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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.

How to Stop Gossip

Posted on February 15, 2013 by blund

Justin Taylor points out some fantastic resources for dealing with gossip that infects our relationships, churches, and ministries. A good reminder is helpful for the difference between gossip and flattery. Rev. Dr. Kent Hughes explains the difference: Gossip involves saying … Continue reading →

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Pray for Our Haiti Team!

Posted on February 12, 2013 by blund

As several from our church and community head to Haiti on February 9 – 16, please keep them in your prayers! Use the following as suggestions for how to pray: Saturday Pray for travel mercies, and a soft heart to … Continue reading →

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Services Canceled Due to Weather

Posted on February 10, 2013 by blund

All services are cancelled today due to icy conditions. Please stay safe and ponder the goodness of God in Christ from the safety of your homes. Thank you!

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Christianity eXplored: Interview with Dave Steen

Posted on January 28, 2013 by blund

Dave and Brenda Steen are long time members at Zion. Dave, who has served Zion’s Consistory, agreed to talk about what God was doing through Christianity eXplored. This interview originally ran in the January 2013 issue of Zion’s Chronicles. Zion … Continue reading →

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Weather Cancellation

Posted on January 27, 2013 by blund

Update: All services are cancelled, including our evening Vision meeting. Services are cancelled this morning due to icy conditions. Please stay safe and check back for further developments. Thank you!

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Brian Cosby on Biblical Youth Ministry

Posted on January 23, 2013 by blund

Did you read about our Ex Libris book of the month in our newsletter, Giving Up Gimmicks: Reclaiming Youth Ministry from An Entertainment Culture by Brian Cosby? Check out the following video as Cosby explains a biblical approach to youth … Continue reading →

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No Zion Ski Trip for Jan 11

Posted on January 10, 2013 by blund

Due to weather and skiing conditions, the Zion Ski Trip has been canceled for Friday, January 11th, 2013. If you or your child were bringing a friend, please spread this message so that everyone hears of the cancellation. There is … Continue reading →