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