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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.
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Our new schedule begins Sunday, December 28th with one single service at 9:30 am. Reminder: FOOD ITEMS will be received for the Tuckerton Food Pantry this Sunday, Jan 11th. Financial gifts are also welcomed.
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
January Soup Supper
Guest speaker Pat Delaney program director for Hearts of Mercy Manahawkin N.J.
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.
WELCOME to EPIPHANY – The word Epiphany means “to reveal, to show”. The Epiphany season answers the question “Who is this Jesus who was born in Bethlehem?”. Last Sunday, the Christ child is identified as a king. This Sunday, we hear a voice from heaven say, “This is my Son, the Beloved.” The ultimate question of Epiphany is “Who is Jesus for you”? How do you answer?
FOOD ITEMS will be received for the Tuckerton Food Pantry this Sunday, Jan 11th. Financial gifts are also welcomed.
NOTICE – The Annual Meeting of the Congregational will take place on Sunday, January 25 following the 9:30 worship service. All members are encouraged to make preparations to be in attendance. The Bulletin of Reports will be distributed on January 18.
HELP NEEDED – realizing many hands make light work……assistance is presently needed in two areas of our congregational life. If you can help, please do so by returning the below. You will be contacted to explain responsibilities and schedule. If you are willing to assist with counting the offering or with coffee hour please contact the church at zionchurchlbi@gmail.com
A NOTE FROM DIANE BURKLAND - Dear Zion members, On Sunday, January 4, I received a Christmas card with a lovely note and a most generous gift inside. Thank you so much for your thoughtfulness. It is indeed a joy to serve our Lord together with you.
WEBSITE UPDATES – Photos from the Children’s Live Nativity and the Christmas Eve service are now posted on Zion’s website ( zionlbi.org ). On the home page, scroll down to “Fellowship at Zion” and click on any image to enlarge.
The ZOOM BIBLE STUDY led by Glenn & Diane Burkland will continue a study of the Gospel of Matthew on Tuesday, January 20th from 10-11 AM. This is a good opportunity to begin the new year in the Scripture. The goal of the Bible Study is to explore Biblical texts to consider how they direct us to reflect on God, live our lives, express faith and set priorities. Contact the church via email for zoom link : zionchurchlbi@gmail.com.
US FLAG DEDICATION - Monthly flag dedications are still available for 2026. The sign-up sheet is on the bulletin board 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.