Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church

For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted.   FIFTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST The Feast Is Ready; Come to the Feast September 5, 2010  AS WE GATHER True humility, it has been said, consists of knowing who God is, knowing who we are, and being able to [...]

… whoever of you does not forsake all that he has cannot be My disciple. FOURTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST “The Wideness of God’s Mercy” August 29, 2010   AS WE GATHER There is one way of salvation. That way is Jesus, the “narrow door.” But the invitation to pass through that “door” comes from a [...]

        Do you suppose that I came to give peace on earth? I tell you, not at all, but rather division.            THIRTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST   August 22, 2010  AS WE GATHER  Today we worship the God who gives us His Word. The Word is at times [...]

    Blessed are those servants whom the master, when he comes, will find watching.     　   TWELFTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST “From Fear to Faith” August 15, 2010   AS WE GATHER As we come together for worship today, we are reminded that we are like a flock of sheep which have been [...]

This night your soul will be required of you. ELEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST  Set Your Mind on Things Above August 8, 2010  AS WE GATHER  The readings today emphasize that the treasures of this life are not of lasting value. Our hearts and minds should be set on things above. This is difficult to do. “Where [...]

Our Father Who art in heaven.   TENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST A prayer prescription for conversing with God. August 1, 2010 AS WE GATHER God’s saints fervently converse with God, pleading for mercy, life, preservation, and eternal salvation. As Abraham begs for others, so we too implore God on behalf of other people and ourselves. [...]

But one thing is needful.   NINTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST God reveals Himself to His people. July 25, 2010  AS WE GATHER The Lord proclaims salvation to His people by His own Word and deed—in His own flesh and blood.  Abraham unexpectedly becomes the gracious host to angelic company and God reveals to him that [...]

… and he set him on his own animal, brought to an inn, and took care of him. EIGHTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST “And who is my neighbor?” July 18, 2010  AS WE GATHER The lawyer in today’s Gospel asks the ultimate question: “What shall I do to inherit eternal life?” Jesus agreed with the lawyer’s [...]

The harvest is plentiful but the laborers are few. SEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST “The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few.” July 11, 2010  AS WE GATHER We gather to find strength for our mission. As beautiful as this place of worship is, we cannot linger here. We have the Lord’s work to do. [...]

No one, having put his hand to the plow, and looking back, is fit for the Kingdom of God? SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST Following Jesus July 4, 2010  AS WE GATHER When Elijah called Elisha to follow him, Elisha was at first reluctant.  He wanted to go home and say good-bye first.  When Jesus invited [...]