All Table Project Updates

Classified Ads were never intended to be a part of  The Table … but after two years, developers noticed how many users were finding ways to list ads into the Serve or Discussion Board Apps. The Serve App is great for freebies, it’s built for giving things away, sharing things, and asking for help, but it [...]

When Dawn & Jay Fischer married six years ago, they decided to mutually find a new church home, and chose to join Zion because it felt welcoming. Jay is a manager at MP Nexlevel in Maple Lake, and Dawn worked for a number of years at Allina Medical Clinic in Buffalo as a laboratory technician. [...]

The Bible tells us to be devoted to prayer, that our prayers are powerful and effective, to pray without end. Jesus asked his disciples to pray with him in his most desperate hour. The Bible tells us that God is attentive to our prayers. So let’s pray! When you post a prayer request to the [...]

You get that dreaded phone call and you’re off to the hospital. While you sit in uncomfortable chairs waiting for more bad news, you feel so alone. But your phone chimes and you’ve got email—people are praying for you.On the way to the hospital you posted a quick request on the Table’s Prayer Wall. You’re [...]

The thing about being part of a church is that we are all in ministry. Not just the staff, but all of us. An online community like The Table, helps us see the ministry needs in our congregation … who needs a helping hand … who needs prayer … When those needs are made visible [...]

Prayer changes lives and can deepen and strengthen our community. Will you pray? When you post a simple prayer request to the Table, emails are automatically sent to people in our church who are waiting to pray for you. When they click that ‘Pray Now’ button, an email comes back to you—instant encouragement when you [...]

With the newest update of the Table iOS app, users now have mobile access to Zion’s discussion boards. Browse discussion posts, comment on threads,  create your own topic, and connect with the congregation even when you are away from your computer. What is the Table Why the Table is mobile Where to get the iOS [...]

Recently, upgrades were made to the way the Table notifies you of new content from others in the congregation. These settings enable you to fine tune how you are notified about prayer requests, serving opportunities, discussions and more. To view or edit your notification settings you can use this direct link, or navigate through Howdy [...]

That car top carrier you use once a year? The chainsaw you use every five years? The fondue pot you’ve never used? Maybe it’s time to share: http://tableproject.org/table-tip-let-s-share/ .

The Table is Zion’s new private online community, specifically focused on helping the people of Zion meet, get to know, and support each other. Over 150 women at Zion are already using Zion’s table to pray and share and build connections with each other throughout the week. Small groups of particular interest to women include [...]

In addition to regular website access and the Table Project App for iPhone, Zion now has mobile access for Android users! The Android App is free, and available now from the Android Market. Here’s what you can do with the Android App: Pray for one another and post prayer requests right from your phone. Just [...]

The Table is Zion’s online tool aimed at strengthening faith-sustaining relationships among people at Zion. It is directly related to the Connecting with Care initiative, and is Zion’s member-only portal to connect with the people, prayers, projects, and small groups of Zion. Discussion boards are available for any member or staff person, and can be [...]

Quicknotes are mini messages you can send through the Table to another Zion Table user, without the need to know their email address or phone number. They are limited to 140 characters, so you can opt to receive them by text message instead of email. Go to Howdy > Edit Profile > Where do you [...]

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 [...]

So you’ve been using the Table for a while and want to fine-tune your email preferences … You want to know if there is a service need in one of your small groups, but you don’t need an email on every serve request. You want to receive email notifications of new discussion board posts or prayer requests. [...]