We are so thankful that because Jesus lives, we too shall live with Him forever! As we have celebrated that Christ is risen, there is a lot to be thankful for. Be sure to check out some of the recent pictures from Zion this past Passion ’25 season.
You can visit our @zionerchurch social media channels at Facebook, Instagram, X, and Vimeo. Head back to all details for Passion 2025.
The Zion Chronicles for April 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.
We are blessed to have some wonderful acts performing in our area! These may be great opportunities for Christian fellowship with some friends, or invite a non-Christian with you! Zion cannot guarantee the details or content of any of the following events. Please see the corresponding event contracts.
The Where the Joy Is tour takes We Are Messengers and opening acts Austin French & Leanna Crawford to the Surf Ballroom. Link for event details and tickets are 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 5:11–16, 22
II Timothy 1:12–14
Isaiah 53:5–6
I Peter 1:17–21
Numbers 6:24–26
Psalms, Hymns & Spiritual Songs:
Jesus, What A Friend of Sinners
The Power of the Cross
Doxology
When I Survey the Wondrous Cross
Gloria Patri
Means of Grace:
Corporate Catechism & Confession of Faith
Congregational Prayer
Sermon: I Peter 1:17–21
“Precious Blood of the Lamb”
Lord’s Day Activities
Sunday School at 9:15 am
Divine Worship at 10:30 am
Confirmand Coffee Reception at 11:40 am
Evensong at 5:00 pm
Simeon Trust Ladies Workshop at 6:30 pm
Following God’s call on our lives changes every part of who we are: the good news changes what we love (II Cor 5:14-15), it changes how we treat others (Phil 2:3-4), and our money (II Cor 8:9, 14). Can the Gospel also transform difficult relationships?
Many of face that certain person for which a relationship seems so strained. The Christian Counseling & Education Foundation (CCEF) helps us apply biblical, gospel-oriented truths to our relationships and heart-loves. Below, two videos by their biblically-trained counselors orient us to difficult relationships.
Teenagers can be hard, but the power of the gospel can transform an often conflict-oriented relationship with teens.
Many people know they should reach out in love, but struggle to do so, especially after they’ve been hurt. See the below videos to address these difficult situations, and offer up prayer to our Most High God for His gospel-empowered assistance to change our hearts.
Young men are flocking to the false teaching of Andrew Tate, and curious to lean responsibility from the likes of Jordan Peterson. Can God’s Word help us think more clearly about masculinity?
Former missionary and pastor Paul Washer explains:
What should men aspire to be? What should women expect of men at church, and in their families of fathers and brothers? These thoughts point us to Scripture to understand gender roles through Reformed theology and biblical truth.
This video was part of our last Men’s Ministry breakfast! Interested to learn more with other men? Join us for our next Men’s Breakfast!
Passion 2025
“Precious Lamb”
“Christ is risen! He is risen indeed!” Very soon, we will once again be celebrating a central event for our faith and the blessed hope of believers – the Resurrection! To help us prepare for this exciting time, we want to make sure we “keep our eyes fixed on Jesus, the Author and Perfecter of our faith” (Hebrews 12:2). As we ponder our the last day of Jesus before He died as an eternal sacrifice, we will ask God to bring us deeper into Christ by faith, especially for some of the upcoming events.
Ash(-less) Wednesday
Zion does not offer an Ash Wednesday service, but you can learn about our approach to fasting, the Church calendar, and so much more here.
Catechism Sunday
As we move into the Passion season, the Heidelberg Catechism helps us to hold to the “pattern of sound words” (II Tim 1:13) and the “faith once for all delivered” (Jude 3). A Coffee reception follows worship.
Sermon: “Precious Blood of the Lamb” from I Peter 1:17-19
Palm Sunday
Our Sunday school students lead us in palms and singing “Hosanna!” from Mark 11, there will be professions of faith, and we look for how Jesus’ blood brings its power in worship.
Sermon: “Believe in Christ Through Christ” from I Peter 1:21
Maundy Thursday
At 7pm, our church family will remember the Last Supper, Christ’s new commandment, and worship in the Word and Communion.
Sermon: “The Lamb’s Blood” from Isaiah 53:6
Sermon: “Controlled By Love” from II Corinthians 5:13-14
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Good Friday
Our community CrossWalk service is held at noon, meeting at St. Paul’s Lutheran church and concluding at Zion. The entire community is invited.
Holy Week Onine
Look for digital and online resources for understanding the days leading up to Jesus’ crucifixion, as well as Good Friday.
Resurrection Sunday
Jesus is alive, and we will celebrate! Our Youth Group will lead the SonRise service, followed by breakfast, an Easter egg hunt for children, and our worship service with Holy Communion.
8:00 a.m. SonRise Service
9:00 a.m. Breakfast and Egg Hunt
10:00 a.m. Worship & Communion
See photos of our church family celebrating what Christ has done for us 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:
Revelation 5:11–14
Matthew 5:43–48
Psalms 51:7–12
Romans 12:9–13, 21
Daniel 1:17–2:6
Numbers 6:24–26
Psalms, Hymns & Spiritual Songs:
Be Unto Your Name
Ps 51: O God According To
Doxology
Soldiers of Christ, Arise
Gloria Patri
Means of Grace:
Congregational Prayer
Sermon: Daniel 1:17–2:6
“In the World, Not of the World”
Lord’s Day Activities
Sunday School at 9:15 am
Divine Worship at 10:30 am
Fellowship: Bowling Party at 3:00 pm
Adult Bible Study at 6:30 pm
Simeon Trust Ladies Workshop at 7:00 pm
In 325 AD, the Church of the Lord Jesus Christ affirmed the Nicene Creed, and the biblical truth of Jesus and our salvation. Now, 1,700 years later, we celebrate the anniversary of this break through in history, and God’s preserving power to continue to hold to this truth!
Knowing
Knowing
We believe in one God, the Father Almighty,
Maker of heaven and earth, and of all things visible and invisible.
And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only begotten Son of God,
begotten of the Father before all worlds;
God of God, Light of Light, very God of very God;
begotten, not made, being of one substance with the Father,
by whom all things were made.
Who, for us men and for our salvation,
came down from heaven
and was incarnate by the Holy Ghost of the virgin Mary,
and was made man;
and was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate;
he suffered and was buried;
and the third day he rose again, according to the Scriptures;
and ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of the Father;
and he shall come again, with glory, to judge the quick and the dead;
whose kingdom shall have no end.
And I believe in the Holy Ghost, the Lord and Giver of life;
who proceedeth from the Father and the Son;
who with the Father and the Son together is worshipped and glorified;
who spake by the prophets.
And I believe in one holy catholic and apostolic church.
I acknowledge one baptism for the remission of sins;
and I look for the resurrection of the dead,
and the life of the world to come.
Amen.
Due to blowing snow and low temperatures, many Wednesday evening events are canceled for tonight, Wednesday, February 12, 2025.
You can find the announcement at KIMT, KIOW, and on our social media channels. Please feel free to share this information with others.
New Life – the meal, program, singing, and class time are canceled. See you next week!
Confirmation & Sr High Youth Group – is canceled. There are no classes offered.
Choir rehearsal – will follow their early schedule for bad weather. Please contact our Choir Director with questions.
Please trust the Lord and stay safe during this windy time!
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