This audio-only file includes all the readings from scripture, along with the sermon — and when available, the announcements, adult choir, men’s choir, and/or bell choir. Also posted along with the audio file is the text for all the scripture readings, and a link to the current bulletin, and our YouTube channel if you prefer to watch the LIVE Stream.
It's been a cold Spring, but warmer weather is here! During May, Sunday school classes will be continuing with Enduring Faith Unit 8. See chart above.
Important Dates:
June 9th – Sunday School End-of-Year Party
Please arrive at 9:15!!! We'll have a final lesson then start our party festivities.
June 16th through August:
Summer Sunday School at 9:15Summer session is geared toward students in PreK through 3rd grades. Kids in 4th through 6th grade are welcome to help in the classroom or attend the Adult/Teen Bible Study in the fellowship hall.
Download/view the latest bulletin. It’s filled with our hymns, the order of service, all the readings from scripture, prayer requests for family & friends, service participants, communion statement, about our worship, the schedule of events for this coming weeks, along with announcements, news updates, happenings, and more!
Pastor’s Corner
What does it mean to have “peace”? Maybe we have peace when our bodies are healthy. That makes sense. When we are healthy, our bodies feel peaceful. Maybe we feel like we have peace when everything is going well at work, or even when we have work. Being out of work, or not having steady work, is stressful. Life definitely feels peaceful when work is going well. But a lot of times in life, we would probably not describe our life as being “peaceful.”
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Voters approved the Call Committee's recommendation to call Joanna Lee for the role of Deaconess at Zion. Joanna graduates from Concordia Theological Seminary (Fort Wayne, IN) in August. Lord willing, she will arrive at Zion sometime in August or September! Pastor and the elders have already begun assisting the Lee family with the beginning stages of the relocation process. Please include them in your prayers -- that the Lord would bless Joanna, her husband Richard and their children during this transition, and use them mightily in the work of His Kingdom at Zion!
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Zion Women’s Ministries Spring Rally
”Day by Day: Growing in the Lord”Sunday May 5th — 12 Noon to 2:00 p.m. in Zion’s Fellowship HallCatered LunchFlower BarBracelet Making
RSVP by Tuesday, April 30, 2024 to tharris@zlcb.org
Download the May 2024 Zion Lutheran Church Newsletter
It includes Pastor’s Corner, the President’s Perspective, Church and Sunday School news, service participants, this month’s schedule of events at Zion, along with birthdays and anniversaries — and more.
LWML Eastern District Fall Retreat 2024
September 20-22, 2024 at Pioneer on the Lake, Angola, NY
Hosted by the Niagara Zone“ABOUND IN HOPE”
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Registration Begins — Must be postmarked May 1, 2024 or later Registration Deadline —Must be postmarked no later than August 25, 2024
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VOTER’S MEETING
On Sunday, April 28th following the 10:30 service, a Voters' Meeting will be held during which the committee will recommend Joanna Lee for approval by the congregation.
Please make every effort to attend this important meeting and participate in the call process.
Zion Women’s Ministries Spring Rally
”Day by Day: Growing in the Lord”Sunday May 5th — 12 Noon to 2:00 p.m. in Zion’s Fellowship HallCatered LunchFlower BarBracelet Making
RSVP by Tuesday, April 30, 2024 to tharris@zlcb.org
In “Celebrate the Savior” Vacation Bible School, students will discover that our loving God has given us so much to celebrate—family, friends, food, and especially forgiveness through faith in Jesus, our Savior. As kids explore five key events in the life of Jesus from the Bible, they will discover how the love of Jesus fills us with joy!
Program Details
VBS kids will be organized into either early childhood or elementary crews. Each crew will have 6-10 children per crew and two crew leaders.
We'll enjoy Bible stories, crafts, games, snacks and lively music as we celebrate God’s gifts.
Bring a plain white, cotton t-shirt for your child for a crafting project!
Registration Details (DEADLINE 6/22)
Complete the online REGISTRATION FORM (one per each child in a family) no later than Saturday, June 22nd.
VBS is FREE this year … no fees to attend!
In order to ensure the best VBS experience for all children, the number of “crews” is limited, so be sure to register early to reserve your spot.
A great way to start each day, readings feature a Bible passage, meditation, and prayer in an easy-to-read format. Portals of Prayer is great for personal devotions and can be used to open church meetings or Bible studies. Published in the convenient and popular pocket size, large-print, or digest editions. Published quarterly, authors change each month.
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Deaconess Update
In recent weeks Zion's Call Committee has reviewed documentation from seven candidates, and from there narrowed its search down to two. Most recently, on March 20th the Committee interviewed the two candidates. Following the interviews and much discussion, the committee unanimously chose Joanna Lee as the candidate to whom they would like to extend a call.
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Vacation Bible School Announced for 2024
VBS week is set for July 22nd - 26th please mark your calendars!
We thank Karen Kress for again volunteering to lead Vacation Bible School this year. The date for VBS week has been selected as July 22-26, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (time-tentative). Our program will be Concordia Publishing House's "Celebrate the Savior" VBS Promo Video.
Volunteers are needed!!! If you are interested in helping, please contact Karen at kkress5@gmail.com. There are lots of opportunities to help in hands-on roles with children, and with behind-the-scenes tasks!!
Zion’s 2024 Congregational Art Show
Will be held on Friday November 8th from 6:15 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.
Confirmation Age and up for submissions
Wine, Appetizers and Dessert - We will provide
Music during event - Provided by members of the church
We’re announcing this now so you’ve got time to prepare existing artwork, or create new artwork in time for the show. This exhibit is being planned for the Fellowship Hall on Friday November 8, 2024. Paintings, drawings, sculptures, photography, ceramics, fiber art, art-form jewelry, and more may be submitted. It may be a current or past original works of art.
Download Zion Lutheran Church’s latest newsletter. It includes Pastor’s Corner, the President’s Perspective, Church and Sunday School news, service participants, this month’s schedule of events at Zion, along with birthdays and anniversaries — and more.
Zion equips, educates, and encourages believers in Christ, sending them into the world to share the Gospel.
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Use the sign up link above, or Email: secretary@zlcb.org and we will add you to our recipient list. eBlasts are a great way to stay informed about the upcoming events and announcements each week.
Each service at Zion Lutheran Church (normally the first of our two services) is streamed LIVE on our YouTube channel. This includes Sunday’s, Wednesday’s, Lenten, Advent and special services. The entire service is streamed from beginning-to-end. Weddings and Funerals can also be streamed, if requested in advance.