Ministries

Please note, some church activities are postponed until further notice due to the pandemic. Please see below for more information. 

Prayer Shawl is for anyone who loves to knit or crochet.  They meet September through May and take a break in December and the summer months - meeting on the 3rd Tuesday of the month @ 1:30 p.m. The recipients of the shawls are individuals and residents of nursing homes, those affected by ill health, etc.; and local agencies: Hospice, VNA, Cancer Care @ Apple Hill, York Hospital for babies and the Palliative Care Unit, Henderson Settlement, Frakes, KY.  These prayer shawls, lap robes, baby blankets and caps are available all the time – and for anyone – if you have a friend or loved one who is going through a hard time and would be encouraged if they received this expression of love, please do not hesitate to make this request. Patty Craig coordinates this group. 

Zion's Kitchen Angels meet in the church kitchen every other Tuesday to make and deliver home cooked meals to shut ins and seniors along with an uplifting dose of scriptural comfort.

Each meal is lovingly prepared and prayed over before it leaves the church. Full meals complete with side dishes and desserts have provided comfort to an ever expanding number of people. For more information call Cele McCloskey at 717-244-0924.

This group is designed as a couples ministry, but of course, anyone is welcome to join in!  About once a month, CUTE will meet for fellowship and fun, supporting each other in Christian fellowship.  One thing that will make this group unique is, we won’t be planning much in advance.  About a week ahead, you will get an e-mail or text with the plan for the month.  Simply reply and we will see you there.  There is no commitment to come every month, or to host.  Just plan to come and be “cute” with us!  To be part of this group, all you need to do is text or e-mail and get on our list!  Please contact Michele Paris at 443-326-8526 to be on the text contact list.  Or e-mail at mparis3@bcps.org to receive your notifications by e-mail.  

Craft Club meets to make crafts while enjoying fellowship together. The crafts made are then sold at Fall Fling to benefit the church. This group is now meeting weekly on Tuesdays at 6 p.m. in the sanctuary. Contact Cele for more info at 717-244-0924.

Women of Wisdom is a women's Bible study group. They meet on first and third Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. for faith & fellowship. Learn more about WOW activities under the WOW tab of this website. This group is not meeting at this time.

Sons of the Spirit is a men's Bible study group that meets for fellowship and to embrace authentic biblical manhood. SOS meets on alternate Thursdays at the church. 

55+ Men and Women meet for lunch, fellowship and devotions once a month on the first Monday at 11:30 a.m. at Lion’s Pride. Please call the church office for more information, or use the sign-up sheet on the bulletin board to indicate your attendance. 

“Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth. Worship the Lord with gladness; come into His presence with singing.” Psalm 100:1-2

We place a special focus on music ministry here at Zion. We believe that everyone can have a part in music and bringing praise to the Lord. There are many opportunities to be involved in the music ministry at Zion, from heartily joining in with congregational singing, to joining the choir, to participating with the praise team, or even presenting special music. Our music ministry is committed to leading God’s people in worship and spreading HIS good news to all through the gift of music. Every note we sing or play is for His glory.

We worship in both traditional and also more casual, more contemporary styles. We want to honor our congregation’s musical heritage and also lead worship that will inspire people to look toward Jesus. Whether we’re singing a traditional hymn or an upbeat, hand-clapping song, we’re singing to praise God.

If you’re a part of our congregational singing or joining with any of our church musical groups, you will find the music ministry at Zion to be vibrant, alive, and focused on bringing honor and glory to the Lord!

"Love one another as I have loved you. By this everyone will know that you are disciples if you love one another." John 13: 34-35

The purpose of Red Lion Zion's We Care Ministries is to provide an arm of the church by which lay members can practice the earliest tradition - to reveal love by caring for one another, and the wider community. Thus, our task is to follow the gospel accounts of Jesus' ministries with our expressions of care. Contact Jane Neff for more information at 717-873-9647.

"As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace: whoever speaks, as one who speaks oracles of God; whoever serves, as one who serves by the strength that God supplies—in order that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. To him belong glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen." 1 Peter 4:10-11 ESV

Team Judea - Outreach Mission Services In Our Community and Beyond

Mission: We are the hands and feet of Jesus commissioned to help a hurting world.

Team Judea supports local agencies like Community Reach, House of Hope, and Servants/ Faith Beyond the Pews. Judea also visits Victorian Villa Retirement Home several times a year for a worship service. Visit our Missions page to view Judea's recent and current projects. 

Team Jerusalem - Church-based Mission Services

Mission - To demonstrate authentic discipleship by serving and caring for others.

Vision - United by Christ, serving and caring for a thriving, healthy RL Zion and beyond!

Team Jerusalem is a church-focused missions/service committee, serving God and others at Red Lion Zion Church through Christ-centered service and care, in keeping with the Great Commandment and the Great Commission.

Team Jerusalem's main role is to plan and carry out church-wide fellowship events, including post-service fellowship/snacks: “Praise and Pizza” (last Sunday of selected months following Contemporary Worship), Palm Sunday Covered Dish Dinner, Easter Sunday Breakfast, Heritage Sunday Dinner, congregational summer picnic, Fall Rally Day, Hanging of the Greens, congregational Family Christmas Party, Christmas breakfast, and Soup for Souls Community Supper.

Both mission teams welcome new members. If you are interesting in joining, please contact the church for information on the next meeting.