Conflict in marriage is hard. Worse? Conflict that continues to emerge with no resolution. What do we do when he just won’t listen? When the wife has gotten louder, has tried the silent treatment, and nothing is working?
wow, you’ve talked to your husband, you’ve had many conversations. They turn into conflicts and yet he’s been unable or unwilling to make really important changes in this area. And I’m thinking the first place that I’m going in my mind as a spouse is to Galatians 6:1… And the problem is, in marriage when our spouse is really struggling and it’s coming up again and again, our temptation is to go to exasperation… And Paul says, restore this person…
Learn what Galatians 6, Matthew 18, and Scripture teach for how to help our spouses when they just. can’t. change. When it seems hopeless, God is our hope!
The Zion Chronicles for January 2026 is now available for download. You can view the document or download it here. Also, we have updated the church calendar for the month. You can view that by month, week, daily, or agenda style, by clicking here.
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 — 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
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.
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The Zion Chronicles for December 2025 is now available for download. You can view the document or download it here. Also, we have updated the church calendar for the month. You can view that by month, week, daily, or agenda style, by clicking here.
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!
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 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
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!
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 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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