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Christmas Gifts for Needy Families
This year’s disasters have hit many California families hard. The pandemic, fires, and ensuing difficulties have left many families with barely enough money to put bread on the table. We

Volunteering According to God’s Will
Is Volunteering Optional or Required? In the past, before coming to SF Zion, I was never one to participate or involve myself in volunteer work. I always viewed volunteerism as

What Should I Do With My Free Time ?
Free Time What do I do with all this free time? As people and believers all around the world are now finding themselves with so much more free time, much

Conveying Our Heart in Each Package
What is in a Care Package? A care package is exactly that: a package filled with one’s care. The care is expressed in the various items that go into the

The Most Memorable Experience of 2020
The Most Memorable Experience What was the most memorable experience you had this year? One of the most memorable volunteering events that I have joined was mulching at a local

Documenting New Memories & Hope
Today, we want to highlight some of our outstanding community partners who have been working with us to help families affected by the California wildfires. Here is our interview with

“Why Should I Give?”
Is it better to give or receive? Growing up, my parents always taught my siblings and me about the value of lending a hand, helping a neighbor, and serving others.

Is There Room for God in Our Lives?
Do I Have Room for God? In this busy world, it may seem hard to make time for God with so much going on in our lives. The norm in

Loving All of God’s Creation
Love Since Childhood Growing up, I loved animals. I would bring home all the stray cats and animals I could find. My room would be filled with stuff — not

What is God’s Will and Purpose for Me?
Is this God’s will for me? Growing up Christian, I would often hear phrases about God’s will or God’s purpose for our lives. I once thought that maybe “God is

Volunteering or Serving?
Giving Vs Receiving Is it better to give than to receive or better to receive than to give? In the Bible, the answer is that it is better to give

Learning to See God’s Heart in His Word
The Power of Words “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” This is a common saying that we may have heard in childhood. Despite

Are Fellowship and Community Needed?
Is Community Needed? Some believers see a Christian community or being part of a fellowship as optional and not an essential part of their Christian life. They feel that they

Reflections from Volunteering in Benicia
The Beauty of a Small Town Have you ever noticed how beautiful a town can be? In the busyness of life and the hustle and bustle of the City, it’s