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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FLOWERS – The flowers under the hymn board are in honor of Sandra Busboom Minnick and her 25 years of service to our country.  They are given by her ZG lunch bunch.

 

THANK YOU – The Heritage Committee would like to thank Jerod Ideus for his vision, direction, and labor on the “work in progress” Veteran Room in the German Schoolhouse.  It may not be completely finished but please go across the road and see what is happening.  Arnold Buhr began this work with all the frames he made and we hope to continue his work just in a new location.

The authentic medals in some of the frames will be given back to the veteran’s families in the near future after we make sure they are represented by pictures.

 

GERMAN SCHOOLHOUSE -  Everyone is welcome to stop over at the German Schoolhouse and explore the history displayed in the Heritage and Veterans Rooms.  The schoolhouse will be open before and after the church service.

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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

            Day.

• 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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PICKRELL PICNIC - June 13-14th

Sunday Events:

Church Service in the Park (10:30am -11am)

Windsor Loin Dinner (11am until sold out)

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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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QUILT OF VALOR

SANDRA BUSBOOM MINNICK

June 14, 2026

Zion Lutheran Church       Pickrell, NE

 

A Quilt of Valor is being awarded today to Sandra Busboom Minnick for her 25 years of Military service.  She enlisted in the Nebraska Air National Guard in 1977 and retired in December 2002 as a Master Sergeant E7 Budget Analyst.  Throughout her career and travels she was proud to represent her Country, the Air National Guard, and women in the Military.

 

The Quilts of Valor Foundation began in 2003 when quilter Catherine Roberts'  son was deployed to Iraq.  Her dream showed a  young soldier in despair being comforted by someone putting a quilt around his shoulders.  The message was clear:  quilts bring comfort and hope.  The mission of Quilts of Valor Foundation is to cover service members and veterans with comforting and healing Quilts of Valor.  Early on its mission was to award quilts only to combat wounded returning from Iraq and Afghanistan.  Later it expanded to include veterans from any conflict, past and present.  This mission was expanded a few years ago when the word “combat” was removed from the mission statement. The foundations feels it is appropriate and important to recognize and thank our fellow Americans who have put their lives on hold to protect the freedoms we all enjoy. 

 

Today, Sandra's quilt was made by Forest Acres Quilting Club focusing a panel commemorating the US 250th celebration.  The club was founded in 2016 by Susan Hottovy of Adams.  Additional members are Velma Lassen, Janie Oltman, Meredith Smidt, Lorna McMurray, and Vicki Johnson.  They have awarded 84 quilts, including 5 for the female Honor Flight and 3 for a Purple Heart Honor Flight.  75 were personally stitched and quilted by FAQC.   

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