Zion E-News 4-17-25

ZION E-NEWS 4-17-25

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.

PRAYER REQUEST:  Cindy VanderZouwen will have foot surgery on Tuesday, April 22.  Continue to pray for those in our congregation who deal with ongoing health issues.

THE ANNUAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING will be held in the sanctuary after worship on Sunday, April 27.  The meeting is open to anyone who attends Zion, but only active confessing members can vote. Childcare is not provided. This year’s double slate of nominated and consenting nominees are:

Elder Slate: Matt Eling, Sheila Johnson, Steve Northuis, Patti Steere
Deacon Slate: Brandon Deiter, Mark Radcliff, Anna Sundberg, Bronson Swan

From the four Elders and four Deacons, two of each will be chosen by the drawing of names at the meeting. A copy of the proposed budget is available in the back of the sanctuary.

A SNEAK PEEK: On Sunday, April 27, all current 8th graders are invited to visit the High School Youth group meeting (4:00-5:30PM) and all current 5th graders are invited to visit the Middle School youth group meeting (5:45-7:15PM).

SENIORS:  Join us for coffee and treats on Tuesday, May 6 at 10:00AM. Enter through Door A and we will meet in the sanctuary. Not sure if you are a senior? You decide! All are welcome!

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 Austen DeHaan, our chair of deacons, and he can help connect you with the appropriate resources at Zion. His e-mail is austen331@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:  $529,832.14
2024/25 YTD Contributions:  $470,797.38
Giving Last Week: $9,101.73
Capital Campaign Donations received to date: $235,548.63
Capital Campaign Future Pledges: $6,000.00