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Divine Service, Advent 2, Sun., Dec. 5, 2021

12/6/2021

Look at a certain spot on this earth and, at first blush, it may appear to be an insignificant place. Yet, once you know the whole story about that place, your attitude very well might change. We'll consider that in our sermon this weekend. A picture of a farm in Kansas will help us as we consider God's Word of life! The sermon title is "An Insignificant Place?" based on Luke 3:1-14.

Midweek Advent Worship, Wed., 12-1-2021

12/6/2021

The first of three special Midweek Advent services is given here. The Advent series is entitled "Rise and Shine." The 3 Beecher Lutheran churches are conducting these services together this year. Today's preacher is Pr. Mike Stein, called to serve at St. Paul's. Also, Zion's parochial school weekly chapel has been moved to the afternoon so they, too, can participate

Divine Service, Sun., Nov. 28th, 2021

11/29/2021

In this week's service, we consider the Church's fervent prayer, asking the Lord Jesus to "come" to our fallen world & "rescue us from this body of death" (Rom. 7). The great Advent hymn, "Savior of the Nations, Come" serves to "drive" the focus of our sermon.

Thanksgiving Eve Worship, 11-24-21

11/29/2021

God's people come together to worship Him on the Eve of our National Day of Thanksgiving. The sermon title is: "The Ultimate Lesson on Thanksgiving" and it is based on Deuteronomy 8:1-10.

Divine Service, Sun., 11-21-21

11/22/2021

"Keeping Watch While Being Watched" is the title of this sermon. Jesus cautions His people to "Stay awake!" as they live on this earth waiting to dwell with Him in heaven. We'll discuss how we can "stay awake" - and not get caught napping as He warns us - so we'll be ready for His Second Coming to our fallen world.

Thanksgiving Eve Worship

11/16/2021

Once again this year, we will follow Zion’s long-established practice of holding our Thanksgiving worship service on Thanksgiving Eve. Accordingly, this important worship service will be held on Wed., November 24th beginning at 7 PM. Plan to observe Thanksgiving just as the Pilgrims did – by first worshipping our bountiful God!

Divine Service, Sun., Nov. 14th, 2021

11/15/2021

God's Redeemed Ones come together to hear His eternal Word of life and receive His Sacraments. Seminarian Joshua Brandmahl is our guest preacher today!

Observation of All Saints' Day, Sun., 11-7-21

11/8/2021

Zion's members & guests come together to consider their "status" NOW and what their status WILL BE.

Reformation Day Festival Service, Sun., Oct. 31st, 2021

11/1/2021

"Chip... Chip... Chip!" is the title of our Reformation Festival Sermon. Using Luther's "German Mass" to guide our liturgy while singing many hymns penned by him, we'll consider what it is that Luther started... and what he leaves in our hands!

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.