Zion Evangelical & Reformed Church

Preparing for Worship Sept 12

Posted on September 10, 2021 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 104:1 – 2, 24
Genesis 19:15 – 17
Psalm 123:1 – 4
Deuteronomy 7:6, 12-14
Ephesians 1:3 – 10
Numbers 6:24 – 26

Psalms, Hymns & Spiritual Songs:
How Great Thou Art
Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus
Oh Glorious Day
Wonderful Grace of Jesus
Doxology

Means of Grace:
Congregational Prayer
Sermon Praise ALL His Glorious Grace

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Funeral Service for Ken Mick

Posted on September 9, 2021 by blund

Kenton “Ken” L. Mick, 84, of Garner passed away Sunday, September 5, 2021 at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center in Mason City.

A memorial service will be held 10:30 a.m., Friday, September 10, 2021 at Zion Evangelical and Reformed Church. Inurnment will be at Concord Township Cemetery in Garner. A memorial visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m., Thursday, September 9, 2021. Memorials and obituary information can be found at the Cataldo Funeral Home website.

You can follow a livestream of the funeral service below.

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Internet and Phone Lines Down 9/9

Posted on September 9, 2021 by blund

Our internet and telephone provider, Comm1, is experiencing outages today originating out of Des Moines. We apologize for any inconvenience.

If you have an emergency, please contact Pastor Brian. Thanks!

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Podcast On the Savoy Declaration

Posted on September 8, 2021 by blund

Recently, our minister was interviewed on The Pilgrim’s Path Podcast by Rev. Dr. Chris Surber. They spoke about Congregationalism, the Savoy Declaration of Faith, and Jesus as our Prophet, Priest, and King. Take a listen!

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Rally Sunday 2021 Is Here!

Posted on September 7, 2021 by blund

As we cruise into the fall again, it is time for Rally Sunday on September 12th! We have all the details you need to know below:

Schedule

10:30 Worship
11:40 Teacher Introductions & Classroom Registration
11:45 Lunch in Fellowship Hall
12:30 Games & Hayrides

Registration

Many of you have already turned in registration sheets in the Narthex. Thank you! This helps us prepare. But if you still need to register your student, would you like to register your child for Sunday school online and beat the rush? Click here and fill in your information!

Join us for the fun!

Besides a great opportunity to refocus on Christ, we will have all sorts of opportunities to enjoy one another in fellowship through a variety of games and fun. Tell a friend, and be sure to join us!

Learn About Our Curriculum

Our church is excited to use the very best curriculum we can find to bring God’s Word to bear in the lives of our youth. Using Children Desiring God as well as other supplemental curriculum, you will find a treasure trove for getting your kids serious about the Bible!

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Five Reasons To Study Ephesians

Posted on August 4, 2021 by blund

Here are 5 reasons every Christian should study Ephesians, right now.

1. Ephesians reminds us of our ultimate hope.

Our hope is defined by whatever we believe will solve our problems and deliver personal happiness. For some, hope lies in a COVID-19 vaccine. Others place hope in political reform, financial stability, marriage, or academic advancement. However, we will be perpetually frustrated if we depend on anything in the created order to deliver hope apart from our Creator and Savior.

In his letter to the Ephesians, Paul calls believers to know this only true hope: being found in Christ. In Christ we have redemption, forgiveness, and a glorious inheritance – we are adopted into the family of God so that we might gain access to the rich spiritual blessings only found in the heavenly places (Eph. 1:3-12).

Only in Christ can we find the ultimate solution to our problems and the source of eternal joy. This truth in the book of Ephesians protects us from grasping at earthly bubbles that promise hope, but eventually pop and leave us empty-handed and unfulfilled.

2. Ephesians reminds us of the root of all our problems.

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Funeral Service for R. Schuver

Posted on July 20, 2021 by blund

Rhonda J. Schuver, 69, of Belmond passed away peacefully, Thursday, July 15, 2021 at Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames with family at her side after her second battle with cancer.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at Zion Evangelical and Reformed Church in Garner with Rev. Brian Lund officiating. Burial will be at Amsterdam Cemetery in Goodell.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 20th at Cataldo Funeral Chapel, 160 E. 4th St., Garner and will resume one hour prior to services at the church on Wednesday.

For the full obituary, as well as funeral home details, please see more at Cataldo Funeral Home.

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A Faith That Survives Deconstruction

Posted on July 17, 2021 by blund

A lot of people are talking about “deconversion” and “deconstruction” of Christian faith. As Christians wrestle with doubts, our changing world, the rise of spiritual “nones,” and watch other people sometimes walk away from the church of their youth, it can be a challenge for what Christians should think.

Gavin Ortlund shares his own “deconstruction,” how his faith faced various challenges. However, unlike a lot of people today, Gavin’s faith not only survived, it was strengthened.

Our prayer is that the following video is encouraging. Note: Gavin has perspectives that would not be exactly our way of teaching, and he shares some Biblical truths in ways we might not share them. Nevertheless, his testimony might be very useful for you!