“Lent is a time for discipline, for confession, for honesty - not because God is mean, or fault-finding, or finger-pointing but because he wants us to know the joy of being cleaned out, ready for all the good things he now has in store.”
SERMON SERIES - Jesus: The Climax of the Covenant
During our worship gatherings on Sundays at 10AM, we will be focusing on Jesus’ seven signs in the gospel of John. John structures his Gospel in a very interesting way. John sets up a series of signposts that take us through the life of Jesus. He gives us clues that lead us to a specific place, and he calls those clues “signs”. These “signs” reveal how God’s heavenly “glory is manifested” in Jesus. They show us the wonder of God’s redeeming love, and how God’s saving purposes are achieved through Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection. These “signs” are the roadmap that leads us to God’s Messianic Kingdom!
FEBRUARY 23 - Water into Wine (John 2:1-11)
MARCH 2 - Healing of the Official's Son (John 4:43-54)
MARCH 5 - Ash Wednesday (Mark 1:1-15)
MARCH 9 - The Man and His Mat (John 5:1-18)
MARCH 16 - Feeding of 5000 (John 6:1-15, 47-58)
MARCH 23 - The Man Born Blind (John 9:1-41)
MARCH 30 - Lazarus Raised (John 11:1-44)
APRIL 13 - Palm Sunday (John 12:9-19)
APRIL 18 - Good Friday (John 19)
APRIL 20 - Easter Sunday (John 20:1-29)
MORNING PRAYER
Tuesday mornings from 10:00-11:00am, everyone is welcome to gather at Zion for a time of open prayer.
Wednesday mornings from 8:30-9:30am, everyone is welcome to gather at Zion for this time of Scripture reading, prayer, and quiet personal reflection. Scripture will be focused on Christ’s teachings, suffering, death, and resurrection.
BIBLE STUDY: SEVEN SIGNS IN JOHN’S GOSPEL
On Tuesday nights from 6:30-8:00pm, join us for an in-depth study on Jesus’ signs in the Gospel of John. This study is led by Pastor Brad and will follow the sermon series. All are welcome to come, for the whole study, for one session, or for a night here and there! The study will run for 8 weeks, throughout the season of Lent, and each week is its own adventure that we hope you will join us on!
During Holy Week, we are invited to participate in a new rhythm — a rhythm unlike that of our culture, which leaves us feeling fatigued and empty. Join us for our Holy Week worship gatherings and experience life in Jesus’ rhythm of grace, celebration, and rest!
PALM SUNDAY - April 13, 2025 at 10AM
Join us as we will celebrate together the triumphant entry of King Jesus into Jerusalem and meditate on Jesus’ final teachings in his earthly ministry. “Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord! Rejoice greatly, and shout aloud, for your King comes to you triumphant and glorious, humble and riding on a colt!” (Psalm 118:26; Zechariah 9:9)
Childcare for infants - age 4, and Sunday School for ages 5 - 10 will be available for the service.
SEDER MEAL - April 17, 2025 at 6:00PM
One of Jesus’ last earthly acts was a celebration of the Passover. He gathered His friends together and led them through the Seder meal that commemorates the deliverance of the Jewish people from Egypt. In the context of this meal, which the Jewish people have remembered each year for centuries, Jesus revealed the purpose for why He came. He broke bread and poured wine, explaining that His body was broken and His blood spilled for our sins. On April 17, we will be going through the Seder meal together, like Jesus would have done with His disciples. The meal will be led by Michael from the Messianic Synagogue, City of David, in Toronto.
Registration is required to attend so we can be sure to have enough seats and food. There is no cost to the evening, but there will be an opportunity to give towards the ministries of the City of David Synagogue in Toronto. We will be sharing a potluck meal afterwards, so feel free to bring a dish to contribute! For more information and to register, click the link below.
GOOD FRIDAY - April 18, 2025 at 4:00PM
We gather for worship, remembering the suffering and crucifixion of Jesus Christ, and praising God for our new life in him. During our worship, we will do a dramatic reading of the story of Jesus passion in the Gospels.
EASTER SUNDAY - April 20, 2025 at 10AM
Join us for this day of celebration! We gather for worship to joyfully celebrate Jesus’ resurrection from the dead. Jesus says, “I have come that you may have life, and have it to the full” (John 10:10). All our hopes and expectations are realized in the resurrection of Messiah Jesus. He is the risen Lord of all! Come let us worship Him!
Childcare for infants - age 4, and Sunday School for ages 5 - 10 will be available for the service.
