Advent begins in less than two weeks! Help prepare your heart and home for this joy-and-hope-filled season by joining us for an Advent wreath making event on Sunday, November 27th after worship. We’ll share a light lunch together, followed by decorating advent wreaths for your home. If you have a wreath frame left over from a previous year, bring that to decorate. However, if you need a frame, we will happily supply that for you. Please sign up by Sunday November 20 on the list in the Gathering Space, or by calling the Church Office.
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Nov. 13, 2016 sermon
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Nov. 6, 2016 sermon
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Oct. 30, 2016 Installation Sermon
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Oct. 30, 2016 sermon
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Oct. 23, 2016 Sermon
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Luke 18:9-14
9 [Jesus] also told this parable to some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous and regarded others with contempt: 10“Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. 11The Pharisee, standing by himself, was praying thus, ‘God, I thank you that I am not like other people: thieves, rogues, adulterers, or even like this tax collector. 12I fast twice a week; I give a tenth of all my income.’ 13But the tax collector, standing far off, would not even look up to heaven, but was beating his breast and saying, ‘God, be merciful to me, a sinner!’ 14I tell you, this man went down to his home justified rather than the other; for all who exalt themselves will be humbled, but all who humble themselves will be exalted.”
Zions November 2016 Newsletter
Hollyberry Bazaar–Saturday November 5
You are invited to join us!
October 16, 2016 sermon
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Gospel Text: Luke 18:1-8
1 Then Jesus told them a parable about their need to pray always and not to lose heart. 2 He said, “In a certain city there was a judge who neither feared God nor had respect for people. 3 In that city there was a widow who kept coming to him and saying, “Grant me justice against my opponent.’ 4 For a while he refused; but later he said to himself, “Though I have no fear of God and no respect for anyone, 5 yet because this widow keeps bothering me, I will grant her justice, so that she may not wear me out by continually coming.’ ” 6 And the Lord said, “Listen to what the unjust judge says. 7 And will not God grant justice to his chosen ones who cry to him day and night? Will he delay long in helping them? 8 I tell you, he will quickly grant justice to them. And yet, when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on earth?”
Ministry with Youth at Zion’s
Youth are an integral part of congregational life at Zion’s–on a regular basis, they help with worship leadership, share their gifts of song and voice, help with service projects, teach young and old alike, and bring joy to our life together.
In addition to being involved in worship life and age-appropriate Sunday School classes (6th-8th graders are typically in Confirmation class, and 9th-12th graders are in a Senior High class together), our youth learn, grow, and serve together in Youth Group. Led by Jim and Laurie, Youth Group is open to students in 7th-12th grade and includes regular “Youth Group meetings” with Bible study, sharing, and fellowship, as well as service opportunities, synod events, and trips. Check out our newsletter for the latest news on what our Youth Group is doing!
NEW THIS YEAR! Jim and Laurie will be leading a “Mini Youth Group” for students in 4th-6th grade. This group will meet on monthly on Wednesday nights from 6:45-7:30 PM and will includes lots of fun activities with “Sprinkles of Faith” throughout. This is a great opportunity for younger students to get to know one another and Jim and Laurie better, while experiencing Christian community, and building excitement for Youth Group in a few years!