Zion Lutheran Church
of Pickrell, Nebraska
Helping out this week, August 16, 2026
Pastor:…………….Rev. Dr, Renae Koehler
Organist……………...….Alnora Daubendiek
Acolytes:………………...…......Cash Harwood
Millie Garton
Lector: ………………......…....…Sandy Meints
Greeters:……..….....Gerald & Denise Ideus
Robert & Doreen Ideus
THIS WEEK IN THE LIFE OF ZION
Today
9:00am – Worship/Communion
** Women of Zion serving summer fellowship after service
Next Sunday
9:00am – Worship/Baptism
** Women of Zion serving summer fellowship after service
Helping out next Sunday
Pastor:…………….....Rev. Dr. Renae Koehler
Organist……………...….Alnora Daubendiek
Acolytes:………………...…...Tavin Lieneman
Alexis Folkerts
Lector: ………….....…Denise Schlake-Ideus
Greeters:……..…..................Irene Busboom
Steve & Peggy Johnson
August Altar Guild: Patti Behrens, Lynette Jurgens, Caroline Ideus, Susan Buss
August Table Troop: Mark Buhr (Leader), Alex Buhr, Stan & Mary Lenners, Alan Wiese, Doug Parde, Jeff Busboom
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!
THIS WEEKS BULLETIN IS SPONSORED BY: NONE
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.
FIFTH SUNDAY - Fifth Sunday offering for August has been designated to go to the Park Board.
2026-2027 7th & 8th GRADE CONFIRMATION MEETING – August 26 @ 6:00pm will be a student/parent confirmation orientation meeting, followed by acolyte training for all 7th grades. Please plan to attend if your child is in 7th or 8th grade.
Sunday School Teachers Needed for the Upcoming Year!
We are looking for volunteers to help teach our Sunday School students this coming year!
Open Positions:
* 2nd Grade Co-Teacher
* 4th Grade Co-Teacher
* 7th Grade Co-Teacher
Teaching Sunday School is a wonderful opportunity to share God’s Word and help nurture the faith of our children and youth. If you are interested or would like more information, please reach out to a member of the Parish Education Committee.
Contact:
📞 Courtney Schlake – 402-239-4628
📧 zionparished20@gmail.com
Thank you for helping make a difference in our Sunday School program!
SPICE UP YOUR SEPTEMBER - Indain cooking night with Pastor Renae, September 15th @ 6pm at her house. See bulletin for address.
RALLY SUNDAY - Septmeber 13th is Rally Sunday, join us for worship and then hospitality will be serving up ice cream after worship.
LWR SCHOOL KIT UPDATE – All needed items to assemble 100 bags have been donated! If you have donated please have all donations to the fellowship hall table by Sept 6th. Bags will be assembled on Rally Sunday, September 13th. Thank you to all Zion Members that donated to this yearly project! You truly live generously!
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!
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.