Zion Lutheran Church's Youth and Children's Ministry

Our next regular Fusion Youth Group meeting for 7th through 12th grade youth students will take place in April, likely from 5PM to 7PM at Zion Lutheran Church. 

If youth are considering joining us for the fun, consider bringing a friend along as well! A meal will be served, and no money is needed for these meetings.

Our next regular high school youth group meeting for 9th through 12th grade youth students will take place in April, likely from 5PM to 7PM at Zion Lutheran Church. 

If high school youth are considering joining us for this meeting, consider bringing a friend along as well! 

COFFEE: The Zion Fusion Youth Group will continue to manage the coffee fellowship time as an ongoing fundraiser following both services on Sunday mornings. 

YOUTH FUNDRAISER: The Zion Lutheran Church youth students are once again selling discount cards to fundraise for their various events, activities, and initiatives. Just like last year, these cards are full of discount offers with the generous support from many local businesses from around this area. If you would like to purchase one of these cards to support both our youth students and our local area businesses, please speak with a youth student, Mr. J, or call the church office, Monday through Thursday, to inquire soon. The cost of each card is $10, they are only valid for one calendar year, and limitations and exclusions do apply. See card for details. At this time, we can only accept cash or checks, and checks can be made out to "Zion Lutheran Youth.” In addition, we are only planning to print a limited amount, so if you would like a discount card, please don’t hesitate to inquire.  

CONFIRMATION: Confirmation classes for public school 7th and 8th grade students returned on Wednesday, January 14th, at our usual time and classroom. Again, if the public school does decide to cancel school for any reason on a Wednesday, it is likewise our policy to cancel Confirmation classes, as well.

YOUTH EVENT: Zion Lutheran Church will be hosting a Board Game Night and Spaghetti Feed event for 7th through 12th grade youth students at the church, unless otherwise stated, on Sunday, March 22nd, from 4PM to 7PM. Youth participants are not required to bring anything, but they can bring a board game to share, a friend, and their appetite for a fun evening of food and fellowship!

PUFFIN PASTRIES: Based on the most recent update we have received, Pastry Puffin orders should be available for pick up starting on March 23rd after 4:00PM at Zion Lutheran Church. Some students will be working to make their deliveries right away after Monday, but if you would like to pick up your order from the church directly, someone will be available to assist with pick up on March 23rd from 4:00PM to 5:30PM. Otherwise, orders could also be picked up during regular business hours throughout the week, if you would prefer. Again, if anything changes, we will make sure to keep you updated.  

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 with appropriate payment. If interested, reserve your spot by, or before, April 1st, 2026, 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.   

• CONFIRMATION CLASSES: Takes place every Wednesday, unless otherwise announced, at 4PM at Zion Lutheran Church

• YOUTH EVENT: Sunday, March 22nd, beginning at 4PM at Zion Lutheran Church

• PUFFIN PASTRY PICK-UP: Monday, March 23rd, beginning at 4:00PM at Zion Lutheran Church

• LENT AND CONFIRMATION: Wednesday, March 25th, beginning at 5:00PM at Zion Lutheran Church
  • Pictures at 5PM
  • Meal at 6PM
  • Lenten Service at 7PM
  • Confirmation Questioning immediately following the service
  • Reception to follow Confirmation Questioning

• CONFIRMATION: Sunday, March 29th, beginning at 10:00AM at Zion Lutheran Church

• In regards to youth events and activities, occasionally plans have to shift and change due to conflicts and other factors. With that being said, if you are not currently receiving updates and reminders from the youth group, please speak to Mr. Jareske as soon as possible, so you can be added to the list of parents/guardians currently receiving this type of information. 

• If any high school students, especially juniors and seniors, would be interested in taking a group college visit to Concordia University Nebraska (CUNE) in Seward during this next year, please speak to Mr. Jareske in the near future to receive information about visit costs and waivers. CUNE is one of the universities in the LCMS university system, and they have a variety of programs of study, including several opportunities for those considering church work. 

• 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. We have recently begun live-streaming our Sunday morning services with our new camera equipment, and in an effort to better manage all of the moving parts within a typical service, a few additional volunteers to assist with either running the soundboard, running the camera, or managing the slideshow would be very much appreciated. 

• If any 7th grade and older youth, or parents, would like to help with Faith Weavers for this year, please feel free to let me know at your earliest convenience. 

• If there is someone who you believe should be getting update emails, and they are not currently receiving new updates from Mr. Jareske, please let us know, so we can add them to the email list.