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ZION'S CHURCH 2010
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God has given me a wonderful gift of insight of working with people from all classes of life. I have had a great deal of experience in many different fields of life. I have been a fork truck operator, maintenance man, welder, salesman, Hotel Manager, teacher, Family Counselor, book keeper, and coach. I believe this helps me in my ability to connect with people from all walks of life. I believe that the Apostle Paul was right when he said, I will become all things to all men in order that I may win them to Christ. I feel my strengths are working with and managing people. I enjoy teaching and preaching God's Word and working with people one on one. I have been working in the field of Christian family counseling since 1984 and have been a full time counselor since 1994. I have conducted Seminars on the Christian Home and Mens Conferences.I believe God has called me to the Zion's Church to build relationships and win people to Christ before the Lord comes back. We have gone from a very liberal UCC church, to a Conservative Bible teaching Church. There has been great revival in our Church since I came in January of 2006. We have seen folks get saved and had 12 baptisms on July 1st of 2007. I have been married to my wonderful wife Celeste since 1977, and have four children: Jon (29), Kyle (25), Brandon (21), and Karis (17). I was born in Ripon, WI. on July 12th, 1952.
ZION'S CHURCH- ABOUT US
Zion's Church was started in 1782 in the little town of Kratzerville Pennsylvania. Kratzerville was one of the early settlements in Snyder County and existed long before Selinsgrove existed. The church started out as a combination of two distinct groups. The Reformed group and the Lutheran group shared the same building. In the 1900's the Lutherans split off from the Church and built their own building in Kratzerville. For many years the Zion's Church was Reformed in their theology. Then in the 1950s the church decided to join the United Church of Christ. It continued to be a UCC church up until 2006. The General association of the UCC decided to pass an amendment in their doctrinal statement accepting same sex marriage. It was at that time that the Zion's Church decided to pull out of the association, along with 40 other churches in the state of Pennsylvania. Under the leadership of Dr. John Radke and the the Board of elders, the church set out on a bold and exciting new journey to become an Independent Bible Preaching Church. At the present,Zion's church is located on a beautiful campus with approximately 10 acres of land. The church has a 220 seat auditorium, beautiful park area with a gazebo and a historic schoolhouse which has been converted into a fellowship pavilion. The Zion's Church has been the host of the Annual Fireman's Carnival which is held every August. The park has become the central meeting place for the community.
OUR BELIEFS- WHAT WE BELIEVE
THE HOLY SCRIPTURES
We believe that all Scripture, by which we understand the whole book called the Bible, is given by inspiration of God; that it is without error in the original writing and that it's teaching and authority is absolute, supreme and final. It is the final rule for faith and practice. 2nd Tim. 3: 15 -- 16.
THE TRINITY
We believe that the Godhead eternally exists in three persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.These three are one God, having the same nature, attributes and perfection.
THE DEITY OF CHRIST
We believe in the personality and Deity of the Lord Jesus Christ, begotten of the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, truly God and truly man.
THE HOLY SPIRIT
We believe in the Personality and Deity of the Holy Spirit, the source and power of all acceptable worship and service. The infallible interpreter of the infallible Word, who indwells every true believer upon salvation and is ever present to testify of Christ seeking to occupy us with Him and not with ourselves or our experiences.
MANKIND
We believe that man was created in the image and after the likeness of God, but that the whole human race fell in the sin of the first Adam, and apart from Christ is spiritually dead and lost. We believe that no degree of reformation however great, no attainment of morality however high, no culture however attractive, no humanitarian and philanthropic schemes and societies however useful, no baptism or other Sacrament however administered,can help the sinner to take even one step toward heaven; but a new nature imparted from above, a new life implanted by the Holy Spirit through repentance and conversion through the new birth in Jesus Christ is absolutely essential to Salvation. Eph. 2:1-3, 8-9.
CHRIST AND SALVATION
We believe that Jesus Christ became the sinner's substitute before God and died as a complete satisfactory sacrifice for the sin of the whole world. That he redeemed to us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse in our place, dying the just for the unjust according to the Scriptures; that no repentance, no feeling, no faith, no good resolutions, no sincere efforts, no submission to rules and regulations of any Church can add in the very least to the value of the precious blood of Christ to the merit of that finished work,wrought for us by Him.
THE CHURCH
We believe that the Church is composed of all those who truly believe on the Lord Jesus Christ as Savior. It is the body and variety of Christ. We believe that every believer, whether Jewish or Gentile, is baptized into the body of Christ by the Holy Spirit and having thus become members of one another we're responsible to keep the unity of the spirits in the bond of peace, rising above all sectarian prejudices and loving one another with a pure heart fervently.
BAPTISM AND HOLY COMMUNION
We believe the Word baptism in the Greek language is the word for immersion of a believer in water in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. It is an active obedience symbolizing the believer's faith in a crucified, buried, and risen Savior, the believer's death to sin, the burial of the old life, and the resurrection to walk in newness of life in Jesus Christ. Baptism is not a means of salvation and not part of salvation for church membership. Baptism is a public testimony to one's faith in a change life in Christ. Because each local church has the right to set its own doctrine in accordance with the Bible and their beliefs, infant baptisms and child dedication services will be permitted, but will not transmit the idea of Salvation or Church membership.
Holy communion is the symbolic act of obedience whereby members of the church, through partaking of the bread and the fruit of vine, memorialize the death of Jesus Christ our Lord, and anticipate His Second Coming.
