June 2024 Newsletter
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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.
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Join Zion at the Ballpark!
We’re headed to Wild Things Stadium in Washington, PA to catch a baseball game! The Washington Wild Things vs. The Gateway Grizzlies.
Wednesday June 19th at 6:05 p.m.
It’s Elvis Night with “Shadows of the King” Elvis Tribute
$10/ticket – Sign up sheet located in the Narthex – Everyone Welcome!
We’re headed to Wild Things Stadium in Washington, PA to catch a baseball game! The Washington Wild Things vs. The Gateway Grizzlies.
Wednesday June 19th at 6:05 p.m.
It’s Elvis Night with “Shadows of the King” Elvis Tribute
$10/ticket
Sign up sheet located in the Narthex
Everyone Welcome
You might recognize their famous “Accordian Man” during the seventh inning stretch – our very own Doug Krantz!
LWML 2024 Eastern District Fall Retreat
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
Click on “Read More” for complete details and downloadable forms
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”
“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.” Romans 15:13 (ESV)
Guest Speaker Terri Bentley, President—LWML Utah-Idaho District
Terri Bentley, President of the LWML Utah-Idaho District will be our retreat speaker. Terri is a retired English teacher, and is now a national speaker and Bible study leader for women’s groups. She is also a successful writer of articles, devotions, retreats, and church programs. We look forward to what Terri has to share with us.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Registration Begins —Must be postmarked May 1, 2024 or later
Registration Deadline—Must be postmarked no later than August 25, 2024
INGATHERING
Monetary donations for Pioneer on the Lake to buy picnic tables, chairs, and umbrellas for the area near the Country Store. Please make checks payable to Pioneer on the Lake.
INTEREST SESSIONS
Speaker
Missions in Motion
Pioneer Servant Event
Water Color Workshop
Photo Booth
Yoga
Entertainment “HOPE” featuring the Mite—“E”— Players. A One-Act Play Written by Kathryn Cota of Sheboygan, WI
DOWNLOAD Retreat Information
DOWNLOAD Retreat Registration Form
An Important Message from Pastor about VBS
VBS 2024 at Zion
In this audio message, Pastor talks about Zion’s need for volunteers to help with this year’s VBS.
VBS 2024: JULY 22nd - 26th
VBS Program Information
VBS Registration Form
VBS Volunteer Info and Sign-Ups
Please mark your calendars! Vacation Bible School is a church-wide ministry of Zion and everyone's support and prayers are needed. There are many ways to get involved; hands-on roles with children (all 5 days OR part-time) and behind-the-scenes tasks!
In this audio message, Pastor talks about Zion’s need for volunteers to help with this year’s VBS
VBS 2024: JULY 22nd - 26th
VBS Program Information
VBS Registration Form
VBS Volunteer Info and Sign-Ups
Please mark your calendars! Vacation Bible School is a church-wide ministry of Zion and everyone's support and prayers are needed. There are many ways to get involved; hands-on roles with children (all 5 days OR part-time) and behind-the-scenes tasks!
Women’s Summer Book Club
For Love of Family, by Terri Bentley
(Terri is the guest speaker at our fall LWML Conference at Camp Pioneer in September)
Tuesday June 28, 2024
6:30 - 8:00 p.m. at the home of Cheryl Debowski
The Saints of Whistle Grove, by Katie Schuermann
(Katie wrote the Anthems of Zion series we read during our first summer book club meetings)
Tuesday, July 30, 2024
6:30 - 8:00 p.m. at the home of Tracey Johnson
Bring your thoughts and a snack to share!
For Love of Family, by Terri Bentley
Link to the Amazon Book Store
(Terri is the guest speaker at our fall LWML Conference at Camp Pioneer in September)
Tuesday June 28, 2024
6:30 - 8:00 p.m. at the home of Cheryl Debowski
The Saints of Whistle Grove, by Katie Schuermann
Link to the Amazon Book Store
(Katie wrote the Anthems of Zion series we read during our first summer book club meetings)
Tuesday, July 30, 2024
6:30 - 8:00 p.m. at the home of Tracey Johnson
Bring your thoughts and a snack to share!
Join Zion at the Ballpark!
We’re headed to Wild Things Stadium in Washington, PA to catch a baseball game! The Washington Wild Things vs. The Gateway Grizzlies.
Wednesday June 19th at 6:05 p.m.
It’s Elvis Night with “Shadows of the King” Elvis Tribute
$10/ticket – Sign up sheet located in the Narthex – Everyone Welcome!
We’re headed to Wild Things Stadium in Washington, PA to catch a baseball game! The Washington Wild Things vs. The Gateway Grizzlies.
Wednesday June 19th at 6:05 p.m.
It’s Elvis Night with “Shadows of the King” Elvis Tribute
$10/ticket
Sign up sheet located in the Narthex
Everyone Welcome
You might recognize their famous “Accordian Man” during the seventh inning stretch – our very own Doug Krantz!
Welcome Deaconess Joanna Lee
ZION WELCOMES DEACONESS JOANNA LEE
Watch Thursday May 16th LIVE STREAM from Concordia Theological Seminary's Deaconess Placement ceremony during which Joanna Lee received her official call to Zion Lutheran Church, Briddgeville, PA! The event will took place at 10:00 a.m. in the Kramer Chapel at CTS in Fort Wayne. Go to ctsfw.edu/callday (then scroll down to Deaconess Placement and click the "WATCH" button)
ZION WELCOME DEACONESS JOANNA LEE
Watch Thursday May 16th LIVE STREAM from Concordia Theological Seminary's Deaconess Placement ceremony during which Joanna Lee received her official call to Zion Lutheran Church, Briddgeville, PA! The event will took place at 10:00 a.m. in the Kramer Chapel at CTS in Fort Wayne.
Go to ctsfw.edu/callday (then scroll down to Deaconess Placement and click the "WATCH" button)