TACO BAR & SILENT AUCTION BENEFIT FOR BEV SMITH (freewill donation) will be held on Sunday, May 19th, from 11:30 am – 2:00 pm at the Hampton City Auditorium, 127 B Street in Hampton.  For Auction Donations please contact Cindi Ratzlaff (402) 725-3560, Theresa Dose (402) 725-3503, or Loa Winter (402) 725-3275 or drop off donations at Head’s Up Salon in Hampton.  For Monetary Donations can be dropped off at Pinnacle Bank in Aurora.  Please make checks payable to:  Bev Smith or Kathy Johnson.

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 Crisisi Pregnancy Center in York.  Unlike larger cities, the York Crisis Pregnancy 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.

High School Seniors Graduating in May – Jaylen Arndt (Hampton), Class of 2019 Top Scholar; Joy Bamesberger (Hampton); Brody Brophy (Aurora); Nick Hutsell (Aurora); & Jacey Klassen (Hampton).

To the Following Students: Lincoln Journal Star Academic All-State – Jaylen Arndt (Volleyball, Basketball, Track & Field); Lydia Dose (Volleyball, Basketball, Track & Field); Odessa Ohrt (Basketball, Track & Field); Kalea Wetjen (Volleyball, Track & Field); Aleah Vinkenberg – 4x400M Relay (8th place medal), State JH Track Meet at Gothenburg; Jaylen Arndt – 3200M run additional qualifier for Class D State Track Meet in Omaha; Nick Hutsell – 110M high hurdles additional qualifier for Class B State Track Meet in Omaha, Aurora COC Academic Achievement Award, 2019 Husky Award;

Alice G. Eberhard Memorial Scholarships ($1,000) – Jaylen Arndt, Joy Bamesberger, Jaime Troester; Tainsley Sebek – Edward & Alma Daniel Memorial Scholarship ($500); Tayma Sebek – Florence C. Butte Memorial Scholarship ($500); and Aaron Vinkenberg – Glenn R. & Eva E. Haworth Scholarship ($2,500).

All members of Zion are encouraged to volunteer at the Orphan Grain Train Warehouse in Grand Island on the First Tuesday of every month from 10:00AM - 2:00PM. We will plan to meet each month at 9:15AM at Zion, for those that want to carpool. The Warehouse is located at 427 N. Shady Bend Road, Grand Island. Mark Tuesday, June 4  on your calendars for fun and fellowship. If you have any questions, please contact Elaine Stuhr at (402) 366-6520. Hope to see you there!

Lift off for an intergalactic adventure and learn about God’s plan of salvation from creation to the cross! Just as the earth revolves around the sun, our faith revolves around God’s Word.

St. Peter/Zion are excited to host Vacation Bible School this summer June 24-28 from 8:30-11-/30 AM at Zion's campus. All children age 3 (as of 8/1/18) through the 5th grade (as of current year) are welcome.
Registration available: http://vbsmate.com/events/ZionHamptonNE/17817 or paper registration at Zion, St. Peter, Hampton Lutheran School and Cross of Christ in Aurora.

T Shirts are available this year. If you would like to order one, just mark size in registration. The cost is $10. All T-shirts must be ordered by May 20.

Volunteers may also sign up online or contact Melanie Klute 402-631-7775, Kathy Gloystein 402-416-7753 or Lisa Montoya 308-850-2538.

We are providing a link to a form for aid providers. If you would like to donate volunteer time, specific items, equipment, etc., this form will provide a single source where those in need can see what is available. Contact information will also be requested so that those in need know how/where to reach you. Use this link to offer aid: https://goo.gl/forms/Gz2RlJ3AtfSx4QK82 . Following these links gives access to the spreadsheets they create: View needs and responses: https://bit.ly/2ubvf0A or view offers of aid:

https://bit.ly/2Y53Jje. Congregations and individuals who would like to give via credit card through the Nebraska District website can visit http://www.ndlcms.org/disaster-response/. Checks can be mailed to: Nebraska District LCMS, PO Box 407, Seward, NE 68434 with a note indicating that it is for "Disaster Relief - NE Flooding." Donations can also be sent through Synod’s online giving portal at https://www.lcms.org/givenow/flood.

Dear Zion Lutheran Church, Thank you for that encouraging letter this Christmas. It is encouraging to see that people at Zion Lutheran Church are thinking of me. I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and a happy new year. I went back home for break and spent time with my family. I also had the chance to preach twice at two local LCMS churches. Spring semester will start soon. Hopefully, I can learn a lot this semester. I will be taking classes on worship liturgy and advanced preaching this semester. Pray that I will learn a lot. Pray that the Lord will help me gain knowledge that can help me as a pastor in the future. I will get my vicarage call in May. Pray that the Lord will alleviate my anxiety as I wait for the call. Please continue to pray for me as I study at the seminary. In the name of Jesus, David Ahn

Please join us as we read and study current articles in the Lutheran Witness and Lutheran Small Cathechism.  Everyone welcome and babysitting provided.

What does the Bible have to Say about Life Today?  What is grace?  What do we know about heaven?  How can I trust God more than anything?  How can I think about others more than myself?  What is the Law?  What is the Gospel?  Why does it matter?  Why should I go to church?  Are Baptism and Communion really that important?  If you or someone you know wants to understand what Lutherans believe about our heavenly Father’s love; our Savior’s presence with us in the past, present, and future; and the Holy Spirit’s power for daily living, than contact one of the Elders (Shane Dose – (402) 631-8965, tsdose@hamilton.net; Nathan Panko – (402) 762-5324, natepanko@hotmail.com, or Boyd Stuhr, Jr. – (402) 366-8608, stuhrville@stewireless.com) and let them know you’re interested in attending An Introduction to the Lutheran Faith.  

http://hamptonlutheran.org

PLEASE NOTE.....  Service time is 6:30 pm, in the 3rd floor commons area and this evening service is open to the public so if you miss in the morning at Zion you can catch Worship in the evening at East Park. 
 

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Meets Monthly - 2nd Thursday @ 9:30am
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If the handicapped parking is full the next best thing is available on the south side of the church for access through the south door.  Except for loading/unloading, please keep the main lane open as a "fire" lane.  Thanks!