
Community Mission Ministry
Zion’s Social Ministry Committee focuses on local, community ministry opportunities, specifically seeking to carry out the third part of Zion’s mission – to serve those in need.
Those with a passion for any local organization or group that would be a good local partner, please contact the office or a member of the Social Ministry Committee.
Partners and Projects
Recent Updates
- Food Shelf Update Adapted from the Buffalo Food Shelf spring newsletter “Is it better to donate money rather than can goods?” This question seems to be asked often of food shelf staff and council members. The answer is that both donations are invaluable, but the food sh...
- Toiletries for Rivers of Hope Toiletry items are currently being collected for ministry partner Rivers of Hope. Items needed include shampoo and conditioner (particularly travel size shampoo) travel size lotion wash cloths soaps toothpaste toothbrushes Please bring...
- Thanks from Pastor Karri
This note from Pastor Karri was recently received by Roger and Sandy Brenny on behalf of the Social Ministry Committee and the congregation:
I just had to let you know that we picked Kyle up from the airport yesterday morning after 7 months in Oman. It w... - Love INC Prayer Meetings Love In the Name of Christ's core value #2 is "Prayer is an integral part of who we are." Love INC-Big Woods needs your prayer and wants to pray with you! All are invited to weekly prayer meetings at the Love INC Clearinghouse on Thursdays (beginning A...
- Meals on Wheels June Schedule
Zion is asked to provide three drivers at 11:45am each day in June for approximately an hour of meal delivery to households in the City of Buffalo. This is a most rewarding activity and makes a good family service project.
Consider which days you can h...









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