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:  None

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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 Amigos, Kids of the Kingdom, and Shane Parde for providing special music today.

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​​SPRING & SUMMER CAMPS – There are several options for Spring and Summer camp for our youth.  If interested, you can find more information now displayed on the Welcome Center.

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THRIVENT DEADLINE – The deadline to direct 2025 Thrivent Choice Dollars is March 31, 2026.  Eligible members must direct these funds annually by this date, or it will expire and be repurposed by Thrivent.

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PLANT BINGO –Want some new plants.  Come play plant BINGO!  April 19th from 2-4:00pm at Envision Landscape’s in Beatrice.  Cost is $20 per person. Refreshments will be provided.  Limited seats available so text VeAnn Jurgens at 402.223.9237 to reserve yours ASAP.

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FIFTH SUNDAY OFFERING – March’s fifth Sunday (March 29th) offering has been designated to go to the Endowment Fund.

WILLIE & ANNA MEINTS RECIPIENTS – Any college students that received the Willie & Anna Meints scholarship and are involved in Turning Point USA, are asked to contact Kevin Buhr at 420-429-1976 or burhkg@gmail.com as soon as possible.

SPRING CLEANUP - Spring Cleanup has been scheduled for March 28th at 9:00am. (Outdoor clean up weather permitting with alternate date of April 11th.)  Everyone that can help would be much appreciated!

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EASTER LILY SIGN-UP SHEET ON THE WELCOME CENTER - Please place your name and in memory or in honor of on the sheet.  It will be posted in the May Newsletter and the bulletins on Easter Sunday.  Please don’t plan to deliver until the week of Easter if at all possible. 

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GATHER TO WORSHIP OUR SAVIOR - Easter Sunrise Worship 7:00 am, led by our High School youth and Endless Hallelujah.

**High School youth be watching for more details on practice and your participation in the service. HS parent volunteers needed to help coordinate youth participation and practice, if you would be willing to help let Marcia know ~Thank you

 EASTER BREAKFAST FELLOWSHIP - will be served immediately following Sunrise Service (approximately @ 8:00 am) We are again asking for baked breakfast casseroles, rolls, muffins or coffee cakes and fruit plates or bowls, juice and milk. Food donations and kitchen help/serving/clean up signup clip boards can be found at the Welcome Center. We ask that your food be brought to the kitchen by 7:30 am that morning. Your help and donations are appreciated! The free will offering will benefit Cassie Thornburg and her ministry with the Navigators.

 SHEETS NEEDED – Cleaning out your closets?  The Zion Blanket Sewers are needing sheets for the backs of the blankets we make.  The sheets can be made of cotton, polyester, polyester/cotton, or microfiber (flannel is okay, but not fleece).  The sheets can be Twin to King flat sheets and fitted sheets that are Queen to King sizes, which we will cut to the app 63” x 83 size we need.  The extra material can be used to make the pieces tops for the blankets.  The sheets can be plain colors, patterns, and children’s designs.  Sheets can be dropped off on the kitchen counters in the Parish Hall.  If you have questions, please contact Denise Schlake-Ideus (402) 806-2236 or Elnora Lenners (402) 806-5909.

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FIRST COMMUNION NEWS

Zion fifth graders have been participating in classes these past few weeks preparing for their First Communion that will take place on Maundy Thursday. They have been learning about God’s unending love and sacrifices made for each one of them.  We have studied two sacraments of Holy Baptism and Holy Communion, and how each of these show God’s love “for us”. We have discussed how to prepare their hearts and minds each time they are blessed in partaking of this life-giving meal by better understanding the significance behind the Bread and Wine, the “Body and Blood” of our Savior.

There will be fellowship for the parents and families in the fellowship hall after the Maundy Thursday Service.

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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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SPRING FLING – Join us in remembering the Golden Years.  Saturday April 11th @ 11:30am at Filley ALC Parish Hall.  RSVP by April 6th to Carol @ 402.223.7919 or Betty @ 402.806.1793

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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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