Posts from the ‘Caring Ministries’ Category

Exciting things are happening in this ministry! Thank you to all of the cooks who helped cook, package and fill the freezer. Thank you also to a very generous anonymous donor and the Zion Foundation for providing funds for a new, efficient Food For Friends Freezer which will be especially appreciated on cooking days! Food [...]

The freezer is full! Thank you to everyone who helped stock the freezer this weekend – sourcing meat, precooking meat, and cooking and packaging on Saturday morning. More faces (and hands) always make the job more enjoyable. Thank you for taking the time out of your busy schedules to help with this ministry, ultimately helping [...]

What a success, troops! 65 holiday cookie and meal care packages were delivered, and well received in December. There were so many, many blessings that helped to make this mission a success! Thank you to the Sunday School students, youth, and adults who: donated cookie tins and money helped make cookie dough helped set up [...]

Food for Friends has started using the Table to coordinate meal volunteers, and Julie has been impressed with the quick responses after posting a need!  It is wonderfully heart-warming to see people so willing to help those who are in need. If you are interested in making and delivering an occasional meal for Food for [...]

“A new command I give you: Love one  another..  As I have loved you, so you must love one another.” In December, the Sunday School students studied John 13:34 and the command of Jesus to “love one another,” and followed up by partnering with Food for Friends in ‘giving presence’ to those in our church [...]

“A new command I give you: Love one  another..  As I have loved you, so you must love one another.” This Christmas season, experience the real meaning of the season and reflect on the gift that Jesus is to us. The Sunday school students are studying John 13:34 and the command of Jesus to “love [...]

In December Food for Friends will be making holiday cookie packages.  If you know of someone whose day needs some brightening with cookies (and possibly a meal), contact FFF@ZionBuffalo.org. Watch for details on how you can help with this cookie project, especially if you like baking! … And if you have any spare cookie tins [...]

On November 6, 2011, All Saints Sunday, Zion will be holding its annual “Service of Remembrance” at 4pm. Traditionally, we take this time to honor  and remember our loved ones that have died over the past year or in previous years. The service includes scripture readings, hymns, prayers, a meditation and Holy Communion.  There is [...]

The Food For Friends freezer was empty, but volunteers did a mini packaging session in October and filled it with comfort foods like Beef Roasts, Pork Roasts and Turkey Noodle Soup. If you know of someone who could benefit from the aid of meals, please get some from the freezer and deliver them.

If you have brought a cake for a funeral or other event, please pick up your cake pan from the shelf next to the information desk by October 30. Any remaining pans will be sold at the Harvest of Hands White Elephant room on November 5.

If you missed the Food for Friends booth at the Ministry Fair and were unable to pick up a FREE Chicken Pot Pie to give to someone you know who could benefit from it, please stop by the FFF freezer at church and get one. While you are at it, we have Chicken Mango Salsa [...]

We are grateful to the Lord who provided us with 18 cooks on April 30—many thanks to those who gave of their time to help stock the freezer! The Freezer Is Full! If you know of someone who could benefit from a meal, pick up a meal from the FFF freezer and deliver it to [...]

The Food for Friends freezer is in need of replenishing. Therefore, volunteers are needed to help cook on Saturday, April 30. This is a great time to connect with others and serve the Lord. Contact Julie Kabe at 682.2889 or email FFF@zionbuffalo.org to sign-up.  Even if you cannot attend, but can cook meat prior to this [...]

By Julie Kabe Once again, the Lord blessed Food for Friends …  One of the multiple ways He blessed us was bringing us extra cooks in the kitchen when were skeptical if we had enough.   I’m always amazed at how He provides.  We had 4 different people precook and prepare meat for Saturday.  On [...]

You created every part of me, knitting me in my mother’s womb. For such handiwork, I praise you. Awesome this great wonder. ~ Psalm 139: 13-14 A prayer shawl is meant to symbolize the love and embrace of God. Each shawl is lovingly made and prayed over and those who receive the shawls continue to [...]