Category Archives: ministry

Happy New Year’s Eve!

Posted on December 31, 2021 by blund

A reading from Psalm 90, from Philippians 4:4 – 7, and the following prayer:

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Festival of Lessons & Carols

Posted on December 15, 2021 by blund

Most years, before we partake of Holy Communion on the Christmas Day service, our congregation participates in a Festival of Lessons & Carols service. For many of us, that is a Christian tradition unfamiliar to us. The following will hopefully … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving Tools

Posted on November 27, 2021 by blund

With the holiday this year, there are always challenges to obeying the Biblical command to “give thanks in every situation” and “be grateful.” When the holidays role around, there are a few extra minutes in between turkey naps and football … Continue reading →

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Reformation Sunday 2021

Posted on October 26, 2021 by blund

This year, we join Christians and churches around the world to remember God’s grace during the time of the Reformation, to purify and prune the Church of the Lord Jesus Christ. Historically, God used a monk named Martin Luther when … Continue reading →

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MissionFest ’21: MERF and Rev. Buikema

Posted on October 19, 2021 by blund

On Sunday, Oct 24th, we welcome Middle Easter Reformed Fellowship (MERF) and spokesman Rev. Derek Buikema to Zion! What is MERF?! “Middle East Reformed Fellowship (MERF) is an evangelical Christian missionary organization which serves in the Middle East, North Africa … Continue reading →

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Sealed In The Spirit

Posted on October 4, 2021 by blund

The Giving SpiritThe Nicene Creed reminds us that the Holy Spirit is “the Lord and Giver of Life.” How does the Spirit give us life? While the Holy Spirit can be mysterious for Christians, God seals us in the Spirit to … Continue reading →

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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 … Continue reading →

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Pentecost Round Up

Posted on May 24, 2021 by blund

The Holy Spirit is – as we confess with mouth & heart in the Nicene Creed – the Lord and Giver of Life. Everyone today is looking for better life. We want the “abundant life” that Jesus promised. And God’s … Continue reading →

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Happy Mothers’ Day 2021!

Posted on May 8, 2021 by blund

Happy Mothers’ Day to our wonderful moms! We thank the Lord Jesus for you! We hope you have a wonderful day celebrating, and we wanted to provide some terrific resources for you as well. We’d like to give you the … Continue reading →

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Parent’s Guide for Talking to Teens

Posted on April 26, 2021 by blund

With so many challenges to living with biblical faith for our young people, we want to equip our parents with resources to encourage their kids to live for Jesus. One tool to use is the PDF “A Parent’s Guide to … Continue reading →

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