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: Hebrews 1:1–4 Daniel 5:22–23 Psalm 136 I Corinthians 11:23–26 Hebrews 13:20–21
Psalms, Hymns & Spiritual Songs: God Hath Spoken By His Prophets Ps 136 O Thank the Lord the Lord of Love Doxology Behold The Lamb Gloria Patri
Means of Grace: Congregational Prayer Holy Communion Sermon: Daniel 5:22–23 “The Writing On the Wall”
Lord’s Day Activities Sunday School at 9:15 am Divine Worship at 10:30 am Ministry Dedication GHV Baccalaureate Worship Service at 7:00 pm
The Garner Ministerial Association invites the graduating class of 2025 and their families to the GHV Baccalaureate Service on Sunday night, May 4, at 7pm at the Red Elevator. A program of worship, sharing, and prayer will be followed with light refreshments. Share a warm memory or humorous story online here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/6QH6TS6.
“God is able to provide you with every blessing in abundance, so that by always having enough of everything, you may share abundantly in every good work.” (II Cor 9:8)
Gracious God of every abundant blessing: we rejoice in the achievements of this year’s graduates. We celebrate Your presence in their lives, through the love and support of parents, siblings, partners, family, dear friends, mentors, teachers, professors, coaches, and other community partners. We are grateful for all who have made this graduation possible. Support and strengthen the graduates as they journey into unknown futures, but grant they would always remember the hope of Jesus Christ offered to them by faith in the Gospel. As they journey into new challenges and new opportunities, may they know Your guidance. In their acts of justice, may they share in every good work to which You have led them. In their concerns and fears, may they know Your peace, which only comes from your Holy Spirit. In their faithful witness, may they know Your covenant love. Bless them and sustain them as they go forth called to serve their neighbor in Your mercy. This we pray in hope and thanksgiving, boldly asking in the Name of our crucified and risen Savior, Jesus Christ the Lord. Amen.
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.
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.
We Are Messengers | Surf Ballroom | April 13
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!
“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.
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
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
