Zion E-News 4-4-24
ZION E-NEWS (4-4-24)
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 watch at your convenience.
PRAYER REQUEST: Continue to pray for those in our congregation with ongoing health issues. Eleanor MacGraw continues to make wonderful progress in the NICU! She is now off her CPAP breathing machine, as well as IV fluids. She is tolerating the tube feedings well. Please continue to pray for sweet little Eleanor to grow strong and healthy, and pray for Tom, Megan and big sister Ryleigh as they care for her. If you would like to bless the family with a meal, please sign up on the meal train HERE.
MARCH MADNESS: Heading into this Final Four weekend of March Madness, our current top 3 leaders are: Jerrod Holzgen, Ken Cook, and Pastor Jeremy. Check out the board by the office for the Sunday morning updates after those games!
THE DEACONS have designated our next benevolence offering, which will be received on Sunday, April 14th, to assist Emma DeVries in her initial fundraising efforts for her call to mission work in Senegal. You can also give directly online at ethnos360.org/missionaries/emma-devries.
SPRING BOOK CLUB Would you like to grow in life-giving ways as you age? In Aging Faithfully, spiritual director Alice Fryling explores how to navigate the journey of retirement, lifestyle changes, and 0new limitations – and invites us to see God at work in new ways in the midst of it all. Join Pastor Marcia for one of two Book Club sessions to discuss the book together. RSVP for whichever day/time works best for you – Monday, April 29th at 6:30 PM or Wednesday, May 1st at 10:00 AM at Zion. This is just a one-time gathering. Please read the book before you come. (It’s fairly short!) This is open to anyone interested in the topic, regardless of your age! Books can be purchased on your own at a local bookstore or via Amazon here: Aging Faithfully book. You can RSVP by calling the church office, emailing Pastor Marcia at mpratt@zionreformed.org, or signing up on the bulletin board outside the office.
WOMEN’S BUNCO NIGHT: If you’re interested in getting to know other women at church or simply reconnecting, join us for a fun night of games and food on Wednesday, April 24 at 6PM! Nancy Steenbergen will lead us in Bunco (an easy group dice-rolling game). Don’t know how to play? No problem we will teach you! To RSVP, sign up on the sheet outside the office or text Haley Stone at (616) 916-6698 by April 21. Please bring an appetizer to share!
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 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.
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.
Fiscal Year 2023/24 Budget: $507,889.80
Fiscal Year 2023/24 Contributions: $488,199.13
Giving Last Week: $10,851.73
Registration Now Open!
Registration is now open for Camp Zion 2024.
June 17-Aug 1, 2024.
- Monday- Thursday each week.
- 9am-12pm each day.
- Closed July 4
Camp Zion is a summer camp ministry of Zion Reformed Church. Our goal is to provide a place of belonging and growth for kids who could benefit from extra social and educational support in the summer months. We hope to come alongside families in a season of increased financial, social, emotional or educational needs.
Camp Zion is open to children from the Grandville and Jenison school districts who will be entering 1st-6th grade in the fall of 2024. Spots are limited and filled on a first come first served basis. Confirmation of registration can take up to two weeks and will be sent to you via email.
Zion E-News 3-28-24
ZION E-NEWS (3-28-24)
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 watch at your convenience.
PRAYER REQUEST: Continue to pray for those in our congregation with ongoing health 
issues. Eleanor MacGraw continues to make wonderful progress in the NICU! She is now off her CPAP breathing machine, as well as IV fluids. She is tolerating the tube feedings well. Please continue to pray for sweet little Eleanor to grow strong and healthy, and pray for Tom, Megan and big sister Ryleigh as they care for her. If you would like to bless the family with a meal, please sign up on the meal train HERE.
SPRING BOOK CLUB Would you like to grow in life-giving ways as you age? In Aging Faithfully, spiritual director Alice Fryling explores how to navigate the journey of retirement, lifestyle changes, and 0new limitations – and invites us to see God at work in new ways in the midst of it all. Join Pastor Marcia for one of two Book Club sessions to discuss the book together. RSVP for whichever day/time works best for you – Monday, April 29th at 6:30 PM or Wednesday, May 1st at 10:00 AM at Zion. This is just a one-time gathering. Please read the book before you come. (It’s fairly short!) This is open to anyone interested in the topic, regardless of your age! Books can be purchased on your own at a local bookstore or via Amazon here: Aging Faithfully book. You can RSVP by emailing Pastor Marcia at mpratt@zionreformed.org, calling the church office, or signing up on the bulletin board outside the office.
