Zion Lutheran Church Bulletin and Stuff for April 4th, 2010

Regular Hours for the Church Office are now in effect. We are open 8:00am-12:00pm and 1:00-4:00pm.

E-mail Address Zion's email address is

Think Stephen Ministry You are the front lines of caring ministry at Zion Lutheran Church. Throughout the week, as you meet and greet those around you, think Stephen Ministry. If you see someone struggling through difficult times, think Stephen Ministry. Tell them about this special ministry in our congregation where they can receive the extra love and care they need to make it through the challenge they are facing. For more information about Stephen Ministry, please contact Candice Dow, Mary Lou Johnson or one of the pastors.

Stewardship Sentence Philippians 3:8-14: As Godly stewards, we are empowered by God to put past failures behind us and look forward to living our lives as God's redeemed stewards and to encourage our fellow redeemed stewards to be faithful in managing all things in God-pleasing ways.

Honoring Jesus, Serving Others and Studying God's Word
"to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ,..." Ephesians 4:12

Sunday School is ongoing for children aged 3 through 8thgrade. Please stop by the Sunday School Office (in the hallway leaving the narthex) to register your children
Adult (& Youth) Bible Class "Sharing the Faith" - Led by Pastor Klein in the Fellowship Hall
Men's Bible Study - meets every Friday at 6 a.m. to take a longer look at the lessons for the upcoming Sunday services. Led by Paul Albers and Pastor Eckelman.

Please join us for coffee, doughnuts, and fellowship each Sunday at 9 a.m. in the gym. Visitors and guests are especially welcome.

High Seas Expedition VBS for 2010 is scheduled for the week of June 7 - 11 from 9:00am - 11:30am Enrollment is open for children age 3 through current 5th grade. Many volunteers are needed to make this a success. We are looking for a CO-Coordinator. We also need Crew Leaders, Assistant Crew Leaders, Registration Coordinators, Craft Coordinators, Craft Leaders, Music Leaders, Decoration Committee and Kitchen Staff. There will be a meeting for anyone interested in helping with VBS on Sunday, February 21, immediately following the 10:45 service in the Fellowship Hall. Any questions or to volunteer please contact Pastor Klein in the Church Office or Patti Johnson. Thank you for Honoring Jesus by Serving Others

MOPS (Mothers of PreSchoolers) Fundraiser - Please share your gently used children's and maternity items (toys, games, clothing, maternity wear, cribs, strollers, nursery items, ect.) with our MOPS broup as we participate in the "Just Between Friends" sale at the Adams County Fairgrounds April 16 - 18. We are accepting items in the preschool loby. For more information, please contact Debbie Reiling or Erika Armistead.

DID YOU KNOW THAT ZION HAS ITS OWN BOY SCOUT TROOP??? Calling all boys 12 years and up (or just completed 5th grade)!! It is time to join your BSA Troop 193!! Come join us for camping, merit badges, field trips and service projects. Learn leadership, communication and organization skills while HAVING FUN!! For more information, come to any of our meetings. We meet on Mondays at 6:30pm in the church basement. Or you can contact Lori Granberg, the charter organizational representative. HURRY Summer camp starts July 5th.

Boy Scout Troop #193 meets on Mondays at 6:30p in the basement. If you want any additional information, please call Lori Granberg. The Boy Scout program is designed to develop youths who have a high degree of self-reliance, initiative, courage, helpfulness, integrity, and resourcefulness. Boy Scouts should be helpful, understand their society, heritage, and culture, have respect for the rights of others, and be positive leader-citizens. Come and check us out.

Many thanks to all of our Prayer Warriors who receive prayer needs via email. If you would like to participate in this ministry or need to be lifted up in prayer, please email:prayerwarriorsatzion@yahoo.com Take it to the Lord in Prayer!

DEADLINES for Church Publications: Weekly Church Bulletin (churchofficezlc@qwest.net) is Wednesday by noon and the Church Newsletter is the 15th of each month. News items must be supplied in print; please use provided emails. Thank you.

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