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

Festival of Lessons & Carols

Most years, before we partake of Holy Communion on the Christmas Day service, our congregation participates in a Festival of Lessons & Carols service. For many of us, that is a Christian tradition unfamiliar to us. The following will hopefully … Continue reading

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Dec 15 Cancellations And Delays

On December 15, 2021, all our Wednesday activities are canceled due to inclement weather. This includes Confirmation, New Life, Christmas Eve rehearsals, Adult Bible studies, and youth activities. You can find the announcement at KIMT, KIOW, and on our social media channels. … Continue reading

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Thanksgiving Tools

With the holiday this year, there are always challenges to obeying the Biblical command to “give thanks in every situation” and “be grateful.” When the holidays role around, there are a few extra minutes in between turkey naps and football … Continue reading

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Reformation Sunday 2021

This year, we join Christians and churches around the world to remember God’s grace during the time of the Reformation, to purify and prune the Church of the Lord Jesus Christ. Historically, God used a monk named Martin Luther when … Continue reading

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MissionFest ’21: MERF and Rev. Buikema

On Sunday, Oct 24th, we welcome Middle Easter Reformed Fellowship (MERF) and spokesman Rev. Derek Buikema to Zion! What is MERF?! “Middle East Reformed Fellowship (MERF) is an evangelical Christian missionary organization which serves in the Middle East, North Africa … Continue reading

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Sealed In The Spirit

The Giving SpiritThe Nicene Creed reminds us that the Holy Spirit is “the Lord and Giver of Life.” How does the Spirit give us life? While the Holy Spirit can be mysterious for Christians, God seals us in the Spirit to … Continue reading

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New Women’s Bible Study Beginning

Beginning on Sunday nights at 7:30, our Women’s Bible study begins a new study using Jen Wilkin’s book, Ten Words to Live By. Invite a friend and join us! You can find out more about this terrific book by author … Continue reading

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Preparing for Worship Oct 3

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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The Story of Mary Slessor

An amazing story of God’s power, and commitment to Jesus and His truth, enjoy this cartoon appropriate for young ones as you learn the story of Mary Slessor! Mary was a Scottish Christian who left her country, her family, and … Continue reading

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Preparing for Worship Sept 12

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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