I don’t know about you, but I actually enjoy a surprise visit once in a while! Sure, like everyone, I stress out about the house being messy for an unexpected guest or not being prepared to show …
Jesus is Ascended!
“[Jesus] no longer stands before us but only behind us.” That’s what Biblical scholar Douglas Farrow wrote in a book about the ascension of Jesus into heaven. He was describing what’s missing in the …
Coming to a Pew Near You!
One of the changes we made in the past year to mitigate against the pandemic was to begin printing out the entire worship service in each bulletin. I’m happy to announce that beginning March 7th, we …
Practicing Hospitality
One of the few silver linings of the inability to gather in large groups is that several helpful church conferences that would normally require travel, time away, and additional cost were made …
2020 in Review
Another year comes to a close for us here at Zion, and it’s been quite a year. While it’s always good to reflect on the past year as it comes to a close, this year I think it’s doubly important. But …
The Jesse Tree Is the Jesus Tree!
It’s hard to believe, but Advent begins already at the end of the month! I love Advent as a season of reflection. Even though we might be busy preparing for Christmas, it’s worth taking a little time …