REGULAR WEEKLY EVENTS

Sunday Worship Service:  every Sunday morning @ 10 a.m., we gather to sing, pray and hear God’s Word.

Prayer every other Monday evening:   1-hour prayer group, 7:00 pm. Coming together via Zoom to pray for world issues, for the community, for the churches, for hope and healing as needs are brought to the group.

STOP 47 Tuesday & Wednesday:  from 11-1 p.m.  Drop by to chat with others, work on a puzzle, or just sit and relax. (Except July & August)

JAVA JUNCTION:  Enjoy popcorn and conversation, maybe a game or two.  7-9pm every Thursday.

JAM NIGHT:  Bring your guitar, or harmonica, your voice, or just a listening ear.  Enjoy an evening of amateur musicians who bring their best in musical talent! (First Thursday of the month)

PRAISE JUNCTION:  Come at 7 p.m. for a time of contemporary worship led by the Zion band — happens on the third Saturday of every month except July, August and December.

HOME GROUPS:  Small groups are a way for individuals to gather weekly or bi-weekly for Bible study and social interaction.  Please contact Pastor Donna if you’re interested in becoming a part of a small group.

ANNUAL EVENTS

  • Adult retreat – a planned time away during the year, generally with a guest sharing and lots of food and fellowship
  • Easter breakfast
  • The Resting Place – place to sit and relax, use washrooms during the Maple Syrup Festival
  • Church outdoor service and picnic
  • Church camping weekend in July
  • Christmas special activities
    • Moonlight Madness in November – caroling on the street outside the building, then come in for snacks and chatting
    • Christmas carolling at Barnswallow Place and AgeCare
    • Christmas Eve Service

LEARNING & SERVING

Every other year, we plan a Service & Learning trip.

TORONTO 2024

This year a group took the bus/GO train from Kitchener to Toronto on July 27 to spend several days engaging with Yonge Street Mission (YSM). Leaving our cars behind, we relied on public transportation which was a new experience for many of us from small-town Ontario. We stayed at the International Living and Learning Centre, a residence at Toronto Metropolitan University, which was ideally located for our volunteer work.

A pastor/coordinator from YSM helped us organize our time there. We worshipped with them at the Mission Church, went on a prayer walk in their part of the city, and volunteered at some of their programs. They have a food bank, the Double Take Thrift Store, and Evergreen Youth Centre that serves street-involved youth. Some received donations to the food bank, lugged heavy boxes or sorted. Others prepared and served food at Evergreen. Everyone helped at Double Take, sorting donations or organizing clothing in the store. What impressed us most was the compassion of staff and volunteers in all their programs, and the way they served Jesus in their community.

The group also spent a morning at The Daily Bread Food Bank, a large warehouse where donations are received, repackaged and sent out to over 200 organizations in Toronto serving those in need. Each evening we debriefed and had a time of sharing.

We also enjoyed spending time at the Waterfront, touring the Legislative Assembly of Ontario building and taking time to pray there, visiting the ROM and checking out some interesting restaurants!

Previous destinations have been Birmingham, AL and places in Ontario: Timmins, Ottawa and Leamington. Where will another year take us?

 

LONG-TERM MISSIONS

Zion member, Vanessa Lachance, is currently serving God in Mendoza, Argentina, with Youth With A Mission (YWAM).

Facebook: YWAM/JuCUM Mendoza

Website: http://ywammendoza.com/