ZION E-NEWS (2-8-24)

SUNDAY we will wrap up our message series on Re-Imagining Sabbath: Rest in a Restless World by looking at what Jesus himself had to say about Sabbath. We encourage you to continue learning about Sabbath and trying new Sabbath practices. Pastors Marcia and Jeremy have compiled some further resources for you to consider including books, podcasts, articles, and a parent prompt from The Center for Parent/Youth Understanding. These can be found on the Welcome Center counter in the Gathering Area.

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 continue to pray for those in our congregation who are dealing with ongoing health issues.

KAY SIKKEMA  passed from this earthly life into her heavenly home on Saturday, February 3.  We thank God for Kay’s life, and remember her family and friends as they remember, celebrate and grieve.

ASH WEDNESDAY: We invite you to join us Wednesday, February 14th at 6:30 PM for our Ash Wednesday service. Together we will worship, receive the imposition of ashes, and celebrate communion as we enter into the season of Lent. This is a meaningful service for all ages and we hope you will join us.

THROUGHOUT February we are doing a Shampoo and Conditioner donation drive to offset budget costs and provide more variety in choice for our Threads/Personal Care Pantry Customers. Donations can be placed on the cart by the church mailboxes.

SAVE THE DATE for Zion’s Second Annual Chili Cook-off on Sunday, March 3rd after the morning service!  Also new this year: a Macaroni and Cheese Cook-Off.  Start dreaming up your recipes to submit and plan to join us for this fun event!  There will also be activities for kids, led by our high school youth group students. While the event is free, we encourage you to consider a donation that will go toward the high school mission trip to Washington D.C. this summer.

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: We are currently serving 100 kids each week! We could use food donations of the following: pudding cups, 100% juice, juice boxes, beef sticks, granola bars, Lance brand or that type of sandwich cracker, and microwave popcorn.

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:  $427,089.15
Fiscal Year 2023/24 Contributions:  $409,162.56
Giving Last Week: $21,926.15

 

 

ZION E-NEWS (1-25-24)
SUNDAY we will continue our message series on Re-Imagining Sabbath: Rest in a Restless World. Together we will look at how a rhythm of Sabbath was created and commanded by God for our good, in so many ways beyond physical rest. We’ll learn how Sabbath can lessen our anxieties, deepen our faith, and bring more joy to our lives.

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.
*WCET experienced a major power surge about 6 weeks ago that destroyed the majority of their equipment and their ability to broadcast our service. They are in the process of replacing that equipment and hope to be back up and running in the next couple of weeks.

PRAYER REQUEST: Please continue to pray for those in our congregation who are dealing with ongoing health issues.

CONSISTORY NOMINATION materials and ballots have been placed in the church mailboxes of each active confessing member (18 years and older).  We are asking you to prayerfully discern and nominate up to four Elders and Deacons and return your nomination ballot to the box in the back of the sanctuary no later than Sunday, February 4.

HAND2HAND will be packing food bags this morning 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!

FOR THE month of February we are doing a Shampoo and Conditioner donation drive to offset budget costs and provide more variety in choice for our Threads/Personal Care Pantry Customers. Donations can be placed on the cart by the church mailboxes.

ZION KIDS Say It Day #3: We will be practicing the following Bible verse for the next four weeks in Zion Kids, and we invite you all to join us. Any children who can recite this verse from memory to their teacher in class on Feb 4 can choose a prize from our Say It Day treasure box.
Preschool-2nd Grade:  “No one has ever seen God. The one and only Son (Jesus) … has revealed Him.  – John 1:18
3rd-5th Grade:  “No one has ever seen God. The one and only Son (Jesus who is Himself God and is at the Father’s side, He has revealed Him.”
– John 1:18

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: We are currently serving 100 kids each week! We could use food donations of the following: pudding cups, 100% juice, juice boxes, beef sticks, granola bars, Lance brand or that type of sandwich cracker, and microwave popcorn.

IF YOU need help, either with food, personal care items, with grocery shopping, 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 for the generous support of our congregation with their time, talent, and treasures.

Fiscal Year 2023/24 Budget:  $392,460.30
Fiscal Year 2023/24 Contributions:  $379,391.68
Giving Last Week: $16,213.75