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Weekly Announcements

updated June 24, 2024

Each week’s bulletin announcements will be posted here with extra detail and ongoing updates.

Zion’s Call Process

The District President, Rev. James Maxwell, spoke to an assemblage of our members this past Tuesday, 6/25 thereby officially beginning the call process. Church members can now personally nominate someone they may know for the District President to consider including on our call list. Blank forms are available at the rear of the sanctuary for those wishing to do so. We will accept the member nominations through July 21^st.

Pastor Schedule for July

July 7     Pastor Stephen Heimer, Pastor Howard Patten (Heimer Family last Sunday/Farewell)
July 14     Pastor Richard Schlak
July 21     Pastor Howard Patten
July 28    Pastor Michael Schuetzler

Backpacks and School Supplies Collection ~ to assist the Ysleta Lutheran Mission

With the help of a Thrivent Action Grant, LWML will begin collecting Backpacks and School Supplies to assist YLM with their annual “Back-to-School Distribution” to families in need. This collection will begin on May 23rd and will end on July 7th; we are inviting the congregation to join us in this special Outreach project, once again. **Items needed are: Backpacks; School Supplies: Notebook Paper, spiral notebooks, #2 pencils, crayons, watercolor markers, black or blue ball point pens, colored pencils, and/or glue sticks.** Items you wish to donate may be placed on the designated table in the Auditorium. YLM will begin their distribution on July 13th. Thanks, in advance, for your support of this project to help families in need!

Sunday Morning Adult Bible Study

The Old and New Testament scriptures provide a huge variety of expressions of the Gospel, words that we understand from everyday life that explain the good in Jesus’ death and resurrection for us. Our study will take us through the old and new testaments, history, prophecy, the gospels, wisdom literature and the epistles as we discover the lengths God has gone to explain the impact of the cross on our lives. Attend in person or, if you’re out of town, connect via Zoom at 9:15am every Sunday.

Find more information and the Zoom Link signup here.

Bible Classes for Children and Youth Every Sunday Morning at 9:15am

Learn more here:

NEW Portals of Prayer Devotion Books Available!

April – June 2024 books are available. Pick up your copy at the church entrance.

Lenten Food Drive

Organized by Zion’s LWML group, the lenten food drive will gather food to assist Ysleta Lutheran Mission Human Care with their weekly food distribution. We are inviting members and friends of Zion to join us in this Outreach project.

Non-perishable food items most needed at YLM are: pasta, cereal, small bags of rice, small bags of pinto beans, canned fruit, small bags of flour, and small bags of sugar. Please keep this collection in mind when you are grocery shopping; items you are donating may be placed in the designated location in the Zion Auditorium where you see this sign:

Thanks, in advance, for your help and support with this Outreach!

Family and Friend Thanksgiving Materials

Holidays are great opportunities to have a sacred moment at home as an extended family or group of friends. It is natural to share something special of your faith with others during these times.

Here are some good selections of scripture, prayers, and songs you and your family or friends can use when you get together this week for Thanksgiving Day. Use several selections or just one. You decide.

If you do not have a printer at home and live in El Paso, we are happy to print a few out for you to pass out at your family gathering. Please let us know and we’ll have them ready for you to pick up from our office or at worship on Wednesday, Thanksgiving Eve.

The 2023 materials are ready!

Thanksgiving Day prayers, scripture, and song — download pdf (three pages of material)

Groups for Serving and Learning

Consider getting involved in one or more groups dedicated to Christian service, Bible study, or Prayer.

