Zion E-News 1-11-24

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ZION E-NEWS (1-11-24)
JOIN US for the next 5 weeks as we begin a new 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.

THREADS UPDATE: Last Tuesday was our January shopping day at Threads.  It was a bit slow, like it has been the previous two Januarys, however, the nasty weather probably contributed.  We had 17 families who did not show up for their shopping appointments, BUT… 10 families came in to shop that did not have appointments.  Overall, all of the numbers continue to increase from the previous years.

Here are the numbers from Tuesday, January 9, 2024:

36 families shopped
125 people received clothing
533 pieces of clothing given away
73 accessories given away
32 families used the PCP store
6 haircuts

All praise and glory to our Lord and Savior for continuing to bless this ministry with donations, volunteers, and LOVE! ~ Jill Austin

I WOULD like to thank my Zion family for all the beautiful Christmas cards I received. I enjoyed each & every one of them!       ~Margaret Goodman

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 will be able to 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 1:8
3rd-5th Grade:  “No one has ever seen God. The one and only Son (Jesus who is Himself God and is at the Fathers side, He has revealed Him.”
– John 1:8

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 needs extra help in January! A few of our regular helpers are gone for the month of January so we need help with deliveries to the ECC and Grandview the next 4 weeks. Please contact Shawn Sanders or Shiela Johnson if you can help.

HAND2HAND: We are currently serving 100 kids each week! We could use food donations of the following: pudding cups, 100% juice, juice boxes, beef stick, granola bars, Lance brand or that type of sandwich cracker and microwave popcorn.

IF YOU need help, either with food, personal care items, help grocery shopping, or with 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:  $369,374.40
Fiscal Year 2023/24 Contributions:  $358,634.22
Giving Last Week: $14,647.46