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About blund

Brian J. Lund is minister of Word & Sacrament at Zion Evangelical & Reformed Church. You can follow him at his website or @BrianJLund.

Sanctity of Life Sunday 2024

Posted on January 15, 2024 by blund

The third Sunday of January is recognized by churches across the nation as “Sanctity of Life Sunday,” and it is a great opportunity for us to recognize that God is the Author of life, and that we want to serve … Continue reading →

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Jan 14 Weather Cancellation

Posted on January 13, 2024 by blund

Due to blowing snow and low temperatures, all Lord’s Day activities are canceled tomorrow, Sunday, January 14, 2024. Men’s Breakfast – will be rescheduled to next week, Jan 21 Sunday School & Christian Ed – is canceled. There are no … Continue reading →

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Foundations 2024 Sermons

Posted on January 8, 2024 by blund

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2024 Youth Mission Trip Letter

Posted on December 21, 2023 by blund

Next year, our students are going on an exciting short-term mission trip with YouthWorks to Colorado! A few months ago, students & parents met to select our Colorado destination, as well as the time frame: July 13 – 19th. The … Continue reading →

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Advent 2023: The Greatest Day

Posted on November 27, 2023 by blund

Christ has come! Christ is coming again! The Latin word adventus simply means “coming;” it refers to the appearance of God incarnate and bringing the Kingdom’s salvation to planet Earth. This Advent season, we want to focus on the Gift the Father … Continue reading →

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Preparing for Worship Nov 19

Posted on November 16, 2023 by blund

We will be using the following songs and passages from the Word of God in our corporate gathering this Lord’s Day. Please prayerfully use these resources to prepare your hearts to “come into His gates with thanksgiving and enter His … Continue reading →

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Missions Exists Because Worship Doesn’t

Posted on November 13, 2023 by blund

What is our central belief about missions at Zion? How does outreach (on the horizontal level to other people) relate to worship & exaltation (on the vertical level up to God)? Read on to find our answers! “Missions is not … Continue reading →

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Understanding the Israel of God

Posted on October 13, 2023 by blund

After the wicked attacks by Hamas and Israel’s declaration of war, many Christians are once again wondering about affairs in the Middle East. How does modern warfare connect with Biblical prophecy? Does God still have a plan for Israel? If … Continue reading →