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ZLS Midweek Chapel, Oct. 27th, 2021

10/27/2021

Zion's school students, teachers, & staff come together to hear God's eternal Word and respond in prayer. Pastor Julian LaMie of St. John Lutheran of Beecher is our guest pastor this week. Also, we are celebrating the "Baptism birthdays" of those who were Baptized in the month of October.

"Honey Sunday" on November 14th

10/26/2021

Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch is a Lutheran Foundation helping at-risk children and their families in the name of Christ. Zion Sunday School will be helping the Ranch by sponsoring a “Honey Sunday” on November 14th, after the service. We will be taking orders for 11 oz. bottles of honey. The bottles of honey will be sent directly from the Ranch. A gift of $10.00 for each bottle of honey must accompany the order; all of the money will go to the Ranch. This fundraiser makes it possible for the Ranch to continue their residential treatment and educational center for at-risk youth. www.dakotaranch.org/ORDERHONEY

Zion Stewardship - Gift Card Sale

10/26/2021

Once again Zion Stewardship will be offering GIFT CARDS for purchase beginning Sunday, October 31st through Sunday, November 28th. Order forms will be available in the narthex. Cards will be available December 5th. Great idea for the upcoming holidays! Please make checks out to “Zion Lutheran Church”. (Idea: Buy Amazon gift cards and give them along with our Zion smile.amazon.com charity link https://smile.amazon.com/ch/36-2480851 and it’s a win/win for Zion!)

Divine Service, Sunday, Oct. 24th, 2021

10/25/2021

Jesus encounters a blind man - Bartimaeus by name - just outside the gates of Jericho. What does he want from Jesus? What does he receive? Watch now to hear the outcome for the blind man. The sermon title is: "We Are All Beggars. This Is True!" based on Mark 10:46-52.

Midweek Devotion, Thurs., 10-21-21

10/25/2021

In this devotion we'll discuss the Doctrine (teaching) regarding a difficult and often misunderstood topic of Predestination. We'll use Jesus' words from Luke's Gospel and an excerpt from the Book of Concord, F.C., S.D, para. 33.

Zion Lutheran School Midweek Chapel, 10-20-21

10/25/2021

Zion's students, faculty, & staff begin the "hump day" of the week by gathering for worship to hear God's Word, reflect on it, pray, and sing praises to God for all of His benefits to us, His beloved ones! The guest pastor is Pr. Craig Meissner of Immanuel Lutheran, Steger, IL.

Reminder: NO 5pm Worship Service, Sat., Oct. 23, 2021

10/20/2021

Just a friendly reminder that there is NO 5pm Worship Service this Saturday, October 23, due to the annual Zion Dinner Auction. However, there is still church on Sunday morning at 9am. See you on Sunday!

Divine Service, Sun., Oct. 17th, 2021

10/18/2021

During this sermon we are considering God's call to His people to "Rejoice in Your TOIL!" Whatever could that mean? Why would He call us to do THAT? We'll answer this conundrum during the sermon.

Midweek Devotion, Thurs., Oct. 14th, 2021

10/18/2021

"You're STRANGE!" Have you ever been called that word? And, when that word is used to describe someone, it's meant to hurt and identify the other as a "wacko" or "wierdo." But, guess what,... God ALSO has a similar name for His beloved ones! We consider this concept in this week's midweek devotion. Scripture to be used is Hosea 8:11-12, 13b-14; 1 Peter 2:5, 9.

Zion Lutheran School Midweek Chapel, 10-13-21

10/18/2021

Zion's students, faculty, & staff come together for our midweek chapel service this week. Pr. Cory Estby is our guest pastor with us today!