November 19, 2024   |   Since 2021   |   Issue #314

25 To Life and Zion Christian Ministries will be serving at  the annual Community Thanksgiving Meal being held at Patterson Park Community Center on Thursday, November 21st. This meal is sponsored by many local churches of Murfreesboro, and not only will we be serving the community at PPCC this year, we will also be hitting the streets to deliver meals to local motels. The offsite motel meal delivery will begin at 5:00 p.m., and the community dinner at PPCC will start at 6:00 p.m. . All volunteers are asked to be onsite at 5:00 p.m.! Remember, it is a privilege that "we get to serve"!

If you need or want help preparing your Thanksgiving dinner, reach out to Ricus Haynes at TL Catering!

The Wednesday before Thanksgiving, November 27th, there will be no happenings on the campus of Zion Christian Ministries. We want everyone to enjoy the Thanksgiving holiday with your families and friends!

Zion, let's show up strong for the new Head Coach of LaVergne High School's Football Team! The newly appointed head coach is none other than our very own Bishop "Coach" Chris Johnson! Be at 250 Wolverine Trail in LaVergne TN on Friday, December 6th at 6:30 p.m. as Coach Chris and the new Staff share the vision for this awesome team of players. This is an opportunity to not only support our Bishop as he embarks upon this new endeavor, but it is exciting to be able to get behind this  group of young athletes and show that we love them, and we support them!

Z-Retreat Weekend is happening December 13th-15th  for ZION LEADERSHIP AND TEAMS!  Z-Academy takes place on Friday night, and P2P Class #25 on Saturday morning! There will be lots of other fun and engaging activity happening as well. On Sunday December 15th, we will not be on Zion's main campus, but EVERYONE is invited to Camp Widjiwagan to the Sunday morning EXPERIENCE!

SUNDAY DECEMBER 15TH, DO NOT SHOW UP AT ZION BECAUSE WE WON'T BE THERE! WE WILL BE AT CAMP WIDJIWAGAN LOCATED AT 3088 SMITH SPRINGS RD, ANTIOCH TN 37013! JOIN US THERE AT 10:00AM FOR THE Z-EXPERIENCE!!

Thank you to all who have volunteered to adopt an Angel. Your kindness and thoughtfulness are greatly appreciated. Please note, ALL GIFTS AND DONATIONS are due by Wednesday December 18th, 2024! You can drop items off at The Z on Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings between now and then but be mindful of the days we will not be on campus. If you have any questions, please reach out to Sis. Alicia Pinkerton or anyone on the 25 To Life team.

This year, Zion's Culture Team, Virtuous & Victorious Women's Ministry, and 25 To Life Missions & Outreach Ministry are collaborating to host an epic, casual, fun and family-friendly Christmas Party! There will be games, a gift exchange, karaoke, great food, and a family talent show. To help accurately prepare for the correct number of people regarding food, volunteers, and setup, we are asking EVERYONE TO PLEASE REGISTER INDIVIDUALLY! To make things simple, we suggest that one adult household member register each family member who will be attending by completing a separate registration form for each. Again we are asking each individual man, woman, boy, and girl to please register. This is a special time where we will come together as a family to celebrate and enjoy Christmas all while remembering that Jesus is the only reason for the season! To register before the December 13th deadline, click here TODAY!

THERE WILL BE NO IN-PERSON EXPERIENCE ON SUNDAY, DECEMBER 29TH! WE WILL BE  ONLINE ONLY! ...BUT WE WILL SEE EVERYONE ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 31ST AT 8:00PM FOR OUR NEW YEAR'S EVE CELEBRATION!

Zion Christian Ministries INVITES YOU to celebrate New Year's Eve with us! Our Celebration will begin at 8:00 p.m. and end approximately 10:30 p.m. This will allow you time to celebrate with your families and friends also! Let's welcome 2025 with worship, praise, and family and friends!

Children's Church  is  a part of Zion's Youth Ministry. It is held on Sundays and designed specifically with the youth in mind. Oftentimes, our children get bored in the Sanctuary having to sit still in the midst of a bunch of adults, listening to songs and presentation of God's Word that they may or may not understand. We have developed a special experience specifically for our children age 3  and potty trained to age 11 . Zion's  Children's Church Experience enables the kids to actively engage in songs, scripture, and activities that they can understand and relate to. They are in a room with trained teachers and caregivers where they can talk and move about to keep them from getting restless and irritable. ALL PARENTS, please note that our Children's Church entry doors close promptly at 10:30 a.m. If your child or children are not checked in prior to the doors closing, they will need to attend The Experience in The Sanctuary with you.

ALPHA NURSERY is open to the first 5 children ages 6 months to 3 years old to register each week. The first 5 registrants will be the only children allowed in the nursery class. Weekly, once registration hits the maximum number of children, registration will close but reopen again each Wednesday for the following Sunday. Parents, remember you must register each week for your baby/toddler to attend Alpha Nursery Sunday mornings. Drop off begins at 9:45 a.m. and must be done by 10:30 a.m. before the doors close and lock. Pick up is promptly after The Z Experience ends.

Breakfast is served in City Café on Sunday mornings
8:00AM-9:30AM!

Culture Sundays, the third Sunday of each month,  are for representing Zion's Culture!  What is Zion Culture? It is our attempt at embodying and mimicking the love of Christ, displaying that love in everything we say and do, and sharing it with everyone we come in contact with . It is a Sunday where we invite our friends and family to come and worship The Lord God Almighty with us. Also, on Culture Sundays, the members of Zion wear Zion branded clothing which is a way of expressing how much we love our church and ministry. If you do not have Zion clothing and would like to purchase some, visit the online store by clicking  here.

