Why did Jesus compare his followers to sheep, and not another animal?

We’ll talk about it tomorrow, by exploring one of Jesus’ stories. I hope to see you in worship online or in church! You can access our church’s Facebook page, as always, by clicking the following link: https://www.facebook.com/ZionEvangelicalUCC/

We’ll also, among other things, celebrate the Sacrament of Holy Communion together tomorrow. I invite those of you in your homes to prepare elements for Communion before the live streamed service begins. During an appointed time in the service, I will ask God’s blessings upon the elements on the altar, and in your homes, after which we can then receive them together during live streamed worship. I will guide you through the process. I ask that you use as elements for Communion any kind of bread you already have in your homes (leavened or unleavened), and wine or grape juice you already have in your homes. You may also use water in substitute of wine or grape juice, if you don’t currently have wine or grape juice in your home. I encourage you not to make a special trip to the grocery store or elsewhere to obtain elements for Communion. God will richly bless the items you already have in your homes.

Blessings,

Pastor Basile

“…he had compassion on them because they were like sheep without a shepherd. So he began teaching them many things.” (Mark 6:34)

Brazilian pianist Ricardo de Castro Monteiro plays a piano hanging from cords during the annual "Virada Cultural" event, in Sao Paulo, Brazil

Controlling certain things, like suspension cords, is important for some musicians….

But trying to control everything is impossible. And it can also harm our faith. We’ll talk about it Sunday. I hope to see you in worship online or in church! As always, we will live stream the worship service from the church sanctuary at: https://www.facebook.com/ZionEvangelicalUCC/.

Blessings,

Pastor Basile

“When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought me joy.” (Psalm 94:19)

Life isn’t always pleasant….(like, when “clean your room day” arrives)…

But life is always blessed. We’ll talk about it Sunday. I hope to see you in worship online or in church! As always, we will live stream the worship service from the church sanctuary at: https://www.facebook.com/ZionEvangelicalUCC/.

Peace,

Pastor Basile

“Jesus replied, “But even more blessed are all who hear the word of God and put it into practice.” (Luke 11:28)

When it comes to voices, a lot of them make God’s Kingdom healthier. We’ll talk about it tomorrow. I hope to see you in worship online or in church! As always, we will live stream the worship service from the church sanctuary at: https://www.facebook.com/ZionEvangelicalUCC/.

Peace,

Pastor Basile

“…so we, who are many, are one body in Christ, and individually we are members one of another.” (Romans 12:5)

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The novel coronavirus pandemic has forced a change to some of our most cherished Christian traditions. How should we respond?...

We’ll talk about it tomorrow.

I hope to see you in worship online or in church! As always, we will live stream the worship service from the church sanctuary at: https://www.facebook.com/ZionEvangelicalUCC/.

Blessings,

Pastor Basile

He answered them, “And why do you break the commandment of God for the sake of your tradition?” (Matthew 15:3)

An unoccupied Shanghai apartment building tips over, almost in-tact, due to unsafe construction practices.

Some things could be done……..better.

Everyone, however, can do great things in Christ. How? We’ll talk about it Sunday. I hope to see you in worship online or in church! As always, we will live stream the worship service from the church sanctuary at: https://www.facebook.com/ZionEvangelicalUCC/.

Blessings,

Pastor Basile

“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” (Philippians 4:13)

There are some bridges many might feel uncomfortable crossing…

But the relational bridges God helps us build between each other are all worth traversing. They can transform everyone’s lives.

We’ll talk more about it Sunday. Join me online or at church, and let us worship the Lord together! You can access our church’s Facebook page online, as always, by clicking the following link: https://www.facebook.com/ZionEvangelicalUCC/

Peace,

Pastor Basile

“Above all, keep loving one another earnestly…” (1 Peter 4:8)

Losing certain things is good…(for those of us concerned about our waist lines)…

Losing other things, though, can be devastating. How do we cope? We’ll talk about it Sunday. I’ll see you online or at church! As always, we will live stream the worship service from the church sanctuary at: https://www.facebook.com/ZionEvangelicalUCC/.

Blessings,

Pastor Basile

“Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” (Matthew 5:4)