ZION E-NEWS 5-1-25

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:  Continue to pray for those in our congregation who deal with ongoing health issues.

THE FOLLOWING  individuals were elected as officers of Zion Reformed Church at the April 27 Congregational Meeting:
Elders: Sheila Johnson and Patti Steere.
Deacons:  Brandon Deiter and Bronson Swan.
Installation of new elders and deacons is scheduled for June 1, 2025

YOUTH GROUP YEAR-END PARTIES are this Sunday, May 4. Here’s the details:
High School meet at church from 4:00-6:00 PM for dinner and games.

Middle School meet at Rebounders,7500 Cottonwood Dr Jenison, at 5:00 PM. Your leaders will meet you at the door. Pizza, drinks, and socks will be provided. You must fill out a Rebounders waiver to participate, which can be found here. Pick up from Rebounders at 7:00 PM.

HAND2HAND had a great year! We appreciate all the volunteers who help shop, pick up food orders, pack, and deliver. We couldn’t do it without all of you!   ~Sheila Johnson & Shawn Sanders

CAMP ZION is collecting empty shoe boxes for a craft project this summer. If you have any you can donate please place them in the CZ bin in the lobby.  Also, our Camp Zion 2025 Amazon Wish List has been posted. Items will be added regularly between now and the start of camp, so check back often to see what is needed. If you are willing and able to purchase any items for this summer that would be appreciated. https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/dl/invite/aS9JGJN?ref_=wl_share

IF YOU can help in Zion Kids or First Impressions (make coffee, greet, usher, child check-in) at any time during the summer months, please contact Angie to get scheduled on a date that works with your summer plans.

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:  $552,868.32
2024/25 YTD Contributions:  $489,396.84
Giving Last Week: $6,389.73
Capital Campaign Donations received to date: $239,065.13