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Our Mission
To be a beacon of light fostering a place of belonging rooted in God's love, his word and his call to community and service.

This is Christ's church.  There is a place for you here.

TWO SUNDAY SERVICES

All are Welcome Here

8:30 am Contemporary Service

Church Fellowship Hall 

10 am Traditional Communion Service Youth Message and Sunday School Church Sanctuary

Once a month on the second Sunday of the month we have only one combined service at 9:30am Fellowship Hall

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This Week's Message

Pastor Wes Smith

Sermon Summary

 

The sermon focuses on God's call in our lives and our response to it, drawing primarily from Isaiah 6 and Luke 5:1-11. The pastor explores how God calls people to service in different ways, often despite their feelings of inadequacy or reluctance. Through examples from biblical figures like Isaiah, Moses, and the disciples, as well as modern examples like Jimmy Carter, the sermon emphasizes that God's call comes in everyday life and requires trust and openness to God's guidance.

Life Application

This week, take time each day to intentionally listen for God's calling. Start each morning with the prayer 'Here I am, Lord' and look for opportunities to serve others in your daily routine. Keep a journal of moments where you sense God's direction or invitation to serve.

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Gathered in His Name

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Upcoming Events

ANNOUNCEMENTS​

LOVE IS IN THE AIR – Come couples, come singles.  Join to celebrate Valentine’s Day.  We will gather for a Dutch treat at Kubels on Friday, Feb 14 @ 6 pm.  We’ll have fun events at dinner to promote fellowship, party favor, poetry, inspiring thoughts to share, and a wine and chocolate pairing tasting.  Come and join in for a LOVEly evening.  Please RSVP to Gayle Regan so we can make table reservations.

 

THANK YOU –

  • To everyone who brought in a “still in good condition used coat” last Sunday.  These coats were delivered to the Atlantic City Rescue Mission.  Thanks also to Jeff Miller for organizing and delivering these coats to AC.

  • To Iliana Fisk and the members of the Fellowship Team for overseeing the fellowship time on Sunday and thanks for all who provided food items.  We appreciate your hospitality.

 

 

The Home Group is now meeting on Wednesday evenings at 7:00 in the parsonage living room.  This is an opportunity to share/talk/pray/sing/fellowship with others that many have found to be encouraging and uplifting.  More info to follow.

 

US Flag – there are still monthly openings for flag dedications in 2025.  The sign-up sheet for 2025 is in the narthex of the church building.

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Children's Message

Interim Pastoral Staff

In the absence of an official pastor at Zion, we are blessed to have these dedicated members of our church to preach God's Word while we search for our new pastor.

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Vice Pastor

 Rudy Schneider

Reverend Diane

Burkland

Pastor Wes Smith

Pastor Brian

Griswold

Worship Leader Liz Griswold

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Praying for a Part-Time Pastor

Our pastor of many years retired several months ago and we are seeking  a visionary pastor to engage our congregation’s minds and hearts with biblical truth through sermons, bible study, and community outreach.  If you are interested or you know someone who would be interested, more information can be found by clicking this link. 

More About Our Services

8:30am Sunday Contemporary Service 

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Our 8:30am Contemporary Service is held in our Fellowship Hall September through April.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Worship by the Bay 

From May through August worship with us at this service in the fresh air by the bay at the Bay Breeze Pavilion at the corner of Bayview and 6th Street in Barnegat Light. 

Second Sunday Single Service 

Beginning in September the second Sunday of each month
both services are combined into one service held at 9:30am in the Fellowship Hall.  A coffee hour follows this service.
Check View LIVE at left for viewing and Prayer Requests for this service.

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10am Sunday
Traditional Communion Service

Youth Message and Sunday School

Join us for our traditional service every Sunday at 10am in our church sanctuary.  All are welcome to join us in celebrating communion. 

At this service we welcome children of all ages for a short youth message before the sermon after which the youth go to the Fellowship Hall for Sunday School.   More about our Youth Ministry.

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