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Pastor Rock's Retirement - June 26th

5/24/2022

Pastor Rock is retiring at the end of June. Please plan on attending the 10am Worship Service on June 26th and join us in thanking God for Pastor's service to His Church on earth and especially among us here at Zion.

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Divine Service, Sun., 05.15.22

5/17/2022

Fifth Sunday of Easter. Guest Preacher: Pastor Julian LaMie from St. John, Beecher.

SAVE THE DATE.... Sunday, June 26th

5/10/2022

Pastor Rock is retiring at the end of June. Please plan now to worship that morning and join us in thanking God for Pastor’s service to His Church on earth and especially among us here at Zion. More details to come.

Divine Service, Sun., 05.08.22

5/10/2022

God's people come together to observe "Good Shepherd Sunday." The 4th Sunday of Easter always has the theme of Jesus as our Good Shepherd who saved us from our sins & is ever with us, leading & guiding us day by day. The sermon is based on John 10:22-30 & is entitled: "The King of Love... Is Mine Forever!"

Midweek Devotion, Thurs., 05.05.22

5/10/2022

The Old Testament sacrificial system can, at times, be confusing to us. Today, we take a look at a devotion written by an Old Testament scholar that helps us see Christ as the fulfillment of that sometimes complicated system. Scripture to be read is Numbers 19:2-3.

ZLS Midweek Chapel, 05.04.22

5/10/2022

Zion's students, teachers, & staff come together before the Lord's altar - that primary place where He showers His gifts in Word & Sacrament to His beloved ones. Today we consider Jesus' 3rd resurrection appearance. At first, those who He loved didn't recognize Him. But He persistently revealed Himself to them... AND CONTINUES TO DO THAT TO US! We consider these facts in today's chapel service.

Divine Service, Sun., 05.01.22 (Confirmation @ 10:30 svc.)

5/3/2022

Saul was persecuting those who belonged to "the Way" that is, he pursued Christians with the idea of destroying them. Jesus, however, converted Saul to also be a member of "the Way." In this service we consider our journey as part of Jesus' very own on our way to eternal life with Him. The sermon title is: "A Member OF 'the Way' While ON the Way" based on Acts 9:1-22. Confirmation is held during the 10:30 am service.

Midweek Devotion, Thurs., 04.28.22

5/3/2022

Jesus declares Himself to be "the Light of the world." And then, look out! He brought the wrath of His enemies upon Himself! Why would that be? Also, within this we consider a truth that is also incredibly ironic! Scripture to be read is John 8:12 & 20.

ZLS Midweek Chapel, Wed., 04.27.22

5/3/2022

Zion's students, teachers, & staff come together to hear the Good News that Christ is risen from the dead! Pr. Julian LaMie of St. John Lutheran is our guest preacher today. Two Easter hymns are sung and the account of Jesus, Thomas, & the other 10 apostles is read from John, chapter 20.

Divine Service, Easter 2, Sun., 04.24.22

4/26/2022

God's people gather AGAIN around their Savior, Jesus, even though the Festival of Easter was last week! This week we see 10 of Jesus disciples in great fear in the Upper Room. It's the evening of Easter & Jesus appears to them. What a powerful moment! Will He scold them, or do something else? Great Easter hymns are sung as we receive God's Gifts to us in Word & Sacrament. The sermon title is: "Believing IS Seeing!" based on John 20:19-31.