Monday night Bible study, an idea was born to get better acquainted. A simple questionnaire is being distributed that will help me to write a short bio on you (and/or your family). I will compose it based on your answers. Each Sunday, beginning with the first Sunday in Advent, an introduction of each respondent will be included as a looseleaf half page in the bulletin.Two dozen are already completed, but I will need your help in order to ensure that no one is missed. If you haven’t yet received a questionnaire, please let me know. You will have an opportunity to preview your “story” and approve it prior to it being included in the bulletin. Thank you for being part of our great big family – Mari Conners
Save the Date: Zion Women's Retreat, Saturday, October 4 at Creekside Fellowship Center, South Race Street, Myerstown. More details to follow.
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