Ash Wednesday is February 25

We will begin our Lenten journey on February 25 with an Ash Wednesday liturgy at 7 p.m. Ashes will also be available in the morning from 7-8 a.m. at the altar. The solemn service includes the administration of an ash cross upon the forehead, for those who desire it. These words accompany the smudge of ash, “Remember that you are dust and to dust you shall return.”  To assist in your Lenten discipline at 7:45 and 10:00 a.m. each Sunday, there will be a time for corporate confession and individual absolution at the altar. This early beginning will give more time for prayer and preparation for worship. Start your Lenten journey a little early at Zion on Sunday, March 1 until March 29 at 7:45 and 10:00 a.m.  Join us at Zion as we begin a new walk with God.

 

Souper Bowl of Caring Jan 31 & Feb 1

 

Please consider donating $1 as you leave worship this Saturday or Sunday. Your donation, combined with those from other congregations and organizations, raises millions of dollars for hungry people! 

1/25/09 Contenders of the Faith – Determination (Pastor Debner)

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Congregational Meeting – January 25

Please join us at the Congregational Meeting on Sunday, January 25, 2009 at 4:30 p.m. Prior to this meeting there will be an informational meeting to discuss the 5-year capital plan for anyone who wasn’t able to attend the earlier meetings due to the snowy weather. This  informational meeting will begin at 3:30 p.m. Please be sure to attend so that all within Zion are well-informed about what’s happening.

Additional Meeting Scheduled

Due to the snowy weather, we’ve scheduled an additional informational meeting to review the 5-year capital plan. We’ll meet at 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, January 25 to discuss the issues. Immediately following will be the Congregational Meeting at 4:30 p.m. where we will be voting on several items. Your attendance is requested so that everyone is well-informed on what is happening within the church.

1/18/09 Contenders of the Faith — Discipleship (Pastor Debner)

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January 12, 2009 Happenings

On January 18 at 9 a.m. there will be an additional informational meeting for those who missed last week’s meeting to discuss the 5-year Capital Plan.  By attending this meeting, you’ll be well-informed for the Congregational Meeting on January 25 at 4:30 p.m.

Also on January 18 at 10:15 a.m. The Knight’s Templar will be making a presentation to Pastor Debner for his February pilgrimage to the Holy Land.

1/11/09 – Contenders of the Faith – Soul Cravings (Pastor Debner)

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A Message from Pastor Debner

 We are so thankful for your support and prayers these past days.  It’s hard to express how thankful I am to have been able to be in Iowa with my family over Christmas. Your plant was so beautiful and brought joy to our hearts even with tears in our eyes. Love always,

                                                                                  Pastor and family

 

The Epiphany of Our Lord – January 6

Epiphany means “manifestation.”  On January 6 we celebrate the revelation of Christ to the Gentiles — that is, to all nations.  Some Christian traditions celebrate three great epiphanies on this day:  the magi’s adoration of the Christ child, Jesus’ baptism in the Jordan River, and his first miracle, in which he changes water into wine.  The word and sacraments are for us the great epiphany of God’s grace and mercy.  We go forth to witness to the light that shines brightly in our midst.