In 2025, we are facing a major roofing project and exterior repairs due to water/storm damage, including necessary work on the bell tower. We are also hope to repair interior damage and complete a few interior upgrades. You can choose to give a tax-deductible gift to the Building Fund to help us maintain our beautiful 105 year old building.
You can also give a tax-deductible gift to our General Fund to support our ongoing work, operations and missions, and allow for flexibility to use your gift as needs arise.
East Zion Church has weathered many storms, but at least one of those storms left hail and water damage, requiring major repair and re-roofing.
East Zion congregation has received an insurance settlement that will cover a portion of the cost. Repairs and a new steel roof require a bigger investment.
We need your help, friends of East Zion! This major roofing project will deplete funds for other necessary repairs and upgrades to our church building, especially interior spaces.
Will you help us raise $50,000 to complete the work?
Our General Fund is what keeps our church running from day to day. Our pastor, organist, custodian, media technician, church council, members and friendly volunteers work tirelessly to continue our strong foundation while adapting to the future.
Your gift keeps worship and music going stong in a well-cared-for building stocked with necessary supplies and expanded media capabilities, strengthening our ability to maintain and expand connections with our multigenerational community, both here at East Zion and online.
Did you know you can make recurring gifts to East Zion?
When you sign up for recurring gifts to East Zion Lutheran through Tithe.ly, our secure payment processor, you support us monthly all year round.
These gifts help us to reduce administrative efforts and create a stronger foundation for our budget.
More about Ardis, from her obituary:
Ardis Kleon (Eliason) Hookom was confirmed at East Zion Lutheran Church. Ardis married Albert Hookom on September 22, 1949 at East Zion.
Ardis and Albert were married 66 years when Albert passed away in 2015.
Ardis was a teacher. Ardis is top, left in this picture with her students. She taught for 40 years in country schools and in Sunburg, Belgrade, and Elrosa. Ardis loved, and was loved by, her many students. Ardis died April 18, 2018, at the age of 91 years.
Ardis' gift made it possible to go forward with a new steel roof for East Zion in 2024! We are very grateful to Ardis for remembering East Zion in her will, making it possible for us to protect our church and congregation from the elements for decades to come.
If you knew Ardis personally, we would love to hear from you!
Unless otherwise specified, your donation will go directly to our General Fund. This is what keeps our church running from day to day. Our staff and volunteers work tirelessly to build a foundation for the future of our church. Your gift keeps our church clean, stocked with necessary supplies and full of music, connections and a multigenerational community.
You can also choose to direct your donation to our Building Fund, which provides funding for necessary building maintenance, repairs and improvements.
When donations are submitted online, the church must pay a processing fee. By checking “Cover the Fees” on your donation form, that fee will be added to your donation. This allows East Zion to keep 100% of your donation.
Yes (they're our favorite kind)! When you open giving form, just choose how frequently you'd like to donate: weekly, biweekly or monthly. We'll take care of the rest!
Yes! If you are using your online giving form, simply add a note in the "memo" field.
"In honor of [name]" or "In memory of [name]"
Yes! We accept donations through a highly secure platform called Tithe.ly. We will never share or sell your email address, payment details or any other personal information.
Contact our treasurer, Luverne Forbord at ezchurchtreasurer@gmail.com