Gering Zion Church

05/22/2026

Come join us tomorrow! Please text Pastor Wayne so we know how many donuts to buy! 😃

05/20/2026

05/13/2026

The God Who Pursues
The book of Jonah is not simply about a prophet running from God—it is about a God who relentlessly pursues people with mercy, purpose, and grace. Jonah tried to flee from the presence of the Lord, but God pursued him through the storm, through the fish, and through every uncomfortable moment that exposed Jonah’s heart.

What is remarkable is this: God was not only pursuing Nineveh… He was also pursuing Jonah.

Sometimes we think God only moves when we are strong, willing, and obedient. Yet Jonah reminds us that even in our resistance, God still comes after us. Why? Because God's heart is always redemption, restoration. He pursues cities, nations, families, and individuals who are far from Him.

And God pursues us too.

Jesus continues this same theme in John 6 when the crowds were focused on temporary things—bread, miracles, and earthly provision. But Jesus redirects them toward eternal rhythm and eternal purpose:

“Do not work for the food that perishes, but for the food that endures to eternal life…”
— John 6:27 (ESV)

The people immediately asked the question many of us still ask today:
“What must we do?”

Jesus answered with simplicity and power:

“This is the work of God, that you believe in him [Jesus] whom he [God] has sent.”
— John 6:29 (ESV)

The rhythm of Jesus is not striving—it is abiding.
Not performing—but believing.
Not chasing temporary satisfaction—but living from eternal purpose.

This connects beautifully to John 15, where Jesus reminds His disciples:

“You did not choose me [Jesus], but I [Jesus] chose you and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit…”
— John 15:16 (ESV)

We have been appointed by Christ Himself to live fruitful lives and to go make disciples. The Christian life is not meant to be stagnant or self-focused. The rhythm of Jesus is a daily rhythm of:

believing,

abiding,

bearing fruit,

and willing to be sent...

God pursued Jonah.
Jesus pursued the disciples.
And today, God still pursues us with His Son—not just so we can be saved, but so we can become people who carry God's love to others.

May we stop running from the call of God and step into the rhythm of Jesus:
Believe in Him.
Abide in Him.
Bear fruit through Him.
And go make disciples for Him.

Reflection
What temporary things have been consuming your energy lately, and how is Jesus calling you back into His eternal rhythm?

Remember always look to see what the Bible has to say to you.

Let's win one more for Jesus
Pastor Wayne.

01/29/2026

Please join us for our ladies Bible study, Wednesday evenings at 6:30 commencing SOON! Order your book here, let me know & I will send you the address.
For information contact: Julie Benzel

https://kellyminter.com/product/ruth-bible-study-book-revised-expanded-with-video-access/?fbclid=IwZnRzaAPnjrBleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeLR2Mv_x1pw2qHgPiZ4XJIzrGhuds3iuH3YgXOfFn92AHnwf4D--cFOwq714_aem_AwHH_5pQXg_8d2Rh4KT5Rg

Most of us like a good rags-to-riches story, especially one that includes a bit of intrigue and a moving tale of love. We can easily get lost in a narrative where, at the beginning of the story, heartache reigned, but it was soon replaced by joy. Perhaps we’re drawn to these tales because they not...

01/21/2026

Jam is cancelled tonight due to leaders being ill! Take the night to be with your family.

Reminder: Next week we will meet at
Zwetizig Skate and Bounce
For our Skating Party during Jam club time.

Have a great week and see you next Wednesday!

01/07/2026

TOOLS TO GET YOU STARTED ON YOUR BIBLE-READING JOURNEY!

APP: https://biblestudytogether.com/best-bible-app/

PRINTABLE PDF JOURNAL:https://biblestudytogether.com/BibleStudyTogetherJournal/BST-2yr-Journal-1-730.pdf

CHRONOLOGICAL READING PLAN: Booklets should be arriving at the church this week if you would like to pick one up

01/05/2026

https://youtu.be/hGqi3DEQtBQ?si=MIhF7TJyzNmt3i5v

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.