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



"But he would withdraw to desolate places and pray," (Luke 5:16).




Prayer Requests:


Bill Knight (surgery Friday)

Louise Gettle (in Dixon Center Rehab)

Marilyn Trego (in healthcare)

Portia Deibler (surgery)

Marion Deck (health - Stoneridge Rehab)

Sherrie Bernard (lung cancer)

Joyce Weinrich (broken bone in back)

John Roberts (lymphoma)

Mary Leh (health problems)

Linda Etzel (foot surgery)

Wayne and Margo Moyer (Wayne is moving to a healthcare facility)

Theresa Gettle (Lou Gehrig's Disease)

Mike Dechert (brain cancer)

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)

Trena (breast cancer for the second time)

Kathy Barthelt (cancer)

Family and friends of Mel, who passed away (Mother-in-law of Sheena Conners)

Tammy Weaver (lung cancer)

Barbara Sholl (pancreatic cancer)

Amelia Dickson (Cervical spinal stenosis)

Kevin Snyder (heart problems)

Mike Calhoun (healing)

Bruce and Nan (friends of Sharon Simmons, who have health issues)

Lorraine Fake (in hospital with flu)

Jane Gruber (heart cath)


Pray for our nation, our leaders and for peace in warring countries


The memorial service for Judy Vindich is scheduled for Tuesday April 7th at 4:00pm in Zion's sanctuary.  All are welcome to attend.


The upcoming disaffiliation trial  begins March 30th. We are calling on the congregation for a time of fasting and praying as we approach the trial.  There is a prayer service at Hempfield Church - 3050 Marietta Ave, Lancaster.  The service is on Saturday March 21st at 10:30am and will be for all of the churches in the lawsuit.  All are welcome to attend.


Holy Week Services

Palm Sunday - March 29 - We will have our normal 2 services on Palm Sunday

Maundy Thursday - April 2 - Pot Luck Dinner at 5pm and Tenebrae Service at 6:30pm (we will have Communion at the Maundy Thursday service and there will not be Communion Easter Sunday)

Good Friday - April 3 - Service at 6:30pm

Easter Sunday - April 5 - Services at 9:00am and 11:00am



CHURCH EVENTS AND MINISTRIES


Pancake Breakfast & Easter Egg Hunt


Saturday, March 28th from 9am-11am. The pancake breakfast will be from 9am-10am. The egg hunt, for infants - 5th grade begins at 10am. We always need help in the days before and day of the event. Please sign up on one of the bulletin boards. Contact Jackie Gostomski at 717.269.2971 or zionoutreachteam@gmail.com - Rain or shine! 

If attending, please consider completing this short form to help us plan for enough food and eggs:  https://forms.gle/oesU1fCDh6k4RPme9



Please help us fill eggs! Mark your calendar for Saturday, March 21st from 10am-12pm. We will have thousands of eggs to fill with candy and other treats for our egg hunt. The more people who help the faster we can fill eggs and hopefully be done early! Please let Jackie Gostomski know if you are able to help. Stop by for a little or stay a while - every bit helps! 



United Women in Faith Book Sale

A big THANK YOU to all who helped to make this year's Book Sale a success!  The sale raised over $2,400 which will be used to support many local missions.



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.


On Fire Ministries Spaghetti Dinner - Saturday March 28

On Fire needs roasters, desserts and volunteers.  If you are able to help with any of these for the spaghetti dinner, please email Terran at:   terran@onfireyouthministry.org


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-2026/



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


(717) 537-5256

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