FELLOWSHIP
We believe that the Bible teaches that as a Church we should remain doctrinally sound and pure in its beliefs. We are to separate ourselves from the world and its ungodly practices. Therefore, it is extremely important that we fellowship with Churches and individuals who take a clear stand on the Bible and practice doctrine which is conservative and Biblical.
We do not agree with the charismatic movement and speaking in tongues. We do not believe in following the teachings of John Calvin or Armenian theology. We are a Pre-trib., Pre-Mill. Church. We are Biblicists in every sense of the word.
OUR SERVICES
9:00AM SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP
10:15AM SUNDAY SCHOOL FOR ALL AGES
HOME BIBLE STUDIES IN THE FALL AND WINTER
CHRISTIAN CONCERTS IN THE SUMMER
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
FAMILY MOUNTAIN RETREAT IN MAY
FAMILY AND INDIVIDUAL CHRISTIAN COUNSELING CALL: 570-568-8500
OUR PREACHING
Series: The Life of Paul
2/7-The Measure of the Man-Acts 22:3
2/14-The Humility of the Man-1 Cor. 4:1
2/13 Valentine Dinner-6:00PM
2/17 Ash Wed service 7:00 PM(Communion
2/21- The Conversion of Paul-Acts 9: 1-9 (Communion)
2/28-The Cost of Following Jesus-Acts 9: 10-19
OUR EVENTS
At the reorganizational meeting of the Board of Director's, the following officers were appointed:President – Cammey Beaver,
Vice-president – Donald Nace, and Secretary – Shannon Chappell, everyone please support and pray for these leaders of the church.
If church is cancelled due to weather, we will be publicizing it on WYGL (100.0 FM) and WKOK (107 AM) radio.
The February 21st Communion offering is designated to the Kratzerville Volunteer Fire Co.
This Sunday we started "Children's Church" during the regular service down stairs from 9:20 to 10:15.
If you would like to order a CD of the Thanksgiving Cantata or the Christmas Eve Service; there is a sign up sheet in the rear of the church. The cost is $2.00 per CD.
Completed surveys should be returned by January 31st.
The Annual Business Meeting will be held Feb.7th following the morning service. All reports are to be to the secretary by Jan. 24th.
Zion's Church "Family Movie Night" is January 31st. Finger food and games at 4:30 PM, the movie at 6:00 PM. The Disney movie "Up" will be the feature presentation.
There is a sign up sheet for this years "Valentine Banquet" on Saturday February 13th at 6:00 PM; Details to follow.
We will be having "Lenten Wednesday Evening Meal and Bible Study" Feb. 24th, March 10th and March 24th. The meal is at 6 PM followed by Bible Study at 7 PM; Details to follow.
If you are interested in coming to a "Fish Dinner" on Good Friday before the evening service, please sign the sign up sheet on the table in the rear of the church.
February 28th is "Growing Old Gracefully Sunday" we will honor our seniors and shut-ins on that day; Details to follow.
Celebrate Recovery Group meets each Wednesday evening from 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM at Pastor John’s home in New Columbia. Group is led by Rev. Dr. John Radke. For more details, please see Pastor John or call 568-8500.
The weekly Bible Study at the home of Don Nace has begun. We welcome others to join us. See Don or Diane for details.
We will have Sunday School for Adults in the Church office, at 10:30 AM. We welcome all those who want to really learn the Word of God and have a hunger for Spiritual things. We are studying verse by verse through the book of Acts.
DIRECTIONS TO FIND US
Church is located 5 miles north off Selinsgrove Hwy.522 off of HWY 204. Call 374-2403 for more details.
PRAYER LIST
Jan. 1st, 2010 "People of prayer have Power”
Healing:
Janet Bilger
Dan Namet
Tim Walker- Salvation
Lamar Fisher
Riley Brubaker
Edna Stephens
Ray Kauffman
Grace Auker
Doris Banks
Dot Bailey (Mrs. Clyde) - Heart
Paul Harro
Cathy Strawser
Ruth Clark
Marie Fisher
Sandy Heintzelman
Christobel Jarrett- Grace and comfort
Bea Kissinger
Ann Shirmen
Doug Moyer
Doug Snyder
Helen Ramer
Brenda Sholley
Loretta Snyder
Betty Kauffman
Marlin Milligan
Velvet Frazzetto
Fred Hetrick
Erma Kline
Justin Drumm
Nicole Young
Blanche Falk
Nick Hackenburg
Edith Miller
Pattie Miller
Illness:
John Daly – Cancer Beverly Foltz - Cancer
Harry Moyer – Cancer Brenda Jacobson - Cancer
Ginny Boyer – Cancer Alan Foster – Cancer
Elton Kaufman – Cancer
John McHale – Cancer
Pam Dixon – Cancer Garry Dreese - Cancer
Darlene Noll – Cancer
Mary Jarrett – Cancer Angie Royalty - Cancer
David Finkbiner – Leukemia Greg Throne - Cancer
Pastor Scott – Cancer Bill Harkness - MS
Jane Edmunds – Cancer
Rick Wagner - Leukemia
Joe Close – Cancer Alice Morgan – Cancer
Wimp Boyer – Cancer
Susan Johnson - Cancer
Please pray for all those who are depressed and searching for Spiritual Guidance in their walk of faith.
Our Church
Pray for our board and for wisdom in leadership.
Pray for the salvation of souls to be reached by our Church
Pray for the Pastor and his family- for strength and protection
Pray for our worship services- that God will move and do a great work.
Pray for our choir and their ministry in song.
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