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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's 150th Anniversary Committee is looking for volunteers to help organize a new pictorial directory for Zion during the 2022 year. (To be ready by our anniversary September 17, 2023) If you could help in this way, please contact Mark Klute (402-631-8832) or Lynn Gloystein (402-416-7754)
150th ANNIVERSARY COMMITTEE needs 1 more people to serve on the subcommittee for Special Projects/Mementos. If you're interested in serving on this subcommittee or have any questions please reply to any eNews (savedbygrace@hamilton.net ) After this committee is formed, you could meet any time that is convenient. We are also looking for older photos of Zion. If you have any and would share, it would be appreciated. It could be either of the buildings or older confirmation photos, etc. We'd scan your photo and return them to 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 & 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
BABY BOTTLE PROJECT
BABY BOTTLE PROJECT – the annual Baby Bottle Project sponsored by the LWML runs from Mother’s Day to Father’s Day. We are encouraged to open our hearts to mothers, fathers, and babies as we use the bottles for donations to the Crisis Pregnancy Center in York. Unlike larger cities, the York Pregnancy and Family Recourse Center is the sole recognized provider of Christ-centered, life-affirming services to those with pregnancy-related concerns. This unique position allows the York Crisis Pregnancy Center to compete directly with abortion providers in nearby cities. Every family will be given a bottle…and they make take more than one! A $250 Thrivent Action Team grant will also be used to buy needed items for the center.
SUNDAY SCHOOL NEWS
SUNDAY SCHOOL NEWS – This past Quarter students participated in Lutheran Hour Ministries Gospel Adventures, Zambia Bound. Our offering money will be used to provide complete school supply kits at $15/kit. (backpack and supplies) The students set a goal of 25 kits for a total of $375, and we raised enough money for 27 kits! The Adult Bible Class also contributed to the effort. Zambia's constitution says it's a Christian county, and it's filled with churches and people who love Jesus. We know that "God Is Good In Every Way" and we pray that Zambia and we will be lights showing God's goodness in the world.
Achievements!!
CONGRATULATIONS to the following: Kaylei Joseph – awarded the Nebraska Achievement Scholarship; High Plains Track Invite – Bryce Joseph – 800M run (7th), Raegan Hansen – Triple jump, 200M dash (8th); Kale Wetjen – selected as a 2022 NHSSCA (National High School Strength Coaches Association) Male High School All-American; Ellie Hutsell – Runza Athlete of the Week by matching her school record of scoring 4 goals in the B-7 Subdistrict tournament, “4 Year, 3-Sport Athlete Award; CRC Conference Track Meet – Eli Arndt – 3200M run (5th), Lillian Dose – Discus (3rd); Brittney Driewer – York H.S. 3rd Qtr. Honor Roll (with Distinction); Eli Arndt, Brayden Dose – inducted into the Hampton High chapter of the National Honor Society.
State FBLA Conference – Dawson Ohrt – Sports & Entertainment mgt. (3rd), Marketing (6th); Weston Ohrt – International business (3rd), Introduction to Business Concepts, & Introduction to Business Procedures (Honorable Mention); Kale Wetjen – Sports & Entertainment mgt. (3rd) Entrepreneurship (4th), Economics (HM), Who’s Who in Nebraska FBLA; Brittney Driewer – 1st Qtr. Honor Roll at York High School; Exeter Milligan Track Invite – Eli Arndt – 3200M run (4th); Brayden Dose – High jump (5th); Lillian Dose – Discus (2nd), Shot put (3rd); Raegan Hansen – Triple jump (5th), 200M dash (6th); Taryn Stettner – 100M High hurdles (6th); Superior Track Invite – Weston Ohrt – 1600M & 3200M relays (3rd), 300 Intermediate hurdles (6th); Nebraska State Colleges Multi-Activity Student Award & Top 10 Schools – Eli Arndt, Brayden Dose, Lillian Dose, Raegan Hansen, Elizabeth Hutsell, Bryce Joseph, Kaylei Joseph, Kiersten Joseph, Zachary Miller, Dawson Ohrt, Weston Ohrt, Evan Pankoke, Jacob Regier, Jessica Schleichardt, Marisol Stamp, Taryn Stettner, Kale Wetjen, Aleah Vinkenberg; Class B – Aurora (2nd, 33.2%), Class D – Hampton (3rd, 83.9%); David City Golf Meet – Jacob Regier (87) & the Heartland Golf Team – 3rd place finish (334).
ZOOMERANG VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
Zoomerang Vacation Bible School-Returning to the Value of Life
G'day, mate! Mark your calendars for VBS Aussie Fun Fest, Sunday, May 22, 2022-EVERYONE IS INVITED. It will be held in the Zion Fellowship Hall starting at 11:15 am. Enjoy a delicious meal and get a sneak peek at what will happen at VBS from the Land Down Under. Free will donation goes to VBS expenses, a way you can support and encourage. SOME VOLUNTEERS STILL NEEDED FOR VBS – Could that be you? Talk with Melanie Klute (402-631-7775) or Kathy Gloystein (402-416-7753). VBS-Zoomerang-Returning to the Value of Life will be held June 13-17 from 8:30-11:30 AM on Zion Lutheran Campus. VBS AUSSIE FUN FEST - on May 22, 2022. Donations needed for our meal. Sign-up sheets located in the entrance of the church. Have your donations to Zion Fellowship Hall kitchen by Friday, May 20th. Please put your name on the donation. Thanks Mates!
ZOOMERANG VBS - Please mark your calendars for the week of June 13-17th. At Zoomerang VBS, kids will marvel at the beauty of Australia while exploring the wonder and value of life, from the lives of preborn babies to eternal life in the kingdom of God. Location will be Zion's campus; time 8:30 A.M.-11:30 A.M. We are looking forward to spending the week with your kids and grandkids! Kathy Gloystein & Melanie Klute.
Summer and VBS will be here soon. Register at:
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Would you consider volunteering for VBS Zoomberang VBS-Returning to the Value of Life (an Australian theme)
- June 13th-17th 8:30-11:30 AM
- Zion Hampton Campus
- We look look forward to hearing from you, Matey! ;) Contact Kathy Gloystein or Melanie Klute
Zoom with Adult Sunday School
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!
BIBLE STUDY
W.O.W.-Women Of the Word-are beginning a new Bible study, "Finding God Faithful-A Study on the Life of Joseph" by Kelly Minter. Throughout Joseph's life, we are constantly reminded of God's faithfulness. No matter what we walk through, God's presence is constant; His provision is enough; and His purposes are unstoppable. Join us on Tuesday mornings at 7:00 at Hampton Lutheran School. For more information contact Kathy Gloystein (402-416-7753)
ZION FAMILY BENEVOLENCE FUND
ZION FAMILY BENEVOLENCE FUND – was established to help individuals or families in time of need. If you are aware of any need in our church or communities, contact Pastor Feddern, Shane Dose or Kathy Gloystein. The fund stands at $756.91. Donations are always welcome. "Let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works." Hebrews 10:24