ZION E-NEWS 5-8-25

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:  Barb Peterson is having a heart procedure on May 14. 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

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.

EXCITING PROGRESS in our capital campaign improvements is happening! This past week, our parking lot was resurfaced, and this week they will begin installing new exterior doors! In addition, a new electronic access control system is 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 19th 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:  $564,386.41
2024/25 YTD Contributions:  $507,191.57
Giving Last Week: $17,794.73
Capital Campaign Donations received to date: $239,952.42

 

 

ZION E-NEWS 4-24-25

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.

THERE HAS BEEN a lot of activity in the sanctuary this week!  As part of our Capital Campaign a new sound board and speakers have been installed.
On Monday the sanctuary was full of boxes!

Andrew from AV House and his team did an amazing job!

 

 

 

 

The new sound board.

                                                                                                                                                             
THE ANNUAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING will be held in the sanctuary after worship today.  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.

SNEAK PEEK: This 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).

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

CONGRATULATIONS to our Camp Zion Teen Staff members for 2025. Emily Verbrugge, Austin Kwaitkowski, Erin Erics, Declan Leistra & Ryan Kwaitkowski.  We are looking forward to a great summer together and discovering what God has in store for us this year!

 

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:  $541,350.23
2024/25 YTD Contributions:  $483,007.11
Giving Last Week: $11,209.73
Capital Campaign Donations received to date: $238,930.13

 

ZION E-NEWS 4-10-25

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:  Trudy Weber will have knee replacement surgery on Friday, April 11. Continue to pray for those in our congregation who deal with ongoing health issues.

OUR MAUNDY THURSDAY Communion Service will be held at 6:30PM on Thursday, April 17. Nursery will be provided.

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.

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!

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       WANT TO JOIN the Walker family and end Spring Break and Start Holy Week in a unique way?   A new animated movie   called “King of Kings” is being released, and it looks quite good.  Charles Dickens embarks on a heartfelt journey to mend his   relationship with his son, Walter, by sharing the ultimate story of hope and redemption: the life of Jesus Christ. Through       young Walter’s vivid imagination, the story comes to life, from the nativity to the resurrection, weaving themes of sacrifice,       love, and eternal triumph. The King of Kings is a visually stunning animated retelling that brings the timeless story of Jesus to   a new generation, inspiring faith and wonder in all who watch.  We are going to see the 12:30 pm showing of this at   Celebration Cinema Rivertown in Grandville and tickets are already selling fast so if you want to join, I encourage you to buy   your tickets asap.
Here is a link:  The King of Kings at Rivertown on Sunday, Apr. 13th at 12:30 PM 

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 austin331@gmail.com and his phone number is (269) 762-9748

CAPITAL CAMPAIGN NOTES: Our Capital Campaign is underway, with a goal of raising $300,000 by May for needed building repairs and updates. Would you consider a gift to help us?  Checks or pledge cards can be placed in the box in the narthex, or gifts can be made online through Breeze. Thank you for helping us prepare our building for the next season of ministry.

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:  $518,314.05
2024/25 YTD Contributions:  $461,687.65
Giving Last Week: $8,543.73
Capital Campaign Donations received to date: $235,414.73
Capital Campaign Future Pledges: $6,000.00