zion communications

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



"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him and he will make straight your paths," (Proverbs 3:5-6).



Prayer Requests:

Dana Reich (knee replacement)

Joyce Wenrich (back surgery)

Colleen Calhoun (healing)

Marion Deck (health - Stoneridge Rehab)

Mary Leh (health problems)

Mike Dechert (brain cancer; surgery)

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)

Mike Calhoun (cancer)

Sharon Evans (liver issues)

Tammy Weaver (lung cancer)

Barbara Sholl (pancreatic cancer)

Frank Kreider (heart attack; pray for salvation)

Colin Hitch (serious car accident)

Gracie (Margo Moyer's granddaughter - cancer)



Baptism - May 31

If anyone is interested in being baptized or affirming their baptism, please let Pastor Keith know.  We are planning a time of baptism on Sunday May 31st at our combined worship service.


Lawsuit Update

On Tuesday, we received the news that the judge has ruled against us in the disaffiliation trial.  The NCLL attorneys will be scheduling a meeting with the churches in the coming week.  We will be discussing the next steps for the churches to take. Once we have the opportunity to speak with the NCLL, we will schedule a congregational meeting to discuss the options. Please continue to be in prayer for this situation that God would give us wisdom, strength and direction.



CHURCH EVENTS AND MINISTRIES


Monday Night Bible Study Resumes on Apirl 13th

We will be kicking off our Monday Night Bible Study on Monday April 13th at 6:15pm.  We will be studying the book of Nehemiah. Come early for some food and fellowship.


The National Day of Prayer Service - Thursday May 7th at 7:00pm 
The National Day of Prayer is  Thursday  May 7th.  Through prayer, we are able to tap into God’s wisdom, strength, protection, and peace. He stands ready to respond to our needs when we humbly ask for divine intervention in the affairs of men. This year we will host a prayer gathering here at Zion as we seek Him in scripture and fervent prayer. If you would like to participate in this event, please contact Linda Etzel 610 220 6989.


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


Men's Saturday Bible Study - 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month at 7:30am.  We are currently studying the Holy Spirit in the Old Testament.  All men are welcome to join us!


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-20


Reading Fightin Phils Baseball Game and Deck Party - July 18, 2026
Deck Party Buffet begins at 5:30 PM and lasts 2 and ½ hours; Game begins at 6:45
PM, Fireworks, and Tribute to the 75th Anniversary of The Peanuts (Charlie Brown)
Menu includes: BBQ Chicken, BBQ Sandwiches, Hot Dogs, Hamburgers,
Cheeseburgers, Mac & Cheese, Baked Beans, Potato Salad, Pasta Salad, Chips,
Cookies, & Pepsi Products. Cost is $20 person. Please sign up on the sign-up
sheets located in the front and rear of the church.  Please include your name and the number of tickets you may be interested in.  Please sign up by April 26, 2026. 
Questions, see Kaloni Doll. (ksdoll921@gmail.com or 717-269-7295).


If you are interested in being a part of our Audio/Visual team here at Zion, please
get in touch with Mark Doll at drummer.doll@gmail.com.

If you are interested in CPR, please let Denise Gouldey know. We will have a class
on Sunday, May 3, at 12:30 pm.


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


Have a blessed week!


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Pastor Keith Buckbee
Zion Church, Myerstown