The Pastor’s Page
March News Letter
Since not everyone gets a copy of our church Yearbook (a/k/a Annual Report) I am including my annual report to the congregation in this month’s newsletter for all to read. If anyone who is not able to get to church would like a copy of our 2018 Yearbook please call the church office and we will be happy to send one to you.
ANNUAL REPORT OF THE PASTOR
The year 2018 continued to be a year of growth for Zion’s Church in so many ways. I would like to highlight just a few of the main ones:
The fact that I am sure that there are many other things I have missed shows just how alive and vibrant this congregation continues to be! Almost all of the above was accomplished through the very generous donations of so many members—including our road banners, gathering area TV, and the chimes. The level of faithful stewardship among our members (both financial as well as in the sharing of time and talents) has been truly inspiring to me. Time and time again, people step up when a need is seen. In sum, this congregation gets things done!
A full report of my own pastoral activities is on the next page of the church yearbook. As you will see, the main focus areas in my own ministry continue to be in the areas of Christian Education and member visitation (which I reported on in detail last year). The many other reports that follow provide just a glimpse into all of the valuable ministry that has been accomplished at Zion’s in 2018. Thank you to everyone who has worked in so many ways to make it all happen. In the words of Jesus, “Well done, thou good and
faithful servants!”
ANNUAL REPORT OF THE PASTOR
The year 2018 continued to be a year of growth for Zion’s Church in so many ways. I would like to highlight just a few of the main ones:
- It was a year of continued spiritual growth as many members continue to faithfully attend our newly formed Bible Study groups.
- It was a year of growth in our worship and music programs as our newly formed Chime Choir got off to a rousing start and surprised us all with their level of musical competence (attained in a very short time under the able direction of John Perella).
- It was a year of growth in evangelism thanks to our Good News Committee (now under the leadership of our new chair, Linda Ballew-Johnson) continuing to come up with new ways of reaching out to the community, as well as our own members, with the beautiful new road banners proudly hanging on Church Road, a new large-screen TV in our gathering area to advertise activities and events, and new welcome bags for visitors.
- It was a year of continued growth in mission and outreach as a new Disaster and Environmental Concerns Committee was formed (started up by Kevin Krause, Sherie Mohn, Steve O’Neil, and Pat Kutz). This group is making plans to utilize our building as an emergency shelter, which got off to a solid start with a new shower installed in the basement (thanks to the hard work and dedication of Jim Laub and Carl Flicker).
- It was a year of physical growth as our building expansion is now complete with the finishing of the basement and all our new rooms are now fully in use (again thanks to the hard work of some many of our skilled members).
- It was a year of continued growth in prayer and member support as yet another new group got off the ground—our Cancer Support Group (started and led by the inspiration of Loretta Flicker).
- And last, but certainly not least, it was a year of truly amazing growth in stewardship as our mortgage has now been paid off in an astoundingly short time. Watch for announcements about the big celebration we are planning!
The fact that I am sure that there are many other things I have missed shows just how alive and vibrant this congregation continues to be! Almost all of the above was accomplished through the very generous donations of so many members—including our road banners, gathering area TV, and the chimes. The level of faithful stewardship among our members (both financial as well as in the sharing of time and talents) has been truly inspiring to me. Time and time again, people step up when a need is seen. In sum, this congregation gets things done!
A full report of my own pastoral activities is on the next page of the church yearbook. As you will see, the main focus areas in my own ministry continue to be in the areas of Christian Education and member visitation (which I reported on in detail last year). The many other reports that follow provide just a glimpse into all of the valuable ministry that has been accomplished at Zion’s in 2018. Thank you to everyone who has worked in so many ways to make it all happen. In the words of Jesus, “Well done, thou good and
faithful servants!”
