Community Scholarship for Fortune Lake Lutheran Camp

The links below include the scholarship application form and accompanying letter for the Fortune Lake Community Scholarship.

For further information about Fortune Lake Lutheran Camp’s summer program, you are invited to click here: http://fortunelake.org/summer-camp/

Question of the Day, Wednesday, February 26, 2020

The Question of the Day helps prepare you for next Sunday’s focus text in worship. These questions are posted here each day offering an opportunity for discussion. (Just click in the title of this post and you will be taken to the discussion window.) Try it out for a week and see how Jesus will use your time of pondering upon God’s word to deepen your faith.

Today’s question is: In what ways do you put the Lord your God to the test?

This week’s text for the First Sunday in Lent: Matthew 4:1-11 (NRSV)

1Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. 2He fasted forty days and forty nights, and afterwards he was famished. 3The tempter came and said to him, “If you are the Son of God, command these stones to become loaves of bread.” 4But he answered, “It is written,
?‘One does not live by bread alone,
??but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.’?”
5Then the devil took him to the holy city and placed him on the pinnacle of the temple, 6saying to him, “If you are the Son of God, throw yourself down; for it is written,
?‘He will command his angels concerning you,’
??and ‘On their hands they will bear you up,
?so that you will not dash your foot against a stone.’?”
7Jesus said to him, “Again it is written, ‘Do not put the Lord your God to the test.’?”
8Again, the devil took him to a very high mountain and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their splendor; 9and he said to him, “All these I will give you, if you will fall down and worship me.” 10Jesus said to him, “Away with you, Satan! for it is written,
?‘Worship the Lord your God,
??and serve only him.’?”
11Then the devil left him, and suddenly angels came and waited on him.

Question of the Day, Tuesday, February 25, 2020

The Question of the Day helps prepare you for next Sunday’s focus text in worship. These questions are posted here each day offering an opportunity for discussion. (Just click in the title of this post and you will be taken to the discussion window.) Try it out for a week and see how Jesus will use your time of pondering upon God’s word to deepen your faith.

Today’s question is: What stones in your life do you wish would become loaves of bread?

This week’s text for the First Sunday in Lent: Matthew 4:1-11 (NRSV)

1Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. 2He fasted forty days and forty nights, and afterwards he was famished. 3The tempter came and said to him, “If you are the Son of God, command these stones to become loaves of bread.” 4But he answered, “It is written,
?‘One does not live by bread alone,
??but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.’?”
5Then the devil took him to the holy city and placed him on the pinnacle of the temple, 6saying to him, “If you are the Son of God, throw yourself down; for it is written,
?‘He will command his angels concerning you,’
??and ‘On their hands they will bear you up,
?so that you will not dash your foot against a stone.’?”
7Jesus said to him, “Again it is written, ‘Do not put the Lord your God to the test.’?”
8Again, the devil took him to a very high mountain and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their splendor; 9and he said to him, “All these I will give you, if you will fall down and worship me.” 10Jesus said to him, “Away with you, Satan! for it is written,
?‘Worship the Lord your God,
??and serve only him.’?”
11Then the devil left him, and suddenly angels came and waited on him.

Video of Worship, Sunday, February 23, 2020

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This is the video of worship held on Sunday, February 23, 2020; the Transfiguration of Our Lord.

Thank you to our choir for providing today’s beautiful Choir Anthem, “Standing in the Need of Prayer” accompanied by Rachel Rosenfeldt, directed by Ann Buscher.

Question of the Day, Monday, February 24, 2020

The Question of the Day helps prepare you for next Sunday’s focus text in worship. These questions are posted here each day offering an opportunity for discussion. (Just click in the title of this post and you will be taken to the discussion window.) Try it out for a week and see how Jesus will use your time of pondering upon God’s word to deepen your faith.

Today’s question is: Why did the Spirit lead Jesus to be tempted by the devil?

This week’s text for the First Sunday in Lent: Matthew 4:1-11 (NRSV)

1Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. 2He fasted forty days and forty nights, and afterwards he was famished. 3The tempter came and said to him, “If you are the Son of God, command these stones to become loaves of bread.” 4But he answered, “It is written,
?‘One does not live by bread alone,
??but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.’?”
5Then the devil took him to the holy city and placed him on the pinnacle of the temple, 6saying to him, “If you are the Son of God, throw yourself down; for it is written,
?‘He will command his angels concerning you,’
??and ‘On their hands they will bear you up,
?so that you will not dash your foot against a stone.’?”
7Jesus said to him, “Again it is written, ‘Do not put the Lord your God to the test.’?”
8Again, the devil took him to a very high mountain and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their splendor; 9and he said to him, “All these I will give you, if you will fall down and worship me.” 10Jesus said to him, “Away with you, Satan! for it is written,
?‘Worship the Lord your God,
??and serve only him.’?”
11Then the devil left him, and suddenly angels came and waited on him.

