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Zion United Church of Christ
Zion United Church of Christ
Is the SON shining on YOU ?
By the time you read this the big event of the year has already happened. The Eclipse has come and gone, and I have all the faith that we...
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Apr 10, 20242 min read
Easter: A Good Time to Forgive
Easter, the cross, is a good reminder of why we should do everything we can to forgive. Knowing that Jesus suffered such extreme pain...
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Mar 6, 20242 min read
What Are You Grateful For?
It is February the month when we remember our Valentine. We are also in Lent with Easter coming in March. So, I ask you again, “What are...
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Feb 7, 20243 min read
Life is a Relay Race
It was late afternoon when a fishing trip with family turned into a tale of horror. A boat engine stalls and refused to start. Gallons of...
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Jan 10, 20243 min read
The Beauty of Advent
For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son. ( John 3:16) We are in the month of December; people everywhere are...
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Dec 6, 20232 min read
Once the Leaves Have Fallen, there is Plenty to See!
Hal Borland wrote: October is the fallen leaf, but it is also a wider horizon more clearly seen. I am happy and blessed to say that Joyce...
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Nov 8, 20232 min read
Who Are We?
I always try to get a good story! Whether it is in my newsletter or in my sermons. I hope you all enjoy them. Once in a village lived a...
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Oct 11, 20233 min read
Valuable things are more than you can carry!
A crow was flying in the beautiful sky with a large piece of meat in its beak. Suddenly the crow noticed a flock of eagles following him....
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Sep 13, 20232 min read
THANK YOU
Being thankful should come in times other than being served with turkey and mashed potatoes. What are you thankful for? Who are you...
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Aug 9, 20232 min read
Be Someone’s Light
In a world full of darkness (EVIL) how do we become a light that shines brightly for others? The first step is making sure we choose not...
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Jul 12, 20233 min read
Are you Happy?
An old man lived in the village. He was one of the most unfortunate people in the world. The whole village was tired of him, he was...
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Jun 14, 20233 min read
Who Are We?
Who Are We? A long time ago in a small town, lived a farmer. One day he got tired of his daily routine of running the farm and decided to...
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May 10, 20233 min read
Spring Clean Your Heart
Spring Clean Your Heart There is something about longer days, birds singing their songs, and being able to get out into the sunshine. It...
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Apr 5, 20232 min read
A New Life
A New Life Through the blood and death of Jesus comes eternal life. The old is gone, a new life is beginning. It happens each spring and...
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Mar 16, 20232 min read
Pastor's Pen February 2023
Once upon a time, there was an island where all the feelings lived: Happiness, Sadness, Knowledge, and all of the others, including Love....
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Feb 15, 20232 min read
A Journey for the New Year
A Journey for the New Year This New Years Joyce and I did something that we haven’t done in many years. We actually saw the clock turn...
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Jan 11, 20233 min read
From Christmas to Easter
From Christmas to Easter Looking at the Christ child this Christmas Eve, we find ourselves beckoned to Easter, called to travel not to...
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Dec 8, 20223 min read
What Type of Fruit are You Bearing?
What type of fruit are you bearing? “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,...
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Nov 17, 20223 min read
The Fisherman and the Businessman
The Fisherman and the Businessman I came across a story I thought you would enjoy. Once upon a time there was a businessman who was...
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Oct 6, 20223 min read
September Pastor's Pen
Do you hear Him calling? I Could I Might I Can I Should I Will! (Thom Rainer) What is your response to anything God asks of you? One of...
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Sep 8, 20222 min read
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