News and updates
FAITH WEAVERS
Faith Weavers will resume regular instruction this Wednesday, April 16th, and we will plan to continue regular instruction until the first part of May, unless otherwise announced. Please remember, though, to check our website, Facebook page, and News Channel Nebraska for program and weather-related updates and cancellations. Again, if the public school cancels due to weather, or other factors, on a particular Wednesday, Faith Weavers will be likewise canceled for that evening. Parents can find more information and register on our church website under “Educational Ministries” and “Faith Weavers.”
Also, if you would be interested in donating to support this program, besides monetary donations, included below is a list of some requested food items. As always, your support and encouragement is greatly appreciated!
Please put non-perishable donations in the marked bin in the kitchen with a note (from whom, for whom) and alert church staff about your donation. Cold items should be put in the refrigerator, and frozen items should be placed in the freezer. For more information, contact Mr. Jareske.
For April
1. Large packages of frozen chicken nuggets
2. Large packages of frozen french fries
3. Boxes of Kraft macaroni and cheese
4. Bags of shredded mozzarella cheese
5. 28oz jars of pizza sauce
6. Regular cans of fruit cocktail
7. Regular cans of mandarin oranges
FAITH WEAVERS HELP
If you feel called to help with Faith Weavers in 2025, weekly, please contact Kim Baumann, Suzie Wachter, or Mr. J (402-329-4313). Although there is only one month left for this academic year, you could always jump in now, so you have some training for next year. At this time, we are specifically looking for, at least, one new volunteer to assist by cooking, several volunteers to help by serving the meal without cooking, and several volunteers to assist with the Crafts Station. For details, please contact Mr. J to inquire.
VBS
For those looking forward to VBS, please check back in a few weeks for more information, including ways to register, so you can plan to join us on an “Epic Australian Adventure,” which will be our VBS theme for this year. Get excited for an awesome trip down under this summer! We would also like to invite you to begin saving the cardboard rolls from your used gift wrapping paper and donating them to the church as we begin to anticipate our Craft Station needs. Thank you!
CONFIRMATION
Please join us for our upcoming opportunities to celebrate with our 8th grade students as they prepare to complete the rite of Confirmation. With that in mind, our students will be formally confirmed during the 10:00AM church service today, April 13th.
ZION TUITION ASSISTANCE FUND
If you would like to help provide students with a Christian education, please consider donating to the Zion tuition assistance fund. It is easy to donate! Make checks payable to Zion Lutheran School and just write in the memo tuition assistance. Have a special student in mind for assistance? Contact the school office at 329-4658 to set up a donation for them.
SCRIP
If you would like to purchase Scrip, order forms are available in the Narthex. Order forms and/or RaiseRight purchases need to be submitted before Tuesday of each week. Contact the school office at 329-4658 with any questions.
EASTER LILLIES
If anyone would like to donate or bring in an Easter Lilly in memory of a loved one or for the Glory of God, please drop them off in the office. Let the office know if you want your name listed in the bulletin.
5TH/6TH GRADE FUNDRAISER
They are selling ready to bake pizzas from Pizza Ranch for their upcoming trip in May to Ponca State Park. The fundraiser ends on April 28. Also, if anyone has a propane camping stove that could be used for their trip, please contact/let the Vicar know.
USHERING
If any youth students would be willing to assist during church services on Sunday mornings, please call 402-329-4313 to let the church office know. We are currently looking for both ushers and technology booth assistance, and training will be provided for anyone willing to serve in either capacity.
TECH HELP
If you have a general interest in sound, video, or computers, and would like to use those talents to help on Sunday morning, please call the church office (402-329-4313) to inquire. We are currently looking for a few new people who would like to assist in the technology booth running the sound board, managing the video camera, and/or running the slides, and if you would like to help in this way, an opportunity to receive some training can absolutely be organized.
VISITOR CARDS
Please make sure to have visiting family members, or new visitors, fill out the visitor cards, not attendance cards, if they are only attending for the week.
