Zion Lutheran Church
of Pickrell, Nebraska
Helping out this week, February 1, 2026
Pastor:……………….Rev. Dr. Renae Koehler
Organist……….........…..Shirley Gronewold
Acolytes:…………….......…Micah Hofstetter
Hunter Grone
Lector:……...……............Connie Thornburg
Greeters:……..….....….Alan & Kim Folkerts
Dennis & Rhonda Fossler
Special Music:.....…..Kids of the Kingdom
**Installation of 2026 Church Council & Elected Committees
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​​THIS WEEK IN THE LIFE OF ZION
Today
8:45am - Sunday School
9:00am - BKF Club
10:00am – Worship/Kids of the Kingdom Installation of 2026 Church Council &
Elected Committees
Monday
9-3pm Blanket Sewing
6:00pm Men’s Choir Practice
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Tuesday
9-3 Blanket Sewing
Wednesday
1:30pm – Grace Circle
6:00pm - 7th & 8th Grade Confirmation
Next Sunday
8:45am - SS
9:00am - BKF Club/Adult Bible Study/Endless Hallelujah practice
10:00am – Worship/Endless Hallelujah
5:00pm – Galentine’s Day Party
***Deadline for Willie & Anna Meints Scholarship Apps***
Helping out next Sunday
Pastor :……….….Rev. Dr. Renae Koehler
Piano:………………….………..Janelle Ideus
Guitar:…………………..………Deric Bloom
Acolytes:………………Grayson Borgman
Korbin Busboom
Lector:…………………....Marcia Busboom
Greeters:.......…..Gerald & Denise Ideus
Steve & Rose Gronewold
Special Music:….…..Endless Hallelujah
February Altar Guild: Patti Behrens, Lynette Jurgens, Caroline Ideus, and Susan Buss
February Table Troop: LeAnn Fossler (Leader), Doug & Rhonda Dorn, Duane & Janice Parde, Gary Wise, John & Marcia Busboom
Snow Brigade:
February 9th - Jeff Wiese (Captain), Les Lieneman (Tractor), David Meints (Tractor), Jason Lovitt, Matt Meints, Gary Wiese, Andy Schoen, Perry Jurgens, Kenny Jurgens, Josh Nelson
February 16th - Kyle Schlake (Captain), Eric Parde (Tractor), Chris Fossler, Steve Oltman, Jordan Busboom, Greg Robinson, Hunter Blackwell, Keith Parde, Taiten Harms
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Welcome to worship! A Warm Welcome to all our visitors. We are so glad you are here & would love to have you visit again! Please sign a visitor card located in the pews and place the information section of the card in the offering plate. We hope to see you again!
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THIS WEEKS BULLETIN IS SPONSORED BY: The Family of Irene Busboom in honor of Irene’s 90th birthday which was February 4th and in memory of Thees Busboom’s birthday which would have been today.
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IF INTERESTED IN SPONSORING A WEEKLY BULLETIN you may do so by contacting the Church secretary and making a check out to Zion Church for $75.00.
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THANK YOU - To the Kids of the Kingdom and the Quartet for providing special music today
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FLOWERS - The flower arrangement under the hymn board is in honor of Irene Busboom’s 90th birthday. Happy Birthday Irene!
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WILLIE AND ANNA MEINTS COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP
Students attending college can apply for the scholarship for up to 4 years, following the start of the first college semester. Applications are located on the Welcome Center in the Fellowship Hall. Deadline to submit the application is February 15, 2026. Please make sure to read the qualifications listed on the application.
Committee members: DeAnn Oltman, Steve Oltman & Laura Fikar
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TODAY - Installation of 2026 Church Council & Elected Committees. Individuals elected at the Annual Meeting last Sunday, February 1st will be installed today during the service.
2026 Church Council Representatives
Les Lieneman (President), Dennis Remmers (VP),
Jenny Busboom (Treasurer), Laurie Wallman (Secretary),
Paul Jurgens, Jason Wallman, Kevin Buhr, Tony Hoffman, Todd Bohlmeyer, & Laurie Leners
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AUDITED BOOKS - The Auditing Committee has completed their audit of the church records. Please pick up your reports and statements in the Church office today. Thank you to Jordan Freeman, Mary Lenners, Cindy Lieneman and James Lenners for completing the audit.
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CEMETERY FENCE PROJECT – Our cemetery fence project is nearing completion. There are some small crosses that need to be installed. Thanks to all who contributed to making this project successful. ~Cemetery Board Members
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2025 OFFERING STATEMENTS - The 2025 offering statements will be mailed out this month. Once you have received yours, please contact Kenny Reed (402)720-5656 with any questions. Your patience and understanding is appreciated.
GRACE CIRCLE - Grace Circle members a reminder for the February 11th meeting, that you will be covering sessions two and three in the Gather magazine starting on page 30.
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​PLEASE PICK UP - Please stop by the fellowship hall after church and pick up any of your bowls and/or casserole dishes that have been left in the kitchen from previous events
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PANCAKE FEED FUNDRAISER - Filley Rural Fire Department is having a pancake feed fundraiser with free -will donation TODAY, Sunday, February 8th from 10:00-12:30pm at the Virginia Community building. Enjoy biscuits and gravy, eggs, and sausage.
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​Camp Sonshine-Solaris is excited to announce a new day camp: Solaris Trek!
Day Camp located at Solaris near Firth, Nebraska - 20 minutes from Beatrice, 9 minutes from Adams, 20 minutes from Wilber!
Full-day of activities and adventures for 1-8th grade with the ability to head home at the end of the day. Group setting designed to grow friendships with friends, old AND new!
FREE Bus Stop available in Beatrice for convenience!
Christ Community Church Beatrice
2727 Lincoln St, Beatrice, NE 68310
8:15 – 8:25 AM
5:15 – 5:25 PM
*No Bus Routes on Friday PM. All campers picked up at Solaris after the end- of -session Parent Program!
Please do not hesitate to call the office at 402-423-8746 with any questions. Registration opens February 1 and spots fill fast. Visit their website for more information or to get registered at: https://campsonshinememories.org/summer-camp/firth-day-camp/
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Another option for giving is available for our Zion members. Simply scan the QR Code to the right to access Zion’s Venmo account and submit your offering. Offering envelopes and online giving via Vanco are still available to members as well. Any members with questions regarding these options can reach out to a church council member.
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