Church guide

This week we start a new series on the book of Hebrews - one of my favorites! http://zionelginil.org/listen-to-jesus/

We all have stories to tell and when we discover how God is a character in them they become sacred stories. http://zionelginil.org/sharing-sacred-stories/

Trusting God is the source of strength that allows us to overcome our fears and move forward into God's future. http://zionelginil.org/god-can-calm-our-fears/

Sometimes life is just hard. But God is always present with us in the struggles and listening to the pains in our hearts. http://zionelginil.org/lord_hear_my_cry/

Pentecost is not just about what happened in 30 AD, it is also about how the Spirit can and does use us in our time as well! http://zionelginil.org/the-holy-spirit-gods-prodding-us-to-action/

This is a wonderful way for kids to learn how God desires peace in our world and wants each of us to help work for it! A great weekday morning program from June 10-14th. Spread the word. Call 847-888-2882 or get a registration form at www.ZionElginIL.org to sign up!

We begin an interesting look at how God who is Father, Son and Holy Spirit continue to work in our lives today. This is the first of three blogs about this and the messages for the next three weeks at Zion will be helpful to all us as we dig into who God is and what God is up to in our lives. http://zionelginil.org/god-is-present-and-active/

While the book of Revelation is often pretty overwhelming, the bottom line is pretty clear - grace wins! http://zionelginil.org/the-bible-the-bottom-line-is-grace/

Paul's witness reminds us that sometimes you just have to speak up for the gospel, even if it seems hard to do so. http://zionelginil.org/the-courage-to-be-heard/

Everyone is invited to join us as we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus on Easter - Sunday, April 21st.

Sometimes we experience deep pain and suffering and feel God forsaken. Such a feeling is a lie because such a state of being does not actually exist. This is the message of the cross. http://zionelginil.org/a-god-forsaken-place/

God was in Christ. It is a central claim of our faith. Read more here: http://zionelginil.org/god-was-and-is-in-christ/

This week's thought reminds us that each of us are to share our faith and invite others to join us in following Jesus. http://zionelginil.org/the-invitational-christian/

This week's thought reminds us that Jesus has always been involved in the world - even long before time! http://zionelginil.org/in-the-beginning-was-the-word-meeting-god-in-christ/

Cafe Zion Spaghetti Dinner. This Saturday, 3/2/19 from 4-7 PM. Come enjoy a great meal. This is a free will offering event with $1500 in matching funds. Help us meet that goal and more!

Here's this week's post about why the Old Testament matters. Moses and Elijah want us to know about Jesus! http://zionelginil.org/jesus-the-fulfillment-of-old-testament-promises/

A post dealing with Jeremiah's advice from God to be sure to be wise sometimes - even if just to cut your losses. http://zionelginil.org/the-call-to-be-wise-in-tough-times/

Zion's programming will be cancelled for Wednesday, January 30th. No choirs or catechism class will be held. Stay in and stay warm everyone!

As the biblical story unfolds, the prophets emerge as a way of God making changes to how things are going. They are a corrective to the way things are for the sake of advancing God's vision for the people. This week we meet one prophet, Elijah, whose actions show us a glimpse of God's compassion and desire for God's people to experience life fully. http://zionelginil.org/the-prophets-are-coming/

Leaders who are also servants are the most effective at mobilizing people to do amazing things. http://zionelginil.org/servant-leadership/