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Divine Service, Sun., Jan. 16th, 2022

1/17/2022

Jesus is at the Wedding in Cana. A HUGE problem develops... they run out of wine! Yikes! Mary, His mother, asks Jesus to "do something" to help the situation. His first reply is, frankly, shocking! The sermon title is: "Turned Down Cold... Or Not?" based on John 2:1-11.

Midweek Devotion, Thurs., Jan. 13th, 2022

1/17/2022

What is the One Thing that listeners should hear in EVERY sermon and Bible class? Seemingly, the possibilities are uncountable. Yet, there is One Thing that must necessarily be mentioned each time that God's people gather to worship and study. We'll discuss that in today's devotion based on John 5:39.

Zion Lutheran School, Midweek Chapel, 01.12.22

1/17/2022

Zion's students, faculty, & staff come together for their midweek chapel service. Pr. Craig Meissner of Immanuel Lutheran, Steger, is our guest preacher today. We also observe Baptismal birthdays for those Baptized in the month of December.

Divine Service, Epiphany 1, Baptism of Our Lord, 01.09.22

1/10/2022

Our Gospel reading for this weekend describes the account of Jesus' Baptism in the Jordan River. What's that all about? Does it have anything to do with us? The sermon title is: "It's In the Way (Thank God!)" based on Luke 3:15-22.

Midweek Devotion - Festival of the Epiphany 01.06.22

1/10/2022

The Magi get to Jerusalem and ask: "Where is He who is born King of the Jews?" Indeed, that IS a good question even in our day and age! We address this in today's devotion on the actual day of Epiphany! Mt. 2:1-12 is the source of this devotion.

Epiphany (Observed), Sun., 01.02.22

1/4/2022

God's people rejoice at the FACT that Jesus, "The Light of the Nations" has come to the entire world! Epiphany is the recognizing that Jesus was born into our fallen world to rescue all people - regardless of race or where one makes their home. "The Light of the Nations" is the sermon title based on Mt. 2:1-12.

New Year's Eve Worship, Fri., Dec. 31st, 2021

1/4/2022

God's people gather for worship as one year of time ends and another begins. As they gather, they hear God's eternal Word that gives them hope for this life and the life to come. That Word gives them perspective on everything in this world. The sermon title is "Time IS On Your Side!" based on Is. 30:15-17.

Midweek Devotion, Thurs., Dec. 30th, 2021

1/4/2022

During this last midweek devotion of 2021, we'll consider why it is that our world has become so mean-spirited & snarky toward one another. We'll also hear a suggestion regarding how we, as individuals, can do our part to make this a better world. Based on Proverbs 29:18

Divine Service, Sun., Dec. 26, 2021

12/27/2021

The Baby Jesus is now 12 years old in today's Gospel reading. After a visit to the temple in Jerusalem, He's nowhere to be found within the traveling group as they return to Nazareth. His parents find Him - but where was He? What was He doing? The sermon title is ""Understanding Jesus" based on Luke 2:40-52.

Christmas Day Worship, Sat., Dec. 25, 2021

12/27/2021

Rejoice with us as we consider that God in Christ Jesus entered our world to rescue us from sin, death, & hell. The sermon title is "The F.E. Is Here!" based on the appointed Gospel reading of John 1:1-14.