Camp Zion 2024 – Week 5
Hello Camp Zion Families,
Last week was a fun adventure as we once again had work groups from Therefore Go Ministries join us. Four different teams of people from South Dakota and Canada were able to come and experience what Camp Zion is all about and help with all our different activities. Your kids did a great job making them feel welcome and inviting them to join in on the fun.
Here is what is coming up for this week.
Camp Zion 2024 – Week 5 – Happy Birthday Week!!!
Monday: Carnival Birthday Party.
Tuesday: Backyard Birthday Party.
Wednesday: Bowling Birthday Party – wear socks and tennis shoes to camp.
Thursday; Sudz Party Birthday Party – wear your swimsuit to camp & bring a towel.
See you all tomorrow,
Ms. Rachel
Camp Zion 2024 – Week 4
Hello Camp Zion Families,
I hope you all enjoyed the 4th of July holiday and the extended weekend. Last week at camp the three french chefs introduced us to the fruit of the Spirit characteristics of Joy & Peace. This week at camp we will be talking about the fruit of the Spirit characteristics of Patience.
Here are our activities coming up this week.
Camp Zion 2024 – Week 4 – Pet Week.
Monday: Photo scavenger hunt – Wear good walking shoes
Tuesday: The Amazing Race
Wednesday: Learning Lab – Create a pet shop.
Thursday: Slip-n-slide. Wear your swimming suits to camp & bring a towel.
We have found it best for kids to wear their swimsuits to camp instead of changing here on our water fun days. Girls, wear a pair of shorts over your suits you can just slip out of them when it is time to get wet. We will just wrap all the kids up in their towels for the ride home.
See you all tomorrow morning.
Rachel
Camp Zion 2024 – Week 3
Hello Camp Zion Families,
We’re thankful for the cooler temperatures that week 2 at camp brought. We are working hard at making sure we know each other’s names and about some of our favorite things.
This summer we are talking about the fruit of the Spirit. God has placed into our hearts the characteristics of love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness faithfulness, gentleness and self control. We have ALL of these inside of us – and it is our job to learn about them and make them grow by practicing them daily. This past week we talked about love and how we can show love to those around us in a practical way. Love is more than a feeling – it is an action.
Here is what’s coming up next week.
Week 3 – Island Life.
- Monday: Creation Station Day 1.
- Tuesday: Creation Station Day 2.
- Wednesday: Survivor Games. Wear your swimsuit and bring a towel.
- Thursday: NO CAMP – 4th of JULY HOLIDAY
Have a great weekend. See you all on Monday.
Ms Rachel
Camp Zion 2024 – Week 2
Hello Camp Zion Families,
We had a very hot but very fun first week at Camp Zion. In just four days time we have seen kids making new friends, taking on leadership roles, looking out for one another and being patient and kind while doing it all. It is so good to see them wanting to make camp an inclusive and safe place for each other.
We began our Bible lessons this week. This summer we are talking about the fruit of the Spirit. God has placed into our hearts the characteristics of love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness faithfulness, gentleness and self control. We have ALL of these inside of us – and it is our job to learn about them and make them grow by practicing them daily. By using these characteristics all the time we are able to show others what God’s love looks like too.
Here is what’s coming up next week.
Week 2 – Outer-space Week.
Monday: FIELDTRIP: GRPM, Roger B. Chaffee Planetarium.
Tuesday: Build and decorate rockets.
Wednesday: Rocket launch (weather permitting)
Thursday: STEM Project: Predictions.
Have a great weekend. See you all on Monday.
Ms Rachel
Zion E-News 7-3-24
ZION E-NEWS (7-3-24)
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: Pray for those in our congregation who deal with ongoing health issues.
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.
PASTOR MARCIA will be on vacation through July 7th. She will not be checking email and at times will have limited access to cell service. If you have an urgent need during this time, please reach out to the church office, to your elder, or to Pastor Jeremy.
SHAREHOLDERS: Sunday, July 14 is the shareholder’s appreciation lunch. It will be held in the sanctuary following the youth led worship service (approximately 11:15am). During dessert you will be matched up with your student so that you can hear all about their trip. The only thing you need to bring is your appetite! If you haven’t responded to the RSVP email please contact the church office to let us know if you plan to attend.
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: $57,590,45
2024/25 YTD Contributions: $53,203.75
Giving Last Week: $8,567.73
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