ALUMINUM CAN COLLECTION
If you would like to collect and donate your aluminum cans to Zion Lutheran Church, bags of cans can be placed in the fenced in cage in the gravel parking lot near the garage. We do ask that all cans be completely empty before being donated, cans be bagged together, and because we will not be inspecting the bags, that only aluminum be included, not other garbage. It would also be our preference that cans are crushed, so that way we are getting the most from each bag, but this is not a necessity. Also, if you happen to notice in your donation attempts that the cage has become full, please feel free to alert the church office. We appreciate your help!
EASTER EGG HUNT
Zion Lutheran Church will be hosting a various ages Easter Egg Hunt on Easter Sunday, April 20th, on the Zion grounds beginning at 8AM. Hunts include an easy hunt for Kindergarten through 2nd graders (beginning at 8AM), an intermediate hunt for 3rd through 6th graders (beginning at 8:15AM), and a letter game hunt for 7th through 12th graders (beginning at 8:30AM). For those who wish to participate, meet us at the Zion Lutheran Church front narthex doors, and please bring your own basket to hold eggs. Be advised, while this event is open to the public, candies with known allergens, or were produced in a facility with known allergens, may be used for this event, and participation does not guarantee a prize. If you would like to donate to support this event, please speak with Mr. J to learn more.
EASTER BREAKFAST HELP
Any men who would be willing to help out with the Easter Breakfast on April 20 (the breakfast follows the Sunrise Service), please be here at 5 am that day.
GREETING CARDS
Come check out our selection of Easter & Confirmation cards. Our sympathy cards have been restocked as well!
PRE-SCHOOL OPENINGS
There are still openings for the 3 yr old Tuesday/Thursday class from 8am-11:15 am & the 4 & 5 yr old class on Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 12:15 pm-3:20 pm. If you have any questions, please contact Miss Slater at (402) 329-4658.
GOOD FRIDAY CHOIR
We are forming a choir to sing on Good Friday, April 18! All are welcome and all singing abilities! We need voices! Maundy Thursday practice on Thursday, April 17, will follow the
service. Please contact Sarah Endorf with any questions at 402-277-0654
VOTERS' MEETING
The next Council Meeting will be on Tuesday, April 22 at 7:00 pm & the Voter’s Meeting will be on Wednesday, April 23 at 7:00 pm.
EGG MY YARD FUNDRAISER
Need to hide Easter eggs? Let us help! The Zion Fusion Youth Group is once again hosting an “Egg My Yard” fundraiser. Order your pre-filled plastic eggs to be hidden in your yard on the Saturday evening before Easter by filling out, and returning, the bottom portion of our event flyer or by completing the online form located on the homepage of our church website. If interested, reserve your spot by, or before, April 16th, 2025, and addresses must be residential properties in the city of Pierce, NE. Prices include: $20 for 25 eggs, $40 for 50 eggs, and $60 for 100 eggs. All proceeds will go to support our youth students as they raise money for their activities and trips. For more information, please check out a copy of our flyer in the church narthex or on our church website homepage.
PRAYER BREAKFAST
St. Joseph’s Parish Center, Wednesday, April 16th, at 6am. The breakfast provided by Taylor Made Catering with program to follow. Program will consist of music, prayer, speaker & fellowship. Join us as we celebrate the most Holy Week in the community. Please turn registration into Midwest Bank by Friday, April 11. The cost is $12.
SUNDAY SCHOOL
Reminder, there will be no Sunday School classes for any grade or age on Easter Sunday, April 20th, and classes will resume the following week, April 27th. Plan to attend the Zion Easter Egg Hunt and/or Easter Breakfast on Easter morning instead!
HANDS FOR CHRIST
If you are in 8th-12th grade and would like to assist with Hands for Christ this summer, please make a plan to attend the Pizza Party kickoff event on Wednesday, April 23rd, beginning at 6:30PM in the high school commons. This is a wonderful chance to learn more about participating in this opportunity to serve in within this community, bond with others, and of course, enjoy some pizza!