Jesus willingly made himself nothing and became obedient even to death.  Can we do anything else but leave the ways of the world to follow him?  “Choose for yourselves this day whom  you will serve” (Joshua 24:15).             © Copyright Parish Publishing, LLC

Stewardship Reflection, March 27, 2014


Having been redeemed by the blood of our Lord, we are equipped for a life of service in his name.  “This cup is the new covenant in my blood,  which is poured out for you” (Luke 22:20).            © Copyright Parish Publishing, LLC

Stewardship Reflection, March 20, 2014


Zion participates in Operation Warm Heart (OWH), a program of the Elizabeth Coalition to House the Homeless, providing temporary shelter in our Social Hall for homeless men, women, and children during the colder months of the year. We host our guests on Wednesday evenings from December 25, 2013 through March […]

Operation Warm Heart 3/26/14



Jesus has accomplished his work on Earth.  Now we take up the joyful task of making his name known among the nations.  Jesus said to his father, “As you sent me into the world, I have sent them into the world” (John 17:18).          © Copyright Parish Publishing, […]

Stewardship Reflection, March 13, 2014


Zion participates in Operation Warm Heart (OWH), a program of the Elizabeth Coalition to House the Homeless, providing temporary shelter in our Social Hall for homeless men, women, and children during the colder months of the year. We host our guests on Wednesday evenings from December 25, 2013 through March […]

Operation Warm Heart 3/19/14


During Lent, we will meet in the sanctuary for Lectio Divina (divine reading) on Tuesdays at 7:30 pm from March 11 through April 8.  Lectio Divina is an ancient practice of scripture reading, meditation, and prayer, letting the Word of God speak to us in prayerful contemplation of scripture in […]

Lectio Divina in Lent



Jesus has accomplished his work on Earth.  Now we take up the joyful task of making his name known among the nations.  Jesus said to his father, “As you sent me into the world, I have sent them into the world” (John 17:18).    © Copyright Parish Publishing, LLC  

Stewardship Reflection, March 6, 2014


Zion participates in Operation Warm Heart (OWH), a program of the Elizabeth Coalition to House the Homeless, providing temporary shelter in our Social Hall for homeless men, women, and children during the colder months of the year. We host our guests on Wednesday evenings from December 25, 2013 through March […]

Operation Warm Heart 3/12/14


A “steward” is defined as a manager of someone else’s property. In God’s Word, a “steward” was put in charge of his master’s household and given full authority to manage all of his material belongings. In 1 Corinthians 4:2 Paul wrote, “Now it is required that those who have been […]

Stewardship Reflection, February 27, 2014