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

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