CHORDS OF JOY: HYMN SING

The Organ Rejuvenation music festival event Chords of Joy: Hymn Sing will be held on Sunday, May 12 at 3:00 PM in the sanctuary. Bring your mother or a friend for a special spring Sunday celebration focusing on the gift of the gospel through the telling of music.

There will be twelve musical pieces performed on the organ and in arrangement with other musicians; nine of the pieces are pre-selected. The final three spots are designated for song bids.

How to get involved:

• Come and celebrate!
• Free will donation of gracious gratitude during the event
• Help share the word within the community by hanging up posters, sharing Facebook events, word of mouth, and distributing Golden Tickets
• Song Bids (see information below)

Song Bids

Ever want to hear the organ play your favorite song (not just a hymn)? Now’s your chance!

During the concert, three musical pieces are designated for the song bids. The three songs with the highest bids will be played during the event. To secure one of the three performance spots with a song of your choosing, please write the name of your choice, the name of the artist (if not a hymn), and amount of your bid on a Golden Ticket. Submit your song request and funds to the Zion church office by Wednesday, May 1 at 5:00 PM. As all bids are confidential, only highest song bid amounts will be announced weekly in the announcements, on our Facebook page, and on our website.  You can submit multiple bids for multiple songs and can resubmit bids if your initial bid wasn’t enough to secure a performance spot.

Current Song Bid Winning Amounts:

Song 1:   $200

Song 2:   $0

Song 3:   $0

Table of Plenty

Table of Plenty is a free community meal served at Zion from 5:30-7:00 p.m. on the fourth Monday of every month. Guests are welcomed, seated, and served by community volunteers who have provided the meal for the evening. The goal of this meal is to provide a welcoming atmosphere where all who hunger for food or fellowship can gather and be nourished. All are welcome at this no-cost meal.

Our next meal will be on Monday, March 25 from 5:30-7:00 PM.

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

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 3^rd-5^th 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 21^st and 28^th 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

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

SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION–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 camperships available, as well!
If we have enough kids interested, we will attend the Explorers Camps at NeSoDak in August as a   Zion group. If your 1st-5th grade child (as of Fall 2024) is interested in going together, please reach out to Pastoral Assistant Saundra. 

1-2-3 Camp                                    August 9-11
2-3 Junior Explorers                   August 4-6
3-5 Explorers                                  August 6-9

                                                                                                                     Prices will go up on April 15th.

DRIVE UP DONUTS – On the last Wednesday of the month, donuts and a devotion will be available for pickup at Zion and Good Shepherd Lutheran churches. Simply enter the south parking lot, drive up to the table, and a helper will hand you donuts and a devotion that you can enjoy on your way to school. The next drive up donuts event will be held on Wednesday, April 24 from 7:30-8:00 AM.

This event is open to all.

FIRST SUNDAYS–Join us for a time of fellowship, service, faith, and fun!  Come as you are and join in when you can!

First Sundays on April 7 will be at 10:30 AM in conjunction with the bandage rolling service project following worship.

Come hear about the healing promises made during baptism, and help live these promises as we take care of our brothers and sisters in need!

Current Progress      

Cash on Hand – $97,979.27

Unpaid pledges – $42,110.07

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Total project funds – $140,089.34

Remaining pledge amount needed: $109,910.66

Purchase a Key Fundraiser

For more information on this ongoing project, visit the Organ Restoration page by clicking here.

Welcome!