Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church of Saddle River, NJ

06/13/2026

As a matter of information…Zion is on the trolley tour for the 250th anniversary celebration starting at 2:30PM--6/14. Note: postponed until Sat., June 20th due to weather forecast.

06/13/2026

THREE OPEN NIGHTS! MEN’S SHELTER DINNER IN PATERSON
Remaining dates needing volunteers: July 18, Aug 15, and Sept. 19. Sign-up calendar on the board in the narthex. Call 201-327-0655 if you have any questions. Prepare dinner (serve / drop off) with others or not. Menu/recipes and reimbursement available.

06/13/2026

There is no Sunday School for children today. Our next (and last session until September) is on June 21st. The focus on that day is fathers and mothers in the Bible and in the child’s life, and God as our heavenly father.

06/13/2026

GOD’S AMAZING CREATION, SOCCER, MUSIC…
VBS… AUG. 25-27 PM
Soccer Shots Activity, Bible Fun, Crafts, Games, Music & Dinner.
Great family experience. DATES: Tues - Thurs, Aug. 25 - 27.
Our theme this year is God’s Amazing Creation! We will spend
one night each focused on land, water, and sky. Register NOW:
zionsr.org Parents/caregivers stay with kids. Volunteers will be needed.
Soccer Vacation Bible School 2026

06/13/2026

June 14th service will be led by Pastor John Havrilla. The Gospel reading will be Matthew 9:35-10:8
Chapter 10:1, " And Jesus summoned to him his twelve disciples and gave them power and authority over unclean spirits, to drive them out and to cure all kinds of disease and all kinds of weakness and infirmity."
From Pastor Havrilla's sermon about Jesus speaking to the disciples during the early times of the church when it was going through struggles. He was sending these disciples out unprepared, no money like sheep in the midst of wolves, but assuring them that God would provide. This is the greening or growing season within the church. But they, and us, would be protected by Jesus's struggle on the cross and his resurrection. That is God's gift a reminder that God's grace is in control.

06/06/2026

06/06/2026

This Sunday, our service will be led by Karl Nelson — thank you!!

Thank you for all who helped make our annual barn sale successful (and fun!!). Be reminded--We especially need help at the end of the sale — please if you can give us an hour or so, show up just before 4PM!

06/05/2026

Tomorrow is the big day, Zion's Annual Barn Sale.

05/29/2026

The service on May 31st at 10:00 AM is Trinity Sunday, the First Sunday after Pentecost. Pastor John Havrilla will lead the service. The scripture will be Mathew 28: 16-20.

To understand Trinity Sunday in the Lutheran Church year, consider the following points:
Celebrated on the first Sunday after Pentecost, it emphasizes the doctrine of the Trinity.
Focuses on the unity of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit as one God in three persons.
Encourages reflection on the nature of God and His relationship with humanity.
Often includes readings from the Bible that highlight the Trinity's significance.
Serves as a reminder of the importance of baptism and the Great Commission.
Marks the beginning of the church's "ordinary time" season, focusing on spiritual growth.