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Divine Service, Epiph. 3 / Life Sunday 01.23.22

1/25/2022

This weekend we join with other faithful Christians to observe Life Sunday. So many say that different "life circumstances" bring the need for abortion into our world. In our sermon under the title of "Is This a Case for Abortion?" we consider this most important matter. Scripture is: Is. 40:1-11, 1 Jn. 3:13-18, Jn. 10:7-18.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Christmas Eve Worship, Dec. 24, 2021

12/27/2021

God's redeemed ones worship on Christmas Eve at Zion. Sermon title is "Imagine That!" and is based on Luke 2:1-20.

HOLIDAY WORSHIP SCHEDULE

12/21/2021

Friday, Dec. 24th Christmas Eve 3pm
(NO Holy Communion; masks mandatory for entire service)

Friday, Dec. 24th Christmas Eve 4:30pm & 7pm

Saturday, Dec. 25th Christmas Day 10am only, NO 5pm

Friday, Dec. 31st Observing New Year’s Eve 6pm

Please note that there will be NO SAT. 5pm WORSHIP service on January 1st.
(All services will be livestreamed via facebook, youtube, & our phone.)

Sunday School Christmas Program, 12-19-21

12/21/2021

Here is Zion's Sunday School presenting their Christmas program. Using recitations & song, they lead us to the manger, the cross, & the open tomb of our Lord and Savior, Jesus.