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Sunday Mornings at Zion
9:00am Sunday School
10:00am Worship for All
Onsite and Online
11:00am Fellowship Time
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HOLY GROUND
Our Theme for the Season of Lent
Worship Sundays at 10:00am
Together we will hear stories about the holy ground encounters Jesus had with people in the gospels.
Worship Wednesdays at 6:30pm
Together we will hear stories of
holy ground experiences members of Zion will share from their lives.
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OFFERING GIVEN throughout the season of Lent designated as ‘Lenten Offering’ will support Lutheran Campus Ministry at the University of South Carolina. You may place your offering in the offering baskets provided or go to zionLexsc.com/giving.
Find out more about this
important ministry by clicking here.
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The Spirit is moving at Zion... | | | |
On Sunday, February 26th we celebrated the Sacrament of Holy Baptism with Beckett Owens. Welcome Beckett, to the family of God! | | | |
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Wednesday Evening Worship during the season of Lent is a special time at Zion. It’s a time to connect to God during this holy season. It’s a time to slow down midweek and be re-centered in faith. It’s a time to be among friends in the Lord for support and encouragement.
Join us for Wednesdays during Lent as we spend time together on Holy Ground.
5:45pm Lenten Fellowship Meal
6:30pm Lenten Evening Worship
7:00pm Youth and Adult Small Group Conversations
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14th Annual Prayer Friend Project
Our prayer friend project has begun! Blessings on your journey as you pray for our youth or as you recieve those prayers. Our big reveal lunch will be April 2nd following worship. Please mark your schedule now, it is very important for you to be here for lunch.
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GraceWorks 2023 + July 17th-20th
Have fun + Help Others
The 10th annual GraceWorks Youth Servant Camp is coming this summer to the midlands. All youth 6th to 12th grade welcome! Mark your calendars now, registration info coming soon. Have great ideas? want to help lead? This is a youth lead event, contact Walt by clicking below to volunteer.
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High School Bible Study - Every Friday a group of Zion’s High School Youth and leaders meet for a time of devotions and prayer. All High Schoolers are invited to join us! We gather in the Lowes Foods Coffee shop at 7:30am and depart early enough to make it to school in time. Rides to River Bluff will be available, please let Walt know if you need a ride so I can make sure we have enough seats.
Wednesday Night Youth Group - We have begun Lent which means a slight change to our Youth Group schedule. We will worship together at 6:30 then have Youth Conversations until 7:30pm. We will also use this time to write notes to our prayer friends. Please plan to attend so that your prayer friend can see you and you can write notes to them. All youth grades 6-12 are invited to join us each week in the Family Life Center. Meal 5:45pm, Youth Group 6:30-7:30pm.
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Hilltoppers - Zion's Retiree Group | | |
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Hilltoppers will meet for their monthly potluck luncheon, Tuesday, March 14th at 11:30 am. Tuesday luncheons* will provide an opportunity for Hilltoppers to more easily participate in Wednesday night activities at church. At the March luncheon, we will have a devotion and group conversation before lunch. All are invited to attend for a unique time of fellowship while enjoying a delicious lunch.
*Note day change to Tuesday.
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The Choir is currently meeting for rehearsal each Sunday morning at 9:00am in the Family Life Center. Please lend your voice to this wonderful group! ALL are welcome!
Handbells: If you would be interested in ringing handbells on Easter Sunday, please let Julie know as soon as possible for planning purposes.
If you have any questions, or if you’d like to share your musical talents in some way, please contact Julie at julie@zionlexsc.com.
My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast; I will sing, yes, I will sing praises! Psalm 57:7
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Easter is Coming!
Easter Sunday is just around the corner! If you would be interested in singing, ringing, or dusting off your brass or woodwind instrument to play please let Julie know as soon as possible. Let’s make this Easter (in our newly renovated sanctuary!) extra special!! Click below to email Julie now!
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We need your help to make Worship
happen at Zion. We are looking to fill
in a few serving roles this month. See below
and click the button to volunteer now!
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March 5
Ushers – Steve & Susan Shumpert; Assisting Minister – Janice Sult; Reader – Daniel Kinard; Sound Tech – OPEN; Slideshow – Betsy Burn; Livestream – Walt Hampton; Chancel and Sacraments – Lee & Denise Caulder; Cookies & Fellowship - Marsha Oneal; Offering Counters – Jessi Hampton and Roger Richardson;
March 12
Ushers – Steve & Susan Shumpert; Assisting Minister – Janice Sult; Reader – Steve Farwick; Sound Tech – OPEN; Slideshow – Betsy Burn; Livestream – Walter Hampton; Chancel and Sacraments – Lee & Denise Caulder; Cookies & Fellowship – Hampton; Offering Counters - Jessi Hampton and Roger Richardson;
March 19
Ushers – Steve & Susan Shumpert; Assisting Minister – Janice Sult; Reader – Will Cohoon; Sound Tech – OPEN; Slideshow – Carla Fallaw; Livestream – Walt Hampton; Chancel and Sacraments – Lee & Denise Caulder; Cookies & Fellowship - Rebekah Cromer; Offering Counters - Jessi Hampton and Roger Richardson;
March 26
Ushers – Steve & Susan Shumpert; Assisting Minister – Janice Sult; Reader – Denise Caulder; Sound Tech – OPEN; Slideshow – Carla Fallaw; Livestream – Walter Hampton; Chancel and Sacraments – Lee & Denise Caulder; Cookies & Fellowship - Reesides; Offering Counters - Jessi Hampton and Roger Richardson;
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Zion’s Congregation Council met on Monday, February 13th. Here are some of the highlights of the meeting:
+ Heard reports from officers and Ministry Team liaisons
+ Designated Lenten Offerings to Lutheran Campus Ministry at USC
+ Received updates from the Facilities and Grounds Planning Group
+ Approved Strategic Goals for the next 12-18 months
+ Shared joys and concerns and prayed together
2023 Congregation Council members are: Lee Caulder (chair), DeAnna Granda (vice chair), Kathryn Barton (secretary), Janice Sult (treasurer), Ernest Beck, Rebekah Cromer, Chris Ellisor, Linda Hendrix, Ross Hunter, Rayna Kleckley, Roscoe Nesmith, Geri Nilsestuen, and Pastor Nathan Gragg.