Board of Elders – support, assist, and oversee proper Biblical practices of our worship and teaching
Church Council – oversee the nuts and bolts functioning of the congregation (budget, facilities, supplies, group communication and cooperation, etc.)
Education Board and Teachers of Children and Youth – plans and carries out classes and activities for children and youth to learn scripture and live as followers of Jesus
The Lutheran Women’s Missionary League (LWML) – meet monthly to plan projects that show God’s love and support mission efforts throughout the world
Small Group Bible Studies – lead or facilitate a small group Bible study
Prayer Network – learn about and pray for the needs of people who are requesting prayer
“Stitches for Jesus” – a class that offers those who knit, crochet and cross-stitch a time to share their talents and skills with others while fellowshipping and getting to know each other better.
Outreach Team – plan and carry out activities that communicate the Gospel with people outside of Zion, help the community and show God’s love in the Name of Jesus, and invite participation in the activities of Zion

Additional areas related to Groups: fellowship, 125th anniversary committee, children and youth ministry

Sign Up to Serve

Fill out this form and the church office will help you get connected with a ministry leader.

Amelia (Amy) Bodey

In His abundant grace, our Lord Jesus Christ carried Amy Bodey into heavenly glory on May 30th. Amy served as secretary in the Zion office for thirty-six years, from 1973 to 2009.

Funeral Service Information

The funeral service will be held at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery on Monday, June 13, 2022 at 9:30am.

Obituary

Amelia (Amy) L. Bodey: born on December 13, 1931, passed away on May 30, 2022. Amy is preceded in death by her husband, Homer A. Bodey, her granddaughter Mandy Ferguson, as well as her parents, sisters and brothers. Amy is survived by her children Cecilia Bodey, Cynthia Ferguson (husband Dan), and her grandson Daniel Ferguson.

Amy grew up in east Texas but settled down in El Paso after living the military wite life. While living in El Paso, Amy spent a great deal of her lite raising her children and cheering for the Texas A&M Aggies. Once her children were older, she pursued a career as the secretary for Zion Lutheran Church where she developed lifelong friendships with many of the parishioners.

Amy will always be remembered by her family and friends for her generous heart and dedication to her loved ones. She volunteered numerous hours working at Zion, helping the community and patrons of El Paso; from food drives, Christmas charity events, and her favorite pastime of quilting blankets for the homeless. She always found the time to help others.

The family would like to thank the staff of Hospice of El Paso at CCC for making her journey to heaven as painless as possible. In Lieu of flowers, the family wishes contributions be made to Hospice of El Paso to help support their relentless efforts or to the Lutheran Hour Ministries.

Services will be graveside at Fort Bliss National Cemetery on June 13 at 9:30 A.M. in the East Pavilion.

Pre-Marriage Classes

Schedule: To Be Scheduled
Location: Online via Zoom & In-Person additionally scheduled
Leader: Pastor Stephen Heimer
Cost for Materials: none

There is much we can learn from the Bible and put into practice as Christian husbands and wives living in holy matrimony. Are you planning to get married and are seeking God’s blessing, guidance, and grace? This 5-Session class provides a foundation for a truly Christian, deeply meaningful wedding ceremony and lifetime of love in the grace of God.

A prayer for husbands and wives: Most gracious God, we give thanks for the joy and blessings that You grant to husbands and wives. Assist them always by Your grace that with true fidelity and steadfast love they may honor and keep their marriage vows, grow in love toward You and for each other, and come at last to the eternal joys that You have promised; through Jesus Christ, our Lord.

Session 1 – “God Made You Different” Genesis 2:18-25

Session 2 – “Winning at Communication” Ephesians 4:29-32

Session 3 – “All You Need is Love” 1 Corinthians 13

Session 4 – “Building a Better Relationship” Ephesians 5:21-33

Session 5 – “Know Each Other More and More”

Sign up Pre-Marriage Classes here.

Backpacks and School Supplies Collection – May, June, July 2022

LWML is collecting Backpacks and School Supplies to assist the Ysleta Lutheran Mission in their annual “Back-to-School Distribution” to children/families in need. The members and friends of Zion’s congregation are invited to join us in this Outreach project, once again! With the help of a Thrivent Action Grant, we will be collecting: Backpacks, Spiral Notebooks, Notebook Paper, pens, pencils, watercolor markers, crayons, colored pencils, glue sticks and/or bottles of glue, and children’s scissors. Items you wish to donate may be placed on the designated table in the Auditorium during the months of May, June, and early July. Thanks, in advance, for your support of this annual project to help families in need, as children head back to school!

