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THANKSGIVING with ST. PETER’s ESPISCOPAL will be held this Sunday, Nov. 23rd at Zion. There will be a dinner at 5:30 pm followed by worship at 7:00 pm.
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Images from our Zion Artist Showcase held in our Fellowship Hall on Saturday, November 15th. We had a full house with both art exhibits and artists as well as visitors. Thank you to all who attended this successful fellowship event; there will be more! Thanks also to Gayle Regan and Joyce Smith for putting this all together and to Aileen and Rosemary from the Guild who served the coffee, cider and goodies!
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.
THANKSGIVING with ST. PETER’S ESPISCOPAL will be held this Sunday, Nov. 23rd at Zion. There will be a dinner at 5:30 pm followed by worship at 7:00 pm. Please sign-up if you are able to come to the dinner and also if you can bring a food dish. Volunteers are needed to assist in room preparation and decoration. For more information, please contact the church at ZionChurchLBI@gmail.com.
The ALTAR TABLE flowers are given by Judy Simpson in memory of Doug Simpson.
DECORATING the CHURCH BUILDING for ADVENT & CHRISTMAS will take place this coming Monday, Nov. 24th at 9:00. No experience is required, just a willingness to serve. Please sign-up on the sign-up sheet. For more information, please contact the church at ZionChurchLBI@gmail.com.
BE THE LIGHT! – Last Sunday was Commitment Sunday, when we presented our Estimate of Giving cards for 2026. Our estimate of giving is one way that we express our thanksgiving to the Lord for his many blessings to us. It also is a way that we commit ourselves to be His light in our community through Zion church. If you were unable to present your estimate of giving card, would you please mail it to POB 152, Barnegat Light, NJ 08006 or bring it to worship and direct it to the congregation’s Financial Secretary, Rosemarie Unger. The responses are being tallied and will enable the church council to develop the ministry budget for 2026. Thank you for “Being the Light”!.
The LADIES GUILD annual Christmas Party will be held on Monday, December 8th from 11:00 am to 1:00 in the Fellowship Hall. All ladies of Zion (member and friends) are invited to attend.
The US FLAG for November is dedicated by Pat Doyle in honor of Dick Doyle & the US Marines.
SAVE THE DATE of Friday, December 19 at 6:30 for the children’s Nativity Pageant here at Zion. More info to be announced.
OFFERING ENVELOPES for 2026 are available on the back counter in the Fellowship Hall and in the narthex. Envelopes are available for members and friends of Zion. If you did not receive a set, please contact Rosemarie Unger. Thank you.
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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
8:30am Sunday Contemporary Service
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.
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.