Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in Rahway NJ

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Monthly Archives: November 2015

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Skip the chaos, share the love

11/27/2015 in God's Work. Our Hands. tagged ELCA Good Gifts by John Page

News from around the New Jersey Synod November 25, 2015

Jersey Jottings 11/25/15

11/26/2015 in Church News tagged Jersey Jottings by John Page

There are so many storms around us all over the world... For me, the only way to not be paralyzed by the shock and desperation is to advocate for those ideals Jesus modeled – feeding, healing, showing compassion, praying, suffering, and challenging leaders to make difficult decisions.

Thanksgiving Reflection: Freedom from Want

11/25/2015 in God's Work. Our Hands. tagged Advocacy by John Page

As a people whose faith calls us to seek the well-being of our neighbor, we have an opportunity to encourage our government officials to enhance existing programs so that more mothers and children can survive.

Take Action to Prevent Maternal and Newborn Deaths

11/24/2015 in God's Work. Our Hands. tagged Advocacy by John Page

And together we can fulfill the command of Jesus, who told his disciples to go to all the world to tell about the new life we have in Jesus.

Built on a rock

11/24/2015 in God's Work. Our Hands. tagged Faith in Action / Mission Support by John Page

NEWSLETTER OF ZION EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH IN RAHWAY, December 2015

Visitor: December 2015

11/23/2015 in Church News tagged Visitor by John Page

November, 2015 Let us hold fast to the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who has promised is faithful. And let us consider how to provoke one another to love and good deeds, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, […]

Calling on world leaders to protect God’s creation

11/22/2015 in God's Work. Our Hands. tagged Advocacy by John Page

Advent begins on November 29 this year. In addition to our regular weekend worship schedule on Saturdays and Sundays, during the season of Advent, we also offer Holden Evening Prayer services on Wednesdays at 7:30 pm. Come early, before worship, to share meals with our guests from Operation Warm Heart, starting at 6:00 pm.

Advent Worship 2015

11/22/2015 in Special Events / Worship & Music by John Page

Zion participates in Operation Warm Heart (OWH), a program of the Elizabeth Coalition to House the Homeless, providing temporary shelter in our fellowship hall for homeless men, women, and children during the colder months of the year. We host our guests on Wednesday evenings from December 2, 2015 through March 30, 2016. Our […]

Operation Warm Heart 2015/2016

11/22/2015 in God's Work. Our Hands. / Operation Warm Heart by John Page