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Blessings in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ!


"Know this, my beloved brothers, let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak slow to anger," (James 1:19).



Prayer Requests:

Janie Tignanelli (nephew, Reuben, passed away)

Michelle Kirsch (seizures)

Dawn Stohler (health)

Vivian Mayapoulos (fall)

Sherrie Bernard (health, having tests done)

Peg Fitzkee (hip surgery)

John Roberts (lymphoma)

Joan Noll (blood pressure problems)

Mary Leh (health problems)

Robert Boltz (surgery on 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)

Ellen (friend of Cookie, has lung and brain cancer)

Teena Hibshman (healing)

Mike Dechert (healing - brain cancer)


Special Staffing Announcement

Pastor Rob's last day is Sunday August 31st.  Since it is a 5th Sunday, we will be having a combined service at 10:00am (no Sunday School) and a meal immediately following the service.  All are welcome to attend!

Over the next 3 Sundays, there will be blank notes in the attendance pads for you to write a thank you message or memory to Pastor Rob and Keara.  You can write a note and place it in the offering plate.  Please don't say anything to Pastor Rob or Keara (it's a secret).


Staff Positions Available

We are looking to hire the following positions: Worship Leader for Contemporary Service (10 hours/week); Youth Pastor (15 hours/week); Associate Pastor (10 hours/week).  Please send resumes to debmill654@comcast.net or apply at indeed.com (search for ministry - Lebanon, PA).


CHURCH EVENTS AND MINISTRIES


Upcoming Outreach Events


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.



Treasures in Heaven Bible Camp - July 28-August 1

Thank you to all who volunteered and participated in a great week of Bible Camp!


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


Young Adult Bible Study - Sunday Evenings at 6:30pm (July 13 - August 17)
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. 


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


Save the Date: Zion Women's Retreat, Saturday, October 4 at Creekside Fellowship Center, South Race Street, Myerstown.  More details to follow. 


Women's Fellowship Breakfast - Saturday August 30 at 8:30am at Country Fare - Sign Up at the church bulletin board.


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


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Pastor Keith Buckbee
Zion Church, Myerstown