Announcements

The Food Pantry: has many needs including:  Juice, canned carrots and mixed vegetables, pancake mix and syrup, creamed soups, cans of pineapple, mandarin oranges, block cheese, cooking oil, instant potatoes, brown sugar.

 Donated items can be left at the church. Thank you for the continued support of those in need.

VBS Volunteers:  Fill out a volunteer registration form in the fellowship hall or online at https://zionmanningvbs.myanswers.com/wonder-junction/ if you are interested in helping with VBS this summer.  The theme is Wonder Junction and will be held June 2^nd-6^th. Watch for information for registration to open for students.

Resources for Individuals and Families:

 Find dozens of free faith-edifying resources for individuals and families! Learn more at www.cph.org.

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1. If you have internet access of any kind (smartphone, tablet, computer), you can view any of Zion’s recent services, daily prayers, Bible studies (and other videos) through You Tube or Zion’s Facebook page, even if you don’t have a Facebook account, by following the steps below:

1)     Go to Zion’s homepage (zionmanning.com)

2)     Click on “Links” (near the top of the page)

3)     On the Links page, click on “Facebook Link.”

4)     On the Facebook page, click on “video” to select a service, prayer, or other video.

If you have internet access but can’t get this to work for you, call the church office for assistance!

1. If you would like to have printed copies of the sermons mailed to you, or to pick them up in the office, just notify the church office! (712) 655-2352

1. DVDs of the services are also available to be mailed or picked up. 

1. If you need anything, please call the church office (or email: zionmanninglcms@gmail.com). We have members who work in Carroll and/or are willing to drive there to pick up prescriptions, groceries, etc., and deliver them to your door. And, your pastor is always happy to listen to your concerns and/or to pray with you over the phone!       

1. Prayer is powerful, and also a great way to stay connected to the ministry of the Church and to your fellow believers! And your continued faithful giving will allow the mission of the Church to go forward during this crucial time.

Preparing for Worship: 
Apr. 6  Fifth S. in Lent   Is. 43:16–21  Phil. 3:(4b–7) 8–14  Luke 20:9–20
Apr. 13  Palm Sunday Deut. 32:36–39  Phil. 2:5–11 Luke 22:1–23:56 or Luke 23:1–56 or John 12:20–43

HOLY THURSDAY Apr. 17   Jer. 31:31–34 or Ex. 12:1–14  Heb. 10:15–25 or 1 Cor. 11:23–32 Luke 22:7–20 or John 13:1–17, 31b–35

GOOD FRIDAY  Apr. 18   Is. 52:13–53:12 Heb. 4:14–16; 5:7–9  John 18:1–19:42 or John 19:17–30                                 
Apr. 20  The Resurrection of Our Lord    Is. 65:17–25   1 Cor. 15:19–26   Luke 24:1–12

Apr. 27  Second S. of Easter  Acts 5:12–20 (21–32)   Rev. 1:4–18    John 20:19–31