Zion E-News 5-29-25

ZION E-NEWS 5-29-25

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: We praise God Mark Gazan was able to return home on Wednesday evening after a long hospital stay. Although a diagnosis is still not totally clear, we give thanks for steady improvement and pray for rest and recovery in the days to come. We also continue to lift up Tim Mekkes as he heals from a cardioversion, influenza and pnemonia. Please also pray for Teresa Beute, who is experiencing weakness from low sodium levels, and Barb Osterink, who will have knee replacement surgery on Tuesday, June 3rd.

THANK YOU to the congregation for the calls, cards, texts, and visits after the passing of Gary.  Your love and support mean a lot to us.   ~Barb and Kelly Osterink and family

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

SUMMERTIME is a great time to volunteer for one Sunday to help either Greet, Usher, help with Child check-in, or teach or help in Zion Kids – it’s also a time when people may visit our church, so these volunteers are an important part of making a visitor feel welcome!  If you are available for one of these areas, for even just one Sunday, there is a sign-up sheet by the office.  If you have questions, please reach out to Angie.

OUR NEW electronic access control system is still in the process of being installed. During this transition, electronic access to the building will be temporarily unavailable. If you need access to the building during office hours, please call the church office when you arrive at door A so we can let you in.

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

DO YOU LIKE TO CAMP? There are a few openings yet for the Dunes Harbor camping outing in September, from the 19^th to the 21st. There are 4 cabins available and one camper site (electric and water). If you have questions, please speak to Rick or Jonell VanderWall ASAP, and/or you can call Dunes Harbor Campground directly at 231-640-8895. We would love to have you join us!

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:  $598,940.68
2024/25 YTD Contributions:  $527,594.95
Giving Last Week: $5,364.73
Capital Campaign Donations received to date: $243,643.28