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Our House
Joshua spoke: As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord! Joshua 24:15 Traditionally, Minnesotans have thought of summer as a “slower” time of the year. What a misnomer that is especially at
Shine Jesus’ Light
Summer has arrived in a big way with hotter than average temperatures and smoke in the skies. Big things are happening at Zion as well. The Call Committee continues to make good progress in their
Menstrual Supplies
In Bathrooms at Zion You may notice something new when you walk into a bathroom at Zion. Along with the usual supplies like toilet paper, hand soap, and hand dryers, there will now also be
Mission Jamaica 2024
Most of us have felt the “tug” to do something when we see ads or documentaries on children and families affected by the many aspects of third-world poverty. Going from that tug to participating in
Hello Zion Kids and Families!
We hope you are all enjoying your summer! There are so many wonderful moments to recognize from VBS. What an AWESOME, AMAZING, STELLAR, COSMIC ADVENTURE VBS WEEK WAS! We can’t thank our VBS Volunteers enough
Kid’s Choice Continues Through The Summer Months
The Social Ministry team helps children in the area by teaming with the Buffalo Food Shelf to pack ‘KID’S CHOICE’ bags for school-age children when they are home from school during the summer months of
Finance Report 2023.08
We have now completed the first half of 2023. The following summarizes Zion’s financial condition as of the end of June. Our General Fund offering/income continues to exceed that which we had in 2022 by
Stewardship Report 2023.08
As followers of Christ, we are called to love God and love our neighbors as ourselves. One of the ways we can express our love is through stewardship: the responsible use of the gifts and
Harvest of Hands 2023.08
The summer is breezing by. Before you know it, it will be time for our Christmas Market event! We are looking for more recipes… Does your family have a very favorite Christmas cookie? And are
Music on Wednesdays
Did you know: There are eight weekly music groups rehearsing every Wednesday during the school year. There are groups for vocal musicians from preschool to adults and handbell ringers from Grade 3 to adults. There’s
“Foundations for Farming” at the School of Hope
Our mission partner, the School of Hope in Zambia, has embarked upon a new program of agricultural training for youth and young adults. This agricultural training program is approved by the Zambian government and includes
“See, I am making all things new.” Revelation 21:5 NRSV
“Making all things new.” Take note of the verb tense. Making. In the Greek, that active voice of the verb is emphasized even more than our English language can portray. God is “ongoing-ly” making all
Call Committee Update 2023.05
I am happy to officially announce the Council has selected the members of the Call Committee for the Associate Pastor. I want to personally thank and recognize the congregants who have volunteered to be part
A Sunday to Celebrate!
Giving thanks to God for the work of our Sr. Pastor Call Committee, Zion welcomed Pastor John Hulden, Assistant to the Bishop in the Minneapolis Area Synod to preach the sermon and install our Senior
Financial Report 2023.04
The Finance Committee would like to share the following information about Zion’s finances as of the end of April 2023. Our General Fund income/offering for the month of April was about $81,000 which is almost 3%
Events
- Monday, September 25
- Fall Bible History Class
- Sunday, October 1
- New Member Orientation
- Tuesday, October 3
- Storytime with Jesus
- Wednesday, October 4
- Confirmation Starts
- Tuesday, October 17
- Naomi Circle
- Saturday, October 28
- Blessing Closet Distribution
- Blessing Closet Distribution
- Trunk or Treat
- Affirmation of Baptism
- Blessing Closet Distribution
- Sunday, October 29
- Affirmation of Baptism
- Sunday, November 5
- Mission and Vision Sundays
- Monday, November 6
- Christmas Program Auditions
- Wednesday, November 8
- Christmas Program Read-through
- Sunday, November 19
- Advent Activity for All Ages
- Sunday, December 3
- Annual Congregational Meeting
- Sunday, December 24
- Christmas Eve 2pm Worship
- Christmas Eve 4pm Worship
- Christmas Eve 6pm Worship
- Christmas Eve 4pm Worship
- Monday, December 25
- Christmas Day Worship
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