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Blessings in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ!


"Behold, I am coming soon, bringing my recompense with me, to repay each one for what he has done. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the first and the last, the beginning and the end," (Revelation 22:12-13).


Prayer Requests:


Families of the Umbergers and Tammy Smith and Bill Thompson (loss of mother, Marilyn)

Michelle Umble (mother passed away)

Louise Gettle (recovering from a fall)

Nancy High (broken foot)

John Roberts (lymphoma)

Joan Noll (blood pressure problems)

Mary Leh (health problems)

Robert Boltz (broken neck)

Scott Conrad (knee replacement May 12)

Cindy Wise (surgery on foot May 20)

Mike Calhoun (cancer)

Theresa Gettle (Lou Gehrig's Disease)

Jalisa Bernheisel (leukemia)

Mike Dechert (MRI on May 12th)

Denise - Friend of Conners' family (bone cancer)

Kim (daughter of Janie Tignanelli - knee surgery)

To help with medical bills for Mike Dechert, who was diagnosed with brain cancer, 

here is a Go Fund Me account to give:


https://www.gofundme.com/f/e6psxc-brain-cancer



CHURCH EVENTS AND MINISTRIES


Night at the Reading Phillies - Saturday July 19

If you are interested in purchasing tickets for our night out at the Reading Phillies, please contact Kaloni Doll at ksdoll921@gmail.com


Vacation Bible School - Save the date - VBS is the week of June 15-19. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Kaloni Doll at ksdoll921@gmail.com


Secret Sister Reveal Luncheon - Change of Date - May 10th

Secret Sisters!  It’s almost time for the big reveal party!  Please join us Saturday, May 10th in the Fellowship Hall for brunch at 11:00 AM, followed by the reveal.  If you haven’t already done so, please sign the sheet on one of the bulletin boards to let us know you are coming.


Last year, some of the sisters brought a gift for the person who was their secret sister, just as a little thank you for all the prayers and thoughtful cards and gifts they received throughout the year. Please know this is not required or expected, your presence is what is most important. We are looking forward to seeing all of you on May 10th.  If you have any questions, please feel free to call or text Marae Clauser at 717-228-8967.


Monday Night Bible Study

Join us as we kick off our study of 2 Chronicles on Monday April 21st at 6:15pm.  Come a few minutes early for some food and fellowship!


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 Starting Thursday May 22nd 5:30pm

We will begin a new Biblical Citizenship Class that will meet Thursday evenings at 5:30pm starting May 22nd.  Sign ups are on the bulletin boards, or email Carol Kline at cakl45@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 ... Every other Thursday at 9:00am


Women's Fellowship Breakfast - Saturday May 31st at 8:30am

Join the women for a fellowship breakfast at Country Fare Restaurant in Myerstown on Saturday May 31st at 8:30am. Sign up sheets are on the bulletin or contact Beth Mellon at emellon7@comcast.net


United Women of Faith

United Women of Faith meetings are the first Wednesday of every month at 2:00pm in Fellowship Hall.  All women are welcome to join us!  Next meeting is May 7


Saturday Morning Men's Group

Next meeting is this Saturday May 17th at 7:30am in the Fellowship Hall


Help needed in the nursery 1 time per month Sunday Mornings...

Do you have a heart for children? Do you like to read stories and play games with
babies and little ones? Try serving in the nursery! We are looking for loving adults (and teens 13 years or older) to care for the babies, toddlers, and young children attending this church on Sunday mornings. We are in need of helpers during the 10:00am and 11:00am hours. You will be serving with 1-2 other adults/teens. If you are able to serve on a regular basis OR if you are interested in helping “once in a while” we have opportunities to fit your availability. Anyone interested, please contact Jennifer Buckbee: rustyjenn7@comcast.net. Thank you!


Meeting Our Family

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

Have a blessed week!


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Pastor Keith Buckbee
Zion Church, Myerstown