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Our new schedule begins Sunday, December 28th with one single service at 9:30 am.
Prayer Requests
Prayer requests may be sent to the church via email by Wednesday for the following Sunday's service. ZionChurchLBI@gmail.com
Church School Live Nativity
Fellowship at Zion
Children's Live Nativity and Christmas Eve Candlelight Service at Zion December 2025
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Announcements this Week
All events are listed on our Zion church calendar on this website. Check this calendar at any time if you have schedule questions.
THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU to everyone who took on added responsibilities for The Children’s Nativity Pageant and Refreshment Time, the Stacy Stockton Funeral and the Christmas Eve worship service. These special times called on members of the Tech Team, Ushers, Altar Guild, Fellowship Committee, Sunday School teachers, Decorating Crew and office workers to go an “extra mile”. Thank you for your willingness to serve in these ways!
UPCOMING EVENTS -save the date
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Friday, Jan 9th 6:00 – Soup Supper. Please sign-up on the sign-up sheet in the Fellowship Hall.
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Sunday, Jan 25th – Annual Congregational Meeting following 9:30 worship
OUR NEW WINTER WORSHIP SCHEDULE begins this Sunday, Dec. 28th with one worship service at 9:30 in the Nave. We will follow this schedule until March 29th after which we will resume services at 8:30 & 10:00. The church council unanimously adopted this change of schedule which was recommended by the Worship Planning Team (WPT) for a number of reasons, some of which are –
• doubling the pool of members available to serve as ushers, worship leaders, tech team, etc. for one worship service during the seasonal absence of persons who function in these areas
• bringing the members of the congregation together to have a closer church community prior to the summer months of separation. Refreshments will be served before & after worship.
• a single physical set-up for 3 months (no need to set-up & breakdown the fellowship hall before and after each service)
• time & cost savings
The 9:30 service will be a blend of both the 8:30 & 10:00 services, similar to the SSSS format, but with minor changes. The WPT will be reviewing the service format and make changes as needed during the 3 month time period.
The WPT and council recognize that change is not easy (time of service, place of service, type of worship) but because of circumstances, changes had to be made. We hope that everyone understands this and will join together for the sake of the well being of the Zion Family.
The US FLAG for December is given in memory of Larry by Judy Wyckoff.
Monthly flag dates are still available for 2026. The sign-up sheet is in the Narthex.
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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.
Vice Pastor
Rudy Schneider
Reverend Diane
Burkland
Pastor Wes Smith
Pastor Brian
Griswold
Worship Leader Liz Griswold
Chaplain Liz
Lahti-Rosensaft
Praying for a 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
Sunday Contemporary Service
April through August 2026 this service is held at 8:30am at the Bay Breeze pavilion in Barnegt Light.
Worship by the Bay
From April through August worship with us at 8:30am in the fresh air by the bay at the Bay Breeze Pavilion at the corner of Bayview and 6th Street in Barnegat Light.
Sunday
Communion Service
December 28 through March 2026 @9:30am
April through December 2026 @10am
Youth Message and Sunday School
Join us for our traditional service every Sunday 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.