Zion E-News 8-24-23
ZION E-NEWS (8-24-23)
A new season is coming, and changes are all around…
Kids going back to school will have a new teacher, new classroom, and new things to learn. The weather will be changing from hot sunny days to cool crisp fall days. For most people their days will become more structured and not as free as they were in the summer months. Change can be good…
We will be seeing change in our Church life as well. Fall programming will start, with exciting things to look forward to. Our new lead Pastor will be coming. She will be experiencing changes in her daily life and us in the congregation will feel changes as well…
Where is God in all this? Right where he always was and always will be. He is part of it all, in fact He is the center of it all. Hebrews 13:8 says “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.”
Although some change is inevitable we can rest assured that our God will never change. So then let’s not fear change but embrace it!
Nancy Steenbergen
CONNECT TO GOD
AS WE GATHER in person for Worship each Sunday at 9:30am the service can also be viewed on our website at zionreformed.online.church and streaming on our YouTube channel. We will also rebroadcast a version of the service on WCET at noon on Friday and 10:30AM on Sunday. The service will continue to be available on YouTube to watch at your convenience.
ZION KIDS has switched over to our summer programming.Through Sept 3, we will hold one combined class each week for kids ages 3yrs old through 3rd grade. We will sing songs, watch a Bible story video, pray together and have some playtime while service is happening in the sanctuary. Children should check in at the child check in station each week as usual.
ZION YOUTH GROUP Kick-Off Party: On Sunday, September 10 we will kick off the year with a joint Middle School (6-8th grade) and High School (9-12 grade) party at BAM! in Holland. There will be bowling, laser tag and pizza! We will leave from Zion at 11:30am and return to Zion at 3:00pm. This event is free! Prior to the kick-off party please fill out a Release/Registration Form for each child attending youth group by clicking here.
REGULAR WEEKLY youth group meetings start September 17.
High School Youth(9-12 grade) meet from 4:00 – 5:30 pm.
Middle School Youth (6-8th grade) meet from 5:45 – 7:15 pm.
GROW IN COMMUNITY
PRAY FOR Merle Ezinga as he continues to recovers and undergoes rehab at Health Bridges for injuries sustained from fall. Continue to pray for those in our congregation who deal with ongoing health issues.
DO YOU like to bake? We are looking for volunteers to make (or purchase) cookies to serve at coffee time after worship. If you would be willing to provide cookies occasionally please call or text Dianne Kooiker at 616-538-3179.
TWO CAMPING SPOTS have opened up for Zion’s family camping weekend (September 22-24) at Dunes Harbor. This happens to be their Harvest weekend so there will be some special events like a campground wide Trunk or Treat, tractor wagon ides, archery, hatchets, scavenger hunt, worship in the pavilion, evening movie, plus more. If you are interested contact Pastor Rick or Jonell.
If you are interested contact Pastor Rick or Jonell.
ALL BUILDING AND GROUNDS issues or concerns should be directed to Troy Austin. You can reach him via email at troymaustin@gmail.com or call or text him at (616) 914-0141.
NURSERY COORDINATOR: Becky Harkes has resigned from her position as Nursery Coordinator. We are looking to fill that position. If you are interested in this position you can view the job description here. If you have questions or would like to know more, please contact Shanda VandePol (our P&A chair), at: shandavandepol@yahoo.com or at 616-308-0700.
SERVE THE WORLD
WE ARE collecting toothbrushes and tubes of toothpaste through August to meet our goal of providing toothbrushes and toothpaste to all of our Personal Care Pantry, Hand2Hand, and Threads participants in September. Donations can be placed in the Personal Care Pantry box in the narthex. Thank you!
DONATIONS of the following items (full size – not travel size) are needed for the Personal Care Pantry and can be placed in the box in the narthex marked “pantry donations”. Laundry Soap, Bar Soap, Dish Soap, Disposable Razors, Shampoo, Conditioner, Toothpaste, Paper grocery bags, Deodorant, Tampons, Maxi Pads, Paper towels (1 or 2 pack) and Toilet paper (1-4 pack).
IF YOU need help, either with food, personal care items, help grocery shopping, or with financial needs, please contact Tom MacGraw, our chair of deacons, and he can help connect you with the appropriate resources at Zion. His e-mail is thomas.m.macgraw@gmail.com and his phone number is (616) 315-7938.
ADMINISTRATION
We continue to thank God for his provision of all of our needs and for the generous support of our congregation with their time, talent, and treasures.
Fiscal Year 2023/24 Budget: $138,515.40
Fiscal Year 2023/24 Contributions: $112,359.40
Giving Last Week: $4,714.95
