Steve and Kim Blewett, Zion’s sponsored missionaries to Papua New Guinea will worship with us on Sunday, July 18. They will be available after the 9 a.m. and the 11 a.m. services. Please stop by and say hello to Kim and Steve!

The Oberammergau Passion Play trip that was postponed in 2020 due to COVID-19, has been rescheduled for May 10-20, 2022. Pastor Brent will lead a group of 19 people on this trip that will include the Passion Play, Luther sites, and Salzburg. We have several openings for the trip. If you are interested in learning more, there will be an informational meeting on Tuesday, August 17 at 5 p.m. at Zion. Copies of an updated trip brochure are at the reception desk in the main lobby. If you plan to attend this informational meeting or have questions about the trip please let Pastor Brent know.

Zion Lutheran is blessed to have many talented musicians among its members, and the summer worship services provide a wonderful opportunity for many to share their time and talents. Our worship is enhanced by many types of ensembles - duets, trios, family groups, as well as solo musicians. Thank you to all who have provided special music in the past. If it’s been awhile since you last participated, WELCOME BACK! If this is not something you have done before, we would love to have you share your time and talents with the Zion congregation.

We have worked out the safety measures to protect against the spread of COVID in our building, so that musicians can safely participate in worship. Please consider how/when you may be able to be involved in special music this summer, and send an email indicating your instrument or voice part, and available dates and times to Roselyn, Director of Music and Worship, rhansonweber@zionanoka.org.

Come join members of Zion and friends for a fresh look at the legacy of Martin Luther to harvest his insights for our faith journeys and how it equips us both to engage and appreciate our world. Christians of all backgrounds, not just Lutherans, are invited to participate. You will learn more about who you are in Christ and how Christ’s everlasting light brings hope and joy to this world.

Register soon for preferred housing. More information can be found at MountCarmelMinistries.com or contact Deb Oas Koepsell at (763)753-5568.

Thank you, Mary, Connie, Amy and Karen for all of your help with the Blood Drive here at Zion on Monday! Also, thank you to all who came out to give blood!

Zion is collecting school supplies for the United for Community event that will happen at the Anoka United Methodist Church on August 19. We have been asked to donate Crayola markers in classic colors 10 count boxes, Crayola colored pencils in 12 count boxes, 2-pocket folders in red, yellow, blue and green as well as spiral or composition notebooks in wide or college rule in red, yellow, blue and green, #2 pencils, blue and black ink pens and highlighters. Please have these items to church by August 1st so the volunteers have plenty of time to assemble them.

We will also be collecting gift cards for Target, Walmart, The Dollar Tree, Cub, etc. in any denominations for Anoka Middle School.

All donations can be dropped off at the front desk.

Who: Middle school youth (grades 5-8, completed)

What: A fun night of camp games, treats, and hanging out with Green Lake camp counselors and our summer interns

When: 7-8:30 p.m.; Wednesday, July 28

Where: Zion Green Space; 4th and Adams St., Anoka. or Zion CLC (gym, door 3) if raining.

Why: Why not?

How: Click the link to register. Middle School Fun Night

Deadline to register: July 26. No charge!

Health Forms: If you don’t have a current health form on file, please submit one using the link provided in your registration confirmation email.

To bring a friend: Add the friend’s name in the space provided when you register. Then, share the health form link found in your registration confirmation email with your friend’s parent or guardian, and have them complete a health form in advance.

Questions? Contact Ann Campbell acampbell@zionanoka.org.

Register now for Zion Kids Day Camps!

At "Picnic + Paint," we’ll take care of dinner, so you and your kids can play, make art and spend time with friends, old and new! Order pizza when you register, and we’ll provide beverages and sides. (You can also bring your own dinner and beverages.) Geared to families with kids ages 0-Grade 5, we’ll meet in our green space play area from 5-7 p.m. To register, click on the link below.

Adults and youth who have completed grades 8-12: We need your help with our kids summer day camps!

Adults: Register at https://cutt.ly/ZionCampVolunteers. Youth (completed grades 8-12): Register at https://cutt.ly/ZionCamps2021. Also submit an updated health form.

We’ll be taking extra precautions this summer to avoid COVID exposure, including more outdoor activities, self-contained classes, temperature checks, masks, etc. We strongly encourage volunteers to be vaccinated against COVID-19, and non-contact volunteering is an option.