“At Home in the Word” This Week – May 30-June 5, 2022

Repetition yields memorization, contemplation, and deeper understanding. Draw from these scriptures, prayers, catechetical materials, and hymn(s) throughout your week of personal and family devotion, prayer, or homeschool family instruction. Then let them resonate in new ways as we all gather together in worship on Sunday.

This Week’s Theme: “Celebrate the Holy Spirit”

For Uvalde, we pray…

Risen and ascended Lord, enlighten our hearts that we may know the hope to which You have called us. Center our faith in You. Strengthen us for what lies ahead as we embrace the promise of a better future. Lord redeem, transform, heal, and redirect the hearts of all who would seek to harm others. Change the spirit within. Console and guide all who are in anguish in the aftermath of this week’s terrible evil in Uvalde.

O Lord,

have mercy.

O Christ,

have mercy.

O Lord,

have mercy.

O Christ,

hear us.

God the Father in heaven,

have mercy.

God the Son, Redeemer of the world,

have mercy.

God the Holy Spirit,

have mercy.

Be gracious to us.

Spare us, good Lord.

Be gracious to us.

Help us, good Lord.

From all sin, from all error, from all evil;

From the crafts and assaults of the devil; from sudden and evil death;

From pestilence and famine; from war and bloodshed; from sedition and from rebellion;

From lightning and tempest; from all calamity by fire and water; and from everlasting death:

Good Lord, deliver us.

By the mystery of Your holy incarnation; by Your holy nativity;

By Your baptism, fasting, and temptation; by Your agony and bloody sweat; by Your cross and passion; by Your precious death and burial;

By Your glorious resurrection and ascension; and by the coming of the Holy Spirit, the Comforter:

Help us, good Lord.

In all time of our tribulation; in all time of our prosperity; in the hour of death; and in the day of judgment:

Help us, good Lord.

We poor sinners implore You

to hear us, O Lord.

To rule and govern Your holy Christian Church; to preserve all pastors and ministers of Your Church in the true knowledge and understanding of Your wholesome Word and to sustain them in holy living;

To put an end to all schisms and causes of offense; to bring into the way of truth all who have erred and are deceived;

To beat down Satan under our feet; to send faithful laborers into Your harvest; and to accompany Your Word with Your grace and Spirit:

We implore You to hear us, good Lord.

To raise those who fall and to strengthen those who stand; and to comfort and help the weakhearted and the distressed:

We implore You to hear us, good Lord.

To give to all peoples concord and peace; to preserve our land from discord and strife; to give our country Your protection in every time of need;

To direct and defend our [president/queen/king] and all in authority; to bless and protect our magistrates and all our people;

To watch over and help all who are in danger, necessity, and tribulation; to protect and guide all who travel;

To grant all women with child, and all mothers with infant children, increasing happiness in their blessings; to defend all orphans and widows and provide for them;

To strengthen and keep all sick persons and young children; to free those in bondage; and to have mercy on us all:

We implore You to hear us, good Lord.

To forgive our enemies, persecutors, and slanderers and to turn their hearts; to give and preserve for our use the kindly fruits of the earth; and graciously to hear our prayers:

We implore You to hear us, good Lord.

Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God,

we implore You to hear us.

Christ, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world,

have mercy.

Christ, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world,

have mercy.

Christ, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world,

grant us Your peace.

O Christ,

hear us.

O Lord,

have mercy.

O Christ,

have mercy.

O Lord,

have mercy. Amen.

Video Bible Study This Week – May 23-29, 2022

“Lessons for Liturgy, Lessons for Life”

Scripture Study leading to Sunday, May 29, 2022

Pastor Emeritus Howard Patten and Pastor Stephen Heimer examine the upcoming scripture lessons for May 29, 2022, the Ascension of Our Lord.

Scripture:

Acts 1:1–11
Ephesians 1:15–23
Luke 24:44–53