We gather for a Worship Service in-person at the Chapel (2700 W 14th Street) on Sunday, April 28, 2024 – on this fifth Sunday in the Easter season, with the message of Jesus as the true vine, God as the vine grower, and we disciples as the branches.

To join us at the Chapel, buzz Zion Church (Bob Bucklew) from the Directory at the front of the 2700 Building on the campus of San Sofia apartments or enter from the accessible ramp from the rear parking lot. When you arrive, call Bob at 216-375-5323 to open the parking lot gate.

The Sunday Bulletin is attached in PDF format. You may use it as a devotional during the week.

The Focus Scripture Reading is John 15:1-8

In these verses of John 15, Jesus uses the example of being a vine and we disciples are the vine branches. God is the vine-grower, and through Christ we are called to bear fruit. We cannot bear fruit if we do not abide in the true vine, which is Jesus. Branches that do not bear fruit are useless. We must live out our faith, otherwise, we are useless branches.

Sermon/Reflection: “Living On” by the Rev. Scott Rosenstein, based on the reading of John 15:1-8.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Wednesday, May 8th, 2024
OWLS Cleveland (Older, Wiser, Livelier, Seniors)
11:30a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Zion UCC Church, 2700 W. 14th Street
Cinco de Mayo Celebration: Cinco de Mayo, or the fifth of May, is a holiday that celebrates the date of the Mexican army’s May 5, 1862 victory over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War. The day, which falls on Sunday, May 5 in 2024, is also known as Battle of Puebla Day. While it is a relatively minor holiday in Mexico (it is not Mexican Independence Day), in the United States, Cinco de Mayo has evolved into a commemoration of Mexican culture and heritage, particularly in areas with large Mexican-American populations. – from History.com
Speaker, Dr. Ronan Factora, MD from The Center for Geriatric Medicine Cleveland Clinic Foundation
50/50 and raffle baskets
Call 216-310-6810 to RSVP for lunch.
Made possible through Neighborhood Connections Grant.

Sunday, May 5, 2024
The Rev. Nayiri Karjian, Association General Minister, Living Water Association
Ohio NorthEast United Church of Christ
330.940.2220 x 102 | [email protected]
Nayiri has been serving as the General Minister of the Association since February 2018. An Armenian Christian born and raised in Aleppo, Syria, Nayiri graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from Haigazian University, and Near East School of Theology, Beirut Lebanon; and with a Master of Divinity degree from Lancaster Theological Seminary, Lancaster, PA. Since her ordination in 1985 she has served UCC congregations in Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Connecticut, Wisconsin, Chicago, Houston, St Louis, and Colorado Springs. Nayiri has shared her gifts both as settled and transitional Minister, including numerous board and committees on the UCC National Setting.

Contact Nayiri for:

• Pastoral care and consultation to pastors and lay leaders.
• Guest preaching and worship leadership
• When your pastor resigns or retires
• Issues of Committee on Ministry, including Members in Discernment
• Pastoral Excellence and Communities of Practice
• Installations, ordinations, church anniversary celebrations, etc.
• Worship planning/development
• Visioning, Revisioning and Assessment
• Governance restructuring
• Conflict resolution
• Leadership development
• Church closures and Legacy/Forever Church

Please join us this Easter season to give thanks to God and to seek the companionship of Christ in-person at Zion Chapel.

Easter Blessings,
Pastor Scott Rosenstein
216-273-7561 – church
216-577-1514 – mobile

Bulletin Cover Image:
True Vine John 15:1
by Stushie (a Scottish pastor ministering in East Tennessee)
Church bulletin Art for Easter- 5B
Unique crayon and digital worship art
https://stushieart.com/this-sundays-lectionary-art-3/

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