The website of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) is undergoing some major changes. Consequently, some of the hyperlinks from Zion’s website to content on the ELCA website are no longer working properly. Once the changes on the ELCA site are completed, we’ll update the hyperlinks on Zion’s site […]
Yearly Archives: 2013
As Christians, we know that we have much to be thankful for, and that God is the source of all of our blessings. Each year, on the eve of the Thanksgiving holiday, we join our sisters and brothers from the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd in Rahway in a […]
Thanksgiving at Zion
Thanksgiving is a time that causes nearly everyone, including unbelievers, to count their blessings. While all of us are grateful for food, clothing, shelter, and good health along with family and loyal friends, only those who have faith in the Son of God can be truly thankful for the greatest […]
Stewardship Reflection – November 14, 2013
Come on out and join us for a “Congregation Clean-Up Day on Saturday, November 23, 2013 starting at 9:00am. Here is the schedule for our work day. 9:00am – Breakfast and Morning Prayer. 12:00 noon – Potluck Lunch. 3:00pm – Closing Prayers. There will be various opportunities for anyone who […]
Congregation Clean-Up Day, Saturday, November 23, 2013
November 8, 2013 Super Typhoon Haiyan Sisters and brothers in Christ, One of the most powerful storms ever recorded, Super Typhoon Haiyan, crashed across the central islands of the Philippines. With winds of over 200 miles per hour and torrential rains, it has caused massive destruction, loss of lives and […]
Disaster Response: Super Typhoon Haiyan
Thanksgiving is a culmination of all the labor of the preceding year — the tilling of the soil, the planting of the seed, the rain and sunshine nourishing the crop, and then the harvest! The same principle of hard work followed by a reward holds true in the spiritual realm. […]
Stewardship Reflection – November 7, 2013
Dear sisters and brothers in Christ, On November 3, 2013 I will be “Installed” as your pastor. I have found myself reflecting on what it means to be “Installed” as the pastor of Zion Lutheran Church. Bishop Bartholomew will ask some challenging and pointed questions at the Installation […]
Pastor Pernini’s Reflection on the “Installation Rite” ~ Visitor Article, ...
GOD GIVES US THE PRIVILEGE OF SERVING AS HIS MESSENGERS TO MAKE THE GOSPEL KNOWN TO PEOPLE ALL OVER THE EARTH. “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit and teaching them to […]
Stewardship Reflection – October 24, 2013
HARD WORK AND AMBITION ARE COMMENDABLE CHRISTIAN VIRTUES, BUT WE MUST BE CAREFUL NOT TO ALLOW THEM TO BECOME SINFUL OBSESSIONS. “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men” (Colossians 3:23) © Copyright Parish Publishing, LLC