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Lebanon Co Mission Trip

Mission Trip – Lutheran Camping Corporation

We are excited to announce that the Lutheran churches in Lebanon County are planning their first mission trip since COVID.

The Bible tells us that when we serve others, we are also serving Christ. We are to commit to that service for people as if we were serving Christ himself.

In June 2024, we invite YOU to help us do work at Camp Kirchenwald and possibly Wittel Farm. The work has yet to be determined, but we anticipate there being some kind of construction work, clean up, repairs, painting, etc. Our home base for the week will be at Camp Kirchenwald, in the air-conditioned SchreiberHaus, which we like to call “The Hotel on the Hill.”  This facility will provide overnight weeklong accommodations for up to 39 volunteers. Evenings consist of free-time and group activities. All meals will be provided by camp with the exception of our last night which will be made by our personal cooks. There is an option for those who want to volunteer for the week or for only a few days but prefer to return home at the completion of the service day.

We are a Mission TEAM.  There is a place for everyone.  We welcome all skill levels and all levels of experience.  All of us together complete the service circle.  The only requirements are a willingness to learn, giving your best, and looking forward to a rewarding time of enjoyment and goodwill.

Please consider joining our team. You must be at least 14 years old by June 23rd to participate. Confirmands can earn service hours for volunteering. The cost is $425 for volunteers who stay at camp. Commuters will pay $10 per day of work.  The commitment form for each volunteer is due to Pastor Caitlin by April 7th. March 3rd. Volunteers staying at camp will need to include a deposit of $50.00.

If you need more information or have questions, you can talk to myself (Heather Buffington), Denise McDaniels or Judy Cassel.

Martin Luther affirmed “…all human work is a calling from God, if done in faith and for the service of a neighbor.”

Thank you!

2024 Camp Scholarhips

Zion’s loves sending kids to Lutheran summer camp! To learn about the camp offerings near us, visit The Lutheran Camping Corporation of Central Pennsylvania

We provide 50% scholarships for one week of camp for everyone who wants to attend. We also encourage you to apply for Camperships through the Camping Corporation. If more scholarship money is needed, please speak with Pastor Caitlin and we will do what we can to help.

zion camp scholarship 2024

And here’s a link to the Campership Form through the Camping Corporation.

Any questions, please see Pastor Caitlin.

2024-25 Preschool Registration

We are excited to share that registration for the 2024-25 school year at Zion’s Preschool opens to the public on Monday, February 12. We are also hosting an Open House on Thursday, February 15 from 5:30-7 PM. We’d love to welcome you and your child or grandchild that night; private tours can also be arranged by emailing zionspreschool@verizon.net or calling 717 8671 4416

Endowment Applications 2023

It’s that time of year! Time to apply for monies from our Touching Tomorrow Endowment Fund. Applications are due by December 1 and can be submitted via email, snail mail, or by placing your application in Jim Gill’s “Endowment” mailbox, located outside the Church Office. More information on how to apply and how these monies can be used is in the application below.

CLICK HERE to download –> 2023 Endowment Application