NEW DATE: The Women’s Bunco Night has been moved to Wednesday night, April 24th. Mark it on your calendars and watch for more details coming soon.
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).
NOW HIRING!!! Camp Zion 2024 Teen Staff: We are now accepting applications for our Camp Zion 2024 Teen Staff positions. If you are a member of the Zion high school youth group and are looking for summer employment, we welcome you to apply. This experience will help you to build relationships with families in our community and gain lots of hands-on experience in servant leadership. Camp Zion will run June 17-Aug 1, 2024. Monday through Thursday each week. Below is a link to the online application. The full Camp Zion Teen Staff job description is posted on the bulletin board outside of the church office. Applications are due by March 31st. Camp Zion 2024 Job Application
IF YOU need help, either with food, personal care items, or 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.
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.
Fiscal Year 2023/24 Budget: $496,346.86
Fiscal Year 2023/24 Contributions: $477,347.40
Giving Last Week: $5,669.73
Zion E-News 3-21-24
ZION E-NEWS (3-21-24)
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 watch at your convenience.
PRAYER REQUEST: Harv Berens is at Mary Free Bed recovering from a stroke. Continue to pray for those in our congregation with ongoing health issues.
OUR MAUNDY Thursday Communion Service will be held at 6:30PM on Thursday, March 28.
WE EXTEND a congratulations to Tom and Megan MacGraw and family at the birth of their second daughter, Eleanor Faith! Eleanor came into the world at 4:18 pm, Wednesday, March 20 at 3 lbs, 8 oz. Please continue to pray for Eleanor and the MacGraw family as little Eleanor will be spending several weeks in the neonatal intensive care unit.
MARCIA OSTERINK and her family would like to express their gratitude for the cards, prayers, visits, hugs, the generous donations in Don’s honor to Zion’s Youth Group, mailings, encouraging words, and visits from Pastor Marcia during Don’s illness and his passing. We are so grateful and blessed to be a part of such a supportive and loving church family.
SAVE THE DATE for a Spring Book Club! Would you like to grow in life-giving ways as you age? In Aging Faithfully, spiritual director Alice Fryling explores how to navigate the journey of retirement, lifestyle changes, and new limitations – and invites us to see God at work in new ways in the midst of it all. Join Pastor Marcia for one of two Book Club sessions to discuss the book together. RSVP for whichever day/time works best for you – Monday, April 29th at 6:30 PM or Wednesday, May 1st at 10:00 AM at Zion. This is open to anyone interested in the topic, regardless of your age! Books can be purchased on your own at a local bookstore or via Amazon here: Aging Faithfully book.
SAVE THE DATE: On April 17th there will be a Women’s Bunco Night at church. Watch the bulletin for more information and sign up details!
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).
NOW HIRING!!! Camp Zion 2024 Teen Staff: We are now accepting applications for our Camp Zion 2024 Teen Staff positions. If you are a member of the Zion high school youth group and are looking for summer employment, we welcome you to apply. This experience will help you to build relationships with families in our community and gain lots of hands-on experience in servant leadership. Camp Zion will run June 17-Aug 1, 2024. Monday through Thursday each week. Below is a link to the online application. The full Camp Zion Teen Staff job description is posted on the bulletin board outside of the church office. Applications are due by March 31st. Camp Zion 2024 Job Application
IF YOU need help, either with food, personal care items, or 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.
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.
Fiscal Year 2023/24 Budget: $484,803.90
Fiscal Year 2023/24 Contributions: $471,667.67
Giving Last Week: $7,062.73
Zion E-News 3-14-24
ZION E-NEWS (3-14-24)
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 watch at your convenience.
PRAYER REQUEST: Continue to pray for those in our congregation with ongoing health issues.
SAVE THE DATE for a Spring Book Club! Would you like to grow in life-giving ways as you age? In Aging Faithfully, spiritual director Alice Fryling explores how to navigate the journey of retirement, lifestyle changes, and new limitations – and invites us to see God at work in new ways in the midst of it all. Join Pastor Marcia for one of two Book Club sessions to discuss the book together. RSVP for whichever day/time works best for you – Monday, April 29th at 6:30 PM or Wednesday, May 1st at 10:00 AM at Zion. This is open to anyone interested in the topic, regardless of your age! Books can be purchased on your own at a local bookstore or via Amazon here: Aging Faithfully book.
