Zion  Lutheran Church

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:  Gilbert & Debbie Wolken

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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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WORSHIP TIME CHANGE – Starting June 7th church services will change the start time of worship for the summer to 9:00am.  Please mark your calendars. 

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GRACE CIRCLE - Wednesday June 10th meeting we will be covering session one in the March/April/May Gather Magazine.

JOIN ZION - as we Celebrate “America 250” on June 14th

As our nation approaches its 250th birthday on July 4, 2026, Zion invites you to gather on June 14th for a special day of remembrance, gratitude, and celebration as we honor this historic milestone and the contributions of all Americans.

• Before the church service, join us for coffee and donuts in the fellowship hall and visit the display of “Quilts of Valor’ many which have been presented to Zion members.

• The worship service will feature patriotic songs that lift our hearts in gratitude for our nation’s heritage.

• Immediately following the service, The Piecemakers, a quilt group of Firth will present a Quilt of Valor to Sandra (Busboom) Minnick, a daughter of Zion who served 25 years in the military.

• Head up to Zion Fuller Park for the dedication of the new flagpole at 10:45am, donated in memory of Leonard and Caroline Gronewold, especially fitting as we gather on Flag

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• After the dedication, enjoy a “All American Ballpark Meal” of burgers, brats, or hotdogs for a free will offering in support of our beautiful ballpark. Come celebrate “America 250” with Zion as we honor our heritage as one nation under God and share in fellowship.

ZION FULLER PARK NEWS -The Zion Park Board expresses its gratitude to all who contribute and support our ballpark. Maintaining the park requires significant time and financial resources. We would like to take this opportunity to extend our thanks to the family of Leonard and Caroline Gronewold. Our appreciation goes to Jeff, Pam, Jim, and their families for their generous donation towards the acquisition of a new flag and flagpole for our park. We hope everyone has had the chance to see it proudly displayed! It is a wonderful enhancement to our park, coinciding with our Country's celebration of 250 years of freedom! ​

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​​​​AMERICA 250 - The Nation’s upcoming birthday July 4, 2026, honors the 250th Anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence of the United States of America, with a focus on gratitude, religious freedom, and service. As part of the “America 250” we are planning to commemorate this historic moment in our nation’s history here at Zion. On Sunday morning, June 14th, we will gather to celebrate and honor America. As this event is still in the planning stages, we do have a plan to include a display of Quilts of Valor from our present and past Zion members. We are also hoping to award a Quilt of Valor. At this time, we are looking for “Quilts” of Valor that have been presented to service members or veterans that attend or have attended Zion. We are also seeking names and contact information for service members or living veterans who may be eligible to receive a Quilt of Valor. As there is a protocol to nominate a candidate, this information is needed in a timely manner.  Please contact Denise Schlake-Ideus or Marcia Busboom with any of the above information or if you would like to help with planning this celebration. We are grateful to be collaborating with Quilts of Valor organizations through Quilt Stitches in Beatrice and “Piecemakers” in Firth. 

***The Mission of the Quilts of Valor Foundation is to cover Service Members and Living Veterans touched by war with a comforting and healing Quilt of Valor.  

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FARM FRESH EGGS - Farm-fresh eggs are now available for purchase! Suggested price is $3 per dozen and can be found on the Welcome Center.  Proceeds will support various projects around the church. Eggs have been generously donated by Don Schuster—thank you for your kindness and support!

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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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