Weekly Announcements

updated November 20, 2024

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

Next Sunday, November 24

Pastor Kirk Triplett will lead us in Worship at 10:30 am for the first time.

Sunday We Begin a Wonderful New Chapter for Zion!

We will have a small reception after morning worship for Pastor Patten in appreciation and gratitude for all that he has done for Zion both recently and in the past. The Installation Service for Pastor Kirk Triplett will be at 3pm, with District President James Maxwell officiating the installation, with a potluck dinner to follow. It would be great if all members and friends of Zion are in attendance. Let’s greet Pastor Kirk with open arms!

Confirmation Sunday, December 1st

Lily Barron, Jordan Ochoa, and Heidi Viverette. Please keep these young ladies in your prayers as they prepare to publicly confess their faith. As usual we will have cake and punch reception after worship to celebrate with them and their families.

The Christmas Toy Collection to assist the Ysleta Lutheran Mission

The Christmas Toy Collection to assist the Ysleta Lutheran Mission with their annual Christmas gift distribution to families in need: This special collection has begun and will continue through the month of November and into early December. We are once again inviting members and friends of Zion to join us, also, in this Outreach project. Toys in the $15 to $20 price range will be greatly appreciated and your toy donations may be placed on the designated table in the Auditorium. Thanks, in advance, for your support of this annual Christmas project! 

Zooming in the Word Bible Study

Tuesday evenings at 7pm throughout the fall season. We will be studying “Philippians – Joy in Christ”.

Westside Bible Study

Will resume meeting on Wednesdays at 2:30 pm. at a new location. Call the church office if you would like more information.

Sunday Morning Adult Bible Study

Tim Eyerman will be presenting a series on what made the Lutheran Faith what it is today (At least in the LCMS).  The sessions will start at 9:15 AM.   Tim will review how the reformation formed the basis for our Lutheran confessions.  He will supplement his presentation with videos from the Lutheran Hour Ministries on the topic. 
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.

Kitchen Renovation Project in Honor of the 100th Anniversary of Our Building

As decided at the voter’s meeting on Sunday, November 13th, the renovation of the kitchen off the auditorium upstairs will begin! Estimated $30,000 to expand it’s size , install commercial appliances, new counters and cabinetry, and upgrade the auditorium’s electrical to support as many crockpots of chili we need.

The project will commence immediately after New Years, and will last 60 days.