Yearly Archives: 2013

  Join us for a fun evening with great food and entertainment on Friday, September 20, 2013 in Zion’s Social Hall.   The evening begins at 6:00pm with a potluck dinner prepared by various members of the congregation.    Talent show will begin at approximately 7:00pm.   Come and share […]

Talent Show & Potluck Dinner Sept. 20, 2013

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The  long awaited return of Z Cafe is almost over. On Saturday, September 21 we will welcome our friends from Z Cafe back from their summer sabbatical. Everyone is welcome to attend Z Cafe to  share your talents, or come and be entertained. Cover $5.00 includes great refreshments and a […]

Z Cafe – Sept. 21, 2013

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After three years of inactivity, Beautiful Messenger has moved from blogspot to our new home here on Zion’s own new website. Beautiful Messenger is the online journal of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, in Rahway, NJ.  The mission of this journal is to share God’s love – revealed in the life, […]

About Beautiful Messenger

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Boldly Proclaiming the Good News Why do we hesitate to witness for our Lord? A frequent answer to that question is that we fear being rejected. Of course, we’ll be rejected! Christ himself was “despised and rejected by men” (Isaiah 53:3), and Jesus said, “No servant is greater than his […]

Wednesday’s Wisdom – Feb. 13, 2013

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We, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), celebrate our 25th anniversary in 2013.  We are a church that is deeply rooted – and always being made new. Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church will join the 4 million members of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) to commemorate this church’s […]

Community Clean-up

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2012 was a great year for the Z Cafe wishing all a happy and healthy New Year. We are starting the New Year off a bit different. ~ Hot Hot Hot ~ Please join us with your New Beginnings, Starting Over songs and stories, or whatever you please. We are […]

Z Cafe January 2013

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November 1, 2012 From the Caribbean to the northern Atlantic coast of the United States, millions of people have evacuated their homes and communities due to Hurricane Sandy. Strong winds and torrential rains have led to flooding and mass destruction.

Disaster Relief

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As I wrote in the Annual Report: “Early in 2013 we will face a challenge. We bid farewell to our beloved Pastor and Shepherd, Margay Whitlock.” During this type interval without our Shepherd that we must search our souls and discover the faith and strength she implanted there. We must […]

Council Corner April 2013

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