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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.

Preparing For Worship Feb 12

Posted on February 9, 2017 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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Immigration, Fake News, and God’s Word

Posted on February 5, 2017 by blund

Your Facebook feed is filled with angry rants. Relatives, friends, and others shout their opinions regarding the many different political and cultural stories storming through the airwaves. What is a Christian to do? We want to “take every thought captive” … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Activities Canceled

Posted on January 25, 2017 by blund

All activities for Wednesday – Confirmation, New Life, Youth group, and Choir rehearsal – have been canceled for weather. You can find the announcement at KIOW, KIMT, and our social media. Please trust the Lord and stay safe on this … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year from Zion!

Posted on January 2, 2017 by blund

Happy New Year! We are praying that this year brings you closer to the Lord Almighty, that we would glorify Him and enjoy Him forever as He works the truth of the Gospel deeper into our hearts, to transform us … Continue reading →

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Christmas Eve Children’s Program 2016

Posted on December 28, 2016 by blund

What a wonderful Christmas Eve! A huge thank you to all who made this evening possible: to our program director, Nikki K.; to our Sunday school teachers, Christian Ed board, volunteers who helped behind the scenes, and the families who … Continue reading →

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“Repeat the Sounding Joy” Christmas Cantata 2016

Posted on December 27, 2016 by blund

We were blessed by another tremendous Christmas cantata! “Repeat the Sounding Joy” Created By: Ed Kee & Brian Carr Director: Brenda Anderson Accompanist: Mary Etherington Narrators: Mike Kalkwarf & Kathy Larson Minister: Brian Lund Soloist: Darlene Schroeder A huge thank … Continue reading →

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Sermon: The Blessed Witness from Luke 1

Posted on December 26, 2016 by blund

In our sermon series “Witnesses of His Advent,” we consider one of the best known figures of Christianity, the mother Mary. What does this amazing young woman teach us about who we are in Christ, what to do when life … Continue reading →

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December 18 Service Canceled

Posted on December 18, 2016 by blund

Due to the extreme weather, we will be canceling our Sunday school and worship service for December 18. We have not canceled the Cantata, and will continue monitoring the weather for this evening’s Cantata at 7pm. Please check back for … Continue reading →

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Sermon: Waiting For Salvation from Luke 2

Posted on December 12, 2016 by blund

In our sermon series “Witnesses of His Advent,” we look at two characters that are often overlooked: Simeon and Anna. These two characters teach us a great deal about something that is hard to do: waiting. What do you struggle … Continue reading →

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Sermon: “The King Of Kings” From Matthew 2

Posted on December 7, 2016 by blund

In our sermon series “Witnesses of His Advent,” we look at the powerful rulers in Jesus’ day: the Three Kings from the Orient and King Herod. The generosity of the Magi and the hatred of Herod are easy qualities to … Continue reading →

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