Zion Family Going to the Twins Game!

Posted on May 20, 2015 by blund

ZionTwins2015We have an opportunity to go to Target Field and cheer on the MN Twins! On Saturday, June 20 a bloc of tickets have been reserved as a fellowship opportunity for our church family. Can you come?! The game begins at 1:10. All transportation, food, and other expenses are the responsibility of each family. Here is the breakdown on tickets:

Section Description Price
Homerun Porch Left field top deck $27
Homeplate Deck Behind home, lower deck $40
Diamond Box $60

We are asking families to sign up with payment in hand (or VERY soon thereafter!) to make sure there is no confusion. If we have more than 25 tickets, we can arrange that, but if we have less we lose our reservation with Target Field. The first deadline is May 28.

As disciples of Christ, we don’t get together simply for love of sports or parties, but for the purpose of fellowship in the Spirit! Pray about spending time with other families, or even inviting someone to come with Gospel intentionality! Questions or signing up? Contact the church or Pastor Brian.

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Sermon: Gospel of the Ascension from Acts 1

Posted on May 19, 2015 by blund

In our sermon series “Evangel 2015” we look at the mighty acts of our God: the ascension of Christ, the outpouring of the Spirit, and the Triune God’s acts of salvation. As we look at the Gospel, or Good News, of the Ascension, do you know what it would take for you to leap with joy if you heard Jesus had ascended?

Evangel 2015 Series
“The Gospel of the Ascension”
Acts 1:6 – 11
May 17, 2015

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Preparing for Worship May 17

Posted on May 14, 2015 by blund

PreparingWorshipWe 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 68
Luke 24
Acts 1:6 – 11
Numbers 6:22 – 24

Psalms, Hymns & Spiritual Songs:
Rejoice, the Lord is King
Every Promise
Lo, He Comes with Clouds Descending
I Timothy 1:17

Means of Grace:
Heidelberg Catechism Q. #49
Congregational Prayer
Sermon: “The Gospel of the Ascension”

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Sermon: Wisdom in Christ from Proverbs 14

Posted on May 12, 2015 by blund

We all need wisdom, but as we celebrate Mothers Day, it takes a lot of wisdom to be such a courageous, loving, fearless mother – as so many of our women are! But how can we grow in wisdom? And what is wisdom’s response when it seems like things aren’t going forward? Proverbs 14 teaches us how wisdom builds its house – for mothers, and us all – by growing wise in Christ!

Mark: Discipleship in Christ
Proverbs 14:1 – 3
“Wisdom in Christ”
May 10, 2015

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Sermon: Disciples of the Lord from Mark 3

Posted on May 5, 2015 by blund

In our sermon series “Mark: Discipleship in Christ Through the Gospel,” Jesus is training us in how disciples should and should not act. Is your life reflecting more and more that Jesus is your Lord, and you are His disciple? Find out how the Good News of Christ can transform you into His disciple!

Mark: Discipleship in Christ
Mark 3:6 – 22, 31 – 35
“Disciples of the Lord”
May 3, 2015

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Preparing for Worship May 3

Posted on May 2, 2015 by blund

PreparingWorshipWe 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 8
Mark 3:6 – 22, 31 – 35
I Corinthians 11
Numbers 6:22 – 24

Psalms, Hymns & Spiritual Songs:
Psalm 103
You Are My All In All
Behold the Lamb
I Timothy 1:17

Means of Grace:
Covenant Kids Memory Verses
Sermon: “Disciples of the Lord”

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Sermon: Be A World Changer from I Thessalonians 1

Posted on April 29, 2015 by blund

Zion was visited by Global Compassion Network (GCN) and their co-founder Terry Baxter. He presented an honorary gift to the congregation for their zeal in missions and mercy-based ministry with GCN. Later in the service, Baxter presented God’s Word from I Thessalonians 1, challenging us all to be world changers.

Guest Sermons
I Thessalonians 1:1 – 10
“Be A World Changer”
April 26, 2015

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Preparing for Worship

Posted on April 25, 2015 by blund

PreparingWorshipWe 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:
Philippians 4:4 – 8
Jeremiah 3:11 – 13
I John 1:9
I Thessalonians 1:1 – 10
Numbers 6:22 – 24

Psalms, Hymns & Spiritual Songs:
Come People of the Risen King
Great Is Thy Faithfulness
Psalm 23
The Power of the Cross
Because He Lives

Means of Grace:
Guest sermon by Terry Baxter
Dedicatory Prayers for Missions

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Sermon: Finding Rest In Jesus from Mark 2 & 3

Posted on April 22, 2015 by blund

In our sermon series “Mark: Discipleship in Christ Through the Gospel,” we are reminded that in our burn out and exhausted world, we are all looking for rest. Where do you go for rest? The next vacation or get away? Or do you use God’s appointed day, in obedience to the fourth commandment? Come learn how Jesus is the Lord of the Sabbath, and how we can find rest in meeting needs and doing Gospel good.

Mark: Discipleship in Christ
Mark 2:23 – 3:6
“Finding Rest in Jesus”
April 19, 2015

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Redemption For Broken Marriages

Posted on April 18, 2015 by blund

The Natos were a family like so many other, until deep sin threatened to split their family to the core. The only hope was Jesus Christ, and His Gospel brought deep change, transformation, and rescue to their lives. Not what they once were, the Natos have experienced true redemption in Jesus Christ!

“We are often asked why we keep telling this story even though it seems painful and embarrassing. But to us, it is a beautiful story of redemption. It’s a story of a kind and merciful God that worked a miracle using two very broken people in a very desperate situation. And it’s a story of how God was glorified even in the devastation of adultery and sin.”

– Mark & Jami Nato

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