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Giving Info as of February 26, 2022
Offering generously given year to date: $46,010
Gifts to Zion and Partner Feeding Ministries this Year
Mission Lexington: 79 pounds of food
Snack Packs Ministry: $532
Matthew 25 Lunch Ministry: $290
Recent Memorials Given
To the Building Fund
In memory of Janet Drafts Boltjes
by John & Norene Drafts
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GROW & RENEW CAMPAIGN
We celebrate the gifts and commitments received
from members and friends of Zion
for our Grow & Renew Campaign.
Total committed to the Grow & Renew Campaign: $889,520
Total received so far from these commitments: $550,040
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Current Needs: Jeff Beck (cancer), Jerald Drafts, John Drafts, Madelyn Ellisor, Barry Granda, David Lever, Becky Saville
Homebound: Betty Baker (Carolina Gardens), Les Caton (Brookdale Harbison), Gene Hendrix (Westminster), Melba Ivey (Carolina Gardens), Wyman Kleckley, Jane Langston (Oakleaf), John Shotts, Margaret Sox, Darlene Weight (Tennessee)
Military: Matt Mayer, Chris Rauch, Tristin Secoy
Friends of the Congregation: Felicia Ajibade, Ed ‘Chuck’ Baker, Lynn Balch, Jackie Brock, Glenda & Everett Crafts, Pastor Derald Edwards, Gerri Felts, Greg Hash, Pam Holladay, CJ Keathley, Shelly Koenig, Jack Landers, Dominick Pierallini, Rev. & Mrs. Lindsay Poteat, Cheryl Rawl, Libba Rhoad, Donna Riggins, Greg Sommer, Peggy Sox, Ronnie Tunstill, Edith Wessinger, Ron White, Lee Wolford
Barry Granda upon the death of his father Dennis Granda.
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Please help us keep the list up to date by adding or removing names when the time is right. To make
or update a prayer request email or call the church office at ZionChurch@zionlexsc.com or 356-2297.
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February Birthdays
2nd - Henry Phillips, Jenny Ellisor, Jeff Hunter, Shannon Richardson, 3rd - Iris Harman, Bert Wingard, 4th - Will Reeside, Drew Branham, 6th - Margaret Sox, 8th - Lynda Hook Whiteside, 9th - Rayna Kleckley, 11th - Jean Peebles, Steve Wingard, Darlene Weight, 13th - Roscoe Nesmith, Jamie Dooley, Dave McKinley, Jack Hampton, Trevor Granda, 15th - Hadley Harmon, Evelyn Varn, Libby Wright, Shawn Cromer, 18th - Russell Kleckley, Janice Sult, Eileen Leaphart, Sophi Hanna, 20th - Traci Hanna, 22nd - Cassie Hook, 23rd - Larkin Corley, Ross Hunter, 24th - Kent Grant, George Nesmith, 27th - Shirley Derriso, 30th - Azmi Jebali, 31st - Kathryn Barton
February Anniversaries
1st - Bridget & Hop Ridgell, 4th - Joanna & Nathan Gragg, 15th – Janice & Ronald Lindler
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On Sunday, February 26th over 50 members of Zion gathered for our Ministry Team Launch to hear about important goals for our church and plan for the months ahead. It was a Spirit filled day that will launch us into what comes next in ministry at Zion.
The Ministry Team Launch went great. Our team was able to discuss future events for Zion! – Rebekah Cromer
The energy was invigorating and uplifting. – Roscoe Nesmith
It was powerful to learn about all the opportunities Zion offers to serve God and help the community. – Kiley Cohoon
We are excited to think, pray, and plan with these goals in our minds and hearts during the coming year:
Our Big Picture Goals for the next 12-18 months
Goal 1 – Welcoming and Connecting
Be a place of welcome where people can know God and connect to one another.
Goal 2 – Worshipping with Purpose
Offer meaningful worship that is creative, engaging, and God-centered.
Goal 3 – Nurturing Faith and Discipleship
Provide pathways for each age to grow in faith and be nurtured to live as disciples of Jesus.
Goal 4 – Sharing Gifts and Passions
Encourage all people to know their gifts and passions and to share them at church and in the community.
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