Dear Members and Friends,
For me, it is officially summer time. Starting in June, I will move to a lesser schedule for June and July. I will still be at church every Sunday, but will be doing almost all of my remaining work from home. This summer is an exciting time at Zion!
Over the course of June, July and August, I will be leading a Youth Ministry Study Team that will devote their time to creating an effective youth ministry program here at Zion. I have a few dedicated volunteers who will complete a book study as well as numerous planning meetings so that Zion can relaunch a purposeful youth ministry program. The plan is to launch a program for Fall, or if more time is needed, January of 2019. The process to creating a sustainable youth ministry is not an easy one. The team must first examine why we desire to have a youth program and what we aim to teach our youth. Then the logistical planning comes in place. Who are we targeting? How will we reach them? Who will be the leaders? All of these questions and more will need to be answered before we launch a program.
Also this summer, we will be celebrating Vacation Bible School (VBS). This year’s them is “Shipwrecked! ... Saved by Jesus” and will be held July 9 through 13. Our VBS program is offered for K-4, and there is an opportunity for our older students to return as helpers for each classroom. If you have interest in helping for VBS or would like to register, please call the church office at 908-439-2040.
There are several smaller projects that will be worked on over the summer as well as these two major areas. I can’t wait to get started!
Peace,
Courtney Rzeplinski
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