Home
Zion Lutheran Church
  • About Zion
  • Previous Church Services
  • Online Giving
Zion Lutheran School
Educational Ministries
  • Youth Ministries
  • Faith Weavers
  • Vacation Bible School
Now Is the Time
  • Now is the time!
  • Frequent Questions
  • Recent Updates
Home
Zion Lutheran Church
  • About Zion
  • Previous Church Services
  • Online Giving
Zion Lutheran School
Educational Ministries
  • Youth Ministries
  • Faith Weavers
  • Vacation Bible School
Now Is the Time
  • Now is the time!
  • Frequent Questions
  • Recent Updates
More
  • Home
  • Zion Lutheran Church
    • About Zion
    • Previous Church Services
    • Online Giving
  • Zion Lutheran School
  • Educational Ministries
    • Youth Ministries
    • Faith Weavers
    • Vacation Bible School
  • Now Is the Time
    • Now is the time!
    • Frequent Questions
    • Recent Updates

  • Home
  • Zion Lutheran Church
    • About Zion
    • Previous Church Services
    • Online Giving
  • Zion Lutheran School
  • Educational Ministries
    • Youth Ministries
    • Faith Weavers
    • Vacation Bible School
  • Now Is the Time
    • Now is the time!
    • Frequent Questions
    • Recent Updates

"Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it." Proverbs 22:6

questions & Answers

ACCESS OUR GIVING PORTAL BELOW⬇️

ACCESS OUR GIVING PORTAL BELOW⬇️

Learn more

ACCESS OUR GIVING PORTAL BELOW⬇️

ACCESS OUR GIVING PORTAL BELOW⬇️

ACCESS OUR GIVING PORTAL BELOW⬇️

GIVE NOW

NOW IS THE TIME

ACCESS OUR GIVING PORTAL BELOW⬇️

NOW IS THE TIME

Learn more

Current Building Progress Images

    current updates

    Download PDF

    Ground Blessing

    Laying the Groundwork

    Laying the Groundwork

    Our official Ground Blessing ceremony was held on Sunday, June 25th to bless the ground before construction officially begins. The service was led by Pastor Bruce, and some of our congregational leaders and staff assisted with the event by turning a shovel full of dirt. Afterward, a potluck lunch was served to celebrate this historic occasion. 

    Laying the Groundwork

    Laying the Groundwork

    Laying the Groundwork

    To start the official construction process, machines were brought in to dig up the old dirt, fill in the holes, and level the ground. The size of the new property is starting to become a lot clearer.  


    The grass is gone, and the work begins!

    History Found

    Laying the Groundwork

    History Found

    During the process of digging out the old dirt, the crew came upon a bit of Zion Lutheran Church history. Some people may remember that the old church building used to be located on the site where the new school is to be located, and while they were digging, the crew found some bricks and old foundational pieces from the old property. 

    Trees

    Transformer

    History Found

    To facilitate the construction process, many of the old trees around the building site had to be removed. With that, we found that many of the other trees and bushes around the property were rotting, dead, or dying, and for that reason, we decided to have those trees and bushes removed, as well. 

    Transformer

    Transformer

    Transformer

    If you have looked at the construction site lately, you may have noticed there is a large transformer by the air conditioning enclosure. This temporary transformer is being used to power the air conditioning units and building site currently, and when the new school is finished, a smaller transformer will be put in to  provide power to both buildings. 

    Fences

    Transformer

    Transformer

    New construction fences were placed around the building site to provide protection and safety for our school children. This will also help maintain a boundary between the building site and other parts of the church property. 

    In the Ground

    A Solid Foundation

    Moving Forward

    On Monday of this past week, underground boring work was done, so the electrical system for the new school and our existing facilities, both church and school, will be serviced by one underground electrical service line. The phone company also had to install the cables necessary for their underground equipment. The plumber has had a couple of delays in installing the new storm line. 

    Moving Forward

    A Solid Foundation

    Moving Forward

    Many important tasks must be completed before the foundation can be poured and the steel structure for the new school is erected. For instance, the fire marshal is reviewing the final design of the floor plan, and upon approval, we should possibly see some actual construction beginning in early September. On the plus side, the sidewalk by the basketball court has been replaced. 

    A Solid Foundation

    A Solid Foundation

    A Solid Foundation

    Work has now begun on the foundation for the new school. This phase of the project will take approximately three weeks, and it will include the footings, the storm shelter, and the elevator shaft. 

    Steel

    Windows

    A Solid Foundation

    The steel construction is scheduled to begin around the first part of February.

    Windows

    Windows

    Windows

    If you have driven by recently, you might have noticed that some of the windows have been added to the building.

    Siding

    Windows

    Windows

    What do you think of the new siding that has been added to the building? We think it looks great!

    Signed

    Windows, Again

    Windows, Again

    Congregation members, staff, and students got a chance to sign the inner parts of the walls before the official construction on the interior walls will take place.


    Perhaps these messages will serve as a reminder to future generations! 

    Windows, Again

    Windows, Again

    Windows, Again

    The builders are currently working to get all of the glass in the windows, so that the school can be completely inclosed, in the near future. 

    Drywall

    Windows, Again

    Carpet and Tiles

    With the inner parts of the walls signed, the builders are working to hang the drywall for the classrooms, halls, and office spaces. 

    Carpet and Tiles

    Finished at Last!

    Carpet and Tiles

    The builders have recently put in the carpet in some places and some of the tile work has been completed for the bathrooms.

    Finished at Last!

    Finished at Last!

    Finished at Last!

    Our dedication service marked the official opening of our new Zion Lutheran School building. Although a few finishing touches are yet to be completed, the staff was able to move in, and we are currently holding instruction in the new classrooms. This new building is a true blessing to this congregation and community, and we could not have done this grand endeavor without the generous support of everyone who contributed to our building fund. Of course, we give all glory to God who gives us every good thing. To God be the glory!

    now is the time...We must honor our legacy by building for the future.

    Copyright © 2025 Zion Lutheran Pierce - All Rights Reserved.

    Powered by