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




"A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another," (John 13:34-5).




Prayer Requests:

Marilyn Trego (in healthcare)

Walt Northey (in Stoneridge Healthcare)

Marion Deck (health - Stoneridge Rehab)

Mary Leh (health problems)

Cindy Wise (knee surgery March 31)

Mike Dechert (brain cancer; surgery)

Mark Goodman (knee replacement)

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)

Tammy Weaver (lung cancer)

Barbara Sholl (pancreatic cancer)

Bruce (wife, Nan, passed away)





New Members to be received on April 12th

Sharon Barlet

David Brewer

Linda Brewer

Linda Etzel

Lyndon Gehman

Charles (Chuck) Hoerner

Janet Hoerner

Brian Hummel

Katie Hummel

Ashley Hutsell

Matthew Lattman

David Mason

Rita Mason

Ashley Olar

Jean Snyder


CHURCH EVENTS AND MINISTRIES


Monday Night Bible Study to Resume 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.

On Monday April 20th, we will have Dr. Anerio from the Dominican Republic sharing for the first 30 minutes of the Bible study.


This Little Light Ministries Mission Trip to the Dominican Republic - May 2 - 9, 2026

We have 2 from Zion who are planning to go to the DR in May for the latest TLLM Mission Trip!  David Wise and his grandson, Mason, have signed up to join a group of about 13 who plan to serve the first week of May.  TLLM will have a benefit dinner on Saturday April 18 to raise funds for the ministry.  Here is more information and the link to sign up to attend the dinner (Pastor Keith is the Keynote Speaker):

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/spark-to-shine-a-gathering-of-light-tickets-1977784437493?aff=oddtdtcreator


The National Day of Prayer Service - Thursday May 7th at 7:30pm 

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!


Drug Take Back Day is Saturday 4/25.  The purpose of this is to keep expired or unwanted drugs out of landfills/water/environment.  There is a labeled container in the back of the church if you would like to safely dispose of them.  Sherrie Burkhart will be taking them to the collection place. Everything is incinerated.  Most anything is accepted except needles. It is not necessary to empty bottles but you can if desired. See Sherrie if you have any questions. Thank you for keeping our environment clean!


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/


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