Question of the Day, Saturday, February 22, 2020

The Question of the Day helps prepare you for next Sunday’s focus text in worship. These questions are posted here each day offering an opportunity for discussion. (Just click in the title of this post and you will be taken to the discussion window.) Try it out for a week and see how Jesus will use your time of pondering upon God’s word to deepen your faith.

Today’s question is: Why would Jesus want them to not tell anyone about the experience until he was raised from the dead?

This week’s text for the Transfiguration of Our Lord: Matthew 17:1-9 (NRSV)

1Jesus took with him Peter and James and his brother John and led them up a high mountain, by themselves. 2And he was transfigured before them, and his face shone like the sun, and his clothes became dazzling white. 3Suddenly there appeared to them Moses and Elijah, talking with him. 4Then Peter said to Jesus, “Lord, it is good for us to be here; if you wish, I will make three dwellings here, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.” 5While he was still speaking, suddenly a bright cloud overshadowed them, and from the cloud a voice said, “This is my Son, the Beloved; with him I am well pleased; listen to him!” 6When the disciples heard this, they fell to the ground and were overcome by fear. 7But Jesus came and touched them, saying, “Get up and do not be afraid.” 8And when they looked up, they saw no one except Jesus himself alone.
9As they were coming down the mountain, Jesus ordered them, “Tell no one about the vision until after the Son of Man has been raised from the dead.”

Announcements for Sunday, February 23, 2020

For an advance glance at Zion’s announcements for Sunday, February 23, 2020; please follow the link below.

A few quick reminders:

The deadline for article submissions for the March newsletter is today. Please email your news/article ASAP to: Zion@newbc.rr.com

There are volunteer opportunities available. One opportunity is at the Ash Wednesday worship at 10:00 a.m. as a Head Usher, another is at the 6:30 p.m. Ash Wednesday worship as a Lector. Also, Zion’s office administrator will be out of the office on: Thursday, March 5th, Friday, March 6th, and Monday, March 9th (the 10th as well, however, office coverage has been confirmed for this date). If you are available to answer the phone and to do a little bit of light office work; please contact Melissa at: 715-735-7898 or send an email to: Zion@newbc.rr.com Thank you for your consideration! Warm blessings to all!

Question of the Day, Friday, February 21, 2020

The Question of the Day helps prepare you for next Sunday’s focus text in worship. These questions are posted here each day offering an opportunity for discussion. (Just click in the title of this post and you will be taken to the discussion window.) Try it out for a week and see how Jesus will use your time of pondering upon God’s word to deepen your faith.

Today’s question is: What was it about the cloud, or the voice, or what the voice said that caused them to fall to their faces?

This week’s text for the Transfiguration of Our Lord: Matthew 17:1-9 (NRSV)

1Jesus took with him Peter and James and his brother John and led them up a high mountain, by themselves. 2And he was transfigured before them, and his face shone like the sun, and his clothes became dazzling white. 3Suddenly there appeared to them Moses and Elijah, talking with him. 4Then Peter said to Jesus, “Lord, it is good for us to be here; if you wish, I will make three dwellings here, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.” 5While he was still speaking, suddenly a bright cloud overshadowed them, and from the cloud a voice said, “This is my Son, the Beloved; with him I am well pleased; listen to him!” 6When the disciples heard this, they fell to the ground and were overcome by fear. 7But Jesus came and touched them, saying, “Get up and do not be afraid.” 8And when they looked up, they saw no one except Jesus himself alone.
9As they were coming down the mountain, Jesus ordered them, “Tell no one about the vision until after the Son of Man has been raised from the dead.”

Application for Grant from Zion’s Mission Endowment Fund

Below is the application form for grants from Zion’s Mission Endowment Fund as well as an informational brochure about our Mission Endowment Fund. Please share this information with another one of your favorite organizations. Applications are due back to Zion by June 1.

Question of the Day, Thursday, February 20, 2020

The Question of the Day helps prepare you for next Sunday’s focus text in worship. These questions are posted here each day offering an opportunity for discussion. (Just click in the title of this post and you will be taken to the discussion window.) Try it out for a week and see how Jesus will use your time of pondering upon God’s word to deepen your faith.

Today’s question is: Why did Peter want to build three dwelling places?

This week’s text for the Transfiguration of Our Lord: Matthew 17:1-9 (NRSV)

1Jesus took with him Peter and James and his brother John and led them up a high mountain, by themselves. 2And he was transfigured before them, and his face shone like the sun, and his clothes became dazzling white. 3Suddenly there appeared to them Moses and Elijah, talking with him. 4Then Peter said to Jesus, “Lord, it is good for us to be here; if you wish, I will make three dwellings here, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.” 5While he was still speaking, suddenly a bright cloud overshadowed them, and from the cloud a voice said, “This is my Son, the Beloved; with him I am well pleased; listen to him!” 6When the disciples heard this, they fell to the ground and were overcome by fear. 7But Jesus came and touched them, saying, “Get up and do not be afraid.” 8And when they looked up, they saw no one except Jesus himself alone.
9As they were coming down the mountain, Jesus ordered them, “Tell no one about the vision until after the Son of Man has been raised from the dead.”