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Church Directory Update: Our scheduling process has begun. If you did not receive a letter concerning the process to sign up, we will be doing sign-ups after church January 8, 15, and 22. You will be able to schedule your family for their portrait time. We will have volunteers to help you. Just a reminder, this is a terrific opportunity for a professional portrait in the comfort of our own church. Please schedule your family soon!
ZION’S 150TH ANNVERSAY – will be celebrated on September 17, 2023, with worship at 10:00 am followed by a catered dinner and guest speaker at 1:00 pm. We are asking all families to prayerfully consider donating $150 to help pay for expenses (150 x $150 = $22,500) in one lump sum ($150) or various installments (3 x $50, 5 x $30, etc.). To donate, please place a check in an envelope stating that it is for the 150th Anniversary Fundraiser and place in the offering plate. 37 families have donated $9,390 in total. Thank you so much!
Meals for Moms (and other families) has been an outreach for the last several years. A special thank you to all who have been a part! When we are aware of a new baby or other circumstance, we call some of our volunteers and ask for a frozen meal. (We give a two week notice.) Those meals are delivered to the fellowship hall and then we deliver them to the families. If you would like to be added to this outreach or have any questions, contact Loa Winter (402-694-1777) or Kathy Gloystein (402-416-7753) or sign up in the entry of the church.
LCMS Foundation: In a complex world, each of us need trusty advisers to lead us to proper decisions and actions. Considering tax consequences of gifting decisions from your estate can save tens of thousands of dollars that can augment gifts to family or ministry. Your LCMS Gift Planning Counselor can help make sure that you are asking your tax planner all the questions you need to ask. Contact Craig Stirtz at 402-616-0312 or craig.stirtz@lfnd.org
Zion’s Endowment Committee: An attorney was the first piece of the puzzle in estate planning. An accountant/tax planner is an important second piece of the puzzle.
Craig offers free, confidential, and family focused planning for those wishing to include one or more LCMS ministries in their estate plan - including our congregation. For more information about his services, plan to attend the workshop or contact Craig at 402-616-0312 or craig.stirtz@lfnd.org.
Have you considered Zion or another favorite ministry as a beneficiary designation? Zion Endowment Fund was created to provide structure for those wishing to make gifts, both during their lives and at the time of their death, that will support ministry for many years to come.
ZION FAMILY BENEVOLENCE FUND - was established to help individuals or families in time of need. This past Christmas season $250 was given to such a family. If you are aware of any need in our church or communities, contact Pastor Feddern, Shane Dose or Kathy Gloystein. The funds stands at $281.91. Donations are always welcome and checks may be written to Zion Family Care Account. "Let us consider show to stir up one another to love and good works." Hebrews 10:24
ADULT BIBLE CLASS invites everyone to join them via Zoom on Sunday mornings at 9:00 am. To receive an invite, please send a text to Deanna Feddern, (402) 340-9405, with your Name and Email address by 5:00 pm, the day before, on Saturday. Thank You!
For Many Years, Oh God of Grace!
"The purpose of this congregation is to share the true Gospel of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, throughout our membership, our communities and the world."
Zion is....a congregation of The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod. The LCMS was chartered in 1847 and Zion joined Synod in 1880.
Zion was chartered in 1873 and is one of the oldest continuous congregations of the LCMS between here and the west coast.
Zion is....a Christ centered, Bible believing congregation. Based on the tenets of the Lutheran Reformation - Grace Alone, Faith Alone and Scripture Alone - Zion's focus is always the blood that Christ has shed for us.
Zion is....a congregation committed to Christian education and youth. Even before having their first pastor, classes were being held in a sod cabin.
Zion is....a rural congregation with great diversity. Locally, Zion draws members from Aurora, Bradshaw, Hampton, Henderson, 
Hordville, Grand Island, Marquette, Polk, Sutton and York. The diversity of the congregation is reflected in the occupational pursuits of Zion's members.
Zion is....a mission minded church having shared members to start Immanuel, Polk: Salem and St. Peter, Hampton; and having helped St. Paul, Central City. Mission starts were considered in Bradshaw and Sutton. Currently Zion is sponsoring a preaching station in Aurora. Mission groups at Zion have been active in Gospel outreach and support as well as social ministry.
