Zion E-News 7-25-24

ZION E-NEWS (7-25-24)

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 view at your convenience.

PRAYER REQUEST:  Mark Steenbergen will have a pacemaker implanted on Monday, July 29. Pray for those in our congregation who deal with ongoing health issues. Please be in prayer for Emily Morehouse, Patti Steere and Lauren Bosma as they travel to Cusco, Peru July 31-August 11 to serve alongside Zion’s mission partners, Albino and Sandy Rodriquez. They will be helping to lead workshops for young adults who live and study at La Casa del Maestro. You can learn more about the ministry here: https://www.casadelmaestro.org/home

WE EXPRESS our sympathy to Ken and Sheila Johnson and their family in the recent passing of Ken’s mom, Anita Johnson. We pray for comfort and hope for the Johnsons as they remember, celebrate and grieve.

SAVE THE DATE!  Threads is having a huge end of the season sale on Saturday, August 10 from 9am-1pm. All summer clothing & accessories (newborn through adult sizes) are priced at $1 each. 100% of the profits from this sale are used to purchase new clothing needs for this ministry.
*CASH OR CHECKS ONLY  ~  OPEN TO THE PUBLIC *

JUDIE HEUVELHORST has been recovering from a shoulder injury after a fall several weeks ago. We would like to surround her with some extra love during this time through a “card shower.”  We will be collecting cards for Judie in the church office until Sunday, July 28th. We invite you to write a note of encouragement to Judie and maybe share a particular Bible verse that has been meaningful to you in discouraging times. Pastor Marcia will bring the cards to Judie the week of July 29th. If you have any questions, please reach out to Pastor Marcia or Connie!  Thank you for blessing Judie in this way.has been recovering from a shoulder injury after a fall several weeks ago. We would like to surround her with some extra love during this time through a “card shower.”  We will be collecting cards for Judie in the church office until Sunday, July 28th. We invite you to write a note of encouragement to Judie and maybe share a particular Bible verse that has been meaningful to you in discouraging times. Pastor Marcia will bring the cards to Judie the week of July 29th. If you have any questions, please reach out to Pastor Marcia or Connie!  Thank you for blessing Judie in this way.

SUMMER BOOK CLUB: Join Pastor Marcia on Tuesday, August 6th at 6:30 PM for a book discussion on Jesus and the Powers by theologian N.T. Wright. As we enter another election season, many of us feel weary and discouraged by the challenges we face as a society and divisions we face even as Christians when we think about politics. In this book, N.T. Wright (who is from England) explores some of the history of the relationship between governments and the church over the centuries, and helps Christians think about what it means to be part of Jesus’ kingdom on earth, and a Christian witness within political systems. Young adults – you are especially invited to join us as you begin to find your own way in the complicated world of politics and voting. Books can be purchased on your own at a local bookstore or via Amazon here: Jesus and the Powers.  Please read the book before you come.

FAMILIES WITH KIDS 5th grade and below are invited to meet up at Wedgwood Park  for a playground date t up Wednesday July 31 from 9:30am -11:00am.  Stop by anytime. Questions? Text/call/email Angie.

SUMMER is a great time to try out new ways to serve at Zion! It is also the time of year that people who are looking for a church home tend to visit and we want them to feel welcomed! We all know that first impressions are important! Our First Impressions Team needs volunteers to make coffee, serve as an usher, greeter, or help at the child check-in station. All of these tasks are very easy, require minimal time commitment and you can pick your own schedule! Click here to sign up through Sign-Up-Genius or call Connie in the church office at 616-534-7533 ext. 3 and she can help you with scheduling! To sign up to provide cookies please contact Debbie Coke at (269) 680-5490.

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, or financial needs, please contact Austin DeHaan, our chair of deacons, and he can help connect you with the appropriate resources at Zion. His e-mail is austin331@gmail.com and his phone number is (269) 762-9748

WE CONTINUE to thank God for his provision of all of our needs and the generous support of our congregation with their time, talent, and resources.

2024/25 YTD Budget:  $92,144.72
2024/25 YTD Contributions:  $76,887.39
Giving Last Week:  $7,847.28.