CARE PORTAL: We are in the process of helping a family who is dealing with the unexpected death of a child. They are in need of a new futon and the Zion CarePortal will be supplying this to them. Please continue to pray for this Jenison family.
BENEVOLENT FUND: The deacons approved and paid for some repairs on a neighbor of Zions car. Their car broke down and we were able to financially help them get this fixed so they have proper transportation. Thanks for your continued support of this fund.
SAVE THE DATE: On April 17th there will be a Women’s Bunco Night at church. Watch the bulletin for more information and sign up details!
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).
NOW HIRING!!! Camp Zion 2024 Teen Staff: We are now accepting applications for our Camp Zion 2024 Teen Staff positions. If you are a member of the Zion high school youth group and are looking for summer employment, we welcome you to apply. This experience will help you to build relationships with families in our community and gain lots of hands-on experience in servant leadership. Camp Zion will run June 17-Aug 1, 2024. Monday through Thursday each week. Below is a link to the online application. The full Camp Zion Teen Staff job description is posted on the bulletin board outside of the church office. Applications are due by March 31st. Camp Zion 2024 Job Application
IF YOU need help, either with food, personal care items, or 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.
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.
Fiscal Year 2023/24 Budget: $473,260.95
Fiscal Year 2023/24 Contributions: $464,604.94
Giving Last Week: $9,938.73
Zion E-News 3-7-24
ZION E-NEWS (3-7-24)
REMEMBER TO “Spring Forward” and set your clocks ahead one hour on Saturday night!
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.
PRAYER REQUEST: Please pray for Jim and Barb Overweg and their family as they mourn the loss of their niece Tracy Scholten. Continue to pray for those in our congregation with ongoing health issues.
THE CHILI & MAC & CHEESE COOK-OFF FUNDRAISER was a huge success! Thanks to all of our contestants for the delicious entries they prepared, to those who donated gift baskets for the raffle, and to all those who participated and generously supported our High School Students. Congratulations to this year’s winners:
Megan MacGraw for her Mac ’N Cheese entry
Michelle Holzgen and Bronson Swan who tied for their chili entry
THREADS Clothing Ministry is having a huge end-of-the-season sale this Saturday, March 9 from 9am-1pm. All winter 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. Please stop by & shop at the sale and spread the word about it! Cash Thank you!
THREADS UPDATE: Over 1,000 clothing items were given away at our shopping day at Threads on Tuesday, March 5!! Thank you, Lord, that Zion can bless and serve our community through this ministry.
Here is the breakdown of the numbers from Tuesday, March 5.
47 Families Shopped
158 People received clothing
921 Clothes were away
97 Accessories were given away
39 Families used the PCP Store
7 Haircuts were given
Hope these numbers put a smile on your faces and joy in your hearts! Jil
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).
HAND2HAND has a desperate need for 100% juice juice boxes. Donations can be placed in the shopping cart in the narthex. Thank you!
HAND2HAND will be packing food bags on Sunday, March 10 following worship. If you would like to help pack (it’s easy and it’s fun) head downstairs after worship and they will show you how!
NOW HIRING!!! Camp Zion 2024 Teen Staff: We are now accepting applications for our Camp Zion 2024 Teen Staff positions. If you are a member of the Zion high school youth group and are looking for summer employment, we welcome you to apply. This experience will help you to build relationships with families in our community and gain lots of hands-on experience in servant leadership. Camp Zion will run June 17-Aug 1, 2024. Monday through Thursday each week. Below is a link to the online application. The full Camp Zion Teen Staff job description is posted on the bulletin board outside of the church office. Applications are due by March 31st. Camp Zion 2024 Job Application
SUNDAY IS SAY IT DAY #4: We have been practicing the following Bible verse for the last four weeks in Zion Kids. Any student who can recite this verse from memory to their teacher in class on March 10, will be able to choose a prize from the Say It Day treasure box.
Preschool – 2nd Grade: “For the fruit of the Light consists in all goodness, righteousness and truth.” Ephesians 5:9 NIV
3rd-5th Grade: “For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of Light. For the fruit of the Light consists in all goodness, righteousness and truth.” Ephesians 5:8-9 NIV
IF YOU need help, either with food, personal care items, or 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.
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.
Fiscal Year 2023/24 Budget: $461,718.00
Fiscal Year 2023/24 Contributions: $454,666.21
Giving Last Week: $9,124.73
