Announcements for the Week of April 21
Here are some highlights of the events and happenings at Zion. For a full list of announcements, please click here.
Worship and Fellowship
PRAYER PAUSE–How to participate: If you have the opportunity, please join the pastor in the sanctuary to pray and lean into listening for God’s love. There will be a variety of experiences available to enrich your practice. If you are busy at work or at play, set an alarm clock, take time to sit and breathe from your location knowing your are not praying alone.
Why do this: Just as ideas in a sentence need intentional pauses to help shape meaning, we too need intentional pauses to help shape and support our lives. For us, the pause is a gift to create space for prayer, centering ourselves on God giving God authority to help us navigate what comes next. As we pause together we will be affirmed we are not praying alone no matter our location.
Have a prayer to be prayed? Have a conversation with Pastor or slide her a note. Call the office or send an email. Pastor is committed to ensuring your concerns are heard in prayer and will be handled with confidentiality.
Ministry Opportunities
Would you consider donating either the whole cost or half the cost of a Sunday broadcast? A whole Sunday service is $110.00 and one half is $55.00. You are welcome to donate in remembrance of a loved one or in celebration of a special occasion to support this ministry. To sign up as a sponsor, contact the church office at 225-6755.
The April Special Offering is Lutheran Social Services. Please see the full bulletin for more information.
CHORDS OF JOY: HYMN SING–There will be a Chords of Joy: Hymn Sing on Sunday, May 12 @ 3:00 PM to benefit the Organ Rejuvenation Fund. For all the details to get involved, check out the Organ Restoration page.
TABLE OF PLENTY–The monthly Table of Plenty meal will be on Monday, April 22 from 5:30-7:00 PM in the Zion fellowship hall. Plan to stop by for some food and fellowship!
MOTHER’S DAY BASKET RAFFLE There will be a raffle for a Mother’s Day basket beginning on Sunday, April 21. Tickets are $5 and will be sold on Sunday mornings through Mother’s Day. The drawing for the basket will be on May 12 following church. All proceeds benefit youth programming.
Youth and Family
SUMMER CAMP–If you have a 1st grade student or older, it’s time to start thinking about summer options for camp! Lutheran Outdoors in South Dakota offers three different locations with options to suit whatever interests you have!
If you are interested in applying for camp, please speak with Saundra as soon as possible so we can get you registered and discuss fundraising options. There are some scholarship funds available, as well!
If we have enough kids interested, we will attend the Explorers Camp at NeSoDak August 9-11 as a Zion group. If your 3rd-5th grade child (as of Fall 2024) is interested in going together, please reach out to Pastoral Assistant Saundra.
PLANT SALES–The Sunday School youth will be selling garden starters on Sundays, April 21st and 28th during the fellowship time in the Narthex. They will be selling plants for a free will donation. Donations will benefit Zion Sunday School programming.
PROGRESSIVE SUPPER AND ESCAPE ROOM–On Sunday, April 28, meet at Zion @ 4:15 PM. We will then be traveling up Main Street to Unravel to see if we can find the hidden treasure in their Midst Adventure escape room! After, we will be traveling to the VanderWeysts for supper. This event is open to middle and high school youth (grades 6-12)—bring a friend!
To be sure we have enough room in the escape room, please let Saundra know by Friday, April 26 if you plan to attend. Van rides are available!
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FROM MARCH DUE TO SNOW