ZION EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH OF THE UNALTERED AUGSBURG CONFESSION 1873-2016
SPANNING THREE CENTURIES IN MISSION AND MINISTRY
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Sunday
- Christian Education Hour - Adult, Young Adults & Children Sunday School– 9:00 AM
- Worship Hour– 10:00 AM
- Worship with Holy Communion celebrated 2nd & 3rd Sundays, 5th Sunday– 10:00 AM
- Worship @ East Park Villa - Aurora, Nebraska– 6:30 PM
VALENTINE SPAGHETTI DINNER
SPAGHETTI DINNER - will be served immediately after church on Sunday, February 5th for a Free-Will donation by the Youth Group (WB2C). The congregation is asked to provide desserts to share! Thank You!
SOUPER BOWL SUNDAE
Souper Bowl Sundae sponsored by the Elizabeth LWML will be February 12, 2023 following worship. The LWML will provide a variety of delicious soups and ice cream sundaes. A free will offering will be taken to go to LWML projects. We are looking for a few people from our congregation to provide a crock pot of soup. If you wish to make a crock pot of soup for February 12 please reply to any eNews so we have an accurate amount of soup for this day. Please wear your favorite team colors and enjoy a time of delicious food and wonderful fellowship.
SUNDAY SCHOOL NEWS
ENDURING FAITH SUNDAY SCHOOL: Enduring Faith – January 29-Preschool-4th Grade students meet at 8:50 AM for singing, prayer and offering. All other classes begin at 9:00 AM. Comfort in Captivity-Jeremiah-Jeremiah writes to the Israelites who are in captivity, assuring them of God's continuing care for them. *Bible Verse: [God says,] "I know the plans I have for you." Jeremiah 29:11 *Before Bed -Pray together, thanking God for pastors, teachers, and other faithful servants who share God's Word with you like Jeremiah did for God's people. *For Youth and Adults: Even when we face difficult times, we know that God is with us and promises to give us a hope and a future with Him.
Achievements!!
CONGRATULATIONS to the following:
YNT Area Boy’s Basketball Leaders – Wyatt Dose – 4th Rebounding (6.6/gm); Hampton Public Schools 2nd Qtr/1st Semester Honor Roll – Eli Arndt*, Brayden Dose*, Lillian Dose*, Raegan Hansen*, Annaston John, Bryce Joseph*, Kiersten Joseph*, Kynleigh Joseph*, Tarryn Stettner*; Jaylen Arndt - Nebraska Wesleyan University Fall 2022 Academic Honors List, December graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree in Pre-Occupational Therapy.
Kinleigh Ekhoff - December graduate of Aurora High School, Reserve Champion Junior Horned Hereford Heifer - Intermediate Yearling at the National Western Stock Show in Denver, CO.
YNT Area Girls Basketball Stats Leaders – Lillian Dose (2nd Scoring, 14.6 pts/game, Rebounds 5th, 7.0, Assists 1st, 3.3, Steals 1st, 4.6, Field Goal Pct. 4th, 38-83, .458), Raegan Hansen (3 Pt. Pct., 3rd, 7-19, .368).
YOUNG ADULTS BIBLE STUDY
BIBLE BUNGALOW - Join us for "The Art of Marriage" Bible Study by FamilyLife Publishing, hosted by Ryan and Tammie Bamesberger. Every marriage is unique, expressed by the colorful personalities of each spouse and textured by the circumstances at play in their lives. Blending these to make marriage work is a divinely inspired art form, challenging to master but definitely worth the effort. Anyone is welcome!
BIBLE STUDY
WOMEN OF THE WORD (W.O.W.) – is currently doing the Bible study, "With Us in the Wilderness-A Study of the book of Numbers" by Lauren Chandler. The Book of Numbers is a story of wilderness wandering, but it's also a story of God's desire to be among His dearly loved children. God's presence and provision carried His children through the wilderness waiting. He remained faithful in it all. And He promises to do the same for us today, through His steadfast love and character. Join us on Monday mornings at 8:00 am at Zion Fellowship Hall. Contact Kathy Gloystein for more information. (402-416-7753)