Midweek Bible Study at The Z is every Wednesday at
6:30 p.m.; EXCEPT the 4th Wednesday.

The Call Bible Study sessions are unique and geared specifically towards college students and young adults ages 18-26. It takes place every Thursday night at 7:30 p.m. on the campus of MTSU.

The 4th Wednesday of each month is
Wildcard Wednesday. There is NO Bible Study on this night, but there are other activities happening at The Z.

Women's Therapy happens on the 4th Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m..

4O1K Connect Youth Activities  including the occasional Teen Talk, which is designed for our youth ages 13-18, happen on the 4th Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m.! Stay tuned to the Zion Calendar and Social Media for actual dates of Teen Talk.

Man Therapy happens on the 4th Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m..

Go to www.youtube.com/@TheZExperience to see some of the latest podcasts and Z-Experience videos. Go ahead and subscribe to our channel. You won't be disappointed! We have reached a little over 1000 subscribers! Let's do what it takes to double that!

Lots of new items and many new shirt designs available. To shop, click here.

MAN MAKER ACADEMY, an 8-week mentoring program for men ages 13 and up, takes place on Monday nights at 6:30 p.m. and is held on the campus of Zion Christian Ministries located at 4750 John Bragg Highway! Be on the lookout for MMA Winter/Spring 2025 Registration to open! For more information on the Man Maker Movement and just what it's about, go to www.manmaker.org.

NEW TO THE AREA
Are you new to the Murfreesboro area? Are you looking to connect with a church family? If not, do you know of someone who is?  Be sure to check out the following links or forward them to anyone you know that could benefit from them.
 
NEW TO THE AREA, click here.
JUST LOOKING, click here.
 
PLAN YOUR VISIT
Never visited Zion Christian Ministries? Looking for a church home? Plan your visit with us TODAY! We would love to have you at The Z.

ZION MEMBERS CONNECTED
If you have not done so, please download the Church Center App. If you need instruction on how to do so, click on this quick Tutorial Video link. This app is very important to our ministry because it is how we maintain member records and contact info, and maintaining accurate records is vital to us staying connected to each other. The Church Center App gives each member has access and ability to update their own information. So please check your information and the information of your family members (spouse, children, etc.) to and make sure it is accurate and updated.

SOCIAL MEDIA & ONLINE PRESENCE
Zion is visible and active on several social media and online platforms. Check us out and connect with us on Facebook, our Zion Community Facebook group, Instagram, X, TikTok, and YouTube. These platforms, along with the Church Center App, are ways to stay connected on the happenings at The Z. There's also the website, www.thisiszion.org, and the Zion App. We make every effort to keep Zionites and our friends informed.

YOUTH ACTIVITIES & ENGAGEMENT
The Youth Department is working hard to keep the youth engaged, learning and supported. Parents, we need your help in these efforts. They are the future, and we want them know Zion Christian Ministries loves them and cares. Their participation and presence is needed so we can continue to do bigger and better things! Adult Volunteers are also needed to assist with the youth in various activities, especially Children's Church and Mid-Week Study. For any questions or concerns regarding the youth ministry, please send an email to zcmyouth@gmail.com.

WILDCARD WEDNESDAY
The 4th Wednesday of every month is Wild Card Wednesday at The Z! On these Wednesdays, we do not have Bible Study, what takes place is something out of the ordinary, but usually something the entire church can enjoy. Be sure to watch for Wild Card Wednesday events here in HATZ and on Zion's Social Media Platforms. For questions or concerns pertaining to Wildcard Wednesday, please email eventsatzcm@gmail.com.

COMMUNION SUNDAY
Communion Sunday involves us partaking in The Lord's Supper. It happens once every quarter, usually the 1st Sunday of the first month of each quarter, unless noted otherwise on the church calendar. For official dates of our Communion ceremonies, check the church calendar in the Church Center app or stay tuned to HATZ and all of Zion's Social Media Platforms for the announcement of the dates.

CULTURE SUNDAY
Culture Sunday is the 3rd Sunday of each month! This is where we attend The Z-Experience wearing Zion clothing. If you are in need of Zion gear, visit the online store by clicking here.

VIRTUAL SUNDAY
Pre-planned Sundays throughout the year where have virtual-only experiences. On these days, there is no in-person attendance on campus. We also, on occasion, schedule virtual-only experiences due to circumstances beyond our control, i.e. bad weather, natural disasters, etc. Pre-planned Virtual Sundays are announced in HATZ and via our Social Media Platforms. The occasional unscheduled Virtual Sundays will be communicated in HATZ (unless it's an emergency and timing does not allow for publication in the newsletter), via email, the Zion Community Facebook group, our Facebook page, the Church Center app, and/or the Zion app. Please make sure you have your notifications turned on so you don't miss important information such as this.

P2P-PATHWAY TO PURPOSE
Pathway to Purpose is the gateway to serving at Zion Christian Ministries always occurring on a Saturday morning from 8:00 a.m. until around noon time. In order for a member of Zion to join any of our ministry teams, you must first sign up for and attend this 4-hour session. We cover the basis on who Zion is in detail and what we stand for. The dates are pre-determined and set in our calendar which you can view in the Church Center app. There you can also find the links to register for each session. We do advertise the P2P sessions a month or so prior to each session dare in HATZ and on our Social Media Platforms.

GIVING & DONATIONS
If you desire to help others through giving, Zion Christian Ministries would love to be on the receiving end of that gift. We continuously seek to serve and bless others all while spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ. All that we do, we do in love and in representation of God and for the upbuilding of His Kingdom. Whatever is on your heart to give, please do so now by clicking the button below.