Zion Evangelical & Reformed Church

Preparing for Worship Jan 4

Posted on January 2, 2026 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 courts with praise” (Psalm 100:4).

The Word of the Lord:
Psalm 102:25–28
James 1:6–8
Malachi 3:6–7
Romans 2:1–4
II Peter 3:8–13
Numbers 6:24–26

Psalms, Hymns & Spiritual Songs:
O God Our Help In Ages Past
Great Is Thy Faithfulness
All Glory Be to Christ
Doxology
Be Still My Soul
Gloria Patri

Means of Grace:
Congregational Prayer
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Sermon: II Peter 3:9
Rev. Brian J. Lund “The Patience of God”
Foundations 2026

Lord’s Day Activities
Sunday school at 9:15 am
Divine Worship at 10:30 am
Advent Decorations Storage at 11:45 am
Evensong at 5:00 pm

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Dec 28 Weather Cancellation

Posted on December 27, 2025 by blund

Due to inclement, all Lord’s Day activities are canceled tomorrow, Sunday, December 28, 2025.

You can find the announcement at KIMT, KIOW, and on our social media channels. Please feel free to share this information with others.

Please trust the Lord and stay safe during this winter weather!

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Funeral Service for J. Dodd

Posted on December 5, 2025 by blund

A funeral service for Jon Dodd will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at Zion Evangelical and Reformed Church in Garner with Rev. Brian J. Lund officiating. Visitation will be held Tuesday, December 9, 2025, from 4:00 – 7:00 PM at Zion Evangelical & Reformed Church and will continue one hour prior to the services at the church on Wednesday.

Jonathan S. Dodd, 44, of Garner, passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at his home. You can view his obituary here.

Live Stream

The video will go live a few minutes before the service begins:

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Advent 2025 Is Here!

Posted on November 28, 2025 by blund

‘Tis the season for rejoicing in Jesus! With Advent and Christmas nearly upon us, we want you to prepare for the Savior!

Advent At Zion

This year’s advent theme draws from the Nicene Creed and our study of the book of Romans. “For Us And For Our Salvation.” At our Advent page, be sure to look for the Advent resources as well!

The first Sunday of Advent begins with Christmas carols like “Go Tell It On the Mountain,” “Joy to the World,” and Scripture readings that draw us into His sovereign work of redemption. We hope you will make worshiping Christ with Zion a commitment and priority as you live for Him!

Christ has come! Christ is coming again!

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Preparing for Worship Nov 23

Posted on November 20, 2025 by blund

The Word of the Lord:
Psalm 100:4–5
Titus 3:3–7
Psalm 34:8–10, 15–19
Romans 1:21; 6:17; 7:25
Numbers 6:24–26

Psalms, Hymns & Spiritual Songs:
Come, Ye Thankful People Come
The Power of the Cross
For the Beauty of the Earth
Doxology
Now Thank We All Our God
Gloria Patri

Means of Grace:
Congregational Prayer
Sermon: Romans 1:21; Colossians 2:6–7
Rev. Brian J. Lund “Abounding In Thankfulness”

Lord’s Day Activities
Sunday school at 9:15 am
Divine Worship at 10:30 am
Ladies’ Bible Study at 7:00 pm

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Thanksgiving 2025

Posted on November 17, 2025 by blund

Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! We have so much to be grateful for, and we acknowledge that all good gifts come from the Father of lights (James 1:17)! Are you growing in gratitude? Fix your eyes on Jesus together with us as we demonstrate our thanfulness this time of year.

To help you give thanks this year, we want you to remember the following:

Pack OCC Boxes
Come pack Operation Christmas Child boxes with our Sunday school students! Donations are due, and we will be packing, on Sunday, Nov 15th, starting at 9:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall.

New Life Thanksgiving
Our New Life program gives thanks on Wednesday, Nov 19, with our free Thanksgiving feast beginning at 5:30 p.m. Invite a friend and come join us. Bring a dessert to share!

Thanksgiving Sunday
Our covenant liturgy for Thanksgiving Sunday will be Nov 23rd, and you are invited to worship on Christ the King Sunday. Sunday school for all ages at 9:15, worship at 10:30. This is our last Sunday before Advent begins on Nov 30.

Community Movie at The Avery
On Tuesday, Nov 25th, you’re invited to kick off the holiday season with a free movie at the Avery! Free will offerings go to youth missions. “Best Christmas Pageant Ever” has a terrific message to focus us on God’s grace this year! Invite a friend who wouldn’t come to church to the movies and talk over popcorn about the grace of Jesus!

Community Thanksgiving Meal
For those who have no place to go, and for those who love to celebrate with community, the Garner Ministerial is hosting the Community Thanksgiving Meal. This year it is held at St. Paul Lutheran Church. Zion members have been asked to bring a salad (follow directions in the Narthex).

Whether with our community or with your family, enjoy pausing to give thanks to the Lord Most High!

Thanksgiving Resources
Feasting At Thanskgiving
Thankful For Thanksgiving
Audio: Christian Thankfulness
The Power of Gratitude

…Advent is coming soon!…

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Preparing for Worship Nov 16

Posted on November 13, 2025 by blund

The Word of the Lord:
Psalm 96
Micah 6:6–8; 7:18–20
Proverbs 19:1–8
Romans 6:12–23
Numbers 6:24–26

Psalms, Hymns & Spiritual Songs:
Psalm 96
How Deep the Father’s Love
Doxology
There Is A Fountain Filled With Blood
Gloria Patri

Means of Grace:
Congregational Prayer
Sermon: Romans 6:22
Rev. Brian J. Lund “Ending In Eternal Life”

Lord’s Day Activities
Sunday school at 9:15 am
Divine Worship at 10:30 am
Committee Ministry Work at 11:45am
Evensong at 5:00 pm

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Godly Men Take Responsibility

Posted on November 10, 2025 by blund

Our Men’s Ministry meets monthly for breakfast, and we have often taken our cue from R. Kent Hughes’ book Disciplines of A Godly Man. Understanding what practices the Gospel uses to shape us as godly men is key to a healthy marriage, a holy family, a thriving church, and a productive culture.

Yesterday, we were challenged that biblical manhood means taking responsibility, and initiating what needs to happen to do what is right. Look at the following categories and biblical texts that talk about where men have God-given responsibility to initiate.

Men take responsibility in…

Responsibility in worship

Exodus 20:3
“You shall have no other gods before Me.”

Joshua 24:14–15
[14] “Now therefore fear the LORD and serve him in sincerity and in faithfulness. Put away the gods that your fathers served beyond the River and in Egypt, and serve the LORD. [15] And if it is evil in your eyes to serve the LORD, choose this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your fathers served in the region beyond the River, or the gods of the Amorites in whose land you dwell. But as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.”

Who do you worship? Men help us say, as for me and my house, the Triune God is whom we worship

Responsibility for how we live

Micah 6:8
He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the LORD require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?

I Corinthians 16:13–14
Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. Let all that you do be done in love.

Godly masculinity cares about our behavior, our motivations, and desires. Men take responsibility for how they live.

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